The Knitting Pickle Podcast - Ep 5 - Test Knits, new experiments and pattern name REVEAL!

[@allthatjazz6778]

Thanks for going over the details of the Seaborn Tee. I quickly added it to my queue. Your description totally sold it.

[@rosemaryfrew5571]

I definitely love sitting knitting with company in my own home, but wouldn’t do it as a guest in someone’s home. I put it down on my knee when the conversation gets ‘interesting’. Really enjoyed this podcast, Thank you.

[@noradavid8275]

You are funny 😄😄 and full of practical information. I like the jumper/ pullover 😊✨

[@chrissy24-7]

I really love tailored knitting, knitting that looks like fabric or behaves that way is just delicious

[@KnittedbyCatherine]

Hi Laura another great episode you are a natural at it. I really like the seaborn tee shirt - it looks the perfect summer top 😊

[@noradavid8275]

Oh. I commented at the beginning of your video. I love ALL the projects. They are all lovely! You have a good sense of color, yarns, pattern adjustments, ideas... you really encourage me.

[@_laurapenrose_]

Thank you Nora for your lovely words, I’m so glad you enjoyed my podcast and I could provide you with some inspo! Xx

[@dianebeth3946]

I will definitely enjoy your nitty gritty episodes!! I think it is a wonderful idea😍

[@TheDireWookie]

Hello! Just decided to pop in to let you know that you shouting out Johnathan is what lead me here as he gave you a shout out in return. I'm a new knitter and totally agree on a lot of male patterns having odd fit or old fashioned styling, Johnathan helps there, as does Caleb at Drowning in Yarn. Loving your very relaxing style, I'm currently adding the cabled edging to the Celtic Myths shawl and it's slow going, so you've been keeping me company and save through the process. Thank you. Also it's always amusing to hear subscriber figures when catching up on a back catalogue, a year on and your almost at 10k. Well done, I'm not surprised as you have an excellent production. Oh, and I love the sock pattern, those are going onto the queue.

[@balancedskein]

This episode has been a joy, as always. Congrats again on your first pattern release! I cannot wait to see all the lovely cornicette socks out there! Also wow wow!! Thanks so much for mentioning my wee little channel 😅 you're such an inspiration ❤️❤️

[@_laurapenrose_]

We’re in this together!!! Looking forward to your next episode and thank you for watching again! Xx

[@tinac3094]

Apparently there is more structural strength in a neckline knitted on afterwards than when you just knit it top down. It helps prevent the neckline stretching out and getting baggy with use. Certainly all of my top down sweater necklines get looser over time.

[@karleighj4481]

i am such a knitter in front of people person! i used to be so so anxious about taking my crafts out in public, for fear of judgement, but i realized that people would only compliment me when they saw me knitting. it’s only my family that teases me about being a grandma now 😅

[@nicci_knitter1557]

Finally getting a chance to catch up on your videos tonight! Fab episode with some lovely knits 😍 Loving the sound of knitty gritty. Would by nice to have more info on a few things I haven't dared to try yet... colourwork techniques, steeking, brioche... Onto the next episode now 😁 xxx

[@annijuutiknits]

Thanks for the company Laura! I’m definitely a social knitter. My friends and family except that from me. I just choose and easy sock project or stockinette body to work on and it doesn’t affect on my ability to listen. I was happy to see you posted a new video, always a pleasure! ☀️🤗

[@_laurapenrose_]

You’re welcome!!! I definitely need to make sure I have a mindless project ready for the next time we have visitors as it defiantly helped my relax! X

[@desireeyarber2808]

Lovely to see you! LOVE your sock and its name!! Since you asked: I'm about to cast on Ranunculus, so excited! Love the tee, appreciate learning it has more custom fits beyond set sizes; yes, I knit brainless/garter projects with non-knitting company because I knit without looking (which is easier to learn than you'd think, just try it!). And yes, I feel anxious about being with people again... Whew!! Controlling COVID tickles my pickle! Love how your podcast is developing, bravo! 👏 ;-)

[@_laurapenrose_]

Thank you for sharing Desiree! I can actually knit without looking but I find it makes me spend way more time checking my work for errors, so when knitting with others I tend to glance down every few seconds! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment! Xx

[@lindseywhite3371]

