One day Im coming to Canada and experience the daily lifestyle with snow. Banff is on my bucket list. Received a pair of earrings from Banff over 40 years ago.

Youur pink R looks lovely, especially the way you have styled it

I can encourage you that dropping the sugar is only hard for 2-3 days. Then the cravings stop, and in time the taste buds change so things taste too sweet-so a little sweet will go a long way, and there’s no craving. I LOVE the free feeling I gained from dropping sugar and stopping baking.

@littlebigknits

6 ай бұрын

I have to tell you that I can barely go a day. I think it may take a good month!

Thx I liked the idea of monthly challenges thx

Hello from France , in gnome, i put ironing Beads (perles à repasser). My sons are too old to play with and it get ride of . Have a Nice knitting!

Hi Selma, savouring this podcast in little chunks every time I got a chance to knit. Definitely, I’m on the “Finish it February” bandwagon for at least a few WIPS. I totally relate to little monthly goals/challenges. You look very pretty walking in your pink hat. Thanks for another great podcast.❤❤❤

I’ve made so many of her gnomes! I always use dried lentils (the brown ones). It works great.

Such a delightful episode. It was like sitting down with a friend and knitting together. Loved the granite cardigan. I went and bought it right away. I loved hearing about all your plans and projects. You voice is so calming. Thanks for a wonderful podcast.

I knit an April cardigan,I love it , it has a saddle shoulder construction. I decided to try a double knit button band and I looovvvve it. Give it a try I’m sure you’ll enjoy it too.❤x

I use a metal washer from hardware store! Works so well!

Hei hei - I have just finished the Apollonis pullover from the Softly book - it is very similar to the one that I tested a while ago called Thule, and I decided to make it because I had the yarn in my stash and I wanted to use it up. The next one I’m going to make from there is the Calliope, which I think is an absolutely beautiful pullover. I even splurged and ordered the same yarn. I think that Jana used a small, flat rock in her tonttu. My word for the year is illuminate. I figure that you can either be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. I want to be the candle and make a difference. My word for January is reset, and my three secondary words for the year are frugality health and control. I find it really helpful to have these words to reflect upon When I seem to be getting off course. 🇨🇦🇫🇮

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

Great words Leea!!

I think I would use rise in the nome's bottom....🤔 Great podcast by the way 😃🤩 I'm also a fan of The knitty stew 👍

Just found the perfect time to sit, knit and watch your vlog, Selma. As always I really enjoyed and especially loved the footage at the end of your wintery walk. Thanks Selma ❤

Thank you for that great inspirational podcast 🧶

Love your new music theme. The pink ranunculus is lovely. No NY resolutions just ongoing goals to eat healthy. I have sclerosing alopecia. Can finally get back to exercising after surgery to foot. No sugar in coffee. Never thought I could do that but have. One challenge - love tea but cant drink without milk. No bread products. Weakest goal is stopping potatoes. Trying to knit 2nd attempt of the Ilha sweater.

some people use rice but beans sound good as long as you don't have weavils lol💕

3 days of just water is a great cleanse you could start with that and see if you want to go further.

When I want to unkink yarn, I wrap it around a 2-3 foot board lengthwise, and steam it with my clothes steamer. Works so much better than soaking and drying, especially with wool yarns. Love your podcasts. Long time viewer.

@jenniferbarrett3272

6 ай бұрын

Selma, so excited to see your podcast pop up. It’s like greeting an old friend. Again, so many lovely knits and lovely ideas. I have knit the Heel Toe Do Si Do socks several times- I even adapted it for DK. Always turns out great, looks impressive and is easy. I do find it makes a tighter sock. That Sari Nordland sweater is so pretty. I think it is going on my list. I just got back from celebrating my brother’s 80th birthday on January 20 at Tyrant Studio in Vancouver. He is a musician and still plays in several bands, including the Carnival Band. His two sons and ex-wife played as well, so lots of family, lots of music, lots of fun. I knit him the Barnstable Vest in a lovely blue colour-bit of a marathon ad the yarn didn’t arrive till January 9 and my brother is 6’3”-yikes! Now I am settling in to knit a few socks requested by a friend and some baby hoodies for a few babies due this spring-the next generation-making me a great-great aunt.

Thank you for the very generous discount. I understand. They are vending at Vogue Knitting Live so I will look for them. My word/ phrase for 2024 is Imagine and Do. I turn 65 in the fall and I am planning to retire from full-time employment. So I am dreaming about that and planning to put it into action. That will definitely cut down on my fancy 🧶purchases and perhaps fiber events, but I will work that out.

