Forest City Knit Girls- Episode 70: Grab a Snack and Your Knitting, It’s a Long One!! 🧶❤️

[@noreenlou]

That yellow yarn is so gorgeous, the color is so divine and soft.

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

We agree!! 💛💛💛

[@TheSeamlessKnitter]

It was nice to see you all again. Great podcast. It's good to laugh. You made me laugh. I love watching podcasts while I knit.

[@angelamassey9517]

Always so happy to see you girls. Thank you for sharing your beautiful knitting and inspiring us to finish those WIPS❤️

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks Angela! ❤️

[@trupple4725]

Lots done, lots in progress, and something to come. Fantastic!

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Yay!! ❤️🥳❤️

[@dianescott3515]

I’m so happy to see y’all once again 😊 Many beautiful projects on and off your needles. Kari, your haircut is so cute on you! I look forward to see you all again on the next episode ❤

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks so much Diane!! 😘 We’re looking forward to it too! ❤️

[@pursandpawsandmore7768]

Hi June, it is wonderful to see you!!! And Carrie and Patty too!!

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks so much!!❤️❤️❤️

[@terrioxford2119]

Lovely Ladies. Glad to see you all! WIP Kal is a great one, it will help me finish them. Glad you are doing great June and you kicked C in the tush! Your hair is so cute! Happy Knitting Ladies! ❤

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Awe, thanks Terri! ❤️

[@gwendoylnluckettcarrethers7600]

Loved all the wip's, fo's, and ho's. Also the new purchases and gifts. I missed you guys. Glad you are all good.i watched it all.

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks Wendy! ❤️

[@mariettadrost4428]

Thank you June, Patty and Kerry, it’s been wonderful to see the beautiful projects and the beautiful yarns you are working with. My heart leaped a bit when I saw you posted a new podcast. Warmest regards!

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Awe, thanks so much Marietta! ❤️ We’re so happy to be back again. Take care and happy knitting! 🧶😀

[@margueriteannen4651]

It was such a pleasure to see another podcast from you folks. As Patty says at the end, we sometimes have ‘a lot of life hitting us’ and for many of us, knitting is a balm for our wounds and gives a lift to our spirits. It’s always reassuring, too, to see that we are not the only knitters who begin projects with enthusiasm but sometimes have a hard time seeing them through to the end, for whatever reason. I have recently been organizing my voluminous stash, and have another category of things left undone, for which I think we need a new acronym. That is the knitting you saw someone else do, which you became very enthusiastic about, purchased the pattern and bought the yarn, but somehow never actually got around to casting on. It’s not a WIP. What is it? For me it is often associated with a promotion. “Look at that gorgeous pattern! And the yarn is 50% off! Would be crazy not to buy it!” I am planning to clear some of my WIPs this year, and to knit from my stash as much as possible, but I will also continue to enjoy adventures with new yarns and new patterns. All the best to each of you.

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks so much Marguerite! ❤️ We completely agree about knitting being a soothing balm during rough times - well said! Haha, we also have lots of those impulse patterns and yarn purchases piling up. I think they qualify as WIPs? But a more specific name would be helpful. lol Hopefully you can knock some of them off during our KAL. 😁 Take care and happy knitting! 🧶

[@mariesaunders9951]

What a fun episode! Lots of ideas, and I love the WIP knit along. I do need to finish some of my WIPS! So very nice to see you Ladies! ❤️

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks Marie!! ❤️ We had lots of fun too. Hopefully the KAL will be a good motivation to finish some of our WIPs. 😀

[@susanmoten1636]

Yay! Good to see you! Carrie’s hair is lovely! So exited about year of the WIPs-I have a lot that I want to finish!

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks so much Susan! ❤️ We’re looking forward to seeing your WIPs!

[@nancymorales2741]

Nice catching up with you, ladies. Looking forward to hitting those WIPs with you all. Thanks for sharing.

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks Nancy! ❤️ We’re looking forward to seeing your WIPs! Take care and happy knitting!

[@whiskersandknits4240]

Great episode! I always enjoy seeing your makes, the beautiful yarn, and learning about some new patterns. Ya'll look great, and I love Carrie's haircut. Have a great week ladies!

