Finnish Knitting Stories - Vlogmas 2023 - Day 18

Finnish Knitting Stories - Vlogmas 2023 - Day 18
Welcome to Day 18 of vlogmas. A very mondaye Monday with not much footage, but a lot of chatting.
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My advents:
24 Stripe Advent Sock by The Cozy Knitter: www.thecozykni...
The Sheep Explorer Fiber Advent by Lake House Mood: lakehousemood.e... 12 day Advent by Maximoo Yarns: maximooyarns.com/
A Homespun House Advent: ahomespunhouse...
Snow Matter What Mystery Gnome by Sarah Schira: www.ravelry.co...
The Badger House Advent: estherbennink....
My Advent knits:
Advent Wrap: www.ravelry.co...
Polesden Scarf & Wrap: www.ravelry.co...
What I'm wearing today:
Hobbit Wrapper: www.ravelry.co...
Other mentions:
Emily Kate Made This: ‪@emilykatemadethis‬
Advent Mini Skein Pattern Ideas Ravelry Bundle:
www.ravelry.co...

[@janicemims9799]

Love watching you knit. So fluid and lovely.

[@catherinenoble5788]

Love those two new ornaments. Adorable. Enjoy them

[@margaretbeale6134]

Who knew that pillows could be all different sizes throughout the world ❤

[@juanakavelmann9378]

Dear Jana, thank you for your lovely vlogmas, so nice to see you telling about your life with so much beautiful things 👍🤩🎄🍄🧙 Have a very exciting knitting time, drinking your mug ☕ and eating sweets🍬 Lovely regards from Germany 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@annettekinney6090]

The bedding for the kids is so cute!

[@urbanjunglegt]

🍀

[@noreenlou]

A lovely gift from a friend

[@marnieleemckay5751]

Another great series for kids is Inkheart

[@JuliaEdge-u6j]

I love your Moomin project bag. It takes me back to my childhood 😍

[@huntergraym]

Really enjoying your Vlogmas , first thing I do every day. Will miss them/you

[@sunidollfun]

Your husband is so lovely and supportive. It's very heartwarming to see.

[@sonjagerstl6593]

"Zotter" is a very exclusive chocolate manufactory in Austria. So enjoy! It is gingerbread and fruits.

[@emilykatemadethis]

One can never have too many gnomes 🤣 those are epic ornaments... A mushroom gnome and spruce gnome.. what genius came up with this?! They're great ha And thanks for the shout out 🥰 I'm hoping to cast on my knitted gnome in January 😆 You should see the size of German pillow cases. They're 80x80.. it's almost a meter squared just for one head 🤣 I've made an entire bodice for a dress out of one and still had left overs haha Speaking of bedding.. why didn't I go to next when I was in the UK.... Those bed sheets are adorable!

[@mandyhague6363]

Thanks for your Vlogmas, lovely to see what you bought for the kids. I laughed when you said about the English pillow case being huge. I think we must have big heads lol.🤣👍🧶🎄

[@anjaaushamburg]

Powerfrau means woman with power. Typical german-english😀 Thank you for your wonderful vlogmas🎄

[@jericho1961]

Such a lovely end to a crazy day. Very nice.

[@elaineworsfold2863]

I love to see the outdoors shots of Finland 🇫🇮 I doubt I will ever see it so I enjoy the views of a different world 🌎 lols

[@lynnniemi3053]

I could relate the the Christmas Miracle of the Vacuum! I also do not like sweet coffee drinks, I prefer a black coffee with a cookie or piece of cake to a sweet coffee drink! Glad you found your awesome ornaments!

[@kdolguin]

I love your shop!!!!!!

[@tinasherriff7728]

I love the boucle yarn you had in your shop the colours were amazing xx

[@knittingindenivonne]

Thank you janna for this lovely episode of vlogmas, you are one of my favorite,s i watch them every morning when i wake up... ❤❤❤ greetings Ivonne ( knittinginden) from holland 🇳🇱😘🌲

[@lisaml7411]

I just so love your Vlogmas videos. You bring a smile to my face…. ❤ The kids new beddings are so cute! I love your new ornaments…. How sweet that the viewer sent you the bag and chocolates!

[@ClaireWhoMakesThings]

My youngest son has gnome bedding from Next. I think you would love it, but it’s from a previous year. I live in the middle of the UK, and yes, all our pillows for sleeping are that size, I sleep with 3 this size. I highly recommend that you buy some. You may all sleep better. I only found you this week, and I joined your Patreon.

