Your ranunculus is stunning! It looks amazing on you and is a work of art. Yes to the parenting talk! And you are clearly an amazing mom- not a paycheck lol but a high five! I am dreading middle school. My daughter is very sensitive- not only to pain and hurt from others but she is also so sensitive to what other people are feeling. And middle school is just so many big feelings. But you are doing a great job! The little seeds you planted and watered are growing 🥰 I think we just try to be a safe, loving and supportive place for them to land no matter if it’s a good day or bad day. I give up books all the time- life is too short and my time is too precious to struggle with something that’s supposed to be enjoyable ❤
Hi Kaetlyn! I hope you’re feeling 100% this week! I dreaded middle school too, but I’ve actually found it to be a really incredible time. It’s magical to see your child becoming a real person. Yes there is struggle, but its more mentally stimulating than the struggles of the little ones! My 9 year old daughter is a lot like yours. Sensitive in herself and in others. But they are stronger than they lead on. There is some fire there that we can stoke!
@@AnotherKnittingPod indeed! When she wants to be she can be very strong! Just yesterday in gym (which is not her fave) a boy was yelling at her to go faster at whatever and she told him “how fast I go is NOT your business” I’m glad to know when she needs to, she uses her voice. But in general she is sensitive and when others are slighted, bullied or something it really upsets her.
I love your ranunculus, the colour looks so good and the roll sleeves are great. I’ve made a few myself and I know exactly what you mean, each time I put one of mine on I just exhale and say oh yes. Your lace and fade boxy yarn is amazing. I’m not a fluoro kind of person but it is so beautiful to look at, the top is going to be amazing. Time is precious, it’s my most precious resource. So if something isn’t landing, like your book then the best thing to do is let it go and move on. Thanks for sharing, you are so delightfully happy I smile all the way through while watching 🥰
Lena, I loved the way you talked about co-creating with the pattern designer. Also, saying that your knitting helps your inside and outside match! So sweet and true.
Hi Beth! We are so lucky as knitters. I really feel like a better version of myself when I wear a hand knit. Buying clothes is just not as fun as making them!!
Absolutely gorgeous ranunuclus... thank you for the inspiration! Have you ever thought about writing a book? You're so articulate and your stories are so captivating. You talk from the heart, it's a beautiful thing!
Leena! I just LOVE you so much!! You are like my knitting soul mate - and everything else in life - I love how you express so much positivity and joy in life and knitting - Andrea Mowry has been my favorite designer but you have shared so much and have encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone - I will be sharing you with all of my knitting friends - and family - by listening to you they’ll get me! Thank you so so much for sharing you with us.
Oh Janet, that was the nicest comment I’ve ever gotten. I will save it for when I’m feeling self doubt or fear…you have no idea how much it means to me. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts wiht me. Lots of love to you 💜
Thank you Lena for your inspirations, knitting and otherwise. I love your Ranunculus sweater. I have knit that pattern and have made several now, although like you, I avoided the trend because I tend to do that, but in the end I love it. I also really enjoyed your analogy regarding books and sweater patterns and techniques, where at all different ages we tend to pick up and understand or get more out of the things we are reading and/or knitting. Knowledge grows with our age and experiences. Congrats on helping your child grow and figure his way through this crazy life. I have 3 children grown and married now, and find myself still helping them along the way. It’s a parent’s most important role.
Hi Julie! It struck me so much when you said you avoid trends-SO DO I!! That’s why I was reluctant to jump on the Sophie Scarf bandwagon also! But like you, the Ranunculus is truly brilliant and possibly my favorite knit of all time. Congratulations on raising three lovely humans. I know the worry never ends, but there must be peace in seeing them as established adults. Hope you’re having a great week so far 💜
I totally understand, I think that Klara & the sun is not for everyone; I found it interesting but it also wasn’t my favorite and some parts /characters were so annoying. I tend to give a book 50 to 100 pages and if I can’t get captivated by it then I just move on. OMG - I really love how your Lace & Fade is looking and can’t wait to see more of it! The colorway in both the textures/yarns is just so amazing! Have a wonderful weekend!
I'm heartened to hear that your parenting seeds took root. After your last podcast, I was thinking back to the middle school years for my girls, and you could not pay me to do that again. It was rough. I have no doubt that you are doing a great job of being a safe harbor for your kiddo. Sometimes all you can do is give them a soft place to land, but it is so hard not to get involved in something they need to work out themselves. In other news, I stocked up on Linen Quill during a recent Purl Soho sale, and will be casting on my long-planned Ranunculus. I know you probably said in an earlier episode, but did you hold the yarn double like may have or add a strand of mohair, or is that just a single LQ knit? Whatever, you did, I love it. So many options! Lastly, I have enjoyed your book recommendations. I used to finish every book I started, but eventually, like you, I realized that I only have so much reading time. Every minute I spend reading a book I am not enjoying is a minute that could be bringing me joy in another way. Now I just kick them to the curb if I find myself avoiding them when I would normally be reading (listening).
