Fruity Knitting Podcast - Episode 1

In our first episode we talk about our knitting history(s!), show designs by Alice Starmore and Kim Hargreaves and discuss the alterations I’ve made to them . We even set a new extreme knitting record!
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Project Details
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Alice Starmore - Henry VIII
Yarn and Pattern Kits at Virtual Yarns: www.virtualyar...
Andrea’s Ravelry Project: www.ravelry.com...
Alice Starmore - St Brigid
Yarn: Alice Starmore Hebridean 3 ply, Colorway Selkie: www.virtualyar...
Pattern is from Alice Starmore’s book “Aran Knitting”, (2010 edition): www.virtualyar...
Andrea’s Ravelry Project: www.ravelry.com...
Alice Starmore - Na Craga
Yarn is the Alice Starmore Hebridean 3 ply, Colorway ???:
Pattern is from the Aran Knitting book, link above.
Andrea’s Ravelry Project: www.ravelry.com...
Kate Davies - Catkin
At Kate Davies Designs: katedaviesdesig...
Sarah Hatton - Calder Beanie
Pattern is free at Rowan, but you need to be registered: www.knitrowan.c...
Yarn is Rowan Pure Wool Superwash DK, in shade 106, “Loam”: www.knitrowan.c...
Extreme Knitting - Climbing Mount Snowdon
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Music
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Kimiko Ishizaka plays Bach's Well-Tempered Klavier, Prelude Number 3 and Prelude and Fugue Number 5.

[@Olhamo]

this will be such a joy for you to see Andrea, when the time comes that you are finished grieving. Your laughter over anemone.... The light of love in your eyes and faces. How wonderful, that you were able to share this podcast and knitting with Andrew. Such a rare gentleman.

[@CeeCeeCrafts]

I too decided to start at the beginning and watch all the missed podcasts. My heart breaks for your family over the loss of Andrew. Some day as you emerge from the deep pain of loss these videos will be comforting.

[@TinaReutin]

I love it that this lovely “manly man” looked so adoringly at his wife, got into his wife’s knitting passion so authentically and participated so seriously - gave positive convo inputs and helped with math challenges during the podcast. Bravo.

[@rosellajohnson40]

I have been watching your more recent episodes, but it was so fun to go back and watch your first and how you got started. Thank you so much for sharing.😊

[@colleen6960]

Just watched your beautiful memorial episode dedicated to your late husband, & was intrigued by your earlier life in Australia. So decided to go back to your 1st episode which I’ve never seen. I also grew up in Riverina area & was born in Corowa in the 50’s. I also lived in Albury in early 70’s where my 1st son was born. I also went to a private boarding school, (in Rutherglen) from mid-late 60’s. Much later I lived in Yackandandah (from 2017-2019) & spent a lot of time shopping in Albury during that time. My husband also grew up in Mt Beauty, a beautiful part of Victoria. Your early knitting history also reminds me so much of mine, but unfortunately I’ve not excelled in this craft as you have. Mine has been ‘sewing’, which I love! However, despite now being in my late 60’s I’d still love to ‘excel’ in knitting. Btw, I do hope you’ve been able to eventually get back that beautiful childhood rug you knitted, which looked absolutely gorgeous. I thoroughly enjoy Fruity Knitting & it’s beautiful to see Madeline growing into such a gorgeous clever young woman. I also loved your recent Canadian trip. 😊❤

[@kjrussell8831]

I’ve been recovering from surgery so decided to start watching from the beginning of your channel. I recently resumed knitting a project that I started 2017. Had to put it on hiatus due to needing surgeries on my spine, my dominant hand, rotator cuff repair, and now my knee. Though I’m getting physical therapy, my stamina is not back yet.

[@loisaguirre9472]

Thank you for making me laugh. When you said the color of the yarn Andrew used was Sea Enema, he graciously corrected you that he thought it might be Sea Anenome. Andrews always so polite. Andrea, you are fortunate to have all these episodes to remember him by. Love.

[@kimwhelchel1562]

Hi there, This is my first ever time leaving a comment to anyone. I am a very new knitter, Just making my first ever socks. Today husband and I went to the little yarn shop an hour from our home and while getting more needles and 2 skeins of beautiful extra fine Merino,Polyamide,Cashmere wool blend I had a really nice conversation with the owner of the shop and we were telling each other the podcasts we watch. She told me of yours and I went home and watched. Your podcast was very interesting and your whole family is really lovely. I will continue to enjoy watching you all and I'm sure I will learn a lot as well. Thank you, Great Job.

