I’m so happy you came to TH-cam. I think it’s a great way to see more about your knitting. I would love for you to pull out some of your older designs from your books, etc, and talk about the design process, color choices, etc. And I think Mary Jane should be your first guest! It would be great to see you two together just talking. Of course, I love everything Shetland!
Hi loved your podcast and would love to make the cardigan but will start with the cowl, however I am confused spindrift seems to be 2 ply but the needles are for dk weight, can you please confirm thank you.
@@carolbuckley8535 I use a variety of needle sizes when working with 2ply shetland wool depending on the project. For this cowl I use a slightly larger needle than I would use for say Fair Isle knitting as the cowl is all in garter stitch and the yarn will also bloom a lot after blocking. So you end up with a nice lightweight and airy fabric but it doesn't feel loose. Hope that answers your question!
Hi Gudrun I am so excited you are doing this! I discovered you from the Wooly Thistle. I purchased The Shetland Trader and made The Lucky Lines Pullover which I Love! I feel you will have so much to share with us. Please don’t stress about editing. My favorite podcasters are those that simply talk to us as if we are all having coffee and knitting together. This episode was perfect. You are a natural. ❤🧶
Agreed, and very much like the podcasts Donna Smith offers - much too infrequently I'm afraid. It's better when the designers just chat about what they're working on.
It’s so lovely to watch your video! My Mum was a Shetlander and we try to visit family as often as we can. Some years ago Mum and I crocheted blankets using each colour of Jamieson’s shade card, in the shade card order. This year I knitted a corner to corner blanket with the left overs. The colours are wonderful, really love the yarn. We had the privilege of visiting the mill too, and getting some of their lovely tweed fabric. Looking forward to all your future videos!
Hello Gudrun - I am happy that I found your TH-cam channel, and I look forward to tuning in whenever you do get to posting new episodes. You asked a few questions of the viewers so here are my responses, on my needles right now is an Arne and Carlos stocking (2023), some yoga socks and some Everyday socks by Andrea Mowry that I started a couple years ago. Clearing up WIPs is the name of the game. Up next are Saltwater mittens, and a textured sweater. What I would like to see during your podcasts would be your patterns, your finished / current projects and to learn more about Shetland.
Delightful!!!! Informal, relaxed, and I can't wait for more episodes. Enjoyed having a peek at your workspace, seeing what you are working on, and hearing about your foray into sewing! Well Done first episode!!!!
Welcome to the TH-cam space Gudrun! What a wonderful addition you are to this community! I'm so excited to get a chance to "visit" with you, and I am here for any content you are interested in sharing. I'm so happy you're designing those mitts! As cute as fingerless mitts are, they're not all that useful where I live, so full fair-isle mittens appeal to me. Wishing you a lovely, woolly 2025!
I love the idea/premise of this channel and am intrigued to see what you will share with us. I love hearing about the process of designers for both current and past works, what inspires them, and what they learn in the process; and the designer as a person--that real life "stuff". So, no worries on the interruptions etc. I love the addition of sewing as I am still aiming for making sewn garments that fit. In the end, it's your channel, so do what you think is best at the time, what makes you happy. We are glad that you are here and look forward to joining you in your chats!
Hello, Gudrun. I am so happy you are having a podcast, and am delighted to subscribe. I do not want to miss a minute of “visiting” with you. This is a dream come true 😊
Your first video podcast was delightful. Thank you for being a natural in front of the camera, it made me feel comfortable to view it. Thank you for moving to TH-cam, I’m not a huge fan of IG as it’s a bit too short. The TH-cam channels that I watch regularly are those that provide (fairly) regularly scheduled shows. If they don’t, that’s ok, but then I forget or miss seeing their shows when they do post something. Learning bits and bobs about techniques, history of the yarn, design process, are of interest to me. I’m sure you’ll develop a lovely program that we will all enjoy seeing. ❤
Thanks for just jumping in! A very nice introduction for us all. I'm interested in your knitting, of course, and also in your sewing. And I'd love for you to take us along on your dog walk. I love going outside. Thank you for the free pattern -- I've got just the yarn to knit up a Riggies Cowl.
I literally clapped when I saw your new channel! 😁 Welcome, 1st episode is just great. I am so looking forward to whatever you share whenever you can.❤
What a fun little chat! I’m a newer sewist (3ish years) and a longtime knitter, too. Love Sew Liberated and the Chanterelle pants (I made two pairs and I wear them all the time). Can’t wait to see more of your crafting ideas and adventures!
This was completely charming! I was so excited when you mentioned you’d be doing this and your first episode did not disappoint! Can’t wait to watch more! 💕💕
I love your designs, and was so excited to see your first episode in my feed! I would love to hear more about what inspires your creativity. I’d love to hear about what kinds of things you’re working on, or what your favorite designs or projects have been through the years. I’d also love to learn more from you about how you put together colors. I think it would also be inspiring to just hear about your daily knitting/making life - projects, plans, frustrations, successes. I feel like I come to TH-cam to live out my knitting life with other knitters, sharing in all the ups and downs. Thanks for posting, and I hope this becomes a truly joyous experience for you.
