I totally understand the shaming aspect of purchasing yarn and accessories. My husband is very good at shaming me about my hobby. I agree that I don’t want to be ashamed because I do use the yarn but I couldn’t possibly use it all in my lifetime. I’m 75 and retired and knitting really helps me deal with the aging process. Your podcast helped me feel better about my acquisitions ❤

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

So true! I am sorry you are made to feel bad. I think as women we try to justify what makes us feel good. I tell my husband I don't spend as much as. $200/week therapy session would cost and I get a warm sweater to boot. lol

@gayleklein8890

8 ай бұрын

Oh, so glad to see your post! I'm 66 and I feel the same, like I don't want to leave my kids with a ton of yarn to deal with! I content myself with knitting for others, a legacy of love for all my children, their spouses and grandchildren! My hands are no longer the best, but I do knit every day!❤😊

@beverlythompson3246

8 ай бұрын

I wish husbands who shame their wives about knitting would learn that knitting is more than a hobby-it is physical , mental and emotional therapy. While the knitter benefits these ways, we also are creating something of a legacy for our children to cherish when we are gone. My dear husband is an enabler and if anything encourages me. It is me who looks at my stash and thinks “I gotta stop buying yarn”

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

They will treasure the things you handmade for them.

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

I love this. Just love it

Really,it's totally explainable. You have such a sunny disposition, that every time you go outside to record, the sun comes out.

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

OHHHH MY GOSH! You are the BEST for saying this. You made my day and I got a huge chuckle! Thank you...♥

I am really enjoying all your podcasts. I love your content. The knitting bags are just great. I really like the way you explain what you are doing, and why. I enjoy your color sense. You know what you like and you stick to your guns. I hope you are able to heal from your mom's passing. Days will get better, but it is never the same. Hugs. I like both cats and dogs! They are wonderful

@TheKnittyKats

2 ай бұрын

Thank you

I’m watching your podcast about the clumps of dog hair you’re finding on your walk…..well, back in the late 1990’s I had a beautiful rescue dog named Flicka…she was probably golden retriever and husky mix with a beautiful creamy undercoat….I save her fur after brushing and put it in a grocery bag…thinking maybe someone could spin this fur into yarn? Spinning your own yarn was certainly not as popular as today. In the spring I attended Shepherd’s Harvest Wool Festival at the Washington County, Minnesota fair grounds and what did I find….a woman who would spin my dog fur! I went home got the grocery bag of fur and rushed back to her booth. We exchanged names and numbers and a month or so later I met up with her and had a beautiful hank of “Flicka” yarn. Tip…she spun the fur with some sheep fleese of the same color and it was beautiful….however, the knitted cowl I made with the Flicka yarn shed just like the dog! Be aware…I warned you!😀 The people I worked with at the time thought I was crazy…knitting dog hair, but it was a cool experience and my Flicka lives on, although never with a black wool coat! Have fun with your dog hair project! It’s a great story to tell❤️ Gayle in Stillwater Minnesota

@TheKnittyKats

6 ай бұрын

Thank you Gayle. I am sure I will get as far as a headband! lol.

I'm hopelessly addicted to knitting bags. I also have a project in everyone. Lol thank you for sharing

@TheKnittyKats

5 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! I am too.

I knitted and crocheted while my youngest daughter was in dance class and rehearsals and it did kept me calm.🧶

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

Good for you. I joined the party late!

HI Julie! It was fun to see your bags. Lots of good ones. I appreciate your comments on what you like and don't like etc. I decided this year to knit more from stash and not purchase yarn except for a few exceptions. It's not because I want to shame or punish myself for having too much yarn. The truth is I have so much amazing yarn and so many beautiful projects in my queue, they deserve attention! I often get overwhelmed by my stash and trying to decide what to knit. Setting limits on my purchases has helped me feel less stressed, if that makes any sense. I'm lucky and have a hubby that totally supports my knitting and my yarn buying. Always encouraging me to purchase when I show him something I like. I remember once a friend asked me the cost of the yarn for a sweater I was making. It wasn't crazy, but I think I spent around $100. She doesn't have much and I was embarrassed to tell her. After I did, she asked me how long it would take me to make the sweater. I told her about a month. She said to me "you get a month of entertainment and a beautiful sweater for only $100, I think that's quite a bargain". She also said something about her hubby's round of golf costing more. That's perspective.

@TheKnittyKats

6 ай бұрын

I love that. Your friend was right!

Love, Love, Love!!!! Your Podcast ❤❤❤❤❤

@TheKnittyKats

6 ай бұрын

Thank you sooooo much. Comments like yours inspire me to keep going. ♥

I enjoyed seeing your bag collection. I love them too. Looking forward to your next podcast...Thanks for sharing.

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Yay, thank you! I appreciate your comment. I sure have a lot of bags!

We in Colorado never have enough yarn. 😊 Thanks for featuring, no I have to go over the mountain and through the woods to the yarn shop. 😊

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

Yes you do, but worth the Trip. You must drive to Fort Collins to My Sister Knits. So worth it.

