Your podcast popped up on my feed, and I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. I could not agree more that knitting is a pleasurable endeavour, and that speed is not of the essence. I am quite severely disabled, having had 4 major brain operations and am mainly confined to bed, so knitting is a huge part of my life. I have been knitting since I was 5, and I will be 64 this month. It is only really in the last couple of years that I have embraced the slow nature of knitting and have become both a process and a product knitter. One of the main things I love to make is socks - I wear them all day, every day. I love texture and not lace. I also like shawls - again, with a focus on texture. I am a supporter of Doulton Border Leicester wool, which is non-super wash, from a slaughter-free flock. It is woolly, but not itchy, which is very important to me. As I was watching, I am making a pair of socks with it. As you like natural fibres, I would highly recommend it. In my entire life, I have only ever made seamed garments, and that is what feels natural to me. You have picked up a new subscriber, and I shall now go and catch up on the episodes I have missed! Jinny

@genevieveinthenorth

Ай бұрын

Hi Jinny, thank you for leaving such a detailed and thoughtful comment. I’m sorry to hear about your surgeries. It sounds like you have faced a lot of difficulty and I am glad that knitting brings you comfort. I am amazed at how important knitting has become to me this year as I navigate the limitations of my own body. I had not come across the Doulton Border Leicester Flock before but just spent some time on their website. Thank you for the recommendation! 🐑Wishing you happy knitting and a happy birthday later this month 😊

It is refreshing to hear your goals. There are so many that are in such a huge rush to knit and it seems like they have unlimited finances. I am fairily prolific and I have a stash that I have accumulated over many years but do not have the budget to buy everything that are “in vogue” and make it quickly. I almost feel chocked by the quantity of finished items and waiting projects. So I am joining you on slowing down (if I can). I have a fairisle sweater for my husband on needles and it has been hibernating for too long. So its finish off things and only start one thing at a time. 🙏 🧶🇨🇦

@genevieveinthenorth

9 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing!🥰 I agree entirely about the pressure in-vogue-knitting can put on both us and our budgets. Your fairisle sweater sounds absolutely lovely -- lucky husband!

This is the first I am seeing your channel. I have a lot of health issues from lupus and Sjogrens. I have been knitting for about 2 years. Knitting has done wonders for me. I am learning tons of new skills. It is a good challenge for me. I did have to change to continental knitting with closed index finger because English knitting was too painful for my right hand and shoulder. I am looking forward to seeing more videos from you. Happy Knitting 🧶

@stephaniewilliams8687

29 күн бұрын

I just started knitting socks too. I really enjoy it. My feet are always cold, especially when I sleep. It is my self-care for my feet! 😊

@genevieveinthenorth

28 күн бұрын

@@stephaniewilliams8687 I love the idea of self care for our different (sometimes ailing) body parts! And I'm glad to hear that knitting has been so helpful for you. Wishing you low-sympton days and lots of happy knitting 😊

You just popped up in my feed as well and I’m so happy that you did! Seeing the previous comments, I am also a member of team “Knitting Through” (long term illness/disability). We really ought to have a Ravelry group. 😊 I share your discomfort knitting with plant fibers and offer the gentle reminder that “summer knits” should be for the summer you actually have and that wool and silk are traditionally also tropical fibers. I’m currently knitting a Buddleia blouse with merino-silk lace weight for my northeastern US summer. I’ll catch up on your previous videos while I do that.

@genevieveinthenorth

21 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing and saying hello 😊 I love the term "Knitting Through" and the fact that knitting/crafting more generally is sometimes done through pain/illness/disability but also gets so many of us through those experiences. I'm pretty terrible at keeping up with Ravelry groups but I think I actually first learned about the concept of "spoons" through one called Chronic Stitchers -- definitely so much to be gained from and learned through community! Your gentle reminder that wool and silk fibres have long been used in tropical climates is also very welcome. There really is no need to suffer through fibres that cause us discomfort! (also the Buddleia Blouse is goergeous. I'm not planning on knitting many summer garments generally, but that one might just have to go in my queue...)

It's the first time I saw a video of yours. I'm crocheting (don't know if it's the correct spelling). I don't knit bc I'm doing it so tough at some point I can't even get the needle through anymore. (Hope this is understandable.) But I really would like to try spinning. Greetings from Austria!💜💜💜💜💜

YES! Knit the good stuff, and recognize the value that is added to each project by the joy we have in the process of creating it. I needed to hear this today. Thank you! 💖

@genevieveinthenorth

Ай бұрын

I'm so glad! 🥰🥰

Lovely podcast your physical issues with your hands is very familiar. I stopped knitting for quite awhile because of pain (arthritis) but have revisited since having cortisone injections. Now I am challenging myself with finer yarn and top down, this is much easier on my hands with very little sewing up. Look forward to watching future episodes 😊

@genevieveinthenorth

Ай бұрын

That's wonderful that you are back to being able to knit and are finding tricks to make things easier on your hands! I hadn't even considered whether or not sewing up might be difficult that way... I will need to keep an eye on that. Thank you for saying hello 😊

