"Highland Games are basically chucking stuff!" made me laugh out loud, as did the Border Collie herding geese. Lovely to be transported to your beautiful island.
Holiday stupor 😅😂 love it. Oh my goodness. 🧶💫 Frogging fun times, for you . ... Dougal is absolutely adorable ❤🐾 I jumped in, at episode 7.. now I have gone back to day one, and watching my way through, to catch up, with you.
Fabulous to see you back after what seems ages ago - although it isn’t really. Love your jumper. I knitted my first SW secret sock along and loved it. Never knitted a sock before and thought the weekly tutorials just perfect. I have never fancied the shawls but this was ideal. The footage of the summer jolly Island day events was super to see. Thanks so much. 🧶
Your chat about having to rip back and pick up lots of stitches is the main reason I don’t knit big garments. All thought of all those loose stitches give me the geebies. I can knit socks, though I prefer to have a crochet hook and only ONE stitch on the hook any day! Enjoyed your podcast!
@@albanachknitterthank you! It sounds like I need to look into the lifeline concept and maybe that would put my mind at ease then. 😂 Perhaps I'll be brave enough one day. 😁
Thanks for dropping by to let us know how much fun you are having this Summer Andrew. Labs are my favourite breed of dog, I've had a few throughout my life. I now have 4 mini Labradoodles, we lost our oldest a few months ago☹ they are my life. Thanks for taking us to your Highland games. This is very familiar to me here in Nova Scotia,Canada 🇨🇦. We also have an International Tattoo here in Halifax, NS every Summer which is spectacular...if you fancy the bagpipes😊. Wishing you an early happy birthday. 🥰Sharon.
It is so good to spend some time knitting with you during this episode! I love the Open Studios footage. And your Dustland is coming along beautifully. I laughed when you were saying you always make things too large. I run into the same problem. I've only recently figured out making a couple of things that actually fit me relatively well (of course the bigger things are still cozy). I'm looking forward to seeing the next episode!
Lovely to spend time with you again, Andrew, and to admire the start of beautiful yet rugged pullover...looks like you've had a fun summer so far with lots of great activities and knitting time! I just went to the 174th Highland Games in Livonia, Michigan USA which I thoroughly enjoyed as it keeps the Scottish traditions alive and thriving here! Happy almost Birthday fellow Virgo...we share the same birth date, go figure :) Dougal is adorable!
Always great to see what you have for us to see around the island, and to see what's on your needles. Dougal looks like he's settling in to being part of your family. May you be blessed in your summer activities.
Good to see you back and what amazing looking sheep......those ones that look like they have been dyed yellow are awesome such pretty faces (never seen the likes) and the duck round up at the beginning had me giggling, so funny!! Dougal is just way too cute .........enjoy!!! Take care and till next time Cheers from Down Under x
I managed to bind off 500 stitches of a summer top I made and put it in a water bath to soak (the straps are a bit short so hanging it while wet will stretch them out) Regarding Stephen West Shawls: the 2021 mkal "Shawlography" was so lovely it was actually the reason I learned how to knit. The videos are super helpful and Stephen´s personality is just so lovely (and his "say yes don´t stress" mantra just hits the spot sometimes). That one was so fun to knit as well. Because I did love the shawlography so much I decided to sign up for the 2022 mkal, but I stopped and unraveled 3/4 of the way through because the pattern was just not for me. I´ve stayed away from MKALs since and only decide on patterns I can see first, but Stephen West is so creative and makes such unique and interesting designs, anyone can find something for themselves I´m sure
Another great podcast, Andrew! Beautiful Dustland sweater. You will be glad you corrected the wee mistake. The Games and Agric. show were great, pretty amazing!! The music was beautiful too. Dougal is so cute. My grand dog, chocolate lab will be 13 next Sun. It was a great visit with you! Take care.
Just ran into your podcast today and just completed episode nine as my fourth video of your series that I have watched today. Andrew, I’m hooked! I’ve been submitting comments and trying to catch up on what I have missed in the last six months.❤❤❤
Oh, Dougal is adorable ☺️ there is nothing like a lab puppy and a yellow male is especially dear to me. I hope he gives you many years of love and laughter. I do worry about those athletes whipping around heavy projectiles 😮 but thank you for sharing!!
