Really enjoy your episodes Stephen- obviously with 110K subscribers.. you are a rock star in the knitting world- but what strikes me is just how kind you are regardless of how high you soar- you seem so down to earth, so encouraging allowing for many levels of skill- so giving. Thank you. 🎉❤
You are so adorable and bubbly. It’s a joy to watch and listen to you. I’m doing the surprise sock along, so much fun. Love doing it and can’t wait for last clue tomorrow.
I love that your sweater matches your wallpaper! You have inspired me to look for a colorpopportunity whenever possible. And, I love the SSAL. Socks are one of my favorite things to make. I consider it a bonus for us sock knitters that you feel the need to make up for lost time! Thanks for all the fun!
Thank you so much for amazing inspiration 🧶🧶🧶 beautiful knits for Brioche and Stich 🐾🐾 an idea to display your yarn on the green Wall - make some metal shelfs in a wave shape 👍👏
First time viewing...enjoyed very much: I am a spinner/knitter that has fallen in love with your shawls!!! I am going to explore your designs...thanks for sharing your studio...the pups are adorable
Thank you for letting us peek into your new lovely and corlourful studio! Here we use London boxes from Hema for yarn storage. Less inspiring than having skeins on display but at least it's protected from the playful dog (and the voracious moths 😒)
I have bought lots of clear large shoe size storage boxes for my yarns so that I can see it I also like the shelves that have angled inserts to sort and organize yarns
I have realllllly been trying to come up with new yarn storage ideas... Let us know if you find any super inventive products / ideas... Also a pant rack might be an option for shawls 😊 snuggle those lil pups for me!
Just started watching your videos and love. You share so much, it's just great! I am knitting the sock along, first time I do one of your patterns and it won't be the last... :-) Thank you so much!
Thank you, Stephen, for this lovely podcast update and tour of your studio in progress -I just love it. I store my yarn , right now in plastic bags because Moth invasion -I live in Montana. Also I acquired some old wooden shelves from a yarn shop which recently closed in my town. The shop had been open decades, it was a very small shop owned by a man who in addition to yarn also did sewing and alterations, but only sold yarn & supplies. Lots of nice wool and other natural fibers from many places. Anyway, the shelves are old and I imagine all the conversations these shelves have heard of the many mostly women who gathered in his shop for knitting groups. It just seems like the shelves are extra special for this reason. Much love to you & your little pups, too ❤
I want to add hexagon shelves on my walls in my craft room to store my yarn. I think it would be super cute and look really cool instead of just shelves or boxes.
Awesome video. Love your projects and your Jersey is gorgeous. I started storing my yarn in a big cupboard as the sun bleached out the colour from my pure wool yarn years ago 😢 I've just started my 3rd pair of socks following a simple TH-cam tutorial. Plus I've started a patchwork cardigan following a different tutorial 😊 I haven't knitted a garment for nearly 50 years since I made a starsky and hutch cardigan when I was 15 😂
I am so glad I found you Stephen! I loved this episode. I wanted to thank you for the two free sock patterns! I love this summer’s Mystery Socks! You have given me confidence to try new techniques. I really hope to join your other kal’s in the future. So excited! ❤
Memory capsule or memory challenge! OMB too funny!! Living in the moment goes along with not holding onto memories! That’s my story and I’m sticking to it! 😂😂😂
I love these episodes. They make my heart happy, you are so joyful and make me smile. Very appreciated, especially after a long stressful day at work. You are the main reason I ventured into knitting. Your attitude and sheer joyful energy is so needed in the world at this time.
Love how your studio area is coming along. I just moved 6 days ago and I’m still getting everything organized. My shawls are in a huge fabric basket in a closet at the moment. I’ve used drying bars to display them in the past and I’m debating doing that again. I have an old wood stand with sliding doors that that was my parents and I might use that for my shawls and handmade sweaters (still need to knit my first one).
Q lindo estudio tienes y esos chales son hermosos, yo mis lanitas las pongo en contenedores porque hay mucho polvo por acá y no quiero que se estropeen, el escucharte me hace feliz realmente eres un genio de los colores y de las formas eres increíble.
