Estonian Knitting - Ep. 124 - Fruity Knitting

[@BeeBee123ist]

I took a long sabbatical from videos and podcasts. It shocks me how many episodes I need to catch up on and the shorts look like fun too. I have missed you and Madeline. Those bonnets are perfect on her. In Regency times she would be an ”incomparable” taking the town by storm. Thank you for the lovely tour of Bath ❤️

[@krentu]

Being an Estonian it was a blast to watch the interview with Alex Byrd! Hearing Andrea say "väliseestlane" or "narmad" just melt my heart! This is so interesting to see Estonian patterns and techniques interpreted the modern way. I just keep smiling after the show :) Thanks so much!

[@KnitTogetherwithKimJonna]

Everything about this episode was lovely! Learning about millinery from Neil and Estonian Knitting from Aleks, to Madeline’s psychology lesson, and even hearing Andrea discuss her many knitting mistakes in her current project. As an experienced knitter, I still have so many techniques to learn and try. And like Andrea, I still make mistakes on almost every single project. Thank you so much! 😊 Kim

[@lindalechristenberry7321]

As an ardent fan of you both, I’m tickled to see your mistake 😮. A little flustered is charming. Thank you. 🎉

[@gwendoylnluckettcarrethers7600]

Loved this vlog. The hats were beautiful. Loved seeing Bath. Beautiful scenery.

[@joankloster1772]

I have to say I really enjoy Madeline’s segment on psychology!, thank you!

[@my4kitties]

I am a Jane Austen fan. How exciting, and thank you for sharing all this information.

[@bonitareardon5987]

Reknitting until its right just gives you more knitting joy for your yarn dollar...

[@mimihealy5046]

I really love the different segments in each of your shows. Today I am especially thankful for the nature scenes and music, and your daughter’s sharing of her knowledge of psychology and mental health applications. I thoroughly enjoy both of you. In addition, I enjoy knitting Estonian designs.

[@helga5723]

I vividly remembered this episode when i travelled through Estonia last year. Thank you!😃

[@dorisenderle5857]

My grandmother was a corset maker in Philadelphia in the later 1800’s. I’m now 78 years, and my mother was the youngest of 10 of her children and I was born when she was 30 yrs., so it was a long time ago.

[@nicolejosan6364]

9:35 I wondered when you said the piece would look nice without sleeves. As you decided later that quite substantial sleeves were in order, it started fitting your personality and the regal cut (Queen Anne necks always remind me of one of the dresses at the competition in dressmaker school). I'm so happy that you keep making these exciting, lovely, informative and philosophical shows.

[@pennys7355]

Enjoy PEI! It is a magical and quaint place where creativity abounds. The people are so hospitable so make sure you take time to tour the island and relax while you’re there. Welcome to Canada and hope you travel to more places in our wonderful country.

[@Codythefnafnerd]

What a beautiful knitting culture. Wow!

[@wendyhollow1458]

I just love your teaching. Always recommend your stranded knitting tube to those having trouble with the floats. Hugs WAHx

[@genier7829]

This was a wonderful episode, thanks so much! I was only in Bath once, shortly after a freak hurricane. All I could focus on, as a botanist, were all the enormous, beautiful old trees that were destroyed. So nice to see the one preserved in that protected courtyard. As for the Abbey, here's my tip. When I visited York, I got up hours before my b and b served breakfast, so headed into town seeking food. Nothing was open but the cathedral was. It was completely empty and silent. A priest popped out and asked if I was there to attend services. I was abashed and said no, but he kindly invited me to the staff service in a side chapel. One of the most memorable experiences of my trip.

[@petrisimus]

Ladies you created amazing show once again! Madeline, you did great segment with hats 😍

[@thizizliz]

Both the interviews were fabulous. The hats are lovely and it was clear that Madeline found them really fun. Alex was astounding - really brilliant, funny, creative and yet so full of information. Seriously she could be a cousin. Not just the lovely hair color but also her smile was so much like yours. Another excellent video - thank you.

[@kathydent2116]

Amazing! I didn't think you could interest me in millinery, but your feature on Neil Fortin was fantastic. Madeleine should always wear hats: she looked really good in every one of them. I have browsed around so many knitting podcasts, but you are the best.

[@mellie1617]

Please consider Anne Ventzel for your show. Love your channel. It's truly unique and sentimental and teaches us so much about knitting unlike any other channel on KZbin that I know of. Well done! Thank you!

