Knitting Podcast Episode #9 My lightweight hipster shawl by Joji Locatelli & more knitting projects

[@littlemonkeysandme3171]

I’m just like you when I start a new hobby! I go all in and I’m obsessed! Hahaha I still bullet journal, even 4 years later! I love it!

[@freeyoursheep]

Haha yes, I'm terrible when I start with something new. I either to it properly or I don't bother :D

[@tambraarchibald6217]

Your projects are so beautiful it makes me want to knit with Lopi yarns! Another wonderful episode!

[@freeyoursheep]

Thank you so much Tambra, have a nice sunday ❄️

[@Wildcat1146]

What a delightful video Anastasia! I hope you add more soon. Stay safe and healthy and happy knitting 🧶

[@freeyoursheep]

Thank you so much, have a lovely sunday x ❄️

[@elenamaxim4353]

That was another lovely video Anastasia and thanks again for keeping me (us) company whilst knitting and having a warm cup of coffee. Having a journal and writing down your thoughts/ideas it's actually very therapeutic and it's good for "cleaning" your mind. It's very "healthy" to write down what you are grateful for and once you start writing it makes it more powerful, more real. We take everything for granted and we forget to be grateful for what we have in our lives so writing is a way of awareness for me :). Thank you for mentioning my name at the end, I wasn't sure I heard that right 😄. Hope you have a lovely weekend. 🙏

[@freeyoursheep]

Dear Elena, thank you so much! Yes it's great to see the little things that add up ☀️ have a lovely weekend 😊

[@pialindeg]

Thank you - you do a lovely podcast-inspiring, interesting with good sound and lightning. I am an old knitter-but still learning - just like you, I love gaining a new knitting trick. Love drawing too - but somehow its not so often I do it - but certainly love to buy pens and stuff, which is dried out the next time I get to draw. Often I chase some favourite colors in pens - yes I am a person, who can fall in love with a color and get quite obsessed. Its a good idea - the way you do the bullet journal. But sometimes I get stressed about what I have to do (due to an impossible amount of topics) so I have tried writing down - what I have accomplished in a day - big and small. Its good. By the way I am Danish, from the land of Fiber Tales, Petite Knit , ONION and Isager yarn.

[@freeyoursheep]

Haha you made me laugh! I'm very much the same with my stationary... Greetings to you to Denmark, that's definetly a country I want to visit once we can travel again 😊 Have a nice Sunday!

[@gayleklein8890]

I enjoyed your podcast as always! This situation is really dragging on! And the uncertainty is the worst. It was so nice to enjoy some time with you! Thank you for your honesty! Be well!!💜

[@catherinesp6378]

Totally enjoyed another episode! Thanks for sharing! 💛💛💛

[@freeyoursheep]

Thank you so much Cat 💛

[@AmyPalko]

So enjoyed this episode - and have now subscribed, so I get to look forward to future episodes now too. I really love your yellow Plotulopi jumper. I recently knitted myself a jumper using Nutiden yarn, which was my first experience of knitting with unspun yarn, and I’m a total convert!

[@freeyoursheep]

Thank you so much for subscribing Amy and for commenting 😊 Oh yes I had a look at the Nutiden yarn, it looks so amazing! Unfortunately my Plötulopi stash is still way to big for me to buy more unspun yarn but I'll give it a go in the future. Hope to see you here for many more episodes, have a lovely sunday x

[@sandiemable]

Fixing your washing machine is very impressive! Anastasia, your knitting is absolutely beautiful, and the choice of colors really makes the sweaters pop! Tell your friends, here in the states, all ages knit. Before corona, you would see little kids taking classes to learn knitting. See you next time, xoxo's Sandie

[@freeyoursheep]

Hi Sandie, thank you! Wow that's great, at least in Germany that's not the case, I don't think you'd learn it in a public school at least (I might be wrong...) thank you for saying hi 👋 and take care x

[@SylkyJ100]

Hi! As always a very wonderful way to start my morning - you are always so inspiring. I have been knitting for quite a long time but I am so grateful to young knitters and all the new perspectives! I also think it's so amazing that you fly planes - very cool!! Your knitting is absolutely gorgeous - I love watching you!! Stay safe!!

