We Share Needles Podcast | Episode 73 | Lying Liars Who Lie

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//FO’s//
*Maddie*
Never Better Socks by Maddie Hobbs - Hot Springs Fiber Co
*Christen*
Mahogany Run Shorties by the Crazy Sock Lady in Kimber's Cozy Creations
V-Back Tee by Jamie Hoffman in Queensland Yarn Uluru
Emotional Support Chicken by The Knitting Tree LA in Mace of Skeins
Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague in Kimber's Cozy Creations
//WIPS//
*Christen*
Baby Mahogany Run - the Crazy Sock Lady in Kimber's Cozy Creations
Emotional Support Chicken by The Knitting Tree LA
Granny Squares in Bitten Mitten Advent 2023
*Maddie*
Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague
Sour Belts Shawl by Whimsical Wood Yarn Co in Wonderland Yarns
Garter Blanket
Zipper Light by Petite Knits in Knit Picks Stroll Tweed
Advent Wolop Cowl by Lieneke Bodman
Baby Socks
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[@kelleymcdonald1]

😂 kelleyemcd, here. AKA, Maddie’s Momma. I do not make my Large bags regularly because they are indeed Tote Bag size. My bags are larger than most other bagmakers. They showed my Minis, Smalls and Mediums. This sale is the lowest prices I have ever offered for my bags so snatch them up quick! (Sale prices: Mini $20, Small $28, and Medium $32.)

[@reignbough73]

I absolutely LOVE it when they show your bags. They are so adorable!!!! :)

[@kelleymcdonald1]

@@reignbough73 thank you so very much!

[@hooksbookspodcast]

Hugs ladies! Life is hard! I lost my mom 2 months ago & it’s been rough 💔 Thankful for knitting, yarn and books to keep our minds busy! So sorry about Max too - sweet angel! Hugs!

[@rosemaryand]

All the knitting podcasts make me happy especially yours ❤❤❤and meditating in a dark room for a while. My heart goes out for your loss.

[@quil10it]

It took me ten years before I got over loosing my dog and I volunteered at a shelter sitting with dogs (and cats) slowly pulled me back out of my feeling of loss. I’ve now had our little rescue for 10 years and dread the day she cross over the rainbow bridge. Just a huge space our animals take up in our lives. But volunteering really helped me share the love and I got to kno some crazy dogs. Dogs are so forgiving to some awful humans…

[@Stefanier_crochet_life]

Hi! My happy place is knitting while watching knitting podcast like yours, you always put a smile on my face and laugh. Thank you! 💖

[@VisitWithNanaAndPapa]

Thank you young ladies for the lovely visit

[@emilymiller40]

I like to escape to the outdoors when I need to feel more at peace. Sending lots of virtual hugs to both of you!!

[@rebeccatownsend1897]

You both bring me joy and make me smile. Keep going and keep us all smiling along with you. Love the bags. Take care.

[@haileeloyd1720]

Existing with Maddie makes me happy when I’m depressed ❤❤

[@WeShareNeedles]

Oh you’re gonna make me cry friend. I love you!

[@haileeloyd1720]

@@WeShareNeedles Love you !!

[@TheSeattleStitcher]

Gorgeous projects. The little baby hat is so cute. I love the petite knits pattern!

[@craftytancreations3320]

Thanks for another fun episode. My happy place that pulls me out of a depression funk is either knitting, spinning or cross stitching. I love having alone time to watch podcasts, or to browse Rav or Etsy to keep being inspired. Hugs from my sweet cat and nieces and nephews help too. Sorry for your loss Maddie

[@alli12987]

Things that make me happy these days: alone time and knitting. 2 crazy kiddos and life in general - I need space to be me. So glad you guys could be part of my alone time today! Also, I love Kelley’s bags!

[@dorothyrainey1141]

Life is hard!! I have been a widow for almost 12 years so I just love to get outside and either go for a walk or run. I didn't become a runner until after my husband passed. Being outdoors in nature truly helps. Hope you both have a better week ahead. Sorry about Max.

[@melissafriedrich3171]

Love to see you both and all your yarny goodness and books and fun. ❤❤. Adulting is tough sometimes, I usually find routines like a morning walk before coffee and knitting to help me through periods of depression.

[@Reknits4me]

Big hugs. Life can be hard. When I’m feeling blue I try to get out for walks in nature. If that doesn’t work then I call on my friends Ben & Jerry. This too shall past. You have each other and that’s a blessing.

[@christinehoag7585]

Love your podcast. Your question today is actually tough for me. I order to deal with my clinical depression the meds that work for me tend to keep my emotions fairly flat. While it keeps me from the lows it is tough for me to “feel” the highs. I recognize situations where I “should” feel happy but don’t know that my emotions engage. But things I do to that “make me happy” when things are tough are bake, craft, create. There is something dry powerful in the creative process.

