An Expert Knitter Reacts to Knitting in Call the Midwife || Season 2 

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I crocheted a shawl for my mom the spring before she died. She wore it a lot as she was sick. I was her caregiver. When passed away that year, 2022, we laid the shawl over the casket instead of flowers and now have it and wear it. I gave her hugs with the shawl and now when I need a hug from my mom I have the shawl.

It’s so heartwarming to me that Call the Midwife resonates so much with so many people all over the world. At its heart it’s a show about the value of (traditionally) women’s work, not just in nursing and midwifery but in all the small domestic labours too. It champions the often under appreciated contribution of our mothers, grandmothers and aunts but isn’t afraid to detail all the many hardships they also faced. The fact the costume team include so many knitwear examples just reiterates the message. Caring for people is not just about being there in life’s big moments, its about the small everyday things like hand knit socks and granny square blankets ❤️

I was born in 1954, so, as a little girl, a lot of my clothes were hand-knitted, such as white tights, singlets, knickers worn on top of your normal underpants to keep you warm in the spring, lacy socks, bonnets and of course, pullovers and cardigans, lacy and plain. Most of these garments were knitted by my mother and grandmother, all in a very fine yarn (4ply). I still knit a lot… and I play June’s Journey everyday!

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I feel like making a handmade object for someone is so special. Its hours of work that is dedicated to them and full of love. I am sure your friend and family member felt the love through the fiber

I am so sorry to hear about your recent losses but I am glad you were able to share your love through your knitting even from afar. I am certain it helped bring them peace.

I love this series on the Call The Midwife knits. Please continue it. I grew up in near the area of London where the series is set, I remember people wearing similar knits, and I knitted many baby layettes myself for family and friends when I was was in my teens and twenties. Your series and how observant you are about the knits really enhances my enjoyment and appreciation of the series. I am so sorry for your losses. It was very brave of you to speak about them. My condolences to you.

I made a quilt for a cousin going through chemo. He enjoyed the quilt for about 4 days before he unexpectedly passed. I was glad I could share some love with him and give his physical body some warmth. Even for just a few days. It is emotional to share this kindness and love for other people. Hugs.

Thank you for continuing the series! The crochet blanket got to me too - in both ways! "If Sister Monica Joan and the nurses were knitting all those squares - where did those quite obviously crocheted granny squares come from?". Also the whole act of putting it together. Not just the fact that it was for one of their own, but the comfort of doing what can be a repetitive task together. It was the perfect expression of united grief/sadness.

My deepest condolences for your losses. The act of knitting or crocheting can be so meditative and calming. And when the finished product is meant to be a gift for a loved one, we can pour all of our care and love into every stitch. It provides comfort for both the maker and the recipient. Please do continue exploring the knitting on Call the Midwife. It's such a wonderful, heartwarming show.

I'm so sorry for your losses. We lost my Aunt and my sister 10 days apart. I honestly don't know how my mother survived that. Hugs and love to you. And my Aunt had been knitting a sweater for my Uncle but had not finished it. A Norwegian ski sweater. I had knitted several of them, and was asked to finish it. And I did. It was the last gift from me to my Aunt, and it was important to my Uncle as her last gift to him. I had forgotten this until this video, and thank you for sharing this with us.

The clothing that Trixie wears is always so bright and colorful! She is the only character to change her style from season to season.

I also crocheted the “Midwife Blanket” in adult size for my daughter when she worked as a midwife. I made it with a coloured border to give it a contemporary look.

One super cool show to look for is on PBS Passport. It is called Crimes of Passion. It is Swedish and set in the 50's. Kind of Agatha Christi light. Whether you like the show is one thing, but wow, the fashions are fabulous. Lots of beautiful knits. I think that on episode 6 the main character is wearing a Bohus sweater. Worth checking out for great inspiration. Love these discussions of knits in tv shows.

Oh my i loved this. Thank you for showing the knits in slow motion and for long enough to get a really good look. I would love more episodes like this. And my condolences on your losses. I shed a tear with you.

I'm so sorry for your losses. 😞 I'm glad you were able to send both of them a physical expression of your love even though you couldn't be there in person.

