Finnish Knitting Stories - Episode 114: Curtsy Collar, shadow knitting & our trip to Riga

[@gabrielecarter5440]

Wow! Shadow knitting! How cool is that! About a year ago I found a book about shadow knitting at a used bookstore (Shadow Knitting by Vivian Høxbro). I still haven’t tried it. But now that I see your example I think it’s time! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@fancypantsism]

I want to share a recipe that I have been enjoying for zucchini . Scoop out the e seeds , chop into cubes,put into a pot and cover with water. Throw in some garlic . Add a little olive oil, and bring up to a boil. Once it comes to a boil, add a very generous handful of fresh basil. Let it simmer for one more minute. Drain it and put it into the blender or use a hand blender add a little more olive oil, fresh lemon juice and salt and pepper. Once you have it blended to the consistency you like, put it on pasta and top with Parmesan . It is so fresh and delicious.

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Thank you for sharing!

[@A_knitters_suitcase]

Hi Jana! How nice to see you again - and my bag too! You are so very kind always mentioning it. I am happy to hear you had a great holiday and of course you were welcome by the local knitters. We all love you, from the 4 corners of the earth. I love your collar. So fun. I am knitting the Campanella shawl with the idea of using it a bit as a collar. Happy knitting dear Jana xx

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Awww, thank you so much, Daniela! Your bag has become one of my favourites! I seem to always carry it with me. 😊❤️

[@faithlinkministries]

Hurray is right we love it when you turn up on our screens - hope you had a wonderful holiday bless you Jana and your beautiful family💕

[@MarinaMandarinaWoolyWorld]

Oh, Jana! When you were talking about shadow shawl, I literally paused this video, followed the link, bought the pattern for Rose Shadow Shawl, went to sleep (it was pretty late), next day (today) went to do some life routine outside, pop to the craft shop, bought the wool, came back home, feed the kids and started knitting the shawl 😂 now I am on round 100 and remembered I haven't finished your video 😂 so, here is my answer to what I think of shadow knitting 😂 i actually made a blanket for my baby daughter 16 years ago using this technique. Thank you for reminding me about it, I love it ❤

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Heheee, your comment put a big smile on my face! I'm glad I'm not the only one who gets excited easily. 😄

[@MJay77-u9z]

Jana I've missed you, but so grateful you had Family time. Love all the wips, shadow knitting is amazing!! Beautiful village.

[@thebooknitter]

Oh Jana your collar is adorable ❤ and how cool all the fox 🦊 themed bag and shawl i loved

[@lisette1580]

Shadow knitting is new to me: it looks very beautiful in your scarf! Currently i'm crocheting a blanket which is made out of long strokes. Very bright pink 😄 thanks for the pictures of Riga.

[@joandloughy5210]

Always fun to watch you. The collar is so pretty and very 1930’s which had such elegant styles. I could see you wearing it over one of your linen dresses , almost like a cape-let or a round neck sweater. Such talent!

[@rosefrost4035]

Your Shadow knitting is amazing. I have never seen it & thank you( kito)for sharing your find. I liked your collar, & it gives me an idea for the mohair I was lifted with😊

[@SandyDandyAdams]

First! I love your advent wrap 😍 and collar...I have mohair staring at me saying, "...well? Make me into something like this collar!" 😊 Thank you for the suggestion ❤ I totally dig your "no pattern" vibe. I just completed a top made of lion brand coboo without a pattern. I don't like the colors I chose nor am I satisfied with the top. It's crochet fillet stitch. I went to store and picked up two more cakes and am going to take out the scallop hem then finish it out to a dress (inspired by you) 😁. Then dye it black. Shadow knitting is so very cool 😎!!! ❤❤❤ I look forward to see your asymmetrical (?) "Fox On the Run" shawl as you progress. Your friends are most generous ❤ exchanging gifts and all. What an amazing trip you had! We had a class 1 tornado hit 3 blocks away from me. I feel your pain with your squall passing through your lands. Super scary!! Love to you and yours. Maybe you'll have some time to recoup and relax! ❤❤❤

[@catherinethomes2910]

Shadow knitting 🧶….wow!!! I’ve never heard of it! It’s so neat! I love your fox bag!! I’m knitting two Petiteknit patterns, the cumulus blouse and the Anker shirt!

