I am left handed and and took up knitting again in 2015. It wasn't till then that I learnt that I actually knit right handed. My grandmother was a continental knitter and could not teach me. I don't think she was capable of slowing down lol. It was a family friend that taught me and she taught knitting in schools. I think she did it in such a way, that I don't feel I have a dominant hand when knitting. I am grateful, because I now don't have to figure out the patterns. I do crochet left handed but have no trouble working in the opposite direction to the patterns, so I suppose I would have just done the same with knitting.
That is really interesting- thank you so much for sharing that. I like what you are saying around neither hand dominating so that you are balanced and not feeling like you are trying to fight your left-handedness. But still knitting the same way as righties so that you can follow the patterns without modification. :)
Thank you so much Pat. I was so nervous about it when i was knitting it and it turned out wonderfully. It is one of my favorites and i would love to make it again. It is a LOT of knitting though so it is a commitment. But worth it. :)
Hi Tash, Thanks for the Q & A episode. I love how natural and open you are. I'm a lefty, but my mum had no idea how to teach me to knit left-handed, so I ended up knitting right-handed. I think it has helped me use my brain in a different way, so I think it's a positive. I find other parts of the right-handed world infuriating that us lefties aren't accommodated, but I just love knitting!
Thank you so much for sharing that Karen. I suspect lefties have strong problem-solving skills due to being forced to adapt to the 90% right-handed world.
That’s a great idea. I love it. I was knitting a sleeve in the taxi today and i managed to just turn the sleeve instead of the whole sweater so that was good. Much easier. :)
I’m a leftie experienced crocheter, and learned to knit about 15months ago. At first was knitting right handed, English as my grandmother taught me, but was really struggling and slow. I decided to teach myself continental left handed and also learned Norwegian purl. I’m a bit intimidated by trying to try a sweater as unsure if I need to mirror pattern, and same goes for cables. Seems simpler with crochet to be left handed, but maybe am overthinking that 😅 love this episode, getting to know you better a little was great. Thanks for sharing! 😊❤
Thank you so much for sharing Taira. I think if you are knitting the same way but holding the yarn in a different hand, there shouldn’t be a difference.
Thank you so much. Gosh - I was going to say things must have been busy for you when your kids were little but I am sure they are still very busy. Our kids still need us when they are older - just differently. Xx
I have my great grandmother's button box. It's a round tin that had previously contained cookies (think 1930's). That box has buttons and snaps of all sorts that were snipped from clothing. Even tiny hook and eyes were saved.
What a beautiful and useful keepsake. My son is wearing my dad’s sunglasses and my daughter is using his very old but still working ipad. I am using his pill boxes. I know these are just “things” but I love that we are using items that he used every day.
@@mostlyknitting I started using my great grandmother's dishes as well. I've had them for 43 years and until recently they were stacked in the top shelf of my cabinet. Using her things keep her alive in my heart, even though she's been gone since 1979.
Hi Tash I am left handed and was taught knitting at school …the right handed way so I knit right handed! I am used to being flexible and often left handed people are able to use both hands because we have to! How ever I taught myself to crochet two years ago on line and I crochet left handed what a luxury and thanks to those online teachers who gave me that option 🤩✨👌🧶🌈
That seems to be a common theme - crochet left handed but knit right handed, because two needles are in play. And it seems like lefties have had to adapt. I am sure that has become one of your strengths. I am glad you have been able to learn crochet purely left handed though and I wonder if more left handed knitted podcasts would be helpful.
This was a lovely episode especially getting to know more about you. I am so happy for you to have found your passion in teaching. Your students are very fortunate. I love how you take the time to teach certain knitting techniques. So very helpful. ❤
I hope you're having a terrific time in Bali. It was so thoughtful of you to film this podcast in anticipation of your trip. Re left handed knitters. As I once totally leftie (although now I do lots of things with my right hand), my advice is just to learn how to knit "right handed." So much easier for learning new techniques, especially from RUclips. After all, when you knit, you are using both hands, Just my two cents. Thank you again and all the very best.