OMG, the portrait: I love it…😍 “…it’s a one Memory Capsule Sock”; I hear you…😆 I love your Lil’ Mini-Me w/ all the little extras; that is so sweet from your friend Sonia…😍 Thank you for the two free patterns; I really have to try and knit more. I would love to try and create all of your patterns…😉 Love your videos Stephen…🥰🤗
Yaaaay a new episode!!! Love the new studio and all the color. Storage! It's a trial. As you know in Texas/Oklahoma we have ravenous moths so cedar is a must. I like older China cabinets with glass shelves to hold quilts, shawls and wraps. They have drawers for sweaters, gate, snd scarves. Just toss in a small bag of cedar shavings and all is good. I love baskets, all kinds of baskets. I keep my stash small so I mount them on the wall with opening outwards to showcase all the lovelies.😂😂😂😂
I love your Wooly World of West Knits videos. You are so descriptive talking about yarn and project. Your passion shines through on these videos. I'm excited for the release of that shawl pattern in January! It looks beautiful. Thanks for all you do!
You are one simply amazing creative man. Watching you knit and watching the things you knit, for me, is like eating at an ice cream buffet. I want to eat it all, lol. Thank you so much for sharing Stephen, and when I get the courage up, I'll definitely try something you've made, maybe even socks! Love ya!!!
I love how you’re just off the cuff and not scripted. I honestly feel like I’m visiting with a friend as I knit. I have a confession-- I’m addicted to listening to you as I knit-- I’ve worked my way through all the “Woolly World of Westknits” videos over and over-- more please--- I learn so much from you-- thank you for sharing your knowledge and your pups-- just love them!!!! I’m also loving the sock along-- I love your mystery knits-- they are always such a surprise!!!!!
Thank you for another lovely episode - I always look forward to them! I store my yarn in an IKEA PAX double wardrobe that my husband redesigned for me. On the left side, I have my sewing machines on 3 shelves and 3 drawers for sewing stuff below. On the right side, behind 2 mirrored doors, my stash is organised into 6 drawers, with storage space for my sewing machine trolley case and project bags above them - I love it so much, as my husband worked so hard on it, particularly as he had to take off almost 2 ft off the top of it so it could fit in my workspace! I love displaying my Westknits shawls on my dress-form called Patsy after Patsy of Absolutely Fabulous 😂
You are such a breath of fresh air!! You made me laugh so hard when you mentioned memories and not knowing where you purchased your yarn from! I was just organising my yarn and came across several bags of yarn that meet that description perfectly. 😂 Glad it’s not just me!! 😅 Just started the Mystery SAL and I’m thoroughly enjoying it! I’m also about to cast on the Woolly Waffle shawl for my mum. I live in Australia and she lives in the US and I want to give her something warm this Winter that I made. ❤
LOVE your shelves with yarns! My stash is in boring plastic boxes (from Xenos) hidden in an ugly closet. Probably my next project has to be the 'studio'...
I’m loving the surprise sock along! I did my first heel flap and heel turn! I’m an afterthought heel girl. Thanks for the wonderful tutorials!!! You’re the best! ❤ - Lisa
I love the idea of rolling your shawls up for storage. I installed a curtain rod on my bedroom wall and I hang my shawls and scarves on that. Currently I'm using a shoe organizer from Amazon for yarn storage, it's working well!
Please please please can we have a year long secret sock along ……..I already have your year of socks book via revelry which is awesome but I’m sooooo loving the contrast blast mal it got me to thinking how fabulous it would be to mix the 2 things and have a new pair of secret socks every month next year! Go on …..you know you want to! 😂❤
The YAL this year was awesome. Still is-I am working on the June shawl and can’t wait to start July which is so beautiful. I will def do YAL again next year! Your dogs are so adorable. Please hug them for me.
KALs for me is always more about looking at all the colours and yarns in the same project rather than the project itself. I love the colour combinations in your walls. I store my yarns in vintage suitcases. I've got cardboard tags attached that look like vintage destination tags but they say "100%wool" "sock wool" "cotton blends" and such. Plus places for randoms and leftovers. Things go in and out often but twice a year at every solstice I go through my stash to neaten the contents. I have so much fun doing this as not only do I get a chance to review what I have and make sure everything is ok and where it should be if it should still be there etc, but it gets me inspired to make more projects from stash. Having a penchant for scrappy projects means my favourite thing to do seems to be to find some yarn in my stash to go with leftovers when my stash of leftovers is running out of colours, which generates more leftovers. :P I put fat wooden curtain rods on my wall to hang your shawls across and around and hang thing on too.
