One of my words for knitting is meditative. The rhythms, counting, and even watching patterns materialize as you create colour work can be like looking at mandala.

Helle, this was so so wonderful!!! I loved EVERYTHING you made ❤❤❤ Your aesthetic is the epitome of elegance! Also, I follow the motto of “our knitting is like an artist’s paintings. We don’t question how many sweaters or knitted pieces we make just like an artist doesn’t question how many paintings they make” 😂😂😂 We just have the benefit of wearing our art!

@danishmusings

5 ай бұрын

Aw thanks, Megha, and I’m totally on board with that motto! 👌🥰😅

My mom never found “perfect,” though she tried all her life, it made me sad to see her “never-quite-contentment. She passed that on to her kids when we were young-but I’m a recovered perfectionist. Much softer and lighter (and realistic).

I watch many knitting podcasts, and now I have found yours. You have me enthralled. You have a kind, gentle delivery whilst being informative. I am in awe. I'm struggling to decide which of your stunning projects to knit next. Thank you for everything you do.

@danishmusings

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and welcome to this space 🥰

You do an exceptional monologue, Helle. So very interesting and insight-filled. One of my words is Curiousity. By pulling on a piece of yarn I've found a community, personal connections, a reviving natural fiber industry, ethnic differences, beautiful designs and indie dyers, among other gifts.

@danishmusings

5 ай бұрын

Beautiful 🥰❤️And thank you so much 🙏🏻

All your projects are wonderful! I watch every your episode with a great pleasure!

Knitting is my 1) Therapy 2) Escape 3) Pursuit of beauty and excellence 4) learning not to give up 5) becoming myself ;) thank you for this question

Thank you for talking about the juxtaposition of fear and joy. One holds us back, cripples the creative process, affects our relationships with others. The other lets us grow, feel contentment, stay engaged in life. Fiber Arts is such a great medium to experience and practice joy, and I'm so grateful for your share of your beautiful work and philosophy!

Thank you for a round up of all your beautiful knits. It was wonderful seeing them again. 💜

Your english is very fine for me to understand. So nice Objekts. Many greetings from Bavaria Ammersee 🍀🌞

You really give me strength! Thank you ❤!

One of my words is mother. She wasn’t a constant or even a tremendously productive knitter. Nor am I, but what I can find time and energy to learn and produce is tremendously satisfying. You are very encouraging!

@danishmusings

5 ай бұрын

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Being present, in the moment. You can't make a decent job of a garment is your mind is miles away. That is the most important take-away for me. It saved my life during lockdown❤ much love and all the best wishes for 2024 ❤❤❤

Meditative Slow Colour. I get something meditative out of every stitch, creating a fabric with amazing colour. This craft feeds my soul and helps me be content with life. ❤. I knit four sweaters last year, the most I’ve done. I can’t imagine completing as many as you did. I tried though, since I have several sweaters in various degrees of completion. 😂 it is an exploratory process experimenting with different patterns, different yarns. I want to try all the yarns. Thanks for your podcast. 😊

The three words I have been using to describe my knitting are “my job, my hobby and my therapy” :-). Also, I have 40 family, friends and extended family to knit for each year, ages 1-96 years, so I get to try a wide variety of projects.

I have a similar sensitivity to wool on my skin but I don’t like super wash, so I always listen to your yarn suggestions. Maybe you could do a whole video on non-itchy wool/yarns? Love your style!

Thank you for this video. I find inspiration in what you said and what you created in 2023. For me knitting is also saying "I love you" to my children, my husband and my mum and saying " I care for you " to my friends. I enjoy seeing them going to school and to work wraped in my knits. My daughter told me she felt my love wearing a chale i made for her. It made me so happy. I felt her love too. That is one of the reason i love knitting.

Knitting to me is: meditative, exciting, creative, visionary, and spiritual.

Beautiful knits,very inspiring, lovely to listen to ,thank you xxx

It was a pleasure watching this vlog. The atmosphere, the easy and cosy way you chat and meander along your projects, the beauty and élégance of them, I find it very entertaining and inspiring.