Love all of your bags. You are absolutely delightful to listen to. When I was in high school (50 years ago) I 'stole' my mothers Pendleton wool jacket. I loved that jacket. Pendleton Wool is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The woolens on their website are as beautiful as ever.

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

I think it is time we do a deep dive into Pendleton wool. Don't you?

I too, have more than enough yarn to last a few lifetimes. Trying to work my way through it. I only have a few bags because I'm mostly a monogamous knitter. Glad you found some long lost goodies in those bags.

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

We love our knitting supplies. I did take a trip down memory lane for sure. It made me miss sewing. I really love to sew.

This episode in particular was so lovely to watch, the reason being as I got all warm and fuzzy when I saw your Hebden Bridge mug. I'm a Yorkshire lass (born in Calderdale) even though my parents emigrated to South Africa when I was 9 and now many years later I now live in Poland. But..... My heart and soul will always be in Yorkshire and thankfully I now live much closer and can visit. Thank you for such interesting vlogs ❤

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Oh I am so glad - I love that mug. It is funny how the mention of something will take us back. Yorkshire is such a beautiful part of the world. You are lucky to be a Yorkshire lass.

@debisia

8 ай бұрын

@@TheKnittyKats ❤️

Hi Julie, I caught this episode and it reminded me that I saw an earlier one of yours and wanted to comment. We also live in Colorado, just south of Denver. Your Wooly Works Pendleton bag is lovely! I'd like to try and make one with scrap wool fabric, of course it wouldn't be quite as nice. How great that you have family and contacts in the UK to expand your yarn from there. Your husband sounds like "a keeper". Thanks for the tour of the Lula Faye Fiber shop in Boulder. I've been seeing advertisement for it, and haven't been there yet. Good to know they are a resource for Knitting with Olive! Coincidentally I know your sister, but haven't kept up with her. She used to work with my husband when we lived in the same town. We used to talk knitting etc. This was when my children were younger and I didn't have the time to fully devote to knitting. (Your sister actually helped us with some paperwork to adopt our youngest daughter!) Fast forward, and my husband and I are now retired. I'm involved with a dye garden at Chatfield and love learning/experiencing the wonder of plant/flower dyeing. I have been acquiring more yarn than I'll ever have the time to use. The inspiration planning my yarn to use with various patterns helps me dwell on positive things and sleep at night. I guess that's worth something. If I can resonate more that we have in common... we have 3 cats! Makes it hard to travel though, now that we have the time. Say hi to your sister for me. Best, Julie (and Terry)

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

Julie, It is so nice to hear from you. I shared this with my sister and she is very fond of you and Terry. She said you taught her to knit, she taught me to knit so in reality, I have you to thank for all of this. What a wonderful give you gave us both. Thank you!!! If you are ever this way - Please pop in and see us. We can all three go for a cup of coffee and knit. (or go to the knit shop lol). Thank you for watching...

Bags were fun to see. Definitely have bag envy. 😅 Thank you.

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

I have bag envy every time I see a new one. lol

Just getting to watch this one. Loved the yarn shop visit! The dog Jaír you gathered reminded me of an art teacher I had years ago who saved all of her dog’s hair for a local spinner who made it I to yarn and knit with it. She sold her items in the folk art museum at our college. She didn’t mix anything in with it.

@TheKnittyKats

6 ай бұрын

Oh thank you! I am for sure going to do this.

Oh my goodness you talked about Dartmoor, my home. I live in a small town called Ashburton, it's a one mile walk from home and I'm on Dartmoor. It is the most beautiful, moody, stunning and magical place. Yes, sheep, cattle and ponies roam free! The tors can be steep but give the most amazing views of the landscape. Love your podcast, you're just so normal, I guess I say that as you seem like me in your crafting world! Happy Christmas 🎄 x

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

You live in a beautiful part of the world. My sister in law lives in Plymouth so we rented a home near Dartmoor and went up and explored with the ponies. It was magical. You are very lucky.

I love your knitting bags, Julie! Especially the pretty and fun-shaped one that you made yourself. I like your Robin project bag, too! I also love birds! The knitting bag I use most is medium-sized and I got it in Lillehammer, Norway many years ago. I believe it is actually a fabric grocery bag - Norway is big on environmental protection and recycling. The blue fabric is strong but soft and has the word Miljovennlig! (Eco-friendly) on it. One day it just became the bag I carry my smaller knitting projects in. I love it! :) Thanks for another wonderful episode! Your ideas and projects are fun and so are you! :)

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

I love repurposing things. Norway? Went to Norway? You will love my January podcast!

@colleenraymond623

7 ай бұрын

Yes, I travelled to Norway in September 2008 on a vacation tour. It was lovely! The bag is not your typical fabric grocery bag - it doesn't really look like one. Mine is made of sturdy denim-like fabric and it's soft. I will find an amazing and fun knitting bag like one of yours some day soon. I have an actual knitting project bag too that I like, but the Norwegian bag is the one I reach for most often when I dash out the door with a project to work on ;). I look forward to your January's podcast! :D@@TheKnittyKats

Loved seeing all of your bags - the Pendleton panel one is exquisite - already checked their website and they’re sold out 🫤I’m actually a crocheter but probably going to go down the rabbit hole of knitting. I am also a quilter, embroiderer and bag maker - love all things fiber. Thank you for showing your knitting bags - so enjoyable!

