When you turn 60 "no" has really evolved into a strange creature. Me time is not a luxury, it's mandatory. I live with a very social man who has a million friends that he enjoys very much. I also enjoy them but....I enjoy the quiet time time his going out to play with his friends provides me. I put in my years of racing around making sure my kids were the priority and their lives were full. Now I'm unapologetically selfish with my time.

@ThePineCottage

11 ай бұрын

Yes! My husband is very social too! 😊 ❤️

Yes,Yes,Yes🙌👌 loved your chat today ..totally relate😊 Happy Knitting xo

Yay for us slow knitters! Watching knitting podcasts, scrolling thru knitting Instagrams I follow can throw me into a little ‘I need to start cranking out some of these projects NOW!’ hyperventilating. Deep breathing & a few “ommms” brings it all under control. Thank you for sharing 🤗

@claudiasmith6447

10 ай бұрын

p.s. I’m closing in on 71 so I won’t be speeding up anytime soon 😆

Such a great chat. Loved your thoughts on saying no, thank you.. I’m nearing my 40s and it’s definitely a shift I have felt in myself and I’ve become more comfortable and ok with saying no.

@ThePineCottage

11 ай бұрын

I love hearing that others feel the same! We are already pulled in so many directions as women, and in this age of social media the pressure is even worse. I don’t want any part of that. I’m just here for the good parts. ❤️😂

What a breath of fresh air, thank you!

Thank you so much for this episode, it really spoke to me on saying no and not buying all the things. Cheers from Iceland :)

Such a lovely podcast and loved hearing all that you had to say…so honest and true!❤

Loved this and all of your podcasts, really! I am always left with things to remind myself and I love that you remind us to not feel the “scarcity” feeling and must go and buy everything! And…from previous podcasts, I have been reminded that I can knit the sock the exact same way I usually do and just grab and use a chart or another technique I like but can keep to whatever I want to knit, and whatever way I want to knit! I look forward to your podcasts! Thank you for being a beacon for us! 🫶 And I have a pop-up too, so I’m like “oh yeah, this is ma gurl!” 🙌🙌🙌😆👍

@ThePineCottage

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!❤️

You are a breath of fresh air! Thank you!

@ThePineCottage

11 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!❤️

I LOVE your attitude! Knitting is not a race. It is something I do for the joy it gives me. I so love the process of knitting that I am sad when a project is finished. I like having 3 or 4 (or more) projects on the needles so I can jump right to another project when one is finished. At 70+ years old, I know that life is too short to knit on something that isn't bringing me joy. Love your podcasts! ❤❤❤

The 40s are great & the 50s are even better - enjoy!

@jeffersonmorant

11 ай бұрын

That’s so thoughtful of you Sheila, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

Sarah from the podcast It’s A Sarah says you should only knit what makes your heart sing.

I am so thankfull that I have found you , I hope I can find that book the knitting pearls. I lost my 26 old daughter 10 years ago and relate to grief and knitting. Thank you for sharing! X Julia

Oh my gosh! It’s like you were reading my mind! Everything you said spoke to me today. I know I didn’t actually need it, but it’s almost like you gave me permission to slow down and do my own thing. It’s not a race it’s a hobby and I so want to just enjoy this hobby I love so much! Thank you❤❤❤

@ThePineCottage

11 ай бұрын

Kindred spirits! ❤️

Early morning, birds are chirping, coffee steaming and striped socks on my needles as I sit with you sharing your heart. Delightful as always! ❤ Blessings on your July!

@ThePineCottage

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!❤️

And then when you turn 60 you, more than ever, thank God you learned to say NO when you were 40 or whenever , because these NOs are what brings you closer to your own happiness. I also love Ann Hood’s book but have never read the essay and will do that now. Loving all of your socks. Have a fabulous July 🧶💖

I really enjoyed this and appreciate that you pick up and knit/crochet what you are in the mood for at that moment. I like seeing your progress on projects but like even more that you aren’t a machine pumping out projects without the joy. Knitting for us or the channel will rob you of the joy. Thank you.