[@knit4peace434]

Thank you, Andrew, Andrea, Madeleine and Jack. For being who you are, for sharing so much... skill, music, fiber people, inspiration, hikes +++. I’ve been knitting 68 years, and still I learn something new each episode. I saw the 70s & 80s episodes as they were available. Now I’ve started back at episode 1. From the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina, USA, I send you fond appreciation for ALL your hours & hours of hard work! ~ Romilda (Rom like CD) Wilder

[@janvanscoygrimmer5271]

Like others, I’ve seen more recent episodes and wanted to start at the beginning. Fun to see how you started. What a lovely family.

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

I saw an episode (of 2020) first. And then KZbin suggested another episode, and so I went on, watching whatever episode of Fruity Knitting KZbin wanted to show me.

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

I saw an episode (of 2020) first. And then KZbin suggested another episode, and so I went on, watching whatever episode of Fruity Knitting KZbin wanted to show me.

[@mwendapoleee]

I love the Jumper 🥰😘😍

[@carolinelester2027]

Decided to watch from the beginning as have never seen the earlier episodes, such a lovely family and so sad that you have lost Andrew at such a young age to a terrible disease.

[@robertmae3416]

I've seen them all but I want to go back and just really appreciate Andre's input.

[@janscott7565]

I decided to come back & watch from the beginning after Andrew's death too. A couple so beautifully matched & devoted, it's very sad.

[@herbcollins1993]

miss his input, The viewpoint of new knitters is very helpful. A real learner with us. God took him to be with him, I can see why. He belongs in Heaven.

[@debbrueggemann3762]

This the same for me. Just stumbled onto this and am starting from scratch too.

[@mwendapoleee]

Same here just scrolled down to the very first ,almost got distracted by a lacey shawl in later edition😂.

[@wayfaringknitter]

Yes, I'm going through the older episodes now and it is such a treat! There is a sparkling sort of electricity or energy between you two and the camera but it's more than that. Some things were just meant to be.

[@8Gammie]

I watched the video of the very, very sad news of Andrew first.... then starting on video one. What a beautiful love you 2 had and you will always have for his memories. My love, prayers, hugs go to you. Now on the video 2. God Bless.

[@soniaclarke1171]

I like Caroline, wanted to go back to the begining and work through as Andrew is such a lovely man. My heart goes out to Andrea and Madeleine at your loss.

[@susanvanalyne6454]

Though I found Fruity Knitting months ago, I hadn’t had time to start at the beginning and listen to every episode. I’ve gone back to Episode #1 and am so enjoying getting to know you both. Your style is friendly and soothing, very conducive to slowing our spinning world down so that we can really savor our knitting.

[@rondabellefontaine2759]

Your sweater is stunning and I am full of admiration at how you managed to shape the waist and maintain the beautiful pattern, as well as match the stripe in the sleeves to the stripe in the sweater. The other sweaters and knitting are also beautiful - works of art.

[@knitbusy]

I just stumbled across your podcast and I’m delighted to realize it is a treasure trove of knitting goodness. Thanks for putting this out into the world.

[@spmoreland]

I just started watching the episodes over again, because they just put me in a good frame of mind. And I've learnt so much. Thank you, Andrea and Andrew!

[@peachesfireside178]

I believe I have seen all your videos but I am going to start from the beginning and watch them all. When I first started knitting is when you first started Fruity Knitting I know I will enjoy and learn from them again. You started out with a homerun so classy and interesting I have always enjoyed ALL your videos they are of the highest quality. This is my way of saying my thoughts and prayers are with Andrew, you and Madeline.

[@susanjohnson7554]

Even so many years later, I have really enjoyed episode 1. I recently found your podcast and have watched two episodes. I was so entranced, I just had to start from the beginning. I have many hours of enjoyable knitting ahead. I promise I will join your patreon.

[@partalpaca]

What a lovely podcast find on this bitter cold day in Oregon, USA! A great companion for my knitting afternoon. Your family is adorable, your first podcast was refreshingly innocent and insightful. I have much to learn! Thank you for your authenticity and lighthearted instruction. Holly in Oregon.

[@annegraheck5713]

Watching from the start of the podcast series as a viewer of only two years And now just learning of Andrews illness. Such bittersweet content. Prayers for the strength that your family needs. ❤️

[@ek3526]

💗 seeing Andrew 💗. Warms my heart and brings a smile to my face. Hasn’t changed a bit. Lovely couple.

[@karenbochinski]

Excellent podcast. Love your talent in knitting. I know I can learn from you. Your daughter looks like a model. So refreshing to see your husband in this podcast with you. LOVE the EXTREME Knitting

[@marabanara]

Oh goodness, every minute of this was ADORABLE! How special to have this archived for your family memories! So lovely seeing the dynamics between you all. Andrea’s expertise and passion just jumps off the screen, and Andrew and Madeleine seem quite bemused to be along for the ride. I’m so happy to have discovered so many episodes to have playing. I’m learning quite a lot, and I don’t consider myself a knitter. I’m a crocheter. But this is just delightful.

