I love listening to you and seeing all your beautiful makes and plans for the future. God bless you! And Yoda loves you. I think, she is a descendent of my old cat Peanut. She was just beautiful with those green eyes and blue gray coat with the white patch on her neck and belly. I miss her to do this day. StitchedbyMimi

That star on Yoda’s chest!! ❤❤

Love the footage of you & Yoda. ❤

This spring, Madeline Tosh is reviving two of Shibui’s most popular yarns: Silk Cloud and Pebble. Possibly more later.

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

Oooh that is good news!

@jenniferbarrett3272

5 ай бұрын

Wow! That is great. I am knitting a hat in Shibui Echo right now.

Good to catch up with you Selma. Loved the end clip of gorgeous Yoda she’s puurrrfect❤️(sorry😁)

Awww Yoda is so loving. Great finish and great episode.

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

She has her moments!! And the timing was perfect 🤩

@jenniferbarrett3272

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the Yoda cameo- she was super into cuddles. Those purple socks- oh my, but that yarn is sooo divine the way the colours pooled.

Selma, your episodes are always such a treat! I loved the ending with your sweet kitty being smoochy. How interesting that she has a white star on her chest. Maybe an inspiration for a pair of gray mittens or hat with a white star?!

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

What a sweet idea!

Yoda is a big hit!

Thanks for showing the nice film with Yoda (?)😍

Ohhh Yoda you are one special feline

I love your podcast sooo much so I offered you a pattern which I Hope you will love . My Valentin gift for a great inspiration lady ❤❤

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your support!!

Watched Lupin and loved it.

Thanks for the visit, Selma. Your episodes are always a treat. xxx

Thanks for another great podcast Selma! I have some old primitive hooked rugs made by my mother, and have nor washed them. If they hang on a wall, I think vacuuming with a very light suction attachmentt is sufficient. If they have been walked on for many years they may need washing. Depends on the backing material also.

Yoda is the sweetest cat! I might have to cave on adding a cat to our household. Our cat was killed by a coyote in December and we need another sweet feline in our lives.

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

Oh you do!! What a tragic end!? Was he/she out for the night or was it during the day?

Oh, thanks for the Yoda footage. She is so pretty! I would like to go to the New Mexico retreat. But I am not an advanced knitter. Take care!

Thanks for this episode, I hope you get some time to rest this month. Cats have their way to know when we need comforting, don't they ...

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

Awww ☺️ thank you so much Nicole! Let’s see if that is possible!

Thank you for keeping me company while I knit. Yoda is such a beautiful cat. I recently heard that Shibui Knits will be relaunched as part of Madelinetosh. Eventually they will produce the complete line of fibres and patterns.

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

I hope so! That is awesome!

How cute is that white star on Yoda's chest.....😻

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

😸😸

Lovely song -- great vibe -- and Yoda's so pretty! Thanks as always for the inspiration. You have me hankering to make that tee-top now (Andrea's Tee). I have some navy Jo Sharp DK that needs a project...Hmmm... Stay well -- till next time!

Yes, we got hammered last week with snow. Cape Breton got the worst of it and we are getting another snow storm this afternoon 🙄between 30-50cm in some places. Not sure where we are going to put it all. Had Spring like weather for the last 4 days so it did melt some of it. This is usually Iceuary, rain, freezing rain...at least you dont have to shovel rain🤪. That colour looks lovely on you Selma. Great episode, always enjoy your chats. Nice to see Yoda, those green eyes❤ Sharon.

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

It is dry here!! We haven’t had barely any precipitation of any kind this year so far. There is promise of some snow this week but just a dusting really

Thank you for another lovely episode. I noted several of your patterns to add to my long list of knitting, and also looked into the fabric shop. They have wonderful colors, and I will be purchasing some soon. It so funny that while shopping on the Saturday before the Grammy’s, I heard Luke Combs’ version of Fast Car. I actually loved it which is a lot for me because I felt this is a song that was best left as is and I don’t like country music. However, it was fantastic, and seeing the two of them perform it was awesome! I hope the next weeks are less busy and that you have more opportunities for your making. Cheers!❤

Thankyou, Selma for a wonderful episode! 👌A pleasure and inspiration,as always.Hope you have a mindful and productive week.🙏👋🐨🌏xx

Nice to see Selma and I love your slip your wearing and it’s uncanny how I was going through some of my mothers old knitting. patterns and pulled slip overs and then tuned into your video and another podcast and slip overs seem to be becoming trendy this season 😊😊😊

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

Hah I don’t know if they are trendy but perhaps a classic!! They are definitely quite popular again though for sure! Lots of new designs. Sounds like your mother has a great collection!