Love to see another episode, you are amazing! I am knitting the contrast blast and i love them... i am a real westknits fan and i will defenetly knit more of your patterns... also love the miniature stephen ❤ thank you for your inspiration 😘🧶
Enjoy UR videos so much,,, Thanks very much for the two free sock patterns,,,Have just finished the fingering weight one,,,love ,love the heel,,,,my new go to heel 💖💖💗 Going to start the dk next ,,,and following along with UR mystery soc k along,,,,,,Haven't cast on yet,,,,but plan on it,,,! Love colors on walls,,we actually have a red kitchen ,,love it so much,,, I saw on a pod cast where she stored her shawls,,scarfs,,,On the portable cloth shelves that hang in closets,,,for shoes,,,but perfect for winter storage or shawls,, Thanks for the inspiration,, Elaine🏠🏠🏠
I agree with katewolf2625 -- you are a rock star and I just love you and your warm kind personality -- I know if we lived close we would be best friends. I can’t thank you enough for all you teach us. Teaching is definitely your nitch in life!!!!! You’re so easy to follow, and your “genius” in the knit design world is unmatched!!!!! Thanks again !!!! More episodes please !!!!!
Oh Stephen I just love watching your channel. I love the way you talk about colour and knitting. You are definitely making me become more brave with colour. I’m really enjoying the sock along and have learnt so much. I’m making two pairs at the same time. Also, I love your honesty in this video, I’m sure eventually you will remember what you used the yarns for in your scrappy socks. And I agree, never stop collecting yarn. Knitting and collecting yarn are two different hobbies and it’s ok to do both! Cannot wait for my Painting Shawls book to arrive to use all my fun coloured yarns I’ve collected so far!
Stephen, every time I hear you talk about yarn and knitting, and see how excited you are, I feel so happy. It really inspires me to be a part of your creative adventures. You are amazing!
Love the new studio wall! What about something reminiscent of a clothes drying line? I can see different colored cording braided together to make the line, then hung high and low across the entire wall (on some fabulous hooks) with all those incredible shawls draped over the line. Talk about a color explosion! I’m sure if you approach the wall with the same artistic intensity you apply to your work, it will be fabulous😊
Your sweater is beautiful and a good choice to blend with the colours in the stunning wallpaper behind you. I’m up to date with the 2023 contrast blast sock along Stephen and can’t wait for you to release clue 3. I highly recommend it to everyone. There’s no end to how creative you get with slip stitches Stephen. I’m really loving this project.❤️Angela
The new studio is looking great! What if you painted the small half walls on each side of the staircase a bright contrast colour to echo a yarn pop? Can’t wait to see the finished space! Thanks for sharing your creativity with all of us.
Is there somewhere that we can see all your past MKAL’s in one place? I’d love to see them all together-- Cant wait until MKAL 2023-- how many colors? What style? How beautiful?
I may have giggled at you trying to remember all those wonderful “memories”. I don’t have enough in stash to forget where I got them from, but that is only due to a strict budget… I would have gone hog-crazy buying special yarns if I had unlimited funds!
Love the green colour on your wall and the contrasting, rose plinths(?)! My yarn-storage is mostly from ikea. Plastic boxes, storage jars; bread baskets, cookie tins, etc. BUT I have also two yarn storage possibilities, made by a designer, on my wall: They are called "Orion Hanging Utensilio" by Koziol, which I really adore. They are made of transparent acrylic glass. Can't wait for the next Clue of the Surprise Sock Along! 🥰
Hello Stephen! Shawls are my favorite thing to knit, so it was a joy and a wonder to enter the world of Westknits. Many of your patterns are in my queue, and I can't wait to start on them. @cassandraroland5604 had the same question I did - what is your concern with moths and other knit-munching critters? I found some clear acrylic totes with lids on Amazon to sort my hanks in. They come in different sizes and look very neat on a shelf and keep the wool away from the moths. Also, I removed a shelf in my adjustable bookcase and attached a pole to hang my knits. That way, I can see all the steps in the process - pattern books, yarn, project bags, tools, and the finished product😊
I keep my yarn in plastic bins in a closet or in plastic zip bags deep in big decorative baskets - any place where I can’t see them. Otherwise I would be tormented by the desire to be knitting all of them RIGHT NOW.
