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Fraoch Knits Episode 10: Knitting for the Banshees, WIPs, Shamrocks and St. Patrick!

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Hi everyone and a very warm welcome to episode No. 10 of the Fraoch Knits knitting podcast.
In this podcast I talk about a few past finished objects, my current WIPs, some future project plans and some recent surprise yarn acquisitions.
I also talk about the myths and legends and folk customs associated with the national symbol for Ireland, the shamrock, and with the patron saint, St. Patrick.
The podcast also contains a piece on the fascinating story of Delia Barry, the handknitter who created all the knitted sweaters in the Oscar nominated film 'The Banshees of Inisherin'.
Sit back with a cup of hot tea/coffee and some knitting and relax and listen to all the stories from the windswept and very wet West of Ireland.
Thanks so much for watching - if you like the content on this channel please hit the subscribe and like buttons and leave a comment. Many thanks for your support:)
Podcasts mentioned/recommended:
‪@theknittystew‬
‪@FinnishKnittingStories‬
‪@birchandlily‬
Finished Objects:
Ankestrick
Romy Cardigan
www.ravelry.co...
Lettlopi Spring Green Heather
Ankestrick
Childhood Sweater
www.ravelry.co...
Ullcentrum 2-ply Brown 0110
Purl Soho
Half and Half Triangles Wrap
www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/half--half-triangles-wrap
Purl Soho Linen Quill Juniper Green and Pale Oats
Veera Valimaki
Bixbite Shawl
www.ravelry.co...
Life in the Long Grass
Merino Singles
Rose/Thorn, Tiller, Pewter
Arinn Socks
Linda Dubec
www.ravelry.co...
Silke Yarn, Bergamo, Italy
100% pure new wool
Colours 1 and 4
Tori Yu
Downtown Hoodie
www.ravelry.co...
Ullcentrum 2-ply
Anthracite and Medium Grey
Veera Valimaki
The still Light Tunic
www.ravelry.co...
Biches et Buches Le Petit Lambswool
Dark Grey
Yarn Acquisitions (courtesy of Caroline LITLG)
Life in the Long Grass
Linen Merino Singles 90% merino, 10% linen
Grove
Merino Singles 100% merino
Halcyon, Amethyst and Crush
Music from epidemicsound.com
Source of information on the shamrock and associated folklore and customs:
Niall Mac Coitir, Ireland's Wild Plants, Myths, Legends and Folklore, Cork, 2018.
Source of information on Delia Barry:
New York Times Article, 'A Knitwear Sensation at 83', accessed online, 10th March 2023

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@NewstromJulianna Год назад

Thank you fior a wonderful podcast, both the knitting and the information about Ireland. I loved it! 💚🧶☘️

@fraochknits Год назад

Thanks Julianna, I'm delighted you enjoyed it:)

@tanjahageman6663 Год назад

I have clover growing in my lawn. This year I noticed that the bees were visiting the clover, so I consider my clover very lucky! 🍀 ☘️

@thekindles1183 Год назад

I loved everything! Thank you!!!- Kimberly

@fraochknits Год назад

Thanks Kimberly - glad you enjoyed it:)

@valeriebishop561 Год назад

Such a LOT of information! Brilliant! thank you so much.

@fraochknits Год назад

Thanks Valerie - I'm delighted you liked it:)

@wooden_branches Год назад

What a wonderful podcast.

@fraochknits Год назад

Thanks Ann - really glad you enjoyed it:)

@joycepastore3860 Год назад

Thank you for such a delightful podcast!! Of course, your yarn and garments were exquisite. But today was so special to hear about St Patrick’s Day as it is the 17th. I joked with my boss how, as a child growing up in a very Italian neighborhood, we used to wear purple (the color on Lent) on March 17th as a protest to the holiday. Of course, there was only one Irish family in the neighborhood, so I don’t know who we were protesting, lol! In the US, over the decades, it has become even more of a celebration of drinking, the meaning of the day being somewhat lost. Thank you for resurrecting the story. And your film of the Italian mountains and skiing was stunning!!

@fraochknits Год назад

Hi Joyce, your story of the protest with the colour purple is brilliant!! Thanks for your lovely comments about the podcast....I'm delighted you liked hearing the stories and it was so great to visit the Italian mountains - they were absolutely stunning -I felt so lucky to be able to get back there after nearly 13 years away from skiing due to childrearing responsibilties...

