would love a summer garment episode as the other podcasts I watch are mainly Winter ones - love love love your Alpine Bloom - Bonnie's handspun is just perfect. Take care
I have one planned, just trying to see what I can fit in before Christmas! I swear time moves quicker in December 😅 I expect it will be coming out early Jan though 😊 Something so special about knitting with handspun yarns.
Hi from India! I love your podcast ❤ Another nice thing about the Tussar ghicha silk is that the cocoons are collected after they've been discarded, so no creatures get killed in the production process!
Thanks for a lovely episode. I especially appreciate hearing how you do the eyes for the bunny, as I'd like to be really sure mine is safe for the little ones.
As a person from the Northern hemisphere I'd still like to see summer knits. Particularly because that very thin yarn usually takes a lot of time. Also, I like having the extra time to plan and dream of warmer days :)
Yay! Definitely planning a summer video soon- I think it will likely be coming out in early January 😊 In some ways, it would be a good idea for us to knit summer tops throughout winter so we can wear them once summer comes!
I like your plan to finish up some wipes and start the new year with a (semi) clean slate 😂 I’m on board and going to focus on finishing 3 or 4 of the 6 I have on the needles. This way I can cast on the shawl I’ve been anxiously waiting to start. Thanks for a great episode!! Happy Knitting 🧶 Kathy from Massachusetts ❤
Hi Kathy! Glad to have more people doing a frog or finish- it always feels so good! I will also be following up all these wips with a new shawl cast on in the new year. Something to look forward to!
Summer tops inspiration, yes please! I live in a climate where it's summer for about 9 months of the year, and even in winter we have a few days where the temps could go over 25. I live in summer tops! Looking forward!
You make so many beautiful things. The little outfits are so cute and your nibbles rabbit looks very sweet. Thank you for sharing- you've inspired many people including me. Love the idea of frog or finish. It's made me think about how many actual WIPs I've left in a bag for far too long.
Thank you so much for watching and for your encouragement! I really really appreciate it. I would definitely encourage you to go for it with frogging if something is languishing and no longer bringing you joy... it feels so good!
Oh my gosh! You are amazing! Loved everything you’re doing…from FO’s to WIPs to yarn choices with patterns to ideas for the future! Thanks for your idea of starting the year off fresh!!❤
Hi Alana Another lovely podcast, thank you. I love your summer top, so much so that I’ve just ordered some of that lovely silk yarn in navy for a similar pattern. I’ve just finished the Bee Beautiful top by Pia Trans in Yarn Floozy Ambrosia…..such a beautiful yarn. Love the idea of having a clean slate for the New Year! Although that would mean I would have to finish my Birkin and Cloud sweater and a pair of socks and a baby cardigan so maybe not 😂 Can’t wait to see your summer tops podcast, that will be really inspiring 😊
Thank you so much Sue! I love the sound of a navy top in the beautiful silk yarn 😍 Frog or Finish can always carry into January! We get to make our own rules 😇 Happy holidays!
Hi Alanna! It's always so nice to catch up with you! I've been meaning to pop in the shop for ages but been busy with this and that. Your bunny looks just soooo cute!! Oh I have the biggest FOMO :) I was so going to start it right away but got distracted by gnomes - totally Kylie's fault hahaha. But seeing yours really made me want to make one so bad! And only 11 grams! Wow! I love the idea of a shawl KAL - i've been wanting to make the Aurora cabin for so long! But i think i need to finish the twists and turns first probably :) How lovely to have sit and chat with you while I'm making tiny i-cord arms :) Have a lovely week! Marina
Marina you could totally do the little bunny in probably 2 or 3 days! Definitely recommend 😉 I'm with you on the Aurora Cabin Shawl- that's my plan for the Shawl-Along!
Love the sweater!! Great idea to finish WIPs end of the year, I'm gonna try. Winter here in Ohio but looking forward to a summer knit watch anyway. Been wanting to make my first ever tee.
