a friend to knit with -episode 23 a knitters nightmare

[@kimmyk3640]

Boy oh boy Leslie. What a bummer! You're attitude is inspiring!

[@CasualKnitter]

I'm so sorry to hear about your injury, I hope you recovered fast and I love love love the cue journal!

[@lindabrush8054]

So sorry to hear of your mishap but I wish you a speedy recovery! Love your queue book and your ability to stay positive as you heal! Sending hugs! 💕🌷🌷🌷

[@LeslieFriend]

Awe. Thank you Linda! ❤️❤️❤️

[@mjrdjr1]

Leslie, thank you for checking in with us. As knitters we’re all right here with you. Love your notebook and all the ways you’re staying in the game. Best wishes for a quick and speedy recovery. Take care.

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you so much! 🙏🙏🙏🤍that means a lot. Happy knitting friend! 🙏🤍

[@thegentleknitter]

Oh Leslie, I'm so sorry about your wrist mistfortune, and most of all for the loss of your mother. Sending you heartfelt wishes of healing and comfort.

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you sweet Nicole. 🙏🙏❤️

[@alicew9171]

Hi Leslie, much to my surprise, I saw this x-ray of my left wrist appear in my KZbin feed... until I realized it's not my x-ray, but yours! 2.5 weeks ago, I suffered pretty much an identical fracture on the ice skating rink (I got hit from behind). LIke for you, my radius was in pieces and I had a fractured ulna too -- and now a plate with seven screws. It's inspiring to hear how you've been coping. My surgeon gave me the OK to knit on the day of the surgery (!) - not that I could move my arm that day. So I went back to knitting (carefully and slowly, and simple garter only) right away, despite a tingling feeling in my thumb. I hope your healing is smooth and your recovery swift! I'll be following your progress. All the best, Alice

[@LeslieFriend]

Oh dear! Alice!!!! I am so sorry for your injury! I feel your pain friend! I am so glad that you are knitting! I finally did start and my fingers have improved considerably! I had my cast/brace removed and I am slowly getting move it back in my wrist. How are you managing otherwise? I hope well! I listened to and read a book called “wintering” by Katherine May. I absolutely loved it and in some weird way it gave me more permission to just rest.

[@alicevanharten9663]

@@LeslieFriend So good to hear you're done with the cast / brace and knitting again, too! Don't you find that knitting now feel extra special? The surgeon yesterday told me he was impressed with my mobility and I credit that to the knitting. But it's been up and down for me: on the whole I'm positive, but sometimes the pain and discomfort wear me down. Thank you for the book recommendation - you're so right: it's easy to not rest enough! (My hand therapist told me I need to.) Also, soon after the surgery, I found this video (I also play piano) and was so encouraged by Lisa's positive attitude: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGi1g6V_fJ18o5I I even took a coaching session with her, which has helped me to focus on the positives.

[@annef.3387]

Oh no Leslie! When it rains, it pours! You have a great positive attitude and that’s the best thing you can have right now while you’re waiting. I’m sending you good thoughts and wish you all the best and continued healing.💐

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you sweet Anne! 💖💖💖

[@kristinekinigson1949]

Leslie, best wishes for a full and speedy recovery. So smart of you to wear your hand knits and plan for future knitting. I always enjoy your podcasts. Also, so very sorry about the loss of your mom. I had just moved my 94 year old mom to be close to me and unfortunately, she passed away after 4 months near me. I was so thankful she was near me in the end and I could oversee her care. Hold onto all the happy memories.

[@LeslieFriend]

Oh Kristine. So sorry about your mom. 💔 big hugs to you friend. ❤️❤️❤️🙏

[@lindaclifton3953]

Goodness! Prayers for you and healing through your grief and for healing. You are missed. Please do not give up. You are brave and strong.

[@LeslieFriend]

Aw thank you Linda! Happy knitting friend!

[@catb2069]

God Bless you Leslie. I am so glad you are on the mend and that you were not hurt even worse. Your attitude is truly inspiring. How wonderful that even through your pain and disappointment you found something beautiful and productive arranging you Ravelry knits. Hope you feel better and better with each day.

[@LeslieFriend]

Awe. Thank you so much Cat. 🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@knittingbandit8493]

Oh you poor woman. I am very sad you lost your dear Mama and then this bad break as well. I pray you Gods comfort and His perfect healing and a rapid recovery. Wear all your gorgeous knits and enjoy them, read loads, watch loads of shows and best of all catch up on your fave podcasts and find new ones and also new techniques. Big hugs xx

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you so much!! Such a lovely comment to read. I am certainly making the most of my healing time. And know that this too shall pass. Happy knitting to your friend!🤍🧡🤍

[@bobbieburrs2506]

Ohhhhh, nooooo! My heart goes out to you, Leslie! I KNOW the pain you are in, as I can still remember when my son broke his wrist after falling on the ice when he was six, and now he’s going on 40. You were, actually, lucky in several respects: Your superb docs, high-tech setting of the bone, the care you received, AND you didn’t hurt your back again, nor did you land on your head. OH, and you’re right-handed! Your knitting notebook is SO YOU! Love it! Keep your positive outlook, smiling, and before you know it, you’ll be good as new and back to your beloved knitting. Prayers for fast healing!

