Erika Knight - Ep. 129 - Fruity Knitting

[@CelesteNossiter]

This was one of your best episodes, and I really love everything that you do. I was quite moved and deeply touched by artists with both music and yarn talking about mistakes and improvisation. Ashley was so articulate and such wonderful musician. Sophia shared her deepest feelings about inspiration in knitting and life through her pilgrimage. Erica Knight has so much to share from her long creative life; I especially was inspired by her process of pinning swatches on a dummy to see what works together. Brava!

[@natashahanson2875]

For a long time viewer such as myself, it was an absolute thrill to see the theme song being played!

[@cbrucie763]

Thankyou for the music.

[@DCrockZ131]

I adored the pianist as much as I adored the knitters....❤

[@phyllisburke4141]

What a joy...all of it.

[@genevievebriand4617]

A thousand thanks for that wonderful and thoughtful episode!!

[@trudiatherton7112]

Wow ! loved Erica Knight

[@lesliekarnes9717]

What a delight to the eyes and ears! Thank you 😍

[@gulnazshirieva7836]

“Thank you for the music”!!!

[@Sarahpreecenelsonnz]

Absolutely loved the musical 'interlude'. Thank you Andrea. Thank you Ashley.

[@seaweedeater3104]

Really great episode Andrea. I especially loved the pianist. Wow!

[@BoBo-ti6jh]

I love this episode so much! The music was absolutely beautiful. You have great guests. Thank you for introducing me to Ashley Hribar.

[@aggierowe9574]

I am sooo glad I have a small budget to finally become a new Patreon. Keep up the great work!

[@debweiss470]

Fantastic episode!! Thank you for the variety of your guests and the depth of your interviews.

[@mary303030]

Ashley was absolutely wonderful! Thank you so much for including him!

[@brendasolanki8424]

I wrote a lot of notes but they disappeared so here's my brief summary of why I love this episode so much. Tell your story with your stitches (Sofia); improvise and have fun (Ashley); don't be afraid to try new stuff (Madeleine); "just have fun!" ( Erika). Thank you so much Andrea for this wonderful shows that bring me such joy and inspiration to develop my personal creativity. HUgs

[@lynnbean7200]

Such an interesting episode. I loved Ashley - so talented.

[@suigeneris3909]

Thank you for another STUNNING episode Andrea and Madeleine, which once again brought joy to my life and a smile to my face :) The snippet of Rachmaninov’s Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini brought back memories of watching the fountains of water at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas ‘dancing’ to this music with the most perfectly timed choreography. Vielen Dank 👏🏼

[@martilynnsmiles]

As Ashley was speaking of opportunities for improvisation through portals, I began thinking of how we knitters have portals in a designer's pattern for "modifications". This is very nicely demonstrated throughout the episode . . . Wow!

[@joankloster1772]

Love this episode - so inspirational.

[@Linda-hh4gz]

One of your very best episodes! Thank you.

[@nancyjohnson6211]

I could listen to Ashley talk about music and play piano all day! What a treat Andrea! Thanks!

[@abeeral-qattan5997]

Another stunning episode Oh god I absolutely love the conversation with Erika Knight . She is amazing and differently inspiring⚡️⚡️thank you 🌷 much love from Kuwait

[@BrianaArlene]

Loved the maker segment with Ashley Hribar! I've never heard of the "portals" in classical music composition. I loved hearing the different interpretations of well-known classical pieces. Ashley is such a talented pianist!

[@rebekahhedstrom268]

Thank you so much for combining 2 of my favorite art forms - fiber and piano!!!! Ashley Hribar is an incredible find! Thank you for introducing him to me!!! I love your show!

[@suebrown436]

What an engaging, gorgeous man Ashley is - thank you so much for that segment, and nice to see the man behind the intro music! I love Sofia and have followed her for many years, so it was a pleasure to watch her and to hear about her trek across Sweden and Norway. Now I think I must buy the hat pattern. A beautiful show, Andrea. X

[@TheSuzberry]

Thank you for all your work and pulling into our orbit all the Makers you encounter. You make the world better for us.

[@stavroulak.503]

Very, very fun episode and I really enjoyed the segment with Ashley Hribar!!! I don't know much about music but I always enjoy the pieces you choose for different parts of your podcasts. In my opinion, you always find the piece that suits perfectly the theme of the video, well after all, music IS your thing, and I always loved your title's music. After all this time, listening to it before your podcast, it gives me a cozy, "at home", feeling since it's connected with something I enjoy a lot watching. Thanks again and looking forward to your new episode 🎹♟🧶

[@dorotheareichenbach7685]

Oh I loved this episode - what a great idea to include Ashleys piano music and his phantastic introduction to improvisation. Something we do as knitters often as well, introducing our own variations to knitting patterns :-)

[@larabartlett3483]

What an amazing episode! Loved the music!!! Sophia is so gentle and it so nice to see her on your episode!