I always look forward to your videos. 😊 Your Dustland Sweater looks great! Working on a charity children's size hat while watching you. Way behind on making them, and autumn is coming! Dougal is ADORABLE! 🥰
Thank you for the entertaining video. The games/fair looked like a lot of fun. Your life on the island sounds idyllic. You sweater is coming along nicely and Dougal is adorable.
Thank you so much for the wonderful video. It is my prayer that one day I will get to come to Scotland and meet you and visit all those wonderful places. I’m wanting to come to your retreat, which I know will be absolutely amazing.
Dougal is so cute. My dog Molly loved his picture (she watches animals on TV too). I do so appreciate the glimpses of your island life and celebrations.
I love your videos as they are so inspiring. Your island looks wonderful and very inviting, but it’s those cold winters! I wanted to take part in your Beanie along but only had pink DK which wasn’t a colour asked for. Im sure you’d find someone who’d love a pink beanie!😊 Love the Gaelic lessons!
I have the same problem of knitting sweaters too large. I keep working on it.Dougal is adorable. I think I would be afraid to be in that bystander crowd watching the chucking of things. I’d be worried one of the things being chucked would go astray into the crowd. Very trusting folk. 😊 Thanks for the video. Your sweater looks nice. I’ve had those kind of mistakes too and had to tink back. It’s better than having to know about the mistake being there and not fixing it. Have a great weekend. 🧶
Loved the Ag show, what type of sheep are those with the yellow fleece? I saw a lot of blue ribbons on the corrals which is always exciting for the owners. Thanks for sharing your lovely Island activities.
Those little sweaters are cute. I just wanted to let you know that my knitting group has just started making hats for our at risk community. So far 10 hats which will be given to the community EMTs to distribute
Nice to see you back ! In the time you've been away I was on Arran. Not with much time for my knitting though, as I previously said, I was helping cook for one of the camps at kings cross ! It was great to be back in Arran though ( even with ferry delays) and I managed a day in Brodick at the end of camp, to enjoy ice cream, watch the crazy golf and a stroll along the sea front. Best Wishes
First may I say, Dougal is too stinkin' CUTE! Love his name too. Good to see you. You have been missed. I love seeing all the goings on around you. Watching the Games was just fabulous. So many playing bagpipes. Had no idea it was such a popular instrument. I must ask a question. Are you fluent in Gaelic? Or do you have vocabulary of odd phrase here and there? You are still on summer break from schools? In Florida where I live, school started 10 Aug. Traffic is a mess during school hours. I am glad both my kids are college/university age and I do not have to worry about it. LOL. Looking forward to your next video. See you in the next one.
Thank you for popping in and "showing your face". I am interested in watching your Dustland sweater progress. It's in my Ravelry library and I plan on knitting it one day. I enjoyed your footage of the show and the games. I am curious though, why are some of those sheep yellow????
Well you ll be pleased to know that you have me busy also. Im on beanie 50 varying in sizes newborn to adult using yarn from my stash. Thanks for great inspiration 😊
Hello from South Dakota, USA! This is the first time watching your podcast. Beautiful work on your sweater! How many years have you been knitting and who taught you how? I learned when I was 9 yrs old during a blizzard when my aunt was stuck at our home. Thank you for showing the beautiful scenery too! 🧶
Welcome along! Hope you enjoy catching up with previous episodes! Been knitting since 2014. I learned as a child from my grandmother, but picked it up again in my 30s. Thanks for watching!
Ditto. I mean, I'm a big girl, but apparently I am not as big as I think I am, lol. I think I have a pathological fear of things coming out to small, so I overcompensate.
Missed ur vlog Andrew. One of my faves pods i look forward to. I really like learning other cultures. I have a Danish and Cyprus knit vlog. The languages r not my forte. I thought u had been on Arran for a while. U have immersed yourself in community (great ministry). Did u live on the mainland? I didnt realize ur island had such a big ag culture. Luv it. What r those white sheep and yellow sheep breed? How cool. Do u like playing the bagpipes? What a grand community. Happy Birthday🎉. Cute of cuteness dog. Thanks for sharing.
Hi, yet another entertaining video. Just wondering about the Celtic Cross you wear. Does it have a story behind it? I was born and raised In Wales and each cross differs depending in the family,valley, etc etc. Thanks. 🐨🦘👋🏻
It's called the cross of St Pirran, who was a Irish monastic pioneer in Cornwall, at that time a separate country but now part of England. No particular relevance to me other than I like the design.
