I listen to you today (2/14/2024- Happy Valiant Human Day! - my renaming of Valentines' Day) while I do the hand finishing on a luxurious cashmere coat I am altering for a customer. I loved hearing the Rumi poem. Thank you, It is one of my favorites. I keep it on the inside of my front door. Here is another of my favorite quotes that I have returned to again and again to to help me cultivate neutrality, and freely Loving myself and Other. It is by William Blake; - " He who bends to himself a Joy, does the winged Life destroy, but he who kisses the Joy as it flies, lives in Eternity's sunrise. "
Thank you for keeping me company this month as I sit, knit and sip my coffee in the mornings. I have watched all your videos. You have inspired me with your knitting, you have added to my travel destination wish list and you have given me food for thought. I think that is time well spent. 🇨🇦
Thank you for the little lesson in not judging all that we see and experience. And instead come with an open & neutral mind with no expectations. We can never fully experience a thing if we have a preconceived notion of what that something is. Instead, we can just trust and allow things to be revealed in their own way. ❤
Flax (Flachs in german language) is the plant. Linen (Leinen in german language) is the fiber /woven fabric. 😊 I love your podcast so much, also the videos of your jouneys. Your knitted garments are gorgeous. You are one of the most talented makers I have ever met. 👍💖 Huggs from Fairy Tale Cottage, Schurwald Forest, Germany. 🌲 🌲 🌲 💟
Thank you so much for another excellent video! I really love listening to you talking about the quotes, I've learned so much. Please keep them coming, I really appreciate it! Could you consider sharing more about your readings and spiritual studies?
Hi Helle! I’m back with my usual wall of text, but there’s just so much I want to respond to. 😂 I did exactly the same thing with vests. I would see them in my Ravelry travels and think “Nice, but not for me”, until I ran across the Dige Vest (made with Woolfolk Fleck) and fell in love. I made one, and it has become one of my very favorite pieces, so now I never discount any category completely. Lesson learned. 😏 Re: Stubbornness and so forth - YES. My daughter is Autistic, and one of the things we work on is flexibility. If you can’t have exactly the thing you want, there’s a lot to be said for making do with what you can have, or “going with the flow” so to speak. It makes for a much more peaceful and enjoyable life if you’re not walking around miserable all the time, and you can open yourself to new things and experiences. I try to not judge anything or anyone until I have a lot of information, and even then - life is complicated, and I don’t necessarily believe anything is “good” or “bad”. There’s a lot more to it than that. Re: steeking - I know nothing about the subject, I'm afraid, so can't offer advice, but I look forward to seeing where you take it! I found out after knitting my Nordic knitalong project that I can't wear baby alpaca, even with a long sleeved shirt underneath it. Sooooo, I completely relate to your sensitive skin issues - I am quite the delicate flower myself. 🤣 All of your work is beautiful, but wow, that shawl is incredible! I’ve never looked twice at that pattern before, but the color you chose is stunning. There’s a real depth to it I’ve never seen in any of the project pictures. 😍 I think Loop of London is adorable! I follow them on Instagram, and I would love to be able to pop over for a visit someday. Their shop looks very sweet and cozy. If you ever need a Woolfolk mule, just let me know. They’re semi-local to me, so my favorite yarn shop stocks all of their stuff, and we don’t pay sales tax here, so it would just be actual yarn cost + shipping. ☺ Thank you for another lovely video that kept me company while I knit! 🥰
Your videos are so special, dear Helle, and I'm always happy to see and hear you... it's so much more than knitting! Your thought processes inspire me every time and it's really enriching to watch your videos. All your knitting projects are so appealing, beautiful and always special too... keep it up ... I am already looking forward to the next time, warm regards from me to you 💕🌸💕
Thank you so much for this video. It is a pleasure to spend time with you. I always look forward to your next one. Your voice is relaxing and your accent beautiful. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and insights. I live in Québec Canada. My mother tongue is French. I like to think we have a lot in common. Never done cable work yet but i am getting motivated. Your choice of patterns are gorgeous. ❤
I really enjoy your podcast as I am a fellow fynbo living in the US! You are such a productive and skilled knitter and I love all the finished products. I both knit and sew and have lost my knitting mojo at the moment but enjoy watching other peoples knitting for inspiration. I really like the deep blue/black LBA color for the beautiful shawl you are knitting. It is very flattering with your skin tone and brings out your eyes. ❤️🧶🇩🇰
I love when you start your podcast talking about the weather, and a saying also your geography was good. I really love the pink/ red yarn it will be stunning. The Loop looks like a great shop. Thank you
One of my words is "Generational" I often think to myself when I am knitting of women throughout history sitting around in fellowship with other women knitting and creating for survival. The socks for war, the sweater for comfort, the hat for the cold. I reflect that as I stitch, women all over the world now are creating as women have done for centuries before. It feels like a string connects us all through time and space. Anyway, that is my thought. Thank you for the continued inspiration and education.
