sweet skein o'mine ~ episode 34

a finished Reluctant Homeschooler by Caitlin Hunter, colorway: it's 5 o'clock somewhere, a new shawl cast-on "Bias Shawl" by Handmaiden in my new silk boucle (tickled pink), a sweet baby sweater for a friend "Thursday Sweater" by Hedgehog Fibres", fave OPI polish...baby take a vow, Alex's graduation!! xox

[@carolynblack420]

Thank you for sharing your life with us. Seeing Alex’s graduation brought tears to my eyes, remembering what an exceptionally proud day that was at my daughter’s graduation, especially having the same alma matter. I imagine in some ways that day was tinged with sadness that Alex’s dad wasn’t there in person to share it with you. I admire how incredibly social you are and have such a warm and welcoming home - have you always been an extrovert? I’m sure people viewing your home will pick up on the good vibes it exudes - good luck selling quickly - having your home ready at the drop of a hat for viewings is not fun!

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you - yes it was a special proud day - & yes, felt the absence of my husband...miss him everyday, especially those milestones ❤I think I've always been social for sure - love entertaining and having my family over...a lot of great memories here!!

[@joeyjames5810]

Your videos are so well planned. The relaxing tone the sharing of the projects your cooking and your life. Thank you.

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you so much!

[@thekindles1183]

Congrats Alex!!! So exciting!!! All the best to everyone!!!! - Kimberly

[@christinepatton1979]

Engineering is a really challenging program. Congratulations to Alex and his proud Momma ! 🥰. Glad to hear that you plan to carry the silk boucle. I’d like to try it. We’ve been visiting Freddie and love the walking bridge. Last night the sunset was absolutely stunning. A peachy-coral. You must get colourway inspirations from those sunsets.

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you so much!!! yes definitely gorgeous inspiration everywhere 😊

[@Pegs57]

Congratulations to Alex!!

[@kellyb739]

I love your new sweater too ! Congratulations Alex!! Thank you for another great recipe 😋

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

you're so welcome!!!! thank you for watching!!!! 😊

[@belle_heart_home]

Congrats to Alex! 🎉 amazing!!! And I’m loving your knitting inspo🧶🩷

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you Charlene!!!

[@cozymeadowknits]

Always so fun to hang out with you Amanda! Love all the gorgeous footage Cheers!! 🥰🧶

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

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[@elainestiller3063]

Congratulations on your son Alex’s graduation! Such a proud moment. Your podcast is just wonderful. Thank you for sharing!❤️

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you Elaine!

[@christinaredmond5546]

Congratulations on your sons graduation. It’s great that you got to celebrate with the family. I love your cardigan. I want to make one and use the same yarn.

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you so much!! doing special orders for that yarn for people now - reach out if you would like me to dye more 😊

[@knitnut246connie7]

I was at Knit City Toronto. It will be in Montreal next May, back to Toronto the next year 2026. I was told this by Fiona one of the organizers. It was very amazing.❤️🇨🇦❤️

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

oh good to know! so great you got there!!

[@carolrodenbeck2381]

Congratulations to Alex! Love all your content Amanda. Take care!

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you Carol!

[@kristinahill3708]

Oh Amanda I love your podcast so much! Beautiful new sweater, delicious recipe I will be making soon, congratulations to Alex!

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you!!!

[@Fleurdeyarn]

Congrats Alex! ❤

[@paulamcmellon6171]

Such a beautiful sweater!! Congratulations to your son!!🎉

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you so much!

[@demerchantjune4025]

Another great podcast Amanda! A proud moment for you, Congratulations!!!❤

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you June xo!!!

[@debbiedennie255]

GM Amanda So good to see you today!!! I ❤❤❤ your pods I also ❤❤your sweater and reminds me of your moms you made last yr but different wool. That bouclé wool you dyed is gorgeous especially that baby pink 😊 Congrats to Alex !!! You must be so proud ❤ Thank you for all you share and enjoy your bike girl and that beer 😊🥰

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you so much Debbie!!!

[@beckibarker8317]

Fun, as always, to see what you're up to! Love your bike trails! Congratulations on your son's graduation. Isn't it fun having your adult kids as friends!?

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you!! yes - my adult kids are the best...love their company 😊

[@karenannallard7278]

Congrats Alex. Lovely sweater Amanda

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you so much!

[@shelleycraft4273]

Thank you for sharing the meals you make! They always look so delicious!

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

you are so welcome!! thank you for watching!

[@carolslifka3383]

I love your format for your videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you!!

[@ericallerton809]

❤❤morning ,,,, Amanda ☺️ Love ur vlogs,,,chats ,,, Love ur new sweater,,,,how cozy,,,

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you Elaine!!!

[@erikaadams9730]

Your vlogs are my absolute favorite. You are just a beautiful lady inside and out! Congrats to your son on his graduation. I love your style and the dress you wore to the ceremony, deets on where you got it please! 😉 Take care, and good luck selling your home!

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you SO much!!! the dress is Frank & Eileen (the Rory dress I believe) ...they are a staple in my wardrobe - so easy & comfy!

[@MikiCrespo]

Congratulations to Alex and to the proud family, love the nail polish color 🌷

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you!!

