Happy Birthday, Andrea. Safe travel back to my home country Germany. It's been 16 years in March that Iost my husband also to a brain tumor. My heart goes out to you...the grief never quite goes away...but the joy of having had that wonderful man in my life fills me every day. Take care.

Hard to believe a year has passed. Your doing well Andrea, Andrew would be proud. Great episode.

I would just like to share a happy memory of Andrew. I always loved how much he tried to perfect his knitting, I was very inspired at how he was a beginner but came so far. As I knit I often remember wee things he said. I am guessing many friends of Fruity Knitting were inspired by how far he came. I also loved how he would figure out how long it would take him to knit something with calculations. Fiona you will be sorely missed, I hope you drop by sometimes, so we can hear about how you are going.

@karinberryman2009

2 жыл бұрын

I was in awe of Andrew’s ambition and intrepidation in his choices!

@maxxbrown2928

2 жыл бұрын

Hhhyhhhyyhhhhhyyhh huht

Your mom was the queen of this show! Loved all the knits she modelled so beautifully! Fiona and you made it a very enjoyable show. Thank you.

Happy birthday! How a year flies by.... Andrew will never be forgotten! His smile, his love for you and your daughter, his sock knitting,...

what a lovely episode, laughter and fun, sweet memories and tears, beautiful knitting and people and interesting interviews.

Hurray to mum and the botanical gardens. I really can’t decide what was the best: the music, the knitted garments, your mums happy face or the plants. What a great episode, dear Andrea!

Happy belated birthday, Andrea. We have enjoyed seeing you and your sister podcast together. Fiona is as much a delight as you are. Your Mums knitting was fantastic. She has some beautiful pieces, especially the piece you knit for her when you were a teen. I am sure Madeline will be happy to have you back home. I thoroughly enjoy your podcasts.

Beautiful Family, Fun, Guest, Mom💕 a favorite episode. Tears and missing Andrew. We all do! 😘

Happy Birthday Andrea! May Andrew’s memory be eternal. 🙏 Your momma is lovely. I can clearly see where you all got your good looks. Her knitwear is beautiful. There are a number of patterns I would love to make for myself. 😉

Great show! Lovely that you have shown all of your family members over the last few episodes. All of you are so talented! The interview with Sarah was so informative as well. Thank you for taking us around the world with you in scenery, knitting and music. Your shows is tops ! Love you all💕

Lovely episode - I will need to rewatch several times. Will certainly miss your dear sister Fiona, and Sarah Hatton was a treasure of information as you are Andrea!

The podcast with your sister Fiona is a pleasure to watch she will be missed but I welcome back Madeline! I really enjoyed your combined humor. I continue to pray for Andrews soul and for healing for you, Madeline and your family. Your mum is a beautiful woman and a fantastic knitter.

Your Mum's handknits are simply splendid ! I loved them all, and your Mum is a great model !

Fashion show to extreme knitting! Happy Birthday Andrea! Saying goodbye to Fiona must be hard I'm sure the kiddos will miss their auntie! Sweet memories of Andrew. Madeline will be happy to have you home in Germany! Lovely show here's to more to come!

This was the 1st FN podcast I ever watched. I fell in love with the show, both you and your sister. What fun to watch it again. Andrea, the bday dress looks exquisite on you! I admire you so very much & find you to grow more beautiful and admirable the longer I view your show. Andrew's spirit must leap with pride from the other side seeing you....

Happy Birthday, Andrea! I looove the sisterly banter on the couch. I laughed about Fiona telling Andrea’s dragon story, I cried with Andrea when she mentioned missing Andrew. I am watching with bated breath, what’s going on. Your mom’s just wonderful and her body of work is awesome. Ok, last comment edit 🥹the best bit came at the very end. Don’t want to spoiler, but the two water sprites with their mum got me right in the heart ❤️

Oh Andrea, I cant believe all the unpicking you are doing on that beautiful sweater. But you are a true master knitter, and so dedicated to getting the result you want. That is a real inspiration to me. Tinking is just as much a part of knitting as the straight knitting.

How I loved this whole episode! You bring so much to my life. You, your beautiful sisters and Mother - not to mention Madeleine and the little girls - all give me great joy, peace and inspiration in the challenges we all seem to have.

I have loved meeting your family. Fiona is so delightful as your co-host these last few episodes. I will miss her as you return home. I also enjoy the segments with Simba and Leia. It's amazing how young they are and what they can do. Happy Birthday, Andrea. I always enjoy every episode and learn so much, even more than I can possibly perform myself. Thanks for all your hard work and inspiration.

