Seeing things through the eyes of a child makes everything so magical. The aquarium photos were great.

And here I am needing my ankles and wrists exposed because otherwise I go nuts. How wonderful it is to make your own garments, isn't it? You can adjust everything to your very individual preferences. Your blanket project is just lovely, I'd love to have a pattern for it! No pressure, though. You are a true inspiration, thank you for your hard work, both as a designer AND as a content creator, but especially as someone bringinig attention to mental health. Sandnes Merinoull is a dream to work with! I love it for my childrens' garments. It is extremely reliable, doesn't grow AND barely pills. The color palette is amazing and the price point is great. Thank you for this vlog!

Isn't it wonderful to make our own garments?! I love getting to customize them so that they fit all my quirky sensory needs, and then I can adjust them in ways I can't with store bought pieces! I knit primarily summer tops, because my arms need to be free but I've also been able to find a bamboo fibre that doesn't trigger skin issues on my arms. I just find so much delight and freedom in making garments, rather than feeling restricted when shopping in a store!❤❤

Penny is so cute but I have to say that cardigan is almost as cute! ❤

I loved watching this vlog so much Laura and I just wanted to say (hopefully without adding any more pressure, so please just take it as a compliment if anything) that I would LOVE to remake this blanket pattern that you are creating for your daughter right now ❤️ I’ve been looking for a blanket pattern for mini skeins and scarps because I love the idea of a handmade quilt but don’t have a sewing machine or the required skills yet- thought I found the perfect pattern, bis this one looks even better. So if you’re ever thinking about writing up a pattern for this, I’d be the first to buy it 😇🤭 also thank you for sharing with us and being so vulnerable and open about your journey with your mental health/brain. It’s hard but I‘m sure it’s all worth it x1000 🤗 i’m fact I know, therapy can be amazing!

@shellygrimsley7809

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I completely agree. I rarely make blankets because I get bored and stressed trying to slog through them to the end. I feel like this could hold my interest! Added to that it’s just stunning. ❤❤

These vlogs are soooooo nice to watch!!

Oh I wish I did my Prism Blanket also with shortrows, would have been so much better. Thank you for the tip, you are wonderful 💖. Hug for your lovely children 👧 🧒😍

Oh yay!!! Another delightful catchup with Lady Penrose. Thank you for sharing your weekend with us, it was a treat. Love the blanket, just as I love everything you work on. Keep well, dear Laura!

Love your blanket!!!! The yarn - pink and yellow for Penny is gorgeous! Congrats to you for taking care of your mental health FIRST! So many say it but don't do it and you are a model for us! I appreciate YOU. Thanks for sharing. xo

those blue bells!!!! oooh I miss walking in the woods in England , thanks for sharing Laura 🌺🌺🌺

I love the realism of your vlogs Laura. I relate so much to some of the faces you pull at penny 😂 also, your blanket is giving me the urge to cast on a blanket 😮

As I am watching your video I am working on the Purl Soho Prism Blanket. I totally agree the triangles are so big I get bored and so I'm trying to make myself finish a triangle before I lay it down. Not always happening. I too don't really like the joining of each triangle. I would love a pattern for the way you are making. I love doing short rows. I love seeing progress faster. Thank you, glad I found your Vlog

Seeing the color choices for your triangle blanket progress...and your children watching the aquarium penguins put a big smile on my face today. Thank you for sharing.💛

This was such a joy to watch whislt sorting out the laundry. It made me all relaxed for some reason. 😂😊

I too would love to make your beautiful blanket it is perfect ❤

Hi Laura I really enjoyed your weekend podcast with by our family and your knitting, I absolutely love your blanket and choice of colours❤it’s amazing 🤩. I am right with you on the mental health journey without having watched your episodes I would never have realised that I am not all the things I have been called during my life but I am autistic as well, and my crafting is my sanity and normality thank you so much Laura 😊x

I always get soooo excited when I see you've dropped a blog. They are so relaxing and enjoyable. Thank you for keeping me company while I knit and spin, Laura.

