Episode 23: Franklin Habit's Needlework Vlog, My Yarn Stash Is Here and I Want to Finish Everything

[@terryhickman7929]

OK I am NEVER missing another outro by Franklin LOL! Love the vest, love the books - you can't go wrong with a background of a lovely and beloved library!

[@emeraldmurphy8272]

The vest is exquisite; the view from the ascenceur was terrifying. You are the sweetest, most inspiring gentleman.

[@janemarriott3389]

As I was thinking about gatherings 2022 - just got news of another friend testing positive for covid. Alas . . . it could be that things are opening up when continuing to limit ourselves might be a wiser option. I do look forward to the day of no "break-throughs" etc. Yearning for gathering and, Franklin, I certainly I will someday be listening to you in person.

[@bernicemcgowan6657]

Your “salon” is lovely and I am glad to have you back…..in a much quieter environment!

[@caroleheimann3607]

The vest is stunning ! The elevator was rather scary for us height challenged folks and books are absolutely wonderful. Thanks !

[@karens1620]

Your vest is gorgeous. Moving your things in with the portable elevator was very cool to see.

[@maureencatmom7844]

So interesting to hear about how your things were moved into your new apartment. You are so brave to move to a new country but how rewarding and exciting it most be. 👏

[@kellyfazekas7831]

Oh Franklin, you make me appreciate, more than ever, the military movers and roomier streets we dealt with in Germany in the '80s.

[@francessnider7437]

Love the vest, it looks fabulous on you! The moving details were most interesting, I am glad you did not have to schlep all your boxes, etc up all the stairs! What a clever system, the portable elevator! See you next time.

[@tanyaseaman67]

I love your new setting in the bibliotheque. You look really at home there, in your wonderful vest.

[@marywalton6900]

The knitted sleeveless top is stunning - well done!

[@alexandrabegg5522]

The guardian of the plants sounds ... interesting. Such a charming place you're living in, with all the books. Love that you took them with you.

[@thizizliz]

Your new vest is wonderful! Well done. The colors suit you beautifully and you chose the perfect shirt color. Oh my heart! The bookcase is so warm and homey. Organized books 📚 are such a joy. It's not a home for me until I can walk to the bookcase that houses the book I am looking for & easily grab the right one. Travel, in person meetings with other fiber people, sharing your experience with students? So happy for you. Hello to all the residents of the community around Misters Foxe & Boxe.

[@devnaroberts3755]

Paris, sigh...books, sigh...knitting in a book filled room in Paris...heaven!

[@Katheverett]

Ok, I rarely laugh when I watch a vlog - I was grinning a lot during this episode, but the very, very end - that did it for me! Thanks for the laugh! I’m happy that you look so happy in Paris - you deserve it! I absolutely love your vest - and the shoulders! So very cool. Thanks again for brightening my morning with your wonderful video - glad everything got moved in so smoothly!

[@juliesloan4100]

I was grinning all through the porte cochere and elevator portion! I miss European cities, mega jealous of people able to leave this Usaian madhouse!

[@thewol7534]

As the frazzle of moving house is beginning to smooth away, I am noticing a core of peace at your center that wasn't there before. I rejoice to see it! (I kind of miss the brontosauruses though, in a semi-ironic, quasi-nostalgic sort of way. . . )

[@lananeimeth2232]

I'm so glad that you're on the other side of all the moving and unpacking. I'm sure its a relief and now you can enjoy being in Paris. P.S. I am in love with your vest. It's just gorgeous!

[@elizabethmusso5946]

I love the light in your living room. And that vest-wow! Great episode!

[@suzanneelliott4245]

I just found you and then I couldn’t….where’ve you been? A friend who knits and loves books too! Heaven! Thank you for sharing a bit of your life with us.

[@sewmytroublesaway]

I've had that video for years, have Shetland yarn and have even made a swatch but the fear is real!!! Seeing your fantabulous finished vest has nudged me closer to my needles. Thank you!

[@intheyellowcorner]

Its my dream to have a library! I have a little 1920s scottish bungalow so no room for it now.....one day! First time watching one of your blogs. It was lovely! 🥰

[@PJoanGavigan]

LOVE Schoolhouse Press!! Meg (and her late husband, Chris’) videos are worth their weight in gold! Meg makes the most complex things do- able. I still miss Tami- she would remind us subscribers before our Wool Gathering subscriptions ran out. Dealing with them has always been one of the more pleasant experiences in my knitting life. Knitting Camp remains on my bucket list. Your home looks so warm and inviting and you look at home in Paris:)!

