The Knitty Stew in YKF - Episode 36 - SO much green, sock mojo, Gift ideas, even crochet! Who am I?

[@rochellehancock8120]

What are you knitting, you ask? I live in the U.S. Since it's 2024 (if you know, you know) I have been stress-knitting a flock of Emotional Support Chickens. I'm on my 8th one. Yep, can't stop.

[@ChristineDorsey1]

You and me both, sister!

[@Stumpybear7640]

Hope you feel better soon. Change what you can, leave what you can't ❤

[@corteofs]

I can imagine

[@picturesqueimages]

Yep

[@camtosh]

Lovely knitting and kitties! I too go to St. Jacobs every visit home (from Tokyo), my sister lives in Acton and we head there for the cheese and sausages too. Hope you can get there sometime.

[@christinec1928]

Looks like a nice shop. I'll have to check it out. If you ever fly into Hamilton, there's a lovely yarn store downtown, Handknit Yarn Studio on James St North.

[@vadec5909]

Get better soon. Have a great holiday season and enjoy your making. You have wonderful completed projects.

[@Mckee4055]

Glad you enjoyed the visit to KW and our newest yarn store. Hope you can stay for Knit Night next time.

[@darnyarner3782]

Thanks for pointing out Traci Scott’s designs. Such colorwork fun! Get healthy and knit on.

[@theknittystew]

You got it - I'm feeling much better, thanks for the well wishes! 🩷

[@MikiCrespo]

Thanks so much for another amazing episode ❤️ what a beautiful yarn store, Flying Squirrel 🐿️. Love the cat Sweater. Great idea cat Christmas stockings 🧦😻

[@theknittystew]

I’m getting started on those stockings today!

[@orlaghmartin6267]

I was in Knit 1 Chicago and bought a skien of yarn, to my surprise the girl asked me would I like it wound. I said hesitantly yes if you have time. Being from Ireland I was surprised and delighted as we are not offered that service here. Hope to get back to Knit 1 in 2025 and visit my son.

[@saraw8503]

You can get puffy fabric paint at some place like Michael’s. The paint comes in a small squeezy bottle. Then put dots on the sole of the loafers to prevent slippyness.

[@margreffle]

Thank you for another wonderful podcast! I'm so happy you made it to the Flying Squirrel! I don't know if the St. Jacob's market has any outdoor vendors at this time of year, but there is plenty of good stuff inside! Thank you so much for mentioning Traci Scott, I have several friends in my Friday Knitting Circle at the local library who will love to know about her free colourwork designs. Also, I love Little Bear! My niece is expecting their first in April, and I'm gathering all the baby patterns to knit! This will be a gorgeous addition to the basket of knitting goodies I'll be gifting to her. Feel better soon! No flying with congestion! I know about that. We adopted our first of 2 baby girls (29 years ago!) from China, and a couple of days before our flight back to home (London, Ontario), I developed a terrible headcold. I took meds, but for the half hour it took to descend into Vancouver, I was crying in pain. I am so lucky my eardrums didn't burst! So, take care! 💗

[@theknittystew]

Thank you Marg! I am on antibiotics now as it just couldn’t shake it. Congrats to your niece and happy baby knitting!!

[@lisagarcia5457]

I made an Emsworth - never took a photo - will have to do that…love it but laughed when you said it was A-line…apparently I just read knit so many repeats or until so many inches and done 🙊 but love it…did the lace pattern both sides. Very satisfying knit…

[@nadineveitch5837]

Oh I love your cats! I'm onboard with the stockings for the cats idea.. I may have had a slightly mad moment and sewed up stockings for all the horses and dogs on the property where I grazed my horse a few years back.. There were 10 horses and 3 dogs.. and I wasn't even a sewer! 😂

[@theknittystew]

@@nadineveitch5837 love that you did that!!!!