I come for the knitting content, and stay for Yoda. :)

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

Awww she is thrilled to hear that!

Thank you for another wonderful episode Selma - I thoroughly enjoy listening and watching everything you make. You’re very inspirational 💖

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Well...that was footage well worth watching!! Yoda is a beautiful cat! I loved all of your makes..especially that red sweater/vest. I just love Sari Nordlund's patterns. I just finished the Poetria and it is such a perfect fit!! It was great spending some time with you today and take care!

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

thank you for another lovely episode!! I might have to read "the myth of normal", it sounds fascinating! I can understand your joy in finding "your perfect knitwear outfit" - I have recently discovered mine is "fancy work pants" with cropped Lento sweaters on top. Now that I know this is my perfect combination, I am having so much fun planning all the colour combinations!

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

I enjoyed watching your latest video!! You made me just want to knit some good staple raglan sweaters! And in all the great colours!

Hi Selma! Nice to see you, lovely episode. I am glad you found your blue. I was going to recommend going to a paint store and finding a paint swatch of your favorite blue to carry in your purse when you went to a yarn store! But it sounds like you found the ONE :)

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

Great idea!

I loved this episode thank you very much. Speaking of Tracy Chapman, listen to her in a duet with another of my favorite singers, Pavarotti Singing Baby; Can I Hold You Tonight, it's on KZread.

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

Oooh that was lovely!! And apparently it appears in the movie House of Gucci!

Love Ottolenghi’s foods! Yarn, food and good conversation….what more do we need?

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

Not a whole lot!!

Aw, kitty kisses! Thanks for the podcast, I'm not always looking for tons of finished objects.

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Selma, make sure you wash and dry (in dryer) that lovely Indian cotton before sewing with it as it will probably shrink. I lived in India and have sewn many garments with their beautiful cottons- can't wait to see what you create.

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

Thank You for another lovely episode! Cute ending with Yoda 🐈‍⬛For anyone looking for sweater patterns for men I must recommend Maxim Cyr, aka Max The Knitter! He has many wonderful patterns for men! Greetings from icy Finland, Tiina.

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

Great idea!

Selma, you'll be pleased to know that Madelinetosh has acquired the Shibui brand and will continue its production.

Selma I so enjoy your podcast. Thank you! 😊

Great episode! I love that I am not the only one watching the Tracy Chapman Grammy performance over and over...forgot how much I love her music.

Ya, I havent been reading books either and am trying to get back to that... I started reading Gilead by Marilynne Robinson which is quite beautiful so far....in the past I encouraged you to read Atul Gawande's book "Being Mortal" which is an important book for all of us to read about getting older/end of life decisions and options that are important to know, I think that book will help you with the issues with your mother and also for yourself as you plan for your own old age... so I hope you do read Being Mortal soon....

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

I added it to my wish list when you mentioned it last. Let’s see if I get to it. Thanks ☺️

It‘s always such a delight to see you Selma 🎉❤ thank you for that

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊

Yoda is just too cute, thanks for sharing her and all the yarny goodness.

all Wonderful, and ❤️ the progressive, always new journey... as for the phenomenon we call 'Blue'... as elusive, mercurial, independent, ever curious as those of us who are drawn to its nature ... changing with the clouds ... save the skeins ... the moment will arise Thank you for candid and cheerful sharing ... always a bit of respite from storms of Life 🫶🫶🫶

Lovely Yoda 🐈‍⬛ Lovely knits 🧶 Looking forward to seeing your perfectly blue Stockholm slipover 😊

Love the sweater you are wearing, it's getting on my list, I have the yarn just for this. Love the cosmic socs! About reading, I love reading and I find myself sometimes just falling asleep while reading as I get to tired by the time I put my needles away. I recently started to listen to audio books on loan from my library and I feel like it's a complete zen experience (combining the knitting with reading). I'd be very glad to hear more about your reading. Thank you for another beautiful episode.

