Such beautiful projects! I am glad that you have a lovely vacation in TX with your husband & the bonus yarn store trip YAY! Lily's cardigan is gorgeous! She's a blessed little girl to be so loved. Beautiful sock yarn & cute project bags. Thanks for sharing.
I bet you did have a very relaxing time knitting on your Texas trip. And to be surprised with a new yarn shop while you were there. Those types of trips are the best. Love watching your podcasts while knitting. I feel like I am having a knit night with you. All of Danielle’s bags are so very nice! Love the watermelon bag! ❣️🧶
So many finished items! Lilly is going to love her birthday cardigan. So blessed to have her lovely Aunt Kayla!🎉🎉I think the Bankhead Hat would be fabulous for the Shelter yarn and it’s free on Ravelry! The West 7th yarn definitely has Musselburgh written all over it!!!❤❤❤
Love the t-shirt! The Anthology Throw is looking more beautiful every time you share it. I love the Alice's Embrace Project. They'll often share photos of when they deliver all the throws and such. To see the joy from the recipients is so heartwarming. I'm sure your Church recipients feel the same. Happy Knitting!
That cardigan is soooo Adorable❣️. I am so glad you had a Great time in Texas. When I traveled for work I would always google what yarn stores are close by, so my stash is full of memory yarn ❤️. I am so amazed at how much you do in a weeks time!!! Our kids grow up too dang quick and even though my kids are grown and have their own children now, you brought me back in time when I felt the same thing you are feeling now with no ‘school shuttle’ - hearts going out to ya gal ❤
Oh Kay, thank you so much for teaching me how to make socks as We were driving around on our UK holiday! I am now totally addicted and it’s all your fault, but for that I say thank you. Now I am keen to sew other projects not just socks because I have had so much fun! Now I am looking at other projects to make! No idea what yet! You have really given me the confidence I was lacking! Thank you Pauline
The watermelon 🍉 project bag is lovely. Thank You for gifting the bag. I’m currently working on my first pair of vanilla socks for Summer Camp. My daughter starts grade 12 in September, so I totally understand how you are feeling about your boys getting older. Have a wonderful day.
Lilly's cardigan is lovely. And all the socks, of course. I loved knitting my Anthology Throw and am planning to knit more of them. I found it so enjoyable and soothing. I'm glad your trip was so relaxing and wonderful. And I can't believe school has already started for your boys.
Seeing Lily's sweater completed makes me want to make both of my granddaughters one. You were a busy bee with all of the completed projects, wow! Love the ribbed socks for your mother in law. I like a snug to the foot sock. Not tight, just socks that cling. I agree with you on the gray color for the after thought heel socks, unless you can find a yellow to match the thin lines. Happy to hear you had a nice trip and it's always great to watch a new episode
Love all your finished objects! Especially Lilly’s birthday present!! And I’m glad you got yarn on your trip 😊 I’ve decided to buy at least a skein of special yarn when I travel. I visited a dear friend in Milwaukee and while there she took me to a yarn store where I bought a local yarn dyer’s sock yarn. I think I’m going to make a hat for this winter. Loving the anthology! I might have to try one of those. I laughed when you said you cast on everything with advent knitting. I loved keeping up with that, too! Hope you have a fabulous weekend!!
Hey Kay! Oh my it is a hard season. They grow up so fast! Lots of happiness and Joy too. Not only were you driving the kids to school and running your shop. So glad you get to enjoy slowing down. I love the bags from Midwest Stitches, I love my yarnable Sub. I like tgat if i have to skip a month, I can. Now I want watermelon. Of course im going to say Lillie needs matching socks with that beautiful sweater!! 😂 I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip! The yarn shop was a great surprise! I love all the socks of course!!🎉 i love your shirt!!
Summer sock camp always gets me in the sock knitting mood. I am ready to start some sweaters as we get some cool mornings headed into fall. You always inspire me when I see your FOs. The project bags are so cute. I love Lisa Jewell's books. They have all been good.
Love Lily's sweater, going to have to get the patterns for a 3yr old &18yr old granddaughters. The 18yr old granddaughter started her 1st day of college yesterday and her Dad (our oldest son) had the same feelings as you. He remembers the sweet 3yr old baby that he took to the park. ballet lessons, and school so your not alone with the tears. It's all good though, they will thrive and be ok. Love your sharing your life with us. The watermelon bag is AWESOME!!!
Thank you for Summer Sock Camp. I have actually finished 3 pairs, almost 4, this summer. I work a lot so that's huge, at least for me! I always love all your finished projects! That Anthology throw, Oh my!!!!!
The yarnable is so nice! Keep it for yourself 😊 in Canada kids are getting picked up by a big yellow bus, even in High school but they are on strike and I have to drive them now. New to me but with your comment, I will savor this moment with them since it won't be very long. Thank you for sharing
The bags are all gorgeous! I love the watermelon. I just had a granddaughter here who made her first bag using a watermelon fabric. She then went on to make three hair scrunchies with that same fabric. So glad you enjoyed your time in Texas. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.
