a friend to knit with - episode 55 The most made sweater plus a Barbie Lou.

Hi Friends! A few finished knits including the Ranunculus and a Barbie Lou. I also share future plans and a bit of my summer trip to Ireland.
Knit what you love! xx, leslie
Show Notes:
**Find me**
Blog: www.afriendtokn...​​
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Shop my favorite knitting tools:
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What I’m wearing:
Ranunculus:
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**Off the needles**
Barbie Lou:
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Sandnes Garn Line
**On the needles**
Best Friend Butterfly Blanket:
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Clover Tee: www.ravelry.co...
Sadnes Garn Line
**Good Things**
Elizabeth Bradley Needlepoint Kits:
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Fish:
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Taci Studio:
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Thank you for watching Friends!

[@carolslifka3383]

So I have been watching your videos for about 1-1/2 years now and just subscribed to your channel. Since this episode, I decided to go back to the beginning, and I have been binging for the past week. Since covid I lost my desire to knit but since watching you I have decided to get my needles back out. I just purchased your butterfly blanket and have been working on that while watching your episodes. Thank you for inspiring me to get back at it. I love all your sweaters and I love that you share them with us. Thank you again for putting that knitting spark back in me. ❤

[@sirkalouca6764]

Thank you for making these podcasts, I love all the stuff you share and look forward to the new episodes. Your Ranunculus Is fabulous, and you have motivated me to pull out my stash and finally make one!

[@LeslieFriend]

Awe. Thank you so much friend! And thanks for visiting!💛

[@Bellaolivetommylucy]

Stunning fish needlepoint!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you!!! :) xx

[@donnaterryhalleran2367]

Be sure you initial & day your NP fish pillows. So so beautiful. I love doing NP. I am 84 & love all fabric crafts & many others. It really makes me happy. Enjoy your trip. Your videos are wonderful. 😮Thanks

[@LeslieFriend]

Awe. Thank you so much for visiting Donna! And great idea to date the needlepoint! THANK YOU! Needlepoint and knitting makes me so happy too! xx

[@WoolRevival]

Hi Leslie! Love your knits! I’m starting with SisterMountain as well, and have the same challenges. 🤣😂 I hope you’re enjoying the class. All new things take time to perfect. Hope you’re off to a great trip! 🧶💕Heidi

[@maryannbergeron9531]

Hi Leslie! I have been working on socks for Christmas. I wanted a break so I started the Bean and Olive sweater for my youngest great granddaughter. I am hoping to make all 3 girls this pattern in their favorite colors also for Christmas. I love your Ranunculus and definitely need to make another. You have inspired me as I love Berocco Vintage yarn. ❤

[@mickydovas5364]

Love your new Ranunculus sweater! Also, I can relate to your needlepoint dilemma…I also enjoy cross stitching and I purchased 2 Christmas Stocking kits for my grandkids at least 3 years ago, but i rather knit so they were never starter. This year, I decided to bring them to Greece (i spend the summers here) with me and force myself to work on them, I;m so glad I did because I had forgotten how much I enjoy cross stitching. Anyway, looking forward to your next episode!

[@lieslnew8247]

Aarrrgh! Leslie, I had finally decided I was NOT going to make a Ranunculus but you have changed my mind (again!). 😊 I have just finished the Homebody Sweater in time for our 3 month caravan trip into Outback Australia. I have yarn with me and plan to make a Fall Cuddler Throw Blanket to use around the campfire. ❤😊

[@ZuzanaHardy]

Hello Leslie, I am knitting Diamantine by Paula Pereira and absolutely love it. We went to Texas to South Padre Island on holiday. Sending regards from the Czech Republic.

[@lilianemann1441]

Leslie, your knits always look so dreamy, beautiful and professional! Thank you for another great podcast.

[@LeslieFriend]

Awe. Thank you Lilian! And thanks so much for visiting! Happy knitting friend! xx

[@sherriepaulsonmiles8461]

OMG! That needlepoint fish is striking!

[@rowenaphilbeck1919]

Can’t wait for your vest! I have been looking for a good one to get lots of wear!! Omg the fish is amazing!!! I just cross stitch! My boss years ago went to Ireland and found me a skein of wool that I made a bucket bag with and still use every winter! I treasure that! Thanks!!

