I can understand the fall winter blues…I enjoy the cozy, but I do understand having to try harder to stay upbeat. I like fairy lights and lighting candles to help boost the mood. Also trying to get out even for a few minutes helps. Blessings to you! Thank you for a great podcast!
Hi Amber, with 32 count cross stitch fabric, you stitch over 2 threads, so there are 16 stitches per inch. Love your blankets, that's one nice thing about Fall, it's not to hot to have an afghan on your lap. I don't like losing daylight either, so I think watching football helps, baking more, and planning for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Then the days start getting longer again 😊
Hello Amber it's Racine and I love the fall time because I get into crocheting or knit projects for the season, blanket's, hats, scarf, or fingerless gloves, I ride in a semi truck with my husband, and over the past couple of years I've blessed so people over the road that I've met. With seeing your podcast, you have encouraged me to make different patterns to grow and see how people are blessed when I give what I've made. Thank you for sharing your life with us all.
I always love your episodes, Amber ❤ Some things I love about fall and winter: Baking to warm up my house, walks with crunchy leaves underfoot, and wearing hand knit hats.
Tea, baking, hosting friends for dinner, listening to music while homemaking, and being intentional to walk and pray every possible keeps my spirits up in the darker months. Gratitude journaling helps to! 🥰
I focus on the quiet moments of fall, the leaves rustling, bird sounds and think it’s a peaceful time that can be busy from work stress, busy family life and if I focus on the simple moments, fall is manageable.
I'm definitely a fall girl! I love cozy and dark days, but the thing I love most about this season is that it slows us down and we have more time to spend as a family ❤️
I love the beautiful colors of the fall trees! I also enjoy the shapes of the bare trees in the winter. And I find it so cozy on the long winter nights to have candles lit all over the house.
Hi there! Yes, the gray months are my struggle too. A few years ago I read “Wintering” by Katherine May, and in it she talks about the positive effects that cold water swimming has had on her mental health. Well, I don’t have access to wild water in the winter, so I started a practice of snowbathing, and it has transformed me. I just put on my boots, my mittens, and my bathing suit, and spend five minutes outside in the yard, getting COLD. I don’t understand why it works, but it does. It makes me remember how alive I am! I’m actually looking forward to it, which sounds incredible, but it’s true.
I love Fall because I can snuggle under cozy blankets I have made while watching your podcast. I light candles during the gloomy season , it seems to take away the dullness of a cold and cloudy day and brightens my spirits.
We live off-grid (and just getting established at that) which means BUSY springs and summers. I’ve come to appreciate winter and it’s “slower” pace winter gives. Earlier bedtimes and slower mornings (I homeschool). I spend time in the wee hours after hubby leaves for work and before the kids are up, snuggled in my chair with a lamp, praying and knitting. 😊 I always love your podcasts and how down-to-earth you are. No pretenses. Thank you for sharing your journey! ❤
Amber - I enjoy your podcasts so much! What do I love about fall that helps me get through the cold months? I love the gorgeous colors and pumpkins, having friends and family for dinner, sitting outside by a fire (if it's not too cold) with friends, knitting of course =), spending time with my elderly mother, planning our next getaway with good friends
Things that bring me joy in the Autumn, baking, my favorite warm drinks, lovely scented candles or even a pot of simmering clove, cinnamon and orange peel, of course my big cozy cardigan and big socks, soft music, and a project or two to keep my hands and mind busy. I so sorry you had to FROG that beautiful yoke, it's so disheartening, takes the wind out of your sails. There are a lot of beautiful patterns out there that wouldn't require so much extra work, it's like your designing the sweater. Take care
I love walking in the woods and eating apple everything in the fall. Winter is harder for me, I light candles, drink nice tea, and knit with brighter colors. I liked seeing your cross stitch projects! It's fun to mix up the crafty stuff!
Hi Virginia! Oh I also love walking in the woods in fall. And, you're right, it's not so much fall that is hard, it's winter, particular February through April for me. Thank you for watching!
My favorite thing about this time of year is that the movie, The Sound of Music is always playing around November and that is the time when my family gets together. We make a big deal about getting all sorts of yummy snacks and food and watch it together 😊
I love everything about fall. I love the crisp, cool mornings with the blue skies in the afternoon. The colors, the smells, the decor, and the comfort foods all just make me happy. To keep my mind from going into a depressive state, which it can go quickly, I find that changing into comfy pajamas, making a cup of flavored tea and sitting with a good book or a craft project helps the evenings go by without discomfort. I try to wear a different pj set each night to have something to which to look forward. In the winter, I love to make homemade soups and breads to eat when it is too cold to go outdoors. I think there is something wonderful about each season, especially living in PA where we have such a variety of weather conditions. Thank you, Amber, for sharing your knitting, crocheting and counted cross stitch! I am beginning to do punch work. I’m starting small with some pre purchased designs, but hope to design a few of my own to create a pillow or cushion cover. I will let you know how that turns out for me. Enjoy your next couple of weeks. Take care. Tell Lily , hello , for me. ❤
Hi Cindi! I am also going to be starting needle punching!!! I'm going to start with a small kit to get the feel for it. I love the look of it. Thank you for all of these cozy ideas. And thank you so much for watching!
Since my husband and I have a small landscape/gardening business, I look forward to the winter and shorter days so that I can spend long days weaving, spinning and knitting. I also like to remember to get outside everyday for walks. Thanks for the podcast, always enjoyable to catch up with you!
Light lots of candles! Spend time journaling and creating. Adding lemon to my tea and water to brighten things up. Do crazy dance parties with my kids after dinner.
I absolutely love soup! I love making it and eating it. 🥰 Autumn is when I start. And…. It is sweater weather! The trees are gorgeous. There is a crispness in the air. What’s not to love?
Hi Amber. I have been watching you for years. You have given me so many hours of lovely yarny talk 🎉. Thank you so very much. I love how honest you are and how nice you are. In the shorter days I do crafting. When I can’t go outside, it is my time to craft. Take care. Jennifer
I try to take care of the 5 senses. Smells/taste: a fall candle and a pot of hearty soup on the stove and homemade bread in the oven. The good feels: putting on a cozy sweater or pjs and wrapping up in a soft blanket. Also bundling up and going for a walk outside or playing in the snow. Sight: sitting in front of the fire watching the wind blow the leaves around or watching the snow fall and also binge-watching my favorite shows, Sounds: listening to instrumental music or a good audiobook. My favorite sound would be the giggles of my 2-year-old grandson! :)
Things I love about fall: the changing colors of the leaves, wearing a comforting warm sweater that you made yourself and drinking a cup of tea and a eating a cookie, and this works for all year: feeding the birds, they are a joy to watch - having a bird bath too, they are so funny when they splash around, always brings a smile.
My favorite thing about fall is baking! I love pumpkin and apple everything. I enjoy trying new recipes that smell and taste amazing while also warming up my house 😊
It’s hard to relate because I love everything about the fall. Colorful leaves, making soup, warm drinks, cozy movies a fire going and wearing hand knits!
I have the same dreary winter blues. I open all the curtains, burn oil diffusers to get me moving. I bake bread, comfort meals , try new recipes, knit, spin and make soap. I try to stay focused on things I can get done in the winter, so they won't be hanging over my head, when the weather turns nice. Cleaning, organizing, change the room around, get rid of things we don't need, unfinished projects. It's so uplifting getting things done.
Hi Carrie! I love the idea of focusing on projects that you don't want to be inside doing when the weather is nice. Perfect time to clean out closets and drawers. I think I'll be doing some of that this winter!
@@alovelyyarn Hi Amber, Glad you liked the idea. You'll be amazed at how great it makes you feel and how much you get done. It works! Love your videos, you inspire us all.😊
I love just about everything about Autumn…..cool temps, low humidity, sweaters, apples, beautiful leaves. I could go on and on. My son is more like you, Amber. He has to work hard at staying positive during this season. He fills his home with plants, nice lighting, cozy spots to curl up with a book. I live in northeast Ohio…same climate as you. I guess the comforting thought is that at some point during the year we all eventually get the weather we prefer.