Love all the socks. It amazes me how much you can do with the row one mini’s. I’m currently working on 3 blankets just from 10gms and will start a 4th one later. One granny hexagon, cozy memories and Triangulum blanket. With what’s left over I want to make a magic ball and make a Jelly blanket
You've been busy! There are lots of things to see today. I also like to share my time with multiple crafts. I have a short attention span....squirrel! Lol. Love the project bags! Who couldn't use a few more! I have sock projects that are bagless at the moment. Take care, Kay, and have a great week.
I loved seeing your makes this week! All those socks are so colorful and beautiful! 🤩 I'm looking forward to seeing your prayer shawl next week! Perhaps I missed the episode where you showed the prayer shawl you were working on, but I'd love to hear who you make the shawls for and what got you interested in making them! My son just turned 2 and people always say time flies but it's SO hard to imagine him being in high school 😍 I hope this new season is still overall very sweet for you and your sons!
I loved Lily’s cardigan. Great job. So glad you enjoyed your trip to Ft. Worth. The temperature blanket is so pretty. So glad you did not use Texas temperature for your blanket. You would have had a section of fire engine red. So very hot here in the Lone Star State. Have a great and as always enjoyed your video❣️
Love the idea of sock specific bags. I’m new to sock knitting and I’m about to finish my third pair and for the first time actually have another pair started before I finish this one. They are addictive and your instructions and patterns are great. 😊
I’m always excited to see your FO’s and WIP’s. Your niece’s sweater came out perfectly. With your leftover yarn in the various pinks you could make a nice cowl or hat. Very “Barbie” or for breast cancer awareness month in October.
❤I remember those milestones with my own kids. Time goes fast!! I always love seeing your projects. Midwest Stitches has great bags...so well made and nice fabrics..so nice that she sent some for giveaways!
I just made your vanilla socks!!!! My first ever! Also, I ventured in to a pair of shorties. Thank you soooo much for your wonderful pattern and accompanying videos. I know I wouldn’t have completed this goal without your help. ❤
oh my i love that watermelon bag. you have introduced me to so many new yarn-makers/dyers and notions and project bags. Thank you for show all the neat stuff you have discovered.
I’m really loving your temperature blanket. I’ve been doing research and haven’t seen one done in fingering weight yarn until I saw yours. Your blanket sold me on using fingering weight yarn. I’ve already ordered the yarn I want to use but won’t be starting until January 2024. Thanks for the inspiration.❤
Those projects are beautiful... I never wanted to make a temp blanket, but I love your colors, and you've got me like... 🤔 I hope you find a new peace and joy until the boys get home and you get to be with them then.
Love watching, lilys cardigan is so cute!! I will have to make one for my daughter, she’s 2 and asking me to make her stuff 🥹 currently in my season of sneaking knitting in when I can but trying not to stress about it. Working on scrappy blankets with acrylic yarn, and a bralette with some organic cotton yarn. The watermelon bag makes me want to take knitting on a picnic!
Surprise knitting shop finds are the best. This summer i discovered a somewhat local yarn shop that had only been opened about 4 months. What a delight.
Thank you so much for sharing your fiber art adventures. Your vacation sounded so relaxing. I look forward to seeing your anthology throw when it's done. I'm starting to think about what I'm going to do with advents this year.
So nice to see you again while I try to finish up my Twists and Turns Shawl. How exciting for you to find a yarn store unexpectedly while on your trip! The, bags are super cute as well, perfect for little projects.
Love Lily’s cardigan so much I started one for my granddaughter! She loves a rainbow of colors so it’s going to be pretty colors. I think I want to try the Row one mini subscription. I love seeing your packages of them every month!
Another wonderful episode. I’m still trying not to go down the EPP rabbit hole from the last one. Finished my 4th pair of shortie socks this month (I’m in FL - we really don’t do regular socks here) and now I’m addicted to knitting socks. Love your patterns and have started a Rhinebeck Roomies for a gift. Thanks for all you do!
This week has been crazy. Monday one aspect of my kids' school started, Tuesday another, Wednesday a third, and finally today the last. I joked about what would happen tomorrow. So crazy! I figured if I keep doing about an inch a day, I'll have another pair of socks done in about 6 days! I'm so excited.
The cardigan worked up so well! I’m sure she will love it. Can we talk about how beautiful that green worsted weight yarn was? It will work up to be such a lovely hat and if you have any left over perhaps a crochet headband/ear warmers
I'm loving seeing you finish up some projects that have been on the needles for a while. Very inspiring to do the same! I recently finished up a shawl and some socks that I've had on the needles forever.
I’ve been envious of your yarnable subscription for quite awhile and I finally signed up. This was the first one I received and it was so fun to get something in the mail. But to be honest it stresses me out when my stash gets too big so I may pause for a couple months until it feels more manageable. Got to knit some socks to make more room in the stash!