[@LeslieFriend]

Awe! Thank you friend for stopping by! I hope to have the vest pattern soon! Thanks for like it! :) Your bucket bag DOES sound special! Happy knitting friend! xx

[@jacqueismaking]

Your ranunculus is so stunning on you!

[@belindafernandes5712]

Beautiful knits, beautiful Ireland that’s for sharing the lovely pictures. I’m working on mini mock tee ( a longer version) to wear under blazers this winter which is about all you need in TX winters

[@christineferoli1750]

Love your vlog as usual great to see fun trip to Ireland. I’m knitting the garden cardigan in fingering and kid silk in a beautiful camel color. It will be a great staple wardrobe piece. Fun easy knit with an ingenious neck design. I think you’d love it.

[@HappilyKnitted]

what a lovely podcast you have here :) I really enjoyed it and I like your rananculus very much. You're making me think I have to make one too!

[@donnaminyoon7179]

So excited for the release of your vest! Love it and will greatly appreciate the KZbin video support💖

[@theislandlamb]

Good morning Leslie, thank you for another fun episode. I have vest knitting on my mind. I just finished the Ingrid by Petite Knit and absolutely loved the knit. Enjoy the rest of the summer. 😢

[@margunbentevatshelle1798]

I Just fint your podcast....love it. I will follow you from Norway.

[@Lucy-qm2re]

Always love seeing you. You had me laughing so hard when the horse took off. Could envision it just by your description. So glad you had a great trip. Sorry about your allegies.

[@LeslieFriend]

Ha! Thank you Lucy! I wish I had it on video! 😂 hsppy knitting friend!💛

[@beverlythompson3246]

Thanks for sharing your knits and your Irish adventures. Your projects are so beautiful and they always look fantastic on you. I am heading to the UK soon and so am preparing my knitting by completing two sweater yokes (Sea Haven and Yule Do). My plan is to get to the easy stockinette parts by the time we leave and have completed sweaters to wear while travelling…..we’ll see if that happens!

[@lauriekimmelstiel2976]

I've also just started my third Ranunculus. I love how the pattern is so easy to follow. I'm knitting mine with Holst Haya, a divine alpaca/silk/yak blend fingering. Love the Barbie Lou (and already in my library) and await the updated version.

[@gretchenzamecki24]

I was so happy to see you popped on yt! I always look forward to your podcast. I love the ranunculous as well. Wonderful to hear about your trip to Ireland…it’s on my list to visit. I went to Scotland 2 years ago and highly recommend going. I did bring back some special yarn 😊. I’m currently knitting the Natsumi sweater and it’s so fun since it is knit sideways, hopefully I won’t be playing yarn chicken tho. Have a fabulous time in Tahoe. I’m heading to Santa rose, CA in October.

[@karyncook4291]

Your trip to Ireland sounds magical! Especially the falconry class. I’m so looking forward to knitting your vest. Thank you for such an inspirational podcast!

[@LeslieFriend]

Oh, Yay~ Thank you Karyn! Hope the pattern will be finished soon! :) Happy knitting friend! xx

[@susanbajdek6698]

What color and name of yarn did you use for the butterfly blanket?

[@gailkorhonen8553]

Great to see that an episode was up! I’m always inspired by your projects. Even though I can knit continental, I usually knit by throwing (flicking). I also have to look more at my knitting when i continental. Looking forward to going to Rhinebeck again this year.

[@cindyg.8425]

Loving that Ranunculus! Yarn? Wondering fast forward how it is wearing? Curious as you mention the “growing” factor. Just another beauty you are wearing. ( hint hint would love the style videos of more of your handknits)…. So good! We went to Ireland and loved Jim got to golf the old course at st. Andrew’s. We then traveled into Scotland and were able to stay with our dear friends at Skibo ( the Carnegie Club)…and Jim golfed several of the courses nearby. That country is so beautiful. Have fun on your travels…. So lucky! Thank you for today.

[@andreaderosier1461]

I am so happy that I found your podcast. I love your style and sweaters.

[@karencooper1978]

Lovely Ranunculus and great colour on you! Loving knitting Nile cardi by Isabell Kraemer. Put this aside for a while in the spring to do another 2 projects and forgot how much fun the texture knitting was! Going to Ireland in October for a knitting tour/retreat with Trips for Knitters and think I’m going to some of the same areas that you visited. Trying to decide what knitting to take as I’m just taking carry-on luggage. Being a sweater knitter, I’d like to take a sweater to knit but time will tell. I have yarn for Nancy’s Vest by Carol Sunday but it may be a little much to knit for travel?! It’s knit all in one piece but while travelling, trying to ensure a good fit / length etc as I usually do modifications may be a challenge? Thanks for another super podcast!