Love all these ideas. Sharing all aspects of the design process feels important to me. Also would be nice to bring folks along on the journey of a design!
Thank you for starting this series! I just started to look up your patterns, and was so pleased to be find this. Wonderful to learn about your Riggies designs! That Riggies cowl with the contrast center and edge is amazing.
I’m so excited you have decided to start your podcast! I loved the natural way you chatted and great to see your new mittens! Can’t wait for the next episode xx
Winter has suddenly gotten even better! I'm thrilled to see you here and know there's more to come. No suggestions at all, whatever you put out, I'm tuning in!
So good! You've got my vote for Best Vlog to Knit To! Loved the sneak peak behind the scenes in Gudrun-land. Also, I've got the Riggies Cardi at the top of my queue and now I'm definitely going to get busy swatching and casting on today!
Thrilled to catch this first episode. All very well done! Love your designs and I know this will be great place to keep subscribed to! Have sewn for years, but only seriously knitting the last couple of years. Wish I had started sooner! I enjoy the 'peace' when knitting. Looking forward to all you will share!
Hi! I wanted to leave a note of excitement and encouragement for your first episode! I’m so glad you’re here. I enjoy your work and it’ll be fun to see the creativity and inspiration as you go. We met in the food truck line at A Woolen Affair and you were gracious with advice on my first travels to Shetland this upcoming June. I look forward to anything you have for content. The sewing is a new adventure for me, too; my machine is still staring at me from the box. 😊 For ideas: photos and old books of vintage Shetland knits (love those baby pics!) and stories behind them; inspiration for yarn colors from the mill; how to pair and blend colors, your “favorite things” (for anything in life and making!); upcoming design successes and trials; favorite spots of Shetland…maybe even a tour of your wall art and the stories behind each. Cheers.
Hello Gudrun! So happy you have decided to make this leap onto TH-cam. I’m already looking forward to your next episode. Your body of work and Shetland background alone instantly draws me to your channel. I know you have great content to share and am excited to see it. Would love to see your design process, hear about Shetland and see more of your designs. Welcome and happy knitting! 🧶 ❤
What a cozy, lovely delight! Thank you for doing this-- just diving in and sharing your making life. Huge fan for many years-- I knit primarily with Shetland Spindrift and look forward to seeing more of your designs.
This is so exciting! Thanks for a great vlog/podcast. What a beautiful workspace you have. The view of that wall of Shetland wool! WOW. I'll be here watching every video. TH-cam is such a great way to engage with your audience, inspire fellow knitters, and track your own creative journey! I'm inspired that you've taken up sewing. I have been struggling to find clothes that fit me well since turning 50 and I've been toying with the idea of getting a sewing machine. Have a wonderful weekend!
Thanks for tuning in and for your enthusiasm! I feel the same way about finding clothes that fit well! I also want to make specific things that go well with my knits. It's pretty fun and a nice contrast to knitting.
@ yes it showed up on my feed! I seem to get some really random recommendations when I almost exclusively watch knitting and sewing content so your channel showing up was a bonus ☺️
I’ve loved taking classes from you in the past. Looking forward to learning more about the yarns you love, how you pick colors, design inspiration, etc.
Welcome!! Lovely to see you and your projects. I’m writing from Massachusetts and my dream has always been to visit Scotland and especially Shetland. So excited to get to learn about you!! Thank you for sharing yourself and your talents! - Jennifer
Thankfully youtube algorithm has offered a great suggestion (a rarity!) that matches the description! Your channel is an instant subscribe for me. Your speaking style is pleasant and you are charming, and I already know you are a gifted designer and instructor. It's like a late Christmas present😊
I’m so glad you started this channel! I’ve seen so many of your patterns and to be able to hear more of your life story is so fun😊. I look forward to the next episode!
Great to see you on TH-cam. I too am frustrated with Instagram and desperate for more interaction from creatives and designers here on TH-cam! So excited to have another British designer to follow! :)
happy to have found your Vlog. I agree with your take on Insta. Looking forward to following you here. I love the peek into your workspace and enjoy hearing about your knitting and sewing adventures
I’m so glad to see you on TH-cam. Thank you for sharing your fiber and textile journey with all of us. I look forward to watching your channel evolve and grow. Please share techniques and construction of knitwear and garment sewing as you feel comfortable. Even a conversation about your ‘OO’ life in Shetland/Mainland would be lovely. Happy New Year!
Thank you for sharing your work and ideas. It's always so fascinating how other people process their fiber art work. We have a small community of knitters here in northern Italy that loves everything Shetland so it was a great gift that you decided to create a podcast.
I love that you now have a podcast! I really enjoyed seeing your projects and patterns. I’m especially interested in the Riggie hat! A behind the scenes, design process chat is so fun!
