The Bluebird Box Knits | Ep23: new blanket and new sheep!

[@deekay1641]

What a lovely episode. A beautiful new blanket, listening to all the birds and seeing a smile where there had been sadness.

[@annrupp2151]

I would love to see a one color textured pullover!!

[@randimariejensen8664]

Thank you so much for amazing inspiration 🥰 I would love a Big warm oversize sweater for the winter - perhaps in broken rib or brioche - a warm hug for the winter ❤️🧶🧶🧶 and the idea of designing it as both a sweater or a cardigan is fantastic. Wauwww the blanket/shawl is so beautiful - the colourcombo is amazing ❤️

[@anitawessels3932]

O wow your husband must know how you love to knit. Hope you had a wonderful weekend.

[@mindykannon4650]

Love how you can very softly hear the chickens, they sound so sweet, like they are calling you...🥰

[@lynncharlesworth8561]

Lovely to be in your company again Anna! Was looking forward to hearing more about your Villa Vest, may be next time.... Loved the photos at the end. Loved you talkiing about the cute pigs.... So much good stuff in your podcast! Too much to praise!! Kindest wishes Lynn Albany Wa

[@thebluebirdbox]

Thank you, Lynn, I probably could have expanded on the Villa Vest!

[@ruthannbull6515]

A wonderful podcast and you are so talented. I would love to test knit a long sleeve texture sweater. I have subscribed and i dont want to miss any of your podcasts. I love your she-shed. Wow!

[@thebluebirdbox]

Thank you for the encouragement and inspiration!

[@beverlythompson3246]

Thanks so much for this episode. Your blanket looks great-look forward to knitting it when it’s released. You have a busy summer ahead- hope all goes well and that you enjoy your upcoming weekend away

[@quil10it]

Your shawl is lovely….

[@pamroebuck4764]

Was so chuffed to see your in taproot Anna and I love it. I love my garti cardi and a sweater similar to that would be fab.

[@thebluebirdbox]

I completely forgot that I was going to do a pullover version of the Garti Cardi, thanks for the reminder! But what would I call it? 🤔😂

[@janetgillett7122]

Thankful for another calming podcast with so many beautiful knits and critters to share with us. Would love a textured pullover… PS Maybe your pigs could have a permanent job rock gathering and electric fence checking?😊

[@thebluebirdbox]

Haha 🤣🤣 if only! They are very good at digging up rocks!

[@christiesteckelberg8366]

Beautiful

[@mindykannon4650]

Love your hap!!!

[@janloughran1503]

I struggle with colourwork so a textured sweater would be great ❤️ Wolf cracks me up btw 😂

[@thebluebirdbox]

We call him dingus, for good reason 😂

[@lauriejarboe6087]

beautiful work. Thank you for including us in the design process. I am likely to never design knitwear but I really enjoy the glimpse into the brilliance of the process

[@kristenrossi6528]

I want to knit a vest this winter also, and I'm looking at the Always Vest or Evermore Vest.

[@PamKnitsToo]

I would love a cardigan ❤️

[@wendyshea7729]

I grew up around pigs and I still can’t face eating pork. At least your pigs are able to have a nice environment. The thought of those hog farms makes me crazy. Love all your knitting content too. Thanks for a inspiring podcast.

[@thebluebirdbox]

I hope we can give them lots of good days before their one (final) bad day. 🩷

[@mynorthknitcorner]

So happy to hear that this last month have been better, Anna. Beautiful objects as always. Thank you for another inspiring episode. Blessings to you and your family❤️

[@lorikoury120]

Dear! What a wonderful video! I just love everything that’s going on with your sweet family and little farm. Your knitting talent is exceptional and I know I’ll soon be shopping for patterns on your website. Congratulations on your she shed! I can’t wait to see the finished product. I completely agree about the pigs, so cute and smart! I really enjoyed seeing your sweet daughter help you with the bluebirds 💕 Thank you for sharing so much of your life. I enjoy every moment 😊🌸

[@thebluebirdbox]

Thank you very much, Lori!

[@alecsgirl]

Happy early birthday! I so happy to hear that things have been easier on the farm this month.

[@thebluebirdbox]

Thank you, Rachel 😘😘

[@micheledelacruz4301]

Thanks for sharing your part of this big world and your makes with us. I always thing I would like to have a farm hiwever, I don't know if I would be good at the end part with the animals. Blessings to you all friends, take care and be well.

