Boring? Boring? Are you serious? That is the last word anyone could attach to you. I was sooo thrilled to see you early in the morning in Texas. I quickly grabbed my shawl to work on and a cup of coffee. This shawl requires bobbles across the width. I thought to myself that this would be a perfect time to do some while watching and listening to you. NOPE! So then It switched to ribbing on a sweater. NOPE! I finally just settled in and enjoyed the inspiration you bring with each project. I wonder if your Mom wouldn’t love the “grandma’s shawl”. At 83 I love something to wrap around my shoulders much like a big hug from my daughter that lives miles away. Think about it. It truly reflects you.
Bobbles across the width ... you are one brave woman :) Regarding the shawl for my mom, she already has one that I wove for her and uses during the winter mornings. Both her and my dad also have my handwoven blankets ❤️
Absolutely not boring at all...love the red jumper and the blanket..everything is really great...sorry about your eye..like very dry weather irritates my eyes here in south Africa..have often scratchy dry eyes... annoying to say the least. 😂
This is one of your best videos!!!! Listening to you talk about and describe your projects was informative and relaxing. I am definitely planning on knitting the hat ,thank you for the specifics you use. I laughed at your dog making noise it was so unplanned and perfect. You always inspire me and the outside most likely is louder to you than for us. Much love Pat 🤗
P.S. I agree with you that red can be a neutral. I feel that way about red, blue, pink and green 😊 They work so well with other colors and neutrals. And your dog's scratching made me laugh😂 I'm glad you kept that part in!
I love that you left your dog’s contribution in the video! When I knit in the evenings my dog is sleeping at my feet…quietly but effectively farting, and I have to move somewhere else. I have a few projects on the go all the time, and I enjoyed seeing yours!🐇
Def not bored! I love seeing and being inspired by what you are working on. You’re buying stuff when you are emotionally going through something is SO relatable. Just sent my son to college and there are 6 new pillows on the couch that didn’t need any more pillows 😂
Wow! Thank you for sharing the chaotic period. I can definitely say you identified exactly where I have been this last month. The past few days I have been reorganizing not only projects but my house. Putting things into their proper places helps me settle my mind.
I like this kind of podcast. It's something different. It is nice of you to share a more detailed information of the yarn you're using, the needle size you used and all the things. But, you... boring? Says who? You're definitely not boring. I always enjoy your podcast. Ivana, you're a joy to watch and listen to. Honest! Listening to you calms me down. You just have that calming effect on me. And I want to thank you for that. 🙂 Have a wonderful rest of your day/week!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, I love how you share all aspects of your life ❤️ personally I really find it fun and interesting when you vloggers show all your WIPs…then there is hope for the rest of us who also have loads of yarn ☺️
Ivana you are so easy going and so easy to relate to and so not boring!. I love how you pepper your Vlogs with real issues and concerns. Self awareness and the courage to look inward from time to time is a good thing don't you think? Who was it that said - the unexamined life is not worth living? Well they were right - so go for it and dig inward and see what you can find out about yourself. Its inspiring.
Morning Ivana 👋Thanks for sharing "the good,bad and the ugly".It's life .scratching dogs,doors opening,a sore eye (bite?) and musings about the why's and wherefore's.🙏 Don't worry what other's think.You do you,Ivana .You reminded me that I also have bought in waves to fill some part of me..patterns,yarn,seeds..not bad but awareness is important.This month we're doing a $50 a week challenge and eating more from the garden.I am content.Your joyous smile as you reached for your bowl of yarn was my favorite moment..like reaching for a child 👌🤭 Go well,dear heart 🙏♥️🌱👋🐨🌏xx
thank you very much. I'm contemplating to maybe have a no buy (essentials only) challenge. I could start with one month first and see how I feel afterwards. ❤️
Not boring at all. I recently found you and so enjoy listening to all your projects and the progress you make. Keeps me inspired and it seems like we’re sitting in your living room with you.
Ivana, not boring at all! You spin, knit and crochet such beautiful projects it’s lovely to see! I was watching Annijuuti Knits and she showed the beautiful stitch markers that you made for her. Just gorgeous! I started your Garter Shawl/wrap yesterday and of course my husband asked me to crochet him some toppers for his dresser and night stands. We just painted his room so he is wanting the toppers to go with the color. So I have to wait on the scarf. (I am knitting on it a bit when he’s not looking, shhhhhhh 😉) 🌸🌼🌻
I think many people can relate to what you spoke about re: overbuying at times of stress or discontent or just a sense of things not being quite right. I'm glad that what I buy at those (fortunately infrequent!) times is usually something I can use or something I can give someone. But thank you for bringing that up. Lovely baskets!