I’m loving the blanket you’re knitting for Penny and might there be a pattern coming for it soon? Thank you so much for this lovely weekend episode. ❤😊

I love the “kid-isms” like Hot Donald’s! I hope you write them down to remember later! My oldest called waffles “buffalos” for the longest time (and entirely unknown reason) and my youngest calls a coffee shop we have in Canada (Tim Horton’s) “Timportant” - learning early how important coffee is 😂

Thankyou Laura for a beautiful Vlog, so enjoyable. The blanket you are knitting looks amazing, I’m sure Penny will love it 🧶

I loved watching this vlog so much and I would love to knit a blanket like yours (no pressure, but if you ever want to publish your pattern I would be interested), it is beautiful!

The pink and yellow combo really is delicious - she's got good taste! I had to laugh that you don't like tiny gauge garments - I'm making myself a jumper (and I am Not Small) in fingering on 2.75mm needles. 🤣

Adore that Penny Blanket ❤

I looked at that blanket and was like: yes please. I absolutely love the white triangles and the way it makes the handdyed yarn shine. And let me just say: I love your creativity and your work as a designer.

Please write a pattern for the blanket, it is so lovely! Would absolutely love to knit it. Your colour pallet is perfect!

I loooove this blanket, it looks so neat and modern! 😍 Are you going to share a little pattern for it? 😇

I remember Stacy from Very Pink Knits did a bento blanket tutorial, and I googled it, and omg! You should really check out all of the different ways to make a blanket with color and designs. I think your creative side would really shine!

I enjoyed your vlog, as usual, especially with your adorable kiddos and the way you think aloud! The new pullover is gorgeous! 🌷

Firstly, thank you for showing your adorable children, they are so cute and lovely! I love seeing them, Penny is so cute :) Secondly, thank you for sharing about your mental status, knew that you were stressed with test knitting (from previous episodes) but I had no idea you had panic and anxiety issue. But everybody does in life, right? I think seeing a therapist is a great idea. I used to several years ago but I can't afford the time with my full-time job (and the money, it's not insured in my country). Still I think I could seek for free sessions from the local government. It's Children's day holiday in my country so another bank holiday after May Day, yay! Have a lovely spring day :) Don't get stressed, your designs are lovely and they will definitely see the light of the day in the world!

Love all of your podcasts and vlogs!!! 🥰 Also loving your blanket for Penny!! If you ever make a pattern out of it, I would 100% buy it!!🤩😇

Did you see the recent Hawthorne Cottage Craft episode? She did an interview with Emma. The cardigan for Penny sounds so cute!

Lovely vlog and catchup with what you’re up to Laura. Your makes (and purchases!) always inspire me. Love the blanket, I’m trying to do scrap free 23 and love this one as well as the Cozy Memories one. May have to make one for my little boy. He will be going into a big boy bed this year and it will be a lovely addition for him.

I love your vlogs, Laura! And I’m obsessed with Penny’s sunshine cardigan!!!😍😍😍

we have been blessed with a hour long vlog 💕I love your vlogs (and all your videos) they are an instant click for me :)

Lovely to see you Laura. I Am looking forward to your adult sibling tee , I love the shoulder detail on this pattern. Take good care of yourself, see you soon ❤x

Loved watching your vlog and the blanket is so cute!

A Battenberg cake cardigan- so sweet 😋

gahhh the wooly mammoth colours had my whole heart!!! I didn’t get any sadly but the colours are incredible

I used to make a very similar blanket to that when I first started knitting many years ago.. think i’ll make another now 🤗

I LOVE YOUR BLANKET!!!!

The sibling sweater gives me Fruitstripe gum vibes. The blanket is lovely. I think you said you are holding the yarn double, right? You can hold two different colors for some marled triangles.

Another lovely vlog Laura, Penny is a star. Have you tried Lovecrafts for a snake - Stanley!! Or The Knitting Space has the friendly snake.

At last a Vlog, very nice thank you.

