Lulu Loves Crochet Podcast {episode 38}

[@victoriabeedesigns6637]

Love the blanket and the shawl. I loved Outlander, got completely hooked and cant wait for the next series. I don't remember the other series being quite as difficult to watch as that bit in season 1, that's stayed with me too.

[@julielines3281]

Hi lovely to see you x so relaxing love watching and thank you for the book recommendation always very interesting x

[@kmhanlon411]

Not only do I love and come here for the crochet but I love your book reviews too!

[@maggiep6503]

Lovely soft lookin blanket. Love the stitch. Beautiful projects

[@banuonuk5341]

Hi Emma, Hope you're well. just want to tell you :) I can't wait for your next episode xxx

[@linda11640]

Love your granny square blanket, always love seeing what you are making.

[@nathaliehewitt3053]

Thank you for another wonderful episode. I really do look forward to them xx

[@jacquis-j9606]

Congratulations on the Mollie Makes pattern. Love your blanket and would love to make one too but not a great crocheter here more of a knitter. Your painted hearts turned out really lovely, well done Lou Lou. I really enjoyed Penguin Bloom on Netflix- is a family film, and has good discussion point for families but is so so funny too.

[@Lululovescrochet]

Thank you, yes we watched Penguin Bloom and enjoyed it too - such an uplifting film 💕

[@julieboileau3285]

Thank you for reloading the podcast now I can watch it love them they are a breath of fresh air 😌

[@MikiCrespo]

Beautiful blanket ❤️. Thanks so much for sharing 📚

[@crochetcakes]

Hello Emma! Thank you so much for the shout out, I greatly enjoyed making my tea pot cosy. It was all stash too :D. But I also want to make a full sparkly solid colored one as well. I agree with you on blankets, I don't have the fortitude to finish them as witnessed by the spicier life blanket started 4 years ago and still not completed. I never watched past season 1 of Outlander, I found the ending particularly traumatic. And afterwards when I googled the books and learned about the later seasons/books I determined I wouldn't put myself through all the heartbreak. I've always had a hard time getting traumatic scenes out of my head. Lovely to spend some crafty time with you!

[@Lululovescrochet]

Thank you Clarisa! It’s so satisfying when you get to finish a project from stash isn’t it! Your teapot cosy looks fabulous. Yes lots of people have had similar thoughts about Outlander, I think I’ll have a go at season two as my daughter bought me the dvds for Christmas after me saying how much I wanted to watch it 😬🤣 Sending love, Em 💕

[@sarah-janeireland157]

Such a delightful episode. Loving your bobbly shawl, such fun and totally smitten with the rather gorgeous blanket, so pretty. I can recommend the film Penguin Bloom on Netflix, a really touching film: I blubbed lots as it’s a tearjerker but Penguin is utterly endearing and it’s a true story too. Stay safe and keep sharing your joy 🧶🧵🌼

[@Lululovescrochet]

Thank you so much! We actually watched Penguin Bloom and really enjoyed it. I had something in my eye throughout 😉💕

[@coconvert]

This awana shawl is on my to do list for sure ! Loving what you are wearing in this video by the way ! I am loving your book i speak a lot of you in my new knitting and crochet podcast on youtube but in french ahah 😘

[@pattycrochets2559]

I'm intrigued with how you are assembling your blanket. Is there a tutorial or pattern on how it's done? Your color placement is perfect!

[@Lululovescrochet]

Thank you! I’ve just made all the coloured squares first, I then join as you go but diagonally from the corner so that I am only ever joining in the last round of the cream squares. Xx

[@pattycrochets2559]

@@Lululovescrochet thank you! I did something similar but in rows. I wasn't sure if it was worked diagonally.

[@atrinka1]

Just hearing your comments about the book with the moms made me feel so anxious jeez! You are a storyteller!!! And Outlander is really violent, we're watching it but I stopped because I don't want to get to the part of Jamie's imprisonment and all of that. I read three and a half of the books and my enthusiasm was from oh wow! to oh! to hmmmm to nope. Imo the first book is the best. Thanks for this episode, and take care of your hands!

[@Lululovescrochet]

Ohhh that is interesting thank you for your feedback... several people have said the same and I was wondering if I would have been better off reading the books but I think the violence would have still affected me! Em xx

[@cocorose3646]

Your shawl and blanket are both beautiful Emma. For me, with Outlander, season 2 was the hardest one to watch. Some scenes were a little difficult and I did have the fast wind button on to skip over, but that was about it really. I recently discovered 'This Is Us' on Prime and the husband and I have been binge watching that. It's soooooooo good. I am actually so gutted that I'm now up to date with the series! I think you might like it. It's so cleverly done. It's really all about judging people, and once you know their back story, would you still judge them? It's so interesting that my husband and I keep pausing episodes just to have a deep conversation about the issues in the story because it's so fascinating. We also laugh that if we had watched this when our children were little, our parenting may have been a little different! ha ha! I also have binge watched Virgin River. That was good if you like a bit of escapist romance with beautiful scenery. A couple of the main characters in that were in This Is Us and it really threw me a bit!!!!!!! xx

[@Lululovescrochet]

Oooh thank you, I definitely used the fast forward in the last couple of episodes in season 1... 🤣 I loved Virgin River ... it was one of those comfort shows that just looks beautiful too! I’ve not heard anything about This is Us though so will definitely add that to the list... all the better if I can watch with rob otherwise I just end up watching some kind of true crime all evening and having to read until my mind settles 🤣😬 Sending love 💕

[@sueaxon3688]

I have recently fell down the outlander rabbit hole + am so obsessed have even bought the knitting book + made some capes + cowls from it! BUT it is very violent + perhaps a bit too sexual in parts for me but I think I cope with it as the storyline is so fantastic. I bingewatched all 5 seasons in 2 weeks + am now on book 6 as series 6 is currently being filmed in Scotland. What it really highlights to me is how bad women were treated + thought of + makes me feel very grateful for how far we have moved on from it!

