KNITTING for my STUPID MENTAL HEALTH

[@mhsknits]

You somehow perfectly described the “decision fatigue and desire to get out of the house without wanting to spend money” on a bad mental health day, I experience this way to often lol

[@BreathingYarn]

Yes, decision fatigue. Great word(s)! I feel like literally leaving the house was what got me in a good mood and we all know that helps but it’s still sooooo hard to fricken do

[@slh9246]

Oohhh yes exactly! On days like these I go to the library so my monkey brain thinks we're buying something new.

[@maisiecat71]

Decision fatigue is definitely a thing! ❤

[@adelahorakova5341]

I found this so engaging and real. Thanks for the open non-nonsense way of addressing the different aspects of social media and mental health and all. Very helpful. And lovely to watch the cats!

[@BreathingYarn]

Thank you! I so so so appreciate you saying that 💜

[@morganunraveled]

as an anxious human, I have never felt more seen and understood than listening to your unfiltered and very real ramblings on your anxious thoughts. I really struggle when I consume short form content too. the term emotional whiplash hits the nail on the head. I feel like we are all the most connected but disconnected at the same time. it’s disheartening and exhausting. which is definitely why I really feel so much safer and calmer consuming and also creating on youtube!

[@BreathingYarn]

I totally agree. KZbin feels like a much safer space! Also, love your videos. I was so impressed with your Folklore cardigan! How’s your Arctic Lights sweater coming along? My jaw dropped when she came out with that pattern and I’m obsessed.

[@michellem.4358]

I love that the kitties are helping lift your mood. Maybe add 'wind yarn' to the list of things that lift your mood. So much fun!

[@BreathingYarn]

Love that! They’re so good at looking after me :)

[@mandeliongardens]

One of my kitties tried to get the yarn on the TV screen! So cute!

[@BreathingYarn]

😂@@mandeliongardens

[@kareemarhodes1740]

I can't believe that someone would leave negative comments, your videos are wonderful. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@BreathingYarn]

Thank you too! That’s so sweet of you to say 🥰

[@rantsnwhatnot]

The quiz at the end proved to me that I cannot, in fact, tell your cats apart 😆

[@MsFuzzyBuddy]

This was a really fun video. It sucks to get negative comments, but it was entertaining to hear how dumb they were, I admit. You were unbelievably clear that the video in question was about ESSENTIALS, not 'nice-to-haves', or 'the best tools and accessories'. Your content is super relaxed and enjoyable, so I think any video is appreciated. Nice work!

[@mmmeaks2245]

“Stay out of the comments” are the wisest words I’ve ever heard.

[@sljepson4082]

It looked like when you were casting on while sitting on the couch, your cat decided to guard your yarn. 'No one is touching moms yarn!' Perhaps the thought of getting her own yarn for helping you ran through her thoughts. 😊

[@adventuredenali]

This felt like a really good video to help you process everything. Thanks so much for being vulnerable and speaking up about your experiences on social media. Social media can be such a blessing, but there are definitely days when it feels more like a curse and can weigh so heavily! I really enjoy all of your videos and am so glad you’re here! This video warmed my heart, as do your kitties always. I too have a channel and sometimes those silly comments intended to be hurtful affect me more than I care to admit. But reminding oneself, as you said, it’s the minority and there’s soooo much good that comes out of it. Anyway, I hope you have a great week! Excited to see how this new project evolves!

[@BreathingYarn]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I totally agree and love the community side of social media (like this) ❤️

[@nerfninja6]

The inner conflict about consumption is so real. I 100% agree with all the stuff you said about overconsumption and guilt about not thrifting something. I feel that! I think some of that guilt is valid and important but at a certain point we gotta enjoy life. I justify it by knowing that I am going to purchase from a small company and that money is more likely to go back into my local economy, stuff like that. Good video, I really resonate with all the stuff you're saying

[@raflexonics]

Your style (video ideas, color grading, way of talking. Etc) are literally what differentiate you and make your videos entertaining and worthwhile for my busy brain.❤

[@irill]

I love how you colourgrade your videos, it truly fits the cozy vibes of your content!🌼

[@lisabelloli]

I appreciate you talking about negative comments. It’s something to consider before going online. Stacy Perry at Very Pink Knits recommends caking your yarn twice. It makes for a loose cake. I just got a yarn winder and have been caking twice every ball of yarn I have. It’s soothing and satisfying ❤. Take care, friend.

