I ordered my sock machine yesterday. The table is coming today. Excited!

@JenGeigleyKnits

2 ай бұрын

oh YAY - so exciting!! what color did you get?

It was wonderful to meet you at KITH. I was the white haired woman working the registration table who said Hi. I will make sure you get a heads up next time we have the next KITH. We have it every other year, so the next one will be in 2026. Stephanie is always wonderful. I am so glad you got home safely!

@JenGeigleyKnits

2 ай бұрын

YES - hi!!! so great meeting you that last day! I was so happy I was able to come for a bit, and I will definitely keep an eye out next time. (see you in 2026!)

Jen, what a weekend you've had! Thanks for sharing. The crank in, makes me consider getting a sock machine to speed up sock production. How fun to get a pair done in a day, yikes. Bonus that you attended Knitting in the Heartland. I live about 15-20 minutes from Ikea here, hit me up anytime for shopping, seriously. I love their fabrics, aesthetic, etc. Thanks for the mother's day discount, just bought two lights, such a deal. The Shepherd's Harvest is Mother's Day weekend, it's an annual event for me. You could come! Enjoy the week! And Dinah is beautiful, of course : ) You are a gift, so glad you post.

@JenGeigleyKnits

2 ай бұрын

Hi - yes, the machine really does speed up the sock knitting! (thanks so much for the IKEA offer ... I did hear from a viewer in FL who is shipping the fabric to me, but thank you so much - you are so kind to offer!) and YAY - enjoy the knitting lights! they are seriously so good. I'll have to look into Shepherd's Harvest ... you never know. thanks so much for watching!!

Thanks for taking us along on your weekend. It looked like a lot of fun. I ordered the Lumos knitting light. I have wanted one for a long time. The discount made it even more affordable! Thanks.

@JenGeigleyKnits

2 ай бұрын

oooh, I'm so glad you went for the light! you won't regret it ... I use mine way more often than I anticipated. happy knitting!

holy cow you were busy. Glad you made it through the storms. thanks for the code for the light.

@JenGeigleyKnits

2 ай бұрын

no doubt! it really was a busy weekend. 😂 enjoy the light and happy knitting!

Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed watching everything.

OMG a vicarious trip to IKEA. Thank you for sharing. My "local" IKEA is 375 miles away (over mountain passes) and I haven't been there since the pandemic. It was so fun to go with you and see all the inspiration. I was watching you pick up the yellow and the black and white fabric bundles and put them down and I was saying, "No, you need that!" So glad you got them. Haha. Thanks for sharing it all.

@JenGeigleyKnits

2 ай бұрын

IKEA is just super fun - such a treat (and you understand!) haha, yes - I couldn't any of the pre-cut fabric behind! into the cart they go. I think they're almost 3 yards each!

I am so lucky to have received a Lumos knitting light through you for Christmas! Love it!! Dean and Bean knitting machines look really great, and now a ribber to add to it!! And then a yarn fest?! I am definitely off to IKEA this week even just to look at it all in real life! Thanks so much for your update!! I hope everyone stayed safe in all the storms!

@JenGeigleyKnits

2 ай бұрын

oh yay - glad you love your light! 💡 ikea is pretty bright and fun right now - so great that you live close enough to go!

Awesome recap of the fun weekend!

@JenGeigleyKnits

2 ай бұрын

thanks so much for watching!

When you first talked about the Lumo Light awhile back, I purchased one based on your recommendation and WOW.....I was NOT disappointed!! The charge lasts a long time!! This works great for reading in bed as well as knitting!! I have had cheaper lights similar to the Lumo and there is NO comparison!! I would have never of bought one if not for your recommendation!! LOVE it, if anyone is on the fence, just buy it, you will not regret!! :) What a BEAUTIFUL bag of socks!! Would love to have a sock machine, maybe one day!!

@JenGeigleyKnits

2 ай бұрын

oh good - so happy to hear this! (yes, the charge lasts forever!) I'm so, so happy that you love yours too - thanks for sharing!

I bought the Lumos Light , thank you for the discount !!! Looks like your weekend was a blast, minus the storms !!

@JenGeigleyKnits

2 ай бұрын

awww, yay - enjoy the knitting light! I know you'll love it. thanks so much for watching!

I so love the yarn barn it adds extra time as there is no short cut but I weave, knit, spin, have a sock machine so that place is my happy store to go to I am just thirty miles north of Des Moines.

@JenGeigleyKnits

2 ай бұрын

I bet Yarn Barn *is* your happy place! they really have everything ... I'll definitely have to stop by next time I'm in the KC area.

I love my neck light. I don’t have the same brand. Just wanted to let everyone know it’s great when knitting with dark colors when your lighting in the day still isn’t quite enough. I also keep it close to me when there are storms in the area. My lights tend to go out in any storm and my house is so dark. A neck light leaves your hands free

@JenGeigleyKnits

2 ай бұрын

such a good point!! I have totally used mine in the dark when the power went out to get to the basement! (so smart.) they come in handy in all kinds of situations.

