I never miss one of your episodes. They are wonderful and informative. And to top it all off, you make a tribute to your first nation people. I am so impressed. And one of the many very kind things I notice Canadians doing,and that is what makes them so special.
So glad Quinn is okay! When my partner and I were living in New Orleans a few years ago, our cat also went through another dimension. We thought he had gotten out during a tropical storm and spent an hour looking for him in hurricane force winds. He was sleeping in a closet. Love your podcast, and I really love that you talk about the first nation people wherever you are. I'm Lakota and it's really great that you take the time to do so. Happy knitting!
Oh my gosh, our cat, Rosie, did that. She got into my son's bottom drawer and was there for 24 hours. We were devastated and even door knocked the neighbourhood. for a cat that never left the house or yard, we were sure she had been hit by someone or stolen. The next night, when our little boy was to have a bath, we pulled out his drawer to get his pjs and out came rosie. :-0 We were all crying and amazed that she did not wake him in the night or all through that next day. The vet said this is typical of a cat who is nesting and may have a phantom pregnancy phase that only lasts a day. how amazing!
OMGOSH that is very interesting!! I wonder if Quynn was having that phantom pregnancy/nesting instinct. Typically she comes racing at the slightest shake of the treats and that didn’t make her come out. What a happy story!!
Hi Leanne, I'm grateful for your calm (even when cats go missing), informative, and very interesting podcast! I love your intentionality. Your knits are beautiful and your journey is inspiring. I also was born in Edmonton but have called Red Deer home for the last 34 years. The fact that a Calgarian put Oiler footage at the end of her podcast says a lot about your character. I salute you❤
Thank you so much Catherine what a nice message. Haha… i appreciate you noticing the Oilers swag at the end of the video. Trying to be unbiased in my footage 😆
Thank you for all you share with us. It’s a very empowering thing - when you make garments to fit how you like them to fit on you. Yarn dollar’s are never wasted, because you get more wear out of them.
I got as far as Leanne from the future... and have to tell you how Happy and relieved I am for you. Now I too can move forward. Ohhhh and what a beautiful picture of her! Now on with the podcast. So glad you kept us posted.
I'm happy to hear that you "found" your cat and I loved the reference to Narnia. Cats are funny how they like to hide out sometimes. I'm sorry about your shrug! I think maybe that beautiful pink yarn wants to be another ranunculus for summer. What a great color!
Wonderful and real....not every knit is a winner....but your vest and mitts are! I once had a cat named Quinnie, a black and white guy, who was an escape artist. So happy your Quinn is safe.
thank you for saying that 🤗!! I have a LOT of less than desirable knits, and it’s good that I have some big wins too or I would have thrown out my needles years ago!
So happy to hear Quinn is okay, know how much our hairy kids mean to us. Edmonton is really beautiful, thank you so much for always providing so much information. I love those Wintery Woods socks, they will definitely be on my to do list. Take care, see you next time
Love the vest and the mitts!! Glad you finally got “son” taken care of. The red hat is going to be stunning that is an amazing red! Enjoyed the Edmonton scenes. It is one of the Canadian cities I’ve actually visited. So happy your kitty was only hiding out in the closet. Stay safe and take care!! 🧶💕🧶
Oh I’m glad your cat was only in Narnia and returned safe and sound 🥰 your “cattaday shrug” 😩 oh boy!!! Well your vest is magic and your mitts are cute, nice dye job! My life has been in IROP mode since Aug 2019 🤭😬🤣 and knitting has kept my hands busy so I don’t slap people!! IROP love that! Thanks again for the fun, adventures and giggles, Karen
Oh sweet Karen! My wish is that your ‘life IROP’ would now turn into blessing after blessing in proportion to the difficulties. Thank you for always being here and so kind 🤗
Hi Leigh-Ann! I'm so glad Quinn was found. We recently have lost two of our feral cats. We seem to get feral cat colonies in threes. The last group we had, we lost two and the third one is now a house cat. This latest group of three, two have been missing for about week. We know that Jack visits other houses, but Eve normally stays here. But they are both gone now. Although Bobbi, who mostly lives in our garage (which is really a 100+ year old house from a great uncle) has been visiting on the porch and sunning herself. We have two indoor cats, Bella and Meg. Meg was the former feral cat (an orange tabby) and Bella we adopted when she was 4 from the ASPCA. We are hoping the other two show back up. While we are not as cold as you, we did just have a snow storm drop 10+ inches.......I love your vest! I just got yarn to make Thea Colman's new one called Goldwyn Folly. The pattern photo, they used a dark green yarn. I got a similar color. However I am trying to finish up some WIPS first.....sorry this turned into a book!
Hi Gracie! So lovely that you are a feral cat refuge! That would be hard to not get attached and just accept the situations as they unfold. Awesome 🤗 service. Happy knitting !! Thanks for being here.
Always happy to see a new episode is available. Love that vest. It might have to end up in a granddaughter's collection. Or a husband's. I could feel the relief when you updated us that Quinn had reappeared. Cats have this annoying ability to shift the space time continuoum (sp?). I think they just like playing with our minds.
Watched this while working on a test knit and really enjoyed the episode as always, my husband who overheard it commented on how charming it was and how sweet you seemed. Thank you! 🤗
Thank you for your kind words and congratulations Leanne! It was lovely to see your second sock well under way. The avocado yarn is perfect! I love that yellow undertone green. Isabell Kraemer does some lovely summer knits. I have knit a few of Edies in linen and cotton blends. Safe travels to you and hopefully less IROPS.
It's such a shame to be on a time crunch when you finally find the yarn shop of your dreams! Hopefully you'll get back there again soon...it's in the stars! Thanks for sharing your adventures and your beautiful knits...can't wait to see the red hat, Swift, and what you decide to knit with 'Mic' :)
Thank you Denise! It was far too quick a visit there … I am going back and spending an afternoon there in the future without such a deadline to get to bed!