Never boring Ivana ❤ I could so relate to your comments re overspending and mind chaos, my house looks exactly like yours with baskets of yarn everywhere 😂 Sending love ❤️
You are never boring, Ivana! I completely understand what you meant about working with bouclé. It creates an amazing fabric, but the sensorial feeling of knitting it is awful for me. I will finish the cardigan I am working at the moment, but I don't think I will ever knit with bouclé again. I will definitely weave with it though. :)
You are NEVER boring. I love every moment of your posts. Your approach to projects inspires me to be more flexible, relaxed and confident when I'm creating. Warm regards Judy, Nelson Bay, Australia.
This is so honest and refreshing! 😂🎉 Sometimes ( or often) my house is a mess too. But it doesn't bother me. It's only bothering me when we haves visitors. So it feel I have to organise and tidy up. 😅❤ Tanks for sharing this.
I do not get bored listening to you at all! so make more like this. love your projects and inspiration and your insight of how you look at projects and what you put into them that makes you happy. that is what it is all about. and loved the dog noise....I can bet you that mine is louder! LOL
Thank you for sharing things. I can relate. I have baskets and bags around my home too. Being aware of what's going on and why makes sense. I absolutely love your videos. Seeing your projects and thoughts on them is so enjoyable.
Hello lovely!! Aren’t we all just wips ourselves 🤭😂 I knit a big circle cardigan about two years ago, it was a project to work through grief/confusion all the crazy things. I knit 108 rounds of rib for the collar. Now that cardigan holds me in a cocoon of peace even though the situation remains unresolved. Life?!#%? a wip indeed. I like numbers too 💕 and 108 yes! I often make my neck CO 108 if I can. You could’ve talked for another 30 minutes Ivana and I would’ve said keep going. Thanks for sharing, it was lovely. Happy making, Karen 🥰
Not boring at all. Pleasant pace. Interesting explanations on your process. I really enjoy hearing how you like to approach knitting and how you make your selections and choices. You make me want to curl up next to you with a mug of coffee, my knitting project, and just sit and chat with a friend while I knit with you!! I appreciate the vlog!! Very happy listening!! 🤓🧡
Oh, my. I love all your “visits” with us. It’s wonderful to know we have commonality despite the miles between us. Your handspun yarn makes me want some, but I don’t spin. Thank you!
So not boring!! ❤ Somehow, this is my first time watching. You have such a soothing voice, and I relaxed and knitted away. Your hand spuns are gorgeous ❤ Looking forward to watching some previous episodes. 😊
Absolutely not boring! I could listen to you talk all day because of the joy I can hear in your voice as you talk about each project or your garden or your family’s life. Plus your animal guest stars always make me laugh! Have a relaxing weekend, Ivanna♥️
Great video. The pup doesn't bother us...let him stay in You are lovely, take care of your eye. Perhaps see a doctor. Till next time, thank you for all you do friend.
Ivana your videos could never be boring, it was interesting to see the range of projects you have and to hear your thoughts on each one. I hope you didn’t have your peace disturbed for too long by the work outside. 😊❤️
Thank you! I can totally relate! I have been feeling the same way! I frogged a bunch of knits last weekend that just wasn’t making me happy and I actually feel lighter!
Ivana you are so funny, I have not seen one boring video from you, love all the information on your projects, helps me as a gift knitter. I hope your eye gets better, I have lots of projects and yarn all over my house, I don't get stressed about it anymore because it's my love ❤
The last word I would use to describe you is “boring” love listening to you describe your creative process. So if you want a word to describe you I suggest “intriguing” 😌
Thanks Ivana! I also become overwhelmed at times by all my WIP's. Other times I feel buoyed by all of them waiting for me to work on. Never a dull moment.
Ivana, this community will never find your face or voice boring. You makes us fill important by sharing your vulnerable parts and asking us to listen. Your knitting is very even by the way. Santa Fe New Mexico.
I am glad you took the time to heal, and let your eye settle down. Might not have been the video you felt like making, but it was wonderful to see all your projects. I am always fascinated with how many projects can manage at one time, I can only do a big project and then small. Else, I get overloaded and can't decide what to work on.
Not boring at all. I really enjoyed hearing about your projects. I appreciate that you described why you stopped working on the shawl. I have the same feeling when working on triangle shawls and your explanation was very helpful. Thank you!
