I am so thankful to have found your knitting channel. Your podcasts are such a joy to watch and listen to. What a great blessing for you to live on the land of your ancestors! To walk where they walked! Thank you for showing us the pulpit mound and memorial site of the families who came to Canada. My heritage has family who came from the Orkney Islands to Canada.
Just finished the 2nd episode. We really enjoyed the family history and the obvious pride and love you have for them. Brilliant knitting and NOW I better understand an afterthought heel!! My entire family and spouse are now third generation Americans. German, English, Norwegian and Scottish immigrants. Hard working, loving people. ❤ Love the tours and history. 😊😊
THANK YOU FOR SHARING AND BEING SO GENUINE!. It's so refreshing to feel like you're getting a personal tour of your life and ancestry. I love the history! I would love to travel but you are doing a wonderful job of showing your beautiful island! The music is also so relaxing and peaceful. Your knitting is also wonderful and I love Tracies' hat! You are a blessing and I look forward to seeing more of your life and knitting adventures. The Scottish accent is a real bonus!!
I’m glad I found the first two episodes. I love that you understand that the craft work that you do is a contemplative practice and an expression of your ministry, in the same way as I use crochet. I’ve tried knitting many times over the years but I’m afraid it’s beyond me. Crochet, however, I can manage, in my slow and awkward way. I was over 60 when I started, because I wanted my mother to have a nice crochet afghan in her nursing home, like the other old ladies there. I haven’t stopped since and I’m even working with some of my students in school. Wishing you many blessings.
There is a running joke in our family how my sister would put her stockings aside and wait for my mother to turn the heel. Thank you kindly for sharing your work and the history of your peoples and land. God speed.
Well, I seem to be having a bit of a binge. I'm threading my loom and you are a great companion. I really appreciate you sharing not only the historical facts of your part of the world but your own history. I'm enjoying myself very very much. Thanks, Andrew.
What an absolute pleasure to watch your video. I love that you are sharing with all of us that are blessed with the experience of seeing your "Neck" of the woods. My relatives hail from the Argyles, and I have often wanted to visit, but being a guest in the virtual world the you are sharing your part of the world, kinda puts me there. I love that you use all forms of yarn, and that you are a fan of the Arne and Carlos videos...I follow them as well. As for being "Scottish and thrifty", perhaps the acorn hasn't fallen too far from the tree...I have not bought yarn for a long time, as I have "acquired a load of FREE yarn".. almost on a monthly ...and I feel truly blessed. of that yarn I too, give nearly all of it away... bless you and your family. you are a gem.
Andrew, so grateful for this video. Loved walking over the land with you and "meeting" your family. How wonderful that your life has led you back to stand on the same ground they did. My family is from Canada, but my Mother used to say, "We're Canadian, which means that everyone from Scotland is kin..." Thank you for everything you do Andrew. You are a joy.
It's so wonderful to know your history and visit the family bones. My great great grandfather came to Canada from Dumfries and Galloway - Lochmaben - in 1842 and settled in eastern Ontario, not far from where I am sitting watching your video. My family bones are just up the road. Keep knitting and I'll keep watching
Am loving your podcast with knitting, genealogy, stories, and scenery all. Being from Orlando Florida, you will have to show me that palm tree 🌴 so that can believe it!
What joy you bring to my early morning knitting❤️I loved the walk through your beautiful village and the family stories and photos. We visited Scotland in 2019 and the memories abound. The cemetery reminded me of the Isle of Iona that held such a sacred space. Thank you 🙏
Greetings from a fellow knitter living in Campbellton, New Brunswick, Restigouche County. (62 yrs young) My x 3 Scottish grandparents (Nelson) settled and lay to rest in Quebec, a short distance from Campbellton, in a historical area called Kempt Road. My great grandfather owned a general store here in town until a huge fire in 1910 burnt the town down, but of course was rebuilt. Times were tough, and winters were brutal, and still are..lol. What a small world. Enjoy your channel very much and love your content. Thank you so much for sharing your home, your historical background and your interest in knitting. ☺️🇨🇦
Hi Andrew, nice to meet you!!!! I catched your video in you tube sea and I want to thank you for share a piece of your life. I definitely love your land and history and before or lather I'll visit it. Your knitting progect are stunning. Thank you again. Have a nice day🙂
Andrew, What a wonderful episode! I would feel at home in your village. It is very special to know so much about your ancestors and to be able to visit their graves. I’ve a bit of Scottish ancestry myself. I’m mostly English. My family came to America in the 1700’s. I would love to hear more history and see the area where you live. I don’t blame your wife for snatching your first hat. It’s beautiful!
Enjoyed UR second episode,,!!!!Andrew thank you,,,, I am in canada ,,,Ontario,,,and enjoyed the connection to arran to Canada,,,,What a story!,,, Love the knitting,,,!!! Love doing socks,,,Just can't stop!!! Thanks for the history of UR island,,,, Elaine🏡🏡🏡
When I was little I lived in Kearny NJ Usa. So many Scots lived there. Many many fish shops. Most Scots came to Kearny to work in Clarks Mill. Loved the tour of the town and cemetry
I enjoyed this second episode as much as the first. These days I mostly crochet but I can also knit. I love the walk through the village and the history shared. It’s such a pleasure to live among the history of your ancestors, very comforting and a sense of belonging. I live in Western Australia but was born in New Zealand and lived there until 1981 when I came here. On the occasions I’ve been able to “go home” I feel so at peace and have a seance of belonging and wellness. It’s hard to describe but it will always be home. Of course like you I am an ambassador of Christ here on earth and Heaven is my real home so one day we will meet there when He comes to take us home. Keep up the great work and run the race well. 🙏❤️
I just discovered you tonight and based on episode one I definitely did not expect to see you again so quickly. I really enjoyed your first and second episodes. Thank you for sharing your family history and the beauty of the island. I look forward to seeing episode three.