It is always so nice to see you and where you are traveling! Edmonton is beautiful!! Your hand dyed mitts are so inspiring. The yarn shop you visited was really a treat!!! Thank you for all the love and joy you put into each episode!!! Happy flying ❤
Another great podcast . When I here that great knitter has projects that don’t turn out great that’s when I remind myself not to be to hard on myself . I enjoy your lives . Have a great wkd!
Thank you for another wonderful video. As a Floridian (USA) I LOVE seeing all the beautiful parts of Canada; I feel like I’m there with you. And all the perfect yarn stores😍.
I enjoy your format. The bit of history for your visited cities is a nice deviation from the knitting. But you know are are here for the knitting and that part of your videos is also a pleasure to watch. Keep it up.
You've done the impossible, my friend. You make me want to go to Edmonton & Sherwood Park. That yarn store is the most wonderful place. Coffee AND yarn! I love the fingerless gloves so much. That colour is perfection. 1100g is awesome. 😘
Oh my goodness that IS SOMETHING!! We could do some serious damage in that place, and surround shops in the area. I need more than 1100g to shop with!!!
Wonderful to hear from you this weekend!!! You showed us 'if you don't succeed, try try again!. No matter what happens we can learn from our mistakes and make lemon from lemonaid! So positive🤩 Loved the footage of you and your niece (she's adorable and definitely has got family resemblance) being able to visit such a WONDERFUL yarn store with that cute, creative name 'Yarn Junkie.' Alberta is on my bucket list of places to visit especially Banff, and now Edmonton just to see that store! Can't believe their selection of yarn- amazing! And you have a great friend there to boot! Knitting is so grand🤗 Love Isabel Kraemer's designs on Ravelry. Your pink yarn is lovely, Right now I have to finish sweaters for my kids b4 I can knit for myself WHICH I PLAN ON DOING- can't wait and motivation from your vlog to 'git er done."!!!!!!!!!!! Have a nice week and thx again. -Carrie from San Francisco Bay area.
Hi Carrie! Your message gave me a boost today! I really appreciate it. Bring an empty suitcase when you come up to buy yarn (er, I mean, visit Canada 😆)
Thank you for your podcast. I enjoy hearing your western Canadian accent, it feels so familiar and friendly. It is fun to see the places you go . I also love that you share your knitting adventures fully, things that don’t work out as hoped and your triumphs , it is nice to know that we all have ups and downs this way :) I just love your open friendly way and all your flight attendant sayings . Any ways, thanks :)
Oh my goodness thank you! What a lovely message ! I read it to my husband and we chuckled at ‘western Canadian’ accent. My in-laws are from Leeds, UK and they have accents, I just never equate my own way of speaking as an accent. But yes of course it is! Thank you so much for being here and those encouraging words.
Oh Leanne, I'm soooo glad to hear that Quinn returned from her Narnia trip safe and sound from her Narnia trip 😂❤ I completely feel your pain on the hat-knitting for kids! A little while ago, my daughter lost the hat I had knit for her and I promptly set to knitting another using different yarn as I couldn't get the original. 3 hats were knit that weekend and none of them were to her liking 😂 In the end she found her lost hat at school and all was well. The things we do for our kids! 🤣 Your fingerless mitts are beautiful and I love the Avocado colour 😍 I recently subscribed to Longway Homestead's Fibre Breed Study--so fun! Thanks for showing us around Edmonton and Happy Making 🤗💕
I'm laid up with a hurt leg catching up on my watch later list and your video put such a smile on my face. I honestly think your healing energy travels through the interwebs to my heart. Thanks for creating and sharing. Safe travels!
I’m so sorry to hear about your leg injury Amanda 😬!! This message from you made my day as there is no better feeling than someone saying you are helping them. Feeling “useful” in this way is a joy! Wishing you a speedy recovery. What are you knitting on?
I was so happy to hear that your cat was ok! Never a dull moment with our furry friends. Your vest and your mitts are both lovely! I especially love the color of the yarn you dyed; one of my favorite greens. I am a new viewer; I think I have only seen one other episode but I really appreciate what you share. I really like that you do a land acknowledgement and that you share the footage of the places you visit. Looking forward to watching more episodes. Take care, Erika
When you mentioned that you were working on old stash “chickadee “ I almost fell out of my chair! So am I! Bought mine ages ago at The Woodstock (Ontario) Festival. I am making The Drawing Sweater. I purchased The Knitting Companion app in order to battle the many charts required to accomplish this project! I think the yarn is divine. ~ Afriendlyknitter
WHAT!! That is so neat!! What a coincidence. I am adding you on Ravelry if we are not already friends on there. I need a tutorial of the KnitCompanion app.
Thanks for sharing your knitting and your travels on this channel; I have watched and enjoyed every episode. That red hat will look amazing on you - great color!
Hooray for the return of the kitty! The new vest is lovely - subtle elegance! Ooh! That red on you is so pretty! Hey, with Spring on its way, how about a matching ear warming headband to match the avocado 🥑 mitts? Nice footage of Edmonton!
It's absolutely worth it to have some gel polish and a small lamp for nail emergencies. I do my own now. If you ever head to DTW, message me. I'll show you yarn stores. My mom was a stew. 1958, no flight attendants, stews! I love your podcast
Hello! I’m a fairly new viewer of your podcast and I wanted to stop and tell you that your videos are lovely (and so is your knitting). My dad was a pilot for American Airlines for 30+ years and I get such joy out of seeing your adventures. Safe travels!
Thank you so much for another lovely podcast! Always enjoy watching you. 😊🧶 Your knits are beautiful, and that yarn shop looks amazing! So happy that Quinn is found and well.
I was so happy to see your new podcast was up! My Pink Memories sweater is my Very favorite of all my sweaters.I would wear it everyday, but don't want to wear it out. Must make more!! Great to see a bit of Edmonton. I am a Road Home groupie, Love listening to Bob Chelmik 24/7 on the Road Home app from a place not too far from Edmonton.