For years l have knitted sweaters and/or cardis only. I have started watching knitting podcasts galore which has got me into circular needles and l want to start my first pair of socks. I was advised to watch your podcast. So glad l have.....starting from episode one...only six years to catch up on😂
Bless your heart with the change in your season of life. I too went through a change this summer. Both of my kids have moved out, so we are officially empty nesters....not just college empty nesters. Hugs to you!! Great episode. 🥰
My husband & I are empty nesters, but now we have grandchildren becoming old enough for school, so now occasionally we hafta do pickups or drop offs (my daughter is in EMS & her schedule sometimes conflicts with her little girl). Love that watermelon bag cuz it definitely reminds me of picnic & sweet treat snacks on a hot summer day!!
Oh Kay, I can so identify with you in your different “season” of life. I will never forget when the recruiter came to pick up my son when he went into the Army. I was NOT able to hold it back. But today my son is a fine man with a great job and studying for his doctorate in engineering, in Fort Worth no less. Gosh I miss him. 🥺 Temperature blanket looking marvelous!
Thank you for sharing all your makes. Your niece is a very lucky girl, she will love her cardigan. I am still working on my Aurora cabin shawl by Stephen West and like you I am trying to work on it daily stitch counts are increasing so 1 row at the moment usually takes a half an hour. I’m a mum of 3 boys aged 25,23, 12, and a girl age 17 years. It is strange to have more free time as they get older, it is hard to slow down and focus on yourself when you have been so preoccupied with family and rearing children for years, enjoy this transition and the new teen/ adult relationships you will have with your kids. Greetings from Dublin. 💜
Your socks! Oh my gosh wow. Love love love. And I absolutely adore that sunflower yarn. It’s beautiful! Can’t wait to see what they look like as socks!
I would love to thank you, I just finished my first pair of sock with the Vanilla Sock pattern and it turned out great. I’m on my next pair, I never thought I could do it. Thank you again, I’m hooked,❤
I'm glad you had a lovely trip away and that you're still loving EPP! I love all the socks. I was working on my EPP quilt top whilst watching, I am almost finished attaching the last row, and then I have to back, hand quilt, and bind. I'm really excited to be almost finished. I understand your feelings regarding your boys, I remember it well. We are going through the "leaving home" stage now. The time goes way too quickly, doesn't it? ❤
Really enjoying my real one subscription service that I found out about through your podcast. Chipping away at my cozy memories blanket. I’m using fingering weight yarn right now but if I do a second scrappy blanket I think I’m going to follow your lead and do the DK wait. By the way, what an adorable, watermelon project bag! Definitely some thing that catches my eye as we enter the last bit of summer.
I'm so glad that Sock Camp is lasting to the end of August. I have 2 socks (not pairs) to finish so that 2 pairs are done! I'm new and slow, but hope to have them done. Lilly's cardigan is beautiful! I also love Ft. Worth. Glad you were able to relax.
I want to read all the books and knit all the knits now. I’m working on Light From Lantern fingerless mitts. So cute…so fun and different. I always hid my tears behind the camera as my kindergarteners got on the bus the first time. Miss those days and I’m now a great grandma.
I'm making an Anthology Throw too. It is a great pattern. I'm using scraps and an undyed yarn held together for a DK-ish version of the blanket. I'm hoping to finish it this year, but it isn't really the most portable project. :) Thanks for sharing all of your makes with us!
Lily's cardigan turned out so pretty! I have only been knitting for 2 years and I am consistently gobsmacked by your projects. I love Lusa Jewell, I would highly recommend The Family Upstairs. Nine Perfect Strangers by Liang Moriarty is also great. Thanks so much for your kindness!!
For your pinks, I really love the pink-striped sweater called Peppermint Twist in Stitch ‘n Bitch The Knitter’s Handbook. It is SO fun. A major favorite of mine. And, of course, with multiple colors, anything by Stephen West because he is just THE BEST!
Glad you had such a great, relaxing and productive (knitting-wise) vacation in Texas! That watermelon project bag is so cute! Being a summer born I love watermelon patterns (and the fruit as well 😁) 🍉 Can’t wait to see more of your Anthropology throw, it’s a pattern I’m considering for this year’s advent ☺️🎄
A great visit. So inspiring. The red check fabric lining on the project bag immediately made me think of the table cover for camping. Such wonderful memories. Happy stitching.❤
That watermelon bag is so cute. The inside reminds me a traditional tablecoth. Thanks for showing your 30 minutes of knitting projwcts. Its nice to see the advent projects again. :)
I loved hearing about your trip! My husband recently got a job and travels a bit for work so it's not to us but so fun. The 1898 hat is a super warm and fun hat to make. TH-cam won't let me link it but it's a free one and on ravelry!
Thank you for your podcast. Love all of your socks you finished 😍. I really know the feeling, my youngest daughter is going to university this year, she has a welcome to university week, to get to know her new classmates. Our children grow up way to fast. But then again, we'll get used to this as well. Happy knitting, Petra
I can't believe school has started for your guys already! I cried every first day until after my daughter went off to university. That first day was the worst! 😭 We all get through it, though. It's been a real joy to watch her grow into her own person. HUGS
Your finishes are lovely and the colours in Lily's cardigan are perfect. I do hope you will still be doing life in the vlogs on TH-cam. So glad your trip to Texas went well. 71 degrees F is a good summer day here in the UK. 🇬🇧
Know the feeling when drop off and pick up stops... Almost feel "redundant". But now I have role reversal with my daughter calling me to ask if I need a lift home from work (she drives past on her way home). I usually walk to and from work, to get in some exercise. So the talks are "back on" again 🥰
My oldest grandson has his permit. I know how you feel. So many seasons we go through, felt like just yesterday my kids were babies. Last year my son and his family moved to Alaska for work. I haven’t seen them since a year ago July. Hopefully airfare will drop some soon so I can go visit them. I just know the whole time I’d be there I will be thinking about when I leave. He hates if I cry, but I know it will be hard not to. I love your podcasts they always brighten my day.