Loved the podcast today. I knit the Helix 2 years ago in that labien aimee hot pink to honor that scary journey. To date a fabulous sweater that is worn often. Not too hot and is perfect in summer as well. Cheers.
The Nordic Knitalong certainly inspired me too and I finished a few from Nordic designers. My favourite was the Kuutar Top which was in one of the first I watched of your episodes. I look forward to all of your episodes now. You are such a lovely knitting companion and your mindful sidebars and quotes are always spot on. 😊❤🧶
Wow, everything you said at the beginning all just hit me exactly where I needed today. I know this was a couple of weeks ago, but it was for me today. Thanks for your words of wisdom 🙏. I'm a knew knitter. I'm maybe 1 month into this fun hobby. I am so that person who buys wool and yarn because I love it with no plan at all. I've finally understood why that is not ok 😕. But you're right. You like the things you like. I've done a couple of cable things for my first projects, and anyone who's a pro knitter looks at me asking cable already? I didn't know why they looked at me like that until now. Apparently, I jumped head first into knitting. I get bored of easy stiches, so I do need something different as I go. I've done maybe 10 hats but using super bulky yarn so I can see a project finish and fill accomplish faster. I want to work on so many things but only have two hands. 😕 I really just want to practice making things just so i can get into sweaters and lacy tops. My favorite items I want to make are sweaters that are very female looking. Something with bell sleeves and a very beautiful look to it. That you know a woman wears it. That's my kind of look. Thanks for your videos. I've watched a few of your videos now and love listening to you talk. ❤
Your podcasts are so lovely ❤️ Enjoying them from Alberta, Canada. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely projects and I loved the philosophy talk too!
I enjoy your quotes. Lately, I have had cables on my mind. Thankyou for giving me more inspiration for getting a cable project started. Your knits are beautiful.
Your comments here reminded me of the news, some years ago, of the results of a survey done by some large organization, to find the "happiest people on the planet." The winners were the Danes, the reason being their "reasonable expectations of life." 🙂
♥ from 🇦🇺. Always a relaxing pleasure to watch. It has been interesting watching you grow and expand your choices in patterns, yarn and colours. Thank you.
Thank your for a another inspiring video. It's so nice til sit and knit with your company and I love when you share nice philosophic thoughts. I really would like a place where nothing is right and nothing is wrong, it only is..... 😍🌷🌷🌷
Loved seeing you and your knits today ❤ thank you for sharing all the beautiful knitting words. Mine is “lifeline”. It saved me and now it tethers me. 🪁 I haven’t posted a full writeup of my son’s Icelandic Riddari in Letlopi as part of the Nordic knit along, but I hope so soon. Now I’m on to another one for my husband. Happy to be considered for the giveaway, Helle ❤
Thanks Helle! The La Bien Aimee coral pink tone is so beautiful - it'll be fun to see what you choose to knit with it. Remaining open and non-judgemental in anticipation of life in general is a wonderful reminder of a 'a way of being'.
