Podcast 148 | Ginny Cardigan

[@debracubitt6191]

Your GINNY cardigan is most appealing great colour and texture

[@heidikuijer3612]

Hi Sandra. I absolutely love how the Ginny cardigan looks on you. I wasn't really in love with it when you dhowed the picture of the pattern. However...I think yours is gorgeous! You are too critical because it looks fine and really looks so nice. Your summer sampler is so pretty. Stitching doesn't have to be perfect. It is your signature in stitches so it is your own unique piece. That is what I tell my friends when I teach them. 😊 I am going to go look up the Christmas sampler to see how it looks. Looking forward to seeing yours. 🧵🪡🧶

[@CherryHeart]

Oh thank you so much! I must admit there was a time when I wondered if I even wanted it at all and if the colours would all be a bit much. ☺️ But luckily, now the struggles are over and it's all done I do feel happier with it again, thank goodness! The is very good advice and it is lovely how the same piece can look different, but in a good way! I will say my embroidery is a lot better than it was, so hopefully there is hope for my satin stitch yet! Practise makes progress they say, so the next one should help. ❤️❤️

[@waywardsister8367]

You've done a wonderful job with the Ginny cardigan but I know exactly what you mean about falling out of love with it. I have colour work jumper in the naughty corner atm and I'm not in a rush to forgive it. It knows what it's done.

[@CherryHeart]

Ha ha! Exactly! I was so close to putting mine in the naughty corner too. 🤣. But now it’s all done I’m getting over the struggle and will be able to enjoy it again I think. ❤️

[@gailgreen6873]

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[@carols_crafting_space]

I love the cardigan but I get your frustration. We are all guilty of being critical of our work, but others would not notice 😊

[@Tinas_Workshop]

Love your Hexi Blanket. What about tieing your ends and sewing a piece of fabric on the back to hide the ends?

[@lynseylawton-roberts3768]

The cardigan is beautiful. Love the colour way. I too would have omitted the pockets and I would make it a little longer too. Nice work xx

[@barbkoeninger4139]

I love watching you even though I do not knit. The best show when you were decorating your Christmas tree with all your homemade ornaments. It's almost fall, so make a orange vest to wear. From Ky.

[@tinakercher8768]

I love how your cardigan turned out. Don't let perfectionism steal your joy in your making.

[@RosyRetro]

Gorgeous cardigan 👍🏻🥰 i would make exactly the same choice as you re.the lace stitch , it is gorgeous! Oh and your podcasts are lovely!! Certainly not awful!!

[@bevabberley1524]

You were very patient with your cardigan I would have thrown it in the corner. But well done you 😊

[@marybeneteau6009]

Sandra, your podcasts are NOT awful...they are lovely just like you.

[@CherryHeart]

Ahh thank you! You are very kind! I do get frustrated with myself though, when I'm umming and ahhing!! 😂❤️

[@sue7621]

@@CherryHeartyou’re lovely 😘🤗❤️💜❤️

[@terristevenson3248]

Great interview!! Blessings on your mission. So excited to see what it brings to your life.

[@christinegrigg7323]

Love your podcasts. All your makes are beautiful ❤ xx

[@louisewall7100]

Always love watching your podcasts. They are anything but awful!! I’m late watching as I’ve been on holiday. Looking forward to your next one. Can’t wait to see how your sweater comes along xx

[@donnadracup9647]

Your cardigan is lovely and you were absolutely right with your colour choice, even although I opted for the brighter one. These colours go so well with your hair and skin tone. Stick to your gut feeling and you won’t have any regrets. ❤

[@ellenrose2533]

Love your flower garden crochet blanket. Would be lovely/ solution backed in floral quilting fabric. Ends would be your "batting" extra warmth too. 🎉

[@EvieBear236]

I see over 600 views but only 157 likes. Come on people, it's not hard to click the like button. Sandra puts a lot of work in to produce these videos. Show your support and give the video a "like".

