The Bluebird Box Knits | Ep13: Spincycle sweater on a budget, 1st snowstorm, and something new.

[@jodydcrawford5470]

What a lovely story. :) It’s such a pleasure, being read to. Thanks Anna.

[@achambers301]

I especially loved the walk through your Spincycle sweater on a budget. Most people (including me) don't know that they can blend yarns together like this to such good effect!

[@pamelaivey4796]

I just love that scrappy cardi! The colors are just beautiful and it looks great on you.

[@kimsechrest2202]

Your reading of the story book was so sweet and enjoyable. I almost didn't watch it--but said-'say, why not?' I even shared it with my husband. Thanks for sharing it with us and your knitting.

[@thebluebirdbox]

That’s so lovely to hear 🥰

[@kimjohnson9384]

Love all of your knits! Enjoyed the story!

[@au_fildesjours6911]

Another lovely episode and that little story was the best😊

[@thebluebirdbox]

Glad to share 💕 it’s super cute

[@susankell243]

I have just discovered your podcasts and watched this episode and I am now going back to watch the episodes that I missed. I love how you explain why and how you make your designs and how you modify to make the fit perfect. The way you present is so calming and I look forward to seeing more.

[@friendlypersuasions2640]

🤯😱 Wow! My morning bd is blown with the dental floss idea! Thanks so much!!!!

[@thebluebirdbox]

It’s pretty great!!

[@estherrubin867]

Another wonderful episode. Congratulations on your collaboration with The Fibre Co. That’s a real honor! Loved the two children’s books you shared. I’m retired now after 39 years of teaching, and each year I would read the story of Farmer Brown and his sheep to my Kindergarten and first grade classes and the kids loved it! I also bought one for my grandson since he sees me and his mom knitting a lot! The other book is adorable and and it has such a nice message. You’re so lucky that your mom found one! I couldn’t help but notice the framed picture you have right behind you. Those words were part of our wedding vows so many years ago.

[@thebluebirdbox]

I love that you know that story! I love the rhyming in it too. The print is by Ruth Chou Simons. She’s on Instagram!

[@sonjasonja2222]

Another lovely book suggestion is A New Coat For Anna. It is a beautiful story of the whole process. I love it. Congratulations on your new pattern🎉

[@thebluebirdbox]

I think I need that one!!! Putting it on my Amazon wish list right now!

[@lisagilmore4519]

Loved the video…the story was great.

[@professorpurl]

I had to split up my viewing and watch the latter half today. I am OBSESSED with the garter cardigan. I love it so much!

[@thebluebirdbox]

Oh thanks Nicole! Trying to get it done for you 😅😂

[@sharonloewen9368]

As I sit working on 2 alpenglow yokes I really appreciated your helpful tips . Congrats on the pattern .I sure enjoy your podcasts .Keep ‘ em coming you are a treasure .

[@thebluebirdbox]

Wow! 2 at a time? Amazing!

[@stacyoakley]

Enjoyed the podcast so much! Especially appreciate the tips on the folded neckline. So genius to use softer wool on the inside. Love the Sagittarius collection - congratulations ❤️

[@thebluebirdbox]

Thank you very much Stacy ♥️

[@Wendybookknits]

Great episode anna. Believe it or not I read that to my daughter when she was young. Thank you for reading it ♥️ ....it's an adorable story.

[@thebluebirdbox]

So nice to hear that it’s a story you recognize!

[@sylviafikiert4825]

Loved the book reading at the end 😊

[@irenelo2405]

Just came across your podcast and loving it. Listening to you from Melbourne Australia.

[@micheledelacruz4301]

Thank you for sharing your published pattern joy! Congratulations! Really enjoy your podcast. Have a blessed week friends.

[@jerrahrobbins7110]

It was lovely to catch up with you again! I really enjoyed seeing your sweater and hearing about all the ways you have modified it to improve the fit. Thank you for sharing the video about grafting your live stitches to the cast-on edge. And congratulations on your new pattern release! I hope you have a great time at the Edmonton Fibre Frolic! I hope to go again one day, but it’s a little far for me. I actually don’t live too far from Long Way Homestead and have been to the farm when Anna has hosted a small fibre market there in the summer. It would seem winter has showed up here in Southern Manitoba as well. The snow is finally here. (Though, thankfully, it’s not a huge amount, yet. 😋)

[@thebluebirdbox]

I really admire Anna! I’m excited to meet her ♥️♥️♥️ hope you can make the trip out for a future event. It’s a long ways from you!