[@lindav1403]

Franklin, the vest is gorgeous! And I haven't watched for a while and didn't realize you'd moved to Paris. Wow! So much to catch up on. And I agree, Meg Swansen's videos are the best, and so nice to be able to stop and rewind/rewatch when you need to. I hope you enjoy the new Stitches West venue. It's walking distance from my office, so a big, hearty local welcome. :) That last Stitches West before Covid was my last show too. Can't believe it's been so long.

[@knitordi]

So glad you have settled into your new apartment. Glad to see you happy and adjusting to a new life and new outlook. Take care and God Bless.

[@clonejones7955]

What a beautiful singing voice Franklin.🇨🇦🤣♥️

[@catandsparrow]

The first thing I noticed when you came on was the vest! And I was impatiently waiting for you to say something about it 😂 Absolutely love it! ❤️❤️

[@lindahealey6992]

So glad you’re doing so well! I loved watching the portable elevator move you things up to your flat. Reminds me of moving over a half ton of books and belongings into a third floor apartment using a hand cranked pulley lift. It took two amazonian girls and a lot of foolishness.

[@anneleonas7813]

How exciting for Americans that you’ll be returning . . . for a while anyway! Welcome home!

[@knitntherapist7520]

When we had one, I called the front room *the parlour*. 😆

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

It’s lovely to see that you’re settling in nicely. Thank you for sharing your moving experience with us.

[@OzSteve9801]

I'm rather pleased to see someone else who knits using the "continental" method. Due to arthritis I mostly knit by machine now but I design all my own patterns and have recently had a run on vests. I have also sewn some waistcoats with knitted backs so I don't have to fiddle with those little belts and darts. Love your work.

[@sprboston]

OH, that’s a glorious sweater. I too adore Meg’s Fair Isle vest video. Often just put it on as I’m knitting. All of the useful tips will one day be put to use by me to make a vest (I hope). I’m glad you’re settling in and look forward to more posts.

[@pachowz]

That portable elevation is a genius invention. Thank you for sharing footage of your move-in. Fascinating!

[@abigailgoben49]

About to die from Cardboard Poisoning :) Oh how I feel that

[@vermilionink]

WOW, we needed this elevator truck for my 4th floor Brooklyn walkup!

[@horsenroundstudio]

It has been so fascinating watching you settle in to a new and foreign place, as well as learning about how things are done there. I'm so glad that you are happier and healthier overall.

[@kathleenkaar6557]

So wonderful to watch your evolution. So glad you are getting back to feeling more yourself, and that you will be teaching in person soon!

[@reneejoubert4193]

Beautiful vest Franklin. Glad about your moving details. Always wondered how it was done in those parts.

[@amethystanne4586]

I enjoy your vlogs tremendously! You always give me something fun to think about, interspersed with French words(which is so cool!)

[@kellynickles2178]

So glad you are Vlogging again! And you FOUND your sock! I'm patiently (well, not so much) waiting for the blocking of the linen stitch scarf! Best from South Central Michigan. ❤️🧶👵🧶❤️

[@gwendolenshepard9124]

You are turning me into a Francophile. I love following you on IG. I agree about books, when I moved 3 times in as many days, I had to leave many books behind and miss them greatly. I'm so glad you could move so many of yours.

[@cido1586]

Moving is such a pain... Courage pour terminer de vider les cartons ! I wanted to try weaving for quiet some time but you convinced me more than ever with the fact that it melts the stash down! Now, when you said "nature abhors a vacuum" (I laught so hard with that one, you made my day! :'D) I stopped the video, rewind, and make my husband listen. I said "See? I'm not crazy nor the only one, if I have space I can buy more yarn!". I hope you'll teach in Europe (or Paris) one day, maybe I'll get a chance to come :) Oh and your vest is stunning!

[@annawolfsong]

I feel like we are visiting like old chums. I was knitting as well. I look forward to many more visits and I’m so thrilled that you are settling in.

[@caroljuniper5100]

Actually saw one of those elevators in action when I went to Paris some years ago, was amazed at the time and I think it was even higher than yours and working on a busy street.

[@michellecornum5856]

That was both amazing and terrifying. I always just assumed a laborious trek up and down steep stairs. I am glad you are feeling content enough to knit. Always a good sign. Love the kitty. Thank you , this video was fun.