I'm so happy to see you back so quickly. I love your knitting especially your color work. (I enjoy Arms and Carlos as well). . Your work is so precise and absolutely beautiful I've recently returned to knitting after solely crocheting for years. Its humbling to begin again. Thank you for all the sharing, both your creations and lovely country. Stay well. I look forward to future videos.
Another Gllllate episode Andrew. My Sottish ancestors came over in 1756 in the royal british army in the French and Indian war. He was from Elgin/Moray area and had relatives in the Lossiemouth area as well. I actually knitted the Lossiemoth Gansey sweater in honour of my ancestor. His name was John Umlach and my family dropped the "c" eventually. I dont think we are part of any clan. I believe Umlach translated into Marsh dweller (?) People that lived on the Marsh. My ancestors were Farmers after they recieved a grant of property in Chester, Nova Scotia for fighting in the war. 🥰Sharon.
When my daughter was only a little older than 17 she wanted an all over cable jumper. That was beyond me at that time but my mother was able to make it for her and it is much cherished. It was the last item my mother knit as she now has dementia although she is still able to knit she does not remember to actually work on her project. I love reading all the comments on your page, so many connections being made. Thank you. Jane in California but from the UK.
I was so excited to see you uploaded a new episode. This was so lovely. I loved the tour with the history. The old church was so cool, and the graveyard. I'm a water baby, living only a block from Lake Huron, so the bits with the water and beach were especially fabulous. Your wife's kep is very beautiful. Your knitting looks so lovely, excited to see what you make with your lovely new yarn. Regardless of how often you upload, this fan will be anxiously awaiting your next episode. Sending love, kindness, and support from Lexington, MI USA.
Hello Andrew from an Indiana USA Baptist! I'm so excited for you new podcast. I have so enjoyed both episodes that you've done! They are so much fun and so interesting. I loved being introduced to your relatives at the cemetery and and in Canada. I am totally uninformed about this Arran Clearance, but promise to do some research. Please continue your podcast journey as it is so refreshing to see a man truly enjoy knitting. As for your daughters birthday, I think cropped sweaters (jumpers?) are all the rage for young women and she would love it! Waiting for your next episode, KiminIN
Thanks Kimberly! The Highland Clearances happened throughout Scotland, more especially in the 100 years or so after the Jacobite rebellion of 1745 etc. Wealthy dukes and landowners had monopoly on what happened on the land, and many who were crofters or farmers were disregarded. Along with the rise of colonialism, it led to a perfect storm for the islanders and Highlanders. A sad piece of Scottish-British history. Thanks for your encouragement and for watching :)
Any petite knit slipover would be lovely. My husband’s ancestors came from Burra to beautiful Cape Breton Island, Canada. I’m so enjoying the podcast , soothing in this chaotic world. Makes me want to travel again.
Thank you for another lovely episode! I suggest looking at tin can knits "love note" or "strange brew" for your daughter's sweater. In general, their pattern selection feels fun, young, and in style to me - plus generally easy to knit! Happy knitting!
Hi, thank you for sharing your knitting expertise and the tour of your country. I just adore. I’m from Nova Scotia Canada. It is stunning here as well and we have Cape Breton which is just spectacular. Keep up the great work I really enjoy it. Thank you.😊
Yay! Episode 2 already. You are a very prolific knitter. Enjoyed seeing your finished knits and also your WIP’s. Loved the cemetery tour and your ancestral history. Very interesting.❤️. As far as your daughter, I think a cowl or a poncho might be nice. Excited to see what you decide to make.
Oh, Andrew, I'm the one who left a comment on episode 1 that I wanted another episode, not knowing you had already done another! Great job. I love hearing the history. My sister and I have been to Scotland 4 times, but we've not been to the Isle of Arran yet. That might be our next destination. Our paternal grandmother was a Maxwell and our family is also from the Dumfries area! Happy to see you again!
Thank you so much for sharing your family history. My own great-great grandparents, the Barnes (aka Burns) came to Renfrew County in Canada’s Ottawa Valley from Kilmarnock, Ayrshire in the mid-1800s. They came with nothing, to nothing but bush and blackflies. They built shanties, logged and farmed in most inhospitable land. They must have been particularly rugged (or hard-headed) folk because some of them migrated even further north to Temiskaming where they carved farms out of even denser bush. Even when I was a child, the overnight temperatures in January and February often dropped to 50°F below zero and sometimes even colder. I cannot imagine the hardship Scottish and Irish ancestors endured in those times yet they survived.
What a delightful discovery! Thank you for sharing your knitting journey and the lovely setting you call home. Knitting was originally a man's craft; it's good to see more men picking up needles in modern times. Best to you!
Hi Andrew, I’m so happy you have joined the world of knitting podcasting, I’m an old Glasgow girl, now living in Australia, but my parents lived in Dunlop, and from their kitchen window you could see the isle of Arran (on a clear day of course 😃). So on one of our visits we came over to visit your lovely island, and I fell in love with it and could have stayed forever. I can imagine how special it is for you to now be living there. Looking forward to to your next one, when you find the time 😀 Cheerio just now happy knitting 🧶
Absolutely love your podcasts and I’m so pleased to have found your channel so early in your journey on RUclips. I particularly enjoyed your tours of the island and your family history but also seeing your knitting projects which has inspired me so much I’m thinking of digging out some needles and joining you in your KAL for March. Thank you so much for sharing and I look forward to seeing many more of your enjoyable, informative and very honest videos.