Just wanted to add my two cents that you should never worry about being boring. Your voice is so lovely and relaxing, I would gladly listen to you speak about anything. It’s been very hot here in Los Angeles as well so I’ve just been making 100’s of little granny squares for a large blanket project. The Battenberg blanket if you’re interested. You’re such a welcome part of my days. ❤️
Thank you so much 🙂 I also really like the look of the Battenberg blanket but have to see about the join as you go method, because I don't think I would have the patience to join all the squares at the end. ❤️
It was lovely to wake up to one of your inspiring videos this morning, thank you! The red "jumper" is adorable. I purchased a sweater amount of Cascade 220 in red last year, one of my shopping sprees 😊. I may just get started with your Jumper Recipe! ❤
Not boring at all! I completely understand the need to take stock of projects from time to time, as if to recenter ourself when we feel too spread out. Thank you for sharing, and greetings from Texas.
Since I have trouble with mine I noticed your eye right away. Consider ‘dry eye’ and a speck of fibre dust irritating it: using lubricant moisturizing eye drops regularly may help both to soothe and prevent. Those are beautiful felted baskets; If I didn’t already have so many handcrafted project bags and baskets I’d be looking for some of those. 😂 I don’t have mess in my place; I have clutter but it’s all organized. That’s the trick and it helps settle my mind. Oh, when your dog started scratching I thought you had a microphone on her. So funny. I enjoyed this video and I liked seeing all your wips lined up. It looks just like my space and feels rich and abundant to me - a good thing.
I love everything you have to say and share. When I had my grandkids 17 years ago now 😳 two of them were diagnosed with attention deficit disorder. ADD! It then was traced back to my daughter and then yo me. I always knew I had a very busy brain and I get overwhelmed and hyper absorbed in things. Maybe it is an explanation for how you feel. There is nothing to do about it except understand how you deal with things. I also appear to be strong and in control but combine it with being very sensitive as well. We feel emotions deeply. Love, joy and hurt. You are lovely as you are and my husband and I are listening while I knit and he needle felts. 🧶🇨🇦
Thank you for sharing this. I definitely think that there is some neurodivergence present with me, although I have never been tested. A neurologist did tell me long time ago that she does see ADHD in my older son though. ❤️
@@therepublicofme There is nothing you can do it just helps to understand yourself better. I ordered some lace yarn to ply with some hand spun. Do you do it the same as two ply’s you hand spun. Twist the opposite direction.
@@ruthlee2752 yes but I spin my yarn opposite than other people. I spin in in the Z direction (the way other people ply) and then I ply it in S direction (the way people spin)..... if that makes any sense when writing :) ❤
I hope you eye getscompletely better soon. I like the idea of organizing your projects to be more aware of what you have going on. I am more a bigamist, one big project and one small to take out, but I have so much yarn, and projects in queue, I would do well to organize it and not buy anymore before all is knitted ... Thanks for the inspiration. Not boring at all. I like your opennes to try new things, resine isn't that a bit toxic ???
Thank you Nicole. Yes, resin is toxic however I work with it in a very well ventilated area and small amounts (for about 5 minutes) and then take it outside to cure. I will also wear a mask from now on, even if it is for a few minutes. Thank you for your concern. ❤️
I absolutely loved this video and hearing about your projects. Hearing that when you start buying more often, it might mean you're feeling a bit unsettled, has hit home to me. I think I do something similar. Thank you again for being a calmness I needed at a time of stress ❤
Dear Ivana ... As of this morning, I am the proud owner of your In &Out Raglan sweater. I don't know if you like seeing photos, but even if you do, I would know where to post them. Your instructions were very comprehensible, and the sweater turned out really nice. Thank you 🥰
My text should have read "I wouldn't know where to post ...". Checked if you have an email registered somewhere but cannot find it. Where would it be that I could post a photo so you can see? Thank you 🌿
You inspire me ❤. Never ever boring. Have good news. I bought a 32” rigid heddle loom from Ashford!!! It’s put together. Now what should I do first? Something easy. What for warp? You’re the reason I wanted it 😀
Oh that is such good news, congratulations. Ashford has good tutorial for warping rigid heddle looms (here on youtube). I do plain weave. My first warp was "interesting".... I made mistakes but got a hang of it by the next time. Enjoy ❤️
Hey Ivana! I love seeing your projects. Never worry about being boring! What's working from a cone like? Have you ever paired Drops Nord with cobweb before? After seeing your socks, it has inspired me to make my own. I'm making mine toe up with Drops Nord in Pearl Grey. Have a lovely weekend! ☺
Hi, I don't think I've paire Drops Nord with cobweb but I think it would create a beautiful DK yarn. Also, I love working from cones, no ends to connect and so satisfying when I finish one :) ❤️
Like you, having too many WIPs preys on my mind. I really don’t like having more than three on the go. One of which will always be socks. But by the way, in my opinion, blankets don’t really count as WIPs 😅That’s a category all on its own. I love the way the mohair has created the stripes, that’s the fun of mixing yarns. I have a question about your socks and the yarns you knit them in. (You don’t have to answer here, maybe in one of your videos) I was wondering how your son washes his socks (being in the army) only that I feel that those yarns would need careful handwashing. Maybe you have him well trained! Usually when I knit socks for men, I use commercial sock yarns (Opal/Regia) because I know they will be machine washed and not particularly well cared for. Just wondering… ❤ PS - maybe if you cast on your triangle shawl with the wide part, then you would be decreasing after that. You might enjoy that better.