[@marsy1480]

Wonderful interlude ❤

[@janetdaniels8816]

I enjoyed this episode as much as any prior episodes. The segment with Ashley Hribar was beautiful and inspiring. Keep up the good work.

[@Knit2stitching]

Another great episode! I love Sophia’s patterns. And the blue crescent shawl is beautiful.

[@catherinemelnyk]

So interesting to find a Christian from Sweden because I've read that the majority are secular. So good to hear from a fellow Christian especially on a knitting show. I hail from Toronto, Canada.

[@patziegler9533]

As always, a simply superb episode! Just recently returned to knitting and watching knitting podcasts. During my absence though, I continued to support your work through Patreon as I knew you would continue to have the most excellent content for us makers. I really want to encourage your viewers to support you by being a patron. If I can do it as a retired widow on a single fixed income, surely others can in better situations than myself. Blessings and hugs to you and Madeliene.💞

[@catherinechannac3898]

Un moment très agréable, particulièrement en musique. Merci

[@flyinghigh64]

I absolutely love this episode. Especially Sophia's patterns and Ashley's music and interpretations. As always an episode well done!

[@margaretgeorge3903]

Loved Sophia’s patterns. I think she was very brave to do that solo walk, well done ❤

[@elainekidd5442]

Can your episodes possibly get better and better? YES…. Outstanding pure pleasure from beginning til the end. I LOVED LOVED Ericka Knight. She is such a wonderful person as well as a fabulous artist. I did not know much about her apart from the fact that she had yarn with her name. She taught me so many important things about life and knitting, which are one! I loved your friend Ashley and his wonderful music… his relions spirit! We need more of that. …. And finally your lovely friend Sofia who is just charming and full of wisdom. How lucky you are Andrea to have her in your life. I must say Andrea you are looking great… it is heartwarming. …. And dear Madeleine has a wonderful personality so spontaneous and full of light. It is my pleasure to invite you every month into my home and my knitting world. 💕

[@crochetingknitter4751]

Wow! What an epic episode and the reason why I continue to monetarily support Fruity Knitting as a patron. Thanks so much for this episode which I will watch over and over again. I’m not a classical fan but the piece on music was wonderful. I also never knitted any Erika Knight’s patterns, but I’m a fan now! Her whole history and beliefs on sustainability touched me profoundly. Seeing Sofia was also a wonderful treat. Off to buy some Pebble yarn and some great music and patterns! Thanks again!

[@susanmckee-nugent8431]

How interesting, I have one of Erica's books and remember her from quite a whole ago :) And another BEST thing was hearing Sophia speaking English!! The music was a total treat. Thank you to all!!

[@claudia636]

Lovely episode!!!

[@krentu]

The interview with Erica was just too good! I would like to be like her when I grow up :) What a grace and wisdom and generosity... This episode would have been a prefect one for womens day in March as an homage to women. I will watch it multiple times.

[@dvnsource8429]

The music and words of your composer friend were delightful. I usually don't care for clssical things to be messed with but his variations made me feel free. Ashley is a jewel. Your shawl is exquisite. Triple WOW!

[@ludouglas1]

amazed at Sophia's walk. I was sometimes worried and then had to say to myself, well, she's there, she's fine, she did it. hehehehe! Erika Knight has been in my life for years and to see her for real is just wonderful. that yarn from the Falklands is just so beautiful. the colours are so gorgeous. I'm a pianist so I adored seeing Ashley's improvisation of the classics I used to play. it was playful, moody, and so full of atmosphere I loved it. Thanks again for a great episode and thanks for explaining about the ads as i was getting quite annoyed with how many there are now when I thought there weren't any ads before. I felt I waited for soooooooooooooooooo long for the episode and now I'm sorry it's over hehehe!

[@elaineenstone6834]

A really inspiring episode. 🇬🇧

[@soniaclarke1171]

Loved Erika, what a beautiful lady and her simple designs. I have knitted for years off and on , so to be able to knit some of the amazing item that you do Andrea, is beyond me. Erikas designs seem more achievable for me to do.

[@mary727]

Wow, just wow! This episode was fantastic! So appreciate Sophia sharing her experiences and inspirations. Erica is equally inspiring, and I enjoyed her segment as well. Ashley is just brilliant! What an interesting talent. I never had the visual perspective of watching a concert pianist's fingers fly over the keyboards as I did thanks to your filming. Thank you so much, Andrea and Madeline! I'm honored to be a patron.

[@lindayoung5767]

Haven't been able to listen in a while and this was a lovely way to rejoin you. Loved Ashley and all your guests. Great tip on the lace knitting--I really appreciate that!