[@barbe847]

Look forward to the scarf blanket that you have designed but it would be great to create a sweater with vertical strips instead of horizontal cross the body. I haven't seen that type of garment in pattern form. Thanks for the great informational episode!

[@thebluebirdbox]

Thanks for the idea!

[@dorisenderle5857]

I am in the process of making the hat. After I conquered the beginning circle cast on it went well.

[@thebluebirdbox]

By far, the worst part! But worth it 😉

[@joanmather7218]

I’ve been looking for sweaters with some texture pattern and some colour work. How great to have your knitting house! I hope it will be winterized.

[@thebluebirdbox]

It is insulated and he even has a wood stove to install 🤩. Your pattern idea sounds beautiful.

[@joanmather7218]

@@thebluebirdbox now 'someone' has to design it.....

[@Journals4breakfast]

Thanks for another great episode! I think I remember you kinda randomly chatting during Gardi Cardi development and release that you might do a pullover version? I’m in if you do! Believe it or not my Cardi only used half of my full advent so I would use the other half (that’s in part because I added a few skeins from my stash) I just love the material and a super cozy pullover version would be nice!

[@thebluebirdbox]

I actually forgot about that plan, and I might have enough scraps to pull it off! Thanks Andrea!

[@carlahill2332]

Hi Anna. So glad to see your little bit of heaven. Your summer looks to be a very productive one! The Shetland sheep look lovely. What about a blend of dog fur and Shetland wool? I have been collecting my dog's fur to spin one day. I think my family think I have lost my mind ,lol!! Is that lucerne pastures? Looks splendid! I am eagerly waiting your next design, as I watch I'm knitting on my Pure top ;)

[@thebluebirdbox]

Hi Carla! I’d love to hear what you end up doing with your dogs fur - what breed of dog is it?

[@carlahill2332]

@thebluebirdbox She is a border collie, but sheds a lot, so I brush her often, and I always think it's a huge waste to discard all of it.

[@annmorris6732]

Serendipitous that you couldn’t find any more of the Anthracite……I Love how it turned out!! Would it be easy to increase in size? I’m going to recommend Mostly Knitting as a new podcast to view. Have a fabulous week!😊

[@thebluebirdbox]

Thanks for the recommendation, I’ll check it out! As for the blanket, it’s simple to add more lace, but more difficult to expand the central stockinette and eyelet sections.

[@helena145]

Great episode! Maybe this is too late, but I wonder if you’d be interested in designing a pullover with stripes for someone who’s not a fan of stripes. 😊 I tend to have multiple colours that I would love to use together. I’m thinking something to transition from one color to the next, either with smaller borders, or lace or cables or some other texture.

[@thebluebirdbox]

I have a board on Pinterest just devoted to stripes - I definitely need to do a striped garment! Would you prefer a cardigan or pullover?

[@helena145]

@@thebluebirdbox I’m not sure I have a preference, either one would work. Something that would look nice with a skirt or over a dress.

[@theshawlknitter-unplugged1863]

Hi I did subscribe to your newsletter and would love to test your gorgeous blanket. Thanks

[@edytheneumann4656]

I love your pullover vest - looks great on you. You had a podcast recommendation which I couldn’t catch even going back to rewatch. Could you repeat it?

[@80sgma10]

Mostly knitting

[@thebluebirdbox]

It was Seji Fields - I try to link or mention everything in the video description, that’s a good place to check if you miss something :)

[@christiesteckelberg8366]

Could we make that blanket only as a triangle for a shawl?

[@thebluebirdbox]

Unfortunately not. ☺️

[@christiesteckelberg8366]

How about a beginning Colorwork pattern ( for beginners)

[@thebluebirdbox]

Wonderful idea! I always try to make patterns beginner friendly and then I fail miserably 😅😅

[@22mononoke]

Hi can you spell the name of the podcast you mentioned? It sounds like 'Segie Fields' bu can't really find any knitting podcast under that name. Thank you!

[@opheliabells]

@SejiFields knitting podcast🧶

[@katherinehill3958]

Thank you, another wonderful podcast. I would really love to see a men’s pullover. I have tried some of the sweaters that are geared towards unisex but they just don’t fit him as well in the shoulders.

[@22mononoke]

@@opheliabells Thank you!😀

[@ruthlee2752]

I love colour work, cardigans and I hate garter stitch. First viewed today. I’m in. Canada content rocks. I love your vest but would not do turtleneck. 🧶🇨🇦

[@dorisenderle5857]

Pigs are very intelligent animals. If they were cute and furry they would be wonderful pets.