Thank you so much Rhonda. I really appreciate hearing from the perspective of someone who is born left handed and what helped you progress in your knitting. :)
I enjoy your episodes very much and think your knitting always looks very professional. Some podcasts I watch and you already may know about: It is a Sarah, A friend to knit with, For the fun of knit, A lovely yarn. There are so many.
Loved your video. Another podcaster I like is Bella from The Hundred Acre Wool. I really don't knit, I crochet, but always enjoy your videos. I will give knitting a go when I find a nice vest pattern. Your knitting space reminds of Bayview
A lovely podcast Tash. Really enjoyable, and thank you for the 'POUCH' pattern site to watch, and make. Also, I watch a lot of the same podcasts, but great to hear about a few more. I am unable to knit for 6 weeks....4 to go, as I've had surgery on my right index finger, and the specialist has laid the law down, about not knitting or crocheting, so I've got plenty of time to watch podcasts.It's unusual to hear of a teacher who loves her job. Only ever seem to hear of teachers complaining, so your students are very lucky to have you. Looking forward to your stash podcast....not pressure though. :)😄
Thank you so much Susan. I am so sorry to hear you cant knit at the moment. I am glad to hear you are following drs orders though. I am really fortunate at my work in our department. All the teachers are really committed and love teaching Math and we share our wins and challenges and resources so i love the collegial aspect as well. I know that isnt the case everywhere so I know i am lucky in that. :)
I am left handed and was taught to knit right handed. I continue to knit right handed. We use both hands when knitting anyway. Lefties are quite adaptable
Thank you so much Tash for this lovely episode, I really enjoyed learning more about you. It was nice to hear that your father - may God bless his soul - and myself were born in the same country. I wish you a nice and happy holiday. My husband and me spent our honeymoon in Bali 7 years ago and we fell in love with the place instantly. I will miss your podcast next week, but I can always watch the older episodes until you come back with a new one 😊.
Thank you so much Agnes. That is so cool that you are from my dad’s home country. I haven’t been there since I was a little girl. I hope to go back soon. And how amazing your honeymoon was in Bali. It is really lovely here. The people and the location are amazing. X
@@mostlyknitting Actually I was born in north Serbia, where the Hungarian population lived and still live, but nevertheless the country was called Yugoslavia at that stage and we spent a couple of weeks with my family in Croatia every summer at the sea 😊. Bali, the place and the people are really lovely, enjoy 😊. I hope we can spend some time there again soon.
Thanks Tash. Really enjoyed the episode. And thanks for answering my question about left handed knitters. You are spot on that we do adjust the instructions to suit us. Sometimes I do have to use a right-handed tutorial and the best ones are when the person explains which hand and which needle they are using so then I just do the opposite. I hope you do get a chance to look into some of the differences between right and left handed knitting. One day I hope to start a channel and provide left-handed tutorials so your channel is very inspiring.
Thank you so much for the question and for sharing how you have managed to work around instructions. That is really good to hear that it helps if people mention the hand and the needle so you can swap. I imagine there would be quite a bit of interest for a podcaster who is showing things specifically for a knitter who is left-handed. I imagine there are a lot of lefties that are put off learning because of an added hurdle. :)
We are Canadian. My daughter met her now husband when he was here from austrailia on a work visa. They were in Melbourne and now live in Brisbane and she loves it there. We’ve been lucky enough to visit them 3 times. She moved just before the pandemic hit and that was a difficult time for all of us. We had tickets to fly out and the day before we were to go the borders closed due to Covid. 😢. You have a beautiful and fascinating country. We look forward to going back and exploring more.
Hi Jayne. That must have been so hard on you all. I’m glad your daughter loves Brisbane. I lived there for 9 years and raised my small children there. It is a fantastic city. X
As a left handed person, I knit the same way as a righty, but I cast on differently. The tail is on the outside, the working yarn toward me, making my project ready to go. I’ve taught right handed people to knit and crochet. It seems more difficult for them to learn from a lefty. It’s a right-handed world, but we lefties can figure things out pretty easily. 😊
It was lovely to hear about your knitting journey. Thank you. I watch FibreBound (South Australian) and Truly Myrtle (NZ)as well as many that you mentioned.