Thank you for a wonderful episode…love your affectionate kitty

Thanks for all you share, your projects are inspiring. Yoda is precious!

You have some beautiful projects to complete. I enjoyed watching this video! Yoda is adorable!

Midori Hirose “White Mountains” is a joy to knit for a basic raglan sweater. From the basic pattern you can add different necks and lengths and it is unisex too.

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

I’ve actually been looking at the light version lately. I love both the sweater and vest versions!!

@topcat1746

5 ай бұрын

@@littlebigknits I’m on my 2nd WM and will be knitting her gorgeous Paul Klee too ❤

Thank you for a nice knittingcompany. The perfect blue is always so hard to find, you have found so beautiful blues.

It makes my day to watch your podcasts, Selma. ❤❤❤ Yoda is so beautiful 😻

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

I'm so glad! 😀🤗❤️

Yoda is so beautiful! And that perfect star on her chest! I really like the pillow cover you are making. It looks very sturdy and the colors are gorgeous.

Thankyou Selma yoda has a lovely star under her chin xx

Great episode. I love Middle Eastern food. Now that we live in Arkansas I have to try and make my own. I will have to look for that book! Yoga is such a sweetie! Thank you, Selma. 🌸🌷🌻🐈‍⬛

Ohh, Yoda was truly worth watching ✨Thanks, Selma, lovely episode, once more ❤❤❤❤❤

Nice podcast as usuel , and Yoda was just perfect

Love your podcasts, thank you! Great to see Yoda up close - she has an almost perfect 5 pointed star on her chest - wow! Happy crafting. Linda, UK 💕

I love Selma’s skirt recipe…..buy it, knit it, wear and enjoy!!!

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

Awww 🥰

Rethink that blue from knitting for olive looks good next to you. Might not be as bright so swatch it and see Bit knitting for olive is very nice,,..

I’m so glad you found the perfect blue, it’s gorgeous. Ottolengi is my favourite. I have four of his cookbooks 😋 Yoda is the best ❤

Could we just have 60 minutes of Yoda?!! Thank you so much for a delightful episode.

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

Clearly she steals the show!!

Happy Sunday!! I've just had the loveliest catch up with you this morning and I just about fell out of my chair when you showed the Njord Socks. Thank you 💙💙

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

You are most welcome!!! Thanks for joining me 🥰🥰😘😘

Depending on the project, when knitting with bulky in the round to spare my hands (I knit English style) I will use the correct size needle eg 10mm in my right hand and use a 9mm or 8mm in my left hand. It seems to help the stitches move along the cord and makes it a much more pleasant knit. It doesn’t affect the fabric as you are always forming the stitches with the correct size needle. Hope that helps someone with painful hands.

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

Interesting notion!!

I love blue colors, too. Your garment will be stunning! Yoda's "star" is so pretty. I don't recall seeing it before. Thank you, Yoda, the Star of the end of the podcast!

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

She is a star!

Love your blues, ypur pinks, and your cat 😍😍😍😍 so cute!

We also thoroughly enjoyed Lupin...which is strange, because we normally dont give dubbed programmes a chance. It's just so well done that we hardly notice it's being dubbed ❤

Thank you. As usual, some lovely ideas and inspiration - I’ve made notes! I tested the Rhue sweater (LOVE my version and have worn it loads) and there were several of the other testers who knitted it for males. They all seemed really pleased with the results, so I endorse your recommendation. I’ll be interested to see your version when it comes.

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

I must tell you that your version is the one I had in mind when talking about colours! I really like yours!!

Hooray for some Yoda time! Your blue yarn seems so absolutely perfect - can't wait to see your slipover.

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

Me too!! Thank you 😊

Selma, I love that color on you! I'll have to keep my eye out for something similar for myself. And you've inspired me to pull out my Ottolenghi Jerusalem cookbook. YUM!

Aww Yoda is a cutie. You must've bought the yarn from " Cricket Cove" in Fredricton they closed at the end of December. Hopefully will see you in Moncton NB one day and you can visit our yarn shop "Three bags full "

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

Yes I believe that was it. That is unfortunate news!! If I’m ever in Moncton I sure will!!