Hi Leslie! Yep! I do what your son does as well! And, you are right. We get to experience all of the seasons so my fave season will eventually roll around again! Thank you for watching!
Fall has always been the season that I'm most in tune with! I like the changing colors, in nature, decor, and wardrobe, the agreeable weather, and the foods and flavors of the season! Good luck everyone!
Hi Amber! So happy to watch another lovely episode from you. I really adore your crochet blanket.. it's coming along so nicely and the colors you've chosen are beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing with us & I hope you're having a fantastic week! 🥰💗🥰
Hi Amber.....I love fall!! I enjoy knitting, warm bottles in the bed, to cuddle with my husband, and the way the foliage changes. I drink tons of tea and use all my knits:)) And on top of all, I know it will pass and that is what keeps me happy, the constant change of the seasons. Love your podcast
Hi Amber! I love autumn and actually don’t mind the shorter days as I find the slow down after the busy gardening season a blessing. We love to winter camp- being an introvert I love that there are less people around. We hike, bike and walk our dogs- I am a runner and I love running in the cooler months. I think my running is what keeps my head in the game! Back at camp we have a 5th wheel and I always light candles and together we enjoy a glass of wine while dinner is simmering. We are actually already booked for Thanksgiving at the ocean (Pacific) where we will cook our turkey outdoors on the picnic table in a portable oven. We have done this in the past and is some of our best memories. Seed catalogs start coming in December so I start my planning and then it’s seed starting time just around the corner. This brings me joy as well. We are unseasonably warm now in the PNW with mid to upper 70’s for the next 10+ days or more. I want to wear my wool! And I am ready for some rain quite honestly. Wow this is long 😬 another great podcast! Thanks friend 😊
Thanks, Karyol! You make it sound so cozy! Do you experience really cold, frigid winters there? I couldn't imagine camping and doing all of the biking and stuff when it's super cold. I almost always walk outside. I invested in good cold weather gear, but biking? No way! Too cold here for that in the winter!
Such a lovely giveaway, Amber! Thank you so much! Scents are what helps me with long cold winters. A big pot of soup, baking yummy goodies and stovetop potpourri with natural scents such as cinnamon sticks, orange slices and cloves.
Hi Amber, Thank you for such wonderful podcasts and vlogs, they are so enjoyed! Fall is such a great season to cozy up by the fire, light candles, sip on tea, watch movies and be more creative. I love staying at home and enjoying all these things! Thank you and take care! Louise from Chester County PA ❤
Nice to see you so soon Amber. As I live in a sweltering environment in summer, I embrace the cool of autumn and actually spend more time outdoors in nature now than I did during the last of summer. I find it refreshing, and to counter the gray, I burn candles and scents, make soups and bake, and craft all the things I've been imagining while it was too warm to touch yarn. I don't know much about it, but there's a type of lamp light which is said to boost mood affected by light. Perhaps it could also illuminate your knitting ! Peace and Blessings 🌻🐈⬛🧶🎃
Hello! Yes, I suppose the autumn weather would be a huge relief for those living in extremely hot summer climates. I do have a light therapy lamp! I have used it for the last 8 or 9 years. Thank you so much for watching!
Hey Amber, so fun to catch up with you and your makes again! I enjoy fall and winter because I love the cooler weather, less bugs, and the hush that comes over the natural world as everything slows and hibernates. I think what helps me is to be sure to still get outside for a part of each day, to light candles, to make the inside of our home cozy and welcoming, and to appreciate the rest that comes in the winter season from all the yard and garden work that occupies our summers. I love that work but by the time fall comes, I'm ready for a different rhythm. I hope it's a sweet fall season for you!
Hey Martha! Yes! I definitely try to get out for a walk every day. I invested in really good cold weather gear several years back to help on those subzero days. I always feel so much better after a walk outside.
I try to enjoy the beauty in nature, even when it's really cold or dreary. When I have knitting time I try to knit holiday gifts for others. I also give myself permission to enjoy lazy moments drinking a warm beverage.
Hi Amber! I can relate to your sweater woes. I'm a relatively new sweater knitter and I have a couple with really awkward fits...but I just can't bring myself to unravel them. LOL. Maybe someday. I personally love fall - the changing of the leaves, the crisper air, and sweater/shawl weather. I think establishing "traditions" around the season might help. An annual trek to a wool festival, apple picking, fall hikes on a favorite trail, a soup potluck with friends, etc. Hope you can find joy in the season.
I like to read a good book that I’ve already read before and bc I know I love the story , it helps to kinda dive into that time and place during the cold dreary months. Also true for well loved movies. Taking walks in the fall and enjoying the crisp air, blue skies and fall foliage is a favorite fall pastime of mine. 😊
Oh no, what a pity about your Birkin! I think you need a palate cleanser that's an easy win before you tackle it again. I love your Ranunculus! I love fall and winter (well, the first half of winter -- the end does drag on, and I live further north). Hot tea, twinkle lights, cozy blankets, candlelight yoga, and seeing friends help me.
I love fall! Apples, pumpkins, chili, wool socks, the smell of wood smoke - I could go on and on. I do consciously try to appreciate the colors that change every day this time of year. I put my pajamas on when it starts getting dark and I don't feel guilty about it. I also need more light, especially for my crafting. I have a floor lamp with special lights and a magnifying glass that really helps. Amber, your makes are always so lovely. I am sorry about the birkin. I definitely have that dahlia afghan on my wish list of things to make, as soon as I finish my knitted leggings (Stephen West). Can I add, too, that I am also enjoying the vlogs you are doing with your daughter. That is so special. :)
During the long winter days in Rochester, NY, I like to plan my vegetable and flower garden and browse seed catalogues. I also catch up on books don't have time to read in summer, organize my yarn stash and pair yarns up with projects, write letters to people I haven't seen for a long time and try out new recipes.
Fall is a time for me to stay in my home and be warm and cozy....winter is my favorite time of the year....I love the Snow and everything that comes with it. The seasons change so fast....
What I love about fall is the cooler weather and the festivals in my town. I live in a beach community and we have a jazz festival and a big Halloween parade and festival which are a lot of fun. I am not a fan of the shorter daylight but I just spend more time working on my crafts such as knitting and quilting and that makes me happy.
We all go through those "slumps", didn't think you were negative at all, just real 😊 I quite like the shorter days of fall and winter, I love the coziness ❤️ baking, lots of knitting, and fall candles keep me excited about the colder months! I've heard many others talk about the issues with the birkin pattern. I have it in my favorites but unfortunately don't think I'll ever attempt it for that reason 🫤 I love the color of the ranunculus you're wearing! Thanks for a lovely episode ❣️
Hi Amber :) Fall is my favorite season!!! Maybe because my birthday is in September lol I love the colors of the leaves changing, the cooler weather apple picking :) campfires, sweater weather :) Another lovely episode!!! Love your channel :)
Gah I just love seeing these crochet blankets popping up. They are so beautiful. 🧡 We struggle with the darker seasons too in our house. we do try to let the light in and get in it as much as we can. We also try to eat happy foods, even if it's from frozen or whatever bright colors/flavors help. And sometimes we begin our Christmas decor early so we put up twinkle lights and things that last but just bring us joy. ✨️
I like the changing colors in the leaves, wearing cozy sweaters, and enjoying some homemade soup. Your crochet blanket squares are beautiful. I know how to crochet but I haven’t done it for a while. I hope to make a crochet project soon. Cross-stitch and embroidery are also crafts I plan to do this fall. Hopefully these crafts will keep me busy in the fall. The stitch markers and baskets are beautiful!
I love fall so I can wear my cozy knits. The colors are beautiful and I don't feel as guilty just sitting and crafting because it gets too cold to want to be outside and it gets dark before I get home form work. Fall is my favorite time of year!
