I've opened an online store 🤗 / the republic of me

[@caroljuniper5100]

Many thanks for the weaving links Ivana - so glad that your shop is doing so well.

[@suemurray4910]

I’m so pleased you are still able to do a weekly video - it is like visiting a friend for a chat every week 😊x

[@therepublicofme]

thank you very much ❤️

[@josephinenappa9154]

Tysm for the in&out recipe. I had a look on your website and I'm so happy for you that everything was sold out. Good luck

[@claudinevandamme4809]

Ivana you are just so sweet and kind...I am so happy to have find you...love all the things you made...even the spinning..good luck all the best with the shop....

[@therepublicofme]

thank you very much Claudine❤️

[@Meredith36]

As always, it was a lovely episode. Happy creating 💚🧶💚

[@therepublicofme]

Thank you! 😊❤️

[@teresajoosten1784]

Another lovely video Ivana - thank you! I am so pleased that your new shop has been so well received. I was thrilled to be able to purchase one of your hand spun sets - I loved the colour combination!

[@therepublicofme]

thank you very much, I hope you like it ❤️

[@casuarinagirl8067]

OMG, dust protects the furniture! I love that Ivana 🤭😂 yes this is definitely a lovely catch-up with a good friend. You look so happy it’s lovely to see, I’m smiling away with you, thanks for sharing, Karen 😘

[@therepublicofme]

Thank you beautiful 🤗 ❤️

[@brendahudson6336]

I love your method of tidying up! Perfect.

[@therepublicofme]

Thank you! 😊❤️

[@AnnSwanky]

Congrats on your shop opening! and thanks for the In and Out! Can't wait to give it a try.

[@therepublicofme]

thank you ❤️

[@glendabathgate4036]

Stitch,askers look lovely Dear Ivana hope you make more xx

[@therepublicofme]

Thank you, I will ❤️❤️❤️

[@tonishina1192]

Hi Ivana you look so happy! Well done on your online store . ( everything sold out 😂). Thank you for sharing your beautiful creations and may your generosity be catchy . 🌺

[@therepublicofme]

❤️

[@MoonloreDancer]

Please do this before reading my comment: sit comfortably & try to quiet your mind & breath....what you're feeling now is the gift you give to me when I watch your episodes...THANK YOU!!! ❤ You are "REAL" & you make me feel like we're just chatting. It's almost like I've come to your home & we visit. I don't have the right words but I hope you are understanding that you've helped me & you continue to help me & inspire me. You are such a gift in this life...please know that you've touched my life...all the way across the ocean ( I live in Wisconsin, USA). You make a difference in this life. I appreciate you so much. ❤ Katt

[@therepublicofme]

This is one of the nicest things anyone has ever told me... thank you so much ❤️

[@littlebigknits]

I’m so thrilled you took this on as a challenge and that it has stuck so I get to see you every week!! Make up or no make up you are such a beautiful maker!! 🥰🥰🥰 fun challenge though!

[@therepublicofme]

thank you hon... kisses ❤️

[@postulatedspace]

My weekly visit wity you is the best.

[@therepublicofme]

aw thank you, I'm so glad ❤️

[@Lisamakes]

Congrats on opening your shop! They are so beautiful and chic. ❤ I also love the concept of casting on as tidying up. 😅

[@therepublicofme]

Thank you beautiful. When you get back to Spain, send me you address and I'll send you some markers 😊❤️

[@barbrotnnessen5429]

I love to follow your life in these videoes! These weekly videoes are a joy for me to follow😊 you are an inspiration and a truly creative soul🥰 love from Norway

[@therepublicofme]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@ruthlee2752]

Thanks for your podcast. Hubby is felting and I am knitting on a sweater while we watch. So happy your things are selling and you are finding such joy in your making. Keep it all coming lovely lady, I like to think of you as my far away friend. See you next time week. 🧶🇨🇦

[@therepublicofme]

❤️❤️❤️

[@oneofcreatorscreationeastm8462]

I’m really inspired to knit The In & Out Raglan Sweater and I would love to join a knit along, the shrugs are amazing. ❤

[@dianeh1541]

You are my sister from afar. It feels like you’re my sister ❤. Congratulations on your shop! From Diane in Manhattan, Kansas, USA 👌🧶

[@therepublicofme]

thank you so much Diane ❤️

[@susanmiller3633]

Wonderful video to drink my morning coffee with! You are so filled with joy! Thank you!

