My Movie 27 - Hopelessly Devoted to Yarn

[@juliadroy1179]

Love your podcasts,

[@littlebigknits]

Julia Droy 🥰🥰

[@llessard]

So glad you finished the shawl Selma - it is just lovely! And I certainly hope you will bring some of that glorious bread with you next April 😀😀

[@littlebigknits]

Lisa Lessard I had thought to bring bread this time but chickened out!! I won’t next time I promise!! 🤗🤗🤗

[@littlebigknits]

Lisa Lessard and I didn’t realize that you have a French name! Lots of Lessards around here!!

[@llessard]

My husbands grandfather was French Canadian! He has lost touch with any family there because his grandparents divorced and his grandmother married an Italian man. My husband thinks of himself as Italian because the only paternal grandparents he knew were Italian! When we lived in Saratoga, we would often see trucks coming down from Montreal with the Lessard name on them😀😀. And that bread should be a definite!

[@aeastman59]

Just discovered your podcast and enjoyed it very much! You have a nice, gentle way of talking which is relaxing and enjoyable for the listener (maybe just watch how many times you say "really" though!) the charcoal sideways shawl is so pretty! you are a very accomplished knitter! I appreciated hearing about the book and will have to get it from the library, it sounds good... looking forward to seeing your projects next podcast, thank you so much for sharing all this! and wow that bread looks so amazing, I think I can smell it!!

[@marieliessewise]

Very nice projects as always ! The shawl is gorgeous ! Thank you for your advises on books. Especially the one about race that I’d like to read or listen at. Lovely footage in the end! I spent a very pleasant and relaxing time watching your episode.

[@joannecrate1486]

Lovely podcast, every bit of it. I have been binge watching. So enjoyable, informative and inspiring. 👏💕🙏🏼🇨🇦

[@littlebigknits]

Joanne Crate oh boy!!! That’s a lot of Little Big Knits!! Thank you for the lovely words!!

[@addistubbs]

Such a lovely podcast. Thank you so much!

[@eddy8560]

Hello Selma, thank you for your always so nice podcast. Lovely sweaters, even so the one you are waring as the wip. My Citrus Dream, of witch I was talking the previous time and the “Bello” are now in the garments thread. I must admit with many difficulties, Raverly is for me full of secrets. Both sweaters are started and finished in 2019. Wish you a beautiful time and many nice knitting Christiane from Belgium Europe.

[@debbiewidner5676]

Wow, your projects are beautiful!

[@fralou1]

Selma. Could you give me information on your blanket please. Is there a pattern you’re following. What hook size etc. Now I’m going to ask you something. Would you by any chance have a Voolenvine mini that you may have left over? I tried getting some on many occasions, but I never succeeded. Great podcast by the way. Thank you

[@lacyoflittlerobincottage1403]

Enjoyed your podcast, and your pronunciation of the name Greenwich, too cute.

[@littlebigknits]

Little Robin Cottage but that seemed the way they pronounced it there!! Was I totally wrong? It surprised me but I went with it!

[@lacyoflittlerobincottage1403]

I know, right. You would think by reading the word as it is written, it would be pronounced the same. Go figure. But Greenwich, CT was named after Greenwich, England and is pronounced the same. BTW: LOVE LOVE LOVE your podcast!

[@marshamcfadden7968]

Hi Selma. Love the two toned grey vest you showed that you had previously knit. Could you please give us the name of that pattern. It was such a lovely garment. Thanks so much.

[@littlebigknits]

Marsha McFadden it was called the Camden Hill poncho. Couldn’t for the life of me remember while I was podcasting! By Elizabeth smith

[@michellelindgren8419]

Hi Selma. Your projects are beautiful. I loved the footage at the beginning.

[@ToothFairyPurls]

Great to visit with you Selma. It was lovely to see the footage from the farm. Lovely sweater and shawl. I have to try that shape. The braided bread looks yummy 😋

[@sunnyw4148]

I love your new yarn ppurchases and your knitting retreat sounds lovely. Thanks for the visit and the inspiration.