[@BreathingYarn]

Yes to caking twice! 🥰 that’s such a great tip

[@sky-ch9rj]

Thank you for posting. Its nice to see that Im not the only one who has this kind of days

[@elisamassenzio9230]

I'm loving the cat content 😄🤩 knitting + cats = a great day/KZbin watch. Also I really appreciate your rambling/hangout style of video!

[@Pinguinpullover]

Hi Isabella, i just watched the Essetial vs. Extra Video (all the way to the end as you can see) and i can not believe that anyone actually got any of it so wrong. I was almost annoyed at how often you said that this was YOUR opinion and that anyone should have anything they desire and can afford to own. I loved your categories and agree on most, i do own several pairs of scissors and some (selfmade) project bags though. As i can not use metal knitting needles - they hurt my hands and i can not tolerate the sound - I am using bamboo and wood, i do not own double pointed needles, i use two circulars and do a cross between dpn and magic loop knitting. The yarn you bought is very pretty, although it´s way out of my colour scheme, i wish you many hours of happiness knitting with it. I am glad i found your channel today, for many reasons. All the best, Pinguinpullover / Su

[@roisiin]

I love all your videos so much ! They have the same vibe as sitting with your friend on the couch and rambling over tea. Plus your two cats are adorable and I love how much we get to see them in the video :)

[@BreathingYarn]

Love that! I live far away from all my family/friends and would send them long rambling Snapchat videos of my knitting and realized that with a little editing, I was half way there to creating KZbin videos. I love channels where I feel like I’m chilling with a friend and I’m so glad I get to do it too!

[@Terrestriellie]

I'm glad i came across your channel - that supplies video was being heavily pushed by the youtube algorithm, so i like to imagine some of the nasty comments couldn't possibly pass judgment on your character simply because these are not the circles they run in. It's a real shame the sheer amount of negativity that exists online right now, i myself am not sure how to deal with it just seeing it everyday, so i cant quite comprehend the scale of which it affects bigger creators

[@rousmo01]

I found you as a recommended channel after watching Engineering Knits. Your work is the perfect kind of slow and cozy and mindful content that soothes after a long day of work. Do what you do because you love it and it will attract people who love it too ❤

[@lesbigreen]

You are the sweetest thing. It’s so calming to watch your videos and I always giggle at your sweet cats being so interested in your yarn. I have three cats and they also love watching them on the screen. Glad your purchase brightened your day.

[@BreathingYarn]

Oh my gosh thank you for being so sweet! I’m so glad my cats love being apart of my crafting. They’re so good at reminding me to not be so serious.

[@hannahjaneheathson]

I adored this video. So much honesty and calm - just an intelligent chat with some yarn winding - the perfect Sunday afternoon for me! ❤ thank you for sharing it ❤❤

[@vbrooker1]

I’m glad you decided to post this. I love that you’re so transparent about your mental health. I’m like that, too. I hope it helps normalize talking about mental health. Great yarn, and - I have a cat named Pippin, too! 😻

[@BreathingYarn]

I couldn’t agree more. I love the KZbinrs that speak on mental health and share. I’m glad they paved the way to make it easier to share. I also just can’t pretend to be feeling awesome when I really don’t feel awesome

[@vbrooker1]

@@BreathingYarn I spent too much of my life pretending to feel awesome when I didn’t. Kudos to you for learning earlier than I did. ❤️

[@swedishjazz9546]

1. Great outfit 2. I didn't expect this video to have such a wealth of birds

[@BreathingYarn]

I’m entering my birding phase of life. I feel like it’s crazy to not get excited whenever I see a duck

[@ashley8526]

Omg!!! My cats are also named Merry and Pippin, and Pippin is also a black cat!! This makes me unreasonably happy 💜 I knitted along with this video and had such a pleasant experience. Your videos are a breath of fresh air and I hope you have a lovely day!!

[@BreathingYarn]

Yess 🙌🏻 another LOTR appreciator and lover of hobbits (I assume) it’s the biggest f*cking compliment for someone to say my videos are on while they knit!