Oh, I laughed-“I spent years hating and avoiding sock knitting…once I finally accomplished my first pair of socks and was like…oh.” 😂 Welcome to socks, they can be a great and yes, small and quick canvas for creative stitching (just be mindful of what you do on the sole, in the name of foot comfort)
Your new studio is looking fantastic! I am so enjoying the surprise sock along. I hope you do one every year. I find it so much easier to keep up with than the shawls! ❤
Really enjoy your episodes Stephen- obviously with 110K subscribers.. you are a rock star in the knitting world- but what strikes me is just how kind you are regardless of how high you soar- you seem so down to earth, so encouraging allowing for many levels of skill- so giving. Thank you. 🎉❤
Aw thank you so much for the kind words!
Ни слова не понимаю, но смотрю с большим наслаждением!!!❣
You are so adorable and bubbly. It’s a joy to watch and listen to you. I’m doing the surprise sock along, so much fun. Love doing it and can’t wait for last clue tomorrow.
What a fun inspirational playground! The mini me is adorable! The space is gorgeous and you are just delightful! So many possibilities....so fun
I love that your sweater matches your wallpaper! You have inspired me to look for a colorpopportunity whenever possible. And, I love the SSAL. Socks are one of my favorite things to make. I consider it a bonus for us sock knitters that you feel the need to make up for lost time! Thanks for all the fun!
omg, I love him so much...."sometimes I just say things and then try to validate them later" LOL, great memory....cool. Love you Stephen. :)
You are very inspiring. Thank you.
A one memory capsule sock! 😂 love it!
You are one of my favorite humans ❤️
Love your work, love your videos 💓
Oh your memory or not was so funny. Your amazing
This cute doggy
I have two frinchies❤ love your pups
Thank you so much for amazing inspiration 🧶🧶🧶 beautiful knits for Brioche and Stich 🐾🐾 an idea to display your yarn on the green Wall - make some metal shelfs in a wave shape 👍👏
First time viewing...enjoyed very much: I am a spinner/knitter that has fallen in love with your shawls!!!
I am going to explore your designs...thanks for sharing your studio...the pups are adorable
Thank you for letting us peek into your new lovely and corlourful studio! Here we use London boxes from Hema for yarn storage. Less inspiring than having skeins on display but at least it's protected from the playful dog (and the voracious moths 😒)
Loved the episode. Really enjoyed the tour of your studio. Look forward to making a pair of socks from your pattern collection.
I can't imagine that ANY year would have been "wasted" for you!
I have bought lots of clear large shoe size storage boxes for my yarns so that I can see it
I also like the shelves that have angled inserts to sort and organize yarns
You crack me up. I love your designs and your joy of colour and knitting. You inspire me!
I just adore how happy you always are. Your cheer is contagious.
I have realllllly been trying to come up with new yarn storage ideas... Let us know if you find any super inventive products / ideas... Also a pant rack might be an option for shawls 😊 snuggle those lil pups for me!
Steven, You are adorable!
Hiya Stephen just knitting some socks at 3 in the morning lol
NEVER stop collecting yarn!!!!!!!!!😂😂😂❤❤❤
Just started watching your videos and love. You share so much, it's just great! I am knitting the sock along, first time I do one of your patterns and it won't be the last... :-) Thank you so much!
Thank you, Stephen, for this lovely podcast update and tour of your studio in progress -I just love it. I store my yarn , right now in plastic bags because Moth invasion -I live in Montana. Also I acquired some old wooden shelves from a yarn shop which recently closed in my town. The shop had been open decades, it was a very small shop owned by a man who in addition to yarn also did sewing and alterations, but only sold yarn & supplies. Lots of nice wool and other natural fibers from many places. Anyway, the shelves are old and I imagine all the conversations these shelves have heard of the many mostly women who gathered in his shop for knitting groups. It just seems like the shelves are extra special for this reason. Much love to you & your little pups, too ❤
I want to add hexagon shelves on my walls in my craft room to store my yarn. I think it would be super cute and look really cool instead of just shelves or boxes.
Awesome video. Love your projects and your Jersey is gorgeous. I started storing my yarn in a big cupboard as the sun bleached out the colour from my pure wool yarn years ago 😢 I've just started my 3rd pair of socks following a simple TH-cam tutorial. Plus I've started a patchwork cardigan following a different tutorial 😊 I haven't knitted a garment for nearly 50 years since I made a starsky and hutch cardigan when I was 15 😂
Oh no I need those shawls. I can't wait till January!!
I am so glad I found you Stephen! I loved this episode. I wanted to thank you for the two free sock patterns! I love this summer’s Mystery Socks! You have given me confidence to try new techniques. I really hope to join your other kal’s in the future. So excited! ❤
Memory capsule or memory challenge! OMB too funny!!
