Awww. Yay! Another joyful knitty chat! Thank you, Andrew! Your wee swatches were SO encouraging! Puts me in mind of a blanket I made a while back. It’s so encouraging to see progress. Love jiggery pokery! Almost as much as piece de resistance! And one sock definitely counts as a knitted item in my book. 🤓🧶 ….. and I wasn’t done watching… Wow! What a generous gift from Meg. 💚 Can’t wait to see what those yarns become. And my jaw literally dropped when you said knitting retreat…. What a place for it! 🧶 So beautiful what y’all are doing and restoring what was lost all those years ago. 💚✝️
I was blessed to have gone on a knitting tour with a stay for a few days at your island. It was something that I was so enthralled with and will always consider a highlight of my life. It is wonderful to hear of the continued development of preserving the precious and valuable culture of the islands.
Your kindness and enthusiasm shines through. And the generosity of friends is no surprise. Keep on sharing, if you would be so kind. The beauty of your home is marvelous. And your knitting history ! My first knitting is lost in the mists of time. I wonder what it was? But what a wonderful gift your granny has given you and us . Thank you.
Another lovely podcast! So refreshing: no bad language, no politics. Just wonderful knitting, origin stories, sharing knitting memories, family and learning a wee bit of the old country where my family originated. THANK YOU!❤❤
I nearly spit my coffee all over the sock I'm knitting when you talked about having to start over on your daughter's sweater! It's refreshing to know I'm not the only one who spends as much time creating as I do destroying and starting over. You make me laugh, Andrew, and it's one of the things I love about watching your podcast. Next time, I'll wait to take a drink during the commercials....
Knitting is art! And, yes, it does take practice. I love that you're sharing your joy along your knitting journey. ❤ The cardigan is so sweet and cozy! Your kep is looking beautiful too! Thank you for the trip to the mainland, and for the wee lesson in Gaelic!
0400. Thank for your warm smiles and sharing not only your love of knitting, but your joy in sharing your knitting, and your home. It makes my day. I keep you in my prayers.
Andrew, thanks for another delightful video. I love the knitting, the family stories, the sites of Scotland, and hearing about your plans for the retreat. I was laughing out loud when you showed your first knitting pieces! I have some just like that laying around here somewhere. Too funny. You have sure come a long way since then. I think so many of us have connections to a grandparent or parent teaching us how to knit. I learned from my grandmother too. I put away my needles and my crochet hooks for a long time but am now hard at it again and loving it. Look forward to you next video.
Just beautiful, both the sites and the memories. I too think of my grandmother when I sit down to crochet and knit. I am truly blessed that she taught me, and that I have been able to create lovely items for others. 💜
What a delightful share of your travels, your family history, your contagious love of all things knit, your grandma’s gravesite, your amazing work at restoring Arron’s lost gems and a beautiful translation of your blessings to us! Aahh and the beach where you played hooky from school…You’re a smile across the sea!
I love all the ideas that you have for Sannox Christian Center. Besides being a knitter, I am a former graduate student of theology who attended classes on the grounds of a seminary/monastery here in the US. Your podcast definitely picks a few areas near and dear to my heart. Knitting can be a very contemplative exercise.❤ Also, thank you for providing a “getaway” to your beautiful island in Scotland!😊
The crochet button band is very nice. I like the pattern. Just a side note, I am enjoying how you weave your knitting in with your family history. It is fascinating the stories you have to tell. Good luck on this adventure.
Thank you for sharing your delightful family history with us. I just can’t get enough of your podcast. Good luck on your daughter’s sweater. I just know you’ll be able to have it done for her birthday. God bless!
Hello Andrew. I too was taught to knit by my (Yorkshire) Grannie. It was a special bond between us. She was knitting well into her nineties, although she was blind by then and one of aunties had to fix all of the mistakes! Can’t wait to see what you make with all the goodies from Meg. Keep up the history and scenery episodes!! Cheers from Vancouver Island, Canada.
Anthony, I was laughing out loud when you showed your first cast-on, learning to knit. You're so funny. Yes, I think you should frame both pieces. I bet your family would cherish it. Thank you for another great video.
Brilliant button band solution!! A great reminder that you don’t have to follow every last pattern detail to create a very satisfying end result!😊 Thank you for sharing your knitting journey with so much honesty and humor! As always I love the local sights and stories you share just as much. I can’t help smiling while I watch!