I really love your podcasts! “Traveling” with you is lovely, and the knitting content is great; you have such good taste! And I’m SO glad you edited in the update on Quinn. I’m a fierce animal lover, and a story about a missing cat upsets me as if he were my own. I could feel relief because you put the update in early. Thank you! 😊
I enjoy your videos so much and love hearing all the history. Thank you for popping in right away to tell us Quinn the cat was okay. I had already started sending out prayers and positive energy when you let us know the good news of his reappearance. 😊
Love your vest,socks and hat....I have on my to do. Just got to tell you I’m 67 and have never been on a plane. Love all your aerial shots....one of these days😊
Dear Leanne; It's always a pleasure to sit and knit while you share your fiber and travel adventures. Cats sure are mysterious creatures; I have had similar experiences with mine. Glad Quinn is ok. Your knitting is beautiful and inspiring as always. Sorry about the disapointment with your Saturday Shrug; I am on this bandwagon too; mine will become a shoulder warmer for sure. Lovely to see and learn about Edmonton; your yarnshop tours are so fun. Take Care, Happy Making and Safe Travels until next time!! Best ~ Lori
Thank you Lori for knitting and travelling with me! After the disappointment of the Saturday Shrug I feel like a lot of very happy knits are happening now yay!
I always look forward to seeing your latest podcast and I’m so happy when a new one pops up. I too have second sock syndrome and as a result had almost quit making socks but I have discovered a happy solution that has made me enjoy making socks again. I make both at the same time. I use 2 sets of 4 dpn’s or 2 small circumference circulars. I cast on the toe then go to the next one and do the toe. Then the foot, heel, leg then ribbing, alternating between the two. The best part is that when you’ve finished your first sock, all you have left to do is the ribbing on the second one.
So glad that Quinn is okay. Pets are such a joy, but also such a worry. I was so surprised when you held up your tag from Long Way Homestead. I bought a skein at Baaad Anna’s in Vancouver a few years ago and had just used it to knit a hat for a friend. I am also trying to knit through my stash. When I bought the Long Way Homestead skein I seem to remember being told that the previous owner of Baaad Anna’s Knitting shop was producing this yarn.
Thank you for another beautiful episode. I always enjoy your footage of the cities you visit (and all the beautiful yarn stores). Glad your cat has turned up!
I'm so glad Quinn is okay! I totally understand being upset and distracted. But this was still a great episode, and I loved hearing about the low mileage wool you bought.
I really enjoyed this episode! I lived in Edmonton from 1985-1988 and I haven’t been able to get back since. It was a great experience to live there! Now I live in Alabama so a very different environment! I’m still knitting though and with TH-cam and Ravelry I feel connected to a great community!
@@theknittystew Yes my husband has been back and he could not believe the growth. Thanks again for taking us with you on your travels. I’m Canadian and I really enjoy seeing all the nice yarn shops and getting inspired by what other people are making.
❤ I’m finally catching up! Haven’t been to Edmonton since about 2008 or 2009 so you’re really bringing me back! Love those fingerless mitts, and that avocado green is AMAZING! I have one friend where everything she knits ends up being “for the cats” so I can relate to the ‘Caturday’! 😂 And Mick, oh my goodness! Another great episode, thank you!!!
You mentioned in one of your videos “Andrea Mowry’s magic measurements” can you explain in one of your videos what they are. So glad The Mighty Quinn is safe 😻
Thanks Denise! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Great pattern, I had to “read” my work to make sure I was garter stitching in the round on those side panels.
Hi LeAnne, Phew, cat in the closet! Typical..I had one I had to chase out of my closets, regularly. He loved to nest in my long wool coats. 😟 Your knits are gorgeous, as always! Thank you for sharing your mistake. Hate when that happens! Looking forward to seeing you again soon. 🧶💕
Suggestion for Mick: I had some beautiful vintage angora yarn and made a Sophie Scarf because it would give me a luscious accessory with not a lot of special yarn, and I am in love with it!! I also knit the Anker’s Summer Shirt and it is my favorite knit top. I made it in a cotton linen blend and very much looking forward to wearing it this spring and summer! Thanks for sharing your life!
So happy Quinn was found safe!! Your vest looks amazing on you. I will have to add that one to my list! I have yet to knit a vest! Thank you so so much for sharing your beautiful projects. Safe travels and knit on my friend! 🥰🧶
I just found your channel, I'm so happy to have found it. I can binge in now. My favourite part was when you were rubbing the Mick wool on your face and forehead to check how soft it is. That is such a familiar thing to me and it really made me appreciate how similar yarn people are. Thanks so much for this wonderful podcast!
Thx for the Quinn update, relieved she is okay. I love your vest and the yarn, I’ve yet to knit with unspun. Your gloves turned out really well and the colour too! Thx for another great podcast, I look forward to and enjoy every one! 🧶🧶🧶
Thank you for this wonderful podcast. I love that you travel around Canada (maybe the world), supporting local yarn shops. I also love that you acknowledge the traditional people of the land you are on. (coming to you from Musqueum/Squamish/Tsleil-Waututh land, aka Vancouver).
Good to see you today! Loved your podcast! Love the fingerless mittens, and socks. Love how you give history of the places you go. My brother and sister in law go to Edmonton sometimes. I will have to ask them if they have seen the cowboy boot! So glad your cat was found!😻 Have a great week!
What a funny little kitty you have, I'm glad he was ok. Edmonton looked like a lovely place to visit, I'm glad you got to enjoy some time there for a little adventure. As far as summer tops go, I've got spring on the brain as well and have added a few ideas for myself. I've narrowed it down to these 3... Desert Spring by Jessica Mcdonald Salty Air Tee by Samantha Guerin Aster Tee by Megan Nodecker But I still have time since I'm trying to finish up a pair of socks and a shawl at the moment. So I hope to cast on one of the above patterns by April 1st. Thanks for taking us along on your adventure, I can't wait for the next one :) -Jenn
Hi from Trudy in northern MN with English Leicester Longwools. Love your vest, love you found your cat, love your fingerless mitts, love your socks and I love Blue Bloods too! ha Thank you so much. You provide so much inspiration.
