A knitting episode (11): Soldotna, Weekender & (too) many plans

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Welcome, friends, to an October knitting episode where I talk about what is happening in my knitting life right now and what the future might hold knitting-wise. The video/podcast took (again) a long time to edit and upload, and so my birthday (which I mention) has come and gone. Just FYI.
I felt a bit apprehensive about talking about knitting right now, the world being what it is. I did it anyway, as being silent and MIA wouldn't do any good either. I send everyone my sincere wishes for peace and love.
(Most of) what I talk about in the podcast:
Find me on Instagram at: @helles.knitting.journal
On Ravelry: Libenholt
Nordic Knitalong group on Ravelry: www.ravelry.co...
E-mail address: h.libenholt@gmail.com
Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter: www.ravelry.co... or boylandknitwork...
The Lamb & Kid yarn: thelambandkid....
The Weekender by Andrea Mowry: www.ravelry.co...
Brushed Alpaca from Sandnesgarn: www.sandnes-ga...
Blouse no. 1 by My Favourite Things Knitwear: www.ravelry.co...
La Bien Aimee (cashmerino): www.labienaime...
Krea de Luxe yarn (silk mohair): www.kreadeluxe...
Foxthoughts Pullover by Hiroko Payine/The Hare and the Crow: www.ravelry.co...
Aurelia Pullover by Sari Nordlund: www.ravelry.co...
Yamagara on Ravelry: www.ravelry.co...
Aegyo sweater: www.ravelry.co...
The Four Tendencies Quiz by Gretchen Rubin: gretchenrubin....
Knitting podcasts mentioned:
@skeinsofdreamsknits
@KnitandGrace
@thosetwinswhoknit
@SariNordlund
@knitLA55
Wine: Blush, Washington State
Book: Human Kind by Rutger Bregman
Lupin on Netflix

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5 окт 2024

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@22mononoke 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for speaking up about the conflict happening in the Middle East. The silence of other knitting podcasters has been deafening especially in the face of the horror of the atrocities happening to children and a possible genocide of a people. The inconsistency of sympathy is against human morals. So many are cowardly in the fear of facing any backlash for speaking up but openly support when everyone else is doing so. I applaud your bravery for doing so - you are the first knitting podcaster on RU-vid (that I've seen) that has even mentioned this heart-breaking situation.

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

🙏🏻🤍🕊️

@ladyboerd 11 месяцев назад

I don't think that's fair. I'm not advocating for people to just talk about thing's they're an expert in. What's happening in Israel is horrific and if people feel the need to voice their personal emotions and thoughts, I totally welcome that. But I think it's very harsh to critic other creators in the knitting community for not addressing it publicly on their accounts. We don't know what people say and do IRL. We don't know if they might be personally affected by it and actively chose to avoid the topic on their profiles. Also, the situation in the Middle East is very complex and it's even harder to find the "right" words. I personally would much rather prefer if people didn't feel pressured to put out a statement if they feel inept to do so. I have seen so many performative statements in other communities, where you could clearly see that people didn't have the time or energy to further educate themselves. Consequently they got ripped apart in the comments. Maybe share some useful resources for people who are looking for education in that matter instead of bashing knitters (!) to release a half-assed statement on Twitter.

@22mononoke 11 месяцев назад

@@ladyboerd The situation in the Middle East is not complex and you don't have to be an expert in it to just mention and sympathise with one fact - innocent children are dying. They are pulling out bits of children and innocent people from under carpet bombed rubble - more than 1000 bodies are still irretrievable. Over 3500 children have been killed in 3 weeks - that's one child every 15 seconds while over 8000 Gazans have been killed in that same time frame. The sheer gravity and cruelty of this situation should be enough to at least have a voice about it - you don't even have to mention a side if you don't know the history of the region - just mention the innocent children! Innocent people of any side should not be targeted especially little children. Knitting podcasts by their nature aren't political and the spaces of those who create them. But they choose to publish to the public which consumes their content. So when certain podcasts mention how horrible the Ukrainian situation is and stay silent about this region then we as the consumer of their public podcasts have every right to ask - why express sympathy with one situation but not the other? Does the plight of innocent men, women and children from Ukraine have more of an effect on them than the plight of innocent men, women and children in from this region? And then it begs the question why? I'm only directing my critique to those knitting podcasts who did choose to speak up about Ukraine but not that region. I find the inconsistency in sympathy for one people but not another disturbing and yes worth calling out. A statement as simple as 'what is happening there is awful' is enough. It shows they are not blind to one people but 'see' another (those who mentioned the Ukraine conflict). For those who completely want to keep politics out of their podcasts, I respect that absolutely. That's my opinion on it and you are free to disagree of course. I'm always open to the fact that I might be wrong on this point and will always listen if you have arguments to prove otherwise.

