After watching this episode and the interview with Dr. Demers I started being aware of my posture and the position of my shoulders and neck. Thank you so much for bringing awareness to something that we can take charge of in order to keep our knitting going well.
This is probably my favorite show so far. I loved how you met and really appreciated the PT discussion. It's so important, especially as I age, to remember to move during long COVID knitting sessions. Thank you for all you do for this podcast and the best to Andrew. We are thinking of you daily.
Another wonderful episode from you, Andrew and Andrea - your sewing skills are superb Andrea - very inspiring! Thank you for a really enjoyable and informative interview with Carson. My grandmother was a fabulous knitter, and I remember that she used to take 'standing breaks', where she would take her knitting into the garden and knit while standing up, enjoying the sunshine. A dose of Vitamin D and a change of position - she was a very wise lady.
hi from Greece Andrea and Andrew. I can't wait for your next episode every fortnight. I've been inspired from your stranded knitting, Andrea. I am sorry for your injury but u r so creative that nothing can stop you create. The dresses you make are awsome. I adore the little dresse for your niece too. And I also love the colours on Andrew's new hat. The music you select for the different sections is wonderful!
I get so excited when you release anew episode of The Fruity Knitting Podcast. It is a top notch production. I so much enjoyed hearing the story of how you met and seeing your beautiful wedding photos. Also, congratulations to your beautiful daughter on her graduation and high marks. I truly hope to become a patron someday as your podcast is very important and worth the donation to me. Unfortunately, things are a bit difficult right now as I struggle with a disability and am unable to work. If and when my circumstances change, I will definitely become a patron to your wonderful podcast. Take care......Crystal.
This has to be one of my favorite episodes so far. I really enjoyed hearing the story of how the two of you met, the German course, and how you ended up in Germany and decided to stay. I had seen Carson Demers interviewed by Patty Lyons earlier this year so already knew he would have some good advice for Andrea before I saw this interview! I have always had trouble appreciating classical music (even though I've tried), but some of the other music that you play on the podcast is really enjoyable for me. The song by Montana Skies was so beautiful, and I'd never heard of them. Thank you!
Brilliant as always. Really enjoyed hearing about how you met and how you came to live in Germany. Both questions I was curious about. I find myself smiling a lot when I watch both of you, as your smiles and joy are infectious.
I chuckled when Andrew said he was having trouble tensioning the yarn with his left hand. I'm right-handed but I was a crocheter for 36 yrs. before learning to knit 8 yrs ago so was used to a steady tension with my left hand. It's my right-handed-color knitting that I find hard to get the same tension due to not being used to winding the yarn between those fingers. Your work is beautiful!
In this episode Andrea says that being a patron is like 2 coffees a month, but for us Pacific Northwesterners it's actually less than a single coffee - I just thought, what a deal we are getting supporting this podcast! I am slowly catching up having just discovered this recently. Thanks for sharing everyone's ravelry contact info, I love to look at their projects. Great job as usual!
Another great episode. I really loved Christa's projects. Also your sewing projects. I haven't done much sewing in a while, but I always loved learning new techniques. It looks like you are into pressing. Pressing is so important. It's the equivalent of blocking.
Just watched this episode for the second time as I have a lot of shoulder discomfort from knitting. Just ordered his book. Can't wait to receive it. Wish it was available via Amazon or book stores so I could get it quicker. I'm doing IOU's for holiday knitting. Thank you for always providing informative and fun podcasts.
Thanks for another enjoyable podcast. I purchased Carson Demers' book a few months ago and it was a pleasure to see your informative interview with him.
Another fantastic episode. I was very interested in Carsen's advice as I have had many self inflicted "knitting injuries". I was also impressed by Andrea's reference to Dr Sarno who I first discovered about 5 years ago - so interesting and enlightening. Your new dress is fabulous Andrea and your precision inspires me. Sue UK.
Another well rounded podcast. loved the new segment introducing a new design. the interview wih Carson was fantastic. it covered lots of ground and i for one will be looking for his book and sharing this podcast to others. once again thank you for all your hardwork in putting these podcasts together.
Wonderful. I have a hand injury currently and this segment was so very helpful. I am a musician and I found this very useful. The injury is not from knitting or crochet but I do knit and crochet. Thank you so very much.