[@LeslieFriend]

Awe. Thank you Karen! So sweet! Love the Nile cardi. I’ve seen a lot of cute fos! Ooooh! A knitting trip to Ireland sounds wonderful! I always take a carryon also! Maybe a small project and the vest in case the one takes too much attention! I like having simple projects so I can devote my brain to my surroundings. 🥰😍 happy knitting sweet friend!💚💚💚

[@lisalovesstitchin]

I love all your projects. I do cross stitch, quilting and slow stitching and design cross stitch patterns. I’d love to try needlepoint one day. Your buggy ride in Ireland sounds wild 😮. I’m just about finished a Hipster Hat by petite knit for my hubby, we are in Queensland Australia and he is taking it on a trip to New Zealand next week.

[@OriettaStitch]

I have couple mosaic knitting projects in my queue and This might be just the push I need to start one! Great KAL 😊

[@cakefeathers]

Leslie, I so enjoyed watching this today, as I am recovering from he “flu”, and you made me smile so big with your story about the driverless carriage!!! I know it must have been frightening but the way you told it was delightful. The music at the end is just wonderful. You are such a joy to listen to and watch. Question, maybe I missed it, but what was that lavender/thistle colored yarn for? And what brand of yarn. I love that color lately. Enjoy your trip to Tahoe!

[@lindapayne9474]

Laughing to tears about the runaway horse! Love hearing from you. Looking forward to vest pattern. In the meantime I plan to cast on ranunculus. Currently making v neck Lauder cardigan by Rebecca Clow. Funny, I can only knit English style looking at my work but can continental without watching. Started out English but added continental to give my wrists some relief. Like you I must stick to one style for a project so keep one continental and one English going to be able to switch off.

[@LeslieFriend]

Haha! Happy you liked the runaway horse story! I still can't believe it! HA! I adore the Lauder! That is going to be wonderful! And OOOOOH! Lucky you to be able to knit continental without watching! I bet you are a wiz! Happy knitting friend! xx

[@knotanitter]

Thank you for putting out these videos they’re such a joy and perfect for me in an evening knitting, somehow feel I’m truly sitting with a friend! (Love your hair! )

[@LeslieFriend]

Well, thank YOU for watching and for such kind words! Happy Knitting sweet friend! xx

[@lauriejarboe6087]

Loved hearing about your Ireland trip, what a treat!! Looking forward to your vest pattern. I think (like your Friend to Friend ) it is a perfect canvas to stripe or embroider on. Great holiday gift knit !!

[@LeslieFriend]

Oh Laurie! THANK YOU! Yes... you are so right. A canvas to all things embellished! SO glad you like it! Happy knitting friend! xx

[@amberbrosnan7725]

My in-laws are from Ireland, Kerry & Galway. I was in Killarney years ago. Such a cute village. I just started crocheting the Eze Basket Bag and am obsessed 💚☘️

[@LeslieFriend]

So fun to have some Irish in the fam! We adored Killarney! I wish I come come sit with you and you could show me how to crochet that bag. It’s sooooo cute! Happy making Amber! 🩷🩷🩷

[@amyclawson7]

Loved this episode and loved the footage of your trip!!! Always enjoy your episodes!!!

[@kathleen6805]

So exciting to see you again. So inspiring and I have now decided after watching you to make the Ranunculus sweater and I have the Vintage yarn already in my stash. Also very excited about your simple vest pattern to come, this will definitely be a must have pattern! Safe travels ❤❤

[@LeslieFriend]

YAY! I"m so glad you have some Vintage in your stash! It really worked out wonderfully! And thank you so much for the interest in the vest. Should be out soon! Happy knitting friend! xx

[@carolinelaplante5857]

Love hearing about your trip to Ireland! I just cast on the Adah Shawl. Your Ranunculus is beautiful ❤ I’ve made 2 and it is such a fun knit. Have a wonderful weekend ❤❤❤

[@LeslieFriend]

Ooooooh! I’ll have to look up the Adah! Happy knitting friend!🩷

[@flourchylde]

Greetings from Wyoming. Leslie, I cannot wait to purchase your vest pattern. I know I'll knit up many of them. Headed to Norway in September and wish I had the pattern to knit on the plane. Happy trails!!!! BTW, I am currently working on The O Knot Cardigan by Taylor Owen. It's quite a project.