Hello from Canada! This was lovely. I do love when you talk about the history of the Shetlands and I adore the pics of your childhood. I am a wooly gal, so I just love your shelf full of wool 💚💛🧡❤🤎
A hearty welcome to TH-cam from Dublin, Gudrun🤩🥂✨ I am so delighted that you’ve decided to connect through here as well (I love your Instagram too!), so that it does get to be more of a conversation with your audience. Lively projects too! Would love to learn of your sewing journey as I’ve been wanting to start myself but been frozen over choosing a starter sewing machine and give things a go for myself 😅 Anyway, hearty welcome and here’s to an amazing 2025 to you and your loved ones and everyone in this lovely community ✨🥰🫶🏽🥰✨
Hello Gudrun 👋🏼 How wonderful to find you doing podcasts on TH-cam. I’m so excited! I’ve got all of The Shetland Trader books and I love to look through them at all the beautiful designs. I love the Riggies cardigan, so I’m going to have to add Grand Shetland Adventure Knits to my extensive knitting library 😂 I look forward to following your journey on TH-cam. Sending love from Kent 🇬🇧 xxx
Yay, hooray, so glad you're doing this! I can't wait to hear all about all the textile-y things you get up to. And you're a natural w the old chatting to a camera thing so it's going to be great ❤
I never fully appreciated the warmth and versatility of shetland wool until I knit your Hansel Hap design. It's the perfect travel wrap, and I take it on all my adventures. I'm currently knitting your Hairest Mon design and enjoying it. Please keep sharing your sewing finds. It is refreshing to see something new and how wonderfully knitting and sewing compliment each other. Great podcast.
Very interested in Shetland. Seems such a lovely place. Always looking for knitting adventures! Congrats on your first podcast. Looking forward to the second.
This is great thank you, and so pleased you’re including sewing too. I love to create whole outfits by knitting and sewing complementary pieces, so thank for this aspect 😊
I really enjoyed this video. You bring your uniqueness which will bring many makers to your channel. I’m in the US and look forward to learning more about Shetland. Your sewing is an added bonus!
So glad, that I found your first Episode here! I think you made a very good job and I'm looking forward for more..... I'm interested in your patterns, in your design-process, your inspirations and of course also in the traditions of shetland, the yarns, etc. Greetings from Germany Mascha
Exciting to see you here on TH-cam! I would enjoy seeing more of your knitwear patterns. I love woolly wool! Excited to see those new mittens come out on Ravelry.
Gudrun! Thrilled you've decided to podcast. I traveled to Shetland this past summer and actually knitted your Virdek shawl while on my journey. I'd love to hear more about your decision making as a designer - particularly with construction. I'm also a supporter for Tammy at Wing and a Prayer Farm, so happy you've collaborated. Good luck!😍
❤❤❤❤❤ I am thrilled you are on Utube!!! What a Christmas gift!! I love your designs I am finishing my second half hap and already have the kit to make the full hap! I now want to make everything you showed here today 😊 thank you for sharing your designs- Bonnie
I have enjoyed your designs over the years - have many in my Favorites on Ravelry, Personlly, I would be unterested to have you feature one of your designs each podcast. You could tell us about the design inspiration, what sorts of issues you had to work through to design the piece, any anecdotes about it , etc. There are plenty of podcasts featuring well-known designs that everybody is currently knitting, so I think it would be wonderful to look at older designs and note what sorts of things were of interest at the time you made them! Thank you for a warm and entertaining podcast!
What a lovely first episode Gudrun! Thank you for that, it was nice to see more of you (not only tutorials 🥰) I have test knitted for you 2-3 times so I really enjoy your patterns! I’m knitting on a sock from one of Tracie Millard patterns for the moment. (I’ve knitted 12 of her socks this year) Looking forward to your next episodes! Big hugs! Lotte
Suggestions : tour of the farmhouse interior and exterior. Show more of the room space. Too close to camera. Stories of your life while knitting. Pics of pets. Look at your knitting library. The skeins of yarn up close. Full body shots. Knitting notions, bags, stash. Recipes. Patterns. Tutorials. Interviews. Video of your state and Shetland Islands...yarn, sheep, store. Etc.
I was so excited to see you on TH-cam!! It’s a great platform to get to know knitters and designers and what they’re working on their plans so much excitement great first video loved it.
I was so excited to see you podcast pop up in my feed! Great first episode - seeing your designs and hearing about the process is very inspiring. Can’t wait to hear about all things Shetland, and all your creative pursuits.
What a delight. ❤ I am so excited that you are going to include sewing as well! That linen is so great. I have my eye on the Chanterelle pants so im interested to see how you like the process of making them and how you find the fit. Looking forward to another ep! Have a great weekend!
The Riggies Beanie is stunning. I live near a ski resort in northern Michigan (Crystal Mountain) and can imagine the skiers wearing this. It's so "ski worthy"!
I am so happy to that TH-cam suggested your very first episode ! Thank you for sharing. It is very interesting to see you wearing your desings like "in real life", we get a better idea of the finished product. I am a french knitter, and I love to watch knitting podcasts in english. I have a youtube channel too (in french) that I make with my elder daughter Clémence. It's called Mulotricots. I have recently finished a cardigan by Kate Davies, the Land O'cakes, and a fishermen sweater for my husband. I love non superwash yarns. I am currently achieving the Noctua cardigan by Orlane Sucche, a french designer, using french breton wool from Bouclelaine, a very beautiful small yarn company based in Brittanny. I love your Ridges collection, this is absolutely beautiful, I find that it is a perfect combination of modern style and traditionnal knitted fabric. Thank you for sharing the free cowl pattern !🤩
What a fun surprise to see you in my Suggested Videos! I enjoyed seeing your workspace-is it always that tidy (and how do you keep it that way?). Would love to hear about your design process, take a tour of your knitwear drawers, learn the English translations of the Scottish words used in your pattern titles…. I’m here for anything knit/craft/sewing/fiber-related.
