Another Knitting Pod/Ep. 21: The Need for Color!
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- Опубликовано: 19 окт 2024
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Things we chatted about today!
1) Girl’s Best Friend Shawl by Isabell Kraemer
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I used Six and Seven Fibers Alfalfa base in the colors Three Kisses, Morning Light, and Oak. I’m OBSESSED with this base. Find it and use it!
2) Open Edge Tee by Jessie Maed Designs
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I am using Purl Soho Linen Quill in the colorway Fresh Nutmeg.
3) What I decided to cast on!! The Painting Bricks Shawl by the sparkliest rainbow unicorn, the much beloved Stephen West.
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I’m using High Country Wool Flock base in Natural White as the framing color, with a whole bunch of leftover colors!
Check out Undercover Otter for my favorite color pops. Pure magic, y’all.
4) What else:
QUEER EYE. Go be a good person and watch it.
Books: The Secret Book of Flora Lee, and What She Knew.
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Ms. Leena your shawl is gorgeous, and that First Light color is the chef's kiss, its so darn pretty!
Words that are used to hurt us cut down to our very core and so hard to be healed from when they are embedded into our minds. I carried so many words with me my entire life and am just now letting go of some of them. Its not an easy process especially when you have become one who believed those words. I always tell folks that I preferred getting the day to day beatings than hearing the hurtful, hateful, unloving, and unkind words that were spoken to me. I let those words mold me and because I did I was lost, hurt myself, and hurt others. Hurt people hurt people is a true statement. But thankfully I am learning to let go of those lies that I spent my life carrying with me, its by far not easy but it does get better. I remind myself each day that I am created in His image, beautifully and wonderfully made. The world sees me differently but thats the worlds problem, not mine. Learning to love myself is a day by day process.
Have a wonderful trip with your family. Praying for safe travels and looking forward to hearing all about it on your next episode.
Oh Adriana. I’m so sorry for all that you’ve endured. You are a strong and incredible woman, and the most important thing we can do is be the best person we can from this day forward. And you are doing that. Thank you for being an inspiration. Lots of love to you always!
You're so right about Queer Eye. Have a great weekend!
Love your passion for colour Leena - I'm an Aura-Soma colour therapist and have spent over 20 years learning about colour and how it impacts our auras and can heal and support us. You are the colours you choose and they reveal so much about you and your gifts and talents in life. 🌈🌈🌈
Thank YOU for being YOU! I really needed something positive, so this made my evening so much better! I agree that joy and happiness would make our world so much better! I love color as much as you do, so it always makes me so happy to see how you put color together!! Your project bag is so pretty - it feels comfy to me and I love your shawl too!! Hugs from Texas!!
Oh Ms Leena, what a way to start my Saturday morning. A cup a coffee or two, time in the world, and prayer. Then followed by knitting while watching your new episode. Your shawl is beautiful! That first light is chefs kiss perfection.
I totally agree with just enjoying the process of knitting. I want the finished product but I can't be bothered trying to knit fast for it. Mainly because I'm the slowest knitter ever! I used to get so discouraged seeing others bang out so many projects to where I felt unworthy of knitting. But I enjoy it so much and just had to come to terms that we all are gifted with different skill levels and talents. So I take my time now enjoying each and every stitch created and if it is a gift knit I am usually praying over it for the recipient. That brings me joy.
What you said about words can hurt and damage us for years hit me so hard. It's true. I tell people that I preferred getting the daylight beaten out of me on a day to day routine than hearing the words that I still carry with me even to this day!! I'm getting better but it's not easy at all. Words cut deep down into our core and sadly we believe them especially when they come from family who is supposed to love us, it is the worst. We carry them with and let those words mold us. I was always told I was ugly, worthless, unattractive, hideous, unwanted. Yes I might be unattractive in the world's eyes because the world is so fixated on appearance but I know now that I was created in his image, that I am His beautiful daughter beautifully and wonderfully made. I remind myself of this everyday. The world is in a very dark place right now but I know there is good in it as well and I want to be on the good side that's for sure.
Sorry this was a long one😬
I hope you and your family have a wonderful time in Las Vegas. Prayers of safe travels and for health during your trip.
Your podcast and A Friend to knit with are my favorite podcasts ,I sit and knit and so enjoy you all ,and yes I was born in Ft.Worth Texas and you all is in grained in my head since birth Love IT 😍 !!!!!
Thank you Sheila!!! And yes y’all is impossible to lose at this point! It’s every other word for me 😂
I LOVE that you love bright colors!!! Because I do too!! I don’t care if my knits look like a crayon box melted in a hot car, give me all the bright colors and I’ll love you forever!!!
Heck yes! We are two peas in a pod! Color just makes me happy and that’s just the way its going to have to be.
You are such fun!!! Lovely as always and colour filled up!! Have a blast in Vegas. My son is 25 and came to visit yesterday and I just adore him. He is so kind, compassionate and the most delightful human, he’s my sun and just lights my world. Children are so precious, hug them long and hard while they are close.
