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I think social work is the perfect field for you! You are a joy to listen to. You think things out so well. I learn so much every time I listen to you! This is so much more than a knitting podcast and I feel like it’s only going to get better!

I gave up on Libby, too. The one I want to read is never available when I want it.

Your New Year's rant was a breath of fresh air. You go, girl!

Lena, so much to comment on! Firstly, you shared a technique for provisional cast on with barber cords…I finally finished my weekender crew…didn’t even need to lengthen the sweater. But that’s ok, cause my stitches fell off the cord and I didn’t save the stitches well enough and the first round was a dog’s breakfast but you can’t tell cause I started the ribbing!😅 congrats on going back to school, I finished my masters before I turned 50, it was a different experience and almost stayed to complete my PhD😜 hope u enjoy it! I was in a similar situation…caring for a pet, 2kids, a home and a failing parent and my husband is super busy with work, but you adjust and make things work! I have stopped following everyone except some knitters…mostly designers ‘cause I was comparing myself and it was toxic to my mental health…I also started to watch alot of cat videos!!!😂😂😂I needed to laugh at least daily!!! Happy knitting. 🧶 thanks for sharing all your thoughts, I can totally relate!

Leena! No wonder we love you so much! You are everything! 😘😘😘

Ever since I discovered your podcast a few months ago, I have told my husband that you and I would be great friends and how much I’d love to get coffee with you! Regarding Libby - it has never told me about newly available titles, so I don’t get distracted by that. Maybe check the notification settings? I use the hold feature extensively though. If you’re not ready for one of my holds when it becomes available, you can reschedule it without losing your place in line. It’s perfect!

I’m so with you on the news consumption and what I consume in general. If I enjoy a chocolate bar or a can of coke, glass of wine I will. I’m healthy so why not. One thing I read at a beginning of a book that I affected me so deeply that I couldn’t pick up this book for about a year. Because I’m an immigrant. It said “Remember this: Everyone that came left someone behind.” It still after 40 years being here it’s hard. Loving my son and his family and this country too. But desperately missing my family and my home country so much too.

I couldn't agree more when you say we need to follow our path undistracted. Because we can easily deviate from our own path and follow the wrong way. So, we have to be vigilant and ask frequently if this is our way to live or somebody else's. When we are connected with our inner self that's easier. Thanks for that powerful reminder❤

Lena you are so good for my soul.

I love your podcast and your openness! I was so not shocked when you said you were going into an MSW program - you have that energy! I have worked with many amazing social workers; they are some of my favorite people. Congratulations on your new beginning! 🎉

Re: going back to school. I went back at 38 and it ended up being a great experience! Social work is a great field. Your life experience will help you so much! Your boundaries will be better, you won't take the problems home as much a younger you would have (I hope!). Its rewarding and fulfilling and very much needed in my experience. Good luck and enjoy the learning process.

I so enjoy your podcast and truly appreciate your willingness to share insightful introspection. You’re remarkable! Perhaps a minor in psychology! 😊

I love your thoughtful comments ❤ - I'm going through a tough time these days and its so good to hear your viewpoints. I think I'll be watching this again to mull over all you have said. It's wonderful your course is shaping up to be all you want it to - wishing you all the best with it! You're amazing and inspiring. Love your podcast. Jen xx

Happy new year! So glad you are back, great episode.

This was a perfect broadcast for the new year. All knitting, book info and not focusing on bad and ugly. Happy New Year.

Love seeing your colorful blanket!! And, as always, I love your life chat 🥰❤

Thank you for you message! Great advice 😊

Happy New Year. Best wishes for 2025. Lots of changes in your life - amazing to be able to lean into a new life phase. As always love listening to your perspective on life.

So lovely to have you back and happy new year!!! Make sure you continue to carve out time for you. I’ve worked, studied and raised a baby and although satisfying you can get lost in it all x I’m about to start my rain or shine yours is so beautiful and inspirational ❤ when you used the mohair did you hold 3 stands or drop one and hold the mohair with one strand of linen quill? X