Oh my gosh… this is so great that you’ve joined TH-cam… I spend most of my time watching knitting podcasts and this is like oxygen for me!! Looking forward to getting to know you and your fabulous knitting brain!
Very happy to catch this. Wearing my favourite cardigan, Audrey in Unst, as I watch. Knitting same again for my son and soon to be daughter in laws wedding. A reliable pattern beautifully designed. Nice to be able to say thank you.
So exciting! Love to see your swatching. And all of your making! I am finishing a vest in Tuku wool. And socks always on my needles. Really great you are here!
So happy you’re here! Oh to have a Gudrun knitwear drawer and pick an item to wear every day ❤ Thank you for sharing your other crafty interests, too, and demonstrating your eagerness to explore new ways of making. I’m here for anything you want to share! (a chat with MJ would be 🤩, hint hint 😄)
I'm so excited to watch your videos. I love getting a glimpse into the design process. I also think it will be fun to see other crafty adventures you get up to.
So happy you are taking the time to make a Vlog. I know you are going to inspire me to dig into my deep Jameson's stash. By chance it was a privilege to meet you at Starlight Knitting in Portland during Sacred Sheep just before you started a class. Found your calm presence and patience very nice as I excitedly tried to match up your Paul Klee Sweater. Thanks for jumping in!
I’m so happy you came to TH-cam. I think it’s a great way to see more about your knitting. I would love for you to pull out some of your older designs from your books, etc, and talk about the design process, color choices, etc. And I think Mary Jane should be your first guest! It would be great to see you two together just talking. Of course, I love everything Shetland!
Hi Brenda!
Yes I love the idea of looking at older designs and talking about the books! Of course I'd love to have MJ on here!
Hi loved your podcast and would love to make the cardigan but will start with the cowl, however I am confused spindrift seems to be 2 ply but the needles are for dk weight, can you please confirm thank you.
@@carolbuckley8535 I use a variety of needle sizes when working with 2ply shetland wool depending on the project. For this cowl I use a slightly larger needle than I would use for say Fair Isle knitting as the cowl is all in garter stitch and the yarn will also bloom a lot after blocking. So you end up with a nice lightweight and airy fabric but it doesn't feel loose. Hope that answers your question!
@ oh thanks for explaining that Gudrun
Hi Gudrun I am so excited you are doing this! I discovered you from the Wooly Thistle. I purchased The Shetland Trader and made The Lucky Lines Pullover which I Love! I feel you will have so much to share with us. Please don’t stress about editing. My favorite podcasters are those that simply talk to us as if we are all having coffee and knitting together. This episode was perfect. You are a natural. ❤🧶
Agreed, and very much like the podcasts Donna Smith offers - much too infrequently I'm afraid. It's better when the designers just chat about what they're working on.
@@ssharpe9869 I really like Donna Smith too.
Thank you! I will never be super polished or have the time to redo things so it will definitely have a more natural authentic flow!
I like the authenticity and casualness of this video. Looking forward to more.
It’s so lovely to watch your video! My Mum was a Shetlander and we try to visit family as often as we can. Some years ago Mum and I crocheted blankets using each colour of Jamieson’s shade card, in the shade card order. This year I knitted a corner to corner blanket with the left overs. The colours are wonderful, really love the yarn. We had the privilege of visiting the mill too, and getting some of their lovely tweed fabric. Looking forward to all your future videos!
I wish I had got tweed when they were still producing it!
Hello Gudrun - I am happy that I found your TH-cam channel, and I look forward to tuning in whenever you do get to posting new episodes.
You asked a few questions of the viewers so here are my responses, on my needles right now is an Arne and Carlos stocking (2023), some yoga socks and some Everyday socks by Andrea Mowry that I started a couple years ago. Clearing up WIPs is the name of the game. Up next are Saltwater mittens, and a textured sweater. What I would like to see during your podcasts would be your patterns, your finished / current projects and to learn more about Shetland.
Thank you! I have so much to share! Now to figure out how often to post videos!
Delightful!!!! Informal, relaxed, and I can't wait for more episodes. Enjoyed having a peek at your workspace, seeing what you are working on, and hearing about your foray into sewing! Well Done first episode!!!!
I always love seeing other people's workspaces!
Welcome to the TH-cam space Gudrun! What a wonderful addition you are to this community! I'm so excited to get a chance to "visit" with you, and I am here for any content you are interested in sharing. I'm so happy you're designing those mitts! As cute as fingerless mitts are, they're not all that useful where I live, so full fair-isle mittens appeal to me. Wishing you a lovely, woolly 2025!
Thank you for watching Nicole 😘
I'm excited to be on here and getting to engage in a different way!