I love the story of your Heritage ❤ I would love to visit Scotland some day. My ancestors are from Edinburgh, Glasgow, and one other place ( I can’t recall in the moment ) My father named me Heather, after your flower . 💜
Another lovely episode. I love the new kep. My late husband and I both have Scottish roots - McKay for him and Sinclair for me. We had always pronounced it as Sin-CLAIR but I was politely corrected by a sweet old gent when we visited Sterling in 2005 and we struck up a conversation after he congratulated me on my parallel parking job! I chuckled at your labelling Isabella’s home in NB as a “pioneer shack”. My English Grannie immigrated to Canada in about 1903 and fell in love with a poor farmer. She went from living in some comfort to a sod hut on the Canadian Prairies! At least Isabella had real windows. 😊 Looking forward to Episode 3. ❤from Vancouver Island, Canada.
Oh yes, 'sin-clur' ;). Good Caithness names! Sinclair is often a first name for men too... often shortened to Clair (and pronounced Clair, not clur as in 'sin-clur'!).
Fascinating to watch. As a lass from South Wales who has downsized and retired to West Wales. I did smile when you said your Mother in law was from South Wales. I hope she enjoys her trips to your lovely part of the world and I hope you see some of Wales.
Loved this episode and was very excited to see your ancestors were McDowall's. My mother's maiden name was McDowell and her mother's last name was Galt, and both sides were Scottish and emigrated to Philadelphia, PA in the mid-1800's. I know more about the Galt side - they were from Campsie in Stirlingshire and I have been able to locate them in the parish records there. Need to do more research and I want to then go to Scotland and see were they were from in person. Love your style of podcast with the knitting mixed with the Scottish countryside. Keep it up please!
Just catching up on a couple of your videos which I missed and I'm so very glad I did. Thank you for sharing some of your family's history. I'm a New Englander and the grand-daughter of four people who were first generation immigrants to the US (England, Ireland x 2, and Poland) an am always conscious of the struggles they must have faced to even consider uprooting their lives to resettle across an ocean. The scenes you shared of the village's memorial to those who emigrated to New Brunswick, Canada was so touching, as was the scene of you in the cemetery leaning against the large gravestone. Too often we forget where we came from and who shaped our lives. I'm so glad you have such a rich appreciation of your heritage. Love your videos!
I enjoyed the tour of your town and hearing about your family's connection to Arran Island. I smiled when I heard that they were originally from the area of Dumfries and Galloway since that is where my family came from before they arrived in New York state in the US in 1772. I am watching your podcasts from Wheaton, IL, about 20 miles west of Chicago.
Andrew, I just found your podcast and am watching them all as I sit here and knit. You have given me such great ideas of what we have to offer here in the Pacific Northwest that may be of interest to others around the world. I live about 40 miles north of Seattle. I have recently started a podcast as well, mostly to give me something to do and to integrate more within this amazing community. I am a nurse that was deeply affected by Covid and realized I needed something to occupy my time and mind since I haven’t been able to work. Keep up the amazing work! I so enjoy your podcast. God Bless, Karyol
Thank you for your historical tour. The Lunenburg jumper might be of interest for your daughter. Can't wait to see what jumps onto your needles for her.
Like all your references in the SHOW MORE section. Ah, tube sock with after-thought heel-I got it! No more ruminating in my brain. VERY PINKS is my go-to for years. Thank you.💯💫
I found the saying "you belong if you've got some bones in the ground" to be so poignant. Wonderful that you have your people about you. Thank you for sharing your story.
We owned a cottage by the sea in Advocate Harbour , Nova Scotia for some years, inherited from my father in laws side of the family, with Scottish heritage! How your home and surroundings look SO very much like our beloved Nova Scotia (New Scotland!). Thank you for showing us around your lovely seaside, and a warm welcome from the knitting community! Love your channel! New subbie, here…!
Thank You soo much for the “visit” of your island. What a wonderful connection you have to a beautiful place. Really enjoyed it. And your knitting is beautiful
Loving the episodes, especially how you share your island life and history. It pulls at my heart to hear how these people had to leave their homes. I have Scottish ancestors also who settled in Beauharnoise (spelling) near Montreal I think. My sister and I have been knitting beanies for mariners who work the rivers of North America, called Christian Seamen’s Institute. I look at some of the beanies I make and think - yikes, this one is way too big! But then I see YOUR Fisherman’s kep and I’m sure there must be a guy with a noggin that will fit some of my beanies! I’m looking forward to the next episode! I’m hoping Tracy? Might model “her” kep for us at some point.
The grey cardigan you are doing for a small person. I think would look spectacular as part of a wardrobe for her as it’s a colour that goes with everything.🧶💜🇦🇺 I’m in Western Australia.🧶💜🇦🇺
Greetings from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦... loving your videos.. I hope u made a million more.. Seeing the island, and hearing about ur family. Fantastic.. can't wait to see more.. 💙
Try the Finchley graft for sock toes and heals. I find it easier and just as nice as the kitchener stitch. Yumiko Alexander has beautiful patterns that are minimalist, yet not just plain knit. Your daughter may like her patterns.