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

I love my bag. It is truly perfect. Message them. They will make one for you. They are the nicest people. Barb told me that the video has really helped them sell out. A good thing for small business and well deserved. You may not get it before Christmas - but she will get you one.

Love your channel, yhrr er scenery is great at the end. Love visiting Colorado. This year had the great pleasure of visiting Scotland and cant wait to go back. Will be checking out the woolen works site.

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Thank you... Scotland is a magical place for me. I love everything about Scotland. Thank you for watching.

This was such a fun episode. Thank you. I loved all the bags, how fun, and the stories that went along with them were a delight. I'm not ashamed of my purchases, life's short and if I'm happy everyone around me is happy😂. Also, even though I may not ever use it all, it brings me joy to look at it and touch it. Like you, a lot of purchases have a story or a fond memory. Take care. If I don't see you again before Christmas, have a safe and joyous holiday.

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! I am glad you enjoyed it. yes.. memories for sure. Merry Christmas to you too!

I loved seeing many of your project bags and hearing their stories. I feel you can’t have too many bags, especially if they have happy memories attached. A well loved bag adds so much more pleasure to the knitting experience. Thank you for sharing.

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

Yes... I agree. Thank you so much for watching!

Always enjoy your podcasts even if they are pieced together. Loved seeing all your bags!

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊 I was not sure how that was going to work - but pieced together discribes my life at the moment ♥

I am loving to see your beautiful variety of project bags! @Jenna_rose_ has some awesome buckets and zipper bags! I did get one of her weekend bags….sooooo wonderful! @buttonjarstudio is also a must see! And then the @madderrootmaine has some fun ones. @bookhou has very functional buckets! I love using them as decor! Well I’m sure I could go on, but these are my absolute favorite! Thank You for sharing, I need to pull some of mine out and add them to my rotation again. Devon’s sweater looks great on you. I love the pin you added. It looks so dressy!❤

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Oh you have the bag bug too! I love pins. I wear them all the time. Should do a segment on how to wear them with your knits. It is fun.

The bag review was fun and interesting!! I also make bags, and have quite a few!! I also like bags with flat bottoms that sit on the floor and stand upright, and will be using your bags to make new designs!!

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

Oh Hooray!!

I loved all your bags! I want the one from the Estes Fiber Festival! 😆 And I was really excited to hear the story about spinning the dog fur. I’ve been collecting my dog’s fur for a few months now because I thought it would be a great gift for my husband, if I could get a local fiber spinner to combine it with some merino to knit him a scarf or socks. I was worried they would think I was crazy, but now I feel better about the idea. He’s a Pekingese and has a fluffy undercoat that very soft, so I hope I can make it happen!

@TheKnittyKats

6 ай бұрын

I say it is worth a try!

Love your jumper .

@TheKnittyKats

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Great podcast thank you 🧶☕️😊

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. I almost did not put it up - it seems so fragmented. I appreciate it and I am glad you enjoyed it. Have a cozy day knitting.

I enjoy your podcast a lot. I probably have 5 project bags but only use the small one because for sock knitting while traveling.

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Yes - sock bags are a must. Knitting socks is a must!

You look especially pretty today!

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness. Thank you so much for saying such nice thing. I really appreciate it.

Thoroughly enjoyed that episode then I like all your episodes love all the bags it’s a hobby in itself 😂greetings from edinburgh it’s cold today

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I would love to be in Edinburgh... in a coffee shop... with books... and yarn. How can I make that happen? I follow Ginger Twist Studios and would love to see her new shop. You may need to do so and report back!♥

Pendleton Woolen Mills started in Pendleton Oregon! Close to home for Woolen Works! Thanks for the review!! Appreciate that you give honest and insightful information!

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! I thought it was. Wouldn't it be fun to dive into their history? What a great product they make. Hope to meet you soon!

Julie thanks for another great episode. I loved seeing all your bags. Please don’t you allow yourself to feel any guilt because you work hard and these items make you happy and that’s all that matters. I love your new bag, your Audrey sweater, and your Soldotna sweater. Have a wonderful Christmas. I hope you make time to sew, knit, or whatever makes you happy. Hugs from Houston, TX. Rachel S.

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

Rachel, Thank you so much! I certainly make time to knit. It relaxes me. But my days are very long this time of year and I just had my last day off before Christmas. Head down - move forward!

I live in Arvada. I didn’t realize this shop was there. I’ll definitely be visiting!

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

A really nice shop and Nathalie and Jennifer were awesome. I need to get back there when I am not so rushed. Tell them Hello for me. Merry Christmas to you! ♥

I love knitting bags-can’t resist them, especially if they are red. I have one bag specifically for knitting socks; for knitting & crocheting hats & one for knitting & crocheting blankets. I also have special knitting bags for traveling. I like DellaQ products too🧶

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

ohhhh I don't have a red one!

