I LOVE your tea cosy, Selma. So creative and cute. I’ll be keeping this in mind for my stash of wooly bits and bobs.

Selma, thank you for sharing your real life responsibilities with caring for your mother. Bless you for living out how knitting can soothe and energize even in the midst of the struggles. I’ve been with you since the first video! You are special. 💕

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Branda 🥰🥰 for being here and for your encouragement ☺️☺️

Thank you for the pattern suggestions, I added some to my favorites. Your sweaters are beautiful, and I love the gorgeous garden at the end. Gardening and knitting are my passions. I've loved plants and growing things since I was a child.

❤ Your TPCT looks just lovely as it is on you. I would not change a thing. It is pretty nice with that blue skirt too! So nice. Great podcast! All the best, Joyce

Thanks for podcasting and taking the time in UR busy time!!! Happy belated birthday!!! Hoping ur mum gets better,,,soon,,,, A busy time,, Loving all UR knits and chat,,,, Elaine 💗💗

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Elaine 😘😊😘

What a lovely and inspiring array of summer pattern suggestions! Thank you.

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

lovely garden, the bunnies have a nice little home there along with the cute little voles. Loved the Bee Balm especially. 🐇🐇🏡

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

So sorry about your mom. Life does happen to us all. Beautiful garden.

Good to catch up with you Selma always enjoy and thanks for the knitting pattern ideas. So many gorgeous items I want to knit, just need 48 hours in a day! I’m knitting the Corran cardi at the moment and enjoying this. Hope you enjoyed your birthday and time with your friend. Best wishes to you from UK❤

I love the tea cozy as it is. Possibly a bit more by the word tea. Great job Lets see it when your done

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

Thank you Thank you Thank you for taking the time to post; Mercy, so many diverse energies to address; So Very Glad you have kept knitting; such a Refuge; May your Dear Mom Soon find Halcyon Rest that is manageable for you and your household as well. Love the Cute grey T... actually rather stylish; flattering on you and really nice with the blue skirt; I understand the thoughts regarding a split hem ... but the edge compliments the neckline so nicely and seems to be perfect already for the overall elegant statement - really; and, Agreed, Adorable bb sweater; maybe knit another for fun; an opportunity for gift giving will materialize 😊 What a fast recovery on your wrist! Bravo! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the endorsement of the gray sweater 😊 and for the wishes for my mother 🙏🏻🙏🏻

thank you Selma for your summer knitting suggestion.😍

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome 😊

I have a plate in my left wrist too and I thought I wouldn't be able to knit again... I didn't knit for 2 years but I'm knitting again :))

So lovely catching up with you as always Selma. So many inspirational projects and beautiful summer knit recommendations. That combination of Smallbird Workshop yarns is just gorgeous. Love the Sashiko you've done on your tea cozy. I hope your Mom's rehab is going well and things calm down fo you 💕

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Nikki 😘

For your Tea Cozy, maybe a sun or a circle like a sun with circles around it that starts at the top to be across from the cloud-looking stitches on the other side on the bottom. It's going to be fabulous!

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that idea!!

And Happy Belated Birthday 🎂 too

I love those colors for the Tolsta tee

@lindanoseworthy8594

Жыл бұрын

So glad you are feeling better , selma. It must have been so hard not to knit as much. You were saying you are doing exercises for your wrist . Are you taking collagen as well? I've been taking liquid collagen every day and my locked thumbs are now moving fine, my knee is much better and no back pain. It works wonders on joint and tissue.

I think a partial sunshine at the top edge of your tea cozy would go nicely with the design you created on the lower edge.

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea!!

Thank you for another wonderful podcast, Selma. I’m sorry to hear that your mother has been unwell and all the stress that goes with that. What would we do without our knitting? Your work is beautiful as always. As for the tea cozy, one idea might be to add the word “time” after “tea” 🎉and maybe even a clock. To my eye, that side needs something else. Thanks also for the garden tour. Until next time, take care, Eileen

Good on you for fighting your Mothers corner. In certain countries You need to be in “ the system” but to get in is like a lottery., you would be nearly 100 by the time you actually hit jackpot. Love the knitting as usual.

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

So true! To get into the subsidized long term care it is like that and that’s what she needs so I’m fighting!!