Hi Lisa! Parenting in general is not for the faint of heart! It is a long, grueling, but such a rewarding journey. Re: the Ranunuculus, I just held one strand single. I like it for an all-year piece. But I’m dying to hold it with a strand of mohair. I think it would make it even more magical! And yes on books! There is no need to power through as we used to do. Please do recommend any books that you love-I’m always looking for recommendations!
You are the best! So much to respond to here! First: those kids absorb more than you realize. They don’t show it right away, but they go away and process and it shows up later. I especially found that once they left home and came back mom & dad became a lot smarter! Mine even email me for recipes which I used to cook for them and I get a kick out of that. Second: the best thing I ever did as a reader was to give myself permission to abandon a book I wasn’t enjoying. There are just too many amazing books in the world and you will never get to them all, so don’t waste time on one that you aren’t enjoying! I’m reading Tomorrow etc. now and really enjoying it :)
Hi Joanne! Thank you for your message! You are so right-its amazing how much they actually do process. Sometimes you think its all landing on deaf ears, but when you see that growth its truly a magical thing. I’m glad you’re enjoying Tomorrow. I wish every book were as masterful as that one! I definitely plan to read it again 😘 See you on the pod soon!
You are doing great! I'm kinda going through it the second time. My Grandson lost his Mum to cancer when he was 10, he and his Dad (my Son) live with me so I've been there for him for nearly 7 years now. We've had ups and downs, he has ADHD and has struggled at school, but he's now in college and loving it and is doing so well ( he's doing Engineering) it's like he's finally happy being him and it's wonderful to see. Love your Podcasts, can't wait for the next one.
Oh Debi, you’re amazing. What a strong woman you are. That could not have been an easy path. Your son and grandson are so very lucky to have you. So fulfilling I’m sure to see him thriving after so much struggle! All the love to you and your family! 💚
You're doing great momma! Being there for your child and letting them get their thoughts out in a safe manner sows the seeds for them to keep coming to you later... at least that's how it's been in my experience. My son is 25 now and still comes to me with things. Big hugs.
Oh, that is music to my ears. Especially with a boy. People underestimate the level of sensitivity of boys. Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s what I’m hoping to create with him for our future!
You continue to crack me up. You'll find with more experience you may be more inclined to venture into patterns that are less well-written. Sometimes those are more unique! Forget about ever knitting from a vintage pattern unless you're willing to make a total blind leap of faith. There's usually no chart nor schematic. Oh, did I mention that they're typically written for just one size (never my size!) ? For some of us, that's the thrill of it all!
Omg I’m not ready for that AT ALL!! I am in awe of your skills. I hope I get there some day! For now I do try to push myself out of my comfort zone every few projects. I’m looking to jump into colorwork for the first time soon!
One of my grands is a 13 year old young man so I can relate. You sound so much like my daughter. I just started "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue." I'll let you know...I've got 2 sweaters on the needles - can't imagine what I'd without it. Love to visit with you!
Hi Karen! Your daughter sounds lovely 😉 I did read Addie LaRue. It’s pretty good! Lmk how you find it. And yes-I don’t know what I’d do without sweater knitting in particular, either. It’s my absolute favorite. Hope you have a great weekend-thanks for watching!
The ranunculus looks fab on you. Funnily enough I am a bright colours fan but a fawn brown is my favorite. I have made 46 + use them as a pallette cleanser. Yes I am that mad woman who up to now has made 46 + am planning on more. They make a perfect quick gift.
@Another Knitting Pod I have done mods on lots of them + added crochet frills etc. I made some baby ones too + even made socks with the ranunculus patterns on them. I am totally obsessed + have them in all weights + sleeve lengths. I even made a lilac mohair one for a tiny hippo that I knitted!
I love your sweater!! As a mom of an official boy teenager and 2 pre teen girls, I know where you are coming from!! My oldest girl, who is 11, is already in the you're the worst and I hate you phase. Keep up the amazing work!! One day I will work up the nerve to start a podcast!! I may need to look into this book!!
Hi Courtney! Oh man, I can’t even imagine the teenage journey with my daughter!! I’m a little scared, LOL! But somehow we make it through. Each kid is so so different…you never know what they’re going to need from you. START A POD! Seriously. Go for it. What do you have to lose.
Hi there, enjoying your new to me podcasts, love your philosophies and am a fan of all the books you have talked about. Re: scratchy hats...Susan B Anderson has tutorials on sewing in soft flannel or fleece on the inside of the brim, and I've seen folks knit a soft cashmere or alpaca strand into the brim only, anything to keep it from not being loved because it's scratchy ..Love hearing your family sharings! Best!
Love your ranunculus! So funny. I just started my first one and I’ve been looking for a simple hat for my grandson who is 12. I love the hat you are making you son! That’s the one I’m going to make! Thank you I really enjoy your videos ! Karen
🎉hey young lady, gratitude for you. Your podcast ❤️🔥😝😜 we love here in Chicago. I hang out at ALL the yarn stores herein Chicago and the greater Chicagoland area - if you’re ever here come hang out with us at MISS PURLS. Love you are bam bam bam and then some more bam 💥. Always staying tuned. Peace and love.