Hugs Cathy!! ❤️ We have lived away from our family so much throughout our marriage and I know it is so hard all around. I still cry every time I have to say goodbye to my Dad, Sister, and Grandma!
I can totally relate with your feelings regarding school drop off, although that season won't start for me until my daughter gets a car, its close and I know how it will be bittersweet. I enjoy English paper piecing and think I too will make some coasters, making them for the seasons will be fun! Have a great day!
Oh my goodness! I can’t believe Lilly is going to be eight. I told you out of desperation I am watching all of your podcasts. I am up to episode 68. It has been so interesting. It started almost 7 years ago and now I’m at 4 years ago. It does get confusing. I get caught up and want to join in. Then I remember. Lilly was just a baby. You have ‘recently’ moved from North Carolina to Arizona again. It’s a lot of fun to know you then and watch you and the family grow. Thank you.
Kay, Your makes are lovely. Thanks for always thoughtfully putting together such wonderful episodes. I look forward to spending time with you every week. Enjoy the back to school season! I am the mother of two sons, too, and helping them grow up into good men has been such a pleasure. I hope you are finding this stage of motherhood to be the same. ❤❤
Oh my, that sunflower yarn! My first grandbaby was born on August 5th which was the first National Sunflower Day. I would really love to get my hands on a hank and make something for him. Hmm... I wonder if there are ever extra skeins available...
I just started knitting socks after knitting thousands of other things the past 60 years! Thank you for your tutorials and cheerful happy countenance!! It’s a joy to watch you!
I am on row 40 of the leg of my very first vanilla sock on 9 in circulars. I am so excited. Taking it slow!! Could really use a project bag to put my sock in. Thanks for your pattern and tutorials.
Interesting podcast ! Love to see all those beautiful socks you create with lovely yarns . I’m currently hooked on knitting socks . Thanks for your tutorials .
I alway enjoy listening and seeing your projects. I was derailed from summer sock camp by a new grandbaby. I stopped to knit the Newborn Vertabrae for him. Then I knit a hat and perfect Newborn socks!
Working on Sock Camp Picnic socks as I watch today. The left cross stitch was a new one for me, your video was very helpful. As a relatively new South Carolina resident I enjoy reading local authors. Currently reading the Carolina Slade Mystery series by C Hope Clark. Great summer reading!
Wow! You are almost at your 200th episode! That is awesome! Thanks for adding all the knitting & crafting content & tutorials for all of us to enjoy and learn together!
Such a great episode,,,,Kay!! Glad UR trip was great ,,,,and u had a rest,,,wow,,,alot of socks ,,,!!love them,,love the look of the ribbed one ,,just the thought of all that ribbing,,,!!maybe I will try a broken rib,, The bags are Sweet,,,!!!love them all,,,, Great blanket ,,too,,,, Elaine💗🏡time does fly by so fast,,,,Always a mom,,,for sure...no matter what age,,,💗
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I hope #knittynatty and Kent come to spend time with you on their adventure across the states! 💖
The Collab we need!
Yes!!! 💕
Such beautiful projects! I am glad that you have a lovely vacation in TX with your husband & the bonus yarn store trip YAY!
Lily's cardigan is gorgeous! She's a blessed little girl to be so loved.
Beautiful sock yarn & cute project bags. Thanks for sharing.
I’m so intimidated by sock making, so I just love seeing all your different permutations of socks you churn out!
You can totally do it, don’t be intimidated! It’s just knitting. If you mess up just rip it back and try again! ❤️❤️
I was terrified to start socks too,but once you start them they’re addictive. Give vanilla socks a try😊
I bet you did have a very relaxing time knitting on your Texas trip. And to be surprised with a new yarn shop while you were there. Those types of trips are the best. Love watching your podcasts while knitting. I feel like I am having a knit night with you. All of Danielle’s bags are so very nice! Love the watermelon bag! ❣️🧶
Lillys cardigan is so lovely. She is gonna love it. Lucky girl
So many finished items! Lilly is going to love her birthday cardigan. So blessed to have her lovely Aunt Kayla!🎉🎉I think the Bankhead Hat would be fabulous for the Shelter yarn and it’s free on Ravelry! The West 7th yarn definitely has Musselburgh written all over it!!!❤❤❤
I still cannot get over your stripy patriotic socks ❤❤❤ they are gorgeous!
Love the t-shirt! The Anthology Throw is looking more beautiful every time you share it. I love the Alice's Embrace Project. They'll often share photos of when they deliver all the throws and such. To see the joy from the recipients is so heartwarming. I'm sure your Church recipients feel the same. Happy Knitting!