Your new Ranunculous is so pretty in that lavender color. I am glad your wrist is doing well. I had surgery for carpal tunnel years ago and had to have therapy on the left one. The things they had me do did not look like they would work, but they did. So sorry with the struggles your Mom is having, that is so hard. I hope they get her better. And good for you for putting your foot down. Take care and enjoy the rest of your summer!

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Linda 🤗🤗 I hope you have a good summer season too!!

Knitting on Tankar Tee as I watch. My newer LYS yarnie friends from Shop la Mercerie are knitting the Tolsta and will join in when Tankar is done. Happy belated Canada 🇨🇦 Day

Thank you. Your podcast is great.

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Selma! I was just thinking as you were describing your dad and his buttons about your mom. As you care for your mom, make sure you are caring for yourself. She will need you to have strength too. You are all in my thoughts and I appreciate your vulnerability ❤

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 I’m trying I promise 🥰

wonderful. i will get the oportunity to meet you in Barcelona knits. i cant wait!

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Yay!!!

Happy birthday Selma!!!❤❤❤❤ enjoyed the podcast as usual😊

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Sorry to hear about your mum - my parents are 89 and 87 and have good days and bad days but thankfully they live in their own home. I do think that as you get older the situation reverses and we become the parent to our parents ❤ I do know though that I’m very lucky to still have them with me ❤ Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your mum xx

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Yes do take in the blessing of their health and presence!

I like the waves on the tea cozy just as they are. Maybe add a little something something on the tea side. Very cool idea to felt your sweater and use the fabric.

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Happy belated birthday! Hopefully July gives you ample opportunities to pause and catch your breath.

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

I hope so too! Thank you 😊

Your arm xray looks similar to mine! Just hang in there and take care. Love your sweater. It is perfect. The little cardigan is really cute.

@littlebigknits

11 ай бұрын

Twins!! 👯‍♀️

Great podcast thank you 🧶☕️😊

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!!

Happy birthday, Selma.🌻🎉 You have gorgeous yarn for the Salty air tee (I have test knitted it last year, it is such a beautiful lace yoke). And I love your summer Ranunculus, beautiful colour. So sorry to hear about your mother.💕

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

thank you! 😊😊

The Poisonwood Bible is one of my all time favourite books. If you like it you should consider Cutting For Stone.

Happy birthday! The Poisonwood Bible is so good. Love the tea cozy. I think you should add to the side that says tea. The other side is good as it is. Sorry to hear about your mom. I hope she recovers quickly.

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

It's so exciting you may be in Barcelona Knits this year!!!! I really hope I get to see you and say hello 🤗

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

I hope so too!

cyber hugs and good thoughts for your mother. hope there is improvement soon take care of yourself, try not to stress keep taking care xxx

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Enid 😘😘

Thanks for sharing - love your podcast. The radiograph looks like someone lost a garden tool there...hope you get better. Physiotherapy helps a lot . Much love from Germany

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

I hope so too! Thank you 😊

Your tolsta is beautiful!

Thank you Selma❤

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

🤗

I have a suggestion for your tea cozy, Selma. Make some paper copies of what you've done so far and sketch some ideas on the paper copies. Make the copies the same size as your felted pieces so you can get a good idea of perspective. I know it's not Japanese, but I think a Celtic knot could look really cool.

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the ideas!!

The TPCT looks great just as it is! Perfect length for you and looks more tailored without split hem!! Keep it as is!❤️

Ohje Selma its a terrible time .. now came best times im sure ... greats from germany Viola p s Many congratulations from your birthday ❤

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Such a lovely episode! Love all of your knits and especially the little green sweater. That is such a great book. A few people have also made the sweater that is sized for adults. Hope your mother is doing a bit better. Happy belated Birthday and loved the garden footage at the end😊.

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 glad you enjoyed it!!

For your tea cosy perhaps you can embroider some Sakura flowers on the ‘tea’ side? Sashimi Sakura flowers always look beautiful.

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

Happy birthday dear Selma. June does sound like a lot and I hope you find some calm in the coming weeks. Barcelona sounds good! ❤

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

I hope so too! Thank you Ivana 😘😘 will you go to Barcelona!?