Loving your channel Andrew. I'm teaching myself to knit and about time too, being well over 50! I visited the beautiful Isle of Arran with my parents way back in 1977 and will visit again one day. Thank you
Thanks for another lovely knitting podcast, such a comfort to watch and exciting to see the restoration plans. I’m curious about the beehive chapel? (I may need to watch again to remember what you called it) I imagine knitting retreats would be fantastic. Take good care
I knew if I went back and watched previous videos I would get an explanation of that beautiful ending! Thank you. I love your channel and everything on it!
Thank you, Andrew, for a lovely podcast. It was kind of you to show us more of your island and especially your Sannox retreat center. It looks very peaceful and relaxing: a great place to have a knitting retreat! You made me laugh when I saw your first knitting attempt! you've come a long way. Your yarn that was gifted to you is so very beautiful. You are going to be very busy. I can't wait to see what you are going to make. Also your daughter's sweater is going to be beautiful! Take care and God bless!
I’ve just “binged” your podcasts and I’m up to date. YOU are a joy to watch and listen to. I love the “trips” you take us on, and I certainly enjoy the scenery along with your tales of family, history, and just getting to ‘know’ you. You’re a delight. Thank you!
Great idea to crochet the button band ,it makes such a nice finished edge. Mistakes are only a new lesson to be learned. Thank you Andrew for the tour of a lovely area. Restoring old areas is so important to keep history alive . My grandmother always said " If these old walls could talk" . I always remember that when walking into very old historical places with history older than most of us.
Andrew a good lesson to learn in crafting life There are NO mistakes there are deviations to perfection that are called UNIQUE ( my beloved Mum ) who was a great knitter test knit in 50’s &60’s for Paton & Baldwin always told me no one anywhere in the world had my uniqueness & made it all the more special Wise word from a talented all round crafter ❤
I'm loving your podcasts Andrew. I love the opening scenes and music; your cosy knitting blether and your talk of family and local history, including the shameful period of the clearances. I'm slowly catching up, and looking forward to the coming episodes. And I have learned something new: fisherman's kep. I'd thought the word was 'cap', but I see, thanks to Google, it is indeed kep. Best wishes from a Sassenach.
I love the crochet edge on the sweater and especially that you made a mistake. I don't think I have ever made a project without at least one mistake and I tell my family that it's those things that let you know it's homemade. Kind of a stamp of humanness. You are teaching me to be fearless with my projects and that it's okay to not know but try anyway. Thank you!
Lovely comment. I believe that Amish ladies always create a mistake in their needlework for the exact reason of being human…only God is perfect. I generally don’t need to create one in mine…it happens anyway!
Another wonderful visit with you. Thank you for sharing your first knit with us. Yes, it should be framed! I love the cemetery visits. I do hope you continue to take us along on your wanderings. What beautiful scenery. What wonderful memories of your grandmother, thank you for sharing those with us. Looking forward to your next mini video and vlog.
Andrew what lovely photos of your grandparents your Granny was a pretty Lass who gave you a wonderful heirloom the ability of knitting How good to get the yarn parcel with nice colours such kindness Thank you for sharing your beautiful isle ❤
Hello again Andrew. Just caught up with you, life sometimes gets in the way of our pleasures. My mum was the same age as your granny, but I enjoyed her company for six years longer, still gone too soon. She too was a prolific knitter, also with her needles under her arms style. We all had Aran cardigans and jumpers, she would ask what patterns you wanted/liked, and make them up to suit from her memory, I realise now how gifted she was but at the time just thought that was how everyone did it. X K
So happy to see another video from you! I miss the ferry boats. Many years ago I lived on a ferry serviced island and I loved the ferry rides back and forth to the mainland. Your little sweater is precious and I'm sure a little person will love it very much. I hope to see more from you soon!
I also learnt to knit from my mum and granny. I have some of my granny's knitting and crochet, and I'll treasure it forever. I learnt as a 9 year old, then stopped for a while, picked it up again when I was 17-18, then stopped. Then when I was 25, my disability suddenly degenerated rapidly and took over my life. I was desperate for something to give myself meaning... watched a video of someone arm knitting, and the rest is history. That was six or seven years ago now.
That yarn over cardi is fantastic and big score with that button band! Thanks for the field trip as well. Lovely to watch anyone open yarny packages! Thanks again for sharing with us all.
The crocheted button band looks wonderful on the sweater! OMG!!!! Your first knitting items are fantastic. They look like abstract art. Who's to say it isn't? Definitely requires a frame for historical reference! 🤣🤣🤣 Beautiful sentiment of your granny... and family memories. The scenary crossing the waters is beautiful, both ways.