Hi I have a hard time with fall and winter also so I keep busy, weaving, spinning, knitting and punch needle along with quilting. I recently started cross stitching. I listen to music a lot and that helps. I just watched Laura’s podcast and went into her Etsy shop and purchased a mini basket. I love them.
Thanks amber!!!! So good to see UR podcast,,,, Love fall,,,,but thoughts of winter always looming,,,,!! I try and do a gentle yoga every day,,,,and try and get outside for a walk,,,, OR else I would sit all day and knit or crochet!!!haha!! Love UR old crocheted Blanket,,,,,I have hexagons from the 70s !!!!I haven't put together,,!!!might be a bag now!! Elaine🏡🏡🏘
Fall is a lovely time of the year, I don’t like heat over 80😮, I have always loved sweaters my whole life and interestingly I have discovered since I started knitting that all,of the sweaters I wish I could make are ones I have purchased for years, so I am a sweater girl. I nestle in my sewing room come fall and don’t come out until May😳😳😁😁. I live in northern PA and it’s cold here.
first time commenter. :) i so enjoy your videos - as a newer knitter i appreciate the explanation on how and why projects are successful or don't work out. you will really enjoy the mitford series ~ so many sweet characters and poignant spiritual moments. also, i think i spied a mandolin. my son has been playing one for a number of years and it is one of the most enjoyable sounds to hear in my home!
Fall and winter are hard for me for the same reason as you! Because of that, I really try to embrace the concept of hygge and make things as cozy and light within my home as possible. Also, I just have to comment about fixing mistakes in crochet versus knitting. I agree that it is easier to rip back in crochet, but that’s the only way to actually fix a mistake-you have to rip it out! I love that I can drop down and fix a specific spot in my knitting without having to rip back. It’s like magic to me.
I love to bake and make soup in the fall! I love that I don’t have to deal with the heat, mosquitoes, and gnats! Long walks is not as cruel some. I can knit sweaters and blankets without sweating. I am more motivated to cook and make dumplings from scratch.
It's wonderful to see you, Amber. Sorry to hear about your sweater troubles. I feel like I've been fighting my knitting too, recently, but with gloves and mittens! I love the fall: it has the best and easiest decorations, the colors are just sublime, and it's a time to wind down after a busy summer and make sure I'm all prepped for winter. Summer and fall are the garden and harvest time, and now it's time to continue prepping food but also start really getting back into knitting with more vigor! One thing I love about the shorter days is it really motivates me to get out while the sun is out, and then there's still plenty of time when I get home to putter about doing cozy things. I wish you a very hygge fall!
I love listening to cozy music, don’t ask me why but Celtic music seems to do it for me. I discovered the group Celtic Worship last fall and they brought me through till the sun shined in the spring. I hope you get out of your knitting slump but at least you have your other crafts to keep you busy, I would love to learn how to crochet, but at the end of the day I need that zen!
Thanks for the podcast! Love your makes ❤️! So many good ideas in the comments. Maybe you could make a list or keep a basket of special things you only indulge in when you're feeling down about the season - special books, candles, projects, movies, etc. Also, might be fun to plan a special simple event to celebrate winter solstice on December 22. Always helps my mindset to remember that the days are getting longer!
Me too, after Christmas I always tell my family we should this kind of dinner every month, we never do.😑 There's no exciting lead up, or all of that work, but I've listened to some favorite Christmas music at different times of the year and that led to more up beat play lists which is helpful for me. I also know to watch more light hearted tv when I'm having a down day. I am so looking forward to seeing how your blankey is going to look!
Hi Sue! The only time I feel the urge to watch the Hallmark Channel is during the winter! LOL. Because it's always lighthearted and the endings are always happy!
Thank you for detailing your struggles with knitting- the detailed struggle- which then you said felt like you were being negative. But it's not negative it is the reality of the process. Exploring/sharing the struggle is a way to acknowledge it so you can keep moving and again find the joy knitting brings. I hear crafters again and again get bogged down because they won't detail the struggle and illuminate it in order to move passed it, instead they get stuck. .
Autumn is my favorite season. I love the cooler weather and lower humidity; it makes walking in the morning a lot more comfortable. It's also nice to be able to wear the sweaters I've made. January is the worst month for me because it is so dark and cold and it seems to last forever. I just try to muddle through it. I really like your Ranunculus; such a beautiful color on you. I'm so sorry you had to frog your Birkin. That is so frustrating. Maybe you will find another sweater you like just as much that fits you better. I look forward to your next adventure with Lily!
Hi Barbara! Thank you so much! I'm still fairly good in January. It's February through April that get to me. So I muddle away. Heehee. But I'd like to do more than muddle through three months of every year. It's a work in progress!
Hope I'm not too late! Fall is such an overwhelming time for me. So much change and prep work to do for winter! The last several weeks have been dedicated to harvesting and adjusting to the fall routine. I cope with the the darkness by adding extra light inside. Faerie lights and candles are my go to. It helps, but I definitely still struggle. Wishing you a smooth transition 💖
Lovely socks, had to run to Raverly and purchase the September Woods pattern. I love the Fall season for the beautiful 🍂 colors and the cool temperatures BUT the short days are definitely a bummer, but also the perfect time to cozy up watch knitting podcasts and knit, read or just dig into any crafts.
Good to hear from you. I have one of those beautiful wooden darning needle cases - a gift from my sister. I love the crisp, cooler, less humid days of Fall in Northwest Arkansas. The shorter days do get to me in Winter. The good thing about shorter days is more time to craft and create without competition from the gardening and yard work. I try to get outside during the day to feel some sunlight on my face to counter the blues.
I always try to get outside as much as possible especially on the bright sunny days. I enjoy looking at how nature is shifting into another season as well and appreciate the beauty of leaves turning and the crunch of leaves while walking. It helps putting on my long awaited knits that have been stored away. I also have a 32 count cross stitch pattern I’m trying to work on and keep putting it aside for the same reason. 14 count is so much easier to see.
I hate the summer because it’s too hot and I’ve had too many losses in the summer. I love fall, the smells, the fall colors. Colorado has so many sunny days so I don’t mind the shorter days unless I’m driving to work in the dark and coming home in the dark. I look forward to wearing my sweaters and knitting new ones. Just remind yourself that the earth is getting ready to rest. Enjoy the darkness for reading and crafting.
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When I’m in the doldrums and it seems like yet another dreary, overcast day I remind myself of Psalm 118:24 This is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Next I have to ensure that I get outside for at least 15 minutes…rain, snow, sleet, etc… I just moved back home to MI from IN where I haven’t lived in 40 years. It’s wonderful to be back near family and friends, but I am up to my eyeballs in boxes that need to be unpacked. I set a timer for a set period of time or set a goal that I will unpack X number of boxes and I stick with it and then I let myself do something fun. I can’t wait for the first snowfall!
Hi Amber, I just bought the same Be A Light in the World project. Love it! Love all your makes. Your crochet blanket is going to be beautiful! I’m currently working on Nature’s Walk blanket by Sandra Paul of Cherry Heart. Thank you for your podcast. I have the same issue in the winter. I try to stay busy, and keep my mind busy. All the best! Sheila.
Hi Amber, Happy Autumn from Rhode Island! I love the autumn months so much but the winter is where I struggle too. The one thing that helps me cope is a daily walk outside. I walk in my neighborhood & along a bike path & in the woods. I go in any weather. Luckily I have a wardrobe of hand knitted hats, mittens & scarfs to make my walks cozy:)
Hi Cindy. I agree about the daily walks. I do that as well. I invested in good cold weather gear several years back so that I can walk regardless of the weather. It helps so much!
During winter is a great opportunity to do stuff with my children because it is cold and gets dark earlier. We bake, read and go to the library. Go for nature walks. It’s also more knitting time for me. I think it depends on your frame of mind of acceptance that it is a time for slowing down and rest. My mother struggles like you and I bought her a sunshine light or a therapy light. Love your podcast.