[@johanna1153]

I enjoyed this episode very much, the connection of music and knitting feels so organic, thank you!

[@mandyrawlinson7687]

Oh my goodness- what a wonderful video!!! Loved Sofias connection with designs and her life! Very inspiring! And Ashley’s music is exquisite!! What a wonderful talent and touch! I could listen to him play all day!! Bravo!! Madeline was charming as always and I look forward to those finished chess pieces! And the icing on the cake was Erika with her wisdom and passion! I enjoyed and appreciate every thing she shared!! WELL DONE ANDREA !!!! And, thank you!

[@blackcatknitco]

Thank you for this episode- fantastic! Love Erika Knight- what an artist. And I was very impressed by Ashley the delightful pianist! Off to buy some Pebble Island :)

[@SeemaMehtaUK01vlogs]

Beautiful Knitting Design 👌

[@imh9524]

A really great episode: I loved it😊! How great to see the music played, plus getting to know Ashley's music. Speaking of interpretations, I wonder if Ashley knows the fantastic interpretation of his outro piece: 'Bach à la Jazz', by Ben Charest from the film 'Les Triplettes de Belleville'. Makes my heart sing.

[@arctiknitter]

You just keep keep putting out better and better episodes! My knitting students and I watched this together. They are both piano students and really enjoyed watching Ashley improvise, as did I. After after this episode we watched some episodes about "Piano Puzzler." My students loved that Erika had yarn and needles in her small back pack. "Of course she had yarn," they said! This was a thoroughly marvelous episode and I am proud to have been a patreon for several years and watched this program become one of the very best knitting programs available. Thank you!

[@Nancy-cb3vv]

Loved listening to the music segment while I stitched. Thank you for all you do. I will be signing up as a Patreon!

[@dsteveni77]

Absolutely the best so fsr. Ashley is wonderful.

[@carolbulmer8253]

Hello, Andrea and Madeleine. All of your videos are excellent and I thoroughly enjoy each one🙏 I particularly liked Sophie’s designs, her FOs, and her description of her walking through Sweden to Norway. Andrea, the shawl that you knit is exquisite. Madeleine’s knitted chess board is so cool… I look forward to seeing the knitted men. See you next time❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏

[@Nell0111]

Thank you so much for interviewing Erika and giving her a platform to share her perspective… I love her work and her contributions to the knitscape, especially of the UK has been substantial. Many thanks Erika…

[@CindyHuntress]

So fun to see where the opening music came from. Have an even greater appreciation for it now! As always, I look forward to your show and enjoy it every time. Thanks for what you bring to us!

[@deborahking7873]

Wow that was such a wonderful episode I feel so privileged to have watched this podcast. Truly inspiring. Thank you so much for bringing so much jot to a dreary day. Deborah

[@sbartdbarcelona44]

Great new segment-Ashley’s musical segment. So interesting.

[@MikiCrespo]

This is by far one of the most inspirational episodes of your podcast 🧶💗🧶

[@doreenmaclauchlan6697]

What a pleasure, this entire episode. Including music makers- brilliant! And as always, the knitting is shining. Looking forward to more adventures in making with you.

[@catherinekhalili4412]

I honestly love being a Patron and helping support the channel. The content is always interesting, beautiful and informative. Thank you both for all the hard work you put in. 💕💕

[@ruthgeorge2574]

It’s always such a lovely treat to see a new episode and this one was a real feast. ❤❤

[@catherinemelnyk]

"Above all, guard your heart, for out of it flow the issues of life." What a wonderful and moving video. Thank you forposting it.

[@kathyirwin]

Genius pianist. Great video thanks

[@jennifersmall8696]

I really enjoyed this episode! Love the piano playing and insight. I’ve played since I was 5yo.

[@margaretgeorge3903]

Thank you for the music, great 🤩

[@jenpedwards]

Wow! I loved every single bit of this! It was wonderful to get to hear Sophia's intentions and meaning behind her designs! And how I enjoyed learning about Ashley and his brilliant compositions! Loved both of the quotes he shared! And so similar to Erica Knight's approach as well!! She has been a longtime favorite designer and I have had several of her books over the years. Thank you Andrea for such attention to detail, and a wonderful show! 💖

[@Museintheordinary]

An incredible episode! I just stumbled upon your podcast and I'm hooked! Can't wait to binge watch your previous episodes 💗

[@agillsfo]

Seeing you again makes my heart sing!! Hugs ❤

[@AdelinaDudda]

Another FABULOUS episode! Thank you ❤

[@maswannie]

The music was wonderful. What a great, inspiring and interesting person Ashley is and I love Sofia.