@ThePineCottage

11 ай бұрын

Thank you, Terry!❤️

Your videos are relatable and informative. I enjoy it and some of us need no nudges to buy yarns😝.

What a refreshing video! I am absolutely the same…..never knit the second sock straight after the first. Get way too bored! And I am also just knitting what I want whenever I want and not setting any deadlines or putting any pressure on myself. It’s a hobby for me after all. Why would I stress myself to get things finished. Although sometimes it’s definitely difficult to remember that!

Thank you for your thoughts on producing. I feel the same. I must stop and smell the roses. I will finish my projects on my time.

Your honesty is appreciated! when I first started watching you tube for knitting I was so overwhelmed......feeling the pressure to make hundreds of things just to feel like I was accomplishing something. Plus all the beautiful designs and idea were an inspiration but at the same time it took me a while to realize that I needed to relax and choose special things, It takes so long to make one thing that I should choose wisely and make it special. enjoy the process as you say. I like your inspiration and also your taste. I like the yarn you choose/colors so I like that and I don't feel obligated to buy things. but I have to say everytime I do see something I love - like your progress keepers they are sold out.....LOL But that just means I don't need it, right! LOL

@ThePineCottage

11 ай бұрын

I’m sorry they were sold out! Great perspective, though! 🤣

Absolutely loved watching this episode Nikol! I think as we become older our priorities change, and we don’t care about saying no to things as we did when we were younger. I for started this in my 30s, and have no regrets if it. Now in my late 50s, I definitely say no to things that do not feel right to me, or things that encroach on my time. As far as Instagram, I use it for inspiration only and have learned not to feel pressured to continually post. I post when I and if I feel like it. Which sometimes means I can go for long spurts.😊 Enjoy your time!

Thank you for another most enjoyable podcast. And thank you for sharing the 'Ten things I learned from knitting'. All the best for July.

I truly appreciate your thinking. Watching your videos is like taking a deep breath and slowly exhaling achieving a sense of calmness. Thank you. BTW thank you for your encouragement to forge forward in my first attempt with socks. I chose the 9 inch circulars and so far it's been a success.

@ThePineCottage

11 ай бұрын

Thank you, Teresa! ❤️ And…Wonderful! I’m so glad to hear it!🙌🥰

Thank you for being you! You are the person I had hoped to be by this time in my life. I've watched many, many knitting channels and far too many of them are overselling their own yarns or they receive all sorts of 'free gifts' of yarns, notions, and such, and those are the ones I have stopped watching as they have became more of a commercial ~ buy this, but that. Now, I only watch those who are sincere about family or making. At 72yrs of age, I'm running out of time to be buying into anything commercial. Sending hugs & good wishes for a beautiful July ~ 🤗💕🌻

@ThePineCottage

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!❤️ While I am open to sponsorships, I have only accepted ones I would actually purchase myself. And if I am asked to review a yarn, I can only give my honest opinion. 😊

@lacy5890

11 ай бұрын

@@ThePineCottage And that is why I follow you ~ you are honest, and upfront. You're not one of those vloggers that push products just to get more free items. 🤗

I found myself nodding along to almost all of what you said in this video. I so relate to all of it. I felt like I was sitting and chatting with a friend. I am very much enjoying your videos. I hope you have a wonderful July.

@ThePineCottage

11 ай бұрын

Thank you, Janet! ❤️

Loved this podcast. Thank you!

Just found you in Recommended -- good heavens, I so strongly relate to so many things you said. Thank you for the wonderful reminders. Instant subscribe. ❤

@ThePineCottage

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!❤️

I just found your videos! I am also in Ohio. Love your outlook on life and doing what you enjoy. Well said! Now if I could just enjoy the decluttering process. LOL! Looking forward to watching you again. Happy stitching and enjoy your time while the kiddos are away. 💕

@ThePineCottage

11 ай бұрын

Thank you, Kim!❤️

Love this podcast! It couldn’t come at a better time. Sometimes I can struggle postponing a purchase . It’s tough ..But I’m working on it. And you are spot on when you said that these things will still be available when I’m ready. 😊 Thanks for the reminder.