First time viewer of your podcast and I Loved it! Thoroughly enjoyed all but especially the bag review! Thank you!

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

Loved the podcast. The variety kept me engaged. Now I have bag envy!

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Oh thank you for the feedback. I was feeling it was fragmented. But I love when The Knitty Stew takes us on little side trips so maybe it works. Do check out WoolenWorks Designs, the bags are very cool and different to what you can find elsewhere. Enjoy your knitting today.

So truly Enjoyable❣️Thank you🙏🏻🥰

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome. Thank you for watching. Merry Christmas

Not finished your video yet but I love a couple of things…your bright pink and rolled collar sweater (I’m thinking I’ll make something close to it!). I let my hair go grey during Covid and my clothing colours have had to switch from cream and earth tones to white, grey, black, denim blues, the blue/green you are searching for, bright pink, turquoise…and most jewel tones. Gives our fading skin and hair a lift! Next…it is great that you are recycling dog fur (I’m thinking poodle types would be best). I have heard of this being done before. 👍👍👍

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

Ohhh Thank you... We have to get bols and vibrant with our colors now don't we. If not now... When!!! Just do it! So far I have collected dog hair and cat hair... what else can I find? lol ♥ Christmas Blessings to you!

Loved this episode! I also sew & knit and live 2 hrs from Pendleton where the woolen mill is .. such beautiful wools

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

I am going to have to do a whole episode on Pendleton. It is such a big part of winter memories. I thought it was in the NW - very near Woolen Works Designs as well. After the podcast, I found two of my dads pendleton sweaters. He was so proud to buy them. I remember. Thank you for setting me straight on that. Happy knitting... and sewing.

Enjoyable video. Glad I discovered you!

@TheKnittyKats

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Sorry it took so long to reply!

I love your sweater. It beautiful. I hope I can do something that nice someday.

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

You can do it! Honestly. Practice on top down raglan. Pick a two color Colorwork pattern. Learn to read a chart... It makes it very easy. Maybe I will do a video on that. Great Idea.

Love your episode. Have a nice advent, even though your business need you quite a lot in december.

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

Thank you... I never ever curse the opportunity I have before me to work so hard. You have a lovely Christmas as well. I hope it is filled with peace and joy for you and your family. ♥ See you in January.

I have one of the bird bags too-mine has chickens and I love using it for socks! I’m adding the yarn shop in Boulder to my road trip list for the spring. And I’m going to try to figure out a crochet bag pattern-super cute.

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

Awww I wish I would have seen a chicken bag. I love chickens. Yes - do check out Lula Faye Fibers. They were so nice.

Don’t worry about it! It’s OK. Nothing like being surrounded by yarn and your projects that you’re working on 🧶

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

Ohhh my goodness! I loved ever minute of this episode!!! You are such a lovely lady! My favorite part was the bag tour!!! I too am a bag lady! I love all my project bags! And I have lots!!! I absolutely love the woolen and works custom bag!!! I think an order is in my very near future! Thank you so much for sharing! Happy Holidays 🎄 Stephanie

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Oh good. I was feeling Like I was living on excessive bag island all by myself!

@gayleklein8890

8 ай бұрын

No way! I have seasonal bags and love rotating through them! It brings me such joy and I can tell it does you too!!❤😊

Your Audrey sweater looks so nice on you! Also, collecting yarn is a separate hobby from knitting. 😂

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

Oh thank you! YES.. Totally seperate... Merry Christmas to you! ♥

Such a treat to see all your project bags! 😍 Here in Sweden we use the same kind of bags but the fabrics may be different around here. I have knitted a bag in a pattern from my area and I like to knit one in fair Isle pattern.There is a book by Carina Olsson ”Fair Isle Knitting” which includes patterns for that.

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

Oh wow! I think I need a fair isle knitting bag!!! What fabric do you use?

I loved so many of your bags and appreciated the “features” to look for. I got back into knitting during Covid (was only a monogamous knitter at different stages of my life) and now NEED project bags. I bought one very similar to your reversible blue and large flowers bag, made by a local artisan for a great price, and I LOVE it. I am so excited to take my time looking and shopping for a few more that I absolutely love.

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Oh hooray. I love it when a knitting friend feels a little inspiration! Don't forget to check out Woolenworksdesigns.... I think they have sold out as a result, but I am sure they will take a special order. ♥

Your sweaters look so gorgeous on you. Amazing colors! I actually don’t use project bags, though i did sew my very own project bag, along with face masks, back when Covid hit. I use small, plastic baskets for my projects. I just find it easier to grab my scissors, small notepad, tools, etc. from the basket. Your project bags are so cute. Love your podcast. 😊

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

Oh thank you! I like baskets too. They are great espcially around the house. We must use whatever is available to carry our craft! Merry Christmas to you.. ♥

I use shoe or shopping bags as my proyect bags 😅 i am still too broke ans have not purchased one in a while. Love the ones you have handmade and your sister's

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Whatever. you use to keep lovely yarn is it PERFECT!