[@CatalinaPapadia]

I think there are many people who are watching on phones and can't manage all the small print and info on a small screen like that. :)

[@EvieBear236]

@@CatalinaPapadia I see what you are saying but I really don't think it is that hard to hit the thumbs up. 😊

[@Penelope_and_the_Squish]

That’s the first thing I do before I’ve even watched the video, and I watch on my phone 😃

[@jessicarabbit1164]

This year has been so crazy that until I saw todays Cozy video I had completely forgotten that I had this and the video after to watch. I love your videos!! They are not awful!!

[@CherryHeart]

Ahh thank you! Hope you enjoyed them. ☺️❤️

[@sue7621]

Lovely! 🙌😘🤗 Lovely cardigan it looks perfect! ⭐️💙⭐️ I often fall out with my knitting, it’s always iv read something wrong so I’m mad with myself, at the moment it’s all good! 🤣😺 Can’t wait to see what you decide with your yarn it’s gorgeous! I bought the 4 ply and floof but I haven’t got to making anything with it yet! I’ve got some many Wip’s on the go at the moment, all with Lay Family yarn 🧶! 😻🥰😺 ❤️💜❤️

[@christinefiberarts1643]

I vote for bracelet length sleeves and maybe find a few minis that are the same color, basically, as your "succulents" yarn. I love that pattern❤

[@elainesuller5802]

Love your Summer embroidery project, I love Pretty Fabrics and Trims so many beautiful things! One tip for neat satin stitch is to stitch the outline first with a small split stitch and then stitch your satin stitch over that edge, start from the middle then work to one side, back to the middle then out to the other.

[@janemarchant2558]

Hi Sandra, when you do satin stitch do a running stitch around the edge first then you will have an edge to go over, it keeps your stitch nice and even. Hope that helps xx

[@laurelkuro]

Hi! You can view the videos in slow mode, pick on 3 points and then settings icon and there is 😊. Greetings from México!

[@CherryHeart]

Ahh that is genius, thank you!! ❤️❤️

[@sharonarrendale8418]

I love your cardigan. I wasn't sure about it before but, it is really pretty. The sweater patterns are gorgeous. I would have a problem choosing which one to do first. After you showed the swatch, I knew. I think that I would choose the one that you chose first. Love the yarn that you are using for it also. always so good to see you. Take care until next time and be well.❤

[@texastx8247]

Your cardigan is pretty. I dont know how to knit…yet…I like the first sweater style best out of the two but agree you have to be excited about your project! Im making your crochet Battenberg blanket now 😁.

[@bluemerlinmakes]

100% with you on making what I love and want to make rather than what I think I ought to make 😊

[@gaymeyer9471]

Dont sell yourself short your podcasts are inspiring and such beautiful creative projects do you actually know how many people have made a batternberg blanket ? Just mine got 5 friends making it pats on the back definately deserved 🎉😊

[@CherryHeart]

Ahh thank you so much , that's very kind of you. I'm not sure on the Battenberg but I think it must be getting on for, if not the most used project of mine! There are quite a lot on Ravelry now and I see them quite frequently on IG which is so lovely too! ❤️

[@CaroleEllis-j5e]

Not awful at all. Quite the opposite. You are very inspiring 🥰

[@CherryHeart]

Aww you are kind, thank you! ❤️

[@susansatchwell8482]

Love the cloud pattern. The new sweater is fine!

[@nolamisskel]

Your cardigan is beautiful! And Ali is so lovely. I found your channel through her and her knitting your patterns. :)

[@jacquelinestrand6283]

I really understand your frustration with getting that pattern for the cardigan to work. I have been there a few times myself. Maybe there should be a KZbin video just for that but. I remember you mentioning a KZbin video but wasn't sure it was for that. It came out beautiful though❤️. I am slowly getting into sashiko but I haven't seen that particular book. Lovely video - thank you for sharing.

[@CherryHeart]

Yes it's difficult when you are puzzling away isn't it? Sometimes it seems a little trial and error. I guess it's good experience or something! 😂❤️

[@debracubitt6191]

I have been knitting a project which I frogged three times😮 I will get to where I want to go... eventually. You are my inspiration. 😊 And you are much appreciated ❤

[@CherryHeart]

Oh it can be so annoying can’t it? But you are right and after the project is done it really doesn’t matter that it was frogged, it always seems worth it then. Thank you for being so kind. ❤️☺️

[@danielleboots7032]

Love your projects! Thanks for sharing.