What a coincidence! I bought yarn for my Lunae shawl at Loop London. It’s a beautiful piece and a beautiful place. I really enjoy your podcast. Thank you for such great content.
A lovely poem to begin your podcast. I am also attracted to yarns for their names, and sometimes, put off yarns for the same reason. Such beautiful knits again in this podcast. It was a treat to see inside Loop. I could spend hours in yarn shops, almost as long as I can spend in book shops! I enjoyed the many and varied words on knitting. Thank you for your company while I sit and knit. And I love cables. I would try to take part if you did another knitalong, I was too late for this one.
I am just finishing the Half and Half triangle wrap with Holst Garn yarn. I would like to participate in your Nordic Kal , try to enter on Ravelry but was not able to. Always love your podcast, you are one of my favourite
Thank you for another beautiful podcast. I really loved the video from Loop of London. I enjoy seeing yarn shops, likely those I will never visit in person. Your knits are absolutely stunning. The vest you are working on is so gorgeous and the cables are so squishy looking. I love suri yarn as well , there does not seem to the quantity relative to other yarns. Looking forward to your next podcast.
Oh I just realized I had something to post for a Nordic design. How delightful to find fellow knitting podcasters near your home and talk knitting. Love your knitting
Just love all your knits. You are a very good knitter. I’m so excited to see what you make. I haven’t started sweaters yet but I’m running a bit hot. I’m from Canada 🇨🇦 in Ontario, the Toronto area and we’ve had a very mild winter. The east coast and the west coast of Canada have been hit hard with snow and cold temperatures but not here in Ontario. So nice to see you, take care !!
I always enjoy your podcasts and get a lot of inspiration for yarns and future knits. I entered the Nordic KAL and have uploaded my finished object in Ravelry, the Franky Sweater by Sandnes Garn knitted in Borstet Alpaca. Since finishing that though I have also finished the Salty Days Sweater by Veronika Lindberg (Kutovakika). Definitely lots of lovely Nordic patterns out there!
I live in the UK and have visited Loop several times. They are my go to on line store too. Fabulous podcast as usual, thank you for sharing your wonderful WIPs and FOs, the Javelin may be going int my queue
Thank you Helle for another wonderful podcast. Such beautiful textural knits 🥰 in such gorgeous colours. I love Rumi and that quote always makes me exhale and smile. Words are magic! Nordic knitalong, I just realised I did an “other loops” pattern recently so I’m in 💪🏻😂 Thanks for sharing, happy knitting, Karen 🥰
Hello. I really enjoy every minute of your podcasts. I'm going to take a look at that gorgeous armour shawl. I've been off shawls for awhile but feel drawn to that one. It's beautiful as are all of your knits. Thank you.
I love you podcasts! They are so inspiring but also calmimg. I’m a Finnish knitter, knitting in Canada 🇫🇮🇨🇦 I’ll currently working on a sweater pattern Esteri from Novitaknits made in Novitaknits 7 brothers yarn 😊
Thank you so much - you are always so inspiring! Love to join the nordicknitalong with my first lace project from Sari Nordlund 💕 Your style and colours are beautiful!
Thank you again for a most inspiring podcast. I always come away with some great ideas for future projects. Seeing what you have chosen to knit and using those luscious yarns encourages me to keep exploring the world of knitting!😊. I will post on Ravelry at your knitalong to show the Klukka I knit from Lopi yarn, fit perfectly and first time with that yarn and pattern. I’m also a redhead with sensitive skin but have found I can wear this dress with a turtleneck and tights comfortably.
COLOR IS BEAUTIFUL ON YOU, I HAVE SIMILAR COLORING & THIS IS A NEW FASHION COLOR. DUE TO THE SERIES’OUTLANDERS’ I CANT WAIT TO SEE THIS FINISHED! IF YOU DON’T WANT I WILL GLADLY TAKE IT OFF YOU HANDS, ITS ABOVE MY ABILITY. BAD ARTHRITIS 😢 I SO ENJOY YOUR SHOW , YOU HAVE A PEACEFUL CADENCE. THANK YOU
Your knitting projects are just beautiful !! But I always love your thoutful quotes...I watch many knitting vlogs, but you are definitely my favorite !