Thank you Selma, beautiful yarns. Enjoyed the chat.😊

Always lovely to catch up and see what you have on the needles! Rivendell vest will be lovely for Christmas. I also had the same reaction to seeing Tracy Chapman perform on the Grammys. And as much as I love your walks out in nature, both my cat and I loved seeing Yoda! What a love bug >^..^

Best footage ever ❤ Yoda ❤😊😻😻😻😻

Lanitium Ex Machina is my absolute favorite for socks. I made a Finnish friend who shopped at a craft fair for me because she doesn't sell on Etsy anymore. The lengths I go to😅

Thanks for another fun episode. I, too, am quite taken with the Rhue Sweater by Rebecca Clow. I have the perfect yarn waiting for me from a recent trip to Austria that will be perfect. It is in the same colors that Rebecca models. My only dilemma is should I put the green on top or the cream on top? Hummmm…….it seems like quite a big decision! I have a cardigan to finish first, so I suppose I have a bit of time to consider my choice. I bought the pattern, so I may swatch the colorwork first to see if one way or the other inspires me. 🤗

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

So far with the Rhue I’m finding myself drawn to those that have the dark on top. I’m still looking for the yarn so it may be a while before I get to it

Thanks Selma, nice listening to you big hug

I have also had the yarn and pattern in a project bag for the Pink Velvet just sitting in a bin waiting for me, lol

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

Let’s do it!!

@teenera3064

5 ай бұрын

​@@littlebigknits The question is whether to sneak it in before my stick season or after, lol.

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

@@teenera3064 I’ll be casting on mine in June for my birthday and likely will knit in it slowly so that it is then ready for the fall

@teenera3064

5 ай бұрын

@@littlebigknits awesome! Maybe we should do an unofficial knit along! Then I will have time to knit the sweaters I've already planned for the next few months 😀

Yay Selma!!! That blue is it! 🎉

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

🥳🎉🙌

I was so disappointed when you said that there would be no footage at the end, and BOOM 💥 Yoda made my day 😂😻😻😻 she is adorable!! 🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

It was perfect serendipity!!

The pink fabric is gorgeous! Have you seen the Wiksten Shift dress? It's a pretty easy sew with a gorgeous result.

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

I will look that up!

Excellent! Thank you for your videos. Yoda is adorable and sweet. I have to say, you're one of my absolute favorite KZread Stars 🌟❤️😁

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@RM-ee9zk

5 ай бұрын

@@littlebigknits you're quite welcome 😊 You're always pleasant and your professionalism shows! (From your job, I'm guessing) Thank you again always for a calming and cheerful podcast.

Hey! Thanks for the sweet shoutout! I’m so excited you chose to make a pair of Duke City Mitts, I hope you’ll love knitting them and your friend will enjoy wearing them! I’m so glad you will come back here in September, it’ll be a good time to reconnect with friends! 🥰🙌🏻🧶

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

Can't wait!

Watched this morning while binding off an sleeve on my (never ending thanks to changing up gauge) Shiftigan by Andrea Mowry and just had to come back to tell you how very appreciative I am to have had this podcast episode to start my Sunday. Love that "perfect blue" and also really love your bags. I have made many bags in the past and this is inspiration to do more.

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

So glad if my simple sewing has inspired 🥰😍

Just as I was thinking „I would like to see some Yoda” - there she was ❤ and loving all the attention you (finally 😉) gave her 😂 Thanks, Selma, for another lovely episode. Hopefully you will find some knitting time soon.

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

😁

Lovely to catch up with what you have been doing. The blue yarn you have chosen is very pretty.👍🧶😊

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Thank you for another wonderful podcast. Oh your garments look so cozy and beautiful! Not sure if you heard, but Madeline Tosh has acquired Shibui and they are making a comparable silk cloud. Have not ordered any yet.

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

I'll check it out!

Hello hello hello to you, and Gertie and Yoda! Had to put my knitting down to oooh and ahhh several times during the episode: that Rivendell, Giselle hat, and yay for the perfect blue Stockholm Slipover. White collared shirt and beautiful vest IS OFFICIALLY the Selma uniform. No question. Happy Knitting to you. I feel like I have so soooo many things I want to make this year too. And yet only two hands. 😊 Thank you for the inspiration and great conversation.