[@Chifaire]

I'm not an expert on mental health, just a fellow crafter struggling with my own demons, but it sounds as if you have found a way to not let yourself get dragged under by negative comments directed at you. Maybe it'd be a good idea to examine that and try to find out why you had such a strong reaction to the negative comments on other peoples videos, and if you can find a way to have the same "shake it off" attitude in those situations. Watching short form content can be jarring, like you say, and negative comments are unnecessary, but as fun as shopping therapy can be, it's probably not the best way for your wallet to deal with triggers in the long run. All that to say, how are you not affected by negative comments directed at you, and can you teach me your ways?

[@BreathingYarn]

This is some really interesting food for thought!

[@emilysmith2784]

Love the quiz at the end 😂. And no I can’t tell your cats apart but they are both adorable.

[@BreathingYarn]

I made that quiz extra hard 😂

[@Scampneoroxy1]

Your videos consistently make me feel so at peace and so comfy. Your conversation and casual videos are lovely too - not just the more "organized" ones!

[@luckysmokerings666]

I subscribed to you because of your deinfluencing video because I thought it was so well thought out and considerate of people's different priorities when crocheting/knitting. You have such calming vibes and I am glad I found your videos. Looking forward to more chill videos that I can watch while I am working.

[@MeganDWilk]

I didn't think I could tell your cats apart, but I mostly-ish could! Unreasonably excited about that right now. Thank you for sharing how you were feeling. It's so good to see someone honestly processing the tough stuff. Thank you for being so real.

[@FriendlyFibers]

I really enjoy your videos :) Negative comments/ eh just skip over them. Maybe they had a bad day or bad year. 🤷🏽‍♀️ what matters is that there are tons of us that enjoy hearing your opinions or preferences. I think you’re brave to share them.

[@kanne5213]

I loved this video. Your realness is appreciated and refreshing. That’s my opinion and anyone who can’t appreciate someone having an opinion or being authentic when putting themselves out there in a creative fashion, are emotionally immature, unhappy and insecure. That’s the only way I can make sense of those people lol. Keep doing this how YOU want to! You’re awesome and I like the LOTR names for your kitties.

[@jeanneb6320]

Your cats are absolutely wonderful. Ive only seen a couple of your videos but I am loving their style/the way you talk to the camera a lot. Mental health is difficult and I really feel the emotional whiplash thing of social media atm. Thank you for the uplifting content, this video ended up being great even if unplanned :) (Also I failed the quiz so bad)

[@knittingbooksetc.2810]

I never understand negative comments. If people don’t like what they see, they should stop the video and watch something else. I think it says more about the commenter than the video. And because they’re really not people whose opinion is valuable, you really shouldn’t be upset. Actually you should feel validated. 😁

[@naomiledger1374]

I think it's great "therapy" just talking out your thoughts and feelings on this vid. I spend a heap of time talking to myself, sometimes even in earshot of others lol. But I feel like it is just as good as telling someone else. And I think doing something that is, in the greater scheme of things, an innocuous activity (like visiting the yarn store) that acts as a little therapy or help for you, to me is a good plan indeed. I'm all for whatever works! But don't get me started on the price of yarn!! lol Glad you were feeling better. And btw your 2 kitties are adorable. 😻

[@greyschreiber7755]

your videos always make my day brighter, 100% of the time. i love your vibe, aesthetic, and how openly you communicate. keep it up :)

[@maisiecat71]

You posted it! Loved the format, love the yarn choice. Kitties are such wonderful company. And no I can't tell them apart just yet.... but only a first time viewer. I really like your take on mental health and what you need. As a teacher I find it a very difficult balance. You're doing the right things for you. We'll done. ❤😊

[@_blueberry_tea_1627]

I am very proud of you! Your videos help me a lot with depression. Thank you for posting this high quality content and don’t feel pressured to post. I will always watch your videos, no matter how consistent you upload them. Love youuuu and sending hugs from Berlin

[@liesbethbos3049]

Been watching your channel for a while. And it is quite something to start a new channel and be as entertaining as you are. Just do you. The video that started with the coffee mug first (have to be honest) made me roll my eyes. But then you nailed it, I laughed out loud. Stay who you are. With a full time job don’t get burned out on youtube please. I feel that YT is pushing creators to keep pooping out content.And we love to watch. But hey, you are one person creating an entire production. Not just talking and showing what you do. There is light, camera angles, fantastic editing. It is multiple jobs that take time. Do what feels good to you. And whether you skip a vid or more, it is fine. You are the boss! And thanks for the little cat thing at the end. i was doing okay for a while but no, cannot tell them apart enough I think. They are both adorable and gorgeous.