[@cathyamos2269]

Thanks for your footage of The Flying Squirrel. This is my LYS!!! I love having a knitting circle to join in on. Galt House of Yarn is another great shop. Hope you can visit Kitchener/Waterloo/Cambridge again in the future. Feel better soon!

[@theknittystew]

Wonderful! Wish I could make a Thursday knit night one day!

[@QueensYarnBoutique]

I really like your Hapkerchief and Woodland Loafers. I hope you feel better, Leanne! 💜

[@theknittystew]

Thanks Roshelle!!

[@hollydeluce6464]

What a great podcast! I live in Kitchener and I had no idea the Flying Squirrel existed, so thank you Leanne . I will check it out this week. Merry Christmas to you & your family.

[@theknittystew]

Hi Holly! Yay! Enjoy your visit to your new LYS! Tell Erin the Knitty Stew says hiiii 👋🏼. The local farm yarn she had REALLY wanted to come home with me but I stayed strong… this time.

[@jilliankonig2759]

Little bear looks like a good pattern for a hot water bottle cover!

[@theknittystew]

Yes!!! Genius!!!

[@jenthegirlsauntie8607]

That bear would be wonderful if you put a little bag of rice inside and you could warm the bear up and snuggle if you get cold of have a sore neck. Lovely little gift too. Love your podcast!

[@theknittystew]

That's a great idea!! I might just have to do that!

[@user-xs6zn9rx6j]

Feel better soon. I always look forward to your podcasts.

[@theknittystew]

Aw, thank you so much! I really appreciate it 😊

[@AnnieDaddo]

Thanks Leanne.A lovely catchup with you. Hope you feel better soon and bestest wishes to you & yours for the festive season. I am trying to envisage your wonderful loafers on my feet (sans my hard-earned bunion! :) )Go well.xx❤🌏🐨🎄

[@stitchesbeslippin]

Great episode as always!!! Thank you for mentioning that Little Bear pattern, I love it so much and have two babies to knit for!

[@theknittystew]

Hi Melissa! I just learned lastnight that I’m going to be a Great Aunty again so now I DO have a little one to knit it for. Yay! Are you going to do intarsia in the round?

[@stitchesbeslippin]

@ might as well! I learned how to do intarsia flat this summer so hopefully in the round won’t be too much more complicated!

[@Codythefnafnerd]

Your kerchief cowl is beautiful. I love your color choices.

[@theknittystew]

Thanks, it was such a fun one to make and I am wearing it more than I expected !

[@donnaroach73]

Wonderful projects! Your Christmas stockings are gorgeous!

[@theknittystew]

Thank you Donna! I will always treasure these stockings!

[@justbewvl7280]

Wow! This episode was chucky jam packed with good stuff. So many things I need to check out. Thank you Leanne. Happy Holidays.

[@theknittystew]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching !! Happy holidays!!

[@patriciahill7958]

Thank you for sharing. I really enjoyed your knits, the cats in the background and the upbeat pace of the podcast. I knit on a super bulky weight beanie while watching; modifying a pattern from Lion Yarns. It’s a super quick knit. Tomorrow it’s back to socks. I hope you feel better and continue to enjoy your holidays. No gift knitting for me. Rather no holiday gift knitting. I do random gift knitting usually not related to a holiday or birthday. No pressure and rarely a deadline. 😊

[@theknittystew]

Thank you Patricia! 😊 I like that strategy!

[@PrairieArctic]

OMG I use the word schwack all the time 😂 and I get razzed every time I use it. Glad it’s in your vocabulary repertoire😊 love a schwack of colour. I hope you’re feeling better. Happy holidays & knitting 🧶

[@theknittystew]

I'm so glad someone else uses "schwack" too!!!!

