The Island Lamb Episode 44: October Knits and Treats on Block Island

[@Piaknits]

Thank you for sharing your exceptional knitting talents and beautiful island with us. I’m not sure which I enjoy more, the knitting or the video vacation. The cows roaming freely and the long ear at the end made my heart sing.

[@theislandlamb]

Hi Pia, lovely to hear from you. Thanks you! 🧶❤️

[@jimmydoesknitting]

Whatever you decide to do with that green yarn will be beautiful. Thanks for sharing your knitting and your autumn with us.

[@theislandlamb]

Hello and thank you. I was just getting ready to watch your most recent podcast!

[@annebarnet2178]

Stunning sweaters, Diane! TY for another wonderful podcast. Stay well.

[@theislandlamb]

Good morning and thank you!!!! Happy knitting 🧶

[@debrizzo7031]

Love your sweater, it’s perfect ❤. Enjoy your podcast so much. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@theislandlamb]

Hi Deb, thank you!! 🧶❤️

[@carolynlambert6989]

G’day Diane, just lovely episode, I enjoy you ‘ranting’ 😅👏👏👏🇦🇺

[@jillfoster6369]

Oh my goodness Diane, your jumper is just beyond ( as we say - which means beyond perfect). How clever to film by the wall in the special graveyard. What is so super about your vlogs is not just the knitting ( perfecto) but also the “ what you have been up to” sections and showing us such beautiful scenery and telling the story behind some of it. Thank you so much. Enjoy your October. It is a beautiful sunny day here in Cumbria, England. ❤

[@theislandlamb]

Hello Jill, always wonderful to hear from you! Thank you for sticking with me, I appreciate you and your input! Happy October and happy knitting 🧶 ❤

[@stephanienorwicz1366]

Thanks for sharing all your lovely scenery with us - I may never get to some of those places so it's nice when others share it with us! And as always, your work is stunning!

[@theislandlamb]

Hello Stephanie and thank you!!! ❤️🧶

[@barbarawatson1667]

Gorgeous tweed blazer!!

[@zoec8075]

Diane, Your Fossveien pullover is a masterpiece and gorgeous on you! As always, I really enjoyed your video.

[@theislandlamb]

Hello Zoe, thank you! 🧶❤️

[@Anji2866]

Wonderful visuals at the end … I look forward to to those in each episode. Your Fossveien looks amazing! Enjoy the beautiful month . We are heading for Diwali; celebrating it with family and friends. So I am trying to knit a little as much as time permits.

[@theislandlamb]

Hi, enjoy your travels and family. Take care 🧶❤️

[@judygrayson7896]

I know you love blue and saw North Bay fibers has a new blue called Hudson. Love all your projects. Always learn something watching your tutorials

[@theislandlamb]

Thanks for the info, I’ll check it out! ❤🧶

[@elainewilliams497]

Thank you so much Diane your podcasts bring me so much joy.As ever your knitting is stunning 🤩 Thank you for sharing so much of your beautiful life it means a lot .Happy knitting lovely lady 🧶🌺

[@theislandlamb]

Hello Elaine, thank you! I so happy I started this podcast, it brings me joy to reach you!!! Happy knitting 🧶 ❤

[@sewilhite1938]

Diane your Fossveien is gorgeous and looks fabulous on you!

[@theislandlamb]

Hi there, thank you! Happy knitting 🧶 ❤

[@katharinaderycke8824]

Thank you Diane for sharing your wonderful Fossveien sweater. It's always a pleasure watching your podcast !

[@theislandlamb]

Hello Katherine and thank you!! 🧶❤️

[@carlajewett1091]

A lovely episode, Diane…thanks for sharing.

[@theislandlamb]

Hi Carla, thank you! 🧶❤️

[@keebir6365]

Good morning ! I just found your podcast, which is such a treat because I live in NK …and , of course, love BI. I will go back and watch the older ones, but I wanted to comment on that gorgeous La Bien Aimee yarn. You are an accomplished knitter and I urge you to find a pattern that will bring you joy in the knitting process. The yarn is stunning, and your choice of pattern should bring a smile to your face, and perhaps not make your brain work overtime 😍.

[@theislandlamb]

Hi there, I’m so happy you found my channel! Yes, the yarns is scrumptious. Yesterday morning I had a breakthrough with the pattern and I feel is can continue. I’m hoping to make a follow up video regarding my progress. Happy knitting 🧶 ❤

[@keebir6365]

@@theislandlamb Looking forward to the next video !

[@leitesta1725]

I completely understand your struggle with the complexity of the Andrea Mowry pattern. She has a wonderful you tube channel where she answers questions about knitting - you should totally ask her advice on how to solve the issue you’re experiencing!! I am sure she would love to help you!!! 💚💚💚 best of luck with your beautiful sweater!!

[@theislandlamb]

Hi, I had a breakthrough with the pattern. Perseverance!!! Thank you for your suggestion. ❤🧶

[@theislandlamb]

Hi Patricia, thank you for the great suggestion!!! I will finish knitting, block and then make a decision. I really think your suggestion will work! I’ll keep you posted in the next podcast. 🧶❤️

[@susanbajdek6698]

We visited the Cape several years ago, the leaves were glorious and we stayed in Barnstable. That was my favorite trip. Thanks for taking us along on your travels.

[@theislandlamb]

Hi Susan, yes the Cape is a special place, so happy to hear you enjoyed Barnstable. 🧶❤️

[@Sharon-hl1fe]

Thank you Diane love your podcast , your Fossveien is beautiful you are an amazing knitter. We lived on Cape Cod and my parents still there you should go to the wonderful yarn shop in Dennis called Salt Yarn Studio it so lovely the yarn is gorgeous.