Oh my goodness! So glad your cat Quinn was ok and came out of hiding! Love your new vest and fingerless gloves!! I recently had a disaster when I washed my first handknit sweater in a garment bag in the washer...won't be doing that again! So I certainly understand about the expensive cat pillow..
Thanks for the tour of Edmonton! I liked the way you filmed in the yarn store, nice & chill. Sometimes folks go very fast and it's a bit dizzifying. I'm glad your cat is ok, that would have been a scare.
In Stoney Plain just outside west Edmonton, there is a great yarn store also…Jo’s Yarn Garden! We are pretty lucky to have so many great yarn stores here!
Not sure if you are aware, River City Yarns is closing their brick and mortar shop permanently on March 31st as the building has been sold. They are open for in store shopping on Sat afternoons until permanent closing. Big sale on now! They plan to continue with their online presence....
I never miss one of your episodes. They are wonderful and informative. And to top it all off, you make a tribute to your first nation people. I am so impressed. And one of the many very kind things I notice Canadians doing,and that is what makes them so special.
Wow, thank you! This comment made my day. 😊
So glad Quinn is okay! When my partner and I were living in New Orleans a few years ago, our cat also went through another dimension. We thought he had gotten out during a tropical storm and spent an hour looking for him in hurricane force winds. He was sleeping in a closet. Love your podcast, and I really love that you talk about the first nation people wherever you are. I'm Lakota and it's really great that you take the time to do so. Happy knitting!
Wow that’s incredible! I am learning that cats and closets are “a thing” !!! Thank you so much for your feedback I really appreciate reading this. 🤗
Thanks Leanne,,,
Enjoyed UR Podcast,,,
Glad ur kitty is safe,,,
Love UR socks, vest,,,
Elaine 🏡🏡🏡
Thank you Elaine! 😊
Love that you share your "mistakes". I prefer that than just watching a podcast where everything is perfect. Excellent show.
Thank you Lisa! I appreciate this comment A LOT 🔅
Oh my gosh, our cat, Rosie, did that. She got into my son's bottom drawer and was there for 24 hours. We were devastated and even door knocked the neighbourhood. for a cat that never left the house or yard, we were sure she had been hit by someone or stolen. The next night, when our little boy was to have a bath, we pulled out his drawer to get his pjs and out came rosie. :-0 We were all crying and amazed that she did not wake him in the night or all through that next day. The vet said this is typical of a cat who is nesting and may have a phantom pregnancy phase that only lasts a day. how amazing!
OMGOSH that is very interesting!! I wonder if Quynn was having that phantom pregnancy/nesting instinct. Typically she comes racing at the slightest shake of the treats and that didn’t make her come out. What a happy story!!
Lovely makes Leanne, and so glad Quinn showed her face again
Thank you Melissa 😻!
Hi Leanne, I'm grateful for your calm (even when cats go missing), informative, and very interesting podcast! I love your intentionality. Your knits are beautiful and your journey is inspiring. I also was born in Edmonton but have called Red Deer home for the last 34 years. The fact that a Calgarian put Oiler footage at the end of her podcast says a lot about your character. I salute you❤
Thank you so much Catherine what a nice message. Haha… i appreciate you noticing the Oilers swag at the end of the video. Trying to be unbiased in my footage 😆
Bonjour Leanne! The cat knows home sweet home! Always back! Love the green fingerless! Happy knitting!
Bonjour Louise!! 😊 We are so relieved to have the cat safe and sound. What an emotional rollercoaster!
Thank you for all you share with us. It’s a very empowering thing - when you make garments to fit how you like them to fit on you. Yarn dollar’s are never wasted, because you get more wear out of them.
Yes! I am more than willing to frog back (2-3 times even to get it the way I LIKE) Thank you for being here Rosemary 🤗!
I got as far as Leanne from the future... and have to tell you how Happy and relieved I am for you. Now I too can move forward. Ohhhh and what a beautiful picture of her! Now on with the podcast. So glad you kept us posted.
Yes! Thank you Tina! 🤗
So glad I have the opportunity to catch up with you and SOOOO glad Quin is ok!!! Of course, I always love seeing your knitting!!!
Thank you so much Darlene! Oh Quynn gave us quite a scare. We were so relieved she was in the closet 😻
Thank goodness Quinn showed up!! I LOVE what you're wearing, so beautiful.
Thank you so much Jillian! We were all so worried… the little stinker! 🤍🤍
I've lived in Edmonton for almost 15 years and I have never heard of the giant boot 😅 fun to see Edmonton on the podcast!
More for Edmonton to brag about! Haha! 👢
I'm happy to hear that you "found" your cat and I loved the reference to Narnia. Cats are funny how they like to hide out sometimes. I'm sorry about your shrug! I think maybe that beautiful pink yarn wants to be another ranunculus for summer. What a great color!
Always so happy when a video pops up from you. What a great vest!!!! And mitts too! Glad your cat "came back" from who knows where! 🐾
Thank you Margaret ! 😊
Your vest is beautiful. Great that Quinn found her way home
Thank you Bonnie it’s my favourite of 2023 so far! And Quinn gave me lots of new grey hairs… SOOO relieved 🥲!!
Wonderful and real....not every knit is a winner....but your vest and mitts are! I once had a cat named Quinnie, a black and white guy, who was an escape artist. So happy your Quinn is safe.
thank you for saying that 🤗!! I have a LOT of less than desirable knits, and it’s good that I have some big wins too or I would have thrown out my needles years ago!
So happy to hear Quinn is okay, know how much our hairy kids mean to us.
Edmonton is really beautiful, thank you so much for always providing so much information.
I love those Wintery Woods socks, they will definitely be on my to do list.