Always waiting for your videos! And your quotes and insight / thoughts... just love it and it gives me sooo much back ❤❤ and I relate to your last thought on fantasy and where you see yourself wearing your knits🥰🤯❤️
As always I really enjoy your podcast. I am actually travelling to London in March. I was planning to visit Loop of London. Now I definitely will. Thanks for the review.
Gorgeous colours, beautiful pattern choices, wonderful company, inspirational ideas.... what more can one desire from a top class blog about knitting. The yarns you choose are so lovely. The fabric you craft is sensational. Thank you for sharing all of this. I find Loop of London totally overwhelming in so many ways but definitely a treat not to miss. Have to return sometime. I will go with a project I mi e and vow to stick to that only. 😊
Hej Helle! Again, you are so inspiring and thanks for your thoughts on the different types of yarn you knit with. As a beginner knitter with sweaters (until recently I just knit socks) I love the Holst Garn I bought during my last vacation in 🇩🇰. So many colours to choose from and its ideal to try different styles and patterns. I have a sweater for a friend on my needles in a blue heather color. 🌟
Good evening Helle, it's always a delight to spend some of my knitting practice whilst watching a new episode from you. I too, am working on test knits and cannot share too much just yet, but soon. Loop , London was so much fun to visit when I did a few years ago for my 50th birthday trip. I also enjoyed a delicious toasted cheese sandwich and a crisp apple cider at the little cheese shop across the way from Loop ❣️ The laneway is full of interesting shops don't you think?...books, vintage and antiques are all right up my alley but difficult to bring home. Whereas wool and other knitterly goodies make perfect souvenirs. As always a thought provoking episode, thank you ❣️
Subscriber here. With each episode I grow more fond of your style of presenting, although I am a cable-avoider. At the moment at least. So true how we change from one season or time to the next. Love your foray into colors!! I am short of stature and so must be mindful of the positive ease so as not to look too sloppy. Thank you for the calm and accepting/open tone with which you describe your knitting journey. It helps me. 😊
Beautiful knits, as always! I feel so drawn to the nordic style. And I also love knitting cables and mostly use a cable knit. Makes my knitting slower, but for me the result looks better. Crossing stitches without a needle is okay when it is only one stitch, but with a four stitch cable I definitly prefer the extra needle. Otherwise my cables don't look tidy and I confess: I am a perfectionist.
I really like the inserts you made showing how you work cables. It's helpful for some of us beginners to see it rather than trying to read about it. BTW, yes, I agree that the purple cable sweater's sleeves are rather voluminous. I think it will overwhelm the wearer unless you are 6 feet tall. Again, thanks for sharing your knowledge. Looking forward to your next video!
Hi Helle, I am such a beginner knitter LOL but I just love watching your video's not only for your knitting projects and inspiration but your deep insights into our human condition. I grab a cup of tea, grab my current knitting project and melt into a wonderful hour or more of your beautiful relaxing video. Thank you so much for your generosity in making and sharing these videos.
Hello from British Columbia, Canada. I just love everything you knit. The style and colors fit my taste perfectly, even if I don't know it until I see your finished pieces! I plan to replicate some if I can find the right yarns.
Thank you for such a relaxing podcast. As I listened Iworked on knitting the two sleeves at once on the Saglan sweater by Ailbiona McLochlainn which initially had seemed to take so long but I now realize I'm almost done. 😊
I love seeing what you've been working on! I knitted 3 Moby sweaters by petite knit (2 children and 1 adult size) and an Obba sweater by Aqegyoknit since the nordic knitalong began! Thank you for hosting!