My words are slow, skill-building, teaching, joy, creativity. ❤🧶🧶🧶

Thanx again for this lovely and inspiring episode! My words: meditative, tactile, exploring, learning and joy

I’m so impressed for your quick responses , much appreciated.😊❤

So stylish to use a little silk scarf with your knitting... That was an inspiration for me ♥

I so enjoyed this episode of seeing all that you knitted this past year. I love the variety and your narative is so pleasant. I hope that your year is wonderfully blessed.

Your videos are a true delight to watch

My daughter lives in Seattle and my best friend lives right outside of Seattle on Bainbridge Island. So I get to there at least once a year. The last time I was last May. I didn't know about the Lamb and Kid then. I was still 'mourning' the closing of Church Mouse Yarn and Tea Shop that I used to visit each time there. I discovered a new yarn shop on Bainbridge called La Mercerie. It's also a lovely shop with wonderful staff. I was so excited to find the Mercerie that I didn't explore further. Now I'm REALLY looking forward to my next visit when I can go to both the Lamb and Kid and La Mercerie! Beyond that Bainbridge Island is just a wonderful place even without yarn shops. I'm so glad I have my best friend living there who is always happy to have me come visit! This was a wonderful episode! Thanks so much. My favorite knit from 2023 was the Korshavn sweater. I should have posted a picture on Instagram for the Nordic KAL. But somehow knitting is much easier for me than technology (I always struggle and need help from younger friends when I want to post something on Instagram). Greetings from Herndon, Virginia.

Lifestyle, meditative, comforting, joyful, and absolutely my favorite thing to do! ♥️🐑♥️🐑♥️

I am so glad that I found your knitting videos. I enjoyed this very much and came away inspired.

2023 was a good year for your knitting! Beautiful garments in sophisticated colors. Thank you for modeling with your hair pulled back so we can easily see the necklines.

I quite enjoyed this video. Not only enjoying your beautiful makes, but especially the inspirational words you gave at the end. You are absolutely right. Thank you.....Also, I have to say we are very excited about our Queen Mary. I am an Australian and we could not be happier.

New subscriber here! (a Dutchie in Munich) I'm a crocheter who is diving into the world of knitting and you inspire me immensely. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful knowhow.

@danishmusings

5 ай бұрын

Welcome here, so happy you found me 🥰💙

Beautiful sweaters! Last year was a great year in your sweater creation 😊

I really enjoyed this video. Thank you!

Greetings from South Korea! I found that your aegyo knit sweaters match the name of the patterns so well. The names are in Korean words. Obba [Op pa] refers to older brothers, sarang to love, and bawi to huge rocks. I especially like the bawi sweater in light grey, like the huge granite commonly seen from Korea. 70% of this country is mountain.

How much I love the way you are, Helles! I like the calmness of your videos, i like how you speak so deeply and wisely and it goes far beyond just knitting vlog for me. I love the quotes! And I love how you ended this video, again so wisely and so kindly. 💛 Always looking forward to your blogs.

@danishmusings

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind and lovely words. They touch me deeply 🙏🏻😌💞

I LOVE the quote about perfectionism. Thank you so much. And your's, "perfectionism is the opposite of creativity". I NEEDED to hear this. Serendipity?

@danishmusings

5 ай бұрын

Yes! 🤗❤️😌

Oh my, I didn’t expect that ending!!!! Your 2023 knits are just gorgeous!

Don't forget Princess Mary is of course also Scottish.... i.e. her parents are both Scottish😊 enjoy all the celebrations. All the best for 2024, look forward to spending a wee bit of time with you. Best regards, Heather p.s. I love the Obba

Helle, what a stunning collection of knits. My knitting words would be comfort, engagement, curiosity, joy and acceptance (for when things don’t turn out). I look forward to seeing what you make this year, and hearing your thoughtful commentary along the way.

Hmm, i never thought of striving for perfection ( and never personally achieving it) in that way. I have to think about this some more. Love your works achieved this year.

Bless you and your family, Helle. Thank you so much for your videos. I love your incredible knowledge of the English language and the ease with which you use it. I grew up with three languages myself, studied them, but am not able to use the variety of vocabulary with such ease as you do! Gorgeous. Your thoughts are inspiring and your knitting simply beautiful!

