TOLSTA TEE KNIT ALONG INFO If you've been wanting to make the Tolsta Tee, we would love for you to join us! We are casting on Friday, June 16, 2023. We are using the hashtag #Tolstainjune over on Instagram! No deadline, we were both going to make it and thought it would be fun to include anyone who wanted to join!

You two are a beautiful breath of fresh air! Thank you for the laughs and inspiration 💜

Love all the yarn and knits. Thanks for sharing you Fibre journey!

I recently found you and am almost done binge watching your past episodes. Your knitting is beautiful and pretty much my style too! I'll definitely follow every future episode.

My husband and I just got a couple day kid-free getaway too, it was wonderful and relaxing. Our older two were off at bible camp, and the youngest went to grandpas. I love the "frog on the wall" color! It's looking great on your knit.

Such a fun podcast! I always learn such neat things

Good morning Ladies! 👋 Another fun episode 🥰 I'm loving all the pinks showing up. I've been drawn to pink this year too. You know the saying, "Great minds......." 🤭 🇨🇦

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, great minds! I have definitely been drawn to the pinks and maroon colors this season. Thank you so much for watching. ~Diana

Fond greetings from the West coast of Scotland. Thank you for your podcasts which I enjoy so much. Loved all the knitting but especially the Novelli. See you both soon, I hope. Happy knitting! XX

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting, Sally. One of my dreams is to visit your lovely country someday! One of my kiddos has promised to take me there! ❤Diana

Another lovely episode which I enjoyed while giving my current pair of socks some love. Absolutely love the colours in your top Kaity, your colourwork look’s beautiful and perfect - well done! Will look forward to watching you again next time. 🌼

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

Magpie, thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement! ~Diana

I like Kaity's mug! Proverbs 27:17! and I love hearing the life noises in the background!!

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! Yes, Proverbs 27:17 is definitely a favorite and often quoted in our house. Baby noises are the best. ❤Diana

Oh you guys works are beautiful ❤️ and I am so in for the yarn choices at the end I just love the colors. Excited to see your new wips

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! ~Diana

Thank you so much once again for a sweet, sweet podcast. So uplifting. I love hearing about your families too in addition to your obvious talent. I don't do any of the instagram, fb, etc.things....just listen to podcasts while I get work done, but I think I am going to cast on the Tolsta too as long as you are. Hoping to hear tips, progress as you go to motivate me on. Been wanting to do that one as well.

You both are delightful❤

I’m knitting with the yarn cozy on for the first time and I’m loving it! I’m loving all of your socks - summer sock festivities are so much fun! And Kaity your colorwork tee is beautiful! Oh Diana that purple yarn is beautiful! I can’t wait to see it knit up - beautiful! I’ll be knitting the Tolsta tee in spirit with you! I hope I can join in the next KAL! 😁

@thefruitfulhands

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Josie, thank you so much for watching and commenting. I’m still trying to decide what I’m going to knit with the purple yarn it is the softest! ~Diana

I made a comment last time about the sweet little’s sounds. It has been a while around here since we had those sounds. I will go see my sweet grandson tomorrow. We will have a “sweep-over”. Two years ago I had to teach school online (20yr olds) and I had a new beagle puppy. If you’ve never heard a beagle howl…. Well let’s just say everyone in every class knew Eddie. They would even ask for him if it got too quiet. I always loved when I saw kids, pets, and even a dad delivering coffee on the camera. It’s so real and makes for fun. Kaity, I also knit the Navelli tee. I found the neckline to be be too big for my taste and got some of the same yarn and crocheted it at the neck edges. I can’t say that it’s too short since the whole thing is a bit big. Swatch? Maybe, maybe not. Diana, I am picturing you on line at Chick-fil-A with your knitting needles :0 My grandson calls it “Chick-away”. I’m hungry now. I also love birds and never miss checking them out. We have a robin in a nest in one of our trees. Well, thanks for another great episode.

@thefruitfulhands

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Thank you so much for watching and enjoying our crazy! We love to share our knitting exploits and family shenanigans. Listen, Chic-fi-a people know me by name!😂 What I should do is have a pair of socks that I only knit while in line at Chic-if-la and see who long it takes me to finish one. We love our grandbabies and feel so blessed to have them. I have heard a beagle howl and it is definitely a unique sound ❤. Thank you for your kind comments. ~Diana