Andrew seemed be a gentle man - which made him so endearing. You’ve soldiered on and shared your family with us. Thank you from ared-haired eldest of three sisters! I’ll miss Fiona and her cherubs, too. Maybe you can figure out a way to virtually have her on the couch with you now and then. Gold stars to you, birthday girl! Your courage is inspiring - even if you’re sobbing into your pillow and bursting into tears at the grocery store when you see a favorite food of your dear Andrew.

Thank you so much Fiona for sharing your time with us. I hope you'll continue to pop up on future episodes to share your knitting adventures with us!

Belated birthday Andrea. Hope you had a great day. I can’t believe a year has passed since Andrew passed. When I see him I have fond memories of him. He was a very special man. I loved your show. You showcased Australia’s flora and fauna to the world and shared your precious family with us. I loved seeing your Mum too. I bet you are looking forward to seeing Madeleine again. Keep up the great work.

Thank you Andrea, Many Happy returns of your birthday. You all look so beautiful in your gorgeous hand knits. All your guests are wonderfully talented. Safe travels, I look forward to seeing you, Madeline and Jack again in Germany.

That cable of Fiona is sooo encouraging for me! Fiona’s sense of humour is pretty addictive.

I've watched this episode three times now, I so enjoy Fiona on the couch with Andrea, and I recently bought Sarah Hatton's Riverside Collection and a skein of Fleece to try out with the Harlington cowl. Fruity Knitting has deepened my appreciation and knowledge of yarns, design and for through the interviews with shepherds, yarns producers and designers, bringing is right into the process and connecting us together.

Happy Birthday Andrea. Andrew was a joy so you should feel sad and happy at the same time.

Happy Birthday, Andrea. I hope this year brings more healing for you and your family. It's been so lovely to see a smile on your face once again during your visit back to your homeland and loving family. Dear Fiona looked so loving when you talked about Andrew. It's as though Andrew's spirit pervades all you do. He is next to you still and for always.

Raising my morning coffee to you Andrea. Since I started the show, my knitting has improved so much, you, Andrew, your lovely daughter and sister really motivated me and still motivate me to this day ! Thank you for another amazing show, I had so much fun with the colour theory section! ❤️

Happy birthday! I love Fiona, as much as I love everyone in your family! Be strong, girl! We are around you and support you!

Lovely to see two sets of knitting sisters. And mom is a fabulous knitter. Thanks for introducing me to Sarah. I never put her name together with her patterns.

That sweater is gorgeous! 🥰❤️ Andrew is sorely missed. 🙏🏻

What a lovely episode with your sister and mother and designer. Happy Birthday Andrea. I cannot believe it has been a year since Andrew passed. You have been so brave. Thank you.

Such a lovely episode, thank you. Seeing your sister's knitting progress is great, and of course her adorable and fearless little girls, and your mum who is such a natural model. The interview with Sarah Hatton was top-notch too. You produce such a high quality visual magazine, Andrea, and I am proud to be a patreon.

@FruityKnitting

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Happy Belated Birthday Andrea!!!! WOW A Wonderful video so full of lots of interesting things and great informations, loved seeing those great knitters all the sweaters they where all just beautiful!!!!! Your sister is beautiful you look a like beautiful ladies! Love seeing those Kangaroos and there baby's Thank you so much for sharing! Andrew will never be forgotten 🌹 Hugs Liz x

Souls are eternal...his soul is still out there smiling..only the body has changed...its a new journey ahead for you...may you spread the creative happiness as you did with fruity knitting...god bless..

You are a marvel thinking of you & Madeline at this time. Safe journey home. Thank you & your marvellous family for such a beautiful inspiring journey of Australia & knitting. Hugs to you all ❤️

Happy Birthday Andrea! 🎉🎈🎉🌈 It's so wonderful you got the chance to spend this time with Fiona. I will miss her and her adorable girls. Wonderful to meet your mom too. Thank you for sharing this very special time with us. Remembering and missing your Andrew . ❤

What a wonderful visit we all had to "The Land Down Under" these last few months! I so enjoyed all of the unique wildlife, botanical gardens & special guests you shared. It was fun to meet your family, "the bush fairies" & your fantastic couch partner & sister, Fiona! I will miss all of them. Have a great trip back to Germany! Andrew is forever in our hearts, too.❤️

I can't believe it is a year since Andrew left this earth. I very much enjoyed your podcasts!!! Loving your pod's with your sissie and I will miss her very much! The 2 of you together are very funny! Oh and a very blessed and happy birthday to you Andrea! Its lovely to see the beautiful Oz countryside.. My son lives on Bondi Beach (he is currently home for a visit with us in Chicago). He has embraced your country as his own and I believe he may stay there.....we miss him dearly, but are glad for his happiness.