[@LeslieFriend]

Oh thank you so much Bobbie! I bet you were the sweetest nurse to your little boy! 💙 Yes… I am super grateful it was only my wrist. Healing is happening and I’ll be clicking away very soon! 🤍 happy knitting friend! 🧡

[@bobbieburrs2506]

You’re so sweet. You’ll get there, Leslie! 👍🥰👍🧶

[@anneserdula1329]

Wishing you a speedy recovery Leslie. How awful for such a great knitter. Stay positive….your body will heal. It is miraculous. Looking forward to seeing all you knit in the future.

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you Anne! You are so right… Our bodies are miraculous! I keep thanking my wrist for healing so perfectly!❤️ Happy knitting friend!

[@bethbamszoo]

Awe, sorry to hear. You are doing yourself right by wearing and surrounding yourself in your handmades. I love your journal of makes that you are dreaming of. So handy to take along to shop with at your favorite yarn stores.

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you Beth! Knitters… We truly are a lucky group!😍❤️❤️ what a great idea… I haven’t thought to take it to my LYS when I shop for yarn! Thank you! Happy knitting friend!

[@jengottschalk5588]

Hi Leslie - you’ve been so positive during your injury…wishing you a quick recovery and hopefully you’ll be knitting soon!

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you Jen! I still have a lot to be thankful for… It truly could’ve been a lot worse. Happy knitting to you friend!🙏❤️

[@throughthebackloop]

Leslie, you know we are all pulling for you!! You are such a beautiful example of grace under pressure ... you will get there! Thank you for the inspiration both knitting-wise and how to handle the tough spots that life presents to all of us from time to time. Sending you healing energy! ❤️

[@LeslieFriend]

Awe. Thank you sweet Peggy! ❤️❤️❤️

[@bethpaschal7859]

Hi Leslie, it is so good to see your sweet face. I’m so sorry about your accident and broken wrist. It is great to see how you are keeping your spirits up by planning your future knits. You are an inspiration

[@LeslieFriend]

Awe. Thank you Beth! 🙏🤍 happy knitting friend! ☀️

[@debbiekorb]

Awwwww, Leslie, you are so adorable and what a rotten bit of luck that you encountered. I'm so sorry for you but applaud your positive , upbeat attitude. That alone will help you heal faster. I will be thinking about you and cheering you on to a fully functioning left mitt soon. xxx

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you sweet Debbie! I hope you are working on something amazing! I can’t wait to see! 😍😍😍

[@knotfancyknitter]

Thanks for sharing! I hope your recovery is quick and painless. Your journal is inspiring- I am also more of a paper person myself. You will be back at it before too long. Take care!

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you friend! Happy knitting! ❤️

[@donnapreston767]

Leslie, so sorry you've broken your wrist not only for the pain (on top of losing your mum) but also for the pain of not being able to knit. The one pleasure we always have when it feels like our world has caved in through the loss of a loved one is our knitting. Wishing you a speedy recovery 💖💖💖

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you Donna. It’s so true! I thought how cruel I need to mourn my mom and knit all I can! I think God had a different plan. 🙏 Hope you are working on something you love!❤️❤️

[@susiewhite9154]

Leslie, Sending you well wishes and prayers for a healthy and speedy recovery. Amidst all you have gone through recently, you continue on such a positive path. You inspire our knitting community. Soon those needles will be click clacking away ❤️

[@LeslieFriend]

Awe. SO sweet Susie! Thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️ Happy knitting friend! 🤍

[@franbaas587]

Thank you for sharing all of your finished sweaters. Beautiful. I love that you said Life becomes better again. Speedy recovery.

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you Fran! We sure are a lucky group aren’t we! Knitters… 🙏❤️ happy knitting friend!

[@sjorchatodman34]

Oh no about your wrist! Sending you best wishes for a full, speedy recovery and back to knitting very soon. Knitting a few extra rows in honour of you tonight. Hearts & healing hugs from across the other half of the world Australia, where it is really hot, but wet & miserable at the same time.

[@LeslieFriend]

Ooooooh! Thank you friend for knitting a few rows for me! 😍 I can’t wait to knit again! 💕💕

[@lauraboutin873]

Leslie wishing you every good thing for your healing. When it rains it pours, as my mom used to say… I love that you are still smiling! And when I knit on my sweater sleeve tonight I will count my blessing that I can knit instead of feeling inpatient for being on “sleeve island” lol.

