Beth MacDonald Stone - Episode 1
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2023
- Where you can find me:
Instagram - BethMacDonaldStone / bethmacdonaldstone
Ravelry - BethMacDonaldStone www.ravelry.com/designers/bet...
What I’m wearing:
- Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Heidemarie Kaiser knit using Shibui Knits Fern color Tar
- cotton grosgrain trim purchased at M&J Trimming in NYC
Pattern highlight - to be published Thursday Sept 14th
- Boxy Blue Raglan knit using De Rerun Natural Gilliatt color Nuit, 19 sts /4”
- Top-down raglan with exaggerated raglan shaping
What I’m working on:
- Deep Deen Pullover solid color version knit using Hedgehog Fibers Tweedy
o Pattern to be published in the New Year
o Stitch gauge 23sts/4”
o I’ll be needing testers for this in Octoberish
- Soncy with a Twist
o MC = Hedgehod Fibers Boucle color Anime, held double with Wonderland Yarns Unicorn color Driftwood.
o CC = Rowan felted Tweed color Quartz, Hedgehod Fibers Mohair color Iris
o This pattern to be published in the new year too but it’s a riff on a pattern called Soncy that will be published in early October
Test Knitting/Preview Knitting call:
- Calabash Sweater, 24 sts x 36 rows for 4”
- I’ve used Spincycle for both yokes but any yarn will do
- For the body I’ve knit in both Jamieson & Smith Shetland Heritage Naturals (Dark Fawn) held double or LBA Merino Sport color Madeleine
- Fun colorwork yoke and a great learning lesson for colorwork Jacquard
- If you’re keen to test, please either send me a DM on Instagram or message on Ravelry
- Pattern to be published in January
My husband and I honeymooned in Bermuda 46 years ago and went back again on a cruise about 5 years ago. Love it there!
Wonderful! It's a special spot
Really enjoyed your podcast and hearing about life in Bermuda. My son just turned 16 a couple of weeks ago here in Australia and we have to spend 120 hours in the car with him while he learns to drive. Once he is 17, he can take a test and be on his own in the car. It is really nerve-wracking being a parent. His sister took 2 years to get her hours up and she (and we) were so excited when she got her licence at 18. Not long after she had huge accident at speed and rolled the car (someone had broken down in the middle of the road and she didnt see it until too late). Thankfully she was able to crawl out without any injuries. I am so grateful. Now with my son, I am not in any hurry for him to get his licence and be driving on his own.
Love your designs. Subscribed and looking forward to more podcasts. Sadly I wont make it to Rhinebeck for at least another couple of years. One day. :)
Oh wow! What a shame for your daughter! A real fright for everyone!!! I love that in Australia you have to spend 120 hours in the car. Amazing!
Thanks for watching, hoping to publish another next week.
The bike story was precious. Good mom!
You are so kind. Each day is trying!!! Parenting is not for the faint hearted! :)
Congrats on the podcast, please continue if your life allows! I love your style and now have many of your patterns in my favorites!
Thank you so much!
Dina introduced me to your patterns and I am so thankful! please keep making these, love a good BethMacdonaldStone pattern
I'm so glad! Dina is amazing. Thank you!
It’s so helpful to hear from a designer’ perspective. Thank you! I look forward to future episodes.
You are so welcome! More to come & thank you for watching.
Thank you Beth! Very enjoyable and always a bonus to get to know the designer’s mindset and intentions behind the garment. 👍💜
Thanks Kelly! So glad you enjoyed it
Great podcast! The fit that you described and focus on is exactly what I try to achieve when knitting sweaters for myself, so I can't wait to peruse your patterns and cast one on. I love the one hanging beside you...might start there : )
Wonderful! Thank you!
Thank you, Beth: looking forward to your new designs being released!
Great! Both the Boxy Blue and Soncy are available now. More to come each month :) Happy knitting!
I am so excited to see someone in a warm climate knitting wool! There are so many beautiful wools to knit with!
Oh yes! Lots of wonderful wools to knit with! Thank you!
It was a Lovely Surprise to see you recommended on RUclips. Really Enjoyed your video, listening to your tips with your knitwear was Helpful as I also live in a Warmer Climate in Australia 🇦🇺. Thank You for sharing your New Designs.Looking forward to seeing you Again.