@littlebigknits

6 ай бұрын

It will all work out! Congratulations! 🎉

I put peas soup . Worked very well

Hi suggesting some large washers from the hardware store for your knome weights. Love your pink slipperover Ranunculus.

I have made several gnomes, and I use poly fill pellets inside a piece of pantyhose, but you could use gravel, sand, I would not recommend seeds like rice, or beans.

Thanks for showing us all the beautiful things you made. Can you share what the pro and cons are for short rows in the front of the sweater? Can you tell the difference with the other ranunculus you have made? What are the differences in fit? Loved the footage at the end, love the houses in your neighborhood. Snow always makes the world look so beautiful and peaceful. I wish we had snow here, but living in the Netherlands and 20 min from sea there is little chance.

@littlebigknits

4 ай бұрын

Hope I answered your question in the next episode (93)

About your pink Ranunculus vest. I love the way the cropped version looks with dresses. Why not leave your pink one as is and wear it just with dresses? Then knit another one, perhaps in a different shade of pink, one that's longer like you have in mind. I sometimes find that it's easier in the long run just to start over rather than to tink back and so forth. Pink suits you so well that I'm sure you'd get great use from both versions.

Cat litter or lentils in a small bag are great to weight a project.

I like your new ranunculus very much and i don‘t think it is to short. You inspired me to knit annother one in this great pink .

I’ve never knitted a nome but I have made three dimensional cross stitch figures that called for a base made of card stock with metal washers glued onto the card stock. It is then placed into the figure before stitching closed. Finish it off with adding crushed walnuts shells or lizard litter from a pet store to add weight and making it possible to mould the bottom to sit nicely. Love your pod casts. Always inspiring.

I love the idea of monthly challenges - making a list and picking one or two things off of it a month. Such a great way to impose new disciplines, perhaps starting new habits. One month is attainable, a year isn’t necessarily.

@littlebigknits

6 ай бұрын

That’s exactly it!

Aquarium gravel works well for weight in the gnomes. He is looking good!

I used a couple of big washers from tool box, for weights.

This is my second video from your podcast. I’m so enjoying your knitted wardrobe and the colors you choose. I have the same fondness of colors. It so nice to see garments knitted in my favorite colors. I’ll be binge watching!

I use large washers as pattern weights for dressmaking and these would be perfect for your gnome. Flat, round and weighty!

@juliej6638

6 ай бұрын

I made my first Imagined Landscape gnome(s) this year and used penny washers to weight them down - readily available from Amazon. I also use some heavier ones as patterns weights when I'm cutting fabric. Perfect solution - just don't give the gnome to a child as the heavy weoghts could enable the gnome to be used as a weapon! Another use for the weights is when you skein up yarn and soak it to remove the kinks - hang it to dry with a weight tied to the bottom of the skein - it really helps take the kinks out - not a heavy weight that would stretch the yarn but just something to pull the yarn straight.

Loving the "somethin' is a brewin" vibe for 2024. With all the light you put into the world Selma there is no doubt that whatever is brewing for you will be incredible. Speaking of incredible: the Whisp! That colour you used for your friend looks fabulous on you. The Giselle hat is going to be so lux! I really would like to make the Giselle Shawl. I have made a fair share of door-stoppers (one in Gnome form) and for weight I will admit that I have gone to the local playground and gathered up a margarine container full of the small playground pebbles and washed them and used them. Thank you for the footage of the snowshoeing and the big fluffy flakes coming down. Can you believe I have never tried snowshoeing? Am I even Canadian? Thanks for the beautiful episode. :)

@littlebigknits

6 ай бұрын

You should definitely go snowshoeing!! I love your solution for the door stoppers 😂😂😂

Monthly challenges ..... amazing. Such a simple concept but you have no idea how much you have just inspired me.... thank you beautiful. Ivana ❤❤❤

@littlebigknits

6 ай бұрын

Aaah now I will be curious to hear what you decide to do!!

Oh, dear! What a lovely chat and the snowshoeing was the icing on the cake. Thanks so much 💌

@littlebigknits

6 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Hi loved your podcast . My gnome I used a flat rock in the bottom.I live in Nova Scotia on the shore in the summer and By the beach in Australia for the rest of the year so rocks available to me .

