Grocery Girls Knit Episode 204 - WE WENT TO ALASKA WITH 90 KNITTERS!

[@christiesteckelberg8366]

When is your fall cruise? When can we sign up?

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

It’s September 14-21 Sign up is open! 😍😍😍 www.grocerygirlscruise.com/

[@judydelaughter1656]

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[@judydelaughter1656]

How to sign up for the fall cruise

[@SpitfireKnitting]

So glad you ladies had a great time. I am new to knitting and found you girls too late in the game (only a couple of weeks now). Next time for sure. LOVE you ladies so much!!!

[@amjam8981]

I’m so happy you discovered knitting. 🧶❤️ It’s my therapy and happy place.

[@nancyistenes7643]

I’m behind but enjoying catching up with you ladies. I’m so glad you had a great trip and enjoyed hearing about your experience. I feel like we need a multi-month KAL. Knitting up your kits, knitting your souvenir yarn, etc.

[@SpitfireKnitting]

So glad you guys had a great time. I am a new knitter and found you guys way to late in the game (only a couple of weeks now). Next time for sure - you guys are FABULOUS!

[@CarolWood-o6e]

I never seem to catch you live, due to my work schedule, but I am always so happy to see you two. The Alaska trip looked amazing. And Tracie...that sweater is the stunning.

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

We’re so glad you’re able to catch up with us when it works for you. Thank you!!!💚💚💚

[@jadewaters3288]

It was such a joy meeting you both and all my new knitting friends from around the world. Both instructors and cruisers ❤ I’ll cherish this trip forever 🧶🩷🧶🩷

[@cwanlin128]

I loved hearing about your cruise!! Alaska is GORGEOUS!! I have been 3 times and could go again. However, I have never investigated yarn shops--silly me!! I also love Windswept yarn. My mom grew up in Newfoundland, and I have family there. I will be looking into the yarn you shared. I so wish I had a LYS--the closest shop to me is about an hour away. I am envious of your future trips! The east coast cruise is so fun, and Murano is lovely! Wish I could join you, but the time and price don't work for me right now. I love the notions nook!! I got one and had so much fun filling it up. Jodi, enjoy your daughter's graduation. It all sounds so wonderful!

[@spinknits]

So much beautiful yarn and so little time! Thank you for sharing all.

[@karencolwell5895]

I’m so excited! I got the last verandah room on the Quebec to Boston!!!!! My name is Karen and I’m from Jupiter, Florida. I can’t wait!!!!!!!

[@laurielecours8426]

Tracie, that green looks fabulous on you!

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

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[@TomsCraftingCorner]

OMG! Gay cruise YES!!! I’d totally sign up, and you both can totally go! As a fellow Queen I’d like to say I love and adore you both. Thank you for everything you do! ❤

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

Omg. How much fun would that be??? 🫶🏼🏳️‍🌈 🤩🤩🤩

[@veradoling8580]

Hearing you girls talk about your Alaska cruise, just makes me that much more excited to do the River cruise with you August 2025! Can’t wait!

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

Yes!! We’re so looking forward to cruising with you too 😃

[@cathyhawkins9264]

Alaska is one of the two cruises I’ve been on. Alaska is the last frontier. It’s pristine and friendly and totally wonderful! I’m glad you loved it!

[@bethmacdonaldstone]

So much fun re-living the adventure with you two! Such an incredible trip! Thanks so much for organising!!!! Glad you’re feeling better Tracie.

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

We’re so happy that you had a great time, Beth. It was so much fun chatting with you. (And yes…. Ugh. Feeling MUCH better. Terrible timing…😟) ❤

[@carriemarman9482]

My twin sister and myself just came home from our first Caribbean cruise…. Amazing, we are hooked on cruising …. can’t wait for our next….. you guys need to do a Caribbean cruise next year…. Amazing……

[@juliekainz2025]

What a beautiful podcast celebrating your new pattern and your Alaskan cruise! Thanks for sharing …. Made me feel as though I had taken part.

[@deannafink1297]

Sounds like you had a terrific time. So much fun!!

[@kendrabuchanan17]

Tracie, that green on you just pops! Love it!❤

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

Oh thank you! 💚💚💚

[@ErinMcKeon-gx9wi]

The amphibians are amazing! I am a Montessori teacher and need those in my classroom. The children would love to dress them. Incredible fine motor work for young children!! ❤❤

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

So true!!! What a great idea to incorporate them into learning playtime. Yay teachers!!!