[@freeyoursheep]

Aw thank you so much again for your lovely comment, it's nice to have you here! I think we can learn so much of each other and I love all the tricks that make knitting so much more fun 😋 take care x

[@catherinetuwi6267]

Great podcast. Thanks for sharing the waves on the beach too. Every little bit of nature is encouraging in lockdown!

[@freeyoursheep]

Thank you for your lovely comment Catherine X

[@amyknitgirl5489]

I've caught up on all your podcasts now and they are great to watch! My favorite part is when you talk about Icelandic wool. I purchased some wool when I was in Reykjavik about 2.5 years ago. When more open travel is allowed I look forward to going back to that country.

[@freeyoursheep]

Thank you so much Amy, it's great to have you here! Oh yes, I can't wait to go back too... Have a lovely sunday x

[@j_filippo]

I'm new to your channel. Thoroughly enjoyed it. I am a new knitter so seeing all those sweaters was crazy!

[@freeyoursheep]

Thank you so much! Aw I'm sure you will be knitting your first sweater soon! It looks harder than it really is 😊

[@tamaratafoya9466]

Ditto!! I also am very organized with my tools and yarn. I weigh my yarn, enter it on my project page, enter all my needle sizes used, and then put everything away. I enter my notes as I go then if I make mods or run into issues they are fresh in my mind so I write them in my project page too. Just before I finish a project, I will look through my yarn or my queue to get excited about my next project. This also helps me get through my current project if I’m getting bored.

[@freeyoursheep]

That's a good tip, I tend to think about making notes at a later stage but then I always forget about it. But yes, I love having my stash organised and it helps so much when you're looking for new patterns ☺️

[@strawberrypatches8742]

Hello lovely! Happy belated birthday! You look wonderful in your new golden sweater! It suits you so well it's a shame you have to give it away :) Love all your projects and love learning more about icelandic wool too. The hipster shawl looks fab and I know how satisfying it is to make a 1 skein project! I have made 2 of Joji's Storm shawls and it's amazing for a gift too! What a darling your partner is! Handmade gift for you - super romantic! Enjoy all your new yarns and I'll be looking forward to all your new knits and the next episode! Lots of love from New Zealand! Marina

[@freeyoursheep]

Thank you dear Marina, happy belated birthday to you too! I'm waiting for your next episode 😊 take care and hugs from the other side of the world 🌎 xx

[@lilykatemakes]

This was so lovely to watch whilst knitting on a Saturday morning! I didn't realise you were an airline pilot, how amazing 😍 I think knitting and technical / engineering / mathsy kind of skills go hand in hand so well. I have many things to comment haha! Firstly, your yellow sweater is gorgeous - I've seen the onion mohair in one of my local(ish) shops before, and now I really want to use it. I may place an order for an upcoming project, you've influenced me 🙈 I'm definitely the 'throw it in the cupboard when I'm done' kind of knitter - whole skeins are placed back on the shelf, but I have drawers filled with half balls of all different kinds of yarn. Loveee your taste in stationery! Can definitely relate to needing all the nice pens to do it properly haha. & thank you SO much for mentioning my podcast! I figured I enjoy watching videos like yours so much that it would be fun to film one too, so I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@freeyoursheep]

Hi Lily, thank you for your lovely comment! Yes I guess you're right, it probably goes well together (even though I'm not the best in maths 🤣) take care x

[@barbarapregger8526]

Nachträglich alles Liebe und Gute zum Geburtstag liebe Anastasia. 🌺 Ja, ist einfach eine blöde Zeit im Moment. Love the golden sweater. Take care. 👋 from wintery Suffolk

[@freeyoursheep]

Hallo Barbara, vielen lieben Dank 💕 Ja, wir müssen wohl noch ein wenig durchhalten... Liebe Grüße aus East Sussex ❄️

[@sharonrego823]

Happy Belated Birthday Anastasia 🌸 thank you for another lovely podcast. 🤗🧶

[@freeyoursheep]

Thank you so much 🤗🧡

[@TaraSykes3]