[@kaarenjukes8308]

I just found your podcast and loved the story. I was with you completely. We are of a similar age and I am from Melbourne. My cousin lived in Albury, more recently Yakandandah and Mt Beauty. I spent my holidays in Albury, it was my second home. I know the habedashery that you are talking about, so exciting. There is nothing like a country haberdashery, absolute treasures. I can still see the thin cardboard boxes full of Bonds undies, ladies nylons and hair nets, tubes of buttons and collections of Cleckheaton and Patons wool their colours displayed in a rainbow in their cellophane bags. There was a haberdashery not so long ago in Daylesford where we had a caravan. The tartan kilts remind me of Fletcher Jones, that wonderful store where you could buy top quality tailored clothing, all Australian made ( remember the old days when we actually had a fashion industry before it moved off shore ). Mum bought my school uniform from Fletcher Jones, blazer, pleated skirt, jumper and the occasional woollen kilt. Now everything is stretch knit. Like you, I spent my childhood in Home Economics and Sewing classes where we stiched and knitted. I also had a wild knitting phase with 10 different wools and multi patterns. I stopped knitting after completing my first boyfriend jumper in an Alpaca mix in 8 ply with a kookaburra on the front. It was extra large and by the time it was nearly finished my Canadian boyfriend had decided Mt.Hotham was just not Whistler and returned home. There is an old wives take about knitting for your boyfriend. I remember casting off in tears. I have always been a good knitter then moved onto crochet, but after a 1.8m square 3 ply baby blanket that took me from baby one to baby four to finish, I couldn't look at a crochet hook for years. I have been collecting wool for years so yes I have a stash, but I miss those haberdasherys where I would flick through pattern books, and you new they were tried and tested patterns. Now it's Ravelry. My 3 daughters all knit and 2 are currently making socks in our continuing Covid lockdown. Our favourite wools are from Bendigo Woollen Mills. The last few of yet another of our dying industries. Thanks for memory lane Andrea. I have already bought a Kim Hargreaves book, love the patterns.

[@LizCanKnit]

This came up in my suggestions. So right away I clicked. I was ok until Andrew’s introduction. I was hit with such a bittersweet wave of emotion.

[@caroledodd1634]

I’ve been watching your wonderful podcasts on and off for maybe 18 months and enjoy them so much because you are such a beautiful family. I thought I’d watch your first episode to see how you introduced yourselves. It was so professional and also lighthearted and fun. Your relationships as a family are so heartwarming. Of course it’s tinged now with so much sadness at the loss of Andrew. But the way you, Andrea and Madeleine are carrying on is amazing. Andrew adored you both so much. He’d be so happy to know how your podcasts are developing and becoming better each time. 🧶🙂🇬🇧💕

[@cathieh.7225]

I've only just found your channel and my deepest condolences on the loss of your husband Andrew. I'm a fellow Aussie I live in the Blue Mountains in NSW and I thought I would check out your early videos, I love hearing peoples stories. I'm older than you, but the Bonds Cottontails are just about iconic in Australia, I first encountered that money/receipt delivery system when I was about 12-14 when my mother took me into Sydney to Mark Foys a big department store and we purchased fabric for me to sew my first dressmaking project. I can knit and I love a challenge so I'm always looking for something new to try. I have a lovely boutique LYS and she has beautiful yarn, but a lot out of my price range, sadly - so I buy what I can. I don't know why yarn is expensive here maybe because we are so far away from the rest of the world or maybe I'm just out of touch. I look forward to listening/watching some of your present and past episodes. I love to hear how you come to be in Germany, simply because I love different countries and cultures, but if I'm out of line for asking I understand.

[@luvtocraft]

I find myself drawn to your beautiful story. I first saw your “Remembering Andrew” video on Sunday. I then saw the one where you announce his diagnosis. I have now started watching from the beginning. I’m about to start episode 4. Continued prayers for you all!!! 🙏🏼🕊🙏🏼

[@truptipalav2116]

I am a new knitter. found your channel and information filled podcast. that was lovely.I loved the haberdashery story very much. your finished objects are beautiful and inspirational. you have a lovely family.

[@melaniechen9393]

At a recent virtual meeting of my local knit group, I asked for recommendations of podcasts to watch during these difficult times, and was given a wonderful gift: the name of your show! Just finished the first episode and absolutely loved it. Now I am thrilled to know that I have 99 more episodes ahead of me. Thanks so much.for helping me get through this and hopefully come out on the other end with some wonderful new garments :).