[@britdowson8324]

I’m looking forward to seeing you in Sydney NS. Yay!!

[@pammyers1982]

I’m so happy your first cruise was such a success! A knitting cruise will have to go on my bucket list! 🎉🎉🎉🥳

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

🫶🏼🥰👋🏼

[@Meredith36]

Always so happy when you two pop up. So glad the cruise was a success! Happy knitting 💚🧶💚

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

Thanks for hanging out here Meredith! Happy knitting to you too. 🥰🥰

[@bowengibson5226]

So happy the cruise was amazing!

[@pammyers1982]

Jodi, Congrats to you and Maddi on her graduation! I hope she had a blast!🎉🎉🎉

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

Thanks!!!!

[@agillsfo]

My friend and I cruised to Alaska 4 years ago and loved it BUT came home sick - and we took a grand rail trip across Canada. By the time I got home to Virginia, I had pneumonia in BOTH lungs. Recovered and all good. But it was a wonders trip and I would love to go again!

[@cathycarbone1598]

My LYS Stilly River Yarns owner challenged her knitting community to knit the National Parks Hats. We finished all the hats and Nancy will be coming to our shop to celebrate with us. So many fun hats!!

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

That sounds like a great time!

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

Thanks for sharing your trip !!!

[@annas7051]

Hi ladies The homespun from NZ is stunning. Im going to buy some after seeing yours. It looks so bouncy.

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

Wonderful!!! It’s so so beautiful

[@pammyers1982]

💚💚Tracie, greens aren’t usually my color, but the color of your sweater is gorgeous. I also love the collar. 💚💚

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

This shade is pretty fabulous, we agree!! Thank you 💚

[@patchwork9712]

I am really enjoying your podcast on the Alaskan cruise. We have not long returned (to Australia) from such a cruise. Unfortunately not with yourselves and Joji plus 90 knitters but with our small knitting group on board. I am reliving my visits to knitting shops - the Beehive in Victoria was my favourite. Now to plan projects with the stash I brought home!

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

How wonderful that you did a knitting cruise too!!🎉🎉

[@alittleknitty9430]

The most amazing cruise EVER!!!!!!!! You guys are phenomenal

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

Yayyyyy!!! We had a ball with you too!

[@susanhebert3299]

What a great trip you girls had I’m going to my first fibre festival the Kawartha yarn & fibre festival in Kawartha Lakes Ontario it about 2 hours north east of Toronto can’t wait I’m so excited

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

That will be such a great time!!!! How exciting! 😁👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@krish3749]

I showed the clip to Fred where you said he was a hoot. He was very tickled by that. 😂 Thanks for such a great trip!

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

It’s so true! We enjoyed our evening with you so much 😊

[@CelticPurl]

We took an Alaskan cruise about 20 years ago and had the absolute best vacation ever. The grandeur of the landscape is breathtakingly beautiful. We took a helicopter ride to the glacier and when we landed on the glacier and were walking around the pilot popped a bottle of champagne and also brought chocolate. It was a mind bending experience. So glad that you had a great time!

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

That sounds like an incredible experience!!! 🏔️🩵

[@SandraRoussy-dw2mc]

Hi gals! Love the chicken/rooster/turkey. I have made several Emotional Support Chickens. Love your humour 😂

[@ladyinredyarn-yvonne1942]

Myyyy goodness! The Cruise 🚢 2 Alaska was FANTASTIC

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

It was just a huge treat to spend time with you Yvonne ❤! Thank you again for coming along.

[@ladyinredyarn-yvonne1942]

@@GroceryGirlsKnit I must admit-I was FANN-Girling when we met in the Hotel Lobby in Seattle…Michael saw you both 1st. 🤷🏾‍♀️😁 Meeting you both, your daughters & your Parents was such a treat; what you see is what you get/ you BOTH R so down to earth. 😘😘

[@snicholdoodle3647]

Hi, Sandi from NH here. You guys are so stinkin cute. 😊I enjoy your podcasts, thank you for sharing your adventures.

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

Hi Sandi from NH!!! 😆👋🏼👋🏼 thank you for being here ❤

[@debraevans2839]

I missed you more. Broke my back and kept looking for your podcast to keep me entertained

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

Oh no!!!! We are sending love and wishes for the speediest recovery. ❤

[@victoriabailey-johnson5868]

Tracey the green is so pretty on you. Jodi your bright ping looks very becoming on you. Both of you look good in bright colors.

