Let the Gift Knitting Begin! - Vlogmas 2024 - Ep 9

[@nanabella007]

Yesterday's video was incredibly moving and I felt you are so brave to put even those difficult days online and opening yourself up to a often not so kind world. For many people who struggle with the same issues I think it's so valuable to see someone online going through the same things they are and getting out on the other side. My sister struggles with anxiety and overthinking so I really just wanted to reach through the screen to give you a hug cause it's so close to my heart what you're going through. Glad to see you on the up and up today! 💚

[@arwenwestrop5404]

Hi Laura, that marker is Amethyst, a very lovely stone! BTW thank you so much for having the courage to talk about your problems and just letting go, even when you are filming. Showing us what it truly is. That is magical and so wonderful! Because it helps us understand how others may be feeling when they have similar problems and not just tell them to pull themselves together and stop sniffling. Thank you so much!

[@JenniferRoughOut]

20:12 thank *you* for this space of connection! ❤

[@bernbee1679]

Oh that cat, what fun! I can’t wait to see how it works out. Penny is a lucky little girl to have such a special time planned for her. So glad the somatic breathing has helped Laura and I hope that anyone who has experienced trauma also finds a great therapist like you have. ❤

[@denisedejose718]

What a lovely experience you planned for Penny! She will remember it forever ❤

[@roseb4988]

So glad you enjoyed the party Laura. Looking forward to seeing the Cat finished, what a great idea . Have a lovely weekend with Penny 🧶🎄

[@pelusaserey4201]

Good morning Laura, so lovely to have you in my morning here in USA. You looked beautiful yesterday for the party! Your dress and hair looked wonderful! You did it!! I feel so blessed by you and your videos. thank you for sharing your life, and struggles, with us. You are such a brave, honest, real, graceful, loving, caring and joyful soul. I love to see you with your little ones. You are such a caring, and fun, mother! I have 5 grandkids, 5mo -6yo, and I love to see your little nuggets from this side of the pond 🤗 Glad to hear that Penny is ok now . Many blessing to you and have a wonderful day. 🎄🤗🧶

[@wilmamackenzie3750]

Really felt emotional watching yesterdays vlogmas glad your on the otherside. Gave me an insight into how others view you when feeling like this. Enjoy your girly weekend. Know your never alone.❤

[@lynntimmer1620]

Enjoy a special Girls' Weekend! A tradition to celebrate!

[@hazelmorris678]

O My Laura. Penny will want you to knit her a Pomeranian 😜😜🐶good luck with that. ❤xx

[@Serenity-fu8xz]

Wow Laura that’s incredible. I’m really stunned and impressed with you. Love you so much kindred sister.❤

[@Twilightwitchery]

The cat is very cool! I’ve made a lot of stuffed animals but I crochet them, I find it easier for the odd shapes needed. Seeing a knit one under construction is very neat, and intimidating lol well done!

[@lisette1580]

Brilliant idea: F1 socks! 🏎

[@fiberandleaves]

Omg, The Red Shoes! Now you have Kate Bush yarn, Laura!!! You should’ve seen my face when you said the yarn name for the day 😂😂😂

[@paperknits]

Really appreciated you sharing about your anxiety about the Christmas party. My husband's work Christmas party is traditionally my very least favorite event of the year. But he's with a new company now and the party is tomorrow, and it felt encouraging to hear how you took care of yourself leading up to the party. I probably will not be doing any karaoke 😅 but I teared up a bit seeing the clip of you doing it. What song did you sing!

[@IledeMontagne]

The last vlogmas video felt very real, as I have struggled and continue to struggle with quite severe panic attacks that feel like they last for hours. It's gotten better as I've learned to manage them, but it can be oh so easy to just spiral very quickly and without warning when I'm nervous or stressed. So, while my comments are for you (we must keep the algorithm happy), they are also for me to remind myself that there are ways to manage my emotions and feelings in a healthy way ❤

[@MoonyMcMoonykins]

I've knit Claire's raccoon, and I've got yarn set aside for the triceratops! They're quite fiddly patterns (and I was really bummed I discovered too late she'd listed the wrong yarns for the hind legs of the raccoon in the pattern), but I adore the final result, so I definitely think they're worth sticking with!

[@vickifenlon2235]

Lovely wrap with eggs and veg!

[@audreyoberg5931]

I had my first ever panic attack a month ago. I’ve had several since. I’m 27. I thought I knew my brain, and now I have to relearn who I am. Thank you for talking about it. It’s been very comforting for me to know I’m not the only one to experience this. When you’re in it, it feels so lonely. Thank you!❤️

[@janekellett304]

I hope it helped to see that your hot water bottle cover is featured in the main position on the home page of Ravelry! Wow!

[@kangasheep]

I'm actually addicted to knitting the maxine hwbc's 😂 Every year I try and make my 4 daughters something for Christmas and this year they are each getting a maxine or pumpkin spice hwbc and my grandson is getting one to match his mamas. It really is such a lovely pattern xxx

[@Ruth-tbk]

I was going to make my daughter the Claire garland cat because she mentioned missing our black cat that is sadly no longer with us. I ended up making her „my little purrmaid“ instead because I thought it would be more fun and take less time. I’m now thinking I might make her both :D

[@EdenYell]

"Brain thinking" was just the autistic experience of "not sure what word to use so my brain is just going to throw something together and say CLOSE ENOUGH!!!"

[@annettemonty7350]

Laura I DM you on Instagram with a new heel. I believe the lady is German but she posted on KZbin English version of her sock pattern it’s very cool. Diamond shape and you don’t cut your yarn

[@terrydavid4654]

You looked adorable and glamorous with your party makeup, but I feel compelled to say (remind you, perhaps), that you’re a natural beauty. I know you need makeup for party lights and such, but you should know (be reminded?) that your day-to-day look is “just right.” Also - did you know - the experts in such things are starting to say that highly intelligent people are neurodivergent. So there you go. You’ve got another category to be member of. 😉Merry Christmas… and Happy Vlogmas. ❤