Thank you so much Carol. Oh yes - I just started watching Fibre Bound. I really enjoy her podcast. I used to watch Truly Myrtle a lot but more recently she does “Live” videos (i could be wrong about that) and I find it am not such a big fan of those. I find the stream of hellos a bit distracting. But that may just be me… I know other people like them. :)
Hi Tash, really enjoyed getting to know you better via the Q&A podcast as I'm always wondering all the things that were asked of you. Just wanted to share some of my podcasts that I watch (and alot of your favs are also mine esp 2 purls in a pod) Fibre Bound (she is an Aussie from Adelaide) just found Black Cat Knit Co, Cherry Heart, Danish Musings, Knitters Kniche, Knitting up North, Stitched by Mrs D, Strings Attached, SugarFolk Home, The Curatorial Knitter, The Knitting Place, Unwind and Knit with me & Your knitting Bestie (another Aussie) and Beth MacDonald Stone. Hope you find something you like amongst those.
Omg so funny we are in the process of putting our house up for sale and my husband also electronics technician. Tells me we have to get “rid of stuff” he keeps EVERYTHING I mean he even has his swim trunks that he had when we were dating like 40 years ago!!!! (Theydon’t even fit) I mean just because you can get them over your kneecaps doesn’t mean you should right?So I have been ruthless throwing out things like knitting magazines that I don’t really want to get rid and cook books and then I found a book about what to make with dill pickles which is his book “oh no we should keep that one as it’s useful….” So what it really means is Michelle you throw out all your stuff and I will keep mine”😅😂I have stuff that was my mums like an old knitting bag and notions tin. The sentimental things we keep are priceless❤
Yes - the sentimental things lead us to go back to our memories of the times we had with the person. And those memories are priceless. As for getting rid of stuff - if your husband is an electronics technician then i totally get it. All the little draws of components that were expensive when they were purchased. Which doesnt mean they have any value now…. But it was very hard for my dad to get rid of them….
As a lefty, I knit right handed. Leftys tend to be ambidextrous in this right-handed world so we adjust. Plus, you need both hands to knit so both hands are active. I liken it to playing a musical instrument where you use both hands. Tazhi (Tangles and Starlight) knits left handed so you might reach out to her.
Hi from NZ Tash. Thank you for such happy and informative videos. You are very inspiring. Lisa from Unwind and Knit with me, is a neat podcast. She is CHCH in NZ.
I don't really like magic loop for socks but have discovered that it is my favourite for sleeves. Don't like small circulars and although I love dpn's for socks I don't like them for sleeves.
It is interesting how we can try out different techniques for different projects or parts of projects and then use what method works best for us. It is so good that there are lots of options and no one size fits all. :)
Thank you so much Ilona. I just started watching Fiber Bound and really enjoy her. I will check out Pepperknits as well. Thanks for the suggestions. :)
I’m a lefty and I specifically learned how to knit right handed so that a friend could teach me and help me. Since knitting uses two hands, I don’t really see why it should be left or right handed. I knit English style. Also, since left handed knitting is just working back instead of turning and purling back, I’ve been thinking of learning how to do it so I don’t have to purl!
That is really interesting Brenda. Thank you so much for sharing that. I had heard that before about knitting using two hands but I wondered if that was just something right-handed people said…
Hi Tash. Love your podcasts. I am left handed, and knit and crochet. Don’t really have a problem knitting, however, if I’m knitting baby cardigans bottom up, then the left side is my right side and vis versa. Also I do have to double check if a pattern has just got a chart as I could be doing the pattern in the wrong order. I do have a question for you, I notice that when you do a swatch, you do it straight and then you make your garments in the round. Is your tension the same in both as I’ve just discovered mine is much looser in the round. Jumper is in the naughty corner atm. 😀 thank you for your lovely podcasts and enjoy your holidays.
Thank you so much Kay for that insight into how being a left-handed knitter can be a little different when it comes to patterns and charts. That is helpful to know. As for swatching flat, I do find my tension is pretty much the same so I never bother swatching in the round. Basically I cant stand doing it and it doesnt seem to make any difference to my gauge. :)
I enjoyed this video and learned a few things too! My only comment is about “left-handed knitting” and I never understand what people are referring to when they say that, as you are after all knitting with two hands and there are two needles, one in each hand. Of course there is continental vs English style, but again, you are using both hands. I would understand if the question were about crochet, as I am left handed and I hold a crochet hook with my left hand vs people who are right handed.