[@margaretrodee3519]

Great to see you again. Your shadow knitting is so fun! Your new project bag is amazing! I want one! Everyone jokes around here in the summer months that you can’t go to church or anywhere and leave your car door unlocked or someone will generously donate a zucchini from their garden inside! 😂

[@janet7640]

Dear Jana, sooo lovely to see you looking so rested and happy. The ruffled collar is really fun! Thank you for sharing the photos from your trip. Riga looks like a wonderful city. xo

[@gwynhigginson4871]

SCratcher....we call it Grater in UK....made me smile. Will call mine scratcher now

[@-monique-elisabeth]

At the moment I am making, crochet, a granny afghan in Autumn colours. I have done shadow knitting. Linda @wolhobby had an advent shawl in shadow knitting last advent, 2023. I really enjoyed that. Have a great day. Hugs from The Netherlands.

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Thank you! Oh, yes, someone else already mentioned Linda's shawl. I couldn't find it on her Instagram, but the I looked on Ravelry. Such a fun project!

[@-monique-elisabeth]

@@FinnishKnittingStories It really was great fun to make.

[@colleenraymond623]

Your Curtsy collar looks sweet on you❣

[@AnoKnits]

This brings back memories! I remember knitting Ysolda Teague's Skull Illusion Scarf 20 years ago😅 And I had forgotten about the Wonderland Socks by Alice Bell I wanted to knit back then. Thank you for the reminder ❤ Looking forward to see your shadow fox!

[@janetkillips8446]

So lovely to see you again! Riga looks like a great place to visit. I will have to add it to my bucket list. 🙂 I used to add zucchini to chocolate cake. It was always appreciated and made the cake quite moist. I don't know if you have thought of that. Have a great week and I hope you get lots of knitting time~

[@lebenscraft]

Your collar looks like a funky Christmas accessory! 😊

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Thank you! Oh, I didn't even think about Christmas before you mentioned it. Yes, definitely looks like a Christmas accessory.

[@jackieholifield5575]

I love your collar. It looks wonderful. Don't you know, when you go on holiday, you always have to go home to rest and recuperate? The only time I am ok is when I take a camping trip. I got a book on shadow knitting about 10 years ago but I have never knit anything yet. It fascinates me.

[@patriciahall8733]

Back in my primary school days, we would wear collars over our sweaters, so cool to see this is still a thing. Now that I am old and sometimes get cold on my shoulders, this collar looks like it would be just the thing. 👏🏻

[@SuzanneTheme]

Delightful podcast 😊 So glad you had a great vacation😊

[@noramcdonald2669]

Great to see you back. I made a shadow shawl, I will try to find the pattern. That is really cool. Glad you had a fun vacation.

[@lynnniemi3053]

It looks like a fun, well-deserved vacation, Jana! I love the shadow knit and look forward to seeing the end result! I laughed about the over-abundance of zucchini!

[@carolinvonfritsch5312]

Lovely to hear about your travel to Riga. Nice Podcast once again. As to Zucchini, i love to add Zucchini to any kind of Pasta (fine stripes and cooked with the pasta) and add any sauce...they blend in and rise the amount of veggies instead of carbs...my favorite sauces for that are a lemon sage creamy sauce or gorgonzola sauce...

