Fraochknits Ep 15: Honeysuckle, FOs WIPs, Contrast Blast Socks KAL and Podiversary Announcement!

[@margaretmcaulay5028]

I really enjoy your podcasts..lots of inspiration. Thank you!

[@fraochknits]

Thank you so much!

[@joannelongley5945]

Congratulations, I’m loving the colours of your Soldotna Crop it turned out beautifully. Your podcast it a joy to watch and I get to see so much of your countryside. Thank you 😊

[@bettebarnett9740]

Lovely podcast. I love the mix of knitting and Irish folklore. Beautiful sweater, love your choice of color.

[@maryannhalstead5547]

I can’t believe it’s been a year already! Talking about honeysuckle brought back a time in my youth when we had old growth honeysuckle vines on the side of our family home. The smell was always so heavenly and I remember as a child plucking the bright orange blossoms and sipping the nectar. Now onto your FO - that sweater definitely screams heather! The play of the pinks, purples and whites against the lushness of the green is, IMO, exactly how I imagine a field of heather would look. Your WIPs are, as always, inspiring. One last note. As an American, I’ve found it difficult to find undyed Galway yarn, roving or fleece. It’s long been a dream of mine to process, spin and knit or weave a traditional Irish garment as a legacy project for my children. Baring the ability to process it all the way through, having undyed yarn so that I can dye myself using natural dyes would suffice, so this give-away is especially appealing, though I’ve got the typical Irish luck when it comes to most anything, so I’m under no illusion that I could possibly win. No matter, your videos always keep me grounded in the pursuit.

[@ginahilse3856]

Green and purple are my favorites! I so love your heather sweater; it is gorgeous! Visiting Ireland is on my bucket list, so I hope one day to experience your blooming heather in person. Thank you for your lovely and thoughtful podcasts. Happy anniversary! ❤

[@francesreyes6285]

Lovely version of Soldotna! Thank you for your podcasts. I learn something new every time.

[@DivineInspirationsClothing]

🎉 Good Morning, Aine!!🎉 Just overjoyed to see you this morning!! You are my very favorite knitting companion here 💕 So happy that you are mentioning the Galway sheep & yarn & the efforts being made in Ireland to preserve the herds & their precious fleeces + the farmers who care for them 🍀 A cute & funny thing...my little dog Idggie watches your podcasts as well & she BARKS & jumps around everytime she sees your Gato kitty come on the screen - I think she has "a thing" for him! 😂 Did you all find your Tiger Lily kitty??? We take care of homeless cats & they can really worry you at times 😢 Your Soldotna sweater is gorgeous & your Heather colorway looks 💯% amazing on you!! I am here in HOT HOT Florida knitting a pattern by an Irish brand (Hedgehog Fibers) "Le Pouf Cardigan" 😮 Its crazy to be in this heat & knitting a cardigan, haha 🥵 Your rainy cool weather in Ireland sounds like Heaven right now 🥰 Love & hugs to you & Reuben 🙏🍀

[@fraochknits]

Thanks for the lovely comments!

[@mizzbhaivnathome]

Congratulations on your milestone!!! One year, wooohoo you! Well done, Aine! I love just to sit, knit, and sip tea while I listen to your podcast! There’s always something to learn!! Thank you for sharing your passion with us! ❤️

[@juliehoffmeyer2365]

This is Julie from the US. I have enjoyed this year of your podcasts. I am so happy when I see that you have posted a new episode. Thank you for sharing your knitting and your knowledge of Irish traditions:)

[@fraochknits]

Thank you so much!

[@uschiott2146]

Dear Áine, thank you for another wonderful eoisode. I always enjoy every single minute. Your projects are great and the plants with the traditional background resonate with my soul. So precious. All the best wishes to you and your family, Uschi

[@fraochknits]

Thank you!

[@dairionalee5227]

Well, that was a very quick year, congratulations and thank you. Your combination of knitting and folklore is very enjoyable. I am currently knitting with the Galway wool, whoever wins will have a lovely knitting experience. The colours in your Soldotna are gorgeous and so reminiscent of the Irish landscape.