I LOVE the idea of naming our stash ‘The Yarn Pantry’ however mine was named by my husband years ago “The Vault” and I am fortunate enough to have an extra bedroom now that is entirely set up with my stash. And on a side note I was tickled to hear you mention me in this podcast 😊. Tolt Yarn and Wool changed owners during Covid or shortly after the pandemic and sadly it’s not what it used to be. But still a treat to visit. I live about an hour from Carnation Washington in a small town north of Seattle. If you ever get out to the Pacific Northwest, I would love to get together. And yes, Flock is in Seattle in August. I have not gone but I’m looking forward to it this year. I also have a little podcast on this channel- there is an episode where I actually give a little video of the Carnation area, which is absolutely beautiful and some of the interior of Tolt Yarn snd Wool if you are interested in seeing it. I must warn you. I am sometimes a bit all over the place which is my personality. I am an ER nurse and I think that’s kind of how we are in general because we always have to be on guard for what might be coming in the door next. But I’m trying to stay on a more structured flow. And I’m enjoying it. I guess that’s what’s most important. You both are so lovely and I enjoy every podcast that comes out. God bless.

Thank you, Hannah. Sweet baby so happy he took a nap! Have you swatched yet? I have not! That’s on my list of things to do today. ~Diana

I can’t wait to start the KAL with y’all! I’ve said it before and I will say it again I enjoy “knitting and chatting” with y’all.

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

We are excited to start the KAL so happy you are joining us. ~Diana

Thank you for watching and commenting, Kim. Sometimes my KZread channel won’t let me comment, I am not tech savvy so I have no clue what the issue is. I usually restart the computer/phone and the issue resolves. Love the Crazy Sock Lady! ~Diana

Really love your videos. They make me remember conversations with my mother. I’m a newer sock knitter and trying different techniques to see what fits me best. Hiya Hiya flexi flips may be my favorite method so far. The Crazy Sock Lady has a good video on using the flexi flips.

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

Holly, I am going to try out the Hiya Hiya flexi flips. I have a pair but these 9” circulars are definitely what I’m loving at the moment. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. ~Diana

Yep! That was me who had the sleeve problems with my seaborn tee, and I'm also choosing not to go back and take the knitting apart to fix it. That's too much work for me! Another wonderful episode, ladies! I'm always so happy when I see you upload another video!

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, friend! ❤Diana

So fun catching up with you both. The color work on the Navelli is gorgeous and love the color combo. Can’t wait to see the navy tank top when finished. Love hearing about your family.. my baby boy is also 17 and runs track and cross country and we love it all. I recommend @thecrazysocklady videos on weaving in ends..very helpful 😊

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting, Grace. We love all the sports adventures our kiddos have taken us on. I definitely have used the Crazy Sock Lady’s weaving in method it makes so much sense. ~Diana

Such a lovely visit with KY friends. A favorite podcast already! ❤

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! ~Diana

I love your podcast! I like that you comment on your comments. I was tickled you mentioned Tolt Yarns and Lamb and Kid. I’m lucky to live near(ish) both. Both are lovely yarn stores and hope you get to visit them.

@thefruitfulhands

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Ophelia, I love your name! I have a granddaughter named Ophelia Mae and she is a gem, she is named after two of her great great grandmothers. I am definitely having northwest envy at the moment. I love a good roadtrip but I don’t think my husband would drive and let me knit that far! 😂 Someday… ~Diana

Greetings from wintry Perth WA. I am stopping and starting the podcast whilst doing my washing and watching for rain. Love your podcast and your knits. I know I will have a smile on my face throughout, which is important in today’s world. You both have an excellent eye for colour which inspires me to look harder when choosing for my next project. This will be the Purpurea Sweater by Teti Lutsak. Thanks Sue

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

Hello Sue, thank you for joining us. I’m trying to talk my husband into a roadtrip out to the Northwest. I think I could get a ton of knitting done on a trip like that! You sound like me watching podcasts in the midst of life. It brings me joy that we make you smile! I am joining to check out the Purpurea Sweater I don’t think I’ve seen that one before. ~Diana

Good evening from sunny Ireland. Please do not apologise for your grandchildren making noise as that is what they are supposed to do. Really love your podcast and hope to join in your kal with the Tolsta Tee. All the very best to you both.

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, Mary. Yes, I love baby noises and I/we should not apologize for those sweet sounds. Can’t wait to cast on for my Tolsta tomorrow. I haven’t swatched yet that’s on my agenda for today. I love Ireland someday I’ll make it over there, Lord willing. ❤Diana

Another fabulous episode! THANKYOU! LOVE the purple top Kaity - looks so good, and I totally loved the comments from you and your Mum about enjoying the knitting process as much as giving it people who will love it and get the wear from it. I would like to ask both of you how do you choose a pattern to knit? With very best wishes, Happy Knitting! Also hope all the preparations for the upcoming incoming goes well.