@debbieretzlaff2912 Год назад

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@birchandlily Год назад

Ohh you're just going to LOVE the Downtown Hoodie! I love the colors you've chosen! Thank you for sharing my podcast 💜

@fraochknits Год назад

Thanks Amanda - I can't wait to get started on that pattern. I love your podcast by the way and all your knits:)

@birchandlily Год назад

@@fraochknits Look forward to seeing it! Awe thank you!

@ladytishpage9106 Год назад

Never ask your husband "what should I give up for Lent" answer Knitting, roll on Easter. I am going crazy. Why didnt he say sugar. Why did I listen. Dont usually. Your podcast makes me soooo homesick. happy St Patrick's day. xxxxxx

@fraochknits Год назад

Oh my goodness what a sacrifice!! I could never give up knitting for lent......it's no wonder you're going crazy!!!! Thanks so much for watching the podcast - I hope you get a chance to get home soon:) In the meantime have a great St. Patrick's Day!

@susantocman9645 Год назад

Love your podcast!

@fraochknits Год назад

Thanks Susan, glad you liked it:)

@FibreNuts Год назад

I love my daughter but I am happy she is an adult now. The funny thing is that when she comes to visit I automatically go back to feel responsible for taking care of her. I have only made a hat in brioche st. And I want to do the newspaper sweater of Joji Locatelly, but I think I have to start with something simpler first. I lo Ed all the info about St. Patrick, and the facts about the colour of the red sweater, so cool.

@fraochknits Год назад

Thanks Fatima, I'm delighted you enjoyed the podcast! Thanks for watching:)

@user-rm6kj6eq3x Год назад

thank you so much for this episode. absolutely loved the green cardi. In Australia there was mention of St Patricks day but nowhere near the celebrations you would have. Love the additional culture segment !

@fraochknits Год назад

Hi Rebeca, thanks for your lovely comment! Glad you enjoyed the podcast:)

@moonsis7 Год назад

Just discovered your podcast and I love it ! Fabulous work and color choices and especially liked the cultural piece. Many thanks.

@fraochknits Год назад

Thanks for your lovely comments- glad you enjoyed the podcast 👍😁

@dengladetraad Год назад

So many lovely projects. As for your Decision. I have made that one as Well and love it. As for the arms, I did ribbing all the way. You can see me wearing it in my podcast, episode 48 if you would like to see what it looks like with those arms.

@fraochknits Год назад

Thank you for this! I will check out your podcast:)

@chet1051 Год назад

LisaR - Cozy socks! I thought they were the Elizabeth Zimmerman Moccasin sock pattern ! I was thinking of trying it bc it's genius- the bottom is easily replaced if it wears out - I believe she used a lopi like yarn as well :) Pattern in Knitters Almanac:)) I enjoy your podcast - so much inspiration & fun ;)

@fraochknits Год назад

Thanks for the lovely comments. I must look up that pattern -it sounds really interesting:)

@toomiepal Год назад

Sam of An Irish Knitting Knitting Podcast recommended your delightful one. Very enjoyable I I look forward to checking out past episodes. Best wishes for spring.

@fraochknits Год назад

Hi Michael and thanks for your lovely comment❤️ I'm thrilled you enjoyed the video!! Sam is such a sweetheart- and so kind for mentioning my podcast. What a really lovely community this is. Happy knitting/making🌟💫✨

@tinypanther Год назад

I live in the US and we have sprayed our yard so that clover grows instead of the traditional lawn.

@fraochknits Год назад

You'll have the luckiest garden in the US:)!

@maryschuldt1981 Год назад

Stacie i have been wanting to do this as well!! I’m inspired again to figure out how to get it done!! 🎉

@jhenderson2286 Год назад

Another lovely podcast Aine and puss! So much lovely wool and yarn you have acquired. I've managed another few rows on my Poet whilst watching - almost at the last motif and already thinking of casting on another straight away - such a wonderful pattern. Thanks for the impetus to get started! Enjoy the Spring - it's great to see a traditional-styled front garden with daffs in the snow.

@fraochknits Год назад

Thanks for your lovely comments! I'm delighted to be keeping you company while you knit. The poor daffodils got a bit of a beating in the last week with snow wind rain and very cold temperatures- they're such a hardy flower and so lovely to see at this time of the year. The Poet sounds gorgeous - is that the one by Sari Nordlund?