Hang in there! The “new season” will feel more “normal” before you know it! 👍😊
That cardigan is soooo Adorable❣️. I am so glad you had a Great time in Texas. When I traveled for work I would always google what yarn stores are close by, so my stash is full of memory yarn ❤️. I am so amazed at how much you do in a weeks time!!! Our kids grow up too dang quick and even though my kids are grown and have their own children now, you brought me back in time when I felt the same thing you are feeling now with no ‘school shuttle’ - hearts going out to ya gal ❤
Newly learning to knit. I’ve crocheted my entire life, which is a VERY long time. Thank you for sharing your love for knitting with us. ❤
Oh Kay, thank you so much for teaching me how to make socks as We were driving around on our UK holiday! I am now totally addicted and it’s all your fault, but for that I say thank you. Now I am keen to sew other projects not just socks because I have had so much fun! Now I am looking at other projects to make! No idea what yet!
You have really given me the confidence I was lacking!
Thank you Pauline
The watermelon 🍉 project bag is lovely. Thank You for gifting the bag. I’m currently working on my first pair of vanilla socks for Summer Camp. My daughter starts grade 12 in September, so I totally understand how you are feeling about your boys getting older. Have a wonderful day.
Lilly's cardigan is lovely. And all the socks, of course. I loved knitting my Anthology Throw and am planning to knit more of them. I found it so enjoyable and soothing. I'm glad your trip was so relaxing and wonderful. And I can't believe school has already started for your boys.
Seeing Lily's sweater completed makes me want to make both of my granddaughters one. You were a busy bee with all of the completed projects, wow! Love the ribbed socks for your mother in law. I like a snug to the foot sock. Not tight, just socks that cling. I agree with you on the gray color for the after thought heel socks, unless you can find a yellow to match the thin lines. Happy to hear you had a nice trip and it's always great to watch a new episode
Love all your finished objects! Especially Lilly’s birthday present!! And I’m glad you got yarn on your trip 😊 I’ve decided to buy at least a skein of special yarn when I travel. I visited a dear friend in Milwaukee and while there she took me to a yarn store where I bought a local yarn dyer’s sock yarn. I think I’m going to make a hat for this winter.
Loving the anthology! I might have to try one of those. I laughed when you said you cast on everything with advent knitting. I loved keeping up with that, too!
Hope you have a fabulous weekend!!
Hey Kay! Oh my it is a hard season. They grow up so fast! Lots of happiness and Joy too. Not only were you driving the kids to school and running your shop. So glad you get to enjoy slowing down. I love the bags from Midwest Stitches, I love my yarnable Sub. I like tgat if i have to skip a month, I can. Now I want watermelon. Of course im going to say Lillie needs matching socks with that beautiful sweater!! 😂 I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip! The yarn shop was a great surprise! I love all the socks of course!!🎉 i love your shirt!!
Summer sock camp always gets me in the sock knitting mood. I am ready to start some sweaters as we get some cool mornings headed into fall. You always inspire me when I see your FOs. The project bags are so cute. I love Lisa Jewell's books. They have all been good.
Love Lily's sweater, going to have to get the patterns for a 3yr old &18yr old granddaughters. The 18yr old granddaughter started her 1st day of college yesterday and her Dad (our oldest son) had the same feelings as you. He remembers the sweet 3yr old baby that he took to the park. ballet lessons, and school so your not alone with the tears. It's all good though, they will thrive and be ok. Love your sharing your life with us. The watermelon bag is AWESOME!!!
Thank you for Summer Sock Camp. I have actually finished 3 pairs, almost 4, this summer. I work a lot so that's huge, at least for me! I always love all your finished projects! That Anthology throw, Oh my!!!!!
I love watching your videos. You have so much enthusiasm for knitting - it’s contagious. Thank you for all your sharing!
The yarnable is so nice! Keep it for yourself 😊 in Canada kids are getting picked up by a big yellow bus, even in High school but they are on strike and I have to drive them now. New to me but with your comment, I will savor this moment with them since it won't be very long. Thank you for sharing
The bags are all gorgeous! I love the watermelon. I just had a granddaughter here who made her first bag using a watermelon fabric. She then went on to make three hair scrunchies with that same fabric. So glad you enjoyed your time in Texas. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.
Love all the socks. It amazes me how much you can do with the row one mini’s. I’m currently working on 3 blankets just from 10gms and will start a 4th one later. One granny hexagon, cozy memories and Triangulum blanket. With what’s left over I want to make a magic ball and make a Jelly blanket
You've been busy! There are lots of things to see today. I also like to share my time with multiple crafts. I have a short attention span....squirrel! Lol. Love the project bags! Who couldn't use a few more! I have sock projects that are bagless at the moment. Take care, Kay, and have a great week.
I loved seeing your makes this week! All those socks are so colorful and beautiful! 🤩 I'm looking forward to seeing your prayer shawl next week! Perhaps I missed the episode where you showed the prayer shawl you were working on, but I'd love to hear who you make the shawls for and what got you interested in making them!