Just found your podcast from a search for Carson Demers- I liked it enough to go back to the beginning and watch from there! Thank you for all the wonderful interviews, and for making fair isle and intarsia seem not so hard.
another great and interesting podcast, thank you so much for your time, talent and wisdom, must say that Andrew is getting really good with this knitting , and that Madeleine looked beautiful in the dress that you made her , and a very talented knitter as well , congratulations to her for getting good grades . It was lovely to hear and to be able to share in your story of how you met , don't think that two people were more meant for each other then you two , best wishes xxxx
Dear Andrea and Andrew, another fabulous episode! I really found the part about knitting injuries with Carsen was very informative and important to all of us. I also smiled hearing you telling your story why you are in Germany, as it is so much like ours! We left Sweden 2001 for three years-we thought... with three young children 9, 7 and 3 years old. Now our youngest son is only two tests away from completing his Matura (Abitur) another week of learning and then he will be done, hopefully! The other two have returned for Sweden to study there! Our kids also only speaks swedish with us and german "outside". We just kind of stayed on another year and another year, and still we do not know if we are going back or not...
Hi, Andrea and Andrew, I am delving back into older episodes that I’ve missed and this one was really terrific. Again, your choice of music suits me so well, I can’t tell you how much! I’m a symphonic musician and (no offence to some of my favourite podcasters!) I get tired of the music that comes from the ‘free music’ that’s available on RUclips. I really appreciate how thoughtfully you choose the excerpts. Also, I loved the interview with Carson, the subject is so important for all of us. I have had my share of concerns so I’m going to try to get my hands on his book. I could go on, because I thoroughly enjoyed every part of this episode (even the sewing, and I’m not a sewer!), but I’ll leave it there. Happy Knitting!
I was a sewing addict long before I became a knitting addict. To me knitting is so much more "scary" than sewing, so Carson's advice on relaxing and being mindful of relaxing was very helpful. I am sure, just as with sewing, over time knitting will become more natural and less frustrating (and scary) for me. I can sew the heck out of a Chanel jacket, but just put a complex knitting pattern in front of me and I feel my muscles tense :-) PS, I absolutely love your wonderful podcasts.
Great episode. Again I want to add that retaining good blood flow is important and you can do this with wrist and/or arm warmers. 100% angora is the best for this because it is thermal with the hollow core and is 8x warmer than wool . So the alleviation of pain is immediate. The warmth increases circulation and so increases blood flow that will reduce inflammation and alleviate an pain . Wearing these while knitting helps but also while resting especially sleeping and also hen taking a break from knitting as it helps with healing as well. Angora is the best fiber but wool and mohair or alpaca will help though not quite as well as angora.
Your sewing skills are impeccable, just beautiful! I'm just learning how to sew and feel so inspired by your beautiful dresses, all of them large & small! The woods there are spectacular! 🙋🏻
Thank you so much! I am just seeing this episode 4 years later, and have ordered Carson's book. I'm curious to see if he mentions Norwegian knitting, since I am just teaching myself this method after hearing that it is "more ergonomic".
Love your podcast… Greatly appreciate your mention of Dr. Sarno who I discovered in 2001 watching 20/20 here in the US And I had all the characteristics of someone with the mind body connection causing most everything they have experienced with symptoms. Recently, I overworked my hands trying to finish a project with double-stranded (unstretchy) yarn and did not stop when my ring finger and pinky finger were cramped so badly that I could not move them.... I took a break but it was very difficult as knitting has become my go to activity for stress relief. I am now knitting very mindfully and holding the needles much looser but having to go slower And for shorter time periods before I stretch… Which I do constantly after a few rows…and very frustrated that I do not have the skills to knit things that I want to knit so badly and constantly being told when I post or message that I will not be able to do something unless I know how to do something else. That alone creates more symptoms. I am sure there are people out there that will understand. Still, my pinky finger main knuckle is still an issue on both hands especially the left hand and I am an English knitter. I have been taping the last two fingers together and it seems to help but the discomfort has not gone away completely. I will not give up and your podcast with a reminder that I need to re-read Dr. Sarno‘s book… the exact one that you posted on the screen of your video. I have all of his books! Life changing reality to mention here because many people do not understand or even know about this from my own experience. I have spoken with people in the medical profession and they do not accept this most of the time. Again, I want to thank you for such a wonderful episode.