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

Thank you so much! Bright colours are so energetic. 🤩

[@rosemaryc9093]

Venice has an impact like nowhere else! You’ll love it!

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

It’s most definitely a bucket list for us… and with KNITTERS!!! Just WOW ❤

[@agillsfo]

I’ve knit 2 Everyday Pullovers with linen quill and LOVE them! So lightweight and good even in summer here in Northern Virginia!! Love y’all!! I also loved Alaska and wish I had been with you!! ❤

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

We can believe it! Such a great pattern and definitely a wardrobe staple. 👏🏼👏🏼

[@shelleykrueger2951]

Glad you had a great time on your cruise. It sounds fabulous!

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

❤❤❤ thanks, Shelley!

[@heatherr9201]

I was at Bainbridge island a couple weeks before you guys on vacation with my friend…. And bainbridge island was one of our favorite parts of the trip

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

It’s a great knitting stop!!

[@auntiejennskitties6585]

OMG I just got the Lara and Larita in hot pink! ❤ Joji's bags!

[@elizabethsovern8939]

When I made the Elton I actually went up a size for the depth at the top because the armhole wasn't going to be big enough so totally advise that. It fits so, so well. Such a fun knit would do another!

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

Thanks for the tip. 👍🏼

[@bertaboegel4424]

Try Mouche and Friends if you want to knit little animal toys! It is the cutest book!

[@valeriecomba3729]

Fleece Artists did the Canadian national parks yarns a few years back. I think they are still available.

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

Yes!!! A gorgeous yarn line. We remember those 😍

[@catherinewithall8344]

Wonderful podcast 😊

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

Thank you! 😊 xx

[@judithmuscroft8177]

Hurray! You’re back! The winds have been unbelievable here in St Albert too!!!

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

👋🏼👋🏼😄

[@dorothyquarles1982]

Love you ladies your so much fun. I love watching you both. My kind of beautiful ladies. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@pammyers1982]

I have the Knitting the National Parks Book!💙💚💙💚

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

What a fun pattern collection!

[@blalbert6584]

Since possums aren’t farmed, how do they get the fiber from them?

[@melaniejanenewton]

So glad you’re back and had such a lovely time on your cruise. Please can you tell me the name of the colours you held up in Spindrift for the Isleburgh Toorie. I gasped when I saw them! Xx

[@dfblake7]

I have to tell you that i have a real emotional support chicken who follows me around. She is super cute.

[@valeriecomba3729]

On our last cruise to Alaska we went on the duck boat tour. So fun!

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

Oh!!! Sounds like a great time!

[@mYakTibetanFibers]

Looking forward to spending time with you in Venice at the mYak retreat next spring !!

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

Paola! We are thrilled to be included and can’t wait!!! Thank you so much. ❤❤❤ it will be so much fun!

[@estherlupton9378]

The yarn named after a trout was beautiful, but I missed the name/dyer. Did anyone catch it? Thanks in advance x

[@lindacornelius3451]

I love that green on you so much

[@maureengiorgione5851]

Tracie, I love your bracelets! Any info you can give me on them? Thank you!

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

Orange Avocado!!! & the ball one is Tiffany

[@marysnyder3809]

I’d go on these experiences too if somebody would pay my way!

[@ChristieArcher]

Kate’s Green is insanely GORGEOUS!!! I’m obsessed and want it so bad. (I have a July b-day too and will leave hints for my husband, lol)

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

Oooooh!!! Great idea!!!!😆💚💚💚

[@veroniquebroger4118]

Grad… oh boy, my youngest graduated this year. It’s been a trip, not much knitting happened 😂

[@nathaliebourre3578]

Catching up with you and your latest ventures… However, I feel I have to stop before continuing to type this remark. I must say that I got chocked, angry and extremely disappointed when at 42 minutes in, you started talking about what June 6th was the day of … what does it say about us if we cannot remember and respect that day in history? It’s only 80 years ago, give or take the age of my mum, and we put it in the same breath and league as shrimps, apple sauce and PJs…. I am lost for words to be honest. You ,ladies, talk about respect in all aspects of today’s civilisations and communities, standing up for the hurt and forgotten people, having us in tears with you feeling the pain but I strongly believe that this time you missed the boat because we are in debt to these young men and whenever we voice opinions and take any form of actions related to wars in Ukraine and Gazza, we always do it in some measure of what our countries, people, families went through during WWII . What kind of consumerist, shrunk mind have we got to say something like that only 80 years later? I will probably get shot down in flames for this but I know what June 6th meant for my French families and I simply couldn’t let this go past.