Hi Andrew. Welcome to the world of knitting podcasters. I love how you combine knitting and the scenery and life on Arran. My husband and I are very frequent travelers to Scotland, but have not made it to Arran (yet). Have heard so much about the Highland Clearances but was not aware of the Arran Clearances. Thanks for the history and for showing the lovely church and cemetery. When we visit, I love to find old churches and visit the gravestones to pay respect to those that have gone before us. Your haunting and lovely version of Amazing Grace lent the perfect atmosphere. Love hearing about your work on Arran also. It's a beautiful island.
How wonderful to have discovered not only the first episode, but to find a second already posted! So lovely to sit and listen to you as well as see your island. My youngest daughter and I long to visit Scotland one day but for now we are content to enjoy our lives in Savannah, Georgia in the US with my husband. Thank you for your lovely podcasts. I look forward to future visits with you.
Well. I live in Restigouche County New Brunswick. And as I look out my window and see several feet of snow. I can't even imagine what our ancestors went through years ago. So enjoy your wips, walks and yarns.
It’s not a simple knit, but not that hard either, and super fun to knit and gorgeous to wear. I recommend the Zweig jumper. It is now my favourite knit. If made in a dark colour you can leave out the patterning in the body as it becomes invisible.
I just learned of your podcast this afternoon and watched the first two episodes. You are great! The tours of your hime/island along with the lovely music is very relaxing. Love seeing your projects too. I’ve already written down the names of two patterns that I need to look into. Look forward to watching the next episode tomorrow
Thank you so much, I sure do enjoy your spirit and enthusiasm for life. I live in Canada in the north of Alberta and really enjoyed learning about the journey your people made to our beautiful Country.
Hello from New Zealand. My paternal forebears came out here in 1842. Love seeing your knitting and some of Scotland. My Dad used to knit his own socks.
First a thank you for my family history. You have rewoven my heart and awakened my soul 🌹.I think a bolero would be a great gift for any occasion. Will be looking forward 👣
So pleased I stumbled accross your podcast. My 4 loves, family, history, knitting and Scotland, not necessarily in that order. Very relaxing and refreshing to watch. Love the music too. I'll be holidaying in Scotland in September, can't wait. I love that you are honest about how long it takes to finish an item. I often think other knitters must not sleep! Never enough hours for all I'd love to do but content with what I can do. Thank you.
Greetings from South west of County Cork Ireland. Thoroughly enjoyed your podcast..great mix of knitting, scenery and history. We can learn a lot from our Christian heritage.
You're such an inspiring addition to the RUclips knitting community. Thank you for sharing your creations and Scottish life.
Very kind of you, thanks :)
I am so thankful to have found your knitting channel. Your podcasts are such a joy to watch and listen to. What a great blessing for you to live on the land of your ancestors! To walk where they walked! Thank you for showing us the pulpit mound and memorial site of the families who came to Canada. My heritage has family who came from the Orkney Islands to Canada.
Just finished the 2nd episode. We really enjoyed the family history and the obvious pride and love you have for them. Brilliant knitting and NOW I better understand an afterthought heel!!
My entire family and spouse are now third generation Americans. German, English, Norwegian and Scottish immigrants. Hard working, loving people. ❤
Love the tours and history. 😊😊
Oh my goodness, how I so much love hearing about the history of your land as well as your family.❤
THANK YOU FOR SHARING AND BEING SO GENUINE!. It's so refreshing to feel like you're getting a personal tour of your life and ancestry. I love the history! I would love to travel but you are doing a wonderful job of showing your beautiful island! The music is also so relaxing and peaceful. Your knitting is also wonderful and I love Tracies' hat! You are a blessing and I look forward to seeing more of your life and knitting adventures. The Scottish accent is a real bonus!!
Thanks for your kind comments :)
I’m glad I found the first two episodes. I love that you understand that the craft work that you do is a contemplative practice and an expression of your ministry, in the same way as I use crochet. I’ve tried knitting many times over the years but I’m afraid it’s beyond me. Crochet, however, I can manage, in my slow and awkward way. I was over 60 when I started, because I wanted my mother to have a nice crochet afghan in her nursing home, like the other old ladies there. I haven’t stopped since and I’m even working with some of my students in school. Wishing you many blessings.
For your daughter, remind her that she can pick any color. Too often, people focus on the picture and don’t see the options.
Oh she often wears more natural, muted clouds - she's at that stage!
Amazing footage! I love when podcasters add all the local/historical bits! Thank you so much for sharing!
There is a running joke in our family how my sister would put her stockings aside and wait for my mother to turn the heel. Thank you kindly for sharing your work and the history of your peoples and land. God speed.
I can do heels - I just rather wouldn't lol
@@albanachknitter Agreed says mostly every knitter!
Well, I seem to be having a bit of a binge. I'm threading my loom and you are a great companion. I really appreciate you sharing not only the historical facts of your part of the world but your own history. I'm enjoying myself very very much. Thanks, Andrew.
"I don't fancy myself as a Cardinal"....thanks for the best belly laugh of my day! Love your channel.
I do say the weirdest things when they pop into my head lol
Enjoyed your lovely show, thanks for taking the time to show us your village, always a good time
Wonderful! Knitting, history, and Scotland!
What an absolute pleasure to watch your video. I love that you are sharing with all of us that are blessed with the experience of seeing your "Neck" of the woods. My relatives hail from the Argyles, and I have often wanted to visit, but being a guest in the virtual world the you are sharing your part of the world, kinda puts me there.
I love that you use all forms of yarn, and that you are a fan of the Arne and Carlos videos...I follow them as well.