[@constanzehancock8667]

I just found you, and could not decide if I should watch your latest or start at the beginning. So today I started with #1 and I absolutely love your podcast, I love learning new ideas, stitches and since today is Oct 8th 2020, and we are in the midst of COVID-19 I will put your excursions on my future bucket list. Thanks so much, for sharing, teaching and putting a smile onto my face.I am originally from München,, and now live in Los Angeles. And I have never analyzed why I knit and after hearing you say that you are a project knitter, I realized so am I. And I love to knit and crochet, but I never have to wear socks or sweaters. I am right now designing something using Arne & Carlos Regis yarn, it intrigued me because it is a technically designed yarn.

[@patgentry7268]

OMG! After all this time, I’m looking at Episode 1...I know Bright well, having spent time there when a good family friend died and left property there to my sister. How things come full circle. We spent a blissful time in that part of Australia, seems like a dream now...what a landscape, and the birds...thank you so much for eliciting these memories. Your description of Albury is wonderful. Reminds me of my youth in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire...where I bought a riding habit from Robert Hall...olden days all ‘round. We used to go out at dawn and ride a rich lady’s ponies in the misty morning, until we were caught! Time passes, and now I’m assembling a spinner’s flock of Wensleydale, Corriedale, Cormo & Romney. I’ll keep watching...that’s for sure. Cheers to you and Andrew, and many thanks!

[@merrylrosenthal]

Just discovered your podcast and it's lovely. You're a not only a natural, but also a wonderful storyteller. I could visualize that haberdashery as though I were walking through the store myself. And your knitting is great!

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks for your lovely comments, Merryl.

[@Nightingalle]

Even I understand and visualize, don't english speacking person

[@marywise2014]

Beautiful couple/family and such amazing intricut knitting with gorgeous colors. I can tell there is so much love shared between the two of you. Thank you both for sharing your awesome video. Please continue doing so!

[@kimharris2340]

My friend Mariane told me I would love this podcast and so I do. Sending love to all, Kim XOXOXO

[@bettinavanderjagt7689]

Lovend watching your very first episode! Andrew was such a warm and funny guy, I really feel for you and your family for losing him.

[@m-cchapman3313]

Andrea, I’ve just today discovered you (am home (Melbourne) in bed with a shocking case of COVID); found your podcasts to be so excellent in content quality; fallen in love with you both and met your beautiful daughter as well as Jack!; travelled through Andrew’s terrible news and grieved with and for you in your hear wrenching loss. My project now, is to start at episode 1 and work my way through and of course support you. Thank you. Your episodes are so inspiring.

[@lisasternenkind6467]

I am looking through the old episodes again and it gives me such a warm feeling, because when you came into my life in 2016, my own life seemed so settled, on a good way and right on the brink of thrive. So I try to remember the feeling of being held by the man on my side, who no longer is there anymore. How wonderful, that you have memories with Andrew to look at and remember feelings of better times while going through the hardships.

[@terinaobrien8245]

I’m back at episode 1 also to enjoy all over again! I didn’t have a clue about KZbin comments or thumbs up then - will add those now - remember loving the phrase ‘Bring and Brag’ so much more fun than ‘show and tell’ x

[@bluejay5531]

Started watching from the beginning...💚what a lovely bittersweet memory...

[@judithtaylor6916]

Cherish this first episode. I had a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. The love vibes that bounced back and forth. 💖

[@bigbrowntabby118]

I'm a beginner knitter who just started learning to knit this past January. Just found your podcast! All three of those Alice Starmore sweaters are gorgeous (although far beyond my ability at the moment)!

[@nataliethomson240]

Love the inclusion of classical music. It's also great to hear aussies talking about knitting (as a fellow aussie).

[@rohayamohamed7509]

Thank you, Andrea and family for the beautiful knitting KZbin videos. I decided to re-view the first episodes. May God bless you and your family.

[@refinerycbr4457]

Really enjoyed you podcast. So lovely to hear the Australian accent wherever it is located. And your Starmore jumpers are fabulous! 9 years ago, on my first weekend away with my now husband, he patiently took photos of me knitting in the Australian Snowy Mountains. The highest was Charlotte's pass at 1760m. Wish we still had the photos. I look forward to your next extreme adventure.

[@FruityKnitting]

+Antoinette Buchanan Hi Antoinette. Always good to hear about Australia's bush. Sounds like it's time for you to get out and get some more photos - we would looove to see them!!

[@sharonodriscoll420]

Thank you for not editing out the "sea enema" exchange! Adorable! Love the podcast, keep up the good work!