Let you into a secret...when I was learning how to work right and left leaning increases, I had to do the same as you! I had written instructions at the side of me. I've been knitting for over 40 years now, but I only learned those shavings about 15 years ago when I discovered knitting in the round. We're never to old to learn! All the best with your plans for Sannax. I am intrigued by the cone shaped structures you mentioned.
This podcast is such a delight! I think any of us who have lost a loved one who taught us something can relate to thinking of them (and indeed being with us) when we do that activity. In addition to constant learning with knitting, I love the problem solving skills knitting requires.
I love your stranded knitting. The inside looks just as nice as the outside. I’ve been enjoying your RUclips videos. Just in case no one else has told you, there are button band calculators you can look up online. I find they really help me a lot. It is definitely tricky to figure out how many stitches to pick up so the button band doesn’t buckle but sometimes figuring it out is half the fun!
No matter how many times I knit M1L/M1R, I always always have to keep the instructions at hand. I can never seem to remember which goes where. It made me laugh that you also had to look them up, but they look terrific on your sweater. Well done!
I love Petite Knits pattern. Have done a couple of Ankers and a Jenny sweater for me, a Sunday sweater for my daughter and Sunday Tees for my two little granddaughters. Your pod cast is so refreshing and I really enjoy seeing your lovely part of Scotland 😀
Dear Andrew, So nice to have a visit with my new Scottish Christian Friend! So blessed to have found your channel! Thanks SO much for the ferry ride and the Gaelic Lesson! I was surprised to see a log truck on the ferry! I see them all the time here in Oregon, but didn't expect to see one in Scotland! Bless you for spending time with all of us! Cheers!
Forestry is a big business on the island. All our communities are on the coast because the innermost parts of the island are mountains and forestry. Thanks for watching.
What a lovely idea to frame your first knit which brings you so much joy! The crocheted button band looks wonderful. Thank you for taking us along on your scenic journeys!
Another fun podcast. Loved the scenery and thank you for sharing. That little sweater is just adorable Always a pleasure. Also wishing your wife a very Happy Birthday!
Like so many, my grandmother taught me to knit. And although she was Dutch, my Other Grandmother was Scots. Such fun to have you share your world with us. I live in Oregon U.S., and love sharing the joy of knitting with others. Thank you!
Hi, well done on the jumper!! A little tip for M1L and M1R. Just remember, pick up "right from the rear," then knit the opposite, i.e., into the front. And if right is from the rear, then left is from the front and knit into the back. Hope this helps.
Absolutely wonderful, I love the intro music, the knitting, the scenery, the stories, your enthusiasm, I could go on, I could but I won't. Good luck with your Christian Centre. FABULOUS!!
Hello Andrew. Your podcast is so interesting. Love your finished knitting items and your Grey jumper for your daughter's Birthday is going to lovely. your knitting is so neat, especially your Raglan shaping. Good on ya for showing your very first piece of knitting. Love all your squishy yarn from Meg, I hope I got her name right, from No Frills Knitting, all lovely colours too. You will be a Happy Bunny 😊 Another Brilliant Podcast. Thank you Andrew. 🧶🧶🧶
My tool to remember M1L is 'I left the front door open'. For M1R I say to myself "ill ne right back.' I pick the mantras from Stephen West. Try them and see if they work for you. Happy knitting!
One of my dearest friends is a Tom McDowall. I will have to ask about his family history, if his family came to Montana by way of Canada. My fiber journey began with my grandmother the year she lived with us while receiving treatment for cancer. That was my last year with her as we lost her at the age of 60 but those memories are so precious to me--the laughter and giggles over her silly stories as she taught me to crochet.
Beautiful island scenes! Loved the ferry ride! I love your first knitting attempt. It has to mean so much to you. Your grandparents sound like they were great influences in your life. How nice to get a few surprises in the mail! Beautiful, beautiful yarns. The green looks so soft. Take care. God bless you and yours. Happy knitting.
How creative to crochet a button band on the sweater. Knitting should bring us joy and sometimes a good challenge is good for the soul. The boat trip was so pretty. Glad you had time with your mum and listening to your knitting beginnings with your grandmother. I know you will succeed with your mission to renovate the Christian Center. It will be a wonderful place to bring people together in fellowship and a place for crafting. Thanks for being you! See you next time.
So happy I found your lovely channel through Ruth loves to knit, I feel happiness and well being listening to you and knitting along on a jumper ! Best wishes from across the pond here in Hudson Valley N Y and looking forward to many lovely hours of knitting and Scotland!!