@jhenderson2286 Год назад

@@fraochknits Aargh, I always say Poet when I mean the Twigs, of course! But I made a Poet by Sari early in my knitting life, wearing it at the moment in fact! And I would like to make another as this one has worn out. It's a lovely light and airy jersey to wear.

@karincarter235 Год назад

I loved the story on the Sham Rock! Just last Friday my sister told me that our nephew had to do some english work for school and they needed the translation for "Kleeblatt". (German) She knew the word Clover and Sham Rock and was wondering which one was the correct one, or used where. Well, now I know the difference and can pass on that knowledge to her and my nephew. How wonderful! Thank you for that! All your yarni things are wonderful as well! Best wishes and belated Happy Easter from Germany!

@fraochknits Год назад

Hi Karin, I'm thrilled that sharing the meaning of the word shamrock came in useful for your nephew's school work! It is really amazing for me that we were never taught this in school here. Anyone I ask doesn't know the etymology of the word......so its thanks to Niall McCoitir and his wonderful book on Ireland's Wild Plants.... Thanks so much for watching and supporting the podcast!

@irishfarmart Год назад

What a wonderful podcast!!! Thanks so so much for sharing such inspiration...and big hello from the other side of the island :)

@fraochknits Год назад

Hi Sam, thanks so much for your lovely comment - I'm really glad you enjoyed the podcast! I also just got notified that you mentioned my channel in your latest episode - thank you so much you are very kind:) I also watch your podcast and love it and your designs are great; I also love your artwork. I've dipped my toe in the waters of designing and have managed to publish one pattern last year but nothing after that. I really want to do more patterns but have so little time to devote to it at the moment with other life commitments. I'm going to watch the full video now of your latest episode - thanks again and chat soon!!

@irishfarmart Год назад

@@fraochknits oh thanks so so much!!!! You are too kind! I am so happy I could connect with you! Must check out your pattern!!! Also big thanks for organising the Irish kal! Really means a lot

@fraochknits Год назад

@@irishfarmart Hi Sam yes it's brilliant to connect up. I didn't organise the Irish KAL though!!! I just promoted it on my channel. It was organised by Sophie of @sionnachyarns and Diane of @dublinknitwork!!

@irishfarmart Год назад

@@fraochknits I can't wait to enter it! I am currently looking for some gorgeous Irish wool...fingers crossed

@simonehunter8721 Год назад

Thank you for yet another wonderful podcast, I think I might just have to make a childhood sweater, & ullcentrum is one of my favourite yarns, I’ve just used the Berlinn yarn co yarns & if you’ve not tried them I’d highly recommend! 🧶🙏

@fraochknits Год назад

Thanks Simone - I must look out for Berlin yarn co. The childhood is so well worth the effort - it's a bit of a slog with so much stocking stitch and not much else happening, but the shape of the finished garment is really good. Thanks for watching again:)

@annmoore6562 Год назад

Another fabulous podcast, Aine. You really have become my favourite. I love the way you pack in so much interesting information. I have loved the Banshee jumpers since I saw them on the big screen. Knowing the history makes me like them even more. I often judge a film by the textile interest. I look forward to your next podcast with a grateful heart.

@fraochknits Год назад

Thank you Ann - so glad you're enjoying the videos:) It's great to get such positive feedback:)

@dreamcreate116 Год назад

So appreciate and always enjoy every part of your podcasts Aine. Myths, legends and peoples story are so pleasng to hear and make our knitting journeys so much richer. ❤

@fraochknits Год назад

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed watching - I love telling the stories and it's so lovely to hear that they are appreciated:)

@jenniferbarrett3272 Год назад

I loved the daffodils waving bravely while the snow fell all around them. Thanks for sharing your sweaters by Ankestrikt and explaining what you liked about the design. So cool that your shawl looks just like the bixbite (?) gem. Loved the stories and the history! Your WIPS. Look great!

@fraochknits Год назад

Thanks for all the lovely comments Jennifer - I'm delighted you enjoyed the video:)

@miraremh Год назад

Just happened to be watching today (March 17), and so delighted to hear the Irish history, and the meaning of the shamrock .... I remember that my grandmother (the Italian one) keeping a four-leaf clover in her wallet but she did show it to me -- hope that didn't dispel its good luck. As an Irish-American, I really appreciated the podcast, and glad I was knitting on a greenish sock while I did!