I couldn’t believe it when you brought cross stitch out because I have just picked up my cross stitching this past week and I’ve sooo enjoyed stitching on it! I love to knit but sometimes I enjoy a bit of a change in scenery so to speak. I also love your crochet blanket and am thinking I may need to gather some yarn to start one myself. I love crocheting blankets! I love autumn so much 🍂 I love the colors. I love the crispness in the air. I love getting in the wood pile and getting it all split and stacked and ready for the winter ahead. I love curling up by our wood stove with my coffee and my knitting or devotions. There’s something so cozy about being in my home when the weather is cold. Evenings are longer but my husband is a lobster fishermen so we’re early to bed around here anyway. 🍁🧡
You're right! A "change in scenery" is a good thing from time to time. I'm really enjoying cross stitching and am glad I picked it up again. You make autumn sound so cozy! If we every put a sunroom on the back of our house (a plan that's been in the making for years), I told my husband that I want a woodstove out there. We're going to make it a four season room so I can get lots of natural light and the woodstove will be for the cozy factor!
I just love your podcasts and glad that you saw more than your handwork which is amazing. I loved your Christmas podcasts very much. Look I am 69 and I am alone so I do enjoy your podcasts no boo whoopin. My son does come up on weekends and if I am lucky I get my grandson a few times during the week. Now I do watch a show on the Alaska last Frontier and I enjoy that too and my son makes fun of me when I talk about my knitting podcasts and my show on tv. I do try to keep busy doing crafts but it seems that there are way to many things I want to make. Sorry for the book but you have given my many hours of joy. Haha my tablet is down to 1 GB so I will not be able to bug you but with my tv I will still be able to con9to watch my podcasts. Take care
Great podcast, Amber! I love your afghan project. So pretty! As I was watching you talking about the problem with Burkin yoke, my daughter brought down a sweater that I've knitted for myself, but gave to her due to a poor yoke fit (too deep). Alas, she didn't liked the fit either, so it will have to be ripped out. It's another popular design by a well-known designer... I guess the lesson is that it doesn't matter how popular something is, we're all human and make mistakes. I hope your knitting mojo comes back. There is nothing better then snuggle with a knitting (or crochet) project in the evening, with a cup of tea and a candle by your side :)
Hello Olya! Yes, you are right! I'm sure it will come back. I'm actually doing some reorganization of my stash and tools so I think that will help. Thanks for watching and saying hello!
I love Fall because Pumpkin Spice is back and homemade soups. Sweater weather is a given. The thing that saddens me is that my hummingbirds fly south for the winter. We try to plan fall outings with our RV. This week we are going to Dollywood for the Harvest Festival.
Camping in the fall is great. My hubby and I were hoping to get another camping trip in this fall, but I don't think it's going to happen. Thanks for watching, Dawn!
I had exactly the same problem with the Birkin Amber and i was devastated. I used the updated version of the pattern too and had also read all the problems other knitters had with the pattern. The yarn i used was beautiful and the colours looked amazing. It left me totally dejected and unable to decide what i should do next. I also tried to correct things by cutting the neckline but it just didn't work. By the way lovely to see you again and thanks for another lovely podcast and it has cheered me up about my failed Birkin also. Take care and very best wishes x
I do love early Fall but as the days get darker and colder I have to try harder to enjoy. I bundle up more but make sure I still get out and walk or hike. I also save my reading time for Fall and Winter and SWEATER knitting for me. Summer is mostly socks or mittens and hats. I also save my quilting for Fall. This way I have so much to look forward to!!
I love Fall - and we have been having a beautiful, unseasonably warm, one this year. Chilly in the morning/evening and hanging around in the 70’s during the day. It’s crazy. (I’m in the PNW - 90 mi north of Seattle) For me - I try to get out for walks. Totally mental, but it helps. Even when it’s grey and rainy. Also, meal planning helps - I don’t know why, but it does? Maybe because it means something is usually simmering or baking? I love candles, too but the cat (I know - funny!!) is sensitive to the smells and she starts to itch. Hope you are well - thank you for posting!! ❤
I do love the fall. Winter is harder for me to love, but I really do like to get up early, walk my dog, then drink coffee in front of the fireplace and light some candles. I really appreciate your frogging story. I'd have done the same thing.
Fall is actually my favorite season. Although I don’t love the super short days. Some of my favorite things are enjoying fall produce from my local farms like pumpkin, squash, turnip, apples and pears. There is nothing like eating food during its natural harvest time. I also really like to start knitting, crocheting or weaving heavier projects that feel too hot for spring and summer. I’m Jewish, so many of our major holidays happen during the fall. Lastly, I just enjoy the beautiful colors of the leaves here in New England.
Consider yourself blessed! It's such a real struggle for me. I think I'm just really susceptible to the lack of sunshine. We hardly see the sun in the winter. It's months of grey. My mom isn't bothered by it, but it bothers my dad and one of my sisters as well. Thanks for watching, Tonya!
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I just love everything fall!!! The crispness in the air, the colors, the coziness! Candles and blankets and sweaters!
I try to count my blessings. Roof over my head, food to eat, yarn to knit with…abundant blessings.
I can understand the fall winter blues…I enjoy the cozy, but I do understand having to try harder to stay upbeat.
I like fairy lights and lighting candles to help boost the mood. Also trying to get out even for a few minutes helps.
Blessings to you! Thank you for a great podcast!
Hi Amber, with 32 count cross stitch fabric, you stitch over 2 threads, so there are 16 stitches per inch.
Love your blankets, that's one nice thing about Fall, it's not to hot to have an afghan on your lap. I don't like losing daylight either, so I think watching football helps, baking more, and planning for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Then the days start getting longer again 😊
Thank you for that explanation with the cross stitching! That makes sense. Thank you so much for watching!!!
Fall candles, cozy blankets, kitten cuddles, warm soups, and movie marathons keep my spirits up in the cold months :)
Sounds great! Thanks, Taylor!
Hello Amber it's Racine and I love the fall time because I get into crocheting or knit projects for the season, blanket's, hats, scarf, or fingerless gloves, I ride in a semi truck with my husband, and over the past couple of years I've blessed so people over the road that I've met. With seeing your podcast, you have encouraged me to make different patterns to grow and see how people are blessed when I give what I've made. Thank you for sharing your life with us all.
I always love your episodes, Amber ❤ Some things I love about fall and winter: Baking to warm up my house, walks with crunchy leaves underfoot, and wearing hand knit hats.
Love all things fall, pots of soup, cozy hand knits, candles and how the fall makes the house feel cozy and my birthday!
Hi Holly! I also make many pots of soup in the fall and winter!
I love all of the apple and pumpkin spice flavors and sweaters, sweaters, sweaters.
Tea, baking, hosting friends for dinner, listening to music while homemaking, and being intentional to walk and pray every possible keeps my spirits up in the darker months. Gratitude journaling helps to! 🥰
I focus on the quiet moments of fall, the leaves rustling, bird sounds and think it’s a peaceful time that can be busy from work stress, busy family life and if I focus on the simple moments, fall is manageable.
I'm definitely a fall girl! I love cozy and dark days, but the thing I love most about this season is that it slows us down and we have more time to spend as a family ❤️
I love the beautiful colors of the fall trees! I also enjoy the shapes of the bare trees in the winter. And I find it so cozy on the long winter nights to have candles lit all over the house.
I love fall with all the colorful foliage and anything pumpkin.
Hi Susan! I'm a pumpkin fan too!
When it’s dark and dreary I like to call a friend and catch up. Hopefully it will brighten there day😊
Hi there! Yes, the gray months are my struggle too. A few years ago I read “Wintering” by Katherine May, and in it she talks about the positive effects that cold water swimming has had on her mental health. Well, I don’t have access to wild water in the winter, so I started a practice of snowbathing, and it has transformed me. I just put on my boots, my mittens, and my bathing suit, and spend five minutes outside in the yard, getting COLD. I don’t understand why it works, but it does. It makes me remember how alive I am! I’m actually looking forward to it, which sounds incredible, but it’s true.