Ive made 2 of knus light. Love the design. Its grt for a bigger bust. Nxt time im going to choose a yarn similar to wht you used however my to do list is long. Following a bunch of charity sewing/knitting/crotchet im currently making 3rd emotional support chicken. Love watching yr podcast from taranaki new zealand. 😊😊😊😊
Hello to you in Taranaki! 👋 I would also very happily make the Knus Light pattern again, I love mine so much. I have been wanting to make an emotional support chicken as well! I might do one next year. Happy holidays! 😊🎄
Great podcast - what sweet little critters - wish I could fit some of their gear - love the 'tutu' dress! Yes I would really appreciate a pod on your Summer knits - as I'm sure most of us in the Southern hemisphere would as well !
Such an interesting video, Alana. I love your wip, it's gorgeous! I bought the pattern for the bunnies but I have to finish birthday/Christmas items first, so I will be doubt it on the new year. Frog it or finish is brilliant but also scares me! But I don't have that many wips, sort of!
I like the idea of your frog or finish. I planned for next year to take apart the first sweater I ever made and remake it. The neck is just a little too tight and about an inch short. I never alternated skeins and I have a whole skein that matches. I'm actually really looking forward to it.
That sounds like a great idea! I've also had an idea for awhile to do a knitalong where we go back and fix anything we want to change on old projects... I have quite a few like that
Thank you for another great podcast. Truly inspired by the Nibbles toys. Our LYS Knit Group has been doing a secret KAL where we are each making a toy that will be revealed this Thursday night & we each guess who has made which toy. The toys are going to be gifted to the Nest Collective. I would appreciate a future video for inspiration of summer top knitting. Currently knitting a Truly Myrtle test knit summer top (to be revealed tomorrow) & Truly Myrtle Urchin (without the eyelet detail) in a boucle 4ply from Yarnfloozy.
Hi Barbara, Thank you so much for your lovely comment! That idea that you're doing with your knitting group sounds absolutely wonderful! The tops you're knitting sound lovely and I'm sure the one in the boucle yarn is especially cool- I have been meaning to try the Yarnfloozy boucle but haven't made the time just yet... Summer video will definitely be coming! Hopefully early January
Summer inspo will definitely be coming soon! If I don't have time to film before we leave for the holidays it will be the first thing I get to in early January 😊
I enjoy your podcasts very much. Any idea how you amassed such a huge following (deservedly) in such a short time? I've never seen it happen so quickly. Maybe some bigtime knitting guru talked you up? It must be terribly exciting seeing those numbers grow. You're doing great!
Thank you! Honestly I have no idea... it came as a surprise to me. Part of it is probably that I own a yarn shop so we've built up a big newsletter subscribership over the last (nearly) 6 years and we sent out an email when we launched the podcast. Other than that I am just considering it good luck and really appreciating everyone 🤗
Hello, love your videos. Great job , you are flying through your WIP’s. So happy you didn’t frog your sweater. you are a beautiful knitter. Loved the little critters. Can’t wait to see your next video. I love your color work .so you’re inspiring me we have one knit shop that just opened in Augusta Georgia USA. Any suggestions on my first color work to cast on my needle?
Hi! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I would suggest for your first colorwork to just pick any colorwork pattern that only uses two colours, it's a bit easier to manage. Also I would use a nice woolly wool- non superwash is nice for colorwork although it doesn't have to be. Also my biggest tip is to stretch out your floats! It's better if your floats are leaning towards too loose than too tight, because they will settle in with blocking, but if they're too tight there's nothing you can do. I hope that helps!
We're in TN and it snowed a couple of days ago and I would like to have patterns and yarn suggestions for summer. That would give us time to knit a couple of tops for the warm season. Time flies.
