Every one of your videos feels like sitting down and hanging out with a good friend. I always enjoy them. And your boys are so darling! They are doing so great!
I really enjoyed the energy in your video today. I was especially amused by the eyeball granny square. I was laughing along with you. Your boys are precious. I have also used Patons for socks for my grandson and have been pleasantly surprised at how well they hold up.
I am IN LOVE with Elizabeth 😍 10/10 execution. 🥇 I have been knitting since 18 and at 31 I still do not have any other knitting friends 😂 So it’s so amazing to find other lovely knitting gals out there like me. LOVE the pod ❤🎉
That hood is a great idea! The eyeballs OMG I am so glad I wasn’t taking a drink of hot tea! 😂😂😂😂😂 Your boys are adorable and doing really well with their knitting! Bravo!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🌵
Being a guy myself, I ALWAYS make the toes and heels in a solid or contrast yarn. It just saves the hassle of possibly running out of MC. Also, I NEVER block for the reason you mentioned. I appreciate the enthusiasm in your videos.
My favorite episode of all time! The joy from your chicken, the silliness of the eyed granny square and then your two boys sharing their excellent work! What an excellent video, brought me so much joy while I knit a sock of my own ❤
Your boys are adorable! It's so nice to see you have taught them to knit and they both seem to be enjoying their new hobby! Congrats on fantastic parenting skills. You looked proud as can be having them show off their work!
44:46 omg I cried when I saw the boys talk about their knitting! Sooooooo precious! I taught my children at the same time; boys 10 and 11 girls were 5and 7 this was in 2005 😉
Awww... your boys are knitting, that's fantastic! They are just precious. I taught my daughter to knit at about their age, though it didn't turn out to be her thing. Still, a love of hand craft instilled from early childhood has added to her appreciation and love of all things handmade, and her current love of making stained glass.
Ronan's chunky scarf is so cool! I love Angus's yarn choice. The rainbow is awesome and I think the finished project will be too! The eyeball granny square is hilarious.
I am so obsessed with the fact that your boys are knitting! I hope you are showing them all the other men that knit and disprove to them that knitting is just for women! When is your husband going to start to knit? Haha
Thank you Zack! I am SO excited for them as well, and I'll tell you they have no qualms at all about knitting as boys because they watch a lot of other knitters on TH-cam who happen to be men. I'm so proud that they see it for what it is and not for who it's "supposed" to be for (which is EVERYONE). 😉
Fyi about safety eyes, safety eyes are technically not safe for children under 3. If you're worried about them coming off (or as added safety), you can put on the back, then melt the post until it's flat. But they're still not safe for babies. There are crochet amigurumi videos that show how. Elizabeth is a gorgeous hen. I'm making one for my sister, she'll just love it! The Coco Amour hood has been in my queue for next winter, but I'd love to see your deep dive. Monterey is amazing! I'll be there in 8 weeks when my next grand is born, but I have alot of baby knitting to power through before then. Glad you enjoyed Spring Break!
Oh how I’ve missed your podcast!!!!! Kind of lost the knitting mojo for awhile! Sure loved watching and seeing the chicken and socks and tees! Oh my!!!
I would be very interested in a hood pattern similar to the hood you purchased-it looks so light, drapery and yet warm! I like the two you mention, however the simplicity of the purchased one is so classic. I hadn’t thought of carrying one when traveling, but your description of its warmth and convenience sounds perfect! (Love your videos!) 😀
I got back from Morro Bay and Monterey yesterday. Bought a lot of yarn at the local shops there and unintentionally purchased all the exact same color for different projects.
I just recently found your videos and one thing I love about you is that even though you hand dye your own yarn line, you are willing to use yarn that is readily available to everyone (Patons, etc). Thank you! So many indy dyers with TH-cam will only use their own yarn which is usually too expensive for me to use. I have made 3 emotional support chickens and I love them.
I was taught to make the heels and toes a different color. All the older Quebec French ladies up in northern Vermont knit their socks that way. I’ve never used a sock blocker. I just do it the way you spoke of with your husband’s socks. Like your talks🤩
😂...The Eyes Have It granny square blanket is calling me!!! Lol, I can't stop seeing it! Really enjoyed your boys sharing their knitting enthusiasm too! Another fun video, thanks❤
Omg, Ronan and Angus were adorable. Watch out, before you know it, this will be their podcast, lol. I love that they are knitting and appear to really be enjoying it. Great video as usual.
Your boys knitting is amazing!!! my son tried for a whole 5 minutes and got bored, so well done for your boys sticking with it and being able to make there own blankets and scarves, I hope they keep up with it, its an awesome and rewarding past time and money maker if you have the time to invest in it!