Wow! I have never heard of that! I hate being cold. How do you tolerate that? Lol. I'm going to do some investigating and researching on this!
@@alovelyyarn I hate being cold too! It feels like a magic trick, honestly. Five minutes a day is all it takes for me. XO
That was such a good read! I second this recommendation.
I love Fall because I can snuggle under cozy blankets I have made while watching your podcast. I light candles during the gloomy season , it seems to take away the dullness of a cold and cloudy day and brightens my spirits.
Hi Amber, thank you for another great podcast. I enjoyed seeing all your crafty crafts. 😊
Thanks, Beatrice!
We live off-grid (and just getting established at that) which means BUSY springs and summers. I’ve come to appreciate winter and it’s “slower” pace winter gives. Earlier bedtimes and slower mornings (I homeschool). I spend time in the wee hours after hubby leaves for work and before the kids are up, snuggled in my chair with a lamp, praying and knitting. 😊
I always love your podcasts and how down-to-earth you are. No pretenses. Thank you for sharing your journey! ❤
Amber - I enjoy your podcasts so much! What do I love about fall that helps me get through the cold months? I love the gorgeous colors and pumpkins, having friends and family for dinner, sitting outside by a fire (if it's not too cold) with friends, knitting of course =), spending time with my elderly mother, planning our next getaway with good friends
Things that bring me joy in the Autumn, baking, my favorite warm drinks, lovely scented candles or even a pot of simmering clove, cinnamon and orange peel, of course my big cozy cardigan and big socks, soft music, and a project or two to keep my hands and mind busy.
I so sorry you had to FROG that beautiful yoke, it's so disheartening, takes the wind out of your sails. There are a lot of beautiful patterns out there that wouldn't require so much extra work, it's like your designing the sweater.
Take care
I love walking in the woods and eating apple everything in the fall. Winter is harder for me, I light candles, drink nice tea, and knit with brighter colors. I liked seeing your cross stitch projects! It's fun to mix up the crafty stuff!
Hi Virginia! Oh I also love walking in the woods in fall. And, you're right, it's not so much fall that is hard, it's winter, particular February through April for me. Thank you for watching!
We love to get cozy in the fall watching football or movies and all the soups and warm drinks, apples pumpkins and curling up with
my knitting.
Sounds pretty perfect, Mary Anne!
My favorite thing about this time of year is that the movie, The Sound of Music is always playing around November and that is the time when my family gets together. We make a big deal about getting all sorts of yummy snacks and food and watch it together 😊
I love everything about fall. I love the crisp, cool mornings with the blue skies in the afternoon. The colors, the smells, the decor, and the comfort foods all just make me happy. To keep my mind from going into a depressive state, which it can go quickly, I find that changing into comfy pajamas, making a cup of flavored tea and sitting with a good book or a craft project helps the evenings go by without discomfort. I try to wear a different pj set each night to have something to which to look forward. In the winter, I love to make homemade soups and breads to eat when it is too cold to go outdoors. I think there is something wonderful about each season, especially living in PA where we have such a variety of weather conditions. Thank you, Amber, for sharing your knitting, crocheting and counted cross stitch! I am beginning to do punch work. I’m starting small with some pre purchased designs, but hope to design a few of my own to create a pillow or cushion cover. I will let you know how that turns out for me. Enjoy your next couple of weeks. Take care. Tell Lily , hello , for me. ❤
Hi Cindi! I am also going to be starting needle punching!!! I'm going to start with a small kit to get the feel for it. I love the look of it.
Thank you for all of these cozy ideas. And thank you so much for watching!
Since my husband and I have a small landscape/gardening business, I look forward to the winter and shorter days so that I can spend long days weaving, spinning and knitting. I also like to remember to get outside everyday for walks. Thanks for the podcast, always enjoyable to catch up with you!
Oh my! Yes, I'm sure you do look forward to the slower pace! Thank you for watching Kimberlee!
Light lots of candles! Spend time journaling and creating. Adding lemon to my tea and water to brighten things up. Do crazy dance parties with my kids after dinner.
I absolutely love soup! I love making it and eating it. 🥰 Autumn is when I start. And…. It is sweater weather! The trees are gorgeous. There is a crispness in the air. What’s not to love?
Hi Amber. I have been watching you for years. You have given me so many hours of lovely yarny talk 🎉. Thank you so very much. I love how honest you are and how nice you are. In the shorter days I do crafting. When I can’t go outside, it is my time to craft. Take care. Jennifer
Hi Jennifer! Thank you so much for all of your kind words!
I try to take care of the 5 senses. Smells/taste: a fall candle and a pot of hearty soup on the stove and homemade bread in the oven. The good feels: putting on a cozy sweater or pjs and wrapping up in a soft blanket. Also bundling up and going for a walk outside or playing in the snow. Sight: sitting in front of the fire watching the wind blow the leaves around or watching the snow fall and also binge-watching my favorite shows, Sounds: listening to instrumental music or a good audiobook. My favorite sound would be the giggles of my 2-year-old grandson! :)
Sounds wonderful! I love your list and how you care for all of the senses, Candace!
Things I love about fall: the changing colors of the leaves, wearing a comforting warm sweater that you made yourself and drinking a cup of tea and a eating a cookie, and this works for all year: feeding the birds, they are a joy to watch - having a bird bath too, they are so funny when they splash around, always brings a smile.
Thank you, Kathy! These are all great things about fall for sure!
My favorite thing about fall is baking! I love pumpkin and apple everything. I enjoy trying new recipes that smell and taste amazing while also warming up my house 😊
Hi Kirsty! I bake a lot in the fall too!
It’s hard to relate because I love everything about the fall. Colorful leaves, making soup, warm drinks, cozy movies a fire going and wearing hand knits!
I'd love to have a fireplace! So cozy!
I have the same dreary winter blues. I open all the curtains, burn oil diffusers to get me moving. I bake bread, comfort meals , try new recipes, knit, spin and make soap. I try to stay focused on things I can get done in the winter, so they won't be hanging over my head, when the weather turns nice. Cleaning, organizing, change the room around, get rid of things we don't need, unfinished projects. It's so uplifting getting things done.
Hi Carrie! I love the idea of focusing on projects that you don't want to be inside doing when the weather is nice. Perfect time to clean out closets and drawers. I think I'll be doing some of that this winter!
@@alovelyyarn Hi Amber, Glad you liked the idea. You'll be amazed at how great it makes you feel and how much you get done. It works! Love your videos, you inspire us all.😊
@@carrielamont7228 thank you so much!
I love just about everything about Autumn…..cool temps, low humidity, sweaters, apples, beautiful leaves. I could go on and on. My son is more like you, Amber. He has to work hard at staying positive during this season. He fills his home with plants, nice lighting, cozy spots to curl up with a book. I live in northeast Ohio…same climate as you. I guess the comforting thought is that at some point during the year we all eventually get the weather we prefer.
Hi Leslie! Yep! I do what your son does as well! And, you are right. We get to experience all of the seasons so my fave season will eventually roll around again! Thank you for watching!
Fall has always been the season that I'm most in tune with! I like the changing colors, in nature, decor, and wardrobe, the agreeable weather, and the foods and flavors of the season! Good luck everyone!
I love the Fall colors. I'm excited for fires to sit and knit/crochet. This is the time for smaller projects to get done for the holidays.
I love the cozy fall feeling full of all my favorite colors. I sleep a lot in the winter as a coping strategy.
Hahaha! You have me cracking up! Your winter coping strategy! LOL!
Hi Amber!
So happy to watch another lovely episode from you. I really adore your crochet blanket.. it's coming along so nicely and the colors you've chosen are beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing with us & I hope you're having a fantastic week!