[@laluandtheseasons]

I totally feel the same about gravitating to smaller items….! I have even created an ad hoc Ravelry bundle named “all the small things” ❤

[@theknittystew]

I’ll be adding that Bundle to favourites ♥️

[@nixkbing1192]

The test knitted cuffs look beautiful. I’m currently knitting a cardigan with filcolana arwetta held together with filcolana tilia in christmas red. I wish you health and a wonderful advent season, Leanne! Thank you so much for your joyful episodes. See you in 2025.

[@theknittystew]

Thank you so much! I would love to try the Tilia. Beehive in Victoria has recently started stocking it… I will be in that area soon so I might have to get some

[@OliverRainKnits]

I love the cat stretched out on the stair behind you! So much lovely green knitting. I'm going to have to cast on those fingerless mitts. And, gasp, crochet!!! What has happened to you??😂

[@theknittystew]

Bugs is a perfect angel isn’t he? 😆 First crochet and now a sock obsession.. I don’t know what is happening!!

[@mariettadrost4428]

Hi Leanne, thanks so much for a wonderful episode, I love going on your yarn shop explores and am inspired by your knits and yarns. Right now I’m knitting K2P2 hats for my sons and husband with gorgeous yarn from Les Moutons de Richard in Quebec, and for me, the Skovbund Shawl by Fiber Tales, with an alpaca and wool blend from Custom Woolen Mills. I’m so loving knitting the shawl, wishing you all the blessings of this wintery season🌲✨❤

[@theknittystew]

Oooh that ALL sounds lovely. Big FAN of Custom Woolen Mills. I should do a mill tour out there. It’s less than an hour from my house. Happy knitting.

[@HeidiSpear-oz6rw]

I love your projects, your travel bits, and your Motley Crue t-shirt! Happy holidays and hope you are feeling 100% soon!

[@theknittystew]

Thanks, Heidi! Rock on! 🤘🏼

[@mairead5891]

That tip about the fray check on the magic knots is genius! Thank you so much, my magic knots always seem to come undone 😢Little Bear is adorable! Personally I'd do the muzzle by Swiss Darning (aka duplicate stitch) to make life easier!

[@theknittystew]

Yeah, I was definitely thinking about that too. Duplicate stitch is a lot easier. We’ll see if I’m feeling adventurous and wanting to learn a new technique. I just learned that niece of mine is expecting. Yay so now I have someone to make a little bear for!

[@jomeurer9444]

You are amazing!!!! Thank you! I’m finishing up a shawl from last year’s advent and using the 5 gm leftovers from this shawl to knit a matching Musselburgh hat and crochet fingerless gloves, and then knitting Christmas socks with self striping yarn! ❤

[@theknittystew]

Great job! Love it!

[@mdkrieger]

Great video and I hope you are feeling better ❤ love you sister and I can’t wait to get together and start working on our Jethro’s

[@theknittystew]

Yes!!!! Thanks for watching sis!!!

[@sqrrlzview]

Lovely meeting you in person on Sunday at the Beehive. As a fellow Brook Farm gathering yarn enthusiast. I will definitely be your friend even without an apple fritter. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@theknittystew]

@@sqrrlzview It was awesome to meet you too - made my day!

[@janetgillett7122]

Hey Leanne! Thanks for powering through a cold to show us all the beautiful knits and crochet projects! I’m working on a scrappy blanket that takes 3 strands of fingering weight yarn at a time and you just knit 2 or 3 panels of these multi colored garter stitch pieces of art , then seam together into a blanket. Joji’s pattern. Uses up a ton of scraps and is super squishy and colorful. Merriest of Christmas’s to you and your family ❤

[@theknittystew]

That sounds amazing!!

[@lesleyedwards9699]

Socks, socks socks! I’m using the Wintery Woods heel (Nancy Wheeler) you featured last year, just love the fit. I find sock knitting when I travel calms me down amidst crazy drivers or midair turbulence. My husband is a great driver, some others not so much. Also knitting a Gramps cardigan by Tin Can Knits in a lovely Cascade Heather in Turtle Green. Hope you’re feeling better 😊

[@theknittystew]

I love that Nancy‘s patterns are my go to!

