Sarah Hatton - Ep.121 - Fruity Knitting 

Your mom was the queen of this show! Loved all the knits she modelled so beautifully! Fiona and you made it a very enjoyable show. Thank you.

Happy Birthday, Andrea. Safe travel back to my home country Germany. It's been 16 years in March that Iost my husband also to a brain tumor. My heart goes out to you...the grief never quite goes away...but the joy of having had that wonderful man in my life fills me every day. Take care.

I would just like to share a happy memory of Andrew. I always loved how much he tried to perfect his knitting, I was very inspired at how he was a beginner but came so far. As I knit I often remember wee things he said. I am guessing many friends of Fruity Knitting were inspired by how far he came. I also loved how he would figure out how long it would take him to knit something with calculations. Fiona you will be sorely missed, I hope you drop by sometimes, so we can hear about how you are going.

Happy birthday! How a year flies by.... Andrew will never be forgotten! His smile, his love for you and your daughter, his sock knitting,...

Hard to believe a year has passed. Your doing well Andrea, Andrew would be proud. Great episode.

what a lovely episode, laughter and fun, sweet memories and tears, beautiful knitting and people and interesting interviews.

Great show! Lovely that you have shown all of your family members over the last few episodes. All of you are so talented! The interview with Sarah was so informative as well. Thank you for taking us around the world with you in scenery, knitting and music. Your shows is tops ! Love you all💕

Happy Birthday Andrea! May Andrew’s memory be eternal. 🙏 Your momma is lovely. I can clearly see where you all got your good looks. Her knitwear is beautiful. There are a number of patterns I would love to make for myself. 😉

Thank you Andrea, Many Happy returns of your birthday. You all look so beautiful in your gorgeous hand knits. All your guests are wonderfully talented. Safe travels, I look forward to seeing you, Madeline and Jack again in Germany.

Happy belated birthday, Andrea. We have enjoyed seeing you and your sister podcast together. Fiona is as much a delight as you are. Your Mums knitting was fantastic. She has some beautiful pieces, especially the piece you knit for her when you were a teen. I am sure Madeline will be happy to have you back home. I thoroughly enjoy your podcasts.

What a wonderful visit we all had to "The Land Down Under" these last few months! I so enjoyed all of the unique wildlife, botanical gardens & special guests you shared. It was fun to meet your family, "the bush fairies" & your fantastic couch partner & sister, Fiona! I will miss all of them. Have a great trip back to Germany! Andrew is forever in our hearts, too.❤️

Lovely episode - I will need to rewatch several times. Will certainly miss your dear sister Fiona, and Sarah Hatton was a treasure of information as you are Andrea!

Happy Birthday to you. Your sister is great to have on the video, her children are darling and your Mom looks great in her sweaters!. Thank you for interviewing Sarah Hatton. That "new" cable on the blue semi-capped sleeve blouse - so lovely. - reminds me of the double helix - kind of a twisted ladder sort-of design. Thank you for this video

Your Mum's handknits are simply splendid ! I loved them all, and your Mum is a great model !

Belated birthday Andrea. Hope you had a great day. I can’t believe a year has passed since Andrew passed. When I see him I have fond memories of him. He was a very special man. I loved your show. You showcased Australia’s flora and fauna to the world and shared your precious family with us. I loved seeing your Mum too. I bet you are looking forward to seeing Madeleine again. Keep up the great work.

Its so lovely to see you mum. Such a beautiful warm smile and so stylish. Brilliant modelling of beautifully crafted garments. Not surprised she came up with you two. As the saying goes. The apple never falls far from the tree.

How I loved this whole episode! You bring so much to my life. You, your beautiful sisters and Mother - not to mention Madeleine and the little girls - all give me great joy, peace and inspiration in the challenges we all seem to have.

