Yarn Show, haul & some tentative knitting plans.

[@heatherwood756]

Gorgeous yarns. The colours just glow. And absolutely, we don't need to justify our hobby purchases!!

[@adelewatters4078]

Escaping from the world ... some vicarious yarn buying was just what I needed. Love your podcasts. They're so calming and kind. Thank you ❤️

[@ruthlovestoknitpodcast]

I just said that to a friend. Just too much for my brain to handle. Thank goodness for knitting x

[@celineocallaghan6915]

Really enjoyed listening to you Ruth, so glad you had a wonderful time even though you had the crutch. Loved what you brought home and you are so right about enjoying your craft ❤

[@wendyknopp1252]

Always a joy! Thank you for doing what you do.❤

[@patmorgan8692]

So glad you got to go to the yarn show. Love all of your purchases and you're right....we shouldn't have to justify our yarn purchases. So glad you are going to knit the Go Go Dynamo shawl. I think you will love it and your yarn is perfect. I just finished mine and it is blocking now. It is truly a show stopper...have fun with it!

[@lizreed8081]

Oh, Ruth. Lovely. I’ve never been to a yarn festival. I enjoyed listening to you. That hot chocolate wrap calls my name. Also, I love that you’re leaning toward plant/botanical dyed yarn. Just lovely. I live in Montana and enjoy your accent & colloquialisms, too

[@heathertucker7056]

Sounds like you enjoyed your day! Who doesn’t love a wool show x

[@kimstinson3499]

Loved this show episode!Thanks for sharing your true thoughts. My bestie and I recently went to a little event in Portland, Oregon and we attended lectures with Caitlin Hunter and Sari Nordlund. Such a treat to hear their journeys. Take away was ‘knit what you love’ which you do so well. Prayers for your healing.

[@michellelindgren8419]

Hi Ruth. ❤ I can’t wait to see what you knit with all of those beautiful yarns.

[@heatherharrison4855]

Lovely to see all the yarn Ruth. Love the colours. Glad you had a good time despite the sore foot. I understand what you mean about a different perspective. Been there myself. Going to my first yarn show. Its at the Titanic quarter in Belfast. Its the first time they have come to N.Ireland. The girls from Cullybackey will be there so look forward to meeting them. Enjoy the knitting and look forward to the next podcast.🥰

[@doritasmith8117]

Glad you got to the show!! Your purchases were gorgeous, stunning colours 😊

[@jillfoster6369]

Lovely to hear about the yarn show. I can fully understand the view of walking round and being so careful with your foot. My daughter is now disabled and she walks with a stick. She is very aware of hazards around and more so in small spaces. Love all your purchases. Just fabulous. No justification needed in what is bought. ❤

[@pamelageoghegan8859]

Thanks for sharing, "Ruthie"!! x

[@JackieCassidy]

Sounds like you had a lot of fun. Really gutted I couldn't get there. Was so looking forward to meeting you,,😊😊

[@samsamsuk]

I’m glad you had a lovely day at Stitch Fest. I saw you a couple of times while I was there but I didn’t want to interrupt your conversations or lunch 🫣 Love the colours of your yarn haul and look forward to seeing what you make with them 😊 xXx

[@ruthlovestoknitpodcast]

You should have said hello. Hope you got yourself some goodies x

[@samsamsuk]

@ I will make sure to say hello if I see you next time. I did get a few lovely goodies as well 😍 xXx

[@TanisMakesStuff]

Very best wishes for your foot healing quickly. I completely agree about not justifying tour purchases, its good to feel good!!

[@mariesm3876]

Another enjoyable podcast Thanks Ruth. I attach a binder ring on my bag handle and clip stitch markers onto it

[@LindaJuneDisley]

Hi Ruth, you got some beautiful yarn from the show. Lovely to see your purchases especially the bag. I finished the Go Go Dynamo shawl today and it is blocked and drying.. ❤❤❤

[@maryruthshanks3742]

Enjoyed the yarn show with you! I am doing the last 50 odd I cord bind off stitches on the Section 10 Wavy border of the Go Go Dynamo shawl while watching your podcast. This is the first time I have finished one and with the expectation of the extra optional border I had it done in the four weeks. I have been showing my progress on Instagram. I’m knittingdragonlady. It has been so much fun to knit. I even liked the short row wedges. Great tip I got from Fairy Godfather Knits is to use one double pointed needle on the short row wedges. And I’m using it on the I cord bind off one the wavy border, also. I’m across the pond in the US and I checked out Birdstreet yarns this weekend and got the kit for the Jon Shawl. I’ll just put it under the tree for Christmas. That makes it easier on the hubby😂. I also was shopping at Botanical Yarns. From watching you, RowRow and Kades and Twinset & Purl I had to try out Birdstreet Yarns. I have already bought some Botanical Yarn after Kelly won an advent from them. I really can’t remember which I found first but I think it was Kelly and she recommended your podcast and you recommended Twinset & Purl. Your podcasts kept me sane and gave me great company while being the 24/7 caregiver for my mom the last 18 months of her life. When I moved back home after she passed I told my husband, get used to me watching my knitting podcasts. I have been watching all your past podcast going back I have the last 20 or so to go. They have been fun. I have seen some lovely knitting you have done. It’s such great inspiration! I love all the yarn goodness and all the chatter! 💗💗🧶🧶

[@ruthlovestoknitpodcast]

Thanks for watching and your kind words x

[@barbaranormandin2020]

As always, enjoyed spending time with you. Thanks for all your time and effort in bringing us all into your life!