I have just had an epiphany watching your understitching tutorial! I always sewed it with the wrong side up which was a royal pain in the neck trying to get all the fabric flat after notching it! Sewing it from the right side is so much easier! I feel daft, but grateful. You have saved me hours 😙😙😙
Andrea - You are a star, i have been looking at myself knitting ever since you brought it to my awareness and I have seen a couple of ladies coming through for hand, wrist and elbow Xrays and they say that the worst thing is they cant knit! im so relieved to find out that there is a solution and prevention!!!! also andrew, im so glad that you are getting on with the bousta beanie, i recommended it to a friend as a first fair isle project on the talk from the last podcast. so glad it was the right recommendation. Also loved your story to bits. xxx ps - so glad Madeline is going off to travel a bit, but it must be hard for you to see her go - and hopefully come back again! ( I did eventually so don't worry)
Hi Grace, yes your work must be interesting looking at inflamed tendons etc. I'm sure Madeleine is going to love Australia so much she may not want to come home again. She is obliged to come back inside of 6 months to keep her permanent residency here in Germany, so that is a relief.
I tried to find the book: Knitting Comfortably on Amazon but they’re all out and don’t know if more will be any available in the future 😭. I have degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis neck to feet, and a right torn rotator cuff, so I’ve switched to the Portuguese Knitting Method with the yarn around my neck. It would be great to read this book in order to improve my knitting without “pain!”
Dear Andrea, have you tried the portuguese method of knitting?Since I am knitting after this method my problems are completely gone.Purlilng is faster than knitting and therefore I am doing my garments from the wrong side.Thank you for another wonderful episode. You both are terrific and I hope not beeing nasty here, but I can not stand the most knitting podcasts because I find it so tedious all these people showing socks and wool aquisitions and kals and prizes,. Of course, it is a very personally opinion and taste , they all are very valuable and I recognize how much work one has to film and edit a video. Anyway....It was a big surprise as I found you and I am wachting all episodes during my vacation, enjoying and learning.Thank you again and gute Besserung!
Yippee settling down to knit with you but pausing to say to Andrew that when I learnt to two handed knit I had to try several ways to hold the yarn in my left hand..ended up with winding g it twice round one finger...but just to say I had the same problems with keeping that under control until I tried lots of different ways to tension the yarn
Fruity Knitting I just finished watching,Meath a substantial break to walk the dogs and cook (flapjacks). Excellent episode as always and sorry if my previous comment sounded bolshy...cripes it is hard to type in the same tone as you would say something. Love the new segment very much!
Binging my way through the archives, and I gotta say I never thought you'd interview someone regarding ergonomics! All the episodes have been so informative and interesting, but this has been one of the most relevant for me as I teach my mother how to knit. I'll definitely be picking up his book soon!
Andrea, do you know how to , 'draw a thread' on your knitting? (You probably do:). If you do this the knitting just drops apart. We used to do do this so as to enable lengthening or shortening garments for hand'medowns or 'ups'.
is this book ever going to be reprinted? It is only available in quite high prices, something like 149.00 dollars, And i think that there are a lot of knitters out there who would like to buy this gem.
Hi Patricia. You can always find the program notes on fruityknitting.com. For this episode: fruityknitting.com/2017/06/13/knitting-comfortably-carson-demers/ Thanks for watching and for your feedback. A + A
Carpal tunnel issues. Related to work as a dental hygienist 40 years not so much pain but definitely numbness and tingling in my. Right hand and inside of right elbow. It has been going on for decades so it may be too late for me to fully recover
Oh my God it sounds like my husband and me I am totally the creative one and he's the IT nerd and we went away just to try something new with his job. now we ended up in England and we had a small son. And what is waiting for us to come for the future. And my inside feeling are telling me to go back where I came from but because of my son I am still here in England.it I s a little bit sad but your story is what is ahead of me I just realized it now. With dearest regret from Carina
You can buy it directly from the author here: www.ergoiknit.com/knitting-comfortably. If you are not from Amerika, like me, you can write the author an email and he will tell you everything about the shipping. Well, that is what I hope, because I just wrote him. :)
Papil is a little village in Shetland where Donna first met with her friends who gave her the lovely biscuit tin. The hat pattern was inspired by the biscuit tin.
Thought that lady with with BERET was Scandinavian but I think maybe she’s Scottish. She says Beret phonetically that threw me as to her nationality, made me believe maybe Norway has influenced the Scottish accent during times of invasion.