Happy Belated Birthday Andrea!!!! WOW A Wonderful video so full of lots of interesting things and great informations, loved seeing those great knitters all the sweaters they where all just beautiful!!!!! Your sister is beautiful you look a like beautiful ladies! Love seeing those Kangaroos and there baby's Thank you so much for sharing! Andrew will never be forgotten 🌹 Hugs Liz x

Happy Birthday, Andrea! I looove the sisterly banter on the couch. I laughed about Fiona telling Andrea’s dragon story, I cried with Andrea when she mentioned missing Andrew. I am watching with bated breath, what’s going on. Your mom’s just wonderful and her body of work is awesome. Ok, last comment edit 🥹the best bit came at the very end. Don’t want to spoiler, but the two water sprites with their mum got me right in the heart ❤️

This was the 1st FN podcast I ever watched. I fell in love with the show, both you and your sister. What fun to watch it again. Andrea, the bday dress looks exquisite on you! I admire you so very much & find you to grow more beautiful and admirable the longer I view your show. Andrew's spirit must leap with pride from the other side seeing you....

Happy Birthday Andrea! 🎉🎈🎉🌈 It's so wonderful you got the chance to spend this time with Fiona. I will miss her and her adorable girls. Wonderful to meet your mom too. Thank you for sharing this very special time with us. Remembering and missing your Andrew . ❤

Oh Andrea, I cant believe all the unpicking you are doing on that beautiful sweater. But you are a true master knitter, and so dedicated to getting the result you want. That is a real inspiration to me. Tinking is just as much a part of knitting as the straight knitting.

You are a marvel thinking of you & Madeline at this time. Safe journey home. Thank you & your marvellous family for such a beautiful inspiring journey of Australia & knitting. Hugs to you all ❤️

Fashion show to extreme knitting! Happy Birthday Andrea! Saying goodbye to Fiona must be hard I'm sure the kiddos will miss their auntie! Sweet memories of Andrew. Madeline will be happy to have you home in Germany! Lovely show here's to more to come!

Delightful !! Happy Birthday Andrea which I think I remember I 'share' with you on the 18th ? Hope you had a marvellous day with your OZ family. We will 'miss' you from Australian shores - it has been so much fun watching you 'here' with your lovely sister and very 'personable' children - a trait which runs in your family as your charming Mum also demonstrates. Can I say we all 'miss' Andrew's presence greatly although huge 'glimmers' of him are certainly obvious in Madeline's beautiful smile and in your expressive face Andrea . Hope your journey home is as relaxing as possible. Thanks for all your wonderful podcasts !!

Hurray to mum and the botanical gardens. I really can’t decide what was the best: the music, the knitted garments, your mums happy face or the plants. What a great episode, dear Andrea!

Raising my morning coffee to you Andrea. Since I started the show, my knitting has improved so much, you, Andrew, your lovely daughter and sister really motivated me and still motivate me to this day ! Thank you for another amazing show, I had so much fun with the colour theory section! ❤️

What another great episode. Sarah I haven't seen anyone knit with the needle under their arm since my Granny passed away. It was lovely to watch you knit this way and so reminiscent of how the weight is carried when using a belt. I also LOVE your paper and pencil way of working because that is my go to as well. I took a class many moons ago by Sharon Brant when she came to Ottawa, Canada and it was one of the best educations in breaking down a whole pattern into one square....so brilliant and I haven't looked back since. I now teach a similar class to knitters and I think it does make the process much easier to understand and less overwhelming. Fiona, I hope you continue to make appearances of some sort off and on in the future. It has been a delight to watch your knitting progress and your skills grow with each project you've chosen. Well done you! It is also wonderful to see your little water fairies and their escapades. And Andrea I am soooo glad you were able to spend some well deserved time with your family it has brought a wee sparkle to your eyes. Hugs, from Canada. NancyKnot

I love all your episodes dear Andrea- but this was an extra special one ! I so enjoyed “meeting” Sarah Hatton as I really love her designs and find they have a very distinctive look. It was great to see your Mum and her lovely knitting 🧶 she’s obviously a blue fan like me! Wishing you a comfortable and safe trip back to Madelaine and Jack- will be thinking of you 😊 Elizabeth in Tasmania

Happy Birthday Andrea! Lovely video and terrific interviews. Sarah Hatton is an incredible talent. What fun it's been to meet your sisters and mum. What an amazingly talented family. I know Andrew's spirit lives on and I am certain he is beaming with pride. ❤