My son has completed his national service, but while he was there I would wash his socks on his days off. Superwash is great for gifts but I somehow still use non superwash and just give instructions to whoever the gift is for. ❤️
2:47 With your eye, do you wear mascara? I had a similar thing happen a few years back and figured I needed to use hypoallergenic makeup. Just a thought.
Ivana, do you have PDF I can download your in and out sweater? As I find hard to read on cellphone. I wish to download your pattern to print. Thank you 🙋♀️🇨🇦 Nova Scotia I added my email to your website
Ivana, you are so NOT boring! I enjoy your podcast & appreciate everything you share with us.🌺
Oh thank you very much ❤️
Boring? Boring? Are you serious? That is the last word anyone could attach to you. I was sooo thrilled to see you early in the morning in Texas. I quickly grabbed my shawl to work on and a cup of coffee. This shawl requires bobbles across the width. I thought to myself that this would be a perfect time to do some while watching and listening to you. NOPE! So then It switched to ribbing on a sweater. NOPE! I finally just settled in and enjoyed the inspiration you bring with each project. I wonder if your Mom wouldn’t love the “grandma’s shawl”. At 83 I love something to wrap around my shoulders much like a big hug from my daughter that lives miles away. Think about it. It truly reflects you.
Bobbles across the width ... you are one brave woman :) Regarding the shawl for my mom, she already has one that I wove for her and uses during the winter mornings. Both her and my dad also have my handwoven blankets ❤️
Just found your podcasts and love them, you are so natural and inspiring, thank you for sharing, you have a real gift ❤
❤nice to see you again❤
❤Thank you❤
❤you lift my Sunday❤
aw, thank you very much ❤️
I totally enjoy hearing your dog.
Absolutely not boring at all...love the red jumper and the blanket..everything is really great...sorry about your eye..like very dry weather irritates my eyes here in south Africa..have often scratchy dry eyes... annoying to say the least. 😂
This is one of your best videos!!!! Listening to you talk about and describe your projects was informative and relaxing. I am definitely planning on knitting the hat ,thank you for the specifics you use. I laughed at your dog making noise it was so unplanned and perfect. You always inspire me and the outside most likely is louder to you than for us. Much love Pat 🤗
I'm glad you enjoyed it, thank you ❤️
P.S. I agree with you that red can be a neutral. I feel that way about red, blue, pink and green 😊 They work so well with other colors and neutrals.
And your dog's scratching made me laugh😂 I'm glad you kept that part in!
howdy superman! I find your projects and chit chat so interesting! Thank you for all the work you put into your videos to present them so nicely!
it took me a sec to realize what did you mean by "howdy superman" but then I remembered what I was wearing :) ❤️
I love that you left your dog’s contribution in the video! When I knit in the evenings my dog is sleeping at my feet…quietly but effectively farting, and I have to move somewhere else. I have a few projects on the go all the time, and I enjoyed seeing yours!🐇
:) my cats do the same ❤️
Def not bored! I love seeing and being inspired by what you are working on. You’re buying stuff when you are emotionally going through something is SO relatable. Just sent my son to college and there are 6 new pillows on the couch that didn’t need any more pillows 😂
:) that is so funny. I think I have a few pairs of shoes with my son's name on them :) ❤️
Thank you for being, "real" on your channel! I identify with so much! I love how you share - many blessings to you and and your family.