I believe the Shetland Isles were settle by people of Scandinavian descent that then were also populated by people from the mainland Scotland which means the descendants are a mix. The accents there are quite different from main land Scotland and you’ll find much Norse names over the isles. They are as close to Norway as main land Scotland.
After watching this episode and the interview with Dr. Demers I started being aware of my posture and the position of my shoulders and neck. Thank you so much for bringing awareness to something that we can take charge of in order to keep our knitting going well.
I find a hotwater bottle at the back of my neck or upper body very relaxing.
The new segment with designers presenting new patterns is a nice addition!
Thanks, Ma, good to hear.
Loved hearing your personal story, the love & respect that you have for one another is obvious and heart warming. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Deborah, thank you!
Thanks for telling the story of how you met. I like how you treat each other so respectfully.
This is probably my favorite show so far. I loved how you met and really appreciated the PT discussion. It's so important, especially as I age, to remember to move during long COVID knitting sessions. Thank you for all you do for this podcast and the best to Andrew. We are thinking of you daily.
Another wonderful episode from you, Andrew and Andrea - your sewing skills are superb Andrea - very inspiring! Thank you for a really enjoyable and informative interview with Carson. My grandmother was a fabulous knitter, and I remember that she used to take 'standing breaks', where she would take her knitting into the garden and knit while standing up, enjoying the sunshine. A dose of Vitamin D and a change of position - she was a very wise lady.
Hi Gill. Thanks for your feedback - love the story about your grandmother - very sensible indeed!
hi from Greece Andrea and Andrew. I can't wait for your next episode every fortnight. I've been inspired from your stranded knitting, Andrea. I am sorry for your injury but u r so creative that nothing can stop you create. The dresses you make are awsome. I adore the little dresse for your niece too. And I also love the colours on Andrew's new hat. The music you select for the different sections is wonderful!
Thank you Athina for your lovely comments. Happy knitting!!
I get so excited when you release anew episode of The Fruity Knitting Podcast. It is a top notch production. I so much enjoyed hearing the story of how you met and seeing your beautiful wedding photos. Also, congratulations to your beautiful daughter on her graduation and high marks. I truly hope to become a patron someday as your podcast is very important and worth the donation to me. Unfortunately, things are a bit difficult right now as I struggle with a disability and am unable to work. If and when my circumstances change, I will definitely become a patron to your wonderful podcast. Take care......Crystal.
Hi Crystal, thanks for your lovely comments, we are very happy that you enjoy the show so much.
This has to be one of my favorite episodes so far. I really enjoyed hearing the story of how the two of you met, the German course, and how you ended up in Germany and decided to stay. I had seen Carson Demers interviewed by Patty Lyons earlier this year so already knew he would have some good advice for Andrea before I saw this interview! I have always had trouble appreciating classical music (even though I've tried), but some of the other music that you play on the podcast is really enjoyable for me. The song by Montana Skies was so beautiful, and I'd never heard of them. Thank you!
thank you for bringing top quality content and wonderful, sophisticated music to my Easter weekend.
Brilliant as always. Really enjoyed hearing about how you met and how you came to live in Germany. Both questions I was curious about. I find myself smiling a lot when I watch both of you, as your smiles and joy are infectious.
Thank you, it's lovely to hear that you are enjoying our show.
I chuckled when Andrew said he was having trouble tensioning the yarn with his left hand. I'm right-handed but I was a crocheter for 36 yrs. before learning to knit 8 yrs ago so was used to a steady tension with my left hand. It's my right-handed-color knitting that I find hard to get the same tension due to not being used to winding the yarn between those fingers. Your work is beautiful!
In this episode Andrea says that being a patron is like 2 coffees a month, but for us Pacific Northwesterners it's actually less than a single coffee - I just thought, what a deal we are getting supporting this podcast!
I am slowly catching up having just discovered this recently. Thanks for sharing everyone's ravelry contact info, I love to look at their projects. Great job as usual!
Fantastic episode! I could listen to Mr. Demers talk all day! I really learned a lot, and now I guess I have to go buy the book!
Thanks, Natalie.
Another great episode. I really loved Christa's projects. Also your sewing projects. I haven't done much sewing in a while, but I always loved learning new techniques. It looks like you are into pressing. Pressing is so important. It's the equivalent of blocking.
Hi Nina. I can remember Andrea saying that pressing is critical in sewing. Thanks for watching.
