Episode 84: Socks, Books & A Super Lively Chat 📚🧶🧦
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 เม.ย. 2024
- Hello Makers & Welcome to the EarthtonesGirl Channel, My name is Denise and this is my space to share, inspire, encourage and motivate in my earthy tone of voice. In today's episode, I'll be sharing an update about the #Ilovebooksandsockknittingkal24, lots of sock talk, how I will be sharing books on this channel, book review and pattern news. So come on in, get comfy and let's chat.
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EXTENDED TO MAY 31ST!!!
I LOVE BOOKS AND SOCK KNITTING KAL 2024
Details:
-The goal is to knit socks while consuming books, via eyes or ears. (phsyical books and audiobooks)
-This is a participatory KAL so the number of books consumed and socks knit is up to you. No pressure to finish anything.
-All genres and types of socks are permitted
-SIPs (socks in progress) are welcome
-All yarn weights are welcome
-The KAL will run in my Ravelry group (yes, it’s been revised and renewed and is up and running) & on Instagram
-The official hashtag is #ilovebooksandsockknittingkal24
-Not required but would be fun to match your book title/genre to the colorway or pattern of your sock
I will pick 2 winners, one from Ravelry and one from Instagram at the end of the KAL as a thank you for participating. I don’t want the focus to be on prizes but on our love books and sock knitting.
Please share your favorite books, sock patterns, yarn dyers, book stores, etc with us. There are threads ready in the Ravelry group.
BOOK STANDS
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FINISHED OBJECTS
Book: Silo Series by Hugh Howey
Socks: Soxploration Shadow Wrap Heel modified with Afterthought heel
Yarn: Ready Player One by Must Stash Yarn
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WORKS IN PROGRESS
Book: The Wartime Library by Kate Thompson (COMPLETED)
Socks: No Shorty Socks (modified with longer leg)
Yarn: Mucha Fruits by Tiny Human Knits
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Socks: Helical sock with self striping yarn
Yarn: Harmony (Alta Collection) by Valkyrie Fibers
Helical Sock with Heel Flap & Gusset Tutorial
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CURRENT BOOK
The Echo of Old Books by Barbara Davis
OTHER COMPLETED BOOKS
Hachet by Gary Paulsen
UPCOMING & CURRENT KALS
Shorty Sock KAL by Emma C Makes
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Summer Sock Camp 2024 hosted by Kay Litton (Crazy Sock Lady)
• Episode 226 / Summer S...
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You should not have to apologize for your reaction to what you read. Sometimes people need to be mature enough to know that we all need to handle our own issues.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support and wise words!!!
Couldn't agree more! ❤
You cannot please everyone and I happen to find your site delightful and insightful and inspiring. Do not change a thing. ❤️
Thank you so much and I promise not to change a thing!!!
I do not like the fact that someone made you feel like you had to apologize for a book review. Oh my goodness …
You are lovely inside and out. Please do not bend to those who make you feel like you did something wrong. It’s life. We all need to put on our big girl pants and live it!!!! Love your videos. Keep them coming 😊
Agree! You said it better than I could. We all have choices and the autonomy to not participate in something if it’s too difficult to hear. What makes me frustrated for Denise is that she is so thoughtful and consistently aware of everything and while I cannot determine what is upsetting to others and I don’t discount them, she did preface her review with the fact that there were some topics that were heavier and she didn’t have to do that. Books and knitting; the community that has come around this KAL has been so incredibly inspiring and that she extended it through my 42nd birthday on the 31st feels like a personal gift to me 😂. The whole KAL has been so neat to see what people are reading and knitting together and I know Christopher at Flannel and Purls has been inspired as well. Let’s keep something so lovely wrapped up in the love. Why there is a need in our society to take something so lovely and find something “wrong” with it is getting reductive. Let’s enjoy something that helps us all take a moment out of the busy hustle and bustle of life to slow down and take better care of ourselves. Denise, keep being your joyful, beautiful self. Your soul is so needed in this world. Thank you for starting out my Saturday with such a lovely podcast and reminding us all to get outside, take in life in all its beautiful moments and cherish them.
You have such a good and tender heart. We live in a very censored world these days and I hope you don’t ever feel the need to not express how a book affects you. Books invoke feelings in all of us, good and difficult. It would be impossible for you to know about each of us as individuals. Everyone who is sharing books open the world to new thought and ideas and I appreciate seeing all of them.