Thanks Tash, this was super fun! And everyone asked great questions 😊 For other knitting channels, I'd love to suggest Katt Weaver, she is just so lovely and I find everything she makes so beautiful! She constantly inspires me :) And if anyone reading wants to try something new, I also started making knitting project update videos recently and would love if people wanted to check them out 🥰
Thank you so much for the recommendation for Katt - I will check her out. And i will definitely check out your podcast. I should have mentioned that i am very happy for people to suggest their own podcasts if they have one. Xx
I am a lefty and I just knit right handed because all the how to videos on RUclips I used to learn are right handed. Too much work to try to convert it backwards for me.
Thank you so much for sharing that. That is really interesting to know that it is possible for knitters who are left-handed to follow right-handed tutorials. :)
Love this episode Tash! I project/time manage WIPS similarly. Very much enjoyed learning more about you. Professor Purl www.youtube.com/@professorpurl (also a knitting math professor!) may be one you connect with. Appreciate the shout-out!~Stephanie
I am left handed and and took up knitting again in 2015. It wasn't till then that I learnt that I actually knit right handed. My grandmother was a continental knitter and could not teach me. I don't think she was capable of slowing down lol. It was a family friend that taught me and she taught knitting in schools. I think she did it in such a way, that I don't feel I have a dominant hand when knitting. I am grateful, because I now don't have to figure out the patterns. I do crochet left handed but have no trouble working in the opposite direction to the patterns, so I suppose I would have just done the same with knitting.
That is really interesting- thank you so much for sharing that. I like what you are saying around neither hand dominating so that you are balanced and not feeling like you are trying to fight your left-handedness. But still knitting the same way as righties so that you can follow the patterns without modification. :)
Thanks for the mention, Tash! ❤
You are so welcome! Your podcast is fabulous. I am sure most of my viewers are already watching. But just in case someone hasnt seen it yet... x
Hi Tash, I like wool and wine podcast, really look forward to those knitters.
Thank you so much for the recommendation. I will be sure to check them out. :)
I love your cumulus tee because it looks so elegant, one that you should enjoy it for any years.
Thank you so much Pat. I was so nervous about it when i was knitting it and it turned out wonderfully. It is one of my favorites and i would love to make it again. It is a LOT of knitting though so it is a commitment. But worth it. :)
Hi Tash, Thanks for the Q & A episode. I love how natural and open you are. I'm a lefty, but my mum had no idea how to teach me to knit left-handed, so I ended up knitting right-handed. I think it has helped me use my brain in a different way, so I think it's a positive. I find other parts of the right-handed world infuriating that us lefties aren't accommodated, but I just love knitting!
Thank you so much for sharing that Karen. I suspect lefties have strong problem-solving skills due to being forced to adapt to the 90% right-handed world.
Ps I live in Sydney too and agree light weight jumpers are awesome in winter 😃🤩✨👌
Yep - i just need some more oversized ones. Most of mine are quite fitted and i am going for a more relaxed fit these days. :)
For knitting sleeves- I put the sweater in a lightweight bowl that can spin on my lap. It’s made me hate it much less!
That’s a great idea. I love it. I was knitting a sleeve in the taxi today and i managed to just turn the sleeve instead of the whole sweater so that was good. Much easier. :)
Hi Tash, lovely to learn more about you. Have a wonderful holiday. Hugs ❤❤❤😊
Thank you so much Linda x
I love watching Fleece and Harmony, the Junction fibre mill millcast, my Imperfect knitting life, and mindful Melbourne maker, to name a few.
Thank you so much for sharing some of your favorite podcasts. I look forward to checking them out. :)
@mostlyknitting Love your podcast too. there are a few Nz ones you may like as well, Truly Myrtle, Unwind and knit with me.
Thanks for sharing with us! Hope you're enjoying your trip!!