Loved this video and The Midwives. Sending my condolences for your loss. I love that one of the beautiful Souls asked for a placement of their socks on their feet once they returned home. Beautiful ❤

Set in sleeves vs raglan. As you say, drop shoulder is different, as is the dolman sleeve. Yes, "layette" is the word for those sets. While I love vintage and historical knitting I deplore a lot of the names for baby garments, "bootees", "matinee jackets", etc.

I've really enjoyed these videos on Call The Midwife, even though I'm primarily a crocheter rather than a knitter. I hope you continue this series. And I am so sorry for your recent losses. I have also recently been working on a series of items for sick loved ones. I crocheted a Christmas blanket for my Mom who is in an Alzheimer's care facility in another state, and in January made 2 more blankets for family members who are undergoing chemo in other parts of the country. I like to think of them as virtual hugs, since I can't be there.

The blanket baby Raymond is wrapped up in has a pattern. It's been my go to baby gift, including my own grandchildren, since 2013. I knit my grandmother socks and a shawl since she was always cold. I got them back after she passed. They are treasured because they were hers and she loved them.

Oh bless you..what a lovely episode..So very sorry for your loss..and yes when you create something with your hands and comfort a loved one with what you have made..it is very special indeed..Of course love all your knitting..❤

I totally agree with you about the blanket scene. They perfectly captured everything that such an undertaking means. Please keep doing these, I love them! Very sorry for your losses, too, but I'm glad they were able to enjoy your gifts.

I'm in the uk and Call the Midwife makes me cry every time. I am so very sorry for your loss, I too knit every emotion into everything I knit or crochet. My ❤ goes out to you.

I'm so sorry for your losses. That show always leaves me in tears and now I feel your pain too. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you so much for this video. ❤. Yes, please do more of the midwives. I haven’t watched them in years. Now, when I start in Season 1, while I’m knitting, of course, I’ll be on the look out for what you mentioned and all the knits.

All creatures great and small has good knits

Catching up on some older videos, and I am so sorry for the loss of your loved ones. I'm so glad you were able to get the hand-knit items to them during their treatments as I know it was very meaningful for them and for you as well. I once made a hand-tied fleece blanket for an aunt in the hospital (they're super easy and you can make one in a couple hours) but didn't get it out to her fast enough, and she passed as it was mid-transit. My cousin -- her daughter -- loved it, though, so that brought me comfort. Hope you are holding up okay and again, my condolences on your losses. 💗💗

I found the series too heavy and dark but I’m enjoying looking at the styles SB’s the knits through your experienced eyes. I hope you’ll keep going, thanks. ❤

I love this series on the Call The Midwife knits. Please continue it.

I love CTM and need no incentive to rewatch looking at all the knits! You were looking at Jenny's lacey collared sweater whereas I was focused on Trixie's brighter one with the zip back. And yes, even without a personal loss connection that episode with the blanket surely brings a tear to the most hardened of hearts? Hugs for you 🤗

I'm so sorry for your loss. May their memories be a blessing to you as your knits were for them in their final days.

Used to knit, but my hands don't work 🎉as well as they did when I was young! Now I make quilts. I have been honoured to make quilts for loved ones who have died. It's heartbreaking. But to know they were wrapped in something made with all your love is a beautiful thing. Sending you some hugs from me and my 13 year old rescue dog (she just loves Nutella 😊) ❤

Yes please continue to show and talk about this series it's one of my favorites thank you !!

Sorry for your loss of your beloved ones. Always love your vintage knits

lucille wears a yellow sweater the last time we see her in season 11 (if i recall correctly) and i am DYING for the pattern of that sweater!!!

Hi, so sorry for your loss. Please continue. I love call the midwife and love going back looking at the knit wear.

Yes, yes, please continue with the series. Thank you for sharing.

Thank you that was beautiful. The crochet Blanket and your words made me cry. My mum made my stillborn baby a blanket and it was also buried with her. I did not think about this for it has been over 8 years now, but this reminded me suddenly so much. I now made the decision to make a crochet Blanket probably a granny square for someone who has been in my thoughts lately.

Thank you for sharing your heart of love for your family members ❤.