Thank you so much! Your message made me smile 🥰 I’m totally going to come visit y’all in Chicago! What a blast that would be. Looking up that store right now 😘 All the love from Colorado!
English teacher here - so have to comment on Klara and the Sun. I read the book because last year I read Ishiguro''s Never Let Me Go and it was SOOOO good. I do recommend that one. Like you, I just could not connect to the characters in Klara. I forced myself to finish because I thought for sure that the ending must be the reason that the book got so much applause. Nope. I didn't enjoy it. However, the topic is HUGE right now. AI is blasting the world of education this year. If you haven't heard about it, look it up. AI is now able to write and complete assignments for students. Our plaigarism software doesn't catch it yet. And of course, most kids want to get the work done, get the grade - with minimal effort so they are using it. As an English teacher, I have switched to ALL my writing assignments being written with pen/paper and during class. ;-( It's bringing Ishiguro's world too close for comfort.
Hi Sylvia-I always love your messages. I feel like we’d be such good friends IRL! I can only imagine how crazy AI has made your job. Teaching was always an insanely hard job, and it must be tenfold after the pandemic and the advent of these crazy technologies. I think its actually super valuable for students to go back to the old way of writing papers though, but stinks that it has to be in class like that. Hopefully plagiarism technology catches up to all this soon! Everyone loves Never Let Me Go but I’m scared to read it! Maybe I’m not smart enough!
I left the comment last time on Klara and the sun being a bad book. 😂Yeah just shelve it…we only have 24hours in a day and as a mother I cannot spend time on things that don’t bring joy in my life. It’s a kind of mix of poetry for someone a little high… and I read around 30/40 books per year so I don’t feel it’s an unkind comment from my side. I love your podcast and love your parenting advice and comments. Food for my soul :)
Ha! You made me laugh 😜 It is so true-neither my knits or my reads can be unsatisfying! Please give me recs for books you love, as you are such a voracious reader! Thank you watching and your kind note 💜
@@AnotherKnittingPod try reading “the most precious of cargoes” (without crying…), “the old man who read love stories” and “the good women of china” (without crying either… I had no such luck…). I am writing down your recommendations on my side and will try them out very soon as you bring such emotion when talking about Pachinko and bittersweet that I can only trust you :)
Don’t tell me it’s cold there! Im leaving minnesota to get out of the cold and going to wheat ridge. Dang nabbit give me warmer! I just want to thaw out! ❤️🔥I’m old My kids are your age and older. You are such an amazing mother. You sound like you are doing a great job. Life is for living. Your garden is flourishing one day and then oops I need to weed and water. Keep your eyes and mind open. I always told my children to look for the person who might need a little kindness, because sometimes that might be you. Be kind, be helpful be grateful. It comes back tenfold . I cast off Eye Dazzler for my granddaughter last weekend She will be 16 this month. I blocked it and gave it to her Monday evening. She wore it to school the next day! I was over the moon. It’s one thing to say Grandma I love the sweater you knit for me. Another thing to wear it ASAP! Then she text me to say people kept asking where she got the sweater. Being mom was great but grandma is so much less stressful.😮😂Thank you so much for your time
Well I’m still sure that its warmer than Minnesota! And most importantly, its sunny! Thank you for your sweet words. I love the idea of sometimes needing to weed and water the garden, and that being totally normal. Not a sign that anything is wrong! Yay for your granddaughter! I can’t imagine how magical that feels as a grandmother. She is totally knit-worthy 🥰
Lena, I look forward to your podcasts. Always have such and insightful interesting and thought provoking point of view. I love what they call patterns in danish, recipes. You as the 'chef' are the creator. Same for books, kids, etc. I think its the same for anything you pour 'yourself' into. love. your lace and fade boxy, making me think of what i can knit it with. thanks soooo much! btw, i love freakonomics, its a long running podcast and its really facinating. let me know if you decide to check it out or perhaps you already know it. :). there's also hidden brain and radio lab, love all of those and mostly leave them for listening to during trips.
Thank you Emmi! I really appreciate your message. Knowing that my thoughts ring true with you makes me so happy. I will check out those pods! Thank you so much for the suggestions! I’m always looking for new ones to dive into. Lots of love and see you again soon!
Love, love, love your podcast so much! I enjoy your energy tons, and I get such inspiration and happy thoughts from your knitting and your color choices! I love the Joji sweater you are currently making and can't wait to see the final product! Hang in there with your teenager - you seem like the best mom and really cool too! I think I was a pretty tough teenager for my poor mom but we both survived and were best friends until she went to Heaven. Really big and warm hugs for you from Texas!!
Aw, thank you so much! You are so sweet. I’m sorry to hear about your mother. How lucky you are to have had such an incredible relationship though. Lots of love to you from CO!
Your cruise ship thought, if that is your first teenager, you will do great. After raising 5 kids, I couldn’t give any good advice. Sale on girl you are doing good.