Thank you Tricia!! Thank you SO MUCH!!!!
My gosh, you shouldn’t need to apologize for your own opinion/reaction. Love your videos, love the fact that you’re a book lover/sock knitter like me❤
Thank you for your support!!! It means so much!!! ❤️
Hold it a minute! You don’t need to apologize for anything you say on your channel. People would never speak and express themselves if we always were worried that someone may be offended by what we say. Keep up the great work! I love your channel!
Gosh, you are such a breath of fresh air. You are so incredibly respectful and supportive, even in the face of someone making you feel you need to apologize for an honest book review. Anything can be triggering for anybody. It is what it is. I love how you handled it. You always take the high road. As for this podcast, I find myself looking forward to what you have to say about books and socks because both are my jam. We have been reading the same books, so it’s super fun to hear your thoughts! Thank you for providing such a fun (and wholesome) outlet! 🧶 📚
I love books as I do knitting/crocheting projects. I can't get done fast enough so I can get into the next one! Thank you for all the book reviews.. love that. it's so wonderful that you have book time with your son. I miss reading to my children and grandchildren... was a lovely memory for me (I'm now 73 and they are all doing their own things). I would never be offended by anything you said. It's not personal, not about me.. please continue how you are and how you do things. It's lovely and so are you. Sending love,hugs,prayers
Thank you SO MUCH for your lovely message and support!!! I'm grateful!!!
And I know that feeling very well of "can't get done fast enough". So many books and socks so little time.
You should never have to apologize for your thoughts, reactions or opinions on a book. People need to grow up and realize that they can fast forward or stop watching things that they can’t deal with. Libby is a wonderful library source. Some of my girls loved the book “Hatchet”. Apparently it’s a series, looks like there are five books in the series. I just discovered this so I’m going to have to let my kids who enjoyed that book know.
Hello and thank you so much MommaJess!! Your support is so deeply appreciated. And thanks for the reminder that Hatchet is a series. I think my son was "done" due to the way the book ended (NO SPOILERS).
I appreciate all your book and knitting insights and thoughts! Great episode. 💜💜💜
Thank you so much for being here and for watching!!! So happy you enjoyed the episode!!! 💜
I love your pod cast! You are a delight to listen to and watch. And, you are such a great teacher.
Loved sharing my Sunday morning. Those cherry blossoms are beautiful. I'm on the lookout for some in my neighbourhood. Lots of magnolias. Thank you for sharing your books. You've inspired me!
So encouraging. I wonder if your open and gracious presence is what makes your viewers feel open to express themselves? I love the books and socks you are sharing. My experience with the Women was quite different as I am a past army medic and was deeply drawn into their experiences. But holding your impressions at the same time enriched my reading. Keep being you ❤
Hi Denise! I’m a new sock knitter and found you on IG. This was my first episode to see of yours and oh my gosh, you are such a breath of fresh air! I love your enthusiasm for yummy yarn and good books!! 😊 Both are also my passions. I also really love the audiobook recommendations, as my listening has increased along with my knitting. Thank you for an awesome episode and have a great week!
Thank you so much for watching and for your wonderful comment. I’m so glad you enjoyed the episode!!!
I've just clicked, and I have to come to the comments to thank you for the Nina George book recommendation. I love her writing and am now my second book by her. Thank you! Happy knitting 💚🧶💚
I’ve always enjoyed your podcasts and tutorials. Adding books and book reviews has taken this to a whole new level for me. 📚 🧦 I looked for ‘The Little Village of Book Lovers’ at my local library. They did not have that one, so I checked out Nina George’s ‘The Little Paris Bookshop.’ Five-⭐️ books are added to my growing list of books to own. That book is definitely going to find a place on my home shelves. I read and enjoyed ‘The Echo of Old Books’ a few months ago. I jumped back-and-forth between the audio and ebook for the reasons you mentioned. Between you and Nicole, from the Pine Cottage podcast, my reading list is growing and growing. 😍 Thank you for adding joy to my morning.
Thank you Denise for another inspiring podcast! I learn something new each time! 😊
Love your lighting. Sorry that you have to apologize for your own thoughts. You be you! Thank you. Great book ideas.
Whoohoo Denise 🎉 I'm so looking forward to your DK sock pattern 🎉it's all exciting ❤
I read both The Women and Weyward because of your review/remarks. I enjoyed them both very much; they gave me all the feels which, I think, is the mark of a good read. Thank-you Denise!
