Lovely to stumble upon you while watching knitting podcasts. Nice to find a fellow Aussie, am based in Melbourne and picking up knitting & crochet again after a few years break. Mostly do quilts so it is nice to have another interest. Hope I can make some warm garments ready for winter next year. Thank you for clear instructions 👏
I just discovered your podcasts. Enjoying your lovely, calming presence & your amazing knitting. I read on Ravelry that you are a Christian. I am also.. so nice to find a fellow believer. I am also a weaver!
Hello, just found you on youtube, nice to hear an Australian voice,you are a gifted knitter, i have been watching youtube since COVID, i do love watching different crafts but lately the knitting ones i have liked because of all the lovely yarns that are available and the projects that people make, i am amazed, i have never been a knitter but lately have been making a few plain scarfs, i wish someone would have taught me when i was younger, but i do other things and i took a watercolour colour class a few years ago now, so i am happy. I have started painting wooden things and doing transfers and gold leaf which is more my thing. I was pleased to come across your podcast and look forward to watching again. Kind regards pamela hall
Hi Susie. Thanks so much for your lovely comments. I am really enjoying making the podcast. After thinking about doing it for ages, i finally took the plunge. There is a lot of learning, especially with editing. And i want to try a new program so there will be more learning when i switch. Good thing i like to learn new things. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and i am so happy to hear you are enjoying the podcast.
Great first podcast. Also always interesting to have some Australian 'content' -as much as I love European knitting and knitwear we are in a rather different climate - well much of the time. Beautiful Ranunculus whichIi can see I must eventually knit - especially if it turns out as lovely as yours !!
Thank you so much Della for your lovely comments. Ranunculus was a really quick knit as well, being on such large needles and relatively low yardage. I am already thinking of making another one. :)
Hello from the other side of Sydney. Happy to have found another local knitter - keen to see all your projects as I do a binge catch up. thank you for the great short row tip 😊
Hello, I really enjoyed watching you speak about your projects and seeing your lovely projects. I look forward to continuing to watch your knitting journey. I also really enjoyed seeing the snow free outdoors you have! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much for your lovely comments, Nancy, and for taking the time to comment. I am hoping to make this a regular thing and am looking forward to making the next video. Happy knitting. :)
I remember following you around 2010 you were so inspiring with your knitting, sewing and photos! So inspiring! Good to see you I look forward to more😊
Thank you so much. I plan to make it a regular thing - it wasnt as hard as i thought it would be (like most things) and i would like to get a bit more skilled at it over time. The difficulty is when you feel you have to know everything before you start. It puts you off just jumping in and giving yourself a chance to get better.
I am enjoying your channel so much that I decided to go right back to episode 1. I wish my principal would let me knit while on playground duty! I am not allowed to knit in staff meetings either unfortunately. I am a teacher in Quebec, Canada. Love hearing your talk about each of your projects. Happy knitting~Margaret of My Wonderful Knitting Life podcast.
Thanks so much Margaret. I am so glad you are enjoying the channel. I am sorry you arent able to knit during meetings and other duties. If instructed, I will always comply with directions at work. But i recognise that am fortunate at work where the people i report to understand that I can be fully present in meetings and knit (even more so, for me) and that knitting on playground duty actually provides a point of conversation between me and the students. Teachers are professionals. I wish we were always treated as such. x
Me too. We have been in negotiations the better part of 2023 and have been on strike too. It has made the year tough but knitting always makes it better.🥰
i remember in my student midwifery days knitting during lectures, apparently there was a vote when i wasn't there to see if i should be allowed to knit, luckily they said yes. i didnt see it as any of their business, it helped me concentrate ❤
Beautiful Ranunculus, really enjoyed your podcast, effortless and articulate. Im hoping to tackle a Ranunculus this year. I've just, this past 6 months retrained the brain to knit top down and in the round... really enjoying not having to sew up seems. Im glad I found you, Thanks for your Podcast :)
Hi Kazwah. Thank you so much for your lovely comments. I also love knitting top down and being able to try on garments as i go and get all the measurements the way i like them. Thanks again for taking the time to leave a comment. Happy knitting. :)
Stitch marker tip around double decrease - back the marker up 2-5 stitches. When you come to it, say "oh yes" double decrease coming up!" Stitch markers are memory jogs and don't have to be at the exact spot of the increase/decrease.