@janebaker3036 10 месяцев назад

@ladyboerd and @22mononoke You are both so right

@karinberryman2009 9 месяцев назад

@@22mononoke Anyone who says the Middle East political scenario is not complex is seriously deficient in knowledge of its history.

@silkyway3296 11 месяцев назад

The 'detachable' turtleneck is genius! Such a good idea as well to use with contrasting colours to add some 'play' into a garment! wauw!

@crochetobjetknitting 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for speaking about the horrifying situation here in Israel and Palestine. Thank you for not acting like it is not happening and thank you for mentioning the babies. 30 babies were kidnapped more were killed in front of their parents more were found without eyes more were found burned and there are babies that cannot be recognized so we can not bury them yet and send them to rest in peace. I truly appreciate you for taking the time to speak about this situation. A maker from Israel and a fellow RU-vid creator.

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

🙏🏻🩷😓

@frances2771 11 месяцев назад

The weekender looks like it is intentional subtle color blocking and very successful

@Kloudysummer 11 месяцев назад

I agree. 😊

@sunrhyze 11 месяцев назад

I thought the same thing. It's like a super subtle color block. Just tell everyone that you meant to do that. 🙂

@kristinecunningham5666 11 месяцев назад

I agree as well--subtle color blocking.

@evelynwaage7002 11 месяцев назад

aaj

@diklayoktan2543 11 месяцев назад

Your colored sweater is one of the most beautiful knits i have ever seen!! So happy! So uplifting! Your color interpretation is magic! Sending you lots of love from Israel. Thank you for your nice words.

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much. Much love to you 💙🤍

@peggydavis5831 11 месяцев назад

I applaud your bravery in mentioning the turmoil in our world today. I am so glad you decided to podcast now. Yesterday I stumbled upon the podcast before this one. I was attracted by your calm, quiet manner and by your beautiful knitting and information about your knits. This is just what I need in a world gone mad.

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

🙏🏻😚❤️

@ulrikeb8822 11 месяцев назад

Good evening, dear Helle, i don't throw away the rests of yarns; instead i put them in little paperbags (for example those for taking a sandwich with you), writing the project's name on it, an put them all together in a small box. If i will have to repair a little problem at the knitted piece in future, there will be the right yarn 😊 Thank you for your beautiful video again, was such a nice time on this saturday evening with you 🎉, because i'm training too to accept the unperfect parts of my knittings and even more of my way of living ❤ All the best for you and hoping for peace Ulrike

@eynateven9607 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for mentioning what needs to be mentioned, and yet, is ignored by so many. In a time of grief, and fear, it is nice to know that somenody notices...and cares.

@lindacanfieldchamberlain2073 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for acknowledging the horrors going on in the world. Your podcast is a wonderful interlude during a scary time. Thank you. 🧶

@miriammiller5671 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for your message ....we grieve for the loss of life on both sides and abhor the unleashing of such hatred in the world. Also, thank you for your podcast.

@Skourticus 11 месяцев назад

I think your weekender looks fantastic! Tbh it almost looks intentional especially where the placement of it is. Its like a very soft block color strip. The softness of it is nice because it give it a bit of dimension and character.

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

You’re too kind, thank you 🩶🩵😚

@linneamae8883 11 месяцев назад

Oh my! I have the Weekender on my wish list and yours is absolutely beautiful. Of course I do not have your figure, but it will look good on me as I am. And even though you’ve just spoken at length about the color difference, when you were wearing it I was so busy looking at the fit, at the details, the shoulder construction that I didn’t see it at all. Your beautiful long hair is another distraction. Please enjoy it and don’t worry about anything more perfect than it already is. I am knitting in New Hampshire. I have been to Washington state, I just came back from Denmark to visit a dear friend, whose name is also Helle! You continue to be one of my favorite bloggers, thank you. ❤

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for all your lovely words here 🙏🏻😘❤️

@glendaslanina9939 11 месяцев назад

Hello and Happy Birthday. I am not a knitter but I enjoy your videos so much. Your calming voice and the simply act of knitting bring me peace in these chaotic times. I enjoy your book recommendations and, of course, your videos of life, whether your home, travels or nature, are just lovely. Thank you 🍂

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

That is amazing trust and support. Thank you 🙏🏻💕😚

@dinyrohrbach5679 11 месяцев назад

Hi Helle, it's such a joy to spend a part of this saturday afternoon with you while knitting on the alpenglow, by Andrea Mowry! Thanks

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much - love that pattern 💖

@cjkathe 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for addressing current events. The double tragedy is the "no matter what country they come from" - as imho this isn't required. I wish people stood without equivocation.

