Rachel…virtual sheep adoption. Get your account up and running and I will definitely adopt one or several to help out. You are such a bright and shining star! Hugs to you and your entire flock and pack!!!! Cheers.
I think this is a great idea and seems less stressful than trying to come up with new ideas for videos all the time. You could focus mainly of the personalities and welfare of the sheep, which is you already do day to day.
Love this idea but also feel that your videos are enough. Whatever you decide to do, will be happy to support you! Not quite sure what to say about all that mud. Feel for you and the critters. I very much appreciate that your video updates are an honest portrayal of the challenges you face and don’t try to sugarcoat or romanticize your life there. Again, will support whatever you decide to do. Sending thoughts and prayers for drier weather.
Oh Rachel, my heart really felt for you. As Corine and Maggie said starting a patron to help support you is a wonderful idea. What you offer is your pleasant spirit, kindness of your soul. I personally think you don't have to offer anything. Keep doing your videos sharing of yourself, sheep, and life is enough. People will give because they want to.
Dear Rachel, it’s a great idea to begin a Patreon account! Maybe you could think about getting sponsorships for your individual sheep? They are very photogenic 😊. People around the world would love knowing they were able to help your feathered and woolly team at least a small bit. Love the new hat!
Rachel, I would be honored to be a Patreon supporter! You are the source of what we lovers of wool are so passionate about. I already feel that it's a gift to experience the life that you're living and would not need or expect more than that. I'm excited to see this come to fruition. It's a win for all.
I think about Racheal so much. I wish I was younger, I would love to go to Fair Isle and do her chores for her for a week so she could have a little vaca. She works so hard! I would be happy to support Rachel and all she has to say is "Hello Thistlers!" I would not want to make her life harder by giving her another job of providing more content for us. I would just be happy to help support her and I would guess many, many viewers would be happy to do the same. Caitlin is such an inspiration. I love her Camilla Vad sweater. Loved the opportunity to listen to Marie Wallin talk about each project in her new book. She and her yarn are so awesome.
Thank you so very much for your kind words, Brenda, they mean so much to me! I genuinely love creating content for The Woolly Thistle as I feel like it gives me a purpose and helps me promote Fair Isle!
Rachel! I would be happy to help support you just for the work you do everyday. Yes, please get the patreon account set up and I will help with your expenses. Thank you TWT for introducing us to Rachel. Her love for her animals is such an inspiration.
Rachel, I’m in for your Patreon channel too! You may think that you don’t have much else to share but your life and world are so beautiful and different from mine, it’s so fascinating to see whatever you share! I love the idea of a virtual sheep adoption and would suggest different levels so people can connect on whatever level they can- so many want to help and see more from you!
I love the idea of a Patreon site, Rachel- I'd be happy to sign up to support you! I love all your segments on the podcast and watching you care for those lovely souls.
I would definitely be on board with a Patreon for Rachel. And, honestly, just the videos she does is enough. The interview with Marie Wallin is inspiring-one day I will knit one of her sweaters. Thank you for a wonderful podcast!
I am so inspired by all the people participate in your podcasts. I am so happy to hear that Rachel is considering Patron. There are so many of us who would love to support her and all she does on the island. I would enjoying learning more about the way of life and other creative people on the island. Maybe a year in the life of a sheep from birth and beyond!
I love Rachael’s recordings, it is a different life style. I share these messages with my Great grandson who is 6. He quite likes them as we don’t have too many sheep farms locally. He has a globe and I tried to show him where Rachael lives. He is amazed, A teaching moment for me, his Granny! Dianne
Rachel's postcards are a highlight. It is so wonderful to see and learn about the sheep and just how much it takes to get the wonderful woolly wool that we love. Rachel, I would be happy to "adopt" a sheep or two and cover the expenses. I understand that you want to "give" something to us in exchange, but make sure you don't take on more work than you already have!! I LOVE seeing everything about your farm and life on Fair Isle. Let us know how we can help! Where would all of us knitters be without people like you?
This morning we woke up to sand/salt trucks treating the roads as we had freezing rain overnight here in the White Mountains of NH. That being said it made for a perfect morning to sit in a cozy chair, work on my knitting and watch the podcast. So great to see Corrine and Maggie back, feeling better and obviously energized and inspiring. Thanks for sharing your projects. I am looking forward to the color work KAL. I haven’t decided what to do yet. Caitlin, such a beautiful sweater, thanks for sharing. Rachel, I think of you often. I have new neighbors, a young couple who are starting to raise a flock of sheep. Just talking with them, I realize how much attention is needed to keep the sheep protected and cared for. You are pretty amazing. I’ve seen a couple of suggestions from viewers and I agree you should have an adopt a sheep project. Im sure it would be a lot of work for you, but it would be fun to keep connected with one special sheep. We all fell in love with blossom and we were all sad when she died. I admire your independence but we all have needed support and love from family and friends in our life. You deserve that kind of support from your Woolley thistle family. Let’s make it happen.
Thank you ever so much for all your kind words, Catherine, that really means a lot to me. I love the 'adopt a sheep' idea and am definitely going to get it going!!
What an interesting chat with Marie Wallin- loved hearing about her journey as a designer. Maggie, loved hearing about the time you had teaching your son and his friend to knit and the comment "knitting is not a competitive sport" made me laugh. Rachel, I respect your work and your creativity in thinking about what fits you best for bringing in more income. If that involves giving Patreon a try, do it! What about doing a "sponsor a sheep" program? We all have become attached to your sheep- maybe this idea is more work than not but hopefully worth mentioning!
Thank you so very much for your kind words, Jacqueline! I'm really loving the 'adopt a sheep' idea and think it will be such a lovely way for people to interact with my flock!
I know of many artists who have used the Patreon platform to supplement their incomes, but I don't know of any whose struggles compare to what Rachel faces on a daily basis. And in sharing parts of her life with us, she shows so much grace and grit. I think I could certainly make room in my out-of-control yarn budget to help out with a patreon contribution! If everyone from TWT could spare $1-$5-$10 a month, we might be able to make a real difference in her life.
Thanks Jane, we agree that our community could have a real impact on Rachel's life, and for those who want to contribute, they'd be making a difference directly at the source. Rachel has become such a friend to us all and we are thrilled she's finally considering a Patreon account to help with her expenses. The support being shown here is extremely fulfilling and I'm so grateful to our community!
"It's not really a competitive sport."🤣🤣🤣 Oh, Maggie, I laughed so hard! Now you've got me wanting to make a cardigan with those clasps, and Krista has convinced me that I need at least one Mariechen in my life. And Marie Wallin's Ennerdale Cowl is going in my queue!
What a wonderful episode! I think the idea of Rachel having a Patron account is just brilliant and would easily sign up many of us to help support her work on Fair Isle. And the Marie Wallin interview was so in depth, I could listen to her for hours. Thank you!
Rachel, I would LOVE to help you as a patreon! All of the ideas you shared--extra videos, history of the island and crofting there, walks around the island, museums, etc. I would love ALL of that. You bring such joy everytime you're on the Woolly Thistle podcast!
My thanks to the whole TWT team for another exceptional shopcast. You inspire me and make me smile every time I watch. I would absolutely support Rachel and her life on Fair Isle through Patreon. The viewer suggestions about adopting the farm animals are great. What a wonderful way to have my “own” sheep or a border collie without any of the hard work. Count me in!
Another great show. I loved the presentation by Marie Wallin. As always Caitlin is always full of ideas as well as you and Maggie. I admire the hard work Rachel does-what an example for all of us.
Rachel- Yes, yes, yes! I feel transported every time you share. The community needs your voice. This was another 'want to knit it all' vlog. Thank you again for all you do!
Another great shopcast! Looking forward to becoming a Patreon once Rachael gets it up and running. She is an angel. God bless her for taking care of all of those sheep. Her podcasts are so informative ❤️❤️
Dear Rachel.... yes starting a patron is a great idea. I would look forward to videos and notes from you. The segments you do with the Woolly Thistle are pitch perfect. In reading some of the comments; it seems like the Thistlers have really big hearts. Thanks Corine and Maggie(and all your team) for creating such a warm and welcoming community.
Thank you Deborah to being responsive to Rachel's ask about Patreon. We have a very special group of knitters here and it's so fulfilling to see the support and love shown to Rachel and her flock.
Maggie, I think it's wonderful that you are teaching the boys to knit. It's so exciting that they want to learn! I'm ready to join Rachel's Patreon immediately. Virtual sheep adoption sounds perfect and anything else is icing on that cake. The less extra work, the better. Rachel, you already have way too much on your plate!
A note for Rachel - I'm so fascinated by what you share about the nuts and bolts of raising sheep for wool and all the nitty gritty. Even the part on this episode about what docking tails is all about is where I really lean in. I think a Patreon would be great and I hope you go for it! Maggie - so jazzed that you were able to teach the next generation of young men how to knit. I tried to turn my niece onto it when she was little and recently found out that whenever she is on break from college, she is knitting! That warmed my heart.
Thank you so very much, Vivian, I really appreciate your support! It's great to know that folk are interested in learning more about keeping sheep and I'm really excited to do more videos about this!
Rachel I think Patreon is a great idea. I think you could take short daily videos as a daily journal and string them together for a weekly diary. I hope you figure out how to make it work. I love to learn about your life style. You are an amazing young woman
Hello Corinne and Maggie and all TWT’s thank you for all that you share with us about yarns, patterns, books and many other things. Rachel you do an amazing job in your farm, with all your beautiful animals that you love so much and always with kindness. I will be more than happy to support you, I think is a great idea ❤
One of my favourite Shopcasts. Yes, Maggie - men who knit are just super way cool. Rachel! Caitlin! Krista B! And the segment featuring Marie Wallin was fascinating. Wonderful to be connected to real knitters who knit in and for real situations! ❤
Another great podcast. Loved hearing from Rachel and I learned so much about her life on the island and what goes into caring and farming sheep. It makes you appreciate so much more where my wool comes from.
