Episode 7: Merry! Happy! July!

[@carai7818]

I love watching for the knitting and yarny goodness, but most of all, I love the friendship between you two.❤️❤️

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

So sweet...thank you for the kind words!!

[@juliemccullagh3962]

Hi ladies, thank you for another great episode. Your friendship is beautiful, it really shines through. So lovely to see.🥰🥰

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Thank you so much 🤗 We appreciate your kind words and your support!

[@jessicashimpa4969]

Ladies, once again, nailed it!!! Jeanie at Fiber Genie has been so kind! I’ve placed two hauls from her. 🤩 Jenn, I believe you and I are thinking of the same Advent, releases tomorrow. 🥳 Corrina and Jenn, your friendship is so great. In life we need what you two have. It’s already hard and our husbands take on so much already with the businesses and sometimes don’t understand. They try but only a true girlfriend does… Hope the nachos and were on point. 💕

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Nachos were so on point!!!! Thank you for your support always! You're like our hype girl! We love it! And, yes, Jeanie, is a treasure!

[@kathrynturp3598]

i love how open you both are about your love for each other. Bffs are so important! Thanks for the pattern ideas for what to do with my advents. Jenn- I agree with you about how fabulous Nancy is- I'll see you in her next test group chat. Happy Knitting to you both.

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Yes! Looking forward to that...although with the wedding and her anniversary it may be a few months! Thank you for watching and for the kind words!

[@tinacecil5080]

Love you girls! I love watching you girls. You always have unique patterns and the bags they’re just beautiful of course I’m partial to pink too and purple or lilac. Love watching you guys. You’re just awesome like a breath of fresh air.❤

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@kellyb739]

Your knitting and friendship is such a joy to be part of. Thank you for sharing with us ❤

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

What an awesome and kind comment to read to start our Sunday morning!

[@teenacarter7282]

Love watching you ladies! I truly love how you are always sharing your friendship. Thanks

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Thank you for the kind words...we appreciate you watching!

[@tammyredmon4703]

Love you both! Have soo much fun with your Splashintoadvent2024. I’m caught up on my Advents, but may choose a pattern and some scraps! What a Great idea! I also HAD to go in on Charming Ewe’s Advent! Can’t wait to see it! Have fun with your knitting!! ❤

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

We always appreciate your support! Thanks for cheering us on!

[@emilyschaeffer3930]

Hey ladies! such an amazing episode! you inspired me to pick up a pair of socks that has been languishing in my WIPs basket for months! Thank you for sharing all you "advent" / mini projects! I always buy mini sets from dyers new collections and then they just sit and look pretty... Now im inspired to actually use them! See yall soon!

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

The buying is fun and then the making is even better...just have to find that right project that inspires you and showcases the yarn!

[@sherryeckert8292]

Darn. I have no advents. Came back to edit. I’m glad you stated it could be an advent pattern. I so enjoy your podcast! ❤

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Yes! Join us with an advent pattern!

[@KatelynHudson-zx6js]

I loved hanging out! I agree with everyone else your friendship shines through and you both bring wonderful vibes!

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Thank you for the kind words and support! We appreciate you!

[@klaskelangford8324]

Knitting on my Kuutar Tee while watching: your friendship is to be treasured: true friends are hard to find and very precious! Love the Christmas/Valentine, Easter, and 'so on' tree; what a great idea!

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Yes it's year round fun decorating the tree! Kuutar Tee is so pretty! What yarn are you using?

[@nanetteschroeder2823]

Fun episode ladies. I love watching the two of you. FYI…….You enabled me to buy an advent this year. Yay!! 😀

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

That is awesome! You're welcome! What did you choose?

[@nanetteschroeder2823]

It was hard to choose but I decided on the botanical yarn advent. I liked the color scheme the best of all the ones I was looking at.

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Sophie's yarn is amazing!!! You just can't go wrong with Botanical Yarn!

[@kimnelson585]

So much fun to watch you two, what a wonderful friendship you have. I am also always buying sock needles. You can’t have too many!😂

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Ain't that the truth!! Thank you for the kind words...we appreciate you watching!

[@sun101rype]

Hello lovely ladies, I am over the moon that you are showing off your love-note sweater. I am looking forward to jumping onto the sweater train and that pattern is what I've chosen. Thanks for suggesting their app . Your Alberta senior follower. 🥰

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Congrats! You are going to love it so much!!! We appreciate you and your continued support!

[@Grandma6Knits221]

Wonderful podcast! I am a Canadian and really appreciate that you mention Canadian podcasters, pattern designers and dyers.

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Lots of talent in Canada for sure! Thank you for watching...we are so thankful!