Good to see you again Laura :) I can completely relate to the social anxiety thing. I've had it my whole life. Covid hasn't helped, cos I'm allowed to stay at home! My knitting pickle has been tickled by visiting an actual yarn shop!!! I got to touch the yarns, it was wonderful. My summer jumper is now complete, I've started a summer cardigan, and my v-pillow case is starting to take shape, I've only actually got projects for me on my needles right now, which is odd. I'm very much looking forward to seeing your technique/tutorial videos, the more knowledge I can gather the better :) Have a lovely time in Devon, safe travels xx

[@_laurapenrose_]

Thank you so much Lindsey! I can’t wait to get to a real life yarn shop again!! I’m hoping to cast on a summer cardigan soon as well! Make the most of all the knits for yourself, I like to know for other people but the majority of my joy comes from knitting for myself for sure!! Thank you so much for watching! X

[@sniffingyarn]

I'm sure you're hearing this from everyone, but when you described your social anxiety you put words to exactly (EXACTLY!) the way I have been feeling - you are most definitely not alone, and, like you said, it's nice for me to hear that others feel the same way, too. I'm glad everything worked out so well with your weekend of friends!

[@_laurapenrose_]

Thank you Pam, and I’m totally with you!! I always felt like there was something really wrong with me when my husband would say ‘oh we’ve been invited to go meet some work friends’ and my insides would be like NO NO NO NO, but now I know I’m not alone in that feeling it makes it easier to talk ma out it, acknowledge it and even push my boundaries! I’m so glad I mentioned it in this episode if it means I can connect with more people like me! Thank you so much for watching and sharing with me ☺️☺️☺️

[@charminbyers]

I haven't knit in public for many years. Just no opportunity. When i did, strangers would inquire. I loved the positive attention. Thank you for the new podcast recommendations. 😀

[@KarolinesKnits]

Always love your episodes Laura 🥰🥰🥰 I unashamedly knit anywhere and with everyone. I’ve knit in cafes, on the train, on a plane even and with friends and family. As you say it’s picking the right times so I wouldn’t knit if we were deep in a serious conversation but I’d feel comfortable if we were just chatting especially if the project is mainly just stockinette stitch in the round so I can knit without looking.

[@linmethven3796]

I love the Seaborn Tee ,I'll keep watching out for the pattern ,keep knitting in company ,it's not rude and friends are usually interested in what you're doing

[@MagdaKnits]

I already said this on your Instagram, but I wanted to comment again - what you're saying about the social anxiety really resonates with me and I feel very similar when we have people coming around. So it sounds like there are quite a few of us out there. Maybe because knitting is predominantly a rather solitary hobby, it attracts these kind of characters. I'm now past the stage of caring whether it's rude to knit in front of people or not, I just do it 😆 And to be honest, I never had anyone getting angry with me because of it 🤷🏻‍♀️ Anyway, great episode, as always a pleasure to watch 🤗

[@_laurapenrose_]

Thank you so much Magda, I’m slowly starting to care less about others opinions and do what makes me happy in all areas of my life and it’s definitely something I want to apply to my knitting! You also never know who you mind convert to knitting and make new knitting buddies! Thank you so much for watching again! Xxx

[@MagdaKnits]

@@_laurapenrose_ that's very true. When my colleagues from work found out that I'm knitting, many of them picked up the needles! They've all given up by now but it was lovely to think for a minute I might have some knitting buddies 😆

[@clairerobinson6571]

Lovely knits - gorgeous idea for a zigzag sock pattern. I'll happily knit out and about, and with friends though my husband's parents thought it was a subtle way of suggesting it was time they left! Happy new week...

[@hollyarnold2910]

I knit through everything, I actually am anxious if I don’t knit and all my people know this about me. Perfect time for plain vanilla sock knitting

[@_laurapenrose_]

I guess in the end if someone doesn’t want to accept you in all your knitting glory then they probably weren’t worth it in the first place! Im definitely looking forward to embracing my inner public knitter! Thank you so much for watching and commenting! Xxx

[@chrissy24-7]

Just watched the second half, I get social anxiety too sometimes it's very bad but other times I'm an extroverted introvert who loves some socializing... 😂 It's actually common! ❤️

[@CassieLuellman]

You shared so many gorgeous patterns in this video! I'm anxious to get my hands on your sock pattern and of course that Seaborn Tee 💕

[@_laurapenrose_]

Thank you Cassie! My test knitters are still working away and then there’s some final design admin to do. Hoping to release it mid July! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment! X

[@ruthlovestoknitpodcast]

Your socks are lovely. Really hope they are well received when you publish them. I will knit if we are just chilling but wouldn't if it's a serious conversation. Another lovely podcast.