❤ Great podcast content! I was, am a late bloomer in so many ways and for so many reasons and now I am so free and so comfortable in my body and my brain. My internal dialogue has improved so so much. I say NO comfortably too now … with no residual guilt or anger. I spent a lot of years doing what I had to do and should do and that was fine but also too much time doing what was expected of me by others with their own agendas. A lot of unnecessary things. But alas, no longer. I say … you do you and I will do me (nicely, of course! That part of me happily remains). Time here is not infinite and I will no longer have people propping themselves up at my expense. ❤. Your words really have resonated with me today …. As I now easily choose to shine and choose joy and working with yarn is so magical to me and brings me so much of that JOY. Thank you and all the best, Joyce

@ThePineCottage

10 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you so much, Joyce! ❤️ I’m glad to meet a kindred spirit. 😊

No is a wonderful feeling. It brings freedom. That said it is really hard to say no to grandkids. I’m soon to be 62. I’ll be retiring in one year. So I appreciate what you said about not feeling like you have to buy everything we see one your channel. I never feel that way but thank. You for acknowledging that. I also wish that quilting channels would show us how they work in progress. It’s always what they have just finished. I love your channel.

Such a fabulous Vlog today, Nikol. It took me until turning 60 my last birthday to realize that I can say no. Last year was a very scary year and It was in my face that we are only on this earth for a short time. I have knit and crocheted more this year than I ever have. Being creative is me and I needed to be me for me this year. I made some people really mad because I have been making tons of things and refusing to sell to them. I made it for me not because I necessarily wanted the item but I wanted to see if I could do it. I did and it’s part of me. Quit telling me that you deserve a part of me, that’s my choice! Geesh, was that inside of me this whole time? 😳 Thanks, Nikol. Enjoy your summer however you see fit!!! 🌻

Nicole-I love your podcasts! Your clarity of thought and purpose captures everything I love about knitting….and it is good to embrace knitting what we like to knit. I just frogged a sock that was taking up psychic space and energy… will donate the yarn at my library and move on to something that brings me joy…whether it is a WIP or a new cast on! Enjoy July!

@ThePineCottage

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤️ Enjoy your July as well! I hope you found a project you are enjoying more!😊

I love your reminder that “something will be available to you when you are ready”! Great advice to apply to so many things… and I appreciate your summer vibe and tackling what you feel like as it comes… ❤

@ThePineCottage

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!❤️ It took me a long time and too much money to learn…but I have found it to be true over and over again. 😊

I’m so happy to have found your channel! I just watched your sock episode and it was fun and inspiring. Socks hurt my wrist, but I have a renewed enthusiasm for getting them done! I love your style and aspire to live more minimally. 💗

@ThePineCottage

10 ай бұрын

Thank you, Sarah!❤️ Have you tried different needles for your wrist pain? Not sure what you use, but I find 9in circulars uncomfortable, but maybe DPNs or magic loop might feel better?

Rebel Knitter!😊

Pallet cleansers…yes 👍🏻

I so enjoyed your lovely podcast and appreciate your thoughts on simplicity and waiting until need and desire and budget align to make purchases. This craft of knitting we all enjoy should simply be for just that: enjoyment. Thank you for sharing a passage from Knitting Pearls that spoke to you. It is so freeing to stop being controlled by what others think of us and just live in authenticity. Boundaries are a beautiful thing. Both asserting them and respecting others’ boundaries. They make life so much more peaceful. We can all use a little more peace.