Oh thank you!
Hello Beth, your channel popped up in my feed, then i saw the flag in the background! Great jumpers, i prefer mine longer. My fav was the coloured yoke and floats, great colourwork! I've only done test knitting on beanies and socks, nothing bigger! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! We all do have our preferred lengths dont we. So good to know and to work with
Really enjoying this podcast! Thanks
Fabulous content! I enjoyed this episode and cannot wait for the next one. I love the descriptions of your knits and your why.
Thank you so much!
Great podcast! Love hearing about Bermuda! You have a beautiful design sense.
Thank you so much!
I love your patterns so much. This is a treat.
Wonderful! Thank you!
Thanks for new podcast to watch! Love your designs - realized I have your Trunk Island Tank in my Favs. I am a fairly new to sweater knitting and I love to learn how to customize for fit, so appreciate tips & training whenever you can. ❤
I live in Florida, but I too love sweaters, shawls, cowls etc. Geez it has been a ridiculously hot humid summer. Yuck!
Bermuda is on bucket list. Love hearing about it. Good luck on podcast & glad to add you to my World Knitting Friends list.
Joni D 😊
Awesome! Thank you! Yes a really hot and humid summer here too and it doesnt feel like its going to let up any time soon. I have my fingers crossed... Cant wait to wear layers and my lovely hand knit sweaters!!!
Hoping to publish another next week.
Thanks again!
Can’t wait for your new raglan. Please hurry it up and put it out!! Bought the yarn and ready to start. ❤
Very soon! Thank you!!!
Great new podcast. Loving your designs. Hope the hurricane passes you by.
Thanks so much!
Beth enjoyed your first design show. Loved your sweaters will be following you for sure. I too lived on Toronto all my life and now reside in Edmonton. Find memories of B.. loved it. Congrats on your new show!!!!! Checking out your sweaters on R. Have a wonderful day. 🧶🇨🇦👍
Thank you so much!
Lovely patterns, lovely podcast! Thank you for beginning them. ❤
Thank you!
So glad to see you started a podcast! I’ve been following your work ❤love your style!
Yay! Thank you!
Really enjoyed the podcast and appreciate your design aesthetic and attention to the small but important details. Look forward to knitting one of your designs soon!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I really enjoyed all of your new designs and appreciated your going over your design aesthetic.
Thank you so much!
Great episode. Love the insight into your designs.
Thank you!
Learned about you from the Needles at the Ready. Enjoyed learning about why you design the way you do. Thanks!
Awesome! Thank you!
Love the beige tweed sweater
I had to come watch again. And I can't get enough of your new top, Deepdene. That texture is stunning.
Thank you so much for watching again!
What a treat!! Tuned into YT today to view the usual knitting podcasts and I'm thrilled you popped up on the feed. I hope your time allows more of these because I've enjoyed hearing the thoughts behind the designs and about the beautiful land you knit in. Thank you
Thank you so much!
Congratulations on your very first podcast Beth 🥂
So great to watch your first episode and looking forward to the next one!
Thank you!
Great podcast! Love your style and knowledge. Your design ideas are fantastic ❤
Thank you so much!
So glad I found your podcast! My family and I will be visiting your beautiful island next year so I'm looking forward to following you and checking out your designs.
Yay! Thank you!
So thrilled to a podcast from Bermuda. I lived in Bermuda as a small child from 1959 to 1961 when my dad was stationed at the Naval air station that used to be there. I have such wonderful memories of my time there. Back to watching your podcast now.
How wonderful! Bermuda is a special place for sure. Thank you!
@@bethmacdonaldstone it’s the only place we ever lived that I want to go back to-maybe someday.
I love your designs! Looking forward to the next one! Beautiful sweaters ❤
Thank you! Cheers!
Really happy that your channel showed up in my RUclips recommendations - Your designs are beautiful! I love hearing your design process thoughts. I tend to adjust as I go in my knitting to adapt things to fit me better; I’ll make myself notes and use / re-use those notes in my next and future makes.
Yes I do the same. It's all about exploring what's best for your own body type isn't it? I think a lifelong and interesting challenge :)
Glad you have started a podcast.The Calabash is so much fun!