Thank you so much for your podcast! I loved going with you on your trip to your Mom. Also love seeing your finished projects and what you’ll be starting on you needles next. The little gray sweater was beautiful!
My gram taught me to knit as well, as a kid. Just picked it up again, a couple years ago. But just started my first knitted sweater last month .. simple raglan style. We will see. I think you should frame your first try 😅. Too funny, but wow! Impressive..you went from that blue patch, to colorwork, and just gorgeous handiwork, since. Amazing 💙🧶💫
M1R - M1L - - he LEFT through the FRONT door - - but came RIGHT BACK. I always draw a little picture of the increase are (like a raglan) then lines out for the increases. Easier to see. Love your podcast!
I love this channel. I only loom knit and love to see what knitting with needles looks like. Andrew, you are a breath of fresh air. Such a beautiful place to live. Oh, my that first piece of knitting is precious. I’m American of Irish great grand parents. I love everything Scots though. I would give anything to live as you do. I think your daughter would love a pair of fingerless mittens! God Bless you!
Enjoyed this tremendously. Love the yarn over cardi and the trip to your grandparents, the Tour of Sannux and the lesson in Gaelic!! Love this podcast! I can’t travel much as my husband is very handicapped so my knitting keeps me going and podcasts like yours I can vicariously travel !
What a lovely tour of your hometown. Personally, I don't mind the cemetery visits. I can't wait to see all of the things and places that you have in store for us. Have a great week!!
Hello Andrew! I came across your first episode this morning and had to watch episodes 2 and 3 as well. I really love your warm and humorous stile, your projects, I like the episodes about your home island, your work and your family. If I ever get to visit Scottland, I surely will come and visit. Thanks so much for your lovely podcast! Greetings from Germany! ❤
Enjoying your podcast. We had the opportunity to visit parts of Scotland this past year. And I could relate to your history of learning to knit from your grandmother. I often think of my grandmother when I pick up my needles.
The crochet bands on the yarn over cardigan look very nice. All your finished projects and in progress ones look so well done. But I most appreciated you showing your beginning piece and the tremendous progress to your second. I think you should frame them. I enjoy your travels as well as I’ll never get back to Scotland which I visited once in the 90s.
Another wonderful episode! I'm glad I'm not the only one who refers to instructions for new techniques over and over again. I've done the same thing with M1L and M1R. Loved hearing about your knitting history and your Grandmother. Looking forward to seeing the progress on the Sannox Christian Centre. Thank you for the Gaelic lesson at the end! Something I want to learn.
I loved this podcast!! Your projects are beautiful. I really enjoyed seeing your area, such lovely scenery! I'm also glad you explained the Gaelic phrases at the end because I was wondering also, what you said. Very interesting!! 🥰💞 God bless you and your family!
Knitting, history, and a blessing or two. What more can I ask for. Please keep up the good work.
I’m so glad to have found your podcast! Very much looking forward to more 😊
Awww. Yay! Another joyful knitty chat! Thank you, Andrew! Your wee swatches were SO encouraging! Puts me in mind of a blanket I made a while back. It’s so encouraging to see progress. Love jiggery pokery! Almost as much as piece de resistance! And one sock definitely counts as a knitted item in my book. 🤓🧶 ….. and I wasn’t done watching…
Wow! What a generous gift from Meg. 💚 Can’t wait to see what those yarns become. And my jaw literally dropped when you said knitting retreat…. What a place for it! 🧶
So beautiful what y’all are doing and restoring what was lost all those years ago. 💚✝️
I was blessed to have gone on a knitting tour with a stay for a few days at your island. It was something that I was so enthralled with and will always consider a highlight of my life. It is wonderful to hear of the continued development of preserving the precious and valuable culture of the islands.
Your kindness and enthusiasm shines through. And the generosity of friends is no surprise. Keep on sharing, if you would be so kind. The beauty of your home is marvelous. And your knitting history ! My first knitting is lost in the mists of time. I wonder what it was? But what a wonderful gift your granny has given you and us . Thank you.
Another lovely podcast! So refreshing: no bad language, no politics. Just wonderful knitting, origin stories, sharing knitting memories, family and learning a wee bit of the old country where my family originated. THANK YOU!❤❤
Love the knitting, the history and the scenery. Very interesting. Thank you.
I nearly spit my coffee all over the sock I'm knitting when you talked about having to start over on your daughter's sweater! It's refreshing to know I'm not the only one who spends as much time creating as I do destroying and starting over. You make me laugh, Andrew, and it's one of the things I love about watching your podcast. Next time, I'll wait to take a drink during the commercials....