Oh yes! I have my summer video planned... just trying to fit everything in before we leave for Christmas! If I'm not able to film it before I leave I will get it out in early January 😊
great video, loved all the details, love love love the mini items, the clothing rack you have them on, may ask where you sourced that. Beautiful knits!!
thanks so much! I bought that little clothing rack on Trademe here in NZ. If you're not in NZ, I have been able to find similar ones on Etsy as well. I just typed in "dolls clothing rack" or something similar. I hope you can find it! 😊
I love watching your channel. May I ask where you bought the little wardrobe and the little clothes hangers from please ? I’m currently knitting Cinthia’s Myrtis bear and bunny Odile ❤❤
Thank you so much! I bought them off of Trademe here in NZ (online). If you're based in NZ that would be a good place to check, otherwise I have seen similar looking ones on Etsy. I just typed in "doll clothing rack" or something like that. Good luck! 🤞
I was looking for Christmas gifts on Amazon while watching this episode...and now I'm trying to figure out how many Barbie outfits I can knit before Dec 25 🤦🏻♀️ And a Nibbles, of course.
I really like the way you make the eyes for your toys, I have always made mine with french knots and they can be a bit tricky to get right. I have recently made 2 summer tops and would love to see the ones you have made and recommend and which yarns. I'm enjoying knitting for year round rather than just winter woollies, thanks again for another fab episode.
I'm so glad that was useful! I've never done a french knot- I don't really know any embroidery, although I'd love to try it someday. Summer video will definitely be coming! I totally agree- I certainly knit all year round- I can't stop 😇
Thank you so much for the helpful tips on making the nibbles bunny-made the eyes just as you recommended and they turned out wonderfully! 😊
Oh I'm so glad! I wasn't sure if I explained it well enough 😅
would love a summer garment episode as the other podcasts I watch are mainly Winter ones - love love love your Alpine Bloom - Bonnie's handspun is just perfect. Take care
I have one planned, just trying to see what I can fit in before Christmas! I swear time moves quicker in December 😅
I expect it will be coming out early Jan though 😊
Something so special about knitting with handspun yarns.
Hi from India! I love your podcast ❤ Another nice thing about the Tussar ghicha silk is that the cocoons are collected after they've been discarded, so no creatures get killed in the production process!
Hi! Thank you so much. Yes, you're absolutely right- I should have mentioned it, the raw silk production seems to be much more gentle on nature ♥️
Thanks for a lovely episode. I especially appreciate hearing how you do the eyes for the bunny, as I'd like to be really sure mine is safe for the little ones.
I'm so glad that was helpful! I agree, the soft ones are safer for little ones, and I think they look really sweet as well ☺️
As a person from the Northern hemisphere I'd still like to see summer knits. Particularly because that very thin yarn usually takes a lot of time. Also, I like having the extra time to plan and dream of warmer days :)
Yay! Definitely planning a summer video soon- I think it will likely be coming out in early January 😊
In some ways, it would be a good idea for us to knit summer tops throughout winter so we can wear them once summer comes!
I like your plan to finish up some wipes and start the new year with a (semi) clean slate 😂 I’m on board and going to focus on finishing 3 or 4 of the 6 I have on the needles. This way I can cast on the shawl I’ve been anxiously waiting to start. Thanks for a great episode!! Happy Knitting 🧶 Kathy from Massachusetts ❤
Hi Kathy!
Glad to have more people doing a frog or finish- it always feels so good!
I will also be following up all these wips with a new shawl cast on in the new year. Something to look forward to!
Absolutely love the little Nibbles 🐰 and the tiny garments OMG so cute 🧣🧦🧤🧥
thank you! I know, I can't handle how cute they are
The little Nibbles 🐰❣
I know 🥹
Summer tops inspiration, yes please! I live in a climate where it's summer for about 9 months of the year, and even in winter we have a few days where the temps could go over 25. I live in summer tops! Looking forward!
I'm so glad! I have my summer video plan- it will probably be the first thing I put out in early January after we get home from our trip 😊
Hi Alana
I love your podcast. Thank you for showing your work. I love the look of your shop and your finished objects. Especially the bunnies!!
Thank you so much! The bunnies are so fun 🥰
Love your Knus light and the yarn. But the window decorations are too cute!
Happy holidays!
Thank you so much! Happy holidays to you too 🎄
You make so many beautiful things. The little outfits are so cute and your nibbles rabbit looks very sweet. Thank you for sharing- you've inspired many people including me. Love the idea of frog or finish. It's made me think about how many actual WIPs I've left in a bag for far too long.