Thank you!
I live in Hawaii and am so excited to see warmer weather knits thank you Loretta
Wonderful! Hope you were not at all affected by the fires in Hawaii this summer. Thank you for watching!
Excited to see more of what’s to come from your channel! All of these designs look gorgeous, and I love your conversational style. 😊
Thank you so much!!
Great 1st podcast! Look forward to many more. Your designs are very inspiring and one of your sweaters will be on my needles next.
Wonderful!
We spent 5 years living in Bermuda
.....our house had a fireplace which we laughed about when we first moved in
....and proceeded to use constantly through every single winter 🤣
Thank you so much for this little nostalgic visit combined with my new passion for knitting!
Yes - ha, ha! A fireplace is the key to the home in the winter here in Bermuda! Sounds like you have great memories of our funny little island. Fabulous!
Beautiful patterns Beth and I loved your show. Hope your son made it home safely.
Thank you!
Wonderful Beth - so happy to spend some time with you! Thank you.😊
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Congratulations on your first GREAT podcast. Your sweaters are beautiful, Beth. Thank you for sharing your life in Bermuda. Truly enjoyed it.
Thank you so much!
Love your podcast and your Knits….Made the Horseshoebay sweater and its a favorit…..really like you’re telling us to find our own fit….looking forward to more💚
Thank you so much!
Great podcast. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I' so glad that today happened to meet you and your gorgeous patterns! I can't wait for your next podcast! Thank you Beth❤ love from Italy😊
You are so welcome! Thank you!
Ribbon backing is a fabulous idea!! Looking forward to seeing more! Cheers ❤
Thank you!
I've enjoyed the interviews you've done in the past, and so happy to see you are podcasting! I'm looking forward to hearing more about your designs, and Bermuda!
Thank you!
So glad I came across your video! I have great memories of Bermuda with friends. Just learning to knit so will be a while before I tackle a sweater but yours are beautiful and have me inspired. Thank you!
Wonderful!
Enjoyed the podcast! Of course love your patterns and knitting! Was great listening to your parent story and life on Bermuda! Look forward to next one❤️
Thank you!
Good podcast, thanks~👍🏽
Beth, I really enjoyed your 1st podcast. You’re really talented & look forward to seeing future podcasts. ❤
Thank you so much!
Hi there, Beth! Congratulations on your 1st podcast. Nice sweaters😊👏
You comming in like a tropical wind to cold Norway. At least the last couple of days have been cold on the south- west of Norway. I am a knitted myself. Knitting all kind of things, - from socks, hats, mittens to sweaters, shawls and dresses.
I mostly design all things myself, or have got an inspiration from this or that. It I have never written a pattern on these items. So they are all one-of-a-kind. I am happy with that.
Looking forward to seeing you again.
Greetings from Norway 🇳🇴
Its really amazing - the Gulf Stream passes by us and ends with you in Norway. It's truly a small world... Sounds like you are a very competent and creative knitter. Fantastic! I sure hope you poste your projects on Instagram so we can all appreciate your creativity! Well done! Happy knitting!
Had to laugh when you mentioned 'cold' weather. I used to think my daughter was being just a 'wimp' when she said that when the temp dropped to 17C it was time to wear wool sweaters, and wear a scarf when riding the bike. That was until one year I was there and the temp did drop to 17C and yes, it was very chilly.There is always a sea breeze and humidity, so when here in BC Canada people would be wearing shorts and t-shirts at that temp, in Bermuda you wear woolies....
Totally! Honestly never been so cold as when I was riding home in the winter from Hamilton to Somerset. The damp just gets in your bones!!!! Thanks for watching and your lovely comments
I really enjoy your podcast and stories of Bermuda life. You are so encouraging to do our own thing and explore. TFS
I'm so glad! I think it's so important to knit for your own body and I look forward to discussing that more. Thank you!
Love love LOVE your Deep Dean. I'd test knit in a minute!
Oh thank you! If you're keen to test knit, do please send me an email at beth@bmid.bm
Beautiful sweaters! As I watch, I want to make them all.
Thank you!
G’day Beth, it was lovely to meet you on this your first episode. Looking forward to your next one. 🇦🇺
Thank you!