@fraochknits Год назад

Mary, thanks for your lovely comments! I can't believe your Italian grandmother kept a four leaf clover - that is a fantastic story, thanks a million for sharing it! Hope you enjoyed the day yesterday!!

@cherylclough4309 Год назад

I’m pretty late to this party, but I had to comment…my father, a full Italian, also carried a four leaf clover in his wallet. He also showed it to me. I don’t think he dissipated his luck though.

@knittingonmymind5900 Год назад

Your videos are so inspiring and perfect for me today, beeing home sick!❤😊and I love the part about Irish traditions and culture!!

@fraochknits Год назад

Thank you for your lovely comments. I'm delighted you enjoyed the podcast:)

@lisapettit7403 Год назад

Fascinating! Thanks for sharing your knits and ths Irish lore.

@fraochknits Год назад

Thanks Lisa, glad you enjoyed it:)

@jennesseoakhurst9883 Год назад

I really enjoy your podcast, although I am a new watcher! Wondering if the shawl blanket behind you is a pattern, or if you made it up. It is stunning. Thank you also for your info about Ireland. I visited in 1973, and had a lovely relaxed holiday.

@fraochknits Год назад

Hi Jennesse - many thanks for your lovely comments! The shawl over the back of the chair is the Shetland Shawl designed by Dutch designer Marja de Haan (her website is www.trollenwol.nl)- I talk about it in my episode on colourwork. It was the first thing that I knit when I started back knitting again after about a 40 year gap:) I got the pattern in the Knitter magazine - it was in issue 132 - I think it was December 2018. You might want to contact the designer directly as I think it's hard to get back issues of the magazine. Lovely to hear that you got to visit Ireland - it was a very different place in the 1970s.....in some ways much nicer, quieter and more laid back, but in other ways it's much better now.......

@dianewolff7599 Год назад

So nice to see everything you've been up to since your last episode. I knew you would post before St. Patricks Day!! I'm so glad you had such a nice holiday! Thanks for sharing all the stories and your knits. I love the sincerity that comes through all you do! God bless you Aine. Diane from South Dakota

@fraochknits Год назад

Thanks so much Diane for your really lovely comments! I'm so glad you enjoy the podcasts. Happy knitting and enjoy St. Patrick's Day if you celebrate:)

@christinebrown6154 Год назад

Great podcast full of so many inspiring knits. Loved hearing about St Patrick’s history. Thanks from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@fraochknits Год назад

Thanks Christine - I'm thrilled you like the podcast! Thanks so much for watching:)

@mairead5891 Год назад

Thank you for another terrific podcast Áine. I gather Delia Barry had to knit the red gansey with the collar twice as the first one was the wrong shade of red! Your holiday in Italy looks wonderful, you must have had a lovely t8me with your brothers.

@fraochknits Год назад

Thanks Mairead, glad you enjoyed the podcast:) I didn't know she had to knit a second version of that jumper - she's just an inspiration!! Italy was amazing thanks! It never disappoints:)

@deborahking7873 Год назад

That was so interesting, so happy to have found your podcast. Lovely stories

@fraochknits Год назад

Hi Deborah, thanks for the lovely comment - I'm delighted you enjoyed the podcast:)

@TheDivabird1 Год назад

I loved your podcast! We live in the US but me and my husband's family on both sides came from Ireland. My maiden name is Sullivan and my mom was a Maloney. Anyway, just love any history about Ireland. Loved all your knitting!! Even though I live in Florida I will always knit, it is my passion. Thank you for sharing so much today!!

@fraochknits Год назад

Hi Teresa, thanks for your lovely comments - lovey to hear from people of Irish descent. Happy knitting and happy St. Patrick's Day this Friday!

@warronchavers2209 Год назад

Hi, Fraoch knits. I truly enjoyed your time, that sweater you are wearing is lovely, wow, those stitches , 😍 knitted so tightly together. Definitely made for outdoor wear. Your wips are nice to look upon, I was interested in your choice to change colors from the eggplant 🍆 😀 to another, I do think the eggplant color would standout from the yoke up, (just me). I'm a true beginner at knitting (I do crochet). So when you lose me describing your work, I still listen to the end, your words will come to me eventually. Lol. Enjoyed your history, I think maybe your cat 🐈 was interested also, as it jumped up beside you when you began to talk about the shamrock ☘️. Lol. GOD BLESS see you on the tube 😀 🙏.