[@suzesas]

loved that you kept in the "sea enema" hahaha love you both just found you a few days ago

[@lillybraun2797]

suzesas b

[@intothejourneyofathousands5382]

I've had a sea enema, difficult thing! :)

[@renren4m802]

I like the video as soon as that happened

[@NukeNukedEarth]

I decided to start the podcast rom the beginning, All my condolences for Andrew

[@kathyindependent2728]

Watched your tutorial for the Baa-ble Hat last week and finished my first hat. I could not have done this without your excellent tutorial. I've started to watch your podcasts from the beginning and am inspired to do some extreme knitting of my own! Your knitting is fantastic and your stories are great! Thank you!

[@FruityKnitting]

That is so great, Kathy. Enjoy catching up on our programs and stay in touch!

[@FruityKnitting]

And since you did the hat, make sure you catch the interview with the designer, Donna Smith. Ep 14 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZ_UlXyJiNKhlbM

[@eileenfitzgerald8987]

Although I have been a patron for a while, I never did watch the earliest episodes. What fun to do so! Thank you all (including Jack) for bringing so many smiles. Sending you the warmest thoughts, Eileen

[@mybestofutube]

Oh, I LOVED every minute of this podcast!! You have a beautiful family - your sweaters are to die for ( I shall go look up Alice Starmore immediately ;-) What a FUN and interesting journey - from your personal history of knitting (you've got to get that rug back) - to that extremely frigid knitting atop the mountain - really enjoyed and can't wait until the next episode!! Bravo!!!

[@melissahaneline6544]

I spent several "fruitless" minutes looking for Alistar Moore... I get things fuddled too!

[@pyrme12]

Started with episode 71 & loved you both & had to come back & start at the beginning! Love the music, the location seasons. You are a wonderful story teller as well. So. Looking forward to viewing each episode while I also remain current. Though my skills in knitting & crochet are more beginner (knitted scarfs, crochet grannie squares that will one day be made into a blanket, I haven’t had the nerve to tackle a garment yet. I have my pattern & the yarn, just want a little more practice first.

[@Soffity]

pyrme12 wondering in June 2020 if you have over come your “nerve” yet?

[@JenniferRoland-wn4po]

I am watching all of Fruity Knitting again! Because I love how you make me smile! And as I watch I am praying for your lovely family🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

So now I am finally watching your first 'podcast'. I think I am a different 'kind of a knitter' than you, Andrea. You knit because you want/need to have a certain garment (you call it 'project knitter'). I knit because I love to have something to do with my hands AND I want to try out different techniques (and even different hand-crafts). And then I need a product to make in that technique; often I try to design one myself. Your Fruity Knitting is very inspiring for me. After watching several episodes I have got a lot of new ideas for techniques and materials to try out ... And it inspired me to go back to Ravelry, where I wasn't active for several years.

[@keesvandongen9050]

Your podcast came by accidently.... but I was happily surprised. Since a few month's I rediscovered knitting again. I learn so much from you thank you!

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks, Kees. Enjoy catching up!

[@annestroud8500]

I decided to watch the all Episodes from the very beginning. A such beautiful family!

[@soniadosanjh6363]

I absolutely loved your podcast. Brings back memories of when mummy taught me to knit many moons ago. What a gorgeous, good looking family!! Bless

[@sherree10]

You had me at Henry VIII. Found you yesterday, subscribed within 15 minutes. Joined your Ravelry group, ordered Tudor Roses book and Celtic collection by Alice Starmore. I marathon watched your videos yesterday and here I am back again. Can't seem to get enough. Just ike the way you described Starmore patterns your videos couldn't be any better. What a wonderful family you are. I am a huge fan of your channel. Thank you so much for all you do.

[@RoddardUK]

Discovered this by accident while researching knitting belts after taking up knitting again for a midwinter pastime during covid pandemic restrictions! Am starting now at episode 1 and looking forward to watching all the episodes with one eye while keeping my other eye on my cables and fairisle stitches. Thank you so much for the fabulous content.

[@amyl.3959]

your energy together is absolutely amazing, love this podcast thus far!!!

[@cherylshelton1997]

I have just discovered your podcasts and I am hooked on them. I love the interaction with your husband, daughter, and your 4-legged son, Jack. Being able to see other parts of the world through your travels is awesome. We are going to Wales, England and Scotland in about a month and after seeing your interview at the Trefriw Wool Mill I can't wait. Thank you so much. You both are a delight !

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Cheryl. We're really glad you found us. We still sort of consider ourselves tourists here, so it is fun doing a bit of video and sharing it. We love Wales, and the Trefriw Mill is definitely worth a visit - probably even better closer to summer - they have a dyers' garden there. Have a great time, and enjoy catching up on the show. A + A.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thank you for your very sweet comments. Have a great time in Wales and Scotland, we really love it there.

[@theresamckay11]

Love listening to you two. Also, I knit just like you Andrea, even down to using my little finger wrap for tension! I also have a daughter called Madeleine!