As for being "Scottish and thrifty", perhaps the acorn hasn't fallen too far from the tree...I have not bought yarn for a long time, as I have "acquired a load of FREE yarn".. almost on a monthly ...and I feel truly blessed. of that yarn I too, give nearly all of it away...
bless you and your family. you are a gem.
Andrew, so grateful for this video. Loved walking over the land with you and "meeting" your family. How wonderful that your life has led you back to stand on the same ground they did. My family is from Canada, but my Mother used to say, "We're Canadian, which means that everyone from Scotland is kin..." Thank you for everything you do Andrew. You are a joy.
Very kind :)
It's so wonderful to know your history and visit the family bones. My great great grandfather came to Canada from Dumfries and Galloway - Lochmaben - in 1842 and settled in eastern Ontario, not far from where I am sitting watching your video. My family bones are just up the road.
Keep knitting and I'll keep watching
The “Tulip” jumper by Melody Hoffman. Thank you for the lovely tour of your ancestral land.
Thank you!
Am loving your podcast with knitting, genealogy, stories, and scenery all. Being from Orlando Florida, you will have to show me that palm tree 🌴 so that can believe it!
Wonderful to see someone sharing their blessings of joy! I enjoyed everything you brought to us. Thank you!
Thank you so much!
Lovely to hear your accent. My Mum came to Canada in 1929 to New Brunswick Canada. It was an adventure then as well. Great to see your knitting.
What joy you bring to my early morning knitting❤️I loved the walk through your beautiful village and the family stories and photos. We visited Scotland in 2019 and the memories abound. The cemetery reminded me of the Isle of Iona that held such a sacred space. Thank you 🙏
Yes, Iona has a deep history - the cradle of Christianity and the burial place of Kings in these parts!
Greetings from a fellow knitter living in Campbellton, New Brunswick, Restigouche County. (62 yrs young) My x 3 Scottish grandparents (Nelson) settled and lay to rest in Quebec, a short distance from Campbellton, in a historical area called Kempt Road. My great grandfather owned a general store here in town until a huge fire in 1910 burnt the town down, but of course was rebuilt. Times were tough, and winters were brutal, and still are..lol. What a small world. Enjoy your channel very much and love your content. Thank you so much for sharing your home, your historical background and your interest in knitting. ☺️🇨🇦
What a joy to listen to your heritage & see more your Isle!! ❤
Thanks Linda!
Really enjoying your podcast. Thank you for sharing your projects and your beautiful Island.
I am so happy to see you again so quickly! I simply love your channel....the knitting, history and inspiration! Anxiously awaiting your next podcast.😊
Thanks :)
Hi Andrew, nice to meet you!!!!
I catched your video in you tube sea and I want to thank you for share a piece of your life.
I definitely love your land and history and before or lather I'll visit it.
Your knitting progect are stunning.
Thank you again.
Have a nice day🙂
Your channel is so interesting ,along with your knitting ,your family tree ,and Scotland 🏴 totally enjoyable ,thank you
Thanks Sheila!
Andrew. Spectacular..both your knitting and including your family history. But then that is what knitting is, carrying on tradition. Thank you!
You're right. I am ALWAYS thinking of my Granny when I knit.
Andrew, What a wonderful episode! I would feel at home in your village. It is very special to know so much about your ancestors and to be able to visit their graves. I’ve a bit of Scottish ancestry myself. I’m mostly English. My family came to America in the 1700’s. I would love to hear more history and see the area where you live. I don’t blame your wife for snatching your first hat. It’s beautiful!
Thanks for your lovely comments. We hope to live here a long time, but no guarantees...we're just enjoying every minute!
Enjoyed UR second episode,,!!!!Andrew thank you,,,,
I am in canada ,,,Ontario,,,and enjoyed the connection to arran to Canada,,,,What a story!,,,
Love the knitting,,,!!!
Love doing socks,,,Just can't stop!!!
Thanks for the history of UR island,,,,
Elaine🏡🏡🏡
Thanks for watching :)
Andrew, thank you so much for episode 2! Beautiful village, interesting family history and beautiful knits, of course! 😊
Thanks Paula :)
When I was little I lived in Kearny NJ Usa. So many Scots lived there. Many many fish shops. Most Scots came to Kearny to work in Clarks Mill. Loved the tour of the town and cemetry
Thanks for watching. My own surname is Clark, although my father's side of the family were lowlanders not affected by the clearances. :)
My husband is from Kearney and Belleville!
Once again, a fantastic episode with history and your wonderful projects. Keep up the episodes as I will continue to see more. 😊
Thanks Joanne 😁
I enjoyed this second episode as much as the first. These days I mostly crochet but I can also knit. I love the walk through the village and the history shared. It’s such a pleasure to live among the history of your ancestors, very comforting and a sense of belonging. I live in Western Australia but was born in New Zealand and lived there until 1981 when I came here. On the occasions I’ve been able to “go home” I feel so at peace and have a seance of belonging and wellness. It’s hard to describe but it will always be home. Of course like you I am an ambassador of Christ here on earth and Heaven is my real home so one day we will meet there when He comes to take us home. Keep up the great work and run the race well. 🙏❤️
Thanks for watching!
I just discovered you tonight and based on episode one I definitely did not expect to see you again so quickly. I really enjoyed your first and second episodes. Thank you for sharing your family history and the beauty of the island. I look forward to seeing episode three.