[@LeslieFriend]

Hi Laura! Thank you for your kind words and for knitting patiently for me!☺️😍 hope you finished your sleeve and are wearing your beautiful new sweater!🤍🤍🤍

[@quil10it]

eeeek...exactly why I stopped skiing! I now do a mean bar fly thou. I'm so sorry you have to be held up! I love your idea about your queue. Brilliant suggestion. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@LeslieFriend]

Ugh. I know! 🤦‍♀️ and on the lady run of the day. 💔❤️‍🩹 happy knitting friend! 💛

[@Mokumknits]

What a lovely idea, the book with all the printed patterns! Take care Leslie 🥰

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you friend! ❤️

[@JeanetteWalker]

Great to see you!! "Anne With An E" is so good. Prince Edward Island is my home...I live in the countryside of Green Gables where Lucy Maud wrote her stories. Lots of wonderful yarn producers and knitters here. Love your knitting project book and the Kuffel sweater will be a beautiful worsted knit. Heal well!

[@LeslieFriend]

Oh Jeanette! Prince Edward Island! How lucky… Really seems to be such a beautiful place. Happy knitting friend!🤍

[@margarethastings3332]

Good to see you Leslie, and that you are in good spirits, and coping well with your injury. I do hope you heal quickly and can get back to knitting therapy very soon. Love the new haircut too! 🥰

[@LeslieFriend]

Awe! I decided to chop my hair since I was going to be one handed! ☺️ thanks for the sweetly words. Happy knitting friend! ❤️

[@janeroy1958]

Speedy recovery Leslie !!! Enjoy watching your lovely podcast. All the best !!!!

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you Jane!❤️

[@colettebouvier9201]

Hi Leslie, what a tragic end to your first day on the slopes! A bad fracture, and important that you take good care of yourself. Love your knitting journal; a great way to sort all the patterns we hope to make but will never get around to actually doing them. Take care.

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you Colette! I think I have become a professional healer. I’m pretty good at this business!☺️😍 looking forward to hearing my needles click though. Happy knitting to you friend! 🤍

[@rhondacutler6712]

All the best, Leslie! Heal quickly and completely!

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you Rhonda!🤍

[@peggybozarth4401]

So glad to see your face and get an update! Miss seeing your knits and look forward to those again in the future ❤️🙏

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you Peggy! Happy knitting friend!

[@ker.oleary154]

Ow, ow, ow! wishing you a most speedy recovery. love your pattern notebok!

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you Ker!!! 💖💖💖

[@mmaas4879]

Leslie, wishing you all the best for complete recovery and onto some beautiful knitted projects. I have other injuries that slow me down, but getting up, dressed, a little makeup, that smile of yours and great attitude will by far get you ready to move ahead with great joy!

[@LeslieFriend]

Ah! Thank you so much friend! Happy knitting… I truly hope you love what you’re working on!🤍

[@WoolRevival]

I love this! You’re reading my mind. You have such great taste! I’m so happy you shared your goal journal. I was starting my first sweater last week and decided on the Be Thankful Cardigan, by Lily Kate France. I made it because I thought, “ I wonder what Leslie would make”. 😂 I’ve recently healed from a shoulder surgery. I understand the no knitting frustration. It takes a while to get back to a normal regime. You’re doing such great things with your downtime! It’s incredible how we can function alone with one hand. Necessity is the mother of invention. Prayers for your healing.

[@LeslieFriend]

Awe. I LOVE the be thankful cardigan by Lily Kate France! That’s a good one! And thank you for your heartfelt message… I’m almost 1 months in surgery so time is on my side. Happy knitting sweet friend!🤍🤍🤍

[@maryschuldt1981]

Leslie you are such a love!! Your book is perfect for inspiration and planning. I’m knitting several projects at once, per my usual, and will be sending you my joy while working on them. Much love to you and cheers to a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹

[@LeslieFriend]

Aw! Thank you so much Mary! I truly can feel the joy!😍 happy knitting sweet friend! ❤️

[@PEACE-LOVE-KNIT]

Sending hugs and wishing you a speedy recovery! ❤

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you so much Tori!🤍

[@markdewolf2681]

Sending healing prayers and wishing for a speedy recovery for you Leslie, another lovely podcast 💕take care your friend in knitting Nancy

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you sweet Nancy! happy knitting friend!🤍🤍🤍

[@duncancmd]

I love your positive energy. You will really appreciate your knitting even more when you get back to it. Take care XO

[@LeslieFriend]

Aw! Thank you Christine!❤️❤️❤️

[@jacquelinewillson4232]

Oh Leslie... my thoughts are with you as you wait and heal... sending a big hug! I love your positivity and that you get dressed for the day and wear your beautiful knits. You are an inspiration! I was knitting on the Interchangeable Mitten Liners from Emily Foden in Isager Alpaca 2 while I watched you. I have knit them before and they are such a practical item to wear on their own or inside another pair of mittens. Take care xo

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you sweet Jacqueline! I will have to look up the mitten liners… I’ve never made any… I see light at the end of the tunnel and I’ll add them to my forever growing list of things to Knit! 🥰 happy knitting friend!🤍

[@pollogmoody5746]

I hope you heal fast and it’s as good as new. Thank you for taking the time to podcast!