@gohr13 8 месяцев назад

As a resent viewer and an avid knitter I enjoy to se the work of other fellow knitters. Your channel has brought me so much joy. ❤🇸🇪

@danishmusings 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much, and welcome here 💙💛

@kdgeckoknits274 8 месяцев назад

Love your Soldotna. Now I must buy Big Birdie yarn. Thank you for sharing. RE: going up or down a needle size here in America, at least as I do it. If a pattern calls for a US4/3.5mm, and I go up a needle size, that would be US5/3.75mm. And likewise, if I went down a needle size it would be US3/3.25mm. I'm so digging your color choices for this Soldotna.💕

@nataliabourlina8715 5 месяцев назад

Wonderful experience with colours! Bin in love with your canal,..

@Lesya77 10 месяцев назад

Hi Helle, absolutely love your version of Soldotna. I have seen many different versions out there, had no plans making my own till I saw yours. What a statement! Thank you for sharing your talent! Fun fact: I live 3 hours away from Soldotna (Alaska) town that inspired Caitlin Hunter’s design. We fish there for salmon every summer. Anyways, I love your channel, your knitting, books suggestions, beautiful scenery, quotes, and other insights on life, basically everything! Discovered your travel videos and love watching those also. Happy knitting and looking forward to seeing and getting to know you more.

@danishmusings 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for this 🙏🏻🥰❤️

@gisellejoseph2936 11 месяцев назад

Hi! I'm from Vegas and my understanding of "went up a needle size" means the next size up. Example pattern calls for 4mm so the next neddle size is 4.5mm. There is no 4.25mm as far as I know. So that's not an option. But if 3mm is called for and you go up a needle size, it means 3.25mm and not 3.5mm because 3.25mm is the next size up of 3mm. Hope this makes sense.

@AudreyTheFab 11 месяцев назад

Eckhart Tolle’s Words aro so important to many people. He’s so wise and encouraging, in my opinion 😊

@8Gammie 11 месяцев назад

Loved seeing your family walking around. And, the beautiful yarn you were caking up. Happy Birthday early, to you!!! I grieve for those lives loss. The innocent children is so heart breaking. loved the video. sending love,hugs,prayers.

@cherylwooley3525 11 месяцев назад

Your video is so inspiring and so calming. You are such a fearless knitter! Your approach to complex patterns makes them seem much more possible to knit.

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

So glad you feel that way - be courageous. Thank you 🙏🏻💕

@karencooper1978 9 месяцев назад

I use metric needle sizes and if I say I went up a needle size it means going from, say, from 4.5 mm to 5 mm. Love your Soldotna sweater, the colours and great fit!

@carycanli5761 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for acknowledging the horrible things going on in our world. I so look forward to your vlogs...I really learn a lot, and appreciate your detailed explanation...All the best from Rhode Island USA

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for your words 🙏🏻❤️😚

@tonyazaza6270 11 месяцев назад

Hallo Helle! Nice to see your new vlog. So interesting to see a lot of bright colors in your wardrobe 😍I remembered one of your first knitting video about 10 sweaters and almost all these sweaters were in beige, grey or white colors. Wich is very nice and I like it so much. But now I can see many new bright colors in your knitting. Especially this bright pink! It’s amazing color 😍I think you need to make a new video about your new bright sweaters. I think you have a whole collection 👏 Greetings from Kyiv, Ukraine 👋🏼

@audreyoberg5931 11 месяцев назад

I love the bright yarns! It’s so interesting how our tastes change in regards to what we wear and then what we think would be fun to knit!

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

Indeed! “I claim all the colors”, as that wise lady said ☺️💖

@LocoLamabyNatashaDueck 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for lovely video and a lot of deep thoughts ❤

@masz10676 11 месяцев назад

Belated birthday wishes. Hope the next year will be all u desire. ❤ soldanta sweater colors. Neutrals r ok but God gave us colors. Your vlog was interesting. I always learn something. Thanks for sharing.

@elianaalfonso7703 11 месяцев назад

Helle, your soldotna made me gasp! How gorgeous it turned out! All the wool you showed was stunning. I look forward to seeing many more gorgeous jumpers. Thanks for another lovely episode

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

Aw thanks so much 🙏🏻😘💕

@hebulanebula 11 месяцев назад

The sweater you are wearing should be named Happy Helle 💕☀️🧶💫 I absolutely LOVE 💗 your color choices with this pattern !!!! I admire anyone who can figure this out. math is not my forte.