I would definitely join Rachel's Patreon page! I would love to hear about the sheep. I love how Rachel identifies each animal and gives them a personality. I would love to hear about fleece and shearing and just everything Sheep; and Rachel your life. You are such a kind and caring person, I would love to support you. And also to see the island, your life is so fascinating - I give you a lot of credit for the hard work you do.
You were right, this was an action packed episode. So many amazing things! Please keep us posted about the Patreon account. I look forward to Rachel's Fair Isle Postcard every episode.
I'm blown away by all of the beautiful yarns you carry. Each time you show a different yarn I think, "I want to try that!" I always enjoy hearing from your contributors. Thanks for all you do!
I loved hearing about Maggie’s son and his friends learning to knit - good job, boys! Rachel’s segment was lovely - good luck to her and her Patreon community - I would definitely subscribe. There was so much in this shopcast, from all the lovely yarn to Caitlin and Marie Wallin. A wonderful way to spend the morning with you!
Happy you feel better Maggie. Nice to see all the contributors to your different segments, I especially appreciate news from Rachel on her croft, we can sure see why she needs hats and rubber boots!!! I wish her some strong sun to dry all that mud. I love to see the animals and am willing to participate as a patreon, you don't have to do more than you already do daily. I admire you so much.
Nicole, that's just wonderful. Our community is so great and I'm sure Rachel will love to know how much we all care about her doing the great work she does no matter the weather or setbacks. Thank you!
@@nicolelafontaine1720 That’s so kind of you, Nicole, thank you! I’m going to work on setting up my Patreon account this week and hopefully will have it ‘live’ in time for my next TWT video 😀
Thank you for a welcoming and accepting community. I enjoy my morning coffee and knitting while listening to your friendly back and forth conversations.
A Big Heartfelt Thank You to TWT for the extraordinary vibes you all send out into this knitting community! The connections you've created have allowed me to appreciate the hard work and determination it takes to produce beautiful yarns and designs we love to knit. Rachel's contribution to TWT is endearing and far more valuable than she credits herself for, as is her own TH-cam podcast, Barkland Croft. I am totally on board to join her Patreon membership with whatever extra content that she finds time to share...well, there is a sheepy vest she made that I'd love to get the pattern for...Gorgeous! News from the croft especially❤
Rachel, sharing your life on the island enriches ours in so many ways - showing us daily life with the animals and the place helps to build understandings about the complexities and commitment supporting the yarn we hold in our hands ❤ I was actually swatching with your Barnacle wool as I listened to your segment 🎉 it’s lovely. Corinne, thank you for collaborating with Marie. It really makes a difference to hear from the designer. Looking forward to Westmorland!
Aw I'm so excited that you're knitting with some Barnacle, Julie! I really hope you enjoy knitting with the wool and that whatever you make is lovely and cosy! Thank you so much for your kind words 💐
I’m down for a Rachel Patreon! I’d love to learn more about Fair Isle, her animals, any making she finds time to do, and just life in Fair Isle in general. Also, I was prepared for a long wait at my doctors office yesterday so I TOOK MY KNITTING! I was fully committed with two Plötulopi plates, working on my Winterwoods sweater. Thanks to all for the shopcast, the service and the AWESOME community that you have created ♥️
Loved the Mariechen sweater in Kristin B.'s segment . I had to pause the video and go add it to my Ravelry page! Enjoyed hearing about Maggie teaching the boys to knit-such fun. And...if Rachel starts a Patreon I would love to hear more about history and logistics of living on Fair Isle.
Wonderful to see so many gorgeous sweaters from so many different knitters. Maggie, it is so cool that you taught your son’s friends to knit. Loved the interview with Marie Wallin. Rachel, I would like to see everything you mentioned! Anything historic on the island you can show off? Adopt a sheep is a great idea too.
Oh my gosh! I would definitely support Rachel on Pateron! Rachel, I so enjoy your videos and following your life on the croft and all the lovely sheep! I would enjoy more on life and history of the Shetland Islands. Corrine and Maggie, the shopcast is always wonderful and I look forward to it always. Thank You for bringing us such woolly goodness. Maggie, teaching teenagers (nd men at that ) to knit, what fun!! Btw, I thoughly enjoyed Gradi in the last podcast. Looking forward to the next shopcast...
Thank you for another fun and informative Shopcast. It would be great to see more of Rachel, and I’d love to see the houses of Fair Isle, what the people of the island do for jobs, maybe some interviews with permanent residents and how long they have lived there, etc. I’m looking forward to your new sweater pattern when it comes out, Corinne. Such beautiful new and restocked yarns.
I’ve been following Rachel and Barkland Croft for a couple of years now and I am so excited to think of a way to help her in her crofting. She is extraordinary - multitalented, cheerful, hardworking, and with a keen eye toward beauty. I would join patreon just for what she has ALREADY given us. She has paid it forward. I am so thrilled to have seen her on WT’s podcast. Thank you.
I can't thank you enough for all your kind words, they really mean so much to me! I feel like a lot of the time all I do is moan about the weather! 🤣 I am really excited to film new content and share more about the isle as part of my Patreon account!
YES! YES! YES! I am happy to support Rachel in any way that I can. I greatly admire her. Her way of life. Her commitment to her craft. I admire the fact that she is keeping her "craft" alive. Another informed Shopcast. Great as always. I like sitting alone and watching, drinking my tea. DROVER yarn is one of my favorites. I made a Sophie Scarf with the yarn. I wanted to knit something I could see and feel. The Sophia Scarf is perfect!
Rachel- a Patreon is an awesome idea. I’d love to see any of the content you want to make! I love seeing the sheep and chickens and your walks through the island, both in the wilderness and in town at the mills and museums. ❤
Another wonderful podcast, loved the Marin Wallin talk so exciting to see her new designs, one day I’ll tackle one! I’d be more than happy to be a Patreon of Rachel’s love what she already shares with us and just want her to be able to show her sheep and life on Fair Isle. She is a very brave woman to do what she does and I’m a great admirer of her lifestyle!
Rachel, I have a suggestion, you can adopt out your sheep...(I have done this on my sheep farm in the past)...so a person pays a fee to "adopt" a specific sheep...they get monthly/quarterly (however often you decide) pictures and updates on what their sheep is up to. At the end my people got their sheep's fleece (that might not work shipping fleece from the island, but maybe they could get little sheep gifts like a few locks tied with a ribbon or something like that) The year I did it people loved it!!!
Keli, I absolutely LOVE this - thank you so much!! I had actually thought about sending sponsors a lock of 'their' sheep's fleece at clipping time and this is fantastic to know that you've already done it and that people liked it! I really appreciate you taking the time to send me your thoughts - thank you!!
So glad Maggie is feeling better. Loved the "boys knitting" part of the episode - it was priceless. Thanks for the raglan colorwork tips Caitlin. Rachel you are so much of an asset to this earth with your love and devotion and never ending work ethic. I would subscribe to hear all about all of your possible ideas - they sound great to someone would would love to visit you beautiful land, but likely will never be able to see it.
Dear Rachel - Yes, please! Let those of us who are able show support for the amazing work you do. You provide a wonderful and informative glimpse of life into a place I’m interested in but not likely to ever be able to visit. Know that you have a whole community of us who are rooting for you, who admire you, and who appreciate the work you do. Take care!
Many great segments on this shopcast. Rachel, I have so enjoyed your postcards about your Croft and how you care for your sheep. I love the suggestions people have made and hope you can put some into action without adding too much work for you. I support whatever you decide to do. Lovely to see such a talented designer as Marie. I hope to knit one of her many lovely designs soon.
Dear Rachel - I would be Patreon supporter in a heartbeat (and thank you Corinne and Maggie for thinking of it!) If you simply continue to offer videos as you have even before TWT, I've always loved them and felt such a kinship. It would be a privilege to be a patron ❤️
Rachel, I think it’s a wonderful idea that you do patreon! You have so much to offer and I would love to learn more about your life and work on Fair Isle. Glad to see you back Maggie and feeling better. I LOVE that your son and his friends are embracing knitting. This was another wonderful podcast as usual!
Great show, as always --hang in there, Rachel, the knitting community is amazing and you have great creative reserves and a lifestyle worthy of being preserved.
What a beautiful episode! I would love to support Rachel and think that mini-episodes similar to the longer ones would be fascinating. Also, what kinds of work do other FI folks do? Maggie, your cardigan is exquisite! Corinne, your clever designs are inspiring! Caitlin's handspun-included pullover is a treasure. Marie Wallin! On and on. Just like knitting.
"On and on just like knitting" made me giggle because it's well known I don't shut up. Thanks so much for being here and enjoying what we do. It's so lovely to have this group of knitters. You're the best!
Corinne and Maggie, Thank you for another rich and rewarding shopcast. KUDOS to Maggie for sharing her knitting know-how and love with some eager but uninitiated young folk. Maggie, you might not have gotten personal knitting done on the weekend but you have spread some new knitting curiosity and engagement out into the universe!--a very fine and happy thing! Well done!
What a wonderful shopcast! I loved every minute and then watched again! I'm so inspired to do something that is out of my comfort zone. I love what you suggested to Rachel. Great idea. After I watched it the second time, I caught the picture of me in the first colorwork sweater that I never thought it would be finished and fit! So exciting! Thank you is not enough for everyone making this shopcast happen. Also thankyou to all that we don't see working behind the scenes!