Thank you so much Stephanie. :)
I’m a leftie experienced crocheter, and learned to knit about 15months ago. At first was knitting right handed, English as my grandmother taught me, but was really struggling and slow. I decided to teach myself continental left handed and also learned Norwegian purl. I’m a bit intimidated by trying to try a sweater as unsure if I need to mirror pattern, and same goes for cables. Seems simpler with crochet to be left handed, but maybe am overthinking that 😅 love this episode, getting to know you better a little was great. Thanks for sharing! 😊❤
Thank you so much for sharing Taira. I think if you are knitting the same way but holding the yarn in a different hand, there shouldn’t be a difference.
Have a great trip! I love Q and A's. We are in the same stage of life as my 4 kids are 18, 18, 20, 21 and mostly still at home. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much. Gosh - I was going to say things must have been busy for you when your kids were little but I am sure they are still very busy. Our kids still need us when they are older - just differently. Xx
My 3rd pregnancy was also twins! Fun and games. Not much knitting done when they were little but now I'm very busy knitting for many grandchildren ❤
I have my great grandmother's button box. It's a round tin that had previously contained cookies (think 1930's). That box has buttons and snaps of all sorts that were snipped from clothing. Even tiny hook and eyes were saved.
That's a lovely treasure to remember her by.
What a beautiful and useful keepsake. My son is wearing my dad’s sunglasses and my daughter is using his very old but still working ipad. I am using his pill boxes. I know these are just “things” but I love that we are using items that he used every day.
@@mostlyknitting I started using my great grandmother's dishes as well. I've had them for 43 years and until recently they were stacked in the top shelf of my cabinet. Using her things keep her alive in my heart, even though she's been gone since 1979.
Hi Tash I am left handed and was taught knitting at school …the right handed way so I knit right handed! I am used to being flexible and often left handed people are able to use both hands because we have to! How ever I taught myself to crochet two years ago on line and I crochet left handed what a luxury and thanks to those online teachers who gave me that option 🤩✨👌🧶🌈
That seems to be a common theme - crochet left handed but knit right handed, because two needles are in play. And it seems like lefties have had to adapt. I am sure that has become one of your strengths. I am glad you have been able to learn crochet purely left handed though and I wonder if more left handed knitted podcasts would be helpful.
I also enjoy The Thoughtful Knitter and The Albanach Knitter, who don't always put out a lot of podcasts, but I love their Scottish accents!
Thank you so much for the recommendation Jillian. I love Scottish accents as well so that sounds right up my alley. :)
Hi Tash, I am a leftie but had to learn to knit right handed as a child. I was whacked on the hand if I tried to change over the yarn!
I'm so sorry to hear you had that experience. x
Loved this Q&A Tash, so interesting and I hope you are going to do more ❤
Thank you so much Carol. X
Really lovely episode. It is great to get to know you a little. Have a good time in Bali ❤
Thank you! 😃
What a lovely episode, thank you! So nice to learn more about you. I also watch many podcasts, but yours is my favorite 😍 Enjoy Bali.
Thank you so much Anne Marie. X
Enjoyed learning more about you, your knitting journey and your life. Thank you for sharing!!
Thank you so much Evie. X
This was a lovely episode especially getting to know more about you. I am so happy for you to have found your passion in teaching. Your students are very fortunate. I love how you take the time to teach certain knitting techniques. So very helpful. ❤
Thank you so much Maryann. X
I hope you're having a terrific time in Bali. It was so thoughtful of you to film this podcast in anticipation of your trip. Re left handed knitters. As I once totally leftie (although now I do lots of things with my right hand), my advice is just to learn how to knit "right handed." So much easier for learning new techniques, especially from RUclips. After all, when you knit, you are using both hands, Just my two cents. Thank you again and all the very best.
Thank you so much Rhonda. I really appreciate hearing from the perspective of someone who is born left handed and what helped you progress in your knitting. :)
Lovely podcast. Thank you. Hope you have a great holiday. I also enjoy Knitting Traditions Podcast x
Thank you so much Sonya. Thanks for the reminder about Inga. She has a lovely podcast. :)
I enjoy your episodes very much and think your knitting always looks very professional. Some podcasts I watch and you already may know about: It is a Sarah, A friend to knit with, For the fun of knit, A lovely yarn. There are so many.