Living in the moment goes along with not holding onto memories! That’s my story and I’m sticking to it! 😂😂😂
I love these episodes. They make my heart happy, you are so joyful and make me smile. Very appreciated, especially after a long stressful day at work. You are the main reason I ventured into knitting. Your attitude and sheer joyful energy is so needed in the world at this time.
hurrahhh only just discovered this!! Love your designs!
Love how your studio area is coming along. I just moved 6 days ago and I’m still getting everything organized. My shawls are in a huge fabric basket in a closet at the moment. I’ve used drying bars to display them in the past and I’m debating doing that again. I have an old wood stand with sliding doors that that was my parents and I might use that for my shawls and handmade sweaters (still need to knit my first one).
Q lindo estudio tienes y esos chales son hermosos, yo mis lanitas las pongo en contenedores porque hay mucho polvo por acá y no quiero que se estropeen, el escucharte me hace feliz realmente eres un genio de los colores y de las formas eres increíble.
I am knitting my first pair of socks and enjoyed the process very much. Looking forward to Thursday.
OMG, the portrait: I love it…😍
“…it’s a one Memory Capsule Sock”; I hear you…😆
I love your Lil’ Mini-Me w/ all the little extras; that is so sweet from your friend Sonia…😍
Thank you for the two free patterns; I really have to try and knit more. I would love to try and create all of your patterns…😉
Love your videos Stephen…🥰🤗
Yaaaay a new episode!!! Love the new studio and all the color. Storage! It's a trial. As you know in Texas/Oklahoma we have ravenous moths so cedar is a must. I like older China cabinets with glass shelves to hold quilts, shawls and wraps. They have drawers for sweaters, gate, snd scarves. Just toss in a small bag of cedar shavings and all is good. I love baskets, all kinds of baskets. I keep my stash small so I mount them on the wall with opening outwards to showcase all the lovelies.😂😂😂😂
LOVE that purple and coral you keep pulling up - please share those colors
Some sock yarns may need to go in the back burner of memories. Thank you for a humorous video.
I love your Wooly World of West Knits videos. You are so descriptive talking about yarn and project. Your passion shines through on these videos. I'm excited for the release of that shawl pattern in January! It looks beautiful. Thanks for all you do!
You are one simply amazing creative man. Watching you knit and watching the things you knit, for me, is like eating at an ice cream buffet. I want to eat it all, lol. Thank you so much for sharing Stephen, and when I get the courage up, I'll definitely try something you've made, maybe even socks! Love ya!!!
So much creativity and colors I am amazed. Thanks !
I love how you’re just off the cuff and not scripted. I honestly feel like I’m visiting with a friend as I knit. I have a confession-- I’m addicted to listening to you as I knit-- I’ve worked my way through all the “Woolly World of Westknits” videos over and over-- more please--- I learn so much from you-- thank you for sharing your knowledge and your pups-- just love them!!!! I’m also loving the sock along-- I love your mystery knits-- they are always such a surprise!!!!!
I’m loving the sock along❤
Thank you for another lovely episode - I always look forward to them! I store my yarn in an IKEA PAX double wardrobe that my husband redesigned for me. On the left side, I have my sewing machines on 3 shelves and 3 drawers for sewing stuff below. On the right side, behind 2 mirrored doors, my stash is organised into 6 drawers, with storage space for my sewing machine trolley case and project bags above them - I love it so much, as my husband worked so hard on it, particularly as he had to take off almost 2 ft off the top of it so it could fit in my workspace!
I love displaying my Westknits shawls on my dress-form called Patsy after Patsy of Absolutely Fabulous 😂
You are such a breath of fresh air!! You made me laugh so hard when you mentioned memories and not knowing where you purchased your yarn from! I was just organising my yarn and came across several bags of yarn that meet that description perfectly. 😂 Glad it’s not just me!! 😅
Just started the Mystery SAL and I’m thoroughly enjoying it! I’m also about to cast on the Woolly Waffle shawl for my mum. I live in Australia and she lives in the US and I want to give her something warm this Winter that I made. ❤
Memory capsule / memory challenge! I laughed way too hard. Thank you.
I keep my leftovers in large glass containers, so pretty!
Hello, I use 2 wooden Wine bottle holders which hold 108 bottles of wine. It’s all calorie free🤓😍. Thank you for your wonderful videos.