Great video. I love all the wips you have going. Thank you!
thank you ❤️
Wow! Thank you for sharing the chaotic period. I can definitely say you identified exactly where I have been this last month. The past few days I have been reorganizing not only projects but my house. Putting things into their proper places helps me settle my mind.
I have started the same with my house, but it is going to be a long project ❤️
I like this kind of podcast. It's something different. It is nice of you to share a more detailed information of the yarn you're using, the needle size you used and all the things. But, you... boring? Says who? You're definitely not boring. I always enjoy your podcast. Ivana, you're a joy to watch and listen to. Honest! Listening to you calms me down. You just have that calming effect on me. And I want to thank you for that. 🙂 Have a wonderful rest of your day/week!
That is so kind, thank you very much ❤️
😆😆you cracked me up. I am just sitting here knitting and listening to you, like a friend.
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts, I love how you share all aspects of your life ❤️ personally I really find it fun and interesting when you vloggers show all your WIPs…then there is hope for the rest of us who also have loads of yarn ☺️
:) ❤️
I honestly don’t think I could ever be bored listening to you. You give so much energy, happiness and inspiration, and I’m loving every second!
that is so nice Pia.... thank you very much for telling me this ❤️
Hello Ivana, I totally related to this episode. Always a pleasure spending time with you🤗🧶💕
🤗 thank you ❤️
Ivana you are so easy going and so easy to relate to and so not boring!. I love how you pepper your Vlogs with real issues and concerns. Self awareness and the courage to look inward from time to time is a good thing don't you think? Who was it that said - the unexamined life is not worth living? Well they were right - so go for it and dig inward and see what you can find out about yourself. Its inspiring.
thank you very much ❤️
"Harry Potter" socks ❤❤❤
Morning Ivana 👋Thanks for sharing "the good,bad and the ugly".It's life .scratching dogs,doors opening,a sore eye (bite?) and musings about the why's and wherefore's.🙏 Don't worry what other's think.You do you,Ivana .You reminded me that I also have bought in waves to fill some part of me..patterns,yarn,seeds..not bad but awareness is important.This month we're doing a $50 a week challenge and eating more from the garden.I am content.Your joyous smile as you reached for your bowl of yarn was my favorite moment..like reaching for a child 👌🤭
Go well,dear heart 🙏♥️🌱👋🐨🌏xx
thank you very much. I'm contemplating to maybe have a no buy (essentials only) challenge. I could start with one month first and see how I feel afterwards. ❤️
Not boring at all. I recently found you and so enjoy listening to all your projects and the progress you make. Keeps me inspired and it seems like we’re sitting in your living room with you.
Thank you so much 😊... I'm glad you like the videos, welcome to the channel ❤️
Ivana, not boring at all! You spin, knit and crochet such beautiful projects it’s lovely to see! I was watching Annijuuti Knits and she showed the beautiful stitch markers that you made for her. Just gorgeous! I started your Garter Shawl/wrap yesterday and of course my husband asked me to crochet him some toppers for his dresser and night stands. We just painted his room so he is wanting the toppers to go with the color. So I have to wait on the scarf. (I am knitting on it a bit when he’s not looking, shhhhhhh 😉) 🌸🌼🌻
thank you very much. You are going to love your garter scarf when you get around to it. ❤️
I think many people can relate to what you spoke about re: overbuying at times of stress or discontent or just a sense of things not being quite right. I'm glad that what I buy at those (fortunately infrequent!) times is usually something I can use or something I can give someone. But thank you for bringing that up.
Lovely baskets!
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Never boring Ivana ❤
I could so relate to your comments re overspending and mind chaos, my house looks exactly like yours with baskets of yarn everywhere 😂
Sending love ❤️
wishing you a lovely week ❤️
You are never boring, Ivana!
I completely understand what you meant about working with bouclé. It creates an amazing fabric, but the sensorial feeling of knitting it is awful for me. I will finish the cardigan I am working at the moment, but I don't think I will ever knit with bouclé again. I will definitely weave with it though. :)
You are NEVER boring. I love every moment of your posts. Your approach to projects inspires me to be more flexible, relaxed and confident when I'm creating. Warm regards Judy, Nelson Bay, Australia.
Thank you so much Judy ❤️
Sunny ❤ we need to see Sunny. And the podcast is very enjoyable def not boring.
thank you ❤️ Sunny is really afraid of the camera though so I don't force it on her ❤️
@@therepublicofme what breed is she? Maybe one day u could sneak some footage of her.