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday Andrea. Cannot believe it has been a year since Andrew passed away. Such lovely memories of him to cherish. It was wonderful to see you both sitting on the couch this Friday evening - both looking beautiful in your gorgeous dresses - and having Birthday fun and a drinkie. Loved it and we will miss this when you go back home. Seeing you mother with her fabulous knits was a real treat and the little water babies just make the end perfect. Your interviews were brilliant. Interestingly I knit with a needle under my right arm and was told that this is the Yorkshire way. I found the interview with Sarah fascinating and it is so good you being these to us all. Thank you and safe journey back home 🧶🧶

Happy Birthday, Andrea. I hope this year brings more healing for you and your family. It's been so lovely to see a smile on your face once again during your visit back to your homeland and loving family. Dear Fiona looked so loving when you talked about Andrew. It's as though Andrew's spirit pervades all you do. He is next to you still and for always.

Lovely to see two sets of knitting sisters. And mom is a fabulous knitter. Thanks for introducing me to Sarah. I never put her name together with her patterns.

Oh my goodness!! I love your mum and all her handknits. So inspiring! Seeing her explains why all you sisters are so artistic and talented. Thanks for sharing.

What a lovely episode with your sister and mother and designer. Happy Birthday Andrea. I cannot believe it has been a year since Andrew passed. You have been so brave. Thank you.

Andrew seemed be a gentle man - which made him so endearing. You’ve soldiered on and shared your family with us. Thank you from ared-haired eldest of three sisters! I’ll miss Fiona and her cherubs, too. Maybe you can figure out a way to virtually have her on the couch with you now and then. Gold stars to you, birthday girl! Your courage is inspiring - even if you’re sobbing into your pillow and bursting into tears at the grocery store when you see a favorite food of your dear Andrew.

Such a lovely episode, thank you. Seeing your sister's knitting progress is great, and of course her adorable and fearless little girls, and your mum who is such a natural model. The interview with Sarah Hatton was top-notch too. You produce such a high quality visual magazine, Andrea, and I am proud to be a patreon.

Your Mom and her knitting are very beautiful! What a lovely family❤️

Thank you so much Fiona for sharing your time with us. I hope you'll continue to pop up on future episodes to share your knitting adventures with us!

Happy birthday ! Such a great episode ,your family is an inspiration in all their knitting and crafting endeavours. It must be in your genes as your dear mum and grand mother made some truly beautiful pieces . Your lovely sisters and cute nieces are not afraid of challenges and learning new skills either. Andrew would be so proud of you and Madeline. Such a hard year for you. The interview with Sarah Hatton was very clear and interesting as she so willingly shared her designing experience with us . Great to have you back in our Australian home soil again for a while.X

The podcast with your sister Fiona is a pleasure to watch she will be missed but I welcome back Madeline! I really enjoyed your combined humor. I continue to pray for Andrews soul and for healing for you, Madeline and your family. Your mum is a beautiful woman and a fantastic knitter.

What a Celebration!! First, Happy Birthday!; I am hoping Fiona will continue to be a part of Fruity Knitting, I have enjoyed her; Your Mum is beautiful….something for all who are approaching 80 to strive for and what an exquisite knitter….I’ll be looking at Carol Feller designs; Both segments, retro and Sara Hatton were terrific….what a wealth of knowledge. Lastly, I don’t have a particular favorite Andrew episode….enjoyed everyone. However, I will always remember when he endearingly referred to you as Doll! ❤️

I can't believe it is a year since Andrew left this earth. I very much enjoyed your podcasts!!! Loving your pod's with your sissie and I will miss her very much! The 2 of you together are very funny! Oh and a very blessed and happy birthday to you Andrea! Its lovely to see the beautiful Oz countryside.. My son lives on Bondi Beach (he is currently home for a visit with us in Chicago). He has embraced your country as his own and I believe he may stay there.....we miss him dearly, but are glad for his happiness.

I've watched this episode three times now, I so enjoy Fiona on the couch with Andrea, and I recently bought Sarah Hatton's Riverside Collection and a skein of Fleece to try out with the Harlington cowl. Fruity Knitting has deepened my appreciation and knowledge of yarns, design and for through the interviews with shepherds, yarns producers and designers, bringing is right into the process and connecting us together.