Well…. I am also one of the few remaining people who have not knit a ranunculus sweater! You have inspired me! I also have never knit a sweater, while knitting for 15 years. Yikes! Do you think it can be my first one? It seems forgiving?? I just purchased and had delivered today, a fair amount of linen quill from Purl Soho. I just jumped on the half + half triangle ban wagon. Love love your podcast!💕💕
Of course you can! The pattern is very very clear and like I said, holds your hand more than most patterns. I have a feeling once you make your first sweater, you are going to be hooked!! Please let me know how it goes!
I’m not a very experienced knitter but I have knitted so many ranunculus in different yarns recently … you can do this 🧶the pattern is so well written and you will Love the process I’m sure … go for it!! 🤞💥💃🧶🧶🧶
Middle school is the worst. But because your children have the support of loving parents they will come out of it okay! Even most children who don't have that support support manage through but it is much easier if they do. It's so tempting to be a friend to our children but what they need most is for us to be the parent and then the friendship will come. I wear my knitting as much as I can even if it's just socks. I want to build my wardrobe up so that I can wear my knitting all the time. I read a book recently where I realized halfway through that I did not like the main character. I preserved through though because I liked the the mystery. It is a series but I will not be reading anymore because I didn’t like the main character. Also I grew up in Jamestown which is the area that Lucille Ball was from!
That is such a great thing to remember. Be a parent first and a friend later! I do look forward to that day! I do imagine it will be hard when my advice is no longer welcome and I will have to bite my tongue! I bet you’ll find that Lucille Ball podcast even more fascinating! What an incredible inspiration she was!
I read tomorrow tomorrow and tomorrow and liked it but thought it was a little long. I didn't like the sun book either, didn't finish it. I want to read that bittersweet book also.
Do you have a ravelry page with your project details? I'd love to see more details on these beautiful creations! Esp what size and cast on you chose for your ranunculus.
I’m so bad about things like this! I do not post on Ravelry. But I’m pretty sure I made the second size in Ranunculus. I didn’t do any fancy cast on-just Twisted German Cast on and a regular bind off on the sleeves.
Hi Micki! I did see the email but didn’t let myself fall down the rabbit hole! I keep *accidentally* buying yarn! But now you’ve peaked my interest. Going to go check it out 😘
Thoroughly enjoy all your videos; very inspirational. I would love to use the same yarn for my ranunculus and wondering if it is itchy? I have sensitive skin and hesitant in ordering it! TIA
Hi Joyce!! Thank you! I love Linen Quill and I don’t find it itchy. But the things I’ve made with it have been looser. I don’t know what it would be like in a very snug garment. I think after a solid blocking it really softens up. It’s such a great yarn at a great price point, I think its worth giving it a shot! Maybe try it in a shawl or something loose so you can get a sense of it. Hope that helps 💚
I'm wondering if you knit from a chart or written. I'm a written knitter. Doesn't matter...just super curious. I too have a closet full of clothes I don't wear and I truly need to go through and donate! I have a lot I will 100% never wear again so why do I keep them?!?!? And books...not everyone likes the same things. Like Hamilton...everyone raves about it and loves it and I'm over here on an island of one like...I don't get why its so loved. Other than the soundtrack...I honestly hated it. Thought it was boring. Stopping ANYTHING that doesn't give joy is ok. ❤️
I am definitely a written kind of girl, but I’m forcing myself to work from the chart on this simple lace section of the Lace and Fade Boxy. I know some patterns (especially cables) are only charted, so I want to get used to following a chart. I agree on staying true to our North Star of joy and happiness! I have never seen Hamilton in any form. As I’ve said, I’m pretty slow on the uptake with popular things. See my experience with the Ranunculus. 😂 But your opinion has piqued my interest! I wonder if I will like it or hate it!
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Your ranunculus is stunning! It looks amazing on you and is a work of art. Yes to the parenting talk! And you are clearly an amazing mom- not a paycheck lol but a high five! I am dreading middle school. My daughter is very sensitive- not only to pain and hurt from others but she is also so sensitive to what other people are feeling. And middle school is just so many big feelings. But you are doing a great job! The little seeds you planted and watered are growing 🥰 I think we just try to be a safe, loving and supportive place for them to land no matter if it’s a good day or bad day.
I give up books all the time- life is too short and my time is too precious to struggle with something that’s supposed to be enjoyable ❤
Hi Kaetlyn! I hope you’re feeling 100% this week!
I dreaded middle school too, but I’ve actually found it to be a really incredible time. It’s magical to see your child becoming a real person. Yes there is struggle, but its more mentally stimulating than the struggles of the little ones!
My 9 year old daughter is a lot like yours. Sensitive in herself and in others. But they are stronger than they lead on. There is some fire there that we can stoke!
@@AnotherKnittingPod indeed! When she wants to be she can be very strong! Just yesterday in gym (which is not her fave) a boy was yelling at her to go faster at whatever and she told him “how fast I go is NOT your business” I’m glad to know when she needs to, she uses her voice. But in general she is sensitive and when others are slighted, bullied or something it really upsets her.