@@Lei-Lei27 she is a rescue dog and we think she is a mix of golden retriever and pointer ❤
This is so honest and refreshing! 😂🎉
Sometimes ( or often) my house is a mess too. But it doesn't bother me. It's only bothering me when we haves visitors. So it feel I have to organise and tidy up. 😅❤
Tanks for sharing this.
❤️ Im glad you liked it ❤️
Love Ivana 💗🌸
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I do not get bored listening to you at all! so make more like this. love your projects and inspiration and your insight of how you look at projects and what you put into them that makes you happy. that is what it is all about. and loved the dog noise....I can bet you that mine is louder! LOL
I'm glad you enjoyed it, thank you ❤️
Thank you for sharing things. I can relate. I have baskets and bags around my home too. Being aware of what's going on and why makes sense. I absolutely love your videos. Seeing your projects and thoughts on them is so enjoyable.
thank you very much ❤️
Yes very cool❤
Everything you make is beautiful! And you are never boring! I really enjoy your videos!❤️
thank you very much ❤️
You are never boring. I enjoyed this video very much. Lovely projects💕💕💕
thank you very much ❤️
Please keep on making this kind of videos, never boring with you!
thank you ❤️
Hello lovely!! Aren’t we all just wips ourselves 🤭😂
I knit a big circle cardigan about two years ago, it was a project to work through grief/confusion all the crazy things. I knit 108 rounds of rib for the collar. Now that cardigan holds me in a cocoon of peace even though the situation remains unresolved. Life?!#%? a wip indeed. I like numbers too 💕 and 108 yes! I often make my neck CO 108 if I can.
You could’ve talked for another 30 minutes Ivana and I would’ve said keep going. Thanks for sharing, it was lovely. Happy making, Karen 🥰
I remember that circle cardigan of yours (from instagram) and it is so beautiful. I remember you styled two different ways ❤️
@@therepublicofme wow you’ve got a great memory 💪🏻🥰
Never boring , I enjoy every podcast
thank you ❤️
Not boring at all. Pleasant pace. Interesting explanations on your process. I really enjoy hearing how you like to approach knitting and how you make your selections and choices. You make me want to curl up next to you with a mug of coffee, my knitting project, and just sit and chat with a friend while I knit with you!! I appreciate the vlog!! Very happy listening!! 🤓🧡
Thank you so much ❤️
Never boring, I learn something new, each vlog, or I'm inspired to experiment thank you
I'm glad to hear that, thank you ❤️
Those baskets are to die for. I’m looking-not finding….
Oh, my. I love all your “visits” with us. It’s wonderful to know we have commonality despite the miles between us. Your handspun yarn makes me want some, but I don’t spin. Thank you!
thank you ❤️
So not boring!! ❤ Somehow, this is my first time watching. You have such a soothing voice, and I relaxed and knitted away. Your hand spuns are gorgeous ❤ Looking forward to watching some previous episodes. 😊
Thank you so much 🙂 Welcome to the channel ❤️
Absolutely not boring! I could listen to you talk all day because of the joy I can hear in your voice as you talk about each project or your garden or your family’s life. Plus your animal guest stars always make me laugh! Have a relaxing weekend, Ivanna♥️
thank you very much ❤️
Great video.
The pup doesn't bother us...let him stay in
You are lovely, take care of your eye. Perhaps see a doctor.
Till next time, thank you for all you do friend.
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Hey Ivana, hope your eye is better now.🍀 always nice to visit you online, warm greetings Petra🌺
thank you Petra, and thank you for purchasing the stitch markers... I've sent them today ❤️
@@therepublicofme Your welcome, can't wait🥰
Ivana your videos could never be boring, it was interesting to see the range of projects you have and to hear your thoughts on each one. I hope you didn’t have your peace disturbed for too long by the work outside. 😊❤️
thank you Sue ❤️
You are never boring. Whenever I see one of your podcasts pop up it brightens my day. Thank you. X
thank you very much, I'm so glad ❤️
Thank you! I can totally relate! I have been feeling the same way! I frogged a bunch of knits last weekend that just wasn’t making me happy and I actually feel lighter!
Ivana you are so funny, I have not seen one boring video from you, love all the information on your projects, helps me as a gift knitter. I hope your eye gets better, I have lots of projects and yarn all over my house, I don't get stressed about it anymore because it's my love ❤
thank you Kimberly ❤️
The last word I would use to describe you is “boring” love listening to you describe your creative process. So if you want a word to describe you I suggest “intriguing” 😌
aw thank you very much, that is kind ❤️
It was a fabulous episode , as usual. It is so relaxing to watch you and you always greatly inspire me.
thank you very much, I'm glad you liked it ❤️
Thanks Ivana! I also become overwhelmed at times by all my WIP's. Other times I feel buoyed by all of them waiting for me to work on. Never a dull moment.