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you for watching Pollog! Happy knitting friend!

[@paulinebosch6929]

Sorry to hear about your accident. You may not be able to knit, yet you were able to come up with an enjoyable podcast for us all. Love the knitting journal idea you shared, and keep dreaming of all those projects you wish to make while your wrist heals. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Greetings from 🇨🇦 Pauline.

[@LeslieFriend]

Aw! Thank you sweet Pauline!🤍🤍

[@melissafriedrich3171]

Great to see you again podcasting. Sending warm wishes and positive vibes for a speedy recovery, take good care.

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you so much Melissa! Happy knitting to your friend!💛

[@judithcarter3471]

Such a lovely podcast, with inspiring ideas. Thankyou Leslie…..wishing you a full recovery❤️

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you so much Judith! Happy knitting friend!🧡

[@jennyburton3815]

I’m very sorry to hear about your accident. I feel for you! Sending warm wishes for your speedy recovery. Take care! 🤗🤗🤗

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you Jenny! I am finally seeing some light at the end of the tunnel!🙏❤️ Happy knitting friend!

[@katrinalevin4064]

Sending you good thoughts and knitting dreams. I will knit joyfully tonight as I sit in a cold car while my daughter is at soccer practice. Below freezing here tonight.

[@LeslieFriend]

Awe. Thank you for knitting a row for me Katrina! Oh boy! I remember those nights sitting in the cold car… I would constantly be turning the car on and off to just get a little heat!😂 happy knitting friend!❤️

[@christinebrown6154]

Sending healing to you Leslie. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Thank you from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@LeslieFriend]

Oh thank you sweet Christine! 🧡

[@cindyg.8425]

Leslie I am so sorry to hear of your wrist fracture. Not surprised to see you “lifting your needles” to lift you in terms of other knit to-dos. The booklet of dreams and Future Objects is such a great idea for now. I as well think wrapping up in a past knit is healing! I am from CA., and know Truckee well after many skiing issues and need for Emergency care. Glad you got yourself a good hand surgeon and now on the mend. For me in 2011 -- I had a Sternotomy for Thymus removal ( tumor scare)….. having my chest cracked put my needles aside for 2 months. Purchased my first I-pad and went looking for other “knit-spiration”…. That is when I found you. Our daughter set up a reader for me and blog life was filled with other knitters so I could dream of next things to knit. So I will be looking for your next post with lots of good wishes your way to see your needles in hand soon. For now I hope each day mends your wrist and you can get better soon. Take good care.

[@LeslieFriend]

Oh Cindy! Such a lovely comment. Thank you for letting me know about your injury and how we connected! I am glad that you are healed and doing well. That does not sound like a fun time at all. 😩I love calling our future objects the booklet of dreams! How lovely! Happy knitting to you friend!🤍🤍🤍

[@janisolsen595]

Hey, been wondering how you're doing....I am a long time Truckee resident, always cracks me up when I hear someone I know from the interwebs has spent time here and gotten to know our wonderful hospital! sorry for you! Love your busy project of cataloging your sweater to do list! So clever & useful! Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

[@LeslieFriend]

Hi! I’ve been in the Truckee emergency room twice with broken bones… I broke my ankle in Tahoe four years ago.🤪🤪🤪 dr. Gladman was great! ☺️ I love truckee… And that darling craft/yarn store!😍😍😍 Happy knitting friend!

[@joannecurrey860]

Your a trooper and have such a good attitude! Enjoy wearing and loving your knits.

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you sweet Joanne! Happy knitting to you!🧡💛🧡

[@heidikozar2287]

Hi Leslie, I know this won’t make you feel any better about your break, but I broke both my wrists in October of 2019, so I certainly can commiserate with your travails right now. I too had a wonderful Pgh hand surgeon and am sporting the same lovely titanium hardware in my right wrist. The left, while broken, only required resetting, no surgery, until I ruptured my thumb tendon on my left hand, but that’s another story. Just know my right hand is better than it ever was. I knit for hours at a time with out any pain at all. I also garden all summer with it, it’s my dominate hand, and it is completely pain free. I’m sure you will have similar results. Good luck! And thanks for all your tips, super helpful.

[@LeslieFriend]

Oh dear Heidi! Both hands! That must’ve been a bit frustrating! I keep thanking my good hand for all the work it’s doing. And then of course I call my broken hand my good good hand! And I think that hand for healing. Thank you for the encouraging words. And I’m so happy you don’t have any long-term effects! Happy knitting friend! 🤍🧡

[@hillsidefiber-stitchingwit5350]

So sorry about your wrist! Sending prayers your way for a complete recovery!