Greetings from just a few miles south of you in Parker! I just found your channel and will be Bing watching this week to catch up! The project bags with dividers- I have made several with Ramona Rose’s Sock Sack pattern. Some with dividers, some without. Looking forward to watching.

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! Thank you for watching. I love the small sock bags with dividers.. for some reason it doesn't work on the larger bags.. for me anyway. maybe b/c I have a notions bag and lots of stuff!!!

A girl can never have too many bags!❤❤❤

Thank you for the bag tour! I love bags too and probably have as many as you do. They make me so happy. Bags, pouches, and yarn ♥ Also, really enjoyed seeing your pets wandering in and out of the background. So fun!

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! I am glad I do not sit on Excessive Bag Island all by myself. We are going to have a great time here. lol ♥ yes I love my sweet sweet kities..

@heyrosanna10

7 ай бұрын

@@TheKnittyKats Excessive Bag Island sounds like an amazing place! 🤩😍😂

I love all your bags, I have a variety medium and small nearly all designed and made by me, several have pink pleather bases as I bought some pleather to do one but at 60 " wide there is enough for lots then when the shop closed i bought the rest of the pleather, now making a tote in it. ... I have also made a few Boro bags ( will try to find the designer) which is 7 inches cubed and it is great for small projects and bus knitting.

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

That is awesome! I would love to see your pink Pleather bags!

Hi Julie, I loved the bag parade they are all so pretty! I have a good wool stash too and I love it. My taste changed from superwash wool to natural wool. So actually I have like two stashes..... so one isn`t even needed anymore. I´m excited to see your wool stash and all the beautiful colors ! Happy Knitting from Germany

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

Wonderful! That is so good. I am going to recategorize my stash too. That way it will seem like I have two hobbies.. A knitting with superwash and a knitting with wooly wools. I have kind of done the same thing lately. Knitting with more wooly wools. However... O have noticed that my dying is much nicer on superwash. Weird.. Thank you for watching. Merry Christmas to you... ♥

Just so you know, the sun coming in and out is not making one bit of difference on this end. Cute sweater.

@TheKnittyKats

6 ай бұрын

Thank you.. so good to know. I need to stop letting things like that worry me.

First time watching you and I discover where your husband is from… I am born and bred Yorkshire!

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Oh my. I just finished watching “The Chase” set in Yorkshire. The accent is amazing

My mom made my sister and I skirts from remnants at the Pendleton Woolen Mills. I remember digging in a bin choosing what I wanted. We lived 50 miles from Pendleton. Love this bag video.❤

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

We really must to a segment on Pendleton wool. So many people have a connection to it. I am glad this holds good memories for you too. After I uploaded, I walked up stairs and found to Pendleton sweaters of my late fathers. I knew what they meant to him and could not send them to good will. Soooo Glad I have them. Merry Christmas to you... ♥

I make a lot of my own bags too. My favourite bag comes from the island of Iona which is off Mull in Scotland. It would be an extra large and is made from 100% single origin IONA yarn and waxed canvas. I've watched Jane, the Cornish Knitter since her first episode. My cat got off my lap when the feeder went off but he's nearly always on my lap while I'm knitting although his back wrinkles if the knitting touches him too much. Thanks for the podcast

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard. Do you live in Scotland?

@epiphany8276

8 ай бұрын

No I was visiting! I'm English but I live in California. When we go back home to visit family we like to do a bit of travelling too other parts of the UK.@@TheKnittyKats

I found it interesting to look at all your bags. I only have one official knitting bag. However, Target had these cotton lawn bags with a double draw string attached to an inner cover meaning that the outside of the bag didnt cinch, reducing the space inside the bag. $5!!!! Was so excited. Bought 2.

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

That sounds so cool. I love it when I find this like that. Are they big? Will you email me a photo? theknittykats@gmail.com. I would love to see them.

Do you realize that you have the perfect green you are looking for? It's in the sweater you have purchased. Take this sweater apart and re-knit in the style you are wanting. You will have more than enough yarn as there will be the surplus in the bat wing sleeve. Think of it as a Giant Frogging Project! ;) If you can't wear it, you really have nothing to lose. Best Wishes!

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

I know!!!! I am keeping it. It will help me release my need for that color. I will wear it wonky through Christmas and then take it to pieces ♥

Come on, Julie. I saw that Cornish Knitter episode too. How could you not mention the charms of the very handsome shepherd, Anton???? That was enough to make anyone order some yarn from the Raw Wool company. 😀

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

I am laughing so hard at this. Yes, Anton was a sight. I follow them on Instagram so if you need a good Anton fix - that is where you need to be. SOOOO funny, you are!