[@Geeguess]

Sounds like it was a lovely day! Always nice when you can see the makers in person.

[@rhubarbburble5368]

Fab podcast Ruth. Thanks for highlighting accessibility issues at these shows. I have to wait patiently for enough space and then some cheeky so and so nips in!! 😂 👩‍🦼x

[@ruthlovestoknitpodcast]

So tough for you x

[@CherylBennetts-zh3in]

Beautiful yarn❤

[@gabriellejacobs1192]

That little measuring tape holder, attached to the bag, I would sew a little liner bag to hold small things like stitch markers in it, Ruth.

[@christine3358]

Oh my goodness, what beautiful yarns! My colors for sure, each one you took out of the bag was more lovely than the last! Thank you for sharing, I find it very fun.

[@knotyeolde.susannah]

Oh Ruth you chose some pretty yarns 😍 Thank you for sharing & hope your foot is healing well 🙏 ❤ Susannah

[@JACLevair]

❤ Thank you for sharing your yarn show purchases! It is so much fun to see yarns from a different part of the world. Enjoy your crafting, no Judgey Blue Bird here. All the best, Joyce

[@SewingRoomSecrets]

Fabulous yarns Ruth and I agree that no justification is necessary, just enjoy your craft. There are worse things you could be buying with your money! Hope your foot continues to heal 😘 xx

[@berylwalker79]

Hi Ruth Thanks for the mention. I’ll be getting above myself. Chatting with podcast royalty then mentioned on KZbin!!! Vic will be jealous. 🤩🤩. I’m still sulking about that yarn. 😞. Glad you enjoyed your day and recovered quickly. Xx❤

[@lynnmcentire4014]

I did the same thing Ruth! After seeing clue 4, I bought it

[@patsycoats4061]

I understand about your experience at the fest. My sister and I went to one on Saturday in Alabama and there were bottle necks there too. It was hard to see some of the yarn, .

[@shore.knitter]

Such pretty yarns! I adore the first one, all ocean hues. Have fun knitting! :-)

[@cheribartlett6324]

Ooh, I picked up the Hot Chocolate wrap pattern as well! I’ve only done cables once right so I’m hoping this will be a beautiful knit and boost my cable confidence 😄

[@ruthlovestoknitpodcast]

Practice will make perfect xx

[@christinewoolley7192]

Wonderful podcast, Ruth! My knees won’t allow me to get to shows these days so it was fun to go with you. I love the Re:Designed bag you bought and guess what? It’s the one I bought from Timeless in Devon just a few weeks ago! They had it in stock so I didn’t have to wait and I’m using it as a handbag so it goes everywhere with me 😊 Your yarns are fabulous too and I’m looking forward to seeing them grow up over the next few months xx

[@ruthlovestoknitpodcast]

Bag twins x

[@christinewoolley7192]

Absolutely!

[@evelynmehrkens6668]

I learned some of what it must be like to have mobility issues when my daughter was a baby. I found doors that had to pushed open to be a real challenge when I was pushing her in front of me. I can't imagine how challenged a person in a wheelchair must be.

[@ruthlovestoknitpodcast]

Very frustrating.

[@lorishockley3891]

lol my dog started barking when he heard your dogs barking and I’m in Iowa!😅😅😅

[@ruthlovestoknitpodcast]

Oops sorry x

[@jensterj4754]

I went to stitch fest on the Sunday. I was restrained too and only bought 3 skeins although I too wish I’d bought the go go dynamo yarn pack! It was a lovely show

[@ruthlovestoknitpodcast]

Well done 🤣🤣

[@DebraStemple]

I was watching back episodes and you often mention the Mindfullness Shawl. I can’t seem to find the pattern. Any help you can give me would be appreciated! Have a blessed day!

[@ruthlovestoknitpodcast]

Hi it isnt on ravelry. Check out Heike Gittins Designs. She is on payhip

[@DebraStemple]

@ Thank you. I found it.

[@lindacoker3926]

Hi Ruth, just wondering. . . . . Is the yarn shop near your home still there and does your friend Hannah still work there? haven’t heard you comment of either of them in a while. Love your pod casts. The longer the better😂

[@ruthlovestoknitpodcast]

It has changed its name but still there. No Hannah doesnt work there now. I havent had the chance to go in a long time with one thing and another.

[@suzannehill3795]

I think you were very restrained 😂

[@barbaragrant4857]

I think it’s terrible that the staff person did not know or inform people about a lift. People in wheelchairs, etc. cannot do the stairs. I am appalled! If you knew there was a lift you might have made your way to it. I think you should write a formal complaint. If enough people inform the organizers that it is unacceptable, perhaps they will make changes so handicapped people can have full access. My very dear friend was in a wheelchair and a fabulous knitter. She has passed away now but I went with her to many knitting shows and retreats. I am a nurse so had the knowledge to provide needed help. I miss her company so much; we had so much fun together. We even went to vogue knitting events in NYC in a train from Boston Massachusetts US. There were accommodations everywhere for her.