What a lovely start! The mixed content is so interesting. What a joy! ❤
I love the idea/premise of this channel and am intrigued to see what you will share with us. I love hearing about the process of designers for both current and past works, what inspires them, and what they learn in the process; and the designer as a person--that real life "stuff". So, no worries on the interruptions etc. I love the addition of sewing as I am still aiming for making sewn garments that fit. In the end, it's your channel, so do what you think is best at the time, what makes you happy. We are glad that you are here and look forward to joining you in your chats!
Loved having a peek into your world and the relaxed format - a friendly chat.
Thank you! I appreciate you saying all this 🙂
Hello, Gudrun. I am so happy you are having a podcast, and am delighted to subscribe. I do not want to miss a minute of “visiting” with you. This is a dream come true 😊
Aww thanks!
You did a wonderful job on your FIRST podcast!!! Very enjoyable! I love your work. Thank you for sharing!
Your first video podcast was delightful. Thank you for being a natural in front of the camera, it made me feel comfortable to view it. Thank you for moving to TH-cam, I’m not a huge fan of IG as it’s a bit too short. The TH-cam channels that I watch regularly are those that provide (fairly) regularly scheduled shows. If they don’t, that’s ok, but then I forget or miss seeing their shows when they do post something. Learning bits and bobs about techniques, history of the yarn, design process, are of interest to me. I’m sure you’ll develop a lovely program that we will all enjoy seeing. ❤
Thank you! I have a lot of ideas! Trying to figure out the frequency too!
Lovely new podcast, well done 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I’m looking forward to all of it, Gudrun! You have great talent, and you know so much about Shetland yarn. I can’t wait!
Thank you! Love to spread the word about Shetland wool!
Thanks for just jumping in! A very nice introduction for us all. I'm interested in your knitting, of course, and also in your sewing. And I'd love for you to take us along on your dog walk. I love going outside. Thank you for the free pattern -- I've got just the yarn to knit up a Riggies Cowl.
A dog walk! What a lovely idea!
Hurray! I’m so happy to see you chatting about knitting and making! ❤ looking forward to more Shetland yarn eye candy and designs
Thank you Sarah!
I literally clapped when I saw your new channel! 😁 Welcome, 1st episode is just great. I am so looking forward to whatever you share whenever you can.❤
I love that! Thank you!
What a fun little chat! I’m a newer sewist (3ish years) and a longtime knitter, too. Love Sew Liberated and the Chanterelle pants (I made two pairs and I wear them all the time). Can’t wait to see more of your crafting ideas and adventures!
I'm excited to make those pants!
This was completely charming! I was so excited when you mentioned you’d be doing this and your first episode did not disappoint! Can’t wait to watch more! 💕💕
Aww yay! So happy to hear that!
Great first podcast! Looking forward to hearing more!
I love your designs, and was so excited to see your first episode in my feed! I would love to hear more about what inspires your creativity. I’d love to hear about what kinds of things you’re working on, or what your favorite designs or projects have been through the years. I’d also love to learn more from you about how you put together colors. I think it would also be inspiring to just hear about your daily knitting/making life - projects, plans, frustrations, successes. I feel like I come to TH-cam to live out my knitting life with other knitters, sharing in all the ups and downs. Thanks for posting, and I hope this becomes a truly joyous experience for you.
Love all these ideas. Sharing all aspects of the design process feels important to me. Also would be nice to bring folks along on the journey of a design!
This was lovely! So excited to see what future episodes bring.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for starting this series! I just started to look up your patterns, and was so pleased to be find this. Wonderful to learn about your Riggies designs! That Riggies cowl with the contrast center and edge is amazing.
I’m so excited you have decided to start your podcast! I loved the natural way you chatted and great to see your new mittens! Can’t wait for the next episode xx
Winter has suddenly gotten even better! I'm thrilled to see you here and know there's more to come. No suggestions at all, whatever you put out, I'm tuning in!
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So good! You've got my vote for Best Vlog to Knit To! Loved the sneak peak behind the scenes in Gudrun-land. Also, I've got the Riggies Cardi at the top of my queue and now I'm definitely going to get busy swatching and casting on today!
Thrilled to catch this first episode. All very well done! Love your designs and I know this will be great place to keep subscribed to! Have sewn for years, but only seriously knitting the last couple of years. Wish I had started sooner! I enjoy the 'peace' when knitting. Looking forward to all you will share!
I was thrilled to see you started a channel. I can’t wait for the next episode.
Hi! I wanted to leave a note of excitement and encouragement for your first episode! I’m so glad you’re here. I enjoy your work and it’ll be fun to see the creativity and inspiration as you go. We met in the food truck line at A Woolen Affair and you were gracious with advice on my first travels to Shetland this upcoming June. I look forward to anything you have for content. The sewing is a new adventure for me, too; my machine is still staring at me from the box. 😊 For ideas: photos and old books of vintage Shetland knits (love those baby pics!) and stories behind them; inspiration for yarn colors from the mill; how to pair and blend colors, your “favorite things” (for anything in life and making!); upcoming design successes and trials; favorite spots of Shetland…maybe even a tour of your wall art and the stories behind each. Cheers.
Hi! I remember chatting with you! Love all these suggestions for content. Now I need to figure out how often to post!