Thanks Lisa - wee gap now until number three - will be first half of Feb :)
Love a visit to a cemetery! They can tell us so much. I had never heard of the Arran clearings so thank you for sharing
I'm so happy to see you back so quickly. I love your knitting especially your color work. (I enjoy Arms and Carlos as well). . Your work is so precise and absolutely beautiful I've recently returned to knitting after solely crocheting for years. Its humbling to begin again. Thank you for all the sharing, both your creations and lovely country. Stay well. I look forward to future videos.
Thanks Janet :)
Another Gllllate episode Andrew. My Sottish ancestors came over in 1756 in the royal british army in the French and Indian war. He was from Elgin/Moray area and had relatives in the Lossiemouth area as well. I actually knitted the Lossiemoth Gansey sweater in honour of my ancestor. His name was John Umlach and my family dropped the "c" eventually. I dont think we are part of any clan. I believe Umlach translated into Marsh dweller (?) People that lived on the Marsh. My ancestors were Farmers after they recieved a grant of property in Chester, Nova Scotia for fighting in the war. 🥰Sharon.
About broke my heart hearing about the clearance of your ancestors and others. Love Note Sweater by tincanknits is beautiful and easy to knit up.
Just a fact of life now, but you'd be surprised how the story is ever-present on the island.
Tincanknits always does great stuff! I love her sweaters.
When my daughter was only a little older than 17 she wanted an all over cable jumper. That was beyond me at that time but my mother was able to make it for her and it is much cherished. It was the last item my mother knit as she now has dementia although she is still able to knit she does not remember to actually work on her project. I love reading all the comments on your page, so many connections being made. Thank you. Jane in California but from the UK.
I was so excited to see you uploaded a new episode. This was so lovely. I loved the tour with the history. The old church was so cool, and the graveyard. I'm a water baby, living only a block from Lake Huron, so the bits with the water and beach were especially fabulous. Your wife's kep is very beautiful. Your knitting looks so lovely, excited to see what you make with your lovely new yarn. Regardless of how often you upload, this fan will be anxiously awaiting your next episode. Sending love, kindness, and support from Lexington, MI USA.
Very kind comments - thank you!
Andrew thank you for sharing your family history. I simply love your podcast and your joy of knitting and your faith.
Thanks for watching :)
Hello Andrew from an Indiana USA Baptist! I'm so excited for you new podcast. I have so enjoyed both episodes that you've done! They are so much fun and so interesting. I loved being introduced to your relatives at the cemetery and and in Canada. I am totally uninformed about this Arran Clearance, but promise to do some research. Please continue your podcast journey as it is so refreshing to see a man truly enjoy knitting. As for your daughters birthday, I think cropped sweaters (jumpers?) are all the rage for young women and she would love it! Waiting for your next episode,
KiminIN
Thanks Kimberly! The Highland Clearances happened throughout Scotland, more especially in the 100 years or so after the Jacobite rebellion of 1745 etc. Wealthy dukes and landowners had monopoly on what happened on the land, and many who were crofters or farmers were disregarded. Along with the rise of colonialism, it led to a perfect storm for the islanders and Highlanders. A sad piece of Scottish-British history.
Thanks for your encouragement and for watching :)
The town history and your family and the departing to Canada was very interesting. I love knitting and history so…
Thank you for sharing the story of your ancestors. Your 3x great aunt Isabella must have had such a hard life.
She looks like she could handle it!!
(I wouldn't have like to have crossed her!)
Any petite knit slipover would be lovely. My husband’s ancestors came from Burra to beautiful Cape Breton Island, Canada. I’m so enjoying the podcast , soothing in this chaotic world. Makes me want to travel again.
Thanks for watching :)
Thank you for another lovely episode! I suggest looking at tin can knits "love note" or "strange brew" for your daughter's sweater. In general, their pattern selection feels fun, young, and in style to me - plus generally easy to knit! Happy knitting!
Yes, I have that set of patterns somewhere - will look it out!
Hi, thank you for sharing your knitting expertise and the tour of your country. I just adore. I’m from Nova Scotia Canada. It is stunning here as well and we have Cape Breton which is just spectacular. Keep up the great work I really enjoy it. Thank you.😊
Yay! Episode 2 already. You are a very prolific knitter. Enjoyed seeing your finished knits and also your WIP’s. Loved the cemetery tour and your ancestral history. Very interesting.❤️. As far as your daughter, I think a cowl or a poncho might be nice. Excited to see what you decide to make.
Thanks Kristine!
This was so much fun and interesting! I love seeing a dad wanting to knit for his daughter. Beautiful! From Western Massachusetts! 🐑♥️🐑♥️🐑
Thanks for watching :)
Love your enthusiasm for Dustland. Can't wait to see your entire ensemble🤣😬
Always try it on!
Maybe!
Hi Andrew, Thank you for your knitting podcast! I love your family history and the scenes of your lovely island. I'm from Pennsylvania.
Hi! :)
Oh, Andrew, I'm the one who left a comment on episode 1 that I wanted another episode, not knowing you had already done another! Great job. I love hearing the history. My sister and I have been to Scotland 4 times, but we've not been to the Isle of Arran yet. That might be our next destination. Our paternal grandmother was a Maxwell and our family is also from the Dumfries area! Happy to see you again!
Thanks for watching. The other side of my family have Maxwells from Dumfries and Galloway! Thanks for watching!
@@albanachknitter We are probably long-lost cousins! LOL
I watched your most current episode and enjoyed it so much that I’ve gone back to the beginning and I’m gonna watch them all.
Hi Andrew, you've inspired me to try the Dustland patterns.
Yes - they're lovely!
