A knitting episode (16): FO's, WIP's, swatching & indecision 

Oh no please make the other kind too, it is so interesting to see your life and thoughts on life. That's what I came for, but also enjoy the tidbits you come out with whilst showing us your makings which are wonderful thank you for sharing, I find it refreshing listening to an actually educated person....academically and of life's experience too!

I'm interested in watching whatever videos you choose to make!

Love listening to you - both your knitting chat and philosophical reflection - and I enjoy your whole ethos and vibe which I find both serene and uplifting. I am often awestruck by others’ knitting prowess and of course by the skill and expertise of designers and yarn producers. Likewise I am often humbled by my friends’ comments about what they perceive to be my talents. What others see in us is not always that which we see in ourselves! Most wonderful of all is nature and her beauty, which reveals itself in myriads of ways every day. How blessed we are to live on such an amazing planet! Love and gratitude for you, your podcast, your insights and recommendations - most heartily welcome. Linda, UK 💕

I look forward to your refreshing videos so much. Your thoughtful and friendly demeanor is something I can't seem to get enough of, and is apparent in both your knitting and non-knitting episodes. It is a rare friend to find who can engage as if we're in a café chatting about our everyday lives, and offer these pieces of yourself to us, all the way across the world. Your channel is invaluable to me and has encouraged me in my new-ish knitting journey, and I am grateful for having found you. Personally, I hope that subscribing to you changes my algorithm to find others on this platform with whom I resonate as much as I feel I do with you and your content. Thank you for all the work you do on this channel.

I'm always so excited when you pop up on my feed. Post what you like; people will come and go like the tide. You can't make everyone happy, and trying only steals your happiness. Your knitting is always so stunning! I love the sweater you're wearing. And outside your window looks so romantic. Happy knitting and living 💚🧶💚

Really like and enjoy all of your podcasts. Please continue both If you can.

It is not easy to find both....a perfect knitting video and an intelligent woman who is also giving you a piece of mind. That's why it's so interesting not only to see your knitted things but also to listen to your calm voice and your thoughts...🇨🇦🇩🇰

I just love listening to you, no matter what you talk about. I find your voice and esthetic soothing and relaxing. Your podcast is a very special part of my day. ❤ from Canada!

Thank you so much, Helle, for your podcasts. The content, knitting and non-knitting, give me so much joy and inspiration. Please don’t change anything.

Dear Helle, Your podcasts are sensational experience for both my ears and eyes. You talk about creating „AWE“ experiences, and you delivered that and more :-) with this definitely. The way you talk about knitting - describing the yarn, the garments, and the process - is something I could never have imagined speaking about my knitting experiences. Deep down, I always had an inkling of what knitting does for me, but I never fully realized it until I started listening to your podcasts and hearing you discuss knitting. It was an absolute ‘wow’ experience for me. You mentioned that some people have canceled their subscriptions since you started talking about knitting. Personally, I would love to hear everything about your life, your experiences, and your wisdom, including, of course, the knitting part. What has become clear to me is the immense effort and time you put into these podcasts, activities that might not always be your primary passion but are done because they are valuable. This made me realize how important subscriptions are because, although I don’t have all the details, they apparently help compensate for this hard work. Subscriptions allow us to support and appreciate your work. If I could, I would subscribe to your podcast or channel three or four times over because now I understand how much effort goes into it. Perhaps many who cancel their subscriptions don’t realize the effort involved. Maybe you could also consider creating a podcast series or an episode about what it takes to create a podcast, what it means to you, and your process of developing an episode. It would not only be fascinating to know what goes into it, but also, once people realize and become aware of what it entails, some might reconsider canceling their subscriptions. Thank you for all from the bottom of my heart Isabella

I absolutely adore you and your videos and everything about them. ❤ Please continue to send us all your lovely wisdom, calm voice and beautiful knitting along with any other content you feel worthy of sharing! What a Blessing you are! ❤

I have that problem too. I talk about my life in Orkney which is the background to my yarn choices and what I like to knit and design. Yes it hurts but don’t let it stop making the videos you like from time to time. I personally always look forward to all of them.

Thank you for another beautiful podcast!!! ♥️🐑♥️🐑♥️

Please continue podcasts…keep combining your vast knowledge of resources, books and your beautiful knits. You give helping hints in patterns. I feel much peace after listening to you.

