That is the most beautiful rolag that I have ever seen. Breathtaking! You are a very kind person to take on that loose end project. I am not at all surprised that you put your whole heart into it.
Thank you for sharing your Loose Ends project/experience. Each story is unique and incredible. I had the fortune of completing a project last year in St. Paul. It was two pairs of mittens, one with a poem done in colorwork. When I asked the family is they knew the significance of the poem, they did a little family research and found the poem was written by a 10-year old girl the knitter had been mentoring. They were able to contact the girl, now a 35-year old woman, and we passed the mittens on to her. I am honored to have had a role in this story. And I get choked up every time I tell the story, just as you did when telling yours.
“I had to figure out my way into…” You’ve described how I’d work my way into solving problems- code, knitting, cooking, exercise- anything really. I have to translate someone else’s thought into my own.
I recently got a bossy batt from Trish! It is so soft and beautiful. It's exactly what I was wanting, and getting to watch her card it up was auch a fun experience. I can't wait to get done with Christmas gifts so I can spin it up. If anyone else is looking to have a custom batt made, I can't recommend it enough!
I have done one quilt project for loose ends, very nice experience. My mother, who I care for, was in hospice at the time and I told the social worker about Loose Ends. She was very interested. Spread the word to your local hospice organization, where this service could be appreciated, as it is not well known outside of the crafting community.
That hat is stunning. I saw a fruity knitting podcast a while ago featuring Lucy Hague and her Celtic cable inspirations and found it fascinating. I haven’t knitted anything by her but I also loved her style. Maybe I should give the hat a try. Thanks for another lovey video.
Love the hat pattern, Roxanne. Good luck with the loose ends project. What a lovely thing to do. That lady is going to be thrilled to see the finished item 🥰
I try to always take the time to mark Ravelry project notes "helpful" and highlight the relevant information if I found the answer to an issue, or a great tip. I'm glad to learn about the advanced search filter; hopefully my few seconds of effort will help someone else find information.
I love Trish too! Unfortunately I missed the one she made these rollags. Sometimes she makes those lives in a time of the day I can’t watch. It’s going to be gorgeous no matter what you’re going to end up making. Thank you so much for sharing all this. Love to watch you!❤
wow, i remember the wingspan - i knitted it for my sister and the pattern drove me insane. i had to break up the blocks for me and completely rewrite it. plus i inserted beads. oh and did i mention i only ever knitted stockinette scarfs before? 😂 but after a few repeats i got the hang of it and really enjoyed the project! it turned out beautiful and went straight to the closet because my sister never wore it 🤪
Holy crap Roxanne, your Loose Ends project sounds amazing! It really does take a village. So interesting, especially that the original knitter lives so close to you. You will be giving her such a precious gift. Maybe, one day, my name will rise to the top of the list for a project to be finished near me. 😊
Love the colour and style of your cardigan you are wearing and your enthusiasm for projects is so inspiring. Thank you for sharing. I’ve just finished a cowl from Magic Motifs by Carla Meissen (which you mentioned some time ago)using my name in Morse Code. It’s a fun, easy knit and very warm to wear😀
Hi Roxanne. Very interesting podcast. That Northern Lights bat or yarn, whatever it’s called, is stunning. I can’t wait to see what it looks like after you spin it. What a wonderful mission the Loose Ends is. I’ve never heard of it before. It seems like everything is falling nicely into place. Your search on how to get the yarn or dye your own was fascinating to listen to. Hey we all make mistakes. You’re allowed, lol. Happy Holidays to you and your family. Thank you for another great podcast. 😊😊
I love the hat. I love cables too. I remember the shawl you are doing for Loose Ends. Challenging yes. I love how you go beyond to find a solution for this woman who just wanted something for herself. Stupid mistakes - yes, we all make those. I've put sleeves in on the wrong side. Both cardigans are beautiful. Love the colors.