@kathyrusch2393

5 ай бұрын

I did too. I had a small group of river rocks Originally from garden center as they are so flat and smooth. Love your podcast as always. Cotton and mohair is something I haven’t tried. Currently I am knitting a grey sweater with bright pink and black graphic yoke. Fun for winter.

I really enjoyed your video, Selma. Have you tried a heavy washer as a weight for your gnome. They create a flat base and keep figurines straight. the you can fill the body to your preference.

That shade of pink on you stunning really makes you pop.

Have you tried to circular needles? It is a game changer I am so spoiled because this is how I learned to knit socks. It’s so much easier than magic loop.

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

I used to do it that way but honestly prefer magic loop

I love what you did to your pick vest. I love watching your podcasts.

I really enjoyed this his podcast - so real and pleasant. I’m so glad you share the good and the bad with us. I feel so much better knowing someone that has your knitting skill can also make regrets. You’re such a pleasure to watch and listen to - thank you ❤ oh, I like the monthly challenge because I’ve already failed my yearly challenge of not buying yarn. I will try again in February 😅

Selma, just found you in my feed and subscribed.what a nice video ! Love your choices !

@littlebigknits

4 ай бұрын

Welcome 🤗

Oi, I love your podcast❤ And that pink Ranunculus is absolutely lovely😍 I highly recommend Maria Kostamovaara's Tyyne and Mimmi. I just finished my Mimmi and I love it💜 I have done two Tyyne-pullowers and I think I'll cast on it again.

Hi Selma, lovely episode as per usual! Talking about your challenges made me wonder whether you've read Gretchen Rubin's books? She does a whole lot of self-exploration, my favourite book of hers is "The Happiness Project" but she also released one on habits a few years ago that was very inspirational!

@littlebigknits

6 ай бұрын

I'll check it out!

Your cardigan, pink R , scarf is perfect. Thanks for sharing your projects.

Love this episode as always. The music at the end is so soothing and right for this time of the year.

Thank you for the beautiful walk in the snow !❄️And all the knitting ! 💕

I use a sock filled with rice for stuffing gnomes!

Thanks for all the beautiful patterns suggestions. You have impeccable taste. Love your videos.❤

Hi Selma, I always stuff my gnomes with leftovers and then on the bottom (and a bit in the middle) with dried beans and then cover the bottom with a thin layer of cotton wool. Thank you for another great podcast! Sandra

Such a beautiful podcast with some really pretty knits. Thanks for sharing!

I like your idea of monthly goals for the new year. The shades of pink in are knits are beautiful! You always inspire us with your knits and introduce us to new patterns and designers that I didn’t know. Looking forward to your next podcast.

Thanks for the episode, Selma! And my favourite song is back with so much snow ❄️❄️❤️❤️

Thank you for the inspiration on monthly goals. That’s a great idea. Happy knitting Selma!

Thanks for a nice episode. When I do colorwork on socks or gloves I have started to knit them inside out so that the strands go on the outside and become longer. I think that has changed a lot for me, from knitting socks too tight to now becoming perfext´´ct.

@littlebigknits

6 ай бұрын

That's a great idea!

Your granite cardigan is divine on you - definitely one of your colours and I love the way you wear it open over a white T, with long silver jewellery. Perfect. I am now stopping my knitting and watching to find my Erika Knight BFL in blue to see what it is - ?Aran, and if so, will be knitting your granite !! Thanks Selma 🥰🙏

I really enjoyed your podcast. Lots of great recommendations and ideas. I’m trying to follow the ‘done is better than perfect’ idea this year! It’s a good mantra for getting WIPs finished! Best wishes and thank you. 🌷

for the gnome i used aquarium stones (you can fill it with plastic granulate) , with beans, rice, natural products .... you can not wash the gnome

Thanks for sharing your walk in the snow. 😊

I've made several of these adorable gnomes, and I've found that the pellets or other weighted materials need to be in a separate enclosure to prevent them from coming out between the knit stitches. I just sew them into a little packet of fabric or use an old stocking to hold them. If using rice or beans or any organic material, put them in the freezer overnight first to make sure any little buggies are gone. Just my 2 cents. They are so cute!

I have made three gnomes. I use dried beans of some sort to weight them. Have used white beans and kidney beans.