[@andimoffatt8087]

Working on finishing my Salty Air Tee watching your show. I have not jumped into advents, but now I am tempted! Like I need more yarn! :)

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

You totally do! We all do!

[@pjknits]

Great spending time with you today!! I, too, am a planner with my knitting, so good to know there are more of us out there! lol! It’s great to have a good friend you can go to! I do not know what I would have done without mine the last few years! She is a knitter and knows way more than anyone else does, and doesn’t judge.

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Thank you so much! You are so right...nothing beats a close friend to know all the things and still lift you up and cheer you on! It's a powerful relationship that not everyone will experience in their life!

[@kbronsink]

I love listening to you two! It's fun!

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Glad you enjoy it! We appreciate you you watching and letting us know!

[@kimeckstrom2282]

Oh, I do hope I will be able to snag a spot at the retreat. You girls had me laughing out loud. I like the idea of an Advent, kind of like Corrina likes the idea of planning😊 After ordering 2 and using them in other things, I now like to find a project/kit and knit that during Advent. Enjoy your day. Kim

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Kim! Let us know which advents and projects you are considering!

[@christinehoag7585]

Thanks for another fun episode. I’ll be joining in on the splashintoadvent MAL. I have my 2024 Camijo which will become an Anthology throw. I also have Ambah O’Brien’s Radvent on the needles using matching sets of 10 minis. I needed mine to be symmetrical or my brain might have exploded. I also have my Woolens & Nosh sock skeins from 2023. This is a great incentive to finish up some of my untouched advent boxes. At some point I will make a Sweet Shop blanket as well. Just not this summer.

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Totally understand the need for symmetry in a cardigan so that it is mirrored. You have some great things on the needles and some fun plans! Happy knitting!

[@janetretzer4869]

Just found you! So glad I did.

[@frankiecoletteobrien1205]

I knit the Sweet shop blanket with my DIY advent last year. I kept up every day! What I discovered is that 25 blocks is not a big enough blanket. Lol. I will be working on it now.

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Good point on size...the good news is that you can just keep adding to it!

[@professorpurl]

It feels so good to finish a long standing pair of socks! I've done that recently too. Yay for reminding me about pulling out my advents. I hope to participate in this knitalong. :) another great episode!

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Knitting along with you will be so fun! Thank you for the kind words! Really feel your support and kindness every time!

[@professorpurl]

@@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina you two are so sweet!

[@ruthannbull6515]

Love listening to your podcast. So much going and so many projects. Have a great week.

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Thank you for watching...enjoy the week!

[@ClarissaKelly-fr8th]

Love your podcast, been watching every episode. I want to start knitting but haven't started yet. Love your advent projects and can't wait to see your FO's.

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Thank you so much for watching...we appreciate you!

[@SharonCodyCowgirlCreations]

I am hoping to start the Sonder Wrap...a new crochet pattern that uses minis/advent yarns. I appreciate the makes you both share. You have been a great inspiration to me. I might even cast on my first socks based on your suggestions from the last podcast,

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

You can do it! Socks are so much fun! Just looked up the Sonder Wrap...that is lovely! Oh it will be so fun to make advent projects together!!!

[@lindapilla541]

I found you on your first podcast, and followed you ever since. Your friendship is an inspiration. What a blessing! I haven’t ever tried an advent….in fact, I was searching on Ravelry while you were talking. I’m not sure I will be able to keep up, but it looks like fun!

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Another idea for knitting advent is to ball up some of your own scraps or minis and then put them in a bag and number them to open. It's a great way to use what you have too!

[@caitlinlegerefitzpatrick1010]

Loving these episodes, ladies!! Wanted to pop on here and say (just so there’s no “disappointment” at what you’re getting) - the Freckled Whimsy advent sock skeins don’t have the hidden colors and aren’t in a hidden, separate bag. They also aren’t separated by a main color (unless she’s doing it a different way this year). I’ve gotten them the last 3 yrs (ordered again this yr - this will be the 4th yr) and the colors are all in full view from the beginning and, at least for me, I’ve found that I need to knit 2 colored stripes a day to get the full socks done by Christmas (there is usually a twice over repeat of all the colors for me). As far as I’m aware, Woolens and Nosh is the only one that does the hidden stripe/bag/separated by a main color advent sock set. Freckled Whimsy’s is always gorgeous and fun though! I have no doubt you will enjoy them! 😊

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Thank you for setting us straight! Further proof that we have no idea when it comes to our advent purchases! :-) Thank you for setting us straight!