My son just turned 2 and people always say time flies but it's SO hard to imagine him being in high school 😍 I hope this new season is still overall very sweet for you and your sons!
I loved Lily’s cardigan. Great job. So glad you enjoyed your trip to Ft. Worth. The temperature blanket is so pretty. So glad you did not use Texas temperature for your blanket. You would have had a section of fire engine red. So very hot here in the Lone Star State. Have a great and as always enjoyed your video❣️
Love the idea of sock specific bags. I’m new to sock knitting and I’m about to finish my third pair and for the first time actually have another pair started before I finish this one. They are addictive and your instructions and patterns are great. 😊
I’m always excited to see your FO’s and WIP’s. Your niece’s sweater came out perfectly. With your leftover yarn in the various pinks you could make a nice cowl or hat. Very “Barbie” or for breast cancer awareness month in October.
❤I remember those milestones with my own kids. Time goes fast!! I always love seeing your projects. Midwest Stitches has great bags...so well made and nice fabrics..so nice that she sent some for giveaways!
I just made your vanilla socks!!!! My first ever! Also, I ventured in to a pair of shorties. Thank you soooo much for your wonderful pattern and accompanying videos. I know I wouldn’t have completed this goal without your help. ❤
oh my i love that watermelon bag. you have introduced me to so many new yarn-makers/dyers and notions and project bags. Thank you for show all the neat stuff you have discovered.
I’m really loving your temperature blanket. I’ve been doing research and haven’t seen one done in fingering weight yarn until I saw yours. Your blanket sold me on using fingering weight yarn. I’ve already ordered the yarn I want to use but won’t be starting until January 2024. Thanks for the inspiration.❤
Those projects are beautiful... I never wanted to make a temp blanket, but I love your colors, and you've got me like... 🤔
I hope you find a new peace and joy until the boys get home and you get to be with them then.
Love watching, lilys cardigan is so cute!! I will have to make one for my daughter, she’s 2 and asking me to make her stuff 🥹 currently in my season of sneaking knitting in when I can but trying not to stress about it. Working on scrappy blankets with acrylic yarn, and a bralette with some organic cotton yarn. The watermelon bag makes me want to take knitting on a picnic!
Surprise knitting shop finds are the best. This summer i discovered a somewhat local yarn shop that had only been opened about 4 months. What a delight.
Love sitting on the back porch with my coffee while knitting and watching your videos. Your items a beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful sweater for Lilly. Lovely yarn and bags. Thank you for sharing.
The sunflower themed yarn is so beautiful. The pink cardigan looks beautiful. Lily shall enjoy wearing it
The sunflower yarn is so pretty! And those project bags are just adorable. Thanks for the entertainment!😊
Thank you so much for sharing your fiber art adventures. Your vacation sounded so relaxing. I look forward to seeing your anthology throw when it's done. I'm starting to think about what I'm going to do with advents this year.
So nice to see you again while I try to finish up my Twists and Turns Shawl. How exciting for you to find a yarn store unexpectedly while on your trip! The, bags are super cute as well, perfect for little projects.
Love Lily’s cardigan so much I started one for my granddaughter! She loves a rainbow of colors so it’s going to be pretty colors. I think I want to try the Row one mini subscription. I love seeing your packages of them every month!
Another wonderful episode. I’m still trying not to go down the EPP rabbit hole from the last one. Finished my 4th pair of shortie socks this month (I’m in FL - we really don’t do regular socks here) and now I’m addicted to knitting socks. Love your patterns and have started a Rhinebeck Roomies for a gift. Thanks for all you do!
I love the sunflower theme yarn. It’s so pretty and I can’t wait to see it knit up, it’ll be beautiful.
This week has been crazy. Monday one aspect of my kids' school started, Tuesday another, Wednesday a third, and finally today the last. I joked about what would happen tomorrow. So crazy!
I figured if I keep doing about an inch a day, I'll have another pair of socks done in about 6 days! I'm so excited.
The cardigan worked up so well! I’m sure she will love it.
Can we talk about how beautiful that green worsted weight yarn was? It will work up to be such a lovely hat and if you have any left over perhaps a crochet headband/ear warmers
I'm loving seeing you finish up some projects that have been on the needles for a while. Very inspiring to do the same! I recently finished up a shawl and some socks that I've had on the needles forever.
I’ve been envious of your yarnable subscription for quite awhile and I finally signed up. This was the first one I received and it was so fun to get something in the mail. But to be honest it stresses me out when my stash gets too big so I may pause for a couple months until it feels more manageable. Got to knit some socks to make more room in the stash!
Watching these episodes while knitting is so fun and motivating every time. They make me wanna keep knitting and knitting!
For years l have knitted sweaters and/or cardis only. I have started watching knitting podcasts galore which has got me into circular needles and l want to start my first pair of socks. I was advised to watch your podcast. So glad l have.....starting from episode one...only six years to catch up on😂
Bless your heart with the change in your season of life. I too went through a change this summer. Both of my kids have moved out, so we are officially empty nesters....not just college empty nesters. Hugs to you!! Great episode. 🥰
hugs to you as well! ❤️
Love all your finished socks! Thank you for adding the pattern / yarn / store links in your show notes - I always click on them to explore!