[@mudarissa4561]

Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary. It is always such a joy to listen to your podcasts and I love the added content of the folklore and traditions associated with the natural world. Thank you. 🎉❤😊

[@jenniferdeutsch-filippi]

Hi Aine, Happy Podiversary ! I am so glad that you mentioned the French shop ,laines des îles, this is the only one to provide a so wide range of rustic yarns in France. Thank you for sharing all the cultural content, it is really interesting. 🎉🎉🎉

[@karynzlatkis]

Love watching your makes and the cultural aspects of Ireland you share with us all. My favorite so far is the one from the hare 🐇

[@janeanderson3905]

Congrats on Fraochknits one year anniversary! I have really enjoyed your content, knitting and Ireland two of my favorite things!❤

[@atrinka1]

Congratulations on your 1st podiversary and many, many more! your Heather Soldotna is so beautiful, the touch of purple is perfect! My neighbors have a honeysuckle hedge and you are right: you smell it before you see it. Thank you for the beautiful content!

[@carinanderson8239]

Happy one year anniversary! I have been watching and enjoying your videos for a year! I love how your Soldatna turned out. I love the smell of honeysuckle and have always grown it. The hummingbirds love it. As a kid anstill to this day I will break off the end of a flower and carefully pull out the stamen so it holds a drop of nectar to catch on my tongue. Soo sweet! 😋 Another lovely episode of beautful yarn and folklore. Thanks!

[@bramboogaart1027]

Hi, greetings from the Netherlands, yeeh another episode! thank you. love Ingrid.

[@patricialane4971]

Hello! Always such a pleasure and to watch and listen!!! I’m currently part of Carol Feller’s Galway blanket project making 20 squares of textured Celtic patterns and textures. The Galway yarn is so great to knit with!!!

[@sharynedefrece3238]

Hi Aine, congratulations on your first podiversary. I have enjoyed every episode. I really enjoy when you take us outside and show your beautiful Irish surroundings. Thanks for all you share with us your viewers, Sharyne from Melbourne Australia x

[@angelasouthward589]

I love your podcasts, both the knitting side and the natural history side. So glad you enjoy your crafting so much, I started spinning wool about a year ago and now have my own spinning wheel which I’m spinning some Shetland wool on , it’s great :) well done on a year of podcasts!

[@celestegarcia486]

Thank you for your wonderful podcast! Congratulations on the mark of your first anniversary. All aspects of your podcast are greatly enjoyed and appreciated. At the moment, I am knitting a project with my hand spun yarns that I dyed with plants and flowers from last summer. Have a lovely vacation with friends in England. Here in the PacificNorthwest (Oregon). we are lucky that the temps are warm but not too hot. Wishing you well.

[@deborahking7873]

I can’t believe you have been podcasting for a year, I am always so happy to listen to you talk about knitting and folklore. Thank you

[@life-thymesolutionsllc7257]

Always enjoy your videos and knitting. Happy Podiversary! Sandra Stewart

[@she_gathered]

Hi Aine! I’ve been following the progress of the Galway sheep project on Instagram with interest. I love the connection with native sheep breeds - the Herdwick being my home county sheep, with their little smiley faces. 🙂 Thanks again for your informative episodes, keeping me connected with the land of my ancestors. Take care. x

[@debbieretzlaff2912]

I cherish your podcasts~I make a cup of tea before I listen! Your knits, designs & colors are my absolute favorites plus Life In the Long Grass yarns are amazing❣️🧚🏻🌿🍀

[@jaynehancock-allen2468]

Love all of you knits! Love the project bag. May have to buy the pattern too! I love honeysuckle and am lucky to see lots living in Cornwall. My tortoises love eating it too!! Thank you for another great and inspirational video 😀

[@karenrobinson4812]

Love your newly finished beautiful jumper, congratulations on 12 months of great podcasts!

[@dianejohns8648]

I love your Soldotna crop, beautiful choice of colours. You’ve inspired me to have a go.