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much 😍❤️ (and haha 😅)

@marniwh 11 месяцев назад

Thank you sharing your process. I found it very helpful. Your sweater is beautiful!

@brittsinober179 11 месяцев назад

First of all, your video is so calming, and guess what, I have already ordered the book you recommended. It is so easy nowadays, just press the button! 😅 I really love that you talk a lot about one special sweater, choice of yarn and so on, and the combination of knitting, quotes and life in general. I just finished a shawl in a dusty pink colour, with really long fringes. I am a member of a group at the local «senior centre» where we meet every Wednesday and knit mittens (Selbuvotter), socks and sweaters. Thank you for bring there, Helle.❤

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for being here, too, Britt 🥰🙏🏻🤍

@brittsinober179 11 месяцев назад

@@danishmusings ❤️

@heikehirt6604 11 месяцев назад

Your colour choice is absolutly wonderful

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much 🙏🏻💕

@ruthjense6272 11 месяцев назад

I understand why podcasters don’t talk about difficult things going on. For one, knitters watch these videos for diversion. There’s plenty of sadness and evil in the world, and we’re all feeling it. Our knitting brings joy. Everyone has opinions and so some podcasters know that no matter what you say, there will be those who have another opinion. In your case, what you said was good. But no matter, anytime someone starts in about politics or begins to lecture (you didn’t), I switch off or unfollow. Your podcast is very enjoyable. Love your sweater!

@karenburns1433 11 месяцев назад

That Soldotna is so beautiful ! I have just started knitting the new Weekender Crew , as I could not wear the boatneck version , it would be too high up . I also love the pockets on the crew neck version. I too cannot wear natural wool so I have to use blended yarn for myself. Lovely podcast as always ! I would recommend watching the ladies of the Wool and Wine knitting podcast , they always have a cheery vibe and knit lots of patterns. xxx

@skeinsofdreamsknits 11 месяцев назад

Dear Helle, thank you so much for the kind and lovely words

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

Thank you back, Megha. Thoroughly enjoyed your Rheinbeck episode 😍 Let’s see when either of us get to that cardigan; so many dream knits 🤓😌 Hugs

@lafeeperrine8399 11 месяцев назад

Love your videos as always :) I think your Weekender sweater looks good as it is because the difference of color is showing as a big stripe. You could embroider just a line of a silver or golden or white at the dividing line but honestly, it is ok as it is to me. Your Soldotna Crop is absolutely stunning. Really LOVE the pop of colors. When in Santa Rosa, CA with my family we discovered a huge yarns shop that had the ITO Sensei mini neon colors silk mohairs and I resisted the envy of buying them just because it was so beautiful. Also I'm a big fan of Omar Sy too. My favorite film with him is "Les intouchables". Have a beautiful day ❤

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

That’s one of my favourite films 🥰 and thanks very much 💕

@carolynlambert6989 11 месяцев назад

G’day Helle 🇦🇺 yes I too haven’t heard any mention of the terrible situations around our world on any podcasts, whether international atrocities or the rise of extremism I would say across our globe is very concerning. We mustn’t become immune, dismissive or silent I think it’s important to be aware, be kind to our fellow human beings, talk about events & listen to others opinions too. In regards to knitting, thank you for mentioning needle sizing “going up or down a needle size or mm?” It would be beneficial if podcasters use mm I think and maybe I should seek clarification in their comment section as well. Looking forward to your next informative podcast, be well 🌷

@kellyb2023 10 месяцев назад

Wow, I think those are your colors in the Soldotna. It looks amazing on you.

@danishmusings 10 месяцев назад

😚💕

@susanpearson6997 11 месяцев назад

The Grey weekender looks awesome on you. It gives interest.

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

Thank you 🙏🏻😚🩶

@Tailoring.Knit.Studio 9 месяцев назад

No te encuentras tan sola en el grupo al que perteneces a la ahora de planificar cualquier cosa, yo al igual que tu, me encuentro en ese grupo. Es una estrategia sensible para reducir el estrés que provocan nuestra propia exigencia a la realización de actos!. Feliz inicio de año 🥰!

@MoonRover-3 4 месяца назад

Your sweater #2 looks really great and this ‘line’ on the middle looks like it has been made on purpose, so no worries and wear it please, as it have lovely colours combination

@maryarneson5815 11 месяцев назад

I love your colors ❤, in my early-mid 50's I love more colors.than I ever did before, the best part about it is my ever silver in hair goes with every color. About.your silver gray sweater, call it an intentional shadow stripe. It's not a mismatch it's a stripe.