Love that t-shirt and the yarn leftovers lamp. I saw the lamp on Instagram and it's so pretty and kinda unique!
I love Hatchet! When I was raising my seven children, we homeschooled them and we chose not have a television. I raised them on books that I read to them and listening to audiobooks together. That was always a favorite! Thank you for the trip down memory lane! 💛
That is awesome!
I just love your energy! You really inspire me to put down other knitting just to knit a sock. I am listening to a historical fiction call “First Ladies” I would recommend anyone to listen to it. I’m not a historical book fan, but this is turning me into one. I saw “The Echo of old Books” and was thinking about purchasing it. I’m glad you recommended it. Thanks for reading my long comment. Looking forward to your new pattern soon.
Please have grace with yourself... I would hope all people would recognize that we are ALL flawed and can only do our best. I appreciate that you did your best and it's more than good enough for me.
Yay! I am so happy you are extending the KAL for another month. Thank you! It is keeping me going at the moment!
I appreciate a heads up on darker content in books so thank you. I thought you did a good job of giving a warning without being too graphic. It is difficult to give a trigger warning to people if they are triggered by the warning.
If a book isn't floppy enough to stay open so I can read and knit at the same time, I try to get ebook or audio. Sometimes the ebook will be on sale and if I can get a cheap copy I might do that or borrow from library or Everand (used to be Scribd). If I can't do that then I'll alternate and read for a bit then knit for a bit.
We read Hatchet in school! It was one of my favorites! Still love it to this day.
Keep those book reviews coming, we all have our own opinions
I love your KAL. I must admit that I don't coordinate reading a particular book to what I am knitting. I converted to a Kindle years ago. I do not usually have to watch my knitting, so I can read and knit. I have been doing that for 14 years. If my knitting is too complicated to read and knit-I switch to Audible. LOL! I also love to knit while I watch TH-cam or Netflix. I love your KAL, and am knitting and reading. Along the same vein as The Little Wartime Library and her newest book is 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society'. It is on Audible, and is a pleasure to read.
Great episode. I love historical fiction and looking forward to your recommendations.
I like rambly Denise! You have lots going on & lots to share. And I love all the life interruptions. 😊
I just started watching Summer Lee & she's a hoot! I love her. And all those socks are beautiful.
Thank you for this fun episode!
Oh thank you so much!!!
I’m late on watching your new uploads! So I’m binging today b/c it’s raining and it’s a perfect day 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 thanks so much for your channel!
Thank you SO MUCH!!!!! and you are not late at all...the episodes are always here when you are ready!!
You are a joy ! Thanks for a great episode. The Sock Project is my current favorite.
Oh thank you so much for your comment and for watching!!!! I'm so happy you're here!!!!
Denise, I love all your videos. Love the knitting, love the book talk, love everything you do. My eyes rolled back in my head when you mentioned a viewer who was “triggered” by your book chat in your previous video. This is not your issue. Ever. Keep up all the great work!!
Thank you very much for your support Jennifer!!! Trust me. I will continue to be here as myself. It’s the only way I know how!!!
A helical tut when life gives you air sounds lovely. Maybe a kal too…🤷♀️ ❤
Thank you SO MUCH for phrasing it that way. I sincerely appreciate the patience and kindness!!!
I have put your book recommendations on my Audible wish list. I use Libby here in Texas also. Love the Harry Potter books also!!
Ssso glad that the KAL is being extended 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I just finished The Echo of Old 📕 Books…OMG… this 1 had me on edge… WOWWW! A MUST read. 👍🏾👍🏾 Summer Lee… 1st learned about her on Knit Stars ⭐️-fantastic book 📕 she took ALL of the photos 2… excellent sock knitting book 🧶
I'm so glad your happy about the KAL extension!!! And even happier that you enjoyed the book. It was a good one!!!! Thanks so much for your great message!! 😄
Another uplifting podcast, lovely to listen to your cheery voice as I craft. I agree totally with what many have commented already in that you should not need to apologise about your book review. You keep being you Denise, that’s what makes you unique and why we love your podcasts x
Thank you so much! And trust me I will!!
Thank you for another great episode, Denise! I also wanted to thank you for turning me on to Remarkably Bright Creatures. I enjoyed the heck out of it! I generally watch you for the knitting, but the book talk is a great addition.
YAY!!! I'm so happy you enjoyed the Remarkably Bright Creatures!!! And I'm so glad you're enjoying my book talk. Your feedback means alot!!!