[@elaineenstone6834]

Happy holidays Leanne. Great collection of knits today. 🇬🇧

[@theknittystew]

Thank you Elaine! Same to you!

[@michellelambton3636]

Dave is The. Best. Sock model. Ever. ❤️🧶🌈😻😻😻

[@theknittystew]

I can’t wait to tell him!!!!!

[@cherieirey1975]

Just finished knitting a doll outfit

[@robynknits]

Great to see you. Glad you are feeling better. See you soon

[@theknittystew]

Thank you Robyn! 🩷

[@maleneschumann04]

Thanks for a nice episode 😊 I hope you get well soon 🙏 Merry Christmas 🎄

[@theknittystew]

Thank you! You too!

[@opheliabells]

love your green mitts. hope you feel better soon ✨✨ I'm actually crocheting, well right now sewing in the lining of a purse ( the corfu purse) and I make my little pup toys all the time, he is very grateful and plays with them all so yes to the cats 🧦

[@theknittystew]

This purse sounds cool!

[@lindawilcox6617]

Feel better SOON! In the meantime, enjoy your knit staycation! Love all your podcasts!

[@theknittystew]

Thank you so much Linda! 🤗

[@lauracurry9917]

For color work patterns, check out Jamie Lomax and her Doodles. Such a fun idea. I made a cowl with sea creatures.

[@theknittystew]

Oh yes those decks look like so much fun!

[@mandylittlespaceofmyown1633]

Another lovely podcast Leanne. I hope you recover from your cold soon. I’m loving sock knitting at the moment. Made my first pair back in June and have been hooked ever since. I’ve made some for Christmas gifts and really hope the recipients enjoy wearing them. 😊

[@theknittystew]

I think I might be hooked on socks too! Didn’t see that coming. Hope your gift knits go to happy and appreciative feet!

[@annh.8290]

Wonderful to see you hope you are feeling better. Thank you for the Knitting Circle, I think it will be a wonderful way for me, a self taught knitter to learn more, and the recommendation of Mandarine's, she is lovely. I hope you make the bear anyway, it is really cute! Right now I'm in between projects, but am thinking of casting on Katt Weaver's Unarmoured Defence Cowl.

[@theknittystew]

Thank you for this message. That is wonderful to hear and I just found out yesterday that my niece is expecting so now I have someone to make a little bear for!!

[@thebooknitter]

I love the color of the granny square ❤ love the stripped socks 🧦 veru Christmassy

[@YarnStorieswithOlivia]

Loved watching you and all your makes, but my eyes were glued to your steps watching your cat and my Gary’s lookalike. As a fellow cat mom, and with sock knitting on repeat lately, I may be working on cat socks soon 😁 Hope your feeling better, xx

[@theknittystew]

Cat socks oh yes !!

[@debbaker603]

Leanne💐Hope you feel better soon! Love Love all your podcasts!! Thanks for all you do, Happy Holidays to you and your family… kitties too🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@theknittystew]

Aw thank you so much - you too!! 🙏🏼💗

[@sandrasavoie8641]

Working on a Musselburgh, love this pattern. Next, I will be starting a cardigan, Bookworm by Heidi Kirrmaier. And of course, socks on the needles. Always socks on the needles

[@theknittystew]

The Bookworm looks like a cozy and quick cardigan!

[@hebulanebula]

Sending you positive energy and healing vibes 💚☀️🧶💫☮️ Rock On Sista 🤘🏼

[@theknittystew]

Thank you so much! I needed that and backatcha! 💚☀️🧶💫☮️

[@catherinewithall8344]

Feel better soon and have a great Christmas 😊

[@theknittystew]

🙏🏼 Thank youz Merry Christmas to you as well!