[@LeslieFriend]

Yay!!! Your travel sounds lovely! The o knot cardigan looks lovely! The pockets!😍 thanks for the hello friend love. Hope to have the pattern out soon! Need some test knitters!😍

[@flourchylde]

​@@LeslieFriend, sign me up😊

[@mama_knitter]

Loved hearing about your trip to Ireland and so glad you came home alive!😅 What a memory. Cannot believe you couldn’t find a yarn store! My husbands family is from Cork so when we go I fully intend to storm Hedgehog Fibres among other stores. I’m currently knitting on a Stripe Hype sweater for my son, he’s 10 and fits in women’s x smalls now 😢 my husband and I are planning a trip to the Amalfi Coast next spring! 🤩

[@jfitzhugh4119]

I finished my 3rd Ranunculus on Tuesday! I ripped out a vest to make the second one, and I ripped out a linen T for the 3rd one. I have decided to reuse yarn when I don't wear a garment enough to keep it as is. They are not oversized like the pattern, I haven't made one with large needles yet.

[@LeslieFriend]

Yay!!! Good for you for putting that yarn to awesome use! I need to do that more often! Happy knitting friend!💛

[@denisewagner2840]

Thanks so much love your videos and thanks for sharing about the surname cable patterns I am of Irish heritage and did not know that. Will be working to make something in the pattern of my heritage thanks to you 😊

[@LeslieFriend]

Ohhh!! I thought that was so very cool as well! thanks so much for visiting! Happy knitting friend! x x

[@nancycox6548]

We did a tour of Ireland in May - magical, stunning and the nicest people! I learned that the wool from the Irish sheep is quite coarse so most of those sheep you see are raised for meat - grass fed! I bought yarn at a store in Dublin ( Danish!) and Studio Donegal at a shop in Galway. But the hand knit sweaters in stores were gorgeous. I’m also a needlepointer and just finished my 5 th Christmas stocking - for grandchild #5! I am fortunate to have a stitching group that meets once a week to keep me on track as I’d rather be knitting too!

[@LeslieFriend]

Hi Nancy! How wonderful! And you are so right... the people were SO nice! We didn't get to Dublin but I did hear they have great yarn shops there! And WOW! The stocking game is BIG LOVE! My sister needlepointed my 3 kids their stockings and they are a true labor of love. Such Treasures! Happy Stitching and Knitting friend! x x

[@bernadettemensen7562]

I am knitting the Nila by Natasja Hornby, enjoying it very much but it is for sure not “blind” knitting but it keeps my brain working and that is a good thing.looking forward to your next podcast.greetings from Canada and happy knitting 🧶🌷🇨🇦

[@LeslieFriend]

Hi Bernadette! I love Nila! It's going to be fabulous! Thanks so much for stopping by and for visiting! Happy knitting friend! xx

[@dianadarby9108]

Leslie, my friend .. always so love your inspiring chats. so enjoyed the clips from Ireland. I have longed to visit that beautiful country. I'm not much of a sweater knitter, I knit one years ago for myself and the rest have been small ones for granddaughters . However I believe you are really breaking me down and am now thinking about a Ranunculus as the Vintage one is just so lovely! thank you

[@LeslieFriend]

Hi Diana! YES!!! Try it! I think you would love it! And if you want to start with something even easier the vest pattern will be available soon! :) Happy knitting friend! xx

[@darlenesears6808]

I love your knitted garments and would like to make the vest. I am also a needlepointer and have an Elizabeth Bradley project on the go. The completed piece from your sister was beautifully stitched and your stitching is beautiful as well. I look forward to your next video.

[@LeslieFriend]

Hi Darlene! I love that you have an EB needlepoint going as well!!! I think it’s addictive! Thanks for the interest in the vest. I think soon!✨💫✨

[@Neitcha1]

Love seeing your finished projects. I'm currently working on a Be Thankful Cardigan for my daughter and a baby blanket. We are planning a trip on the Queen Mary 2 in May to celebrate our wedding anniversary and will end up in England and then Ireland. Also planning to attend the MDK Nashville "Nash Yarn Fest" in March.