[@thethriftychickadee7245]

Very nice cardigan, and I love how lots of times when you show off your sweaters you have on the perfect pair of jeans. I love a looser fit, comfortable and slightly distressed look for jeans. Probably an odd comment to make, but I'm all about my jeans and I can't help but notice when I see jeans I love. Yes, I have to totally fall in love with a project in order to feel excited about starting it ... for example your Spice of Life blanket. When I saw that I was a goner. I learned to crochet just to be able to make it, and have since made 4 of them and continued on to make numerous crochet projects. So inspired by your makes and patterns ALWAYS!!

[@CherryHeart]

Ahh thanks so much! I do know what you mean though, I always think jeans are so hard to shop for. Always very satisfying to find a good pair! ❤️

[@thethriftychickadee7245]

@@CherryHeart Yes, exactly!

[@RogerGilder]

I think your carding is lovely. Colours makes it look like an evening jacket. Perhaps 3/4 sleeves...?but it's gorgeous.

[@yarnmugspodcast9123]

Lovely catching up with you Sandra. Love your jumper swatch in your gorgeous yarn. Might have to check that pattern out 😊

[@CherryHeart]

Thanks lovely! I hope you are well? Yes it’s a lovely pattern and I’m zipping through it I must say! ❤️

[@vickyschenfeld1225]

Your garden blanket is lovely. Maybe you should finish it off for your first grandchild.😊 It would be an heirloom piece.

[@sue7621]

Perfect! 🙌⭐️🤗🥰😘❤️💜❤️

[@sallywilliamson7650]

Just an idea but maybe back your blanket with fabric , maybe padded, to make something to sit on. You could then knot the ends before encasing x

[@budg3rig4r]

This cardigan is truly a labour of love! The colours work well together, kudos for finishing even if it was less enjoyable in the end. Also, I love the tiny Bertie snippets you always put for us in podcasts!

[@CherryHeart]

Ahh thanks lovely! ❤️

[@Lynnefromlyn]

Such a shame you aren’t feeling the lurve for your cardigan, as you were so excited to get started and we all engaged with the colour choices/setting. But it does look lovely, and hey the little bit of ribbing which is bothering you wouldn’t be seen by a blind man on a galloping pony! As for the new knit… LOVE the yarn and wow it does knit up so beautiful. Loving the lacework but in my heart of hearts I might have done the other one simply beca7 my lace knitting is pants. Your podcasts are just lovely,every bit of them. Onwards and upwards! 🥰

[@CherryHeart]

Ahh thank you so much! I'm glad to report that the love is coming back now that the struggles are behind me! Now I can just enjoy the fruits of my work, it feels much better. I did love your expression about the pony too, Ha ha! Exactly! 😂❤️

[@susansatchwell8482]

Oh I remember the color decisions a you went back to one of your original choices! So nice

[@pennyspearing2731]

I love your podcasts and all your beautiful makes. The cardigan is so pretty so well done for sticking with it 😊

[@pamelageoghegan8859]

Thanks for another lovely podcast, Sandra. I hope you manage to finish the hexie blanket cos it is beautiful.

[@sherirae]

Thank you for sharing! Enjoyable as usual!!!

[@abbywelker-HaciendaHomemade]

🤩 wow wow wow! Everything is so beautiful - your projects are absolutely gorgeous. Your new knit sweater is going to be stunning - make what makes your heart happy, I say! ❤🥰

[@Omaknitta]

I do hope you make it into a wall hanging behind you, so we can always see it ❤❤❤ absolutely love the garden hexagons ❤❤❤

[@dorajohnson2809]

I can't believe you don't want to put that BEAUTY of a blanket on your bed!!! I love it!!! And I think the plain sweater with the ruffled sleeves (using floof) would really show off that lovely yarn that you created, but sounds like you have your mind made up! 😀

[@teffi3]

Your Ginny cardigan is so lovely - well done struggling through to the finish. No one will notice the hem, try your best to enjoy all your hard work.