[@cozyupknits9077]

Oh my!!! so inspired by your Andrea Mowery sweater and Congrats on your be design release!! I'll head over and purchase that for sure!! Thank you for sharing that story...I loved it!!! See you Saturday at the Frolic!!

[@thebluebirdbox]

Thanks Jamie, I appreciate that so much 😄

[@thebluebirdbox]

And yes! Can’t wait to give you a big hug!

[@micheledelacruz4301]

What a cute story. I enjoyed story time "we call it a HO" funny!

[@thebluebirdbox]

🤣🤣

[@gilainevanwezel6278]

Enjoyed this episode so much. The scrappy coloured cardigan is 👍👍. These colours bring the sun inside. 🙃 And it makes me happy. What a cute story. Thanks so much Anna. 🎶

[@thebluebirdbox]

You’re right! I’ll enjoy knitting all this colour now that is it winter!

[@premieryarns]

What an absolutely wonderful video. Your love and passion for yarn and knitting was inspiring. The story at the end touched my heart! I taught art for almost 35 years and have been knitting for over 50 years. Delighted that as I am working as the Outreach Manager for Premier yarns I came upon The Bluebird Box Knits! Your presentation is so professional and educational. Well Done!

[@thebluebirdbox]

Hello! So wonderful to have you and hear you enjoyed it! What an honour. I’ve knitted with Premier yarns before, even designed my Sora dress and tunic in it!

[@Nicole_Bn]

Great episode! The quality of your footage has grown so much! I love your budget Alpenglow. :)

[@thebluebirdbox]

Thanks Nicole! I’ve been trying 😅 I also got a new phone!

[@janebrock9058]

I used to read socks for supper to my girls. It is likely one of the books they kept for grandchildren!

[@thebluebirdbox]

Oh that warms my heart!

[@knittingiscool]

Just subscribed! Loved your video. I am jealous of the snow!

[@valentinaruzecki5734]

Once again, I loved everything about this podcast, your designs, lessons learned, your joy in a in well deserved design acceptance (I ordered the kit!) and of course the story. Thank you for continuing to podcast! I always look forward to it! Tina

[@thebluebirdbox]

Your support is everything, Tina! Thanks for being here!

[@oakandwinds]

Hello, love your channel ! Thank you for inspirations :) Happy Knitting !

[@thebluebirdbox]

Thanks for being here! Are you based in Hawaii?

[@oakandwinds]

No I’m currently living in South Korea, once lived in Colorado :)

[@tinablair4277]

Love the color combination on your Christmas sweater. And congratulations on your pattern release. That was a cute story at the end.😄

[@thebluebirdbox]

Glad you liked it! I wish it was still in print 😢

[@professorpurl]

I just love love love your aplenglow. I've been wanting to dig through my stash and try knitting it. I think about it every now and then, but yours is really motivating me to consider it. I even have two spin cycles that I ripped out of another project I could use. thanks for giving my tutorial a shout out. :)

[@thebluebirdbox]

Yes! Do it!!!

[@AidaBoza]

Aida Boza . Hello Anna I just discovered your podcast, it was lovely all the tips and explanations you gave. Thank you for reading the story.

[@thebluebirdbox]

Thank you for being here 🙏 💕

[@antonellapavese3724]

I love your podcast every time a little bit more. I loved the story at the end and all the useful suggestions and tutorials you linked. Thank you so much and the best for your designs.

[@thebluebirdbox]

So kind of you to say, and I’m glad to inspire a little 💕

[@brendah1414]

Thanks for reading Sock for Supper. It was one of my husband’s favorite books as a child. We still have his copy. Until today he never made the connection with knitting.

[@thebluebirdbox]

How cool is that?! Thanks for sharing 💗

[@jodi_caffeinatedyarn]

Congrats on the pattern release! I love your version of the Alpenglow pattern, and your deep dive on how you used stash yarns was so helpful (and clever!). I really appreciate that -- the original yarns called for aren't in my budget, either, and I really want to knit up my stash!

[@thebluebirdbox]

I hope you can find ways to knit your stash too 💕. It’s such a good feeling, isn’t it?

[@dorothyrainey1141]

Your garter sweater is coming along nicely. I thought it looked good on the last podcast but it does look so much better now that you changed the colors. Congratulations on your new pattern release!