@therepublicofme

Жыл бұрын

@@littlebigknits I didn't plan to but now you've got my mind spinning :) ❤

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

@@therepublicofme you are soooo close!!

Hello! I’ve watched Ted Lasso twice and may watch it again! I recently enjoyed listening to Permanent Astonishment by Tomson Highway. It’s a beautiful story of growing up in the north, family, and even residential school.

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

I'll check it out! The Lasso Way is so great!!

An idea for the teacosy: a few simple birds maybe. The way a child draws a bird, if you know what I mean😊

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea!

Selma I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. My Dad had dementia and passed 15 years ago. It is such a struggle to go through. My Mom is doing surprisingly well after they were married for 50 years and now without him 😢. I love your baby cardigan ❤

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

What delightful gardens, Selma, here in Norfolk in the UK my English cottage garden is looking a bit blowsy and frowsy, and the peonies have gone over, like collapsed can-can dancers and the wind has blown over my lovely hollyhocks, they need staking again. I thought of you during the forest fires and of course I was thinking of Three Pines! We are waiting with bated breath for our ordered final book in the series to be published this August. Then we’ll have to start reading them over again! 😂

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a great idea!!

Glad to hear your wrist is improving. I hope the pain isn’t too bad. Also sorry to hear your Mum has been unwell and in hospital. It is hard as our parents age and their health declines. Hard to watch and hard to keep up with the advocacy required on their behalf. 😘😘❤️

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 it’s hard indeed!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎉 same birthday as my son! I knew I liked you 😂I would embroider a tea cup and saucer on the side that says tea and the pattern side yes stitch on the other corner maybe a pattern like on the lining fabric to bring it together. Go mad why not , it will be noticed and appreciated I’m sure xxxxx ❤

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the ideas!!

Happy belated Birthday 🎉 I had mine the 23rd 😉 love all your wips , good to see you are out of Plaster/ brace 🍀👍

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Happy belated birthday to you too!!

Hi Selma, I'm sorry to hear about your mom. It's a shame you have to do battle with the medical system while going through that. I'm glad you got it straightened out.

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️

Always enjoy your podcasts! Orchids Heart shared that you shared your technique on how you stop the long ends of shawls from twirling and instead lay straight. I’ve tried to locate but have not been successful. May you point to that episode so that I may incorporate as well. Thank you in advance!

Happy belated birthday, Selma. How wonderful to see you are managing after your injury as your beautiful projects show. Hope everything goes well with your mum and she can get back to walk. Sending Love 💕 Thanks so much for your delightful chat 🌷

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much my dear 🥰🥰

Amazing that you mentioned Kingston, I'm visiting there from Scotland later this month. Looking forward to visiting Purlin Js 😊

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Have fun! It’s a lovely town! I did not get to any yarn shops though

Thank you for such lovely summer Knit Nordic inspiration - your baby cardigan is absolutely adorable 😊 Wishing you a lovely summer. I loved the footage from the public garden 🌸

LisaR : A teacup & saucer? The teacup might echo the shape of your existing stitches.. Great idea for using your no longer worn project ! I love the Tolsta Tee colors and stitch gauge you're making ❤

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

Your videos are always so lovely and relaxing. It is your gracious and positive attitude toward life that makes the videos wonderful.

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind comment 😊😊

36:06 love your repurposed yarn for a tea cozy. If you feel the need to add more embroidery to this, my thought was to suggest you add an enlarged version of the flower that is on your fabric.

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Interesting idea! Thank you!

For the tea cosy, how about putting it on your teapot and see how it looks? Then you can decide if it's done or if it needs something more. Love it.

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Well that is a practical idea!! Thank you!

Hi enjoy watching your episode🥰❤️ About the tea cap. I Think I would add another wave section so it got a bit larger, and then no more.

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea!

I love the TCPT, it looks great on you!

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Such a wonderful episode. Love your knits, your ideas, hearing about what you’re reading, etc. Thank you!

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

So glad! Thanks to you!

Thank you for a lovely episode. The flowers at the end were so beautiful! Sorry about your mother’s health problems. My mom had those issues also. It was so hard to get her to drink enough. All the best to her and to you.