[@therepublicofme]

❤️

[@zenandink3531]

Wonderful! Beautiful products ❤ Joyful offerings 😊

[@therepublicofme]

thank you ❤️

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

Wow ! This is superb, I hope you sell all your craft at good value for you. 👏

[@therepublicofme]

Thank you so much 😊

[@elsiehughes7130]

Ivana I so much enjoyed the podcast. Love the shrug . I need to knit one for myself. If you run out of footage once in a while, I am more than happy to watch you harvest your garden. Good luck with your online endeavors. Thank you !

[@therepublicofme]

thank you very much ❤️

[@virginiasattler-reimer9554]

Congratulations on your shop!

[@therepublicofme]

Thank you!❤️

[@Louisetiet]

I always enjoy your videos! ❤❤

[@therepublicofme]

I'm so glad!❤️

[@Enig_Mata]

Thanks so much for the raglan sweater. Just went to your shop and everything is sold out - congratulations on a successful launch.

[@therepublicofme]

thank you :) ❤️

[@lilitagarcia2638]

Ivana, congratulacions for your new shop online, they are all beautiful my prefer the last you show, ironing it 😊 you Chanel is new for me but I will watch I 😅

[@therepublicofme]

thank you and welcome to the chanel ❤️

[@KPknits]

What a lovely afternoon; knitting, drinking my frappe and watching your video:) Congratulations on opening your web shop and everything selling out! I'm looking forward to watching your weaving video. I tried weaving a couple of times but didn't have much success. Thanks for taking us on your creative journey with you.

[@therepublicofme]

❤️

[@petrapires2315]

Hey Ivana, just saying hi. lovely to see you are doing so well 🌞I received my stitchmarkers this weekend, love them, thanks!❤

[@therepublicofme]

I'm so glad you like them, thank you ❤️

[@diowen2725]

Lovely

[@therepublicofme]

thank you ❤️

[@margarethastings3332]

Ivana, I’ve just visited your website. Congrats on selling out! You are a very talented lady. Thank you for the PDF of the In and Out sweater. I did have it from before (and have knitted it), but this gives me a clearer and printable version. ❤

[@therepublicofme]

thank you ❤️

[@jessicaolney4900]

That's so exciting for you to have your online shop! Thanks also for still offering your recipe for the In and Out Raglan and now as a PDF. Keep cool and I will think of you when I do my pool exercise also (I need to make myself get out there more as well--thanks for the extra friendly push!).

[@therepublicofme]

❤️

[@ginap6327]

I'm so happy about your shop! I've ordered a stitch marker set for all the good energy! I thoroughly enjoy your weekly videos. Much love and light to you!!!❤❤❤❤

[@therepublicofme]

thank you very much, I hope you like them ❤️

[@Adele_YarnCreations]

Hallo from South Africa! I also love to weave on my 3(!) Ashford knitters looms and I just love to gift my handwoven items to people who don’t weave. They appreciate it so much! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@therepublicofme]

❤️❤️❤️

[@deborahkrajniewski7644]

I always enjoy winding down with you Ivana. I come back from a month's holiday and you've opened a shop!!! Your things are stunning and so much asthetic, but all sold out😢 I'm not missing out next time, I've signed up for your news letter 😘

[@therepublicofme]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@cathyinmt]

Ivana your videos are so inviting…thank you for taking the time to produce them. I live in Montana, USA and it gets very cold here in winter -20° F sometimes so making sweaters is my passion. Thank you for the In & Out recipe, it will be my next sweater to make. You even make me want to do some weaving since I have more yarn in my stash than I can get to in my lifetime. Should I even start another hobby at 71 years old? I learned to knit in my 50’s so I guess it’s possible…lol! Again, thank you for being my virtual friend.