Summer sock camp starts May 24. The only reason I remember is the next day is my birthday. 😂😂😂
Good to know!! Then you’ll be all set! And happy early birthday!!!!
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast Thanks 53 and still learning.
Great episode! Thank you for sharing books with your making. I love it! ❤❤❤
You are so welcome!
What a great color match with your socks and Wartime Book Club book.
Oh thank you!!! 📚🧶🧦
That is so cool, socks to match favorite stories. I loved the Silo series too, and in case you weren't aware, Hugh Howey has been uniquely open to fan fiction written from his series, and there are some additional stories written by fans that seem to meld perfectly into the series. I love your Silo socks!
Oh my gosh!! I didn't know that about the fan fiction!!! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing that!! WOOHOO, I'm so excited!!!
You are always inspiring….books, knitting, etc. thank you 😊
You are so welcome and thank YOU!!!🥰
Dear Denise,
Thank you for all your wonderful podcasts. The KAL idea is so great, love it. Could not participate yet, but love the idea, knitting and reading combined.
Wish you all the best,
Uschi
You are so welcome! I hope you can participate in the next couple of weeks!!
So excited the kal has been extended. This has been so much fun 🎉
YAY!!!!! I'm excited!!!! It's been so much for me too!!!
❤ Denise,,,,🎉🎉
Have been enjoying the ravelry group so much,,,,,lots of book ideas,,,glad it's going on,,,,
Love ur chats ,too,,,thank you,,,
Elaine 🏠💕
I'm so happy to hear that Elaine!!!!
Gold bless you, Denise. You'll never, ever please everybody...ever. You do you and that's what's important. I'm grateful that you take the time to share your making and reading in a podcast. I'm working at a library book sale at the end of the month and will be keeping an eye out for some of the books you mentioned. I too love, love, love historical fiction and am always on the lookout for new authors and titles. It's a "free will" book sale so my donation brings home a lot of books at the end of the day. It makes me so dang happy.
I love all of your finished socks, your WIPs, and your enthusiasm. I need to get my sock knitting motor running again...I really, really do.
Oh....the book I chose for the KAL that I finished before the socks and very highly recommend to you is "Eternal" by Lisa Scottoline. I've always love her suspense books. This is her first foray into historical fiction and I sure hope it's not her last. It's set in the 1930's in Italy during the German occupation. Amazing, amazing story.......
I loved the Little War Time Library. Thanks for the recommendation and notice of the new book. Yay! Lighting so good on this episode. So glad you found a tool to make your episode production easier.
Oh thank you so much for the feedback on the lighting!!! That makes me so happy!!!
I know what you mean about bases! My fave is the 80/20 and I just ordered from Tiny Human Knits. The Cosy Knitter's is similar! I am finally feeling like doing socks! Been out of it for while, but I am back!! I love your reviews!
The fact that you apologized, and the triggered person said, "I know but..." 😒....not sorry to say that person needs to stop wasting energy making everyone else pay for whatever happened to them, and instead use that energy to learn how to cope with their trauma. They should not make it your trauma, especially when you prefaced your review with a warning.
BEAUTIFUL socks!!
Are you on Goodreads? Wondering if you have a list of all the books you’ve read…this year or whenever. That would be very useful to be able to print so as to use as a resource for me ❤. Love your podcast. You are kind and thoughtful. You warn and so no need to apologize. Keep up your good works.
So glad you are extending. I'm on vacation and have my socks with me. We are in Ireland. So excited we are going to Hedgehog Fibers.
Sorry that Lady got Triggered. But truthfully how much mire could ir should you have to do in reference to sensitive topics? At some point, people have to own their own fractures. You ,I believe do the very best. Blessings to you and yours.
I love WWII historical fiction. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is a great audiobook for different characters voices. Sometimes I have trouble getting into a book and I find the audiobook really hooks me.
I know exactly what you mean!!!!
Those cherry blossoms!! Thank for sharing! 😍
Oh you're so welcome!!! They're too beautiful not to share!!!
Been going loopy ever since I watched this video yesterday, googling all combinations of "sheep breeds t-shirt" to try and find where your t-shirt comes from! No success so far and I am crying inside!
Discovered you recently and am devouring your past videos, especially the tutorial ones as you are a very thorough and clear instructor. Thank you!
I, too, am obsessed with the shirt and would love to find one.