[@veronicabarnes9920]

Love your presentation a real family affair I am nit a knitter but I love beautiful knitwear and facinated by colours and textures I love crochet my mother started me on this craft when I was about five or six years old 'back in the day' if you ever visited any Caribbean home you will be welcome by these frilly efforts that adorn the homes of most Caribbean people Ilove the designs anh ow you modify the patters You are very clever. I love your introduction of your husband into the programme and his (contribution) input. Dont normally see men doing craft work with the family. Nice one Yor husband remind me of Monty Don whom I used to watch every Friday on the Gardening programme but alas he is off now until the spring I pray for your husband that God will give him the strength and courage during this challenging times

[@harryfrohmann8656]

It’s great to watch your very first episode and to discover that you weren’t always the expert podcasters that you now are. Very enjoyable. Now to catch up on some more!

[@Meredith36]

This was beautiful to watch! And you all were so confident for your very first video 👏💚🧶💚

[@bernadetteburgoyne8238]

I've been watching on and off for a while and have decided to watch from the beginning. My extreme knitting/crocheting is in the dark at the pictures, I also knit in the car, on the bus, boat and train. I've knitted and crocheted on my break at work, while waiting on the kids at school and in the past sitting on my Granny's garden wall. I had a skirt that I sewed with big pockets on and I would put the yarn in there and even knit while I walked.

[@georgeannbraden5065]

Here it is two years after the original broadcast date and I’ve just discovered you. I’ve seen some recent episodes and have dipped back into your past. The funny things is today I went to Joann’s Fabric the chain store here in the US and there was the Alice Starmore knitting Tudor Roses. Lovely stuff, I can’t imagine doing doing such glorious pieces, I’m rather a beginner, truly a Mount Everest.

[@DebOlliff]

Hi Andrea & Andrew! We just tuned in at the recommendation of a friend. I started knitting at around the same age, though I am much older than you. My mother and aunt taught me, and like you, I had a big gap in my knitting. But now I am addicted to it! My husband started knitting with me a couple of years ago, and some of your comments about teaching Andrew reminded us of us! Also, that Cookie Monster sweater? I made Don a similar one with similar "issues". I ended up running thin elastic through the folded over collar and it worked great. He didn't really like it but I wore it with leggings (the 80s, remember?) I loved it and then it met its demise...HE accidentally threw it in the washer AND dryer and it became doll-sized. 🙄 Anyway, we look forward to going through all of your episodes! I welcome respite from the troubles of the world and social distancing! Take care!

[@FruityKnitting]

Good to have you along, Deborah!!

[@DebOlliff]

Thanks! My bank account may regret this. I just visited virtualyarns.com. OMG. Take care!

[@JacqsieRae]

Such a wonderful family! I've been watching your podcast...and I love how you have this put together. So much information. I'm a knitter,crocheter,weaver,rag rug maker,necklace crocheter...painter...I love it all! Right now...I've started doing something a bit different. I wanted to add something unique to my necklaces...so I've been using button's that have 4 holes and with a doily crochet hook...I've been crocheting through the holes to make flowers from the buttons....its really cute!

[@kracklin9069]

I really enjoyed watching your podcast, what a lovely family. This will be one of my favorites and on my must watch list for sure. Thank you for sharing yourselves and your knitting with us. Well done!

[@sabineseifert6174]

Same here, i think its the third restart already.. everytime I see Andrew out hiking I am focussing my positive thoughts to him so he will be able to visit climb Mount Snowden again some time in the future. And I am so happy to have enhanced my patreon level to give some financial support. I really do love your podcast.

[@vegas1961]

Started with episode 13 (or maybe it was 14) and now I'm going back to see your humble beginnings. Well, you would have had me right from the start as I'm not even halfway through the first episode and I'm loving the podcast. Such a lovely, charming and interesting couple. Great stories and I love how detailed you both are with your knitting. The details you share are exactly the details I love and want to know. I can't post my comment without mentioning I so appreciated the details of Andrea's haberdasher experience. Also, the sea enema comment had me in stitches. So funny. Take care and I look forward to the rest of episode one and then onwards and upwards. Cheers.

[@FruityKnitting]

Hello Vegas! Thanks for joining us. Interesting to see Struwelpeter - haven't seen him since Madeleine was younger!

[@wendyhollow1458]

Lovely, knitting, attitudes, family and doggie! Mt Snowden was super! bleak and makes our Spring rain seem sooo tame. Loved it all now off to sleep in Aus. nite WAH.

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Wendy. Winter in Europe is a bit different to Australia, but we actually enjoy it. Where are you in Oz? We love to hear about the different places - we're constantly homesick... Thanks for watching, A + A.