[@therepublicofme]

I think 71 is and excellent year to start a new hobby :) ❤️

[@patriciabuuck5277]

I'm disappointed that I was unable to order stitch markers but so happy for you everything is sold out!!! 😍 Your woven pieces are absolutely stunning!!You are very talented. I did order the sweater pattern. So happy we get to visit here every week

[@therepublicofme]

thank you very much ❤️

[@liziking306]

Good morning, Ivana! Happy Saturday! I am so happy that you opened your shop. But, I am sad that I didn't get the chance to purchase something from you. I actually was waiting for that announcement. Haha... I don't have Instagram. ;-( Oh well... perhaps next time. Everything you have made/created are so beautiful. I want to thank you for putting your In & Out Raglan in a PDF Format and share with us. Even if I pretty much have the concept from your previous post of the pattern, I would have been happy to purchase the PDF version of it. But, you gifted that to us for free... so I thank you. Lastly, thank you for today's wonderful podcast. Watching you truly feels like I'm just having a beautiful conversation with a friend. Have a wonderful rest of your day. 😊

[@therepublicofme]

thank you very much. Don't worry about missing the shop opening, I will adding products as I make them ❤️❤️❤️

[@liziking306]

@@therepublicofme - Yehey! Oh, I can't wait for that Ivana. Thank you.

[@heikeu8098]

Hi Ivana Great video, full of energy and joy! Love your website and shop - your products are a treasure to buy and very reasonably priced!!!! And here is a wish -please keep your videos for free!! In my experience once some of my favorite you tubers attached patreon etc the content and the atmosphere started changing. The videos become less personal and more product oriented - also less free. I would hate to lose you!! Hugs Heike

[@therepublicofme]

thank you ❤️ I have no plans to put these videos behind a pay wall but was just explaining my train of thought ❤️

[@christinemccoy5237]

Loved sharing my Saturday morning coffee with you. Have a blessed week.

[@therepublicofme]

thank you, you too ❤️

[@kathrynbarry3059]

Congratulations on your shop, such beautiful products, It is so lovely too see you every week, you are a joy ❤to

[@therepublicofme]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@beckie605]

Ivana, you are the sweetest person! Thank you for this video! Your weavings are absolutely beautiful. I am a retired 77 year old grammie, living on social security, so I would never be able to afford to buy one, but I get great pleasure out of seeing them in progress and completed. So beautiful! Also, your stitch markers are gorgeous too! I love watching your videos! Be well and hurry back! ❤️

[@therepublicofme]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@AnnieDaddo]

Morning,Ivana👋Glad your eye’s improving.A hypoallergenic mascara or tint could be an option? Agree that monthly challenges (which I mark off with a texta love heart on the magnetic fridge calendar )are wonderful.This month I have had a shot of apple cider vinegar, a savoury breakfast, one big salad a day and 2 spoons of sauerkraut. daily to improve my metabolic health.Feel great.👌Go well in your week, dear heart.Every day above ground is a gift.You are a gift.❤️🙏👋🦘🐨🌏🌱xx

[@therepublicofme]

thank you ❤️ .... I think I should also implement salad every day, great idea ❤️

[@ireneblais9077]

Great video as usual Ivana. I love those shawls/scarves and will be keeping an eye on your website. I chuckled when you described yourself as a night owl. I am so totally on the same page. When doing practice exams online for m6 GMAT, the later into the night, the higher my mark. I was totally disappointed when the latest appointment for the real exam was 4pm 😮

[@therepublicofme]

:) most creative time of the day ❤️

[@dianeh1541]

The best best video you’ve ever made!!!!! Love love your style. I have an ashford rigid heddle loom because of you! My weaving journey is beginning. I warped with sock yarn, so it’s going to take a long time to finish, using 2 strands of sock yarns for the weft. I’m going to watch this again and save it. The goats video is next!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@therepublicofme]

I'm so glad.... I'm sure you will make beautiful woven pieces ❤️

[@kerstinhagbard927]

Love your videos and you make such beautiful things :-) Hope you make some more of that shell stichmarkers, they are so beautiful:

[@therepublicofme]

I will, thank you ❤️

[@bayareaknitter]

I just grabbed your In and Out Raglan recipe and can’t wait to cast on! 💕

[@therepublicofme]

thank you... I'd love to see it once you are done ❤️

[@bayareaknitter]

@@therepublicofme you’re very welcome! 💞 I’ll definitely share my progress on my IG and KZbin channel once I start working on it! I’m really looking forward to giving it a go! 🥰

[@carycanli5761]

I really do feel ike you are a friend catching up..I enjoy all all the content and always watch your videos...thank you for being my long distance friend ! Lots of love from Rhode island USA !