[@unplannedcauli]

And I join the commenters now. The unnecessary stuff vid was the first one I've seen, like tons of people, and I was really hesitant to watch it because of the clickbaity title. KZbin wanted me to see it for a few days and I gave in finally on a day I just ran out of my regular, carefully curated, podcasts. While my opinions are wildly different on those categories, I completely fell for the mood you set. Cheers and thank you for keeping me company while I crochet or knit!

[@edinacole6382]

Gorgeous shopping outfit! And stop overthinking everything! You’re okay!

[@jennyrakoto]

Your video and your channel in general is like fresh air to me ! Thank you so very much for creating this kind of content ! Big french hugs 💕

[@belindarosenheim2322]

This video was a breath of fresh air. The way you're patient and kind with yourself is something I will start right now. I'm a crocheter and I will go subscribe now. 🤍😊

[@christinec.2376]

I just want to thank you young lady because you bring issues to the forefront that some of us don't even realize that we are being affected by so I want to thank you! Recently I too have fallen into watching the quick vids that pull you to and from emotionally. Starting tonight I will not be watching them because you have made me aware that these things are sneaking into our brains and slowly but surely wreaking havoc. You don't have to answer all of our comments just know that we are out here for you at least the vast majority of us. God bless you and may He protect your mind from all negativity externally that also turns internally that will be my prayer for myself tonight also.

[@cherylcarlson3315]

My son called the stores "mommy zoo" because I looked but seldom bought. If knitting really helps mental health I should be much happier as this is third time starting this sweater...brain fog is no fun when following many options in pattern. Have always hated going to stores but since covid has been so much worse. hang in there

[@adhd_n_punk]

Your videos are like a little talk with a friend, while you both drink tea and crochet. Really cool, keep it up)

[@asieknits]

I can absolutely not tell apart your cats 😺😺, but I love to see them though. Great video, was watching while I was also knitting for my stupid mental health. 💞

[@riennablaise2423]

Hello, I'm a recent subscriber but I'm already a big fan. The things you said in this video really spoke to me. Thank you (for this video and also in general for everything you've posted). The quiz was the funniest thing :) I actually think I can tell them apart because Pippin's face is rounder... Best ever cat names, btw!

[@BreathingYarn]

You picked up on the cat differences fast! I love it. Pippins looks like how I imagine I would look as a cat. Round face and round everything 😂 we’re both very cute though.

[@riennablaise2423]

Yes you are :)

[@laurapawuk9713]

I found your channel and you are so real and soothing and if that brings you joy, embrace it. Ignore the negative comments - if they didn’t make them on your content, they’d make them on someone else’s (and probably have)!

[@MsDee255]

You have a healthy attitude to the negative comments you got. There will always be people who just want to be mean to others for their own unexamined reasons. It says everything about them and nothing about you.

[@Nook-.]

I cant put into words how much I love you rn- I'm recovering from surgery and I've been feeling pretty shitty , thank u you've helped me alot rn

[@ChristaHamilton-ts3kc]

Take Juan’s advice. There are rules no negative comments aloud. Then take them off your podcast✌️

[@CathyZced]

I am happy u could ford the negative comments. I really enjoy watching your tubes! Glad u r here!

[@BeneKnits]

Thank you for this video. To be honest, i started to watch your video about what is useful or not to knit but it made me dizzy and overthinking my knitting practice. I think nothing you said deserved a negative comment though. About your new cast on, it s been in my queue for months but i cannot resolve to buy Noro yarn and I haven t find the right substitution. I am glad your are starting yours. I hope that this new sweater will bring joy making it and wearing it.

[@mariahooper9883]

Recently found your videos and I love your content and pippin and Merry❤❤❤❤ if you ever fancy a yarn swap let me know also is there anything more joyful than a perfectly wound cake of yarn ❤

[@marie-soleilst-jean9791]

I resonate so much with your content. I descovered you only a few days ago and I'm so happy. I was looking for exactly that!

[@marletteclark3227]

I love your videos and am sorry that people leaving negative comments has affected you so. You turned your bad mood because of them into a good day for yourself and that’s important. I really enjoy seeing your cats, your knitting, your yarn, and the area you live in. What mountain and town is that in the shots of the scenery? It’s beautiful there.

