The Red Episode|Handspun Sweaters|Spinning|Vlogmas 

Showing your stash treasures is genius! Thank you for celebrating what you already have, it is good to remember what we all already have before chasing after what we don’t. 😊

I love the idea of Treasures from my Stash❤!

Love your Arboreal jumper Lisa, and the fact that it’s from sheep to sweater is even more special 🐑 🧶 ❤

I loved everything about this episode from spinning to tree shopping and decorating to knitting, spinning, ok you get the picture. I love the thought of you sharing your stash room. I always enjoy episodes like that. Thank you so much for your program. It is always a delight to see you spinning.

I love your sweater! Well done! The fact that it is totally hand made from fleece to finished sweater should make you very proud. And as for how it looks....stunning! It should keep you very warm on those cold Midwest days. I hope you enjoy it.❤😊

And you are a Louise Penny fan, too! It is such fun to discover the things you have in common with people.

I think that your arboreal sweater looks fantastic! Congratulations! And I don’t think that it makes you look wider, as you think, at all! Thanks once again for a most wonderful podcast! Truly it is like sitting and chatting with you.

Lisa. Enjoyed watching you today. I thought I had stuff. Man you have me beat. I don’t have all the fibre but I have yarn. Joining 100 days of spinning to help me along. I only do a little and have only made a cowl so far. You inspired me to spin just before Covid and I learned and I’m so glad I did. Thanks. You continue to inspire me 🧶🇨🇦

I really think the Arboreal Sweater looks super lovely on you!

Love seeing your finished hand spun objects

Gorgeous episode! Those straight needles are lovely. I have lots of old ones that I inherited from my Gran who taught me to knit as a child and still love to use them for small straight knits. I also have some old tree decorations, the fragile glass sort, also inherited. It's always nice to get them out each year at this time and remember with thankfulness the good times that were spent with those we loved .

Thank you Lisa for this lovely advent episode. I too admire all your projects. And..also started to always consult my stash when new ideas rise..it tames the want to buy new yarn when i meet the beauties i find in the stash, your italian wool will make a beautiful hat! I sit while watching your episode, knitting away on my Botanical by Stephen West. It will become a shawl for my husband and i think i will borrow it from him every now and then. Other than that...while practising with spindles, i am happily and full of curiosity waiting for the delivery of my first spinning wheel. I think, following your and Andrea Mowrys journey inspired me heavily, i love spindle spinning...wish you a very lovely and crafty week😊

Thank you, Lisa, for this lovely video. Your work is always so beautiful. I could watch you spin long draw all day - and I don’t usually feel that when I watch others spin! I wish I could be as relaxed a long draw spinner as you…one day🤞🏽! Bless Peaches…it’s hard when our dogs become very elderly. Our old lab, Bracken, was almost 17 when we lost her in July. She was deaf and we developed hand signals for her, which she really responded to! Peaches looks fantastic for her age!

Your Arboreal sweater is lovely and the fit is perfect. It doesn't look broad in the shoulders at all. Your red coopworth shows up like a glowing jewel against your black shirt. I think it's going to be a good color for you.

From sheep to sweater is such an achievement! And it looks lovely on you xxx 🎉

Your comment about having enough stash to last a lifetime really resonated with me. I’m currently trying to reduce the number of pillow cases of washed fleece I have around the house. Shopping from your stash is a brilliant idea. Would love to see your special room sometime

Hi Lisa. Christmas is upon you and spending this year watching you has been great! Your sweater fits you so nice. I love your idea of treasures. Everyone has them, so we can get ours out right along with you. Peaches seemed to really enjoy her Christmas due, she had such a bounce in her step. I bet she is still glowing. My time lately has been learning my stitches. I made a few hats, with a bit of lace work. Now, I look at all my patterns with such joy. Louise Penny is a favourite of my Mom’s. I have been collecting them for her for years. Still Life and I have been getting acquainted. I gave her a reading light and she is back into the stories, up till 11! Keep warm and stay well.

Always lovely to see you and Peaches. Take care, x

Thank you Lisa for another lovely podcast. You keep me inspired. I haven’t really spun in almost a year. Crazy life. Quit my job last January, started a new one in March. Long hours. Found out we were going to be grandparents so knitting like a fiend. New Grand baby in September ahhhh what a life changer all around. Then we two decided we should adopt a puppy. Crazy we are, but happy. Looking forward to time off during the holidays just for me where puppy cannot get at my wheels. Just came home from office trip and brought covid back...I’ll get there..😊

Lisa, Your sweater turned out beautiful and the fit is great! I hope it keeps you cozy as the winter rolls in!

Such a beautiful jumper and looks fantastic on you! Thank you for sharing projects made with handspun - always inspirational.

Oh Peaches ❤ The Arboreal came out so good and that dyed braid of yak blend is just stunning. Always good to see you friend.... your videos center me every time ❤

I absolutely love the Louise Penny series...rereading this winter

Very lovely knit sweater. You did a fabulous job knitting that.

I have spent a lovely morning listening and watching your video's. Thoroughly enjoyed them, you are very interesting and present your video's beautifully. Thank you very much.