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

Jana, I've missed your vlog and I am glad that you are back after having some wonderful family time in beautiful Riga. Have your children flown before? This is the first time that I can recall you mentioning taking a flight with them. That collar is cute with the dressy white shirt. Go ahead and cast on another item. ☺ Hopefully, it will become a FO and not part of your annual WIP parade.😉❤

[@sandrasanders1874]

❤ nice collar ❤

[@mydailyhaeds6326]

The shadow knitting is amazing! Zucchini bread (similar to banana bread), stuffed zucchini, zucchini chips (dehydrated), and freeze grated zucchini to add to soups and stews at a later date. All great ways to get the most out of the zucchini abundance. All the best

[@walentowskib]

Just my opinion but I think you should cast on your autumn knits now and save finishing your summer knits for early spring or even late winter. I did a shadow knit several years ago but it was a dishcloth - so much fun. It was Halloween themed with a witch’s hat! Good to see you again! Looking forward to next time 💖

[@santatherese]

Sent to Riga two years ago and really liked it there! I’ve knit a scarf in shadow knitting, one with the name of one of the houses in Harry Potter on it. I also started one with skulls - it was meant to be a gift for my brother two Christmases ago… maybe I can finish it this year!

[@ednaquintana6201]

Hi Jana. I am glad you had a nice trip to visit your Mom. It sounds lovely; and it was nice to meet your friends and knit with them. Your bag with the fox is very nice and your ceramic butterfly earrings are so pretty. Take Care. 😊

[@NotKateHepburn]

Love the shadow knitting! I use zucchini to make pizza boats that are so good! I sometimes make zoodles that we have as pasta with shrimp and a lemon butter sauce. I do like chocolate zucchini bread. I make a few at a time and freeze them for days I don't want to cook.

[@catherinecunningham7126]

Scary storm! I do live in a tornado area and have seen storms like that here. Glad you and your family are ok. I recently found a great recipe for zucchini waffles too, this one had almond flour instead of regular flour and feta cheese but next time I will try Parmesan cheese. Take care, Jana. 🌸🌼🌻

[@Woeschhuesli]

Our kids go back to school today after 5 weeks - it's 32°C and they will be going to the pool with their classes this afternoon lol And I am already starting on heavier knits, the summer ones will have to wait, now, but it's sooo hot. Your collar is cute, though I have to smile as it gives me retro hairdresser vibes :) I like bright colours. Riga looks beautiful - I have one of those Latvian mitten kits, had it for years, but I had to get 1.5mm needles to make it and it's sooo daunting... My own holidays start this week, we are going north to sail which I'm really looking forward to, not so hot - and we are lucky we can take our dog with us, she is happier to be with us. Not always possible ofc but since we got the boat we haven't had to leave her with anyone else. re. Zucchini - I just saw something that you can use them like apples with cinnamon and sugar as a chunky pie filling; I haven't tried it yet but really want to know what it's like :o Chatting with you is always fun, no wonder you are so popular!

[@thewoollycloset]

Love your shadow knitting shawl! It was good to see you again ❤. I’m knitting three stranded colourwork testknit right now. It’s a lot in the heat, 34 C, but I really want to get it done 😊. Very much looking forward to autumn this year 😅

[@sp20036]

Thank you for the episode. Cast on the mysteeri kal of Anna Johanna!

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

I'm not yet ready for more cables. 😄

[@debracubitt6191]

I have a bright orange linen dress Jana Such a HAPPY SUMMER gatment 😁😂🤣😅

[@uterick-seleck2541]

Love your advent wrap and thanks for the zucchini reception , we all need more of this 😂.

[@patsyvincent9483]

Good to see you back. Glad you enjoyed your vacation. I enjoyed your podcast. See you next time.

[@cherieredelings5714]

I can't wait to try zucchini waffles - from the scratcher! I've made a Tresoro tee, too, and it fits so well!

[@brbaker07]

The fox shawl is awesome. I can’t wait to see the progress on it.

[@PernilleSkauNørgaard]

Years ago I knitted a couple of shadowblankets by Steve Plummer (also Ravelry). It was so much fun, and definately called for focus

[@weijourn1970]

Thank you for sharing your projects and telling about your trip. I make shaken cucumbers (?) (hölskykurkut) but I use zucchini instead of cucumber.

