vlogmas :: by the lakeside :: day 14 (knitting & a slower day)

[@donnapoulinmarkp2886]

You are a wonderful person. Don’t let the naysayers get you down. We love you Sandy! God bless you and your family!

[@vanessafrew4914]

I have enjoyed bingeing your vlogmas over the last few days. Catching up on things. I just wanted to say how much I treasure you and your videos, and I am so grateful you share snippets of your life with us! I have watched your channel for a few years now and I have lost track of how you have inspired me. I live on the other side of the world (NZ) but now thanks to you I use ‘water, bleach and tide’ (well, I use the equivalent of tide I could find here) to clean my home. I have a Christmas journal that I use to help organise me and to capture each Christmas. I have found the joy of journaling, and of organising, something I didn’t know was a thing until I watched your videos. So thank you Sandy, for just being you! I also need to say, get the loom!!!!!! You will love it!!!! I just got myself an Ashford rigid heddle loom this year and have learned to weave!! I love it so much! I don’t know why it took me so long to get one! The warping up is the longest part (but still not that bad) and then the actual weaving is a breeze. So excited for you!!

[@bythelakeside]

Thank you so much for the encouragement on the loom! And I love hearing about what you are doing on the other side of the world. 😊

[@KathyThomas1015]

I cackled when you said I hope you can forgive yourself! Sounds like me and hubby. I really love starting out my day with your vlogmas

[@TheHilary49]

Sandy just a suggestion. You showed a basket of finished socks that only need ends woven in. That seems like a perfect road trip project. You’d end up with some new hand knit socks.

[@bythelakeside]

You are right!! I actually hate finishing though so I always set it aside.

[@TheHilary49]

@@bythelakeside I understand but they are calling your name😁

[@christinegiroux8471]

Your new shawl colors look fantastic together! Don't worry about the advent socks- you can always set New Years as a new goal to have them finished by. Love your outdoor greenery, and the little garland over the sink- so cute!!!

[@mjrshek1844]

I think all those trolls must be very unhappy with their circumstances and life. You just keep doing you and being a wonderful woman business owner and role model.

[@Stumpybear7640]

I've knitted the Sophie scarf, loved every minute of it. I would love to knit the Sophie shawl but that would be of no use in Shetland because it is to windy here. It would blow off!😂 Loving the 'falling' guilt trip on Glen😂 Much love xxx

[@nataliewallace9707]

Hi Sandy, another lovely vlogmas! Really enjoyed this episode. You have a lovely home and you are a beautiful talented woman. Loved your women supporting other women chat the other day, very well said too. The pink yarn is stunning and reminds me of my favourite flower, lilys! god bless and lots of love from Natalie in Scotland! xxx

[@nataliewallace9707]

if you are looking for another vlog channel to watch I put vlogs together also and, i’m taking part in vlogmas , unplanned, this year. x

[@jenniferbundesen850]

Another absolutely lovely episode, Sandy! Funny how the husbands’ ears perk up as soon as we begin hammering! 😂

[@joanrehe8039]

People who make nasty comments are jealous you and your family have a good life you work hard and enjoy the good things

[@DanaBarbieri]

Thank you Sandy. You're bringing me such joy this season. I cracked up when you hung the garland. I know that silence very well.😅

[@Pegs57]

Cracking up at your comments to Glenn!! 😂 Garland in the kitchen window looks so pretty!!

[@cherylclough4309]

I bought that board when I went to Maryland Sheep and Wool last May. I’m just bought to try using it. Making the Odetta cowl and I’m hoping the board will help me keep the pattern straight. I’m liking that shawl you are working on…it may have to go on my LIST. I also like the colors in your socks. Here’s to all our projects!

[@jennifermanian1420]

I finished Christmas shopping today, so now I can sit back and enjoy the fun part of Christmas. Wrapping presents 🎁, baking cookies, and listening to Christmas music by the tree.

[@lorengaffin4469]

Sandy, you will love knitting the Sophie scarf. I took that project with me on my trip to Portugal and finished it. I just completed the large Sophie shawl for a Christmas gift. I included the Clinton Hill bee embellishments on the front side. I wanted it to be unique for the recipient. Thanks for sharing vlogmas today!🎄

[@marymcleod9236]

Great idea to take the Sophie scarf on your trip. I have knit four Sophie scarves, and it is such a fun relaxed project. Enjoy the process Sandy❤️🧶❤️

[@KKnits]

The greenery and the tree garland look perfect! I love your lCart of Inspiration”! My office/ craft room gets very messy at high productivity times. I think I’ll try a basket or something out of the puppy’s reach for my in progress knits, maybe a little shelf I can set up on my table. I would love to see the completed advent yarn sets all laid out so I could see each day one after another to see it all together for each dyer. As I never can afford advent kits myself, I love to see what they are like when revealed, and then all together, especially Chelsea yarns. She does such glorious colours. I really like that you give us such a nice clear view, long enough to get a good look. Each of your advents kits are so lovely.