@barbarasteffee5666 11 месяцев назад

Good Morning Helle, I LOVED your idea about making a turtle neck addition for your Weekender sweater. What a wonderful idea! I am hopeful you reconsider throwing away the very small amount of leftover yarn. If you save all of your bits and bobs someday you might use them for stuffing a pillow or donate them to a group that makes stuffed animals or pin cushions. I collect small bits and can use them for small Christmas ornaments, etc. I heard this on a podcast - I cannot take credit for the idea. Your episodes are so lovely......thank you so much for your work on them. 🧶

@cindibrumpton1768 11 месяцев назад

I love the colours you chose and how you went outside your normal choices! Very cool. I live in Canada and right now I am working on a Rowan design. When I talk about needles, if pattern called for 5mm but my swatch required 6mm, I would consider that going up two needle sizes. Love your blog and how go into such interesting details about your projects. Also, too me, your first sweater the dots on the bottom reminds me of snow. Loved that too!

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

Ahh, lovely. Thanks so much ❄️🩵

@vindeljay 11 месяцев назад

Love those colours on the Soldotna, one of my favourite knits. So many dream knits to come, a bit overwhelming, but I can certainly see how all those beautiful knits and beautiful yarns would call.

@debe5728 11 месяцев назад

I love your 'programs' . . . and I think you were very brave to launch into some brighter colors . . . lovely short-sleeve sweater! I think your Weekender is fabulous . . . if you had not mentioned the different dye lots, I might have supposed it to be a cleverly inserted design detail! I am 5'3" tall and so often must alter patterns. You speak my language with your changes in pattern features. God bless!

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

Ah, lovely. And thanks so much ☺️💖

@luciaevangelho4593 10 месяцев назад

I like your weekender the way it is!

@aprilhigham5917 11 месяцев назад

When I saw that you posted another video, I got so excited! Thank you for sharing your knitting projects with us!

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

Aw thanks so much, that means a lot 🙏🏻😚❤️

@casuarinagirl8067 11 месяцев назад

Hi Helle! Needle size - I always think they mean the US numbers which for us metric people could mean a 4 mm to a 4.5 mm. I never pay much attention because it’s not relevant to me, I have to concentrate on my own gauge and work out my own needles. Your weekender, it almost looks like a subtle intentional colour change across the chest. Love the little neck warmer idea. I’m a reformed perfectionist. I heard🥰 a quote many years ago along the lines of perfection is the highest order of self abuse 😬 My children, over a decade ago, bought me a book called Wabi sabi 🤔😳🤣 Blouse no1 looks great 💕 it’s added to my list now 🙊 My husband and I watched all three seasons of Lupin, just finished, it was wonderful but trying to knit my Stephen West MKAL was a bit of a juggle - pattern reading, subtitle reading and then helping my husband keep up 🙊 Thanks for the great company once again, Karen 💕 oh… how is your yoga going?

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for your comment, Karen 💖 gulp, that quote makes one think… I’m enjoying my yoga teaching so much, thanks for asking. Just goes to show you don’t have to stop learning… 😌💙

@notaclue822 11 месяцев назад

Your podcasts are very enjoyable. I'm currently knitting an Iben sweater by Camilla Vad, whom you mentioned. I really like it as a basic top that uses fingering weight. It has a round yoke but it's very simple to show off your yarn. I love the Ann V sweater on the cover of the magazine too and will be looking for that in English because I"ve been wanting to try Isager yarn and I love tweed. It's gorgeous There are so many gorgeous patterns that I almost get stressed out trying to choose, which is just silly. A friend was talking about Lupin yesterday, so I will check that out. The book looks really interesting as well. Thanks again for posting.

@marlaa2362 10 месяцев назад

I’m so excited to hear more about the Nola sweater and which yarn you will use. I just bought the pattern after looking at your link. I’m a little nervous to try it. Going yarn shopping soon. Thanks.

@safaraway13 11 месяцев назад

Appreciate you mentioning the Palestine & Israel conflict. It has been ignored by so many another person said it well. In a time of grief and fear it IS nice to know others notice.

@thebooknitter 11 месяцев назад

I do love your honesty and mentioning the current situation in the middle east. Not only your pieces are lovely i do appreciate you more Helle❤

@lynntimmer1620 11 месяцев назад

Such a delight to watch and listen. Regarding perfection: When I was a young teen and commented on some flaw that bothered me, my grandma told me what her grandmother told her. "Won't be noticed on a trotting horse!" Not an original saying but a good one to tuck away. I loved "The House of Elliot," too! I think I borrowed the dvds from our public library several times!