[@LeslieFriend]

YAY! I love your travel plans! How fun! I should look into that Nash Yarn Fest! Never heard of it! Thank you! I made my daughter Libby the Be Thankful Cardi. Such a great knit. She still wears it 4 years later! Happy knitting friend! xx

[@FibreBound]

Its been so great to spend my lunch break with you Leslie! My fave current project is the Arbour by Mollie Conrad, it’s a beautiful lace raglan sweater in worsted weight and. Am having so much fun knitting it! I look forward to seeing you again soon!

[@suemccord9723]

Hi Leslie, Love your Mom's design for the little sweater, Beautiful! The fish your working on is spectacular, what a lovely gift for your sons. Thank you for sharing all the goodness. The clip at the end of Ireland is gorgeous, the scenery is breathtaking. Will look forward to your vest pattern. Wish I could test it for you, but I'm having lung surgery next thursday, and will have a few weeks of recovery, so not sure how much knitting I will be doing. But you can bet if I can knit I surely will. Happy knitting. 🤗

[@LeslieFriend]

Hi Sue! Oh sweet friend you will be in my thoughts and prayers! I hope your healing will be speedy. Take such care of yourself. All the self love! Healthy food, good thoughts and lots of love! xx

[@lynnmcentire4014]

I have made 4 ranunculus tops. I’ve used everything from lace weight to worsted 😊

[@LeslieFriend]

Yay! I know what you mean... I see another one in my future at some point as well! Happy knitting friend! xx

[@ursulamanwiller5630]

Loved your chat. Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you Ursala!! Happy knitting friend!

[@sheilajackson3745]

So enjoy your channel and your knitting projects

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you so much Sheila!!! 💛💛💛

[@diblust53]

Finishing up Morning Sky. The pattern instructs you to recheck row gauge (knitting bottom up) as you start the yoke & add/subtract rows so the yoke is the correct size. First time seeing that, and appreciated! The Irish trip looks wonderful! There are knitting tours of Ireland, and yes, they do have yarn shops.

[@LeslieFriend]

Ohhhhh! Interesting and wise to have you check the row gauge! Love the Morning Sky top. Very cute. I guess we were just in an area without yarn shops! We had tour guides and they wouldn't be able to find any. If only we had gone to Dublin....:) Happy knitting friend! xx

[@rachelrubow1]

Well done figuring out how to make the sweater in several sizes!! I'm proud of you for taking a class to learn how to do so. It's no joke trying to learn new things at our age. 😂 I'm going back to school and the kids these days, they pick stuff up so fast!! I tell them they are like high speed Internet. I'm dial up. I'll get there eventually, but in the meantime, there's a whole lot of noise and a circle going round and round and round... So, again, way to tackle the hard things! 👏

[@LeslieFriend]

Hi Rachel! You are so right! My brain sometimes hurts with all those numbers! HA! It's a focus issue, too! HAHAH! Happy knitting friend! xx

[@jla110661]

The memory of the runaway horse is fantastic. I'm making a baby blanket right now and trying to finish before the baby shower on Sept 7 so I'm diligently doing that every night. It's the colorful corner blanket by purl soho. Second one I've made. Nice pattern and mindless. I also knit English and can just fly without watching what I'm doing so it's been great tv knitting. I'm looking forward to the vest release!

[@LeslieFriend]

Oh my gosh that colorful corner blanket is off the charts cute! LOVE it! And you are so right.... When you don't have to be staring at your project makes tv watching soooo much more enjoyable! Happy knitting sweet friend! xx

[@joy1400]

I was so excited to see your new podcast!!! I have knit several short sleeve versions of the ranunculus and now I’m so excited to cast on for a long sleeve version for the winter!! Im also super excited for your vest pattern. That would be such a practical and stylish addition to my wardrobe . Thanks again for such an inspiring podcast. ❤

[@LeslieFriend]

Awe. Thank you Joy! Maybe I will need to try a short sleeve version! :) The vest should be out soon! Thank you for the interest! Happy knitting friend! xx

[@bethpaschal7859]

Wow! It looks like a wonderful trip Leslie. I’m so glad that you and your husband are enjoying traveling together.