@fraochknits Год назад

Thanks Warron for your lovely comments - I'm thrilled you enjoyed the podcast and I hope it inspires you to do more knitting:)

@celestegarcia486 Год назад

Thank you for your podcast today! Loved everything. So fascinating to listen about shamrocks and St. Paddy. Have a celebratory St. Paddy's Day! The lady who knit the amazing sweaters for the movie is incredible. Hugs from Oregon.

@fraochknits Год назад

Thanks Celeste - glad you enjoyed the video. Happy St. Patrick's day to you too:)

@catallsopp Год назад

Thank you for another wonderful episode with such lovely, lush content, Aine. I'm so amazed at your beautiful knits and fascinated hearing about Irish culture. It's all so interesting! We love to celebrate St Patrick's Day here (Canada), especially because it's my son's birthday (Irish on his dad's side) so indeed a special day as well. His middle name (same as his dad's) is Patrick but I never knew the meaning and it suits him well, my paddy boy :-)) Take care, and cheers to you on the 17th!

@fraochknits Год назад

Thanks so much Caitriona for your lovely comments! And a belated Happy Birthday to your son. I hope you all had a great day yesterday:)

@mywoolmitten Год назад

Thank you for sharing, wonderful as always! So glad you had a good skiing holiday 🙂

@fraochknits Год назад

Thank you! and thanks for watching!

@Mindfulnessification Год назад

Thank you for this beautiful podcast! I loved everything and look forward to seeing what you do in the Springtime and Summer. Wishing you a wonderful week and St. Patrick’s Day. 🐑♥️🐑♥️🐑

@fraochknits Год назад

Thanks Jennifer! and Happy St. Patrick's Day to you too:)

@jessicaolney4900 Год назад

Thanks for sharing the knits, acquisitions, and the culture. I absolutely love the cardigan you are wearing and the greens and pinks look wonderful together. Growing up in the US, celebrating St. Paddy's day has always been a fun day celebrated where everyone is Irish for a day. I really enjoyed the added background you gave, especially the origin of Shamrock as my family and I often wonder about word origins (in English especially--lots of choices there). Here's hoping your weather is a bit kinder to you on the 17th!

@fraochknits Год назад

Thanks Jessica!! And lovely to hear that you had a pink and green obsession too:)! They really are a great combination:) Glad you enjoyed the uncovering of the word meanings - these fascinate me too- and I can't believe I've lived this long without ever checking where the word shamrock came from. Thanks for watching the podcast:)

@freshwindbrightsky Год назад

Your Bixbite Shawl is absolutely GORGEOUS! Thank you for another lovely and inspiring podcast. It was sunny here in Maine today so I sat in it’s warmth and knit while my grand-dog basked. I am knitting the Talvinen and about to cast on my first Half and Half, once I decide on colors. I must knit that Bixbite soon!! 🍀❤☀️

@fraochknits Год назад

Thanks a million Karen! You won't regret knitting the Bixbite - it's an addictive knit AND it is so squishy and warm to wear as a finished product. Glad you enjoyed the podcast - thanks for watching!

@apippin774 Год назад

WOW your daffodils are in full bloom in the snow! Here in Washington no tulips or daffodils yet! Loved the talk on the clover! I just sent a gift off to the grandkid for st Patrick’s day!

@fraochknits Год назад

Yes the daffodils are such a reminder that Spring is nearly here even if the weather is freezing - 4 degrees C today with wind and rain!! Glad you enjoyed the podcast:)

@kerrymcg722 Год назад

Thank you for such a lovely podcast. The story of St Patrick was wonderful as were your daffodils and all the knits. I am currently sitting in western Canada overlooking the Rocky Mountains on a beautiful sunny -16c morning only dreaming that my daffodils will be here soon🍀

@fraochknits Год назад

Hi Kerry thanks for your lovely comments! I hope your daffodils come out soon. They're such a hardy flower - mine have been battered by snow wind and rain over the past week and still look fantastic. Happy knitting!

@denisevettraino7916 Год назад

Love your podcast, Aine! It's such a refreshing mix of knitting and interesting Irish lore. Your Romy cardi is lovely especially with those pink buttons...my sister used to make fun of me for wearing my fave pink and green together when we were kids lol...Thanks for all the great pattern ideas, I need more basic everyday pieces in my repertoire and have been thinking of knitting a dress!