[@Sassycanuckknitter]

Jana, I loved this episode. I was knitting on the Sabai no. 1 top in Sandnes Garn Line and like you I am going to finish up this and my other summer knits before diving into the Fall/Winter knits. I have several projects waiting in the wings, some are WIPs from last year that I want to wrap up + some new cast ons. But there is one key WIP I must complete within the next couple weeks and that is an emotional support chicken that I am making for a friend. I giggled when you spoke of the inordinate amount of zucchinis. I am forbidden from growing them as I had a bumper crop of zucchini a couple years ago and my family has not recovered from the zucchini-a-palooza. lol. This year its beans and cucumbers that are dominating our gardens.

[@Liz.Green789]

Your trip looks fabulous. That shadow knitting project is beautiful. I am always so happy to see your sweet dog. I'm sure she missed you terribly. Thank you.

[@judyurrutia6072]

So glad to see you back! Glad you got to have a break. Love the Advent wrap

[@ulrikeb8822]

Dear Jana, thx again for all the great inspirations 🎉, especially for shadow knitting, using your link i found the hug shawl at his ravelry sie, so feel hugged too ❤ About zucchini, they are not the vegetable i love most, but i really enjoy them in a chocolate-cake, maybe your children are on my side with that? 😂 Happy greetings from Ule out of germany

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Thank you, Ule! I've never tried zucchini in a sweet recipe, but I bet kids would love a chocolate cake! 😄

[@Colorvoll]

Thank you for the great video - I enjoy your style and aesthetics a lot ❤ We are planing a trip to Riga sonce both my husband and I are curious to see the beautiful city 😊 Regarding zucchinis thank you for the recipe I will definatelt try it. We love to do pickled zucchinis with a “dressing” of vinegar and sugar and a bit of pepper corns - warm the vinegar until the sugar disolves and put the sliced zucchinis (remove the seeds) in a jar and pour the vinegar over and put it in the refigerator. Amazing on the side for a roast or on rye bread with a paté 😋 Greetings from Denmark

[@jillipepper5353]

There is a feel of autumn in the air today and even back in the70’s everyone was trying to get rid of their zucchini . There was a Zucchini chocolate cake recipe that’s probably still kicking around and also Ratatouille was another good one. I love the shadow knitting, hope you show it finished, I love, love foxes so the Fox bag is gorgeous, lucky you🥰. Dogs often get depressed and off their food when their family is away, especially if there are children because they feel like they need to look out for them and don’t know if they are ok. Hopefully you being home is the cure. 🤞 We still have about 3 weeks before the kids go back to school so no doubt school shopping will take up a lot of that time. Grandson goes to Junior High this year so careful planning for cool clothes, sneakers, and gear is necessary. 😂🤣. Take care, be safe and well. 🙋🏼‍♀️🥰

[@katherinehill3958]

I have 2 test knits on the go right now. 1 sweater and 1 cardigan. (truthfully I have only gotten as far as the swatch for the cardigan). They both have new to me techniques and I couldn't resist because I am weak. :). I have never done shadow knitting nor have I seen it in real life. It looks beautiful! We also have so many zucchini's have you ever used them in cake? I have a recipe for chocolate zucchini cake that is incredible. It was my husband's Aunts recipe and it is a family favourite. If you are interested I am happy to send it to you. I also feel like summer has escaped me this year. We always go camping but haven't gone out this year yet. We may not make it out as although the days are warm the nights are starting to get cold and we are in a tent. My mid 50's body does not want to sleep outside when it is only 5 degrees (I live in Alberta Canada near the rockies so it is colder at night) haha. Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos. I really appreciate them. They are like a visit with a friend. I wonder if you realize the impact you have on peoples lives with these? They are a welcomed addition to my weekend. Your vacation sounds lovely. Thank you for sharing the videos. All the best to you, I hope you have a wonderful week.