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Knitting is art! And, yes, it does take practice. I love that you're sharing your joy along your knitting journey. ❤ The cardigan is so sweet and cozy! Your kep is looking beautiful too! Thank you for the trip to the mainland, and for the wee lesson in Gaelic!
0400. Thank for your warm smiles and sharing not only your love of knitting, but your joy in sharing your knitting, and your home. It makes my day. I keep you in my prayers.
Such a beautiful tribute to your Granny!
Andrew, thanks for another delightful video. I love the knitting, the family stories, the sites of Scotland, and hearing about your plans for the retreat. I was laughing out loud when you showed your first knitting pieces! I have some just like that laying around here somewhere. Too funny. You have sure come a long way since then. I think so many of us have connections to a grandparent or parent teaching us how to knit. I learned from my grandmother too. I put away my needles and my crochet hooks for a long time but am now hard at it again and loving it. Look forward to you next video.
Just beautiful, both the sites and the memories. I too think of my grandmother when I sit down to crochet and knit. I am truly blessed that she taught me, and that I have been able to create lovely items for others. 💜
Such an interesting video, the scenery is outstanding even on a grey winters day. Thank you. CynthiaB
What a delightful share of your travels, your family history, your contagious love of all things knit, your grandma’s gravesite, your amazing work at restoring Arron’s lost gems and a beautiful translation of your blessings to us! Aahh and the beach where you played hooky from school…You’re a smile across the sea!
I love all the ideas that you have for Sannox Christian Center. Besides being a knitter, I am a former graduate student of theology who attended classes on the grounds of a seminary/monastery here in the US. Your podcast definitely picks a few areas near and dear to my heart. Knitting can be a very contemplative exercise.❤ Also, thank you for providing a “getaway” to your beautiful island in Scotland!😊
The crochet button band is very nice. I like the pattern. Just a side note, I am enjoying how you weave your knitting in with your family history. It is fascinating the stories you have to tell. Good luck on this adventure.
Thank you for sharing your delightful family history with us. I just can’t get enough of your podcast. Good luck on your daughter’s sweater. I just know you’ll be able to have it done for her birthday. God bless!
Thanks! I hope so!
It was very touching to see your grand-parents head stones and to hear about your grandmothers knitting. Thank you so much!
This is definitely one of my favorite podcasts. Knitting and so much more! 💗
Hello Andrew. I too was taught to knit by my (Yorkshire) Grannie. It was a special bond between us. She was knitting well into her nineties, although she was blind by then and one of aunties had to fix all of the mistakes! Can’t wait to see what you make with all the goodies from Meg. Keep up the history and scenery episodes!! Cheers from Vancouver Island, Canada.
That’s wonderful to have your dad knit you a sweater.
Thanks Andrew, great episoed!🥰Sharon.
Anthony, I was laughing out loud when you showed your first cast-on, learning to knit. You're so funny. Yes, I think you should frame both pieces. I bet your family would cherish it. Thank you for another great video.
Brilliant button band solution!! A great reminder that you don’t have to follow every last pattern detail to create a very satisfying end result!😊 Thank you for sharing your knitting journey with so much honesty and humor! As always I love the local sights and stories you share just as much. I can’t help smiling while I watch!
Lol. I wish I knit as well as you. I have been knitting for 40 years and your work if phenomenal in contrast. 😊
Loving your channel Andrew. I'm teaching myself to knit and about time too, being well over 50! I visited the beautiful Isle of Arran with my parents way back in 1977 and will visit again one day. Thank you
I love how much joy your first knit brings you. I do hope you frame it
Has to be done 🤣
Thanks for another lovely knitting podcast, such a comfort to watch and exciting to see the restoration plans. I’m curious about the beehive chapel? (I may need to watch again to remember what you called it) I imagine knitting retreats would be fantastic. Take good care
@@lizreed8081 yes, beehive chapel. If you google 'Skellig Michael' you'll see some originals off the Atlantic coast of Ireland.
@@albanachknitter thank you! I found Skellig Micheal-Beautiful! How lovely
I knew if I went back and watched previous videos I would get an explanation of that beautiful ending! Thank you. I love your channel and everything on it!
Thank you, Andrew, for a lovely podcast. It was kind of you to show us more of your island and especially your Sannox retreat center. It looks very peaceful and relaxing: a great place to have a knitting retreat! You made me laugh when I saw your first knitting attempt! you've come a long way. Your yarn that was gifted to you is so very beautiful. You are going to be very busy. I can't wait to see what you are going to make. Also your daughter's sweater is going to be beautiful! Take care and God bless!