Lena I have missed you! And I think about you every time I look at my four packets of Linen Quill minis! When they went on 25% off, I thought I had to buy it. All because of you.❤😂 So many things I resonated with in your pod and I should’ve made notes as I went along listening, but I didn’t. Regarding Gyst starting your masters work now, my motto in college became “it’s never too late until you die.“ And that was because I changed my major from business/accounting to teaching elementary and middle school math. And so it took me 5 1/2 years to graduate, but I finally figured out what I wanted to do and what brought me joy. now I actually have used all of that education and that I do the bookkeeping for our little business, and I was a middle school math teacher for a couple of years before I had kids, and now I still substitute in math classes at my kids old school (my girls are 28 and 29 now).But that is a motto I have carried on into age 55! Lol. I quit watching the news during Covid and I have never gone back! I kept highlights and important stuff for my husband and other than that I don’t see a need for it at all! Me, knowing what’s happening on the other side of the world does not shape what is happening on the other side of the world . The only thing is shapes is my mental health and not in a good way. I’ve tried to impress this on my mother who frequently struggles with anxiety and depression from watching all the bad news, but she won’t listen. Guess you’ll have to figure that out on her own. I always enjoy listening to you so ramble on Sister! I started my own channel and would love for you to check it out. @MamieGraceDesigns and you are in my Top 5 episode! 😁 Love and hugs …

Happy New Year. WOW you are so insightful for a young lady. I lost my husband 6 weeks ago just shy of 2 days before our 55th anniversary. You can just imagine how much my life has changed. I am on a new journey now which of course is really sad but also full of new possibilities. I have learned to say: I am not alone, I am on my own. This gives me strength.

I love your enthusiasm and how your joy of the knitting process in all its aspects comes across to the viewer. I wish you would stand up to model the garment you are wearing or please post links to the patterns.

I agree about Libby...but I've found it helpful now thar I've realised I can delay borrowing the book. Something I love about audio books is hearing a memoir read by the actual author. I started The Boys last month, a memoir by Ron Howard and his brother Clint. I didn't get very far because I knew I wouldn't finish before it was due...Christmas and all. I'll probably go and buy the audio because I was enjoying it...or just put another request in on Libby You had me in tears today. I feel completely overwhelmed lately with current events. I remember feeling this way during covid...the constant bad news...then we started getting horrific news here in Canada about the Residential schools. I had to make a huge effort to block the outside noise, I was feeling such despair. I'm getting to that point again, I can feel it 😒😪 Healthwise, I agree with you. I need to find an activity...due to foot problems this year I've become quite sedentary. Perhaps I need to look into yoga or pilates 🤔. As for nutrition...we watched a food documentary last night. It didn't tell me anything new, but reminded me of how difficult it is to eat healthy....time to get back to basics! Sorry to be such so down, but such is life at the moment. Thank you for being you! I need to remember....today I choose happiness, because it's good for my health 😊❤, xo

Hello and Happy New Year! so glad I found your post. How you feel about books it's how I feel about all the knitting patterns that show up on IG that makes me 1. purchase pattern, 2. purchase yarn 3. stop knitting my current project so for 2024 I got really strong and barely purchased patterns, yarn and I finished projects I started and still have project bags with unfinished projects from 2021 lol. So 2024 was the year of self control for me and I have to say that I feel really good about it. I truly enjoyed your podcast because I resonate in a lot of what you expressed. But with everything, there's a fine line, you can and should have opinions but never to a point where you criticize yourself because of other people and vice versa. I remember what I started working for a huge corporation and all the competition people had, buying this, owning that, what they describe as the American Dream. I honestly took a step back and said, I don't need a tennis bracelet or stud earrings to know my worth. Once I did that, stepped into my own life and stayed there, boy oh boy did I feel fantastic.

You’re incredible rocket girl rocket love you

Leena beautiful soul, can't tell you how much I love love your podcasts, love everything you knit and your wise words life chat today really resonated with me. Your big rib top is one of my most favourite items on you I think it's gorgeous. Small rubber bands about 1/8 " thick make great needle stoppers 🤩

It’s amazing how you always speak what I am thinking. I seriously drop my mouth in shock constantly. I have such similar goals and opinions. I missed you. Happy you are back and so excited to hear about your adventures!! ❤❤

Happy New Year Leena, just love your blanket and thank you for the heads up on ordering another pack of linen quill. Wishing you all the best in your new endeavors.

Could we see your stash?

Love love love your podcast Leena. Thank you for being you I feel I am knitting with a friend and having a the best conversations.

Okay, another comment. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and views on the changes you are making in your life. I am really inspired after listening to you. Thank you.

Yes about Jackson hole! Compared to vail or beaver creek, super hard. blanket is coming out sooo good!

I love your sumptuous colorful blanket! I want to make one, but I have sooo many projects right now. I can't start one more thing. If I put my mind to it, I could finish them all over January and February. That will be my goal. Anyways, sooo nice to see you back on the podcast!

Love your philosophy. All the best to you !