[@hereismichela]

I absolutely adore your peachy tee! I've been toying with the idea of making one myself, as I love that increase line, but I always get cold feet and never try. Are you planning to write down a recipe for it, or give us general directions maybe in a podcast in the future? Oh, I almost forgot: welcome back, it's always so good to see you :)

[@Jerseymimi16]

Wow the fox wrap is so special! Thank you for sharing that project with us. Who made the cool fox bag? Perfect bag for your foxy knit..

[@AnnieDaddo]

Moi, Jana👋Lovely to see you well rested.I wasn’t sure if I got the right channel..with your cute curtsy collar, it might have been a burlesque show and then later, there was a magician with shadow foxes.Luckily my coffee kicked in and I was back in Hobbit Land.Phew.No psychedelic mushrooms needed here.Just my crazy imagination.😉Hugs to you all.I feel Spring in the air and my hands have dirt under my nails and a cheeky CO (after I washed my hands) ❤️😘🐨🌏🌱🍄xx

[@crochetobjetknitting]

I enjoy every moment with you and the new collar is simply gorgeous xxMoran

[@brendasonju5656]

Make noodles with your Zucchini serve with any sauce. It’s delicious.

[@esnulu]

That zucchini paste. Try to deep fry it next time. It’s divine with yogurt. Very traditional Turkish summer dish🍛🧆🍽️

[@slowstitches]

Zucchini waffles! So cool. And I have never heard of mojito mint but now I'm going to get some to join my pots of spearmint and chocolate mint.

[@deborahkristensen9344]

I love Riga, too!!!❤

[@hawthorngrove3629]

One of the Spinners brought along a large black and white knit in a frame to last year's Launceston Open Day. When she turned it reveal Elvis, we were all in awe.

[@elianaalfonso7703]

Hello Jana! So nice to see you again. Cast on whatever you like! Life is short ❤

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

❤️

[@kellypulham8925]

I have been feeling very silly lately and cracking silly jokes too. I enjoy your videos so much. Thanks for sharing with us ☺️

[@hopefortruth]

I love the collar you knitted! I might have to make one. My friend brought me a T-shirt back from that knit store In Riga. It says 'k it like a latvian'. I love it. I hope to be able to go there to the Christmas markets sometime.

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Oh, that's so nice! ❤️

[@graziellabrunetti8706]

Hi! I loved the idea of shalow knitting. Sooo beautiful.

[@JADufault21]

We have a small air strip/airport in our town, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA, for radio controlled model airplanes and probably helicopters also. If you are at one of two traffic lights and the planes are flying, it makes sitting at the red light more enjoyable. It would also be a good place for people to learn to fly drones. Noticed one of your knitting group was doing the Stephen West Mystery sock. I'm still on clue 1, doing them two at a time, while I can. I've learned not to rush Stephen West Mystery knits.

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Oh, thank you for sharing about the airplanes! My husband loves them in all sizes! Those Westknits socks looked like a true mystery to me! 😄

[@bigblackdogfiberarts]

I recently heard of a recipe for zucchini that makes them taste like canned pineapple! It was on the Caprine Cottage podcast. It is a way of pickling them and then you can just eat them or use them in desserts. I'm not overrun by zucchini, but if I were, I'd likely try it.

[@mindfulmelbournemaker]

Oh how cute is that bright pink collar! 💗💕 We all need mohair collars now 🤭 Nice to see your episode pop up - clicked on it straight away 😘

[@janetlongmuir8280]

I visited Riga twenty years ago. My husband and I were on a Fred Olsen cruise. Unfortunately the ship struck the dock as it left to go back to Sweden so the swimming pool had to be drained to lift the ship higher out of the water ! We sailed very slowly back to Gothenburg. ❤

[@lavendercottagefibrearts]

The collar looks so fun! I think it could look cute over a plain dress or even to jazz up a plain t-shirt. Glad you enjoyed your trip to Latvia.