True - but i am always trying to put things in place to save time either by not having to stop and read, or to have as a check so i dont get off track. The good thing is we have lots of tools to help us and we can use the ones that work best for us and our style of knitting. I always love hearing what works for others though. I can give them a try and see if they work for me. Thanks for sharing. :)
Hi Shantini. Thank you for your comment. Yes, i used two lace weight yarns. One silk-mohair blend and one alpaca, silk, cashmere blend. It is a lovely and light sweater. :)
The pattern is really oversized and my bust is 32” so i made the smallest size and my gauge was a bit tighter. I was getting 16 sets over 4” instead of 14. I just measured the FO and the finished measurement was 40”. It really is a great pattern and a lot of fun to knit. I made did the high neck case on as well. Thanks for watching and for commenting. 😊
Lovely to stumble upon you while watching knitting podcasts. Nice to find a fellow Aussie, am based in Melbourne and picking up knitting & crochet again after a few years break. Mostly do quilts so it is nice to have another interest. Hope I can make some warm garments ready for winter next year. Thank you for clear instructions 👏
Hi Laurel. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Hope you are enjoying the return to knitting and crochet. :)
I just discovered your podcasts. Enjoying your lovely, calming presence & your amazing knitting.
I read on Ravelry that you are a Christian. I am also.. so nice to find a fellow believer.
I am also a weaver!
Thank you so much Annette. My relationship with God and my faith in Jesus is what sustains me. x
Also for me. @@mostlyknitting
Hello, just found you on youtube, nice to hear an Australian voice,you are a gifted knitter, i have been watching youtube since COVID, i do love watching different crafts but lately the knitting ones i have liked because of all the lovely yarns that are available and the projects that people make, i am amazed, i have never been a knitter but lately have been making a few plain scarfs, i wish someone would have taught me when i was younger, but i do other things and i took a watercolour colour class a few years ago now, so i am happy. I have started painting wooden things and doing transfers and gold leaf which is more my thing. I was pleased to come across your podcast and look forward to watching again. Kind regards pamela hall
Thanks so much Pamela. Thanks for sharing your crafting experiences: xx
I’ve just discovered your podcast and I love it!!! It’s fabulous to see and hear an Aussie! Looking forward to watching your other episodes. 👏😃🧶
Hi Susie. Thanks so much for your lovely comments. I am really enjoying making the podcast. After thinking about doing it for ages, i finally took the plunge. There is a lot of learning, especially with editing. And i want to try a new program so there will be more learning when i switch. Good thing i like to learn new things. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and i am so happy to hear you are enjoying the podcast.
Great viewing, so refreshing to have an Australian podcast.
Thanks so much Renata. I am really enjoying making them. :)
Great first podcast. Also always interesting to have some Australian 'content' -as much as I love European knitting and knitwear we are in a rather different climate - well much of the time. Beautiful Ranunculus whichIi can see I must eventually knit - especially if it turns out as lovely as yours !!
Thank you so much Della for your lovely comments. Ranunculus was a really quick knit as well, being on such large needles and relatively low yardage. I am already thinking of making another one. :)
Hello from Italy, it's always a pleasure to discover a new podcast around the world. 🌺
Hi there. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. I hope you enjoyed the podcast. x
Hello from Italy ❤
Hello from the other side of Sydney. Happy to have found another local knitter - keen to see all your projects as I do a binge catch up. thank you for the great short row tip 😊
Thanks Melanie. Thanks for taking the time to watch my previous episodes. Hope they aren’t too repetitive. ;)
Lovely to see you after many years remember our late night knit nights online. Beautiful knitting as usual.
Thanks so much Lois. I loved those VKNs. I have such fond memories of those days. :)
I ve seen your podcasts but this one popped up so will watch some old podcasts.
Thanks also sorry about your dog loss
Great job 👏🏻 Always good to see an Australian podcaster.
Thanks so much. I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. :)
Thanks Tash, lots of lovely knitting!
Hello, I really enjoyed watching you speak about your projects and seeing your lovely projects. I look forward to continuing to watch your knitting journey. I also really enjoyed seeing the snow free outdoors you have! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much for your lovely comments, Nancy, and for taking the time to comment. I am hoping to make this a regular thing and am looking forward to making the next video. Happy knitting. :)
Hey, I’m knitting my first ranunculus and oh my goodness I love this pattern almost done with the yolk it’s so fun❤
One of the most beautiful Ranunculus I have seen! Thank you for share ing the type of yarn you used!
Thanks so much for the lovely compliment Debra, and for taking the time to leave a comment. :)
I remember following you around 2010 you were so inspiring with your knitting, sewing and photos! So inspiring! Good to see you I look forward to more😊
Thank you so much. I plan to make it a regular thing - it wasnt as hard as i thought it would be (like most things) and i would like to get a bit more skilled at it over time. The difficulty is when you feel you have to know everything before you start. It puts you off just jumping in and giving yourself a chance to get better.
What a fun watch! Your projects are absolutely lovely and please do show the things you’ve made over the years. Looking forward to your next episode.
