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Hello Cynthia, and welcome to F&K!! So glad you found the channel and that you're enjoying it. I'm happy I could be an encouraging part of your morning as you got ready for your day!🙌🏼🥰🙌🏼 Thanks for your kind words🥰🥰

Hi Jane! I'm so glad you enjoyed the episode and hope that it was indeed a blessing to you. My heart goes out to you as I could see your momma's heart as you wrote about your precious son. I know it is a very hard thing to watch our children struggle. My oldest son had quite a few developmental and neurological issues to overcome as he was growing up and I remember how trying and sometimes heartbreaking those days were. But God is faithful; and prayer is powerful. Keep praying! I'm glad also that knitting has provided some comfort and solace for you. It can be very therapeutic. Praying His Blessings and Peace for you!🥰

Hi Susan! Thanks so much for your sweet encouragement. SO appreciate it. I've seen the Wanda Brunstetter books but haven't read any of them yet. I'll have to put them on my list. I'm really enjoying the Beverly Lewis series. I just started Book 3 today! Blessings to you for a wonderful and fun summer!🥰

So well said-- we should look like our Father! Amen! Thank God the Spirit still convicts us! It's proof that we belong to Him.🙌🏼🙌🏼 Thanks for the book recommendation. I am always glad to hear of new authors-- and one who writes stories about faith and knitting together. What a great combination 😂I've definitely got to check her out. Thanks again! 🥰

Thanks for your sweet comment, Deanna! I so appreciate it and am so glad you're enjoying the videos. Blessings to you as well!🥰

Thanks Sandra! And welcome back!😊 I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos and pray that they are bringing something meaningful to your life. Blessings to you🥰

Hi Cynthia! Oh yeah, Micah 6:8 is one of my favorites. Such a simple verse, but it says so much about what God expects of us. Very simple things He requires of us. Love Him so much! 🥰 You've read the Beverly Lewis series!?! I'm really enjoying it too. It's the first time I'm reading her but will definitely do so again. I'm just about finished with the 2nd book and have already ordered the 3rd one from our library. Thanks so much for watching the videos. Great to hear from you. Blessings!🥰

Hi Pam! Yes, that's exactly what we are-- works in progress! But that's a good thing, because it's God who's doing the work! And He promises to finish it. Longwood is the most beautiful and wonderful place. Just spectacular. Hope you make it back there soon! Blessings, friend🥰

Hi Andrea! It has been pretty hot here, but not as bad as I had expected. We're making it alright. I would love to see the mitts you made with the yarn! And if you guys do get over this way, definitely visit Longwood-- and let me know! We could go there together🥰🥰

That would be wonderful! I’ve added it to my bucket list😁 Wer’re traveling at the moment but when I get home, I’ll send you a photo.

Hi Elise! So true-- Christians should be known for our love and gentleness. I like that New Century translation of the verse "do not respect hateful people". 👍🏽That's good. I think the flowers on the arches were climbing roses. So beautiful. It's an amazing place. Thanks and blessings!🥰

Hi Pat! I love that analogy about the different stitches combining to make up a beautiful garment and all the different people in the Church combining to make up the beautiful Body of Christ! That's so good!! Great insight.👍🏽 So about the Glenfiddich, I'm not a real expert on sizing (I've had my share of troubles with it), but I believe you knit the size that gives you the desired amount of ease. So yes, with a 42" bust, you'd make the size closest to that that will give you the ease you want. BUT that is IF you have the correct gauge as the pattern shows it. If your gauge is different from the gauge given in the pattern, you will need to make some adjustments. In Episodes 36 & 37, I shared about a video that helped me to determine the size to knit if my gauge was off. Her simple formula has been so helpful to me. If you check the description box on either of those episodes, there is a link to that video. Also, for my Glenfiddich, I wanted a looser fit than what the pattern shows (which is a more fitted cardigan), so I knitted a size (or two?) larger to get the boxier fit that I wanted-- so again, depending on how much ease you want. I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any other questions.🥰🥰

@@faithandknitting3994 Thanks! I did get gauge right off the rip which is very unusual for me. I will go up a size. I've never liked clothes that fit close to my body.