Hello Gudrun! So happy you have decided to make this leap onto TH-cam. I’m already looking forward to your next episode. Your body of work and Shetland background alone instantly draws me to your channel. I know you have great content to share and am excited to see it. Would love to see your design process, hear about Shetland and see more of your designs. Welcome and happy knitting! 🧶 ❤
Thank you!
What a cozy, lovely delight! Thank you for doing this-- just diving in and sharing your making life. Huge fan for many years-- I knit primarily with Shetland Spindrift and look forward to seeing more of your designs.
Thanks so much for being a long-time fan!
This is so exciting! Thanks for a great vlog/podcast. What a beautiful workspace you have. The view of that wall of Shetland wool! WOW. I'll be here watching every video. TH-cam is such a great way to engage with your audience, inspire fellow knitters, and track your own creative journey! I'm inspired that you've taken up sewing. I have been struggling to find clothes that fit me well since turning 50 and I've been toying with the idea of getting a sewing machine. Have a wonderful weekend!
Thanks for tuning in and for your enthusiasm! I feel the same way about finding clothes that fit well! I also want to make specific things that go well with my knits. It's pretty fun and a nice contrast to knitting.
Finally, the TH-cam algorithm has got something right! So good to see you on this platform 😊
So glad to hear that! Did this just pop up for you then?
@ yes it showed up on my feed! I seem to get some really random recommendations when I almost exclusively watch knitting and sewing content so your channel showing up was a bonus ☺️
Yes, it just popped up on my feed too. A happy find.
I’ve loved taking classes from you in the past. Looking forward to learning more about the yarns you love, how you pick colors, design inspiration, etc.
Thank you! I'll definitely be sharing all of that!
So excited for this podcast series! I would love to see a 'color combo of the week ' type thing ❤
I’m so happy my TH-cam recommended your new podcast-of course I subscribed immediately! Welcome and thank you for sharing your world with us.
Thank you for subscribing!
You did a fabulous job Gudrun. I can’t wait for another episode. Have a Happy New Year!
I am an All Star member of Knit Stars, so I just enjoyed your class in Season 9! Thank you for coming on TH-cam! I am so looking forward to MORE!
Yay! I had a great time filming my Knit Stars class!
Welcome!! Lovely to see you and your projects. I’m writing from Massachusetts and my dream has always been to visit Scotland and especially Shetland. So excited to get to learn about you!! Thank you for sharing yourself and your talents! - Jennifer
Thank you!
Thankfully youtube algorithm has offered a great suggestion (a rarity!) that matches the description! Your channel is an instant subscribe for me. Your speaking style is pleasant and you are charming, and I already know you are a gifted designer and instructor. It's like a late Christmas present😊
So good to hear that this podcast is getting recommended!
I’m so glad you started this channel! I’ve seen so many of your patterns and to be able to hear more of your life story is so fun😊. I look forward to the next episode!
Looking forward to seeing more of you on this platform. Love your designs and could listen to you talk all day long!😊
Great to see you on TH-cam. I too am frustrated with Instagram and desperate for more interaction from creatives and designers here on TH-cam! So excited to have another British designer to follow! :)
Yay! Thank you!
happy to have found your Vlog. I agree with your take on Insta. Looking forward to following you here. I love the peek into your workspace and enjoy hearing about your knitting and sewing adventures
I’m so glad to see you on TH-cam. Thank you for sharing your fiber and textile journey with all of us. I look forward to watching your channel evolve and grow. Please share techniques and construction of knitwear and garment sewing as you feel comfortable. Even a conversation about your ‘OO’ life in Shetland/Mainland would be lovely. Happy New Year!
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your work and ideas. It's always so fascinating how other people process their fiber art work. We have a small community of knitters here in northern Italy that loves everything Shetland so it was a great gift that you decided to create a podcast.
What a lovely surprise to see your first vlog!! So happy that you will be doing this. Look forward to seeing more episodes. Take care 🐑
Thank you!
Oh! I love that you are doing this. I am a huge fan of your designs and of Shetland wool!
Thank you!
My husband found your podcast. I’m so glad he did. 😊
Yay! I'm glad he did too!
Oh how wonderful! I didn’t know you were doing this. So happy it popped up on my TH-cam feed! 💜🧶💜
It was a pretty recent decision! Glad it popped up on your feed though!
I love that you now have a podcast! I really enjoyed seeing your projects and patterns. I’m especially interested in the Riggie hat! A behind the scenes, design process chat is so fun!
Riggies Beanie is a fun knit! I have made so many!
Hello from Canada! This was lovely. I do love when you talk about the history of the Shetlands and I adore the pics of your childhood. I am a wooly gal, so I just love your shelf full of wool 💚💛🧡❤🤎
Thank you!
A hearty welcome to TH-cam from Dublin, Gudrun🤩🥂✨
I am so delighted that you’ve decided to connect through here as well (I love your Instagram too!), so that it does get to be more of a conversation with your audience. Lively projects too! Would love to learn of your sewing journey as I’ve been wanting to start myself but been frozen over choosing a starter sewing machine and give things a go for myself 😅 Anyway, hearty welcome and here’s to an amazing 2025 to you and your loved ones and everyone in this lovely community ✨🥰🫶🏽🥰✨
Thank you so much! I'm excited for more engagement and sharing of all the woolly (and sewing) variety!