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thank you so much!! ❤️ We hope you have a great weekend too and happy knitting! 🧶😀

[@annk2tog168]

Hi ladies! Excited for this year of wips kal! That was my plan for this year because they have grown. Happy knitting!

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Hi Ann! Perfect timing! Hopefully the KAL will help us all get our WIPs down to a more reasonable number. lol Happy Knitting to you too! ❤️🧶

[@leslienelson1751]

Lovely knits . Such enjoyable podcast so nice to see you girls.

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks Leslie! ❤️ So glad you enjoyed it. We had a great time too!

[@teenera3064]

So great to see you! Love all of your sweaters too 😊 Year of the WIPs is a great idea! I have a big tote full of them, lol.

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks Teenera! 🥰 We hope you join our WIP KAL and look forward to seeing what you’re working on.

[@normasmith9596]

I am always so happy when you guys podcast. You’re one of the best. So excited about WIPS. Love short hair on Carrie

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Awe, thanks so much Norma! ❤️ Doesn’t Karri’s hair look adorable? We are super-excited about the WIP KAL too! Happy knitting 🧶 😀

[@monicas1419]

Woke up to see you posted a podcast and grabbed my stuff to sit down to watch! Happy day!!

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Yay!! ❤️ Happy day to you too Monica. We hope you enjoy our visit!

[@glendabathgate4036]

Looking great girls glad to see dear June looking so well x

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks so much Glenda! ❤️

[@nicholepaasch2524]

I always get excited to see a new episode from you ladies! You are all such beautiful knitter's. I definitely need to go through and finish up some old WIP's.

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Awe, thanks so much Nichole! ❤️ Yay! It will feel great to get some of them off the needles. 😀

[@walterw9829]

Thank you for sharing the good yarn vibes.

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

It was our pleasure! Thanks for watching. ❤️

[@janethogan8387]

Enjoyed my Sunday afternoon watching your podcast, loved every minute! Happy knitting! ❤

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks so much Jane! ❤️ Happy knitting to you too!

[@ruthannbull6515]

That was so much fun! So much knitting. I have a ton of WIP. I should join. Waiting for the next one!

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks Ruthann! We had lots of fun too! ❤️ Yes, you should join. 😁

[@janetvonholt8775]

So glad to see you three again. 😊 Seeing all your FOs and wips is so inspiring. Don't be gone too long!❤

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks Jane! We were happy to be able to get together again for a podcast. We’ll try our best to be back soon. ❤️

[@evelynszpyrka2550]

Love Love your knits ❤, Good to see you bunches.

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Awe!! Thanks Evelyn! ❤️

[@brendajohnson5525]

So good to see you all again. I have once again been inspired. Now I have to find lemon yellow yarn for the spring. 🍋😂

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks so much Brenda!! ❤️ Yes!Lemon yellow seems perfect for spring. 😁

[@cynthiajohnson5189]

So good to see you again! Karri, love the cut! I enjoyed seeing your wips. I want to make a couple of them!

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks so much Cynthia! ❤️

[@suetherrien5306]

So great to see you ladies again!!

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Awe, thanks Sue! ❤️❤️❤️

[@sherinylund1659]

June I love your shawlography!

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks so much Sheri! ❤️ It’s a bit wild but I love it too! 😂

[@sandivandervoort4305]

Long podcasts are fine with me! Good luck with your WIPs - I have a few to work on as well ;) Thank you so much for a lovely prize!!

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

You are most welcome Sandi!! ❤️ We hope you enjoy it. I think our WIP KAL will be a great motivator to finally get some of them off our needles and enjoy them. 😀

[@britdowson8324]

Always nice to see what you are knitting:). I started yet another scrappy Musselburgh using fingering weight yarn held double. A great stash buster.

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks Brit! ❤️ I’ve been thinking about knitting another Musselburgh too. It’s such great pattern! I’m going to try a scrappy version too. 😀

[@wkowa1089]

I so enjoyed this podcast. Thank you so much! I can't get over how many beautiful projects you girls make. I will be looking forward to your next podcast.

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

It’s our pleasure! Thanks so much for watching. ❤️❤️❤️

[@margreffle]

It's great to see you wonderful people on my screen again! Your current projects as well as old wips are really inspiring me. June, I love that Lemon Cream colour, so happy! Patty, I hope you get to cast on that new sweater soon, the colours are amazing! Kerry, I flippin love your hair! And I love the sweater you're wearing.