Thank YOU for buying the wrap ❤️
@@therepublicofme Can hardly wait to feel its loveliness!
I love your red jumper and your yellow socks so much! And everything in neutral colors … you make it all beautiful. I’m never bored watching you.
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Not boring in the slightest! Just be you! We love it❤
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Ivana, this community will never find your face or voice boring. You makes us fill important by sharing your vulnerable parts and asking us to listen. Your knitting is very even by the way. Santa Fe New Mexico.
thank you very much Sandra ❤️
I am glad you took the time to heal, and let your eye settle down. Might not have been the video you felt like making, but it was wonderful to see all your projects. I am always fascinated with how many projects can manage at one time, I can only do a big project and then small. Else, I get overloaded and can't decide what to work on.
you are NOT boring in the slightest. Really enjoy all your videos, regardless of the format xxx
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Not boring at all. I really enjoyed hearing about your projects. I appreciate that you described why you stopped working on the shawl. I have the same feeling when working on triangle shawls and your explanation was very helpful. Thank you!
Just wanted to add my two cents that you should never worry about being boring. Your voice is so lovely and relaxing, I would gladly listen to you speak about anything. It’s been very hot here in Los Angeles as well so I’ve just been making 100’s of little granny squares for a large blanket project. The Battenberg blanket if you’re interested. You’re such a welcome part of my days. ❤️
Thank you so much 🙂 I also really like the look of the Battenberg blanket but have to see about the join as you go method, because I don't think I would have the patience to join all the squares at the end. ❤️
It was lovely to wake up to one of your inspiring videos this morning, thank you!
The red "jumper" is adorable. I purchased a sweater amount of Cascade 220 in red last year, one of my shopping sprees 😊. I may just get started with your Jumper Recipe! ❤
Not boring at all! I completely understand the need to take stock of projects from time to time, as if to recenter ourself when we feel too spread out. Thank you for sharing, and greetings from Texas.
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Since I have trouble with mine I noticed your eye right away. Consider ‘dry eye’ and a speck of fibre dust irritating it: using lubricant moisturizing eye drops regularly may help both to soothe and prevent. Those are beautiful felted baskets; If I didn’t already have so many handcrafted project bags and baskets I’d be looking for some of those. 😂 I don’t have mess in my place; I have clutter but it’s all organized. That’s the trick and it helps settle my mind. Oh, when your dog started scratching I thought you had a microphone on her. So funny. I enjoyed this video and I liked seeing all your wips lined up. It looks just like my space and feels rich and abundant to me - a good thing.
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Boring? You can’t be serious!!! You inspire me so much to just get on with it and don’t overthink it!! Keep it
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thank you Julie ❤️
I love everything you have to say and share. When I had my grandkids 17 years ago now 😳 two of them were diagnosed with attention deficit disorder. ADD! It then was traced back to my daughter and then yo me. I always knew I had a very busy brain and I get overwhelmed and hyper absorbed in things. Maybe it is an explanation for how you feel. There is nothing to do about it except understand how you deal with things. I also appear to be strong and in control but combine it with being very sensitive as well. We feel emotions deeply. Love, joy and hurt. You are lovely as you are and my husband and I are listening while I knit and he needle felts. 🧶🇨🇦
Thank you for sharing this. I definitely think that there is some neurodivergence present with me, although I have never been tested. A neurologist did tell me long time ago that she does see ADHD in my older son though. ❤️
@@therepublicofme There is nothing you can do it just helps to understand yourself better. I ordered some lace yarn to ply with some hand spun. Do you do it the same as two ply’s you hand spun. Twist the opposite direction.
@@ruthlee2752 yes but I spin my yarn opposite than other people. I spin in in the Z direction (the way other people ply) and then I ply it in S direction (the way people spin)..... if that makes any sense when writing :) ❤
Never, never boring.
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You’re not the only over-buyer! Where yarn is concerned, I am hopeless. Don’t feel too bad…..Lots of knitters are big buyers!
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I hope you eye getscompletely better soon. I like the idea of organizing your projects to be more aware of what you have going on. I am more a bigamist, one big project and one small to take out, but I have so much yarn, and projects in queue, I would do well to organize it and not buy anymore before all is knitted ... Thanks for the inspiration. Not boring at all. I like your opennes to try new things, resine isn't that a bit toxic ???