[@andreea6347]

Thank you for this new episode, Isabella😊. Please, don't be sad because of those stupid critics. You are so warm and nice and your style is so beautiful and very personal! You have so good taste, but is not for everyone, only for those with good taste too. The resembling with Wes Anderson style is right 😊 I like his style so much and I recommend you his new fil, "Asteroid City", is so warm and human. And the colours are amazing, you would like those combinations and the harmony, I think!

[@BreathingYarn]

I love Wes Anderson films! I saw Asteroid City in theaters twice and loved it. Fantastic Mr.Fox is also a favorite but I like all his movies. His eye for color is otherworldly.

[@andreea6347]

O, Fantastic Mr. Fox is my favorite, is full of heart and very clever, but I liked also "French Dispatch" and all his movies.

[@TheBlueKnitter]

Thank you for sharing! I liked the video you did even though I disagreed with some things. You have a right to have your opinion. But people should really be more kind in general.

[@TenaciousP]

I left social media - the usual places - 3 years ago and it’s the best thing I ever did - I focus on me and mine and that’s it - I even stopped watching the news December 2022 - the world hasn’t stopped turning - me knowing that the world is full of awful things and people won’t change anything - look after yourself - Paula (55) ❤

[@BreathingYarn]

Thanks Paula. I’m so happy I deleted TikTok a few years ago, that was a big help. Instagram is next. Luckily my husband keeps up on the news for me and we have an arrangement where he’ll update me on anything important which is soooo appreciate!!

[@TenaciousP]

@@BreathingYarn 🩷

[@albamelis4394]

Hey! I am very touched by the way you talked about negative comments and I wanted to tell you that I absolutely love your videos. Thank you for talking about that ishue and I hope you take care of yourself

[@LadyWiggin]

My first video with you was your essential video. I found your take refreshing. Some items you deemed as non essential I have and never reach for and others I do. I agree with you on most of them. I’ve been back every episode since. I love your aesthetic and minimalist and responsible approach. Thank you

[@JenYasha]

I am impressed that your cats stay when you are winding. my cat Lucy, (and before her, Micha) would run for the hills when I wound yarn. Same yarn winder by-the-way. love it.

[@BreathingYarn]

My cats were playing with the winder and sitting under it a lot 😂

[@CaitFrizzell]

I’m so happy the algorithm pushed you my way last week! I’ve been having an anxious stressy sunday (plus uterus death oww) and decided to just get back in pjs and work on my super complicated cable knit sweater and then this vid popped up and was *exactly* what I needed as I knitted. Keep it up, I’m loving your vids! Hi from a new subscriber in the netherlands! 👋🏻

[@BreathingYarn]

I love the acceptance of spending the day in pjs. I woke up sick and have decided my pajamas will stay on all day too! Hi in the Netherlands! 🥰

[@lindamarlatt3259]

I'm so glad this video made it online. I enjoy watching you because you are real and honest about not always feeling up to podcasting. Having a full time job and still doing this is amazing! Please do this as often or as little as suits you!

[@Liv-sn4oq]

Who insulted your colour grading?? Your colour grading is great, take it from a film student

[@MissKnit-d1u]

Viewers of your channel who post negative comments with the sole purpose of causing hurt feelings are really to be pitied. What sad, miserable lives they must lead that has made them such sad, miserable people.

[@thenonbinarycrafter]

as a black cat owner, I love your babies!!! I just discovered your channel, glad to learn more about you!

[@heathermade7294]

Every time I watch one of your videos I pick up my knitting and I am better for it

[@Renata_M]

What a lovely video. Best wishes to you and your charming little helpers from our wintery Baltic coast 😻

[@miriamvlachoulis6875]

Those geese were either paid actors or divine/universal intervention to make you happy

[@BreathingYarn]

I slipped them each a crisp $20. They're emotional support geese.

[@staceywhittle2245]

I loved this video. I love the realness. And I think it's so important to be aware of your mental health needs. I applaud you x

[@readingmajor]

I always want the yarn shop people to think I look cool 😅

[@BreathingYarn]

😂 SAME! It’s a struggle. I kinda want a tshirt to wear to the yarn store that says “I was too anxious to wear a hand knit sweater”

[@teideerickson9212]

I'm obsessed with the sweater you are wearing. I just bought the pattern, haha.I love your sweet cats!