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Awe, thanks so much Marg!! 😘❤️

[@baspeers3631]

Always good to see your podcast! I agree that this year is my year for finishing or frogging WIPS! June, FYI-Tracie Millar (Grocery Girls) made some gloves in the last year and used Addi Flex needles, she said they were a game changer for gloves and would only knit gloves with them in the future.

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks so much! ❤️ Great idea about using Addi Flex needles for gloves! I can see how they would make knitting the fingers much easier. Thanks for sharing!

[@judithlimbrick3639]

So glad to see all your smiling faces again! Great idea for the finishing up old whips I will definitely be on board with that, along with my use up my stash it has got totally out of hand (I can't think how that could possibly have happened!!) 😅

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Awe, thanks Judith! ❤️ Haha, it must magically multiply when we’re sleeping. lol Looking forward to seeing your WIPs!

[@loiscarpenter7451]

So good to see you again!

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks Lois! ❤️

[@deloresjackson437]

As always, it was lovely to watch your podcast. Thank you for sharing so many of your beautiful knits. I am working on my WIPs too, so will try to include them in your WIP KAL. I am also trying to organize my knitting/sewing room, which is quite a task! Real life is happening here too; crazy surgery on my left eye that kept me facedown for ten days, and no knitting! My vision is slowly getting better, and, fingers crossed, it will continue to improve. Wishing all of you well and good. Cheers!

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Awe, thanks Delores! It was our pleasure to share them. ❤️ We’re so sorry to hear about your surgery and will be keeping you in our prayers for a full recovery of sight. Looking forward to seeing your WIPs in our KAL! Take care. 🤗

[@susiewhite9154]

Yay! So happy to see your podcast pop up! I love seeing all of your beautiful knits. I don't know how you complete so much knitting and work full time jobs! Amazing!

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks so much Susie! ❤️ We don’t know how we do it either. lol It’s just become an essential part of every day. I can’t go to bed until I’ve knit for a least an hour. Good stress reliever! 😊

[@JoanneVeldhorst]

Love a local podcast! I have several old WIPs that I frogged and have found better fitting pattern/patterns I can modify. An opportunity to learn new skills...excited!!

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

That sounds like a great plan!! ❤️ We’re excited too!

[@wendybradley8420]

Enjoyed the podcast ladies. Kerry and June love your new hairstyle. Happy knitting. Happy for a WIP KAL.

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks so much Wendy! ❤️ We’re looking forward to the KAL, too. Happy Knitting! 🧶😀

[@cathyhawkins9264]

I liked the long episode. Thanks ladies! I’m going to go through my WIPs.

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

That’s great to hear Cathy! We were a bit worried that it was too long. Looking forward to seeing which WIPs you choose. Take care and happy knitting! ❤️🧶

[@laurakohnross6106]

Loved, loved, loved every minute of this episode. Everything you showed was so amazing and inspiring. Looking forward to following your WIP Along progress. I have a suggestion for you that may help motivate you on your journey as it does for me when trying to get projects done. Use a progress keeper! I find that seeing the actual progress I’ve made it so motivational. Plus…they are so cute to look at! Good luck. I’m sure you will all bust those all WIPS this year!

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Awe, thanks so much Laura!! ❤️ That’s a great suggestion. I used to use progress keepers all the time but not so much anymore. Maybe going back to them will help increase motivation. 😁 Thanks for cheering us on with our WIPs!! Happy knitting! 🧶

[@gailkorhonen8553]

Loved seeing that you had a podcast up! As always, so much inspiration with all of your finished projects. Took note of a few things I can see myself casting on. I will definitely join the MKal.

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks so much Gail! My queue always grows after each podcast, too.😁 Looking forward to seeing the WIPs you’re working on!

[@mywonderfulknittinglife]

Such a joy to catch up with the 3 of you this morning. Enjoyed seeing all of your finish it February wips. You made me not feel so bad about my 20 plus wips sitting on my dining room table. Always enjoy your episodes but no pressure. Do them when you have the time and take care of those life things. Best wishes from Margaret of My Wonderful Knitting Life podcast!

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Awe, Thanks Margaret! ❤️ Haha, there’s certainly no shortage of WIPs. 😁 We wish you the best too!