Thank you Nicole. Yes, resin is toxic however I work with it in a very well ventilated area and small amounts (for about 5 minutes) and then take it outside to cure. I will also wear a mask from now on, even if it is for a few minutes. Thank you for your concern. ❤️
Not boring. Thanks for sharing!
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I absolutely loved this video and hearing about your projects. Hearing that when you start buying more often, it might mean you're feeling a bit unsettled, has hit home to me. I think I do something similar. Thank you again for being a calmness I needed at a time of stress ❤
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Dear Ivana ... As of this morning, I am the proud owner of your In &Out Raglan sweater. I don't know if you like seeing photos, but even if you do, I would know where to post them. Your instructions were very comprehensible, and the sweater turned out really nice. Thank you 🥰
I'm so glad. Yes, I would love to see your version of it.... please tag me if you post a photo. ❤️
My text should have read "I wouldn't know where to post ...". Checked if you have an email registered somewhere but cannot find it. Where would it be that I could post a photo so you can see? Thank you 🌿
@@pelintezer3575 if you have instagram, then there (and tag me) but if not, you can send me on info@therepublicofme.com ❤
You inspire me ❤. Never ever boring. Have good news. I bought a 32” rigid heddle loom from Ashford!!! It’s put together. Now what should I do first? Something easy. What for warp? You’re the reason I wanted it 😀
Oh that is such good news, congratulations. Ashford has good tutorial for warping rigid heddle looms (here on youtube). I do plain weave. My first warp was "interesting".... I made mistakes but got a hang of it by the next time. Enjoy ❤️
Hey Ivana! I love seeing your projects. Never worry about being boring! What's working from a cone like? Have you ever paired Drops Nord with cobweb before? After seeing your socks, it has inspired me to make my own. I'm making mine toe up with Drops Nord in Pearl Grey. Have a lovely weekend! ☺
Hi, I don't think I've paire Drops Nord with cobweb but I think it would create a beautiful DK yarn. Also, I love working from cones, no ends to connect and so satisfying when I finish one :) ❤️
So enjoy your show ,Sheila from ALABAMA USA
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Great episode Ivana.Thanks for sharing. Could definitely hear the noise outside!
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Sometimes changing the knitting needles helps. Try wooden ones
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Never boring! I love everything that’s on your needles. Have you tried doing Qi Gong? Happy creating 💚🧶💚
I did actually try Qi Gong.... maybe I should get back into it, it's been a few years ❤️
@@therepublicofme there's Spring Forest Qi Gong here on youtube. It’s free and very helpful.
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Like you, having too many WIPs preys on my mind. I really don’t like having more than three on the go. One of which will always be socks. But by the way, in my opinion, blankets don’t really count as WIPs 😅That’s a category all on its own. I love the way the mohair has created the stripes, that’s the fun of mixing yarns. I have a question about your socks and the yarns you knit them in. (You don’t have to answer here, maybe in one of your videos) I was wondering how your son washes his socks (being in the army) only that I feel that those yarns would need careful handwashing. Maybe you have him well trained! Usually when I knit socks for men, I use commercial sock yarns (Opal/Regia) because I know they will be machine washed and not particularly well cared for. Just wondering… ❤
PS - maybe if you cast on your triangle shawl with the wide part, then you would be decreasing after that. You might enjoy that better.
My son has completed his national service, but while he was there I would wash his socks on his days off. Superwash is great for gifts but I somehow still use non superwash and just give instructions to whoever the gift is for. ❤️
@@therepublicofme Now I understand. Thanks Ivana. ❤️
2:47 With your eye, do you wear mascara? I had a similar thing happen a few years back and figured I needed to use hypoallergenic makeup. Just a thought.
yes, I am sensitive to makeup so this is something that I need to look into ❤️
Ivana, do you have PDF I can download your in and out sweater? As I find hard to read on cellphone. I wish to download your pattern to print.
Thank you 🙋♀️🇨🇦 Nova Scotia
I added my email to your website
Yes, I just changed it on the website and made the recipe as a free product with downloadable pdf.... enjoy ❤️
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Could you have gotten epoxy in or around your eye?
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Kalimera ... Please check your inbox ❤
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Thank you for being, "real" on your channel! I identify with so much! I love how you share - many blessings to you and and your family.
❤️ Blessings to you too Debra ❤️