[@therepublicofme]

thank you very much friend :) ❤️

[@biljanagarotic]

Omg everything sold out so quickly! Good for you, but bad for me 😂 svaka cast Ivana ❤

[@therepublicofme]

:) ❤️ hvala

[@countrysnippets]

Thank you for another lovely episode, it was the perfect way to spend my evening after a busy, almost non stop day. 😊❤️

[@therepublicofme]

I'm glad you liked it Sue, have a lovely week ❤️

Congratulations on opening your shop and well done🎉 all the products are so beautiful and very inspirational! so happy to hear you will continue posting weekly videos! I was hoping this morning to see a video from you and my mood instantly brighten up when I received a notification that you have posted and I saved it to watch after all my chores were done! Thank you for sharing and have a great week ahead!

[@therepublicofme]

thank you very much, that is so nice to hear ❤️

[@debrarodriguezestrada2748]

So . . . True confessions: I ordered the lovely scarf after waking up in the middle of the night thrilled to see a new video! I just wanted to let you know, I am more than willing and am now advising: I am more than happy to pay for shipping! I realized I am half way around the earth! I absolutely do Not want to cause you any deficit for your one of a kind brilliant creations you have decided to share with the world! I already love it, and I know will love it forever!

[@therepublicofme]

Thank you so much dear Debra but there is really no need. I am very happy that you got the scarf and that you like it. ❤️❤️❤️

[@mjkwiatek7217]

You are so kind. We all respond to it! ❤

[@therepublicofme]

thank you ❤️

[@danielleboots7032]

Beautiful Ivana! and thank you.

[@therepublicofme]

❤️

[@lynnesmith6827]

Ivana, thank you so much for sharing the In and Out Recipe with your viewers! I have a Lopi sweater to finish but not until the weather is cooler; then I will begin your pattern. I love sitting with my knitting and a cup of coffee and listening to your podcasts! I will be watching your shop in hopes of a chance to buy a shawl/wrap for my husband who is undergoing immunotherapy after losing a kidney to cancer in April. One of the side effects of the drug they use in his infusion causes him to frequently be cold. I know he would love to snuggle under one of your beautiful blankets or wraps as Fall approaches and even now in the air conditioning it would be so cozy! Blessings to you! 🥰

[@therepublicofme]

I'm so sorry your husband and you are going through tough times, I wish him an easy and speedy recovery and some peace and calm for you ❤️

[@SuperLynix]

As I started the video, I went to your shop. Everything is sold out! I'm so happy to see you had such a good start. Congratulations! I too, am working on my own online store, and free shipping is important to me as well. I hope it is doable, and not too expensive. Chamomile tea has always been my go to when my eyes give me trouble. Even made my other half try it because he always teases me when I mention it. His eye cleared up the next day, but he wasn't so sure it was the tea or the fact that the eye was healing on its own >.< I can so relate to the whole working from home and stay in the pj all day and no makeup. I've found very few brands my face can tolerate when it comes to makeup. I would suggest searching for more gentle brands. I'm located in the States, so I am not sure if it's available for you, but Bare Minerals is an excellent brand. On the expensive side, but I never get any reaction to it. Same with The Body Shop makeup. I know The Body Shop isn't for all, but if it is a brand your skin can tolerate, it's worth it. And I know they have online shopping too.

[@therepublicofme]

I think I tried Bare Minerals but that was years ago, we do have Body Shop though. My favorite fragrance and the one I've been using all my grown up life is White Musk from Body Shop. Good luck with you online store ❤️❤️❤️

[@lynnewillette2654]

This was such a “happy” video. Great, great and great! ❤

[@therepublicofme]

thank you ❤️

[@TheDivabird1]

You are so generous!! Your shop makes are absolutely beautiful, so excited for your online shop!! Love your podcasts and find that it is so relaxing!!