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you Linn! ❤️🙏

[@barbarah5756]

Leslie, sorry to hear about your accident; sending warmest wishes for healing. I love your knitting notebook and already had made one similar, and, now, thanks to seeing yours, I was inspired to put a photo of Joan Hickson (as Miss Jane Marple) knitting inside the front cover. I am a deep lover of Agatha Christie mysteries, they started me on my lifelong love of same. I'm going to knit a pink mohair shawl to throw over my shoulders for cozying up in while reading in bed, just like Jane. I will dedicate the knitting of that shawl to you. Here's a heartfelt wish for a speedy recovery and a rapid return to your knitting. Knit on, ladies, knit on!!

[@LeslieFriend]

Oh Barbara! I just love everything you said here. And hitting a pink mohair Shaw for reading in bed sounds amazing. I definitely needed to have more of those for the time I spent in my bed!☺️ but I do love knitting and reading in bed! Thank you so much for the kind and lovely words and I hope your pink shawl keeps you cozy for many years! 🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@barbarah5756]

💖@@LeslieFriend

[@sarahs6557]

So happy you gave us an update! I hope you have a speedy recovery. I don’t love weaving in ends but just did some in your honor😂😂

[@LeslieFriend]

Haha!!! Thank you Sarah! Not my favorite either but boy how I’d love to weave some in right now!☺️😍

[@jeanetteharris2155]

Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery!!! I absolutely LOVE your knitting journal; I’m so going to copy! Stay well ❤️🥰

[@LeslieFriend]

Yay! And thanks friend! 🤍🤍🤍

[@barbararoberts9315]

Wishing you a speedy recovery! I love every project you knit. You inspire me.

[@LeslieFriend]

Oh Barbara! Thank you so much! Happy knitting friend!💛

[@phyddyt7626]

Leslie, speedy recovery. So sorry about your accident, particularly following the passing of your Mom. What a double whammy. You are missed and I look forward to when you have the needles back in your hands. You will get there! Practically speaking, your hair looks great for having to do it one-handed!

[@LeslieFriend]

Awe. Thank you phyddy! I had my haircut right before the accident knowing I wouldn’t be able to do a thing with it! You are so sweet to say that. I feel like it’s always such a wreck!😂 thank you for the sweet words… Happy knitting friend!❤️

[@finbohannon9581]

Awww lovely Leslie…poor you,! I hope you bought that expensive yarn and you can use your good hand to order even more and perhaps a lovely knitting book. Feel better soon. Love Fin from chilly and super windy and stormy UK x

[@LeslieFriend]

Ha! YES Fin! I’m ordering yarn from lots of different stores. And make up! And jewelry!☺️😂😂 My husband said this break is more expensive than he thought. 😂😂😂 Happy knitting friend!

[@99cindymac]

So great to see you Leslie and so sorry for your accident. I can only imagine what you are going through not being able to knit but love your positivity and the creative ways you are keeping knitty things in your day. Hang in there and all the best rehabbing.

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you so much Cindy! Happy knitting friend! ❤️

[@margarethiggins4381]

I will definitely knit a few rows for you! Rest well and wishing you a speedy recovery. I recently started a stripe sweater due to your inspirational and colourful sweater. I will put a few special rows in it for you.

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you sweet Margaret! Hope you have finished your fun striped sweater and are wearing it with joy!💖🤍🧡💛

[@naturallycreatingjab161]

Sending comforting for prayers to your healing process. And yes I can relate to breaking one’s wrist. I broke my wrist in April when COVID started. I want to give positive vibes my wrist has healed and I’m back knitting & crocheting. The body is amazing with ❤️‍🩹 healing. Sending much love

[@LeslieFriend]

Oh boy! At the beginning of Covid too. 🤦‍♀️ glad you are healed and back at doing the things you love. So true. Our bodies are these amazing machines!!! I am thanking mine every day for healing. Happy knitting friend! ❤️❤️

[@tanamorrison5217]

I’m sorry to hear about your bad break. I always love your podcast. Your project choices are so classic. Your twig is beautiful.

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you Tana! Happy knitting friend!

[@sharoncruz9901]

Oh my goodness, I can relate. I broke my ankle a few years ago at Whistler and it was horrible. It took so long to get my full movement back, and I still haven't gone skiing since, after a 30 year love affair with it. On another note, I love your ponchos/shawls. They look so beautiful on you. Take care and thank you so much for touching base with us. I will definitely knit an extra row for you tonight. 🥰🥰🥰

[@LeslieFriend]

Oh boy! I hear you… I’m not sure I’ll get back on skis but I really want to! But at this point knitting in a lodge while everyone else skis sounds like a dream day! I’ll have to remember that! Happy knitting friend! Thanks for knitting a little bit for me!💛

[@casuarinagirl8067]

Wow that was some repair!!! Made me laugh and go ouch when you said your first finished object 😮 my son is doing his medical degree 3rd year in and wants to be an orthopedic surgeon. Love the creative outlet of organising. Would happily go through your projects as your style is so inspiring. Happy mending and may the angels of speed and strength shine upon you ✨🥰

