The Knitting Pickle Podcast - Ep 41 - New Year New Cast On(s)

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

What a marvelous and inspiring episode. Your work is so full of integrity, charm, and the joy of making. Thanks for doing what you do and sharing with us. ❤

[@Em-yt8cr]

I saw the color of your cardigan, and I was like "oh, that looks exactly like the John Arbon sock yarn I have" and lo and behold! lol

[@dieboervroumariette]

Oh, YES, OFCOURSE we want to see the process of the office! I LOVE seeing what fellow designers do for their craftrooms/office spaces...

[@sarahadams6881]

Love the faded shawl! I halved my advent from Fibre Fox. I’ve made a lovely crochet cowl with half and the fade does just blend to the next one so nicely! The other half I need to make a plan for…maybe a shawl like this but will need to be the right size! Also your Midland colour 😍😍😍

[@lesawinsor3362]

Your mind must never shut off. The mango sweater is amazing! Love to see your craft room/office Reno process. You are amazing ❣️

[@_laurapenrose_]

Literally never shuts off 🤣 I have adhd so it’s a constant party in there, but that’s what makes all the ideas so yay!

[@danielleplamondon225]

Love love love the scarf, the cardigan, the sweater! Beautiful all around… 😊🧶

[@jennycarter6753]

So pleased to see you again .. really missed you not seeing you since last year I loved watching you through December xx loved the updates take care xx

[@scarletnerded8517]

I’m so excited for the Midland Cardigan. It seems like such a fun challenge. And I am loving your F1 scarf. Looking at my stash I can already envision so many versions. Watching your process is always so fun.

[@cynthiaroy9950]

So glad you’re “ back”!!! Vlogmass was my saving grace this past season. Thank you! I’m having big life changes this year, as I’m 77 on 1/25. I started seeing my first ever therapist thanks to your telling of your experiences. On top of all that’s going on, I’ve not had ANY knitting mojo for all of 2024! It’s slowly coming back. But i have more stash and WIP’s than you can even imagine. I love your honesty and simplicity in sharing your journey, both with therapy and with yarn. You have no idea how much i look forward to and love your posts. Thank you and God bless you!❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@_laurapenrose_]

Well I’m incredibly pleased to hear that!!! Well done for taking the step to therapy, it’s the kindest gift we can give to ourselves!!!! Xxx

[@brunyvargas9204]

Love your Midland!! And the color is absolutely gorgeous on you! 💕

[@mollyskattberg]

yes pleaaaase I want to see a home office/craft room video!!!

[@roos7631]

Would LOVE to see the craftroom journey!!! And can't wait for the Midland Cardigan, it would be the perfect thing to wear on a walk this spring!

[@katyarncrafts]

Yes to the craft and working room decorating video. 😊 I so can not wait for the midland cardigan release. 🤗 The „Mango“ looks awesome.

[@roseb4988]

Thankyou Laura for a wonderful podcast, would love to see your craft room makeover. Wow! The Midland cardigan and the colour work Scarf both look amazing 🧶

[@nja2718]

Love love love the Mango Sweater! So excited to see how it works out

[@miaalayna8467]

The shawl is really nice. The racing stripe scarf isn’t my style but it looks so soft I want to try that yarn now.

[@RachelBearn]

I am in love with the midland and the gorgeous slip stitch sweater (sorry forgot the name!) 😍 Also the F1 scarf… my husband is going to need one of those 😂 And the answer to do we want to see you renovating your office… obviously yes!! ❤

[@jomeurer9444]

You are amazing Laura!!I think it would be so much fun to see you set up your knit room. A Vlog would just be fun. The Mango sweater is amazing in every single way. And your formula one scarf? Well it’s definitely you and your love for car racing. Enjoyed this very much and hope to see you soon. ❤

[@heidibirkby]

Congratulations on the release of the midland cardigan!! I can’t wait for it to come out 😍

[@audreyoberg5931]

I find you soooo relatable. Thank you for sharing snippets of your life and crafting!

[@sandylynn8688]

VERY excited for Midland release! Also, a big fat YES on the new craft room/office video!!!

[@DreamWeavr]

Love the check/little boxes socks ❤️

[@PamelaZumwalt]

So happy you finished the Midland cardigan. I have been wanting and waiting!

[@sampidgeon651]

I really love that scarf! It looks so soft and I love the grid design its so lovely.

[@SavanKnits]

I'm so very excited for the Midland Cardigan, and everything else you'll design this year!!

[@talesfromcuckooland]

I’m knitting the Jose hood and you’re right, it is fun to knit, quick too. Love your F1 scary and the midland; that colour is glorious too. Xxx

[@VictoriaSaraL]

A cardigan without pearling is brilliant. I can't wait to see the Midland Cardigan pattern! And in DK, how perfect. Can't wait!!!!

