sweet skein o'mine ~ episode 35

views of our beautiful city on bike rides, a fun visit from my friend Nancy of "knit sip happy", my Thursday Sweater progress (by Hedgehog Fibres), a finished Bias Shawl (Handmaiden) in my tickled pink silk boucle...& a yummy soup recipe xo

[@maureenfleming3049]

Wow! Just awesome. We are loading up the motor home to drive across Canada, heading east, next week. We will be looking to bike those trails. I love your truths. I love my empty nest Nancy and I love the cool weather Amanda. Take care ladies.

[@patriceguise4201]

Wouldn’t that “Beam me up Scotty” Star Trek technology be amazing?! I’m actually travelling from New Zealand to Canada in 4 days time. Vancouver and Peterborough, Ontario mainly. Can’t wait to squish and sigh over some Canadian indie dyed yarn. Love your and Nancys podcasts. And Leanne’s too!

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you~~have a great vacation!

[@denisediauto9618]

I can see why you are friends. That was so much fun, listening to you chat amongst yourselves as true friends do. Your soup looks delicious! And your shawl is beautiful.

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you so much!

[@thekindles1183]

Might be the silk and acrylic? Both of them have little give right? Love seeing the progress on your house. That is so exciting!!! The wheel story and Dan's response about the sheep, haha! Nancy seems wonderful! ALL THE BEST, Kimberly

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

yes I think you are right! both have a strong pull for sure ...& thank you so much!

[@paigemckelvey8781]

What a fun podcast! I loved the "Canadian Goodbye" with Nancy..... Your soup looked delicious.

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you so much!!!

[@vivianhsu991]

You two!! 💕💕💕 I'm just catching up, after a long day at work, and you've cheered me up immensely! Thanks for keeping me company 💖

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

hi Vivian!!

[@kristinahill3708]

What a fun episode! I love your adventures and recipes. That wrap will be such a beautiful pop of color with black.

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you so much! yes the shawl turned out to be just what I needed!

[@knotyeoldecrochet]

Found you via Nancy's channel & I'm loving your channel ❤ I started crochet with DK Acrylic ... Lots of breaks needed due to my CTS in my wrists/hands but I recently started crocheting a Sock Yarn shawl on a smaller hook & omg so much less pain & the yarn is softer & got a bit of spring to it so when you said you were knitting the Thursday Sweater in Acrylic & wondered if it was the Acrylic ... It probably is!! ❤ Susannah

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

yes I think so too!! having a break from that little sweater for a good week or so...thank you for the message!

[@thetangledstitch]

Hi! Found you through Nancy, it was fun to see you together and your friendship! Your pink shawl is beautiful and perfect for summer. I really enjoyed the life vlog content you included as well with your gardening and cooking. Have a great day and Happy Knitting!😊

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you so much!

[@nonnasstitchingloungewithr7281]

Fun to see you together! So nice to hear how you became friends over Knitting! Rosie

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

yes!!! :)

[@cindyg.8425]

Yum that soup! ( was watching ,while working out and hungry)… I was on IG and your new home is coming along! Gonna be so nice! Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you!!

[@LifeasMrsCooks]

Sweet, sweet episode. Nice to “meet” Mrs. Nancy.

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you!!

[@kdwallroger]

I don't even watch podcasts, but I had to watch you two together!

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

haha!!! we had fun ;)!

[@lindanoseworthy8594]

Love your cooking sessions. I’m going to try that this this week. Always up for new recipes.

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you! yes it's easy, yummy & healthy 😊

[@80sgma10]

This was so fun! Nice to see the two of you together! Jana from Finnish Knitting Stories lusts after your pink cardigan, and I can see why!

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you!!!!

[@rowenaphilbeck1919]

Love your Bias shawl and color is awesome!! Have to get that soon!! Love Nancy with you too!!

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you!

[@Suezeeknits]

How cute are you on your bicycle! Looks like you were having fun. Oh nice to meet your friend and I have a new channel to follow. Take care!

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you!!!

[@pegc3706]

Amanda I love your trails! I want to move to your area...trails & breweries! Thanks Nancy for the new slip knit sock pattern. It's probably too late for your gorgeous baby sweater but I find bamboo needles work better with acrylic yarns. My metal needles stick to the yarn. Your house is progressing... YAY!!

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you Peg! ...and yes hearing that wooden needles will be better - giving it a break for sure ;)! our trail are so nice - makes our adventures easy :))

[@corteofs]

This is so nice to see you two :-)

[@sadiegagner9043]

Love listening to both of you chatter away about all things knitting and life. Have you been to Marci’s Salads in Saint John? They make the most amazing hearty salads and they are soooo good. 💜💖💜

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

hi Sadie! I haven't ...will have to try - thank you!!!