Take care, see you next time
Thank you so much Dee!!
Love the vest and the mitts!! Glad you finally got “son” taken care of. The red hat is going to be stunning that is an amazing red! Enjoyed the Edmonton scenes. It is one of the Canadian cities I’ve actually visited. So happy your kitty was only hiding out in the closet. Stay safe and take care!! 🧶💕🧶
Thanks so much Evelyn 🤗!! Have a wonderful week.
You could make a bag out of that Saturday Shrug and line it! Unless you don’t want to take it away from your cat😆
Good idea! I ran it by Ali… she says “meow way” 😹
So glad Quinn is okay!! Love the fingerless mitts, perfect color!
Thank you Crystal 🤗!!
So glad Quinn is safely home!!!
We were soooo relieved Deb 🤗!!
I am so glad Quinn is okay. It is lovely to see my home city through your podcast. The Always Vest looks stunning on you 🙂
Thank you so much Toothfairy Purls! 😊
Oh I’m glad your cat was only in Narnia and returned safe and sound 🥰 your “cattaday shrug” 😩 oh boy!!! Well your vest is magic and your mitts are cute, nice dye job!
My life has been in IROP mode since Aug 2019 🤭😬🤣 and knitting has kept my hands busy so I don’t slap people!! IROP love that!
Thanks again for the fun, adventures and giggles, Karen
Oh sweet Karen! My wish is that your ‘life IROP’ would now turn into blessing after blessing in proportion to the difficulties. Thank you for always being here and so kind 🤗
The vest is beautiful and has been in my favs for a while. So glad you found your cat!
Thank you TonyaLynn! 😊 What a rollercoaster of emotions!
Thanks for sharing your adventures in travel and knitting. So glad your fur baby reappeared.
Thank you Stephanie…. We are so relieved ! 😊
Enjoy your videos❤
Hi Leigh-Ann! I'm so glad Quinn was found. We recently have lost two of our feral cats. We seem to get feral cat colonies in threes. The last group we had, we lost two and the third one is now a house cat. This latest group of three, two have been missing for about week. We know that Jack visits other houses, but Eve normally stays here. But they are both gone now. Although Bobbi, who mostly lives in our garage (which is really a 100+ year old house from a great uncle) has been visiting on the porch and sunning herself. We have two indoor cats, Bella and Meg. Meg was the former feral cat (an orange tabby) and Bella we adopted when she was 4 from the ASPCA. We are hoping the other two show back up. While we are not as cold as you, we did just have a snow storm drop 10+ inches.......I love your vest! I just got yarn to make Thea Colman's new one called Goldwyn Folly. The pattern photo, they used a dark green yarn. I got a similar color. However I am trying to finish up some WIPS first.....sorry this turned into a book!
Hi Gracie! So lovely that you are a feral cat refuge! That would be hard to not get attached and just accept the situations as they unfold. Awesome 🤗 service.
Happy knitting !! Thanks for being here.
Our wonderful cats 🐈 how they test us 😊. Really love the vest design and colour. Wonderful tour as always. Best wishes Leanne 🙏🏻🧶🇬🇧
Thank you Zena! 😊
Always happy to see a new episode is available. Love that vest. It might have to end up in a granddaughter's collection. Or a husband's. I could feel the relief when you updated us that Quinn had reappeared. Cats have this annoying ability to shift the space time continuoum (sp?). I think they just like playing with our minds.
Cats are totally messing with us most of the time, I’m convinced! Good thing they’re cute and purry! 😂 Thank you for being here Esther!
Watched this while working on a test knit and really enjoyed the episode as always, my husband who overheard it commented on how charming it was and how sweet you seemed. Thank you! 🤗
Aw!! 🥹 thank you so much to you and your husband!! What test knit are you doing?
Thank you for your kind words and congratulations Leanne! It was lovely to see your second sock well under way. The avocado yarn is perfect! I love that yellow undertone green. Isabell Kraemer does some lovely summer knits. I have knit a few of Edies in linen and cotton blends. Safe travels to you and hopefully less IROPS.
Oh thank you Nancy! Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
It's such a shame to be on a time crunch when you finally find the yarn shop of your dreams!
Hopefully you'll get back there again soon...it's in the stars! Thanks for sharing your adventures and your beautiful knits...can't wait to see the red hat, Swift, and what you decide to knit with 'Mic' :)
Thank you Denise! It was far too quick a visit there … I am going back and spending an afternoon there in the future without such a deadline to get to bed!
It is always so nice to see you and where you are traveling! Edmonton is beautiful!! Your hand dyed mitts are so inspiring.
The yarn shop you visited was really a treat!!!
Thank you for all the love and joy you put into each episode!!! Happy flying ❤
Thank you so much Bonnie for being the best cheerleader always! Many blessings 🤗
Another great podcast . When I here that great knitter has projects that don’t turn out great that’s when I remind myself not to be to hard on myself . I enjoy your lives . Have a great wkd!
Thank you Roberte 🤗!! I certainly do have my fair share of “fails” that I think are learning experiences we should all share.
Thank you for another wonderful video. As a Floridian (USA) I LOVE seeing all the beautiful parts of Canada; I feel like I’m there with you. And all the perfect yarn stores😍.
Thank you Marisa! 🤗
I enjoy your format. The bit of history for your visited cities is a nice deviation from the knitting. But you know are are here for the knitting and that part of your videos is also a pleasure to watch. Keep it up.
Thank you very much for the feedback Sara! 🤗
You've done the impossible, my friend. You make me want to go to Edmonton & Sherwood Park. That yarn store is the most wonderful place. Coffee AND yarn! I love the fingerless gloves so much. That colour is perfection. 1100g is awesome. 😘
Oh my goodness that IS SOMETHING!! We could do some serious damage in that place, and surround shops in the area. I need more than 1100g to shop with!!!