This wasn’t part of the Loose Ends project, but I finished a knitted baby blanket that my mother had been working on when she died. At first I just sat with the partly done blanket on my lap, then slowly motivation bubbled up and I finished it. It was very satisfying and cathartic.
So many interesting knits, the "Tarbat" by Lucy Hague looks like a great challenge. The "Wingspan" by Kyle Vey is also quite a deisign piece, I am so looking forward to see how it turns out in the original yarn. I am also looking forward to see how you spin the Northen Lights fiber and what you'll knit with it.
Hi there, thank you for your visit and all the mischief that you have been up to. The hat that you made is beautiful. I am trying to get as many Barbara Walker Mosiac Knitting books plus the Treasury of Stitch series as well. She is such a clever lady and I am pleased that she shared her knowledge too. Your Drift Cardigan is beautiful and looks to be very warm. Anyway I am going to make our Christmas Cake today, I get a quarter and the rest to my Brother's family. Go well and I'm looking forward to your next visit.
Canada Post has been legislated back to work today, and they should start delivering mail next week. So you should be able to get that yarn sent to you soon.
You actually don't have to take the time to make buttonholes in the placket if you never unbutton a cardigan. Just finish your placket and sew the button through both layers.
I'll bet that idea would not please Roxanne! It would not please me either. I would feel like I had left out an important part of the sweater-as-object--as if I had decided not to knit the second sleeve!
Yeah, that has been suggested to me almost every time I mention that I don't unbutton my cardis, but I always want to leave the opportunity available to do so! :-)
That is the most beautiful rolag that I have ever seen. Breathtaking! You are a very kind person to take on that loose end project. I am not at all surprised that you put your whole heart into it.
Thank you for sharing your Loose Ends project/experience. Each story is unique and incredible. I had the fortune of completing a project last year in St. Paul. It was two pairs of mittens, one with a poem done in colorwork. When I asked the family is they knew the significance of the poem, they did a little family research and found the poem was written by a 10-year old girl the knitter had been mentoring. They were able to contact the girl, now a 35-year old woman, and we passed the mittens on to her. I am honored to have had a role in this story. And I get choked up every time I tell the story, just as you did when telling yours.
You're such an inspirational Lady ❤️ I just need to thank you for sharing your time and expertise as well as your little mishap 😉
“I had to figure out my way into…”
You’ve described how I’d work my way into solving problems- code, knitting, cooking, exercise- anything really. I have to translate someone else’s thought into my own.
I recently got a bossy batt from Trish! It is so soft and beautiful. It's exactly what I was wanting, and getting to watch her card it up was auch a fun experience. I can't wait to get done with Christmas gifts so I can spin it up. If anyone else is looking to have a custom batt made, I can't recommend it enough!
Such an amazing story of loose ends. Serendipity.
I have done one quilt project for loose ends, very nice experience. My mother, who I care for, was in hospice at the time and I told the social worker about Loose Ends. She was very interested. Spread the word to your local hospice organization, where this service could be appreciated, as it is not well known outside of the crafting community.
That hat is stunning. I saw a fruity knitting podcast a while ago featuring Lucy Hague and her Celtic cable inspirations and found it fascinating. I haven’t knitted anything by her but I also loved her style. Maybe I should give the hat a try. Thanks for another lovey video.
Love the hat pattern, Roxanne. Good luck with the loose ends project. What a lovely thing to do. That lady is going to be thrilled to see the finished item 🥰
I try to always take the time to mark Ravelry project notes "helpful" and highlight the relevant information if I found the answer to an issue, or a great tip. I'm glad to learn about the advanced search filter; hopefully my few seconds of effort will help someone else find information.
Finding those projects that many people have found helpful is such a great way to avoid a lot of tearing out of the hair!