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Hello River! Thank you so much for watching! I'm really enjoying making this blanket. I have such a thing for anything granny square. Blessings!
Hi Amber.....I love fall!! I enjoy knitting, warm bottles in the bed, to cuddle with my husband, and the way the foliage changes. I drink tons of tea and use all my knits:)) And on top of all, I know it will pass and that is what keeps me happy, the constant change of the seasons. Love your podcast
Amber you so are so kind!!!! I'm can't wait to see who wins and send out their gift. It will be the exact items I sent you!!!!
Love your Ranunculus. It looks very snuggly so I can see the appeal of one now.
Hi Amber! I love autumn and actually don’t mind the shorter days as I find the slow down after the busy gardening season a blessing. We love to winter camp- being an introvert I love that there are less people around. We hike, bike and walk our dogs- I am a runner and I love running in the cooler months. I think my running is what keeps my head in the game! Back at camp we have a 5th wheel and I always light candles and together we enjoy a glass of wine while dinner is simmering. We are actually already booked for Thanksgiving at the ocean (Pacific) where we will cook our turkey outdoors on the picnic table in a portable oven. We have done this in the past and is some of our best memories. Seed catalogs start coming in December so I start my planning and then it’s seed starting time just around the corner. This brings me joy as well. We are unseasonably warm now in the PNW with mid to upper 70’s for the next 10+ days or more. I want to wear my wool! And I am ready for some rain quite honestly. Wow this is long 😬 another great podcast! Thanks friend 😊
Thanks, Karyol! You make it sound so cozy! Do you experience really cold, frigid winters there? I couldn't imagine camping and doing all of the biking and stuff when it's super cold. I almost always walk outside. I invested in good cold weather gear, but biking? No way! Too cold here for that in the winter!
In the fall, I make a conscious effort not to take the changing of the leaves for granted...I look at them with new eyes each moment! 🍁🍂
Such a lovely giveaway, Amber! Thank you so much! Scents are what helps me with long cold winters. A big pot of soup, baking yummy goodies and stovetop potpourri with natural scents such as cinnamon sticks, orange slices and cloves.
Hi Amber, Thank you for such wonderful podcasts and vlogs, they are so enjoyed! Fall is such a great season to cozy up by the fire, light candles, sip on tea, watch movies and be more creative. I love staying at home and enjoying all these things! Thank you and take care! Louise from Chester County PA ❤
Thank you so much, Louise!
Nice to see you so soon Amber. As I live in a sweltering environment in summer, I embrace the cool of autumn and actually spend more time outdoors in nature now than I did during the last of summer. I find it refreshing, and to counter the gray, I burn candles and scents, make soups and bake, and craft all the things I've been imagining while it was too warm to touch yarn. I don't know much about it, but there's a type of lamp light which is said to boost mood affected by light. Perhaps it could also illuminate your knitting ! Peace and Blessings 🌻🐈⬛🧶🎃
Hello! Yes, I suppose the autumn weather would be a huge relief for those living in extremely hot summer climates.
I do have a light therapy lamp! I have used it for the last 8 or 9 years.
Thank you so much for watching!
Hey Amber, so fun to catch up with you and your makes again! I enjoy fall and winter because I love the cooler weather, less bugs, and the hush that comes over the natural world as everything slows and hibernates. I think what helps me is to be sure to still get outside for a part of each day, to light candles, to make the inside of our home cozy and welcoming, and to appreciate the rest that comes in the winter season from all the yard and garden work that occupies our summers. I love that work but by the time fall comes, I'm ready for a different rhythm. I hope it's a sweet fall season for you!
Hey Martha! Yes! I definitely try to get out for a walk every day. I invested in really good cold weather gear several years back to help on those subzero days. I always feel so much better after a walk outside.
Hi amber. I love the leaves 🍁 changing in the fall and drinking hot cocoa when it gets chilly 🥶 outside.
Hi! Thanks for watching!
I try to enjoy the beauty in nature, even when it's really cold or dreary. When I have knitting time I try to knit holiday gifts for others. I also give myself permission to enjoy lazy moments drinking a warm beverage.
Lazy moments with a yummy beverage are a must!!!!
Hi Amber! I can relate to your sweater woes. I'm a relatively new sweater knitter and I have a couple with really awkward fits...but I just can't bring myself to unravel them. LOL. Maybe someday. I personally love fall - the changing of the leaves, the crisper air, and sweater/shawl weather. I think establishing "traditions" around the season might help. An annual trek to a wool festival, apple picking, fall hikes on a favorite trail, a soup potluck with friends, etc. Hope you can find joy in the season.
I like to read a good book that I’ve already read before and bc I know I love the story , it helps to kinda dive into that time and place during the cold dreary months. Also true for well loved movies.
Taking walks in the fall and enjoying the crisp air, blue skies and fall foliage is a favorite fall pastime of mine. 😊
Oh no, what a pity about your Birkin! I think you need a palate cleanser that's an easy win before you tackle it again. I love your Ranunculus! I love fall and winter (well, the first half of winter -- the end does drag on, and I live further north). Hot tea, twinkle lights, cozy blankets, candlelight yoga, and seeing friends help me.
Ok. Yep. Totally relate. I don't mind the first part of winter. It's February through April that seem endless!
I love fall! Apples, pumpkins, chili, wool socks, the smell of wood smoke - I could go on and on. I do consciously try to appreciate the colors that change every day this time of year. I put my pajamas on when it starts getting dark and I don't feel guilty about it. I also need more light, especially for my crafting. I have a floor lamp with special lights and a magnifying glass that really helps.
Amber, your makes are always so lovely. I am sorry about the birkin. I definitely have that dahlia afghan on my wish list of things to make, as soon as I finish my knitted leggings (Stephen West). Can I add, too, that I am also enjoying the vlogs you are doing with your daughter. That is so special. :)
During the long winter days in Rochester, NY, I like to plan my vegetable and flower garden and browse seed catalogues. I also catch up on books don't have time to read in summer, organize my yarn stash and pair yarns up with projects, write letters to people I haven't seen for a long time and try out new recipes.
Hi Amber! Even though the sun isn’t always visible in the Fall and Winter.....the Son is always with you! 💖
Very true, Lori!
Fall is a time for me to stay in my home and be warm and cozy....winter is my favorite time of the year....I love the Snow and everything that comes with it.
The seasons change so fast....
Hi Sharon! The seasons do change fast, but I feel like winter lasts forever here in Western PA. Lol.
@@alovelyyarn yes here too....in Red Deer Ab......we say we have 6 months of winter....October till April....Almost true
@@sharonjensen2919 Yep! Sounds about right.
So sorry to hear about your birkin but it sounds like you made the best decision. I love your crochet granny squares, that will be a stunning blanket!
What I love about fall is the cooler weather and the festivals in my town. I live in a beach community and we have a jazz festival and a big Halloween parade and festival which are a lot of fun. I am not a fan of the shorter daylight but I just spend more time working on my crafts such as knitting and quilting and that makes me happy.
That sounds like so much fun, Kathy!
I really like the cooler days and nights so it doesn't bother me at all. Thanks to you both for the giveaway.
Oh girl! You are so lucky! I've often wished that I naturally like the dark and cold. It would make it a lot easier!
We all go through those "slumps", didn't think you were negative at all, just real 😊 I quite like the shorter days of fall and winter, I love the coziness ❤️ baking, lots of knitting, and fall candles keep me excited about the colder months!
I've heard many others talk about the issues with the birkin pattern. I have it in my favorites but unfortunately don't think I'll ever attempt it for that reason 🫤
I love the color of the ranunculus you're wearing! Thanks for a lovely episode ❣️
Hi Amber :) Fall is my favorite season!!! Maybe because my birthday is in September lol I love the colors of the leaves changing, the cooler weather apple picking :) campfires, sweater weather :) Another lovely episode!!! Love your channel :)
Gah I just love seeing these crochet blankets popping up. They are so beautiful. 🧡 We struggle with the darker seasons too in our house. we do try to let the light in and get in it as much as we can. We also try to eat happy foods, even if it's from frozen or whatever bright colors/flavors help. And sometimes we begin our Christmas decor early so we put up twinkle lights and things that last but just bring us joy. ✨️
Thanks so much for sharing!