Wonderful to hear from you this weekend!!! You showed us 'if you don't succeed, try try again!. No matter what happens we can learn from our mistakes and make lemon from lemonaid! So positive🤩 Loved the footage of you and your niece (she's adorable and definitely has got family resemblance) being able to visit such a WONDERFUL yarn store with that cute, creative name 'Yarn Junkie.' Alberta is on my bucket list of places to visit especially Banff, and now Edmonton just to see that store! Can't believe their selection of yarn- amazing! And you have a great friend there to boot! Knitting is so grand🤗 Love Isabel Kraemer's designs on Ravelry. Your pink yarn is lovely, Right now I have to finish sweaters for my kids b4 I can knit for myself WHICH I PLAN ON DOING- can't wait and motivation from your vlog to 'git er done."!!!!!!!!!!! Have a nice week and thx again. -Carrie from San Francisco Bay area.
Hi Carrie! Your message gave me a boost today! I really appreciate it. Bring an empty suitcase when you come up to buy yarn (er, I mean, visit Canada 😆)
The cat came back! Thanks, look forward to your podcast. Safe travels ❤
Yay yes the cat came back the very next day 😆 as the song goes! Thank you Wendy.
U r such a pattern and yarn enabler and watch ever one of ur episodes❤❤❤
I am an enabler 😆 sorry!!
Enjoyed your podcast……glad the cat came back😃
Thank you Jean, me too! 😊
Thank you for your podcast. I enjoy hearing your western Canadian accent, it feels so familiar and friendly. It is fun to see the places you go . I also love that you share your knitting adventures fully, things that don’t work out as hoped and your triumphs , it is nice to know that we all have ups and downs this way :) I just love your open friendly way and all your flight attendant sayings . Any ways, thanks :)
Oh my goodness thank you! What a lovely message ! I read it to my husband and we chuckled at ‘western Canadian’ accent. My in-laws are from Leeds, UK and they have accents, I just never equate my own way of speaking as an accent. But yes of course it is! Thank you so much for being here and those encouraging words.
Oh Leanne, I'm soooo glad to hear that Quinn returned from her Narnia trip safe and sound from her Narnia trip 😂❤
I completely feel your pain on the hat-knitting for kids! A little while ago, my daughter lost the hat I had knit for her and I promptly set to knitting another using different yarn as I couldn't get the original. 3 hats were knit that weekend and none of them were to her liking 😂 In the end she found her lost hat at school and all was well. The things we do for our kids! 🤣
Your fingerless mitts are beautiful and I love the Avocado colour 😍 I recently subscribed to Longway Homestead's Fibre Breed Study--so fun!
Thanks for showing us around Edmonton and Happy Making 🤗💕
Thank you for watching friend! Wow, our cats (and kids) sure do give us grey hair don’t they 😆!!
I'm so happy that your cat was found. Love your Always Vest, the yarn shop tour, and the big cowboy boots!
Thank so very much. You are so kind! And I always smile when you comment Queen!
Thanks for another great episode! So glad Quinn is okay. You did a great job dyeing your fingerless gloves- they are stunning!
Thank you Beverly! 😊
I'm laid up with a hurt leg catching up on my watch later list and your video put such a smile on my face. I honestly think your healing energy travels through the interwebs to my heart. Thanks for creating and sharing. Safe travels!
I’m so sorry to hear about your leg injury Amanda 😬!! This message from you made my day as there is no better feeling than someone saying you are helping them. Feeling “useful” in this way is a joy! Wishing you a speedy recovery. What are you knitting on?
@@theknittystew I'm making a raglan sweater for my dad's birthday. 🥰
Aw! That’s awesome 👏🏼 Dad sweater for the win!
Enjoy your videos❤ Dennis’s wife Judy
Thank you Judy!! 🤗
I was so happy to hear that your cat was ok! Never a dull moment with our furry friends.
Your vest and your mitts are both lovely! I especially love the color of the yarn you dyed; one of my favorite greens.
I am a new viewer; I think I have only seen one other episode but I really appreciate what you share. I really like that you do a land acknowledgement and that you share the footage of the places you visit. Looking forward to watching more episodes.
Take care, Erika
Thank you so much Erika! Appreciate this a lot! 🤗
When you mentioned that you were working on old stash “chickadee “ I almost fell out of my chair! So am I! Bought mine ages ago at The Woodstock (Ontario) Festival. I am making The Drawing Sweater. I purchased The Knitting Companion app in order to battle the many charts required to accomplish this project! I think the yarn is divine. ~ Afriendlyknitter
WHAT!! That is so neat!! What a coincidence. I am adding you on Ravelry if we are not already friends on there. I need a tutorial of the KnitCompanion app.
Oh Quinn 😂😂 Our cat hid in my husband’s sock drawer for 32 hours !! I have no idea why he did that 😂😂
Oh my goodness these cats!!! 😆
Thanks for sharing your knitting and your travels on this channel; I have watched and enjoyed every episode. That red hat will look amazing on you - great color!
Thank you so much Holly for trucking through all of the episodes!! Trooper 🤗!!
Hooray for the return of the kitty! The new vest is lovely - subtle elegance! Ooh! That red on you is so pretty! Hey, with Spring on its way, how about a matching ear warming headband to match the avocado 🥑 mitts? Nice footage of Edmonton!
Great idea 💡 thank you!
It's absolutely worth it to have some gel polish and a small lamp for nail emergencies. I do my own now. If you ever head to DTW, message me. I'll show you yarn stores. My mom was a stew. 1958, no flight attendants, stews! I love your podcast
Oh how neat! Those were golden times of travel. So glamorous! Some of those uniforms back then were gorgeous.
Sooo very good to have you back. Thanks for sharing your shenanigans. Lovely to hear vanishing Quinn came back!! See you soon 💕
Shenanigans is my middle name 👍🏼
😂☀️💖
Beautiful vest🤎
Thank you Maria 🌟
Hello! I’m a fairly new viewer of your podcast and I wanted to stop and tell you that your videos are lovely (and so is your knitting). My dad was a pilot for American Airlines for 30+ years and I get such joy out of seeing your adventures. Safe travels!