I'm so sorry for your losses, ngl, but I cried when you were talking about it. I'm sure your gifts of love helped and was a great source of comfort in the last time they had. lots of hugs, it's never easy losing those near and dear to you. that said and onto a lighter note; thank you for continuing this series, I'm absolutely loving it even if I've never watched the show! and I would adore a tutorial or pattern for the lacy mohair sweater 😍it's so gorgeous! or at least a link to where one can find a similar pattern 🙈

14:10 - I am so sorry for your double loss! In April I will be coming up on a sad anniversary of losing a friend. No matter how many years go by, it's always hard on that day. Hugs and Prayers for you!

I'm so sorry for your losses. I'm sure your loved ones adored the gifts and felt your love through them.

I love your review of the show. This show never fails to make be cry in both sorrow and joy - and I don't usually cry at media but this show jsut hits it out of the park. I didn't even realize it went past season 3 so I ahve re-started it since your last video and am on season 2 now! I hope to see more of these videos highlighting the knits - especially because the fashiong changes a lot over the course of the show from the screenshots I have seen!

So sorry for your losses. I always think my ideas are stupid when I hand make things. However when people receive them they appreciate the effort and time and tell me I’ll thoughtful and kind. I’m learning to just go for it and if they don’t like it, oh well it was experience…Thanks for sharing 🖤

Knitting and crocheting IS an act of love. I'm sorry for your loss, but it's lovely to know you got to transmit your love with something you did for them❤ Btw knitting for other people's kids is also an act of love, not only for the cuteness factor but because when you first have a baby you don't get much time to think about their clothes, it's lovely to get something for them, something you know the other person took time and effort to do... when you say you'd knit hundreds of things for babies, it's true! My mom is constantly knitting for babies, firstly for my nephews and now for my daughter; she used to knit several a month when my LO was super little, and still now that she's 3 years old, she knits around 1 every month. It goes so fast even when you use fingering weight yarn...I'm currently knitting a colorwork sweater for her and in 2 days I'm already half done with the top part.

So sorry for your loss. That's tough... Of course we want you to carry on with the other seasons. So if you need a pretense for watching them (again): you're welcome. ;)

I'm so sorry for your loss! Crafting for loved ones can definitely be both a great way to show how much you care, but also give yourself time and space with your feelings. Far-off hugs 💕

I would love to see more of the seasons knit ware. I find myself wishing I had time to learn to knit.

The beige sweater at 6.19 looks like angora - it is very pretty.

I knit a pair of socks for my oldest friend when she was diagnosed with cancer - we lost her a matter of months later (I couldn't see her either, it all happened during the pandemic). At the time I was more focused on giving her something practical, but thinking of it now as a way to give her a hug when I couldn't be there is quite comforting. Thanks for sharing your story. On a happier note, the thumbnail with Nutella as a stand-in baby made me laugh!

Make more, please! This was wonderful! Thank you!

Oh yes, please do look at more Midwife sweaters!

Love your ideas in content creation! never disappoints!

You’re so right!! So sorry for your loss, Everytime I watch call the midwife I absolutely ball my eyes out it’s such a powerful show! ❤

When it comes to objects that can be crochet and offer love, support and well wishes, my sweet spot is crochet soft toys! I just find them so cute and comforting to touch!

Yes yes yes please do more of these!!! CTMW is one of my very favourite shows and I watch the seasons over and over. I remember watching my mom and grandmother knitting many similar items in the show

I teared up a little as you were talking about the things you knit for your loved ones. It reminded me to go warp up my loom and weave that scarf for my grandparents I've been meaning to start. Thank you for sharing and as always I love your content :)

I am so sorry for your losses xx I was so touched by you sharing your heart with us. grief is hard. being vulnerable is not only so brave but also so healing. sending you so much love during this time. 🫶🏻

I’m so sorry for your losses. Your comments about showing your love through craft were so touching. X

I really enjoy this series of examining the 'knitteds' (as I have heard said before now) from the show. It is very inspiring. I've knitted so many baby items for family and friends over the years and I've only recently discovered that I can actually knit for myself! My condolences and sympathy for your loss, it was very brave of you to share.

Thank you for letting us share in your grief with you; I'm so very sorry for your losses 🫂

I loved this video so much. Thank you for sharing it all, especially your personal connection. I'm so glad she has those socks.❤ Please do the series 🙏 Love to you...

Love looking at knits on tv with you. I howled with laughter when the knit squares ended up as a crocheted afghan.

I love the sweater you are wearing, it is beautiful!