@ I am here for it 🫶🏽
Hello Gudrun 👋🏼 How wonderful to find you doing podcasts on TH-cam. I’m so excited! I’ve got all of The Shetland Trader books and I love to look through them at all the beautiful designs. I love the Riggies cardigan, so I’m going to have to add Grand Shetland Adventure Knits to my extensive knitting library 😂 I look forward to following your journey on TH-cam. Sending love from Kent 🇬🇧 xxx
Grand Shetland Adventure Knits will be a worthwhile investment! I promise ☺
Yay, hooray, so glad you're doing this! I can't wait to hear all about all the textile-y things you get up to. And you're a natural w the old chatting to a camera thing so it's going to be great ❤
Aww thanks for saying that!
I'm looking forward to following your progress, Gudrun! No notes for you- you seem to have lots to share and I'm here for it all!!
Thanks for the encouragement Pacasha!
I never fully appreciated the warmth and versatility of shetland wool until I knit your Hansel Hap design. It's the perfect travel wrap, and I take it on all my adventures. I'm currently knitting your Hairest Mon design and enjoying it. Please keep sharing your sewing finds. It is refreshing to see something new and how wonderfully knitting and sewing compliment each other. Great podcast.
Shetland wool is so warm and light! Thanks for watching!
Great to find your podcast. Looking forward to seeing more of your makes, both knitting & sewing, as well as your design process!
I'm looking forward to seeing more of your podcasts. Thanks for sharing a bit of yourself!
So wonderful to get to know you, your designing and all the creating here. Thanks you so much for taking the t8me to share with us all. BRAVO!!!
My pleasure!
Fabulous start to your TH-cam journey. Cheers from downunder. 🇦🇺❤️🌺
What a treat to get to see your studio & have some show n tell. Thank you for sharing and look forward to your next Shetland Trader Chat
Hello from Austin Texas USA. Ruth loves to Knit recommended you and I'm so glad that she did. Well done.
Very interested in Shetland. Seems such a lovely place. Always looking for knitting adventures! Congrats on your first podcast. Looking forward to the second.
This is great thank you, and so pleased you’re including sewing too. I love to create whole outfits by knitting and sewing complementary pieces, so thank for this aspect 😊
You are so welcome!
So glad you are here! 🧶
Thank you!
Really enjoyed this episode and learnt a lot….a big thank you. Can’t wait for the next one…..😊❤
I really enjoyed this video. You bring your uniqueness which will bring many makers to your channel. I’m in the US and look forward to learning more about Shetland. Your sewing is an added bonus!
Thank you!
So glad, that I found your first Episode here! I think you made a very good job and I'm looking forward for more..... I'm interested in your patterns, in your design-process, your inspirations and of course also in the traditions of shetland, the yarns, etc.
Greetings from Germany
Mascha
Thank you!
Exciting to see you here on TH-cam! I would enjoy seeing more of your knitwear patterns. I love woolly wool! Excited to see those new mittens come out on Ravelry.
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Enjoyed seeing what you've been up to and seeing your work space.
Looking forward to many more episodes! ❤
So glad you enjoyed it! I'm looking forward to more episodes too!
Gudrun! Thrilled you've decided to podcast. I traveled to Shetland this past summer and actually knitted your Virdek shawl while on my journey. I'd love to hear more about your decision making as a designer - particularly with construction. I'm also a supporter for Tammy at Wing and a Prayer Farm, so happy you've collaborated. Good luck!😍
Thanks for knitting Virdek and I'm so glad you got to Shetland!
Thank you for doing this podcast it will be great to see all of your fun projects.
Enjoyed your first episode. Loved your visible mending.
So agree! Instagram tends to hide the things you want to see. Love to see your work and chat! ❤
I am thrilled to find you on TH-cam this lazy Sunday morning between🎄and New Year’s while monitoring tornado warnings😮
Stay safe!
❤❤❤❤❤ I am thrilled you are on Utube!!! What a Christmas gift!!
I love your designs
I am finishing my second half hap and already have the kit to make the full hap! I now want to make everything you showed here today 😊 thank you for sharing your designs- Bonnie
I love to knit haps too! I will most definitely have to dedicate an episode to that!
yay!!!!! so happy to see this pop up on youtube this morning!! thank you Gudrun xx loved the little pops of mimosa in the background too 💛💛💛
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I have enjoyed your designs over the years - have many in my Favorites on Ravelry, Personlly, I would be unterested to have you feature one of your designs each podcast. You could tell us about the design inspiration, what sorts of issues you had to work through to design the piece, any anecdotes about it , etc. There are plenty of podcasts featuring well-known designs that everybody is currently knitting, so I think it would be wonderful to look at older designs and note what sorts of things were of interest at the time you made them! Thank you for a warm and entertaining podcast!
Love that idea! It's nice to revisit older designs that are still being knit!
What a lovely first episode Gudrun! Thank you for that, it was nice to see more of you (not only tutorials 🥰) I have test knitted for you 2-3 times so I really enjoy your patterns!