[@holliegiampietro7030]

Congratulations Alex👍 another great podcast

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you Hollie!

[@heatherleask3752]

You do the loveliest of vlogs! I find it so relaxing and love the shots of Fredricton you show! You make it look so nice to visit. All the best with home showings and on to the next chapter. Have a great holiday week end.

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you!!! have a great weekend!

[@caro-line3811]

Félicitations Alex!!!🎉

[@starrcookson]

Congrats to Alex! The mace bearer was my roommate when I was at UNB and was my matron of honour. She did it at my son Ben’s graduation last year too.

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you!

[@denisediauto9618]

To share a graduation with your child is one of the great moments of being a parent. Thank you for sharing with us. Congratulations to Alex and to you as well! I love your podcasts. Your cooking and crafting are always an inspiration. Your bike ride footage makes me want to get my bike out and go for a ride. How great it is that you have so many bike/foot trails near you! Good luck with your house showings.

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

Thank you 🥰

[@KiSaralise]

That Legislative Assembly Building is an Old World Building if I have Ever Seen It! Where is that Amanda??? Also, I am the Woman who Owned the Yarn Shop in The Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This is the 2nd time I have heard your name today! haha! I closed my shop just shortly after I emailed you! I just Love your yarns that I have still, from when I first bought them and have just started using some of them in some projects! It is awesome to see you in a Podcast!

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

hi!!! thank you for messaging :)! all the footage is from here in my home town Fredericton NB! have a great weekend & happy knitting!

[@jennlovesyarn]

Another great experience catching up with you 😘

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

hi Jenn!! xo

[@brbaker07]

Hi Amanda. I ❤ your podcasts and your yarn. Thank you for sharing your family with us.

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you!!

[@hirzst]

Congrats to Alex🎉. Thank you for sharing…such beautiful memories for you and your family. Take care❤

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you !

[@michelleboland6424]

What an amazing accomplishment for your son. Congratulations and thanks for sharing all your memories with us!

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you!

[@pegc3706]

Congratulations Alex! What a wonderful milestone, transitioning into a new chapter of his life. You have a beautiful family. Thank you for sharing it with us. I love your videos of your trail system & city. I'm checking Ravelry to see what summer sweaters can be made from your new yarn base. It is beautiful!

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you!!!!!😊

[@jeaninegunn4118]

What a treat to see you on a sunny Friday afternoon here in NS. Seeing your boucle cardigan has inspired me to get out my boucle yarn stash (from Brazil) that I have had for decades. I had almost forgotten about it. Hope house build is going well!!

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

oh I bet that yarn is beautiful!! happy knitting - thank you for messaging :)!!

[@SpinDrift55]

Congratulations to Alex! A great milestone to achieve!! 😀👏👏👏👏 Love, love, love ALL your content!! Thank you. Your recipes are fantastic!! 👏👏👏👏❤️

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

yay thank you!!!!

[@lisareid1057]

Congratulations to Alex!!! I hope he has great success in the next chapter. 😊🎉🥂

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you!

[@cindik7268]

You know how much I love your vlogs! That dinner looked delicious, I will try it! The blue boucle yarn is so pretty. I always look at the Love tattoo on your arm, and know it must have a very special meaning. I hope Alex finds the perfect job. Congratulations to him. Both of my daughters graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, which is where I got both my BS and MS degrees. It meant so much to me that they walked the same paths as me. My husband graduated from Penn State with a mechanical engineering degree. I don’t think you’ll have much trouble selling your home, it is lovely. I can’t wait to catch up on your new home. Thank you for continuing to make your videos. I look forward to watching each one. Until the next time….❤

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you Cindi! the tattoo is my late husbands handwriting...very special :) have a great weekend & thank you for the message!

[@cindik7268]

@@sweetskeinomineamanda2059 What a lovely tribute to him. ❤ Thank you for sharing.

[@chrystalwaugh8930]

What a nice episode as always Amanda you are a delight Thankyou for sharing with us 💕 Congratulations to your son on his graduation that is quite an accomplishment and a lot of hard work !! 🎉

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you so much Chrystal!!! hope you are doing well!! have a great weekend

[@mikaelagotesson9342]

🎉🎉😍

[@Pine-uc7pm]

I ordered the Reluctant Homeschooler pattern after seeing yours made up. I have a Towny bike, but my basket is black. Love the bike and all of your videos!

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you! you'll enjoy making that sweater - have a nice weekend!

[@BostonMelG]

Congratulations to Alex!!!!

[@pinelmj]

Hi Amanda, I looked for the translation of "vylet do kodane" and it means "trip to Copenhagen"

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

hi!! oh thank you so much!!!

[@ronicalynch1211]

Vylet do Kodane = Flight to Copenhagen

[@__Annie]

Having your own little ribfest! 😮❤❤Hey guys ❤

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

yes haha!!

[@jayshreeshah6245]

Congratulations to Alex. Amanda your homeschooler is beautiful. Have you watched the movie bidges of the madison county? Was that the bridge you showed on the vlog?

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you! I saw that movie years ago! no - it's not around here :)

[@nysunshine082874]

What pattern is that shawl for wedding???

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

The Bias Shawl by Handmaiden 🩷