[@thebluebirdbox]

Thanks for being here, Dorothy! I appreciate your support so much.

[@Snowcrystalsfalling]

Hello from New Zealand. Just found you and I really enjoyed what you shared, thank you . Will do a catch-up on the previous ones .🧶💖

[@thebluebirdbox]

How kind! I appreciate that so much

[@Tobebeez]

Hy Anna, i am so happy to see you aigain. Your sweater Alpenglow is so beautyful, i like so mutch you're colorchoice. I wish you a lot of succès for the new aventures with the set of pattern. And i loved listening and looking the books. It's so funny, have you seen you wear the same kind of shirt like the Farmer who share the scheeps? 🥰 And i liked very well the history from the old man and his knitting wife. It's a good story, we can always help us and other peoples with our love for knitting, especially right now on this time. Thanks you so so mutch. Have a nice time with you're familie, bises Christel. 🫂🌈🐝

[@thebluebirdbox]

Merci, Christel! Glad to hear from you! That is very funny that I’m wearing the same shirt. 😂😂

[@barbaraamping5659]

Very informative 👍

[@anitawessels3932]

Congratulations on your collaboration. Thanks for another inspiring episode and a sweet story

[@thebluebirdbox]

Thank you Anita 😘

[@lynncharlesworth8561]

Lovely vibe your podcast has. Thanks so much. Have you watched any of Jessica McDonald podcasts? You remind me of her, although she is american. You both live in the outback of your countries, you are both designers and mothers of young children. She has four. She also agonises over small details. xx Very best wishes and keep designing. I would also be stoked being published by Fibre Co! Lynn Albany, Western Australia

[@thebluebirdbox]

Yes I do know Jessica’s lovely podcast. Oh those details 😅 I still need to work on some perfectionist tendencies! I love that you call it the outback 😍

[@skeinsofdreamsknits]

Anna, this was such a great episode. I love the tips and tricks on the armhole gusset, folded collars and alternating skeins! Also that garter cardi is STUNNING!!! I love it so much! Thank you so much for filling my head with new ideas 🤣 Had to edit my comment to say that the story at the end was just wonderful! ❤

[@thebluebirdbox]

Thank you, Megha! 💕 So glad you enjoyed it!

[@mdbenoit]

Hi Ana, I love the sock story! Thanks for sharing. Congratulations on your first sale, it's always a thrill that might be repeated but won't be as satisfying as the very first. As for your gorgeous fade cardigan, I'm probably too late, but might you want to turn it into a vest, considering its weight? I wear them a lot in the fall and this one seems most appropriate for it. You could even wear anothe knit underneath for double the warmth. It's probably what I'll do, anyway (i.e., not knit the sleeves) when I buy your pattern. Love the colours, BTW, they're definitely not too bright for me. Take care, stay safe.

[@thebluebirdbox]

That would be cool! I hope I get to see that version one day!

[@CharleneRichards13]

Hi Anna, so excited to hear you will be coming to the Fibre Frolic. Us Yarn Rebels with The Yarn Divas will be hosting the Gathering Threads Social Lounge and we would love for you to pop by. I will be there hosting on Saturday and Sunday and I would luv to meet you, I have knitted a few of your designs and have watched your podcast from the beginning , your talents astonish me. You’ll know me because I’ll be the Yarn Rebel with white hair ( maybe streaked with colour)😄 Hope to see you there ❤😘

[@thebluebirdbox]

Fantastic! I got an email about that, and I will definitely be there. I’ll make up a discount code for it too. I’m so excited for the weekend, and I hope to see you then! Thanks for reaching out, Charlene!

[@meadowsweetfarmfiberartsdesign]

Lovely to see you again! Congratulations on your pattern release!! I read that darling story a few years ago! Snow already….. In Pennsylvania we are having unseasonal November weather.. in the 60s today! Enjoy the fiber festival… I am sure your class is going to be very interesting! Thank you for a lovely inspirational podcast!

[@thebluebirdbox]

Hi again! Thanks for being here. I love that people have a connection to that sweet book 📖 💕

[@suewinn4426]

That sweater is beautiful

[@thebluebirdbox]

Thanks Sue 🥰

[@auntbssewingquiltingandcra3442]

I buy sketch pads with the spiral binding and decorate the frond and back covers with scrapbook paper. Sometimes you can get them very cheap on sale.