Thanks for the great video!😁 amazing sweaters!❣️
Thank you!! 😊
Great first podcast. I love to hear about your designs and the beautiful island of Bermuda.
Thank you so much!
I was so thrilled to see you started podcasting! I love your stories behind the how your designs come to life. I’m so looking forward to watching your next podcast!! 😍👏👏👏
Thank you!
Really happy to have found you and congratulations on your new vlog adventure. I discovered your designs through Ray at Needles at the ready and "pouf" you came randomlyon my YT feed. I absolutely love your Boxy Blue design as I have a soft spot for 60s designs. I must say that the Breakfast at Tiffany has that vibe too. More projects for my needles😊😊
Welcome aboard and thank you!
So glad you have a podcast - really enjoyed it and I love your style and ideas. I just put a few of your patterns in my cart and I look forward to seeing you more! Also I love hearing about life in Bermuda!😊
Wonderful! Thank you!
Really enjoyed your podcast, looking forward to more episodes. Greetings from Australia.
Thank you!
Just catching you now! Love that sweater you have on, it will be perfect for Florida weather also…. That pretty smart about the motorbike and the motor levels for the young ones. Will catch up on your podcasts shortly.
Thank you! Yes I agree - good to ease the kids into a bike with a lot of power.
A very successful podcast ❤ thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Your first podcast was so easy and fun ! Loved hearing about Bermuda where many East Coast friends spent spring vacation….please keep the conversation going..
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
I have never test knit, but have been knitting off and on for 50+ years. For some reason I have become more adventurous in my older age. I finally learned to knit socks two years ago with magic needles (can’t do DPNs for the life of me). All that said, I would love to have your sweater be my first test knit if possible. Tweed sweater, not the Calabash (not quite that adventurous yet 😀).
Sounds great! Please send me an email to beth@bmid.bm and i will put you on the test knitter list for future calls including the Deep Deen.
Hi Beth that was fun looking forward to seeing you again 🧶🧶
Thank you!
Hi Beth, I am so glad to find you. I like your design a lot and hope more episodes to come.
Linda from Seattle
Thank you so much!
I am so glad to see your prodcast, the episode was great, very inspiring. Also love the bit of info about Bermuda. I am looking forward to the release of your new patterns, will definitely need at least one. 😊
Awesome, thank you!
Hello Beth. I'm so glad the RUclips gods sent you to me! I took a break to check out your designs on Ravelry and promptly added you to favorites. I absolutely love your designs. You design the way I want garments to fit, so rare. I'll be here whenever you are back. Thanks for starting the channel. 💖💕
Thank you!!!
Looking forward to more explorations in knits and Bermuda life!
Yay! Thank you!
Amazing knitting projects 🧶🩵
Thank you!
Wonderful first episode... I think I ended up here because of the Knitting Posse. Love hearing the design perspective and learning more about Bermuda!
Thank you so much!
Thanks Beth for sharing your design ideas with us. As a fellow 🇨🇦 , I’m already wearing cooler weather sweaters. Your design process was very interesting to hear as well as focusing on specific body features. I’m definitely going to shop your Designer pattern page. 😍🧶
Wonderful! Thank you!
so fun to find your podcast from the comments of Skeindeer Knits!!! Bermuda is such a fascinating place. I look forward to learning about it from you!
Oh thank you! Isnt Skeindeer/Eli so talented?!?!? What a wonderful route to find this one!!!
Love your knits and enthusiasm. I've been to Bermuda and can't believe how relatively close it is to NYC, where I live. If you ever want to meet up for a yarn crawl when you are in NYC, let me know!
Oh wow! That would be fun! I spend a lot of time in NYC and think I'm pretty familiar with all the knitting stores but maybe there are a few more to surprise me! :) Thanks for watching
Loved your episode. Related to GI issues and completely agree with your sentiment that everyone hears things differently when finding videos but love all the videos for a visual learning experience, just everything was so well said. Thanks for the time! - K
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
What a lovely vlog. I first heard of your knits on “For the Fun of Knit” as she was test knitting the Boxy Blue and I just loved it. I am planning to knit that fairly soon once I have a couple of Wips off my needles. Love from Calgary.
Oh thank you!
Very interesting podcast and lovely designs. Congratulations! I'm looking forward to many more! Cheers from Argentina
Thank you so much!