I totally loved the intro to the new segment! I think you both did a great job =)
Excellent podcast. Thank you for bringing Carson to us!!!!
Hi Jennifer, glad you liked it.
Thanks for having Carson on it was very informative, I must get this book. 😉
Thanks, Melissa. Certainly worth getting in before you have any problems.
Just watched this episode for the second time as I have a lot of shoulder discomfort from knitting. Just ordered his book. Can't wait to receive it. Wish it was available via Amazon or book stores so I could get it quicker. I'm doing IOU's for holiday knitting. Thank you for always providing informative and fun podcasts.
Wonderful again! Congratulations, Madeline! Loved New Releases.
Thank you Terry!!
Thanks for another enjoyable podcast. I purchased Carson Demers' book a few months ago and it was a pleasure to see your informative interview with him.
Another fantastic episode. I was very interested in Carsen's advice as I have had many self inflicted "knitting injuries". I was also impressed by Andrea's reference to Dr Sarno who I first discovered about 5 years ago - so interesting and enlightening. Your new dress is fabulous Andrea and your precision inspires me. Sue UK.
Thanks for watching and for your feedback, Susan. Injuries are really frustrating, so it's worth getting informed. A + A.
Another well rounded podcast. loved the new segment introducing a new design. the interview wih Carson was fantastic. it covered lots of ground and i for one will be looking for his book and sharing this podcast to others. once again thank you for all your hardwork in putting these podcasts together.
Thanks Lynne, for your comments, and for letting people know about the podcast. Cheers, A + A.
Wonderful. I have a hand injury currently and this segment was so very helpful. I am a musician and I found this very useful. The injury is not from knitting or crochet but I do knit and crochet.
Thank you so very much.
Just found your podcast from a search for Carson Demers- I liked it enough to go back to the beginning and watch from there!
Thank you for all the wonderful interviews, and for making fair isle and intarsia seem not so hard.
Thank you, Janalee!!
another great and interesting podcast, thank you so much for your time, talent and wisdom, must say that Andrew is getting really good with this knitting , and that Madeleine looked beautiful in the dress that you made her , and a very talented knitter as well , congratulations to her for getting good grades . It was lovely to hear and to be able to share in your story of how you met , don't think that two people were more meant for each other then you two , best wishes xxxx
Thanks Georgina - from all of us.
I really enjoyed this Podcast and loved Christa's work.
Dear Andrea and Andrew, another fabulous episode! I really found the part about knitting injuries with Carsen was very informative and important to all of us. I also smiled hearing you telling your story why you are in Germany, as it is so much like ours! We left Sweden 2001 for three years-we thought... with three young children 9, 7 and 3 years old. Now our youngest son is only two tests away from completing his Matura (Abitur) another week of learning and then he will be done, hopefully! The other two have returned for Sweden to study there! Our kids also only speaks swedish with us and german "outside". We just kind of stayed on another year and another year, and still we do not know if we are going back or not...
Very interesting made me retook at how I sit when I knit etc and I know I do take breaks but need to take more!
I love his book. Got it as soon as I could.
Hi, Andrea and Andrew, I am delving back into older episodes that I’ve missed and this one was really terrific. Again, your choice of music suits me so well, I can’t tell you how much! I’m a symphonic musician and (no offence to some of my favourite podcasters!) I get tired of the music that comes from the ‘free music’ that’s available on RUclips. I really appreciate how thoughtfully you choose the excerpts. Also, I loved the interview with Carson, the subject is so important for all of us. I have had my share of concerns so I’m going to try to get my hands on his book. I could go on, because I thoroughly enjoyed every part of this episode (even the sewing, and I’m not a sewer!), but I’ll leave it there. Happy Knitting!
I was a sewing addict long before I became a knitting addict. To me knitting is so much more "scary" than sewing, so Carson's advice on relaxing and being mindful of relaxing was very helpful. I am sure, just as with sewing, over time knitting will become more natural and less frustrating (and scary) for me. I can sew the heck out of a Chanel jacket, but just put a complex knitting pattern in front of me and I feel my muscles tense :-) PS, I absolutely love your wonderful podcasts.
Hi Konnie, I'd love some of your sewing skills to come my way! Thanks for watching.