[@rengoline]

Yay a new video 😍 love that you also talk about the bad mental health days 🙈 your definitely became my comfort creator on this platform ✨

[@Folkwitchfibercraft]

Mental health is so important! Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@marywallace7727]

Isabela, your Extras vs. Essentials video was the first one of yours I saw, and I really appreciated your pragmatic approach. As someone who's been knitting for less than a year (bought my first needles last November, took me until the new year to successfully cast on and get going), I find most of your categorization to be very accurate. Also, I love how calm and laid back you are. In a world of loud and energetic videos, I find yours very relaxing. Haters gonna hate, but you're doing great!

[@BreathingYarn]

Thank you! 😊 life is chaotic enough for most of us and it’s a calming escape for me to make these videos, I’m glad it can have a similar effect for a few others out there

[@lexanneklimes5411]

I also go to the yarn store if I need an emotional boost. The ladies at my LYS are sooo sweet! I'm glad you have a healthy response to negative comments.

[@sabimidz]

I have one of those days today, so when I saw the title I immediately clicked. Just went for a walk and now I am going to organize my closet to get rid of some things that brings me down just by hanging there and taking up space. Thank you for the gentle push ❤

[@biscuitbarrel5623]

If someone is tempted to comment something unkind - please stop. Just think how words can have the potential to hurt.

[@villapulla]

I recently found your channel and your videos are so relaxing, I love listening to them before bed

[@catblues8645]

Soooo many things I want to say :D First off, I can relate sooooo much. I also buy yarn when I want to feel better but I'm trying not to do this too often 😅And I have never bought any yarn at 30$ per hank. But hey, it IS absolutely gorgeous and I hope to see what it looks like knit up when you get to it 🥰 I'm currently working with my most expensive yarn yet, Malabrigo Rios in Matisse Blue, and I just LOVE it. Also, I love the cat content. Merry and Pippin are STARS. And one on-topic comment about winding yarn - I saw a video once where a lady explained that she winds her yarn twice (from hank to cake and then from cake into another cake) as this makes the cake less tight, so it doesn't stretch out the yarn.

[@BreathingYarn]

Especially with my old winder, I'd have to wind everything twice because it would be soooo tight and it would just be wonky. I think my new winder is a little better, but this is a good reminder that I should keep up the habit. Especially since winding a wound ball takes less than two minutes.

[@cosmictwin8514]

You are adorable! Keep taking good care of yourself. I appreciate you!

[@martacandela3952]

you're so sweet, love your attitude towards mean comments, and love this content! :)

[@petapendlebury9024]

Aw kitties! That bit where you took the yarn away whilst winding and that fantastic 'but it was here? Where's it gone? moment' 🖤 🐈‍⬛ enjoy your new project.

[@chloebtvs]

I unfortunately couldn't tell your cats apart 😢 but they're cute all the same 🤭 What you said on short media content resonated, maybe with a different angle though. I found that being on Instagram more than five minutes, even if I'm not scrolling on random reels and just watching the stories and posts of people I follow and that I'm interested in, gets me in a bad mood. I feel I'm losing my time, which is a feeling I don't get when watching several (longer) KZbin videos in a row. And it clicked at the very end of your video, when it didn't when you actually talked about having finished your sweater, because I was focused on the fact you mostly use cotton because wool itches you (if I'm not misinterpreting what you said)... The fact that it's a really great thing to make a cotton sweater. Like, in my mind, a knitted sweater for fall/winter would be bound to be knitted in wool, and a lighter sweater would be sewn. But when fall comes I never have as much lighter sweaters as I would want, and I don't grant sewing as much of my time as knitting (because sewing doesn't calm me as much as knitting does) so I've never sewn enough light sweaters. But 😱 now I can just knit cotton sweaters. 🙃 Thanks for your video!

[@BreathingYarn]

I totally relate to that social media feeling. Also, I’ve been loving cotton/wool blends too!

[@catpawrosales4265]

Both your yarns look LOVELY! I hope the sweater turns out the way you imagined it - or better. And aren't you the lucky one with 2 lovely furry voids in your life 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛😻

[@BreathingYarn]

I am so lucky to have them! I love your profile pic btw!!