Oh my goodness, that little hand reaching out at the end to touch the candle after you said it was dangerous…so hilarious! Especially as a boy mom, totally real life, it made me laugh out loud! 😂 I love the name of our chicken, it’s amazing and made all my kids laugh and want one 😊
I, too, fell in love with the Emotional Support Chicken. I wouldn't have cared what it was called, I would have made it anyway. I made one in worsted weight yarn and gave it to my grandson who is crazy about anything chicken. I am currently working on a fingering weight chicken, just have the undersection to finish and then attach the eyes, sew together, and stuff. Fun to knit and quick to knit.
Saving this for when I finally get around to making my giant footed spouse socks. Honestly knitting two sleeves worth of sock seems easier than continuing to hunt for a store bought pair that he likes AND fits his feet without immediately getting a hole from being over stretched.
In theory the safety eyes are supposed to protect young children from swallowing them, but I think most crafters will use a tad of Superglue to the back part 🤷🏼♀️
I love this so much! Your boys are ROCK STARS! That giant blanket yarn looked so cozy, and the rainbow yarn was fantastic! They should be very proud of their hard work, and their personal projects. One day they'll be knitting Emotional Support Chickens of their very own.
Super fun episode! I also raised two boys and loved seeing your fellas present their projects. One of my guys also loves rainbows. I’m finishing my third pair of socks now and don’t feel I’ve mastered them just yet. Was just thinking of shopping for new Kroy!They come in fun colors and already divided. The hood is really cool. I’d like to knit similar.
I am interested for you to go down the hood, rabbit hole. I am currently knitting the Holly Scarf, which is a hooded scarf. So far I am liking it. It will be nice when walking the dog on cold mornings.
Your son's are so cute, (tell them they are handsome). They are doing a great job knitting!! They have excellent taste in colors. Your husband's socks are beautiful! Love your striped tee too. So nice to meet your sons.
I have made alot of socks with Patons Kroy. Into the washer it goes with all the colors and into the dryer. I don't baby it and they come out perfect . Never shrink. I never block, U let my feet block. 😊
My girls are working on their knitting, too. My oldest (10) has been knitting for a few months and just cast on her first pair of socks (and first in the round/magic loop project), and my youngest (7) has recently decided she’s ready so we cast on a garter stitch dish towel last week!
That's great, teaching your boys how to knit! When they grow up they can teach their wives. I have knit an Emotional Support Chicken as well. I call her Lindsey LoHen.
I’m loving the eyeball blanket idea! 😂 I also really love the hood/balaclava recommendations! I am hoping to soon cast on one of Kutovakikas hood patterns but I can’t decide between her Grandmacore Hood or her Cozy Coco Hood 😊
How cute are your boys!! Angus is a natural. My kids had to knit as part of their school curriculum in grade 2. I was an IB school (International Baccalaureate School - recognized in many international schools if they were to study abroad). They quickly dropped the hobby when they moved on to the next grade😂
That was the best episode; a chicken, the thought of a Granny square blanket with eyes, so many great sock yarns, AND cutie little ones learning how to knit? So good ❤
You have to crochet an eye blanket!!!🤣🤣 It reminded me of my late husband who would have loved that, he put eyes on everything and loved the weird and wonderful! I've tried so, so many times to crochet and just haven't cracked it. Maybe the crochet eye blanket could be my inspiration! 🤣🤣
Really like your husband's new socks. I'm going to try finding that yarn for my hubby's next pair. I don't block my socks as I usually wash several pairs of socks at a time and I only have 1 blocker. They just go on my drying rack. Easy peasy!
I adore you and your sense of humor. I guarantee you there are people out there who would love an eyeball granny square blanket. I am not personally one of those people, but I am sure they are out there. And how about googley eyes! If you ever do wash or soak Ms. Zimmerhen, please let us know how it goes! Love that your boys are knitting! Has your husband ever tried it?
Hello! This is a long one folks so get comfy and let's hang out! Links are in the description! ❤🐔
Is Elizabeth pregnant?
I also knit a chicken (I blame you), but out of sock yarn, so it’s a mini-chick. Her name is just Hen, because she’s HENough 😊
Every one of your videos feels like sitting down and hanging out with a good friend. I always enjoy them. And your boys are so darling! They are doing so great!
Thank you so much, my friend! The feeling is mutual. ❤❤
I really enjoyed the energy in your video today. I was especially amused by the eyeball granny square. I was laughing along with you. Your boys are precious. I have also used Patons for socks for my grandson and have been pleasantly surprised at how well they hold up.