Thank you so much for watching and for your encouragement! I really really appreciate it. I would definitely encourage you to go for it with frogging if something is languishing and no longer bringing you joy... it feels so good!
Your alpine bloom sweater is gorgeous!
thanks heaps! I'm so glad I didn't frog it 😊
Oh my gosh! You are amazing! Loved everything you’re doing…from FO’s to WIPs to yarn choices with patterns to ideas for the future! Thanks for your idea of starting the year off fresh!!❤
Wow this comment gave me a huge smile! Thank you so much for your encouragement ❤️
Hi Alana
Another lovely podcast, thank you.
I love your summer top, so much so that I’ve just ordered some of that lovely silk yarn in navy for a similar pattern.
I’ve just finished the Bee Beautiful top by Pia Trans in Yarn Floozy Ambrosia…..such a beautiful yarn.
Love the idea of having a clean slate for the New Year! Although that would mean I would have to finish my Birkin and Cloud sweater and a pair of socks and a baby cardigan so maybe not 😂
Can’t wait to see your summer tops podcast, that will be really inspiring 😊
Thank you so much Sue! I love the sound of a navy top in the beautiful silk yarn 😍
Frog or Finish can always carry into January! We get to make our own rules 😇
Happy holidays!
Hi Alanna!
It's always so nice to catch up with you! I've been meaning to pop in the shop for ages but been busy with this and that. Your bunny looks just soooo cute!! Oh I have the biggest FOMO :) I was so going to start it right away but got distracted by gnomes - totally Kylie's fault hahaha.
But seeing yours really made me want to make one so bad! And only 11 grams! Wow!
I love the idea of a shawl KAL - i've been wanting to make the Aurora cabin for so long! But i think i need to finish the twists and turns first probably :)
How lovely to have sit and chat with you while I'm making tiny i-cord arms :)
Have a lovely week!
Marina
Marina you could totally do the little bunny in probably 2 or 3 days! Definitely recommend 😉
I'm with you on the Aurora Cabin Shawl- that's my plan for the Shawl-Along!
Love the sweater!! Great idea to finish WIPs end of the year, I'm gonna try. Winter here in Ohio but looking forward to a summer knit watch anyway. Been wanting to make my first ever tee.
Yay for finishing wips! And hopefully my summer video will be out early January 😊
Ive made 2 of knus light. Love the design. Its grt for a bigger bust. Nxt time im going to choose a yarn similar to wht you used however my to do list is long. Following a bunch of charity sewing/knitting/crotchet im currently making 3rd emotional support chicken. Love watching yr podcast from taranaki new zealand. 😊😊😊😊
Hello to you in Taranaki! 👋
I would also very happily make the Knus Light pattern again, I love mine so much. I have been wanting to make an emotional support chicken as well! I might do one next year. Happy holidays! 😊🎄
Great podcast - what sweet little critters - wish I could fit some of their gear - love the 'tutu' dress! Yes I would really appreciate a pod on your Summer knits - as I'm sure most of us in the Southern hemisphere would as well !
Thanks! Definitely planning my summer video soon. I reckon you could totally make a human sized tutu dress- that would be epic! 😍
Such an interesting video, Alana. I love your wip, it's gorgeous! I bought the pattern for the bunnies but I have to finish birthday/Christmas items first, so I will be doubt it on the new year. Frog it or finish is brilliant but also scares me! But I don't have that many wips, sort of!
Thanks so much Robyn! Frog or Finish also works really well in January once the holiday rush is over. Have a lovely Christmas! 🎄
I like the idea of your frog or finish. I planned for next year to take apart the first sweater I ever made and remake it. The neck is just a little too tight and about an inch short. I never alternated skeins and I have a whole skein that matches. I'm actually really looking forward to it.
That sounds like a great idea! I've also had an idea for awhile to do a knitalong where we go back and fix anything we want to change on old projects... I have quite a few like that
Thank you for another great podcast. Truly inspired by the Nibbles toys. Our LYS Knit Group has been doing a secret KAL where we are each making a toy that will be revealed this Thursday night & we each guess who has made which toy. The toys are going to be gifted to the Nest Collective. I would appreciate a future video for inspiration of summer top knitting. Currently knitting a Truly Myrtle test knit summer top (to be revealed tomorrow) & Truly Myrtle Urchin (without the eyelet detail) in a boucle 4ply from Yarnfloozy.