[@bobpatience7947]

Thank you so much for another great video. I pray that this upcoming week brings you some peace. When I am feeling low, I throw my favorite book in the car and I park under my favorite willow tree and I read. It helps. Karin

[@Chris.Hey89]

life is certainly tough. knitting and podcasts are my solace. Also baking & cooking. you guys always crack me up, keep being you!

[@VisitWithNanaAndPapa]

Gratitude lists every morning and every night. list out the things I can be grateful for help me a lot. Keep in mind that the world is going to be heavy for the few months. Life situations or not. My hope for both of you is that you have moments of joy every day to help offset the darkness. And so you know, both of you (and JJ) are a huge part of the joy in my life.

[@bobbiallison1117]

Maddie, I am so sorry you are hurting, but I am proud of you for doing the right thing. Our pets depend on us for that final decision since we won't let them crawl off and hide. She was very lucky to have you for her human. They leave a pretty big hole behind them, but I am sure you will eventually find another dog to be the super human they need. Hugs to you.

[@professorpurl]

Yes, mindful knits has all the chickens and poms on their head. Way too cute! I love your chickens christen!

[@Caseyfuriouslyknits]

So sorry to hear about Max and JJ being sick! Sending ❤❤❤. I like to get out for walks at dusk in my neighborhood when I’m feeling down. Something about it makes you feel connected to the place.

[@TheBlueKnitter]

Sending you both love and happy vibes 💙💙💙

[@JessicaLaw7]

Sending so much love, we had to put our puppy down in May. I am glad your work supported you and were willing to accommodate all your needs! Love getting to hang out with you guys for a while. ❤

[@p_broom426]

So sorry for your loss Maddie ❤ I had a cat for 15 years, his picture is still my lock screen on my phone and it’s been 2 years. I love my other pets hard to get over the loss. Knitting/crocheting helps clear my head. Especially a pattern that you need to pay attention lol

[@jean7677]

I knit when I’m feeling down… it’s like deep breathing & helps me relax.

[@katejohnson3206]

I suffer from a chronic pain condition that leads to anxiety and depression, so when things get really bad I turn to crafting, reading and baking to try and pull myself out of a funk...and if it doesn't work then at least I have cookies. I love spending time with you ladies. Thanks so much for your kindness!!

[@christinareber72]

I can relate. My last year has been very hard also. I actually sit and watch mindless tv, sometimes knit, sometimes play on my phone. I have to be able to not think about everyone needing a piece of me. After a couple of hours, I can be there for others again. I just need my quiet time and give myself permission to tell others, " I can't right now."

[@chering8853]

I'm sorry for the loss of your pup. To feel better, I've been rediscovering my love of reading. I had spent too much time not taking the time to indulge in a good story...and of course, knitting!!

[@karibrinkman-sull7239]

Sending both of you love and hugs ♡ when I am feeling low I like to listen to music and sing along or listen to audio books or podcasts and crochet or knit ❤

[@knitsessedpodcast]

Things making me happy lately: I can knit and crochet again! I got a repetitive motion injury last week and had to take some time off my crafting, but I'm back at it!

[@craftybadgerknits6317]

love you ladies! I knit and disassociate! Yay!

[@reignbough73]

When I feel a low time coming on, I just give myself permission to feel it for a day or two. Feeling sadness or low-energy slumps, to me, is important because I feel like they deserve to be acknowledged and not stigmatized. No one's happy 100% of the time, so I let it have it's way for a short time and then do whatever brings me joy to pull myself back out of it. Sometimes that's knitting while listening to music or a podcast or an audiobook, other times it's vegging on the couch reading a book, or maybe it's baking cookies or brownies or making homemade jam. I like trying new recipes for dinners, too, it's a pretty solid joy-inducing activity that brings back a smile for me --- and my family loves it too! We lost both of our senior dogs last December just 10 days apart from each other - one to cancer, the other to a heart condition. It was a cruel one-two punch, it still guts me. But, we adopted a dog my hubby really fell in love with from our local animal shelter and later in this year my son adopted a puppy from someone we know. I love both of them big time, their personalities are so wonderful. It's just as fierce a love as for our pups we lost, but a different love. It's hard to explain. Love you guys and your podcast. Hope your summer has been good and can't wait for all the Fall fun knitting to come!!!

[@sarahstephen1363]

Fun episode, thank you for making us laugh even when you’re not in a fun headspace. When life feels like a lot, it’s always nice for me to just leave phone off or in a different room for a while and slow life down with mindless knit/good book. I also have a 1yr old and can’t wait till he can tell me what’s making him feel off. It won’t be long!