[@LeslieFriend]

Thanks friend! Happy knitting! 🩷🩷🩷

[@holliegiampietro7030]

TU for sharing ur trip. The horse & the cart was so funny. But glad no one was hurt. The land is so breathtaking ❤❤❤ Till next time

[@LeslieFriend]

Awe! Thank you so much for visiting sweet Hollie! Happy knitting! xx

[@Fran-yh8vy]

Loved hearing about the history of the Aran sweaters, so interesting. Currently working on the Ellie Shirt by Rust Knitwear. Very interesting and fun knit. it is knit in a broken rib. I also knit both continental and english style however I switch back and forth in the same project, don't want to be a slave to my project since continental is so much faster for me. Hoping if any challenges will all get washed out in the blocking, so far it all looks good.

[@LeslieFriend]

Ooooooh! I should just go for it and stick to continental in one project and see how it goes! Thanks for the push!🥰 love the Ellie shirt! happy knitting friend! 💛

[@daniellejohnson3364]

Love the clips from Ireland! I went once and also didn’t buy any yarn which was pretty amusing to me at the time 😂 Your ranunculus is gorgeous ❤ I’m working on the Framed sweater for Rhinebeck currently.

[@MsPenelope10]

Love that cute Barbie Lou! Perfect.; I needlepoint a lot, The canvas of the fish, fantastic!

[@LeslieFriend]

Nice! I love to hear of fellow needlepointers! Happy stitching and knitting friend! xx

[@trupple4725]

Every year I make about 20 pairs of children’s mittens to take to a school here. Teachers say kids come without mittens on cold winter days, for whatever reason, and they can then give the child a pair to wear and keep. It’s good for them and keeps my arthritic hands busy and less painful. I am also working on an afghan. This is the third time making this pattern. I’ve given the other two away but will keep this one, I think. Love your sweaters. May have to make a Ranunculus some time. Haven’t made a sweater in awhile. I enjoy smaller projects like fingerless mitts for friends or myself and the mittens. I’ve been to Ireland and have ridden in the jaunting carts. Can’t imagine having the horse take off without a driver! Yikes!! Glad you survived that experience.

[@forthefunofknit5322]

Caught up with your last several episodes - wonderful! Finishing off the Pothos Tee by Beth MacDonald Stone... a great knit. Love Ireland and - yup - hard to find yarn... not what I expected either - LOL. Loving all your neutrals...think I may have to cast on a few things🥰🥰🥰

[@LeslieFriend]

Yay!! I need to catch up with your life too!!! Anything by Beth is a winner. She is an amazing designer! 💛

[@lizw5893]

You have been busy! It's always great to "visit" with you. Have a safe trip this weekend.

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you friend! And thanks for visiting!🩷

[@fidknits]

Thank you, Leslie, for another visit! 🥰

[@LeslieFriend]

Awe! Thank you so much for stopping by! Happy knitting, friend! xx

[@debracoulter]

hi i always enjoy watching you

[@LeslieFriend]

That is just the sweetest! Thank you friend! xx

[@vivianpowell1732]

You must be referring to Irish harness racing. The cart is called a sulky, and the sport is also known as sulky racing. You had a scary moment there, thank goodness it got under control. Your latest Ranunculus is my favorite of the ones you've knitted so far. The color is beautiful. Thanks for sharing photos from your trip to Ireland. That shop with all the beautiful sweaters, Wow!

[@LeslieFriend]

Oh, thank you for the horse info! Yes! It was pretty scary! Thanks for the visit friend and happy knitting! xx

[@alicehoyle4198]

I also love to needlepoint: I knit, sew, do Norwegian Hardanger, Brazilian Embroidery, cross stitch, and crewel. I think knitters are creative people all around.

[@LeslieFriend]

Holy Cow Alice! You are a master of all needle works! Well done, friend! Happy stitching friend! xx

[@gayle4091]

Off to Norway in early September Nd looking forward to yarn shopping!

[@LeslieFriend]

YAY! Sending the Yarn Shop Gods your way! Happy Traveling friend! xx

[@Vivcatkemp]

Ripping out the back of my tessellated vest (Andrea Mowery). Somehow I managed not to do any of the arm hole shaping 😮 That’s ok, I can re do it (after leaving it in time out for this summer). I am super bummed that summer is over. I have 5 kids I’m homeschooling this year and I just don’t want to start school, we have had too much fun. I loved seeing your pictures from Ireland! That is a crazy story about the pony cart!!! I would love to test knit your vest, and I will certainly be purchasing it as soon as it comes out!

