VOOLENVINE: Q&A - "How Did I Start Voolenvine Yarns?"

[@rrene5431]

All I can say is WOW! You are such a hard worker. I started to watch you not that long ago. I have so much respect for you. You are a star for this community girl!

[@Voolenvine]

Why thank you so much! 💗💗💗

[@SkeindeerKnits]

Awh, thank you for all the kind words

[@shannonashby7442]

You are so talented! Thank you for letting the rest of us tag along on your fiber journey

[@knittygirlone3391]

This episode was a lot of fun. I'm so glad that things worked out for you with your business.

[@mariannepenny1653]

Aw thanks Kristin, it's nice to hear more about your path to knitting & yarn dying success and how down to earth you are about it. I aspire to be like you but am too nervous to take that plunge, you are an inspiration, so thankyou x

[@ArtCroneO]

Oh my stars! I hate obligation knitting/making... hate hate hate it. Especially when I am “volunteered”.

[@Voolenvine]

Right?? The first rule of knitting should be: NEVER Volunteer a Knitter to knit something. The second rule of knitting should be: NEVER Volunteer a Knitter to knit something!! 😂

[@kellikienker7898]

I have been watching you for years and was so excited for you when you were able to quit your J.O.B. Some of my most beautiful finished projects are made from your yarn. Thank you for all you do for the knitting community and for feeding my yarn snobbery!

[@Voolenvine]

That is so awesome to hear, Kelli! Thank you so much again for the yarn love ... aaanddd the beautiful handmade bracelet you so generously gifted me a while back. It makes me smile every time I see it! 💖

[@kaloriebear3044]

Hi Kristin. Thanks for the episode. Couldn’t agree with you more about obligation knitting. I have knitted a couple of things for other people ... about 40 years ago. Never again. You have to be a knitter to appreciate the effort involved. 😊

[@r0sy123]

My husband calls you "the raven Anna Kendrick" :) Love your podcast and especially enjoyed this ask me anything episode!

[@Voolenvine]

Hah! I've never got that one before. 😂 Please thank him the compliment! 💕 So glad you enjoyed!! :D

[@musicbooks93]

I see it!!! @@Voolenvine

[@nicolepearson203]

Thank you so much for sharing about how your business came to be. As someone who is trying to start their own fiber related business it was very valuable information. I especially enjoyed your “just do it” approach to podcasting. It’s one of my goals for 2019. You rock!

[@julialucas6626]

I enjoyed hearing the story of how Voolenvine started. Glad you found your passion and love what you’re doing 💜🌿🌟

[@Voolenvine]

💖💖💖

[@Knitsta]

Great episode! I've enjoyed listening & watching since you were an audio podcaster. It's been fun watching you grow into your dream job as an entrepreneur. Thanks for all of your inspiration from knitting, dyeing, designing to sewing. I love it all👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@HappyLittleYarn]

I've been watching you for years and it is always nice to get to know you a little more. Thanks, great episode!

[@Voolenvine]

💖💖💖

[@jayshreeshah6245]

Many congratulations on 20k! Love your knitting and photography. You are very hardworking. very inspiring.

[@PattymacMakes]

Love hearing your back ground! Your videos are always so good, so I can totally see that video editor background. I understand having a job you like, but don't have the personality to deal with. Introverting can be rough! I started out with knitting podcasts but have branched out to cooking and gardening, too. I think knitting, cooking and gardening all go together pretty well. Congratulations on a successful channel and yarn business. I've never been able to grab a skein, and honestly, the defeat of missing it every time was so frustrating I gave up. I still fan girl all your beautiful work, but I can only take but so much disappointment. Maybe one day! ❤️

[@Randi19196]

Great to hear your “origin” story! Thanks for answering the question about creating colors.

[@helenfountain7554]

Thanks for sharing Kristen. Love the project bag.

[@gailkorhonen8553]

Thanks for sharing. Your journey is so interesting!