Your kids are too cute…I love that they are knitting!! ❤
So we’re gonna need more of your boy’s knitting adventures ❤️👍🧶
Cutest thing I’ve seen all week!
I was not prepared for the level of cuteness that is the end of this video🥰
I had like fifteen sock pairs worth of sock yarn at one point... I'm down to one now. You can't have too many hand knit socks.
Those children are adorable they are definitely your best WIP
The evil eye blanket lol 😅😂 also you can clean the hen by leaving it under the sun during torturous summer of Las Vegas.
I am IN LOVE with Elizabeth 😍 10/10 execution. 🥇 I have been knitting since 18 and at 31 I still do not have any other knitting friends 😂 So it’s so amazing to find other lovely knitting gals out there like me. LOVE the pod ❤🎉
Thank you! And so glad you found the channel! Welcome! ❤️
Here for the Extra Cute Special Guest content ❤
laughing about the boys! As soon as you told your youngest to be careful of the candle he starts touching it! LOL BOYS!
Good job boys!!❤
Actually, my 11yo daughter is currently obsessed with drawing eyeballs, so she would LOVE a granny square blanket covered in eyes!
That hood is a great idea! The eyeballs OMG I am so glad I wasn’t taking a drink of hot tea! 😂😂😂😂😂 Your boys are adorable and doing really well with their knitting! Bravo!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🌵
Thank you Catherine! And I know. The eyeball is next level creepy. 😂
Omg and your boys are ADORABLE! And I love that they are knitting!!!! I tried teaching my kids when they were younger too ❤
It was fun watching your immense pride in Angus' and Ronan's knitting skills, and their presentation skills. 🥰
Being a guy myself, I ALWAYS make the toes and heels in a solid or contrast yarn. It just saves the hassle of possibly running out of MC. Also, I NEVER block for the reason you mentioned. I appreciate the enthusiasm in your videos.
We’re all casting on the weird eyeball granny square blanket yes? Just me? 😂🤷🏼♀️👀
I mean, it’s an opportunity of a lifetime, to say the least. 😎
My favorite episode of all time! The joy from your chicken, the silliness of the eyed granny square and then your two boys sharing their excellent work! What an excellent video, brought me so much joy while I knit a sock of my own ❤
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Kristen! Thank you so much for watching. ❤❤❤❤
Your boys are adorable! It's so nice to see you have taught them to knit and they both seem to be enjoying their new hobby! Congrats on fantastic parenting skills. You looked proud as can be having them show off their work!
I just finished my chicken and her name is Aretha FrankHEN. I love her!! I also would never make anything like this but I sure enjoyed making her!
Omg I am like crying, it is so amazing to see your boys trying out knitting for themselves! 😭😭😭
Good job with Elizabeth. Hopefully if you have to clean her it would be spot cleaning. If she’s dusty you could vacuum her. 😊
Congratulations to your boys and their knitting projects🎉! They look like they did a great job. 👍
44:46 omg I cried when I saw the boys talk about their knitting! Sooooooo precious! I taught my children at the same time; boys 10 and 11 girls were 5and 7 this was in 2005 😉
Awww... your boys are knitting, that's fantastic! They are just precious. I taught my daughter to knit at about their age, though it didn't turn out to be her thing. Still, a love of hand craft instilled from early childhood has added to her appreciation and love of all things handmade, and her current love of making stained glass.
The boys were sooooo precious❤❤❤❤
OK I had to come back and say how talented and adorable your boys are! Bravo boys!!
I was scrolling through TH-cam and saw Elizabeth ZimmerHEN and decided to watch. Now I have decided to subscribe. What a fun podcast
The boys with their knitting baskets, melt my heart 💕
Ronan's chunky scarf is so cool! I love Angus's yarn choice. The rainbow is awesome and I think the finished project will be too!
The eyeball granny square is hilarious.
Your sons are precious!
Thank you so much. ❤️❤️❤️
I am so obsessed with the fact that your boys are knitting! I hope you are showing them all the other men that knit and disprove to them that knitting is just for women! When is your husband going to start to knit? Haha
Thank you Zack! I am SO excited for them as well, and I'll tell you they have no qualms at all about knitting as boys because they watch a lot of other knitters on TH-cam who happen to be men. I'm so proud that they see it for what it is and not for who it's "supposed" to be for (which is EVERYONE). 😉
Fyi about safety eyes, safety eyes are technically not safe for children under 3. If you're worried about them coming off (or as added safety), you can put on the back, then melt the post until it's flat. But they're still not safe for babies. There are crochet amigurumi videos that show how.