Thank you so much Chris. I had forgotten about some of those and others are new to me so i will be sure to check them out. :)
Loved your video. Another podcaster I like is Bella from The Hundred Acre Wool. I really don't knit, I crochet, but always enjoy your videos. I will give knitting a go when I find a nice vest pattern. Your knitting space reminds of Bayview
Thank you so much Carol. :)
A lovely podcast Tash. Really enjoyable, and thank you for the 'POUCH' pattern site to watch, and make. Also, I watch a lot of the same podcasts, but great to hear about a few more. I am unable to knit for 6 weeks....4 to go, as I've had surgery on my right index finger, and the specialist has laid the law down, about not knitting or crocheting, so I've got plenty of time to watch podcasts.It's unusual to hear of a teacher who loves her job. Only ever seem to hear of teachers complaining, so your students are very lucky to have you. Looking forward to your stash podcast....not pressure though. :)😄
Thank you so much Susan. I am so sorry to hear you cant knit at the moment. I am glad to hear you are following drs orders though. I am really fortunate at my work in our department. All the teachers are really committed and love teaching Math and we share our wins and challenges and resources so i love the collegial aspect as well. I know that isnt the case everywhere so I know i am lucky in that. :)
I am left handed and was taught to knit right handed. I continue to knit right handed. We use both hands when knitting anyway. Lefties are quite adaptable
Thanks so much Sandy. It does sound like lefties have lived a life of problem solving. :)
Thank you so much Tash for this lovely episode, I really enjoyed learning more about you. It was nice to hear that your father - may God bless his soul - and myself were born in the same country.
I wish you a nice and happy holiday. My husband and me spent our honeymoon in Bali 7 years ago and we fell in love with the place instantly.
I will miss your podcast next week, but I can always watch the older episodes until you come back with a new one 😊.
Thank you so much Agnes. That is so cool that you are from my dad’s home country. I haven’t been there since I was a little girl. I hope to go back soon. And how amazing your honeymoon was in Bali. It is really lovely here. The people and the location are amazing. X
@@mostlyknitting Actually I was born in north Serbia, where the Hungarian population lived and still live, but nevertheless the country was called Yugoslavia at that stage and we spent a couple of weeks with my family in Croatia every summer at the sea 😊.
Bali, the place and the people are really lovely, enjoy 😊. I hope we can spend some time there again soon.
Thanks Tash. Really enjoyed the episode. And thanks for answering my question about left handed knitters. You are spot on that we do adjust the instructions to suit us. Sometimes I do have to use a right-handed tutorial and the best ones are when the person explains which hand and which needle they are using so then I just do the opposite. I hope you do get a chance to look into some of the differences between right and left handed knitting. One day I hope to start a channel and provide left-handed tutorials so your channel is very inspiring.
Thank you so much for the question and for sharing how you have managed to work around instructions. That is really good to hear that it helps if people mention the hand and the needle so you can swap. I imagine there would be quite a bit of interest for a podcaster who is showing things specifically for a knitter who is left-handed. I imagine there are a lot of lefties that are put off learning because of an added hurdle. :)
We are Canadian. My daughter met her now husband when he was here from austrailia on a work visa. They were in Melbourne and now live in Brisbane and she loves it there. We’ve been lucky enough to visit them 3 times. She moved just before the pandemic hit and that was a difficult time for all of us. We had tickets to fly out and the day before we were to go the borders closed due to Covid. 😢. You have a beautiful and fascinating country. We look forward to going back and exploring more.
Hi Jayne. That must have been so hard on you all. I’m glad your daughter loves Brisbane. I lived there for 9 years and raised my small children there. It is a fantastic city. X
As a left handed person, I knit the same way as a righty, but I cast on differently. The tail is on the outside, the working yarn toward me, making my project ready to go. I’ve taught right handed people to knit and crochet. It seems more difficult for them to learn from a lefty. It’s a right-handed world, but we lefties can figure things out pretty easily. 😊
That is so interesting Louann. Thank you so much for sharing x
Thanks Tash, have a great holiday 👩🌾🐑🐮
Thank you! X
It was lovely to hear about your knitting journey. Thank you. I watch FibreBound (South Australian) and Truly Myrtle (NZ)as well as many that you mentioned.