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

I love that comment 👌❤️ Thanks for sharing it 🥰

@tacistudio 11 месяцев назад

Hi Hella, first I want to say that it’s very sensitive of you to talk about what is going on in the Middle East. Such a sad situation that touches all of our hearts. I applaud your kindness and courage. I love your Soudatner sweater and all of the colors. I like you had terrible FOMO this past weekend, but maybe we can make it there next year 💖😘

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

Thanks so much, and here’s hoping to go in the future ❤️ (maybe next year…)

@WendyDussault 11 месяцев назад

♥First of all I love your video's and I watch to escape from what is happening in the world. I crochet (I am making a granny square sweater for my grand-daughter at present) but have taught myself continental knitting but mostly enjoy watching knitting and crochet videos and pod casts about these crafts. You have an amazing amount of knitting ahead of you and I wish you all the success in the world with it♥from Alberta Canada.

@karenformosa8612 11 месяцев назад

Hi Helle. Thank you for your latest podcast which was very enjoyable. I absolutely love the new sweater you're wearing..you chose the colours well. I love knitting but am a fairly basic knitter. I can only dream of knitting such gorgeous sweaters as yours! One day maybe! Sending warm greetings from very wet Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

It’s just as wet (not to say windy) here in Denmark 🌬️💦 😚 Thanks for your kind comment 💙

@carinajonsson5051 11 месяцев назад

Do not change your podcast ! Love it just as it is ! Thank you for sharing the joy of crafting 🤗

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

🙏🏻😘❤️

@mamivonfluffy32 11 месяцев назад

I would never guess, that so different colours would work so amazingly beautifull together. Perfect job🎉❤

@lonormimanuel33 9 месяцев назад

That kit sweater!!!!! 😍

@KathleenKennedy-b5q 11 месяцев назад

Hello, I really enjoy your podcast! Like you, I have sensitive skin and I cannot wear wool next to my skin at all. I can knit with wool because it doesn't seem to cause eczema on my hands when knitting. There is nothing as enjoyable as the feel of wool when knitting so I knit with wool for other people. I want to tell you about a wool yarn I am currently using - Mominoki SOCK FINE 4 ply (75% Superwash Merino and 25% Polyamide. I am participating in Steven West's MKAL for the first time. As I am a newbie, I bought a kit from Stephen And Penelope. This yarn feels so good I may even be able to wrap it around my neck. It is knitting up into a soft, squishy fabric that I am loving. My friend felt it and commented that she didn't think it was real wool at all : ) People in the Ravelry discussion group for the MKAL who also bought this yarn are commenting to each other about how wonderful this yarn is and how beautifully it knits up. One person said that their item looked like it was already blocked. Anyways, thank you for your charm, informative knitting commentary, and good company : )

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for your kind words and for this recommendation. I have made a note of it. Happy knitting 🥰❤️

@Meredith36 11 месяцев назад

I LOVE the sweater you have on. The colors are amazing. Your “weekend” sweater (I think that's the name; sorry if I'm wrong) looks like it has a beautiful low-contrast stripe in it. I thought I was the only one who looked at a list I made for myself and thought “Don't tell me what to do” 😂 glad I'm not alone. Happy knitting 💚🧶💚

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

Haha, good to know I’m not alone either 😅😍 And thank you ❤️

@dortelindholm8402 11 месяцев назад

Tillykke med fødselsdagen og god tur. Smuk bluse du har på, det er rigtig fine farver.

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

Tusind tak 💖🥰

@kdgeckoknits274 8 месяцев назад

Well, I did it. I purchased lots of Big Birdie to make a Soldotna. Thanks for the inspiration.

@DanaBarbieri 11 месяцев назад

I live an hour from Rhinebeck. It was great, but a trip to Copenhagen sounds so nice!

@Woollykindknits 11 месяцев назад

Oh your soldatna is amazing! And how fabulous that you have so much yarn left! Love your coloring exercise and I'm inspired by your fearless sweater modifications to create your own, special sweater. May we meet at Lamb & Kid or Rhinebeck or some other location to knit and sip gorgeous Washington wine together in person one day! Perhaps on our birthdays as they are very close together (I can't recall, but they may even be on the same day - wouldn't that be something! Wishing you a beautiful birthday and many happy knits. xoxo

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

Aw, thanks so much for your lovely message here, Sherie 😘 I’m so glad you ‘approve’ of the sweater! It was a joy to knit, and I love it so much; kind of like an heirloom piece because of the yarn being a gift from you. And oh yes, absolutely we will have to meet one day either in WA or at Rhinebeck and sip some wine together 🥂 That would be amazing 🩷 (my birthday is on the Oct 19, btw).