[@_laurapenrose_]

Thank you Ruth, I hope they are well received too! Good feedback is coming from my test knitters so fingers crossed!!! Thank you so much for watching again! Xx

[@palaklein]

I love your test knit top. I will buy this pattern when it comes out. I knit where ever and when ever I can. This episode was really a joy, as always, Thank you

[@_laurapenrose_]

Thank you so much! I’m make sure to post when the pattern goes live and where to purchase it, it’s truly is a joy to knit! X

[@lynnmcentire4014]

I knit everywhere! I don’t take it to morning church but I do on Sunday night class and my ladies Bible study. I have a project in the car for easy knitting other places 😂

[@keikoparker4532]

So nice to hear from you and enjoy your trip!

[@knotfancyknitter]

I haven’t knit around people too much, but maybe I should do that more. I don’t have a lot of crafty friends in real life so I am never quite sure how people will react. Now that I think of it, I’m sure no one would mind. Love your podcast as always. 💕

[@_laurapenrose_]

Thank you dear! I’m the same with having by a lack of crafty friends, though my mum and sister are crafty they don’t knit so it’s not quite same! Thank you for watching again!! Xxx

[@_laurapenrose_]

Thank you dear! I’m the same with having by a lack of crafty friends, though my mum and sister are crafty they don’t knit so it’s not quite same! Thank you for watching again!! Xxx

[@kittyrhyder]

As always ....love your podcast. I can listen to you all day. So glad you overcame and enjoyed your friends stay. MMMMMMM a Knitting pickle...well was rather chuffed with myself this week as have knitted for years with two straight needles so thought was time to buy some circular needles as a lot of patterns are now top down and in the round (yet to attempt one) but my sister wanted a new beanie so have just knitted my first beanie on a circular needle and finished off with DPs (also a first) but what tickled my knitting pickle was that, as this is a whole new way of knitting it was very slow (am a thrower) so I started to do the knit rounds in the continental style (its wonderful and so fast, never tried continental before), working on the purl currently but ribbing is still a little out of my reach (just need to persevere) but apparently you can teach an old dog new tricks ....lol Much love from Down Under xox

[@kittyrhyder]

PS. Well done on your pattern...amazing stuff, Congrats 😁

[@_laurapenrose_]

Kitty that was a pleasure to read! One of my favourite things about knitting is that it feels like there will always be something new to learn, and there’s nothing better than that sense of achievement when we complete a new challenge! Well done for stepping out of your comfort zone and thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment! Xx

[@kittyrhyder]

@@_laurapenrose_ Aww thank you :) You are right there is always something new to learn with knitting, but you do tend to get comfortable with what you have always done and it is great when you make the effort and overcome. Have a wonderful time with your hubby this weekend xo

[@gailmounsey9374]

Everything you spoke about with the love note was everything I was thinking. Love your podcast.

[@_laurapenrose_]

Thank you Gail! X

[@leahh9284]

Lovely update! Since the last podcast I made the stormy shawl over the weekend. I found it was an appropriate company shawl. I do find though, since I'm out of the habit of socializing it's hard to stay engaged in a conversation if I'm knitting. Currently working on your lovely socks as test knitter 😆

[@_laurapenrose_]

Hello Leah!! I havnt picked up my stormy Sky shawl for a while now... I think it might be frogged... 🙈 yes I did find my mind wandering even though I wasn’t knitting anything complicated it was difficult to be fully engrossed in the convo! Can’t wait to see your finished pair!! Xxx

[@debbieharrison567]

Jonathan Day mentioned to try your podcast and I’m glad he did. I love it ❤️!

[@_laurapenrose_]

Thank you Debbie!! Welcome to the Pickle Family! Xxx

[@tracypetrou4550]

I love your podcast, I don't knit in public much but have knit on the train and usually take some knitting if I am taking family to appointments so I have something to do while I wait.