[@wendyhollow1458]

Victoria almost to Frankston at Patterson Lakes. hugs WAH

[@Teakai8]

Loved it. Loved the Alice Starmore jumper you're wearing. I'm not sure I could manage knitting even half of one of those in a lifetime.

[@FruityKnitting]

+Tea Kai Thanks for watching and your kind comments. The Starmore jumpers look a lot more scary than they really are. I can remember thinking there would be no way I could ever knit a Henry VIII.

[@ChicCuteCreations]

I discovered your podcast from Inside Number 23's Edinburgh Yard Festival episode. I love Alice Starmore's designs, too and bought 2 books all the way from US to Beijing, China, where we just moved to in summer 1998 .I knitted a jumper for my son and one for myself. ... Time flies. Now I plan to pick up knitting for myself again. Your videos are fantastic starting points for me. Thanks!

[@Sewannieway]

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[@donnacousino6350]

Hello from Wisconsin, USA. I am thrilled to have found your podcast. I love the generous sharing of family experiences as well as your vast knitting knowledge. Having never traveled to a Europe it is going to be very exciting to experience it through your podcasts. I will be on a marathon you tube venture to catch up! By the way, I recall shopping for my first Home Economics project in a similar type department store that you described. It had the same pulley system for the handling of cash. It was a hoot. My skirt was a gathered skirt (required sewing) in a bright blue and I looked dreadful in it! You brought back fond memories. It appears you have been very successful with your podcasts and I look forward to each and every one. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@FruityKnitting]

Donna, thank you for telling us about your experience of the haberdashery. Enjoy catching up on the show! A + A

[@Khandi311]

Late to this wonderful dance! Thank you so much Andrew & Andrea for being my knitting pals. Andrea you are inspiring! Andrew you are my twin when it comes to knitting. Lovely balance. Great podcast on to the next!

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks, Karen. Here's to the learners!!

[@karenclemson343]

Glad I have decided to start at the beginning. Absolutely love watching your podcast and the music is amazing

[@skeeterhennen9274]

you have a lovely family and such an adventure to extreme knitting. thank you for sharing. I am from the united states and i live in southeastern georgia

[@sues4370]

Such a sweet episode, I smiled to see you were all into knitting from this first episode:)

[@corinalymburner1121]

After having resurrected my knitting of Veronik Avery’s “Ski Sweater” (started 6 years ago & worked only a few months on the drives to/from rinks during my son’s hockey season) I searched her name and happened on your interview of her in your Podcast #34 (which was amazing!). I then went to your Podcast home page and listened to your most recent podcast #109 with your very sad announcement about Andrew’s condition. I’m thinking of you both as I dig into the treasure of all of your podcasts & do certainly hope you both stay determined to apply the best of care, to keep making decisions based on hope v fear, and to come out on top. Cheering you on, with much gratitude, from Teton Valley, Idaho✨🙏

[@corinalymburner1121]

Oh, and I’m delighted/inspired to now learn that your outdoor adventures are an integral segment to each of your videos - I’m an avid fitness pro & outdoors enthusiast here (near Grand Teton National Park) so will glean from this inspiration for my own extreme knitting - Thanks so much!

[@pastevens2577]

I found your podcasts a couple of weeks ago and love them! They are so informative and interesting, and I'm looking forward to watching them all. Thank you!

[@carrietakushi2485]

What a lovely podcast. Looks like you have fun doing something you love, and can share it with your family. Looking forward to catching up on the next in the series...Knit On!

[@theSuicideBooth]

This is still my favourite Fruity Knitting episode, and I must admit I have watched it several times now. I miss Andrew 🤍 you guys had something really inspirational 😊

[@22marketst]

I have so enjoyed many of your podcasts seen in no 'logical' order - but felt I must at last watch #1 and found not surprisingly fit heralded so much of the great archive you now have available to watch. Thanks for it all and very good wishes in this difficult time for you all.

[@truthersprotectingtruth490]

I've so wanted to learn how to knit. I've subscribed for a year on more to your platform & it is today, 05/25/21 that I am watching the first episode. I did watch other episodes until I saw Andrew was beginning his battle. (It's very comforting to watch this episode) In January 2020, I attended my first Vogue Knitting event in NY. Watching this is helping me to begin knitting from within. I think I was traumatized, sorry for being so melodramatic, I saw my mom somewhat teach my sister how to knit, but it never caught on as a hobby or practice in the household. When I asked to be taught, no one was interested in teaching me. I always wanted to learn. All the terms are new so my ears are perked up. This is a wonderful first episode.