[@elainekidd5442]

Yet again… wonderful. I sit smiling as I am watching 😊

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

Your episodes are always so lovely. Thank you for all your hard work. I’ve been an enabler for strategic incompetence and hearing it explained like this told me that I need to not continue to fall into that trap. Love the Estonian knitting pieces and was so impressed that the drawings were done by hand. Amazing. ♥️

[@alexandrarebelcrafter9328]

Do you know how much I love all your videos? I love what you do to the moon and back🌺❤️

[@lanapeterzon9055]

This 'knitting show' was such a breath of fresh air. History, fashion both knitted and other, a tour of a lovely town, knit chat, psychology and I'm sure other aspects topics that don't immediately come to mind. Yours is a great program to knit to. I have subscribed and will be sampling your other vids in the near future. Thank you for your effort and quality broadcast.

[@edinacole6382]

I love when you share the mistakes you make. Everyone makes mistakes. Now I know sometimes we also make the same mistakes. Lol

[@l.baughman1445]

Great tour all. Ha! Learned helplessness in why I can’t rescue dropped stitches!

[@maidmaleen4529]

I love this new episode! There are so many nostalgic things for me in it; I live in the UK, have been to Bath several times and went to university nearby, visited Estonia a few years ago which was beautiful and have an Easter flower headpiece as a souvenir, not to mention the knitting, the familiarity with German having learnt it at school and visited several times, and the fact my partner is an Aussie and has a degree in psychology. It’s just amazing to watch your lovely content and I appreciate the huge amount of effort you always put in ❤️

[@bcase5328]

Also, the Regency rich to upper middle class were who was depicted in art, fashion pages, and writings. The lower middle class and poor's dress was ignored. Thus, it is much easier to construct the dress of the rich rather than the lower middle class.

[@barbbuteyn8800]

Learning about new people and techniques is so interesting. Thank you.

[@christinevalentine3373]

Excellent information and such a fun podcast. Jill is a trooper, isn’t she. Madeleine looked very coquettish in her glorious hats. The Estonian patterns are beautiful. Thank you

[@anncollins2251]

This was a great show and I loved both the hats and the Estonian knitting.

[@kathleendana]

Thank you. Been waiting patiently for the next installation of fruity knitting

[@conniemackay3096]

I met Alex last Wednesday at the Farmers Daughter Fibers in Great Falls, Montana. She was there to present a workshop. What a lovely lady and beautiful knitwear she does. Pictures don't do justice to her garments.

[@daniellebissonnette3304]

Thanks for another great episode of Fruity Knitting. I had been impatiently waiting for it this past week. Every new release is like getting a present in the mailbox. The one thing that made me discover Fruity knitting in the first place is that I was wanted to find out more information on knitting traditions. This episode is so rich, and the music you chose to accompany the Estonian knitting segment is so exquisite, I gives me goose bumps. Also, kudos to Madeleine for the great interview, you get better and better with each one. It is pure joy to watch you bloom (pun intended) as a knitting blogger.

[@phyllisburke4141]

Neil Fortin is amazing and the hats are wonderful. Thank you for that.

[@Codythefnafnerd]

The Estonian Knitting was a fantastic episode. Alex really knows how to present her many skills. Keeping it interesting, she is an artistic genius. Thank you for another inspiring episode.

[@wordscaninspire114]

Great video and your description of Bath - my old home town (city) , I miss it loads x 💚

[@jeaninegunn4118]

What a lovely episode to watch the day after Fiona messed up our lives and the PEI fiber fest. I'm here in Nova Scotia and so glad that you guys ended up having a lovely time at Kim's place. Safe travels back and I hope to meet you next year?!

[@lisagarcia5457]

Such fun to sit and knit with this episode. Thank you!

[@sobaz92]

I’m so so happy to see this interview about Estonian knitting! I myself am not Estonian but I’ve been living here for three years, and I love it so much. It’s a beautiful country with such a rich culture. Thank you for sharing this!

[@elaineenstone6834]

A really interesting episode. Thank you. Have a wonderful trip to Canada. 🇬🇧

[@DevonsCreativeChannel]

Another awesome episode 😊love you girls 😊

[@brendasolanki8424]

How refreshing to hear all about your "beginner" mistakes Andrea. It's incredibly encouraging to me. Aaah, hats. So few choices these days beyond the baseball cap, ugh. These are so beautiful but those that are like blinders for horses which keep you from seeing around you...those I really don't like no matter how pretty. They symbolize for me the horrid restrictions the women of those eras were locked into. 1890's are lovely and at least they could see no matter how crazy restrictive the clothing. It's so hard for Moms to NOT fix things for our children. Obviously daughters can also learn to manipulate this. I do love that phrase "strategic incompetence". It's definitely something to consider. Such an informative interview with Alex! Oh and I love the little koala. Alan Dart's patterns are so fantastic!. HUgs

[@raggmopp857]

The quality of your film and photography is always amazes me!