Thank you for your videos. Listening to you is pure delight, very inspiring and good for the soul❤

So grateful for your podcast suggestions ❤️ These days we are bombarded with so much on RU-vid it was good to get a recommendation, I had passed these two by even though I love Dr Rangan Chattergee and Diary of CEO. I have watched them both whilst knitting. Thank you 🙏

Your opening quote reminds me of the Zen concept of ‘Shoshin’ or ‘beginner’s mind’ - “It refers to having an attitude of openness, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions when studying, even at an advanced level, just as a beginner would.” I think it’s a lovely way of looking at life and especially at your own skills that you’ve cultivated and become accustomed to. It can also make the usual wonderful. My mum and I always look forward to your videos - keep up the good work

Please continue with the great variety of podcasts...I enjoy them all. X

Your discussions are so thoughtful. The piece about recharging makes so much sense.

Hello! I have been watching for quite some time. I am here for ALL of it! I love knitting, travel, and history, I love biking and driving through Denmark. I love the architecture, I love the talks while walking in the forest, and the garden. I especially loved the episode about finding things to adore.. that giant wooden troll tucked away in the thicket, complete with a cozy bench, was truly enchanting. We could all use a little more joy-seeking in our lives..... I am sad to hear that some have unsubscribed. I wonder if something else may be going on. My daughter has a RU-vid channel as well....and RU-vid 'unsubscribed' me from her channel. I was also unsubscribed from your channel. RU-vid has just started unsubscribing me from some of my favorite channels. I am not sure why. I have resubscribed at least 3 times! This may be what is going on...I have never unsubscribed from this channel myself…yet I have had to resubscribe....this makes no sense. So weird. On a brighter note, have you ever considered offering a yoga class here on RU-vid or maybe hosting one on Zoom? I'd be over the moon to join! Just a little something to ponder. Thank you for everything you do and share. I've gleaned so much wisdom from you, and honestly, I wish we were neighbors! I'm waving from Michigan, USA!

I Love ALL your videos, no matter the content!! I VERY MUCH enjoy your travel videos as you are traveling to places that I will never visit!!

You are such a charming lady with nice manners and taste. I like your knitting and tips. Thank you for sharing your experience with us! ❤❤❤

I not only love your knitting episodes but also the ones when you travel. They are so well done and interesting. It did not seem gloomy with your lovely pink flowering tree in the background outside.

The lavender is a wonderful color for you! And I enjoy all your podcasts, both knitting and everything else. Thank you!

The sweater you’re wearing is lovely. Lavender looks beautiful on you.

Thank you for today. Loved the Sonder Yarn! Spring -Summer please come as I agree our area is still cool.❤

I love listening to your musings, you have such a calming presence. Keep doing what you are doing! I love all of the content, knitting and otherwise.

The lilac pop of color of your Aeygo sweater is so fun & hue works well on you. I am happy to see shades of purple, lavender and lilac gaining popularity. The Sonder yarn swatched up really showcases its beautiful color. I am with you about the value of swatching even though I am sometimes lazy about swatching. When I do go to the effort always pays off getting a good hand and testing out new techniques. In joy your program.

I LOVE your travel videos, please don’t stop!

I appreciate your philosophical approach to life. A person should not have one facet only. Knitting is a meditative practice. Keep on being you. There are always those who will be critical or dismissive. Let them let go. Thank you for all of your musings.

Sending greetings and hugs from Slovakia 🇸🇰 your podcasts are kind of healing to me ❤

I just love watching you. You have so many great insights and I love to hear about your knitting projects but also your life in general. Thank you for sharing your life with us 💗

What a lovely episode. I really enjoy all your content from life, knitting, nature and books. You inspire me in so many ways. Thank you.♡

First of all, You look absolutely stunning in the lilac color, the color brings out the best of your complexion and makes you look youthful and vibrant! Then, of course, like many others, I strongly encourage you to keep being yourself and posting all kinds of videos no matter the topic. It surprises me every time that you gravitate towards the same authors or that you are preoccupied with the same concepts that I am attracted to. It is really good to know that there are like-minded people all over the world 😍 P.S To me it is obvious that you should make the cardigan which sparks most joy - which seems to be the one from the book ;)

I think you present a great balance of knitting and other adventures. Sometimes I’m playing catch up on your videos and often need to watch in segments, but I really enjoy your videos.

I found you via knitting and I’ve only watched a few so far. I haven’t seen your ‘regular’ videos yet but I’ll say part of the reason I try to find calm knitting videos is to relax instead of thinking hard at the end of the day! 🤣 I have family in Sweden (both distant cousins via my great-grandparents who emigrated to the US, and a niece who has emigrated to Sweden!) We will visit next summer and I want to visit Denmark too as I have never been. I’m going to have peruse the channel to get travel ideas. Your cabled sweater is gorgeous by the way!