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you so much Karen! Yay! The world needs more orthopedic surgeons so inspiring that that’s what your son is going to medical school for! I feel the way about your projects and your style!🤍 thank you for the healing energy! I can feel it! Happy knitting friend!🧡

[@judithdenise5983]

I'm so sorry that you injured your arm, I'm sending wishes for a speedy recovery to you! I love to watch your podcast, you are so encouraging and set such a great example for other knitters. Let me offer you a little encouragement: think how much fun it's going to be when you get set loose on your knitting again! I'm knitting the Barley Hat by Tin Can Knits right now. I'll put on an inch of stitches for you today. ☺️

[@LeslieFriend]

Aw! Thank you Judith! Such sweet encouraging words. Thank you for knitting for me!🙏😍❤️

[@jeaniemaher1681]

I'm cheering you on for a speedy recovery!

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you Jeanie! 💛

[@susannegulde5725]

I'm right there with you! Slipped on the ice 2 weeks ago and broke my left wrist. Hoping you have a speedy recovery. 🧶❤

[@LeslieFriend]

Oh goodness Susanne! How are you? What’s keeping you busy? Did you have to have surgery? Sending you all the healing vibes!🙏🙏🙏🤍

[@sarahlivesay7041]

Thought of you recently. Was feeling blah about my knitting until I found a pattern and yarn that made me so happy and thought of you saying...knit something that brings you joy, life is too short not to...thanks for the message :) Glad you are on the mend.

[@LeslieFriend]

Aw! Thank you Sarah for letting me know that! It’s true! I feel like it’s even more true now! I can’t wait to get my needles clicking on some thing I love!😍 happy knitting friend!

[@jenniferbarrett3272]

Sending you healing energy, Leslie! I hope you can get back to knitting soon. Love your efficient use of down time to get ready to start knitting with purpose. Good thing you knit those lovely ponchos- they are coming in very handy now!

[@LeslieFriend]

❤️❤️❤️thank you Jennifer!

[@NancyMarchioro]

Thanks for the update! I'd love to see more of your notebook and the pattern choices you made. Love your esthetic and would really love to see everything you have discovered! Keep strong and keep connected!!

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you Nancy! I’ll be sure to share more on my next podcast! Thanks for watching and for your positive words!🤍🤍🤍

[@gayleklein8890]

So sorry about your wrist!! Every knitters nightmare!! I hope the time passes quickly for you!!

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you Gayle! Truly! It was the very first thing I thought of!☺️ no knitting!😩 thankfully the finish line is in sight! 💖 happy knitting friend!

[@aleksandradittmar8932]

Great to see you and wishing you speedy recovery 🧶

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you Alessandra! 🙏🤍

[@PatriciaKMarshall]

Love hearing from you. Thank you for sharing your journal, a great way to put projects you want to knit to visually see and look through to plan. I will be praying for continued healing of your arm so you can continue on to more therapies to get the knitting needles back in your hands. I will look into the Purl Soho knit along.

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you Patricia! Happy knitting sweet friend!🤍🤍🤍

[@julieturcotte8622]

Glad to see you are on the mend❤️such a lovely podcast--I'm heading to Ravelry to purchase Twig! Would love it for going to yoga or just sitting--love the drape. The pink Toast is fabulous and now I want a bright pair😅Love your journal--lots of inspiration as always💖And 1883--I'm obsessed--Elsa is such a beautiful spirit and tears my heart out every week🌸Hope you are knitting soon!

[@LeslieFriend]

Oh Julie! So much to say! Thank you for your kind words! And yes Elsa! I’ve re-watched some episodes just to hear her soothing voice and her amazing perception of the beauty of life! (That conversation she had with the older guy after her first love was killed… when he said that the people you love in your life who die can see life through your eyes… Oh that just killed me!) my husband and I have one last episode to watch. 🤍🙏

[@cathyakacrazyknittingnana]

Great to see you! Prayers for a speedy recovery.

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you Cathy!! 🤍🤍🤍

[@cathyakacrazyknittingnana]

@@LeslieFriend you're welcome

[@belindafernandes5712]

Yes .. painful memories of what your going through.. Your young and I know you will do great when you get that cast off.. knitting was part of my therapy and my therapist was happy I was a knitter. Love your little notebook with planned projects.. I need to do this .. I buy yarn and forget what I was going to knit.. Take care Leslie…

[@LeslieFriend]

Oh Belinda! Sounds like you’ve been there. 🤦‍♀️ I have started to pick up my needles and working on my strength! I’m happy just to have yarn in my hands.☺️🥰

[@crystalrogers9392]

Leslie - it was wonderful to see your podcast and your smile despite your wrist break. That would be very devastating NOT to be able to knit for awhile. Healing thoughts are sent your way. I want to make your Twig poncho! It’s in my que. 🧶❤️

[@LeslieFriend]

Awe. Thank you Crystal! Happy knitting friend! 🤍

[@cathynewkirk6807]

I’m hoping you have a speedy and as pain free as possible recovery! I have a feeling the real pain is in not being able to knit ☹️. Thanks for the notebook idea. I’m printing pictures right now!