Well said-all of it!💕

Enjoyed ❤

New subscriber!!! HI from southern ontario canada,,,,!! Enjoying UR channel,,thank you,,, Love socks,,,and saw ur episode with sock patterns,,,,Great!! Trying to finish alot of Wips,,,On Needles,,,as😃🐾well as cast on a few new ones,,, Look forward to more,,, Elaine 🏡🏡

@ThePineCottage

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for subbing, Elaine! ❤️ So happy you’re here!

Ann Hood's books are so great!

Very enjoyable podcast - you are thoughtful/true to yourself in your outlook and it is refreshing. Thank you for the book recommendation, hopefully my local library carries copies.

@ThePineCottage

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤️

Dear Nikol, It is a pleasure watching your videos and listening to your thoughts. We seem to be the same age (I'll be 45 in December) and I can tell you that 40 did not come easy to me. I went into the 40s kicking and screaming.... there was no grace in it whatsoever ;) My transformation with boundaries however did start when I was around 37, and oh boy am I still learning. As far as yarn, I have never knitted with hand dyed (except my own experiments) but I did purchase four sweater quantities the other week (there was some crazy sale). Luckily I don't tend to fomo when I see other knitters' stash, but sales always get me and I stock up like there is no tomorrow... crazy I know. Having said that, that speckled yarn of your vanilla sock is very pretty :) I hope you are well and wishing you a lovely and relaxing July. Ivana ❤

@ThePineCottage

11 ай бұрын

Ivana, I love that you mostly knit with your hand spun yarn. I have thought about learning, but my skin is so sensitive, I’m afraid I would waste my time and money on more rustic wools I couldn’t use. Do you have any recommendations for something very soft that I might start with?

@therepublicofme

11 ай бұрын

@@ThePineCottage Merino is a safe option I would think and relatively easy to spin. And from camelids, I would choose baby llama, although only if you have some way to blend it. Otherwise, go for merino 23 microns or less... one of my favorites. Ivana

Thank goodness someone who shares my thoughts 😊thank you for sharing 😊😊

I love your video. Sounds like we are working on the same things. There must be something in the air. I was where you are on my No Frills, then I tried it on...and it was way too big...so I frogged it a couple days ago. Soooo that's why you're supposed to try it on as you go. 😆 Starting over. We are also in declutter mode. We are going to be moving and we are downsizing by 1/2. I can't wait, and I am so excited to get rid of all the stuff. Simple sounds so lovely.

@ThePineCottage

11 ай бұрын

Good luck with your move! How exciting! ❤️

I just love your attitude to knitting, it really made me think when you were talking about just knitting a sock then moving onto another what a brilliant idea, I will definitely be giving that a go. I loved when you were talking about Ann Hood and read out the small extract she wrote, I so wish I started doing that when I was 40, I am 68 now and still say yes more than I say no! ❤

@ThePineCottage

11 ай бұрын

It’s never too late!😊❤️

@carolbyrne3241

11 ай бұрын

@@ThePineCottage ♥️

I couldn't agree with you more! I have become very frustrated in the past with the 'push' for speed in the knitting world and this is SO NOT what its about for me. It is my relax and my favourite down time activity and it was quickly not becoming that because I was feeling like I didn't fit into this 'new' knitting world. I avoid the MKAL's for this very reason, feel like I can't keep up and after working for decades in a very stressful multitasking environment , I have put my brakes on big time! Also, could I ask what pattern you use for your vanilla socks? Is it the actual Vanilla sock pattern on ravelry? Thank you for this vaildation......

@ThePineCottage

11 ай бұрын

Hi! It is not the vanilla sock pattern on ravelry. I just use my own recipe with a slip stitch heel. 😊 I go over it in more detail in this sock pattern video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/emp5r6uEqq6coKw.html

Definitely say no more often, less tolerance for

Please show the patterns.

@ThePineCottage

11 ай бұрын

Hi Susan! I added links to description box 😊

There was a lot of background noise on this video? Not sure what happened

@ThePineCottage

11 ай бұрын

Thanks, Michelle! It’s the fan….it’s edited out most of the way, but I missed the last couple clips (that’s what I get for editing late at night). 🫠