@littlebigknits

6 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

Thank you Selma for your lovely podcast 😘 have a fine weekend with time for knitting, greetings from the Netherlands 🙋🏻‍♀️

First time viewing from north of Toronto. Thank you for your podcast. I have just finished my first ranunculus and also ran out of yarn. I had saved two special skeins for the project. I ended up making it short sleeves and with more of the lace leftover , I used it double for the ribbing on the bottom. I love how you have worn it as a vest, I will definitely be doing that! I think the mohair you have picked will be perfect for the hem. I will tune in again.

What a lovely video. So glad I stumbled upon your channel.

Love your pink sweater. As per the question of what to put in your gnomes for them to stand, I Use beach rocks. Our dog loves to chase rocks at the beach, and has a collection of flat round rocks. Think "skipping stones". I look through his bucket and find one that will fit the circumference of the gnome. It works quite well. Your gnome will be so gnomes when finished!

Selma it was fun to see your version of Wisp. I never made that but I have made many versions of the Fetching mitts back in the day and really appreciated Cheryl's patterns. I may have to do a Wisp myself. Kid Sik Haze is excellent -- I made Georgia Farrell's Textured Parallelogram poncho in emerald green a couple winters ago and always get compliments. Gorgeous color.

Uppercase is such a gift of a publication. I've had a subscription for many years. My problem is that I want to savor them so much that often the next quarterly issue arrives before I've savored my way through the previous issue. Lesson therein for me: Jump in and don't delay the joy and inspiration.

@littlebigknits

6 ай бұрын

One February challenge will be to read everyday so I look forward to reading through Uppercase!!

I love how you did your ransculs. Your neck is more me because I am uncomfortable in a high neck. I also like your idea ton wear it as a vest. I can see myself doing that too.

Hi Selma, my go to for my Gnomes.. fish tank rocks. ( one small bag goes far!) I stuff as directed. Then form a little well in the stuffing. Then pour in the rocks until it feels weighted. Then add more stuffing. I have tried other rocks or beans. Fish tank are 🎉🎉perfect. I love making Sarah’s Gnomes they have been the perfect gift for friends and family.

Heck, yes, cocoa! Perfect time of year for it :) Your Granite Cardigan turned out beautifully, and that's flattering color for you as well. And I can't believe that there are over EIGHT THOUSAND versions of the Ranunculus on Ravelry! That's so wild!!! I also want to say that I appreciate the way you share other knitting vlogs/podcasts. I've been looking for more crafty things to watch and listen to and your recommendations are super helpful. I like your "something is brewing" guiding vibe for 2024. The monthly challenges do sound fun. I'm glad the yoga this month has been rewarding for you.

I love the idea of the monthly challenge !!!! Thanks for that inspiration ❤

I love your granite cardigan it is beautiful!! I also love your pink ranunculus and I think it looks fabulous but I understand if you think you want one more inch as I am always adding length because I have a long torso. But I think it’s really cute over a white shirt and I think k it would look cute over a dress. A fabulous podcast as always Selma! You really did get a dump of snow it’s beautiful!!

Those of us that finish cross stitch pieces, use polyester fill for the top and then lizard bedding(crushed pecan or walnut shells) for the weighted bottom. The shells work great for pin cushions too. The scarf for your friend actually looked great on you. Your granite cardigan is terrific. One thought on the rannuculus might be to add a row or two of a slightly contrasting (white or very pale pink) yarn on bottom and sleeves and then do the ribbings in the new pink. Thank you for another great video.

There are almost 22,000 Ranunculus projects on Ravelry. It's crazy how popular it is. I made one as a gift and am starting one fir myself. I love yours in pink!

@littlebigknits

6 ай бұрын

You are right! I wonder what I was looking at!!?

Love your pink Ranunculus! I knit more than 20 small gnomes in December. I used pennies to weight the bottom. They lie flat, and I was glad to make a dent in the cookie tin full of pennies that has been in our house for years. I've been warned away from using dried beans, as they could rot if they become damp.

Thank you for the inspiration. I am now in northern BC and we have finally received some snow and are loving true winter - cold then snow. After zipping through 4 adult cable knit Aran sweaters for our kids and their spouses for Christmas (started in September, sold our house, moved, and travelled in a new van for 3 weeks … missed Christmas by one week 🤷‍♀️) I can truly say I just love knitting and creating as I just want to continue making and am. Anyway, no resolutions here, although I love your idea of a monthly challenge, just a desire to keep gratitude higher than expectations. A phrase that keeps niggling away at the back of my mind lately. Happy creating!