Thank you that was very enjoyable again. I like to have roughly 3-4 projects on the go at one time so I always have something on the needles or the hook. I live by the sea as you do but up North so not sop warm for us. :)

[@freeyoursheep]

You are so welcome! Thank you for your lovely comment :)

[@KnittingWithCatHair]

Hi Anastasia 😊 Lovely episode, as always. Your Loubelle is gorgeous. I'm sure the recipient will be thrilled to receive it! Plotulopi is definitely on my list of yarns to try this year 💙

[@freeyoursheep]

Thank you so much! Oh yes, you definetly should give it a go ☺️

[@kimwatts5750]

Hi Anastasia, Lovely to see you again😀 Happy belated birthday 🥳 it was my birthday last week as well on the 19th. The cowl your boyfriend knitted looks lovely on you. Love your sweater:) love the colour. Also love your shawl💕 Take care KimX

[@freeyoursheep]

Hi Kim, thank you so much 💕 both for your lovely wishes and your comment. Happy belated birthday to you too 🎂 Have a lovely sunday x

[@kimwatts5750]

Thank you Anastasia 😀

[@aeastman59]

thank you for the podcast today, it was very enjoyable, your knitting is so well done - very beautiful items! Your boyfriends big cowl looks absolutely wonderful and cozy he did a great job!

[@freeyoursheep]

Thank you so much! It's lovely to have you here 🤗😊

[@heatherwilson8784]

It was lovely to spend a bit of time with you this evening Anastasia. Your knitting is always so beautiful.

[@freeyoursheep]

Thank you Heather, that's very kind of you 💛

[@warmwoolgallery4700]

Hello, Anastasia! Thank you for podcast and happy birthday!!! Wish you great year full of flights and adventure 🌸 I really love your sweater with Icelandic yarn (no way I can spell it correct) and mohair. Guess they are super cozy!

[@freeyoursheep]

Thank you, that's so kind of you! Yes they are super cozy (I've been wearing it all night instead of packing it for my mum 🤣) take care x

[@sniffingyarn]

Maybe we're just both Type A knitters 😅 because I could totally relate to what you were saying about weighing your yarn and documenting everything so you can go back to it when needed. I think the best thing I ever did was the tedious task of putting my entire stash into Ravelry (and it's not even a very big stash, at that)! Now when I want to work from stash I know exactly how much I have of what, and then once I finish a project I can easily subtract whatever I used to find my new stash total. Type A Knitters unite! 😂

[@freeyoursheep]

Hahaha you made me laugh! I did exactly the same last summer. It took me a whole day and the battery of our kitchen scale died but I find it satisfying that I always know how much I've got left of which yarn 😊

[@MagdaKnits]

Hi from Buckinghamshire! I just stumbled upon your podcast and I love how engaging you episodes are. Love the sweater you're wearing as well 😍 I'll definitely be back for more episodes ☺️

[@freeyoursheep]

Hi Magda, thank you for your lovely comment 💛 I just saw that you have a podcast too! I'll be watching your episodes this afternoon whilst knitting 😌 Have a nice sunday x

[@MagdaKnits]

@@freeyoursheep awww thank you! There's still a lot to improve on, but I hope you'll like what you see ☺️

[@justdelphine5190]

I am still catching up with all your wonderful episodes but I really enjoy getting inspired by you. I am looking to buy my first lopi yarn soon (I need to finish two sweaters before I am allowed by my own rules ;-) ) because I really want to knit with it, I think I will start with lett lopi first because it seems to be less complicated

[@SpoolStories]

I love your colour choices!

[@freeyoursheep]

Thank you 💕

[@knittingbandit8493]

Anastasia Lindehobby are selling Alafosslopi and Lettlopi here in UK. I have ordered knitting needles from them in the past and they came super quick. They seem to be a reputable firm plus they have a fantastic range of colours in both these yarns

[@freeyoursheep]

Thank you so much for that tip! I was in contact with them but for some time they stopped shipping to the UK and now you have to be careful of the amount to order because otherwise the import tax are quite high. But you're right they have a great range of products and so many colours too! 😊

[@keikoparker4532]

I have all my stash entered in Ravelry so when I finish a project I weigh all my leftovers and update my ravelry stash and update the yarn tags how many grams are left and put everything away. I agree it is quite a bit of work and always takes me a bit to get into the next project.