I love your style, so colourful ❤
LOVE your shelves with yarns!
My stash is in boring plastic boxes (from Xenos) hidden in an ugly closet. Probably my next project has to be the 'studio'...
It's always a pleasure to watch your videos ,lovely yarn, gorgeous colors and so inspiring. Thank you.
Wooden crate shelves painted in complimentary pops of color would look cool for storage on the neutral green wall!
You need a sweater in that Stoney Spring shawl pattern!!!
Loving all the great ideas as always your love of color is inspirational.
I’m loving the surprise sock along! I did my first heel flap and heel turn! I’m an afterthought heel girl. Thanks for the wonderful tutorials!!! You’re the best! ❤
- Lisa
I love the idea of rolling your shawls up for storage. I installed a curtain rod on my bedroom wall and I hang my shawls and scarves on that. Currently I'm using a shoe organizer from Amazon for yarn storage, it's working well!
A shoe organiser is such a great idea!! Especially if it's clear. It can hold either skeins or cakes too. I might have to look into that! Thanks :)
Please please please can we have a year long secret sock along ……..I already have your year of socks book via revelry which is awesome but I’m sooooo loving the contrast blast mal it got me to thinking how fabulous it would be to mix the 2 things and have a new pair of secret socks every month next year! Go on …..you know you want to! 😂❤
“I have a lot of knitting to do” 🤣 Love your wonderful inspiring woolly world Stephen!
The YAL this year was awesome. Still is-I am working on the June shawl and can’t wait to start July which is so beautiful. I will def do YAL again next year! Your dogs are so adorable. Please hug them for me.
🥰I don't have a pup, but it sure makes me want to knit these sweaters, Stephen!🥰Just gorgeous and of course, adorable little models.
OMGoodness ……I laughed sooooo hard at your memory capsule socks …..or not! 😂😂😂 completely resonated with me 😆😆😆
KALs for me is always more about looking at all the colours and yarns in the same project rather than the project itself. I love the colour combinations in your walls.
I store my yarns in vintage suitcases. I've got cardboard tags attached that look like vintage destination tags but they say "100%wool" "sock wool" "cotton blends" and such. Plus places for randoms and leftovers. Things go in and out often but twice a year at every solstice I go through my stash to neaten the contents. I have so much fun doing this as not only do I get a chance to review what I have and make sure everything is ok and where it should be if it should still be there etc, but it gets me inspired to make more projects from stash.
Having a penchant for scrappy projects means my favourite thing to do seems to be to find some yarn in my stash to go with leftovers when my stash of leftovers is running out of colours, which generates more leftovers. :P
I put fat wooden curtain rods on my wall to hang your shawls across and around and hang thing on too.
Shawl burritos!!!!!
Love to see another episode, you are amazing! I am knitting the contrast blast and i love them... i am a real westknits fan and i will defenetly knit more of your patterns... also love the miniature stephen ❤ thank you for your inspiration 😘🧶
Loving the July sock pattern
Yaaay!!! Love a west knits podcast/catch up!💜💜💜
❤❤tu travaille bien
Enjoy UR videos so much,,,
Thanks very much for the two free sock patterns,,,Have just finished the fingering weight one,,,love ,love the heel,,,,my new go to heel 💖💖💗
Going to start the dk next ,,,and following along with UR mystery soc k along,,,,,,Haven't cast on yet,,,,but plan on it,,,!
Love colors on walls,,we actually have a red kitchen ,,love it so much,,,
I saw on a pod cast where she stored her shawls,,scarfs,,,On the portable cloth shelves that hang in closets,,,for shoes,,,but perfect for winter storage or shawls,,
Thanks for the inspiration,,
Elaine🏠🏠🏠
I agree with katewolf2625 -- you are a rock star and I just love you and your warm kind personality -- I know if we lived close we would be best friends. I can’t thank you enough for all you teach us. Teaching is definitely your nitch in life!!!!! You’re so easy to follow, and your “genius” in the knit design world is unmatched!!!!! Thanks again !!!! More episodes please !!!!!
Love the podcast…..inspiring to make a dog sweater😊. The socks are gorgeous 😍🤩
I think painted cabinets will be nice to store your yarn, it will act as a focal point, and you can see inside as well.
Oh Stephen I just love watching your channel. I love the way you talk about colour and knitting. You are definitely making me become more brave with colour. I’m really enjoying the sock along and have learnt so much. I’m making two pairs at the same time.