Really enjoyed your vlog. Your blanket is fabulous. I know you are not interested in writing a pattern. Would you be so kind to give us a little more information on the construction of the block using short rows. ❤❤

Oh what a nice wee vloggy episode. Love all your knitted projects. For your sons snake would it be possible to double the yarn so you don't have to go down a needle size?

u genius!!!!

What a lovely vlog Laura! Love to see it :) Regarding your test knitting experience - is it something you can have someone else handle? I think I speak for many and we would love to have more of your designs in the world to knit! If the test knit is something that is holding you back, maybe it's time to find someone who would handle that part of the process for you, so you could focus on the parts which you truly do enjoy. Just an idea for thought :) I'm thinking about PetiteKnit who has a whole team who probably handles a lot of those parts of the process for her too ;)

@_laurapenrose_

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It has crossed my mind actually, but I don’t know if I’d trust anyone enough to do it 🙈🙈🙈 something to consider in the furniture though definitely!

Good grief! The wheels on the bus song on the way to the party was beyond precious!! How do you try n make her mind u when she’s being so adorable lol?!? Sudden (schedule, etc) changes bring out my “RBF” (resting b@tch face” and take my emotional engagement from “present” to zero and flat in no time at all. Inside I know I’m being ridiculous, but it is what happens.

Hi Laura, thanks for another lovely vlog episode! I have an idea that might help you out with the sleeve length on the Sibling Sweater -- if certain sizes need an odd number of stripes, why not start at the shoulder with the same colour the cuff will be? That way you can add a single stripe if needed for length. Also, I see you're listening to Throne of Glass! Hope you're enjoying it!

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Thanks Whitney! I did think that but I couldn’t handle the thought that not all sizes look the same 🤣🙈 I just finished book 3 and I’m fully obsessed and listening to it CONSTANTLY. Dare I even say I think I prefer Rowan and Aelin to Feyre and Rhysand? Don’t unfollow me 🤣🤣🤣

@knittedbywhitney

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@@_laurapenrose_ you are TOTALLY valid in that! They’re an awesome couple and so badass together! 😍

I love your triangles blanket, love the colors too! It's so springy and cheerful. I just finished a sweater for myself and I'm not happy with the fit. I've never been happy with the fit of anything I've knitted for myself, which isn't much. I'm usually knitting gifts. Any tips on getting things to fit properly? For this sweater I think the yarn grew lengthwise during blocking so the body and sleeves are too long. It's 100% alpaca, which is amazingly soft, but I couldn't wait to get back into my cotton t-shirt. Now I"m rethinking all my yarn choices especially for things against my skin. So in the meantime I'm knitting dishcloths & a produce bag. They're easy, and no fit required. I love the colors of this super cheap 100% cotton yarn , but it's so stiff it makes my arms and hands really tired. It's the Lily Sugar & Cream , and Peaches & Cream yarns. Does anyone have suggestions for this issue?

@carleycaputi3324

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I like the Knit Picks cotton yarn, its much softer in hand and slides better on the needles. Good colors too. Hope that helps!

@sc00badive

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@@carleycaputi3324 That does help, than you! I'll check into it.

Will there be a pattern for the blanket ❤

@_laurapenrose_

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Probably not, but I will explain how I did it in the next podcast!

Laura, I make a smoothie every morning. What do you put in yours, I'd really like to know. It looked like maybe some blueberries.

@_laurapenrose_

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My go to is 1 banana, a handful of frozen blueberries, a chunk of frozen spinach, Greek yoghurt, peanut butter, chia seeds, protein powder and milk! Sometimes I swap the blueberries for mango and add some coconut water for a more tropical vibe! X

I didn´t know you are autistic, im audhd! Im so glad that you are talking about these things, because it makes me feel like im not alone. Love to know more knitters from the spectrum

Hello Laura. Could you Please explain on your next podcast how you joined the squares in the Prism Blanket, I can’t quite get what you meant by working short rows. Many Thanks ❤

@_laurapenrose_

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I will do in the next podcast x

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