Oh thank you! Welcome Paula! Did you get the aviation bug with your dad being a pilot ?
@@theknittystew I love to fly but I never went for a pilot license or anything like that. My sense of direction is terrible!
Lovely episode. I’m so happy your car was found.
Thank you Carole 🤗!! Big relief!!
Thank you so much for another lovely podcast! Always enjoy watching you. 😊🧶 Your knits are beautiful, and that yarn shop looks amazing! So happy that Quinn is found and well.
Thank you so much Wendy 🤗 !
I was so happy to see your new podcast was up! My Pink Memories sweater is my Very favorite of all my sweaters.I would wear it everyday, but don't want to wear it out. Must make more!! Great to see a bit of Edmonton. I am a Road Home groupie, Love listening to Bob Chelmik 24/7 on the Road Home app from a place not too far from Edmonton.
Thanks for sharing that Linda !! And thank you for watching my channel 🤗!!
I really love your podcasts! “Traveling” with you is lovely, and the knitting content is great; you have such good taste! And I’m SO glad you edited in the update on Quinn. I’m a fierce animal lover, and a story about a missing cat upsets me as if he were my own. I could feel relief because you put the update in early. Thank you! 😊
I was so relieved and I know what a compassionate community this is - so I knew I better EDIT that update in there right away!
It's all the time a pleasure to listen your Podcast ❤. Have a nice Saturday
Thank you so much France 🤗 !
I enjoy your videos so much and love hearing all the history. Thank you for popping in right away to tell us Quinn the cat was okay. I had already started sending out prayers and positive energy when you let us know the good news of his reappearance. 😊
Thank you Shannon! What a little stinker eh? Appreciate you being here!
Love your vest,socks and hat....I have on my to do. Just got to tell you I’m 67 and have never been on a plane. Love all your aerial shots....one of these days😊
One of these day Catherine! Whereabouts do you live?
@@theknittystew From Mabank, Texas about an hour east of Dallas🌻
Dear Leanne; It's always a pleasure to sit and knit while you share your fiber and travel adventures. Cats sure are mysterious creatures; I have had similar experiences with mine. Glad Quinn is ok. Your knitting is beautiful and inspiring as always. Sorry about the disapointment with your Saturday Shrug; I am on this bandwagon too; mine will become a shoulder warmer for sure. Lovely to see and learn about Edmonton; your yarnshop tours are so fun. Take Care, Happy Making and Safe Travels until next time!! Best ~ Lori
Thank you Lori for knitting and travelling with me! After the disappointment of the Saturday Shrug I feel like a lot of very happy knits are happening now yay!
I always look forward to seeing your latest podcast and I’m so happy when a new one pops up. I too have second sock syndrome and as a result had almost quit making socks but I have discovered a happy solution that has made me enjoy making socks again. I make both at the same time. I use 2 sets of 4 dpn’s or 2 small circumference circulars. I cast on the toe then go to the next one and do the toe. Then the foot, heel, leg then ribbing, alternating between the two. The best part is that when you’ve finished your first sock, all you have left to do is the ribbing on the second one.
Socks in tandem!! Absolutely genius!!
So glad that Quinn is okay. Pets are such a joy, but also such a worry. I was so surprised when you held up your tag from Long Way Homestead. I bought a skein at Baaad Anna’s in Vancouver a few years ago and had just used it to knit a hat for a friend. I am also trying to knit through my stash. When I bought the Long Way Homestead skein I seem to remember being told that the previous owner of Baaad Anna’s Knitting shop was producing this yarn.
Oh yes Joan, she (Anna) is creating a Canadian Wool MOVEMENT of sorts. She is amazing!
Thank you for another beautiful episode. I always enjoy your footage of the cities you visit (and all the beautiful yarn stores). Glad your cat has turned up!
Thank you so much Christina 🤗 !
Always enjoy your podcasts and look forward to see where you will be podcasting from. Thank you for showing me around Edmonton.
You are so welcome Betty thank you 🤗 !
I'm so glad Quinn is okay! I totally understand being upset and distracted. But this was still a great episode, and I loved hearing about the low mileage wool you bought.
Thank you so much Brittany! I’ve started knitting with Mic… seems like he wants to be fingerless mitts!
I really enjoyed this episode! I lived in Edmonton from 1985-1988 and I haven’t been able to get back since. It was a great experience to live there! Now I live in Alabama so a very different environment! I’m still knitting though and with TH-cam and Ravelry I feel connected to a great community!
Small world! Edmonton sure has changed since ‘88! Can you believe there’s 1.5 Million people 😯
@@theknittystew Yes my husband has been back and he could not believe the growth. Thanks again for taking us with you on your travels. I’m Canadian and I really enjoy seeing all the nice yarn shops and getting inspired by what other people are making.
Hi Leanne and thank you for another lovely episode. Your mitts look great in the avocado colourway.
Thank you Celia 🤗!
❤ I’m finally catching up! Haven’t been to Edmonton since about 2008 or 2009 so you’re really bringing me back! Love those fingerless mitts, and that avocado green is AMAZING! I have one friend where everything she knits ends up being “for the cats” so I can relate to the ‘Caturday’! 😂 And Mick, oh my goodness! Another great episode, thank you!!!
Thank you Matthew! Your friend and I should start a knitting for cats group. Lol
I'm a crocheter but love your show, the yarn stores and travel log.
Thank you Barbara!
Love your podcasts, I really like you showing us all the lovely places you go to. As well as all your knitting 😊 see you on the next one xx
Thank you Marie! More to come! 😊
I'm so happy for you that Quinn turned out to be ok. Our fur babies do like to worry us don't they!
We were absolutely beside ourselves!! Fur babies and grey hairs !!
Thank goodness Quinn is found! My late kitties name was also Quinn and looked almost identical 😊
Aw sorry about the loss of your Quinn. Sounds like we have twin cats!
