Z&R Crochet Podcast 92. Super Gran!

[@loriscrochetcreations8566]

I love that gray shawl with the two yarns together. You're so creative. Wow, love it!

[@zeensandroger3015]

Thank you very much 🥰

[@helenmitchell4335]

Rosina, I just adore your podcast style, loved the bit at the end where we were watching you! 😄 I've just finished making your market bag this evening and I'm sooooooo happy with it. I'm going to take a photo tomorrow (in daylight) to send to you. Will pop it on Messenger as I don't have Instagram. Looking forward to more fabulous podcasts x

[@zeensandroger3015]

Ah yay, thank you so much!! Can't wait to see your bag. Xx

[@esthertruslove36]

It's a fabulous rib. I love the blue and pink combination.

[@zeensandroger3015]

Thank you very much 🥰

[@erinsprinkle7393]

I love the jumper! And the blanket is stunning

[@zeensandroger3015]

Thank you very much! X

[@crazyhawk59]

I like your gabble. I love all the things you make, I love you.

[@zeensandroger3015]

Ahh thanks ever so much 🥰

[@Marielm1]

The gray shawl looks totally amazing.

[@zeensandroger3015]

Thank you very much 🥰

[@dorididit]

So glad to see ya. You have been keeping very busy. Love the gray crochet shawl. I need to work with some mole hair also. Never have but have alot in my stash and love the look and feel of it. Thankyou for sharing some time with us. Dori ♡

[@zeensandroger3015]

Ooh you need to have a play around with the floofy yarn!! It's fun to work with but can also be a nightmare if you go wrong! Cheers! X

[@thewoollycloset]

That shawl with the braid bit? I love that! I would like that in a sweater 🥰🥰🥰

[@zeensandroger3015]

No more sweater designs for now, I wouldn't be able to cope!! 🤣🤣 Glad you like the shawl though. Xxx

[@murielle1803]

I’ll be excited to hear more about your mohair adventures as I have some gorgeous green Scheepjes Mohair Rhythm and it’s seriously burning a hole in my brain trying to decide what to do with it!! I love your “wheaten” shawl but think I’d probably wear a jumper or top more. Will try to wait (im)patiently for your beautiful blue top to emerge.

[@zeensandroger3015]

I am obsessed with mohair right now! But must finish at least one of the fluffy projects I'm working on!!

[@kerrynwright]

Love your Field of Wheat shawl & the name of it is perfect!😍 I'm keen to crochet your Mix Tape Medley blanket & have written down the yarn requirements to check my stash soon.👍 I really LOVE that jumper your creating, especially in that 1st colour choice with the navy by the neck.... stunning!🤩 Yes, I loved my teaching job, helping children as a special education teacher.... until illnesses forced my hand to resign... sorry to hear you're not enjoying your job!🥺 No idea why I've never thought to Pin your designs onto Pinterest, but I'll go & do that now!🥰 Blessings from South Australia💕🐨

[@zeensandroger3015]

Oh thank you so much!! Get that stash out!! 😆 It's lovely to hear how lots of people love their job, or loved the job they used to do. I think perhaps I've just not found the right one for me yet😊 there's hope! Xxx

[@kerrynwright]

​@@zeensandroger3015 💕🐨

[@debraitaliano4831]

Thank you,just what I needed ☺️🧶☕️

[@zeensandroger3015]

Ah thank you xx

[@nathaliebourre3578]

Many grateful thanks for this vignette of relaxation, Rosina! I love listening to you talking about design and ideas, finding out how it all bubbles and percolates in your head before coming out full steam ahead! This jumper will be stunning, keep at it, we’ll be there when it all comes together! But I must say that your shawl simply stole my heart… waouh! Everything about it seduces me, from the yarns to the shape and stitches… It straight away reminded me of “seigle” or rye in English, with the grain arranged around the stem like wheat but with the longer filaments crowning them like the straight lined stitches appearing on your shawl … is there already a “Rye Shawl”, I wonder? Anyway, food time here … and work tomorrow! I do love my job (support worker for adults with learning and physical disabilities) despite the fact that it is quite tiring at the moment, the rewards are endless! With loads of hugs from North Yorkshire 🌾🧶🍾