[@donnawelch3548]

Lovely to see you gals. Enjoyed seeing all the beautiful knits you all do. As you were pulling out all those wips, I thought what a lot of beautiful sweaters and accessories you will have ---- not to mention all those empty free needles and project bags !!! Have fun and take care.

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks Donna!! ❤️ We are definitely looking forward to freeing up more needles and project bags as we finish our WIPs! 😁 You take care too and hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend.

[@PatriciaKMarshall]

Great episode. I will go back to my poncho knit WIP! Thanks!

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks Patricia! ❤️ Great idea to finish your poncho. That’s something I’ve been intending to knit for years, but still haven’t. lol Looking forward to seeing yours!

[@susanzaback7419]

Enjoyed the episode. You’ve inspired me to go through my WIP ‘s and get cracking!!!

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Awesome!! Thanks, Susan. ❤️ We look forward to seeing your WIPs!

[@marycalderwood18]

Good to see you back😊

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks Mary! ❤️ We’re happy to be back, again!

[@melaniejanenewton]

Love seeing your podcast notification come up in my notifications. Love all your projects and yarn acquisitions. I the Knitting Loft Starlight is particularly gorgeous xx can't wait to see your progress on your WIP's next time. Happy Knitting!

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Awe, thanks so much Melanie! ❤️ Starlight will definitely be our go to when we want sparkly yarn. 🤩 Take care and happy knitting!

[@annamariemarasco6273]

I made the Tessellated Vest for Rhinebeck. Didn’t enjoy the process but love the finished project.

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

That’s great Annamarie! We’re all looking forward to getting ours’ off the needles. There are just so many things to knit right now! 😂

[@FourPinesKnitting]

Great to see you ladies again. I enjoyed seeing all your WIPs. It was a great mix of new patterns and those that are oldies but goodies. 😊 I'm a monogamous knitter, so my only WIP is the one on my needles, but I look forward to cheering you along on your WIP-a-long.

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Awe, thanks for cheering us on! We enjoyed sharing all our WiPs and admire your monogamy to what’s currently on your needles. ❤️

[@margaretlyons8764]

Cari got her hair cut! Looks great❤ Nice to see you ladies!

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks Margaret! 🥰 It’s great to be back, again.

[@toniabrock7677]

Nomadic knits actually do several KAL’s throughout the year. They are gearing up to do a valentines one I think is called lonely hearts and it’s a hat.

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

That’s so much fun! We’ll have to check it out. Thanks for letting us know! ❤️

[@sherinylund1659]

Karri your hair is so cute!

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thank you!!

[@sherinylund1659]

Patty I love your Christmas sweater. I would like to knit one; too!

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks, Sheri! It was a quick sweater to knit and I love it too. I think you will enjoy knitting it!! 😊💕

[@lynnsteele7052]

perfect timing, girls, made working on my project so much easier just catching up on all your projects!! everything is beautiful and you all have some fabulous WIPs that i am sure you will finish and enjoy! looking forward to checking out all the great finishes to come for the WIP KAL this year, i'll have to be a cheerleader, as i only have one WIP, but it's always inspiring to see what everyone is knitting up! already looking forward to the next podcast, cute haircut, Karri!! love you girls! ♥♥♥

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks so much Lynn! We appreciate your support and love hearing from you. 🥰 It’s great that you only have one WIP! Hopefully one day we will catch up on ours, too. 😁 Hope you have a lovely weekend! ❤️❤️❤️

[@krisodom1467]

All your WIPs make me feel so much better! ❤ I’m gonna try to knock some out this year between New cast ons

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Awe, thanks Kris! ❤️ Those WIPs sure do start to accumulate. lol Great idea to work on them between new projects!

[@mesheela]

It's great to see you all! I was cracking up at all those wip discoveries:) It's very validating that such prolific knitters as yourselves have all those wips. I have a few, haha. Thanks for keeping me company for a shawl bind off. Your projects are all beautiful!

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

I think our WIPs are secretly multiplying! 😂 Thanks for visiting with us Mesheela and happy knitting! 🧶💕

[@tamisabo2797]

Nice to see you. Love all of your gifts, gorgeous. Plan to join the WIP mal, have tons but its market prep season so always have lots. Loaded all of the project bags on the couch last night and my husband stopped and said “ you have too much going on” 😂 I told him that’s the process. And then I cast on a Love Note for a mal😂 It will go in market inventory most likely so it’s “work” lol. See you next time.