Great episode. Again I want to add that retaining good blood flow is important and you can do this with wrist and/or arm warmers. 100% angora is the best for this because it is thermal with the hollow core and is 8x warmer than wool . So the alleviation of pain is immediate. The warmth increases circulation and so increases blood flow that will reduce inflammation and alleviate an pain . Wearing these while knitting helps but also while resting especially sleeping and also hen taking a break from knitting as it helps with healing as well. Angora is the best fiber but wool and mohair or alpaca will help though not quite as well as angora.
I love the Bousta Beanie,,,, easy chart and pattern repeat. Made one for my daughter and now I’m starting one for myself
Your sewing skills are impeccable, just beautiful! I'm just learning how to sew and feel so inspired by your beautiful dresses, all of them large & small! The woods there are spectacular! 🙋🏻
Thank you - Sherlyn, Sharon, & Karyn! Good luck with your sewing.
Awesome episode. Thanks for taking the time to inform as well as entertain. love it. keep up the great work.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed the episode.
Thank you so much! I am just seeing this episode 4 years later, and have ordered Carson's book. I'm curious to see if he mentions Norwegian knitting, since I am just teaching myself this method after hearing that it is "more ergonomic".
Lovely pictures, thanks for sharing.
Thanks Valerie.
You are welcome.
Love your podcast… Greatly appreciate your mention of Dr. Sarno who I discovered in 2001 watching 20/20 here in the US And I had all the characteristics of someone with the mind body connection causing most everything they have experienced with symptoms. Recently, I overworked my hands trying to finish a project with double-stranded (unstretchy) yarn and did not stop when my ring finger and pinky finger were cramped so badly that I could not move them.... I took a break but it was very difficult as knitting has become my go to activity for stress relief. I am now knitting very mindfully and holding the needles much looser but having to go slower And for shorter time periods before I stretch… Which I do constantly after a few rows…and very frustrated that I do not have the skills to knit things that I want to knit so badly and constantly being told when I post or message that I will not be able to do something unless I know how to do something else. That alone creates more symptoms. I am sure there are people out there that will understand. Still, my pinky finger main knuckle is still an issue on both hands especially the left hand and I am an English knitter. I have been taping the last two fingers together and it seems to help but the discomfort has not gone away completely. I will not give up and your podcast with a reminder that I need to re-read Dr. Sarno‘s book… the exact one that you posted on the screen of your video. I have all of his books! Life changing reality to mention here because many people do not understand or even know about this from my own experience. I have spoken with people in the medical profession and they do not accept this most of the time. Again, I want to thank you for such a wonderful episode.
I admired Christa's knitting so much. The garments were beautiful and so feminine. Ann in South Australia.
I have just had an epiphany watching your understitching tutorial! I always sewed it with the wrong side up which was a royal pain in the neck trying to get all the fabric flat after notching it! Sewing it from the right side is so much easier! I feel daft, but grateful. You have saved me hours 😙😙😙
That's cool, I'm glad I could help you. Sometimes just knowing something little can make so much difference to the enjoyment level, can't it.
Excellent episode!
Wow:what a beautiful walk!
Andrea - You are a star, i have been looking at myself knitting ever since you brought it to my awareness and I have seen a couple of ladies coming through for hand, wrist and elbow Xrays and they say that the worst thing is they cant knit! im so relieved to find out that there is a solution and prevention!!!!
also andrew, im so glad that you are getting on with the bousta beanie, i recommended it to a friend as a first fair isle project on the talk from the last podcast. so glad it was the right recommendation.
Also loved your story to bits. xxx
ps - so glad Madeline is going off to travel a bit, but it must be hard for you to see her go - and hopefully come back again! ( I did eventually so don't worry)
Hi Grace, yes your work must be interesting looking at inflamed tendons etc. I'm sure Madeleine is going to love Australia so much she may not want to come home again. She is obliged to come back inside of 6 months to keep her permanent residency here in Germany, so that is a relief.
No wonder Andrew and Andrea are so proud of Madeline, she is a sweetheart 💞
I tried to find the book: Knitting Comfortably on Amazon but they’re all out and don’t know if more will be any available in the future 😭. I have degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis neck to feet, and a right torn rotator cuff, so I’ve switched to the Portuguese Knitting Method with the yarn around my neck. It would be great to read this book in order to improve my knitting without “pain!”
Thank you so much for this podcast! The Carsom Demers interview is SO helpful!
I loooved hearing how you two met and wound up in Germany. Thank you for everything!