I love Trish too! Unfortunately I missed the one she made these rollags. Sometimes she makes those lives in a time of the day I can’t watch. It’s going to be gorgeous no matter what you’re going to end up making. Thank you so much for sharing all this. Love to watch you!❤
Roxanne,
You're just amazing! I just started the master knitter program and you will be one of my first resources
Both the sweater you’re wearing and Drift are gorgeous!
wow, i remember the wingspan - i knitted it for my sister and the pattern drove me insane. i had to break up the blocks for me and completely rewrite it. plus i inserted beads. oh and did i mention i only ever knitted stockinette scarfs before? 😂 but after a few repeats i got the hang of it and really enjoyed the project! it turned out beautiful and went straight to the closet because my sister never wore it 🤪
Holy crap Roxanne, your Loose Ends project sounds amazing! It really does take a village. So interesting, especially that the original knitter lives so close to you. You will be giving her such a precious gift. Maybe, one day, my name will rise to the top of the list for a project to be finished near me. 😊
Love the colour and style of your cardigan you are wearing and your enthusiasm for projects is so inspiring. Thank you for sharing. I’ve just finished a cowl from Magic Motifs by Carla Meissen (which you mentioned some time ago)using my name in Morse Code. It’s a fun, easy knit and very warm to wear😀
OH wingspan is so beautiful. Its something I have on my to do list except I don't know if I'd actually wear it, haha
Hi Roxanne. Very interesting podcast. That Northern Lights bat or yarn, whatever it’s called, is stunning. I can’t wait to see what it looks like after you spin it. What a wonderful mission the Loose Ends is. I’ve never heard of it before. It seems like everything is falling nicely into place. Your search on how to get the yarn or dye your own was fascinating to listen to. Hey we all make mistakes. You’re allowed, lol. Happy Holidays to you and your family. Thank you for another great podcast. 😊😊
I love the hat. I love cables too. I remember the shawl you are doing for Loose Ends. Challenging yes. I love how you go beyond to find a solution for this woman who just wanted something for herself. Stupid mistakes - yes, we all make those. I've put sleeves in on the wrong side. Both cardigans are beautiful. Love the colors.
Love the hat, just grabbed the pattern for my library. 🙂
The Loose Ends project is very cool. Maybe in the near future…. So glad you’re able to help her!
This has been so interesting. I hope you will let us see the finished project.
Very nice episode! Thank you!
This wasn’t part of the Loose Ends project, but I finished a knitted baby blanket that my mother had been working on when she died. At first I just sat with the partly done blanket on my lap, then slowly motivation bubbled up and I finished it. It was very satisfying and cathartic.
No way - I added Wingspan to my queue 3 days ago!! I don't even wear shawls but it's SO GORGEOUS
So many interesting knits, the "Tarbat" by Lucy Hague looks like a great challenge. The "Wingspan" by Kyle Vey is also quite a deisign piece, I am so looking forward to see how it turns out in the original yarn. I am also looking forward to see how you spin the Northen Lights fiber and what you'll knit with it.
Hi there, thank you for your visit and all the mischief that you have been up to. The hat that you made is beautiful. I am trying to get as many Barbara Walker Mosiac Knitting books plus the Treasury of Stitch series as well. She is such a clever lady and I am pleased that she shared her knowledge too. Your Drift Cardigan is beautiful and looks to be very warm. Anyway I am going to make our Christmas Cake today, I get a quarter and the rest to my Brother's family.
Go well and I'm looking forward to your next visit.
Great episode!
You are amazing!
I view woolen and worsted as two bookends of the spinning spectrum and most spinning as in between. Can’t wait to see what you do with that fiber.
Canada Post has been legislated back to work today, and they should start delivering mail next week. So you should be able to get that yarn sent to you soon.
You actually don't have to take the time to make buttonholes in the placket if you never unbutton a cardigan. Just finish your placket and sew the button through both layers.
I'll bet that idea would not please Roxanne! It would not please me either. I would feel like I had left out an important part of the sweater-as-object--as if I had decided not to knit the second sleeve!
Yeah, that has been suggested to me almost every time I mention that I don't unbutton my cardis, but I always want to leave the opportunity available to do so! :-)