I love your ranunculus, the colour looks so good and the roll sleeves are great. I’ve made a few myself and I know exactly what you mean, each time I put one of mine on I just exhale and say oh yes. Your lace and fade boxy yarn is amazing. I’m not a fluoro kind of person but it is so beautiful to look at, the top is going to be amazing. Time is precious, it’s my most precious resource. So if something isn’t landing, like your book then the best thing to do is let it go and move on. Thanks for sharing, you are so delightfully happy I smile all the way through while watching 🥰
Aw, thank you so much! Makes me smile that you are smiling. Thank you for sharing your precious time with me 💚
Lena, I loved the way you talked about co-creating with the pattern designer. Also, saying that your knitting helps your inside and outside match! So sweet and true.
Hi Beth! We are so lucky as knitters. I really feel like a better version of myself when I wear a hand knit. Buying clothes is just not as fun as making them!!
Absolutely gorgeous ranunuclus... thank you for the inspiration! Have you ever thought about writing a book? You're so articulate and your stories are so captivating. You talk from the heart, it's a beautiful thing!
Leena! I just LOVE you so much!! You are like my knitting soul mate - and everything else in life - I love how you express so much positivity and joy in life and knitting - Andrea Mowry has been my favorite designer but you have shared so much and have encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone - I will be sharing you with all of my knitting friends - and family - by listening to you they’ll get me! Thank you so so much for sharing you with us.
Oh Janet, that was the nicest comment I’ve ever gotten. I will save it for when I’m feeling self doubt or fear…you have no idea how much it means to me. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts wiht me. Lots of love to you 💜
Your ranunculus is “chef’s kiss”
Thank you Lena for your inspirations, knitting and otherwise. I love your Ranunculus sweater. I have knit that pattern and have made several now, although like you, I avoided the trend because I tend to do that, but in the end I love it. I also really enjoyed your analogy regarding books and sweater patterns and techniques, where at all different ages we tend to pick up and understand or get more out of the things we are reading and/or knitting. Knowledge grows with our age and experiences. Congrats on helping your child grow and figure his way through this crazy life. I have 3 children grown and married now, and find myself still helping them along the way. It’s a parent’s most important role.
Hi Julie! It struck me so much when you said you avoid trends-SO DO I!! That’s why I was reluctant to jump on the Sophie Scarf bandwagon also! But like you, the Ranunculus is truly brilliant and possibly my favorite knit of all time.
Congratulations on raising three lovely humans. I know the worry never ends, but there must be peace in seeing them as established adults.
Hope you’re having a great week so far 💜
I totally understand, I think that Klara & the sun is not for everyone; I found it interesting but it also wasn’t my favorite and some parts /characters were so annoying. I tend to give a book 50 to 100 pages and if I can’t get captivated by it then I just move on. OMG - I really love how your Lace & Fade is looking and can’t wait to see more of it! The colorway in both the textures/yarns is just so amazing! Have a wonderful weekend!
Agreed! Life is too short for boring knits and books that don’t land!
And thank you! I am loving the Lace and Fade. It’s just so fun. 💚
I'm heartened to hear that your parenting seeds took root. After your last podcast, I was thinking back to the middle school years for my girls, and you could not pay me to do that again. It was rough. I have no doubt that you are doing a great job of being a safe harbor for your kiddo. Sometimes all you can do is give them a soft place to land, but it is so hard not to get involved in something they need to work out themselves.
In other news, I stocked up on Linen Quill during a recent Purl Soho sale, and will be casting on my long-planned Ranunculus. I know you probably said in an earlier episode, but did you hold the yarn double like may have or add a strand of mohair, or is that just a single LQ knit? Whatever, you did, I love it. So many options!
Lastly, I have enjoyed your book recommendations. I used to finish every book I started, but eventually, like you, I realized that I only have so much reading time. Every minute I spend reading a book I am not enjoying is a minute that could be bringing me joy in another way. Now I just kick them to the curb if I find myself avoiding them when I would normally be reading (listening).
Hi Lisa! Parenting in general is not for the faint of heart! It is a long, grueling, but such a rewarding journey.
Re: the Ranunuculus, I just held one strand single. I like it for an all-year piece. But I’m dying to hold it with a strand of mohair. I think it would make it even more magical!
And yes on books! There is no need to power through as we used to do. Please do recommend any books that you love-I’m always looking for recommendations!
You are the best! So much to respond to here! First: those kids absorb more than you realize. They don’t show it right away, but they go away and process and it shows up later. I especially found that once they left home and came back mom & dad became a lot smarter! Mine even email me for recipes which I used to cook for them and I get a kick out of that. Second: the best thing I ever did as a reader was to give myself permission to abandon a book I wasn’t enjoying. There are just too many amazing books in the world and you will never get to them all, so don’t waste time on one that you aren’t enjoying! I’m reading Tomorrow etc. now and really enjoying it :)
Hi Joanne! Thank you for your message! You are so right-its amazing how much they actually do process. Sometimes you think its all landing on deaf ears, but when you see that growth its truly a magical thing.
I’m glad you’re enjoying Tomorrow. I wish every book were as masterful as that one! I definitely plan to read it again 😘 See you on the pod soon!
