I’ll Knit If I Want To: Episode 93

[@SCAdianScout]

A friend's favorite substitute for a darning mushroom while darning socks is a lemon, they are a useful shape and leave socks smelling great and once your done, you can still cook with the lemon

[@everystitchaprayer6268]

This might be the greatest comment ever. lol I gotta try this! Thanks!

[@basketcase2384]

Life changing advice

[@brettnbecky]

Thank you, Andrea, for your bubbly personality. Prayers for your health. It’s always good to take time to be healed. Enjoy this down time. (I’m selfishly glad you’ll still be doing your vids, I’d miss these terribly. Sending love and prayers to you!)

[@jeanbeicher2420]

I hope you take enough time off for self care and rest and you health improves! I look forward to your video every week so I do hope you are able to continue filming these little videos but absolutely only if it doesn’t interfere with your time off.

[@knitsandpurls-143]

It is absolutely my Friday morning joy to spend time with you!! Please take care.

[@everystitchaprayer6268]

Where to start? No pressure, but this might be my favorite episode to date. lol Sharing your wedding details with us was the sweetest treat ever! Loved it! I lead KALs at my LYS and had planned "A Month of Mowry, Andrea Mowry"(kinda like James Bond. lol) for January. That was in the works a few weeks ago and now you're taking some much needed time off. How perfect! We'll keep the train running while you heal. You are a treasure and I'm so glad you're prioritizing your health. Sending love and much appreciation.

[@theresemckinley7545]

Please do what you need to do to regain excellent health. It is still so wonderful seeing you here on Fridays. Thanks so much for this and I hope you recover soon and fully.

[@janemarriott3389]

So pleased to witness a woman putting her health first. I think I have gathered that you have family to support this and you most definitely have your fan base supporting you. Wishing you all the best ♥️

[@carolg4123]

Your health is what’s most important and am so glad you think so too! I always catch your Friday videos although sometimes not on Friday😂 It will be nice to see you through your medical leave. Thank you for all that you bring to the knitting community❣️

[@NatalieDellutri]

This fills me up every week too, so I’m glad that’s the case for you as well. My mom (and most of my extended family) has Hashimotos, along with a plethora of other ailments. It’s definitely not easy, but I can tell you that rest and removing herself from stressors like work has been beneficial in the past for her, so I hope it does the same for you. Hope you start feeling rejuvenated very soon and then you can really enjoy that time off ❤

[@kimcunningham2107]

Simply wishing you the very best, Andrea. ❤️

[@lisethomas8495]

love you Andrea and I pray for your recovery and have only good thoughts for you!

[@gaetanedesjardins5316]

Take care and hope you feel better soon. Sending lots of love. 🥰

[@rebeccaknudsen6190]

Oh I hope you recover with a good long rest! I'm so glad your dr. gave some sound advice. It's hard to take time for yourself when you're so busy living your best family life. I just love all the good things you put out in the world, which is evidence how very hard you work. Thanks for being so kind to us! Take care.

[@intheyellowcorner]

If you put your arm out palm up, the length from your wrist to your elbow is the same length of your feet ( in general, i know not for everyone). So i use this as a way of measuring my socks. So i start my heels/toes a couple of inches short of this measurement.

[@everystitchaprayer6268]

When I read this I thought, "No way, no". But I checked and you are absolutely right! thanks!

[@lindanoseworthy8594]

You rest dear. You have been so uplifting on those days that have been so dreary. Your health always comes first. Enjoy your time off and don’t worry about us. We will be okay. Merry Christmas .

[@jaynemerrill4426]

Andrea, so sorry you are having health issues but glad to hear you're taking time off to heal. I enjoy these weekly videos and learn something new with each episode. Take good care and enjoy the holidays!

[@valgill2474]

Your video blog is the favourite part of my week. Over the last 3 months I have been slowly recovering from knee replacement surgery and I looked forward to my Friday morning to be able to join you. I logged on after my morning physio session and immediately forgot about my pain. You bring so much join to so many people. I hope your sick leave finds you regaining your health quickly. Thanks for continuing to share your thoughts and answer our questions as you travel through your sick time break.