[@julzlarrabee]

Great catching up with you ladies! My summer knitting at the moment is the Drawstring Camisole by Purl SoHo for my daughter’s birthday (the 11th), socks for Summer Sock Camp with The Crazy Sock Lady, the Color Affection shawl MAL with Sprinkled Fibers and trying to squeeze in finishing a blanket (my own design) from my advent my sister dyed for me last year. We’re having a great stretch of perfect pool weather right now during my vacation week so the pool is getting the most attention! 😂

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Good for you! Knitting by water of any kind is so relaxing! You have some beautiful makes on the go! Enjoy and happy summer!

[@professorpurl]

I feel so similarly about not ordering new advents and using up my own and I ended up with: Chelsea luxe, through the wardrobe, woolens and nosh, and BPM. haha I just love them and couldn't help myself.

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

You are our people!!! We get it! You got some good ones! BTW the yarn that Corrina gave Jenn last episode the duet is going to turn into your shawl pattern...like in August some time!!!

[@professorpurl]

@@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina I love that! :) thank you so much!

[@allysonbrownmarcolini514]

I've ordered two Advents and I have zero idea of what the 1st one was! 😂 I only remember the 2nd because I just ordered it a few days ago. I decided to not feel guilty about ordering them, because I figure we should get a treat especially if hubby's not great at buying gifts! 🙃

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Yes! Great outlook! It's good to be spoiled with things that you love on special occasions and any other day too for that matter!

[@myrellard7274]

Lovely video! Keep up the great work! 🧶 🇨🇦

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Thank you! 😊 We really appreciate your continued support!

[@CarolynJanz]

You two are so cute, such great friends! You’re also enablers- I was hesitant about ordering another Advent (I’m getting one from Bumblebee Acres) but I couldn’t resist getting the Suburban Stitcher one. I picked up an Advent last year from a destash but still have to decide what to knit with it.

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Your welcome! LOL Thank you for watching!

[@happyfox74]

Loved spending some knitting time with you gals this morning! And I’m looking forward to seeing your progress on your Advent projects 🎄 I was wondering if you have ever thought about using Telegram or Discord for your podcast KALs? You could set up threads for general chitchat and you could also set up threads for whatever KALs/MALs you wanted to run and then you and your participants wouldn’t have to worry about Instagram algorithms or having to make sure (remember) to tag you. I’m not sure about telegram but I do believe there is a video group chat available with Discord. I’m 99% sure. Anyway, just a thought 😊 I hope you both are having a lovely day ☀️

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

You rock! Thank you for sharing...we are always up for learning and trying new things that make it easier for us to connect! We will definitely look into this! We appreciate you so much!

[@bullerbulover4454]

Ordered my first advent Kalender this year and very excited about it. So, there is no advent yarn in my stash to join in your KAL. But it will be fun to see all the projects. Love to watch you both on your channel. Doing it on the weekend while the rest of my family is still sleeping.

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Great way to dive into the weekend! Thank you for your kindness and support! Which advent did you purchase? So exciting!

[@Npt_ellen]

I ordered my very first advent calendar this year. It’s from Polka Dot Creek and it’s all Canadian dyers. I can’t wait to open one a day! A couple years ago I did get the Freckled Whimsy striped advent skein and those socks are still on the needles 😂 You definitely have to knit more than one stripe a day to have socks before Christmas. Those nachos sound amazing!!

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Those nachos were delicious! They never disappoint! Polka Dot Creek advent is definitely on the list for some time in the future...let us know how you love it! Wish us luck with the socks...we are going for it!

[@Npt_ellen]

@@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina I will definitely let you know about the advent! I’m rooting you on with the socks, you got this 👏🏻👏🏻

[@thecraftychemist]

I just pulled out one of my ancient advent projects to try and finish - The Adventuresome Wrap using Primrose Yarn Co.s 2019 advent. I'm also going to spin my Primrose Yarn fibre advent calendar for Tour de Fleece.... I may have an order on the way from the Fiber Genie because I saw her lovely Christmas fibre!!

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

You are going to have so much fun! Please tag us on Instagram so we can see all of your lovely makes!

[@Thefibergenie]

🥹🥹 thank you ladies for the love once again. Right back at ya! Love your podcast and your friendship. Thank you for sharing your love of all the things 🥰 much love

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

We appreciate you!

[@janetholler9931]

Great episode. I live in MN and I love knitting when I'm on the lake. Can you record from your boats this week? Nothing better than knitting on the lake in Minnesota in the summer.

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

We can get some footage for sure this summer! You are so right about lake knitting!

[@demiefraggle]

Lovely podcast again!! I always think...oh I do not have any advents...and then I remember I got a surprise self-striping Christmas skein that I have never opened since last year! Not sure if I will be able to get any this year as I just found out my offer for my first ever house was accepted!!!🎉🎉 So that will get all the pennies...but there is still next year!

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Wonderful! That's great news! So exciting...congratulations on your first home! What an awesome milestone! See leftover advents for when life brings you other priorities is like having a yarn savings account!