Another lovely video ❤ Something I'd love to see in a upcoming video is your splicing machine 👀 (I recently watched the sweater unravel video 😂) I may have overlooked it but I didn't see any videos (that you have made) on that particular machine and was curious about it because I never knew I could make higher weight or homemade variegated yarns :D

I'm so sorry for your losses. I visited my grandfather in hospital while he was in palliative care for heart failure and gifted him a small cross stitch I had made him. When he passed, he had the cross stitch hanging in his line of sight. My very first cross stitch was one I started while my mom was undergoing brain surgery - she keeps it hanging in her bedroom to this day. We make things because we love to create and share and giving of our time is one of the most meaningful things we can do.

The knits in the Easter bonnet parade episode are ADORABLE. Most all are crochet, but still!

I love this series ❤

I play June's Journey as well I have a team on their called we won't rush you

Omg I remember that blanket scene and it annoyed me they were knitting squares and they were never even used. I'm sorry for your recent losses. How wonderfully bittersweet your family member chose to wear your socks for eternity! What a lovely thing to know that your love-filled efforts of comfort were so meaningful to them. 💓💔

Please cover all the seasons!

Another show with amazing knitting is the Father Brown Mysteries!!! Season 11 just started airing - all the way back to season one has amazing vintage knits

love this again

This was surprisingly emotional!!!! I hope you are doing okay x

I'm so sorry for your losses. We can hear the heartbreak in your voice.

Cute sweater you're wearing today! I'd love a pattern!

My condolences for your lost... There's a sweater that caught my eye that was missed and that is the black one with cicular yoke with diferent stripes it was worn by the blond woman on the scene with the beige sweater that reminded yours.

I'm so sorry for your loss ❤

That sweater the blonde wore; black with the round, striped yoke. I have to find a pattern for that!! So interesting!

I would totally watch other episodes of you discussing the knits of this show! I haven't yet found the time to watch it, would you say the fashion is historically accurate/adequate?

Big hugs to you! ❤

I am so sorry for your loss. 🤍

Nutella makes a very good infant stand in!

I love Call The Midwife!

Sorry for your losses. I am back in posession of a blanket I made a friend as a thank-you gift for being a bridesmaid at my wedding, made to fold up as a lap blanket for her wheelchair or unfold if she wanted a blanket for other uses... After her passing, her parents gave it back to me and I stitched her name and birth/death dates into the edge. Though someday, now that I have a better understanding of embroidery, I could redo it, it's kind of atrocious. Or maybe just add it again to all the other edges as the years go by so I can see my own progress, she'd have approved, having been a crsss stitcher and avid knitter herself. This was the first time I'd tried a double blanket (I don't know what to call it, I can't have invented it but I've never seen anything else like it, start like yo're doing a triple crochet blanket where you triple, then chain then triple, then when that's as long as you want it, you make a new chain the same length in a different colour and weave that in and out of the ladder you've produced with the first colour, then do a second row of triple-chain repeats on the second colour, then for the rest of the blanket, you alternate back and forth one colour at a time so you've got two separate blankets but they're intertwined. Comes out striped with the two colours and nice and squishy and very insulating if it's between any two other layers. My pandemic project was the same thing only for a queen sized bed and in many colours, it's on the bed right now :) I started crocheting while my dad was in hospital, making baby blankets for friends to keep myself sane while we waited around for news of test results etc. He passed away in 2002, so crocheting always has a little piece of him for me too.

I love the jumper you are wearing any chance that you will make your version? 😃🌺

So sorry about your losses 🙏

Looking at Jane's blue sweater though, it looks like a modern nylon zipper and not a zipper with metal teeth like they had then.

Oh my, I am quite early! Hello!

Sorry to hear about your loved ones

First of all my condolences on your losses. What do I think? I may be the only subscriber who feels this way, but I don't watch television, so comments about television shows are not fascinating to me. The history of knitting, and crochet, and fiber crafts? THAT I find fascinating. I also enjoy watching you work new projects.

I’m so sorry for your losses. 😢❤

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I'm so sorry for your losses take care

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My great grandma says that zippers in sweaters are a sign of an oops in sizing, gauge etc. The only time she put a zipper in a sweater is when the recipient passed before she could finish it and she did her best to resize it for a younger sibling of theirs. Had to ask my great gram about this cuz a zipper in a sweater struck me as so very strange! Cheers

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