@danishmusings

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for such a kind comment 🥰🙏🏻❤️

Absolutely beautiful work and so proficient!!! Very impressive. Love your podcasts 😊❤

Hi. Your knittings are gorgeous. You made so many complicated and beautiful sweaters. You can be proud of them. I am knitting again in the last two years after watching Fruity Knitting podcast and started to crochet a blanket which I gave to my 12 year old granddaughter. I have made a beautiful blanket for my daughter in Rios yarns in three colors that she likes and made shawls for myself and other things. Happy New Year 2024 and ALWAYS. Take Care. 😊

Everything you knit looks so elegant on you!

Loved the thoughtful question at the end! Knitting for me is 1)Fantasy. Because I often dream of being in a cold remote location that is peaceful and full of nature…somehow knitting transports me there. I love yarn from faraway places like Ireland or Sweden or Canada. 2)Rebellion. It’s my quiet protest against modern conveniences, machines, industry, corporations and synthetics. And finally 3)Creative. Often it is the daydreaming and imagining how I will create something that gives me the most pleasure. My small stash of beautiful (and pricey!) yarn & fibers is inspiring and wonderful to contemplate in its unmade state. Brings me much joy. I love beautiful tools and creative ways to store and display both so I can see them while I work.

@danishmusings

5 ай бұрын

I LOVE what you write here! 🤗❤️🌟👌

Just discovered your channel. I love it . I love the style of the sweater you knitted in 2023 and hearing about your experience of knitting and wearing them plus beautiful insights. This video inspires me and give me food for thoughts. Because I am a beginner knitter I would say knitting is my edge. It is discovery about the skill and myself. Thank you so much! looking forward to your next video

Thank you so much for this video! It is very informative and helpful and I specially love that you share about the itchiness factors as I find some itchy as well🙏🏼 Also I am also very much about neutrals but these 2 pieces really make me want to try neons 💖☺️ Thank you for the inspiration ✨

I always enjoy your podcasts. Thank you! I love your serene spiritual philosophy and how it flows and integrates into your knitting. I have always thought that one should strive for excellence rather than perfection, because failure to achieve perfection leads to self-recrimination - a negative state of being. On the other hand, doing one’s very best leaves room both for minor human errors and an opportunity for improvement. Our knitting journey can then be seen as part of our overall learning experience, offering a sense of achievement and real delight in the finished article. ‘Every stitch you knit can be a self-care practice. Knitting is our constant companion as we grow and expand our capacity for joy.” ― Brandi Cheyenne Harper, Knitting for Radical Self-Care: A Modern Guide

@danishmusings

5 ай бұрын

Well put - all of it 🙏🏻🥰

I loved your picks Helle and the colors you chose even though i am a deep green blue person but i want to gravitate to some neutrals more in 2024. Knitting for me is the pure joy of creating something with my own hands.

I have been enjoying your podcasts since this past summer. I am looking forward to seeing the summer cardigan you knit to go with your sleeveless tops. I have knit summer tops in Linen and cotton but never sleeveless ones because I am in my 70’s and only show my arms if I am home or it is very very hot. There are so many sleeveless tops and I would love to knit them. If I had a cardigan to wear with them I would happily knit a few. My favourite sleeve length for summer topis 3/4 length. I think this length looks very stylish. I also love wearing linen tops. I find them very cool. Interesting that you are having a cold spell. We are too in British Columbia, Canada. It is -20C today, but it has been as low as -36C. Great knitting weather as it is too cold to stay outside for very long.

Hello, from australia, thank you for the video on all your knits I have never seen such beautiful garments, your quote of the day is also so true,and you spoke the words about it so well. Among your garments you made a lovely colour combination,of a dress colours you had seen, well i couldn’t believe it but I saw the dress to buy on instagram reels,and I went ahead and bought it, hoping it will look the same as the picture. Once again, I do admire your knitting so much,and I wish you well and good health for 2024.Pamela Hall

@danishmusings

5 ай бұрын

Oh well done for finding that 😍 I hope you’ll enjoy it. Happy knitting!