Hi Pamela, thank you for enjoying what we do! Yes it takes a small army these days doesn't it!? Erika is our editor and she's fabulous at making our videos!
This was the first Woolly Thistle podcast I viewed and it won’t be the last! I live the variety of topics and how all participants shine. Each guest is unique. A suggestion for helping Rachel would be to have an option when checking out on an online order from Woolly Thistle. “ Would you like to make a donation for Rachel and her farm? Yes/No. if yes, enter dollar amount to be charged to your credit card.”
Aw I'm so glad you enjoyed the podcast, Susan, and welcome to The Woolly Thistle fold! That's such a kind suggestion but I would hate to take money from people if I felt like I wasn't offering them anything in return! That's why I'm excited about the Patreon option as people will get extra videos and things such as early-bird access when my new wool goes on sale so I feel like they're getting something in return! Wishing you happy knitting and I hope we'll see you on here again!
Thank you for another beautiful podcast! So many beautiful things to knit! I am looking forward to the colorwork KAL! And, Rachael, I think it would be wonderful for you to have a Patreon account! I would love to have a monthly sit and knit a bit! I know you are so busy, so anything you can share is always appreciated! I bought your yarn last summer and plan to knit a sweater with it soon! 🐑♥️🐑♥️🐑
Aww thank you so very much for your support and I really hope you will love knitting with the wool when you come to start your sweater! A 'sit and knit' with supporters would be so much fun too - thank you for the suggestion!
What an episode!! ❤ First, Rachel, you are so totally loved, and such a valued part of the TWT family, that I’m sure many people, including me, would love some opportunity to support you, whatever form that takes! I love seeing your life and work - I love the idea of local walks, more sheep footage, and also another viewer’s suggestion - virtual sheep adoption. I look forward to finding out what you choose! The rest of the episode is also so epic - the Marie Wallin interview, the FOs, the WIPs, all the lovely hosts. So much to look forward to! Plus the colorwork KAL is coming up! I am so looking forward to all of it!
I would be honored to support Rachel on Patreon. Just knowing that my support might make even one of her days a little less fraught and a bit more secure is quite enough. I also like the adopt a sheep idea. And Rachel has some already created knitting patterns she might consider sharing. But nothing to add an extra work or commitments to days that are already both too long and never long enough. The regular video's Rachel makes that show me the realities of raising sheep in such a challenging environment makes me treasure everyone's small farm yarn even more. Rachel, there's a large community here that wants to help you succeed in these times, when both weather and the economy are stacked against you and your sheep being able to thrive on a small croft. Do let us join your Patreon!
I can't thank you enough for your kind words and support - please know how much it means to me! I really want to try and get some more knitting patterns released this year, although I might need a few more hours in the day to achieve it!!
Wow!, this episode is packed full and lovely! First and foremost, Rachael I would happily become a patron and/or virtual adopt a sheep, anything! Just do what you are doing and let us join to help! You are so sweet and such a hard worker! Maggie love that you feel better and that you taught the boys to knit! Wonderful shop cast as always!
Rachel - I'd definitely join a Patreon that gives us more looks into what Fair Isle is like on a day to day basis. Even though I live on a farm and keep sheep myself, I think it's very different from how you do it. It's all fascinating! And what a great interview with Marie! Her samples make me want to knit every one!
Thank you so much, Christine, I really appreciate your support and that's a great idea to show what daily life here is like! Pats to all your sheep! 🐑🐑🐑
Wow, this episode was really packed! I loved the interview with Marie…so insightful! And the information on colorwork was great! Looking forward to helping Rachel as she shares how to do that. I’m thinking some colorwork mitts will be my project.
Maggie I love your sweater. Corrine excellent interview with Marie. I would love to see more interviews with designers or yarn makers and dyers. Rachel I too would love to adopt a sheep or whatever I can do to help. It’s just so fascinating seeing what the island is like and the life you live. I grew up on a farm it’s hard work and rewarding. Once again great podcast.
I’ll support Rachel any way I can! Like Caitlin, I overwhelm myself with all the choices! I’ll let them simmer while I crochet tote bags (or bath cloths)- a different type of project to keep me busy. Eventually the “AHA” moment pops up…then I’m ready to dive in!! You’re not alone! Books are a great alternative-fewer rabbit holes? Maybe? Pressed flowers shawl w those lovely variegated/color changing yarns…gah! Thanks for such a superb episode! PS Fantastic Marie Wallin interview! Someday I’d like to make one of those Gorgeous patterns in this latest book! One of the cowls … beautiful colors!
Maggie’s sweater is absolutely gorgeous and as usual I found every segment of the shopcast fascinating and informative. I hope this is the year I finally knit a Marie Wallin sweater, because her designs are so beautiful. Thank you for producing a video I look forward to every Friday it’s up!
Rachel, I would love to see more of your caring for the sheep, your farm life, and your fabulous landscapes. Sometimes, farmers are doing virtual sponsoring of the sheep, so that may also be an idea. Yes, I would join your Patreon account if you do that.
Oh wow, what an episode. Rachel, I would happily join your Pateron, even just for random video clips of the weather and sheep! And the MW interview was fascinating, as always. All the patterns are so gorgeous (and I agree that her Shetland book is amazing--maybe still my favorite of all??) What a treat we have in store!
I do not know what Patreon is, but would be very interested to learn of ways to contribute toward feed for Rachel's many four-legged friends. Can't even imagine how much goes into such an operation on the very remote Fair Isle. Also, I got cold just hearing about Corinne's house at forty degrees and happy you've all moved past that week. The interview with Marie Wallin was wonderful, I love the story of her history, how she came to be the designer she is today. Wonderful to see such creative success! Love Maggie's sweater, so pretty, and also the gorgeous colors of Ram Jam and Daughter of a Shepherd. Thank you all for today's shopcast!
The Marie Wallin interview was FANTASTIC! Her history was very interesting...how she became an independent designer. I loved hearing about her pattern influences from around the world. Thanks Corinne for having Marie on your podcast!
I see I'm not the only one ... but my first thought was for sheep adoption. Everyone loves the sheep... and you! I live on the wild plains of Wyoming...and while that much water is pretty unheard of here, we go the opposite direction with extreme drought! So my heart goes out to you!
I am glad to see you are both pretty recovered from the colds, Corinne & Maggie. Krista B - that is a great segment showing us your work. I will adopt the idea of a knitting journal. Rachel - thank you for your postcard, I am just so sorry to see the extra bad conditions. I will be happy to support a Patreon site for you ( I have support others in the past - all good experiences). As to content for such a site - more on the nitty gritties of raising sheep, managing a croft, nature & culture on Fair Isle, but especially on farming sheep for wool & your yarn and design business as it develops please. Corinne - a great interview with Marie Wallin & her new designs look lovely. Thank you for the new shopcast.
Thank you so much for your support, Valerie, I really appreciate it! Those are fantastic ideas and are giving me loads of inspiration for content - thank you!
@@barklandcroft3416 And I forgot to say, thank you for the explanation about tail docking. And I look forward to learning more about the hill sheep part of your croft in the future. Another question for you - you are sporting a lovely cowl on the snow day segment of your video. Is it a particular pattern or did you put it together from motifs.
@@valeriemelanson4131 You're so welcome, Valerie! I'm so glad you like the cowl - it was actually a happy mistake! Last year someone had ordered a hood from my website in the Natural/Shetland Black colourway. I started working on it one evening and, thanks to the poor lighting in the room and/or my poor eyesight, it wasn't until the next day that I realised that I'd put in Charcoal as the background colour instead of Shetland Black, so I had to re-knit it from scratch but just turned the length that I'd already knit into a cowl! It isn't a particular pattern but is just composed of motifs of 3, 5 and 9 rows which I find give a nice, balanced look when knitted up 😀
Thank you ever so much, Sunny! I hadn't come across Kofi before but I'm busy looking in to it and Patreon and figuring out which will work best for me!
Oh, my - so much in this episode! Reminds me I need to dig for my Katie's Kep kit for the KAL next week. So many beautiful yarns - I was really taken with the Ullcentrum that was variegated - so beautiful! Always good to hear from Rachel and see what is going on at her croft - hope the Patron works out well, if she decides to start one.
Rachel, I would join your patreon just to support you. I don’t need any extras to watch. Your love for the sheep is enough for me. So if I could, I would love to see more videos of your sheep. Keep up the hard caring work that you do
So enjoyed this podcast, especially Marie Wallen. Such an interesting lady. I also would like to encourage Rachel to do a patreon page as she works so hard to keep her sheep healthy. I was raised on a sheep ranch and know first hand the amount of hard work that goes into raising them. So glad to see Maggie back and on the mend. Take care
Corrine, I was looking for something when I found The Woolly Thistle. I love the old wools from England and other places. But I needed the podcast too! You and Maggie and the whole team are a part of my world here in Colorado. Thank you so much!!