Hi Barbara,
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! That idea that you're doing with your knitting group sounds absolutely wonderful!
The tops you're knitting sound lovely and I'm sure the one in the boucle yarn is especially cool- I have been meaning to try the Yarnfloozy boucle but haven't made the time just yet... Summer video will definitely be coming! Hopefully early January
Summer inspiration would be lovely even if it's winter here for another 4 months at least. :)
Summer inspo will definitely be coming soon! If I don't have time to film before we leave for the holidays it will be the first thing I get to in early January 😊
I enjoy your podcasts very much. Any idea how you amassed such a huge following (deservedly) in such a short time? I've never seen it happen so quickly. Maybe some bigtime knitting guru talked you up? It must be terribly exciting seeing those numbers grow. You're doing great!
Thank you!
Honestly I have no idea... it came as a surprise to me. Part of it is probably that I own a yarn shop so we've built up a big newsletter subscribership over the last (nearly) 6 years and we sent out an email when we launched the podcast. Other than that I am just considering it good luck and really appreciating everyone 🤗
Hello, love your videos. Great job , you are flying through your WIP’s. So happy you didn’t frog your sweater. you are a beautiful knitter. Loved the little critters. Can’t wait to see your next video. I love your color work .so you’re inspiring me we have one knit shop that just opened in Augusta Georgia USA. Any suggestions on my first color work to cast on my needle?
Hi! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I would suggest for your first colorwork to just pick any colorwork pattern that only uses two colours, it's a bit easier to manage. Also I would use a nice woolly wool- non superwash is nice for colorwork although it doesn't have to be. Also my biggest tip is to stretch out your floats! It's better if your floats are leaning towards too loose than too tight, because they will settle in with blocking, but if they're too tight there's nothing you can do.
I hope that helps!
We're in TN and it snowed a couple of days ago and I would like to have patterns and yarn suggestions for summer. That would give us time to knit a couple of tops for the warm season. Time flies.
Oh yes! I have my summer video planned... just trying to fit everything in before we leave for Christmas! If I'm not able to film it before I leave I will get it out in early January 😊
great video, loved all the details, love love love the mini items, the clothing rack you have them on, may ask where you sourced that. Beautiful knits!!
thanks so much! I bought that little clothing rack on Trademe here in NZ. If you're not in NZ, I have been able to find similar ones on Etsy as well. I just typed in "dolls clothing rack" or something similar. I hope you can find it! 😊
@@blackcatknitco thanks, I will do some searching. I am in Canada.
I love watching your channel. May I ask where you bought the little wardrobe and the little clothes hangers from please ? I’m currently knitting Cinthia’s Myrtis bear and bunny Odile ❤❤
Thank you so much! I bought them off of Trademe here in NZ (online). If you're based in NZ that would be a good place to check, otherwise I have seen similar looking ones on Etsy. I just typed in "doll clothing rack" or something like that. Good luck! 🤞
@ thank you very much🌹 Yes I am here in NZ, I’m in Christchurch 😊
I was looking for Christmas gifts on Amazon while watching this episode...and now I'm trying to figure out how many Barbie outfits I can knit before Dec 25 🤦🏻♀️ And a Nibbles, of course.
Haha well Barbie outfits are pretty small so I bet you can get through some! Good luck and happy knitting 🤩
I really like the way you make the eyes for your toys, I have always made mine with french knots and they can be a bit tricky to get right. I have recently made 2 summer tops and would love to see the ones you have made and recommend and which yarns. I'm enjoying knitting for year round rather than just winter woollies, thanks again for another fab episode.
I'm so glad that was useful! I've never done a french knot- I don't really know any embroidery, although I'd love to try it someday.
Summer video will definitely be coming! I totally agree- I certainly knit all year round- I can't stop 😇