[@vivianpowell1732]

Loved seeing your needlepoint in progress. I enjoy the change of pace that needlepoint brings amid weeks of knitting.Take a look at the canvas "Wild Boars" by Birds of a Feather, SKU #AS719, which I'm planning to stitch at some point. I'm drawn to the devilish mood of those boars in the woods.

[@LeslieFriend]

Oh!~ That is going to be wonderful! And I agree... the change of pace can be a welcome gift! Happy stitching friend! xx

[@susanmiller3633]

Really looking forward to the vest pattern!

[@laurielortz7387]

Your color knit band is lovely….may have to “steal 😉“

[@LeslieFriend]

Awe! Thank you Laurie! Yay! Glad you like the single stripe! Happy knitting friend! xx

[@joy1400]

We went on a Viking cruise from Prague to Berlin with 5 other couples from our church and had a blast . I did buy yarn when we also went to Vienna at the beginning of our trip and the women who owned the yarn shop was delightful!! I am knitting the Mudo sweater by the Petite Knitter and also the Felix pullover. Im so addicted to knitting in this season of my life and your have been a huge inspiration for me! Im also getting ready to knit a cardigan for my 10 mos old granddaughter who lives in Pittsburgh. Thanks so much Leslie for your wonderful presence here!!❤

[@LeslieFriend]

Awe! You just made my heart big! THANK YOU! Wonderful travels! I have yet to be to Vienna but certainly look forward to going one day! Happy knitting sweet friend! xx

[@paulam.5785]

Leslie, I highly recommend you read the knitting novel Casting Off by Nicole Dickson. That's where I first heard of the different patterns for each family. It's a fun read and takes place in Ireland. ❤

[@flourchylde]

Thanks for the suggestion. I ordered it.

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you!!! I’m ordering it today!!! 🩷🩷🩷

[@paulam.5785]

​@@LeslieFriend I hope you enjoy it. ❤

[@handcraftswithnadine]

Leslie, that is so cool, I immediately googled my last name and found my family cable pattern! My great great grand parents are from Ireland. The website is called Glenaran and they sell kits with yarn included but hopefully just the pattern is available elsewhere. Thank you so much! 💚

[@handcraftswithnadine]

They also just sell just the patterns!

[@marshawoods2634]

I'm looking forward to your mother's Barbie Lou pattern for the next generation of nieces and nephs. Lovely to have a wee visit with you today. XXX

[@LeslieFriend]

Awe! Thank you so much Marsha for the visit! And thank you for liking my moms sweet baby pattern. xx

[@sueh8547]

Thanks for inspiring me to try needlepoint. I ordered the Two Fat Lambs kit from Elizabeth Bradley. So far, I’ve completed the bottom 1/3 😃

[@mklcole]

Great video ❤

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you friend! xx

[@glendabathgate4036]

Imagine no wool shops in ireland thought would be loads but saying that am in edinburgh and I don’t have a shop near where I stay although some other end of town if I wan5 to visit them but rarely do as parking is a problem but online shopping has to do lovely to see you

[@karenredbaron]

Fun vlog, what a great trip! I never thought of trying falconry but that seems very interesting. I'm knitting a very modified R&R Hoodie by Tanis Lavellee; I hope it survives all my choices!

[@conniesmith1081]

After finishing a butterly baby blanket which I so enjoyed knintting, I have a bright side shawl on my needles with a gorgeous yarn called out of the ashes! You can find pattern on ravelry.

[@susanhendryx9555]

I have been waiting for the best pattern ever since you showed it 2 years ago. Love everything you make!!

[@flourchylde]

Ditto!!!

[@LeslieFriend]

Awe! Makes my heart happy! THANK YOU! xx

[@LeslieFriend]

Awe! Thanks friend! xx

[@susanhendryx9555]

Noticed my typo, still waiting for the VEST pattern, which I am sure is the best pattern! When will you publish it?