Those striped socks are so so good! I will be looking up that dyer for sure. Love your book talk. You will never be able to please everyone so do what feels right to you. Love your channel and sock chatter. I see that you are knitting socks on 2-16 inch needles. I usually do magic loop but I'm hearing more and more about the 2-16" so I'm thinking I need to try this. Glad to hear someone else's dog barking while they record. Happens to me all the time. Best wishes from Margaret (of My Wonderful Knitting Life podcast)
Thank you Margaret!!! And the needles are actually 24 inches long. I wasn't comfortable with 16 inch. They get in my way. The longer needles hang at the perfect length.
Thank you for pointing that out. I have not ordered my needles yet but I plan on trying this method in the future. So fun to try something different. Happy Knitting!🥰
Really enjoyed this. Thank you, Denise.❤
You are so welcome! Thank YOU for watching!!
Ooo my goodness - I am sorry for your response from another person ” triggers”. - this is your place to share your love of knitting and books - keep doing a great job - I sincerely love your chats
Thank you so much!
So happy you have improved lighting! The better to see your beautiful socks. I await the helical stripe sock pattern and hoping I can convert it to toe up, but will do cuff down if I must!
Thank you Leslie! A helical sock pattern isn't coming for a long while. It's my DK weight sock pattern that will be out next week.
you are so generous with advice and knowleldge!!
Aww, thank you!!!
Thank you for mentioning LIBBY !!! I have never heard of it, I went right to my library , got a card and now I'm looking for my first autobook :-)
You are so welcome! I'm so excited that you've signed up!!!! This is one of the reasons I decided to add "book talk" to my podcast!!!!!
OMG! I love those colors!!!!😊
Thank you!!!
I am so happy to have found you. We seem to share a similar taste in books as well as following some of my favorite knitters, Kay, Summer and Taylor. Hoping my hints to family members will get me Summer's book for Mother's Day.
My fingers are crossed for you!!!
I so appreciate your descriptions of the books. Because if your description is something I had trouble with, then I know that book's not for me. It's so helpful.
I love how you gracious deal with conflict on your podcast without letting it take the spotlight.
Also, I am so glad you are extending the KAL! I'm hoping to make another pair during the extension.
How lovely to see you this afternoon. I love your socks and your book reviews. I will see if the new Kate Thompson is available from our local library here in the UK. I have pre-ordered the sock book as it is not available in the UK until the autumn. 😢 Enjoy your warm weather, we are still in winter woollies and have had too much rain. 🇬🇧
Oh dear, I'm sorry you have to wait until Autumn!! Trust me it will be worth it!!!
Thank you so much for brightening my day. Raining here right now. So this is my happy hour to watch this episode. I did go to a Maple Syrup Festival this morning before the rain so I’m still on a bit of a sugar rush too.😂
You are so welcome!
Thank you for the book recommendations - I already had Summer Lee's book in my Amazon cart! Enjoy your channel!
You are so welcome!
Thanks for the great recommendations on books.
You are so welcome!
Can’t wait for the DK weight sock pattern!
And I can’t wait to get it out in the world. It’s coming!!!!
Gosh, what to say? Your mention of that book was completely fine in my opinion. I could have watched that with my daughter next to me. You mentioned abuse and treatment of them, but never really got detailed about it. I did not know what the abuse was, it could have been bullying or being outcast, or could have been darker.
I think the comment you got was less about you and more about that person, I’m sad to say. I’m sorry the commenter took out her pain on you. ❤
Perhaps you could rearrange your podcasts to have the first section only about your knitting, with the end being your readings and opinions on such. Then those who MAY find issue with topics discussed can end their viewing early? Just a thought as it could be easier for you to not worry if you've discussed sensitive subjects..they would already be separated out.
That’s a great suggestion. Thank you.
Lovely podcast as usual. Looking forward to the dk socks pattern💕
Thank you so much for watching!!! Pattern coming soon!!! I can’t wait to share it!!!
Me too!
You and your son should try the Eragon books. It's about a boy and his dragon. This is definitely a preformed book.
Oh, great suggestion!!! I'd forgotten about those books!!!
I look forward to your heel comparison. I have followed and continue to refer to your sock series regularly. Thank you. I am primarily a cuff down knitter and have not done a hell flap yet. I find the other heels generally comfortable and the heel flap a bit intimidating. I greatly appreciate your tone when educating and the patience and charity there. I wish you were my mother. (My mother was fantastic, just not your tone). I am older than you I suspect, so that wouldn’t work. Again, thank you for all.