[@riittatammi1149]

Take all the time you need to get well! ❤

[@mariankamatchi4204]

I'm knitting my first pair of DRK everyday socks! Enjoy your rest! I love watch your videos and I hope to knit your designs in 2023!

[@cwanlin128]

I'm so glad we will be able to see you and keep up on these podcasts. I enjoy them and your sharing. I pray that this hiatus gives your body the rest and recuperation it needs to heal. Take good care of yourself.

[@catb2069]

Wishing you the best and praying for your complete healing. Thank you for the way you bless us in so many ways ❤

[@woochles]

The Schacht Ladybug is a great beginner wheel as well. It is less expensive than the matchless but still has Schacht quality.

[@thekindles1183]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE all the details about your wedding. How beautiful!!! Stay well, glad we get to spend time with you Fridays. But if you're tired and want rest, we'll all be here the following week, haha! All the best, kimberly

[@lisahamilton3380]

Wishing you joy and healing in your time off. And selfishly grateful for your continued podcast as I look forward to it all week!

[@sharonkennedy8612]

Thanks for the tip on when to start the heel. That is a great tip. Your health is number 1, hope you get the rest you need and deserve. I bought a bunch of patterns, so now I just need to start knitting for myself. I’m excited. Love these Friday videos.

[@debbief7276]

Knowing what it requires to stay healthy, care for a family, AND work, we have to make tough choices. I admire your willingness to take a break. It's especially hard when "well you don't look sick." Take it easy and do what you must. Praying for the best outcome. 🙏😍

[@tessa5]

I'm so sorry to hear about your health! I hope you'll recover well during your time off. And I'm very happy you'll be continuing your videos - I love starting the weekend with them! My parents also got married on August 25th. They've been married for 49 years.

[@lorrie6736]

I'm sorry to hear that you are having health issues. I'm happy that you are going to get some down time. Thank you for keeping the I'll Knit if I Want To, I look forward to every Friday ! Take care and get well soon 🤗

[@joannebredin371]

Yay ... great to know you will still post your Friday videos... love them... you are a joy. Mind yourself,,, keep well. By the way we had some snow in Ireland too... a rare thing on this side of the world.

[@denisewessman1079]

Praying for your healing. It’s so important for self care. Happy to see you when ever you feel up to it.

[@rupertmars3289]

I wish you regain your health soon, it’s so important that we care for ourselves, even when it takes time. I’m glad that you plan to continue your videos. watching them has become my weekly comfy Saturday morning ritual with knitting and tea. They bring me so much joy and got me through a very stressful time. Thank you so much for this. 😊

[@TaylorOwen]

Listening to the podcast as I get ready in the morning and I hear Bryan in the other room say to me, “baked to perfection? Why does that sound like an edibles cookbook?” Made me chuckle.

[@okaminess]

❤❤Knitting and spinning are definitely my highs. 😂

[@katecostantino5753]

Your Gib would be the perfect sweater on a cold, raw day like we are having today. It looks so cozy! I hope your break brings you back rested and rejuvenated in the spring with the daffodils and tulips. 🌷 Thank you for the pie crust recipe!

[@anthrogal19]

Hey! I'm knitting the Gib II for my partner right now in navy so it was nice to see yours to motivate me to finish. The texture is indeed easy - I can take it to my knit group without worrying about making mistakes. Only change I made was knitting the ribbed collar later instead of starting there because I want it to stay tight and secure. Great pattern!

[@Chaotic_Pixie]

I'm glad you're taking the time to take care of yourself. It's so important. I struggle with that as well and have too often paid the price (often with being forbidden from knitting, crocheting, typing, or texting for 6+ months due to tendinitis) and that's no fun. Take care and enjoy your time with your family.