[@CORDNER1]

That bag is the sweetest..... I just love it! You have such an artistic eye. ❤

[@Voolenvine]

Aww, why thank you! 💖

[@rubylu8079]

love that project bag, its lovely

[@JenFarrer]

I loved watching this❣️ have an awesome knitting weekend 🤗🧶❣️

[@Voolenvine]

You too!! 💕💕💕

[@juliaarnold890]

Wonderful loved this, here’s to the next 20k, happy knitting to you xx

[@crochetcakes]

Thank you for sharing your voolenvine story, I've always been curious. I've always loved your aesthetic and often use your videos to measure my caliber as a podcast editor. I LOVE THE GHASTLIES!!!!!!! I had yet to see that fabric, so, I'm in danger now :D.

[@nitterpub5157]

GREAT AMA episode! Thank u!!! I especially loved your answer to the "ummm" question 😉

[@knitpurlsquirrelwithgrannydee]

Again, I so love The Ghastlies! So I really love that bag! I have a couple small drawstring ones. I need to learn to sew! Love your yarn also! Hope to order some day. I think you are a yarn superstar!

[@Voolenvine]

Thank you so much, Dee!

[@mirandabeaudry7936]

I’ve been knitting on my first sweater since 11am! And its totally inspired by you Kristin! Taking a break to eat some dinner and catch up with you!! So happy it’s Friday! 🖤🖤🖤

[@Voolenvine]

Aww, yay!!! So happy to hear. Which pattern are you knitting on? And yes! Food breaks are essential! hehe

[@mirandabeaudry7936]

Oops! I’ve been knitting on a free pattern called the Smithfield Pullover!

[@knittingupastorm]

Love the bag! Congrats on the 21K subscribers!

[@jenniferverstraten3024]

💕💕💕 loved watching.

[@carlpalanzi1136]

Where did you find the fabric? For th project bag with the lady on it ? Thanks love your podcast I have watched everyone.😍

[@DynamiteTrujillo]

Ha! My mom is the same way. She steals my shawls and then never wears them. What the heck?! Gotta start saying no. LOL.

[@Voolenvine]

shawl hoarders!! That's what they are! 😂

[@QueensYarnBoutique]

Congrats on 21k subscribers!! I want to get there one day.

[@marynolan6627]

Lovely! Thank you so much for sharing! My daughter is also a 'Kristin'.....she is a twin and I received her name in a dream while pregnant.

[@Voolenvine]

Kristins (with an "-IN") of the world unite! 💕💕💕

[@krookedribknits6748]

Hey can you please do a color work yoke tutorial?! I am new to sweater knitting and I need help.

[@bnwaters108]

Congratulations on 21k!!! You're definitely one of my fav podcasts and I'm glad to see you continuing on. Very inspirational. I have a random question for you, though I may be late - what lipstick are you wearing?? I love that shade!

[@Millenialknitting]

[@Voolenvine]

Yay! Thank you so much.

[@stacihorony72]

Hi Kristin -- I just discovered your channel and I love it! Where can I get a pattern for the give away bag on this episode? Thanks!

[@Voolenvine]

So glad you're enjoying my channel, Staci! I improvised the design and don't have a pattern for it, but it's very simple! Hue Loco has a great tutorial on her channel for making something similar... kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4jMhJmKf5JnmcU

[@FairyLittle]

“Knitty Gritty” 😂 Great episode!

[@Voolenvine]

😜

[@knitpurlsquirrelwithgrannydee]

Congrats on your subbie numbers!

[@lindsayshank-kirchner8583]

Come to Wisconsin...we have all the cheese ;)

[@SushyDraws]

Are all your yarns sold out right now? I looked in your shop and couldn't see the yarn that is available for purchase.

[@sharaharper2253]

Sushy her yarn sells out in moments - you’ve got to be really quick to purchase!

[@jenniferrichards1972]

Love your podcasts but they have become very dark, prefer to see you and your projects clearly

[@npepperc4437]

I hope you got a dishwasher after that! 😨 Obligatory knitting or making of any kind...🤢🤮🤕 it always feels like a chore no matter how much I love the person. and like you I never see it again. So now I just say no