I'll look forward to catching up after my farm fiber arts, aka "chores" lol ❤

I think you look stunning in your sweater. You and peaches will be the best looking and warmest pair while walking around your block in your respective sweaters.

I enjoyed watching this episode today with my cup of tea and knitting. Loved it and thank you so much for sharing all the wonderful things you do. Love your sweater!

Love your show, Lisa. And would very much enjoy a walk through your stash room!!!

Thanks for a delicious episode, Lisa, I really enjoyed hearing about your stash (I can relate to the stress, the notion I mustn't buy any more yarn... But you know me! Your range of beautiful spindles and how you talk about the qualities of the fleeces (which is what makes them all necessary!). And I loved seeing Peaches, my little dog Jack hated the groomer too, but it was necessary for a poodle mix dog.

that's when you really know the project is done you weaved in the ends well done and that sweater looks great with a turtle neck , I used a calculator 2006 form this year is 17 years and I've been back in Ontario from Newfoundland 17 years last Oct. It don't seem that long ago :D

Another great episode. Sending warm wishes from a very snowy Scotland. ❤

So enjoyable to watch while I’m spinning, as always ❤

I'm sorry Lisa, I'm really bad at putting my thoughts to words so I end up not saying anything at all. I just wanted to say I enjoy your videos when they come out, I always watch when I have time to sit down and I always work on something crafty while I do. It's my favourite way to relax. Even when it's been a while I will put on an old video and craft with you. Your videos mean a lot to me, and I wanted to let you know. Thank you for sharing!

Lovely episode, Lisa! Love your stash shopping. I too, have more yarn, fiber, looms, sewing machines, fabric and paper crafting supplies than I will ever use in this lifetime, and do not have a need to visit the yarn stores! Just shopping the stash, and happy to do so! Your Christmas tree is pretty, enjoy the holiday season!

i so look forward to your, and all the fun podcasters, podcasts!! saving up for the afternoon in front of the fire❤️

Merci 💗🐑

Thanks for as always nice and inspiring episode. Your Arboreal jumper is really something you can be proud of. It would fit nicely in a currently grim wintry Sweden 🧶⛄️

That sweater looked beautiful on you. AND, when i checked out the pattern, i liked your sweater the most out of all the different sweaters. Your work is amazing.

Watching and currently spinning Polwarth. Thanks so much for the mention! I’m glad we’ve found each other on RU-vid.

Your new sweater is beautiful, Lisa. ❤ Looking foreward to the next episode.

Hi. Lisa. Thank you for your video. Welcome.🎉.❤.

Your sweater is gorgeous and you do not have broad shoulders at all! The sweater looks perfect on you!! Don’t hesitate to knit a full yoke of colourwork in the future if a pattern takes your fancy!! Beautifully done!!

awesome sweater and all the work you did just makes it more special happy vlogmas

Your sweater looks fantastic on you!!!🎉

Great episode! Your Arboreal sweater is beautiful... and the fact that you didnt just buy that yarn off the shelf is tremendous! And you look great in that sweater! I understand what you say about your stash.... i just turned 70 and i know i have more stash than i could knit up. And i have a lot of hobbies that have their own stashes... rug hooking, quilting, spinning, needlepoint, cross stitch! But i think eveyone will enjoy seeing you fondling your stash... please video when you do! So glad to hear Peaches is healthy. I just recently got BritBox and i am trying to watch Shetland because so many people like it. I found Louise Penny last year and read her books solidly thru #10... i had to take a break! But i really like her because i have to concentrate.... better than zipping thru an anemic book anyday! Looking forward to your next episode!

Lisa, You have inspired me to try sheep to shawl as well…am already looking at fleeces on Etsy … they are all so lovely, not sure how I will choose. As for Christmas trees, I found that as I am approaching my 60th year I have become keenly aware of how many christmases are left and decided to leave my tree up year round! I take all the decorations off except the lights and a few botanical inserts and use the Christmas stuff only during holidays so there is still that special feeling 😊 As always, your videos are so lovely and I look forward to each special one. PS Peaches looks just fabulous 🐩

Thanks Lisa , thatArboreal jumper is beautiful! I have too many projects going, but thank you for sharing Wool Warehouse on your last podcast. I ordered the Dune blanket from them, and some mohair for my spring cardigan.😊❤

i love louise penny!

Thanks for sharing. We have already a lot of snow and crafting time is on a high level 😅 I'm working on an ice bear sweater from Linka Neumann as a Christmas present for my daughter. And some smaller projects like socks and mittens. Have a good time Greetings from Germany Gaby 🌲☃️

Hi Lisa, love your finished sweater. Peaches looks beautiful. Looking forward to your next video. I’m finishing my second Christmas sock (for me). Have to start my husband’s annual sweater for Christmas.

Brioche!! I've managed one scarf, but gave up on the Italian cast on for it, as my senior brain just couldn't handle a new cast on a well as brioche. But you are inspiring me to give it a go again, Lisa. A tour - or even quick peek - of your yarn/fibre room would be great. Might even help some o us feel less guilty about our own stash!