[@nanastevens4094]

Your vest is quite a piece! To accomplish that, you have definitely found some peace of mind, good for you. I agree, home is not home without, at the very least, one's favorite books. So nice to see you back.

[@juliesloan4100]

Finishing is in the air! I am working on my knit blanket while three cats are ON it, that's how much I've gotten done. My linen stitch project is done and ready to mail, yesterday Breathe and Hope went to the post office. Doesn't it feel great to use up several skeins of yarn in a month? Your videos of the courtyard and elevator are so interesting! I picture you developing a friendship with your Gardiniere over 3rd story window boxes of herbs and flowers. Leave Mimmi a few lounging spots amongst the books!

[@kathleenallan321]

Oh, Franklin! The cat had the right idea...hunker down until the wind stops blowing. How you simply make up a vibrant vest from a tsunami of colors is beyond me. I am facing the hurricane of an unchosen move in 2 months so will disappear for a goodly length of time...but I will be watching and listening. (Do you suppose the extreme weather references mirror my moving anxiety? 🙃 )

[@cherolynwolf5913]

Books and a settee would be very nice!

[@Knittingand]

Yay for weaving! I seem to have accidentally promised to purchase an 8 shaft countermarch loom made in NZ some time between 1970 and 1989. I pick it up on Monday, woo! It even comes with a short lesson on how to put it together, which is incredibly kind of the current owner to do.

[@clairenason4869]

You seem very much at piece living across the pond. Vest is beautiful.

[@TheVampiregirl84]

The vest is stunning!! The main color is my favorite.

[@ShowandTellknitting]

The reason I haven't moved in 45 years! I give you a lot of credit, Franklin Habit, not only to move, but to move to another country known to be the kind of place where they say "non" before you even ask the question.

[@dragonknitter]

I actually have a rigid heddle loom, that will get set up once my lady loft is done. I'm looking forward to seeing you wet finish that scarf

[@lucysolar4376]

What a beautiful sweater, Franklin. It was interesting, and a little nerve wracking, watching the elevator move your precious posessions. I am glad you are looking forward to teaching again in the States. I am actually going both to Red Alder and Stitches West! Unfortunately, it didn't work out for me to take one of your classes this time, but I'll come to say hi!

[@bhuidhe]

Sad I only caught the end of the live 😢 I love watching this adventure 😍

[@sarabaldeschwieler7763]

We met at Stitches West ( with an Archers Calendar! There are none available for 2022...) I hope I can make it to the Sacramento event.

[@pruehill881]

So glad to see that you have settled in. You may now have time to listen to a podcast about the silk weavers of Lyon. It is fascinating. Go to Haptic and Hue. The most recent episode is about shoddy goods but the previous one was about Lyon. They are all good.

[@rosehernandez5313]

Mr. Franklin will you be able to bring Rosamond back with you? I'm glad you're a bibliophile like me, can't have empty shelves can we. My best to you, take care.

[@Loyal-cat]

Thank you for a wonderful video. I hope to see you at the Red Alder Fiber Festival. I lived in Washington state for 30 years and never went to the Medrona Fiber Festival. I had to move to Minnesota and endured a global pandemic to be able to attend this festival. I WILL NOT SACRIFICE MY WELL-BEING AND ATTEND ANY YARN FESTIVAL I WANT TO ATTEND. Wow. That felt good.

[@annlarson4916]

Very much enjoy your banter and signed myself for a trip to Alder. Thanks,

[@catherinemontrose2102]

Ooh, what a beautiful vest! I knit and wear a lot of those here in Colorado. Stitches West in Sacramento is calling to me...we'll see.

[@sunnyw4148]

Thanks for sharing your finishing of knitting items mojo with us. Always great to share. What a beautiful stunning vest you created from very special yarn. Who knew moving could be so entertaining.

[@juliemeanor6531]

Beautiful waistcoat! Lol. Autocorrected to waistline, that’s beautiful too!👍😀

[@virginiasattler-reimer9554]

I love the vest. I am so enjoying vests myself these days. Lovely to see the moving shenanigans!

[@denisewessman2899]

I’m so in love with your vest. I would panic without my books!!!!

[@ginandpins6081]

So glad everything is coming together, and that you've picked your needles up again. I watched this while I was plaiting the fringe on my first woven shawl, only my 3rd project on my 32inch Ashwood rigid heddle loom, love it. The fringe twizzler looked like an expensive add on, but now I've put it on my Christmas list. I'll probably throw it in the washing machine to finish it, unless you have a better idea?