[@barbarastorey206]

So glad to see you again. That cardigan is stunning in green.❤

[@MoarKnits]

loveee the mango jumper! I've had some manchelopis in my stash for a while now and haven't found the perfect pattern for it yet, but I think the mango jumper will be the one!!!

[@mandylittlespaceofmyown1633]

Happy new year Laura. Your cardigan looks wonderful and that colour really suits you. Enjoyed listening to your plans and all the gorgeous knits you’re making. Thank you for sharing. 🥰

[@wendykelcey1246]

Yes that colour looks wonderful! I still can’t get over the kitty! Oh my heart!❤️ love that sock yarn!! Gorgeous colours!

[@judithmurdoch2549]

Happy New Year. Lovely to see all the new inspiration. Love the cream sweater in the making. X

[@elisamassenzio9230]

Love your approach, that knitting should be pleasurable! Yes, it’s great to have a beautiful item at the end, but the true pleasure for me is in the process and the delight of each step ☺️ Also, that F1 scarf is incredible! Though so is everything you make tbh 🙌

[@juliathomas2185]

I’m so excited for the Midland! We are struggling through the extreme cold here in Canada at the moment (and much of the US), -25C with the windchill. But a great excuse to stay indoors and bundle up in knits!!

[@knitwithjo]

Ooh I love your colourwork scarf, it looks so cozy and squishy! Super excited for the Midland Cardigan release :)

[@Meredith36]

Happy New Year 🎉! Happy knitting 💚🧶🩷

[@suen6410]

You are a very talented designer, love to see your knits👏👏👏

[@carlamoss624]

After the wonderful month of vlogmas, I have been experiencing withdrawal symptoms this month, so it was so wonderful to see a new episode out 😂😂😂. Well done, I Love the midland cardigan in chartreuse, may just have to knit one when the patterns out ❤️

[@teresawagoner1469]

I got manchelopis for Christmas as well! Very excited about this design, especially after you made short rows enjoyable for me with the Midland neck 💖

[@pandapoogey]

I've been so excited for this podcast, especially as I'd seen you were using manchelopi which I've just bought to knit my wedding cardigan 😍 hope you had a good new year period!

[@lauriejarboe6087]

Yes, of course we'd all love your new space vlog!! I'm excited to see what comes out of your brain and new room in 2025!!

[@katemccurrach7454]

I love the scarf Laura. It also reminds me of Bridget Riley paintings. The midland cardigan, especially in that colour, is stunning. I'd really enjoy a design space/craft room decorating video. Also, on Patreon, I'd love to see how you fix knitting issues, eg. those socks for your mum. I'm not a beginner knitter but I'm not at all confident in fixing or changing things in my knitting. If you ever fancy doing that, of course.♡

[@mnoeliarc]

I love the colour of your Midland, Laura! Also, quite excited about your new design. Funny that Mango is a Spanish company and Manchelopi is a Spanish yarn 😊

[@KendiABlose]

F1 and knitting? Yes please!

[@mandycoker2074]

Yes Please, film it, how fun!

[@thejunkdrawerhobbyist]

I loved testing your Midland! I am so excited for your release day!!! So amazing. You rock. THE MANGO SWEATER YOURE KIDDING ITS WONDERFUL

[@chet1051]

LisaR- That SCARF ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ ! Your cardigan looks very well fitted around the V -neck ... love J. Arbon yarn .True , they do glow !

[@veerlebisschop9382]

I LOVE that scarf!!! It looks so good. Now I know what to do with all that baby alpaca yarn I have accumulated over last year!

[@wrendymion]

The colour of that yarn (for your cardi) is lovely :D

[@ruthmcniff4765]

Beautiful projects both completed and in the works! I have some Nutiden yarn I really want to knit with this year. I’ll keep watching the progress of your “mango” design. ☺️

[@dmcgw2]

I love your white and gray scarf! It’s so cool!

[@stitchwave]

That chartreuse colour looks so good on you! 🔥

[@alecsgirl]

Agreed!

[@rosiewalters1585]

I need to dig out my list of Appledore colours from Yarndale for a Midland cardigan! I'd love to see the office/craft space decorating - your whole house is so inspiring 😊

[@heleneryde]

Oh my goodness I love that sweater and the scarf❤️🥰 I NEED to make that scarf at some point 😂😇

[@alecsgirl]

I am soooo excited for the Midland release! I plan to knit it in a grey base red, but now I want chartreuse too.

[@scrabblehounds]

Yay!!! I’m so excited and look forward to purchasing this pattern. My midland dickie is so warm and will be worn with my Midland cardigan I will be knitting.

[@djh1775]

I'm waiting on the Midland...... can't wait.

[@lisaporch8922]

Ahhhhh have my yarn ready for the midland release 😍😍. I just finished a Jose hood it’s such a fun pattern!!