Love the length of the Aboreal sweater. Just right. Very attractive on you.

Lisa, your homespun arboreal sweater looks awesome on you. There is just something really special about a fleece to sweater/shawl. I have done a fleece to lace shawl and I’m working on a fleece to sweater now. Just love it!!! I LOVE your red sweater. I have always wanted to try and spin Lopi yarn, and you have given me the inspiration to do it!!! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful journey.

Your sweater looked very nice on you. You are inspiring me to get my spinning wheel out and try again. I took lessons but I really didn't get it. I think if I tried drop spindle first maybe it would make it clear. l also found the Mostly Knitting podcast on knitting the Musselburgh hat it really helped me to understand the pattern.

Hi Lisa I heard about your podcast from Janet "jaelsa" as she told me you mentioned my Musselburgh video and my channel. Thank you for your lovely comments. I am glad you found the video helpful. I have loved watching this episode and am now subscribed. There is so much you have mentioned in this one video that resonated with me and made me smile. I did the whole Craftsy to Blueprint to Craftsy. Malabrigo worsted - my first luxury yarn! Returning to straights when that just makes life easier for that project. Slipping the first stitch knitwise - I am about to start the Half and Half Wrap and have decided to do that to have a neater edge but still retain the garter. Jennifer Steingass is a favorite of mine - your Arboreal is gorgeous. I love the idea of a Treasures from your Stash section. I do a Friends from the Vault section where i show off something i knit a long time ago. Bringing out older stash is very clever - a good way to get motivated to use stash that hasnt had its time in the sun yet. Thanks for an enjoyable episode! :)

Lisa, your arboreal jumper is fabulous and it fits you perfectly. Peaches looks happy to be finished with her doo. 😊 I’m creating my own hot water bottle cover and it’s shaping up pretty decently, but I’m using a single strand of Holst Super Soft and 2.25mm, this may take a moment. I would love to see a stash tour! I bought my second and third fleeces this summer. Take care, see you in your next episode. 😊❤

I always enjoy our visits. You are so inspirational!

As always, what lovely moments you have presented❤ In addition to your beautiful knits & spins, I especially appreciate your choices of music❤

How lovely to spend time with you this evening. I had my Guild Christmas party today and received two lovely batts in a gift exchange and even won a 3D printed yarn bowl! I always come away feeling inspired and your soulful video just built upon that. I love all the red projects! And, of course, the wonderful Arboreal! How much color swatching do you think you might do for the beanie? I made two of this year‘s Shetland Wool Week beanies with the same yarn in different positions and they are so unique one from the other! I love the Armand Gamache stories. I’m currently on “All the Devils are Here.” Both you and peaches look beautiful with your new haircuts. Have a blessed Advent, Lisa ❤🧶🐑🎄

Love your sweater and it looks great on you! 😊

I’m so glad you’re recommending Louise Penny’s books. They’re so beautiful even though they’re murder books!

Hi Lisa, I really enjoyed the podcast. I feel the Arboreal pullover looks great on you. I made the Felix and it did not go well. One day I’ll tear it out and try again…..maybe😅. Currently working on the Advent Socks from 2019 by Natalie Sheldon. See you next week!

I love your videos…so glad you’ll be doing one a week for now. I’d love to see more of the treasures from your stash room. And where did you get those cute Spin Spin Spin and Knit Knit Knit tree ornaments?? I’d love to get some similar ones!

I'm so happy about your new segment where you "shop from your stash." Those newly re-found yarns of yours will make a lovely hat. My stash is my treasure trove, though I do sometimes feel overwhelmed or even guilty about it. I've got to reread that Clara Parkes book, A Stash of Our Own, which is all about this topic. Have you read that one?

Your Arboreal looks great on you! But I know what you mean about yoke sweaters being top heavy - same here with the Paul Klee I recently finished. Currently knitting Stick Season by Rebecca Clow - first drop shoulder I've tried. But I think next sweater will be a good old-fashioned bottom-up set-in sleeve situation. Peaches looks so fluffy! 😊

there is a really interesting series about seaweed-eating sheep by Hamish Auskerry, it popped up on my feed and thought of you as soon as I saw it, Suggest watching the episode Wool, rugs and hard work to start.

You should be proud, jumper is beautiful… I made similar CVM/Romedale 2 ply yarn8oz (woolen prepped), how much does your jumper weights. I will not be a copycat, but I just don’t have imagination how much 8oz yarn will last.

Hi. Thank you for your videos. I have a request. Would you please make a video about the US wool from local producers, it is very difficult to assess these wool in abroad. In Switzerland you can't find or touch them in any of the yarn shops. Quality, description, length of wool staple and feeling by touching? Thank you in advance.

Is there a particular reason why you choose the lendrum saxony over the lendrum dt? I'm just curious as I've never spun on the saxony but I dream of owning one one day

Lisa I don't agree it makes you look wider! And you aren't a large frame either (raspberry)!

i think you may be body dysmorphic i e you look fantastic in the arboreal and should make more not fewer of that type pattern