Thanks so much for more inspiration. I love the monthly challenges idea - I may actually even throw in weekly ones. We too fall under the flexetarian eating plan but must admit we really are enjoying our vegan meals. Take care. 💕

❤yep...the cardigan, the color, you look stunning and it is so nice to see and hear your joy about this fo😊

I fell in love with the Appleby Castle dark red yarn as seen in your JulGubbe socks appearing here. The LYS in Bluffton, SC USA had the same color in the worsted weight version of The Fibre Co yarn you're using, so I bought 2 hanks of Appleby Castle and 1 hank of White Heather in the worsted weight. I plan to make a longitudinal scarf in random red and white stripes, which should be the perfect project with Valentine's Day coming up soon. I hope I can get the scarf done using 1 hank of red and 1 of white yarn, leaving me 1 red to knit a hat with.

Lovely episode! I’m currently knitting the Artus shawl! It’s a very addictive knit! I’ve also done a double knit button band on my Calm Done cardigan by Lily Kate France. It was so lovely when finished! Beautiful footage at the end!

I think the Granit cardigan and that beautiful lacy scarf are going to have to be added to my Favourites list! I do love the music at the end Selma, though always a little sad when you do reach the end. ❤

Loved your snow walk!!!

I think a little bag of rice will work as a good weight to for your gnome. About your Ranunculus vest, it doesn't look too short because you have a long white shirt underneath, it could work with a dress too. But if you already feel that IT needs to be longer, well IT has to be longer (so you feel warm and comfy on it)

You can stuff the bottom of your gnome with clean sand. You can also find similar materials at a sewing store because we weigh down pin cushions with sand or metal beads. Have fun!

Another great episode and I really love the part at the end where you take us on your walk. Thanks

@littlebigknits

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I don't think your ranunculus is too short but if you're thinking it might be, that may be enough. You 1000% spoke to my NY goals. I kept doing words or goals and when something shifted or changed, it made me think the year didn't go the way I planned. So I think doing little things and changing monthly mini happy things keeps it going the direction you hope. I love your projects. I really enjoyed Sari's book too. Maybe a FALL Kal? haha! ALL THE BEST! - Kimberly

Thanks for the podcast, Selma. Your knitting is lovely. Best wishes for a happy, healthy 2024 with lots of knitting.

Love love your podcasts!

Lovely podcast and you really suit all shades of pink . Loved your hat at the end and also loved the music. Regarding the gnome . When I made one I used one of these weight for helium balloons. Thank you for the snow scenes at the end . I live in the north of Scotland and we have had lots of snow recently with roads and schools closed but it doesn’t last unfortunately. Looking forward to your next podcast .

I have used a small pill bottle filled with pebbles or washers from building supply. Lead weights from the fishing department also work.

A flat river rock as the gnome base! ❤

Agree about the heavy metal washer. Also instead of beans look for small plastic beads used for filling. You can get a large bag at big box craft stores. Love your podcast!

I use ground walnut shells to stuff things to make them stand up. Easy to find in pet shops for gecko aquariums or other dry areas.

I love the idea of no short rows in the front of the Ranunculus. I am just finishing sleeves on my first one and I don't like the look of the short rows at the front. Thanks for the great idea. I also love the slip stitch toe too. Would be so cozy. Love your channel and I've been watching for quite sometime. I am moving back to the Ottawa area this coming summer and I hope to run into you in person at a yarn festival or store and be able to say hi. Best wishes-Margaret of My Wonderful Knitting Life podcast.

Selma, lovely projects! I used propagation mix from the garden centre in the base of all my gnomes. It is a mix of small gravel and pumice. It seems to work beautifully for me.

That was such lovely footage at the end..had to replay and watch again! Love all of your makes and the book with patterns by Sari Nordlund is really beautiful. I am working on the Poetria sweater by Sari now. It is such a fun knit and her patterns are so well done. Thanks for sharing with us..

@littlebigknits

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

The designer suggests lentil. I also added a small round cardboard piece so mine stands evenly. Other ones I’ve done I’ve used washer discs from a hardware store. Yours looks wonderful!

I think your Ranunculus “vest” looks great over a blouse. I look forward to seeing comparison photos when you’re done revising it, so I can check my perception.

Takk! Thank you for this cosy pod!

cleaning wips and you inspired me to rip out a shawl that just wasn't working and make a vest with the beautiful yarn, soaking now (I had knit a ton on it). If you have a flat river pebble that is what I use, however given the snow you may need to save some at a later date!