Oh my that is a serious plate in your wrist. Wishing you continued improvement with that. Loved seeing the summer patterns. I live in Ecuador where I don’t have a huge need for full on sweaters but summer tops are always a good bet. I started the Vellichor pattern but ripped it out as the cotton I was using was just coming out too big but I like the idea of using linen. Hope you have a great few weeks.

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Wow! Thanks for mentioning Forever New (which I have in the house). Last year I knit Dreyma by Jennifer Steingass. A few wearings later, my husband noticed there was a brown stain SMACK IN THE FRONT, and on a light part of the colour work yoke.😢😢😢 I don’t even know what the stain was, but food of some kind. I tried Bunch of Farmers stain treater bar (usually works like a charm) and worked it in a bit, then rinsed. Nope, no success. It was in my “Someday “ pile for several months, but your success sent me straight to try Forever New on the patient. I just worked in the diluted product on the stained area. Ta-da! Not perfect, but pretty damn near! Thanks 🙏

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!! It’s great stuff

I wrap my Sofia scarf around my head to keep the wind off while walking the dog in early spring. Lovely podcast 😊

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea!

Take good care of yourself. My parents are in the same age, it is difficult, because we care.. And that is a good thing. I am going to make the Vellichor too. Two things that kept me back, it is a lot of work and I could not decide on colours. But last year I was gifted Myak by Kim and Jonna , a couple of colours. So I wanted white for the MC, but it seems a difficult colour to get your hands on. So I ordered Holst with the silk( what is the name again) in a light colour So it is not happening this summer, but I thought I am going to start, knit a couple of rows every week, …or not….and somewhere in the future it will be finished( I hope). It was as always nice to listen to you, take care🙋‍♀

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

I like it white as well for the main colour but haven’t quite got there either. ❤️❤️

I send you supportive thoughts plus some extra ones for your mom's situation. She is very fortunate to have you advocating for her.

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

❤️😊❤️

The top you are wearing looks really great on you and so does the Sophia scarf! The story about how your Dad kept all his buttons was really lovely....and how nice to use the buttons from him in things that you make and wear.

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! It’s interesting how many buttons he harvested!!

I am also reading and enjoying the Louise Penny books. Love the baby sweater. The colour is great. Tobyknits in Merrickville is running a sock KAL this year, which is a lot of fun.

Your tea cozy would look good with some coy fish on the front.

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Interesting idea!!

Sorry about your mother being in the hospital... you are amazing being able to get back to knitting so quickly after your surgery! The baby sweater is so cute, and your short sleeve sweaters in progress look great! I especially like how you are striping the gray one.

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Hi Selma! I will be in Barcelona Yarn Festival on Saturday, also have my tickets 😅. I hope meet there 😊

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

I hope so too!

Love your channel, my birthday is also the 28th 😊

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Happy birthday!! 🥳

So sorry to hear about your mother. I have been there in exactly the same situation with my mum. Take care of yourself. Great show! You have given me a list of even more summer tops that I want to knit! So much to knit, so little time.

Happy late birthdays Selma. Happy to hear your hand is getting better. So sorry to hear about your mother. I hope she can move around around soon…

Hello from Mounds, Illinois. Have a safe and fun holiday weekend! Your arm looks almost as bad as my neck, I just had cervical spine surgery again for the third time, and I had to go to in patient rehab. I am still in rehab because after surgery this time I couldn’t walk.

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Oh I hope rehab works wonders for you!! Sending you good vibes and I hope this is your last surgery 😘😘

Your top is beautiful. Looks great on you!

... Ranunculus sweater 👍🫶; my vote on tea cozy : so pretty; the waves against an otherwise blank canvas are PERFECT - d'après Japanese style - lovely; for the other side, maybe only a tiny tea leaf embroidered just above to the right of the word 'Tea' .... such a clever idea overall; LOVE every time your continued careful attention to all you do; the admiration of and gratitude for myriad yarns and patterns is PERFECT Knitting Fever 😁❤️we need multiple lives to do it all... and we never give up 💫😊Thank you Gorgeous Garden at the close

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the input ☺️☺️

I am sorry to hear of your mother's UTI and resulting hospitalization. You seem to handle everything with grace and patience. I am very grateful that you make time for your audience when what you have on your plate would bring the average person to their knees. Thank you so much for your generosity by sharing what you are doing with your knitting practice. I would leave the detail side of the tea cozy as it is. I love the off-set pattern and the negative space. I think your sashiko stitching is very nice - it wouldn't be half as interesting if it looked like it was machine embroidered.