[@therepublicofme]

thank you very much ❤️

[@paulaserafim2248]

Hi Ivana. I love so much your videos and I’ m afraid I couldn’t get your stitch markers. But I love them and I just can’t wait for new ones so I’ll be on time to get it. I’m going to ask you if you can explain how to start the double hats. Thank you so much

[@therepublicofme]

thank you very much. As for the hats, I cast on normally as for any other project as it will be cinched in the end with scrap yarn. ❤️

[@govidgordana2293]

Always a pleasure Ivana 🤗🧶💕

[@therepublicofme]

thank you ❤️

[@judithtaylor6916]

Edit: be aware as natural shells. They will be confiscated by Customs here in Australia. As there are very strict imports on shell/fish - to not introduce any viruses etc. We have had a ban of all fishing due to our SA abalone population infected with a virus. I cant wear mascara. As soon as applied, I subconsciously rub my eyes. I only apply SPf50 moisturiser. If going out I put a tinted foundation cream. You are beautiful as you are without makeup. ❤ We are 50m from the sea. Next stop Antartica. Hubby loves fishing - in his waders to catch garfish. Too cold for me.

[@therepublicofme]

thank you ❤️

[@carrieeckrode1413]

You can get bacteria in your mascara. Even if it is relatively new.

[@melaniehartley5670]

Do you work with cacti? The sap from some of them can irritate the eye if it gets in there.....just a suggestion..hope your eye gets better soon...

[@therepublicofme]

I didn't work with cacti for a while, but thank you for letting me know. I think it's a reaction to okra when I'm harvesting it. ❤️

[@Lucy27102]

Hey Ivana, love your podcasts! Sorry to keep asking questions about socks 😄 But do you knit the same length for all the socks you make? Or do you knit them depending on the person you're gifting them too? Much love! 💙

[@therepublicofme]

For women, I usually knit 30cm (12 inches) including the cuff before start decreasing for the toes. For men, I knit cuff + 30cm (12 inches) + toes. ❤️

[@Lucy27102]

@@therepublicofme Okay thank you so much! I just finished my first ever pair inspired by your socks! Do you block your socks before or after you place your heels?? ❤

[@therepublicofme]

@@Lucy27102 I sometimes block them after the whole sock is finished, but I find that they are easier to fold and store if I don't block them. ❤

[@karensmith2204]

Please explain how to get your in and out raglan recipe. I have tried and can't find it. Seems very complicated.

[@therepublicofme]

It's on my website as a free pdf download. You can find the website link in the description of this video. ❤️

[@luliknits]

Please, please, please go to an ophthalmologyst or specialist! As someone who's had many issues in her eyes, I can absolutely asure you that homemade medicines are quite dangerous, and you risk doing serious damage to your eyes.

[@therepublicofme]

Thank you for thinking of me. My eye is better now and I think it was an allergy to okra, when I was harvesting it, I must have touched my eye. ❤️

[@luliknits]

@@therepublicofme I'm so glad it's better!

[@andrealandsburg]

Ivana, as a nurse your putting castor oil in your eye makes me concerned. It can cause irritation, an eye infection because it's not sterile, block the tear glands causing more tearing. Please see a Doctor before doing anything more as you may permanently damage your eye.❤

[@therepublicofme]

I did not put the castor oil inside my eye, but thank you very much for thinking of me. I think it was a reaction to okra, when I was harvesting it I touched my eye. It happened again, and now I know that I have some sort of allergy to it.... my hands also feel very prickly when I harvest. ❤️

[@andrealandsburg]

@therepublicofme that makes me feel a lot better. Glad you were able to find the irritant...be well!

[@kellycarnegie6265]

Another wonderful video that definitely feel like having a chat with a friend ❤ I've been working on a shrug, as I bought Jack's pattern this week, and was knitting on it during the video. Your shop looks lovely and I wish you every success xx

[@Serenity-fu8xz]

By lowering your prices, you’re actually hurting other people in the market who are selling it for a fair price think about that, don’t devalue your time

[@therepublicofme]

thank you, I will ❤️

[@kimberlytrider-grant9279]

My husband says you’re beautiful, forget makeup. Why put junk on your face!

[@therepublicofme]

thank you very much, you made me smile ❤️

[@theislandlamb]

Good morning, I’m watching and knitting and heard my name!!! Thank you for mentioning me and again I just love our connection and of course your generosity. I’m so happy to see the sold out signs in your shop. You’re smart to take it slow. ❤🧶

[@therepublicofme]

thanks Diane ❤️