The Knit Purl Girl Podcast Episode 3: Sennen Sweater, Stress Knitting, and a Q&A

[@gillianloomes-quinn1289]

Please don't feel guilty about talking about your own designs! Knitting - especially garments - is a huge investment of time and money, and it's so helpful to be able to see a garment 'in the flesh' rather than as just a stationary picture on a screen - to see how it 'moves' etc as well as how it fits in a posed professional photo (useful though those are). And hearing the designer's thoughts about their intentions, yarn choices etc is also incredibly useful in planning a project. Podcasts like these are more like an extra (free!) part of the pattern purchase, rather than ads as such! And anyway - remember that you're not forcing anyone to watch your channel. It's not like you're popping up in the middle of other things to market your 'brand'! Carry on doing what you're doing - and be proud of your beautiful creative output!

[@sue7621]

Aww lovely to see you back! 🙌🙌😘🤗 I love your content and seeing how you have progressed! As Knitters we all love to see new designs and everything yarn , so please relax honestly speaking for myself and any knitters I know we could look at patterns /designs and yarn /colours all day long! I’m a Retired nurse from Newcastle and I’ve lived in Wales with my husband and 2 Daughters My daughter’s were both born in Wales, both have no interest in learning to knit but love what I make for them, and what I now make for my grandchildren! I’m going to teach my granddaughter Meleri to knit as she’s showing an interest, she’s 7 I love the yarn and patterns you’ve shared so far! ⭐️😘❤️💜❤️⭐️❤️💜❤️⭐️⭐️ Exiting to hear more about your wedding! Enjoy every moment! 😘😘⭐️⭐️XX

[@black.dog.knits28]

The Eken sweater is so classy! I can’t wait for this pattern to come out. My husband has talked about wanting a sweater with better shaping so this will be great. 😁 so happy to have found your podcast 🧶

[@LATHEANDLOOMPODCAST]

I love hearing all the design inspiration- it’s does not come across as one long ad, no need to worry! Congratulations on the wedding look forward to hearing a bit about Stockholm and perhaps seeing some sweaters in the wild. The grey turtle neck is stunning! 🧶Cher

[@the_knit_purl_girl]

Ah thank you so much, I appreciate it! I'm trying to get the tone right. Thanks so much for watching :) xxx

[@leannastoufer6333]

Wonderful wishes for your wedding! I hope you can find the joy in sharing your new creations. Sharing them does not feel like a hard sale, but rather like sharing the birth of a new pattern in the world!

[@the_knit_purl_girl]

Ah thank you so much! We really appreciate it. Thanks for this perspective - I love it! :) Thanks for watching xxx

[@hstahlbrandt]

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!! The Eken pullover is just fabulous!! I will keep my eyes out for it! I’m Swedish too, and I’ve never heard Stockholm being called Eken, but a quick google says it’s right! Eken means the Oak, and apparently, it’s because oaks are so prevalent in and around Stockholm. I hope you have the best of honeymoons there! ❤

[@the_knit_purl_girl]

Thank you so much! :) Ah that's so interesting! It sounds a lot like the English word "oaken" so I'm guessing it's an Old Norse link there. We can't wait to visit! Thanks so much for watching xxx

[@gillianloomes-quinn1289]

@@the_knit_purl_girl It's 'Eiche' in German too, which feels very close!

[@doyouzgot2knw]

I have my the Sennen sweater in queue to buy! I’m so excited to make it. Im finishing up the porcelain sweater, and completely excited to do something with much more simple pattern like yours! Yay thank you for showing us how it looks :)

[@JoyfulFreckles]

Hi Sophie! All the best for your special day, and finishing your wedding jumper on time. It's a beautiful object, look forward to the pattern release. Also really enjoy hearing your design process and how things evolve. REALLY love the concept of the purl bumps giving that low contrast effect 🤩

[@the_knit_purl_girl]

Ah thank you so much! That's really kind of you :) xxx

[@Jennie8684]

I watch your videos to get a better understanding of your current and upcoming designs as well as your thoughts and perspectives on yarn, design styles etc

[@the_knit_purl_girl]

Ah that's really good to know, thank you so much for watching! I appreciate it a lot :) xxx

[@enidshaw3852]

Blessings for the forhcoming wedding. wishing you both much happiness xxxx

[@the_knit_purl_girl]

Thank you so much! We really appreciate it xxx

[@tillywoo1]

Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding Sophie. I hope the weather is kind to you 🙏 After watching this episode I discovered that we have a lot in common. I also live in Hampshire on the other side of Petersfield, my Son is creative director for Jigsaw & I just ordered 7 balls of EK pure tweed in the same colour ready for when you release the Puno sweater pattern. Oh & I adore knitting too 😂 x

[@the_knit_purl_girl]

Thank you so much! Ah that's such a cool job! He's doing a great job; their clothing has been so beautiful lately. We're up in north east Hants so not too far from you! Thanks so much for watching xxx (Hope you like the Pure Tweed - it's a really lovely yarn)

[@KKnitsPodcast]

So many gorgeous knits 🥰 I started knitting during my PhD, sorry you had a horrible time during yours, it’s a rough process, but it does seem like pattern designing is definitely for you! Love your designs ❤️ will be continuing to stress knit on them 😂

[@the_knit_purl_girl]

Thank you! Knitting's definitely a good way to deal with the stress of it all, eh haha! Thanks for watching xxx

