100-year-old knitter shares her talents

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  • Virginia Carmichael, a 100-year-old knitter, has been making baby sweaters and blankets for newborns in need for many years. She goes to Westside Baby in West Seattle to see what happens after she donates them. (Ellen M. Banner/The Seattle Times)

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  • @Jacelyn5440
    @Jacelyn5440 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I know this is an older video, but I wanted to say how precious this lady is. Once she was young and took care of her family, no doubt had children, etc. Now, she is giving back. What an example for we younger ones. The Bible tells the older women to teach the younger women. I believe that is what she is doing, as well helping so many precious babies.

  • @suzannemortimer9752
    @suzannemortimer9752 3 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    Ah bless her. My mother last knitted for me when she was 100 yrs old. She knitted me a ribbed cowl. Nowadays at nearly 103(!) and with advanced Ahzeimers, she can only knit a few rows.

    • @susanfryer1616
      @susanfryer1616 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Suzanne Mortimer she has done really well bless her

    • @HandiworksbyClyne
      @HandiworksbyClyne 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY❤️💖

    • @susanfryer1616
      @susanfryer1616 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bless her that's wonderful

    • @kfam1250
      @kfam1250 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wish grand health upon your family, as your story is very nice and you share the same first name as my mother. Cheers, and God bless 🙏

  • @susanmouncey616
    @susanmouncey616 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    This lady is an inspiration. Doing so much for others. I loved learning about her. She is wonderful.

  • @mikerope5785
    @mikerope5785 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    this lady knows the value of delayed gratification. That, it seems to me, is the secret to joy in life: mastery through delayed gratification. Which is why knitting and learning to play an instrument is so rewarding.

  • @reneeputhu8052
    @reneeputhu8052 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are my inspiration. I am 80 and have been hooked on knitting since 8.

  • @FormWerkstoff
    @FormWerkstoff 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    The woman reminds me of my grandma. When she was 15 she wanted to give me a knitted sweater. But at the time I didn't want this because I was afraid of losing recognition in the group. It wasn't fashion back then. I still have memories of how she knitted. Today she is dead. I am 50 years old and am developing an interest in knitting with a knitting machine.
    At that time she was probably a little sad that I couldn't appreciate her effort. This is how times and values ​​change.

  • @judylee3589
    @judylee3589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    What a thoughtful and kind lady. After all her years, she still wants to give to others and make herself useful! Thank you Virginia!!!

  • @robinmartinez220
    @robinmartinez220 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    What an amazing woman. She is an inspirational woman. 😍👍

  • @sewndebisdream6953
    @sewndebisdream6953 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amen! Knitting is the greatest thing! I taught myself when I was 18. Thank you for sharing!

  • @msg4925
    @msg4925 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This warms my heart ❤️ I pray, if I’m granted long life that I’ll still be knitting.

  • @antoovly
    @antoovly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Hopefully shes still alive making those lovely projects 🥰

    • @elizafern3139
      @elizafern3139 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thats what I thought too.

  • @danteelegante4601
    @danteelegante4601 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    She's my inspiration. I want to be like her 🥰💜

  • @gardenglory6624
    @gardenglory6624 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    cant even deal with HOW adorable this sweetheart is. love you so much. bless you my dear.

  • @marleenneil7542
    @marleenneil7542 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your kindness and generosity💜

  • @knitpurlsquirrelwithgrannydee
    @knitpurlsquirrelwithgrannydee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    So inspiring! I pray to live that long and do as well as this lovely lady - I need to live that long to work up all the yarn in the yarnscape!

  • @m.c.2899
    @m.c.2899 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She's incredible. I will keep in knitting if I can live to be a hundred.

  • @bluemoon472
    @bluemoon472 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Beautiful. Warms my heart seeing this wonderful, century old woman knitting sweaters
    for babies brand new to the world. Circle of life knit together with love.

  • @ebennett8178
    @ebennett8178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wonderful lady I ve been knitting for years and hope I still can when I m hundred. Great hobby for relieving stress and helps others as well.

  • @neelamchugh4951
    @neelamchugh4951 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Feeling so proud and excited to see more of your lovely items. Pray for you to be healthy way ahead🙏

  • @pstcali7152
    @pstcali7152 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Oh I just love this beautiful lady, and her knits are gorgeous 😘❤️🇨🇴

  • @iloveknitting4497
    @iloveknitting4497 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    She buys such pretty colours of yarn! I wonder where they come from

  • @aminakribi3409
    @aminakribi3409 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am so happy that youtube brought me here, God bless her.

  • @connieroberts1180
    @connieroberts1180 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Blessings to you, dear sweet lady! Your post is so uplifting. Thank you!