[@Randi19196]

Ginny sounds so complicated, but it turned out beautifully! It’s really gorgeous. I am crocheting your Hexie flowers based on your tutorial in DK weight. Thank you so much for sharing that. And I would definitely knit the cloudy day. Your yarn is so beautiful in that pattern! And yarn chicken is kind of fun. 🪻🪻🪻

[@CherryHeart]

Thanks so much! Yes it was certainly a bit of a challenge in places, which can be good, but sometimes frustrating! 😂 But yes this Cloudy Day has been an absolute breeze so far - much nicer! ❤️

[@krisheld4496]

Sandra I love your sweater it’s so pretty and even prettier on you. Stop putting yourself down. Girl you are an inspiration and gift to us all. I wish you could see that. I try to make everything you make. And I loved the Little Miss Uni girl video. And that’s the first time I’ve heard her speak. She’s so adorable. I love her room and the budding geologist oh my goodness a great career. I just made some Prosperity Hens to hang in my house I’m going to try and send you a picture. I know you will love them. Love ❤️ ya girl

[@CherryHeart]

Ahh thank you lovely, that's very kind!! It's hard not to cringe a little when I watch footage of me umming and ahhing though. 🤦‍♀️😂 Yes we were pleased with how the room turned out and it's great to see her enthusiasm for her uni course. I saw your lovely hens, so fab! Will send you a proper reply there. ☺️❤️

[@PamLikes2Knit]

Your podcast is lovely. 😊

[@adriestrong6842]

Your Summer embroidery is beautiful! 🤩

[@pamelafreeman4548]

The sampler is so pretty! Love your cardigan! You hexing blanket is gorgeous! Don't envy you weaving in all the ends though..lol! That Japanese book looks like it will be fun to try. Love your yarn & the pattern you chose! Your podcasts are always lovely & I look forward to them! ❤❤😊😊

[@alisonwilson4262]

Enjoyed (as ever) this podcast. Can’t help remembering your swatch for your new jumper …. I love the swatch as it is. Have you considered doing the lace jumper pattern but doing the sleeves as per the other one (with the fluff)? Especially if you might run out of yarn.

[@denisediauto9618]

I love your channel and I stay to the end for each episode. Your cardigan is beautiful and you were right in choosing the color arrangement. You can't go wrong when you listen to your heart. I am in awe of your talent, once again.

[@CherryHeart]

Ahh thanks so much! Yes it's normal the wise thing to do isn't it? Especially when it comes to crafting!

[@clareplumbridge516]

Can totally empathise in falling out of love with a project it ruins your mojo😂 love how the colours turned out in the cardigan. Suzanne Bryan has fantastic tutorials on tubular bind offs. ☺️

[@CherryHeart]

Ooh I shall check that out, thank you! ❤️

[@Claudia_AmerighiNiccolai]

Delizioso anche il pannello " Summer ", e pure gli altri lavori naturalmente ,complimenti per la perfezione ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheCatlady63]

Lovely sampler. I did the 4 seasons in long stitch about 15 years ago ,need to find them again.I am always drawn to the more interesting patterns.

[@EvieO1950]

The sweater is lovely but I totally get what you’re saying about falling out of love with it. Knit the one you want to knit for the next sweater. Phooey on being sensible. Find joy in your crafting!! 🤗

[@CherryHeart]

Ha ha, so true!! 😘

[@annalenavamvakari9370]

So many lovely patterns, i love the cardigan, i think it was worth it ;) and the miniflowers are so cute! And the embroidery project, so lovely! You are so multitalented, i always enjoy your podcasts

[@CherryHeart]

Thank you! 😊 I'm glad to say I've been enjoying the cardigan now it's all done and the trials and tribulations are behind me! 🤣💕

[@gillfinlayson8306]

Lovely podcast ❤

[@barbaramccoy3592]

What a treat to “sit” with you first thing in the morning! Your projects are gorgeous- not insensible at all. My rule of thumb is to pick the thing that makes me say “Oooh,” and I’m rarely disappointed. Your hexi-flower blanket could be a guest room throw, perhaps? I’m dreaming of it done in blues like Delftware. Hugs.