[@elleberry5459]

Dear Aine - thank you so much again for sharing your lovely knitting, Irish folklore, and beautiful scenery ❤ My name is Linda and I am living in London Ontario Canada. All of my grandparents were born in and grew up in Ireland, another reason your podcast is near and dear to my heart. Congratulations on your podiversary!

[@corrinneroach7229]

A year already!!! I can’t believe it. I’ve enjoyed every single minute as you know. Looking forward to the next year 🎉🎉🎉 xx

[@darcyspies828]

I really enjoy your podcast for both the knitting content as well as the Irish Folklore. I’m currently knitting a throw for a new Grandbaby due in September, as well as another Salty Air Tee. Thank you for your lovely Podcast!

[@ruthp7370]

I have been following you almost since your podcast started and love your knitting aesthetic and share a love of nature. I live in Nova Scotia, Canada and am blessed to be surrounded by the sea and the many wonderful wild plants and animals that grace our inland. Currently I am working on Kate Davies Seavaiger -a striped dolman-using Geilsk Tweed which is marketed by the Danish company Geilsk, but produced in Ireland. It is a joy to knit with this yarn .

[@maryp1224]

Oh my goodness..... I love that knitted project bag.....you find some great things to knit. I would love to try it...than you for the inspiration

[@nickybebb2140]

Thank you Aine for another beautiful podcast 🙏so interesting … the wool and the history/legends you recount 🙏looking forward to your song next time perhaps?! Thanks again 🙏💥🧶❣️🙏

[@christinebrown6154]

Another really lovely podcast full of inspiring knits. I’ve enjoyed your year of videos & hope to see lots more. I’m currently knitting the scandi cowl which will be useful as over in Scotland we are also experiencing a wet colder July. The Honeysuckle story was fascinating to me as I have it growing in my garden & it wraps itself tightly round my fence & gives great perfume all summer. Thank you Aine🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@annegretcreder4739]

Hey Áine, thank you so much for your podcast and congratulation for your anniversary. Love your projekts and especially your explanations of irish plants and folklore. Have a good time. Until next time Annegret

[@dianelynnaxford6746]

Love your stories of Irish folklore and plants. Am looking forward to hearing your song. My ancestors came over to Quebec, Canada in the 1860's from Ballinasloe but sadly I do not know much of the traditions so it is lovely to hear you speak of them. My nana was an accomplished craftswoman among other talents. In that I share! Congrats on your podcast anniversay and wish for many more.

[@rubyrukipling6962]

Congratulations! I love your videos, so informative and interesting! I’m Helen, living in a small village in weardale uk, living here makes me more aware of the season ps and plant life. I regularly have owls in the tree in my garden, listening to them late at night is so soothing. I knit, spin, weave and draw, I’m currently knitting the half and half striped wrap and doing the Stephen west summer sock along. My favourite yarns are natural undyed rustic yarns, I think this is because I spin, so I’m gradually going along that route. I hope you enjoy the rest of the summer.

[@jessicaolney4900]

I'm in the hot part of the world (and humid) but thankfully we have air conditioning (not just survival but so that I can still knit/crochet/spin). Your Soldotna crop turned out really well! I consider my knits "done" once they're off the needles even if ends need weaving and it's not blocked. That yarn offered up is gorgeous on camera and looks like it would be lovely to squish (and knit with). Looking forward to seeing your current WIPs grow (and mine in that time, too! 😂). Happy podiversary!

[@freshwindbrightsky]

Our weather here in Maine is similar to Ireland, living on the coast there’s always a lovely sea breeze. I feel incredibly lucky to be here, but also sad for the ways in which the weather is changing so rapidly, causing so much loss and suffering. I am currently knitting the Saglan pullover pattern by Ailbíona McLochlainn in a yarn spun from local Romney sheep. It is very thick and will be wonderful to wear on long snowy walks or cross country skiing. It’s a soft grey-brown, but oh my , Aine, your Soldotna Sweater is so absolutely stunning, and makes me want to knit something colorful next!