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks Tami! ❤️ We’re looking forward to seeing some of your WIPs in our KAL! Love that you cast on a Love Note, despite your huge pile of current projects. lol Our husbands must think we’re bonkers. 😂

[@judithhirschhorn7249]

Fun to see all of you and your projects! Yes to WIPalongs. You are inspiring me to pull mine out!

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks Judith! We had much fun sharing them all. 😀 Looking forward to seeing you in our WIPalong! ❤️

[@kimhallson9579]

You girls look lovely Thanks for sharing with us today

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Awe!! Thanks Kim. 🥰

[@lynngossman8653]

Hello neighbours I just found you on you tube, and love all of your knitting g. Gorgeous and awesome knitting. I live in Kitchener

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks neighbor! ❤️ It’s always fun discovering podcasters that live close by. We’re glad you found us! 😀

[@deloresjackson437]

Thank you!❤️

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

You’re welcome ❤️

[@knitnut246connie7]

I have made several of Sylvia McFadden shawls they are Wonderful. There is a KZbin video on how stipe yarns are dyed!!! Can’t remember who did it but she shows how it is done , may even have been the Cozy Knitter.❤️🇨🇦❤️

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Very cool! We’ll have to look for the video. I think I will also try another Sylvia McFadden pattern. It was a long time ago that I knit my shawl, but remember it being very enjoyable. Take care and happy knitting! ❤️🧶

[@sandracroley9784]

So much inspiration ❤. I loved seeing your Do Ewe Yokes...I'm also doing it 😊. I'm going to go right now and dig out a WIP you had me think of....I had started the Twist and Turns, but my colours weren't working, so I ripped it out and started a sweater instead. So nice to see an episode pop up today, take care 😊

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks Sandra! ❤️ We’re so glad we joined the Do Ewe Yoke KAL - it’s so much fun! Looking forward to seeing which WIP you choose. 😀

[@joyceripianzi]

I don’t have old wips but I do have project bags with yarn and patterns waiting to be cast on. Some have been sitting there for years 😮

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

That’s perfect for our WIP KAL, Joy! We have lots of those too. 😂

[@sadieadie1587]

28 wips is a good number! I will "take the challenge" and look through mine, and frog or finish. I love knitting colorwork yokes until the sleeve split but and then pack them away and start another. I also find my memory loss comes in handy so as not to feel so guilty :)

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Yay!! We’re looking forward to seeing which WIPs you will choose! Oh yes, we can relate to losing momentum after finishing the colour work section of sweaters, and then forgetting about them. 😂

[@sew_So_beautiful]

Hi, what yarn was used for the men's gray and blue checked gloves? I want to knit my husband some plain ones, and waterproof wool sounds like a great idea.

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Hi there, I used Briggs and Little Heritage for the gloves. It’s super durable wool that retains its warmth when wet, especially when knit at a tight gauge. Happy knitting! 😄

[@sew_So_beautiful]

@@ForestCityKnitGirls Thank you. I will have to look for that and get some.

[@jo-annefalconer6280]

Impulse purchase yarn piling purchases up is an IPYPPU. Can we make that an acronym?

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

That’s a great one Jo-Anne!! 😂 We’ll try to remember that.

[@jo-annefalconer6280]

​@ForestCityKnitGirls forgot to say I love watching you together and love❤ all your projects, I wascsure I cast on my Dolly cardigan last year but it turns out it was 2021, I am I on the knot along, will try to finish before winter or the weather cools enough to wear it.

[@lisagarcia5457]

Loved the podcast and your declaration of Year of the Wips. I confess I want to cast on all the things but I dont. Still I have only a couple of wips - a Starflake Shawl by Stephen West, and Raven a fairisle sweater by Marie Wallin - which will take me the better part of the year to complete in the middle of some socks, musselburghs and other FOs I will create. But thats ok, all the better to sit n knit with yours and others podcasts.

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thanks Lisa! ❤️ Sounds like you have some fantastic WIPs on the go! It’s so enjoyable to knit while watching knitting podcasts. 😀🧶