Thanks so much Megann. I really enjoyed making it. :)
thank you, I'm knitting in a vanila mohair, you've helped me decide to do it with the long sleeve ❤
Thank you so much. It is nice with a long sleeve, for sure. :)
Wow awesome podcast. Thanks for sharing your beautiful projects and your beautiful self. I'm looking forward to seeing more.
Thanks so much Leeanne. It was really fun doing it and looking forward to doing more. :)
Loved your podcast, especially as all your WIPs and your finished item are all on my to do list
Thanks so much for your lovely comment. We both have very good taste in knitting projects. ;)
I am enjoying your channel so much that I decided to go right back to episode 1. I wish my principal would let me knit while on playground duty! I am not allowed to knit in staff meetings either unfortunately. I am a teacher in Quebec, Canada. Love hearing your talk about each of your projects. Happy knitting~Margaret of My Wonderful Knitting Life podcast.
Thanks so much Margaret. I am so glad you are enjoying the channel. I am sorry you arent able to knit during meetings and other duties. If instructed, I will always comply with directions at work. But i recognise that am fortunate at work where the people i report to understand that I can be fully present in meetings and knit (even more so, for me) and that knitting on playground duty actually provides a point of conversation between me and the students. Teachers are professionals. I wish we were always treated as such. x
Me too. We have been in negotiations the better part of 2023 and have been on strike too. It has made the year tough but knitting always makes it better.🥰
i remember in my student midwifery days knitting during lectures, apparently there was a vote when i wasn't there to see if i should be allowed to knit, luckily they said yes. i didnt see it as any of their business, it helped me concentrate ❤
Beautiful Ranunculus, really enjoyed your podcast, effortless and articulate. Im hoping to tackle a Ranunculus this year. I've just, this past 6 months retrained the brain to knit top down and in the round... really enjoying not having to sew up seems. Im glad I found you, Thanks for your Podcast :)
Hi Kazwah. Thank you so much for your lovely comments. I also love knitting top down and being able to try on garments as i go and get all the measurements the way i like them. Thanks again for taking the time to leave a comment. Happy knitting. :)
Just found you and enjoyed your video so much.. going off to view more!
Welcome! Thanks so much. I am so glad you enjoyed the video. :)
You are such a natural for your first podcast. I just heard about you from Knitting with Kim and Jonna. Jonna had mentioned you and this hat.
Thank you so much Carol. I love watching Kim and Jonna. I am really happy you found your way to my channel. :)
Loved your podcast, I'm a keen knitter from New Zealand. Your Ranunculus is really nice, great colour on you
Thanks so much. I am so glad you enjoyed the podcast. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. :)
Stitch marker tip around double decrease - back the marker up 2-5 stitches. When you come to it, say "oh yes" double decrease coming up!" Stitch markers are memory jogs and don't have to be at the exact spot of the increase/decrease.
Good point and I like the tip. But then, of course, i would have to remember how far away the double decrease was from the marker. ;)
@@mostlyknitting But easy to do if you read your knitting!!
True - but i am always trying to put things in place to save time either by not having to stop and read, or to have as a check so i dont get off track. The good thing is we have lots of tools to help us and we can use the ones that work best for us and our style of knitting.
I always love hearing what works for others though. I can give them a try and see if they work for me. Thanks for sharing. :)
Hello from Ireland, I love your projects.
Hi Mary. Thanks so much for the lovely comment and thanks for watching. :)
It’s so lovely to ‘visit’ with you! 🥰
Thanks Melissa. Wish we could visit in person. :)
@@mostlyknitting Same! MJ and I both keep texting back and forth about how much we love your episodes and how much we miss visiting with you! :)
How great will that be when we can catch up together in person. :)
Try sashiko stitch for the pants 😊
Thanks for the suggestion. i have already had these ones fixed but good to know for next time. :)
What a fun podcast. I really miss sidney
thank you so much. It really is such a beautiful city to live in. :)
@@mostlyknitting it is the most beautiful city i ever bin to
Beautiful sweater. Did you use 2 types of yarn together?
Hi Shantini. Thank you for your comment. Yes, i used two lace weight yarns. One silk-mohair blend and one alpaca, silk, cashmere blend. It is a lovely and light sweater. :)
Hey, what size ranunculus did you do three or four?
The pattern is really oversized and my bust is 32” so i made the smallest size and my gauge was a bit tighter. I was getting 16 sets over 4” instead of 14. I just measured the FO and the finished measurement was 40”. It really is a great pattern and a lot of fun to knit. I made did the high neck case on as well. Thanks for watching and for commenting. 😊
Knitting is maths! 😀
Yes! Lots of it! I love it. :)