Your socks are gorgeous. Love your sweater!
Thank you, Catherine!
Hi Amber. What I love about fall is the changing leaves, the smell of woodsmoke, cozy sweaters and baking yummy treats and bread.
Oh i LOVE the smell of woodsmoke! If someone could perfectly capture that in a candle, I would buy it for sure!
I like the changing colors in the leaves, wearing cozy sweaters, and enjoying some homemade soup. Your crochet blanket squares are beautiful. I know how to crochet but I haven’t done it for a while. I hope to make a crochet project soon. Cross-stitch and embroidery are also crafts I plan to do this fall. Hopefully these crafts will keep me busy in the fall.
The stitch markers and baskets are beautiful!
Hello! Thank you so much for watching!
I love fall so I can wear my cozy knits. The colors are beautiful and I don't feel as guilty just sitting and crafting because it gets too cold to want to be outside and it gets dark before I get home form work. Fall is my favorite time of year!
Good point, Lisa! There is definitely more crafting time.
Hi I have a hard time with fall and winter also so I keep busy, weaving, spinning, knitting and punch needle along with quilting. I recently started cross stitching. I listen to music a lot and that helps. I just watched Laura’s podcast and went into her Etsy shop and purchased a mini basket. I love them.
Thanks amber!!!!
So good to see UR podcast,,,,
Love fall,,,,but thoughts of winter always looming,,,,!!
I try and do a gentle yoga every day,,,,and try and get outside for a walk,,,,
OR else I would sit all day and knit or crochet!!!haha!!
Love UR old crocheted Blanket,,,,,I have hexagons from the 70s !!!!I haven't put together,,!!!might be a bag now!!
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Oh wow! That is definitely a long-standing WIP, Elaine!!!!! Lol. I also try to walk every day in the winter months. It really helps!
Fall is a lovely time of the year, I don’t like heat over 80😮, I have always loved sweaters my whole life and interestingly I have discovered since I started knitting that all,of the sweaters I wish I could make are ones I have purchased for years, so I am a sweater girl. I nestle in my sewing room come fall and don’t come out until May😳😳😁😁. I live in northern PA and it’s cold here.
first time commenter. :) i so enjoy your videos - as a newer knitter i appreciate the explanation on how and why projects are successful or don't work out. you will really enjoy the mitford series ~ so many sweet characters and poignant spiritual moments. also, i think i spied a mandolin. my son has been playing one for a number of years and it is one of the most enjoyable sounds to hear in my home!
Hi Rachel! Thanks for all of your kindness! Yes, my son Ian is a musician and plays a myriad of instruments!
Fall and winter are hard for me for the same reason as you! Because of that, I really try to embrace the concept of hygge and make things as cozy and light within my home as possible.
Also, I just have to comment about fixing mistakes in crochet versus knitting. I agree that it is easier to rip back in crochet, but that’s the only way to actually fix a mistake-you have to rip it out! I love that I can drop down and fix a specific spot in my knitting without having to rip back. It’s like magic to me.
Hi Amy! You are right about the that! You don't have to completely rip out to fix a crochet mistake.
I love to bake and make soup in the fall! I love that I don’t have to deal with the heat, mosquitoes, and gnats! Long walks is not as cruel some. I can knit sweaters and blankets without sweating. I am more motivated to cook and make dumplings from scratch.
Sounds like you have a productive fall! I also enjoy baking and making soup in the fall.
It's wonderful to see you, Amber. Sorry to hear about your sweater troubles. I feel like I've been fighting my knitting too, recently, but with gloves and mittens!
I love the fall: it has the best and easiest decorations, the colors are just sublime, and it's a time to wind down after a busy summer and make sure I'm all prepped for winter. Summer and fall are the garden and harvest time, and now it's time to continue prepping food but also start really getting back into knitting with more vigor! One thing I love about the shorter days is it really motivates me to get out while the sun is out, and then there's still plenty of time when I get home to putter about doing cozy things. I wish you a very hygge fall!
I love listening to cozy music, don’t ask me why but Celtic music seems to do it for me. I discovered the group Celtic Worship last fall and they brought me through till the sun shined in the spring. I hope you get out of your knitting slump but at least you have your other crafts to keep you busy, I would love to learn how to crochet, but at the end of the day I need that zen!
I love Celtic music too! I've never heard of that band. I will look them up! Thank you!
Thanks for the podcast! Love your makes ❤️! So many good ideas in the comments. Maybe you could make a list or keep a basket of special things you only indulge in when you're feeling down about the season - special books, candles, projects, movies, etc. Also, might be fun to plan a special simple event to celebrate winter solstice on December 22. Always helps my mindset to remember that the days are getting longer!
Thanks Stacy! Those are all great ideas!
Me too, after Christmas I always tell my family we should this kind of dinner every month, we never do.😑 There's no exciting lead up, or all of that work, but I've listened to some favorite Christmas music at different times of the year and that led to more up beat play lists which is helpful for me. I also know to watch more light hearted tv when I'm having a down day. I am so looking forward to seeing how your blankey is going to look!
Hi Sue! The only time I feel the urge to watch the Hallmark Channel is during the winter! LOL. Because it's always lighthearted and the endings are always happy!
Thank you for detailing your struggles with knitting- the detailed struggle- which then you said felt like you were being negative. But it's not negative it is the reality of the process. Exploring/sharing the struggle is a way to acknowledge it so you can keep moving and again find the joy knitting brings.
I hear crafters again and again get bogged down because they won't detail the struggle and illuminate it in order to move passed it, instead they get stuck.
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You are so kind and encouraging. Thank you, Dana.
Autumn is my favorite season. I love the cooler weather and lower humidity; it makes walking in the morning a lot more comfortable. It's also nice to be able to wear the sweaters I've made. January is the worst month for me because it is so dark and cold and it seems to last forever. I just try to muddle through it. I really like your Ranunculus; such a beautiful color on you. I'm so sorry you had to frog your Birkin. That is so frustrating. Maybe you will find another sweater you like just as much that fits you better. I look forward to your next adventure with Lily!
Hi Barbara! Thank you so much! I'm still fairly good in January. It's February through April that get to me. So I muddle away. Heehee. But I'd like to do more than muddle through three months of every year. It's a work in progress!
Hope I'm not too late! Fall is such an overwhelming time for me. So much change and prep work to do for winter! The last several weeks have been dedicated to harvesting and adjusting to the fall routine. I cope with the the darkness by adding extra light inside. Faerie lights and candles are my go to. It helps, but I definitely still struggle. Wishing you a smooth transition 💖
Changing leaves and cooler weather is what I enjoy most about fall.
Thanks for sharing, Kari!
Lovely socks, had to run to Raverly and purchase the September Woods pattern.
I love the Fall season for the beautiful 🍂 colors and the cool temperatures BUT the short days are definitely a bummer, but also the perfect time to cozy up watch knitting podcasts and knit, read or just dig into any crafts.
Good to hear from you. I have one of those beautiful wooden darning needle cases - a gift from my sister. I love the crisp, cooler, less humid days of Fall in Northwest Arkansas. The shorter days do get to me in Winter. The good thing about shorter days is more time to craft and create without competition from the gardening and yard work. I try to get outside during the day to feel some sunlight on my face to counter the blues.
Hi Carrie! Yes, daily walks, despite the cold weather, are so helpful to me as well!
I always try to get outside as much as possible especially on the bright sunny days. I enjoy looking at how nature is shifting into another season as well and appreciate the beauty of leaves turning and the crunch of leaves while walking. It helps putting on my long awaited knits that have been stored away. I also have a 32 count cross stitch pattern I’m trying to work on and keep putting it aside for the same reason. 14 count is so much easier to see.