I''m older than you think!!! lol
I'm waiting for my knitting needles to be delivered then I'm going to do your sock classes. I can't wait!! If u like to listen to funny Audible books I highly recommend Janet Evonvich.. Stephanie plum series books..
Sounds wonderful!! I hope you enjoy the classes!!!
Thanks!
I’m very grateful Carol thank you very much!!
Hello from Swansea, Illinois.
Hello!!! I'm so happy you're here!!
You are allowed to be yourself❤ To quote my dish towel… You can’t make everyone happy; you’re not pizza lol🍕
Awesome dish towel and so true!!! Thank you.
Ditto all the previous comments. I love to hear your thoughts on the books you read and think you do a wonderful, thoughtful-of-others review. I hope you do the CAL again. I missed this one because of finding it late and moving overseas.
Aww, thank you so much!!! I will do the KAL again but you haven't missed it. I extended it to the end of May so there's still time!!!
FYI - just looked up your book - the book seller book - it is on sale for 3 days on Audible! Yeah. I bought it.
Oh awesome!!! YAY!!
We are starting a knit and a crochet shawl make along if anyone is interested. ❤ love your channel!!
Awesome! Thank you for sharing!!!
Annie J. McIntire and Bobbi Holmes author of The ghost of Marlow House. Senior moment,
Thanks so much!!!
You seem really into books about books and litterature lately. Since you also like magical settings, could I recommend "the starless sea" ? It's about stories and mythology and books and it's one of my favourites ❤
oh you know me well!! That book is on my TBL list!!!! I loved The Night Circus!!!
The ghost of Marlow house
Love your videos...please don't change your format or commentary. Sock question: if using a perfectly matched self-striping yarn (a la Must Stash) and you choose to use the self-striping yarn for the heel, will the striping continue to match? My brain tells me that it should, but is that true?
Your brain is not wrong however I would knit an afterthought heel so I don't interrupt the stripes and I would pull from the opposite end of the ball for the heel. Again, so you don't interrupt the striping sequence. Does that make sense?
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast Thanks for the quick reply. That does make sense. My BIG take away from this episode was the discovery of Must Stash...being able to purchase two identical 50g skeins of self-striping yarn (thus ensuring two perfectly matched socks) blew me away. I immediately ordered one colorway from them and cannot wait to give a whirl. Finally, thank you for having a Ravelry group for those of us who cannot or choose not to be on social media.
@@Sandy-lq9xe You are very welcome!!!
Do you feel that your like/dislike of a narrator can influence how you feel, good or bad, overall about a book?
My daughter and I also use Libby and listen to audio books together all the time! I love that we can share that with them!
Oh my gosh the narrator is a huge influence on how I feel about a book. I do try to listen "beyond" a not so great narrator and most of the time it works but i have returned books simply because I couldn't get past the voice.
Thank you goodness for Libby!!!!
I just started this book!!!❤
I hope you enjoy it!!!!
Oohhhh I’ve been waiting soo long for my order in Australia can wait for it to come they say June 😮
Oh wow!!! Are you talking about an order from me Janet? That’s a really long time.
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast oh sorry Denise I see how that came across no I ordered the book from Angus and Robertson in Australia on the 10 th of Feb and they keep putting the delivery date back and back I’m sure it will eventually come I did think about getting it from the States but as you know the postage from America is crazy 🤨I’m away in Europe at the moment and have been on the look out too but when I get home in May I’ll recheck xx thanks for inquiring you are a honey 🩷🩷
You can't please everyone. You have a great and informative podcast. I feel like I am listening to a friend. I am excited to read the ww2 library book. Super excited to see more beautiful socks. Good luck everyone. Oh that sock book sounds so good. Thank you
Thank you so much for your support Kelly!!! I'm grateful!!!
Please have a Q+A video! My first question is where did you purchase your sheep tee?
Thanks for extending the SAL ... my tennis elbow limits my sock knitting to 8 rows per day (TAAT). Ugh. Perhaps your DK pattern will be therapeutic for it 😊. No issues with other fingering weight knits or dk and higher weights. I can also figure out how to post a picture of my socks by then too (social media newbie).
I've put your finished books on my next read list for my library. I'm still a paper girl ... music is my listening pleasure ... need to research out dyers with musical inspirations.