[@tinacecil5080]

Love you girls! I love watching you girls. You always have unique patterns and the bags they’re just beautiful of course I’m partial to pink too and purple or lilac. Love watching you guys. You’re just awesome like a breath of fresh air.❤ I have a silly question as a new beginner knitter. What is the advent knitting? Is this where you purchase a bunch of yarns from what I gather I don’t know.

[@bronwyncarroll2128]

What a blessing that you 2 are such good friends. That's so special. Lovely to see you both again. Keep up the good work. ❤

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Great to see you back! Thank you for the kind words! What are you making these days?

[@bronwyncarroll2128]

@@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina well, I recently finished a lovely Test Knit for Jenn. 🤫 And now I am working on designing another crochet blanket. (among other things!)

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Starting digging into your gorgeous patterns...you are amazing!

[@misschiversstitches5887]

Grounding, positive friends are so precious. 🥰 Thanks for sharing that with us. Another great podcast and yay for picture insert success haha. I loved both of your socks. I think self-striping yarn might be becoming my new thing. Now to actually knit them. I am almost finished one sleeve of my Milton Cardi. It’s a bit of a slog and what do I do? Instead of knitting more and getting it done, I am going slower and dragging it out. NM I will get there soon. Thanks again. 🧡 Christine, Australia 🧡

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

It's so hard when you have a slog on the needles...switch it up with something else or just put it in timeout for a bit!

[@misschiversstitches5887]

@@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina I’ve been thinking about it. My OCD brain doesn’t want to do that till I’ve finished but I have a little cardi pattern I want to make for my granddaughter which would be the perfect distraction. So maybe I’ll do that. Thanks for the encouragement girls.

[@carolynkovarik3517]

You talk about having a lot of sock needles. Do you buy them individually or in a set. Learning so much with your very informative podcasts. Love them and thank you.

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Great question! ChiaoGoo 32" for magic loop size 1 or 1.5 for fingering weight and size 3 for DK. We buy them individually Angie at The Yarn Cabin, of course!

[@janelleroads6011]

Hi, Ladies! Cortina, you might consider having a blood test since you said you are cold all the time. You might see if you are anemic or if your thyroid is off. I'm a retired nurse who's had both those problems. Either can make you feel cold.

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Thank you for caring enough to share this...happy making!

[@carolynkovarik3517]

My only disappointment is that I don’t have Instagram and am sure I am missing a ton of stuff.

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Another viewer suggested the use of Discord so we are looking into that as an option too. We will keep you posted!

[@lorrainelambert9001]

Thanks so much girls for another fab video and for sharing so much beautiful yarns and all your make ❤❤❤

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

So glad to have you back! Thank you for watching!

[@tinacecil5080]

Love you girls! I love watching you girls. You always have unique patterns and the bags they’re just beautiful of course I’m partial to pink too and purple or lilac. Love watching you guys. You’re just awesome like a breath of fresh air.❤ I have a silly question as a new beginner knitter. What is the advent knitting? Is this where you purchase a bunch of yarns from what I gather I don’t know.

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

Thank you for the kind words! Advent knitting means a lot of different things to a lot of different people...LOL! Typically it is where you purchase an advent calendar in yarn form. It's a bunch of minis that are numbered and the intent is to knit on them daily as you open. Some people don't purchase yarn advents and make their own out of scraps or yarn from left over projects. Some people package up their own advent and swap with someone else. It can be done in a variety of different ways. Hope that helps!

[@tinacecil5080]

@@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina now I get it I think I understand completely now. Thank you for explaining it. You girls really are the best.!❤️

[@maryannpenner9286]

Great episode ladies! I haven’t done advents but will be watching with ❤ 👀😍😍😍 I so admire your friendship that is there through thick and thin! 🤗

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

You're the best! Thank you for your support from the start...we have felt it!!!

[@LindaSimpson]

Hi lovely ladies, another enjoyable podcast. So excited for the #splashintoadvent2024 I am hoping to get my oldest advent blanket finished. My sister and I have had a very difficult couple of years after loosing our parents 8 weeks apart which in turn helped us to reconnect and we have helped each other through our grief. She is my best friend. Love the relationship you both have. Have a wonderful summer ❤❤❤

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

That must have been so hard for you and your family! It's good to hear that you and your sister have reconnected in such a meaningful way! Thank you for your kindness and support on our journey with this podcast...looking forward to knitting along with you!

[@darlenewatkins4999]

Thank you for another FANTASTIC podcast!!! Love seeing all your knitting and introducing so many new yarn dyers to me!!

[@KnittingUpNorthwithJennCorrina]

We love the opportunity to enable you :-) Thank you for the kind words and for supporting us...we feel it!