And may the blessing of God be upon you also. Another great video. Many thanks.
I’ve just “binged” your podcasts and I’m up to date. YOU are a joy to watch and listen to. I love the “trips” you take us on, and I certainly enjoy the scenery along with your tales of family, history, and just getting to ‘know’ you. You’re a delight. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Great idea to crochet the button band ,it makes such a nice finished edge. Mistakes are only a new lesson to be learned. Thank you Andrew for the tour of a lovely area. Restoring old areas is so important to keep history alive . My grandmother always said " If these old walls could talk" . I always remember that when walking into very old historical places with history older than most of us.
Andrew a good lesson to learn in crafting life
There are NO mistakes there are deviations to perfection that are called UNIQUE ( my beloved Mum ) who was a great knitter test knit in 50’s &60’s for Paton & Baldwin always told me no one anywhere in the world had my uniqueness & made it all the more special
Wise word from a talented all round crafter ❤
I'm loving your podcasts Andrew. I love the opening scenes and music; your cosy knitting blether and your talk of family and local history, including the shameful period of the clearances. I'm slowly catching up, and looking forward to the coming episodes.
And I have learned something new: fisherman's kep. I'd thought the word was 'cap', but I see, thanks to Google, it is indeed kep.
Best wishes from a Sassenach.
The sweater looks adorable. Your podcast is a joy to watch
Thanks for watching :)
Beautiful podcast! 🐑♥️🐑♥️🐑
I love the crochet edge on the sweater and especially that you made a mistake. I don't think I have ever made a project without at least one mistake and I tell my family that it's those things that let you know it's homemade. Kind of a stamp of humanness. You are teaching me to be fearless with my projects and that it's okay to not know but try anyway. Thank you!
Lovely comment. I believe that Amish ladies always create a mistake in their needlework for the exact reason of being human…only God is perfect. I generally don’t need to create one in mine…it happens anyway!
Another lovely podcast
Agreed! I don’t think I have ‘perfect’ in my repertoire. 😅
I think rug makers in the Middle East do the same thing, deliberately put a mistake in their work.
Another wonderful visit with you. Thank you for sharing your first knit with us. Yes, it should be framed! I love the cemetery visits. I do hope you continue to take us along on your wanderings. What beautiful scenery. What wonderful memories of your grandmother, thank you for sharing those with us. Looking forward to your next mini video and vlog.
Andrew what lovely photos of your grandparents your Granny was a pretty Lass who gave you a wonderful heirloom the ability of knitting
How good to get the yarn parcel with nice colours such kindness
Thank you for sharing your beautiful isle ❤
Thanks for watching :)
Love the contrast of the crochet edge for the button holes
Hello again Andrew. Just caught up with you, life sometimes gets in the way of our pleasures. My mum was the same age as your granny, but I enjoyed her company for six years longer, still gone too soon. She too was a prolific knitter, also with her needles under her arms style. We all had Aran cardigans and jumpers, she would ask what patterns you wanted/liked, and make them up to suit from her memory, I realise now how gifted she was but at the time just thought that was how everyone did it. X K
So happy to see another video from you! I miss the ferry boats. Many years ago I lived on a ferry serviced island and I loved the ferry rides back and forth to the mainland. Your little sweater is precious and I'm sure a little person will love it very much. I hope to see more from you soon!
Oh, the sweater is beautiful! OK, the cardigan is beautiful!
I also learnt to knit from my mum and granny. I have some of my granny's knitting and crochet, and I'll treasure it forever. I learnt as a 9 year old, then stopped for a while, picked it up again when I was 17-18, then stopped. Then when I was 25, my disability suddenly degenerated rapidly and took over my life. I was desperate for something to give myself meaning... watched a video of someone arm knitting, and the rest is history. That was six or seven years ago now.
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That yarn over cardi is fantastic and big score with that button band! Thanks for the field trip as well. Lovely to watch anyone open yarny packages! Thanks again for sharing with us all.
The crocheted button band looks wonderful on the sweater!
OMG!!!! Your first knitting items are fantastic. They look like abstract art. Who's to say it isn't? Definitely requires a frame for historical reference! 🤣🤣🤣
Beautiful sentiment of your granny... and family memories.
The scenary crossing the waters is beautiful, both ways.
Will be beautiful when framed ;)
From my biased crochet point of view, your crochet button band on the Yarn Over Cardigan (which is beautiful) is absolutely the right choice. :)
Let you into a secret...when I was learning how to work right and left leaning increases, I had to do the same as you! I had written instructions at the side of me. I've been knitting for over 40 years now, but I only learned those shavings about 15 years ago when I discovered knitting in the round. We're never to old to learn!