[@_laurapenrose_]

Thank you Tracey! Appointments and commutes are defiantly more exciting when you can knit! Thank you for watching! X

[@Heyitskatiekindred]

Your sock pattern is tickling my knitting pickle! I am so excited for everyone to get their hands on it, so far the colorwork has been really intuitive! :)

[@_laurapenrose_]

So glad you’re enjoying it Katie!! Xxx

[@MikiCrespo]

Love your podcast 💗I do like both garments but I do preferred little details. Details make the difference 🌸

[@_laurapenrose_]

Agreed!! Thank you for watching Maria! Xx

[@SomerKnits]

I definitely knit in front of people and carry a project along with me in my bag when I go places. I try to have something mindless, like a sea of stockinette, to work on when chatting. So far I haven’t had anyone think it is rude and they are often fairly interested. I wouldn’t knit like at the dinner table but definitely during chat or chill time.

[@_laurapenrose_]

Thank you for your comment somer! It defiantly think it’s all about the right project at the right time! Thank you for watching! Xx

[@allisonmarieknits]

I love how joyful your podcasts are ❤️ I started knitting just before the pandemic and haven’t traveled to see family yet but I’m excited to get home and knit with my mom and mother in law who are both big knitters! I don’t know if I would knit with friends, I’m not sure I would be able to pay attention to the conversation

[@_laurapenrose_]

Thank you Allison! I wish I had knitters in my family, my mum and sister crochet but as we all know it’s definitely not the same 😂 I’ve definitely found that even though I’m comfortable to knit when others are around I do find I’m not 100% present and sometimes people feel like they’re interrupting me or I don’t want to chat, so picking your audience and making sure to stay involved in conversation is key! X

[@moni3634]

Love all your projects,especially the Curry colour sweater....stunning.I would love to learn how to knit a sweater from the top downwards( sorry my english),guess its much rasiert afterwards.......by the way i feel the Same when people are around me...we are just sensitive people who Need time for themselves.please knit in front of others,you will enjoy the company even more...for midwifes in old times they used to knit during labour and the monotone movement really calmes down😌when i visited further training courses everyone took out their knitting 😂😂

[@marciaparker4576]

I knit everywhere! The other day while walking down the beach ( vanilla sock) as well as after super with family. I find when I knit in public I meet a lot of people.

[@_laurapenrose_]

Yes I love the idea that it could connect you with other knitters, but the idea of knitting whilst walking just blows my mind!! 😂

[@marciaparker4576]

@@_laurapenrose_ vanilla socks. And I have be knitting for 41 years this August. So lots of practice and muscle memory

[@CaravelKiwi]

Love all those details in the Seaborn Tee, I'll be watching for the pattern release

[@_laurapenrose_]

It’s so beautiful isn’t it! It’s currently drying outside and I’m so excited to wear it!!

[@jo-annefalconer6280]

Hi I definitely knit in front of friends, take my knitting when going to dinner at friends homes at cafes, etc. Regarding your felix, I knitting a garment that had short rows with a needle change after the rib, and had the same issue, I decided next time I would knit one round before the short rows. I think the problem is german short rows tighten the stitches so it's too hard for them to stretch onto a bigger needle. Another solution could be to change vneedles after the short rows.

[@joannamaxwell8095]

So much fun spending some time with you. I look forward to each episode. I too hit that subscribe button on Jonathan Day podcast. He is tickling my knitting pickle. Now I'm off to check out Kendra. Thank you for the suggestions.

[@_laurapenrose_]

He’s brilliant isn’t he! A great watch, and I hope you enjoy Kendra too! Thank you for watching again! Xxx

[@cynthiabroadbent3836]

I thoroughly enjoyed yet another of your podcasts :). Have you ever watched the Fleece and Harmony podcast? Thanks for another great episode!

[@lexanneklimes5411]

I started the Stormy Sky Shawl that you mentioned in a past podcast. I only have one skein of the yarn so it'll be an adventure to see if I can make an actual shawl and not a triangular scarf. Enjoying the process though.