[@bethhelmandollar3593]

Always enjoy your content. I love to knit and garden, so your podcast is very inspiring. You make me want to look into Irish history. My grandmother was from Galway. Happy 1 year podcast celebration.

[@robinlibby324]

Your Soldana sweater is gorgeous. I love the colors you chose. It is very hot in South Carolina so I'm knitting socks. Small and light and I will be ready when it gets cold.. I really enjoy your podcast.

[@joannewiggins2152]

Congratulations!! Time flys! I’m so sorry to be watching so late, but I’ve enjoyed catching up with you and your knits and hearing all about the Honeysuckle ❤️

[@fraochknits]

Thank you so much!

[@stephramsbottom8218]

Me again, I am also doing the Stephen Weston . It has been great fun. Xxx

[@suemccord9723]

Happy Podiverary 🎆. Your soldotna is stunning, the best color combination. Loved hearing about the folklore regarding the honeysuckle. I tried growing a plant here in eastern Ontario, Canada, and had no luck, I don't think it ever flowered and then just withered away. Maybe I'll try again sometime and have more success. Gorgeous scenery of Ireland. ☘

[@lindagoldstone8883]

Another great podcast, thank you. I love your Soldotna those colours are magical together. I am about to embark on the Downtown Hoodie after being inspired by you.

[@karenkaeding8575]

Hello Aine, from Nebraska in the U.S. Always look forward to your podcast. Congratulations on your anniversary of it and completion of the Soldotna! Your colors are stunning. Take care & look forward to your next video.

[@bronnieo3258]

Love your Heather Soldotna ❤ I think the pink and green look lovely together. I’m currently knitting Birds of a Feather Shawl my Andrea Mowry atm again an easy knit 😊

[@e.v.4237]

Congratulations to one year of your podcast and greetings from Lübeck (Northern Germany). 👋🏻😊 I found your podcast in winter and I really enjoy the combination of knitting and Irish folklore. Please carry on. 🧶❤️

[@carolnewey6452]

Congratulations on your first year of podcasting. I have been knitting off and on for over 40 years, but just found KZbin knitting podcasts this past year. The knitting community has definitely changed especially over the past 5 or so years (or maybe I am just more aware of it!). I love your knitting and the Irish folklore you share. Learning about Ireland is so interesting especially since my two daughters started Irish Step dancing over 20 years ago. All the best as you continue podcasting!

[@theknittystew]

Happy Podiversary Aine! I feel like KZbin recommended you to me from your first or second episode and I’ve been here ever since. I ALWAYS love your knits, yarn, and find a great amount of inspiration. The Irish folklore always teaches me so much! We moved houses in 2021 and our previous home had a honeysuckle that the hummingbirds would visit! We have a community in the city I live that is called Woodbine and now I know that is another name for honeysuckle. Thanks for the fabulous content.

[@lollygolden3822]

Love the soldotna!! Beautiful choice of colors.

[@maureenholian1560]

Hi Aine, Happy Podiversary! Truly enjoy all your episodes! You are so inspiring and knowledgeable! Thank YOU! Happy Knitting!

[@fraochknits]

Thank you so much!

[@sheilamurphy9079]

Happy Podiversary!! I greatly enjoy watching.

[@neelamprasad7665]

It is lovely to see your colour work projects. They are amazing.

[@fraochknits]

Thank you!

[@alettew8]

Hi there, Alette here from the Netherlands. Congratulations with your one-year anniversary on You Tube 🎉🎉🎉. And thank you for your inspiration and lovely podcasts ❤

[@Reknits4me]

Hello! Another lovely podcast. I love everything you knit. I am finishing up my second summer linen/cotton sweater. I live in the State of Maine, USA. we hat having a steamy summer and find these are perfect for the office. I completed a Ranunculus and working on the Anker tee. Looking forward to knitting for cooler weather.