Thank you so much Carol. Oh yes - I just started watching Fibre Bound. I really enjoy her podcast. I used to watch Truly Myrtle a lot but more recently she does “Live” videos (i could be wrong about that) and I find it am not such a big fan of those. I find the stream of hellos a bit distracting. But that may just be me… I know other people like them. :)
This is great! Hope you are having a great trip!
Thank you so much. Xx
Thanks so much. That was wonderful!
Thank you! I really appreciate the lovely comment. X
Hi Tash, really enjoyed getting to know you better via the Q&A podcast as I'm always wondering all the things that were asked of you. Just wanted to share some of my podcasts that I watch (and alot of your favs are also mine esp 2 purls in a pod) Fibre Bound (she is an Aussie from Adelaide) just found Black Cat Knit Co, Cherry Heart, Danish Musings, Knitters Kniche, Knitting up North, Stitched by Mrs D, Strings Attached, SugarFolk Home, The Curatorial Knitter, The Knitting Place, Unwind and Knit with me & Your knitting Bestie (another Aussie) and Beth MacDonald Stone.
Hope you find something you like amongst those.
Thank you so much for sharing those Donna. I will be sure to check them out. Some i know but others are new to me. Thanks again. :)
Omg so funny we are in the process of putting our house up for sale and my husband also electronics technician. Tells me we have to get “rid of stuff” he keeps EVERYTHING I mean he even has his swim trunks that he had when we were dating like 40 years ago!!!! (Theydon’t even fit) I mean just because you can get them over your kneecaps doesn’t mean you should right?So I have been ruthless throwing out things like knitting magazines that I don’t really want to get rid and cook books and then I found a book about what to make with dill pickles which is his book “oh no we should keep that one as it’s useful….” So what it really means is Michelle you throw out all your stuff and I will keep mine”😅😂I have stuff that was my mums like an old knitting bag and notions tin. The sentimental things we keep are priceless❤
Yes - the sentimental things lead us to go back to our memories of the times we had with the person. And those memories are priceless. As for getting rid of stuff - if your husband is an electronics technician then i totally get it. All the little draws of components that were expensive when they were purchased. Which doesnt mean they have any value now…. But it was very hard for my dad to get rid of them….
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My knitting podcast suggestion : "Making Conversation".
Thank you so much for sharing. I will definitely check it out. :)
Hello from Swansea, Illinois.❤❤❤❤
I too love Fleece and Harmony
Thanks Karen. Always good to have another endorsement. :)
As a lefty, I knit right handed. Leftys tend to be ambidextrous in this right-handed world so we adjust. Plus, you need both hands to knit so both hands are active. I liken it to playing a musical instrument where you use both hands. Tazhi (Tangles and Starlight) knits left handed so you might reach out to her.
Thank you so much Deidra for that explanation. That makes sense. And thank you for the recommendation for Tazhi. I will check her out. :)
I like Nerdy Knitting. The creator is a Master Knitter and a designer who includes many tips and techniques in her podcasts.
Thank you so much for mentioning her. I am sure there is a lot we could all learn over there. :)
Hi from NZ Tash. Thank you for such happy and informative videos. You are very inspiring.
Lisa from Unwind and Knit with me, is a neat podcast. She is CHCH in NZ.
Thank you so much Deb. Thank you for the recommendation. I will make sure to check her out. :)
More podcasts; The bakery bears, fleece and harmony, knitting traditions, ina knits
Thank you so much for the recommendations Paula. X
I don't really like magic loop for socks but have discovered that it is my favourite for sleeves. Don't like small circulars and although I love dpn's for socks I don't like them for sleeves.
It is interesting how we can try out different techniques for different projects or parts of projects and then use what method works best for us. It is so good that there are lots of options and no one size fits all. :)
Hi Tash, 2 more Australian podcasters I enjoy watching are Fibrebound and Pepperknits
Thank you so much Ilona. I just started watching Fiber Bound and really enjoy her. I will check out Pepperknits as well. Thanks for the suggestions. :)
I am left-handed. I crochet with my left hand. I knit English style, and I hold my yarn with my right hand. 😊
Thank you so much for sharing. I really appreciate hearing from the perspective of a knitter who is left-handed. :)
One of my left handed friends was taught to crochet by watching in a big mirror how the lady who was crocheting right handed whilst teaching her.