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you Cathy! And yay! Glad you were organizing your future knits! 😍 Happy knitting friend!

[@scottydog6539]

Oh, so sorry to hear of your fall. Yikes! Sad you cannot knit for a month. It will go fast though. Read knitting patterns so when you can knit again, you will have patterns lined up. Books are great. Audio books too. Organizing your knit account is wonderful too. Starting your spiral bound book of patterns is such a nice idea. You are really using your “no knitting” time wisely.

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you friend!!! 🤍🤍🤍 happy knitting to you! 🙏🤍

[@carolinvonfritsch5312]

you are so courageous, Leslie, your very fine sense of "self humour"...sorry, not a native speaker...i send love and healing. the reorganisation of your cue is so inpiring, will do that too as for me a big part of my knitting is the dreaming and planning, you hit a sweet spot with this episode. get well soon and stay as you are

[@LeslieFriend]

Awe!!! Carolin!!! Such a lovely comment Friend! Thank you for making my heart grow a little bigger! I truly have started to embrace all of the dreaming and planning. And it is quite lovely!🤍🤍🤍 happy knitting friend!🧡

[@megegert861]

I feel your frustration. We moved to Albuquerque and decided to go to Estes Park, CO for a mini vacation. We left all the boxes and just left. While there I fell and broke my arm. Three kids 9,4, and 1yrs old, a new town and all our things in boxes. A true nightmare. But I did it!! And you will too. Be kind to yourself and do every bit of rehab. I skimped and I’m sorry I did now. This will be a funny story that happened to you sooner than you think. Hang in there!

[@LeslieFriend]

Oh Meg!!!! I can only imagine how frustrating that would be! Oh boy! Thank you for your encouraging words… This will be in my rearview mirror sooner than I think! Happy knitting friend!🧡🧡🧡

[@SuziQZ]

Oh no! 💐wishing a speedy recovery for you.

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you Suzi! 🙏❤️

[@margaretrodee3519]

OHHHH NOOOOO! No fun at all! Sending my encouragement to keep doing nothing with that wrist, and let it heal! You’ve still managed to get a lot accomplished getting organized and wearing your hand knits has to be comforting. 😊 I didn’t see it on IG so now I need to go look and see why it didn’t come up. Take care! Hugs XX

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you for the well wishes and sweet words Margaret! I hope you are knitting away!🧡🧡🧡

[@maureenreed4965]

Bad break!! but as bad as it is it's better than your back. You'll heal but it will take a while. So sorry to hear about your mom! I lost my mom many years ago and still. miss her so much. God bless you!

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you Maureen! Yes… I am so grateful that I will heal and there is light at the end of the tunnel. Big hugs and may God bless you as well!🤍🤍🤍

[@ChristieArcher]

I am so excited that you did another podcast. Listening to you brings me so much joy and peace. Thank you my friend. I was so excited to see a few of the projects you have selected to work on once you are back to knitting. I would love to see all of them. Did you save them on Ravelry? Or maybe next podcast you can share more. I love your sense of style. I too prefer simple and classic styles that stand the test of time. See you again soon. Sending you quick healing vibes.

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you Christie! Such kind words you sent. Thanks for that too! Yes, I think I’ll start to show some more it’s been an ever growing list!🤪🤪 happy knitting friend! Have a wonderful weekend.💖💖

[@laraeirwin1211]

Leslie, it will heal fast and when I did mine knitting was my therapy once I got the soft cast off. Hang in there and heal well and fast. Knitting awaits.

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you Larae! Such encouraging words. 🙏❤️ glad you are field friend! Happy knitting!😍😍😍

[@aknitlife]

So sorry about your accident, Leslie! Yes it is absolutely the worst pain when they tried to realign the fracture. I had a life-changing accident when I fractured my ankle. The doctors were awful. They didn’t explain what they were going to do. They said they were going to give me pain med, they lied. Next thing I knew, they were forcing the alignment. Yes, it was excruciating pain! I had surgery on Christmas Eve for that accident a few years ago. I had screws and rods to re-attach the fracture. Had to be bedridden for two months, followed by physical therapy. It was the worst accident ever. However, I’ve learned to live with it, get stronger, and get on with the daily grind! Wishing you speedy and complete recovery and that you will be able to knit very soon! Yes, enjoy your lovely finished projects to soothe you in the interim. 🙏🙏

[@LeslieFriend]

Oh boy may joe! That sounds excruciating! So sorry about your accident and on Christmas Eve… I do know that we are not in control of these things… And for some reason we are sent this lesson at this time. I too am making the most of it but can’t wait to get back to the daily grind! 😍 glad you healed nicely… Happy knitting friend!❤️

[@aknitlife]

@@LeslieFriend Thank you! You too, will heal nicely! Keep busy and stay positive! Before you know it, you will be knitting all the awesome things! ☺️

[@keikoparker4532]

So sorry to hear about your wrist, I hope it heals well and you can knit soon. Great to hear from you!