[@CherryHeart]

I think so too. You have to feel that pull to want to make a thing I find! ❤️

[@cottagekeeper1044]

Hi Sandra, your Jenny cardigan is so beautiful. Cardigans are so helpful with putting together a nice outfit. I think your hexagon blanket is amazing! It is one of my most favorite things you’ve ever made. Perhaps you could back it with some material like sew sweet violet does for her miter square blankets that way you don’t have to worry about sewing in all those ends. I hope you have a wonderful week!

[@CherryHeart]

Aww thanks so much on the cardigan lovely, it's good to have it done so I can now start to enjoy it again! The backing fabric idea for the hexi quilt I love, and is such a genius idea, I think that might be the way to go with this one for sure! ❤️

[@wooyulan]

Hello Sandra 😊 Thank you for a wonderful creative video, it was lovely to see the finished items, especially the cardigan. I know what you mean regarding struggling to enjoy a project you had such joy for to start, but now you've finished and it's lovely! And you definitely know you won't make it again!! I have been away for a while due to one of my beloved cats getting seriously unwell, she had GI lymphoma at age 13 years; symptoms started 2 + months ago. We said goodbye to her two weeks ago and my heart is broken. I know you had a cat too at some stage, and the colouring was like the "photo negative" of my Puss...pie bald pattern I believe it's called. What happened to your cat? Anyway, time and gentle days ease the pain and I'm coming back to do much needed crochet which helps. Thank you for reading my message, your videos are as always a pleasure to see. Best wishes, Lin.

[@CherryHeart]

Hello lovely Lin! Thank you so much! Yes it's nice that now I have finished the cardigan I am starting to forget about the struggle of doing it and am starting to just enjoy wearing it. I am definitely feeling better about it now which is good. So sorry to hear about your darling puss-cat, it's so sad to let them go and they do leave such a hole. I hope that some crochet and crafting help soothe your days a little. Yes our lovely Stanley was a black and white pattern and such a dear boy. Unfortunately we lost him a few years ago now. It was very sudden though, he just seemed a little off in his behaviour and the said he had internal bleeding. We don't know the exact cause but there was little that could be done. It was sad to have to say goodbye to him, he was such an affectionate boy and we still miss him. ❤️❤️

[@wooyulan]

Hi Sandra, thank you very much for your thoughtful reply❤. Oh yes, dear Stanley, I am so sorry, that is very sad and like you said very sudden. Regardless of the circumstances, it seems so surreal at the time and grief hits and lingers, in waves and ripples. I believe the saying is Big love, big grief. Anyway now I am crocheting my very first hexi cardigan, and grateful it is an easy project which is forgiving, allowing for creative adjustments! Blessings to you and your family, stay safe and well, L.❤

[@Making_Through_the_Seasons]

I know what you mean about not loving something that’s caused you so much trouble. I’m living it right now with a pullover. I had to learn an “Italian bind off”. 💯 the best book is by Cap Sease “Cast On, Bind Off”. I tried KZbin and the internet but that book saved my life… or maybe just my sanity.

[@CherryHeart]

The internet is great for many things, but sometimes a good old fashioned book is just so much easier! Thanks so much for the recommendation, I did have a look for the book, but it's currently selling for £43!! So I might have to give that a miss for now, but it did remind me that I also have knitting books that might well have the info I need in. I have one for 'finishing techniques' that might be worth a look! ❤️

[@cyndythomas7217]

Perhaps you could mix the patterns. Body in pattern stitch (Cloudy Day) and the sleeves with the flair (Spring Flower). Lovely combination I think. 🧶

[@yarndemon]

About the ends on your blanket … you could just weave in 5 ends a day. At least you would be making progress 😊 I love the look of the blanket!

[@CherryHeart]

Ooh yes, that it s very good idea and something which I think does appeal as a way to get it done without really noticing I'm doing it! Thank you! 💕

[@lisalovesstitchin]

Nicola Parkman from Hands Across the Sea Samplers has some good tutorials on her channel on fancy stitches and how to get it looking nice though hers are done with Linen in regard to samplers.

