Hand Crafted | The Cowichan Knitter

In this episode, we’ll meet a Cowichan woman who has been knitting for over fifty years, and whose lifelong dedication to her craft is part of a much broader tradition in her family, and in her community.

[@chronicstitcher7933]

Stories like this make me SO PROUD I can knit, and crochet. It's hard to explain, the feeling you get from a finished project and the look on a face that's been gifted with something lovely that you made with your own hands.

[@John-wx4ci]

You are a treasure and make sure to teach your kids else this great skills will die

[@justme8108]

How could anyone not love this video. I had a Cowichan Sweater for years and now my best friend owns it.

[@nsfox8398]

Beautiful! ...the sweaters, the process, the tradition, the knowledge. These are the true treasures of humanity.

[@738polarbear]

I bought one of these sweaters 30 years ago when I first came to canada and boy I can tell you it is as beautiful now as it was then .In fact it looks like new still..Wonderful craftsmanship by these ladies.I do hope the young girls keep up this traditional wear.

[@nita44htc]

All her sweaters look sooo warm. And they're all beautiful.

[@wendyhollow1458]

What a lovely lady. I do hope her family follow in her traditions. Hugs WAH.

[@lindascallon8960]

This is wonderful!

[@libbywalsh358]

So beautiful a craft and a great reminder of our stay on Vancouver Island. Thank you.

[@DV-fe6eq]

Incredible craftsmanship, so much pride and expertise, culture and heritage goes into each single sweater.

[@archiem6323]

Wow.!! This is brilliant. All handstitched, now that's what I call having Awesome skills!!!

[@JohnlynHD]

Only just discovered your podcast. You are adorable and remind me of my gran although I am now a gran myself. It’s lovely to learn about other cultures. X Angela

[@lisagatti4514]

Muito bom .vai daavo.para netosenetas.assim não morre nunca a arte de ser método. Lindo!

[@tinavandergulik6576]

I love your knitting work

[@ladybugger76]

I just bought a gorgeous genuine Cowichan sweater. It's already my most prized clothing item.

[@JacobsOompa]

Absolutely breath taking. Congratulations!! Beautiful tradition artform and sharing it with generations to keep it alive and to revere it's true meaning...of your people, culture and LOVE that God has shown thru your talents. GOD BLESS YOU for excelling in GOD's Greatest Gifts.....the ability to know that GOD is teaching us to pay it forward. He will do the rest!!. Ken Orlando, Florida, USA

[@nekeishagrant3310]

Wow. Great video. The sweaters look so awesome and soft. I would looove to be her granddaughter so she can teach me some techniques. 😀

[@ahc1957]

I just came to look for your videos. So happy to find you. My grandmother and mother made these for all of my family. They are beautiful. I’d love to get that yarn.

[@conniehusband1365]

Thankyou for sharing this footage of these wonderful people. I want to know these lovely ladies.

[@KimmieHD]

Love this video so much. I wish they would do a more in depth version of this to show us from start to finish how they make these wonderful sweaters. 😊

[@sd1660]

Mary jo Ellen cowican knitter...it is a suggested video on the side and 26 minutes. Hopefully it is what you are looking for

[@glenndeidre2262]

I wish I could get one of these sweaters

[@alantastiber-kr2yq]

The sweaters are so beautiful love to get the orca cause my daughter is a survival she has been through so much in her 14yrs she survived death back in 2020

[@aurelia555]

I think it's more appropriate if you weren't too. Personal opinion though.

[@msg4925]

Beautiful! I knit sweaters for my sons. I would love to meet this lovely lady, sit at her feet, and learn from her.

[@donnatappan4087]

Beautiful sweaters..you do lovely work. I learn something new. Thank you for shareing

[@annieboulton5759]

The sweaters look so soft and warm xxx

[@dkue706]

What an awesome sweater.❤

[@jeanniecarpenter6313]

wonderful video. I just love your story and your workmanship is beautiful.

[@boekman6615]

So so so beautiful... i was almost moved to tears.. wow..

[@Hakirirangi]

Wow I think this is Beautiful. You are very gifted.

[@daughterofelroi4369]

So beautiful!!!

[@kraftygayle9718]

Amazing. God bless you all.

[@TerriReuserHVR90]

Lovely video!

[@aaronmolasky9611]

Thank u I needed this 🎀

[@pamelamckenzie2685]

Beautiful work.

[@nz-nz]

As a spinner and knitter, I can appreciate all that is shown here. I noted that you knit English-style… is that your traditional method?

[@miller8037]

Best sweater I ever wore.

[@dawnanderson2951]

Beautiful knitting! Can you possibly teach a pattern? I would love to learn this beautiful knitting. What where you using for a spinning wheel? I find this so wonderfully interesting.

[@onetime9012]

Amazing!!

[@sanghitamusic5469]

Mam your sweaters are so warm and beautiful

[@ЮлияВасильевна-п8з]

Вот это теплый свитер) Круто)

[@trassl3celick304]

That one ply is so beautiful

[@natalya6091]

Thanks a bunch Dear Friend!

[@jokrasevich1111]

Is there a link where we can buy and support this amazing community!❤

[@Людмила-ф9у8с]

Какая мастерица,спряла и такую красоту связала!

[@robyn3349]

Thank you!

[@leeloocarson4538]

Beautiful 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@carolerodgers2710]

I learned that all are sweaters and cut to insert a zip?

[@Dwayne707countryliving]

Great video I wish I could get a sweater from her

[@shellinearmstrong7177]

Wonderful.

[@jokrasevich1111]

Love love❤❤❤❤ how to you wash one?🙏🏼

[@SeanTheOriginal]

I would love to make my own Cowichan sweater, but for some reason I feel like if I did make one it would devalue the _real_ Cowichan sweaters.

[@lisagatti4514]

Muito lindo seu trabalho parabéns Brasil

[@frankiethompson1443]

beautiful

[@julieghawania9811]

Grafting purl stitches together

[@sinclairsaintclair]

Do you still sell these? Is there a website. 💖

[@glendagraves1637]

Where can you buy these?

[@jamesmoralez8827]

Amazing can I be your grandson so you could teach me how to make these beautiful sweaters.

[@julieghawania9811]

Grafting

[@PurpleDragonProsperity]

How can I contact her?

[@shantisharma1867]

Niec good 💓💓💋

[@Nicethecutest]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🌹👍🏼

[@aquilaclark814]

Those sweaters are so btfl