@@patarcher1813Sounds good to go up a size. I don’t like close-fitting clothing either-especially sweaters. I didn’t even include the buttons on mine b/c I prefer it open front and looser-fitting. So if you did get gauge you should be fine to go up a size and have it be just a little roomier. Let me know how it goes!

Thanks Beverly! That's so kind of you. I'm really glad you're enjoying the videos. Blessings to you🥰

Hi Julia! Welcome as a first-time viewer! I'm so glad you enjoyed the episode. Yes, I like having a few projects going at once, so that depending on my mood when I sit down to knit, I can choose which project I feel like working on. Good idea about the closed captions. I will check it out and see if I can get that set up. Thanks and Blessings to you!🥰

Thanks Rita! So nice to hear from you🥰

Yes, it is so unfortunate. Because our behavior reflects on Christ, we should always be mindful of how we present ourselves. Thanks for watching, Lynn!🥰

Thank you, Darlene, so much, for your encouragement! I so appreciate it. God has done great things and I am forever grateful to Him. I'm so glad you enjoyed hearing the story of how He brought me to the prison. Thanks also for your kind words about the knitting! You've blessed me!🥰

Hi Dolly! So nice to hear from you. Thanks for your kind words and good wishes. Blessings to you, my friend🥰

Hi Phoebe! Welcome to the channel! I'm so glad you found me.😊And welcome to knitting! I pray the pain in your hands will be eliminated and you're able to knit and crochet as much as you want. 🙏🏽🙏🏽Wow, a master's degree in theology is awesome. I would love to achieve that, but that's a LONG way off for me. :) But who knows--maybe someday. There IS so much reading that goes with these courses-- I'm sure I'll miss it one day too. But for now, I'm looking forward to a break in a few weeks when this course is over. Thanks so much for commenting and again, welcome!🥰

The two cardigans I'm working on, the Vega and the Gloam are both worked top down. The Rift Tee (the pale green project) is worked bottom up. Glad you're enjoying the videos!🥰

Thanks Chebbie! Oh, me too! That last class was a doozy!😅 It's so nice to have a little time to just relax and knit or sit and read. Enjoying it so much!😂Thanks again and hope your summer is off to a good start!🥰

Thanks Sharon! I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos. Thanks for letting me know. Blessings to you!🥰

Thank you, Lynne! I'm so glad you enjoyed it and hope it brings blessings to your week. 🥰🥰

Hi Dianne! We actually live not too far from Lancaster; about 45 minutes away. But we do get there fairly often. It is such a tranquil, peaceful place with the beautiful rolling hills and quiet farms spreading over the land. I've visited a couple of yarn shops there, but did not know of the Speckled Sheep. Too bad they closed. I always like a good yarn shop! Hope all goes well with your move to Hershey (another pretty place!) Blessings🥰

Thank YOU, Maria!🥰

Thank you, Jennifer!! Blessings to you as well🥰

I'm so glad, Chere! Hope it helped you! Blessings🥰

Amen and amen!

Hi Sue! You are so right. Gossip is something we should nip in the bud-- stop it before it starts and gets out of hand. Not hanging out with people who participate is a good way to do that. And yes, especially in this political season, we should keep a close watch on ourselves concerning this. God really focuses so much on how we handle our words. So it's something we should take seriously. Thanks and blessings!🥰

Awww, thanks so much!😊 I mostly used the NIV, but a few of the verses I read were from the NLT- I noted those from the NLT. Thanks so much for watching. Really glad that you’re enjoying the episodes!🥰

Hi Rhonda! Thank you so much for a lovely episode - such a great message today! I kept saying “Amen” out loud to myself… it was so spot on. I enjoy your podcasts so much. Combining faith and knitting… does it get any better? Looking forward to your next podcast already. 🙋🏼‍♀️✝️

@@contentelizabeth2226 Awww, Elizabeth, thanks so much for your encouraging comment! I am really glad that you're enjoying the channel. And yeah, faith and knitting is a pretty good combination!😂🥰 Thanks again for your encouragement-- I'm so blessed by it. 🥰🥰

Thanks Heidi. We are ALL a work in progress. But God will continue that good work in us until it's completion. Something to rejoice about! It is good that you're taking your walk with God seriously. That's what I'd love to see more people do. Blessings and Peace to you!🥰