[@diannacook6135]

As a Brit with family who served in the Second World War I was disappointed too. They fought for our freedom, Canadians served and lost their lives too.

[@pegyounger3998]

I watched this tonight on replay, and admit I was shocked when you started talking about what day it was…and one of you said June 6….that you immediately did not say D Day and were looking for other days to mark the date….and when you did say D Day …..it was as if it was no more important than the other things google told you 😢……more time was given to Pride month…..and the crazy days. Sorry, I think you missed the priority of what D Day meant to the world. Sounds like your cruise was fabulous, and everything was beautiful, and the classes, yarn stores, conversations and friendships were all the best.🤩

[@debraevans2839]

You guys are sooooo funny. The rest of the world has Alaskan cruise on their bucket list. We are going in august 2025 from Australia

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

What a great trip! You’ll love it. ❤ 🏔️🐋

[@LindaNixon-ws4ge]

Yeah. You’re back Been missing you guys

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

Awwwww, thanks!!! We miss you too 🥰

[@pammyers1982]

It is a chicken and they have a waddle. You should have it sit in the yarn box where the cones are. 😂😂😂

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

It’s a kooky adorable little chicken, right??😂🐔

[@LoraineHumphrey]

That chicken could be the new Oilers mascot - all the right colours lol

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

Hahahaha!!! We are Oilers crazy. 💙🧡💙🧡💙🧡💙

[@helenedumoulin9092]

What cruise company? Thank you!

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

Holland America 👍🏼

[@cathyhawkins9264]

Sewrella is in Apex, North Carolina.

[@catherineedwards2546]

Hello from the UK I missed your sunny faces

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

Helllooooooo!!!! 😁🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@tammymcdonald3255]

They will forever be “neck balls” I absolutely love it!!!!!

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

😂😂

[@LindaNixon-ws4ge]

When you go to Vermont stop in MaineWe loved our Alaska cruise on Holland America. The best ships for Alaska

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

Great idea! 😀😀😀 we loved the ship too. Excellent experience and the service was incredible.

[@patriciaward-e8s]

a boat is what you can own A SHIP IS WHAT YOU WERE ON

[@perfectyear3196]

I always hear about these awesome give aways...but are they all on Ravelry or Instagram or email? I never know how to enter. LOL

[@vibeiam]

Sewrella is located in Apex, North Carolina

[@teenacarter7282]

Can a spouse go on the cruise but not take the knitting portion (like the classes)of the trip?

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

Absolutely!! Lots of our knitters traveled that way. Makes for such a great trip for you both 😁

[@debraevans2839]

Use the 5g mini skeins for your Christmas bunting

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

🎉🎉 great idea!

[@nicolepantojas]

Don't feel like you have to explain yourselves or yarn to anyone.. We knit with what we love and what is in our budget!

[@kathleensiegrist2647]

They did have senior ditch day when I was in school, I graduated in 1977

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

What a fun tradition!

[@maureendesmarais6955]

TeeHee - first read the title as Went to Alaska with 90 Kittens. Now that would be interesting.

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

😂 🐱 🐈‍⬛🐈

[@leewittenstein9105]

I’m going to Italy with you next spring! I won the raffle. I’m still pinching myself. 😊

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

WHAT?!? Omg. That’s amazing!!! See you there😁😁

[@cindywilliams5355]

I think Caitlin lives in Homer Alaska….

[@Sibéal_NW]

Did somebody suggest a Dick A Long? Count me in! You should consider changing the name to schlong to make it a bit more inconspicuous😅 You ladies are great. I can't count how many times you had me laughing. The cruise sounds awesome❤

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

😂😂 hi there!!!! Love the suggestions. 😁

[@karlalintzenich2376]

Oh Tracie - I am not sure how you don’t totally lose it when those comments pop out - dick along 😂

[@tammymcdonald3255]

I’m team Dick along!!!! 😂😂😂🎉

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

Whoop! Whoop!!! Let’s do the Dick(ie) ALONG!! 😂🙌🏼

[@sandiolson2064]

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