Also, I love your honesty in this video, I’m sure eventually you will remember what you used the yarns for in your scrappy socks. And I agree, never stop collecting yarn. Knitting and collecting yarn are two different hobbies and it’s ok to do both!
Cannot wait for my Painting Shawls book to arrive to use all my fun coloured yarns I’ve collected so far!
Stephen, every time I hear you talk about yarn and knitting, and see how excited you are, I feel so happy. It really inspires me to be a part of your creative adventures. You are amazing!
You are so adorable with your dogs❤ welcome to sock land. I like it here. Must make all the SOCKS!🎉
Brioche and Stitch are so lucky to have so many beautiful knits!!
I’m doing the SSAL….it’s so fun…loving the pattern! How about a Christmas mystery sock along, Mr. West???🤔😃
Love the new studio wall! What about something reminiscent of a clothes drying line? I can see different colored cording braided together to make the line, then hung high and low across the entire wall (on some fabulous hooks) with all those incredible shawls draped over the line. Talk about a color explosion! I’m sure if you approach the wall with the same artistic intensity you apply to your work, it will be fabulous😊
Your sweater is beautiful and a good choice to blend with the colours in the stunning wallpaper behind you. I’m up to date with the 2023 contrast blast sock along Stephen and can’t wait for you to release clue 3. I highly recommend it to everyone. There’s no end to how creative you get with slip stitches Stephen. I’m really loving this project.❤️Angela
Can not wait to see your yarn wall! It’s going to look amazing 😍 haven’t knit any of the dog sweaters yet! I need to try one of those!!
Just love seeing you and your "crew". The "memory socks" LOL!! NEVER stop collecting.😅
The new studio is looking great! What if you painted the small half walls on each side of the staircase a bright contrast colour to echo a yarn pop? Can’t wait to see the finished space! Thanks for sharing your creativity with all of us.
Hi Stephen. Will you please do a mostly brioche stitch shawl with Smock it edging pattern? Thank you!!! x
Is there somewhere that we can see all your past MKAL’s in one place? I’d love to see them all together-- Cant wait until MKAL 2023-- how many colors? What style? How beautiful?
I may have giggled at you trying to remember all those wonderful “memories”. I don’t have enough in stash to forget where I got them from, but that is only due to a strict budget… I would have gone hog-crazy buying special yarns if I had unlimited funds!
Love the green colour on your wall and the contrasting, rose plinths(?)! My yarn-storage is mostly from ikea. Plastic boxes, storage jars; bread baskets, cookie tins, etc. BUT I have also two yarn storage possibilities, made by a designer, on my wall: They are called "Orion Hanging Utensilio" by Koziol, which I really adore. They are made of transparent acrylic glass. Can't wait for the next Clue of the Surprise Sock Along! 🥰
Is this your home/ studio? I love the space and colors.🇨🇦
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Do you worry about moths and if so what do you do?
Memory capsule or memory challenge 🤣🤣🤣
Hello Stephen! Shawls are my favorite thing to knit, so it was a joy and a wonder to enter the world of Westknits. Many of your patterns are in my queue, and I can't wait to start on them.
@cassandraroland5604 had the same question I did - what is your concern with moths and other knit-munching critters? I found some clear acrylic totes with lids on Amazon to sort my hanks in. They come in different sizes and look very neat on a shelf and keep the wool away from the moths. Also, I removed a shelf in my adjustable bookcase and attached a pole to hang my knits. That way, I can see all the steps in the process - pattern books, yarn, project bags, tools, and the finished product😊
I keep my yarn in plastic bins in a closet or in plastic zip bags deep in big decorative baskets - any place where I can’t see them. Otherwise I would be tormented by the desire to be knitting all of them RIGHT NOW.
Oh, I laughed-“I spent years hating and avoiding sock knitting…once I finally accomplished my first pair of socks and was like…oh.” 😂
Welcome to socks, they can be a great and yes, small and quick canvas for creative stitching (just be mindful of what you do on the sole, in the name of foot comfort)
Your new studio is looking fantastic! I am so enjoying the surprise sock along. I hope you do one every year. I find it so much easier to keep up with than the shawls! ❤
I store my yarn in a Ikea Billy Bookcase
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Oh Stephen you are a genius! The studio is amazing, is your background painted or is it wallpaper?? Stunning 😍 ❤
It is wallpaper that I put up myself for the first time. It was so fun!