Hiya, I knit both continental and English (flicking) styles because my wrists have never been the strongest and can start to hurt sooner than most when I'm knitting. So changing it up between projects (I stick to one knitting style for each project for consistent tension) has been super useful! Now I'm off to catch up on some of your other videos :)

@genevieveinthenorth

21 күн бұрын

Hello! What a great way to protect your wrists (and become equally proficient in both styles!). I'll have to give that a try once I've got a handle on continental knitting. Thank you for sharing 😊

Hi! It's the first time I watch your channel, and I liked the video :) Listening about your intentions, I think it would be interesting for you to check vintage patterns, as they are all bottom-up and seamed, they use smaller gauge (fingering/light fingering, although you can find some DK and bigger gauges), and the sizing would fit you (perhaps better than the modern drop shoulders)

@genevieveinthenorth

20 күн бұрын

Hello! Thank you for the suggestion. For some reason, I hadn’t really considered vintage knitting patterns (except traditional ganseys, etc) but that is a very interesting option… and you’re right, it ticks so many of my boxes! I will have to send myself off to do some searching around ☺

Enjoying your approach very much. I truly came back to knitting about 8 years ago (did lots in my teens/20s, but little whilst raising our kids). Of course one of the first projects was a knitted chair cover that is like an Aran Cable sweater. It was then that I found KZread and discovered continental knitting. I used that project to learn, occasionally completely confusing myself, but in the end had it mastered. I still switch between the two styles, but mainly knit continental style. (I hold my hands close to the tips of the needles with my fingers down low. I don’t hold my pointer up high like many as it is hard on my hand.) Use a project you enjoy to learn as it will encourage you to keep going. Katie Green has an excellent steeking tutorial. Happy knitting and making!

@genevieveinthenorth

Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing and for the advice! I'm heartened to hear that you were able to learn both styles -- and with a cabled pattern no less! I had been thinking that simpler would be better, but your point about needing the motivation to keep going has really got me thinking. Very interesting 😊 Happy knitting and making to you too!

I really enjoyed your intentions, thank you for sharing! I'm swatching for the Plover cardigan at the moment, which uses half brioche stitch. It might interest you to kick two birds with one stone (cardigan and brioche)? It's my second brioche project. My first was James N Watts' Earth and Air which is two-colour brioche. It was only my 3rd? Or 4th? knitting project and I didn't know I was meant to be intimidated of brioche! Learning to fix mistakes and read my knitting was definitely a journey though 😆

@genevieveinthenorth

Ай бұрын

I love this! It's so true that sometimes half the intimidation comes from hearing that something is supposed to be difficult. A great reminder that sometimes jumping in headfirst is the best thing we can do (and hats off to you for jumping 😄). I had not come across the Plover before but love Jacqueline Cieslak... definitely going in my queue!

Happy to have found your channel - I'm a new knitter and taking it slowly. 🙂

@genevieveinthenorth

Ай бұрын

Nice to e-meet you 😊Congratulations on picking up the needles and getting started at the right pace for you!

I really enjoyed your podcast. I look forward to following you.

@genevieveinthenorth

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

I'm also quite uncomfortable with bottom up construction, I've only done it twice and both times it turned out absolutely perfect!

@genevieveinthenorth

Ай бұрын

I'm so glad they turned out so well! Here's hoping we can both get those comfort levels up 😊

Just found you-nice to meet you! 😊

@genevieveinthenorth

Ай бұрын

Nice to meet you too! Thank you for saying hello 😊

Those are some very well thought out intentions. May I suggest, with the issues with your hands/wrists, you might also want to look into Portuguese knitting. Although, I will warn that the thumb of your left hand will get a real workout.

@genevieveinthenorth

Ай бұрын

Aw thank you 😊 You know, I hadn't even considered Portuguese knitting but that is very interesting. I do have to be careful with my thumbs so good to know that they would get a workout... but that is definitely worth looking into. Thank you for the suggestion!

Just found you today…! I can empathize with your health issues as, if I were to do a podcast, it would probably be called “Knitting with Tremors.” (Very challenging and must take it very slowly!). Loved all of your goals. It’s obvious that you put a lot of thought into them. Relative to weaving, check out Navajo weaving. You can do it sitting in a chair and using an upright loom. Just a thought! If you’re interested in spinning long draw with spindles, check into getting yourself a “supported spindle “. I’ve watched a podcaster recently who does it that way! I personally bought myself an e-spinner a couple of years ago because it was easier on my body. It’s great! Have fun knitting whatever you want to knit! It’s your hobby, right?!!!

@genevieveinthenorth

29 күн бұрын

Thank you for your lovely comment and for sharing about your tremors❤ That sounds really difficult, though I'm glad that you are able to make it work! I am also loving all of your recommendations. I bought my first supported spindle a few weeks ago and haven’t quite been able to make it work yet (I’ll get there eventually!) but the e-spinner is very interesting. I’m ok standing for short periods but there is definitely a limit on how long I can drop spindle for, so a sitting-down option is appealing. I’m glad to hear that you enjoy yours so much! I had never heard of Navajo weaving and will definitely fall down that rabbit hole. I love that there are so many ways to do all of these things so we can all try to find the best ways for us!