[@orlaghmartin6267]

Love your podcast . Specially your Nature talks. I have just learned to do Judy’s Magic Cast On and knitting Shortie socks. So happy

[@nita_bee]

Very happy podiversary, Áine! It always puts me in such a good mood to see your podcast popping up, and I love your positive vibe. I enjoy both the kint chat and how you weave in the Irish folklore and history. Looking forward to your future videos ❤

[@susanjanemay5713]

Another lovely podcast and your Heather jumper is just gorgeous! The Galway yarn is such a lovely giveaway 🤗 I'm currently spinning a fine dk from some beautiful Llanwenog wool for a future shawl project (the Korpsång Shawl by Lotta Löthgren) and think the two would work really well together... I'll keep my fingers crossed🤞🏻😄

[@Tisjustme]

Hi Aine! Congratulations on your podiversary!! That’s very exciting!! I’m in the southern US so it’s very hot here. I’m knitting an Ola Yoke by Ella Gordon. I made my first cardigan ever last year and seemed to be hooked on sweaters and cardigans now! I love seeing your makes and WIPs but especially the folklore and history! Thank you so much for taking the time to chat with us!

[@jenniferkluender9936]

Congrats on you podiversary! I enjoy your podcast. Thank you for making it. My daughter was in Ireland and brought me back a skein of Sonos aran yarn. I'm going to make mittens and socks out of it.

[@gailallan3063]

Hi I have just started following you after The knitty stew talked about your you tube channel. I’m From Australia but have a huge Irish heritage. Your channel is wonderful and I have binge watched episodes. Gail 🇦🇺

[@susanroche1760]

Fantastic to see you again & what helpfull information love all new patterns I want to do all!!!!!!!!!! 🙄

[@fraochknits]

Thanks Susan!

[@Paxwaldi]

Happy anniversery🎉 i do really appreciate your chanel with knitting and the beautiful landscape of Ireland

[@maryp1224]

Hi love to watch your podcasts for inspiration and knowledge....being an Irish heritage in the US I love to hear all the folklore.......Our honeysuckle here smells strong and beautiful but looks a bit different. And Your sweater is beautiful! Love the colors. it looks so soft.

[@fraochknits]

Thank you!

[@nancys2946]

I so enjoy your content, both knitting and folklore. I remember sucking the nectar from honeysuckle blossoms as a schoolchild in Virginia many years ago!

[@patricialoux5193]

I’m always happy to see a new video from you! Happy one year Podiversary! Your Soldatna top is lovely. I am also knitting the Suri Shirt and like you I am doing some stripes, mainly because I don’t have enough of one color in the yarn I’m using. I only wish I was as far along as you are. Thinking it is going to be a bit of a slog, but a beautiful finished product. We have a plant called honeysuckle here in the States, but I don’t think it is the same plant as yours in Ireland. I'll have to check. Thank you for all the interesting information and the care you take to teach us about Irish culture and folklore!

[@annavanderzalm9190]

Hi Aine! My name is Anna, and I'm from the UK, living in the US. I am visiting Ireland for the first time in September! We are visiting the west of Ireland (the Dingle peninsula and the Killarney National Park) and I am already planning my knitting projects for the holiday. I love botanically inspired knits, with traditional irish cable work, so I'm thinking about casting on another Braids of Grass... Your traditional folklore/plantlore section is so informative, and I appreciate learning more and more about Irish culture/history before I visit! :)

[@fraochknits]

Hi Anna - enjoy your trip to the Dingle Peninsula it's one of the most beautiful parts of Ireland, I think you will love it! While you are there you are very close to Bantry which has a wonderful little yarn shop called Bantry Yarns which I highly recommend visiting. Thanks for watching the podcast and I'm so glad you enjoy it:)

[@crystalrich4240]

I was just in Ireland on a vacation. It was one of the most beautiful and cozy place. It felt safe and comfortable. I really hope to get back! I am from New Hampshire in the US. I love listening to all your information. I am trying to get my husband to move there lol😂😂

[@meggreenley7588]

Congratulations on a year of podcasting, love the local folklore.

[@catherinehastings2309]

Congratulations to you. Great to have a local podcast. Keep on keeping on.