Hi Julie. What a lovely find on you tube. Glad to have found you. Would you consider pretending your beautiful green sweater is just another garment and stitch the side seams in so that it will fit you better? I am a sewist and we often get people bringing in bought knitted items that need altering. So we just stitch them up. Has always worked so far. As long as you can get the shape you want. You will just need to have a serger/overlocker to keep the edges from fraying. Just a thought 💭🧡

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

Great idea! I did go ahead and buy it. I just had to satisfy the color itch. lol. I may just do that. Thank you

Have you thought of taking apart the green purchased sweater to use the yarn? Maybe return the one you purchased for a larger size so you would have enough yarn to reknit a sweater pattern you like? I have purchased used sweaters from thrift shops, ones made out of cashmere or other quality fiber yarn and knitted many items. Great show! Love your enthusiasm

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

That's a great idea! I watch a podcaster who does that all the time. I do love the color

I Enjoyed this podcast, as I am also crazy about bags and have for too many. I don’t have small bags as I am not a sock knitter. My smallest bag is probably the fringe supply bag. As I am a sweater knitter, most of your large bags would be considered medium to my taste as I do need larger bags for sweaters. Two of favourite brands are Atenti and 65 South. I love the elegant fabrics and finishes of the Atenti bags but they are not cheap. My favourite style is a tote bag with a wide bottom, handles, a magnetic closure and outside pockets.

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

TOTALLY have a goal to get an Atenti bag. Every time I see them, I go nuts. I just need to bite the bullet sometime and get one. I want a furry one! I saw one last year and was so close to buying it - regret it now. Thank you for watching. Merry Christmas to you. ♥

@mcoknits856

7 ай бұрын

@@TheKnittyKats Maybe this would make a good Christmas present. P.S. I have rescue kitties too.They are good karma.

I use my many basket convention tote bags to hold my knitting projects. Another great podcast.

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Anything that holds yarn is a good thing!

I love your Audrey Sweater! The color is so pretty.

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I hope you give it a try too.

That tall project bag would make a great spindle bag if you spin with a spindle. I have a few bags for my spindle spinning.

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Great idea! I have not mastered spinning with a spindle yet. I am sooooo impatient. Good for you for doing so!

I love all your podcasts. This one really tickled me pink. I love project bags!!! It is kind of like, I can’t help my self. I really appreciate your reviews. They will help me decide on the design features for future bags. I, like you, am not a fan of the zippered section in the middle of the bag. It is just awkward to me. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts. It made the morning after Thanksgiving a quiet and peaceful time. Have a very productive retail season. See you on the other side. Can hardly wait 🎉

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

AWWW thank you. I really appreciate the feedback. I was feeling like this one was a fragmented mess. I am so short of time I had to do it in sections, but I think I could make it work this way. I think more people stayed interested. I seriously almost did not put it up I thought it was so bad. I am glad I don't live on excessive bag island all by myself. I feel in good company. lol. Check out Woolenworks designs. It is by far my most useful bag to date. Happy knitting. Yes see you in 2024.

Thanks for sharing all your project bags and the yarn shop! I also knit the Audrey sweater and want to knit it again, with short rows this time! I’m also a bit impatient 😂

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

I have to wonder if I could Ask Devin to write in a short row version. Hmmmmm I am going to ask her.

@elizabethdeyoung1328

8 ай бұрын

@@TheKnittyKats in one of her podcasts she said to add them right after the collar ribbing. By the time I realized I had forgotten I was almost ready to separate for the sleeves! It definitely never hurts to ask!

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

I remember that now. I just need to take the time to Figure it out. I am sure there is a KZread video. lol 😂. I sound so lazy don’t I?

@elizabethdeyoung1328

8 ай бұрын

@@TheKnittyKats KZread has everything! Definitely not lazy, just using your resources!

10 degrees Celsius. At least you tried! This Cdn thanks you.

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Oh that is hilarious. I got it so wrong!!! lol

I wanted to comment on the dog fur you found. It looks like it may be Samoyed hair. This may have already been addressed here but , in case it hasn't, you will find when you make something with it, that item will be very warm, very warm so you will need to take that into consideration. People who have made garment (sweaters, etc.) with Samoyed hair generally comment that it is often too warm to wear for very long. However, it does work up into beautiful garments.

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

I am so excited to give it a try. It is incredibly soft. Thank you for the heads up in the warmth factor. eek.

What a great podcast, I'm glad I finally had a chance to see it. How the weather changed! I actually saw your Instagram video of your first winter walk (gorgeous!) before I saw this, so seeing the beautiful sunshine and fall colors were a surprise at the end. Thanks for sharing your bag collection. I loved that you talked about not being shamed by your collection. It was something important for me to hear. I am always telling myself no to buying things, so I miss out on things I later regret not buying. Most of my collection (small) of bags are thrifted and maybe not originally intended for knitting but it works for me. The podcast made me very happy for today. It's like visiting with you.