[@heikek.b.2154]

Dear friend Leslie, this was another amusing and inspiring episode. Your Ranunculus suits you extremely well. And you're right, everyone should have a Ranunculus as they are very comfortable to wear. I have one in dark red and love it very much. During your podcast, the screen always blurs as your lively stories progress, until I get the feeling that you are sitting in front of me with a cup of coffee. Very funny. This effect is actually enhanced by live knitting. Hugs, your knitting friend Heike

[@LeslieFriend]

Awe! Heike! You are so so sweet! I love that you feel as if we are sitting right across from each other enjoying our passion and a hot beverage! Makes my heart happy as that is exactly what I wish to be doing! Happy knitting sweet friend! xx

[@heatherlynnewest]

Omg your horse story sounds scary! I’m knitting the Cambridge Jacket for my husband in pieces (!) with a zipper (!). I can’t say I love it but I’m learning new skills. And I hope the finished object is well loved.

[@LeslieFriend]

YAY YOU! Learning new skills! SO awesome. The Cambridge Jacket really is lovely. And your husband is one lucky fella! Happy knitting friend!

[@JoyZane-s8r]

Love your ranunculus. I purchased an Aran sweater when I was on the Aran Islands, but nobody ever told me the story about the design. Thanks for that info.

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you friend! And so cool... you have a sweater made on the islands! I found the story so interesting! xx

[@lindadavid1669]

Can’t wait for the vest pattern! Thanks for working so hard on it! Have a lovely trip. And thanks for another great podcast. Love your Ranunculus! ❤

[@noelleparris9451]

Talk about serendipity!!! A very good friend has a birthday coming up, and he asked me to needlepoint smth for him. I've knit and crocheted gifts for him, so this was an interesting request -- especially as I used to needlepoint when I was younger and haven't thought about it since. ANYWAY I was delighted to see your and your sister's needlepoint projects, so thank you for showing them and for adding the kit information.

[@sallythompson2635]

I just finished a 15 yr WIP. It is a Debbie Bliss Simple Jacket with pockets. Done in her cotton denim Aran weight yarn.

[@flourchylde]

Bravo!!!

[@LeslieFriend]

AMAZING! Congratulations! That must feel amazing to have it off the needles! xx

[@lindadavid1669]

I actually snorted when you said the horse took off without the driver! What a great story. And a great memory! I’m working on The Norma Sweater with yarn from The Lamb & Kid. I was so blessed to visit Bainbridge Island in June with my childhood friend. Love your podcast! ❤

[@lsdev4229]

Great episode Leslie, always nice to see what you are making and where you are traveling. I am a home body so do not travel much. Thanks for the episode! 🥰🇨🇦Sharon.

[@ginamacris6524]

Love your podcast, choice of patterns and discussion! Just a historical note: the Story about the Irish cabled sweaters designed particular to each family is a myth- debunked by Alice Starmore in her book Aran Knitting.

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you Gina! So interesting! I will have to look that up! Well it seems the Irish women believe it to be true? 🤷‍♀️ maybe to sell more sweaters! 😍happy knitting friend! 🩷

[@debg1747]

Oh you missed out.. Kerry Woolen Mills. And they ship ;) Gorgeous yarn

[@susanmccarten6527]

I love the ranunculus, makes a great gift, and so im on my 6 or 7th lost track🥰

[@govidgordana2293]

Hello Leslie, I’m so happy to see you. Always inspiring 🤗🧶💕

[@lindamarlatt3259]

Oh my gosh! That falcon at the end is gorgeous!! Were you a little apprehensive about it landing on your arm? Such an amazing trip!

[@casuarinagirl8067]

Hello lovely, love that ranunculus 🥰 colour is superb! Ha ha the jaunting carriage ride 🤭 don’t worry even many Irish people don’t understand those drivers, some areas (like in Kerry) the accent is sooooo thick. Dad is from Limerick and my son, his fiancé and mum and dad were doing the falconry thing last month too! It’s a fun country ☘️ Thanks for sharing, enjoy your next adventure 💕

[@lynnmcentire4014]

Working on the Reinbeck sweater (even though I’m not going 😂)

[@LeslieFriend]

LOVE that! xx

[@triplesss7229]

Wonderful podcast. I’m glad you got to visit Ireland. That runaway buggy! I liked your ranunculus a lot, and maybe I’ll have to knit one. I’ve just not been a huge fan of the bagginess, but yours looks superb. I can’t wait, by the way, for your vest pattern! Your elegantly simple style is very fetching.

[@dianetetz438]

Thanks for the visit Leslie. Your ranunculas sweater is lovely and a perfect colour for you! I have yet to make one. I have done quite a bit of knitting but have yet to knit a sweater. Any suggestions for a beginner sweater pattern?