[@fraochknits]

Thanks Catherine! Glad you enjoy watching the videos:)

[@sivmaritrkaldhol]

Thank you so much for a lovely new episode. During your presentation of the Honeysuckle I had to find out more about this plant in Norway. Here we call the plant Kaprifol, or Vivendel. Vivendel is the old-Norwegian name, and its meaning is wood (vi) and turn/twist (vendel). The plant has strayed to my part of the country (northwest coast in Norway). I look forward to meet you again 🌸🙏

[@fraochknits]

Thank you for sharing the Norwegian name for honeysuckle - that is so interesting! Delighted you're enjoying the videos:)

[@pattistanczyc9121]

Dear aine, so enjoying your chats. Anne, your accent re,indeed me of my relatives and I absolutely love learning more about where you live and the folklore that you share. Thank you!

[@heatherforsythe8525]

Happy podiversary! It’s been a very hot, humid, and rainy July in Massachusetts. Luckily we’ve escaped most flooding. I’m currently knitting socks for my son, but I’m hoping to pick up a UFO sweater project or start a crochet piece. I love trying breed specific yarns and appreciate your introduction to Galloway sheep.

[@neilaburrows5407]

Happy podiversary. I so enjoy your videos. Honeysuckle is very special to me. My father and I would take walks and he’d explain plants to me. We had a bungalow along the Susquehanna River here in Pennsylvania USA. There was so much honeysuckle growing over our property it was called Honeysuckle Hill.

[@fraochknits]

Your memories sound so lovely - and what at great place to live, Honeysuckle Hill! Thanks for watching the videos:)

[@Colette-x7l]

Congratulations on your one year podversary, I thoroughly enjoy each and every one of your podcasts.

[@BarbaraColes-fw5mz]

Wishing you a very happy first podiversary. Looking forward to what you have in store for us next year. Happy holidays over here in England too 😀

[@anciify]

Congratulation to your podiversary - and to maaaany more

[@dittebirk]

Congratulations on the one year of podcasting 🎉 I really enjoy hearing about your projects and the yarn tou use.

[@fraochknits]

Thank you so much!

[@Nicole-pg3mr]

The Soldotna top looks great! I just finished an Afmaeli sweater for myself and have started a bear motif sweater from the Knitted Kalevala book for my oldest son.

[@niamhdoyle4575]

Congratulations on your podiversary!! I cannot believe that you’ve done 15! LOVE the Soldatna top - just gorgeous ❤

[@fraochknits]

Thanks Niamh! I know - hard to believe there are fifteen episodes out there in the world now...... And the Soldotna is a joy to wear - so light and fluffy - you should give it a go -it's great pattern:)

[@marjaramage478]

Loved your podcast as always Aine and especially love the colors for your beautiful Soldatna. I bought some books on Colourwork and am working on the right frame of mind to dip my toes in. When I hear you talk about the Irish myths I can’t help but envy the “magical” world our ancestors experienced. There’s a book I want to read that talks about trees communicating with each other. I have 3 giant Live Oak trees in my front yard and I always sense their rapport with one another. They have shallow roots and I no longer allow visitors to drive over them. I’ll try to rustle up the name of the book. Given your appreciation of nature you might like it. Also, yea to you for embracing your body shape. We women need to support one another in this especially as an example for young women. Hot here in Georgia right now. Live under the fan with lots of cool lemon water. It’s so hot in Phoenix right now that people are ending up in the hospital from 3rd degree burns from falling down on the pavement! Climate change is here.

[@fraochknits]

Thank you for your lovely comments! I hope the weather improves for you and you have less heat soon - hope you're staying safe and well.....

[@carotrike]

Hello! Happy podaversary! We recently took a trip to Norfolk, East England. While there, we visited Kngs Lynn, while there, we went to their museum to see Sea Henge. This monument was removed from its home on Holm beach. It was sinking into the sand until a storm happened and the circle made if tree trunks was revealed. In the centre a huge bade if an oak tree had been placed upside down. When excavations were being done to remove the stumps and last of all the upside-down tree, guesses were made as to what lay beneath. A popular idea was that it should have been the grave of a great leader. However when the centre was removed all that was found was an acorn, but more interesting to you, as you were talking of honeysuckle, was a rope made from honeysuckle, obviously used for lowering the tree into the sand. Testimony to the strength of the honeysuckle plant!