[@freeyoursheep]

I'm glad I'm not the only one 😀 But I like the process even though it takes tim 😌

[@jannar2826]

I too love being organized, I use Ravelry to list all my projects, meterage and all the yarn I have. When it comes to Lettlopi, I do not think it's only the Brexit that is affecting the availability, as stores here in Sweden and in Finland as well have difficulties getting the yarn. I understood that the producer is working really hard to produce the yarn that all the world wants to knit now!

[@freeyoursheep]

Hi Johanna, I'm glad I'm not the only one 😋 Yes you're absolutely right, Istex is trying hard to keep up with the production as the icelandic wool is loved by so many at the moment 😉 I guess we have to wait a bit but from time to time you see that some stores restock small badges 😉 Hope you have a nice sunday x

[@janebrock9058]

YAY you changed your music!! Very pretty!!!

[@freeyoursheep]

Thank you Jane 💕 You're the first one to notice it so I'm happy you like it 😌

[@gabisew]

Very enjoyable to watch. See you again next time.

[@freeyoursheep]

Thank you so much Gabriele, hope you're well ❄️

[@suecoles7824]

Hello Anastasia, I really enjoyed your podcast again today , you have a lovely warm and friendly presence and I feel we are just sitting down to knit and chat! and as you can imagine at this time in the UK that is not possible with most people! I was yearning for the beach when I saw your intro , is it in Surrey or Sussex? well where ever it was it looked wonderful as I do not live right by the sea and I am desperate to see it, hear it, and smell it! I loved all the projects you have been knitting on and the gorgeous colours. I have been knitting quite a long time and love everything about it! Take care, Suze. :0

[@freeyoursheep]

Hi Suze, thank you so much! Yes I miss meeting people in person too, its weird to think we are so isolated for such a long time... yes you're right, that's in Sussex! It's been a lovely day today, the weather has been beautiful! I hope you get to see the sea very soon! Take care x

[@gerhildpetsos1822]

I have the same book which I use as "knitting diary". On the darker pages I write recommendations and inspirations I get for yarns and patterns, on the brighter pages I write down my projects with needle size, gauge,o etc. I also plan to put in photos of the projects, which I have not done yet. Have a nice weekend.

[@freeyoursheep]

Hi Gerhild! Wow that's exactly what I have in mind! I'm still wondering how to get the pictures printed. I'm thinking of maybe using a Polaroid camera so I don't have to get pictures printed everything I knit something 😋

[@gerhildpetsos1822]

@@freeyoursheep this is my Problem too. I have the photos on my mobile phone. Should upload them on an USB stick and print them at dm or Rossmann.

[@gerhildpetsos1822]

@@freeyoursheep hi, muss mich nochmal melden. Ich habe gerade gelernt dass es Mini-Printer gibt. So groß wie ein Handy. Da kann man Fotos sofort ausdrucken. Verbindung geht über Bluetooth. Das kommt auf meine Wunschliste. Ist es dir eigentlich lieber wenn man auf Englisch kommentiert?

[@apikaldominanz]

Hello Anastasia. Thanks for the great podcast. Viele Grüße aus Deutschland, Anastasia 😊

[@freeyoursheep]

Vielen Dank 💕 Liebe Grüße aus England

[@pattymiller6696]

Very nice snood! How many stitches did he cast on?

[@Randi19196]

Thank you for your podcast! Loubelle is beautiful!

[@freeyoursheep]

Thank you! Yes it is, defined a recommendation from my part 😋

[@pip-woollycwtches]

Hi. The wool warehouse has plotulopi in stock. I hv just ordered some. Hope that helps xx

[@freeyoursheep]

Thank you so much! Yes unfortunately they don't carry the full range colour but I have used them too :) xx

[@sandrataylor6507]

Nice to meet you. This is my first time watching your KZbin 😊

[@freeyoursheep]

Nice to have you here dear Sandra 💕

[@lakveerkaur9185]

Really love seeing your knitting. I love the garter stitch cowl. Please could i ask how many stitches did you cast on? The pattern suggests 36 stitches but doesnt seem that wide. The pattern also suggests 8mm needles and the wool suggests 9mm. Which size needles did you use for this pattern?