The lavender is absolutely lovely on you! Beautiful sweater.

Gorgeous episode. Thank you. I love the travel ones too.

Helle , I thoroughly enjoy all your content, whether it be, knitting, travel, trips etc you do you ❤ x

I enjoy all the content you post. Thank you for taking the time to do it.

Thank you for recommending The Secret Life of Bees. That was such a pleasant story-many nuances. It was a fun, fast read which I need every now and then. I love watching your vlogcasts with the variety you provide.

What a gorgeous podcast Helle! As always, but also I want to make sure you are aware each time you put yourself out there and do an episode, that you make something beautiful that resonates with me (and I’m sure a bunch of others). Thank you!

Stopping the video to say, before I forget, please continue being yourself, and doing what you enjoy, such as starting the podcasts with a thoughtful quote. 🙂💚 I love your knitting videos, but I truly enjoy your perspective, and so the non-knitting videos are just as lovely. If folks unsubscribe, they are the ones missing out. I absolutely loved your travel vlogs to France, Greece, and NYC. Those of us who can’t travel, are able to vicariously travel with you. Thank you for sharing with us. 💚🧶

I think it is great to bring non knitting videos videos. You do have a lovely voice and it is so entertaining and relaxing to hear you and your past travel vlog was pretty great so I will say yes to them 😊 I am making another beanie for my family as I watch you today

Hello, you are doing an amazing podcast. I always watch and enjoy everything from your knitting, traveling and quotes!

Beautiful episode! I so enjoy your Vlog and your knitting aesthetic. Thank you for all you do to make the world a little brighter.

Of all the countries I would move to if possible it is Denmark ! So please tell us more tales of life in Denmark xxx

So enjoyable to watch you and learn about your knitting, and life. I love the videos about traveling…books +. I have read the life of bees long time ago and enjoyed. So thanks for all you share.

I also value your podcasts and especially your musings…. I want to make everything you’ve made in the exact same colors. All beautiful!!

Beautiful video and such a lovely setting. I’m under a rug here in New Zealand where it is getting cooler everyday but I did get a 5 K walk in with my friend. Now alone time before my partner returns from golf. I’m knitting an old cardigan pattern I made for my mother who has now passed away in a very old yarn we both used 45 years ago! Gosh I hope it turns out ok and the yarn hasn’t degraded too much. Oh the nostalgia!

Totally enjoyed! Thank you ! Looking forward to what comes next!😊

I love your other videos, Helle, especially the travel ones. Don’t change a thing! ❤

I love your knitting videos....please don't stop...i love them because of your beautiful style, colorways, finished knits and comments.

Thank you again for all the inspiration ❤

I’ve watched most of your musing videos, they are fabulous. I’m happy to receive whatever you generously share on this channel 🙏🥰 your sweater looks lovely Dr Helle 💪🏻 My bar is very low, and I notice the simplest of things these days. Living in awe and wonder ✨ it’s a wonderful space to reside in. I also swatch, wash and block while on the needle! Lazy = efficiently 🤭 If I were doing bottom up, I would cast on provisionally where the rib is, that way I could come back at the end and make the ribbing as long or as short as I need, sometimes 2cm can be enough of a difference to me 🤔 Great yarn to have such indecision with, good luck working it out. I watched these podcasts/interviewees they are great. Thanks for sharing another wonderful podcast, Karen

I can relate to the need for recharge time. I didn't always understand it for myself, but when I learned about the term 'Highly Sensitive Person' (processing sensory experiences at an increased level of sensitivity), I started to understand why I get drained, and why sitting alone in a room (knitting!) is such a great recharge activity.

Love love all your videos!! Please continue to make all kinds!!

I very much enjoy your podcast - all content. your backdrop in this particular video is absolutely stunning.

You did a lovely job of changing your sweater's fit. The lavender looks great on you!

Please continue with your non-knitting videos, Helle. I have been in Denmark many times and will be there again June. Your podcasts from Odense makes me want to visit outside of Copenhagen. And another part of Denmark.