Rachel, you may be overwhelmed by all the comments, just know that we adore you and the sheep and as a gal raised on a dairy farm, I know your heart and would support you in a heartbeat. 😍😍💙💙
We have a supportive strong community here and I, for one, will definitely sign up as a patreon for Rachel of Fair Isle. I also am a patreon for Fruity Knitting which was my introduction to this type of support. Rachel, just keep doing what you're doing. I've seen your Postcards from Fair Isle content grow during the couple of years I've been following you on The Woolly Thistle. Yes, this is a great idea! On a different note, I'm a big Marie Wallin fan, so really enjoyed this most recent chat with Corinne. I've knit a number of Marie's accessories patterns and love them. She is a treasure! I've built a healthy stash of British Breeds over the past couple of years and love this yarn. Hi to Corinne and Maggie! Terrific Shopcast, as always! Looking forward to the KAL. I'll be knitting with Ronnie's Uradale. My first project with this yarn. Rock on!
that would be great if Rachel started Patreon! I would love to see videos about the weather there, the sheep and definitely walks and who are the other people there and what do they do? that would be great, so glad if you did that!
What a woolly superb show ladies. Loved all the beautiful finished objects. I especially loved hearing about Marie Wallin's career path and the new book is just lovely. Thank you for all the eye candy. To Rachel: I'm sorry to hear about your financial issues and more than understand. I wasn't allowed to work for 15mths out of the 2 yrs of ongoing Covid lockdowns here in Canada. And there were so many Canadians who didn't qualify for any sort of aid(which many Canadians didn't realized was actually happening to their fellow citizens) I think if you did a once a month video so it isn't too hard to do with all the farm works you do including things people would like to see on your Island and I'd love to know what you have to do in a day to take care of your animal kingdom.
Oh gosh, I'm so sorry to hear of the struggles you went through because of the lockdowns and truly hope that things are improving for you now. I am so excited to film more video content for people and think the idea of filming what I do in a typical day is brilliant - thank you! Thank you so much for your support 💐
Wow, what a great jam packed podcast. Perfect way to spend the evening listening to all your shop news as well as your guests. So glad you are both well now and back to inspiring us all with you projects, yarns and guests. It is a treat to watch you both .. thank you.
Yep, I had an “aha” moment while watching. I crochet and I am teaching myself to knit. It’s been not so easy to say the least, but when Maggie said about using wool yarn so that the stitches keep their shape… 🤞🏻. Thanks for another great shopcast!♥️
So much inspiration: Corrine’s hat and upcoming pullover and all those gorgeous Marie Wallin knits. I have the Bressay all ready to go so that must come first. Another wonderful episode. Thanks to you both, Carla
A lovely episode - and Rachel would so love to support you on Patreon! Your segments are honestly a highlight of the shopcast for me! Can't wait to see more of you and your lovely animals
I love Rachel's Postcards of Fair Isle. I have seen Patron and also having a Coffee Account that we can just donate once or whenever without a subscription or any extra work on your part. I love your sheep, your chickens, the wild and beautiful landscape that is your world. I would love to participate and be a part of that world too. I love this shopcast and all the lovely knitters who make it inspiring and motivating to knit and be happy. Lovely Corinne designs, lovely finished sweaters, beautiful yarns, I just want to drop in everyday and be a part of this happy community. Thank you.
Another wonderful episode! So glad to see that Maggie is feeling better! The interview with Marie Wallin was a treat, and is another incentive for me to try steeking a garment! (Going to start with the Ba-able Mug cozy first though - thanks Maggie for the inspo on that one.) I so enjoy the contributions from Rachel, so I’m very interested and excited by the idea of a Patreon, addition possibilities, etc. I find it so interesting to learn about how you care for your sheep, Rachel. As I watch I find I have health and care questions about your charges. All the best to all at TWT, and hopefully there will be an announcement about Patreon soon.
Thank you ever so much, Diana, that's really kind of you! By all means - please let me know the questions you have about the health and care of the sheep and I'll be more than happy to answer them for you. I'll certainly be updating everyone as soon as possible about the Patreon account!
Thank you so much for another great episode, but really, it feels like a visit and chat with friends. It was jam packed with lots of good information and lovely yarn. I very much enjoy all of the mini episodes within your podcast, especially Rachel’s glimpse into her life. I would be very happy to contribute to her Patreon account. Have a great week, and I will look forward to another visit with you. Cheers!
I look forward to the Shopcast every other Friday. I enjoyed hearing about Marie Wallin’s history. Lastly, Rachel, I would totally support you in your Patreon effort.
Thanks so much for interviewing Marie Wallin. I'm a big fan of her designs and yarn, and really enjoyed it. I got a real kick out of hearing about how Paul Stuart was one of her first major customers! Since I'm a native New Yorker, I remember their Madison Ave store; I used to by my Dad ties there for Father's Day!
I sure would be happy to be a patreon supporter of you Rachel. The content you have been offering to us is fascinating, and a glimpse into a life I can only dream of. No need for anything extra, although your suggestion of a walk around your island would be fantastic!
Hi, Corinne and Maggie! I love your shopcasts. I tune in from Newfoundland, Canada. I always look forward to Rachel's videos about her life on Fair Isle. I sometimes wonder how she finds the time to do everything....run the croft, and run her Bee-Croft enterprise, let alone all the other things/jobs she has on her plate. She is, obviously, a very resourceful person and a hard worker. Rachel, your videos about life on your croft and on Fair Isle are awesome! I purchased your Sheep Gaets Neck Warmer pattern and several skeins of your first batch of yarn and I was very interested in your videos and posts sharing in the process of the wool getting from sheep to skein and I am excited to see the next batch coming out sometime this year! Videos on Bee-Croft updates and how you use a knitting machine in your work, and, even videos showing other aspects of your life and work on Fair Isle would always be welcome. I hope the weather turns better soon with lots of sun and drier pasture land for your sheep. All the best!
Thank you so very much for your kind words and all your support, Judy! I'm really glad you enjoy the videos and I'll definitely be filming more content about life here on the isle! I really hope you love knitting with the Bee Croft yarn and that it keeps you lovely and cosy!
Rachel…virtual sheep adoption. Get your account up and running and I will definitely adopt one or several to help out. You are such a bright and shining star! Hugs to you and your entire flock and pack!!!! Cheers.
Virtual sheep adoption is a great idea!
I think this is a great idea and seems less stressful than trying to come up with new ideas for videos all the time. You could focus mainly of the personalities and welfare of the sheep, which is you already do day to day.
That is an excellent idea!
Adopt a sheep was the first thing I thought of! I would love to do this!
Love this idea but also feel that your videos are enough. Whatever you decide to do, will be happy to support you! Not quite sure what to say about all that mud. Feel for you and the critters. I very much appreciate that your video updates are an honest portrayal of the challenges you face and don’t try to sugarcoat or romanticize your life there. Again, will support whatever you decide to do. Sending thoughts and prayers for drier weather.
Oh Rachel, my heart really felt for you. As Corine and Maggie said starting a patron to help support you is a wonderful idea. What you offer is your pleasant spirit, kindness of your soul. I personally think you don't have to offer anything. Keep doing your videos sharing of yourself, sheep, and life is enough. People will give because they want to.
Thank you so very much for your kind words, Valerie, I really appreciate that!
Rachel, sign me up! Learning more about the sheep and seeing an island I might never visits would be amazing. ❤
@@kristenschneider585 That's so very kind of you, Kristen, thank you!
Dear Rachel, it’s a great idea to begin a Patreon account! Maybe you could think about getting sponsorships for your individual sheep? They are very photogenic 😊. People around the world would love knowing they were able to help your feathered and woolly team at least a small bit. Love the new hat!
Let us know when Rachel decides what she will do. I would contribute.
Rachel, I would be honored to be a Patreon supporter! You are the source of what we lovers of wool are so passionate about. I already feel that it's a gift to experience the life that you're living and would not need or expect more than that. I'm excited to see this come to fruition. It's a win for all.
Aww Jana, love this! Thanks for being here!!
That's so very kind of you, thank you so much!
I would adopt sheep too!!!
Happy to help just let’s get this going ❤
Thank you so very much!
I think about Racheal so much. I wish I was younger, I would love to go to Fair Isle and do her chores for her for a week so she could have a little vaca. She works so hard! I would be happy to support Rachel and all she has to say is "Hello Thistlers!" I would not want to make her life harder by giving her another job of providing more content for us. I would just be happy to help support her and I would guess many, many viewers would be happy to do the same. Caitlin is such an inspiration. I love her Camilla Vad sweater. Loved the opportunity to listen to Marie Wallin talk about each project in her new book. She and her yarn are so awesome.
Thank you so very much for your kind words, Brenda, they mean so much to me! I genuinely love creating content for The Woolly Thistle as I feel like it gives me a purpose and helps me promote Fair Isle!
Thank you Brenda!
Rachel! I would be happy to help support you just for the work you do everyday. Yes, please get the patreon account set up and I will help with your expenses. Thank you TWT for introducing us to Rachel. Her love for her animals is such an inspiration.
Thank you Carolyn!! We knew our crew would be so supportive!!
That's so very kind of you, Carolyn, thank you!
Rachel, I’m in for your Patreon channel too! You may think that you don’t have much else to share but your life and world are so beautiful and different from mine, it’s so fascinating to see whatever you share! I love the idea of a virtual sheep adoption and would suggest different levels so people can connect on whatever level they can- so many want to help and see more from you!
Thank you so much! Great ideas and lovely support. Thank you for being here!!
Thank you so much, Susan, I really appreciate your kind words and suggestions!
I love the idea of a Patreon site, Rachel- I'd be happy to sign up to support you! I love all your segments on the podcast and watching you care for those lovely souls.
Thank you ever so much, I really appreciate that!
I would definitely be on board with a Patreon for Rachel. And, honestly, just the videos she does is enough. The interview with Marie Wallin is inspiring-one day I will knit one of her sweaters. Thank you for a wonderful podcast!
Thank you ever so much for your support, Tina, I really appreciate it!