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

Awwww what wonderful things to say. I am so glad my words made you feel good about yourself - and Your craft. It is such a worthy craft that has been around for soooooo long. I feel so privileged to be a knitter - mastering this ancient art that creates a beautiful result. I am excited to sit down with a cuppa and our yarn again soon. Have a Blessed Christmas full of yarn and JOY! ♥

Thanks to your inspiration I now have a lovely #audreysweater 🎉

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Oh hooray. She is doing a KAL with a great prize. Here is the tag for Instagram. Put a photo up. You might win. #audreysweater I love that sweater. It can be elegant or casual. Solo or layered. A good one

@zena-knittingbeans7973

8 ай бұрын

@@TheKnittyKatsit’s in the kal many thanks 🙏

@dawnbrowne1702

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Julie, Love your podcast, And watched from the beginning. Your knits are great and the green sweater…well I think that Knitting for Olive would be a very close match. I had a teacher who used to spin her cats fur 🙀 and then knit sweaters, said it was so warm! 😻

Love all your bags just don’t know how you can use them all!! Gonna try to get a couple

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Irene!!!! I can't use them all. I should start giving them away. It was good to get them all out... Now I know what I will and won't use. Do checkout Woolenworks Designs. I can't tell you how nice my bags from them are.. the price for what you get is unreal. Enjoy your day knitting.

Thanks for recommending the Cornish Knitter--love that podcast. I have also been enjoying your earlier recommendation for the Calon knits podcast. Both of those are ones that I would not have found myself--so thank you so very much😊 Enjoyed seeing your bags...we knitters are always in search of the perfect bag. Glad you found it!

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Oh hooray! I am glad you like them. I miss Lynne of Calon yarns.

Great to watch your most interesting podcast. So full of colour and life. Your search for the right green yarn illustrates how varied individual colours are. Your bag collection is amazing. I mainly make my project bags and prefer ones with a double pull draw string. I will now be looking at the 2 yarn suppliers that you mentioned as I am British and live in the UK. 🇬🇧

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Oh thank you! Yes you are lucky. You have great yarn there. Get some form those Zwarble sheep! They are so cute.

For the Italian bind off, check out Chilly Dog tutorials. She shows how to end properly

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Thank you... I needed a good video. I was watching a petite knits video but hard to read subtitles and watch what she is doing at the same time. lol. Thank you for watching.

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

I just watched it and followed on my Montpellier I am posting your comment in my Instagram to help others. Thank you.

i like zippered bags big enough to put a jumper in with at least 2-3 balls of wool & before i started using circular needles the bags had to be 30cm + long to accommodate the long needles; i also like sock bags, mine are similar to yours but with a pocket or 2 on outside; i do have larger bags which are lightly padded called a 'pumpkin bag' ( think it's the shape) & my blankets go in them, just have a crochet blanket on the go atm; i have several projects on the go atm, it's summer here & too hot to knit most days, usually i'll make cotton dish cloths this time of year, nice small projects along with socks the green jumper, have you thought about unravelling it & re-knit into the jumper you want? you could blend one of the other greens into it for something interesting enjoyed the podcast, thanx for sharing

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comments!! Well, I am just keeping that darn green sweater. It is not that bad of a fit and I can stop looking for that green and move on!!! lol.

Love that color work cowl. Thought you said Camellia Cowl. Couldn’t find that on Ravelry.

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

So Sorry. It is the Advent Flower Cowl. The color way is Camellia So pretty.

Yes you can knit/crochet dog hair without adding any thing in with it. I crochet a very large pillow with Teddy Bear Chow. Even though the natural color is cinnamon I was able to Dye the yarn in about seven colors. It was so soft and colorful. Thank you for sharing what you love. The best to you.

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

Great tip! I am going to do that for sure. I am always up for a great experiment. Thank you for watching.

Another wonderful podcast. I didn't know Boulder has a new yarn shop. Road trip ahead for sure. Bag envy here too. Enjoy the holidays even though you will be so very busy this season. Take time to knit.

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! You too! I will more than likely work on easy projects or just work on my crochet blanket. Have to keep busy....Happy Holidays to you too. ♥

Just found your podcast and I love it! There are soo many knitting rabbit holes aren't there?! I enjoyed all the segments! It's so much fun to live vicariously through others when they go to different yarn shops! Thanks for that! All the best in your up coming retail season! Been there done that too! Looking forward to your next podcast!❤

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes...us creative people cannot keep clear of the rabbit holes. ARGH. Thank you very much for your feedback. I really appreciate it. Merry Christmas... see you in 2024.

I totally agree with you on those inside middle pockets in project bags. I don't like them at all. They take up valuable space! Love this episode!

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Exactly!! I should cut it out!

I wasn’t able to “grab” a cat even though we have two! However, Molly was very interested in your podcast! It’s a shame I can’t post a photo of her avidly watching you! She loves knitting (mainly sitting on it or padding it)

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

I know.. they are had to catch. They are mostly indoor but I do take them out when I am out. But they are still cautious outside and do not like to be held outside. I don't know what there lives were like before us, but I have a good idea it wasn't good. So I have to let them be. I will try to see what I can do next time. Thank you for being interested in them.

Would love to see some crocheted projects. Im in wyoming

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

I know.. I love to crochet. Mostly blankets now. I am slowing making progress on my '73 Shasta blanket. AND I love Wyoming. What a great free state with lots of space.

Another great episode. Loved seeing all your bags and hearing how you use them, as well as the pros and cons. I also really enjoy the Cornish knitters podcast. She has excellent segments and I would love to visit her store as well as Falmouth. I’m planning on joining in with the KAL she is hosting in December.