Thankyou so much for co-hosting Fiona. I really enjoyed the interaction and opposites between you both, colour included.

Andrea and Madeleine, I have been watching this video for the second time. I always hear more the second time. Your mother's knitting is impeccable and Carol Feller is also one of my favourite designers. Your sisters are delightful and so natural on camera. We will miss them, so I hope you include a new feature with updates and colour lessons. My thoughts turned to Andrew, especially this month. Thank you for sharing him with us. I look forward to seeing you and Madeleine in PEI!! I am so excited. You did another wonderful interview with Sarah Hatton. Thank you. I hope everyone realizes the work you put into these videos and contribute through Patreon.

I have loved meeting your family. Fiona is so delightful as your co-host these last few episodes. I will miss her as you return home. I also enjoy the segments with Simba and Leia. It's amazing how young they are and what they can do. Happy Birthday, Andrea. I always enjoy every episode and learn so much, even more than I can possibly perform myself. Thanks for all your hard work and inspiration.

Another wonderful episode! I loved seeing your mom and her beautiful knits. I really enjoyed Fiona and hope that she can become a regular feature showing us her Under Construction knits and Bring and Brag. 🤞

Happy Birthday Andrea! Thinking of your family during this time. May all your memories of Andrew be happy ones. I have just loved seeing you & your sister together on the show. Fiona seems to bring out the sassy spirit in you. It's wonderful! Safe travels and take care.

That sweater is gorgeous! 🥰❤️ Andrew is sorely missed. 🙏🏻

Happy Birthday Andrea. Truly an entertaining, informative and loving video from start to finish. Thank you for sharing your family and the beauty of Australia. I've never seen so many kangaroos. Loved the boxing kangaroo. I always learn so much from you and your guests. Ever since Andrew shared his trick for keeping track of the pattern lace work on the Bowie, it has been in my que. I plan to cast it on as my next project. I'll be channelling his patience and attention to detail. So glad you had the chance to rest in the loving embrace of your family. Blessing to you and Madeline.

Loved Stefanie's sense of style - a pleasure to watch! Belated birthday wishes to you, Andrea!

Happy Birthday Andrea 🎂🇩🇰🎶❤️💐 And with love we also remember Andrew in our hearts 🙏🌈 thank you for your beautiful work and wish to see your sister again sometime in a future episode

The sweaters are absolutely gorgious. Thanks for making such a beautiful video. Our birthdays are one day apart. Love it.

Thanks for another great episode. I'm playing catch up on quite a few episodes. Your Mum is so elegant and knits beautifully. 😍 🥂 for all those things you mentioned, the sad ones along with the joyful ones 🥂

Thank you for reminding us to look for positive things, and to continue to make happy memories.

Beautiful handknits your mum has made. They were timeless.

Loved seeing your sweet Mama in those beautiful sweaters! Keep those darling girls on FruityKnitting!!

Lovely episode! Happy Birthday. I am behind in watching this as usual. Love the delve into the colours - I remember a bunch of us having our colours done for free by a client at the hair salon I worked at, and marvelling at how accurate it was for so many colours! I love watching those warerbabies 💕💕💕

What a fun episode! I really enjoyed the color analysis - I also have red hair and tend to go with autumn colors. Loved seeing your Mom modeling. So much talent in your family. Really enjoyed the Sarah Hatton part. I am finishing up my own Day out blanket!

Another beautiful and inspiring episode! I am now a proud patron of Fruity Knitting and I couldn’t be any more excited to support such beautiful work! Thank you for all you do for the knitting community! Happy Birthday Andrea!My condolences to you and Madeleine as you come to the anniversary of Andrew’s passing.

Beautiful Family, Fun, Guest, Mom💕 a favorite episode. Tears and missing Andrew. We all do! 😘

Your mom is gorgeous! I also loved all of her knitted garments. Thank you for sharing.