Thank you so much for sharing your family history. My own great-great grandparents, the Barnes (aka Burns) came to Renfrew County in Canada’s Ottawa Valley from Kilmarnock, Ayrshire in the mid-1800s. They came with nothing, to nothing but bush and blackflies. They built shanties, logged and farmed in most inhospitable land. They must have been particularly rugged (or hard-headed) folk because some of them migrated even further north to Temiskaming where they carved farms out of even denser bush. Even when I was a child, the overnight temperatures in January and February often dropped to 50°F below zero and sometimes even colder. I cannot imagine the hardship Scottish and Irish ancestors endured in those times yet they survived.
I went to school in Kilmarnock and I'm used to live in Renfrew - my first married home!
Great podcast, loved the history of your ancestors. 👏🌸
Thanks :)
What a delightful discovery! Thank you for sharing your knitting journey and the lovely setting you call home. Knitting was originally a man's craft; it's good to see more men picking up needles in modern times.
Best to you!
Many thanks.
Hi Andrew, I’m so happy you have joined the world of knitting podcasting, I’m an old Glasgow girl, now living in Australia, but my parents lived in Dunlop, and from their kitchen window you could see the isle of Arran (on a clear day of course 😃). So on one of our visits we came over to visit your lovely island, and I fell in love with it and could have stayed forever. I can imagine how special it is for you to now be living there.
Looking forward to to your next one, when you find the time 😀 Cheerio just now happy knitting 🧶
Yes, every Ayrshire person could probably draw Arran's shape from memory! I have some ancestors from Dunlop too!
Absolutely love your podcasts and I’m so pleased to have found your channel so early in your journey on RUclips. I particularly enjoyed your tours of the island and your family history but also seeing your knitting projects which has inspired me so much I’m thinking of digging out some needles and joining you in your KAL for March. Thank you so much for sharing and I look forward to seeing many more of your enjoyable, informative and very honest videos.
Love the history as much as the knitting. I have enjoyed both your podcasts. Look forward to more.
I love the story of your Heritage ❤ I would love to visit Scotland some day. My ancestors are from Edinburgh, Glasgow, and one other place ( I can’t recall in the moment ) My father named me Heather, after your flower . 💜
Love seeing your island. Great podcast
Another lovely episode. I love the new kep.
My late husband and I both have Scottish roots - McKay for him and Sinclair for me. We had always pronounced it as Sin-CLAIR but I was politely corrected by a sweet old gent when we visited Sterling in 2005 and we struck up a conversation after he congratulated me on my parallel parking job!
I chuckled at your labelling Isabella’s home in NB as a “pioneer shack”. My English Grannie immigrated to Canada in about 1903 and fell in love with a poor farmer. She went from living in some comfort to a sod hut on the Canadian Prairies! At least Isabella had real windows. 😊
Looking forward to Episode 3. ❤from Vancouver Island, Canada.
Oh yes, 'sin-clur' ;). Good Caithness names! Sinclair is often a first name for men too... often shortened to Clair (and pronounced Clair, not clur as in 'sin-clur'!).
I loved your videos, your knitting as well as snippets of your island and life. Nice to see places I dream of visiting from my chair in Missouri.
Thank you for this interesting podcast. Love the history part. Greetings from Trois-Rivières, a city not far from Québec city.❤
Fascinating to watch. As a lass from South Wales who has downsized and retired to West Wales. I did smile when you said your Mother in law was from South Wales. I hope she enjoys her trips to your lovely part of the world and I hope you see some of Wales.
Thank you for sharing your home and knitting. I enjoy every minute of village, knitting and music
Thanks :)
I am truly enjoying your channel. Your home is beautiful while sharing your family history. Thank you God bless.
Loved this episode and was very excited to see your ancestors were McDowall's. My mother's maiden name was McDowell and her mother's last name was Galt, and both sides were Scottish and emigrated to Philadelphia, PA in the mid-1800's. I know more about the Galt side - they were from Campsie in Stirlingshire and I have been able to locate them in the parish records there. Need to do more research and I want to then go to Scotland and see were they were from in person. Love your style of podcast with the knitting mixed with the Scottish countryside. Keep it up please!
Just catching up on a couple of your videos which I missed and I'm so very glad I did. Thank you for sharing some of your family's history. I'm a New Englander and the grand-daughter of four people who were first generation immigrants to the US (England, Ireland x 2, and Poland) an am always conscious of the struggles they must have faced to even consider uprooting their lives to resettle across an ocean. The scenes you shared of the village's memorial to those who emigrated to New Brunswick, Canada was so touching, as was the scene of you in the cemetery leaning against the large gravestone. Too often we forget where we came from and who shaped our lives. I'm so glad you have such a rich appreciation of your heritage. Love your videos!
I enjoyed the tour of your town and hearing about your family's connection to Arran Island. I smiled when I heard that they were originally from the area of Dumfries and Galloway since that is where my family came from before they arrived in New York state in the US in 1772. I am watching your podcasts from Wheaton, IL, about 20 miles west of Chicago.
What a beautiful voice! A man if many talents wow!!! Awesome!
Andrew, I just found your podcast and am watching them all as I sit here and knit. You have given me such great ideas of what we have to offer here in the Pacific Northwest that may be of interest to others around the world. I live about 40 miles north of Seattle. I have recently started a podcast as well, mostly to give me something to do and to integrate more within this amazing community. I am a nurse that was deeply affected by Covid and realized I needed something to occupy my time and mind since I haven’t been able to work. Keep up the amazing work! I so enjoy your podcast. God Bless, Karyol
Thank you for your historical tour. The Lunenburg jumper might be of interest for your daughter. Can't wait to see what jumps onto your needles for her.