I’m knitting on a sock from one of Tracie Millard patterns for the moment. (I’ve knitted 12 of her socks this year)
Looking forward to your next episodes!
Big hugs! Lotte
Thanks for watching Lotte!
Great job! Looking forward to more!
So great to see you here, we met a few years back in Santa Fe - good memories! 💕🎉
So happy to see you on TH-cam! It was so interesting to hear a bit about your design process. Loved your baby photos!!
Thank you!
Suggestions : tour of the farmhouse interior and exterior. Show more of the room space. Too close to camera. Stories of your life while knitting. Pics of pets. Look at your knitting library. The skeins of yarn up close. Full body shots. Knitting notions, bags, stash. Recipes. Patterns. Tutorials. Interviews. Video of your state and Shetland Islands...yarn, sheep, store. Etc.
Lots of ideas! Thanks!
Love those ideas!
I was so excited to see you on TH-cam!! It’s a great platform to get to know knitters and designers and what they’re working on their plans so much excitement great first video loved it.
I was so excited to see you podcast pop up in my feed! Great first episode - seeing your designs and hearing about the process is very inspiring. Can’t wait to hear about all things Shetland, and all your creative pursuits.
Yay! Thank you!
What a delight. ❤ I am so excited that you are going to include sewing as well! That linen is so great. I have my eye on the Chanterelle pants so im interested to see how you like the process of making them and how you find the fit. Looking forward to another ep! Have a great weekend!
I'm so excited to sew all the things! I will definitely share how it all goes.
The Riggies Beanie is stunning. I live near a ski resort in northern Michigan (Crystal Mountain) and can imagine the skiers wearing this. It's so "ski worthy"!
Love that!
I am so happy to that TH-cam suggested your very first episode ! Thank you for sharing. It is very interesting to see you wearing your desings like "in real life", we get a better idea of the finished product. I am a french knitter, and I love to watch knitting podcasts in english. I have a youtube channel too (in french) that I make with my elder daughter Clémence. It's called Mulotricots. I have recently finished a cardigan by Kate Davies, the Land O'cakes, and a fishermen sweater for my husband. I love non superwash yarns. I am currently achieving the Noctua cardigan by Orlane Sucche, a french designer, using french breton wool from Bouclelaine, a very beautiful small yarn company based in Brittanny.
I love your Ridges collection, this is absolutely beautiful, I find that it is a perfect combination of modern style and traditionnal knitted fabric. Thank you for sharing the free cowl pattern !🤩
Thanks for watching! I love Orlane's designs and that cardigan is gorgeous!
@@theshetlandtrader Thank you 😊
What a fun surprise to see you in my Suggested Videos! I enjoyed seeing your workspace-is it always that tidy (and how do you keep it that way?).
Would love to hear about your design process, take a tour of your knitwear drawers, learn the English translations of the Scottish words used in your pattern titles…. I’m here for anything knit/craft/sewing/fiber-related.
Ha ha no it is not always that tidy! I love the suggestion of sharing more of the Shetland words I use to name a lot of my patterns!
@@theshetlandtrader you're in great company.... my creative space hasn't been neat since about 2010.
Lovely to meet you, welcome to the knitting podcaster world ❤
I love that you started doing this...I appreciate all of the inspiration! and as a beginner sewer too, I am grateful for the skirt pattern
My pleasure! I'll be sharing how it goes with the skirt! I'm excited though!
Great to have a new podcast. Would be great to see some content about modernising vintage patterns and replicating knits you only have a photo of.
Oh my gosh… this is so great that you’ve joined TH-cam… I spend most of my time watching knitting podcasts and this is like oxygen for me!! Looking forward to getting to know you and your fabulous knitting brain!
Hurray!
Very happy to catch this. Wearing my favourite cardigan, Audrey in Unst, as I watch. Knitting same again for my son and soon to be daughter in laws wedding. A reliable pattern beautifully designed. Nice to be able to say thank you.
Thank you! I have some more tweaks to Audrey coming up!
So exciting! Love to see your swatching. And all of your making! I am finishing a vest in Tuku wool. And socks always on my needles. Really great you are here!
I love Tuku wool!
So happy you’re here! Oh to have a Gudrun knitwear drawer and pick an item to wear every day ❤ Thank you for sharing your other crafty interests, too, and demonstrating your eagerness to explore new ways of making. I’m here for anything you want to share! (a chat with MJ would be 🤩, hint hint 😄)
Yes I must gave MJ on here! That would be awesome!
I'm so excited to watch your videos. I love getting a glimpse into the design process. I also think it will be fun to see other crafty adventures you get up to.
So happy you are taking the time to make a Vlog. I know you are going to inspire me to dig into my deep Jameson's stash. By chance it was a privilege to meet you at Starlight Knitting in Portland during Sacred Sheep just before you started a class. Found your calm presence and patience very nice as I excitedly tried to match up your Paul Klee Sweater. Thanks for jumping in!
Yay! How's the Paul Klee going?
This was an absolutely lovely presentation, Gudrun. I enjoyed everything about it. Thank you. 💖