I am glad that I caught the original episode 9 before it was banned, because your reference to Jesus throwing tables around in the temple made me laugh.Jesus would approve of caber tossing in the highland games!😂 This episode was fun too.
Andrew, thank you for a lovely podcast once again. I loved your Gaelic phrase. May I ask you to tell me the Gaelic words for Faith, Grace, and Trust in the Lord, please? My ancestors were Scottish, and I love learning. Bless you always. 🙏
"Highland Games are basically chucking stuff!" made me laugh out loud, as did the Border Collie herding geese. Lovely to be transported to your beautiful island.
Holiday stupor 😅😂 love it. Oh my goodness. 🧶💫 Frogging fun times, for you . ... Dougal is absolutely adorable ❤🐾 I jumped in, at episode 7.. now I have gone back to day one, and watching my way through, to catch up, with you.
Thank you for a lovely visit.
Fabulous to see you back after what seems ages ago - although it isn’t really. Love your jumper. I knitted my first SW secret sock along and loved it. Never knitted a sock before and thought the weekly tutorials just perfect. I have never fancied the shawls but this was ideal. The footage of the summer jolly Island day events was super to see. Thanks so much. 🧶
I had a sweater review like you did....back on track. Love the games and farm show. The art show is the best. Happy teaching.
Thank you it was lovely to see you and the activities. The sweater will be great.
Another lovely time with you. I so enjoy seeing all of the events on Arran - surely a bit of heaven. And sweet Dougal - oh my
❤
Your chat about having to rip back and pick up lots of stitches is the main reason I don’t knit big garments. All thought of all those loose stitches give me the geebies. I can knit socks, though I prefer to have
a crochet hook and only ONE stitch on the hook any day! Enjoyed your podcast!
They were never loose - I wove in a life line before ripping back. Takes out the stress!
@@albanachknitterthank you! It sounds like I need to look into the lifeline concept and maybe that would put my mind at ease then. 😂 Perhaps I'll be brave enough one day. 😁
You make me want to visit your beautiful island! Thank you and God Bless You!
You should!
Thanks for dropping by to let us know how much fun you are having this Summer Andrew. Labs are my favourite breed of dog, I've had a few throughout my life. I now have 4 mini Labradoodles, we lost our oldest a few months ago☹ they are my life. Thanks for taking us to your Highland games. This is very familiar to me here in Nova Scotia,Canada 🇨🇦. We also have an International Tattoo here in Halifax, NS every Summer which is spectacular...if you fancy the bagpipes😊. Wishing you an early happy birthday. 🥰Sharon.
It is so good to spend some time knitting with you during this episode! I love the Open Studios footage. And your Dustland is coming along beautifully. I laughed when you were saying you always make things too large. I run into the same problem. I've only recently figured out making a couple of things that actually fit me relatively well (of course the bigger things are still cozy). I'm looking forward to seeing the next episode!
Thank you for sharing! I love your podcasts. The sweater you are making is very nice!
Dougal is a beautiful dog!
Think you for sharing all the activities, enjoy seeing your community.
Lovely to spend time with you again, Andrew, and to admire the start of beautiful yet rugged pullover...looks like you've had a fun summer so far with lots of great activities and knitting time! I just went to the 174th Highland Games in Livonia, Michigan USA which I thoroughly enjoyed as it keeps the Scottish traditions alive and thriving here! Happy almost Birthday fellow Virgo...we share the same birth date, go figure :) Dougal is adorable!
Another great video looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Thank you for this fun video. I enjoyed the happy music. Enjoy knitting your sweater.
Always great to see what you have for us to see around the island, and to see what's on your needles. Dougal looks like he's settling in to being part of your family. May you be blessed in your summer activities.
I enjoyed this video all the crafts and Highland games and the Highland coos and Dougal he is cutie. Happy Birthday to you!
Thank you! 😊
Good to see you back and what amazing looking sheep......those ones that look like they have been dyed yellow are awesome such pretty faces (never seen the likes) and the duck round up at the beginning had me giggling, so funny!! Dougal is just way too cute .........enjoy!!! Take care and till next time Cheers from Down Under x
Good luck with your sweater - I love the pattern. Thank you for the footage of the Games.
Yes, so very familiar with the question, “Can I live with this?” - I have to ask myself that in many projects! 😜
And life in general, no doubt!