[@chrissy24-7]

Motorsport Scarf seems like a great name for the scarf!

[@KaylaGraystitches]

Midland 🎉!!! Your Mango design is so fun also and your scarf!

[@margaretrodee3519]

Oh. My. Goodness!! I am dying to make your F1 scarf!!!! 🧣 Soooo much FUN!!! Mostly because I am in withdrawals right now! So this would be awesome to work on!!! I want to cast on tonight! Do you have a favorite driver???? Also…, can’t wait for your sideways garter cardigan pattern to drop! It’s so perfect! Well done! You have such fabulous taste and creativity!

[@_laurapenrose_]

Hehe it would make a good f1 project actually, you could work on it during races only then by the end of the season you’ll have a cosy scarf ready for the winter break 🤣🤣🤣 I’m a George Russel girl, but we are also big Lando Norris fans as a family. I’m looking forward to seeing what Sainz can do for Williams as I think he’s a great driver too. Excited to see what Antonelli can do as well, as long as he doesn’t interfere with George 🤣

[@margaretrodee3519]

Oh. My. Goodness. You have just listed my exact driver list! No one quite gives George the respect he deserves and is always shocked by what he accomplishes. He’s my #1 too. I got an awesome Mercedes hoodie for Christmas and can’t wait to wear it on race day. I cried when Lando won his first race last year! So happy for him and equally sad for Carlos. BUT it will be VERY fun to see what he can do with Williams. You could start an F1 Knit along! I’d really LOVE to make the scarf!

[@eveliengrannyg945]

I am not a Formula 1 person, but that scarf is soooooooo lovely! Can´t wait for the pattern..... (but I don´t want to rush you....)☺

[@annastephenson351]

I need a mango sweater!!!!

[@marionhandsley7959]

I would love to see how your craft room decorating video. It will be so interesting. xxx

[@wooling.around]

Would love a video on decorating the office/yarn room!! And on the topic of pattern names: what about the buttersweater of buttercup sweater for the unspun sweater

[@pfitschipfeil]

I am knitting "my jose hood" at the moment. I love it, but its huge 😅

[@lynnthomas7275]

I have 2 of your designs on my needles right now, The Stella Quilt Cushion and the Maxine Sweater. Another WIP is Peter Rabbit by Claire Garland (a challenging knit for me). Love your patterns x

[@jilliankonig2759]

The little pink jacket pattern looks like a cross between a Chanel jacket and an Eton jacket.

[@Elizkleincaz]

Maybe try knitting an anatomical toe on your socks. It creates a left and right sock, with more room for the big toe, because you do more increases on one side than the other. I follow a tutorial from the Beaded Purl!

[@_laurapenrose_]

It’s on my list, but every time I get to a toe I’m like, man I can’t be bothered to learn a whole new toe when I can just do what I know 🤣🤣 one day I’ll find the motivation to do it!

[@peggyharris633]

Of coarse I want to see the office remodel!!

[@moiragarner1253]

Rhubarb and custard or fruit salads 🤔

[@sarahdannatt6754]

I love the Mango jumper! Also, side-note, did you know Lego have an F1 range? 😉

[@_laurapenrose_]

I did, we’ve done the small McLaren!! X

[@jenbell7041]

Do you wear your hand knit socks with all your shoes or specific ones? Wondering if anything but my Birkenstocks will ruin mine.

[@_laurapenrose_]

I wear mine with my trainers/sneakers, but they’re not tight fitting, I’ve never worn them with my birkies! I’ll try that this year!

[@Em-yt8cr]

Curious as to your opinions on the difference between the hood you featured in your video and the Sophie hood by PetiteKnit. I just bought yarn for the Sophie Hood but while I love PetiteKnit's designs, I am not a fan of her patterns if that makes sense. I haven't purchased the pattern yet so I'd love to hear your thoughts if possible.

[@_laurapenrose_]

From what I can see they are very different constructions, they are both danish designers so they may have similar writing styles! X

[@chris112233ish]

Can we get the issue of John Arbon here in the US?

[@_laurapenrose_]

I’m not sure, but if you check the website it should say if they do international shipping, I’m pretty sure they do

[@brunyvargas9204]

Yes, Woolly Thistle in New Hampshire has it!

[@RosaChineaMéndez]

Hola me encanta el chal es precioso 😍quién es el diseñador gracias❤

[@_laurapenrose_]

All info is in the bio! X

[@teresaroman2922]

So I've watched almost 10 minutes and I've only seen the shoulders. not the cardigan.

[@_laurapenrose_]

I didn’t go into detail in this video as I will be making a video solely dedicated to the cardigan, it has also been heavily covered in previous episodes if you’d like to see more! X

[@Cozyknittingcorner]

I looooove your F1 scarf Laura