[@susanpreston8786]

Wishing You Good Health !! Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy all that you do from podcasts to tutorials !! I am currently working on your Stripes sweater and soooo enjoying it !! Your patterns are so well written and a joy to follow. Thank you so much !! ❤

[@alysepaceforlani9962]

Thank you so much for these podcasts! I’ve watched every single one of them. I’ve learned so much and they give me so much joy every Friday! Please take care of yourself during your leave. Wishing you good health always❤

[@amystebbing]

Really pleased to hear you're looking after yourself and also really pleased to hear you'll continue these weekly podcasts - they're the highlight of my week!

[@cynthiaburja3526]

It was nice to see you today. I'm glad you are taking the time to regain your health. That can be a tough decision as a woman, wife, mother, entrepreneur, but it will definitely be to your benefit. I'm experimenting with socks, again, using your DRK Everyday pattern. I've never been able to get a pair to fit me just right, but your tips today will probably help! Thank you. Be well, friend!

[@kristendroke5413]

Hello Andrea. Sending you good healing thoughts. The gluten proteins are tricky! I have been inspired by all your talk about loving brioche. Almost done with my first wrap and I am loving the soft, squishy fabric, and how the colors play together. Thank you!

[@onelampstand]

I'm glad you made the decision to take a rest. I have periods of being unwell--not Hashimotos, but chronic babesia that flares when I overdo it. It's so easy to overdo it when we feel well! Anyway, my best wishes for restful and health-giving recovery. :)

[@annephillips3655]

Thank you for continuing these weekly Q & A sessions! Love them. I made two Birds of a Feather shawls for weddings, and my favorite was a blue/silver one for my daughter’s wedding on a sunny, but cool, June day! ❤ Be well.

[@QueenAnneKnitsandSews]

I agree with your suggestion of a Lendrum for a first wheel. I learned on a Lendrum original. Since then I have acquired a Matchless and a Lendrum Saxony. I have come to appreciate the simplicity and dependability of the original. The Matchless can spin anything but the Saxony is the queen of all. If you ever have the chance to spin on one you should try it. The large wheel makes for a much differnt spinning experience. The Lendrum Saxony is a dream to spin on.

[@gailkorhonen8553]

Thank you for this episode! I look forward to Friday mornings with you! Thanks also for sharing your wedding story. My son is getting married in the spring and I’ve offered to knit a shawl for his fiancée. I’m going to suggest the Birds of a Feather to her. I’m glad to hear that you are taking your doctor’s advice and are able to step away from your work. See you next Friday 😊

[@lanaparker293]

Just got a Lendrum as a second wheel and a travel wheel. I’m loving the ease of folding it up and putting it in the bag!

[@terrioxford2119]

Thank you Andrea. Always love these video to help me in my journey of knitting. Take very good care of yourself and glad you have a great Doctor. Hugs to you and your family and have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ❤

[@maryhansen6649]

Prayers for a complete healing!

[@elizabethduvivier393]

oh that SWEATER and that HAT... honestly, I think you just presented my most fave combo ever (ever)

[@pattigolden1]

I'm glad you're taking time off to care for yourself, we'll still be here for you. We're supposed to trim ends??!? 😂🤣😂

[@ThePattiw]

I have been meaning to get your sock patterns so thanks for the discount. Hope you feel and get much better after your time off.

[@bicyclist1693]

Thank you for all your creativity and the time and effort you put into this vlogcast. Take care of yourself.

[@simonebourque1061]

Sending you lots of love and wishing you good health and a joyous holiday season with your family! I hope your spinning and knitting fills your heart while you mend! X from Nova Scotia!

[@judithcarter3471]

Can’t wait to hear any about tips you might have for us on mending socks!

[@CuriousReader]

Love your videos every week! I'm finishing up some gift knitting but after that, I'm planning to cast-on a pair of DRK everyday socks which I just got the pattern and yarn for. Haven't knitted socks in ages but hearing you talk about them and the fit made me really want to try making a pair. Take care!

[@theginghamgirl6970]

Andrea I always watch your Friday episode when my granddaughter has her nap on my knee. Thank you for carrying on these videos and I hope you feel better soon 🌷🌷🌷

[@zwanet2636]

I think the Ashford Kiwi is also a great starter wheel. Easy to use, easy to store and very nice priced. Happy spinning!