Love your latest bag too. How great you have a place with lovely fabrics but the ability to teach you such great projects 💪🏻 Happy knitting thanks for the fun, Karen 🥰
Hi Karen! Thank you for sharing about your son. It’s so glorious to hear this. So many moms are close to their daughters but not their son. It makes me sad because I would be heartbroken if the connection he and I share fades over time. You are giving me hope!
YOU my friend are joyful and bring joy. Thank you! And I hope you have a wonderful family vacation
Thank you Beth!!! 🌈
LOVE ALL THE COLOUR! 👍🤩💖 Yessssss! I’m right there with you, and about the tv shows, too!
Lena always a pleasure to see a new podcast show up. I knit the girlfriend shawl myself and I agree that one stitch pattern was hard on the hands. Love the colours you picked for your painted bricks.
Have fun in Vegas! I can't wait to see your progress on the shawl after you get back. I am 100% with you on QE and GBBO. Both shows lift you up by showing the people in the shows lifting people up. There is too much tearing people down these days. You are right; it is so hard to parent in this current climate, and it costs zero dollars for people to be kind to others instead of trying to knock others down. I'll jump off my soapbox now. LOL! I was trying to think of books I enjoyed, and one that keeps popping up is The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Might not be your cuppa, but she paints such a detailed picture of all of the parts of the night circus, that it is easy to visualize the wonders.
I have tried to have a sweater and a pair of socks on the needles at all times this year. Mostly so I can switch between when I need a break from the other. I took a break from knitting socks for about 10 years. No idea why, but I just jumped back in last year, and have been churning them out. Cheers!
Thanks for bringing some extra joy to my day 😊 Great job on your project bag, it looks great! Your lipstick look amazing on you today too ❤ hope you have a great vegas trip with the fam.
+1 on the parenting skills. We need more children to be educated in this way. Better children lead to a better world. Just the fact that your son helped you on your yarn for the shawl probably means you’re on the right track (not that you need my opinion). I love these mother children times you have with them❤
Have a great trip :)
That is probably true! He is very kind and sensitive. So grateful for that boy!
😊❤ I can’t wait to see your Painting Bricks shawl - I love all the colors you picked! I have family friend that loves color and she has a cute expression “I need a jumpsuit in that color!” Another time she said “I want a 3-piece suit and matching boots in that color!” I always enjoy your chat session! Thanks for another AMAZING episode!
My summer of Uber is starting next Thursday. I Uber all year but in summer it is dawn to dusk 😂. So sorry about your car- the inconveniences of car issues is frustrating.
I’m glad to see you are able to fall into your own joys of knitting and sewing between shifts for Uber 😂 your bag is adorable you did great and the fabric is just breathtaking. Your shawl is also just amazing. I also thoroughly enjoyed the bucket of color and can’t wait to watch the shawl spring to life. Stephen West also has a sock make along!
Queer eye as a parenting hack!love it! I need to get back into that show again.
You are a joy to watch! The yarn community online and my yarny friends bring me joy on a daily basis. Will check Queery eye. Thank you for the suggestion ❤
Thank you Nathalie!! I agree so wholeheartedly-the yarn community is just pure joy.
I’ve also been dabbling in a bit of sewing…”cross-training for knitters”…love it! Don’t forget your library as a place to check out some of those colour theory books. I’ve been happily surprised at the availability of knitting and crafting books in the library.
That’s such a great suggestion! I have downloaded samples of the books on my iPad, but the library is a great idea. I always forget it!
Enjoyed that! My first of your podcasts. Thanks. Inspired to do the Painting Bricks shawl myself.
Lena. You are truly the best. We are watching Queer Eye also and love it so much. Now when I am watching, knitting and crying....I will be thinking of you doing the same. lol Also, that shawl!!! It is going to be stunning...can't wait to see it grow.
You’re the best! It makes me so happy that you love Queer Eye too. It’s the perfect way to end a day 🥰
Another great pod!!! Can’t wait to see your painted bricks shawl with all the different colors ❤. A couple of books I think you’d love from Tj Klune “The House in the Cerulean Sea” and “Under the Whispering Door” both are amazing read or listen. Have fun in Vegas!
Yes!! These are awesome books. Loved them!!❤
Hell ya!! I was getting emotional listening to talk about Queer Eye and how beneficial it can be for all to watch 👏 If only we just had more compassion and empathy in the world! It’s been a few years since I have watched it and now I am going to watch it tonight. Thank so so much for sharing 💓 So glad you are following your joyful heart and casing on Stephen West shawl in your happy colours. Take care 💓 🇨🇦
Have fun in Las Vegas, have a safe and fun trip.
Thank you Sabine!
I thought of you when Mr. West announced the Mystery Sock knit along this week! Looking forward to seeing how that one turns out.