I enjoy your book reviews. It would be difficult to separate them out from the knitting content during this SAL however, as 1 other comment suggested, you could have it as a chapter in the future.
Love those colourways. Once i clear out a bit of my sock yarn stash, I need to find some indy dyers with self striping sets.
Take care. Hugs from Winnipeg, Canada.
A new podcast to brighten the day!! Wow what a full packed one, this was great!
I have been loving the sock knitting and book reading. Just going through the tag on instagram has made my TBR list grow so much hahaha. If it was up to me we'd keep the tag going forever and ever!
Oh I know exactly what you mean!! My TBL list is miles long now!!! lol.
Thank you for your book recommendations. Have you read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Shaffer? Also one of the Channel Isles in World War II.
That book is in my top five of all time! I loved it with all my heart. I think I even mentioned that in the episode.
I just read the Little Village of Book Lovers on your recommendation. It took me several chapters to "get into it". I don’t think i enjoyed it as much as you and that's perfectly OK. Re your review of The Women, it was just that - a review. I don’t think professional book reviewers apologize for what they write, and you need not apologize for what you say. Have you read The Keeper of Hidden Books, a historical WW2 novel. It is a good read but a difficult topic.
I really enjoyed this episode. Keep doing what you do the way you do it. I love knitting socks and I came across Summer’s podcasts. I immediately ordered her book and love it. Looking forward to your DK pattern. I have a grandson who is a lineman and I want to knit a thicker sock for him. I knitted socks last year for both my older grandsons (both wear size twelve shoes). Whew! I am know knitting socks for my oldest granddaughter who wears a size eleven shoe! 😂.
Lots of love and stitches go into socks for size 11 and 12 feet. I applaud you!!!!
And trust me, I only know how to be here as myself. Thank you for your kindness and support!!!
What a jam packed episode! I am just finishing my second sock on a second pair as I am listening my way through Michener’s Alaska. I also just got Summer Lee’s Sock Project book and love it!!
Love Michener's Alaska ❤
Hi there! I have a quick question. The beautiful socks that you share with us here, are they all knit with self-striping yarn? The yarns I have chosen in the past have created "sister socks". They come from the same family (same skein) but they work up so differently!
Keep up the great work that you're doing here! You are loved!
Yes, it is self striping yarn. I have a tutorial that fully explains how to knit with self striping yarn so your socks mather perfectly. I've linked it below for you.
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We cannot be so sensitive that we are triggered by something someone else said about a book. What is the world coming to? For read-alouds, I was a fifth grade teacher for many years, and I read The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane many times. For lighter fare, I read Fat Men From Space, and my students enjoyed it every year. I always had a tendency to act the stories that I read, rather than narrate. I always got very caught up in the story and my students' reaction to it. I read the Harry Potter series one book behind my son, and we talked a lot about them. He went on to read them many times, and I reread the series once. I also read The Rest of the Story, which was short tales about famous people before they were famous by Paul Harvey, who used to read these short accounts on PBS. You only need to select stories to be about people your son would recognize, when "the rest of the story" is revealed. Happy reading and knitting!
This is all so great!!!! Thank you so much for sharing those wonderful titles!!!
You are such a sweet, compassionate person! I don’t think you need to apologize for anything you say, though I know you don’t want to hurt anyone. I don’t know the situation that triggered this person, but it’s annoying that some people use being triggered as a way to control what others do and say. She was triggered. You apologized. That should end it. If she finds you triggering, maybe she needs to follow a different person.
Thank you very much for your very supportive and thoughtful comment Joanne!! it means more than you can imagine!
Hi Denise, great looking socks in this video, I also love that orange , brown colorway. Well milestone for me I finished my first 9 inch needle socks. YES! These eyes did it and it wasn't bad. 😂. Could you recommend a sock yarn to try. Maybe with price in mind or sale. Like a esty or dyer. Thanks
There are so many differents dyers out them to try I wouldn't know where to begin!!!! But that's part of the fun!!! I say pick one and start experimenting!!! Have fun!!!
The DVD player in my car has a “potato pie” dvd stuck in it. I had to buy a replacement for the library as retrieving the dvd involves dismantling the whole dashboard.
I have pennies stuck in my CD player in my car. My son pushed them in there when he was little thinking they were "little music". So there they will stay. Same deal here with the dashboard. LOL!!
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast that’s such a sweet story ❤️. And so logical too. I love when children connect the dots, even if they get the wrong picture.