You're very welcome! I am happy that the links are helpful. 😀
My husband & I are empty nesters, but now we have grandchildren becoming old enough for school, so now occasionally we hafta do pickups or drop offs (my daughter is in EMS & her schedule sometimes conflicts with her little girl). Love that watermelon bag cuz it definitely reminds me of picnic & sweet treat snacks on a hot summer day!!
Oh Kay, I can so identify with you in your different “season” of life. I will never forget when the recruiter came to pick up my son when he went into the Army. I was NOT able to hold it back. But today my son is a fine man with a great job and studying for his doctorate in engineering, in Fort Worth no less. Gosh I miss him. 🥺 Temperature blanket looking marvelous!
Thank you for sharing all your makes. Your niece is a very lucky girl, she will love her cardigan. I am still working on my Aurora cabin shawl by Stephen West and like you I am trying to work on it daily stitch counts are increasing so 1 row at the moment usually takes a half an hour. I’m a mum of 3 boys aged 25,23, 12, and a girl age 17 years. It is strange to have more free time as they get older, it is hard to slow down and focus on yourself when you have been so preoccupied with family and rearing children for years, enjoy this transition and the new teen/ adult relationships you will have with your kids. Greetings from Dublin. 💜
I vote for Musselborough Hat for the skein of yarn you purchased in Texas.
I love seeing all the different color ways in the socks you make, simply beautiful
I really enjoy seeing all of your sock projects! Thank you for your videos.
Your socks! Oh my gosh wow. Love love love. And I absolutely adore that sunflower yarn. It’s beautiful! Can’t wait to see what they look like as socks!
I would love to thank you, I just finished my first pair of sock with the Vanilla Sock pattern and it turned out great. I’m on my next pair, I never thought I could do it. Thank you again, I’m hooked,❤
I'm glad you had a lovely trip away and that you're still loving EPP! I love all the socks. I was working on my EPP quilt top whilst watching, I am almost finished attaching the last row, and then I have to back, hand quilt, and bind. I'm really excited to be almost finished. I understand your feelings regarding your boys, I remember it well. We are going through the "leaving home" stage now. The time goes way too quickly, doesn't it? ❤
That is amazing that you are working on the last row of your quilt top! 🤩
Really enjoying my real one subscription service that I found out about through your podcast. Chipping away at my cozy memories blanket. I’m using fingering weight yarn right now but if I do a second scrappy blanket I think I’m going to follow your lead and do the DK wait. By the way, what an adorable, watermelon project bag! Definitely some thing that catches my eye as we enter the last bit of summer.
I'm so glad that Sock Camp is lasting to the end of August. I have 2 socks (not pairs) to finish so that 2 pairs are done! I'm new and slow, but hope to have them done. Lilly's cardigan is beautiful! I also love Ft. Worth. Glad you were able to relax.
I want to read all the books and knit all the knits now. I’m working on Light From Lantern fingerless mitts. So cute…so fun and different. I always hid my tears behind the camera as my kindergarteners got on the bus the first time. Miss those days and I’m now a great grandma.
I'm making an Anthology Throw too. It is a great pattern. I'm using scraps and an undyed yarn held together for a DK-ish version of the blanket. I'm hoping to finish it this year, but it isn't really the most portable project. :) Thanks for sharing all of your makes with us!
Lily's cardigan turned out so pretty! I have only been knitting for 2 years and I am consistently gobsmacked by your projects. I love Lusa Jewell, I would highly recommend The Family Upstairs. Nine Perfect Strangers by Liang Moriarty is also great. Thanks so much for your kindness!!
Just saved those to my want to read list. Thank you for the recommendations! ❤️
Love seeing all of your projects! So inspiring ❤
For your pinks, I really love the pink-striped sweater called Peppermint Twist in Stitch ‘n Bitch The Knitter’s Handbook. It is SO fun. A major favorite of mine. And, of course, with multiple colors, anything by Stephen West because he is just THE BEST!
Glad you had such a great, relaxing and productive (knitting-wise) vacation in Texas! That watermelon project bag is so cute! Being a summer born I love watermelon patterns (and the fruit as well 😁) 🍉
Can’t wait to see more of your Anthropology throw, it’s a pattern I’m considering for this year’s advent ☺️🎄
A great visit. So inspiring. The red check fabric lining on the project bag immediately made me think of the table cover for camping. Such wonderful memories. Happy stitching.❤
That watermelon bag is so cute. The inside reminds me a traditional tablecoth. Thanks for showing your 30 minutes of knitting projwcts. Its nice to see the advent projects again. :)
Thank you for sharing your inspiring updates. Lilly’s sweater ❤looks great and I love your ideas on how to use your leftover fade yarns.
I loved hearing about your trip! My husband recently got a job and travels a bit for work so it's not to us but so fun.
The 1898 hat is a super warm and fun hat to make. TH-cam won't let me link it but it's a free one and on ravelry!