Oh my goodness, ice bathing! You brave Nordic woman!! I absolutely loved seeing you sit between your two stacks of knits. So satisfying and cozy 😊!! Knitting is to me: exhilarating, meditative and satisfying. I think enjoying to strive to do things as well as we can, can bring great joy and satisfaction. But being dissatisfied, unhappy or even angry with ourselves if we do not achieve perfection… yes, that is more negative and punishing than it needs to be. I always love your quotes, thank you Helle!!

@danishmusings

5 ай бұрын

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Hej Helle! 🌟 Your review of all the beautiful knits was great, love listening to your thoughts about knitting and life in general. Thank you for showing your garments worn and for not rushing through. My words are: meditation (for being slow and focused), curiosity (to all new techniques and patterns) and joy (if knitting alone, with friends or with a good podcast) Have a wonderful 2024 🎉 The last scene was breathtaking ❄️☺️

Knitting words: peace, color-satisfaction, tactilely soothing, experimental/daring, expertise, bonding to women everywhere in history. Interesting question to ponder Helle-many words!! lol. Happy 2024 to you! 🎉

Wow I remember the story and marriage of Mary and Frederic!

Sikke en lækker ny garderobe du har strikket dig👌 der er flere af modellerne jeg får lyst til at strikke. Spændende hvad du får strikket i det nye år👏👏🤩👏🤩🤩🤩

wonderful and impressive! thank you.

I always love your knitting, your voice and your contents...i can't wait to see you very soon! Happy new year from my warmer Italy😂

Finally , I have found a very interesting channel! I love your voice and thoughts, not to mention, your beautiful sweaters you made. I also knit because I like it and mostly bcs I don't want to waste money for the garmet made of synthetic and polyester. On top of that, I want to create something unique and classy to wear as long as I live 😂. Thank you for the videos , Helle. 🇨🇦🇩🇰

@danishmusings

5 ай бұрын

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@JoeGreen-nz1dz

5 ай бұрын

@@danishmusings Dear Helle, thank you for the reply. Denmark means a lot to me; I love Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tails , Søren Kierkegaard..., many more to mention....and beautiful Kopenhagen of course! I have been to Denmark a few times and found the country and the people so amazing and intelligent. ♥️🇩🇰

I love that you acknowledged how prolific your knitting year has been! What gorgeous sweaters.

I agree! Once I put down my perfectionism, I'm able to create whatever it was I did. It took along time and in a weird way even with the "so-called mistakes " here and there. I actually call that perfect. 😊

I enjoy your podcasts, I find that relaxing and informative. Yes, I am following your Queen, I think it’s quite brave of her to abdicate, but she needs time for herself, and let her son take over. I hope they have it on Tv here in Western Canada. Your quote is very good, maybe it’s fear and a sense of failure. Your sweaters are all so beautiful!! Excellent job, and I look forward to seeing your knitting in 2024. Oh and I enjoy glimpses of the cat too!! Oh I just finished a book by a Swedish author, a mystery thriller, and it takes place in Sweden and Denmark! It was so very good

What a great podcast. It has everything a podcast should ❤ congratulations for such amazing work. Love all your projects ❤

Joy! Loved this video, thank you! ❤

Just recently found your channel ❤. Knitting for me is therapy helps decrease anxiety. It is also a creative outlet, very rewarding when I finish something or learn a new skill.

You have been hands down one of my favorites along with Kutokavika as my favorite knitters. I would wear everything of yours!

@danishmusings

5 ай бұрын

Gulp, that humbles me, and you’re so kind for saying it 😘🙏🏻🤍

Just found your podcast and thoroughly enjoyed your 2023 wrap up episode! Much inspiration in terms of patterns and yarns. My personal knitting has taken a back seat to working on skill building through the TKGA Masters program. I am finally wrapping it up and can't wait to return to knitting for fun and creativity again!

I absolutely love the sweater that you are wearing! The fit is beautiful on you.

As always, thank you for your videos. I always enjoy seeing your beautiful knits and hearing your thoughts. Loved the final footage! Here are my current words: 1. Meditation 2. Restful 3. Growth

I am amazed that you are so a young knitter! You have accomplished so much in this short period of time. Thank you for your inspiration. BRRrrr--your ice bath!!🥶

I love your knits and your insights. Acting from a place of love rather than fear has been my work in progress for many years. Changing our perspective is the simplest way to change the world, though it often doesn't feel easy. Best wishes for 2024.