  • @carmencruz6971
    @carmencruz6971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    God Bless you. God bless your hands your beautiful talented woman. Thank you for sharing with the world. 🌿🌺🌵🌸🌵🌺🌿💕

  • @P.M.P.181
    @P.M.P.181 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't give her enough ❤ God bless her for sharing ❤

  • @user-lm7qt6cm6w
    @user-lm7qt6cm6w 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Adorable lady🌹❤🎉 Keep doing your magic! Graciela

  • @goldengirl6805
    @goldengirl6805 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love her. So wonderful that she does this. 💋❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🤍💯

  • @happy1831
    @happy1831 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dearest Virginia, my beloved Grama knitted over 90 yrs, living to 97. She has her flower gardens, gifting to so many and scarves, hats, mittens, all of which many I still have (when I realized the importance of saving for her future generation) and her final piece I saved special along with the last ball of verigated yarn I wrapped into a ball. How blessed are the babies who will be warmly dressed by your loving handiwork, and the gift you are to our world. 🙏🏼🌹🌹🌹🙏🏼 Thank you 😍😘🤗😃💝👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💋

  • @emanmahmoud9439
    @emanmahmoud9439 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She's really talented and amazing.
    It's never too late.

  • @Midnight-rj4ed
    @Midnight-rj4ed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Everything is lovely. I crochet and find knitting much more difficult than crochet. Keep doing your good work!

    • @ClaireNicole33
      @ClaireNicole33 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same❤❤

    • @ebennett8178
      @ebennett8178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I m the opposite I think crochet is harder cant get used to one hook rather than two needles, but crocheted items are lovely.

    • @masuganut2082
      @masuganut2082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      TH-cam everyone! Trust me! And be patient with yourselves. I knit and crochet but struggled a long long time to get good. Couldn’t figure out knitting for over a decade. TH-cam really changed it all for me. That and help from my mother.
      You can do it. I have faith in all of you ❤️❤️❤️

    • @lolaboden2641
      @lolaboden2641 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@masuganut2082 , absolutely! I’ve become quite a good sewer, thanks to TH-cam.

  • @user-jg3kq8zq9i
    @user-jg3kq8zq9i 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Woooow just hearing her voice made me happy. ❤️

  • @nildaaimini8387
    @nildaaimini8387 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She is 100years,how nice her Eyes are healthy,and she likes to knit baby garments to keep the babies warm

  • @jacquelinereynolds562
    @jacquelinereynolds562 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wrapped up in pure love! So exciting to see your knitting on the sweet baby. You are amazing .

  • @user-Elle41
    @user-Elle41 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful work

  • @courag1
    @courag1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, you are so inspirational! People who sit and worry about getting Alzheimer's when life is about doing. My father died of Alzheimer's so I am older now than he was when dementia began for him. I also am an avid knitter. Knitting is actually good for the brain's blood circulation as the blood is drawn from the brain stem and flows through the brain to its surface under the skull. This is what controls the hands. So whatever we are doing with our hands from typing to doing dishes to gardening or knitting, just don't stop doing. Life is about doing for others and having the giving spirit, is good for the souls who live to give. God bless you, lovely lady!

  • @dorismoreno9552
    @dorismoreno9552 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a wonderful lady you are.God Bless you.

  • @anamadrigal2503
    @anamadrigal2503 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Es un ejemplo a seguir,que valiente,Dios la bendiga.

  • @jonaswood2305
    @jonaswood2305 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is wholesome yet sad. She sounds like she is crying when she talks yoy can just hear all she's been through

  • @purplemandala
    @purplemandala 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an absolute treasure this lady is. I hope she is still knitting.

  • @charlottebarnes6761
    @charlottebarnes6761 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I love to knit hope i can make it to 100 and continue to knit GOD BLESS. HER

  • @writingsbymeenu
    @writingsbymeenu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    U make me remind of my grandmom❤️😘
    My grandmother is 96 or 98 years old
    She is our heart

  • @charanjeetreen7175
    @charanjeetreen7175 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mam at this age also you ate inspiring with your skill.may God keep you healthy

  • @krisk6011
    @krisk6011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a wonderful lady and such a great story to hear on Thanksgiving Eve 2020. Stay safe and well to all.
    Take care, Kris K from CT

  • @LourdesPerezlourpe
    @LourdesPerezlourpe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Una bendición y un ejemplo de señora, un placer conocer su labor.❤️🙏🏼

  • @susanfryer1616
    @susanfryer1616 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    As my Mum used to say a baby looks really loved with a hand knitt xxx

  • @pollykaur3146
    @pollykaur3146 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the effort you put in making the baby knitted garments i am going to do the same as I can't sit for long without nothing to do as I get older

  • @dilmaarzapalo340
    @dilmaarzapalo340 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Que linda abuelita es un ejemplo a seguir ella teje muy bonito Dios lo Bendiga siempre

  • @chronicstitcher7933
    @chronicstitcher7933 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its these video's that make me eternally grateful that I bothered to learn to crochet and knit when I was a kid.

  • @user-hl1ci2ct3n
    @user-hl1ci2ct3n 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    God bless the beautiful soul.

  • @karenh2890
    @karenh2890 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a wonderful lady!

  • @mamabear3191
    @mamabear3191 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful lady and she does beautiful work
    Thanks for sharing

  • @mentor_sakshi
    @mentor_sakshi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Woww... you are such an inspiration for all of us... i rarely comment on videos.. but i had to appreciate this one...