[@elainekiesel5062]

So happy to see Sophia on this episode! I

[@ThePattiw]

A wonderful episode. I especially loved how Ashley talked about the little windows in the pieces of music where there was room to improvise!

[@prrari22]

A brilliant episode as always! I have been considering making the Shine mittens every since Madeleine made them, and now I'm even more excited. I also loved Ashley Hribar's presentation - fascinating

[@seasonseasthk]

Rock on! 🎉❤awesome awesome episode

[@anneb.8633]

Classical Music and knitting are inseparable for me. That’s the main reason I watch your excellent podcast. ❤

[@knittykatstudio]

Wonderful episode! I've learned quite a bit from Erika over the years. As a new knitter, I watched her videos over and over as I learned to knit little slippers for my newborn granddaughter. Thank you!

[@downtheforestpath]

Having spotted Jack in Sofia's picture on Instagram earlier today, what a delightful treat to come home to from a long winter hike this episode is! Thank you :)

[@colettebouvier9201]

Every guest was amazing - such talent! I always say if you make a mistake, you're being creative. 😉 I used to play the piano so I really enjoyed listening to and watching Ashley Hribar. Thank you everyone! 💗

[@debbytripp4656]

I loved the musical segment with Ashley. The music is what drew me to your podcast in the beginning.

[@darlenesmith9542]

Love this whole podcast!! So Much Talent!! Very Inspiring. Thank you

[@soundsforsomething]

the shawl is so pretty! the best cure for dragon sickness is when you give the gift you made so lovingly and the person you give it to just totally loves it!

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

Seeing Ashley's fingers performing one of my favourite YT intros had me mesmerized. 🎶 Erika made so many statements that spoke to me. When she talked about the crafter who sees the loose ends and immediately wants to weave them in she was speaking directly to me. lol ☺ Many thanks to your guests for being a part of this lovely episode and to you ladies for curating and delivering it to us. ❤

[@denisedejose718]

How lovely to see two beautiful women I admire so much sitting on the same couch! I happen to be a patron of both of you. I also just finished knitting Fettle by Erika Knight. Such a lovely pattern and despite making a mistake with my pocket placement I love the finished project.

[@miphotogal]

Love these patterns and her story of trekking through Sweden and Norway. I hope to get there someday as I am half Norwegian. As to classical music I am a huge fan and that makes your podcast one of my favorites. You are so inspiring, I hope learn to knit half as well as you do.

[@miphotogal]

Hi is this really Fruity Knitting. The email came from U tube and I am not sure that I can safely get this app for TEL?GRAM. I help Senior citizens and do not want to compromise their PI. Can we Zoom or Skype if this is really you.

[@thelouharmon60]

Erika Knight touched my soul ❤ Sofia is like sugar. Love the music addition-do more please. An outstanding episode. Thanks A and M. ❤ From the farmland of Indiana USA 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@christinebrown6154]

Wonderful episode so full of great inspiration. Music was magic & hearing Sofia talk about her healing journey. Erika was as always so interesting. Thank you 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@tamieparton487]

I absolutely loved this episode Bravo ladies! Three of my favorites in one episode! So nice to see Sophia back in front of the camera and Andrea and Madeleine are lovely as always.Ashley was wonderful as well....nice different touch!

[@BeverlySampson]

A many-faceted, beautiful jewel of an episode❤

[@margaretgeorge3903]

The shawl is fabulous every time I watch this channel I come away with at least 3 new projects to do. This is definitely one of them, the tips are great❤ thanks Andrea

[@LarissaSu]

Absolutely loved the music section. You always have fabulous music on your podcasts but this is taking it to a whole other level. Completely divine! Well done to you. The knitting sections were awesome too.

[@melissahaneline6544]

The sock gussets placed to allow the 'hidden' motif was so ingenious!! You're all three beautiful inside & out.

[@happycrabknits9109]

Wow Ashley was amazing! It brought tears to my eyes. Love this episode

[@mrsgsfoodscience7346]

As someone who had two massive heart attacks recently, and several heart procedures and ops,this episode resonated with my hubby and I. I am guarding my heart health now. Reducing stress and making the most of my creative life because I have a terminal diagnosis. Fruity knitting grounds me when I am stressed; reducing cortisol; increasing appreciation of beauty and contact with beautiful,creative people. Thank you.

[@melindaloustalot6975]

I have friends that have walked El Camino in Spain, but was unaware of the walk thru Scandinavia in honor of St. Olaf. Thank you for sharing such interesting information. .you have great guests!!

[@marymcleod9236]

Best knitting podcast. It checked off all the boxes today. I am Scandinavian on my maternal and fraternal side, I walk the forest trails on Whidbey Island where I live, and I play piano. Thank you for this inspiring episode.