[@sadiegagner9043]

@@sweetskeinomineamanda2059 Marci’s is right up the alley from Picaroons, so you can grab one to go and bring it to eat while sipping a beer. Or grab a Pomodori pizza, which is also right next door. One of my favourite corners of Uptown Saint John. Oh, and if you are there early, Good Fibrations is at the top of the alley. Bonus for the yarny nuts that we are!

[@lindanoseworthy8594]

Love you guys. Nice to see you Nancy. So much fun. I too love your cuddly sweater

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you!!

[@reginatinoco5522]

Sweet friends and little pink 🩷 sweaters are the best 😊

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

yes!

[@carolynblack420]

I love all of your episodes but this one was one of the very best - I felt like I was sitting in the room with you and Nancy chatting.

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you!!! definitely fun to have her with me!

[@debbylovesyarn5148]

Fun ! thanks. Fabulous shawl looks great

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you !

[@suen6410]

Always love your podcasts, always fun content. I look forward to see the finished home…it will be so lovely.

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you!❤❤

[@ericallerton809]

❤❤loved u and Nancy together🎉🎉 So good !! Love ur new shawl!!! ❤❤fun bike rides ELAINE 🏡💕

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you Elaine - always so nice to read your comments!

[@Hanneblack23]

What a special treat with two of my favourite podcasters ❤ So fun to follow the building of your new house - hope it will be everything you and Dan dream off All the best💐

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you so much !!

[@brbaker07]

Loved the pink shawl.

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you!!!

[@Nathalie_knits_all_the_time]

Fun and lovely episode ❤

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you!!!

[@rowenaphilbeck1919]

How fun to have a trail by your new house!! Great view riding your bike too!!

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

yes!!!!

[@robinmyers8939]

You mentioned the square needles, Kollage. Do not buy the 9”. They are very hard on your hands. The needles do not want to be that small of a diameter. The larger needles are probably better, but not the 9”. Even the vendor when I complained knew that they did not work well. I wish he had warned me, but he just cared about getting the sale. If you think you want the 9”, make sure you give it a good trial, like an hour of knitting a cuff.

[@agillsfo]

I NEED TO MEET YOU & NANCY!! I love your podcasts and your life style! My friend and I want to drive from our homes (northern Virginia) to Toronto. So we want to come see you guys for sure-for a beer and pizza and just to talk about knitting and all we do!! It is so sad in a way that I feel as if I know you well and yet you know next to nothing about me!! 😢❤

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you so much ...wouldn't that be fun!!!

[@jeannepien4565]

Your soup looks delicious.

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you - turned out yummy!

[@holliegiampietro7030]

❤❤❤

[@mcoknits856]

Hello from Toronto. I can relate to your sore arm as I just recovered from a rotator cuff injury. I noticed that when unit you pinch the yarn. You may want to try flicking (there are several videos on KZbin) as it may be less strain in the Knitting motion.

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you!!! yes - fingers crossed it's temporary

[@janetjroberson2581]

Hello from Swansea, Illinois.

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

hello!!!!

[@Pine-uc7pm]

Good morning from S W Georgia! This is a great podcast! Love seeing you two together. I was a part of her breast cancer fundraiser.

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

😊 thank you!!!

[@TerriKelly-rx3it]

Great podcast. Eat local honey everyday for your allergies! Make sure you have Spring honey for spring allergies and Fall honey for Fall allergies.

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you!!! I have heard this before - definitely have to try!

[@Sarah-bf3yb]

Yay! I

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

yes!! I can't wait :)!!!

[@beckydraper9913]

Use superwash for baby knits. Something to try

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you!!!

[@kdwallroger]

I'm a hiya hiya and Chiao goo needle girl myself. I always catch on Addis. Also, my forearms get super sore when knitting with Acrylic!

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

good to know! will take an acrylic break soon

[@barbaramcrae8425]

Lovely podcast!! St. John is one of our ports of call for our July cruise. Are there any yarn shops that would be close to the port that a very senior lady could walk to?

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

thank you so much! Cricket Cove is in Market Square - easy to get to!

[@barbaramcrae8425]

@@sweetskeinomineamanda2059 Thank you!

[@marcellablackwell8531]

I have just ordered the sock weight barn board but would really like to have the dk weight to finish my project. Is there are possibility I could get one skein. Sorry I had to contact you this way.

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

I don’t have any DK bar board on hand - do you mean get DK instead of sock?

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

And no problem to contact me here!!! 🩷

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

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