I LOVE your vest!❤❤❤
Thank youuuu!!
Glad your little kitty is safe & sound. Love your episode of course. I get excited when I see you’ve downloaded one. Safe travels. ❤
Thank you so much Pati 🤗 !
You mentioned in one of your videos “Andrea Mowry’s magic measurements” can you explain in one of your videos what they are. So glad The Mighty Quinn is safe 😻
Thank you and yes that’s a great suggestion!
Love the vest. Love your podcast. So nice to visit Canada with you.
Thanks so much Brit 🤗 !
Really love your podcast. It’s d see very soothing , informative and inspiring.
Thank you so much Sabine 🤗 !
Love watching your podcast. Enjoyed seeing my of my native land Canada. Happy knitting
Thank you so much Wendy 🤗 !
You are a hoot! Getting the Always vest pattern - it looks fabulous on you!
Thanks Denise! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Great pattern, I had to “read” my work to make sure I was garter stitching in the round on those side panels.
Hi LeAnne, Phew, cat in the closet! Typical..I had one I had to chase out of my closets, regularly. He loved to nest in my long wool coats. 😟 Your knits are gorgeous, as always! Thank you for sharing your mistake. Hate when that happens! Looking forward to seeing you again soon. 🧶💕
Hello Heidi! Apparently this whole closet and hiding cats is a thing .. lots of comments about it here 😆
Suggestion for Mick: I had some beautiful vintage angora yarn and made a Sophie Scarf because it would give me a luscious accessory with not a lot of special yarn, and I am in love with it!! I also knit the Anker’s Summer Shirt and it is my favorite knit top. I made it in a cotton linen blend and very much looking forward to wearing it this spring and summer! Thanks for sharing your life!
Thank you Julie! The Sophie Scarf would drape so beautifully in Mic!
So happy Quinn was found safe!! Your vest looks amazing on you. I will have to add that one to my list! I have yet to knit a vest! Thank you so so much for sharing your beautiful projects. Safe travels and knit on my friend! 🥰🧶
Thank you Sophie! I am so happy you could ‘knit with’ me this morning! 😊 Knit on sistah 💪🏼
I just found your channel, I'm so happy to have found it. I can binge in now. My favourite part was when you were rubbing the Mick wool on your face and forehead to check how soft it is. That is such a familiar thing to me and it really made me appreciate how similar yarn people are. Thanks so much for this wonderful podcast!
Yarn people are the best people! I am so happy to meet you Kelly! Welcome.
Thx for the Quinn update, relieved she is okay. I love your vest and the yarn, I’ve yet to knit with unspun. Your gloves turned out really well and the colour too! Thx for another great podcast, I look forward to and enjoy every one! 🧶🧶🧶
Thank you so much Susan for your messages they are always so encouraging ! 😊
Thank you for this wonderful podcast. I love that you travel around Canada (maybe the world), supporting local yarn shops. I also love that you acknowledge the traditional people of the land you are on. (coming to you from Musqueum/Squamish/Tsleil-Waututh land, aka Vancouver).
Thank you Betsy 🤗!!
Good to see you today! Loved your podcast! Love the fingerless mittens, and socks. Love how you give history of the places you go. My brother and sister in law go to Edmonton sometimes. I will have to ask them if they have seen the cowboy boot!
So glad your cat was found!😻
Have a great week!
Thank you so much Jean! Let me know if they’ve seen the 👢 boot!
@@theknittystew hi, my brother and his wife haven't seen the boot but they are going to explore Edmonton at some point. They are in Red Deer.
What a funny little kitty you have, I'm glad he was ok. Edmonton looked like a lovely place to visit, I'm glad you got to enjoy some time there for a little adventure.
As far as summer tops go, I've got spring on the brain as well and have added a few ideas for myself.
I've narrowed it down to these 3...
Desert Spring by Jessica Mcdonald
Salty Air Tee by Samantha Guerin
Aster Tee by Megan Nodecker
But I still have time since I'm trying to finish up a pair of socks and a shawl at the moment. So I hope to cast on one of the above patterns by April 1st.
Thanks for taking us along on your adventure, I can't wait for the next one :) -Jenn
Thank you Jenn! Oh we have very similar tastes 🤗
Hi from Trudy in northern MN with English Leicester Longwools. Love your vest, love you found your cat, love your fingerless mitts, love your socks and I love Blue Bloods too! ha Thank you so much. You provide so much inspiration.
Hello and thank you so much Trudy! Are you on Instagram? Would love to see your sheep!
Oh my goodness! So glad your cat Quinn was ok and came out of hiding! Love your new vest and fingerless gloves!! I recently had a disaster when I washed my first handknit sweater in a garment bag in the washer...won't be doing that again! So I certainly understand about the expensive cat pillow..
Oh nooooooo *biiig sigh* and hugs to you.
@@theknittystew Thanks so much! Sometimes we learn these things the hard way...
Thanks for the tour of Edmonton! I liked the way you filmed in the yarn store, nice & chill. Sometimes folks go very fast and it's a bit dizzifying. I'm glad your cat is ok, that would have been a scare.
Thank you so much Mesheela 🤗 !
@@theknittystew Just Sheela, & you're welcome:)
Thank you so much for another great podcast.
Thank you so much for being here 🤗
In Stoney Plain just outside west Edmonton, there is a great yarn store also…Jo’s Yarn Garden! We are pretty lucky to have so many great yarn stores here!
On my list !! I need more time to check out the Northern Alberta yarn scene!!
As always I had a great time listening to you and watching the pictures of canada... keep going, love from switzerland!!!
Awesome! Thank you Patricia!
Not sure if you are aware, River City Yarns is closing their brick and mortar shop permanently on March 31st as the building has been sold. They are open for in store shopping on Sat afternoons until permanent closing. Big sale on now! They plan to continue with their online presence....
Love your channel. Take care. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much Irene!