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

I really do love a shirt-vest combo!!! I’m struggling to settle on my next knits! So many options!

Love the Sari Nordland Sweater!! Beautiful! Also enjoyed your hunt for the perfect blue yarn. Colors really can be tricky sometimes, who knew that there are so many variations on shades right? Great catching up with you.

I love blues in the category known as French blue. It's a very hard color to find because so many so-called French blues have too much green in them. Nary a single French blue in my stash, still looking. One of my favorite blues is Blue Blue in Linen Quill yarn from Purl Soho. I would put it in the bright cobalt blue family. It's stunning when paired next to black or a very dark navy blue.

only 20 minutes in, and \i've already opened a new window to purchase the koyamae pattern. Thanks for introducing it to me; that's going to be a fun knit.

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!😉

Drops Air pills a lot but I did not care colours are lovely especially “parrot” green you would love it. I made 2 Sofie scarfs for a friend. She just loved them her husband piped in and said that is just right for hiking, he took the gray one HA! Love your videos ❤

Tack Selma för fina tankar om var vi använder våran tid💞

The koyamee is a beautiful color on you.. you always choose the best colors.

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

Oh thank you!

I like Drops Air, it's really really soft and nice to knit with, but unfortunately it doesn't hold up all that well over time. I made a raglan sweater with some celtic cables that I really love with Drops Air, and I wear it a lot, and I have to say that under the arms and at the side of the chest where there's a bit more friction, it pills a lot and this way all the fibers get pulled from the net tube they are in :(

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Thank you for your podcast it's always lovely and so delightful to watch! ❤ On the Drops Air. I know a lot of people really like it very much, so maybe it was just bad luck or maybe it's the colorway, as the dye can sometimes change the structure of the yarn. Well, but my absolutely worst pilling experience ever, I had with Drops Air. When I was still knitting the pullover it already started to pill... and it hasn't stopped since. It's very soft and cuddly though, so I wear it anyway, but only at home. Sometimes I'm thinking about trying another color (mine was color 30, it's called sage green), but couldn't work up the courage yet. Have a good time! Andrea

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!! I’m sorry to hear of your experience but unfortunately you are not the only one

What is a February challenge? That sounds cool.

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

It’s a personal challenge to do monthly challenges for myself rather than yearly ones.

Ive just designed a "body hug" like vest with nutiden its gonna be in Norwegian and English , the Norwegian is relased march 1st ,i wonder maybe wanna test or read trough the english versjon? One tester i had knit IT in two days, so its a very fun projects. I Will send my e-mail in raverly IT would be so great, AS i see you love the nutiden. Dont have to usenthat but thats what i used.🤗🙏😍 You have so much inspiration 🤗 thank you 😍🤗

I just learned that shibui was bought by Madeleine Tosh and their silk mohair is the shibui silk mohair.😊

@marshawoods2634

5 ай бұрын

Purl Soho's Tussock is another excellent option, also produced in Japan on a similar base. So many colors.

Try Pure linen envy. It’s much cheaper

👍🏻😁💕

Hi Selma, I will be in Fredericton in June, too. Where did you get your yarn from there? Thank you. Juliane

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

Cricket cove but apparently it has closed …

Nice podcast Selma! Love all your projects. I have a question- what yarn did you use for your Dreyma pull over sweater? It’s is so beautiful. I’m working on one now. Not really satisfied with my yarn choice. Thank you.

@littlebigknits

5 ай бұрын

I used lopi for it. As a result it’s not one I wear quite as much as it’s a very warm sweater but I do love it! What did you use?

@dollywilliams3446

5 ай бұрын

@@littlebigknits Dream in color City- colorway -Joshua tree(MC) and Tumbleweed (CC). It’s a little heavy maybe I should have gone up a needle size. 😊 Thanks for getting back with me so quickly. I can’t wear lopi. I made an Icelandic sweater (wool I directly ordered from Iceland) and on my trip to Iceland I took it and wore it. I felt better with it on over there than here in NY. The trip was very cold and the sweater felt ok. Lopi itches me even with layers under it.😟