[@anitafernandes2787]

Hi Leanne, I have been a long time viewer of your podcast and I appreciate all the effort you put into your crafting and sharing this out with the world on this platform. I admire your generous heart and the love you put into each and every project. I am a gift giver. I appreciate the time and effort that goes into every stitch and the ability of our hands to create something special and unique with two sticks and yarn. Those ornaments are classic and last the test of time. I usually knit accessories for my family and loved ones. Wish there were more hours in a day and I could make bigger projects for every one. Hope you feel better soon. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and blessed holiday season.

[@theknittystew]

Aw thank you so much - that is so kind of you to say! 💗 Thank you for being a long time member of this warm community. It really is a blessing to have you here. Lots of love to you Anita. 🙏🏼

[@corinne.cunningham]

It's always so fun to see what you're working on! I'm in awe of your magic ball, that'll make for such a unique knit. I'm working on an Odetta shawl for a friend. I made one for me a few years ago, and the pattern is just so lovely. Hope you feel better soon, happy holidays!❤

[@theknittystew]

Hi Corinne! Looking up Odetta! Thanks for hanging out with me 😃

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

This was just the perfect start to my relaxed morning! I just adore all the greens! 💚

[@theknittystew]

Thanks Lily!

[@cathleenmccolgin552]

Good afternoon. Thanks again for another wonderful podcast - you kept me company while knitting the Antler Toque for one of my son-in-law’s Christmas gifts. Also, thank you for sharing Traci Scott’s designs - I truly enjoy colorwork hats and mittens! I hope you feel better soon, and I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas.

[@theknittystew]

Thank you for watching and Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@maureenwilliford8985]

I’m in the process of knitting a Colorwork sweater which usually means that by the time I get it done I’ll be over Colorwork for a long while but then you went and showed that beautiful Nocturnal sweater by The Petite Knitter, so, it looks like another on the horizon for me. Gee, thanks, hon (lol).😊

[@theknittystew]

I’m right there with you! I say that after colourwork projects but then jump right back in 😂 There is just too much inspiration everywhere. It’s hard to resist a beautiful sweater like that. 😉

[@BarbaraAllenby-e6q]

I love your videos, so inspirational! Hope you are feeling better as we get closer to Christmas! ❤

[@theknittystew]

Thank you! And I'm feeling much better, thanks to antibiotics 😱

[@beatrizpena4565]

Hope you feel better soon, lovely podcast as always Leeanne. I am a gift knitter too. Greetings from Edmonton.

[@theknittystew]

Aw, thank you so much - I really appreciate that, especially from a fellow gift knitter. 😊

[@angelasaunders9424]

Love your videos! Hope you feel better soon. I also have been sock obsessed lately. Started the oxbow socks over the US Thanksgiving weekend for a KAL. Enjoying the Canadian wintery weather in NB. Hoping my recent yarn sale purchases make it to my location via an alternate courier service.

[@hildaandrews8150]

Thanks for all the recommendations. Lots of patterns to browse and things to look up. Your husband’s sock look like they fit beautifully. Get well soon.

[@theknittystew]

Thank you Hilda!

[@mariloknitting]

Hi! When I knit colorwork in small circumfrences I turn the work inside out, so that the floats have to take a longer way. Have a nice holiday!

[@theknittystew]

Great tip! I looked up a video on KZbin on how to do it.

[@maryannpenner9286]

I hope you get back to normal health soon Leanne! I’ve got 3 sweaters on the go and 2 in waiting☺️

[@theknittystew]

Thanks Maryann I ended up getting on some antibiotics and starting to turn a corner 🤗

[@sonia411i]

Thank you for your podcast, i am definitely going to try the slippers with lettlopi yarn. I am currently knitting gifts for my sisters: Winter walking mittens that have an inner layer made with alpaca.

[@theknittystew]

Oh those sound glorious!!!