I've missed knitting for the last few months and finally caught all up on podcasts. Makes me happy 😊
Thank you for your podcast. Love all of your socks you finished 😍. I really know the feeling, my youngest daughter is going to university this year, she has a welcome to university week, to get to know her new classmates. Our children grow up way to fast. But then again, we'll get used to this as well. Happy knitting, Petra
I can't believe school has started for your guys already! I cried every first day until after my daughter went off to university. That first day was the worst! 😭 We all get through it, though. It's been a real joy to watch her grow into her own person. HUGS
Your finishes are lovely and the colours in Lily's cardigan are perfect. I do hope you will still be doing life in the vlogs on TH-cam. So glad your trip to Texas went well. 71 degrees F is a good summer day here in the UK. 🇬🇧
Know the feeling when drop off and pick up stops... Almost feel "redundant". But now I have role reversal with my daughter calling me to ask if I need a lift home from work (she drives past on her way home). I usually walk to and from work, to get in some exercise. So the talks are "back on" again 🥰
Love all your projects.. especially the blankets. Beautiful socks and bags. Love the watermelon one. ❤ Love Justified...new one is wonderful!
I love that yarnable colorway.. sounds like you had a wonderful 2 weeks and got so much knitting done! Have a good week😊
My oldest grandson has his permit. I know how you feel. So many seasons we go through, felt like just yesterday my kids were babies. Last year my son and his family moved to Alaska for work. I haven’t seen them since a year ago July. Hopefully airfare will drop some soon so I can go visit them. I just know the whole time I’d be there I will be thinking about when I leave. He hates if I cry, but I know it will be hard not to. I love your podcasts they always brighten my day.
Hugs Cathy!! ❤️ We have lived away from our family so much throughout our marriage and I know it is so hard all around. I still cry every time I have to say goodbye to my Dad, Sister, and Grandma!
The Yarnable yarn looks gorgeous. Look forward to seeing it knit up. X
I can totally relate with your feelings regarding school drop off, although that season won't start for me until my daughter gets a car, its close and I know how it will be bittersweet. I enjoy English paper piecing and think I too will make some coasters, making them for the seasons will be fun! Have a great day!
Oh my goodness! I can’t believe Lilly is going to be eight. I told you out of desperation I am watching all of your podcasts. I am up to episode 68. It has been so interesting. It started almost 7 years ago and now I’m at 4 years ago. It does get confusing. I get caught up and want to join in. Then I remember. Lilly was just a baby. You have ‘recently’ moved from North Carolina to Arizona again. It’s a lot of fun to know you then and watch you and the family grow. Thank you.
I forgot to ask you. How many project bags do you have? Oh my, I would expect a solid wall of cubbies just for bags.
I love all the project bags and the sunflower colored yarn!
Kay, Your makes are lovely. Thanks for always thoughtfully putting together such wonderful episodes. I look forward to spending time with you every week. Enjoy the back to school season! I am the mother of two sons, too, and helping them grow up into good men has been such a pleasure. I hope you are finding this stage of motherhood to be the same. ❤❤
I am!! ❤️
Thanks for sharing! I love seeing all of your projects. ❤
Oh my, that sunflower yarn! My first grandbaby was born on August 5th which was the first National Sunflower Day. I would really love to get my hands on a hank and make something for him. Hmm... I wonder if there are ever extra skeins available...
I just started knitting socks after knitting thousands of other things the past 60 years! Thank you for your tutorials and cheerful happy countenance!! It’s a joy to watch you!
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I am on row 40 of the leg of my very first vanilla sock on 9 in circulars. I am so excited. Taking it slow!! Could really use a project bag to put my sock in. Thanks for your pattern and tutorials.
Love the watermelon project bag and congrats on all the finished socks. Happy Birthday Lilly. Can’t wait to see pics wearing it.
Interesting podcast ! Love to see all those beautiful socks you create with lovely yarns . I’m currently hooked on knitting socks . Thanks for your tutorials .
I alway enjoy listening and seeing your projects. I was derailed from summer sock camp by a new grandbaby. I stopped to knit the Newborn Vertabrae for him. Then I knit a hat and perfect Newborn socks!
Thanks for sharing all your makes!!! So lovely to follow along with what you're making 😊
The Yarnable for this month is just GORGEOUS! I love sunflowers, they are my favorite flower 🌻🌻😍
Working on Sock Camp Picnic socks as I watch today. The left cross stitch was a new one for me, your video was very helpful.
As a relatively new South Carolina resident I enjoy reading local authors. Currently reading the Carolina Slade Mystery series by C Hope Clark. Great summer reading!
Wow! You are almost at your 200th episode! That is awesome!
Thanks for adding all the knitting & crafting content & tutorials for all of us to enjoy and learn together!
Such a great episode,,,,Kay!!
Glad UR trip was great ,,,,and u had a rest,,,wow,,,alot of socks ,,,!!love them,,love the look of the ribbed one ,,just the thought of all that ribbing,,,!!maybe I will try a broken rib,,
The bags are Sweet,,,!!!love them all,,,,
Great blanket ,,too,,,,
Elaine💗🏡time does fly by so fast,,,,Always a mom,,,for sure...no matter what age,,,💗
Love how productive you are! Inspiring!!! Love watermelons😜! Lily’s sweater is adorable!!