[@acatalanoAKAallimama1]

My happy place is you two, hand made bags, babies, pets, plants, family, one or two friends, audible, amazon delivery, and yarn. I’m coming to Arkansas next week, i hope to avoid the governor and the heat!

[@acatalanoAKAallimama1]

Oh, and I started watching Gilmore girls- that’s a new happy place for me ⭐️

[@ariellenathanson1640]

When my dog passed, I took a long time to grieve. Bought a lot of plants. But most cathartically, I also painted a portrait of him and every night I stared at his photo and told him how sorry I was, and how much I loved him, and how good of a boy he was. Not sure if the pain really goes away or if we just get better at handling it. I'm so sorry.

[@auddawn3066]

My happy place is reading Psalm 46:5. Knit, read, Knit. Read. Repeat!! Thanks Ladies!

[@lalaleelou1]

My happy booster is taking my husband on a date. We’ve been married 30 years and seldom prioritize time just the 2 of us so when life feels crazy we take a time out and always feel stronger and more capable of tackling life after.

[@mirandacollins5028]

Sending good vibes your way ❤. My knitting mojo has completely vanished since having my appendix removed but I'm finding joy in cozy video games, cake, and splurging on a particularly nice skein of silk yarn.

[@kayciel3268]

Awww - hugs to you both! When I get in a funk or life hits me hard, my happy place is knitting or playing World of Warcraft with my son. I hope life is kinder to you both soon. 💜

[@WeShareNeedles]

@@kayciel3268 oh man I haven’t played wow in so long and I miss it! -Christen

[@kayciel3268]

@@WeShareNeedles The new Expac just dropped on Monday - a great time to jump back in, if time allows. I know it's hard with a little one.

[@dianaemmick1811]

Knitting is really helpful to me, but also having someone to talk things over with and getting a different perspective helps me a lot! Sleeping on things allows me to process in a more rationale way too

[@stephaniechauvin1787]

I love your fine china hats. So functional 😂. My stomach hurts from laughing

[@teenacarter7282]

I like to take off to see my bestie and have a girls weekend! Hope things get better for both of you!

[@SmellsLikeKnit-Arminda]

Hey Friends, pet loss is so rough, super sad to hear that. Late august can be a real wild shit time. I like to make chickens when I feel bummed out (and I LOVE the eyes with the lashes! So cute!) But mostly I like to get rowdy with our Yarnies541 social club. Being with my community always gives me a lift. Your show always makes me LOL, like for real!

[@Ambymarieknits]

Love the chicken!

[@genathompson5625]

I love to take and bath and listen to podcasts when I'm sad. Knitting is always great to calm my mind.

[@denisewessman1079]

Always enjoy ❤. No knitter can have enough bags.

[@jamiebrown4566]

Love all the bags.. and they do make super cute hats.

[@annk2tog168]

So sad to hear about your dog. When I'm sad I usually listen to my favorite music, and it usually works. Sending good vibes to both of you. Your mom's bags are adorable!

[@leahh9284]

Well after watching your podcast, ive enjoyed spinning and audiobooks. Seems to be the good combo of mindfulness and stimulation. Or knitting colorwork

[@MrsMonstargh]

1. StoryGraph lets you do quarter star ratings 2. My two hour break from my child = 100% relateable 3. So much love for all the feels 4. I've found cutting down annoying branches with a hand saw super therapeutic for my dumb brain. Use more physical energy than crafting.

[@mandyvaughnknits]

Christen, I love your vback tee. I really want to make it because I love how it looks - but I just don't know if I have it in me with the pattern being how it is 😅. Maddie, I love your blanket and your Mom's bags are so awesome. I've loved every single one I've gotten and they're the main ones I use! Definitely recommend to anyone reading, you will love them. I'm sorry to hear about Max 💔 I had to laugh when you talked about Reese Witherspoon's book club. I read a book from there and I kept grumbling the entire time about how bad it was 🤣. Maddie, I just read The Good Girl by Mary Kubica. If you haven't, read She's Not Sorry. I liked The Good Girl and thought it was great, but I really loved She's Not Sorry. In order to get through depression, I knit super complicated patterns. If my mind is fixed on something else, I can't think about it. Or at least it helps some. The other thing I do is read books. If my mind is busy, then it's a little easier to get through 🙂 Thank you both for the podcast! I really enjoy seeing your knitting and catching up with you two.

[@pammyers1982]

Hugs for you both. 💜💜🙏🏻🙏🏻😘😘I knit or crochet to help me get out of my blue moods.

[@LindaNixon-ws4ge]

Always a good time.

[@falcordexter]

Chocolate and chips make for a better mood ❤️

[@savyjett]

When I need some lifting, I go for things that are comforting, but make me smile. Sometimes that is knitting podcasts/vlogs (not yours though!), usually a movie from childhood. Could just be musicals in general. Once those things kind of take the edge off, then I can start crafting or doing other things again.