[@zeensandroger3015]

Thank you!! I have name ideas percolating for the new shawl!! 😆 I need to get cracking as I think that I want that as the first design to be released. It's really good to see so many people who love their job. It gives me hope! Sounds like you've got a goodun! Xx

[@monicabrimm1822]

Really hope to make that blanket...And will be happy to the sweater pattern..No pressure.🥰

[@zeensandroger3015]

Ooh yes, I hope you can make it too! 🙌 I will need to get the tape measure and calculator out so I can number crunch for the jumper! 😆

[@crochetsmilla742]

Funniest ever 😂🤧🥰 Bless you! So much love in this episode! ❤️ Maybe because I feel like I know you as a friend now, for real! ❤️ And gosh, you almost made me cry! So sweet of you to talk about me and ”Gudrun” 😂😅🙈 Love all your work and names and everything! When I saw that big hook you got from Janine I thought of when you said a few episodes back that you really ”want to feel it in your hand”! 🤣🙈🙊 Yes I love my job as a preschool teatcher but my dream job would by an animal rescuer. 🐸🦊🐻🐨🐥🦆🦉🐺🐌🐿🦡🦔🐰

[@zeensandroger3015]

Aw shucks. Thank you very much 🥰🥰❤️ I messed up the pronunciation of Gudrun didn't I?! 🤦 I'm so glad you like your job. It makes such a difference.

[@amandajayne2619]

Fields of Wheat is a lovely name. It looks beautiful so far. Please release that pattern soon

[@zeensandroger3015]

Thank you very much! ☺️

[@maggirambus7086]

Hi Rozina! I do really like your shawl in progress, cannot wait to see your jumper when you work out the sizing!

[@zeensandroger3015]

Thank you very much 🥰

[@linda11640]

love the cowl :) Can't wait for cooler weather so I can bust out the cozy things!

[@zeensandroger3015]

Thank you!! I'm looking forward to it too! This morning was almost chilly enough but this afternoon was hot hot hot!

[@linda11640]

@@zeensandroger3015 we've been having a lot of really hot days too. I like cool so much better!

[@lynettewykes9923]

Love the wheat field shawl.

[@zeensandroger3015]

Thank you very much 😁

[@ZebraKitten]

Stand back Superman, Iceman, Spiderman, Batman and Robin too Don't want to cause a fracas, but BA Baracas, have I got a match for you. She makes them look like a bunch of faries. She's got more bottle than United Daries. Hang about - Look out! For Supergran. Work wise I used to be a chef and I had some jobs I loved and some I hated! I've not been able to work for the last 12-13 years because of my Ehlers-danlos syndrome and I really miss working, sometimes I wish I even had a crappy job just because I miss working, I used to be really work focused. And before I go! I'd love to make the Mixtape but already have 2 blankets on the go but seriously tempted!

[@zeensandroger3015]

More bottle than United dairies!! 🤣🤣 That's hilarious. You remember it better than I do! She was dead cool though, wasn't she?! Do you cook at home? I love food and cooking. I wanted to be a chef when I was a teenager, looked at doing it at college but changed colleges after a couple of weeks so it never turned into anything. Xxx

[@ZebraKitten]

@@zeensandroger3015 loved Super Gran! And think the name of the shawl is just brilliant! I still love cooking and baking but I'm not up to doing it as much as I'd like. I've found lots of great time saving ideas that really help. Or I get myself a helper like my boyfriend, son or daughter in law and I sit and direct them and supervise!

[@zeensandroger3015]

@@ZebraKitten you've got commis chefs working for you then, nice one. I'm planning on watching a few super gran episodes on KZbin. Need to be re-educated on her awesomeness.

[@dianecohen8876]

you know, super gran is on youtube...! the shawl reminds me of being in a field in late autumn or early winter after everything has died back.