[@annaliljabjornsd7209]

Thank you for your lovely Vlogmas❤ In Ravelry there is a shawl named quality street if you are interested (not pattern by me) Take care

[@MJay77-u9z]

The kid's are growing so much i think my Grandson has grown over a foot. Happy Birthday to your Mother!! ❤ Thank you for your Vlogmas!!

[@emilymoss89]

I'm from the UK and laughed so much about your sheets. I'm pleased they arrived and that I could see the brand (was curious). When you mentioned the pillows I thought you'd say they were small because they're half the size of a German pillow but you said they were too big! Your comment about fitting 4 heads was so funny! 😂

[@madebymoomeeno]

I totally agree! I am from the UK but I live in Germany and ours are 80x80 here so I buy my pillows in the UK still 🤣

[@dif672]

What a cute project bag! Happy Birthday Finnish Stories Mother!

[@bertieandpoppet-8837]

Gosh what a busy day! I’m glad you got to knit some more of your dress at the end. I can confirm that the pillow case is the normal size for all pillows here in the UK. Yes our pillows at that big! 😊❤️

[@jennej.4995]

I recommend eoin colfer and Artemis fowl!

[@recreationalknittingpodcast]

I’m now retired and remember those “headless chicken “ days. I wonder how i managed. You just do. I’m glad you’re amazing doctor is there to help you and Sophia. People are put places for reasons. ❤

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

😄 I just turn off part of the brain and go-go-go.

[@thebooknitter]

Love the festive covers and yes the christmas gnome and mushroom have to come with you they are so cute 🥺🥰 and happy birthday to your mom

[@sunidollfun]

Rocky Road latte doesn't sound like my thing either :D Pure coffee and milk for me.

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

I don't even put milk in mine, so Rocky Road was definitely too much. 😄

[@uterick-seleck2541]

The gnomes , the gnomes, wow cute. What a lovely day you´ ve got at least, most everything done, gnomes where found and a Christmas gift arrived .

[@MJay77-u9z]

Beautiful bedding ❤yes agree about pillowcases wow they're huge. Make 2 out of one. Lol😊 Hello Jackie!! You deserve all the happiness, Jana.

[@robinlibby324]

Based on the books your son has enjoyed I suggest Madeleine L'engle books starting with A Wrinkle in Time.

[@siirin7017]

Isäni on yrittäjä: olen seurannut jo vuosia, kuinka hän ja äitini ovat työskennelleet päättömän paljon. Muista pitää huoli itsestäsi, jottet uuvu työlastin alle ❤❤❤

[@AnnieDaddo]

Oh you poor,little possum! What day 🙃Glad to see you transforned from a headless chicken to a mad woman..then.to finally a peaceful hobbit again by day's end So lovey to see you and Enrico having a coffee date in a real cafe as opposed to the car for a change👌💕. Sleep well,Jana.🙏👋🐨🌏🕯️🌲xx

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Heheee, thank you! Yes, a real cafe is definitely a step up from a grocery parking lot. 😄

[@buchupapier]

Powerfrau on the tea means Powerwoman in german. 😊 Thank you for your wonderful vlogmas.❤

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

I got that. 😄 I was thinking, was it the producer or the name of the tea. 😊

[@jessicaolney4900]

Those sheets are so festive! I would love those even as an adult. What a thoughtful momma. Hope you get lots of knitting time and any time for yourself!

[@Button24]

I love this vlog so much for the banter , your the friend I’ve always wished for, your nuts and I love that full of fun and energy 😂❤x

[@lisette1580]

You're so funny! And you have a lovely family. I'm sure your children will love the sheets/covers (and presents 😉). I like the fudge-sweets the most: the long ones. Sleep well!

[@kcrist6891]

I’m enjoying your vlogmas. I’m wondering if you have a pattern for your pine tree socks? They are so cute!

[@jillipepper5353]

The bedding is very cute , hopefully you can figure out a way to make the pillow cases fit better. I really like Sophia’s because you could use either side and get a different look.🥰 I find it’s funny that so many people I follow love hot water bottles, hardly anyone I know use them anymore, they all use electric throws. I hope Sophia’s surgery goes well and it is a success, it’s hard to see your children go into surgery even though you trust the surgeon . If you let us know when around the time I’m sure some of us will say prayers for her. I LOVE your gnomes, my favourite is the mushroom one, they are gorgeous😍🤩. Sending wishes for a happy birthday to your mother. It will be lovely when she arrives and you can all be together for the holidays. I found out my son is able to be with us for Christmas so I’m a happy Mum myself, both my kids and both my grandchildren will be together🥰🙋🏼‍♀️

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Thank you! For some reason, the idea of electric throw feels more terrifying than comforting. 😄 It's wonderful that your family will be together for Christmas! ❤️

[@knitsforthesoulpodcast4186]

I love your vlogmas and your podcast. The Xmas gnomes are amazing. So good of you to give them a new home! There never enough gnomes around 😅 Is the book for your son the Finnish version of the school for magical pets? My son has almost all of them. He loved them, especially the bonus stories. Very fun. To think every kid has a spirit animal that turns from soft toy to real animal and supports them. Awesome.