[@kristinahill3708]

Funny I sat down and did my Christmas Eve and Christmas day menu planning today too. My kids all gave me their cookie requests. Monday I'll get the bulk of the groceries and get things organized.

[@Jillaneaj]

Glad you finally have time to enjoy your knitting and get ready for Christmas. I love your garland with the distressed Christmas trees hung in you kitchen. And It is so nice you will be able to have all of your family together to celebrate.

[@wandarumney6952]

I have knit several Sophie scarves. They are a fun knit. Enjoyed seeing all your project's I usually have three on the go. Enjoy your road trip!

[@jeancurrie1862]

Sandy I think the tree garland looks simple but pretty! I love the greenery too with the buffalo check! You always decorate simple but elegant like your Christmas tree! Merry Christmas!

[@bythelakeside]

Thank you so much!

[@susanjoy2311]

The garland looks great. #7 shawl will be beautiful with your choice of colors. The Sophie scarf is perfect project for home away knitting and I love your Clinton Hill color. Have a wonderful road trip. Thanks for Day 14! ❤

[@ericallerton809]

Just got one heel done on my cozy knitter socks,,,, Loving the colors,,,Too,,,, Elaine🏘 Thanks Sandy,,,

[@lakeviewchicachicago2042]

That shawl is looking gorgeous! It is tempting to cast on all the things! I just saw a new shawl on instagram that left me planning! 🧶💜

[@carolrodenbeck2381]

Thx for Vlogmas Sandy. The salvaged tree garland looks great over your window! Have a fun little getaway!

[@cathut58]

What a jolly garland above your kitchen window -how festive! Thanks for all the inspiration with your projects! I may have to cast on the Sophie scarf!

[@imkristinmakes2772]

I love your Vlogmas Sandy! I love the tree garland and string of berries over kitchen sink.

[@kogrady31]

I love your garland...you are inspiring me to do something like that now, lol! Your swags are gorgeous on your front entry. I hope you have a wonderful trip and weekend! Thanks Sandy!❤

[@morningdawnstudio1364]

I enjoy Vlogmas each year. Thank you for taking us along with you throughout December! I love your dining room table runner! I've been looking for a neutral textured runner for so long and yours is beautiful! Are you able to share where you purchased it?

[@bythelakeside]

The creamy one in the dining room was from Bed Bath and Beyond.

[@wendyahles]

Lovely green bowl on the table ;)

[@mjb9525]

Hi Sandy. Enjoying your podcast. What is the changing screen frame on the wall beside the upper cabinets in your kitchen? Apologies if you’ve already answered this somewhere .

[@bythelakeside]

It’s an Echo Show 15 which we just got a week ago. I’m trying to figure out how to add out family calendar, watch tv on it, etc. I call the kids for dinner on it (uses Alexa), play music, look up recipes and can see the ring camera on our front porch.

[@denisewells6856]

Hi! I love that you come to us looking so put together. Its inspiring. Could you please tell me (or put the link in the description box of the next vlogmas) where to find the pattern for your #10 Shawl? I've looked on Ravelry and it doesnt come up under that name. Thank you!

[@bythelakeside]

www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/number-10

[@denisewells6856]

THANK YOU! I dont know why (other than I'm a senior and cant manage technological advances) I couldn't pull this up.

[@carolcurtis2220]

Loving the channel for this Christmas. I noticed the yarn in Michaels was $9 on sale😫. Checked our Kmart here in Australia - A$4.50 here for 12ply😀👍🏻

[@abbywelker-HaciendaHomemade]

❤❤❤

[@jenkershner2970]

Raise your hand if you get nervous that Sandy was making orange chicken during vlogmas again? ;) I have that cookbook and am adding that to my menu. I will gear up in protective clothing!!

[@bythelakeside]

I had serious burns one year, do you remember? 😂

[@jenkershner2970]

@@bythelakeside hahaha YES! That's why I'm so fearful!!

[@ColoradoKnitter]

What is the item mounted like an iPad? In the kitchen ❤

[@bythelakeside]

It’s an Echo Show 15 we got during Black Friday. Still figuring out how to use some of the features but it links all of our Alexa devices.

[@ColoradoKnitter]

@@bythelakeside thanks! Very cool

[@mnoeliarc]

Hi Sandy! The shawl is looking lovely. I use the method in this video to weave in the ends and it makes things a lot easier at the end 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ2QdparhsyXb9Esi=GpSIylSZwq4elS-R

[@bythelakeside]

Thank you!! I really need to brush up on proper finishing and I will check this out. ❤

[@mnoeliarc]

Forgot to say that with this one you weave as you go 😊