[@zeensandroger3015]

I was watching bits last night. I need to sit down to watch the whole episodes. What a hero!! 🤣

[@jaiden5213]

Your wheat stitch inspired shawl instantly reminded me of the ending in the movie Gladiator. Have you ever seen the film? As Maximus is walking, his hands are grazing the tops of wheat. If you have seen it you will recall the vocals of the talented Lisa Gerrard in this song called Now We Are Free. Your design and even the color pallette you chose is reminiscent of that scene for me. 😊

[@zeensandroger3015]

Ooh that's interesting. My husband can't believe that I've never seen Gladiator. It's one of his favourite films!.I know the scene you mean..I might find the sing and have a listen to the lyrics. Perhaps I should watch the movie too!

[@catherinecrochets]

Fab podcast as always! I loved your Gudrun shawl already (it’s gorgeous!) but I love it even more now I know the fab tale behind its name (big supergran fan here too - but I had no idea what the actress’s name was!). Thanks Rosina!

[@zeensandroger3015]

Thank you very much! I love that the name isn't actually about serious at all. It's playful, fun and a little bit daft, which works for me and my style. I'm very glad it was team work that created it!! x

[@catherinecrochets]

@@zeensandroger3015 absolutely!

[@alliehabib1654]

I loved super gran too! 🤣

[@zeensandroger3015]

🙌🙌 must watch telly!!

[@cruzianfibergeek]

Hooky bit, yeah that works for me. Bless you.

[@zeensandroger3015]

Some of the official terminology just sounds plain rude! 🤣 But hooky bit works.

[@thorablin]

I love the name of the shawl because it's my mum's name who passed away 11 years ago, totally going to make that😘🥰

[@zeensandroger3015]

I love making projects with connections. It makes them extra special. ☺️

[@thorablin]

@@zeensandroger3015 yeah, I agree with that, mum would have liked the shawl, it's gorgeous 😊

[@zeensandroger3015]

@@thorablin ahh thank you ☺️

[@hobbycraft]

So excited for the Mixtape Medley CAL and can't wait to see everyone's progress!

[@esthertruslove36]

I agree with u about crochet hook. As I've done that changed hooks in projects as some hooks work differently with different tools. Your wheat stitch remind me of wild cotton that you find on mountains.

[@catm8517]

I need the field of wheat shawl........I'd quite like a jumper too please 🤣

[@catm8517]

Oh and you hair looks fab!

[@alicemlovegrove]

Would love to hear how the brushed alpaca goes! I'm allergic to mohair but I love a bit of floof.

[@zeensandroger3015]

Aha, that's a great point actually. Since I've started playing with mohair I've had a decent amount of comments from people with allergies.

[@KarenAnne1965]

Hello from Kareb in Virginia Beach Virginia. I AM going to make the mix tape medley using a mix medley of stash yarn. I have never done corner to corner eeek it scares me. I enjoy your podcasts and patterns and vibe and esthetic. thank you!

[@zeensandroger3015]

Wahoo, that's fantastic news!! I'm so pleased. C2C is super satisfying. I have every faith that you can do it🙌

[@samanthaavenant6725]

Goodness you made my day, the thread granny square blanket lmao. I feel exactly the same about my job and my boss knows it lolol I sent him a pic tonight, saying, I don't want your job, just the money, where he reminded me "Samantha, you need this job, you just bought a new house" 😂🤣🤣🤣 we both know our jobs sucks balls but hey, I have yarn and a house to pay and he has his wiener to look after lololol (a cute little furry dachshund with a mustache willy lol)

[@zeensandroger3015]

Yeah, i work in a place where people have lost motivation. It's deflating but I've got bills to pay and yarn to buy! X

[@queenambrosia]

Thanks for another great podcast! Love that you have so much awesome stuff happening and can't wait to make it all. What about Field of Dreams for the shawl? Also, when you get the sweater to a stage you are happy we could always test just the yoke for you?

[@zeensandroger3015]

I'm getting some great name suggestions for that shawl. I'm not going to be able to choose! I'd been whirling that film found in my head thinking of something in it that could be a name. I'll know it when I've got it. Yes, yoke testing could be an option. I've not picked it up all week cos of the secret jumper that overtook everything else 🤦🤦🤦🤣

[@BeccaGulliver]

I think Fields of Wheat is a perfect name.