That is really interesting and makes so much sense. Thanks for sharing. :)
I also love Emily from The Botanical Knitter and Dany from A Knitter's Suitcase (a fellow Aussie!).
Thank you so much for the recommendations. I will definitely check them out. X
I’m a lefty and I specifically learned how to knit right handed so that a friend could teach me and help me. Since knitting uses two hands, I don’t really see why it should be left or right handed. I knit English style. Also, since left handed knitting is just working back instead of turning and purling back, I’ve been thinking of learning how to do it so I don’t have to purl!
That is really interesting Brenda. Thank you so much for sharing that. I had heard that before about knitting using two hands but I wondered if that was just something right-handed people said…
Hi Tash. Love your podcasts. I am left handed, and knit and crochet. Don’t really have a problem knitting, however, if I’m knitting baby cardigans bottom up, then the left side is my right side and vis versa. Also I do have to double check if a pattern has just got a chart as I could be doing the pattern in the wrong order. I do have a question for you, I notice that when you do a swatch, you do it straight and then you make your garments in the round. Is your tension the same in both as I’ve just discovered mine is much looser in the round. Jumper is in the naughty corner atm. 😀 thank you for your lovely podcasts and enjoy your holidays.
Thank you so much Kay for that insight into how being a left-handed knitter can be a little different when it comes to patterns and charts. That is helpful to know. As for swatching flat, I do find my tension is pretty much the same so I never bother swatching in the round. Basically I cant stand doing it and it doesnt seem to make any difference to my gauge. :)
Really enjoyed your blog! Thanks you. You might want to check out Kath from the mindful Melbourne maker 😊
Thank you so much for the recommendation. :)
I enjoyed this video and learned a few things too! My only comment is about “left-handed knitting” and I never understand what people are referring to when they say that, as you are after all knitting with two hands and there are two needles, one in each hand. Of course there is continental vs English style, but again, you are using both hands. I would understand if the question were about crochet, as I am left handed and I hold a crochet hook with my left hand vs people who are right handed.
Thank you so much Helen. It is really interesting to hear the perspective of a knitter who is left handed. :)
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I just started watching young Melbourne nurse Hayley. Podcast called Hayley's Space.
Thank you so much for sharing. I’ll check her out. :)
Nadine from Knitting Bestie, Elina from Simple Knit Co, Chevas from Chevyrell, Lesley from Not Quite Enough Yarn, Chantelle from Fiberific
Thank you so much. Chevyrell is fabulous and I recently discovered Nadine. I will check the others you mentioned out as well. Thanks for sharing. :)
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Thanks Tash, this was super fun! And everyone asked great questions 😊
For other knitting channels, I'd love to suggest Katt Weaver, she is just so lovely and I find everything she makes so beautiful! She constantly inspires me :)
And if anyone reading wants to try something new, I also started making knitting project update videos recently and would love if people wanted to check them out 🥰
Thank you so much for the recommendation for Katt - I will check her out. And i will definitely check out your podcast. I should have mentioned that i am very happy for people to suggest their own podcasts if they have one. Xx
@@mostlyknitting thank you Tash! Hope you enjoy your holiday!
I am a lefty and I just knit right handed because all the how to videos on RUclips I used to learn are right handed. Too much work to try to convert it backwards for me.
Thank you so much for sharing that. That is really interesting to know that it is possible for knitters who are left-handed to follow right-handed tutorials. :)
Podcasts to watch:
Stitches be slippin
Trivial Knits
Knit Sip Happy
In her skein
Stitches in Stem
Knit Hip Hooray
Karlie Paige
Cozy Meadow Knits
Thank you so much Allyson. I will definitely check them out. :)
Love this episode Tash! I project/time manage WIPS similarly. Very much enjoyed learning more about you. Professor Purl www.youtube.com/@professorpurl (also a knitting math professor!) may be one you connect with. Appreciate the shout-out!~Stephanie
Thank you so much for the recommendation. I will definitely check that podcast out. :)