@danishmusings

5 ай бұрын

Exactly 🙏🏻❤️

Oh Helle, you are my hero for that ice water dipping! 🥶🥶🥶

Helle, when you put the Joni top to your face at ~23:40 and then you extended the fabric toward the camera, I found myself leaning in so you could brush it against my cheek....! But no, you were holding it up to my ear (so to speak). It's very intimate what you do here and I enjoyed it as I frogged 5 inches in a lacework sweater. Thanks for the company.

I love all the knits that you made, and all the nuggets of wisdom and perspective with regards to knitting but also related to life in general. You have a talent for sharing in a meditative way that touches me so much that I find myself replaying parts of your episodes just to think about what you've said and letting thoughts sink in. Also, it's such an honour to see Nola on you throughout this episode. You made it look beautiful and I'm deeply touched.

@danishmusings

5 ай бұрын

Ah, Bernice, thank you for your kind and thoughtful comment, so glad some of my (many) thoughts resonate with you. And not least, I’m so glad you found I did Nola justice 🙏🏻 I’ve gotten so many compliments on it 🥰

Beautiful pieces❤🧶 You are my favourite podcaster to spend time knitting with. All the best in 2024.

@danishmusings

5 ай бұрын

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i love your podcasts so much that i screamed when i saw this on my home page

@danishmusings

5 ай бұрын

Hahaha, that made me laugh (and also appreciative) 😅😍

Your knits are beautiful. Lovely podcast today. I enjoy hearing your reflections on knitting and craft and life. I have to think of my three words…relaxing for sure, not sure what other words I would use. Let me sit and knit and think! Thank you.

If you want to make a larger shawl, I recommend two shawls that I made called Neruda or Calla by Natasja Hornby. She also designed Portia that I have my eye on. Lovely, lovely knits

@danishmusings

5 ай бұрын

Oh I have my eye on those very ones too, thank you 🤍❄️

Helle, Happy new year🎉 I really appreciate your beautiful knitting works! Your thoughts also inspired me a lot! Wish you happy and successful in 2024. Looking forward to more episodes!

You are such a gorgeous knitter. Your work is simply lovely. Your choices of yarn and patterns are amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us. ❤

@danishmusings

5 ай бұрын

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I loved most of your sweaters. As a very intolérant person to wool in general I only wear cashmere and acrylique. I would like you to make a review on not scratchy wools you experimented. Your soldotna is lovely and inspirates me tomate another one. Thank you for sharing.

The Gujo collar is beautiful! I've enjoyed watching these types of videos. I am in awe of how you guys were able to knit so much in one year. What a beautiful handmade collection. You should be so proud.

I love all your sweaters, you inspire me! Your podcast is wonderful. Sabine from Germany

Beautiful work!!

Well done . What I do with shorter sleeves is I knit wrist warmers in the same yarn in case I need more warmth . GBU all from mid Canada

In awe of the beautiful sweaters you have knitted. Enjoyed your assessment of what knitting means to you. Knitting is enjoyment, accomplishment, creative, satisfying and results in beautiful sweaters to wear that fit me well. Thanks for another enjoyable episode and sharing your 2023 knits!

Lovely ❤ Thanks from Argentina/Mexico

I enjoyed seeing all of your makes! I’ve never been drawn to knit grey but after seeing yours I kind of want to 😃

So amazing, so inspiring ❤️🇨🇦❤️

@danishmusings

5 ай бұрын

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Loved to see all your knits. Thanks for sharing ♥

What a nice treat to find you this morning, recapping your year’s worth of knitting. I love seeing your sweaters that are both comfortable and classy. A very useful combination for me. I haven’t come up with the words that would describe what knitting means for me, but I think it is a useful exercise to do. I like to learn new techniques, but sometimes find it difficult to commit to a whole sweater’s worth of learning. Happy New Year to you and yours. (Having a change in the monarchy must be very exciting.)

Awesome video!

Thank you very much! Your video gave me great ideas for my knitting.

Beautiful knits! Thanks for sharing.

Loved it

Thank you and Happy New Year

Beautiful work!

I’m excited to sit with my kids and knit to this! Thank you!