[@annmoore6562]

Thanks again, Áine for yet another wonderful podcast. I sure have been enriched by your offerings. I've learned a ton of folklore - it's always so interesting. I'm knitting on the Downtown Hoodie as I listen inspired by you. If I'm honest, I have to say I'm a bit envious of your sweater wearing. It's hot and humid here in southwestern Ontario. I'm looking very forward to hearing your song. ❣

[@fraochknits]

Hi Ann, hope you get some cooler weather soon to allow for sweater wearing - we've had the perfect summer here for it - lots of rain and cool temperatures. As I get older I prefer this type of weather to too much heat. Glad to hear you are knitting the Downtown Hoodie - enjoy:)

[@stephramsbottom8218]

Happy Anniversary, I love you top and how you have changed the neck line. I pull my yarn too tight, but I keep practising. Xxx

[@katheard262]

Thank you so much for you podcast. It’s like knitting with a friend 😊

[@yaelschlick1496]

Happy one year anniversary! I’ve enjoyed all your podcasts and projects. Happy knitting!

[@MaryCordill-ky4lq]

Hi, Aine...I’ve been loving your podcast, especially fascinated by the Irish culture section. I’m 3rd generation Irish, now knitting and living in Northern California.... now enjoying my morning coffee while knitting the Riste Poncho in Shetland wool!

[@Button24]

I’m learning colour way ; but I’ve got a long way to go . I’m new to knitting and reading patterns so this is a big challenge, a lot of stress and crying 😢 but hopefully I will soon be the proud owner of a homemade jumper. Haven’t got round to trying different wools yet due to my budget but they say patience is a virtue 🥰 I love your jumper your wearing colours are beautiful and go well together. ☘️💐

[@Grateful.knits99]

So nice to hear from you again! I’m working through a cardigan for my son while doing laundry. My glasses broke the other day :(

[@peterska63]

Everything just everything, I love about your podcast. Happy podiversary.

[@fraochknits]

Thank you so much!

[@colleenburns2848]

Hello Aine Congratulations on your podiversary 🎉. I always look so forward to your podcasts. The knitting content and the history you speak about are always amazing. The sweater you are wearing is stunning. A few episodes ago you spoke about the book Aran knitting by Alice Starmore. My copy arrived in the mail today. So looking forward to knitting from it. Thank you for mentioning the book. Colleen Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@fraochknits]

Thanks Colleen! Enjoy Alice Starmore's book - it's really inspiring isn't it?!

[@maryannlasky6522]

Congratulations on your Podiversary! I always enjoy your content.

[@christine3358]

That sweater is stunning!

[@katheard262]

Happy Anniversary! I appreciate all you put into your videos 😘 little do you know I Knit with you all the time 😄

[@lisaml7411]

Congratulations on your first year! I love spinning and knitting specific breed wools. I’m currently spinning wool I purchased locally; Romney, Polypay, and Border Leicester. My current knitting project is the Collins Tee which I’m using cotton yarns for as it’s a bit too warm in Michigan, USA for wool…😉 I love listening to your podcasts!

[@yarntaxi2176]

Well, a Happy Podverary to you 😊...such a well done podcast and lovely knitting, Janna

[@katross4]

I’m currently working on my first Stephen West shawl, the Doodler. It’s fantastic! I’ve been wanting to knit his shawls for years and am glad I finally made the time to. Love hearing about your knitting and the different aspects of Irish culture.

[@fraochknits]

Thanks for the lovely comment! I really want to knit the Doodler too....it's on my wish list😁. Glad you're enjoying the podcast👍

[@mollybloom8991]

Thank you for the knitting company! Your podcast is such a delight, it really feels like sitting and knitting with a (very accomplished) friend. I’m in Northern New England, so summers can still be cool and enjoying working on the Abbeyhill Sweater by Ysolda Teague - bottom up is a first for me!