Hi Adriana! I'm also a fan of daily winter walks. I invested in cold weather gear several years back and try to get out daily. It is so helpful.
I hate the summer because it’s too hot and I’ve had too many losses in the summer. I love fall, the smells, the fall colors. Colorado has so many sunny days so I don’t mind the shorter days unless I’m driving to work in the dark and coming home in the dark. I look forward to wearing my sweaters and knitting new ones. Just remind yourself that the earth is getting ready to rest. Enjoy the darkness for reading and crafting.
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When I’m in the doldrums and it seems like yet another dreary, overcast day I remind myself of Psalm 118:24 This is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Next I have to ensure that I get outside for at least 15 minutes…rain, snow, sleet, etc… I just moved back home to MI from IN where I haven’t lived in 40 years. It’s wonderful to be back near family and friends, but I am up to my eyeballs in boxes that need to be unpacked. I set a timer for a set period of time or set a goal that I will unpack X number of boxes and I stick with it and then I let myself do something fun. I can’t wait for the first snowfall!
Hi Amber, I just bought the same Be A Light in the World project. Love it! Love all your makes. Your crochet blanket is going to be beautiful! I’m currently working on Nature’s Walk blanket by Sandra Paul of Cherry Heart. Thank you for your podcast. I have the same issue in the winter. I try to stay busy, and keep my mind busy. All the best! Sheila.
Hi Sheila! Thank you so much! I'm going to look up that Nature's Walk blanket.
Hi Amber, Happy Autumn from Rhode Island! I love the autumn months so much but the winter is where I struggle too. The one thing that helps me cope is a daily walk outside. I walk in my neighborhood & along a bike path & in the woods. I go in any weather. Luckily I have a wardrobe of hand knitted hats, mittens & scarfs to make my walks cozy:)
Hi Cindy. I agree about the daily walks. I do that as well. I invested in good cold weather gear several years back so that I can walk regardless of the weather. It helps so much!
I love going to the farms in the fall.
What kind of farms do you go to? Apple orchards? Pumpkin patches? I enjoy those things too!
During winter is a great opportunity to do stuff with my children because it is cold and gets dark earlier. We bake, read and go to the library. Go for nature walks. It’s also more knitting time for me. I think it depends on your frame of mind of acceptance that it is a time for slowing down and rest. My mother struggles like you and I bought her a sunshine light or a therapy light. Love your podcast.
Hi Laura! I've used a light therapy lamp for the last seven years. I think it does help some.
Thank you so much for watching!
I couldn’t believe it when you brought cross stitch out because I have just picked up my cross stitching this past week and I’ve sooo enjoyed stitching on it! I love to knit but sometimes I enjoy a bit of a change in scenery so to speak. I also love your crochet blanket and am thinking I may need to gather some yarn to start one myself. I love crocheting blankets!
I love autumn so much 🍂 I love the colors. I love the crispness in the air. I love getting in the wood pile and getting it all split and stacked and ready for the winter ahead. I love curling up by our wood stove with my coffee and my knitting or devotions. There’s something so cozy about being in my home when the weather is cold. Evenings are longer but my husband is a lobster fishermen so we’re early to bed around here anyway. 🍁🧡
You're right! A "change in scenery" is a good thing from time to time. I'm really enjoying cross stitching and am glad I picked it up again.
You make autumn sound so cozy! If we every put a sunroom on the back of our house (a plan that's been in the making for years), I told my husband that I want a woodstove out there. We're going to make it a four season room so I can get lots of natural light and the woodstove will be for the cozy factor!
I just love your podcasts and glad that you saw more than your handwork which is amazing. I loved your Christmas podcasts very much. Look I am 69 and I am alone so I do enjoy your podcasts no boo whoopin. My son does come up on weekends and if I am lucky I get my grandson a few times during the week. Now I do watch a show on the Alaska last Frontier and I enjoy that too and my son makes fun of me when I talk about my knitting podcasts and my show on tv. I do try to keep busy doing crafts but it seems that there are way to many things I want to make. Sorry for the book but you have given my many hours of joy. Haha my tablet is down to 1 GB so I will not be able to bug you but with my tv I will still be able to con9to watch my podcasts. Take care
Great podcast, Amber! I love your afghan project. So pretty! As I was watching you talking about the problem with Burkin yoke, my daughter brought down a sweater that I've knitted for myself, but gave to her due to a poor yoke fit (too deep). Alas, she didn't liked the fit either, so it will have to be ripped out. It's another popular design by a well-known designer... I guess the lesson is that it doesn't matter how popular something is, we're all human and make mistakes. I hope your knitting mojo comes back. There is nothing better then snuggle with a knitting (or crochet) project in the evening, with a cup of tea and a candle by your side :)
Hello Olya! Yes, you are right! I'm sure it will come back. I'm actually doing some reorganization of my stash and tools so I think that will help. Thanks for watching and saying hello!
I love Fall because Pumpkin Spice is back and homemade soups. Sweater weather is a given. The thing that saddens me is that my hummingbirds fly south for the winter. We try to plan fall outings with our RV. This week we are going to Dollywood for the Harvest Festival.
Camping in the fall is great. My hubby and I were hoping to get another camping trip in this fall, but I don't think it's going to happen. Thanks for watching, Dawn!
I had exactly the same problem with the Birkin Amber and i was devastated. I used the updated version of the pattern too and had also read all the problems other knitters had with the pattern. The yarn i used was beautiful and the colours looked amazing. It left me totally dejected and unable to decide what i should do next. I also tried to correct things by cutting the neckline but it just didn't work. By the way lovely to see you again and thanks for another lovely podcast and it has cheered me up about my failed Birkin also. Take care and very best wishes x
I do love early Fall but as the days get darker and colder I have to try harder to enjoy. I bundle up more but make sure I still get out and walk or hike. I also save my reading time for Fall and Winter and SWEATER knitting for me. Summer is mostly socks or mittens and hats. I also save my quilting for Fall. This way I have so much to look forward to!!
Sounds a lot like me. Except for the quilting. I'm not a quilter, although I've wanted to try it!
I love Fall - and we have been having a beautiful, unseasonably warm, one this year. Chilly in the morning/evening and hanging around in the 70’s during the day. It’s crazy. (I’m in the PNW - 90 mi north of Seattle)
For me - I try to get out for walks. Totally mental, but it helps. Even when it’s grey and rainy. Also, meal planning helps - I don’t know why, but it does? Maybe because it means something is usually simmering or baking? I love candles, too but the cat (I know - funny!!) is sensitive to the smells and she starts to itch.
Hope you are well - thank you for posting!! ❤
Hi Beth! Daily walks help for sure! I do that because it is so mentally beneficial!
I do love the fall. Winter is harder for me to love, but I really do like to get up early, walk my dog, then drink coffee in front of the fireplace and light some candles. I really appreciate your frogging story. I'd have done the same thing.
I would love a fireplace! I put a fireplace channel on my tv to try to replicate that ambiance. lol.
Fall is actually my favorite season. Although I don’t love the super short days. Some of my favorite things are enjoying fall produce from my local farms like pumpkin, squash, turnip, apples and pears. There is nothing like eating food during its natural harvest time. I also really like to start knitting, crocheting or weaving heavier projects that feel too hot for spring and summer. I’m Jewish, so many of our major holidays happen during the fall. Lastly, I just enjoy the beautiful colors of the leaves here in New England.
Hi Donna! Thank you for sharing. It all sounds so lovely.
I have never really had trouble with the winter time. I would say to stay connected with friends.
Consider yourself blessed! It's such a real struggle for me. I think I'm just really susceptible to the lack of sunshine. We hardly see the sun in the winter. It's months of grey. My mom isn't bothered by it, but it bothers my dad and one of my sisters as well.
Thanks for watching, Tonya!