[@theislandlamb]

Hi Sharon, aha was that shop originally the Lady Bug Yarn shop? If so I know exactly where it is and will be sure to check it out the next time I’m on the Cape. Happy knitting 🧶 ❤

[@Sharon-hl1fe]

@@theislandlamb yes it was , have a good October

[@jillfoster6369]

Hello again Diane. Just thought, have you seen Mark Vogel’s vlogs? He had a personal tour of Jamieson’s of Scotland factory tour. You might find it very interesting. It is in episode 5 of his UK tour and super to watch ❤

[@theislandlamb]

Thanks Jill, I will definitely check it out.

[@kristinebrown4320]

Diane, this was a beautiful episode! I love your cardigan- I was wondering how you do your purl rows? I know you recently switched to continental knitting as did I (for a similar reason, shoulder problem). I just finished a cardigan too and think my purl rows are quite loose. I thought I read somewhere about purling in the back loop but haven’t tried it yet. Good luck with your newest sweater project, I don’t have dyslexia but do find making a ‘board’ helps me when my mind is toooo busy to process a complicated project. I was so excited to hear about Gudrun Johnston’s classes and signed up too! I also skipped Rhinebeck and Vogue Knitting in NYC this year but it’s fall and I wanted to explore something new. Now I’m looking forward to the class and meeting you too!

[@theislandlamb]

Hello! How wonderful to hear from you and to know that we will be together for Gundrens classs!! I plan to show my knitting and purling techniques in my next podcast. I’ve been very aware of how I knit and purl as I have persevered with the Daydreamer vneck sweater. Hopefully I’ll pocast within the next few days. See you soon!!!! 🧶❤️

[@barbarawatson1667]

The green yarns are SO gorgeous I would probably frog it and use the yarns for another pattern so that you get maximize enjoyment form your knitting. Then knit Andreas pattern in another yarn at a later date.

[@deblovejoy1708]

I so agree! Love love the green

[@theislandlamb]

Hi Barbara, yes the yarn is yummy!! I had a breakthrough with the pattern. Perseverance!!! I’ll do a follow-up video on my progress. Thanks for watching, I appreciate you and your input. ❤️🧶

[@kimb9840]

Hi Diane, always love the jumpers you make. Just wondering if you had a Ravelry page for the Fossevein? We in Spring at the moment & it’s already starting to get hot. Thanks for sharing Kim 💋❤️🇦🇺

[@theislandlamb]

Hi Kim and thank you. Yes the Fossveien is in my Ravelry account. You can find me as Island Lamb.

[@patbossence8995]

Hi Diane! Your knitting is all simply stunning! You really excel at the complicated patterns. The In & Out sweater sounds intriguing- is the pattern available on Ravelry?

[@theislandlamb]

Hi Pat and thank you. If you go into one of The Republic of me podcasts and go into Ivana show notes she will direct you to her shop where you can get her In and Out Raglan Jumper. She is providing the recipe for free.

[@urbanjunglegt]

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[@lgm204]

What if you chose a marker colour for left and one for right and colour coded your chart? Thanks for sharing your lovely knits!

[@theislandlamb]

Hi and thanks you for your input. I actually had a breakthrough with the pattern. Perseverance!!!

[@ЛюбовМагда-ц8д]

Could you tell me where you bought this green yarn? I liked her very much. I live in Ukraine, would it be possible to send it abroad and I don't think you said how much it costs?

[@theislandlamb]

Hi there, thank you for watching. The green yarns that I’m holding together to make the Daydreamer are from La Bien Aimee. Aimee is an American living In France. She produces and dyes the lovely yarns in France and then supplies yarn shops around the USA and I believe in Europe. I would check on line as it would be expensive to buy in the US and then ship. If you’re referring to the green Drops yarn that is also a yarn you can probably get on line more easily then I can as it’s from Norway. As far as price I feel it would be less expensive for you then me as I’m paying for US price. Good luck and stay strong! 🧶🧶❤️

[@allnaturalnutknitting4272]

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[@justinagluck9724]

Hi. My name is Tina and I live on Long Island NY. In a previous podcast I heard that you were interested in LOp yarn. A few years ago we travelled to Iceland where I bought Lopi yarn. I have a large quantity of a rich dark brown color. By the time I I found a pattern to knit I found the color too dark for me to knit with. If you are interested I would be happy to send it to you if you would pay for postage. Let me know if it is something you are interested in and I will take photos, give you yardage and have weighed. Tina

[@theislandlamb]

Hi Tina, thanks you for your generous offer. Yes I could be interested. No rush with the photos as I’m working on several projects. Happy knitting ❤🧶

[@patriciahall8733]

If I were you, I would close up where you have the pocket marked and drop down lower and cut into your stitches at that lower down place to put the pockets at a lower point. Where you have the pockets marked, it appears to be way too high up. I am only 4’9” and I could see making the pockets for someone my size where you have it marked, but you are much taller than that.

[@theislandlamb]

Aha, good idea. Thank you!

[@barbarascott8276]

Another fabulous episode full of so much to lift the spirits!

[@Bethene0317]

Why do a knitting podcast showing your knit….. in a cemetery…..and those who reside there……respect

[@theislandlamb]

Good morning, it’s a historical cemetery and all our cemeteries on the island are available to tour, walk around and photograph. By going and remembering and doing a little research it’s our way of showing we didn’t forget. I’m sorry if this offended you. ❤

[@Bethene0317]

@@theislandlamb it is one thing to “tour “ respectfully…quit another to show off a knit and it’s specifics…..🤔😥