Another Lovely podcast. I especially loved hearing all of the words at the end of the video. One word that I was thinking about was transporting. My knitting always transports me to places and feelings. PS. I adore that bright Pink- so fun. I think you will love knitting with Woolfolk Yarn. It's one of my favorites. Enjoy and thank you again for the podcast. Kim
Hi Kim, thanks so much for your comment, sorry for the late reply 😌 I agree with that sentiment. I can’t wait to knit with the Woolfolk yarn (and wish it was more affordable here in Denmark/Europe). I love their whole aesthetic. Excited to catch up with your knitting, too, on your podcast. All the best, Helle 🩷
Your videos are always so calming and yet also thought-provoking - thank you for sharing your insights and love of knitting. I really enjoyed participating in the Nordic KAL. I knit the Ruuvdu Cowl by the Finnish designer Susanna Kaartinen. The pattern was part of the 52 Weeks of Shawls book. I’m grateful that this KAL inspired me to look through patterns I already had and find one I might not have otherwise chosen to knit. I love the end result and as soon as I finished it last November I immediately wore it (hadn’t even woven in the ends yet!). It’s so cozy and warm and was perfect under my jacket for a blustery day on the south Jersey bayshore.
I think you look amazing in that winterfell color! ❤. The yarn you chose is perfect with gorgeous stitch definition. I think navy blue is a universally flattering color, but lately I’ve decided to knit with the colors that make my heart sing. (No good or bad colors in keeping with your opening sentiment.) Helle, you are such an inspiration and a pleasure to spend time with. Thanks so much for sharing. Take good care. Lisa 🤗
Hi Helle, I just realized I did participate, knitting the Gunta cowl by Helga Isager,and I used all yarn that I naturally dyed with mushrooms, and I spun all the contrast colours as well. It turned out very well, and I am super happy with it😊 and I can’t wait for the Isager archive collection!
I wanted to say that your violet/light purple chunky jumper would look amazing without sleeves at all! The side without a sleeve looks perfect as it is :)
I have been knitting the dirty caramel sweater designed by Kutovakika. I also could bring the word around knitting: calming because i was attacked by a man with a knive at my job years ago. That gave me the diagnose PTSD and that causes overwhelming thoughts and anxiety and knitting helps
So sorry to hear that. Glad that tour knitting helps. I have a woman in my yoga class who has ptsd, and the yoga & relaxation helps her a lot. Maybe an idea? 💙
I've enjoyed your podcast as always. I am planning or hoping to knit both the cardi cocoon and the Aegyoknit Isager Archives piece! I love that you have gotten into the bright colors from LBA as well as the neutrals. They are the same colors that I gravitate toward! I did participate in the Nordic KAL. I knitted the Roses and Thorns shawl by Christel Seyfarth. It was such a joy to knit. I've wanted to knit one of her pieces forever, and I finally have the confidence in my color work to do so. I hope to knit more of her designs. I used to knit tons of cables -- they were my first love, until I got into color work. Now color work dominates what I do. But I hope to get back to cables sometime this year -- I do love them. I love that you and Laerka live so close to each other -- and Aegyoknit as well! So great! I hope you will let us know when and if you all manage to get together again. It's fun to hear about! Oh, and I l have been to Loop London a few times -- each time I was in London. I'd love to visit some of the other shops that have opened there recently, as you mentioned. Take care!
As it is the height of Summer here in west Australia, I am enjoying cables, as I am on square 2 of Norah's Vintage Afghan, 20 squares knit in pieces with 20 individual travelling stitch/cable stitch design for the squares. Each square is a little win, and a learning opportunity, and they will be seamed together at the end the year. I will get back to garments etc when the weather cools down.
Dear Helle, thank you for the lovely moment spent in your company. Your projects and your decision making process are inspiring. I am not a shawl person but found the Javelin shawl beautiful and actually quite wearable (probably because of the width rather than round shape). Lots of love from Paris. Marie
I do enjoy watching your videos. Your work is beautiful and inspires me to knit more, rather than crochet. I personally think the colour of the shawl will be stunning with your complexion. Warm regards from Brisbane, Australia.