[@angelaobernesser9167]

Just turned this on and I am also wearing my Gib I today!! Very cozy :)

[@emiliabarbosa8835]

Your health is always the priority, so I wish you a replenishing recovery and many delightful awakenings! 😊 good luck 👍 ✨️ 💓 💕 💖 💪

[@knittingghost]

I'm going to test out the new pie crust recipe this weekend! My grandmother sent me some pears and apples, so I'm going to try my hand at a GF galette. I've only ever made a regular old gluten containing galette, so I'm curious to see if the crust works well for this. If not, I'll chuck it in a tart pan or pie dish. Thanks for sharing!

[@ruthswarthout1115]

Love your podcast always look forward to the questions and info, please take care of yourself until next time

[@kendram7511]

I’m knitting my first pair of DRK socks and so the timing of this video was perfect! I added 3/4” to my foot bc it seemed too short, which seems right. 🤞🏼 Loved hearing you talk about your wedding. Would recommend the book The Gown, if you haven’t read it. It’s about the women who embroidered then Princess Elizabeth’s bridal veil. Take good care during your leave!

[@spinningloft]

So glad to see you here unexpectedly! you are a treasure!

[@almutbonner4031]

Thanks Andrea for your great videos. Regarding buttonholes I suggest watching the tutorial from Sascha Knits "The tailored Buttonhole English Version". It's really interesting and in minute 17 you can see how it finally works. I have not tried it yet but will do so. Happy knitting!

[@debrarowe4828]

❤ you are so talented, I am just start your patterns! Best wishes into the new year, thank you for your creative mind ❤

[@nicannjones]

Great episode. For your new pie crust... I just made pop tarts for the first time. YUM! I did a blueberry cardamon filling that was delicious. I'm sure your kids would love the fun pastry treat as well :)

[@melissa-joy]

I second the recommendation for a Lendrum Double Treadle. I happened to find mine used for a great price when I was starting out. I absolutely love it!!!

[@jessicaolney4900]

It's great to see and listen to you! I'm glad you can still do the Friday videos but definitely look after yourself during this leave. I love hearing when there is snow--I do miss it (I am a Minnesota native) as I now live in Florida. I was so happy today that our temps dropped enough that I could wear my first ever Inclinations cowl without it being due to air conditioning but with the doors and windows open! I love it so much and am dreaming of another (and my youngest son wants one as well). It will be great for camping over Christmas, too. Your speaking of bakes has me realizing that I have not made any Christmas bakes yet!! Oh, for the person who asked about wedding knits, I have a friend who knit here husband (to be) wedding socks. So maybe just little somethings for the wedding couple--it doesn't have to be big and only you two need know about it (intimate and less stress?). Thanks for sharing your time!

[@dorykoszewski3162]

Sending prayers and hope you feel better soon. Hugs

[@heyalexaknit]

So glad to keep seeing you here on Fridays! I hope your leave gives you the rest and peace you deserve!

[@jessicav606]

Thanks for the sale on your gorgeous patterns! Picked up several I’ve been wanting. I think I’ll join the Big Cozy KAL too!

[@ihesharema]

*squeals* thank you soo much for answering my spinning question. I love watching your videos, they start my weekend off on a great foot!

[@marciaz5346]

Healing thoughts coming your way - take time to get better ❤

[@donnazimmerman3160]

Wishing you the best good health in the new year and always! ♥

[@rachelf7558]

I just got the Loopy Whisk cookbook last month and it's such a game changer! If you haven't looked at Becky Excel's 'How to Bake Anything Gluten Free' cookbook yet, that one is the other holy grail of gluten free baking ^_^

[@BzerkBnny]

OMG!! I wish I knew that trick before doing my first toe up socks. It pissed me how that measurement from the pattern didnt work for me. I wasn’t gonna try it again but I think with your truck I might give toe up another try!