  • @dianaosuna8615
    @dianaosuna8615 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hermoso todo lo que hace.. Es una señora muy admirable!

  • @rebeccagrimsley7260
    @rebeccagrimsley7260 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A wonderful role model for us all

  • @ragininaik3179
    @ragininaik3179 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely work....❤️ So nice and beautiful ...salute👍👍

  • @ximenaosorio9673
    @ximenaosorio9673 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the way amazing human beings able to function when they have living heart

  • @craftinglisascrochetknitti3134
    @craftinglisascrochetknitti3134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    AWESOME!! 🙂🙂🙂

  • @minidwarfdude9230
    @minidwarfdude9230 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m a 20 year old “man” and have recently started knitting as I’ve always had a curiosity about it. Its really easy and rewarding to do

  • @debjewett7279
    @debjewett7279 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love her! Such a blessing.

  • @amritamuttoo6397
    @amritamuttoo6397 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    She is amazing.God bless her.

  • @doroteajangada161
    @doroteajangada161 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your job. Loved

  • @latang3656
    @latang3656 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You are an angle 😇 god bless🙏❤️
    Wishing thats more some one like you on this planet earth .

  • @AemiliaJacobus
    @AemiliaJacobus 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Knitting is a beautiful craft. May it never become obsolete.

  • @kamaljit-9811
    @kamaljit-9811 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Good job ! You set milestone ..God bless you my dear

  • @sandraimboden6660
    @sandraimboden6660 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your comment ‘Why Bother?’ It’s not about noses and numbers, just about Love! It has given you and them joy.
    What a blessing you are!

  • @sangeetapiki6713
    @sangeetapiki6713 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    U r a true inspiration for all of us 👍👍👍🙏

  • @VigneshVignesh-fn9mj
    @VigneshVignesh-fn9mj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Heart touching vedio....with all my blessings

  • @paperchain1239
    @paperchain1239 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bless your heart and greetings from the UK 🇬🇧.

  • @megagloria01
    @megagloria01 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely you r a angel thank you for your beautiful work.

  • @shreehandcraft1331
    @shreehandcraft1331 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    She's my inspiration🙏🙏

  • @clarayanez9073
    @clarayanez9073 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Simplemente hermoso, bella señora! Un gran ejemplo!

  • @neutral5376
    @neutral5376 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a lovely lady . Bless her

  • @patriciamiranda1453
    @patriciamiranda1453 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    MARAVILLOSA ¡ PRECIOSA ¡ MUJER ¡
    MUCHA BENDICION ¡ TIENEN ESAS
    MANOS ¡¡¡
    🙏🙏🙏
    SANTIAGO - CHILE

  • @gardenglory6624
    @gardenglory6624 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    sweetheart pieces. lovely.

  • @maryanngilbert2806
    @maryanngilbert2806 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s a lovely mother you are!

  • @susieinthecountry4434
    @susieinthecountry4434 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    an American treasure! Hope she is still knitting♥

  • @dawnwright5422
    @dawnwright5422 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely lady with a kind heart ❤.

  • @ceciliamack1195
    @ceciliamack1195 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You do Beautiful work!!!

  • @ariannaarchuleta5626
    @ariannaarchuleta5626 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this lady she is so caring

  • @eclaire_x88x
    @eclaire_x88x 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How lovely what a wonderful thing to do ❤

  • @nancyjames9471
    @nancyjames9471 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are an inspiration!

  • @Sunn777
    @Sunn777 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless this amazing lady!

  • @neelamchugh4951
    @neelamchugh4951 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Madam your inspiration wil strengthen me
    May I have your blessings pl 🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @Petra44YT
    @Petra44YT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh, don't worry. The yellow and green sweater is perfectly fine. :-) I'm sure the baby will like it.

  • @sheilaallen2146
    @sheilaallen2146 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    God Bless you your awesome and so is your work

  • @barryjacobs8524
    @barryjacobs8524 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a wonderful story. I love knitting and now crotcheting. G

  • @mariaduran1178
    @mariaduran1178 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amassing, I admire her!

  • @susanfryer1616
    @susanfryer1616 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How lovely

  • @anjanikaropady4864
    @anjanikaropady4864 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice 👍
    Wow
    Thanks 🙏

  • @abigailhagos168
    @abigailhagos168 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done 👏

  • @falgunigohil9870
    @falgunigohil9870 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Waw ...u proof it no age of work..I appreciate your art & work..

  • @jaishivshanker
    @jaishivshanker 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's so much fun to knit.

  • @jayajayakumar4474
    @jayajayakumar4474 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So cute great inspiration

  • @redredwine1277
    @redredwine1277 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless, Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄

  • @nikkireid4714
    @nikkireid4714 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love her!!!!

  • @bananabambiii
    @bananabambiii 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is amazing

  • @ronnaurban7435
    @ronnaurban7435 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bless you what a beautiful soul

  • @angeladrago6401
    @angeladrago6401 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bravo!! Você é linda! Muita inspiração.

  • @cececheairs
    @cececheairs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a beautiful lady ❤️

  • @vijisuresh1962
    @vijisuresh1962 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely, inspiring lady