[@jessalynjanice3579]

That chicken is too cute! The lashes!!!!

[@tinalawrence7491]

I love Daniel Hurst, I’ve read most of them. I am now on the 20 minutes series by him and then I’ll read the influencer series. The new Freida book comes out Oct 1. Can’t wait

[@marshmallowopossum2803]

I listen to A Symptom of Being Human or Get Up by Shinedown when I'm depressed. Music helps me a lot

[@lorainelockwood9359]

So sad for you Maddie. Our pets are such a huge part of our life aren’t they? I’m lucky to have some nice riverside walks nearby that always cheer my soul 😘

[@savyjett]

Thank you for inspiring me to 🐸 my vback tee. 😂😂

[@aliciascharpf2084]

Sorry about life stuff. When I need an escape, I love to sit down with my knitting and an audiobook or my youtube friends. Also beautiful bags, if i had the money and space I think i would need every print.

[@lolapunk20]

I always listen to my audiobooks on 3x. The last two books I really liked are Bless your heart by Lindy Ryan & all the sinners bleed by S A Cosby.

[@WeShareNeedles]

@@lolapunk20 3X!!! You are super human

[@laaleebeeknits]

You guysss 😔 that’s a shite couple of weeks for you both. Sending lots of love your way 💜 I usually buy a little skein of yarn when I’m low. Hasn’t cured me yet but maybe the next one will 😂

[@WeShareNeedles]

@@laaleebeeknits 😂😂😂

[@the_busy_beaver_brooke]

Thumbs pushed together pointed down pointer fingers together to first joint ❤ 🤣

[@the_busy_beaver_brooke]

Yes I got stuck on the heart 😂

[@carlakempert1798]

I’m so sorry about Max. You’re right, it’s a hard decision but it’s the decision we have to make. We lost our kitty Mickey in May and it took me 3 months to finally decide we were ready to adopt another kitty. Since Figaro came home with me, I’ve laughed like I hadn’t laughed since May. It took a while but he even curled up in Mickey’s spot on the couch. He’s not a replacement because he’s his own kitty, but he kinda fills the space Mickey left. Hang in there. Thinking of you. ❤️

[@carlakempert1798]

It occurred to me later, have you read Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune? I picked it up the week my ex-husband and my uncle died (8 days apart) and it was perfect timing. I found it in the Fantasy section of the bookstore; it's a wonderful story and relates a little to what you're going through. (ie., if you're looking for a really good ugly cry, this one is it. The ending destroyed me, and I was grateful for the privilege.) I'm reading In the Lives of Puppets now and it's wonderful, and I'm told The House on the Cerulean Sea is a life changer so I'm saving it. :-)

[@christinaredmond5546]

I watch a movie and knit and have some chocolate when I want to feel better.

[@nicolehorr3628]

I love taking bath and knitting.

[@amyhass6861]

Maddie-for the next podcast can you tell us your needle size and stitch count for the Garter blanket? I'd like to do the same for my sock leftovers I've accumulated and yours seems to be the perfect size! Sorry to hear about the crummy weeks, months, years you've had. When I'm in a funk, I try to listen to a good book, go on a long walk, and of course knit on my porch or deck where I can watch the birds come to the feeders. Soon the knitting outside option will go away for me, but I will lean on the other items.

[@WeShareNeedles]

I used a US 7 needle and did an icord cast on until it was 44 inches! I’m not sure how many stitches that ended me up with.

[@SheilaMurphy-n7u]

Sending you both lots of love!! I just knit

[@moniqueallen632]

I knit to keep my sanity 😊

[@Jess38]

Baxter 😻

[@peggyisme]

baby hats and clothing fit stuffed animals and dolls well

[@gonza284]

I’ve seen people do the heart thing with their middle finger and index and it is 100% a gang sign 😂 like if you did that where I grew up, you would have to run…fast.

[@WeShareNeedles]

I showed Maddie and she was concerned

[@lindseylemon9067]

I can't believe how y'all could lie to us the whole podcast. Keeping your yarn in those hats really takes away the integrity of the hats. Barack Obama and his yarn could never. And I don't believe you read a single book. My heart does go out to you Maddie over Max. ❣

[@SomerKnits]

Spending time with a friend is the best way for me to get a pick me up. Sometimes its hard to schedule but I try to meet a friend for coffee or brunch once a month or so. I'm a social person but currently in the season of life where my kids activities take the vast majority of my time and my current job is very solitary even though I am in an office. If I can't meet a friend I chat with people on instagram and discord. I'm glad to have the online knitting community because there are almost always people around who want to talk knitting so I can usually find someone to chat with. If you ever want to chat I am happy to be a "pocket friend"

[@janknitall3018]

Knitting. reading and taking a walk all help me when I'm down,