Like all your references in the SHOW MORE section. Ah, tube sock with after-thought heel-I got it! No more ruminating in my brain. VERY PINKS is my go-to for years. Thank you.💯💫
I found the saying "you belong if you've got some bones in the ground" to be so poignant. Wonderful that you have your people about you.
Thank you for sharing your story.
That phrase stood out to me too! Overdue to Portugal, where my parents are buried.
And…will be visiting New Brunswick in spring 2024 on a cruise…will look around for McDowolls
We owned a cottage by the sea in Advocate Harbour , Nova Scotia for some years, inherited from my father in laws side of the family, with Scottish heritage! How your home and surroundings look SO very much like our beloved Nova Scotia (New Scotland!). Thank you for showing us around your lovely seaside, and a warm welcome from the knitting community! Love your channel! New subbie, here…!
Thank You soo much for the “visit” of your island. What a wonderful connection you have to a beautiful place. Really enjoyed it. And your knitting is beautiful
Thanks for watching!
Loving the episodes, especially how you share your island life and history. It pulls at my heart to hear how these people had to leave their homes. I have Scottish ancestors also who settled in Beauharnoise (spelling) near Montreal I think. My sister and I have been knitting beanies for mariners who work the rivers of North America, called Christian Seamen’s Institute. I look at some of the beanies I make and think - yikes, this one is way too big! But then I see YOUR Fisherman’s kep and I’m sure there must be a guy with a noggin that will fit some of my beanies! I’m looking forward to the next episode! I’m hoping Tracy? Might model “her” kep for us at some point.
Loving the mini tours!! Looking forward to seeing your next cap - those colours are lovely together.
The grey cardigan you are doing for a small person. I think would look spectacular as part of a wardrobe for her as it’s a colour that goes with everything.🧶💜🇦🇺 I’m in Western Australia.🧶💜🇦🇺
Greetings from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦... loving your videos.. I hope u made a million more..
Seeing the island, and hearing about ur family. Fantastic.. can't wait to see more.. 💙
Thank you :). Glad to not to be talking to myself lol
Try the Finchley graft for sock toes and heals. I find it easier and just as nice as the kitchener stitch. Yumiko Alexander has beautiful patterns that are minimalist, yet not just plain knit. Your daughter may like her patterns.
Casting all your care on him ,for he cares for you ❤😊
:)
Hi Andrew. Welcome to the world of knitting podcasters. I love how you combine knitting and the scenery and life on Arran. My husband and I are very frequent travelers to Scotland, but have not made it to Arran (yet). Have heard so much about the Highland Clearances but was not aware of the Arran Clearances. Thanks for the history and for showing the lovely church and cemetery. When we visit, I love to find old churches and visit the gravestones to pay respect to those that have gone before us. Your haunting and lovely version of Amazing Grace lent the perfect atmosphere. Love hearing about your work on Arran also. It's a beautiful island.
Thanks for watching. It's a joy to share the island with so many. Do come over and visit us!
Your colour-work is fantastic. Such tragic tales of separation and banishment but God is in control.
I’m thoroughly enjoying your podcast and loving the history segments as much as the knitting.
Love love the colors of the kep!
How wonderful to have discovered not only the first episode, but to find a second already posted! So lovely to sit and listen to you as well as see your island. My youngest daughter and I long to visit Scotland one day but for now we are content to enjoy our lives in Savannah, Georgia in the US with my husband. Thank you for your lovely podcasts. I look forward to future visits with you.
Third podcast on Monday 6th Feb :)
Well. I live in Restigouche County New Brunswick. And as I look out my window and see several feet of snow. I can't even imagine what our ancestors went through years ago.
So enjoy your wips, walks and yarns.
Give Restigouche my love - hope to make it there some time!
@@albanachknitter just make sure you dress warm.
@@barbkean6672 have wool, will knit! 🤣
It’s not a simple knit, but not that hard either, and super fun to knit and gorgeous to wear. I recommend the Zweig jumper. It is now my favourite knit. If made in a dark colour you can leave out the patterning in the body as it becomes invisible.
I just learned of your podcast this afternoon and watched the first two episodes. You are great! The tours of your hime/island along with the lovely music is very relaxing. Love seeing your projects too. I’ve already written down the names of two patterns that I need to look into. Look forward to watching the next episode tomorrow
So interesting. Thank you.
Thank you so much, I sure do enjoy your spirit and enthusiasm for life. I live in Canada in the north of Alberta and really enjoyed learning about the journey your people made to our beautiful Country.
Thanks for watching!
Hello from New Zealand. My paternal forebears came out here in 1842. Love seeing your knitting and some of Scotland. My Dad used to knit his own socks.
Great to hear :)
First a thank you for my family history. You have rewoven my heart and awakened my soul 🌹.I think a bolero would be a great gift for any occasion. Will be looking forward 👣
Thank you - glad you enjoyed!
So pleased I stumbled accross your podcast. My 4 loves, family, history, knitting and Scotland, not necessarily in that order. Very relaxing and refreshing to watch. Love the music too. I'll be holidaying in Scotland in September, can't wait. I love that you are honest about how long it takes to finish an item. I often think other knitters must not sleep! Never enough hours for all I'd love to do but content with what I can do. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your family history and Lamlash. I am the keeper of my family history so it means a lot to me
Thanks for watching :)
Greetings from South west of County Cork Ireland. Thoroughly enjoyed your podcast..great mix of knitting, scenery and history. We can learn a lot from our Christian heritage.
Thanks for watching, Ruth!