[@CherryHeart]

Ooh lovely, thanks for the tip! ❤️

[@lavendercottagefibrearts]

the cloudy day sweater looks gorgeous!! why do we hate weaving in ends as much as we love knitting and crochet? 😣 while watching you I decided to put down my new cast on and pick up a sock I finished about a month ago but still haven't woven in the ends.

[@CherryHeart]

Ha ha! I don't know! I always think of it as the craft 'tax' we have to pay in order to enjoy the project and get the lovely finished item. 😉

[@ahill2239]

Thanks for a lovely episode this morning! I've got some old embroidery books that tell me to outline satin stitch with a strand or two of embroidery floss to neaten the edges. I think you were having an issue with that.

[@CherryHeart]

Ooh that is a good tip, thank you, I will try that on my next one! ❤️

[@bookcombe]

I am the same as you re. decision-making.

[@thekindles1183]

Everything is perfect! I love it all! All the best, Kimberly

[@barbaramcewen]

Sorry you seem to be in a bit of a crafting funk! It's awful when that happens but I do find it reassuring that it also happens to someone as talented as you! We are definitely the hardest on ourselves. I think your makes are lovely. That said, I am having a bit of imposter syndrome with knitting at the moment as I haven't managed to do magic loop without having some laddering yet. I am trying to push through and not retreat entirely to the comfort of crochet which would never treat me so poorly! 😂

[@CherryHeart]

Yes there's a few things that don't seem to be hitting the spot right now with me, but I'm sure it will pass. I hope so! Ahh yes, the ladders. I remember them well. I wish I had some good tips on how to get rid of them but they just seem to just sort themselves out after a while. Something to do with the tension I think, needs to be a little tighter, or slightly looser. It will come! In the meantime, blocking should help! ❤️

[@martihurford]

I understand loosing the incentive to complete a project. I don’t know if you have groups over there but there are groups here that will take unfinished crochet and knitting projects and finish them. Also I have taken completed projects I have no interest in keeping and donating them to charity fundraisers. I love the Japanese aesthetic when it comes to their pattern designs (crochet, knitting, sewing) and their color choices. That pattern book Intrigues me and will investigate it further. Thanks! 🩵

[@CherryHeart]

Oh I think I might of heard of groups like that now you mention it. Possibly via Ravelry so I don't know it there is any UK based ones. It's a good idea though. Someone else here suggested a fabric backing too, which I also love the idea of! A good cheating way out! 🤣❤️

[@marisas8940]

Complimenti, interessante costruzione❤

[@joankiely3614]

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[@sandrataylor3259]

From Sandra to Sandra, your videos are so inspiring and colourful. I would like to start the Rosie posie blanket using the same colours. I am a bit confused as I cannot find in any description that you use green (just wondered what colour you used) you mentioned lemon quartz but I cannot see it in your blanket? Also which cream did you use? Your blanket is so pretty. Cardigan looks beautiful.

[@CherryHeart]

Hello Sandra! Yes it’s strange with the colours, the lemon quartz does have a pale greenish look to it so that’s the colour you are seeing as green in the blanket. The cream was moonstone. ❤️

[@sarahjane8063]

You always create lovely items Sandra. You're a very talented lady 🙂 (Is it possible for you to reposition your camera so you're not looking/speaking to the side so often?)

[@francineunderwood8418]

Why don’t you line your blanket so you don’t have to weave in the ends.

[@lilimax555]

Exactly what I was thinking . A crochet quilt.

[@CherryHeart]

Oh my gawd, this is genius!!! Love this idea!! ❤️

[@JannekeKimstra]

Your podcasts are never awful! I am sorry you fell out of love with the Ginny cardigan, especially because you were so excited about it. But don’ t look too closely on what you see as flaws. Know that for someone other than yourself to be able to notice them would mean they should have to be way too close for comfort.

[@CherryHeart]

Aww thank you, that is kind! Yes it was a shame to lose heart with this one a bit but it definitely helps having it finished and wearing definitely helps me find the love for it again. ❤️

[@mandyhague6363]

I love the choice for your new cast on jumper.👍😊🧶

[@CherryHeart]

Thanks so much! ☺️❤️

[@Enoo-Wynn]

🫣 I somehow accidentally erased my Crochet play list. Again. 😢 AND.... €*@#!!!