[@janetshepherd9062]

What a fun and interesting interview with Alex Byrd! Andrea is a living doll and a wonderful model. What an amazing episode. Bath is spectacular!

[@friendshipjoy9841]

The blue lace top seems like such a fun knit! Thank you for the inspiration!

[@Lamara5292]

I love the braid work in knitting, it just adds such a different element to the knit wear. What a wonderful episode. Loved those hats, the were exquisite.

[@TinaReutin]

Madeleine has the right looks and carriage for those lovely hats!

[@22marketst]

Informative, educational, amusing, entertaining and as always 'engaging' - such a great podcast - thanks so much Andrea & Madeleine.

[@MsKisvuk]

Last weekend I saw Alex's book in a knitting workshop, and I wondered to know who is personally. She's a really, really kind person, thank you for the interview.

[@oronorose]

I live in Bath, ME so this episode had special interest to me.

[@robynstacey9959]

I absolutely love watching your podcast. Thank you for great content and interesting guests.

[@ThePattiw]

How wonderful! Your videos are always so inspiring and so full of information. Thank you so much!

[@gayecairns7904]

I have been absolutely hanging out for a new episode and couldn't wait to watch it. I loved it ALL and laughed and smiled my way through the episode. However, my favourite part was the interview with Aleks Byrd and learning about Estonian knitting. I discovered that my grandfather was from Estonia at the end of last year! I have now connected with my Estonian family and they are from the Tõstamaa region. So I loved learning about the fringed gloves from the area. I am Australian but also hold my Estonian heritage proudly. Thank you for the programme 🧶

[@sandramillar9067]

How DELIGHTFUL is this episode! The millinery, history, tour of Bath and the amazing Cathedral. Splendid! Also, how enjoyable is your pop psychology wisdom! 🥰😊 I so enjoy you both and how you put together our ‘visits’. ❤️🥰

[@clairemcmorss2406]

Thanx for again a lovely and inspiring episode !

[@jillfoster6369]

Fabulous interviews and superb the section from Madeline. Lovely walking round Bath with you both. Enjoy your next trip - it sounds so exciting. 🌻

[@julieplumb3427]

Excellent episode! Thank you so much for sharing this with us 🧶

[@bonniejune6814]

I enjoyed everything about this show! Every part was fun and interesting.

[@barbaraking9237]

Thank-you for the very interesting interview. It is amazing work. Alex Byrd is so talented! I have been meaning to buy her book and now it is top of my list. Thanks again.

[@my4kitties]

This sweater is cute as can be!

[@lindawilcox6617]

I loved EVERYTHING about this episode! Bravo!!

[@kaloriebear3044]

Thank you girls for the podcast today. I appreciate all of the hard work you both have to contribute to make it flow so smoothly. 😊

[@jljohnson1949]

Wonderful blog! Thank you.

[@tinahofmann4838]

Thanks for another amazing episode!! I am really enjoying the addition of Madeleine's psychology lessons ;) ...Your description of the TimTam Slam ...I was waiting for the.... slam!!

[@katherineraven6381]

A wonderful interview Gorgeous work & art work Thanks so much Happy Fall days 🍃🍁🍂🍂🌻🥢🧶 Andrea & Madeleine

[@kristableich6623]

What a sweet interview! I loved it. Thanks so much :)

[@urbanstylejantine810]

Beautiful episode again. I was in Estonia this summer and bought a book on traditional women's crafts! Excited to see Aleks book! Bath is stunning and those hats look gorgeous on Madeline. Every time she really smiles I see Andrew in her !

[@CarrieMtn]

Loved the second to last sweater! Stunning. What a great episode.

[@lizclarke5868]

Fabulous episode!! :)

[@susanmcbride4703]

Lovely episode!

[@sued.5698]

Another wonderful episode and what a lovely lady Alex Byrd is.

[@patriciar.2017]

Both of you are very special people and I have just become a Merino patron. Thank you for sharing your talents! Patricia

[@loiswells3564]

Loved this video! It was such fun to watch - thank you. We were in Bath last weekend so it was exciting to see it again in your video. Madeleine looked great in all the hats. That was such a great sequence. Looking forward to seeing your Canadian adventures xx

[@dianapulido1807]

Another great episode! Loved the Estonian knitting and the hats were amazing.

[@lavieestduresansconfiture4939]

Great episode and one for the algorithm!

[@margaretgeorge3903]

Enjoy your trip to Canada

[@adansaenz6108]

Beautiful episode, thank you both for your wonderful work.