As a retired X-ray tech i was super interested in your X-ray! I also broke my wrist, and it really sucks to try and knit!

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Glad someone was happy to see it!!

On the tea cost maybe embroider a tea cup or two. Or mugs - on the side with the word “tea.” On the other side maybe a bird or two flying over the waves.

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the ideas!

The baby sweater is so adorable! The brown buttons are perfect! I loved the story about your dad saving his buttons!!❤ I’m so sorry about your mother. I’ll keep her in my prayers. 🙏Thanks for all the summer tee ideas.

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

So enjoyed this episode, Selma, and I got so much knitting inspiration! And the tea cozy: just loved it! (as a keen tea drinker myself☕) Think I would add a little something in the other corner, just for good measure🧡

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Once again you have shown so many projects that I would love to make. Now to decide... Also, you might consider making three yoyos, in different sizes, out of the lining material for your tea cosy. You could place them on either the vacant space on the stitched side of the cosy or the "Tea " side. If you are leaving the Tea on its own you might want to make the letters bigger. It means ripping out though..... Love the idea of blanket stitch around the edges.

The Brutal telling was a favorite of mine. So much beautiful knitting.

Loved unwinding with my knitting and watching this peaceful, lovely episode after a big weekend of flying. The Luca cardi is soo cute! Loved all the “knitspo” and Nordic summer knits/plans! Hope you have a wonderful time in Kingston 🇨🇦

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Kingston was just lovely 🥰 happy to have you here 😘😘

I thoroughly enjoyed your video today. Oh and so many glorious pattern suggestions. I fractured my wrist 8+ years ago and may have mentioned in a previous comment how grateful I am to be repaired and back to knitting and with a very strong wrist. I had some minimal distress the first few months with some minor aches and pains and tiredness but that quickly dissipated and sounds like like you are wisely not overdoing it so soon after surgery. Continued positive healing. And wishing the very best to your dear Mom as well. Healing and caring are art forms too. They take both a physical and emotional toll so take it slow and easy and allow for mind and body rest so you can continue to give, share and heal.

Hi Selma. I enjoyed seeing you here. Your wrist seems be healing well. So glad. I commend you for advocating for your Mom. Having worked in hospitals I can say that those people who have had family members going to bat for them did so much better. I have experienced this too. I love love love the new Ranunculous. Your perfect colour I think. I wish we lived closer. Nice to see you here.

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your works re my mother. It’s a tough journey for sure and I have learned when she is in the hospital I have to be very on top of things

I have a mug similar to that one, only a different color.

Happy birthday, Selma ! Thanks for all the inspiration and the lovely outdoor footage at the end !

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

That green sweater is so cute and the buttons are perfect.

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

I like how it turned out!!

Beautiful knits! Healing thoughts for your wrist. The smoke from the fires is making this summer very difficult to be outside at times in upstate NY. I hope the rain helps. The garden footage at the end was so inspiring! We have a groundhog in our garden whose preference is lettuce, spinach and kale.

Loving the random gray, white and peach sweater

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you, Selma, for another beautiful and informative episode. Very glad to see your bionic wrist is not slowing you down too much. xxx

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Trying to not let it do so!!

You could stitch around the word TEA in the shape of a tra bag with a twirly string accent? Looks great so far!

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

Great idea!

For the teapot… maybee stitch a teabag near the word tea…

I’m so sorry to hear about your mother in hospital Selma - hopefully she’ll bounce back very soon. I really enjoy all your inspirational and informative videos and I have a question. I have knitted socks with circular needles but I’m used to knitting in the flat way for jumpers etc. Do you know if there are still books out there with flat two needle knitting? Take care and enjoy the summer and I look forward to your next video. Thank you for all you do for the knitting community 💕

@littlebigknits

Жыл бұрын

I am sure there are flat patterns. I sometimes see them but tends to try to convert them in the round 😆