I am so inspired by all the people participate in your podcasts. I am so happy to hear that Rachel is considering Patron. There are so many of us who would love to support her and all she does on the island. I would enjoying learning more about the way of life and other creative people on the island. Maybe a year in the life of a sheep from birth and beyond!
Thanks for watching and so happy you think Rachel's patreon would be a good idea!
Thank you ever so much, Susan, those are fantastic ideas!
I love Rachael’s recordings, it is a different life style. I share these messages with my Great grandson who is 6. He quite likes them as we don’t have too many sheep farms locally. He has a globe and I tried to show him where Rachael lives. He is amazed, A teaching moment for me, his Granny!
Dianne
What a lovely granny/grandson moment. I loved my granny so much!! Thanks for watching and sharing with the bairn!
What a treat to see Marie's designs in person. Hearts out to Rachel and her neighbours with dealing with weather and keeping their animals well.
Thanks for watching!!
Thank you so much!
Rachel's postcards are a highlight. It is so wonderful to see and learn about the sheep and just how much it takes to get the wonderful woolly wool that we love. Rachel, I would be happy to "adopt" a sheep or two and cover the expenses. I understand that you want to "give" something to us in exchange, but make sure you don't take on more work than you already have!! I LOVE seeing everything about your farm and life on Fair Isle. Let us know how we can help! Where would all of us knitters be without people like you?
Lovely support for Rachel, thank you for watching!!
Thank you so very much for your kind words, Paula, I really appreciate that!
ask the boys to submit a video! i'd love to know why they wanted to learn, and see their progress
This morning we woke up to sand/salt trucks treating the roads as we had freezing rain overnight here in the White Mountains of NH. That being said it made for a perfect morning to sit in a cozy chair, work on my knitting and watch the podcast. So great to see Corrine and Maggie back, feeling better and obviously energized and inspiring. Thanks for sharing your projects. I am looking forward to the color work KAL. I haven’t decided what to do yet. Caitlin, such a beautiful sweater, thanks for sharing. Rachel, I think of you often. I have new neighbors, a young couple who are starting to raise a flock of sheep. Just talking with them, I realize how much attention is needed to keep the sheep protected and cared for. You are pretty amazing. I’ve seen a couple of suggestions from viewers and I agree you should have an adopt a sheep project. Im sure it would be a lot of work for you, but it would be fun to keep connected with one special sheep. We all fell in love with blossom and we were all sad when she died. I admire your independence but we all have needed support and love from family and friends in our life. You deserve that kind of support from your Woolley thistle family. Let’s make it happen.
Thank you ever so much for all your kind words, Catherine, that really means a lot to me. I love the 'adopt a sheep' idea and am definitely going to get it going!!
What an interesting chat with Marie Wallin- loved hearing about her journey as a designer. Maggie, loved hearing about the time you had teaching your son and his friend to knit and the comment "knitting is not a competitive sport" made me laugh. Rachel, I respect your work and your creativity in thinking about what fits you best for bringing in more income. If that involves giving Patreon a try, do it! What about doing a "sponsor a sheep" program? We all have become attached to your sheep- maybe this idea is more work than not but hopefully worth mentioning!
Thank you so very much for your kind words, Jacqueline! I'm really loving the 'adopt a sheep' idea and think it will be such a lovely way for people to interact with my flock!
I know of many artists who have used the Patreon platform to supplement their incomes, but I don't know of any whose struggles compare to what Rachel faces on a daily basis. And in sharing parts of her life with us, she shows so much grace and grit. I think I could certainly make room in my out-of-control yarn budget to help out with a patreon contribution! If everyone from TWT could spare $1-$5-$10 a month, we might be able to make a real difference in her life.
Thanks Jane, we agree that our community could have a real impact on Rachel's life, and for those who want to contribute, they'd be making a difference directly at the source. Rachel has become such a friend to us all and we are thrilled she's finally considering a Patreon account to help with her expenses. The support being shown here is extremely fulfilling and I'm so grateful to our community!
I can't thank you enough for your kind words and support, Jane, it really means so much to me!
"It's not really a competitive sport."🤣🤣🤣 Oh, Maggie, I laughed so hard! Now you've got me wanting to make a cardigan with those clasps, and Krista has convinced me that I need at least one Mariechen in my life. And Marie Wallin's Ennerdale Cowl is going in my queue!
Such fun!! Thanks for watching!
What a wonderful episode! I think the idea of Rachel having a Patron account is just brilliant and would easily sign up many of us to help support her work on Fair Isle. And the Marie Wallin interview was so in depth, I could listen to her for hours. Thank you!
Thank you ever so much, Grace, I'll be sure to include details of my Patreon account in next week's shopcast (10th March)!
Rachel, I would LOVE to help you as a patreon! All of the ideas you shared--extra videos, history of the island and crofting there, walks around the island, museums, etc. I would love ALL of that. You bring such joy everytime you're on the Woolly Thistle podcast!
Lovely sentiments Joan, thanks for watching and being supportive of Rachel's plan!
Thank you so very much for your kind words, Joan, I really appreciate them - and those are great suggestions too!
My thanks to the whole TWT team for another exceptional shopcast. You inspire me and make me smile every time I watch. I would absolutely support Rachel and her life on Fair Isle through Patreon. The viewer suggestions about adopting the farm animals are great. What a wonderful way to have my “own” sheep or a border collie without any of the hard work. Count me in!
Thank you so much, Carol, I am really loving the 'adopt a sheep' idea and can't wait to get this started!!
Another great show. I loved the presentation by Marie Wallin. As always Caitlin is always full of ideas as well as you and Maggie. I admire the hard work Rachel does-what an example for all of us.
Thank you ever so much, Sue!
Rachel- Yes, yes, yes! I feel transported every time you share. The community needs your voice.
This was another 'want to knit it all' vlog. Thank you again for all you do!
That's so very kind of you, Lainie, thank you!
Another great shopcast! Looking forward to becoming a Patreon once Rachael gets it up and running. She is an angel. God bless her for taking care of all of those sheep. Her podcasts are so informative ❤️❤️
Wow, thank you for your show of support for Rachel! We have the best knitters here, thank you!
Thank you so very much for your kind words, that means so much to me!
Dear Rachel.... yes starting a patron is a great idea. I would look forward to videos and notes from you. The segments you do with the Woolly Thistle are pitch perfect. In reading some of the comments; it seems like the Thistlers have really big hearts. Thanks Corine and Maggie(and all your team) for creating such a warm and welcoming community.
Thank you Deborah to being responsive to Rachel's ask about Patreon. We have a very special group of knitters here and it's so fulfilling to see the support and love shown to Rachel and her flock.
Thank you so much, Deborah, I really appreciate that!
Maggie, I think it's wonderful that you are teaching the boys to knit. It's so exciting that they want to learn! I'm ready to join Rachel's Patreon immediately. Virtual sheep adoption sounds perfect and anything else is icing on that cake. The less extra work, the better. Rachel, you already have way too much on your plate!
Thank you! I was so excited that they wanted to learn and hope they come back to keep learning! - Maggie
Thank you ever so much, Gloria, I am loving the sheep adoption idea!
I love seeing Rachel’s videos. I love all the videos. Just watching her with the sheep makes me smile.
It's true for us too!!
Aww that's so very kind of you, Linda, thank you!
Love the Thistler's Segments. Krista's book of notes was a great idea!
A note for Rachel - I'm so fascinated by what you share about the nuts and bolts of raising sheep for wool and all the nitty gritty. Even the part on this episode about what docking tails is all about is where I really lean in. I think a Patreon would be great and I hope you go for it! Maggie - so jazzed that you were able to teach the next generation of young men how to knit. I tried to turn my niece onto it when she was little and recently found out that whenever she is on break from college, she is knitting! That warmed my heart.
Thank you so very much, Vivian, I really appreciate your support! It's great to know that folk are interested in learning more about keeping sheep and I'm really excited to do more videos about this!
Rachel I think Patreon is a great idea. I think you could take short daily videos as a daily journal and string them together for a weekly diary. I hope you figure out how to make it work. I love to learn about your life style. You are an amazing young woman
Thanks for being supportive of Rachel's patreon. It's exciting!
That is such a great idea, Kathy, thank you so much and for your kind words!
Hello Corinne and Maggie and all TWT’s thank you for all that you share with us about yarns, patterns, books and many other things. Rachel you do an amazing job in your farm, with all your beautiful animals that you love so much and always with kindness. I will be more than happy to support you, I think is a great idea ❤
That's so very kind of you, thank you ever so much!
One of my favourite Shopcasts. Yes, Maggie - men who knit are just super way cool. Rachel! Caitlin! Krista B! And the segment featuring Marie Wallin was fascinating. Wonderful to be connected to real knitters who knit in and for real situations! ❤
Thank you, Deborah!
Another great podcast. Loved hearing from Rachel and I learned so much about her life on the island and what goes into caring and farming sheep. It makes you appreciate so much more where my wool comes from.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Ellana, thank you!
I would definitely join Rachel's Patreon page! I would love to hear about the sheep. I love how Rachel identifies each animal and gives them a personality. I would love to hear about fleece and shearing and just everything Sheep; and Rachel your life. You are such a kind and caring person, I would love to support you. And also to see the island, your life is so fascinating - I give you a lot of credit for the hard work you do.
Thank you so very much for your kind words, Mary, and for the super suggestions - I really appreciate that!
You were right, this was an action packed episode. So many amazing things! Please keep us posted about the Patreon account. I look forward to Rachel's Fair Isle Postcard every episode.
We will of course!
Thank you so much, Christie!