This has to be my FAVORITE episode Andrea & Fiona :) Happy Birthday & many happy memories in the coming years to you Andrea!! Watching your mom model and all the fun between sisters really touched my heart... Thank you all for sharing so much of the love in this family. Connie

Happy Birthday! You are such talented and kind family. Mum is a natural model.

Thank you ladies for these lovely moments ! Cheers to your beautiful smiles 💕

Your mother is so lovely! You would never know she’s 80! It gives me hope! Her knitting is perfect as well and fits her beautifully! I would love to have you interview her sometime and discuss her warm weather projects! I enjoyed the color theory because I learned it from that book and I was so perfectly a winter that it was a great thing for me to learn. Thank you.

Souls are eternal...his soul is still out there smiling..only the body has changed...its a new journey ahead for you...may you spread the creative happiness as you did with fruity knitting...god bless..

So enjoyed this episode It was fun seeing your mom modeling all her beautiful hand knitted sweaters Like your mom I am a long time fan of Color Me Beautiful I still have my copy form 1984 Quite tattered now but still using it for getting the right colors for family, friends, and myself I'm an indisputable Spring : ) And Sarah, wow, such an informative and delightful young women Very much enjoyed her Fiona, I'm gonna miss seeing you on Fruity Knitting : ( You and Andrea are naturals Honestly I love seeing all you girls from Mom, you three sisters, Madeline, and Simber and Leia Thank you!

Hi Andrea and Madeline. I am sorry you lost your husband and Dad. It is a hard time. You are amazing knitters. I have done needlepoint in the 70’s for ten years, and I stitched amazing pictures that are hanging throughout my house. I also knitted on round needles and made an afghan from a kit, and the yarn was not good quality so I finished it, but I don’t have it anymore. I never knitted sweaters as that looked too hard for me to make. I also crochet and made some shawls with a double crochet stick. I also embroidered table clothes and pillow cases , and that was fun. My Mom wanted me to learn to see on a sewing machine, but I did not show an interest in it. You inspired me to crochet again, and I will start making a ripple afghan. Take Care.😊

Love that dress on you! Perfect timing for you! Happy birthday! Your mother is lovely and a wonderful knitter not surprised at all. And the back drop of those wonderful gardens. Thank you so much for sharing.

Wow! Another incredible fun and interesting episode. Sorry that we won’t see Fiona on the couch any more- she is a delight! Loved the colour theory and the memories it brought back of the eighties. Your mum is a true class act and obviously passed her knitting prowess on to you, Andrea. I loved all the vintage sweaters and learning about putting styles together with your guests. Simba’s knitting progress is amazing. She was even knitting without looking at her work. Those little girls are just precious. Before too long their baby sisters will be joining them- they will be able to form their own knitting group. I liked seeing the cameo of Madeleine at the end and look forward to seeing her back in the next episode. You have completed the year of “firsts” since Andrew’s death, Andrea. That is a major feat and you have managed it with such courage and grace. I hope you are settling in back home in Germany. I am sure Madeleine and your sweet little dog will be happy to have you back with them. 💕💕

A very lovely episode...especially the little fairies around the pool....thank you so much.

Love everything about the segment with your mum. The music the knitwear so stunning and inspiring. The bush setting. I am still smiling.

Thank you for laughs and for having so much fun together.

I truly enjoyed this interview! I love how honest and inspiring Sarah Hatton's explanation about altering. I am sure Andrew would have enjoyed this conversation. Excellent show once again!

Your Mothers knitting is fab, she has inspired me I think to knit salto ( have the book short rows but somehow never thought to knit this one from it). The fit and perfection in her work is inspiring.

I learned to knit like Sarah Hatton. My grandmother taught me to put the left needles under the arm. Now with circular needles, it's so different. Great episode!

What a fabulous episode! I think I smiled from beginning to end! Wishing you a safe journey back to Germany Andrea.

I was very inspired by Andrew too. I pick up knitting after many years. Delights were your podcasts both of of you. Love you Andrea and Andrew

Those knickers are exactly like some I found once at a department store in 1995, they were very soft cotton, and indeed looked really good on, and were so comfortable! Your mother is beautiful-i see your smile, Andrea, and this part of the show was bittersweet . I just lost my mother two weeks ago-she was 89. Lovely to see you with your sister. I was disappointed too, back then, to learn I was an autumn. 🌞✨

Dear Andrea, You are an amazing inspiration in many categories. I wish you peace. You have so many who love you.