[@sueabrahamsen195]

Merry Christmas and Happy New year to you too😘 get better!😊

[@theknittystew]

Aw thanks so much - I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year too! 💗

[@Knit.Purl.Repeat]

Hey Leanne! Wow look at you powering through having been ill. I hope you went to sit down and get cozy and knit or crochet after. I am in for all the greens, bring them on! I was spinning (until my husband wanted to go to sleep) so currently working on socks and a cowl from March using a stash advent swap I received. But you gave me an idea for a new cast on, so now down a hole I go to see if it will work out. Thanks for the chat and all the goodness.

[@theknittystew]

Thanks Jess! I actually ended up taking antibiotics to get over this thing! Crazy!

[@mariajerinic5081]

Thank you this episode. I love all your green. This fall, I took on too many gift-knitting projects (socks and two Simplicity scarves) and I am behind!!! I also wanted to finish a WYS Christmas yarn pair of socks for me before Christmas. That's not going to happen. I'm looking forward to your visit to Galt House of Yarn. I had a very nice time there almost two years ago when I visited Cambridge from Las Vegas.

[@theknittystew]

Time is just going way too fast! Faster than I can knit all the gifts I want to!

[@EmoryLuceBaldwin]

I sure hope you are feeling better by now Leanne. I’m stress knitting too, starting with my FIRST colorwork hat. Which was so successful, I went straight into The Bluebird cardigan and it is making me very happy, plus the advantage of being just absorbing enough to distract me from what is about to happen in the US. 😳

[@theknittystew]

Thank goodness for our knitting hey to keep us sane!! One stitch at a time … one breath at a time. 🙏🏼 Also CONGRATS on your first colourwork hat. This is excellent!

[@KnittingByTheBay]

We go to St. Jacobs every year in November/December. It was a tradition that we started with my mom, sis and grandma. My grandma has since passed away but we try to carry the tradition on. We just went a couple weeks ago and the farmers market was packed this year! The line up for the apple fritters was out the door.

[@theknittystew]

Aw I love that you’re carrying on that tradition, it’s so special 💗.

[@melissaemery8686]

Hope you feel better soon. I had to pause the video to go look at the Little Bear pattern so cute!

[@corteofs]

I am fighting the same bug , hopefully we both get better soon , thanks for another great podcast

[@theknittystew]

Oh no! Sending healing thoughts your way! I am turning a corner 🙌🏼

[@maureenlehman139]

What a wonderful video❤ I have made ten stockings with the Annie’s Woolen pattern. I’m currently making a dog stocking.

[@theknittystew]

Ten stockings is amazing! That’s quite the accomplishment! Yay for dog stockings!

[@alexisbriggs284]

Thank you for your lovely podcast, Leanne. I always enjoy seeing all your makes and your travels. Yes, I am making 2 e.s. chickens for friends and hope to make a little scarf for a cousin; it's just knit, knit, knit around here!

[@theknittystew]

I'm right there with you! It's definitely KNIT KNIT KNIT for me right now too! I need to make some more chickens!

[@lauracurry9917]

I feel like making all the little things too! No big WIPs started here.

[@theknittystew]

Yes and I currently can’t stop with the socks!

[@lauracurry9917]

@ I’m making little raglan sweaters!

[@geeky_sasha6813]

Always great to see what you’re up to, Leanne. I’m knitting the Vanilla sweater, I got a kit from the wooly thistle, and pair of vanilla socks with Christmas yarn (think candy canes). I recently finished a contribution of hats and blanket squares for a charity knit, and the flambé shawl, which will be for a fundraising auction. Happy Holidays!

[@theknittystew]

Oh how I wish that shipping costs were lower and our Canadian dollar was stronger… I want to buy ALL the kits at the wooly thistle!