Enjoyed your podcast loved the Sauncy sweater as well.
Yay, thank you!
How wonderful to have stumbled across your first podcast! I live on the coast of Georgia in the USA and we have similar weather here... We go from the Devil's front porch in the summer to wonderful, light sweater but wet weather from November through February so it is fantastic to discover a creator who understands knitwear for tropical environments. Thank you for starting these podcasts. I will certainly be checking out your patterns and already look forward to making some of your designs.
Wonderful! Thank you!
Excellent job! Your first podcast is a smash hit, as far as I’m concerned. Appreciated hearing about your deign esthetic. Looking forward to your next installment.
Thanks so much!
I am intrigued with your patterns. I haven’t done color work yet, but I am thinking about doing your color work sweater. We honeymooned on Bermuda 20+ years ago. What a beautiful place to live!
Oh wonderful! Yes Bermuda is beautiful. I really love it. Thank you for your note
Hi Beth, your channel came up on my list as a suggestion and I am happy it did ! I really enjoyed listening and your design styles are the type I love, I struggle with mid section bloat and am always on the hunt for your style of jumper. Looking forward to the next episode, Bridget R
Oh thank you!
I realy was informed and love the designes you made and makes in the future. Greetings from the Netherlands
Thank you very much!
Really enjoyed your company Beth, and the insight behind your design ideas. I've been sitting on a gorgeous Zakami yarn advent for two years now, but think I'm going to give the colour play a go, I love the shoulder detail. Thanks x
Wonderful!
Obsessed with you and your immense talent! ❤️🔥😘
Thank you Gina! Coming from you that really means a lot ❤️❤️❤️
Hello Beth. Oh my love theHedgehog tweed but have resisted purchase until I have an idea It is lovely in your texture sweater. Goal for 2024. Lovely designs. Calabash and Soncy I’m looking forward to your upcoming patterns. Hearing about your home makes me want to pack off to Bermuda! Im currently in Colorado but going home to Minnesota in a few days. We will winter in SW Florida
Wonderful! And thank you. Hedgehog Tweedy is really lovely. Well worth it :) Happy knitting
nice podcast, Beth. Looking forward to the next one
Glad you enjoyed it!
Congrats on starting a RUclips podcast! I was happy to see you on Instagram and hopped right over. Loved hearing about Bermuda and yes, parenting is hardest job we get to have and transitions….whew. Enjoyed my time hanging out with you here.
Yay! Thank you!
I just added Breakfast at Tiffany's to my favorites! I came here from Knits n Pieces, glad to have found you. I love ladderback jacquard, but I, too, thought it would be difficult. Absolutely no trouble with the technique.
Once you get the hang of Ladderback Jacquard and can make sense of what you're doing, it really isn't difficult. Its just getting to that point - it took me a few tries though to get there :) Thank you! I'm a huge fan of Kelly & Noelle :)
More! Please.
Hi, a pleasure to discover your video, I do live on a tiny tropical myself , Reunion island, a french island in the Indian Ocean and we also have chilly winters , so I do perfectly understand what you say. I love your patterns, happy to subscribe!
Wonderful! I have a friend here in Bermuda from Reunion! Small world... Thank you!
I love your podcast! I learned so much.
Awesome! Thank you!
Loved your podcast - thank you Beth. I’m looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful designs & hearing about life in Bermuda. We’ve recently moved back to England having lived on a small Scottish island for five years where weather and roads were also very challenging at times! Knitting always saved the day though and helped focus the mind until the storms passed 🧶😊
Oh that must have been fabulous - the small Scottish Island. My MacDonald side of the family originates from Iona. I've never been but got as close as Oban.
@@bethmacdonaldstone Iona is one of my favourite places - a very special place! We were on Mull & visited Iona several times. I hope you get the chance to go sometime 😊
Very fun to see Bermuda….lovely knitting spot! I’d love to hear about knitting a sweater to the right spot! That would be great!
Hoping to spend much more time about finding your magic numbers/measurements. Thank you!
Hi! Nice. to. meet someone new here. I love Breakfast at Tiffanys and put it on my favorites list to make for my daughter. The Calabash is gorgeous!
Thank you!
Lovely