I definitely discovered the Color Me Beautiful book on MY mom's shelf ❤️. Once we discovered I'm an icy summer and my mom is a peaches and cream spring, it made shopping together so much easier and more fun. 😊 Thank you for featuring a few summer colors, it's fun to see. Best wishes to you and your family-- I know it's still tough.

Your Mum looks great and her knitting is tip-top! Happy Birthday!

Another super interesting episode, thank you ! Belated birthday wishes Andrea. Fiona has been a great sofa companion and great to see her beautiful, talented waterbabies. Remembering Andrew and the lovely surprise when I received his welcome message when i became a patreon . I hope you are now home safe with Madelaine and Jack.

Your mom is so fabulous! I see where her daughters get their great sense of style :)

Thank you Andrea and Fiona for another fascinating show. Best wishes as you travel back to Germany.

Happy Birthday Andrea! I have so enjoyed your content from Australia and meeting your wonderful family, this time your beautiful and talented Mom. I got such a chuckle out of the Color Me Beautiful. In the 80's here in the states, we used to hire color consultants who would come to your home and we would have a fun night at home with friends figuring out your season. There may have been wine involved. It was so popular, everyone knew their season. We had support materials, something like a color wheel that we would use to find clothes. I think I was a "Warm Summer". Memories! All the best as you make your way back to Madeleine in Germany. Andrew is missed but his legacy lives on with the podcast, a knitting program with no equal.

Loved the interview with Sarah Hatton, very informative and inspirational. Thank you!

Happy birthday, Andrea! It has been so fun seeing the two of you together and this has been an especially delightful podcast.... with even you mum!. I can never watch any of your podcasts without thinking of Andrew and missing him. May God continue to watch over you and heal the hole in your heart as you carry on with your life without him physically with you. Hugs. Have a safe trip home.

I totally agree with your mom about Carol Feller's designs and yarn. They are great, well written and so much support is available. I have several in my closet in Nua Sport

What can be said that hasn't already been said? Another amazing episode! Thank you SO much!

Happy birthday Andrea! It must have been wonderful to spend those three months with your family, it’s been lovely to get to know them and Fiona especially. I loved your interview with Sarah Hatton. I shall be getting my graph paper out and trying to get a better fit out of my knits, I’ve always shied away from major alterations but she made it sound so much more approachable. Looking forward to seeing Madeleine again, I’m sure you’ve missed her enormously.

You 3 sisters are all so different and so talented. Your mom is adorable I’m so grateful you have continued the podcast. It’s been a highlight for me ever since I found you and binge watched from the beginning. Prayers for you as the one year mark for Andrew’s death approaches. Safe travels 💗

Happy birthday, Andrea. I hope you had a good day. Hugs!

Happy birthday, Andrea! We also miss Andrew on the show and feel very much with you. --- Sarah Hatton is a wonderful designer, what a great interview. I wish she would do some online classes in knitting and designing. I would definitely sign up for that. Best wishes from Germany, Westfalia

Love love love the colors of your windy scarf!!!

A belated happy birthday to you Andrea, and thank you (and Fiona) so much for this wonderful new episode of Fruity Knitting! I smile ALL THE TIME while watching your programs, so it's really a special treat during the difficult times we're just experiencing. It must have been a terrible year for you after Andrew passed away. As many of your listeners, I am thinking of you and Andrew a lot. I hope it gives you a little bit of comfort to know how much he meant to us as the other part of your program with his sweet and loving temper. You made such a good team! Thank's again for this uplifting program and safe journey to Germany!

Thank you, Sarah, for encourage to graph-paper! I have very good experience with it.

What a fantastic episode. Sarah Hatton's method really resonates with me (it's not all magic though it is a lot of math:-)). Also, your mum's sweaters all fit her perfectly. Now I see where you get it from. Sending you strength and peace at this time. Safe travels home.