[@freeyoursheep]

He cast on 44 stitches and used 9mm needles. His knitting is quite loose. He just used up a total of 5 balls of Drops Andes. I hope that helps ☺️

[@lakveerkaur9185]

@@freeyoursheep Thank you for the reply. It does look lovely and that wool is super super soft. Not worked with drops andes before and its a perfect quick tv knit.

[@karenstephenson6721]

I just discovered your podcast. Lovely intro of beach. Wondering if you are selling your garments as you mentioned they were sent after making. Thank you for your podcast.

[@freeyoursheep]

Hi Karen, thank you so much! 💛 No I usually don't sell my knits, very rarely I do small projects for friends when they ask me to. Most of the time they are sent away as I give all my family members something handknit for their birthdays... Have a lovely sunday x

[@knittysixx5106]

I found a new podcast mentioned on the Ciasbod podcast called Fibertrek that you might like. On her website not KZbin. Almost finished my first plötulopi project!

[@freeyoursheep]

Thank you so much Nicole, I'll head over and have a look at it. How are you liking the Plötulopi?☺️

[@agaaga6166]

Hi.It was my birthday this week and my washing machine brake also.,😉

[@freeyoursheep]

Happy belated birthday! I hope you were able to fix the machine 😊 hahaha what a coincidence!

[@agaaga6166]

So funny....happy birthday to you.!!!I was able to fix my oven the other day so I know the feeling....:)

[@an-magrittlerfald6816]

It’s nearly impossible to get Alafosslopi for the moment in Norway too.

[@freeyoursheep]

Everybody is knitting with Icelandic wool! :D

[@danielleboots7032]

Beautiful projects.

[@freeyoursheep]

Thank you Danielle 🤗

[@frau_maddii]

Once again a great episode! My current project is the Marla Sweater by Irina Heemann. It's also available in English, check it out! www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/marlapulli At the moment I also have a test knit from her!

[@freeyoursheep]

I just had a look, I really like the construction! Thank you for your lovely comment 🤗

[@frau_maddii]

@@freeyoursheep Yes! I am happy to see your next episode!

[@ReichardtHelmut]

An enthusiastic knitter from Chile commented after seeing this video: “Tejer es un lenguaje Tejer es crear Tejer es crecer Tejer te vuelve a ti Tejer es ancestral Es unión Es proyección Es maternidad Es construir Es abrigar Cobijar Es el principio y fin Es paciencia Es esperanza Es abrazo Es muchas cosas Todas lindas”

[@ReichardtHelmut]

Knitting is a language Knitting is creating Knitting is growing Knitting comes back to you Knitting is ancestral Is union It's projection It's motherhood It’s building It’s sheltering Shelter It's the beginning and the end It’s patience It’s hope It's a hug It's many things All of them full of beauty

[@freeyoursheep]

I agree 🤗😊

[@TheKnittinShihTzu]

i cannot find a coupon code listed for the fiber tales patterns on ravelry. does anyone know what it is and if it is still active?

[@Bianca-ql6ou]

The discount code was in her Insta story its still there now, you need to use HAPPY21 at check out until the end of Jan 2021 in Ravelry, I hope its OK for me to mention that here ❤️

[@freeyoursheep]

@@Bianca-ql6ou Thank you, I was too late to reply to that comment ☺️

[@freeyoursheep]

I'm sorry I was to late to reply in time, hopefullly Bianca was able to help you out 😊

[@gabyknits7960]

I love your podcast and your many projects. You have woolwarehouse.co.Uk for icelandic yarn. I often order from there for yarn and they ship to Canada. Thank you

[@freeyoursheep]

Thank you Gaby, yes you're right, woolwarehouse has some colours available 😊 Many greetings to you to Canada! Have a lovely sunday x