[@lorettaarmsworthy3035]

I live in Nova Scotia Canada the province across the water from Prince Edward Island. I hope you enjoyed the fiber festival. There will be one in River John NS. In September that I plan to attend. It will be my first one.... So excited 😊

[@marievermandele9300]

How many times did I watch this episode, I couldn't know. It brings me a lot of comfort and it's like being there with you in this incredibly cosy scene. It somehow reminds me of a certain ambiance during winter in my childhood (probably because of the 80's/90's feel of your Alice Starmore sweaters :) ) and also reminds me of the feeling I have when I watch a favorite movie for the 100th time.

[@veryverysherryful]

So sorry about Andrew's passing. Your eulogy video was very touching. Nice to see a family so loving of each other. Subscribed shortly before Andrew became ill. Going back now to start from beginning.

[@tanyabarker4406]

I began watching your pod casts at episode 70 I think. I have enjoyed every minute of those I have watched so far. I’m getting so much inspiration and feeling challenged to do some colour work again. My first sojourn into colour work was when I was waiting for my youngest daughter to arrive. I saw a pattern in a magazine of a fitted hip length jumper with short sleeves in houndstooth pattern. I got the wool and made it in red with black houndstooth. It’s the only colour work I have done but am getting itchy fingers watching you. Off now to watch your second episode so I can catch up on all you’ve done.

[@oakavon]

What an amazing store in Albury! I love the word haberdashery too. I asked a young lass in Woolworths once where the haberdashery section was and she just looked at me blankly. Yes it is a beautiful word eh!

[@StarrZing]

How absolutely charming! You two are so engaging. So looking forward to knitting while you chat and interview - perhaps I'll learn something too :-) Thanks.

[@thearough]

The serenity and peace of your surrounding background and the relaxedness of your soul makes me want to travel to go where u are. Not having peace and peace of mind time and space hinders focus, learning, attention positivity and peace necessary for excelling at knitting or any craft pursuit.

[@18daisydoll65]

Magical.... I loved listening to you talking about your knitting career and family

[@kathykeller3430]

I just discovered your Podcast today, absolutely loved this first episode. The sweater you are wearing is a work of art, all the sweaters you showed today are beautiful, love the Celtic cables on Andrew's and the honeycomb effects on your daughter's. I have a lot of "watching" to do to get up to your latest, Episode 45. So glad I found you! Very informative and inspiring.

[@carolnewey6452]

I just found your channel. I was watching a KZbin video on Shetland knitters who could knit 200-300 stitches a minute and one of the comments linked to one of your videos. I love your channel and it has reminded me of what I love about knitting. I love finding a pattern I like and buying the yarn for it and then knitting up the project. I am going to have to get back into it again!

[@jeannecourtney3324]

Thank you ! I am so inspired! Delightful, just so much fun, plus knitting. Wonderful!

[@lindadavis3728]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful creations. Your creations are so functional that will get a lot of wear and yet so beautiful and handsomely done. Truly a treat to see such mastery in the craft of knitting. Your presentation was like a good book you can't put down. Beautiful family. Thank you for sharing.

[@edejan]

Starting on my second round of viewing your podcasts! I can't believe I watched all 23 (?) episodes and never once got bored! :D I've dabbled in podcasts off and on, but never found the charm in them. Until I started watching "Fruity Knitting." First off, that name is hilarious. I'd love to know how you picked it. But secondly, your tastes in knitwear coincide with mine, your entire family is very amiable and the knowledge and tips you shower throughout the episodes are fun and enlightening. I also love all the professionals (and regular old knitters like me) that you have interviewed. Sorry about blathering, but I wanted you to know how much I value your show here in the grain fields of the Midwest countryside in the US. Keep up the good work!

[@FruityKnitting]

Many thanks out to the Midwest! We do like to think that all the episodes are worth watching - our guests are great. Cheers, A + A.

[@LipstickAndLiner]

Oh my! I absolutely adore your podcast! I love your approach to knitting and your knitting history. I'd have loved to have learned at such a young age, my home economics in school was awful, just very basic cooking and hygiene and basic sewing machine and hand sewing skills, it was however enough to start me off and crave the creativity of fibre art. That was in 2002 - 2008 I was in high school, I doubt they will even teach that in a few years. There's just such a disposable attitude towards clothing these days, people would rather buy a new cardigan than sew a button back on. I work in a soft furnishings store and we still have a haberdashery department, I also love the word. So looking foreword to continuing to watch the both of you and also see your husbands knitting skills grow and develop, it's wonderful to see a gentleman take interest and enjoy this amazing hobby X love from Glasgow xxx

[@FruityKnitting]

+CharlotteKnits Thank you so much for watching and I'm so happy that you enjoyed it. Yes I consider myself very lucky to have had a mother and grandmother who were so crafty and since I and my sister grew up without a T.V. in the house we spent our leisure time doing crafts.

[@christycameron1207]

Charlotte Knits can u show me how to start

[@christycameron1207]

can anybody show me how to start knitting