Dear Andrea, have you tried the portuguese method of knitting?Since I am knitting after this method my problems are completely gone.Purlilng is faster than knitting and therefore I am doing my garments from the wrong side.Thank you for another wonderful episode. You both are terrific and I hope not beeing nasty here, but I can not stand the most knitting podcasts because I find it so tedious all these people showing socks and wool aquisitions and kals and prizes,. Of course, it is a very personally opinion and taste , they all are very valuable and I recognize how much work one has to film and edit a video. Anyway....It was a big surprise as I found you and I am wachting all episodes during my vacation, enjoying and learning.Thank you again and gute Besserung!
Yippee settling down to knit with you but pausing to say to Andrew that when I learnt to two handed knit I had to try several ways to hold the yarn in my left hand..ended up with winding g it twice round one finger...but just to say I had the same problems with keeping that under control until I tried lots of different ways to tension the yarn
Hi Tilly !! I'm going to keep practicing and experimenting. I'm sure I will get there with time. Great to hear from you (-; Andrew.
Fruity Knitting I just finished watching,Meath a substantial break to walk the dogs and cook (flapjacks). Excellent episode as always and sorry if my previous comment sounded bolshy...cripes it is hard to type in the same tone as you would say something. Love the new segment very much!
Tilly - I could picture you as I read your comment and I could only smile. Andrew
Binging my way through the archives, and I gotta say I never thought you'd interview someone regarding ergonomics! All the episodes have been so informative and interesting, but this has been one of the most relevant for me as I teach my mother how to knit. I'll definitely be picking up his book soon!
I wonder if you would like the sweaterversion long back with short front, which is quite modern now ;-)
Andrea, do you know how to , 'draw a thread' on your knitting? (You probably do:). If you do this the knitting just drops apart. We used to do do this so as to enable lengthening or shortening garments for hand'medowns or 'ups'.
is this book ever going to be reprinted? It is only available in quite high prices, something like 149.00 dollars, And i think that there are a lot of knitters out there who would like to buy this gem.
Hello! I can't find the music credits, loved the music and would like to know the name. Thank you, keep up the good work!
Hi Patricia. You can always find the program notes on fruityknitting.com. For this episode: fruityknitting.com/2017/06/13/knitting-comfortably-carson-demers/
Thanks for watching and for your feedback. A + A
Should I use the "higher" bust measurement for knitting sweaters also? Or, is this advice just for sewing?
Carpal tunnel issues. Related to work as a dental hygienist 40 years not so much pain but definitely numbness and tingling in my. Right hand and inside of right elbow. It has been going on for decades so it may be too late for me to fully recover
Little Madeline is wearing her Daughter of Cookie 🍪 Monster jumper 💙
Andrea, Dr. Sarno was awesome!(he just passed away) His book worked the best for me!
However, it's quite clear that Carson has not read Dr. Sarno.
Thank you!
Oh my God it sounds like my husband and me I am totally the creative one and he's the IT nerd and we went away just to try something new with his job.
now we ended up in England and we had a small son. And what is waiting for us to come for the future. And my inside feeling are telling me to go back where I came from but because of my son I am still here in England.it I s a little bit sad but your story is what is ahead of me I just realized it now. With dearest regret from Carina
Now I know why I don’t like too thin needles optimal needle is above 3,5 mm.
Where can I buy this book?
You can buy it directly from the author here: www.ergoiknit.com/knitting-comfortably. If you are not from Amerika, like me, you can write the author an email and he will tell you everything about the shipping. Well, that is what I hope, because I just wrote him. :)
Papil Beret. What is "papil". I'm American and I don't recognize that word.
Papil is a little village in Shetland where Donna first met with her friends who gave her the lovely biscuit tin. The hat pattern was inspired by the biscuit tin.
And Joyce just as a tip - you can check out our program notes - fruityknitting.com/. We've got lots of helpful information there. Cheers, Andrew.
Thought that lady with with BERET was Scandinavian but I think maybe she’s Scottish. She says Beret phonetically that threw me as to her nationality, made me believe maybe Norway has influenced the Scottish accent during times of invasion.
I believe the Shetland Isles were settle by people of Scandinavian descent that then were also populated by people from the mainland Scotland which means the descendants are a mix. The accents there are quite different from main land Scotland and you’ll find much Norse names over the isles. They are as close to Norway as main land Scotland.
@@KnitzyKitzy I can understand them better than Scots their accent is very slight
Your program is too long!!!!!