I just love your channel lassies I feel as if I’m having a wee visit to Kentucky I love your accents. I’m nearly finished my second Ankers. I downloaded the Tolsta last week as my next knit so was excited to see you are doing it too thank you so much for the great ideas I’m looking at the salty air tee after I love the pink just beautiful. Sending love from Scotland x

@thefruitfulhands

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So happy you joined us, Fiona! Kentucky definitely has my heart although, I think I could learn to love Scotland! What a lovely place hoping to visit there someday. I am excited to start my Tolsta so glad you are joining us. ❤Diana

You all are the cutest! I am just finishing up my tolsta tee as I watch. I am sitting outside on a beautiful day in my backyard, knitting (in Kansas City).

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching from Kansas City! Are you loving your Tolsta? I am eager to get mine started tomorrow. Knitting outside is definitely one of my favorite places to knit. ~Diana

We’d love to have you come to Washington. We have a few wonderful yarn shops. Tolt Yarn and Wool is wonderful, La Mercerie, and Little Knits is a great online only discount yarn warehouse in Seattle. Those three are my favorites, but we have sooooo many!!! Your Navelli is gorgeous!!!!!!

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

We would love to come to Washington! Definitely on our dream list. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. ~Diana

When I knit socks, I use two sets of circs usually magic loop and I'll knit the cuff on one, then the other, knit the leg, then the other, knit each heel flap, turn and so on until I'm closing the toes. I then have a completed pair. No starting a second sock from the beginning. It really works for me! Love your podcast.😊

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

Kim, I definitely will try this the next time with magic loop. I think the hurdle has been finishing one sock and the project isn’t complete because you have another sock to do since I’ve been doing two at a time I am enjoying sock knitting experience so much more. Thank you for watching and your kind comments. ~Diana

@kimcarter9227

Жыл бұрын

@@thefruitfulhands I agree, it's much more fun to have a pair completed instead of having to start a 2nd sock from scratch.

I just finished a Tolsta tee! Great pattern...so easy.

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

I LOVE easy patterns they are my favorite! I am also looking forward to casting it on tomorrow! Thank you so much for watching. ~Diana

Squeal of excitement! You two are my favourite podcast now🥰. I love how you both get so excited about knitting and stumble over your words. It just adds to the charm of you both. Adorable 😍 ! Also I am waiting on my delivery of yarn for the Tolsta Tee so this is perfect timing (although I have not posted on instagram yet 😬) I am unsure what to do with my Tolsta as there are so many beautiful examples on instagram I can’t decide. Love to you both. 😘

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your sweet words, Jo, and this is why I love to podcast because of people like you!❤ Honestly, it takes both of us to make a complete podcast!😂 It is definitely a team effort. I hope you received your yarn for the Tolsta. I haven’t decided on all the details yet either so many options. What an adventure! ❤Diana

You two are such a joy to watch! I absolutely love catching up with you & seeing the beautiful things you’re knitting! 💕~Amy

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Amy! We are really loving finding our knitting family! ❤Diana

You two have such calming voices. My teething baby finally took a nap listening to you two I’m excited to see you make the tolsta tee, you chose such pretty pinks 😍

I so, so, so love your Podcast! And Fiber Seed! It took everything I had not to cast on something new yesterday! I have my second pair of socks on the needles and want to get those done. If you have a chance . . .look at the, “Depth” pattern. I don’t knit a lot of cowls but it was Fiber Seeds yarn that made me jump in with both feet!

@thefruitfulhands

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Thank you so much! I love Fiber Seed yarn. I just cast on a new vanilla sock with one of their yarns and it is sooooo fun!! I will definitely check out the pattern, Depth, I always love a new pattern suggestion. ~Diana

I love your podcast so much! 🥰 All your projects are so beautiful. Diana, I love your bold color choices! I need to make myself a couple POP sweaters to wear on grey winter days. Katie, I entirely understand that you mean about how some projects are very fun to knit but wearing them doesn’t quite feel right. I’ve been trying to pay attention to that over the last year or so and make sure I make the things I’ll actually wear. I come from a big family and I have 9 siblings. It sounds like you also have a big, joyful family. I’m very curious to know how many children/siblings you have. Also, I love that you call the children-in-laws ‘bonus children’ 😁 I’m so excited about the Tolsta knit along! I’ve had my yarn to knit that project for a couple months now (I bought it before the pattern came out…) and I’ve been meaning to cast it on but haven’t yet. Now I’m so glad I waited because I can knit it with you wonderful ladies! ❤❤

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I absolutely love to wear bold colors on grey days. My husband and I have 12 children! We have been blessed with a well blended family. I am so excited to cast on the Tolsta tomorrow everyone says what a quick and east knit it is. I am so glad that you are going to join us! ~Diana

I'm knitting the coloring book tee and the tolsta right now. I love them both so much!! both are so customizable and are really great patterns. I'm using drops belle for the Tolsta. I love this pattern so much, and wondering why/how Rebecca was making so many, now I see. It's definitely a re-knittable pattern.