Hi Lina, I don’t comment often but I felt that I needed to share something with You! #1 Your Rain or Shine Blanket is not only Gorgeous but I think with You adding those neutral colors have totally elevated the mood of it! And secondly By You using the linen, You’re creating a great Healing Blanket- Tracy of “The Sewing Channel “ here on TH-cam did a study about adding Linen to her quilts that was very interesting and explained how the Linen is such a healing element be in in blankets and naturally in the clothing that we wear. I hope You check her out- I will try to find the exact video for You, she did it about 3 months ago. Everything that You knit is so Beautiful! I found the video-it’s titled “Fabric research that may change the way we make quilts” 😊

Happy New Year! Your blanket is so beautiful! 😍 I also love Libby. If a book becomes available before I’m ready, I just delay the delivery a week or two. I keep myself on track by remembering someone else might be waiting for the book I’m currently listening to. But I know - sometimes it’s hard to wait. And I have returned a book early so I can start the next. 😂💕🌵💕

Happy New Year! Nice to see you back. You have me intrigued by the Rain or Shine - after I swore off knitting blankets (I have made three Old Forges). Looking forward to your content this year - one of my fave TH-cam channels to knit to!

Happy New Year to all❣️🧶

Happy NEW YEARS TO ALL OUR KNITTING 🧶 FRIENDS

Hi! 🎉❤ I missed you. 💯‼️🧶🥢❣️

I’m also loving my Rain or Shine blanket! Mine is scrappy and is giving me so much joy. I love that quote you shared…spot on. As is the thoughtful way you spoke about it. The library hold system has never worked for me either…those books just never show up at a convenient time. I’ve given up on that. If I can’t get the book immediately, I buy it, or just choose something else. Happy new year!

Happy New Year <3,

Congratulations! You’ll never regret going into a helping profession. The days can be long, but always rewarding and fulfilling.

Just finished the podcast! I am so happy for you and can feel your excitement through the screen!!!!

Oh my gosh, I literally teared up when you were sharing your new path. You will be a blessing for those you help in the future. ❣️ And I loved learning that you had been to law school, as I was also in law school before I had children. I never finished, however, as I was working full time and attending law school at night, and during that time suffered two miscarriages, so when I became pregnant the third time and it looked as though another miscarriage was imminent, I quit work and quit school and was on bedrest for a few months. My oldest daughter was born in late 1979, and since I had always wanted to be a mom more than anything, I could not bring myself to leave her to go back to school after she was born. For some reason, I never had a problem carrying a pregnancy again, and went on to have three more daughters and then a son at the age of 42! When you talked about "needy eyes" I could definitely relate! LOL There were a lot of needy eyes for many years, as my oldest was turning 16 when my son was born. I spent a LOT of years immersed in intensive mommyhood. 😜 I remember when my son was born, thinking that when he graduated from high school, I would be turning 60, and it seemed very far in the distance, but that is eleven years behind me at this point, and the time absolutely flew by! My children have all told me how much it meant to them that I was home with them as they were growing up, and I am extremely grateful that I was able to do so. Like you, I would do it all again exactly the same. And now I am a widow, with five adult children, seven wonderful grandchildren, and my life is knitting. It is fabulous! ❣️ Hope you are having a wonderful time skiing!

Congratulations on your upcoming studies! So very exciting!

From a social worker of more than 20 years, it's never too late to join the field! I'll be rooting for you and feel free to reach out if you'd ever like to chat more about it. I'm so excited for you and this next chapter!

Would you have enough of the coconut on the hood to micro stripe the edge with the mint green. I think the micro stripes would tie it together and look gorgeous. Maybe more intentional. It will look beautiful either way but just another option. Diane from Boston

What a way for you to give of your kind, caring heart - you will be a blessing to so many! ….I HAVE to know what happened with your Ranunculus! Last episode it didn’t sound good. I’ve made a bunch and can’t wait to use some linen quill for one because of your enthusiasm for the yarn. Now I’m all over the Polkadot Cardi! I printed the pages for my size and can’t wait to start! Your yarn is gorgeous. Enjoy your family time and holidays thank you for being here! 😘

Oh, I can so relate to experiencing a nasty neighbor. It's a shock to one's system. It makes me feel as if I have an enemy living next door. My neighbors from my previous home were angry with me when I would not give them two feet of our property which they had been using before they decided to build a new fence. The new fence was to be built on a property line where our properties joined. Next they requested that we pay half of the new fence since it was a fence between our two properties which we agreed to providing both of us agree on style and materials and contractors. They presented us with their fence choice, material and contractor saying the build was going to be started in two days and they wanted a certain amount of money the amount being at that time enough to pay for the whole job. Another time they requested to drill into our roof in order to anchor their shade cloth. Finally, they had hired people to trim their trees throwing trimmings onto our property and pets. Finally the husband yelled at me (in a nutshell) because I was the person who told them no on all of these circumstances and he was angry that he was one being told no but mostly because he was being told no by a female... Love your podcast. What type of work are you interested in as a social worker?