I’m working on the Aperture sweater with the same yarn you used for yours. I’m loving the yarn and the pattern. I enjoy watching these Crank In videos. They look such fun. I’m only about 5 hours from Kansas City (in Illinois) so I’m going to keep my eye out for Knitting in the Heartland. Thanks for the heads up!

@JenGeigleyKnits

2 ай бұрын

ooooh, awesome - I loved knitting with that yarn too! definitely keep an eye out for Knitting in the Heartland next time. I think they said it's held every-other year, so the next one might be 2026, but it was a fun one (and next time, I'd totally check out the speakers/classes.)

Thanks! Another great video! I can never get to Ikea, so I really enjoyed the tour.

@JenGeigleyKnits

2 ай бұрын

it's such a fun treat to go to IKEA ... some things are available for $5 shipping online too, so it's fun to look even if you can't go in person. thanks for watching!

Thanks Jen for the discount code. Purchased a light …. I have been very curious about this tool!

@JenGeigleyKnits

2 ай бұрын

oh great - you will love it! (thank you!)

I was at knitting in the heartland... and was at the Steven West chat. It was really more of a chat than a class.

@JenGeigleyKnits

2 ай бұрын

cool - I bet it was fun!

@annabellavampirella

2 ай бұрын

I also went to IKEA afterwards. I got a red clock.

@JenGeigleyKnits

2 ай бұрын

@@annabellavampirella awesome!

Socks all weekend…cool! It’s amazing what those machines can do!!! I’m a flap/gusset, but I’m going to check out your tips for heel placement using afterthought (or similar) heels. I’m not “afraid” to try a different heel… perhaps a wee heel only as a test. High instep, so need to figure out adjustments! And yup… ordered the (discounted) Lumos light. Thanks!

@JenGeigleyKnits

2 ай бұрын

it really is amazing!! I think you can totally do your flap/gusset heel too with the way we cut in a heel ... it's really versatile. I think we all always make our own adjustments. 😂 and you will LOVE the knitting light - so happy you picked one up! (and thanks for your support!)

I enjoyed hearing about Ikea's Tessamans items. Actually picked up the throw, the pots, the carafe/vase and some napkins from my local Ikea today. They're sold out of the pre-cut fabric unfortunately!

@JenGeigleyKnits

2 ай бұрын

ooooh, very good - yes, some things are hard to find!

I use my light to read when flying at night. And if I'm sharing a room with someone who goes to bed before me.

@JenGeigleyKnits

2 ай бұрын

that's the best - I love using mine at night too. I always ask my husband if it's bugging him, and he always says 'I can't even see it." love it!

Hey there, Cyd from Grand Rapids Mi. (The one with friends and family named Bowie and Lotus). I am going to be in Vancouver for a couple of weeks and IKEA is on the to do list. If the fabric is there I will pick up a bunch, so I can grab a couple for you, no problem.

@JenGeigleyKnits

2 ай бұрын

Hi there - yes! sounds like a solid plan. I might have someone who already grabbed fabric for me in FL, but if not I'll let you know (and thanks so much for offering! I hope you find some fun things on your Vancouver trip!)

@cydneycolvig656

2 ай бұрын

@@JenGeigleyKnits Sounds good. Last fall when I was in Vancouver I hit the motherlode with fabulous yarn purchases at a rummage sale! Always on the hunt for local goodies. Keep me posted.

@jengeigley

2 ай бұрын

@@cydneycolvig656 that is awesome!!! (Vancouver has been on my list forever ... sounds like so much fun!)

Another thing. One VERY IMPORTANT feature of the Lumos light that you didn't highlight: It's one of the only neck lights that you can stand up. Flip it around and it stands. You can still point the lights where you want.

@JenGeigleyKnits

2 ай бұрын

super good point!!!!!! thank you!

I have that Lumos light and I love it (though I paid full price!). I really enjoyed this update, Jen. I had to pause the video numerous times to check out things that you referenced. It's disappointing about the Tesamman fabric (for me, it rhymes with "almond", kinda sorta, at least the emphasis).

@JenGeigleyKnits

2 ай бұрын

thanks so much for watching! (I totally thought I had that pronunciation down, and then quickly LOST it! 😂 good grief.) luckily, a viewer in FL found me some of the fabric and is ever-so-kindly shipping it to me!

No fabric at my IKEA, just the same pillowcase you got

@JenGeigleyKnits

2 ай бұрын

I am super happy with the pillowcases!!

Love your podcast! I don’t comment often but I found your fabric at local Ikea here in FL. I messaged you on instagram :)

@JenGeigleyKnits

2 ай бұрын

no WAY!!! thank you so much ... I just messaged you back on IG. (you are amazing.)

I must say that I dont get it. Looks very boring and the sound of all the machines. I guess if you sell socks, but Id rather handknit socks any day.

@JenGeigleyKnits

2 ай бұрын

I totally get that! It's a very different kid of knitting for sure (and it's not everyone's cup of tea.)