@fraochknits Год назад

Denise, thanks so much for your comment - I just realised I never replied to you. It's brilliant that you wore pink and green together when you were a kid - they're such a good combination and one I've only discovered since I started knitting. I love the way it's making me think about what colours work together and which don't. I hope you get a chance to knit a dress too:)

@patziegler9533 Год назад

Hi Aine! Have enjoyed your podcasts so much…….love the knitting and the cultural lore. I live in Virginia USA. You have probably already seen this but just in case you haven’t …. Rebecca Clow of Creabea knits just released a pattern called Lanark. The picture of you with that sweater on as a younger Mom made me think of this pattern that you might like. Hugs and happy knitting! 💞

@fraochknits Год назад

Thanks for the lovely comments Pat! I must check out the Lanark pattern- I watched a little of Rebecca's podcast where she's wearing an orange version which looks fantastic. Thanks for the recommendation:)

@Lynnefromlyn Год назад

What a little gem of a podcast! You came up on my recommends and I shall be reliving back into the earlier episodes after. New subscriber here. I’m an Instagram fan of Ankestrickt too. And I echo your fond thoughts of ITALY . Have a lovely St Patrick;s day - even celebrated over here in England! I’ve played a few St Patrick day gigs in pubs over the years!

@fraochknits Год назад

Thanks for your lovely comments Lynne! I'm thrilled you enjoyed the podcast:) Have a great St. Patrick's Day - sounds like you are a musician - will you be doing any gigs for the day this year?

@Lynnefromlyn Год назад

@@fraochknits sadly no - I’m down with a nasty bug at the moment and don’t think anyone would appreciate being near me right now!😄 it’s a shame as we usually have a great time.

@user-hl1hv3oc7g Год назад

Огромное спасибо. Очень нравится ваш формат общения. Особенно содержательна культурная страничка.

@fraochknits Год назад

Thank you once again for your lovely comments! And thanks for watching the podcast:)

@slipstitch Год назад

Hi from Co Kildare! Thank you for your yarn sub recommendation for the Half & Half Triangles Wrap. I had started it from stash yarn but didn't like the result so frogged it and did not want to import from Purl Soho. You have solved my problem! Very much enjoying listening to your podcasts - thank you.

@fraochknits Год назад

Liz, I'm absolutely thrilled that you will use the litlg linen merino for the half and half. I have been searching for ages for a yarn sub for linen quill that is available closer to home and am thrilled that I've finally found a really good one. And Caroline's colours are far superior to Purl Soho's in my opinion so its a win win:) Thanks for your lovely comments on the podcasts and thanks for watching!

@eliengroot8115 Год назад

Thank you for the lovely podcast! Very interesting, full of great stories. My birthday is on St Patrick's Day. Is that lucky? I do feel a very lucky person, even if not of Irish descent.

@fraochknits Год назад

Elien, thank you for your lovely comments! I'm sure it's very lucky to be born on St. Patrick's Day - no wonder you feel lucky:) Thanks for watching the podcast!

@kathleenfennelly8371 Год назад

Lovely podcast! The Irish culture is fascinating. I read The NY Times article this morning. Can you provide the spelling for the name of the Ravelry group for the Irish KAL? Thank you and Happy St. Patrick’s Day 🍀

@fraochknits Год назад

Thanks Kathleen! If you go into the community tab in ravelry and search using the words Irish KAL you should find it. The moderator is Sophie of @sionnachyarns.

@Nicole-pg3mr Год назад

Another awesome podcast, thanks so much! I was wondering if you have tried LITLG Corriedale sock yarn and have thoughts? I know you aren’t the biggest sock knitter. Just curious if you have thoughts on how Corriedale holds up. Keep up the great work! Thanks!

@fraochknits Год назад

Thanks Nicole. I haven't tried the litlg Corriedale sock but I'm very tempted to - I will keep trying to knit socks, I'm hoping one day I will get addicted to them:) AS soon as I try out that yarn I'll let you know.