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

So excited to start our Tolstoy. Everyone says it is a wonderful design. Thank you so much for watching. ~Diana

Yeah! I caught a premiere! For some reason, I have not been able to comment on the past few episodes. Kaity, you were in my thoughts and prayers during your loss. I love both of your sweaters, but Kaity, yours is stunning! I also use Crazy Sock Lady tutorials and find using 2 16” inch needles (one for the front and one for the back) makes the gusset and toes much easier. Thanks for a great video! 💕

I love watching you guys! You’re so fun, and kind, and inspiring! I began with your first episode but just now decided to let you know how much I enjoy and appreciate your podcast. Hugs, friends!

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for joining us and commenting! ~Diana

Hello Kaity and Diana, greetings from Ireland, thank you for another wonderful podcast, don't apologise for the backround noise of your lovely children/grandchildren, its lovely to hear them.The chat between you two is so natural while you are infront of the camera, I love love the colourwork on your tee Kaity. Happy Birthday to your husband Diana, enjoy the celebrations.

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Mary! We could sit and chat knitting and family all day long. Ireland is on my bucket list to visit, absolutely beautiful country! It was a beautiful birthday weekend! ~Diana

Enjoyed this episode as always. Thanks again for sharing and have a wonderful family get-together

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, Sabine! ~Diana

Love the anker❤

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

It is such a wonderful pattern!

So happy to join this live (from NM)

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining us!!

Thank you for another wonderful episode🥰 I would love to catch the premier of your episodes and to chat, but it's 2:30 Am here in Norway when it goes on😅 Always a joy to watch you two and your beautiful knitting😍 Wish you both a blessed week☀️🧶

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! Maybe we can put one out so that you might be able to catch it in the future. I’ll definitely talk to Kaity and see what she thinks. Would love to chat with you while we watch. ❤Diana

How many kids and grandkids does Diana have? I keep trying to figure out from various things that are said... Love the Salty Air Tee! Can't wait to see how it turns out! The Navelli is gorgeous on Kaity!

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

LOL, my husband and I have 12 children, 22 grands and 1 great grand, I know a lot, right!?! We are blessed with a well blended family. I’m hoping to have my Salty done before we head to the beach, we shall see. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. ❤Diana

Love catching up with you two!! Diana could you tell us about your kids? You mention them but I’d love to know how many, etc. we have some handknits in my family that are going strong with the next generation still and my SIL swears by GAP clothing for kids

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I love all the things we pass down and my kiddos and grands still use, sweet memories. My husband and I have 12 children, I know, that’s a lot! We have a blended family and feel blessed to be called on this adventure. ❤Diana

I don’t think you have done anything wrong with the novelli , I made the tegna by Boyland works and had fit issues with the sleeves and neck . Love you and your mum together by the way 😊

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Debbie. The sweater is lovely and the colorwork is stunning. I am hopeful that she finds a cute dress/jumper to wear it over. ~Diana

I love your ladies’ podcast so much! I always wished my mom had the same interests as me. You two are very lucky. Xoxo. If it’s not too personal I’d love to ask how many siblings Kaity has? I know diana mentioned you have older children and younger children. I was just curious the age range. If it’s too personal, no problem. ❤❤

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

Hi Vicki! Thank you so much for watching. My husband and I have 12 children… I know crazy, right?!? Eight girls and 4 boys and they range in age from early 50’s down to 17. We are blessed with a well blended family. ~Diana

@vickishaw374

Жыл бұрын

@@thefruitfulhands That's amazing!! Yes, you truly are blessed! xoxo

Really enjoy your podcast are you also on Ravelry?

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! We are on Ravelry but haven’t done much on there yet. ~Diana

Could you stretch that beautiful sweater during another blocking to lengthen the body and open the sleeves a little more. I made a pair of socks with no nylon (100% wool) and had holes the first time I wore them.

@thefruitfulhands

Жыл бұрын

Hi Kim, thank you so much for watching and commenting. Kaity may try and reblock her sweater, it is stunning, I’m hopeful she finds a jumper to wear it over. I’m afraid the 100% wool socks are not going to hold up well. I think I’m going to make a shorter sock with them just in case. ~Diana

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