[@Lauricson007]

Lovely podcast, as usual! I enjoyed a lot the farm video footage at the beginning of the podcast, all those cute lambs, sheep and especially the alpacas, soooo adorable! :))) Thank you for all the work you put in to deliver such a beautiful podcast!

[@littlebigknits]

Lauricson007 thank you so much for your kind words! I had sooo much footage of cute animals it was hard to choose!

[@edytheneumann4656]

First time listening to your podcast - so happy to have found you!

[@maryp4016]

Always a pleasure visiting with you. Thank you for sharing your videos.

[@marie-josebrunelle4372]

Good evening, I really like your podcast :-) My opinion about your swatches is that you must put cool color together, like silver, white and pink. The brown and the beige are warm and won't go well. It is like in the makeup, you can't put orange blush with a pink lipstick, LOL

[@littlebigknits]

thank you!

[@renatekuhn9810]

TX for your lovely Podcast Selma!

[@robertfischerjr3785]

Love all those linens together in stipes. Even the odd cream would add some depth in a narrow section...go large stripes with the two colors you love most. Linda Fischer

[@littlebigknits]

Robert Fischer Jr thank you for the thoughts!!! I will think about that!

[@isast-germain2123]

I love your podcast ! For your Katia yarn did you think about a sweater like : Dessine moi un mouton from la maison Rililie ! It might be an alternative to color block ! Love all your projects 😍

[@wendybrookes1878]

Thanks Selma, I did enjoy knitting and tea while watching you...will spring ever come??? I’m tired of golfing in the cold... Your bread looks so yummy...do you recommend a recipe book for making bread? Thanks

[@littlebigknits]

wendy brookes try the Martha Stewart classic white to start. It’s a good basic bread and then once you are happy with that you can venture out if you desire

[@pattymcreynolds9991]

Oh my gosh! Those baby sheep are so stinkin' cute! And the alpaca are so goofy looking...but lovely, of course. What a great retreat to go to.👍 I love the shades of grey that you buy to knit with; they're very becoming on you, but would not work on me. Looking forward to seeing what you decide to make with that lovely linen yarn. Take care. Patty

[@papercracker4176]

Regarding the gauge difference between needles, I wonder if one set were labelled with the incorrect size? I would be inclined to check with a needle gauge to see if that’s possibly what happened. Would love to hear more on this in your next podcast. I am curious if others have experienced the same thing as you did. As you mentioned, I had heard that needle material could effect gauge, but never heard of different brands resulting in such a difference to the knitted fabric. Please do let us know if you hear from others with similar results. As always, your podcast is a pleasure to watch.

[@margreffle]

Love your podcast, always like to add another Canadian podcast to my list. Regarding your linen yarn question, I'm making the Notice (spring) top by ANKESTRICK, it uses several colours very similar to your linen stash. 😊💕➰

[@littlebigknits]

Marg Reffle nice! Will check it out!!

[@conniepagel6813]

I saw that exact color Greek yarn on another podcast...think it was Knitty Natty. Her friend must have been on the same tour!

[@littlebigknits]

Connie Pagel wow!! Which podcast was that!?

[@conniepagel6813]

@@littlebigknits Knitty Natty episode 19

[@TRaceTK]

I always very pleased to see a new podcast of yours pop up in my feed! As always I am loving your choices of yarn, FO’s, and patterns. lol I thought I was the only one that was bothered by seeing the extra fabric in the spot between the underarm and chest! I love the Poet sweater, but it seems to have quite the excess of it, wish I was confident enough to try and modify it out 🤔 Sitting here knitting with a plant based fibre, my first time! Making a short sleeved Sunshine Coast in Nako Fiore, a25% Linen, 35% Cotton, and 40% Bamboo viscose blend in the grey colour. Very affordable at $5.99 a 150 m ball :) Looks like a fabulous retreat, farm yarn for the win :) Is it open to the general public to attend?

[@sallysandwith2424]

So good seeing your podcast. You hold my attention and believe me , that is not easy. 😏 The beautiful yarn you were discussing, I too like the silver with the colors but the white seems too white. I think a soft white would blend better and not stand out . Can’t wait to see your project. You have great energy and I thank you for your podcast. Take care👵 Sally🇺🇸

[@littlebigknits]

Sally Sandwith well that is high praise!!! 😊😊 Thank you for your thoughts on the colour too. I think you hit the nail on the head re the white!