[@marshawoods2634]

Hello Knitty Stew. Yes, I do lots of gift knitting, but not on account of holidays. Currently I'm getting started on the Porto blanket with a cone of Purl Soho merino yarn, and see I've got a little mistake to fix about five rows back. .Here's wishing you a complete recovery in time to fly. x x x

[@theknittystew]

Happy tinking !! PurlSoho is so nice you get to knit it twice lol

[@angiemcdermid4845]

I am knitting the gingerbread house socks and a pine green Love Note for me. All my gifts are complete- mostly cowls for my 12 great nephews and socks for my adult kids. Love from Chilliwack

[@theknittystew]

Wow, what a gift-knitting machine! That is awesome!! 🤩

[@carolynhussey847]

Wow! Some great ideas! Thank you and happy holidays! 🎄

[@patsyvincent9483]

I enjoyed your podcast.

[@theknittystew]

I'm so glad you liked it Patsy!

[@melitacarder]

Love watching your adventures and hope you’re feeling better now. I’m not a Christmas gift knitter - but knit for friends special birthdays. So all these suggestions come in handy. I’m in Perth Australia so we’re getting into the hot weather. All these suggestions summer knits in the needles. 💚

[@theknittystew]

Happy warm weather knitting! I like knitting gifts year round too.. less pressure around Christmas so one can slow down and enjoy the end of the year.

[@heathermccullough637]

Thank you for the tour of the new yarn shop near me. If you manage to make it back to KW in the future prepare to line up for the apple fritters at the market but they are worth it. You'll enjoy a trip to the Galt House of Yarn.

[@theknittystew]

The Apple fritters are a must I’ll bring something to knit on while standing in line 😆

[@lmgl69]

Love your podcast! Love your t-shirt! I’m a total 80’s rock girl! Enjoy your travels and thanks for sharing.

[@theknittystew]

🤘🏼ROCK ON

[@JREH21]

Thank you for the time and effort you put into your videos; love your enthusiasm. Thanks too for putting in the comments, links to all the content that you’ve finished. Hope you are better. Jennifer- Norfolk, England

[@theknittystew]

I appreciate that! Thank you Jennifer!

[@stephaniebenson2501]

Healing prayers. What lovely projects you’ve been making. Knit on. And, Motley Crue is appropriate for all seasons! 🤣

[@theknittystew]

🙏🏼 Thank you Stephanie 🤘🏼

[@christiannedewit6423]

Hi Leanne, I started this morning with the Jeju sweater of Aegyoknit. I use Rauma finull. I can’t wait to see how it goes. Thank you for another lovely podcast. I live in the north of the Netherlands. Have a nice dag❤

[@theknittystew]

I’ve never made any of her patterns beautiful colour work and yay for Rauma Finull!

[@WendyBarron14]

I have gift knit in the past: socks, slippers, mittens, hats, shawls. But I'm not this year. I miss the satisfaction of a quick finish like a pair of mittens or a chunky hat, but OTOH I'm looking forward to wearing the sweater I'm making for ME, soon!

[@theknittystew]

Absolutely!! Anna Daku of @thebluebirdbox once said in her podcast “I am the most knitworthy person I know” and I never forgot that.

[@deboraharnold8587]

Another lovely episode! I’m working on knitting the Twisted Affair hat by Joji for a gift. They work up so quickly and make such a lovely gift! I’m also knitting the With Love Bookmark by Lochknits.

[@theknittystew]

I want to knit that hat!

[@christinevalentine3373]

A friend has been married for the second time and I am knitting a shawl, from a free pattern named ‘Upstairs’ using lace weight ‘Wagtail’ cashmere held double with Malabrigo lace weight. I’m taking a break for summer here in Australia and crocheting Lillabjorncrochet’s small gifts make along in Bendigo Woollen Mills cotton. Love your vest, thank you for your lovely podcasts.

[@theknittystew]

Oh my goodness, that’s a gorgeous combination of yarns. Thank you so much for your feedback!

[@meeshyfrazzknits]

The cat stockings!! I always think about making those and maybe one day I'll get my act together. Loved this episode and hope you're feeling better!