[@Serenity-fu8xz]

Yana, I was just thinking about you yesterday and wishing you well and hoping you all the best so glad to see you this morning. Good morning.

[@elkeblaauwendraat4705]

Hi Jana. Nice to see you again. 😊 I am glad you had a nice holiday. Last winter I joined a knitalong with shadow knitting. I’d never done this before. We knitted a scarf with scenes of all seasons of the year. 😊 the knitalong was with #wolhobby

[@ShawnEsterly-de1pc]

Hi! I live In Missouri, United States. I always enjoy your podcasts and what you are knitting. I’m working on an emotional support chicken and a sweater. I look forward to visiting your country one day 😊

[@eprohoda]

Bravo~ superb -

[@WafflingAboutWool]

I'm making a crochet blanket for my second son in linen stich, a Simple Thing Scarf to compare it to the Sofie Scarf / Baktus . I was curious if they are different and they really aren't so far. I also have socks on the go and a bunch of things I'm eager to caston. I did shadow knitting a little long ago for some coasters and found it fun. I'm feeling a little anxious for this fall too despite it being my absolute favorite time of year. I don't enjoy much about summer.

[@JenniferMateer-t7i]

I like sauted zucchini with pasta , butter, capers and Parmesan.

[@gwynhigginson4871]

Hurray missed you

[@sarahlovesdonuts9601]

I think that Sophia need a big pink bow to match her mom! 😁😁

[@ligaosth5101]

Prieks par jaunu epizodi! 🥰 Tik skaista Tava jaunā somiņa no Ances 😍 Man ir līdzīga, tik ar ezīti un sēnītēm 🦔🍄un izmantiju viņu visu laiku. Nu tā apkakle, vai kā viņu nosaukt, ļoti forši izskatās ar baltu kreklu! 🤩

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Paldies! Ezīši un sēnītes man arī ļoti patīk! 😄 Ances somiņas ir riktīgi feinas! 👍

[@cherylcarlson3315]

LoL,wearing 45 year old acrylic sweater...old? Jealous of zucchini as got 6 before ground hog chewed the stalk off. Spaghetti squash was good but they store well.Love the shadow knitting of running fox,first patterns I saw didn't grab me. Do you think it would work as pillow? Bet that collar would look great on Sophia

[@lankakaaos]

Nice to have your video as knitting company. I’m knitting Breathing space. Did you know that you can grate zuccinis, drain them and freeze for later use. I make nice pie filing with frozen zuccinis. I use it instead of kermaviili or youghurt. Just zuccini, eggs and what you want to make your pie filling. This way you can expand time using zucciini for 3-6months.

[@ASAS-dn4ve]

My mother likes gardening and grows zucchini. We just put them somewhere in dry colder place and they're good like their cousins pumpkins. One year I ate the last zucchini in June.

[@FirnMamaMakes]

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[@hatoarketa5720]

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[@anceniezere6579]

Skatos šo episodi un vienkārši smaidu. 😊 Adīšana ir lielisks hobijs, kas saved kopā ar burvīgiem cilvēkiem! 🫶 Ļoti priecājos, ka somiņa patīk un tiek jau lietota!

[@bibamakes]

Let's do this: I'll go visit you and knit all the things you cast on, and we'll say all the silly nonsenses, and be pinkyshly happy. And then you'll come back to Brazil with me and we'll start all over again. How does that sound?

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Sounds great! 👍😄

[@debrademusz731]

I love your adventure wrap. Where can I get the pattern? Lovely.❤

[@urbanjunglegt]

🍀🥰

[@Jammanich]

I made a Harry Potter shawl with shadow knitting. Took me a while

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

I bet! 😄

[@dinahdeuel525]

🥰🥰

[@marjoriebahm9239]

How about zucchini wine?

[@juliegoulet7577]

Zucchini after blanching them you can freeze them….

[@bethgraves1194]

In Minnesota we grate the zucchini and add jello and sugar for jam. Should be able to find find a recipe on google