[@thebluebirdbox]

Oh I never thought of that! It’s really just the cover of those that throws me off. How smart of you.

[@bubba6381]

Congratulations on your pattern acceptance and release, I loved your garter scrappy Cardigan

[@thebluebirdbox]

Thank you very much 😘

[@gailweeks4334]

Hi from SW Calgary. I'm a 1st Time Watcher but knew you had to be from Alberta when you mentioned both Luddite and Gingersnap Yarns! I made to the Calgary and Lacombe yarn festivals but not sure I will make it to Edmonton with all the snow we have had in the past week. Not sure 7 hours of driving is in my best interest. I would love to see the Crux Fibres booth....sigh Have fun!

[@thebluebirdbox]

Do you have your snow tires on yet?? I admit, I’ve been avoiding the roads as much as possible! I’ll spend some money at Brittany’s booth in honour of you (I may have already planned to do that 😁).

[@hollyscott8772]

Thanks for the story. I love to be read to as an adult! And I love your scrappy cardigan...would be happy to test knit for you. I signed up for your newsletter with that in mind.

[@thebluebirdbox]

Thank you Holly! I will add a lot of people from the newsletter list, so that’s a good place to be!

[@denisewessman1079]

Your class on breed specific knitting sounds fabulous. The fleece will talk! I’m totally in love with your Christmas knit. I’m excited for your scrappy cardigan. I would be a total chicken and knit sleeves and collar in solid colors. Anxious to see your bead project.

[@thebluebirdbox]

I’m really excited to hear what Anna has to say, she’s one of my fibre idols!

[@irenelo2405]

Also just subscribed to your podcast.

[@thebluebirdbox]

Lovely! Thank you 😘

[@helenstill2292]

Thank you for another great podcast. It is interesting to hear of the modifications that you make and the difference they make to the finished garment, it helps me with my own knitting. Congratulations on your Sagittarius Set. So enjoyed your story. And the snow - so much - how many months will you have snow on the ground from now?

[@thebluebirdbox]

Typically until early April 😅 but lately we’ve had really strange mild winters with no snow until December (or at all). Thanks for watching!

[@donnapaskvan8927]

Of course your design is a big deal! Congrats the set is lovely.

[@reggieInside2023]

Great episode! Congrats on the pattern release! You totally buried the lead - celebrate that announcement in the episode name - viewers want to support new patterns and designers! As Dolly Parton says, "It ain't braggin' if it's true."

[@thebluebirdbox]

Haha I need to channel more Dolly! Promoting myself is hard!

[@StudioNora]

You are the perfect companion for some frazzled 'sew the dress for the wedding that will take place tomorrow and I have nothing that fits me' sewing, thanks :)

[@thebluebirdbox]

It’s so hard, needing an entire new wardrobe for the last half of pregnancy! I remember limping through the start of our winter with a winter coat that didn’t close 😂. Everyone will be thrilled to see your beautiful belly 💕

[@StudioNora]

@@thebluebirdbox Im just happy I averted accidental nudity hahahah. Luckily it doesn’t get too too cold in winter here, so I hope a warm sweater and open coat will see me through winter. Good thing I knit haha

[@janetgillett7122]

Love your podcasts, your calm voice and quiet demeanor is perfect to knit by after a hectic day ❤Congrats on the pattern release! Is it one a semi experienced beginner could do? And loved the little old man getting his sweater back story! I’m going to look for it at our used book store📕🧦Thank you!

[@thebluebirdbox]

@@janetgillett7122 Hi Janet, I think an adventurous beginner would do just fine! You would need to learn how to work twisted stitches, but they are really not difficult (easier than cables imo!). If you get stuck, you can message me on Instagram and I can send you some tutorial links.

[@janeolson-janeolsonart3755]

I love the garter cardigan. When will it be available? Great episode!

[@thebluebirdbox]

Based on my previous experience, probably a year from now 😅😅 I am very slow, despite my best efforts!

[@ranarakab1689]

Thank you for the nice podcast! I like your Alpenglow… I wanted to knit it but I noticed on the designer and many of the projects that it was bubbling in the front which made me reconsider. Yours has a perfect fit; did you do any modifications to the pattern?

[@thebluebirdbox]

Yes, I think the underarm gussets I talked about really help but that could also be an issue with colour work gauge. I’d have to see the project to know more!

[@charlotteellyton5026]

📚🥰