Omg I know!!! I want to do it so bad but I desperately need to finish the MKAL from last year! So tempting to caste on.
Can’t wait to see the final shawl! I support the colors!!! My thing too!!
What’s on my needles? I’m knitting my third basic two by two ribbed beanie. I made my first one last weekend and I’m also knitting a little headband so I am learning how to double knit and then I am going to make another headband with the yarn left over from my first beanie so I can learn how to do fisherman’s rib. I have also just finished my first knitted garment since I was a young girl, a tank top that taught me how to do the twisted rib and tubular bind off and the whole knitting in the round stuff.! I am very chuffed with myself.
I’m looking forward to seeing your painted shawl and the top you are working on when they are finished.
Love your shawl plan! And god bless JVN and QE. I binged watched through the pandemic. Ps have you watched the big brunch? It’s very feel good and it has the same warm fuzzy vibes.
I have not, but now I’m going to look it up!! Thanks for the rec!!
Loving your project colors i really like bright happy colors myself. I think your painted shawl will be beautiful ❤the only thing that worries me because of the white border color and so many different colors would be any bleeding into the border color. Definitely try the color catchers. Can’t wait to see your progress
Oh yes you are sooooo correct! Good idea! I have had a few bleeding issues but its usually very minor and only noticeable to me…but I will use many color catchers! Any that you think work particularly well? The Shout ones don’t work that great for me.
Before you buy, see if you can find the books you are interested in at your local library. Sometimes you get lucky and they're there. This way you can give it a good look and decide if it's something you want to invest in for a personal copy.
So sorry you lost two podcasts! So glad you persevered! I love your beautiful knits! Could you share the name of your bag pattern? 🌻
Yes! It is the Easy Drawstring Bag by a company called Sewn. I took a picture of the pattern but I can’t figure out how to attach it here! Hope you can find it.
@@AnotherKnittingPod thank you!is it “sewnwyoming”
I haven't finished the Westknits MKAL from last year either. Let us know when you resume. I will do it with you :)
I'm feeling like knitting a colorful Jessie Maed bralette. Yours looked great! Is that one your favorite of hee bralette patterns? I can't decide which one I want to make. Cheers to color!
Hi Casey! Yes its my absolute favorite! I’ve made a bunch of them. It’s my fave because it requires DK yarn rather than fingering weight, so it goes by really fast, and uses up precious leftovers of yarn in a fun way. Can’t wait to see what you make!
I started knitting the Outline Raglan as soon as I watched your last episode, and I'm loving it! Funny though, as mucb as i love colour, for this sweater I'm using a grey Lion Brand Cotton Jeans which I'd bought for another sweater. On a side note....I'm always searching for the perfect lipstick...would you mind sharing what brand/colour you are wearing?...it's stunning 💗👄
Yay!! And I think this is a classic staple that is best in a neutral, honestly. Can’t wait to see it!
Of course! It is MAC lipstick in Girl About Town. I got it a million years ago, so I have no idea if they still make it. But I’m sure you can find something very similar 😘 I never wear bright lipstick but its fun once in a while.
Sometimes.... and only sometimes, if you can take a photo of the exact pothole you blew your tire(s) and note time of day the city or state will pay you. This has only worked a small handful of times in TN. I don't know if you could do it in CO but might be worth a shot.
Oh man this would be amazing! Thank you for the suggestion. Maybe I’ll gather enough strength to deal with the bureaucracy of finding out. 😘 Finally just got my car back last night.
OK. I think this neutral girl may try some color. And don’t give up…raising good humans ain’t easy…but your on it!!!
Woohoo! Try a little color! Even as a pop. La Bien Aimee always does this beautifully.
And yes-parenting takes so much awareness and energy! But it has been my life’s greatest joy. Feel very grateful to grow alongside my babies.
I'm with you queer eye over love Island any day of the week
Beautiful soul, this is wonderful, thank you. I, too, raised my four kids on the show Queer Eye. We survived an extremely abusive, alcoholic man in my husband and their father. Queer Eye showed my sons and daughter how to be a good person, my 3 sons how to be good men, safe in our thoughts, knowing what we deserved in terms of self-love and peace. Your gentle way teaches me too because you are kind with yourself, honest with us, and willing to change your projects and yarn, etc. We are creators. Parents, friends, makers, readers, thinkers, givers, are creators and we can find solace in this hard world by rounding some of the sharp edges for each other. With love and fuzz, Samira Sperry 🧶🦄✨❇💖
Samira! Somehow this slipped through my responses but your comment touched me so much. I think of you every time I watch Queer Eye. I wish they knew your story, because I think it would mean the world to them. I agree with you 100%-I love the example those men are for my kids. That real men have compassion and empathy and are self-aware. They are a true gift!! I’m so glad you feel the same way about them!
Take good care, I hope you’re well and getting all the fiber love! 💖