[@Lululovescrochet]

Yes I completely agree - I’ve seen so many lovely knits inspired by the show. I was so excited to watch it but yes a little too much violence for me. I’ve definitely been drawn into the story though so will keep watching. Em xx

[@melaniedow6924]

I think I wouldn't make the granny too big. Maybe a throw size for the couch or something or the end of a bed.

[@candacelindquist1805]

I love your ? Mini skein blanket. Would love to make one. Do you have a pattern? Found you through LePetiteSaint. This is my first day watching.

[@alisonbarrow5711]

We have been re watching life in pieces very very funny.I gave up on Outlander it was too traumatic for me !

[@Lululovescrochet]

Oh Thank you, I’ll have a look for that one! Em xx

[@louisewall7100]

Love the blanket and the shawl. Can’t wait to see how the top is going. We’ve not watched Outlander - and not sure I’m keen to now 🤔. Might read Push though. Thanks for the recommendation xx

[@Papertalesp]

Hi Emma, I'm in love with your shirt. And it happen the same to me when I decided to watch Outlander and yes, it's really violent and it gets even more traumatic. I stopped watching it on the third ( maybe forth) because it's very disturbing and I loved the story and the idea of it but it was too much for me.

[@Lululovescrochet]

Thank you! I found the shirt on ASOS - I love the ruffles! Yes I feel the same about Outlander at the moment, I think I’ll have a break and try again with season 2. Em 💕

[@rubyredcrafts]

Love your gorgeous blanket,and your bobble shawl.The hearts turned out really well.Have you watched Behind Her Eyes on Netflix?Its really good,quite gripping too ❤️

[@Lululovescrochet]

Thank you Rachel, that one has been recommended several times now so I have a good feeling about it... I’m going to start it next xx

[@pamsauce2903]

Your Mug is so beautiful!!! I wish I could find one that shape.....I'm in the USA

[@Lululovescrochet]

Thank you it’s my favourite and is from a company called Burleigh Pottery made here in the U.K. I’m not sure if you can get them in the U.S but maybe worth having a look 💕

[@minaha2721]

Any chance you can do tutorial on your throw?

[@bettyaldama7759]

I’m new here ,just subscribed,do you have the pattern for your blanket squares for sale? Or where I can find it please. Are they just granny squares? Tfs

[@Lululovescrochet]

Hello, thank you for subscribing - I don’t have a pattern for this blanket as I made it in the same way as my chunky farmhouse blanket - I’ve popped a link to it here: www.lululoves.co.uk/item/crochet-farmhouse-blanket.html 💕

[@SaintOsburg]

I love the blouse you're wearing, where did you get it if you don't mind saying?

[@Lululovescrochet]

Thank you - I ordered it from ASOS 💕

[@SaintOsburg]

@@Lululovescrochet Thanks :)

[@sondraswenson6835]

Yes, I agree, Outlander has many violent scenes throughout all seasons. I think the producers could've left some of the heavy stuff out.

[@OnTheHookCrochetwithJeanne]

I cannot see you 🤔

[@Lululovescrochet]

I’m sorry I’m not sure why that is - I’ve reuploaded the video and all seems well here? Maybe refresh KZbin? Em x

[@juliejones9101]

I had to stop watching Outlander for the same reasons...by season 3 the story gets a little far fetched and ridiculous ( just my opinion). You would really like watching “Behind Her Eyes” which is new on Netflix. But brace yourself for the ending!!! 😱 Oh my!!

[@Lululovescrochet]

I have had several people say the same to me about Outlander becoming a bit far fetched as it goes on... I’ll have a rest I think before attempting season two! You are also the second person today to recommend Behind Her Eyes so I’ll try that next I think! Thank you 💕

[@juliejones9101]

@@Lululovescrochet Oh good, I’ll look forward to your next review, LOL!! I seriously had to pick my mouth up off the floor and put my eyeballs back in my head after that final episode! LOL!!!

[@Kiss_My_Art]

Oh yes I meant to say about Outlander ...now I've not watched any episodes at all but I have read all the books (except the new one) and psychologically it gets tougher and there are certain issues that I found quite hard to read about and I know I could not watch those scenes ...but the books are just wonderful !🤗

[@Lululovescrochet]

Yes I wonder now if I should have started with the books! I think I will still read them - thank you 💕

[@Kiss_My_Art]

Emma did you know that you're featured in Be Creative ....you're becoming quite famous young lady 😋

[@Lululovescrochet]

Ohh no I didn’t know that! Thank you - I’ll have a look out for it! 💕