[@theknittystew]

Great minds think alike! I think bagel and tuna would love stockings. 😂

[@meeshyfrazzknits]

@@theknittystew hehe they definitely would, mostly so they can knock them down and steal them 😂

[@kellybodie6022]

I am busy knitting a sparkle tank for New years Eve. Who would have thought to do that! It is very soft though in Lana Gatto scintilla yarn Thank you for another lovely video. Going to have to knit the woodland loafers

[@theknittystew]

Sparkly everything! You’ll be the best dressed on New Year’s Eve!

[@meadowsweetfarmfiberartsdesign]

Your cable mitts are gorgeous okay gotta find the pattern❤😂

[@theknittystew]

Yes Bonnie you need these!

[@carolwinter3092]

When I knit colorwork socks, I turn the work inside out, working on the inside of the tube. That leaves the floats on the outside. The outside of the circumference is slightly larger than the inside circumference of the sock, thereby keeping the floats at just the right tension!

[@theknittystew]

Thank you Carol! I have watched one tutorial on this method and am DEFINITELY going to give it a whirl.

[@sue7621]

Hi lovely to see your beautiful knitting projects!🙌🤗🙌🙌🙌 Gorgeous colours! You’ve inspired me to try the fingerless mittens, the green is gorgeous! I love your socks too I’ve recently started knitting socks and I’m hooked! I have the same sock book I’m only on the basic pattern at the moment, but I’m in my 14th pair I’ve knit mostly for my 4 grandchildren and My husband , so I’m looking forward to making some for myself next! I really enjoy all of your videos and travels while you’re on stopovers,a you are very pretty and have lovely personality ! Sending love from a Geordie retired nurse from Newcastle living in Wales! I’ve only been to Canada once , years ago ! So beautiful! Hope you feel better soon! Sinus congestion is horrible isn’t it! ❤️💜❤️

[@theknittystew]

Hello to you! I am deep down that sock rabbit hole! And I’m not upset about it. I love it so much. I honestly didn’t expect it though. I’ve made some from time to time, but not like wanting to make them constantly. The heart wants with the heart wants. Thank you so much for watching and I hope you get to make socks for yourself and husband too soon.

[@brbaker07]

Make the bear for the cats🐈🐈‍⬛

[@theknittystew]

Good idea!!

[@jillipepper5353]

Hope you feel better soon and your ears don’t pop. Your finishes are all looking lovely. 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@theknittystew]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Cookies-i2f]

I enjoyed the tour of the wool shop.

[@renatemeneghini-knitalittl2730]

Hi Leanne Such a great podcast - i love to look all the time 🥰 Wish you and your family a very nice and cozy wintertime and ss well very beautiful Christmas 🎄 🌟🎅🏽🌟🎄 Until 2025…sending you lots of kind regards from Switzerland 🇨🇭 Renate - the knitting planespotter 🥰✈️🥰

[@theknittystew]

Thank you so much Renate! I am so glad you enjoy the podcast. I hope you get lots of knitting done this winter! 😊 ❄️

[@bgbaltuth]

Feel better soon! You always inspire. Take care !

[@theknittystew]

Aww thank you for the well wishes. I💕

[@sandracroley9784]

I'm considering knitting the Merrymint sweater by Ontario's Natalie Sheldon as a yearlong "advent" knit in 2025. I'm thinking I'll use that Filcolana Arwetta....I'll do a test swatch first to see how I like it for colour-work. I hope it looks nice, as there are so many beautiful colours, and I'll need alot of colours. And, of course, it will mean a visit to Galt House of Yarn ❤😊

[@theknittystew]

Oh checking out that sweater!

[@BarbaraKluge-w8q]

Hello Leanne, love watching your Podcast. I also caught a severe cold and love knitting with a cup of tee while watching Podcasts. Get well soon! All the best, Barbara (from Berlin, Germany)

[@theknittystew]

Thank you, Barbara. I actually ended up having to get antibiotics but I am 99% better now. Hope you’re feeling better!!!