[@emmadenson6582]

Thank you, I really enjoy your videos. It’s lovely to hear about all your designs & doesn’t feel like an ad at all. Hope you have a lovely wedding day & the weather is beautiful for you. X

[@the_knit_purl_girl]

Ah thank you so much for the well wishes! We're really just hoping that it stays dry but who knows - it's the UK in the autumn haha! Thanks so much for watching :) xxx

[@eliner4906]

I really enjoyed watching this episode while working on the Loddon Sweater testknit! ☺

[@morganunraveled]

congratulations on your upcoming wedding! I absolutely love watching your videos while knitting and totally resonate with “stress knitting” or what I call my decompression knitting which helps me decompress all the stress haha the more overwhelming life feels the more I cast on 😅

[@the_knit_purl_girl]

Decompression knitting is the perfect word for it omg! That's the exact feeling. Thanks so much for watching Morgan :) xxx

[@lifeoutnumbered]

Oh I'm working a shoulder seam similar to that blue pullover in my Cardi Jumper. It's such a neat construction

[@clairegasson4187]

Lovely Knits and such an inspiring video - thank you

[@the_knit_purl_girl]

Ah thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate it :) xxx

[@_somebitsandbobs_]

Another lovely episode to watch 😊

[@the_knit_purl_girl]

Thanks so much for watching! :) xxx

[@elianaalfonso7703]

I love your videos. Thanks for making them

[@the_knit_purl_girl]

Aw thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it xxx

[@dorajohnson2809]

Hey Sophie! I LOVE the Eken Sweater! Wish I had seen that test knit come up! But I will be getting the pattern for sure. Think it would look ok as a crew neck? Also love the Juno! Hope the wedding goes off well and all the best to you in your new journey as a married couple! ❤

[@the_knit_purl_girl]

Ah thanks so much Dora! I really appreciate it :) I think it'll be great as a crew neck! I've got time to knit another sample so I'll give it a go. I think that would actually be really practical. Thanks so much for the well wishes! :) xxx

[@deborahkrajniewski7644]

Have a fabulous wedding day. Love your natural podcast and the Sweater is gorgeous I love the sleeves😊

[@the_knit_purl_girl]

Ah thank you so much! We really appreciate it :) xxx

[@chacehawkins4708]

I might be applying for test knitting the mens haze sweater depending on when the test opens. Looks right up my alley just gotta make sure I have the funds for the yarn!

[@ulrikaglingborn4999]

Funny that I learn things about Sweden (as a swede) in a British podcast 😂 Had to Google if Stockholm was called Eken, and apparently it does! Due to its quite large amount of oak trees. "Den eken"="that oak tree"

[@the_knit_purl_girl]

It's such a good fun fact! It sounds a bit like "oaken" in spoken English so I assume that there's an Old Norse link there. Thanks for watching! :) xxx

[@NatalieMadeThis]

I don’t think you need to worry about these videos being one big ad - when I click on these videos it’s because I want to hear about your recent work. The social media of any artist is the same. So I’m fully aware when I start watching what I’ll see. Also, even though what you’re speaking about is available to purchase, it’s very interesting to hear an artist speak about their process. So you’re offering much more than an ad would.

[@the_knit_purl_girl]

Thanks so much for this Natalie, I really appreciate it. That's exactly what I'm trying to convey but it's easy to get self conscious in the moment! Thanks for watching xxx

[@lifeoutnumbered]

I think Felicitations would be a cool name for you wedding sweater

[@emmiegriffin]

I love your his and hers sweaters. Id love to be able to test knit, it possible. How can I find out more about your test calls?

[@ElizabethGrieco-w2z]

Love your patterns! My daughter is doing her masters and hopefully a PhD in history at Oxford. Hear it is quite difficulty to get funding - congratulations on that …. Or maybe not seeing you didn’t enjoy it. In any case, do you have any advice on getting funding?

[@the_knit_purl_girl]

Hi Elizabeth! Thank you, and well done to your daughter for getting into her course. I’m more than happy to talk about my experience with the PhD and getting funding over email but it’s probably a conversation better had over email. If you get in touch at [e-mail], I’m more than happy to get into the details and would also be happy to share my funding application if I can find it xx

[@jeanathey767]

On the Juno sweater, will the fold around the base of the collar flatten with blocking? Love it!

[@the_knit_purl_girl]

I really hope it will! I've steam blocked it so far but my steamer isn't very good. If it still folds, I'm going to rib what I've done out and just use 1x1 rib like a "normal" hem, or consider a folded hem.

[@TK-cx8ve]

I love your “wedding” sweater. Please tell me this will be a pattern to purchase😊

[@the_knit_purl_girl]

Thank you! Yes it will :) I'll include instructions on how I made it "fancy", but will also make a more everyday option too. I'll try to get it ready for test knitting before the end of this year, but it might not be available for a while xxx

[@ElixGiuly]

The off white tweed is actually the same yarn as donegal yarn kilcarra tweed (same code 4501 wildflower) and it is much more affordable if you get it in a cone from retailers who carry it.

[@the_knit_purl_girl]

Ah that's so helpful to know! Thanks so much for telling me, I'll look into this :) xxx

[@Serenity-fu8xz]

Spinni is my fav

[@the_knit_purl_girl]

I can see why, it's such an interesting yarn! xxx