Elizabeth is a gorgeous hen. I'm making one for my sister, she'll just love it! The Coco Amour hood has been in my queue for next winter, but I'd love to see your deep dive. Monterey is amazing! I'll be there in 8 weeks when my next grand is born, but I have alot of baby knitting to power through before then. Glad you enjoyed Spring Break!
You create the hood part by splitting and working flat, then Kitchener the top.
🤯🤯🤯 yes!!! Makes perfect sense! Thank you!
OMG your boys are adorable ❤️
Oh how I’ve missed your podcast!!!!! Kind of lost the knitting mojo for awhile! Sure loved watching and seeing the chicken and socks and tees! Oh my!!!
I would be very interested in a hood pattern similar to the hood you purchased-it looks so light, drapery and yet warm! I like the two you mention, however the simplicity of the purchased one is so classic. I hadn’t thought of carrying one when traveling, but your description of its warmth and convenience sounds perfect! (Love your videos!) 😀
your kids are doing awesome!!!! :o you must be so proud!!!
I love that chicken so much, 😂 shes giving “im always watching mike wazowski” vibes ❤❤❤❤
"Aaaaaaaawwwwwlwayyysss watching." 🐤
I love your videos so much but I think you have competition now, your boys are the cutest! I think this should be a regular feature.
Enjoyed the snaps of your beautiful family. And the chicken. That chicken is everywhere! It has the perfect name, like the frankensweater.
I got back from Morro Bay and Monterey yesterday. Bought a lot of yarn at the local shops there and unintentionally purchased all the exact same color for different projects.
I just recently found your videos and one thing I love about you is that even though you hand dye your own yarn line, you are willing to use yarn that is readily available to everyone (Patons, etc). Thank you! So many indy dyers with TH-cam will only use their own yarn which is usually too expensive for me to use. I have made 3 emotional support chickens and I love them.
Those boys are precious! Well done!
LOVED seeing your boys and their projects!!!❤
The granny square eyeball blanket sounds fantastic🤣🤣🤣
I feel like that granny square with the new eye needs to be a pillow now!😂❤
TOTALLY!!!
The boys are natural knitters AND podcasters! So cute! I keep trying to get my kids to knit!
The boys are so cute and good for them knitting and podcasting :D
I was taught to make the heels and toes a different color. All the older Quebec French ladies up in northern Vermont knit their socks that way.
I’ve never used a sock blocker. I just do it the way you spoke of with your husband’s socks.
Like your talks🤩
😂...The Eyes Have It granny square blanket is calling me!!! Lol, I can't stop seeing it!
Really enjoyed your boys sharing their knitting enthusiasm too! Another fun video, thanks❤
I would love a video focusing on hoods! Also your boys are so precious and are doing an awesome job on their knitting! Way to go boys!
Will do!!
I love that the boys are so interested in learning to knit. Job well done mom.
Your mini crafters are adorable!
Omg, Ronan and Angus were adorable. Watch out, before you know it, this will be their podcast, lol. I love that they are knitting and appear to really be enjoying it. Great video as usual.
Your boys knitting is amazing!!! my son tried for a whole 5 minutes and got bored, so well done for your boys sticking with it and being able to make there own blankets and scarves, I hope they keep up with it, its an awesome and rewarding past time and money maker if you have the time to invest in it!
you held up that granny square and in my head I just hear "BE NOT AFRAID" 😂
Oh my goodness, that little hand reaching out at the end to touch the candle after you said it was dangerous…so hilarious! Especially as a boy mom, totally real life, it made me laugh out loud! 😂 I love the name of our chicken, it’s amazing and made all my kids laugh and want one 😊
I, too, fell in love with the Emotional Support Chicken. I wouldn't have cared what it was called, I would have made it anyway. I made one in worsted weight yarn and gave it to my grandson who is crazy about anything chicken. I am currently working on a fingering weight chicken, just have the undersection to finish and then attach the eyes, sew together, and stuff. Fun to knit and quick to knit.
Hello. Great chat. I’m so happy I stuck around for the ending and seeing your boys with their knitting projects. Enjoy your week.
This is cute that your sons want to learning how to knit. Good job having the patience to teach them.
I love that your boys are interested enough in your hobby that they want to do it too.
Between the chaos of the chicken and the cuteness of your boys, this has to be my favorite episode yet!
Saving this for when I finally get around to making my giant footed spouse socks. Honestly knitting two sleeves worth of sock seems easier than continuing to hunt for a store bought pair that he likes AND fits his feet without immediately getting a hole from being over stretched.