I'm blown away by all of the beautiful yarns you carry. Each time you show a different yarn I think, "I want to try that!" I always enjoy hearing from your contributors. Thanks for all you do!
I loved hearing about Maggie’s son and his friends learning to knit - good job, boys! Rachel’s segment was lovely - good luck to her and her Patreon community - I would definitely subscribe. There was so much in this shopcast, from all the lovely yarn to Caitlin and Marie Wallin. A wonderful way to spend the morning with you!
Thank you so much, Melanie, I really appreciate your support!
Thanks Melanie!
Happy you feel better Maggie. Nice to see all the contributors to your different segments, I especially appreciate news from Rachel on her croft, we can sure see why she needs hats and rubber boots!!! I wish her some strong sun to dry all that mud. I love to see the animals and am willing to participate as a patreon, you don't have to do more than you already do daily. I admire you so much.
Nicole, that's just wonderful. Our community is so great and I'm sure Rachel will love to know how much we all care about her doing the great work she does no matter the weather or setbacks. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Nicole, we actually have sun forecast for next week!!
@@barklandcroft3416 When will your patreon be set up ? I want to contribute.
@@nicolelafontaine1720 That’s so kind of you, Nicole, thank you! I’m going to work on setting up my Patreon account this week and hopefully will have it ‘live’ in time for my next TWT video 😀
@@barklandcroft3416 You can count on me !
Thank you for a welcoming and accepting community. I enjoy my morning coffee and knitting while listening to your friendly back and forth conversations.
That's so lovely to hear, Susan, we're really glad you're part of The Woolly Thistle fold!
A Big Heartfelt Thank You to TWT for the extraordinary vibes you all send out into this knitting community! The connections you've created have allowed me to appreciate the hard work and determination it takes to produce beautiful yarns and designs we love to knit. Rachel's contribution to TWT is endearing and far more valuable than she credits herself for, as is her own TH-cam podcast, Barkland Croft. I am totally on board to join her Patreon membership with whatever extra content that she finds time to share...well, there is a sheepy vest she made that I'd love to get the pattern for...Gorgeous! News from the croft especially❤
Thank you so very much for your kind words, Denise, I really appreciate that!
Rachel, sharing your life on the island enriches ours in so many ways - showing us daily life with the animals and the place helps to build understandings about the complexities and commitment supporting the yarn we hold in our hands ❤ I was actually swatching with your Barnacle wool as I listened to your segment 🎉 it’s lovely. Corinne, thank you for collaborating with Marie. It really makes a difference to hear from the designer. Looking forward to Westmorland!
Aw I'm so excited that you're knitting with some Barnacle, Julie! I really hope you enjoy knitting with the wool and that whatever you make is lovely and cosy! Thank you so much for your kind words 💐
I’m down for a Rachel Patreon! I’d love to learn more about Fair Isle, her animals, any making she finds time to do, and just life in Fair Isle in general. Also, I was prepared for a long wait at my doctors office yesterday so I TOOK MY KNITTING! I was fully committed with two Plötulopi plates, working on my Winterwoods sweater. Thanks to all for the shopcast, the service and the AWESOME community that you have created ♥️
Thank you so much, Adelina, those are super ideas!
Loved the Mariechen sweater in Kristin B.'s segment . I had to pause the video and go add it to my Ravelry page! Enjoyed hearing about Maggie teaching the boys to knit-such fun. And...if Rachel starts a Patreon I would love to hear more about history and logistics of living on Fair Isle.
Thanks so much for watching and enjoying!
Those are great ideas, Katharine, thank you so much!
Wonderful to see so many gorgeous sweaters from so many different knitters. Maggie, it is so cool that you taught your son’s friends to knit. Loved the interview with Marie Wallin. Rachel, I would like to see everything you mentioned! Anything historic on the island you can show off? Adopt a sheep is a great idea too.
Thank you so much, Nancy! Yes, we've quite a few historic sites and artefacts that I'd love to share and I love the 'adopt a sheep' idea too!
Oh my gosh! I would definitely support Rachel on Pateron! Rachel, I so enjoy your videos and following your life on the croft and all the lovely sheep! I would enjoy more on life and history of the Shetland Islands. Corrine and Maggie, the shopcast is always wonderful and I look forward to it always. Thank You for bringing us such woolly goodness. Maggie, teaching teenagers (nd men at that ) to knit, what fun!! Btw, I thoughly enjoyed Gradi in the last podcast. Looking forward to the next shopcast...
Thank you for everything Erica, so happy to have you here!!
Thank you so much, Erica, those are great ideas!
Thank you for another fun and informative Shopcast. It would be great to see more of Rachel, and I’d love to see the houses of Fair Isle, what the people of the island do for jobs, maybe some interviews with permanent residents and how long they have lived there, etc. I’m looking forward to your new sweater pattern when it comes out, Corinne. Such beautiful new and restocked yarns.
Thank you so much, Cheryl, those are wonderful suggestions!
I’ve been following Rachel and Barkland Croft for a couple of years now and I am so excited to think of a way to help her in her crofting. She is extraordinary - multitalented, cheerful, hardworking, and with a keen eye toward beauty. I would join patreon just for what she has ALREADY given us. She has paid it forward. I am so thrilled to have seen her on WT’s podcast. Thank you.
Wonderful!
I can't thank you enough for all your kind words, they really mean so much to me! I feel like a lot of the time all I do is moan about the weather! 🤣 I am really excited to film new content and share more about the isle as part of my Patreon account!
YES! YES! YES! I am happy to support Rachel in any way that I can. I greatly admire her. Her way of life. Her commitment to her craft. I admire the fact that she is keeping her "craft" alive.
Another informed Shopcast. Great as always. I like sitting alone and watching, drinking my tea. DROVER yarn is one of my favorites. I made a Sophie Scarf with the yarn. I wanted to knit something I could see and feel. The Sophia Scarf is perfect!
Well said! The Sophie Scarf is such a great use for Drover!
Thank you so very much, Ruth, I really do appreciate your support!
Rachel- a Patreon is an awesome idea. I’d love to see any of the content you want to make! I love seeing the sheep and chickens and your walks through the island, both in the wilderness and in town at the mills and museums. ❤
Thank you so much for your support and ideas, Kath, I really appreciate that!
Another wonderful podcast, loved the Marin Wallin talk so exciting to see her new designs, one day I’ll tackle one! I’d be more than happy to be a Patreon of Rachel’s love what she already shares with us and just want her to be able to show her sheep and life on Fair Isle. She is a very brave woman to do what she does and I’m a great admirer of her lifestyle!
absolutely! she is brave and has grit. so happy to see so much support for her here, thanks for watching!
Thank you so very much for your kind words, Dianne!
Rachel, I have a suggestion, you can adopt out your sheep...(I have done this on my sheep farm in the past)...so a person pays a fee to "adopt" a specific sheep...they get monthly/quarterly (however often you decide) pictures and updates on what their sheep is up to. At the end my people got their sheep's fleece (that might not work shipping fleece from the island, but maybe they could get little sheep gifts like a few locks tied with a ribbon or something like that) The year I did it people loved it!!!
Keli, I absolutely LOVE this - thank you so much!! I had actually thought about sending sponsors a lock of 'their' sheep's fleece at clipping time and this is fantastic to know that you've already done it and that people liked it! I really appreciate you taking the time to send me your thoughts - thank you!!
So glad Maggie is feeling better. Loved the "boys knitting" part of the episode - it was priceless. Thanks for the raglan colorwork tips Caitlin. Rachel you are so much of an asset to this earth with your love and devotion and never ending work ethic. I would subscribe to hear all about all of your possible ideas - they sound great to someone would would love to visit you beautiful land, but likely will never be able to see it.
Aw Sara, thank you so very much for all your kind words, I really do appreciate them!
Dear Rachel - Yes, please! Let those of us who are able show support for the amazing work you do. You provide a wonderful and informative glimpse of life into a place I’m interested in but not likely to ever be able to visit. Know that you have a whole community of us who are rooting for you, who admire you, and who appreciate the work you do. Take care!
I really am grateful to you for your kind words and your support - thank you so very much!
Many great segments on this shopcast. Rachel, I have so enjoyed your postcards about your Croft and how you care for your sheep. I love the suggestions people have made and hope you can put some into action without adding too much work for you. I support whatever you decide to do. Lovely to see such a talented designer as Marie. I hope to knit one of her many lovely designs soon.
That's ever so kind of you, Denise, thank you so much!
@@barklandcroft3416 you are very welcome 😊
Rachel - what about subscribers adopt a sheep? or share adoption? I would love to see more of the island as well.
Thank you so much, Diana, I am really loving the 'adopt a sheep' idea!
Dear Rachel - I would be Patreon supporter in a heartbeat (and thank you Corinne and Maggie for thinking of it!) If you simply continue to offer videos as you have even before TWT, I've always loved them and felt such a kinship. It would be a privilege to be a patron ❤️
Aww Cary, that's so incredibly kind of you, thank you ever so much! I really appreciate your friendship and support 💐💐💐
Rachel, I think it’s a wonderful idea that you do patreon! You have so much to offer and I would love to learn more about your life and work on Fair Isle. Glad to see you back Maggie and feeling better. I LOVE that your son and his friends are embracing knitting. This was another wonderful podcast as usual!
Thank you so very much for your support, Monica, I really appreciate it!
Great show, as always --hang in there, Rachel, the knitting community is amazing and you have great creative reserves and a lifestyle worthy of being preserved.
Thank you so very much for your encouragement and kind words, I really appreciate that!