@margarethastings3332 11 месяцев назад

Enjoyed spending time with you again this evening Helle. Your Soldotna turned out great with those bright colours! Blouse No.1 added to my queue. I love the idea of a simple garment made luxurious with very special yarn. Have you watched Beth Macdonald Stone’s podcast? She is a designer who lives in Bermuda. She is soft spoken and very interesting to listen to. I’ve just bought her latest pattern (Soncy Pullover). Somehow it doesn’t look great on the pattern photo but she had two of them to show in her latest episode and I just fell in love with it. The neckline is very Jackie O, or Audrey Hepburn. I remember The House of Elliot, loved that series. I’m currently knitting Stephen West’s Vertices Unite shawl and using up stash yarn. I’m finding it to be a very enjoyable knit, lots of garter stitch but I like that. Unusually for him, this is quite plain really and will be very wearable. Looking forward to seeing your upcoming test knits. 😊

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

🙏🏻😘❤️

@jean-jn3nq 11 месяцев назад

Helle - thanks do much for keeping your channel so genuine. Also really appreciate your ability to keep calm and gentle while describing your knitting process. Thank you for all you do for the fiber community. ♥️

@elizabethkelly6188 11 месяцев назад

As always- thank you so much!!! I

@CynthiaKeating-c4h 11 месяцев назад

Love your podcasts. I think your Wabi Sabi is beautiful. The difference in color looks intentional. Tone on tone design.

@yves6073 11 месяцев назад

Loved spending this time with you again! For the itchiness, if it is just the yoke part, perhaps it's an idea to handstitch in a piece of jersey/silk as a little backing? Of course, if using non stretchy fabric, you'd need to leave a few openings but still, it would be an easy experiment and might enable you to wear some sweaters without layers?

@hirzst 11 месяцев назад

I love the colorway of your Soldotna.❤ I have yet to knit it as I have too many WIPs at the moment. Big Birdie is so much fun to knit with. The Cloudbow Pullover (Pom Pom issue #40) by Reed Keyes might be nice in Big Birdie. The gauge would be different t(fingering vs lace) but you can make it work. I made the dress and some of the yarn I held double, e.g fingering. I love your podcasts - viewing from the Midwest of USA. Take care.❤

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

Lovely idea, thank you 🩵🤍🩷

@anne-mareehern 11 месяцев назад

The Soldotna and the wonderful colours you have selected look beautiful on you. Thank you so much for mentioning the fact that you have learnt how to do modifications through experience, I am a beginner and feel daunted whenever I hear podcasters mention modifications, because I feel at I could never work out to do a modification. Comforting to know it is something that I may develop with experience. I also appreciated your question regarding up a size in needle, I am never sure either 🙂 I am currently sticking with earthy tones as that is what I naturally gravitate too, however are really loving all the bright colours." Own all the colours" is a great quote, and I will remember that next time I am selecting yarn. Maybe, Jackie Roses new pattern "The Wink" would be nice for your leftovers from your Soldotna. Thank you again for your time and inspiration

@terriotto7818 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for your podcasts. I love your presentation style and I recognize the time and effort that you put into informing and entertaining us, your audience and fans!!! I would be remiss if I did not take this opportunity to say that I am in awe of your knitting...your design choices, your colour choices, the quality of your finished products, and how beautiful you look in them. Really appreciate your modelling your FOs...it gives a clear sense of how the garments fit and drape/move. I always feel inspired after watching your podcasts. Thanks again.

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for your kind words, they are so appreciated 😘❤️

@rubyratbagzstitches3193 11 месяцев назад

Your Soldatna is absolutely OUTSTANDING! Really inspiring!

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much 💖🙏🏻

@Shirley-AnneDickner-lt4zo 11 месяцев назад

Hello and happy birthday 🎉to you! Enjoy your trip to Copenhagen. Thank you again for a lovely video and book recommendation ( I am curious to read it now) . Ps. Lupin was fun to watch!

@Alaskaventureswithbrodie 11 месяцев назад

Look at you with all these colors! 😊

@lindapeachey8607 11 месяцев назад

What a lovely and inspiring visit with you today. I also have experienced dye lot problems and know how you must have felt when you noticed the discrepancy in your Weekender sweater. As you know, color can do some weird things, so I suggest your make a simple horizontal chain stitch line on the top and bottom of the off-color panel. Depending on which color you choose, the panel may look entirely different and intentional, or another color might catch the eye in such a way as to make the difference indiscernible. On the other hand, I would be comfortable wearing it as is.

@MarionHampl 4 месяца назад

I always keep a little rest of yarn in a glass jar. Once I had moth and I needed to darn a few garments. Then I was very glad to have a little left of each yarn 😅

@doggal-re6zt 10 месяцев назад

Going up or down a needle size simply means they used the next larger or smaller needle. It does not necessarily mean they were following the numerical size of the needles, just the next one larger or smaller. Love you sweaters and knitting.