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

That coffee drink looked good, but so not your style. I was shocked at Bruno’s height when I glimpsed him briefly while he selected his advent of the day. It is so nice to hear your pronunciation of his name. 😌 Your vlogmas videos make me feel happy and restful. Thank you for the daily therapy during the advent season. ♥️🎄

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

😊 Thank you! Bruno was standing on a sofa. 😄 But he is almost as tall as my mom now, and he's only 9.

[@alecsgirl]

Whew 😅 so glad to hear the vacuuming was non-nefarious. I was suspicious that something had gotten broken!

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Oh, me too! 😄

[@alenatomasova5035]

Ďakujem za rozprávanie,tie ozdoby na stromček sú nádherné ❤

[@mummyevans2]

The coconut are my favourite Quality street 😀 💙 they're the ones everyone else dodges here too

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

😄

[@SpoolStories]

Check the spy school book series for Bruno. My son loved them .

[@SarahRankin-fj8cw]

I think we have the same size bed pillows in the US!

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Now I'm wondering if only Nordic countries have these tiny pillows. 😄

[@redaleta]

Rocky Road ice cream is one of my favorites but I'm not sure about having that flavor in my coffee.

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Oh, I love Rocky Road ice cream as well. That's why I decided to try that drink. Well, I'll stick to the ice cream. 😄

[@SpinDrift55]

Oh my gosh!!! My mother’s birthday also was 12/18. Her name was Marja and she was born in Turkku. She passed away in 2001 at the age of 82. I miss her every day. Enjoy your mom for as long as you can. It’s very lonely after your mom passes away. ❤️🙏🏻

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Thank you! ❤️

[@patriciaherzig1945]

I liked to see your beautiful shop from a different view! You could make a single cushion from the red star back side only, for Bruno. Half a front side would look strange. You could maybe find a pijamas for men in your size. Try that from your husband on, to check how it fits. Maybe you just have to shorten the legs and arms. Hepa

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

I'm afraid I'd have to cut off half of men's pyjamas to fit me. 😄 And I bought the last piece for my husband. We had a very small amount of them this year. 🤷‍♀️

[@patriciaherzig1945]

O well, you could have made some cushions from the pijama cut off!!!!! 😉

[@MJay77-u9z]

You are so lucky. You have beautiful ornaments in your stores. We dont have those in USA

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Most of the stuff here is cheap pressed plastic. I was lucky to find these. I'm a bit picky when it comes to ornaments. I bet you have lots of beautiful treasures in the US. Just need to find them. 😊

[@MR2spyder100]

I love the new ornaments! When we were in Germany in 2010, we were looking for gifts for my daughter & DIL. In the airport I saw Gnome blown glass ornaments & knew they were perfect 👌

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

❤️

[@elianaalfonso7703]

Your giant pillowcase comment made me laugh. 51 x 76 is normal size. The big ones are 51 x 92 - called king size pillows. Imagine that!

[@barefrike]

German pillow cases are even 80x80cm 😂 super interesting how different that is

[@sunidollfun]

I wonder if UK people fold the excess pillowcase underneath the pillow. That could be quite good.

[@margaretbeale6134]

No the pillows in UK are that big x

[@keld4784]

Hi! That boucle is gorgeous. Do you ship to the US?

[@cynthiawarren8984]

Your son might enjoy the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan. My boys loved it at his age.😊

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

I'm wondering if it's been translated to Finnish. His English is still on a basic level.

[@marbada64]

maybe your son also likes the books of John Flanagan, Ranger's apprentice or Brotherband but i don't know if they are also in Finnish. Lot of books in the serie.

[@intheyellowcorner]

My cat was going straight into zoomie mode at the aound of rhe bells! 😂 I need to know where they got the moomin fabric, its gorgeous!

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

😄 I'll ask, if the sender gets in touch with me.

[@carolflores2905]

Bruno "Growing like a weed." I'm worried about your obsession with Amanita (poisonous) mushrooms.

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

😄

[@jeanburby6492]

Hi, I have a great nephew born this year and his name is Bruno! I have a great nice who is around 13 and and her name is Sophia! ❤

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Oh, that's so sweet! ❤️ My two favourite names!