[@_laurapenrose_]

Good luck!!! I havnt picked mine up for a while, I think it may well end up being something else... 🙈🙈🙈

[@debnew6195]

I really enjoy your videos and the projects you are working on are lovely. ❤️🇦🇺

[@_laurapenrose_]

Thank you for watching Deb and taking the time to comment, I’m so glad you’re enjoying my content! Xx

[@JonathansDays]

Thank you thank you thank you for the shoutout! You are so kind, thank you for your sweet words! I’ve been watching you since episode 1, you definitely were an inspiration for me to start. If you’re ever down London way we have to hit some yarn shops together! Also I’m obsessed with the 70s colourwork socks you can pencil me down already for the test knit! 💙

[@_laurapenrose_]

Aw you’re welcome! And yes to all of the above!!! I can’t actually imagine being in a real life yarn shop. I better start saving now 😂 xxx

[@terricox3559]

Can't wait to knit those socks they are beautiful. Did you know that it is pronounced corni-chett-ay? The Italian pronunciation. Will there be any advice in the pattern to have the colour jogging at the back of the sock instead of along the side?

[@_laurapenrose_]

I didn’t know that’s how it’s pronounced! I’ll probably leave the pronunciation up to the individual as I am the last person to advise on such things 😂 I’ve been saying ‘calendula’ wrong since episode 1 apparently 😂😂😂 The pattern advises heel placement so that the jog line runs down the inside of each sock as I find this the least conspicuous place. Moving it to the back would be easy but it would effect how/where the toe is knit and I’d like to keep this pattern as simple and streamlined as possible! I’ll look into how I could incorporate it and rub it by my testers! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment! Xxx

[@terricox3559]

@@_laurapenrose_ thank you for replying! Now you say it's the inside that makes so much sense 😅 I was having a bit of moment where I pictured wearing it on the outside. I get it now :) yeah i think the pronunciation sounds very fancy English Rose the way you say it and very cute the Italian way, so win win! X

[@Kaet_RN]

Your Seaborn looks so beautiful and summery. To avoid weak iced coffee, you can try making coffee and freezing it for your ice cubes so you don’t have watery coffee as ice melts. 💕 I’m an introvert so guests coming or being a guest gives me anxiety as well. I am not great at knitting with non family, as I’m terrible at conversation while knitting, even simple mindless stuff I get all off track. I’m glad you were able to strike a balance for your own situation.💕

[@_laurapenrose_]

Thank you for sharing Kaetlyn, and I’ll definitely try the ice cube trick! X

[@joannemoseley8994]

Love your seaborn tee...I'll be watching for that pattern release! For a man's sweater, check out the hide and peak sweater by Maxim Cyr. Just made that one for my adult son and it looks fantastic. Really enjoying your podcasts!

[@_laurapenrose_]

Thank you for watching and for your suggestion Joanne! I’ll look up that pattern! X

[@heatherr9201]

Try chaio goo needles….I love wood but they are my other favorite

[@traceymaria9206]

Hi Laura.I knit everywhere I am sitting, even at

[@kellieg2496]

I agree that it's not a great idea to knit something complicated in company if it means you can't concentrate on the conversation, otherwise, I think go for it! So far I've only knitted over zoom with friends, as I only started knitting during the pandemic, but now things are starting to open up I'm really looking forward to knitting while out and about. I might though start with a polite "do you mind if I knit?" before pulling out the project bag.

[@_laurapenrose_]

I can’t wait to knit with real life people too!! I’m hoping that now all is knitters are coming out of lockdown it will become more normal to see someone working away on a project in a social setting! Thank you so much for watching! X

[@debbiestuckey6599]

I love the yarn you used for your Love Note.

[@_laurapenrose_]

Thank you Debbie, though it’s not my favourite colour I still enjoy wearing is as I know it’s unique and so special! X

[@elisab8096]

Glad to hear you liked my suggestion! I will contact you asap 😄

[@_laurapenrose_]

Yay!!! I’m so glad you saw this!! Send me a DM over on Instagram if you have an account or pop me an email at [e-mail] - Pattern should be ready early July! Thank you so much for naming my socks!!! Xxx

[@susanbruty4727]

Lovely podcast. Thank you!I fancy that seaborne tee ... as you say drops belle is very affordable. Might do black and tan. I do like a UK podcast. I watch a lot of gorgeous Canadian ones but the yarns they use are not easy to get.

[@_laurapenrose_]

Ooooh Black and Tan would make a beautiful combo!! Definitely keeping that in mind for my next striped project, and I think the texture of drops Belle would make it easier to see those dark stitches! I love Canadian podcasts too but as you say the yarns aren’t always available! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment! Xx

[@pawlah]

I *love* your Seaborn Tee. Those scallops!! What is the name of the iPad app you downloaded for colorwork? I already use the Knit Companion app on my iPad for all my patterns. If you haven’t tried it, I highly recommend it. And Very Pink Knits has a lot of tutorials on using it. I hope you have a great child-free time with your hubby.