[@margitaeklund954]

LOVE YOURS KNITS!🥰

[@maiamitt]

Wonderful episode! I visited Bath with my late husband in 1993. We had afternoon tea in the Pumphouse, toured around the Roman baths below, and took a tourist bus around Bath. The hats were delightful and Madeleine looked wonderful in all of them. The little Psychology moment was enlightening. I saw myself there. 🥴 The Estonian knitting segment was so interesting, too. Thank you Andrea and Madeleine!

[@robyn3349]

Thank you!

[@emilypoleson3338]

Lovely episode as always, so much to learn and you always inspire me to! Thank you so much 😊

[@natashahanson2875]

I like to knit while I am watching Fruity Knitting. But it's getting harder and harder to do, with all this amazing content! Definitely had to stop for those amazing bonnets! Thank you! If I really want to get some knitting done, I put on an action, then I barely have to look up.

[@Shasha-jo5iv]

Wow seeing Alex in those garments and all the effort that must've gone into it, hours and hours... It just made me super emotional.

[@raggmopp857]

Yes, orange is a great color for red heads!

[@margaretgeorge3903]

Loved the hats, and Madeleine looked great. We’ve just got back from Bath and will defo return for the festival. 🥰🇬🇧🇩🇲

[@nlturcott5168]

Loved the 'Hat Tour'!!!. It brought back good memories when I made period hats to attend events with my (San Francisco) Bay Area Costumer's Guild. The annual event was to attend the Christmas time Dickens Faire in a new gown and bonnet. Another great episode.

[@tamarajeknavorian8487]

Thank you for an other beautiful episode, you yang ladies are gorgeous and intelligent,I enjoyed it very much!!!❤️💕👋👏🤗🙌🇦🇲🙋‍♀️

[@raggmopp857]

Queen Anne neckline! Very interesting. I was a seamstress and a theatrical costumer and I never came across that term. Learn something new everyday! It's true in crafts like knitting for sure. Love your dress, BTW.

[@НинаКушакова-к1з]

привет из России я вас обожаю мне нравится все то чем вы занимаетесь желаю вам больших успехов и спасибо вам за вдохновение ❤

[@sandramillar9067]

PEI 🙌🏻 we were there this summer. I hope you enjoy its rustic rural easy living pace and get to enjoy the red earth coastal scenery 😊

[@elizabeththompson3491]

I just found your channel within the last month and am really enjoying it. We lived about 15 minutes away from Bath for 3 years (just moved away in April) and your footage makes me miss it so much. Last year I made costumes for my family and we got to participate in the Grand Promenade for the Jane Austen Festival. It was so much fun! I didn't knit anything for that outfit, but I'd really like to try the pineapple reticule pattern that can be found on the website for the Jane Austen Centre some day (I usually hate pineapply motifs in knitting and crochet, but I don't mind the reticule so much). I hope you got to visit Wool. while you were in Bath. It's a lovely wool shop tucked away on a back street close to Sally Lunn's. I hope you enjoyed your visit there and got to walk through some fields of sheep, it's a beautiful area of the country. And I'm looking forward to going back through all your podcasts to see what knitting treasures you uncover (I've already learned so much!)

[@carolclaibornemumey8919]

My hubby is a professional at strategic incompetence when it comes to housework!🤣😂

[@lynntimmer1620]

What another delightful episode! Did you enjoy Bath Biscuits in the Tea Room? We were in Bath in 1992 while on a choir tour/International Choir Festival at Coventry Cathedral with Sir David Willcocks! Visiting Bath was a fantastic part of the trip, indeed! The Estonian knitting segment certainly showcased extraordinary designs! Thank you so much. Enjoy PEI, too!

[@bettymoonlight6203]

Wonderful content, enjoyable to watch.

[@alisonsmith376]

Loved this episode! 😊

[@elizabethryan9633]

Thank You😊

[@janetjroberson2581]

Hello from Mounds Illinois!

[@tamaragrottker7677]

Oh no! I was think of you and Madeleine at the yarn festival in PEI. I saw that it got cancelled. I hope you could have redirected your flight to Montreal - a fabulous city! Well, maybe net year? I think this is the second time they had to cancel. Oh, yes, this was yet another brilliant podcast!

[@DCrockZ131]

Love your knits Andrea...you can think of making a KZbin channel for teaching knitting as well...I am sure many would look upto that as well...love your passion for the art.❤

[@chrisnicholson932]

Your confession about the mistakes on the lovely blue top made me laugh. I too was beguiled by WYS Elements and bought the same blue yarn to knit the Lyra summer top designed by Sarah Hatton. I just made error after error and ripped it back so many times. My mistakes, not the pattern's! I finally finished it and wore it for half an hour before deciding it was too hot to continue keeping it on. Finally the weather in the UK is cooling down but maybe I should pull back the ribbing on the sleeves and make them longer for autumn?......