I found you with the knitting video - I enjoy them so much and I am a quilter/beginning knitter and in 2 or 3 book clubs so, I enjoy all you do!! Loved our visit to Denmark & Sweden ,when my husband was alive - keep up your wonderful “varied” posts, I love them.💕

Thank you again for such a lovely podcast. I watched it on this Monday morning with my coffee with my breakfast and with knitting it was perfection. I love all of your knits! You inspire me!❤️❤️❤️

Hej Helle! Thank you for all your videos, may they contain knitting 🧶, travelling, different thoughts on many topics…. I love them all. You definitely enrich my knitting time ☺️ and encourage to just knit on. Thank you for being here. Greetings from Schleswig-Holstein 🌼

Please make your videos as you feel what is right. I love your videos. I watch them while knitting and love learning about what you’re knitting and also about life in Denmark. It’s so hard to have a RU-vid channel and appease all subscribers.

The Lavender on You looks Beautiful and suits your colouring, it’s a Gorgeous knit. I enjoy both of your videos please keep going, people will come and go don’t take it personally. xx💜

It’s nice to know that someone else can become exhausted from being socially active. I also like your trips around Denmark and other countries. You have a very calming show for this retired lady.😊

Totally understandthe 'recharge'. I need to give myself the gift of 'me time' as well. And I think it is more necessary as we get a bit older. Look after yourself so that you can look after others.

Thank you for an interesting episode. I enjoy seeing your selection of yarns and patterns and I appreciate your gentle nature. Your varied agenda is great since I’m an avid reader too.

Love all your videos, they are relaxing. Your sweaters are beautiful !

What a wonderful episode!!! Not only did I love the spoken content but I also thoroughly enjoyed all the visuals. Whatever. you decide going forward with your channel, I wish you the best but I did want to share my opinion and to say that it is my hope you will choose to follow "your truth" and continue sharing all the tidbits about your travels, your life in general and book/podcast suggestions. I follow your channel not only because of your knitting but because you share other dimensions of yourself and I find them very worthwhile. Peace & Blessings to you!!!

Love all your makes 👏👏👏👏

Helle, thank you once again for this video. I already put tumbs up to most of the comments below as they express in a more eloquent way what I think. I would also had your video nourish in many ways. They nourish my passion for knitting but also my intellect and inner life. It is as if through your musing you give us access to parts of you which awakens parts in me.... I enjoy all the videos you do. I love to see videos about your country. I want to visit even more now. I am in Montreal. Melissa from Sonder yarn helped me back to knitting when she had her boutique Espace tricot... also thankyou for adding books, podcast you like another way to peak my curiosity. For a yoga teacher, knitter from a yoga practioner knitter Namaste... follow your heart and we will follow you 🙏

I absolutely love your non- knitting videos. They are the reason I watch your channel.❤❤❤

Dear Helle, thanks for another wonderful episode. Loved every second. Von in Aus ❤

:) I like all your videos! Knitting, travel, life :)

Hi Helle, i just love love both the topics, and the quotes (i even bought you're Ebook, since we are visiting Wales this summer) sometimes send me on a search for this content. So please keep making your original video's, and thanks a lot for this special moments when a new episode comes online.

I was just thinking yesterday that I must catch up on all your non=knitting videos. I have really enjoyed the videos about Denmark and I hope to visit next year. Just keep doing what you are doing. Loving that lavender colour.

Please don't change a thing. I love your knitting content and equally love your travel and musings podcasts ❤

Always enjoy your podcast. Your aegyo sweater is beautiful and the color is so flattering. Thank you!

Thank you for this vidéo. So nice and calm. I love your travelling vidéo too. Hi from Québec.

Love the quote you started with! It truly made me reflect on what things I wonder at. I really love to watch nature documentaries for that reason, they leave me in a state of wonder. But also knitting! I could knit stockinette without looking but I choose not to a lot of the time because I just enjoy the process so much. And the peace I gain from just looking at my hands make the same motion, and the fact that I'm MAKING something, is awe-inspiring to me.

I tend to watch your knitting videos but I enjoy your travelling videos too. There is no worry of me unsubscribing. I love to see your beautiful house and garden too much. 😃

Hi Helen, please go on with showing whatever you want to. How strange to me to suit the algorithm all the time. I am happy to found youn on yt and enjoy every video, your life in DK, your journeys and your knitting life. Maybe you have inspired one to start knitting!? Or one to visit DK... thats me!😊 Hopefully i can visit your country soon. And ... I love your bookrecommendations too! 💕

Thank you so much for sharing these links of Gabor Mate and Doctor Dachner Keltner. I agree that Gabor is an amazing person that has helped a lot of people improve their lives. I 'm also very interested to read the book about Awe. Thank you!!!