You are doing great! I'm kinda going through it the second time. My Grandson lost his Mum to cancer when he was 10, he and his Dad (my Son) live with me so I've been there for him for nearly 7 years now. We've had ups and downs, he has ADHD and has struggled at school, but he's now in college and loving it and is doing so well ( he's doing Engineering) it's like he's finally happy being him and it's wonderful to see. Love your Podcasts, can't wait for the next one.
Oh Debi, you’re amazing. What a strong woman you are. That could not have been an easy path. Your son and grandson are so very lucky to have you. So fulfilling I’m sure to see him thriving after so much struggle! All the love to you and your family! 💚
Just love taking a break to knit and watch your videos when they come out. Thank you for sharing a segment of you life with us.
Thank you for saying that! I so appreciate it. Hope you’re having a lovely weekend 💖
Thank you for another great podcast.
Thank you for watching! ❤️
You're doing great momma! Being there for your child and letting them get their thoughts out in a safe manner sows the seeds for them to keep coming to you later... at least that's how it's been in my experience. My son is 25 now and still comes to me with things. Big hugs.
Oh, that is music to my ears. Especially with a boy. People underestimate the level of sensitivity of boys. Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s what I’m hoping to create with him for our future!
Beautiful Lace and Fade Boxy, great choice of yarn. I need to make another Ranunculus sweater. Thanks you for sharing your knitting and life journey.
I need to make another Ranunuculus too! It’s just a magical pattern. Thank you for watching Jeannie! 💚
Bravo on that ranunculus!!!Gorgeous!!!
Thank you! It is my new favorite of all time!
You continue to crack me up. You'll find with more experience you may be more inclined to venture into patterns that are less well-written. Sometimes those are more unique! Forget about ever knitting from a vintage pattern unless you're willing to make a total blind leap of faith. There's usually no chart nor schematic. Oh, did I mention that they're typically written for just one size (never my size!) ? For some of us, that's the thrill of it all!
Omg I’m not ready for that AT ALL!! I am in awe of your skills. I hope I get there some day! For now I do try to push myself out of my comfort zone every few projects. I’m looking to jump into colorwork for the first time soon!
Fabulous Ranuncukus!!! ☘️👌💕
Thank you so much!!
One of my grands is a 13 year old young man so I can relate. You sound so much like my daughter. I just started "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue." I'll let you know...I've got 2 sweaters on the needles - can't imagine what I'd without it. Love to visit with you!
Hi Karen! Your daughter sounds lovely 😉
I did read Addie LaRue. It’s pretty good! Lmk how you find it. And yes-I don’t know what I’d do without sweater knitting in particular, either. It’s my absolute favorite. Hope you have a great weekend-thanks for watching!
Another great podcast! You’re a coolgirl. I interrupt what I’m doing when one of your episodes pop up!
Aw, thank you Heather! That is so sweet 🥰 So happy you enjoyed.
The ranunculus looks fab on you. Funnily enough I am a bright colours fan but a fawn brown is my favorite. I have made 46 + use them as a pallette cleanser. Yes I am that mad woman who up to now has made 46 + am planning on more. They make a perfect quick gift.
That is utterly amazing! I’m so blown away! Yay!
Wait-46?! 😱 That is stunning and incredible!! What a generous gift giver you are!! That is just mind-blowing. I am so inspired!
@Another Knitting Pod I have done mods on lots of them + added crochet frills etc. I made some baby ones too + even made socks with the ranunculus patterns on them. I am totally obsessed + have them in all weights + sleeve lengths. I even made a lilac mohair one for a tiny hippo that I knitted!
I love your sweater!! As a mom of an official boy teenager and 2 pre teen girls, I know where you are coming from!! My oldest girl, who is 11, is already in the you're the worst and I hate you phase. Keep up the amazing work!! One day I will work up the nerve to start a podcast!! I may need to look into this book!!
Hi Courtney! Oh man, I can’t even imagine the teenage journey with my daughter!! I’m a little scared, LOL! But somehow we make it through. Each kid is so so different…you never know what they’re going to need from you.
START A POD! Seriously. Go for it. What do you have to lose.
Glad I can across your vlog- really good content… appreciate all your recommendations- all the best on your continued journey.
Thank you Kate! I’m so glad you watched it and connected. I appreciate it so much. See you here again soon! 💖
Hi there, enjoying your new to me podcasts, love your philosophies and am a fan of all the books
you have talked about. Re: scratchy hats...Susan B Anderson has tutorials on sewing in soft flannel
or fleece on the inside of the brim, and I've seen folks knit a soft cashmere or alpaca strand into the brim only, anything to keep it from not being loved because it's scratchy ..Love hearing your family sharings! Best!
Hi Janis! That is a fantastic idea! I’m going to share that on my next pod. I really think its brilliant. Thanks again 💚
I just found your podcast and I am excited to liste to all of them. I also have a 9 year old and thank you for your recommendations. Thank you
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it. ❤️
Love your ranunculus! So funny. I just started my first one and I’ve been looking for a simple hat for my grandson who is 12. I love the hat you are making you son! That’s the one I’m going to make! Thank you I really enjoy your videos !