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you sweet friend! 🧡

[@chebbiereadsandknits672]

Wishing you a quick and full recovery. ❤️

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you Chebbie! Happy knitting friend!🤍

[@helenajeppsson3474]

Leslie, I wish you a quick recovery! Lots of love from Sweden!

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you so much Helena! Happy knitting friend!💖💖💖

[@amstingley]

Hi Leslie, I fractured my arm two years ago roller skating and was so afraid it was going to be much worse. It sounds like you are making the best of your healing time. I’m sending you good wishes and hope your arm heals quickly. I recently knit a charcoal colored Daily pullover and am knitting another in nutmeg. I want a Daily pullover in every color because I want to wear it all the time. Take care of yourself and your arm.

[@LeslieFriend]

Oh boy! I’m so glad that you are knitting away and that your fracture healed beautifully!! Oh wouldn’t that be wonderful… A daily pullover in every color! I can just see the closet now!😍😍😍😍 We are going to be nutmeg twins 👯‍♀️😍 Happy knitting friend!

[@patriciabuuck5277]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!!! The frustration of not being able to knit!!! But you are so positive. I love the wrap you are wearing!!! I wish you would write how many stitches you cast on and the length!! It is perfect for your situation!!! Thinking of you

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you so much Patricia! Happy knitting to you!❤️

[@Jessesmom12]

Good to see you! So sorry about your accident. I have had to practice patience as I had total ankle replacement in December. Watch the podcast. Attend a virtual festival. The time will pass. I’m just south of you in WV. 💕🌸

[@LeslieFriend]

Oh boy! Hope you are healing nicely! I don’t know anyone that’s had an ankle replacement so do not know the timeframe for healing… But hope it’s going well! Yes! We are so lucky there’s so much to keep us busy! Happy knitting friend!💖💖💖

[@Bexsar92]

Hi agan. I really enjoy your podcast, knitting or not. Hope for a speedy recovery for you! And Im sorry to hear absolut your mom, sad to say I know hos you feel. I lost my mum almost five years ago. I just ”cleaned out” my ravery que the other day. It was an total mess.thanks for another episode.

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you friend gif the kind words. Hugs to you in the loss of your mom…🥲 knitting really is therapy. 🙏❤️🙏

[@jenniferwilkerson6495]

Love love Anne with an E ❤️ Hope you get better and back to knitting very soon!

[@LeslieFriend]

Ooooh! Wasn’t it just the sweetest! She just looks at life so beautifully. I am so surprised more people haven’t watched it! Thank you for the well wishes Jennifer! Happy knitting!🧡

[@marymann3358]

Oh my! You've had a time of it! Just catching up with what's going on with you. So sorry to hear about your mother. I lost mine 11 months ago. It is a difficult life event. Wishing you peace and love. And your arm! It must be difficult to keep it so still. I'm enjoying knitting Niamh by Isabell Kraemer. I love your notebook idea! I really need to clean out my Ravelry as well. Take care and hope you can get back to your knitting soon. 🧶Mary Kay

[@LeslieFriend]

Hi mary Kay! I’m so sorry to hear about your mother. 🥲I know it really stinks. Sending you a big hug. ❤️❤️❤️I will look up Niamh. Not sure I’m familiar with it. Happy knitting friend!

[@SewRunKnit]

Love you to pieces, Leslie, but I prefer not to find you in them! I’m so glad you are on the mend. It looks like your surgeon did a stellar job installing that hardware. I must admit, I know few people who can pull off such panache with their appearance when casted. You are such a clever soul. I got a lot of ideas about my queue from you. Thanks, friend.

[@LeslieFriend]

Your words are always so clever sweet Suzanne! Thank you dear friend.🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@ddkrisje]

I hope you heal soon!! I knit a row especially for you xxxxx

[@LeslieFriend]

Thank you dear friend! 🤍

[@catherinecunningham7126]

This summer I had surgery to remove a sarcoma from my forehead that was eating into my skull so they removed part of my skull and replaced with a titanium mesh and took muscle and skin from my left arm. When I awakened from surgery the doctor asked if I could move my thumb, I could a little and told him it tingled. He smiled and said “great then there was no damage and you should be able to use your arm but we’ll see in a few days. I was in a brace for two weeks and about went nuts not being able to knit or crochet! Anyway they took the brace off and I started knitting right away. I have never been more grateful!!! 🌸 Soooooo glad you healed well. (I’m assuming anyway)

[@LeslieFriend]

Oh dear! I'm so happy you had a happy ending Catherine!!! 🧡🧡🧡

[@samantha.irenes]

Wishing you a speedy recovery! I'd love to see all the patterns you picked, that "Be Mine" blouse is next on my needles.

[@LeslieFriend]

Oh Samantha… Be mine is a beauty! Would love to see yours when you finish. My list keeps growing!☺️😍🤍🤍