Yes!! You're even closer to being done than I am! And yes, the rows do get longer each time you make the trip back across😅 which makes it mentally more challenging! But we're getting there. 🙌🏼🙌🏼 Ohhh, those two oranges in the shawl on the website are gorgeous together. And I do the same thing-- it is my go-to knit when I'm too tired to knit on something more complicated. Enjoy the last few rows!🥰

Thanks Lindsay! It truly is a God story. I am so grateful to Him for all He's done and continues to do. Blessings and Peace to you!🥰

Thank you, Lori! Always so good to hear from you. Blessings to you as well!🥰🥰

Thanks Susan! So glad you enjoyed the episode. God is so good to us. I just can't get over it. He is forever faithful. Thanks for your kind words. Yes, it's nice to have lovely hand knits to look forward to wearing! Excited for fall!😂 Blessings to you🥰🥰

Hi Jean! So you have experience with Kairos and BSF--both are great ministries. I enjoyed the Kairos weekends I was a part of so much. And the BSF class was amazing! How are you liking yours? Blessings and Peace to you and your husband🥰

Rhonda​@@faithandknitting3994 BSF is an awesome way to study the Bible. It has been a good year. Look forward to the fall study. My husband isn't doing Kairos right now. We moved to back to Michigan and we haven't found it here but I know there are other ministries to prisons here. Will have to see what comes up. Have a blessed week!

Thank you, Maria!! So glad you enjoyed the podcast (and that you liked my necklace!😊) Blessings to you🥰

Thanks Diane!🥰

Thanks Heidi! Such kind words--thank you!🥰

Thanks Ali! I had heard about the online classes and that they are very good. I heard that it adds a whole new flavor to the classes since the people are from all over the world. It really is a great way to study the Bible. I would love to do Revelation with them! Thanks for sharing🥰

Ellen, I'm so sorry to hear about your husband dealing with Parkinson's. I know that must be very hard on you as well. But I do admire your gracious way of focusing on the positive and the blessing to be found in the simple things of life. I will join you in prayer for discernment and leading for your next steps. God is faithful. He will show you the way. Thanks for your idea regarding the swatches. I had thought about some kind of pillow cover as well. Maybe I'll give it a try when I get a few more swatches!😊 I would love to teach the women at our prison to knit, but because of the long pointy needles, it wouldn't be allowed by security, unfortunately.🙁 Thanks again for your kind words about the knitting and the podcast. Blessings to you my friend🥰🥰🥰

Thank you! I'm so glad you found me too!😊 Welcome to F&K! The crocheted cardigan sounds wonderful; I'm sure your mom will love it. Thanks again and Blessings to you!🥰

Thank you, Karen! I agree-- nothing is wasted in God's economy. He uses it all. I'm so thankful for all of His goodness to us. Blessings to you!🥰

Wow, Karen, what a lovely comment! Thanks so much for you kind words. And "bravo!" to you for pursuing the thing that God called you to. That sounds like a wonderful work, helping people heal and grow closer to God. I love how God works. As we walk forward into His plan, He is there to help us all the way. 🙌🏼🙌🏼 Thank you again for the encouragement, and may the Lord continue to bless you as you answer His call.🥰🥰

Thanks Carol! Glad you enjoyed the episode. Yes, God is so faithful to lead us when we give Him our "yes". It's the best life of all.🙌🏼 I was thinking, there's no point to keeping a swatch once you've made the project. It does give you good information as you begin the project, but after that, I think there's no reason to keep them, but I have trouble throwing them away.😅😅

Thank you! I think we all need reminders sometimes. That's why Christian fellowship and community is so important. We need to remind each other of what's true. Thanks for watching --I'm so glad you're enjoying the channel. Blessings and Peace!🥰

Aw, thanks Kym! I'm so glad you enjoyed hearing that story. God is so amazing and faithful. Giving Him our "yes" is always worth it. Thanks and Blessings to you!🥰

Awww, that's so sweet. Thank you!🥰🥰

Thanks Cynthia! I'm so glad you enjoyed the episode. I like the way you do the swatch! I'll have to try that. I don't like to feel I'm wasting yarn, so I always hesitate to throw a swatch away, so they do just pile up. I'll have to try this way. Great idea! Thanks!🥰