All the best with your plans for Sannax. I am intrigued by the cone shaped structures you mentioned.
This podcast is such a delight! I think any of us who have lost a loved one who taught us something can relate to thinking of them (and indeed being with us) when we do that activity. In addition to constant learning with knitting, I love the problem solving skills knitting requires.
I love your stranded knitting. The inside looks just as nice as the outside. I’ve been enjoying your RUclips videos. Just in case no one else has told you, there are button band calculators you can look up online. I find they really help me a lot. It is definitely tricky to figure out how many stitches to pick up so the button band doesn’t buckle but sometimes figuring it out is half the fun!
No matter how many times I knit M1L/M1R, I always always have to keep the instructions at hand. I can never seem to remember which goes where. It made me laugh that you also had to look them up, but they look terrific on your sweater. Well done!
Thank you so much for explaining the Gaelic blessing! It warms my heart to hear it.
I love your solution. It pays to knit and crochet.
I love Petite Knits pattern. Have done a couple of Ankers and a Jenny sweater for me, a Sunday sweater for my daughter and Sunday Tees for my two little granddaughters. Your pod cast is so refreshing and I really enjoy seeing your lovely part of Scotland 😀
Thank you :)
Love the scenery and the boat trip and the beautiful knitting. Thank you
The crochet bind off looks lovely. Good impro.
Love a bit of virtual travelling and makes me want to visit , what a great place for a knitting retreat , thanks for sharing.
your yarn sweater is beautiful and the crochet button band looks great. Yes, one sock is a finished item!
Thank you for another lovely podcast. The views of Arran were beautiful.
I so enjoy your podcast. I like the crocheted edge on the little sweater. Thanks for your time podcasting.
Thank you for taking us along on your adventure. Wonderful podcast.
Dear Andrew, So nice to have a visit with my new Scottish Christian Friend! So blessed to have found your channel! Thanks SO much for the ferry ride and the Gaelic Lesson! I was surprised to see a log truck on the ferry! I see them all the time here in Oregon, but didn't expect to see one in Scotland! Bless you for spending time with all of us! Cheers!
Forestry is a big business on the island. All our communities are on the coast because the innermost parts of the island are mountains and forestry. Thanks for watching.
What a lovely idea to frame your first knit which brings you so much joy! The crocheted button band looks wonderful. Thank you for taking us along on your scenic journeys!
Another fun podcast. Loved the scenery and thank you for sharing. That little sweater is just adorable Always a pleasure. Also wishing your wife a very Happy Birthday!
One of the last things my grandma knitted was the Christmas sockings for my twins( who are now 20 years old). It's such a sweet memory for me.
I like the crochet button band.
Like so many, my grandmother taught me to knit. And although she was Dutch, my Other Grandmother was Scots. Such fun to have you share your world with us. I live in Oregon U.S., and love sharing the joy of knitting with others. Thank you!
Thanks for watching :)
Thank you! Enjoyed very much.
Hi, well done on the jumper!! A little tip for M1L and M1R. Just remember, pick up "right from the rear," then knit the opposite, i.e., into the front. And if right is from the rear, then left is from the front and knit into the back. Hope this helps.
Absolutely wonderful, I love the intro music, the knitting, the scenery, the stories, your enthusiasm, I could go on, I could but I won't. Good luck with your Christian Centre. FABULOUS!!
Thanks for watching :)
Another delightful podcast. Thank you Andrew! 🙏
Hello Andrew. Your podcast is so interesting. Love your finished knitting items and your Grey jumper for your daughter's Birthday is going to lovely. your knitting is so neat, especially your Raglan shaping. Good on ya for showing your very first piece of knitting. Love all your squishy yarn from Meg, I hope I got her name right, from No Frills Knitting, all lovely colours too. You will be a Happy Bunny 😊 Another Brilliant Podcast. Thank you Andrew. 🧶🧶🧶
My tool to remember M1L is 'I left the front door open'. For M1R I say to myself "ill ne right back.' I pick the mantras from Stephen West. Try them and see if they work for you. Happy knitting!
Your music is the best.
One of my dearest friends is a Tom McDowall. I will have to ask about his family history, if his family came to Montana by way of Canada. My fiber journey began with my grandmother the year she lived with us while receiving treatment for cancer. That was my last year with her as we lost her at the age of 60 but those memories are so precious to me--the laughter and giggles over her silly stories as she taught me to crochet.