Karen
Awesome Karen! I am loving this hat so far! And having it change to stockinette after the brim will make it fly by. I hope your grandson loves it!
I love your podcasts! ❤
Thank you Maya!! 😘
🎉hey young lady, gratitude for you. Your podcast ❤️🔥😝😜 we love here in Chicago. I hang out at ALL the yarn stores herein Chicago and the greater Chicagoland area - if you’re ever here come hang out with us at MISS PURLS. Love you are bam bam bam and then some more bam 💥. Always staying tuned. Peace and love.
Thank you so much! Your message made me smile 🥰 I’m totally going to come visit y’all in Chicago! What a blast that would be. Looking up that store right now 😘 All the love from Colorado!
English teacher here - so have to comment on Klara and the Sun. I read the book because last year I read Ishiguro''s Never Let Me Go and it was SOOOO good. I do recommend that one. Like you, I just could not connect to the characters in Klara. I forced myself to finish because I thought for sure that the ending must be the reason that the book got so much applause. Nope. I didn't enjoy it. However, the topic is HUGE right now. AI is blasting the world of education this year. If you haven't heard about it, look it up. AI is now able to write and complete assignments for students. Our plaigarism software doesn't catch it yet. And of course, most kids want to get the work done, get the grade - with minimal effort so they are using it. As an English teacher, I have switched to ALL my writing assignments being written with pen/paper and during class. ;-( It's bringing Ishiguro's world too close for comfort.
Hi Sylvia-I always love your messages. I feel like we’d be such good friends IRL!
I can only imagine how crazy AI has made your job. Teaching was always an insanely hard job, and it must be tenfold after the pandemic and the advent of these crazy technologies. I think its actually super valuable for students to go back to the old way of writing papers though, but stinks that it has to be in class like that. Hopefully plagiarism technology catches up to all this soon!
Everyone loves Never Let Me Go but I’m scared to read it! Maybe I’m not smart enough!
I left the comment last time on Klara and the sun being a bad book. 😂Yeah just shelve it…we only have 24hours in a day and as a mother I cannot spend time on things that don’t bring joy in my life. It’s a kind of mix of poetry for someone a little high… and I read around 30/40 books per year so I don’t feel it’s an unkind comment from my side.
I love your podcast and love your parenting advice and comments. Food for my soul :)
Ha! You made me laugh 😜 It is so true-neither my knits or my reads can be unsatisfying! Please give me recs for books you love, as you are such a voracious reader! Thank you watching and your kind note 💜
@@AnotherKnittingPod try reading “the most precious of cargoes” (without crying…), “the old man who read love stories” and “the good women of china” (without crying either… I had no such luck…).
I am writing down your recommendations on my side and will try them out very soon as you bring such emotion when talking about Pachinko and bittersweet that I can only trust you :)
Don’t tell me it’s cold there! Im leaving minnesota to get out of the cold and going to wheat ridge. Dang nabbit give me warmer! I just want to thaw out! ❤️🔥I’m old My kids are your age and older. You are such an amazing mother. You sound like you are doing a great job. Life is for living. Your garden is flourishing one day and then oops I need to weed and water. Keep your eyes and mind open. I always told my children to look for the person who might need a little kindness, because sometimes that might be you. Be kind, be helpful be grateful. It comes back tenfold .
I cast off Eye Dazzler for my granddaughter last weekend She will be 16 this month. I blocked it and gave it to her Monday evening. She wore it to school the next day! I was over the moon. It’s one thing to say Grandma I love the sweater you knit for me. Another thing to wear it ASAP! Then she text me to say people kept asking where she got the sweater. Being mom was great but grandma is so much less stressful.😮😂Thank you so much for your time
Well I’m still sure that its warmer than Minnesota! And most importantly, its sunny!
Thank you for your sweet words. I love the idea of sometimes needing to weed and water the garden, and that being totally normal. Not a sign that anything is wrong!
Yay for your granddaughter! I can’t imagine how magical that feels as a grandmother. She is totally knit-worthy 🥰
Lena, I look forward to your podcasts. Always have such and insightful interesting and thought provoking point of view. I love what they call patterns in danish, recipes. You as the 'chef' are the creator. Same for books, kids, etc. I think its the same for anything you pour 'yourself' into. love. your lace and fade boxy, making me think of what i can knit it with. thanks soooo much! btw, i love freakonomics, its a long running podcast and its really facinating. let me know if you decide to check it out or perhaps you already know it. :). there's also hidden brain and radio lab, love all of those and mostly leave them for listening to during trips.
Thank you Emmi! I really appreciate your message. Knowing that my thoughts ring true with you makes me so happy. I will check out those pods! Thank you so much for the suggestions! I’m always looking for new ones to dive into. Lots of love and see you again soon!
Love, love, love your podcast so much! I enjoy your energy tons, and I get such inspiration and happy thoughts from your knitting and your color choices! I love the Joji sweater you are currently making and can't wait to see the final product! Hang in there with your teenager - you seem like the best mom and really cool too! I think I was a pretty tough teenager for my poor mom but we both survived and were best friends until she went to Heaven. Really big and warm hugs for you from Texas!!