@mnoeliarc 11 месяцев назад

Hello Helle. I just wanted to comment on your weekender. I think the stripe looks intentional so I wouldn’t worry about it. As for going up or down a needle size - in this case, the word “a” does not mean a whole one, it just means going up or down the next size which is .25. I have done it myself before, going from 4 to 4.5 to get gauge. That’s how I understand it, anyway.

@vadec5909 11 месяцев назад

I love both your sweaters, they are beautiful, the colorwork looks wonderful and I love the pink. Yes, the sweater looks awesome on you( without the white shirt). The weekender is wonderful too, the yarn looks like it’s supposed to fade a bit, so it great. I saw a lady do a sweater in pinks that faded into each other and she had about 4 of the same pink, they appeared to fade together as yours does! Your planned projects are great. I look forward to see all your test knits, you are such a great knitter. I am only going to be starting my 2nd sweater soon, and definitely not as hard as yours. Thanks for the lovely podcast, your quotes are lovely and your podcasts relaxing as I knit.

@gracec.4399 11 месяцев назад

Love, love, love your Soldotna! The colors are very complimentary to you.

@rochellehancock8120 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for talking about the situation with Israel and Palestine. The suffering is horrific, and although happening far away, should still be in our awareness and compassion.

@rickjayne4203 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for addressing in conflict in Israel and Gaza with such grace and compassion. Love your Soldotna, the colours are gorgeous. Would you perhaps knit a skirt with colourwork at the hem with your leftover wool? Love your episodes.

@annlarson4916 11 месяцев назад

Your knits are so inspiring and presented in such a soft beautiful manner.. thank you!

@PoodleCream 11 месяцев назад

another wonderful episode! You are my favorite ❤! I am sold on your soldotna and will definitely make my version 😊! Thank you

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

Aw thank you so much, it means a lot. And happy knitting when you get to it 💕

@susanmiller3633 11 месяцев назад

Delightful and also thoughtful! Thank you!

@annjavoroski2344 11 месяцев назад

What fun! I saw your colorful Soldatna and thought, “Who is this person? Who kidnapped Helle?” Thank you for being adventurous and learning new things. It is great encouragement to the rest of us. I would love to be able to enjoy your lovely yarns with more than my vision. Thanks for sharing.

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

Haha, thanks for putting that spin on it 😍❤️

@DD-ig2zy 11 месяцев назад

56:47 🤩 that mother of pearl line!

@marcelacrawford3900 11 месяцев назад

It's such a joy watching your podcast/video! I love your calmness and the way you talk. I love the wisdom in everything you say! Beautiful and so much needed podcast! Thank you so much for being here!

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

I so appreciate your words; knowing that someone out there ‘receives’ what I put out there as I intended it 🙏🏻🥰❤️

@hannawoods7600 11 месяцев назад

I’m amazed and your vast quantity of planned knitting projects! But then I’m always in awe at how quickly you finish your beautiful creations… and I love the colours you are introducing to your wardrobe too. Now in my late 60s I find I long for more colour around me, both in decor and clothing … I wonder if that’s common as we get older? You wanted suggestions of podcasts and my favourite is always ‘Fruityknitting’ … it’s like a first class and very professional knitting magazine. My thoughts and prayers for peace go to all who are suffering in conflict zones.

@lesliewigby4284 11 месяцев назад

I love that you explained how you were inspired for the colors in your soldotna top. I think it looks great on you and will be really nice to wear in the winter as a pick me up from all the gloom. Now contemplating a bright winter sweater to pick me up on those gray days.

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

👌🥰🩷🩷

@lindas5964 11 месяцев назад

Oh your sweater & the light & you are absolutely glowing!

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

🙏🏻💕😘

@rebeccamaxwell6292 11 месяцев назад

Your Soldotna jumper is lovely and looks beautiful on you! Thank you so much for your musings, after watching your podcasts I’m always filled with inspiration.

@danishmusings 11 месяцев назад

🙏🏻🥰❤️

@sylviafikiert4825 11 месяцев назад

It’s always a pleasure to watch you talk about what you knitting on and your plans 😊 I am knitting on the MKAL at the moment.

@suemccord9723 11 месяцев назад

Love the colors in your Soldotna, looks fabulous on you. Such a great idea taking the colors from a dress you liked. Also loved the cowl you made to go with your weekender, very clever. 🤗

@CaterinaChapman 11 месяцев назад

I love what you did to finish the yarn! Great idea! It looks fantastic with the jumper! Lin is my favourite series for sure! I also watched it in two days!