[@evi1533]

Good luck and thank you so much for your inspyering designs and informations! Greetings from evi, Germany

[@sherriheare8425]

I am knitting my first pair of socks using self striping yarn. Because I'm new at socks, I didn't really think of starting both socks at the same color. It doesn't bother me that the stripes are not the same. I can see they're of the same yarn and that is enough. That may make me weird but I'm ok with that too 🤭

[@sarahgeller6960]

I just started to knit a couple of months ago and consider myself a beginner knitter. I’ve just knit a hat, a pair of socks and the step by step jumper (handmade by Florence) do you’ll think I could pick up the Gib sweater as my next project or is it too ambitious ? 🙏🏼

[@MarauderC]

I’m so excited that you mentioned Baked to Perfection!!! I’m making her pizza dough tonight for dinner and was a bit nervous how it would turn out. I have new confidence!

[@clairelundgren5029]

Thank you so much for these videos, Andrea. They are always fun, as I imagine all of us watching and laughing together. Please do whatever you need to recover your health. ps, I am from Montana, and my eye was immediately drawn to your Montana grocery bag! Were you at FDF recently? Candace has a beautiful store as well as beautiful yarns!

[@chicbike]

Thanks for explanation of heal placement. Mine are too big. This will help

[@mickiwhite4754]

Rest well 💜

[@3BlackDogsCrafts]

For the wedding comment - I knitted my sister's veil for her wedding! It turned out so beautiful 😍

[@joycepastore3860]

I wish you good health and blessings on Christmas 🎄

[@dianachristie5700]

I totally respect your medical leave. You are number 1, so if we want more lovely projects from you u need rest. I love the Tincture hat! Do u think a longer cuff would look good on it?

[@Chaotic_Pixie]

I think you should get Bernadette Banner's book. There's an excellent section on mending knits and I keep referencing it. It's honestly a must for anyone who wants a sustainable wardrobe and believes in mend & makedo.

[@loveknitting100]

Best wishes to you Andrea!!!

[@PeteJustPete]

I just finished the Gib and now looking at your cuffs, I wish I'd knit mine longer to fold over.... I notice that a lot of my sweater knits have a bump at my collar bones and in the back of my neck too. This happened with my very oversized Neve Fade and my fitted Throwover too. I'm constantly having to pull the sweater down to smooth the fabric under my neck. I'm wondering if this is due to my narrow/sloping shoulders, but big chest (& short neck)? In sewing, it's easy to do a full bust adjustment, sloping shoulder adjustment, or swayback adjustment. For a simple sweater design, I can figure out some adjustments, but are there any tips for more complicated sweater patterns?

[@suemercer9859]

Hello Andrea. Re question on darning socks. I’ve used both mushroom darning and the mini loom but what I have found to be far the best method is a knitted patch. This is shown on river city yarns podcast and I use it either for holes or very thin sections. I’m hoping I can put the link to the video here….xox kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYWbhp56l7R2o5Y

[@annabellavampirella]

That's crazy. We got married on August 25th too. It's my husband's birthday and I didn't want to forget our anniversary. ( He's my 4th🤣 so I didn't want confusion. )

[@lynnrobertson3940]

I have socks that are twenty years old that I have never had to mend. Opal and Regia yarns are work horses. Also they have never faded 13:19

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

Andrea, get rest and take good care of yourself !

[@cassandraroland5604]

Hello Andrea, sorry about your health I pray for recovery. I do have a question about gauge. My knit gauge works but the item does not fit well do you or have you worry about purl gauge, and what to do?

[@debracooney391]

I made my daughter a purse for her wedding with silk and purls. The pattern was in Vogue knitting magazine about 11 years ago.

[@klaskelangford8324]

Thank you: take care!

[@annettechaney2594]

Thanks for not forgetting the UP 😁

[@danielepoirier7237]

Please take care you are so wonderful ❤

[@caroluherek3450]

Swatching a Gib ii for my husband now 😁

[@susannenachtigall7758]

Hello Andrea! Which sweater are you wearing in this video? Where can I find the pattern? Best regards, Susanne

[@OllieandMay]

Take Care Lovely ❤