I managed to bind off 500 stitches of a summer top I made and put it in a water bath to soak (the straps are a bit short so hanging it while wet will stretch them out)
Regarding Stephen West Shawls:
the 2021 mkal "Shawlography" was so lovely it was actually the reason I learned how to knit. The videos are super helpful and Stephen´s personality is just so lovely (and his "say yes don´t stress" mantra just hits the spot sometimes). That one was so fun to knit as well.
Because I did love the shawlography so much I decided to sign up for the 2022 mkal, but I stopped and unraveled 3/4 of the way through because the pattern was just not for me.
I´ve stayed away from MKALs since and only decide on patterns I can see first, but Stephen West is so creative and makes such unique and interesting designs, anyone can find something for themselves I´m sure
Dougal is too cute! Enjoy.
I adore those Highland bulls/cows. Dougal is adorable.
Thanks for sharing your knitting! I tried a Stephen West shawl knit along and did not finish it. The sock knit along was totally doable and great fun.
What a fun video! Knitting, arts and crafts, highland games, pipers and a cute doggie! Thanks for inviting us to your island.
Another great podcast, Andrew! Beautiful Dustland sweater. You will be glad you corrected the wee mistake. The Games and Agric. show were great, pretty amazing!! The music was beautiful too. Dougal is so cute. My grand dog, chocolate lab will be 13 next Sun. It was a great visit with you! Take care.
Just ran into your podcast today and just completed episode nine as my fourth video of your series that I have watched today. Andrew, I’m hooked! I’ve been submitting comments and trying to catch up on what I have missed in the last six months.❤❤❤
Welcome along! Glad you've found us :)
Oh, Dougal is adorable ☺️ there is nothing like a lab puppy and a yellow male is especially dear to me. I hope he gives you many years of love and laughter.
I do worry about those athletes whipping around heavy projectiles 😮 but thank you for sharing!!
Oh, I think chucking heavy stuff is in their genes
The extra footage was wonderful. Thanks for including it. You're living a good life.
I always look forward to your videos. 😊 Your Dustland Sweater looks great! Working on a charity children's size hat while watching you. Way behind on making them, and autumn is coming!
Dougal is ADORABLE! 🥰
Thank you for the entertaining video. The games/fair looked like a lot of fun. Your life on the island sounds idyllic. You sweater is coming along nicely and Dougal is adorable.
Thank you so much for the wonderful video. It is my prayer that one day I will get to come to Scotland and meet you and visit all those wonderful places. I’m wanting to come to your retreat, which I know will be absolutely amazing.
Dougal is so cute. My dog Molly loved his picture (she watches animals on TV too). I do so appreciate the glimpses of your island life and celebrations.
It was lovely to see your video today. All the best with your new puppy, I look forward to your adventures together.
Your sweater is beautiful!
Loved it❤
I used to get in a lot of mystery knit alongs but sometimes did not like the result so I often wait to knit or not.
Your sweater looks wonderful!! Terrific stitch definition. I'm sure the finished garment will be beautiful!
I hope all goes well for the open studio events and that everyone has a great time.
I love your videos as they are so inspiring. Your island looks wonderful and very inviting, but it’s those cold winters! I wanted to take part in your Beanie along but only had pink DK which wasn’t a colour asked for. Im sure you’d find someone who’d love a pink beanie!😊 Love the Gaelic lessons!
We're not so cold here - more wet and windy winters than cold. Our island has a microclimate with a Gulf Stream overhead
I have the same problem of knitting sweaters too large. I keep working on it.Dougal is adorable. I think I would be afraid to be in that bystander crowd watching the chucking of things. I’d be worried one of the things being chucked would go astray into the crowd. Very trusting folk. 😊 Thanks for the video. Your sweater looks nice. I’ve had those kind of mistakes too and had to tink back. It’s better than having to know about the mistake being there and not fixing it. Have a great weekend. 🧶
a) They're very heavy and b) the crowd are well back lol
Lovely! We have Highland Games around Nova Scotia, Canada as well. More Gaelic lessons please!
Another great episode, on to the next.
Loved the Ag show, what type of sheep are those with the yellow fleece? I saw a lot of blue ribbons on the corrals which is always exciting for the owners. Thanks for sharing your lovely Island activities.
Those little sweaters are cute.