Hello Helle, I enjoy spending time knitting and watching your videos. I really enjoy your thoughtful musings in various subjects. What a treat to see the changing view outside, it gives me extra connection to the country where my son and his family live in Vanløse. I like your meandering outside and your travels to other countries. My knitting skills have slowly improved as they are a knit worthy family 😊. Is Autumn outside my window now but I love your spring. You help me put together lists of beautiful yarns that I may purchase next time I’m on that side of the world. Thank you for your time. Jan ( from southern Victoria, Australia)

ha!! I'm reading the same book on Awe right now. So far, really wonderful. Love your podcast, please do share any things you *want* to share. This is a reflection of who YOU are and what YOU want it to be- the right people who it is meant for will find it! Thank you for bringing joy and insight and some calm energy to the knitting podcast world. I only watch a couple podcasters, because those are the ones who speak to me. I appreciate the time you put into this!

Thank you so much, Helle! The lovely spring backdrop to your knitting spot reminds me exactly of my view out the window here in southwestern British Columbia, Canada - the greens are so fresh and 'awesome'. I so appreciated your reminder of what can be awe-inspiring, from music, nature and art to connections with people in our lives, and the place of transformation these encounters with awe can take or point us towards. Interesting, I just listened to the exact podcast between Gabor Mate and Dr. Rangan Chatterjee you mention here and also found it so full of wisdom and plain but also profound truths. I've also read and enjoyed a number of books, including this one, by Sue Monk Kidd. So interesting how lives can intersect on multiple levels in these ways! And then the knitting! I'm very tempted by Aegyoknits Ppoppo jacket but would also like to incorporate my stash yarns somehow for this garment - yours is absolutely gorgeous!

As always, it’s a pleasure to sit with you, Helle, and chat! The “gloomy” background just showcased your cherry blossoms better. Lovely knits, though I find them all quite ambitious! It’s so interesting to listen to your comments on fit and construction, as well as yarn substitutes. I, too, am currently mainly knitting from stash… it’s a fun challenge for sure! Your reads, podcasts and “musings” were much appreciated. I’ve read and enjoyed The Secret Life of Bees and I also find the CEO Podcast extremely thought provoking - thank you for mentioning this one, which I haven’t yet heard. I hope Denmark gets more sun soon!! Berlin is also quite chilly still, and while I have my unfinished summer knits from last year at the ready, I’ve not jumped into them yet….. I enjoy ALL your podcasts, make whatever you want!!!

Don’t stop doing your other podcasts! I find them so interesting and that is what gravitated me to your channel in the first place. The. Knitting is a bonus.

Tusind tak, Helle, for dine dejlige videoer. Dine strikkeprojekter er for avancerede for mig, men de er inspirerende. Jeg læser rigtig meget og deler din smag 😊 Anette, Melbourne.

Tack för ännu ett trevligt avsnitt! Du stickar så vackra tröjor och koftor, vill sticka allihop😀 Älskar färgerna på dina garner också. Ha det gott!

I love the travel AND the knitting and if you want to cook, garden or ??? I’m sure that would be delightful too.

As always, such great knits that inspire. Thank you for sharing about your balance of social interactions with recharging! I am the same way.

I love all of your videos. I am a traveler and a knitter. They are all so interesting to me! 😊

I really like you videos, your knitting and how you talk about the prosessing them. And please do share your thoughts on life and books, too. Watching your videos is almost a mindfullness session to me. Best wishes from Finland🇫🇮

I really liked all the sweaters ❤ great job 👏

This was such a wonderful episode! I am continuously inspired by your cable knits and gentle, thoughtful demeanor. All my best to you.

OMGGGG I'm so excited to see you wearing yout finished purple sweater! It truly suits you so well, esp with your grey hair. The combination of your hair colour and that shade of purple is stunning! 32:30 I would recommend to block before you knit any further or do any maths. Cables tend to shrivel up as we knit and relax rather dramatically after washing. My grandmother who used to knit for the whole family often knit raglan sweaters that stop about where you point, just before the armpit, so that after the sweater is finished, washed and dried, the armpit of the sweater sits closer to the body to better keep the heat in. 56:40 If you still have any leather belts from back when patent leather belts used to be trendy, you could improvise and use a high quality leather belt to cinch in your Cardi Cocoon.

I love all of the videos that you put out! Do what sparks joy! I’m currently working on some baby booties. I’m literally in the hospital preparing to welcome my third (and final) little one. Watching podcasts and knitting when I can to distract myself!

I particularly love your knitting videos - your yarn choices are wonderful and your knits are exquisite. Your colours are totally opposite to my choices but that is of no consequence as yours suit you so well and are beautiful. I enjoy your other videos too as they offer a look into other fields of interest. Thank you, I am so happy to be a subscriber.