[@zeensandroger3015]

Yeah, I think it's stuck! 😆

[@janinerosenke5463]

LOVE Fields of Wheat. How bout Waves of Grain? 🌾🌾🌾Stoked about your CAL. Hugs from across the Atlantic. 🌾🌾🌾Thanks for the awesome entertainment. Appreciate the giggles. I’ve been enjoying your podcasts for awhile, not going to “bin ya”. Soz. I already stalk you on Pinterest too. Will go pin more stuff tho. 🌾🌾🌾

[@zeensandroger3015]

Grain waves? Like brain waves?! Only I'd had to make them wavy... Thank you so much for the pinning, much appreciated 🥰🥰 XXX hugs back to you 🤗

[@loriscrochetcreations8566]

Where do I find the pattern for that multicolor granny shawl? Beautiful and I like the idea of wearing it with a black coat. It would look sensational.

[@zeensandroger3015]

The one on the sofa? It's a shell stitch blanket. It's a stitch taken from Cherry Heart's Spice of Life blanket with the bobble edge as my own addition. 😊

[@loriscrochetcreations8566]

No the new cowl you made with your stash yarn. The one you put on to show us and said that it would go great with a black coat. The only flash part would be the cowl. You said that you had a pattern for it. You made the actual pattern for it a while ago. That the pattern I want. Sorry I had said shawl but it's a cowl.

[@zeensandroger3015]

@@loriscrochetcreations8566 haha, I forgot I'd shown that one! It's my granny cowl and available on Ravelry, Etsy etc. There's a link in the shownotes to my online shops 😆

[@Aquamarine.Aubrey]

Your hair looks fabulous! I love the free wavy natural look! Do you use certain products in it? Also, I promise to pin some of your patterns to my pintrest board. I plan on doing your CAL that's starting on September 17 🥳. I'm a nurse (RN). I quit my job in November. I absolutely hated it. I'm now working in a ob/gyn office. I like it much better. Your new yarn is fabulous ✨ 😍 🧶

[@zeensandroger3015]

I just don't brush it🤣🤣 if I brush it it's not a wavy. I swear it's getting wavier as the years go by. Thank you very much for the pinning, much appreciated 🥰 I'm looking to find another job. Definitely need one😂 glad you're enjoying your new job. It makes such a difference to well being. Can't wait to see your MM blanket! Xxx

[@esthertruslove36]

Where do u buy that magazine and how do u spell it ?

[@zeensandroger3015]

It's spelled Moorit. There's a link to the post I wrote about it in the shownotes on my blog, or type in "Moorit magazine" into Google and it'll pop up. ☺️

[@esthertruslove36]

@@zeensandroger3015 Thanks Rosina. 👍❣

[@catherinecrochets]

Just had a (probably bonkers) thought.. what about “Fronds” for your fields of wheat shawl? That may be a terrible idea though…

[@zeensandroger3015]

Nah, can't. The Crochet Project have a shawl named that already.

[@catherinecrochets]

@@zeensandroger3015 ah, not such a bad idea then 😂 but shame it’s already been used

[@savyjett]

I hate my job too, but im working on it.

[@zeensandroger3015]

I'm working on it too! Fingers crossed! 🤗

[@samanthaavenant6725]

Hobbycraft should correct your name from Riona to Rosina from Zeens&Roger, you worked hard for this!

[@zeensandroger3015]

Oh, I haven't noticed. Where's that?

[@esthertruslove36]

No I don't love my job, like u I use to, but circumstances have changed over the years. The blanket behind u , is a beautiful colour.

[@zeensandroger3015]

I guess that's just life, hey?!🤷 It's hard sometimes but there are bills to pay. The blanket behind me I made years ago. It's a stitch pattern from Cherry Heart's Spice of Life blanket with my own bobble edge pattern. X

[@esthertruslove36]

@@zeensandroger3015 Beautiful blanket. 👍