I just wanted to let you know that my knitting group has just started making hats for our at risk community. So far 10 hats which will be given to the community EMTs to distribute
Amazing - well done!
Nice to see you back ! In the time you've been away I was on Arran. Not with much time for my knitting though, as I previously said, I was helping cook for one of the camps at kings cross !
It was great to be back in Arran though ( even with ferry delays) and I managed a day in Brodick at the end of camp, to enjoy ice cream, watch the crazy golf and a stroll along the sea front.
Best Wishes
Wonderful!
I love it! What a great pattern. Makes me want to start one, too!
You should! I love it - love the end result with such simple knits/purls.
First may I say, Dougal is too stinkin' CUTE! Love his name too. Good to see you. You have been missed. I love seeing all the goings on around you. Watching the Games was just fabulous. So many playing bagpipes. Had no idea it was such a popular instrument. I must ask a question. Are you fluent in Gaelic? Or do you have vocabulary of odd phrase here and there? You are still on summer break from schools? In Florida where I live, school started 10 Aug. Traffic is a mess during school hours. I am glad both my kids are college/university age and I do not have to worry about it. LOL. Looking forward to your next video. See you in the next one.
Been a busy summer! Glad to be getting back into a more steady time during autumn :). Time to ramp up the knitting!
I'm not fluent in Gaelic but have been learning for over 20 years on and off.
Happy early birthday!
Thank you so much 😀
Thank you for popping in and "showing your face". I am interested in watching your Dustland sweater progress. It's in my Ravelry library and I plan on knitting it one day. I enjoyed your footage of the show and the games. I am curious though, why are some of those sheep yellow????
The livestock are being shown for competition - they often dye the wool
Well you ll be pleased to know that you have me busy also. Im on beanie 50 varying in sizes newborn to adult using yarn from my stash. Thanks for great inspiration 😊
Amazing - well done!
Glad you mistakes and have to u do your work like me. I have a project “resting” as I need you do a few rows for about the 4th time.
Good for developing perseverance and patience...
Hello from South Dakota, USA! This is the first time watching your podcast. Beautiful work on your sweater! How many years have you been knitting and who taught you how? I learned when I was 9 yrs old during a blizzard when my aunt was stuck at our home. Thank you for showing the beautiful scenery too! 🧶
Welcome along! Hope you enjoy catching up with previous episodes! Been knitting since 2014. I learned as a child from my grandmother, but picked it up again in my 30s. Thanks for watching!
@@albanachknitter yea, thank you. I will check on your other videos. Happy knitting!
I have trouble making things too large also
Ditto. I mean, I'm a big girl, but apparently I am not as big as I think I am, lol. I think I have a pathological fear of things coming out to small, so I overcompensate.
Missed ur vlog Andrew. One of my faves pods i look forward to. I really like learning other cultures. I have a Danish and Cyprus knit vlog. The languages r not my forte. I thought u had been on Arran for a while. U have immersed yourself in community (great ministry). Did u live on the mainland? I didnt realize ur island had such a big ag culture. Luv it. What r those white sheep and yellow sheep breed? How cool. Do u like playing the bagpipes? What a grand community. Happy Birthday🎉. Cute of cuteness dog. Thanks for sharing.
My family are a native Arran family, but I've only lived here full time for just over a year.
Will you be letting us know where to send the beanies soon?
Yes, end of the month as promised :)
Hi, yet another entertaining video. Just wondering about the Celtic Cross you wear. Does it have a story behind it? I was born and raised In Wales and each cross differs depending in the family,valley, etc etc. Thanks. 🐨🦘👋🏻
It's called the cross of St Pirran, who was a Irish monastic pioneer in Cornwall, at that time a separate country but now part of England. No particular relevance to me other than I like the design.
I am glad that I caught the original episode 9 before it was banned, because your reference to Jesus throwing tables around in the temple made me laugh.Jesus would approve of caber tossing in the highland games!😂 This episode was fun too.
Ah that was the fated episode 8 lol. You'll notice in episode 9 I dubbed the live baggies lest the same happen again lol
@@albanachknitterU got banned? I cant believe a minister got banned.☺️ I guess YT doesn't want the truth. Ugh!
Andrew, thank you for a lovely podcast once again. I loved your Gaelic phrase. May I ask you to tell me the Gaelic words for Faith, Grace, and Trust in the Lord, please? My ancestors were Scottish, and I love learning. Bless you always. 🙏