What a beautiful episode! I would love to support Rachel and think that mini-episodes similar to the longer ones would be fascinating. Also, what kinds of work do other FI folks do? Maggie, your cardigan is exquisite! Corinne, your clever designs are inspiring! Caitlin's handspun-included pullover is a treasure. Marie Wallin! On and on. Just like knitting.
"On and on just like knitting" made me giggle because it's well known I don't shut up. Thanks so much for being here and enjoying what we do. It's so lovely to have this group of knitters. You're the best!
Thank you so much, Lynn, I really appreciate your suggestions!
Corinne and Maggie, Thank you for another rich and rewarding shopcast. KUDOS to Maggie for sharing her knitting know-how and love with some eager but uninitiated young folk. Maggie, you might not have gotten personal knitting done on the weekend but you have spread some new knitting curiosity and engagement out into the universe!--a very fine and happy thing! Well done!
What a wonderful shopcast! I loved every minute and then watched again! I'm so inspired to do something that is out of my comfort zone. I love what you suggested to Rachel. Great idea. After I watched it the second time, I caught the picture of me in the first colorwork sweater that I never thought it would be finished and fit! So exciting! Thank you is not enough for everyone making this shopcast happen. Also thankyou to all that we don't see working behind the scenes!
Hi Pamela, thank you for enjoying what we do! Yes it takes a small army these days doesn't it!? Erika is our editor and she's fabulous at making our videos!
This was the first Woolly Thistle podcast I viewed and it won’t be the last! I live the variety of topics and how all participants shine. Each guest is unique. A suggestion for helping Rachel would be to have an option when checking out on an online order from Woolly Thistle. “ Would you like to make a donation for Rachel and her farm? Yes/No. if yes, enter dollar amount to be charged to your credit card.”
Aw I'm so glad you enjoyed the podcast, Susan, and welcome to The Woolly Thistle fold! That's such a kind suggestion but I would hate to take money from people if I felt like I wasn't offering them anything in return! That's why I'm excited about the Patreon option as people will get extra videos and things such as early-bird access when my new wool goes on sale so I feel like they're getting something in return! Wishing you happy knitting and I hope we'll see you on here again!
Thank you for another beautiful podcast! So many beautiful things to knit! I am looking forward to the colorwork KAL! And, Rachael, I think it would be wonderful for you to have a Patreon account! I would love to have a monthly sit and knit a bit! I know you are so busy, so anything you can share is always appreciated! I bought your yarn last summer and plan to knit a sweater with it soon! 🐑♥️🐑♥️🐑
Aww thank you so very much for your support and I really hope you will love knitting with the wool when you come to start your sweater! A 'sit and knit' with supporters would be so much fun too - thank you for the suggestion!
What an episode!! ❤ First, Rachel, you are so totally loved, and such a valued part of the TWT family, that I’m sure many people, including me, would love some opportunity to support you, whatever form that takes! I love seeing your life and work - I love the idea of local walks, more sheep footage, and also another viewer’s suggestion - virtual sheep adoption. I look forward to finding out what you choose!
The rest of the episode is also so epic - the Marie Wallin interview, the FOs, the WIPs, all the lovely hosts. So much to look forward to! Plus the colorwork KAL is coming up! I am so looking forward to all of it!
Thank you Alicia!!! We love having you in our community and appreciate your kind words!
I can't thank you enough for your kind words - they mean so much to me! I really love your ideas too and can't wait to make this happen!
I would be honored to support Rachel on Patreon. Just knowing that my support might make even one of her days a little less fraught and a bit more secure is quite enough. I also like the adopt a sheep idea. And Rachel has some already created knitting patterns she might consider sharing. But nothing to add an extra work or commitments to days that are already both too long and never long enough. The regular video's Rachel makes that show me the realities of raising sheep in such a challenging environment makes me treasure everyone's small farm yarn even more.
Rachel, there's a large community here that wants to help you succeed in these times, when both weather and the economy are stacked against you and your sheep being able to thrive on a small croft. Do let us join your Patreon!
I can't thank you enough for your kind words and support - please know how much it means to me! I really want to try and get some more knitting patterns released this year, although I might need a few more hours in the day to achieve it!!
Wow!, this episode is packed full and lovely! First and foremost, Rachael I would happily become a patron and/or virtual adopt a sheep, anything! Just do what you are doing and let us join to help! You are so sweet and such a hard worker!
Maggie love that you feel better and that you taught the boys to knit!
Wonderful shop cast as always!
Yay, thanks Donna!! So glad you're here and enjoying!
That's so very kind of you, Donna, thank you so much!
Rachel - I'd definitely join a Patreon that gives us more looks into what Fair Isle is like on a day to day basis. Even though I live on a farm and keep sheep myself, I think it's very different from how you do it. It's all fascinating! And what a great interview with Marie! Her samples make me want to knit every one!
Thank you so much, Christine, I really appreciate your support and that's a great idea to show what daily life here is like! Pats to all your sheep! 🐑🐑🐑
Wow, this episode was really packed! I loved the interview with Marie…so insightful! And the information on colorwork was great! Looking forward to helping Rachel as she shares how to do that. I’m thinking some colorwork mitts will be my project.
Thank you so much, Susan!
Maggie I love your sweater. Corrine excellent interview with Marie. I would love to see more interviews with designers or yarn makers and dyers. Rachel I too would love to adopt a sheep or whatever I can do to help. It’s just so fascinating seeing what the island is like and the life you live. I grew up on a farm it’s hard work and rewarding. Once again great podcast.
Thank you so very much for your support, Carole! I'm busy setting up a Patreon account and also working out the 'adopt a sheep' scheme!!
I’ll support Rachel any way I can! Like Caitlin, I overwhelm myself with all the choices! I’ll let them simmer while I crochet tote bags (or bath cloths)- a different type of project to keep me busy. Eventually the “AHA” moment pops up…then I’m ready to dive in!! You’re not alone! Books are a great alternative-fewer rabbit holes? Maybe?
Pressed flowers shawl w those lovely variegated/color changing yarns…gah!
Thanks for such a superb episode!
PS Fantastic Marie Wallin interview! Someday I’d like to make one of those Gorgeous patterns in this latest book! One of the cowls … beautiful colors!
Thanks for watching Lin! Great to have you here!!
Thank you so very much for your support, it really means a lot to me!
Maggie’s sweater is absolutely gorgeous and as usual I found every segment of the shopcast fascinating and informative. I hope this is the year I finally knit a Marie Wallin sweater, because her designs are so beautiful. Thank you for producing a video I look forward to every Friday it’s up!
Thanks so much Patricia!
Rachel, I would love to see more of your caring for the sheep, your farm life, and your fabulous landscapes. Sometimes, farmers are doing virtual sponsoring of the sheep, so that may also be an idea. Yes, I would join your Patreon account if you do that.
Thank you for being supportive of Rachel and for watching the shopcast!!
Thank you so much, Julie, I really appreciate these great ideas!
Oh wow, what an episode. Rachel, I would happily join your Pateron, even just for random video clips of the weather and sheep! And the MW interview was fascinating, as always. All the patterns are so gorgeous (and I agree that her Shetland book is amazing--maybe still my favorite of all??) What a treat we have in store!
Thanks so much for your support and for watching!
Thank you ever so much, Kate, I'm really grateful for your support!
I do not know what Patreon is, but would be very interested to learn of ways to contribute toward feed for Rachel's many four-legged friends. Can't even imagine how much goes into such an operation on the very remote Fair Isle. Also, I got cold just hearing about Corinne's house at forty degrees and happy you've all moved past that week. The interview with Marie Wallin was wonderful, I love the story of her history, how she came to be the designer she is today. Wonderful to see such creative success! Love Maggie's sweater, so pretty, and also the gorgeous colors of Ram Jam and Daughter of a Shepherd. Thank you all for today's shopcast!
That's so very kind of you, Meg, thank you! I'll be sure to share details of what Patreon is and what I hope to offer very soon!
The Marie Wallin interview was FANTASTIC! Her history was very interesting...how she became an independent designer. I loved hearing about her pattern influences from around the world. Thanks Corinne for having Marie on your podcast!
So glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for watching
I see I'm not the only one ... but my first thought was for sheep adoption. Everyone loves the sheep... and you! I live on the wild plains of Wyoming...and while that much water is pretty unheard of here, we go the opposite direction with extreme drought! So my heart goes out to you!
Thanks Vivian. I've never been to Wyoming! Thanks for watching!!
Thank you ever so much, Vivian, I really appreciate your support!
I am glad to see you are both pretty recovered from the colds, Corinne & Maggie. Krista B - that is a great segment showing us your work. I will adopt the idea of a knitting journal. Rachel - thank you for your postcard, I am just so sorry to see the extra bad conditions. I will be happy to support a Patreon site for you ( I have support others in the past - all good experiences). As to content for such a site - more on the nitty gritties of raising sheep, managing a croft, nature & culture on Fair Isle, but especially on farming sheep for wool & your yarn and design business as it develops please. Corinne - a great interview with Marie Wallin & her new designs look lovely. Thank you for the new shopcast.
Thank you so much for your support, Valerie, I really appreciate it! Those are fantastic ideas and are giving me loads of inspiration for content - thank you!
@@barklandcroft3416 And I forgot to say, thank you for the explanation about tail docking. And I look forward to learning more about the hill sheep part of your croft in the future. Another question for you - you are sporting a lovely cowl on the snow day segment of your video. Is it a particular pattern or did you put it together from motifs.