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! I say it is time for a field trip to Falmouth! Hee hee.. ♥ Merry Christmas to you..

What a fun episode! I enjoy making bags as well. Grainline Studio has the pattern for the Field Bag. I have made it several times and it is always a bit bigger than the one I purchased when they were available commercially so perhaps you would like that size (but then again, perhaps I’m not measuring perfectly). My favorite bag is the Town Bag (pattern also available at Grainline). I make both of those bags with leather handles and canvas or waxed canvas, but your Pendleton fabric (made in Pendleton OR) on a bag was amazing and I’ll have to look for some old wool blankets to use for something like that. So many of us enjoying making of so many varieties. Thank you for sharing your makes and purchases.

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Oh I am so glad I have company on bag island. Yes I must do a segment on Pendleton. It is a cool story

This was a great episode! Your sweater is beautiful, the color looks great on you! I love your bags. It is obvious that each one holds a special place in your heart! My 3 favorite bags were custom made by a maker in the US, Jo4Totes. Each one is beautiful, and they bring me great joy when I use them. I also use some Vera Bradley tote bags for my crochet projects, they work well. I hope your mother is doing well! Take care!!

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Thank you.. My mother is still with us, declining a bit every day. I am sitting with her now as she is napping. Precious time for sure. I am going to need to look up that bag maker!

Great episode : thank you. When you hiked though Skye, did you go to the Shilasdair yarn shop? Their things are beautiful. I would like to one day stay at their B&B. x

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

No I sure didn't. We stopped at one Called Handspinner Having fun. I bought some lovely wool for my sister. I need to go back. What a wonderful country.

Fun episode! I prefer zippered project bags, I don’t know why. But I sure love all the ones you’ve shown.

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

awww thank you. I appreciate it more than you know.

Another great podcast!!! Your sweaters look gorgeous. Enjoyed the project bag review too. I need my friend, Verna, to make me one of those rice bags like you and Deb got -- I gave mine to Devin at the retreat. :) Wishing you wonderful holiday season. 🥰

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Oh yes you do. I love it. The square bottom is the best. If she sells them on Etsy or someplace I will for sure mention the link b/c they are great.

@dorajohnson2809

8 ай бұрын

@@TheKnittyKats thank you! I will let her know. 😘

I loved hearing about finding the dog hair!! FYI, dog hair is VERY warm. I highly recommend what you mentioned, that you blend it with wool. It is also pretty heavy by itself, when spun. I had a friend, years ago, who raised Samoyeds. She collected the hair & had someone spin it. She knit it up into something (can't remember, maybe a sweater) but it was just too hot to wear. I think there are books you can reference on knitting with dog hair. Love your stories!!

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

That is sooooo good to know. I am going to look it up for sure. I wish I would see them again so I could ask for the spring comb out!!

I love your Audrey sweater. I inherited a Pendleton wool blanket from my folks, unfortunately it was in the RV when I sold it and I didn't realize it for several months. Oh well, I hope the new owner appreciates it. Your new sweater bag is beautiful. Thanks for another great episode!

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Oh no! I bet you are soooo sad about the blanket. I sure would be. I am sorry. Thank you for watching.

@maxinemyer5174

8 ай бұрын

Sleeping music

I am exactly like you with a plethora of bags all sizes all type and mostly made by me. 😊 I’m from Oregon and have an abundant supply of Pendleton (sorry not sorry) yes we are where the factory is located.

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Lucky you. I am going to have to a lit segment on Pendleton wool. It is very special.

Love the bags! Especially from our friends @woolenworksdesigns 🥰

@TheKnittyKats

7 ай бұрын

Where have you been? Hope you are well - enjoying the photos of your sweet daughter. She is just darling.

@christaroy4264

7 ай бұрын

I’ve been so busy with holiday things! I am sure you are too!

Your purchased sweater is kelly green. So, do a search in yarn shops for that color.

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Well darn int Shirley. I am just keeping the sweater. It is not that bad of a fit and I need to move forward!!! On to the next obsession!! lol

I had a samoyed dog years ago (Tons of white fur). People do spin with their fur. It will be fun to see what you end up with.

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info. I have not seen the dog again to request more fur. Now we have snow. I can imagine when he shed in the spring I should walk with a very big collection bag! lol.

I copied Kristy Glass’s Christmas Soldotna and made long sleeves. I had to manage yarn so I made the sleeves in an asymmetrical color work. I feel the same about the Italian bindoff. It’s really easier for me that other bindoff. Years ago, before I got back into knitting, I got into making all kinds of bags. I loved all the Amy Butler patterns and fabrics. Then I became a Thirty-One consultant for a few years. So, now, I have a life time supply of bags/totes, all sizes and shapes. ❤ If you cut out that middle zipper part, can you sew up the sides and have a new small bag?

@TheKnittyKats

8 ай бұрын

Oh my, you are full of good ideas!!! Yes - I have left that bag out and am gathering the nerve to cut it out. I know I will use it more. The Cross body strap is so good for travel b/c it keeps your hands free to knit!!!