Beautiful island scenes! Loved the ferry ride! I love your first knitting attempt. It has to mean so much to you. Your grandparents sound like they were great influences in your life. How nice to get a few surprises in the mail! Beautiful, beautiful yarns. The green looks so soft. Take care. God bless you and yours. Happy knitting.
My grandparents were just the best - wouldn't be who I am without their input into my life. So sad they're gone.
How creative to crochet a button band on the sweater. Knitting should bring us joy and sometimes a good challenge is good for the soul. The boat trip was so pretty. Glad you had time with your mum and listening to your knitting beginnings with your grandmother. I know you will succeed with your mission to renovate the Christian Center. It will be a wonderful place to bring people together in fellowship and a place for crafting. Thanks for being you! See you next time.
So happy I found your lovely channel through Ruth loves to knit, I feel happiness and well being listening to you and knitting along on a jumper ! Best wishes from across the pond here in Hudson Valley N Y and looking forward to many lovely hours of knitting and Scotland!!
Thank you so much for your podcast! I loved going with you on your trip to your Mom. Also love seeing your finished projects and what you’ll be starting on you needles next. The little gray sweater was beautiful!
Well done on the podcast content and I can hardly wait to see your daughter's jumper (that gift of love) completed.
My gram taught me to knit as well, as a kid. Just picked it up again, a couple years ago. But just started my first knitted sweater last month .. simple raglan style. We will see. I think you should frame your first try 😅. Too funny, but wow! Impressive..you went from that blue patch, to colorwork, and just gorgeous handiwork, since. Amazing 💙🧶💫
M1R - M1L - - he LEFT through the FRONT door - - but came RIGHT BACK. I always draw a little picture of the increase are (like a raglan) then lines out for the increases. Easier to see. Love your podcast!
I love this channel. I only loom knit and love to see what knitting with needles looks like. Andrew, you are a breath of fresh air. Such a beautiful place to live. Oh, my that first piece of knitting is precious. I’m American of Irish great grand parents. I love everything Scots though. I would give anything to live as you do. I think your daughter would love a pair of fingerless mittens! God Bless you!
Thank you for the lovely episode and happy knitting 😊
Enjoyed this tremendously. Love the yarn over cardi and the trip to your grandparents, the Tour of Sannux and the lesson in Gaelic!! Love this podcast! I can’t travel much as my husband is very handicapped so my knitting keeps me going and podcasts like yours I can vicariously travel !
Welcome aboard!
What a lovely tour of your hometown. Personally, I don't mind the cemetery visits. I can't wait to see all of the things and places that you have in store for us. Have a great week!!
Thank you for such a lovely video. The top down jumper is looking really great
Your granny was beautiful. Can’t wait to see your finished hat. Love the scenery.
Thanks for your encouragement and bit of history.
The after thought heel photos are very helpful. Thank you.
Hello Andrew! I came across your first episode this morning and had to watch episodes 2 and 3 as well. I really love your warm and humorous stile, your projects, I like the episodes about your home island, your work and your family. If I ever get to visit Scottland, I surely will come and visit. Thanks so much for your lovely podcast! Greetings from Germany! ❤
Thanks for watching ;)
Enjoying your podcast. We had the opportunity to visit parts of Scotland this past year. And I could relate to your history of learning to knit from your grandmother. I often think of my grandmother when I pick up my needles.
The crochet bands on the yarn over cardigan look very nice. All your finished projects and in progress ones look so well done. But I most appreciated you showing your beginning piece and the tremendous progress to your second. I think you should frame them. I enjoy your travels as well as I’ll never get back to Scotland which I visited once in the 90s.
Scotland sends her love 🏴
Another wonderful episode! I'm glad I'm not the only one who refers to instructions for new techniques over and over again. I've done the same thing with M1L and M1R. Loved hearing about your knitting history and your Grandmother. Looking forward to seeing the progress on the Sannox Christian Centre. Thank you for the Gaelic lesson at the end! Something I want to learn.
I loved this podcast!! Your projects are beautiful. I really enjoyed seeing your area, such lovely scenery! I'm also glad you explained the Gaelic phrases at the end because I was wondering also, what you said. Very interesting!! 🥰💞 God bless you and your family!
Another lovely episode Andrew, I really enjoy the history as well as the knitting, ty. Greetings from south of the border 😊
Great choice for your daughter’s sweater!
Thank you for a lovely lunch time 😁
I think your first knit would make a lovely bath mat in a dollhouse 🤣 enjoy your goodies, have fun with all that squishyness 👍