I'm imagining a granny square cardigan with eyes in the middle. 😂
I enjoyed your guest knitters in today’s episode. You should be a proud mama!
Your boys are gorgeous and doing such a great job! Better than me when I started!
Your boys are so handsome AND very smart to learn knitting at their age!!! 😊💕
In theory the safety eyes are supposed to protect young children from swallowing them, but I think most crafters will use a tad of Superglue to the back part 🤷🏼♀️
The granny square eye blanket idea reminds me of the Wrinkle In Time book series for some reason.
I am that person who is going to make the blanket. Might take me a while, but I’ll do it!
I love this so much! Your boys are ROCK STARS! That giant blanket yarn looked so cozy, and the rainbow yarn was fantastic! They should be very proud of their hard work, and their personal projects. One day they'll be knitting Emotional Support Chickens of their very own.
It’s soo cool that your kids are taking up knitting! Loved watching them 😊❤️
yes to the hood! Hope you write up a pattern 😊
Oh my goodness your little knitting babies! 😍 How adorable and ummm.... professional podcasters or what?
Super fun episode! I also raised two boys and loved seeing your fellas present their projects. One of my guys also loves rainbows. I’m finishing my third pair of socks now and don’t feel I’ve mastered them just yet. Was just thinking of shopping for new Kroy!They come in fun colors and already divided.
The hood is really cool. I’d like to knit similar.
im a little obsessed with the granny square with an eye 😂
I am interested for you to go down the hood, rabbit hole. I am currently knitting the Holly Scarf, which is a hooded scarf. So far I am liking it. It will be nice when walking the dog on cold mornings.
Your son's are so cute, (tell them they are handsome). They are doing a great job knitting!! They have excellent taste in colors. Your husband's socks are beautiful! Love your striped tee too. So nice to meet your sons.
I have made alot of socks with Patons Kroy. Into the washer it goes with all the colors and into the dryer. I don't baby it and they come out perfect . Never shrink. I never block, U let my feet block. 😊
My girls are working on their knitting, too. My oldest (10) has been knitting for a few months and just cast on her first pair of socks (and first in the round/magic loop project), and my youngest (7) has recently decided she’s ready so we cast on a garter stitch dish towel last week!
That's great, teaching your boys how to knit! When they grow up they can teach their wives. I have knit an Emotional Support Chicken as well. I call her Lindsey LoHen.
The teddy bear blanket took me OUT - I love your podcasts but this one was extra sweet. Thanks for sharing!
I’m loving the eyeball blanket idea! 😂 I also really love the hood/balaclava recommendations! I am hoping to soon cast on one of Kutovakikas hood patterns but I can’t decide between her Grandmacore Hood or her Cozy Coco Hood 😊
Now I want a biblically accurate angel blanket. BE NOT AFRAID!
🤣 literally exactly what I was thinking
Love the chicken!!
How cute are your boys!! Angus is a natural. My kids had to knit as part of their school curriculum in grade 2. I was an IB school (International Baccalaureate School - recognized in many international schools if they were to study abroad). They quickly dropped the hobby when they moved on to the next grade😂
That was the best episode; a chicken, the thought of a Granny square blanket with eyes, so many great sock yarns, AND cutie little ones learning how to knit? So good ❤
So glad you enjoyed it Katie! Thank you. ❤
So sweet that your boys knit👏🥹
Your boys did a Fabulous job!!!
The boys are just the best! And I think we need a « FrankenHood » 😊
13 is big. Even in smaller sizes, I ALWAYS add alternate toes and heels. Not only is it classy, but it's a good plan for future repairs. Always.
Oh my goodness. Your boys are adorable! Hugs from Deep South Texas.
You have to crochet an eye blanket!!!🤣🤣 It reminded me of my late husband who would have loved that, he put eyes on everything and loved the weird and wonderful! I've tried so, so many times to crochet and just haven't cracked it. Maybe the crochet eye blanket could be my inspiration! 🤣🤣
Really like your husband's new socks. I'm going to try finding that yarn for my hubby's next pair.
I don't block my socks as I usually wash several pairs of socks at a time and I only have 1 blocker. They just go on my drying rack. Easy peasy!
Your chicken is so cute. I may need to have one…
I adore you and your sense of humor. I guarantee you there are people out there who would love an eyeball granny square blanket. I am not personally one of those people, but I am sure they are out there. And how about googley eyes! If you ever do wash or soak Ms. Zimmerhen, please let us know how it goes! Love that your boys are knitting! Has your husband ever tried it?