[@knitswithdirt]

Negative comments = you have arrived! lol In all seriousness though...pretty sure you will be just fine. Cuz there are bots out there designed to leave hateful comments. And those that are not bots...they have so much negativity in their own lives they give it to others to make themselves feel better. Problem is....many don't "see" that and will always approach just about everything with hostility. Please continue doing what you have been doing. Cuz...I love your dry snark SO MUCH. :D

[@BreathingYarn]

lol thank you. I really appreciate you. I love that 99% of the general online fiber arts community exists to support and hype eachother up 🥰

[@ninamariaknitting]

I just learnt that I definitely cannot tell your cats apart 😂

[@TheStitchWitchPodcast]

Woolfolk yarn is insanely comfy and lovely but expensive! Since it pills easily I like it for hats and scarves ❤

[@BreathingYarn]

That's good to know! I'm glad someone else can share their experience with the yarn. Luckily, I dont mind pilling too much, so I am really glad to hear that it's a comfy yarn.

[@farrenreal1824]

Okay, but pippin playing with your yarn totally made my day. They’re so cute! Also your swatch totally made me realize that I can always work with my gauge and adjust to it! Why didn’t I ever think of that? Thanks for sharing that info!

[@BreathingYarn]

Oh heck yea! I feel like I never bother checking the needle size and gauge on patterns until after I swatch 😂 it started as carelessness and is now “my process” lol.

[@clairbear1234]

I think, if you haven’t, you should watch the show “The good place” which I feel like touches super beautifully and deeply on the paralysis of indecision. Super strong recommend

[@BreathingYarn]

The Good Place will forever be on my top 10 favorite shows forever! I love how they explained complex human experiences and philosophy in such an accessible way. I totally agree

[@marlenedavey6262]

There are so many “rescue kitten” videos. I question them. Sorry

[@amandanicole624]

The people that insult are just doing it to bring others down. Misery loves company. Way to be above it.

[@katharina_prg5552]

I’m happy to hear your wooden knit pro swift is just as squeaky as mine 😂 It’s making me very happy to see you enjoying your new yarn so very much - I hope the project will be most comfy and make you happy! Also: here for the cat content. 😆 Love from Prague! K.

[@BreathingYarn]

😆 we’re in this together with our squeaky swifts!

[@leelooelle]

Thanks for being so open about your struggles. Sometimes you really do have to do a little treat yourself. As much as I also try to be mindful of my consumption, it's still nice to get a little bit of retail therapy. Everything in moderation, including moderation! (Also, I hope this isn't creepy, but I think we have the same local yarn store! My childhood orthodontist is a few doors down from it lol)

[@BreathingYarn]

LOL that's awesome!

[@buttercupthreads]

Gotta say, I too love your aesthetic and you reminded me of a story: I once went semi-viral for a picture of a waterfall. I had posted, to a local news site, a side-by-side comparison of our local (rather famous) waterfall before and after a storm. The site reposted it and that's when it went viral. Most comments were "wow, isn't nature amazing" type stuff. And then there were the handful of just deeply unhappy people who started examining the photos and yelling about how I had clearly photoshopped them (I hadn't) or the pictures must have been taken months apart (it was 8 days). It was all so silly. Like, what incentive do I have to fake a waterfall picture? That day I learned that the internet is a weird place and some people are just very unhappy. I'm glad I have cats and yarn to retreat to when it all gets to be too much.

[@BreathingYarn]

Wow, that's wild! I waterfall photo of all things, what a perfect example of just how beautiful and simultaneously silly the internet can be.

[@elsik2332]

Ohhh thanks for putting the short form video feed experience in words, that's one of the reasons I hate it so much! The lack of conrol too, also algorithms sucks. And then if you take a step back and kinda observe the soundscape of scrolling those reels - it's SO chaotic! Short loud bursts of unrelated sounds, my brain honestly just can't take it. So I'm definitely with you there.

[@BreathingYarn]

It’s an overstimulation nightmare 😂

[@rooscreativelearningcurve2511]

Your videos are informative and entertaining, and you can never go wrong with kitties. You did yourself a favor by leaving the house, having on clothes you like and doing something you enjoy. It will always lift your spirits at least a bit and as far as negative comments that reflects more about where that person is in their life not you. Hope you continue to make enjoyable content as you creatively have energy and desire to do so.🧶🌻☀

[@katyarncrafts]

Glad to hear that the negative comments on your video did not affect your mental health. Sometimes it’s just noise. 🧡 I adore your cats. They add an additional layer of calm to your videos. I almost got everything right at your little quiz. 😂 ~ Kat

[@BreathingYarn]

That’s impressive. My husband only got 7/9 😂 and he’s the biggest cat dad ever.