@@valeriemelanson4131 You're so welcome, Valerie! I'm so glad you like the cowl - it was actually a happy mistake! Last year someone had ordered a hood from my website in the Natural/Shetland Black colourway. I started working on it one evening and, thanks to the poor lighting in the room and/or my poor eyesight, it wasn't until the next day that I realised that I'd put in Charcoal as the background colour instead of Shetland Black, so I had to re-knit it from scratch but just turned the length that I'd already knit into a cowl! It isn't a particular pattern but is just composed of motifs of 3, 5 and 9 rows which I find give a nice, balanced look when knitted up 😀
Rachel look at all of us here for you. Try kofi too. Glad to see Maggie is feeling better and teacher her son and his friends to knit. What a gift
Thank you ever so much, Sunny! I hadn't come across Kofi before but I'm busy looking in to it and Patreon and figuring out which will work best for me!
Oh, my - so much in this episode! Reminds me I need to dig for my Katie's Kep kit for the KAL next week. So many beautiful yarns - I was really taken with the Ullcentrum that was variegated - so beautiful! Always good to hear from Rachel and see what is going on at her croft - hope the Patron works out well, if she decides to start one.
Thank you so very much, Karen!
Great podcast! I enjoyed all of the contributors! Especially loved the Marie Wallin segment and all her new designs in Westmoreland.
So glad you enjoyed the episode Lulynn! Thanks for watching!
Rachel, I would join your patreon just to support you. I don’t need any extras to watch. Your love for the sheep is enough for me. So if I could, I would love to see more videos of your sheep. Keep up the hard caring work that you do
Thanks for sharing you think it's a good idea for Rachel's patreon. So exciting!
That's so very kind of you, thank you ever so much for your kind words and support!
So enjoyed this podcast, especially Marie Wallen. Such an interesting lady. I also would like to encourage Rachel to do a patreon page as she works so hard to keep her sheep healthy. I was raised on a sheep ranch and know first hand the amount of hard work that goes into raising them. So glad to see Maggie back and on the mend. Take care
Thanks Connie!!
Thank you so very much, Connie!
Corrine, I was looking for something when I found The Woolly Thistle. I love the old wools from England and other places. But I needed the podcast too! You and Maggie and the whole team are a part of my world here in Colorado. Thank you so much!!
We're so thrilled to be part of your world Marietta! Thank you for being with us as part of our community!
Rachel, you may be overwhelmed by all the comments, just know that we adore you and the sheep and as a gal raised on a dairy farm, I know your heart and would support you in a heartbeat. 😍😍💙💙
Thank you ever so much for your kind words and support, Peg, I appreciate it so much!
@@barklandcroft3416 ❤❤
We have a supportive strong community here and I, for one, will definitely sign up as a patreon for Rachel of Fair Isle. I also am a patreon for Fruity Knitting which was my introduction to this type of support. Rachel, just keep doing what you're doing. I've seen your Postcards from Fair Isle content grow during the couple of years I've been following you on The Woolly Thistle. Yes, this is a great idea! On a different note, I'm a big Marie Wallin fan, so really enjoyed this most recent chat with Corinne. I've knit a number of Marie's accessories patterns and love them. She is a treasure! I've built a healthy stash of British Breeds over the past couple of years and love this yarn. Hi to Corinne and Maggie! Terrific Shopcast, as always! Looking forward to the KAL. I'll be knitting with Ronnie's Uradale. My first project with this yarn. Rock on!
Thanks so much for your feedback and being here with us!
That's ever so kind of you, Barbara, thank you very much indeed! Fruity Knitting was where I first heard about Patreon too!
that would be great if Rachel started Patreon! I would love to see videos about the weather there, the sheep and definitely walks and who are the other people there and what do they do? that would be great, so glad if you did that!
Thanks Amanda! Your show of support for Rachel's patreon means a lot.
Thank you ever so much for your support - those are fantastic ideas!
What a woolly superb show ladies. Loved all the beautiful finished objects. I especially loved hearing about Marie Wallin's career path and the new book is just lovely. Thank you for all the eye candy.
To Rachel: I'm sorry to hear about your financial issues and more than understand. I wasn't allowed to work for 15mths out of the 2 yrs of ongoing Covid lockdowns here in Canada. And there were so many Canadians who didn't qualify for any sort of aid(which many Canadians didn't realized was actually happening to their fellow citizens) I think if you did a once a month video so it isn't too hard to do with all the farm works you do including things people would like to see on your Island and I'd love to know what you have to do in a day to take care of your animal kingdom.
Oh gosh, I'm so sorry to hear of the struggles you went through because of the lockdowns and truly hope that things are improving for you now. I am so excited to film more video content for people and think the idea of filming what I do in a typical day is brilliant - thank you! Thank you so much for your support 💐
@@barklandcroft3416 Thank you for your kind words and please know you are truly a huge inspiration to many people.
@@MultiKnitter That's so incredibly kind of you, thank you!
Wow, what a great jam packed podcast. Perfect way to spend the evening listening to all your shop news as well as your guests. So glad you are both well now and back to inspiring us all with you projects, yarns and guests. It is a treat to watch you both .. thank you.
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!
Yep, I had an “aha” moment while watching. I crochet and I am teaching myself to knit. It’s been not so easy to say the least, but when Maggie said about using wool yarn so that the stitches keep their shape… 🤞🏻. Thanks for another great shopcast!♥️
So much inspiration: Corrine’s hat and upcoming pullover and all those gorgeous Marie Wallin knits. I have the Bressay all ready to go so that must come first. Another wonderful episode. Thanks to you both, Carla
A lovely episode - and Rachel would so love to support you on Patreon! Your segments are honestly a highlight of the shopcast for me! Can't wait to see more of you and your lovely animals
That's so very kind of you, Kelsey, thank you ever so much!
I love Rachel's Postcards of Fair Isle. I have seen Patron and also having a Coffee Account that we can just donate once or whenever without a subscription or any extra work on your part. I love your sheep, your chickens, the wild and beautiful landscape that is your world. I would love to participate and be a part of that world too.
I love this shopcast and all the lovely knitters who make it inspiring and motivating to knit and be happy. Lovely Corinne designs, lovely finished sweaters, beautiful yarns, I just want to drop in everyday and be a part of this happy community. Thank you.
Thanks so much for your kind comment Leah! We're so glad you're here in our community!!
Thank you so very much for your kind words and your support, Leah, I really appreciate it!
Another wonderful episode! So glad to see that Maggie is feeling better! The interview with Marie Wallin was a treat, and is another incentive for me to try steeking a garment! (Going to start with the Ba-able Mug cozy first though - thanks Maggie for the inspo on that one.) I so enjoy the contributions from Rachel, so I’m very interested and excited by the idea of a Patreon, addition possibilities, etc. I find it so interesting to learn about how you care for your sheep, Rachel. As I watch I find I have health and care questions about your charges. All the best to all at TWT, and hopefully there will be an announcement about Patreon soon.
Thank you ever so much, Diana, that's really kind of you! By all means - please let me know the questions you have about the health and care of the sheep and I'll be more than happy to answer them for you. I'll certainly be updating everyone as soon as possible about the Patreon account!
Thank you so much for another great episode, but really, it feels like a visit and chat with friends. It was jam packed with lots of good information and lovely yarn. I very much enjoy all of the mini episodes within your podcast, especially Rachel’s glimpse into her life. I would be very happy to contribute to her Patreon account. Have a great week, and I will look forward to another visit with you. Cheers!
Glad you enjoyed it!
That's so very kind of you, Delores, I really appreciate your support!
A beautiful episode. I really feel for Rachel living in the far north surrounded by mud. 🇬🇧
Thank you so much, Elaine, at least I have my welly boots!!
I look forward to the Shopcast every other Friday. I enjoyed hearing about Marie Wallin’s history. Lastly, Rachel, I would totally support you in your Patreon effort.
Thank you Rosemary!!!
Thank you so much, Rosemary, I really appreciate that!
I love the idea of a patreon group as a way to support you Rachel. Thanks ladies for another great update
Thank you so very much!
Thanks so much for interviewing Marie Wallin. I'm a big fan of her designs and yarn, and really enjoyed it. I got a real kick out of hearing about how Paul Stuart was one of her first major customers! Since I'm a native New Yorker, I remember their Madison Ave store; I used to by my Dad ties there for Father's Day!
That's lovely!! Thanks for watching!
I sure would be happy to be a patreon supporter of you Rachel. The content you have been offering to us is fascinating, and a glimpse into a life I can only dream of. No need for anything extra, although your suggestion of a walk around your island would be fantastic!
Thank you ever so much, Karen, I really appreciate that! I'll definitely be providing some footage and details of walks here!
Hi, Corinne and Maggie! I love your shopcasts. I tune in from Newfoundland, Canada. I always look forward to Rachel's videos about her life on Fair Isle. I sometimes wonder how she finds the time to do everything....run the croft, and run her Bee-Croft enterprise, let alone all the other things/jobs she has on her plate. She is, obviously, a very resourceful person and a hard worker. Rachel, your videos about life on your croft and on Fair Isle are awesome! I purchased your Sheep Gaets Neck Warmer pattern and several skeins of your first batch of yarn and I was very interested in your videos and posts sharing in the process of the wool getting from sheep to skein and I am excited to see the next batch coming out sometime this year! Videos on Bee-Croft updates and how you use a knitting machine in your work, and, even videos showing other aspects of your life and work on Fair Isle would always be welcome. I hope the weather turns better soon with lots of sun and drier pasture land for your sheep. All the best!
Thank you so very much for your kind words and all your support, Judy! I'm really glad you enjoy the videos and I'll definitely be filming more content about life here on the isle! I really hope you love knitting with the Bee Croft yarn and that it keeps you lovely and cosy!