[@_laurapenrose_]

hi! I use an app called knitting chart and it’s not the best to be honest, it’s fondly to use so I will check out your suggestion in the future! thank you! xx

[@melissafriedrich3171]

Your Seaborn Tee is so pretty and your stripes looks so even. What technique do you use when changing colors for stripes?

[@_laurapenrose_]

Thank you! The pattern comes with instructions on how to create jogless stripes! X

[@jennifermckenzie2968]

I am knitting Beyond the Dunes by Hinterm Stein and I'm LOVING it!! If you like interesting and fun designs that turn into a beautiful garment, then you would love this! This one has 7 size options as well as 3 waist options and 3 hip options.

[@_laurapenrose_]

Thank you for the recommendation Jennifer, I just searched the pattern and it looks lovely!! I love it when I see a pattern and can’t figure out how it’s made and this is one of them! It’s on my list! Thank you so much for watching xx

[@ll29123]

I’ve been on a sock kick since the start of the year (and thus bought a heaps load of yarn I need to knit my way through), but I just saw that there’s a new self striping (merino!) yarn called Metropolis from Schepjes and I really want to try it. I need to decide if I need more yarn or I can resist the urge to buy all the colour ways 😂🤦🏻‍♀️

[@_laurapenrose_]

I mean I’d hate to be an enabler but I say DO IT 😂😂😂 thank you for watching! Xx

[@ll29123]

@@_laurapenrose_ I saw on IG your striped shirt and omg it’s beautiful! I want to knit it myself now. Cannot wait for the pattern to be released 🥺🖤🖤

[@ll29123]

@@_laurapenrose_ and most likely I will be ordering that yarn soon 🙈

[@maddyknits]

Another great episode. Thank you. Btw, if you're looking for a fab men's pattern The Montrealer by Designs By Delz is awesome.

[@_laurapenrose_]

Thank you for the suggestion Madeleine I’ll be sure to check it out! Thank you for watching! X

[@sartsansilmukat8471]

I think it's not rude to knit when you have friend to visit. Or you going to visit to them. Knitting is part of you. ❤️

[@dianamoncada9634]

Hello I'm Diana. New here.thanks for all you do.

[@_laurapenrose_]

Hi Diana welcome to the family! Thank you so much for watching! X

[@andreahknits]

i totally knit in front of other people but i admit that i felt weird in the beginning. but people sit on the bus reading so why would i not knit. with friends i just ask if it's ok when i knit and i guess they know already that i get restless after a while without ;-) regarding anxiety i totally feel what you said. of course it's not nice to know that so many people feel the same but i agree it's helpful to know we are not alone. last but not least: maxtheknitter (on instagram) has nice patterns for males. thanks for a lovely podcast!

[@_laurapenrose_]

Thank you for sharing andreah! I knit whilst in the pub with friends yesterday and it really is starting to feel more natural now! And that you for the suggestion! Xx

[@jodiebanner6946]

I knit everywhere, I find myself as I get older and as my kids grow having a lot of time where I am sitting and doing nothing other than chatting with people. Baseball and football games, Dr.‘s offices, etc…and having raised 5 children I never got to do “nothing” for the last 29 years so I have to be doing something with my hands or I get serious anxiety about not “doing” anything. I don’t know if that makes sense, but I went to my 4th child’s High School graduation last night and I got there early to save seats and I had an hour by myself and I didn’t bring my knitting and I was literally screaming inside about just sitting and waiting and not accomplishing anything. My husband and son would have been super annoyed had I sat there knitting though, they would have found it totally unacceptable.