Aw, thank you so much! You are so sweet. I’m sorry to hear about your mother. How lucky you are to have had such an incredible relationship though.
Lots of love to you from CO!
Your cruise ship thought, if that is your first teenager, you will do great. After raising 5 kids, I couldn’t give any good advice. Sale on girl you are doing good.
Aw, thank you Kathy! Congrats on 5 kids! That is no small feat!
Well…. I am also one of the few remaining people who have not knit a ranunculus sweater! You have inspired me! I also have never knit a sweater, while knitting for 15 years. Yikes! Do you think it can be my first one? It seems forgiving?? I just purchased and had delivered today, a fair amount of linen quill from Purl Soho. I just jumped on the half + half triangle ban wagon.
Love love your podcast!💕💕
Of course you can! The pattern is very very clear and like I said, holds your hand more than most patterns. I have a feeling once you make your first sweater, you are going to be hooked!! Please let me know how it goes!
I’m not a very experienced knitter but I have knitted so many ranunculus in different yarns recently … you can do this 🧶the pattern is so well written and you will Love the process I’m sure … go for it!! 🤞💥💃🧶🧶🧶
I just found your podcast and love it! 💓
Yay! Thank you!
Middle school is the worst. But because your children have the support of loving parents they will come out of it okay! Even most children who don't have that support support manage through but it is much easier if they do. It's so tempting to be a friend to our children but what they need most is for us to be the parent and then the friendship will come. I wear my knitting as much as I can even if it's just socks. I want to build my wardrobe up so that I can wear my knitting all the time. I read a book recently where I realized halfway through that I did not like the main character. I preserved through though because I liked the the mystery. It is a series but I will not be reading anymore because I didn’t like the main character. Also I grew up in Jamestown which is the area that Lucille Ball was from!
That is such a great thing to remember. Be a parent first and a friend later! I do look forward to that day! I do imagine it will be hard when my advice is no longer welcome and I will have to bite my tongue!
I bet you’ll find that Lucille Ball podcast even more fascinating! What an incredible inspiration she was!
I read tomorrow tomorrow and tomorrow and liked it but thought it was a little long. I didn't like the sun book either, didn't finish it. I want to read that bittersweet book also.
Hi Denise! I can see that. I loved Tomorrow so much I wished it were longer! Just didn’t want to let go of those characters. ❤️
Do you have a ravelry page with your project details? I'd love to see more details on these beautiful creations! Esp what size and cast on you chose for your ranunculus.
I’m so bad about things like this! I do not post on Ravelry. But I’m pretty sure I made the second size in Ranunculus. I didn’t do any fancy cast on-just Twisted German Cast on and a regular bind off on the sleeves.
Lena! Did you see Stephen West's new announcement for the yarn along starting 3/1......omg I wish......
Hi Micki! I did see the email but didn’t let myself fall down the rabbit hole! I keep *accidentally* buying yarn! But now you’ve peaked my interest. Going to go check it out 😘
Thoroughly enjoy all your videos; very inspirational. I would love to use the same yarn for my ranunculus and wondering if it is itchy? I have sensitive skin and hesitant in ordering it! TIA
Hi Joyce!! Thank you! I love Linen Quill and I don’t find it itchy. But the things I’ve made with it have been looser. I don’t know what it would be like in a very snug garment. I think after a solid blocking it really softens up. It’s such a great yarn at a great price point, I think its worth giving it a shot! Maybe try it in a shawl or something loose so you can get a sense of it. Hope that helps 💚
@@AnotherKnittingPod Thank you so much! I think I will give it a try; yours looks so yummy. Happy knitting!
I’m imaginary friends with Stephen West too 😊🎉❤
Maybe we can get an imaginary coffee with him sometime! 🤣
Yes please 🙌
I did finish Klara and the Sun, but I didn’t love it either.
Ya, such a bummer. I’ve yet to find anyone who loved it! And your review makes me happy I didn’t power through! Life is too short.
Are you on Raveley?
I am but I’m so inactive…I’m trying to be better! My handle is kirkette. ❤️
I'm wondering if you knit from a chart or written. I'm a written knitter. Doesn't matter...just super curious. I too have a closet full of clothes I don't wear and I truly need to go through and donate! I have a lot I will 100% never wear again so why do I keep them?!?!? And books...not everyone likes the same things. Like Hamilton...everyone raves about it and loves it and I'm over here on an island of one like...I don't get why its so loved. Other than the soundtrack...I honestly hated it. Thought it was boring. Stopping ANYTHING that doesn't give joy is ok. ❤️
I am definitely a written kind of girl, but I’m forcing myself to work from the chart on this simple lace section of the Lace and Fade Boxy. I know some patterns (especially cables) are only charted, so I want to get used to following a chart.
I agree on staying true to our North Star of joy and happiness! I have never seen Hamilton in any form. As I’ve said, I’m pretty slow on the uptake with popular things. See my experience with the Ranunculus. 😂 But your opinion has piqued my interest! I wonder if I will like it or hate it!