[@libelula2418]

Awesome podcast, beautiful projects and I love Suzanne Bryan. She’s very talented

[@cairofrancis8878]

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[@parkermekhi4728]

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[@cairofrancis8878]

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[@cairofrancis8878]

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[@parkermekhi4728]

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[@jennylarking1936]

Thank you for another interesting podcast. Just to prove I watched to the end I love your skein holder and wool winder. Did you buy them or have you got (or are you) a very clever DIY person. I only have one of those plastic ones and it is very unreliable.

[@janclayton3782]

My knitting life has been slow. I finished my epic brioche cardigan. Haven’t had a chance to take pictures the weather has been rainy. I have a couple of projects that need a finished pic. Everything else on my needles is moving along at a snail’s pace. I think I need to put them down an make a palette cleanser project. I think it is because I’ve given myself too many knitting deadlines. Just plowing through is tough sometimes.

[@littlebigknits]

Janifer Clayton one thing is for sure we must enjoy doing this!! At least most of the time! Your cardigan sounds epic!!

[@marilynparker2092]

Love your podcast ! Would like to make the striped shawl, & wondering if I have enough of my mohair. Could you tell me how much yardage of Silk Cloud you used? Thanks so much Selma.

[@littlebigknits]

Marilyn Parker I would say I used about 450 yards so about 1.5 skeins if it and almost the whole skein of the other one . Hope that helps !

[@marilynparker2092]

Little Big Knits Thank you so much...think I have enough. I’ll wind it & start as soon as my Shift cowl is done.

[@3plypodcast]

Beautiful projects! Where do you find the time! We are impressed!

[@angelajenkins3952]

I thoroughly enjoyed your episode. Enjoy wearing your woolies...it's supposed to be in the 90's F here today!

[@corinnefitzpatrick2619]

Not a mohair fan I have to say but give me cashmere any day! How funny that I have also been making bread lately but no cakes! Take care Selma, until next time. xx

[@littlebigknits]

corinne fitzpatrick enjoy the cashmere!! They are both from goats! Isn’t it funny how different they are??

[@annettekingsley6414]

What a treasure of a podcast. Thank you for taking the time to record and for sharing. Can you please direct me to where I can find out about upcoming retreats? Is there a website? I would love to attend with my BFF this year who is also a knitter. We are located in the GTA so love to do a road trip with her. Your bread and pie look soooo delish. How talented!

[@littlebigknits]

Annette Kingsley that is a good question! There is no central place for such things but perhaps do a search for your area?

[@postulatedspace]

Love your podcast. Who the heck is 1 thumb down??

[@littlebigknits]

H L 🤷‍♀️ they rarely speak up!! Oh well!!! There are always a few but it really is hard to say what those thumbs down actually mean. There are enough thumbs up to make up for it!! 🤗

[@elizmcryn]

Loved the podcast! I went on the Knit Local Retreat 2 years ago and hope to get back next year, do you have a recipe for the bread? There is one on Food 52 and another on Epicurious, is it either of those? Looks delicious!

[@littlebigknits]

Liz McReynolds thank you!! The retreat was so lovely!! it’s the one from epicurious actually.

[@littlebigknits]

Liz McReynolds www.epicurious.com/search/Oat%20and%20walnut%20buttermilk%20bread

[@lianachristlo2395]

Another lovely podcast. :) And where did you find that bread recipe? It looks wonderful!

[@littlebigknits]

Liana Christlo thank you!! www.epicurious.com/search/Oat%20and%20walnut%20buttermilk%20bread

[@lianachristlo2395]

Thanks! 😁 I'll be making that soon.

[@annparsons6238]

At last time to catch up ! I find choosing yarn colour combinations hard at the best of times and thought your initial choice of shades would look good but I see your dilemma. Isn’t it amazing how gardening and baking can be so therapeutic and delicious 😋 ! Was that Forsythia at the end ?

[@littlebigknits]

Ann Parsons forsythia it was indeed!! Love it!! Thanks for catching up!!