[@eileenfb1948]

Wonderful to hear from you. Also, I love the bibliotech (spelling?) backdrop to the vlog. Happy to see you settling in and love the sleeveless pullover (NE England name for it from over 60 years ago - they will have another name for it by now). Can't wait for your next vlog. Love from bonnie Scotland where I now live.

[@juliesloan4100]

Bibliotheque, i think!

[@cathibeastevenson634]

Schoolhouse press is also selling e-format patterns.

[@knittingbooksetc.2810]

Won’t you give us a library tour, or perhaps show us some of the books from time to time.

[@lorrainehall6724]

I’ve loved this at time so funny . Thank you

[@Mindfulnessification]

Wonderful move in! Very cute video!

[@nadiavoun7137]

I have to admit that my anxiety went up when the boxes went up on the portable elevator. But the system worked brilliantly. ❤

[@catherinekhalili4412]

Very enjoyable. Thank you

[@nicolegooding7724]

What a wonderful vlog. Thanks for the giggle at the end. Now that I have also left Chicago I will be close-ish to your next US appearances. Yay!

[@elainelim325]

It’s wonderful to see you so happy in your new environment! I miss seeing you at Stitches Midwest and hope they start it up again.

[@viktoriyafeldman437]

Thank you 💓

[@bettystine8724]

Love your vest!

[@AgTigress]

Love the garment! To me, it is not a vest (undergarment), nor a waistcoat (must have fastenings in the front). 'Sleeveless sweater'? Okay I suppose. But in British English, it is a PULLOVER. And an absolutely splendid one! Very 1930s - but better. ;-)

[@auraperez6156]

The vest is gorgeous and it fits you perfectly

[@dorisbeers2577]

Love your vest! Great vlog!

[@jenniferleighton2417]

Oh dear I'm coming over to Paris last week of march so no chance of me bumping into you at your favourite knitting store 😀

[@pattikubacki622]

Thanks for this. Enjoy your book shopping!

[@fiberterian]

Nice tactic to make me stick around to the very end!

[@newmoonjlp]

I JUST invested in a Kromski rigid heddle loom a few weeks ago, after longing for one for literally decades. What fun, tearing through my stash to find fiber that wants to be woven. I look forward to your wet finishing video, as I already have a small pile of experiments waiting to bloom into their final form.

[@cherolynwolf5913]

I got a new book today too!

[@emmaswartz6653]

Hi Franklin, lovely to see you looking so happy, I follow you on Facebook but I’m unable to comment on your posts☹️, happy knitting/finishing and see you in the next one.

[@gallovidian2151]

Loved this one :) Great to see wee snippets of Paris, your vest is rather gorgeous. Good to hear you again :)

[@zofiabiera6380]

very nice vest :)

[@gwendolenshepard9124]

I had serious vertigo looking out the window. I can see why you were shaking.

[@TheBabs000]

Hi Franklin, what needles(brand) are you using on your socks please? They appear gorgeous 😌🌸

[@franklinhabit]

I wish I knew! They're wooden, and I know they weren't a fancy brand. I would guess they're Knit Pro.

[@cherolynwolf5913]

We’re you able to bring your dog?

[@clarewilliams5907]

are you going to the awesome dolls house shop in the Passages ?

[@clarewilliams5907]

I have absolutely no idea about your dolls house - but I just remember thinking I needed one when I looked in this shop - no idea if it will suit you. La Boite à Joujoux. 41 Passage Jouffroy, 75009

[@franklinhabit]

The Passage Jouffroy is a short walk for me and those shops are amazingly tempting!

[@clarewilliams5907]

@@franklinhabit - there is also an awesome needlecraft shop in the Passages - but cross stitch / embroidery more so than knitting - Le Bonheur des Dames - sorry it's name is a bit off. Passage Verdeau I think..... There is a fabulous tapestry shop by the Seine - Left Bank - I'll try to find it's website if you want.....

[@knittygirlone3391]

What kind of wheel do you have?

[@franklinhabit]

It's Schacht-Reeves, the smaller size. A lovely wheel to work with.

[@paulinecastle1138]

Has your dog come with you?

[@franklinhabit]

She had to remain in Chicago with her other people. It is the only real home she has ever known. It would have been cruel to take her away. It has been very difficult and I miss her every day.

[@joannshupe9333]

The link to Society 6 says you don't exist. so sad.

[@franklinhabit]

Must be an oops in the address. I'll go fix it.