@monicaroncoroni6507 Год назад

Ciao Aine ho scoperto da poco il tuo poadcast e lo trovo adorabile ! Ti scrivo da un paesino del nord Italia e ho sentito che sei stata a Bormio di recente !!!Mia figlia invece partirà venerdì per Galway e rimarrà lì per un mese perciò se hai dei suggerimenti per qualche filato particolare da acquistare te ne sarei molto grata! Grazie ancora ❤

@fraochknits Год назад

Thanks for your lovely comments Monica! I'm delighted that you like the podcast. And how lovely that your daughter is coming to live in Galway for a month - she will have a fantastic time:) The most authentic Irish wool is Galway wool which you can purchase from the Life in the Long Grass website www.litlg.com - I'm not sure where else sells it. There aren't that many yarn shops in Ireland - there's a big one in Dublin and one in Cork City and another in Bantry, West Cork. Your daughter could try and make a visit to the Irish Fibre Crafters shop in Ardrahan, Co. Galway, www.irishfibrecrafters.com. They sell only local yarns and wool for spinning and they would have some very special yarns that you would not get anywhere else. I hope your daughter has a lovely time!

@monicaroncoroni6507 Год назад

@@fraochknits Grazie mille per i tuoi preziosi suggerimenti e ovviamente ti farò sapere cosa mi porterà in dono ☺️!

@merrimcelderry519 Год назад

HI I JUST LOVE YOUR PODCASTS..WROTE YOU ABOUT HOW HEALIN GYOU ARE FOR ME RIGHT NOW AND I AM SURE MANY....I WANT TO WRITE MORE BUT NO TIME TONIGHT.... DO YOU HAVE AN EMAIL ADDRESS AT ALL? MY SON JUST GOT OUT OUT OF THE HOSPTIAL.. HE IS DOING WELL, BUT HAD YOUR BROADCASTS ON THOSE NIGHTS ALONE..AND YOU ARE SO COMFORTING.....AND TALENTED..AND LOVE YOUR CAT..MY CAT WAS WITH ME TOO.......I WILL WRITE AGAIN.. BUSY TOMORROW SEEING MY SON. WHO LOVES LEGOS..AND IS A WRITER AND ARTIST TOO.......HE HAD A LIVER TRANSPLANT TWO YEARS AGO AND IS DOING SO WELL..... RECOVERING IN A GROUP HOME...FOR A WHILE.... I MISS HIM. HE IS LIKE YOUR SON..LOVING , KIND AND TALENTED..YOUR SON IS AMAZING..TO ENCOURAGE YOU TO DO THIS WONDERFUL WORK. I LOVE WHEN YOU TEACH US ABOUT THE COUNTRY..THE PLANTS... I NEED TO GO BACK AND WATCH THIS AGAIN I WANT THAT BOOK ON PLANTS.. I AM A RETIRED SCHOOL TEACHER OF STUDENTS AT RISK....... AND ALSO WRITE AND PAINT...AND KNIT SOME... I WAS TAUGHT THE PLANT HEALING FROM THE NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBE I WORKED FOR IN THE SCHOOLS. IN ELY . MINNESOTA....... ANYWAY LOTS OF LOVE TO YOU , YOUR SON AND YOUR KITTY.. AND KNOW HOW HEALING YOUR BROADCASTS ARE.....GOD BLESS YOU , LOTS OF LOVE MERRI AND ERICK.... AND BART OUR SPIRIT CAT.X

@fraochknits Год назад

Merri, thank you very much for your lovely comments. I hope your son is doing well - it's very hard when loved ones are sick - and I hope you are looking after yourself. I think its amazing that you learned plant healing from a native american tribe - that is something wonderful....their knowledge is precious and it needs to be cherished and passed on to the next generation... I don't have an email address but you're welcome to contact me by direct message on instagram @fraochknits or on my ravelry account of the same name.

@meggreenley7588 Год назад

what is the name of your beautiful tuxedo kitty.

@fraochknits Год назад

Hi Meg, his name is Godot! As in the Beckett play Waiting for Godot. The name was given to him by one of the teenagers in the family we adopted him from. He was born to a feral cat who was taken in by our neighbour and I adopted two of the kittens. Godot was so christened because he was always the last one to come in at night - hence they were all 'waiting for Godot'..... He does look really handsome in this video doesn't he? We absolutely love him although he is very demanding and drives us all a bit crazy at times:)

@julierogers1155 Год назад

Hello. I am new here, just subscribed today. I am from the United States. What does "fraoch" mean? Thank you.

@fraochknits Год назад

Hi Julie, welcome aboard!! Thank you for watching and subscribing❤️ Fraoch means heather....I live in the mountains on the west coast and an surrounded by beautiful heather hence the name. I also love the sound of the word....

@julierogers1155 Год назад

@@fraochknits Thank you for that.