[@knittysixx5106]

Very torn on the knitting in company issue. Still not sure if it’s rude

[@_laurapenrose_]

Same! I think if there’s a conversation going on it might give the impression you’re not interested in what people have to say or your bored, but I think that depends on the company too. I know my sister wouldn’t bat an eye lid if I pulled my knitting out mid chat! Thank you for watching! Xx

[@knittysixx5106]

@@_laurapenrose_ I generally feel ok knitting while with my extended family but not with friends, whom I see less often. I wish I could just whip it out with whomever. I feel like I’m wasting my time if I don’t have knitting in my hands lol

[@MousesMakes]

Do I knit when I have guests? Absoflaminglutly! I knit for pain and anxiety relief so yup. Going to be knitting all this weekend as we have guests for the first time in 2 years do to my being seriously poorly then covid on top. Am deemed to be "extremely clinically vulnerable" due to having a suppressed immune system. So I've seen virtually no one for all this time. Which on top of my usual antisocial tendencies will make for a pretty stressful weekend if I don't knit 😬

[@_laurapenrose_]

I’m so glad you have a coping mechanism that helps your through such difficult times, I’m totally with you on Covid exacerbating social anxiety, but I also feel now the awareness is spreading and I’m starting to feel less guilty about saying no so social events I just don’t want to go to. And if my guests can’t handle me knitting well then they don’t have to come round again do they! Thank you so much for watching and sharing your story! Xx

[@rando1393]

I would love a tutorial on your favourite cast on and cast off methods! I like to try all the different techniques but sometimes struggle with choosing which method would be the best option for what if a pattern doesn't specify a technique. Would love to hear your opinion and input.

[@_laurapenrose_]

That’s a great idea!! Thank you for the suggestion, I’ll put it on the list!!! Cast on and bind off is really important to me as I find it can really elevate a garment from homemade to handmade x

[@rando1393]

@@_laurapenrose_ Exactly! Looking forward to it!!

[@teresayoung4145]

I knit around everyone. I need to knit to keep my focus or do something with my hands.

[@namiwolflover14]

Check out Needles at the Ready on KZbin. They have a knit along called let’s hear it for the boys if I remember correctly that is all about male designers, male dyers, and male/unisex patterns.

[@_laurapenrose_]

Thank you for the suggestion! I’ll definitely check out the Chanel and the knit along! Thank you for watching xx

[@namiwolflover14]

No problem. I really enjoy it

[@brism34]

When I knit around others, I choose things that I do not need to pay attention to. Its more of my hands are moving but I am still able to interact with others around me,

[@dianam4778]

Question: who hit you with lightning? (Your tattoo) 😊

[@_laurapenrose_]

Wow you’ve got good eyesight!!!! It’s actually a song lyric! X

[@littlemonkeysandme3171]

Not rude at all! I knit in front of people and friends all the time and they don’t mind. Though, I have to say that there are times when I don’t feel like knitting, because I’m so into the conversation or I’m so present in the moment and knitting would take me out of the moment. So I say, do what feels natural and normal to you. There are a few places I don’t knit, like at church haha, but other than that…knit away! 😬😍

[@karenoliverelevation4555]

Would love to see tutorials in German shiort rows, some of the more complicated cast on and cast offs too. Oh snd how about a tutorial for knitting a Renunculus ? I’m scared to tackle it alone but would love to knit one. Thanks so much xx

[@dawngriswold457]

Please write a pattern for the camisole you are knitting- it tickled my pickle ! As for social knitting, I take mine out or bring it along when with family and friends (unless it takes too much concentration/pattern reading). I decide with whom I knit by one factor: have I knit something for them ? If anyone says something about it that referes to it being rude, I reply "I will put it away. I did not mean to offend you, it is that there are so many people I enjoy giving my knits to, that I try to do as much as possible." I had a person visit me and tell me the knitting was 'distracting'. I put it away. They asked me about knitting something for them the next time I saw them ! I told her "of course I can do that for you". (I just have not found the time yet.)

[@_laurapenrose_]

Thank you for your comment Dawn! It sounds like being flexible is the key to social knitting and respecting other people’s tolerances! X

[@dawngriswold457]

If you can not use "knitting gritty" (which is clever) for your tutorials, perhaps "pickle jar" ? Really looking forward to your tutorials because I am anticipating you will explain things in a way easy to understand. I really like the way you describe your projects, colors and the way you make creative decisions.

[@joypeters138]

I really like your videos but I have to say, the in the middle adverts are driving me nuts. I never mind at the beginning but the middle ones are loud and make me jump.

[@_laurapenrose_]

Hi joy, I’m glad you enjoy my videos! I’m sorry I can’t control the adverts that are shown and the volume, I try to make sure there are a minimum amount shown, but they do mean I can continue to make the podcast due to the revenue they bring. Have you considered KZbin premium? It’s great if you watch a lot of videos like I do! Thank you for watching! X