Mum’s segment with that song made me cry!❤️

Beautiful handknits your mum has made. They were timeless.

Delightful !! Happy Birthday Andrea which I think I remember I 'share' with you on the 18th ? Hope you had a marvellous day with your OZ family. We will 'miss' you from Australian shores - it has been so much fun watching you 'here' with your lovely sister and very 'personable' children - a trait which runs in your family as your charming Mum also demonstrates. Can I say we all 'miss' Andrew's presence greatly although huge 'glimmers' of him are certainly obvious in Madeline's beautiful smile and in your expressive face Andrea . Hope your journey home is as relaxing as possible. Thanks for all your wonderful podcasts !!

Thankyou so much for co-hosting Fiona. I really enjoyed the interaction and opposites between you both, colour included.

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday Andrea. Cannot believe it has been a year since Andrew passed away. Such lovely memories of him to cherish. It was wonderful to see you both sitting on the couch this Friday evening - both looking beautiful in your gorgeous dresses - and having Birthday fun and a drinkie. Loved it and we will miss this when you go back home. Seeing you mother with her fabulous knits was a real treat and the little water babies just make the end perfect. Your interviews were brilliant. Interestingly I knit with a needle under my right arm and was told that this is the Yorkshire way. I found the interview with Sarah fascinating and it is so good you being these to us all. Thank you and safe journey back home 🧶🧶

Your Mom and her knitting are very beautiful! What a lovely family❤️

I love all your episodes dear Andrea- but this was an extra special one ! I so enjoyed “meeting” Sarah Hatton as I really love her designs and find they have a very distinctive look. It was great to see your Mum and her lovely knitting 🧶 she’s obviously a blue fan like me! Wishing you a comfortable and safe trip back to Madelaine and Jack- will be thinking of you 😊 Elizabeth in Tasmania

What a Celebration!! First, Happy Birthday!; I am hoping Fiona will continue to be a part of Fruity Knitting, I have enjoyed her; Your Mum is beautiful….something for all who are approaching 80 to strive for and what an exquisite knitter….I’ll be looking at Carol Feller designs; Both segments, retro and Sara Hatton were terrific….what a wealth of knowledge. Lastly, I don’t have a particular favorite Andrew episode….enjoyed everyone. However, I will always remember when he endearingly referred to you as Doll! ❤️

Its so lovely to see you mum. Such a beautiful warm smile and so stylish. Brilliant modelling of beautifully crafted garments. Not surprised she came up with you two. As the saying goes. The apple never falls far from the tree.

Another beautiful and inspiring episode! I am now a proud patron of Fruity Knitting and I couldn’t be any more excited to support such beautiful work! Thank you for all you do for the knitting community! Happy Birthday Andrea!My condolences to you and Madeleine as you come to the anniversary of Andrew’s passing.

@FruityKnitting

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Trisha!

Dear Andrea, You are an amazing inspiration in many categories. I wish you peace. You have so many who love you.

Happy Birthday Andrea! Thinking of your family during this time. May all your memories of Andrew be happy ones. I have just loved seeing you & your sister together on the show. Fiona seems to bring out the sassy spirit in you. It's wonderful! Safe travels and take care.

Loved seeing your sweet Mama in those beautiful sweaters! Keep those darling girls on FruityKnitting!!

Oh my goodness!! I love your mum and all her handknits. So inspiring! Seeing her explains why all you sisters are so artistic and talented. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for reminding us to look for positive things, and to continue to make happy memories.

Happy Birthday Andrea 🎂🇩🇰🎶❤️💐 And with love we also remember Andrew in our hearts 🙏🌈 thank you for your beautiful work and wish to see your sister again sometime in a future episode

Happy Birthday Andrea! Lovely video and terrific interviews. Sarah Hatton is an incredible talent. What fun it's been to meet your sisters and mum. What an amazingly talented family. I know Andrew's spirit lives on and I am certain he is beaming with pride. ❤

Happy Birthday to you. Your sister is great to have on the video, her children are darling and your Mom looks great in her sweaters!. Thank you for interviewing Sarah Hatton. That "new" cable on the blue semi-capped sleeve blouse - so lovely. - reminds me of the double helix - kind of a twisted ladder sort-of design. Thank you for this video

What another great episode. Sarah I haven't seen anyone knit with the needle under their arm since my Granny passed away. It was lovely to watch you knit this way and so reminiscent of how the weight is carried when using a belt. I also LOVE your paper and pencil way of working because that is my go to as well. I took a class many moons ago by Sharon Brant when she came to Ottawa, Canada and it was one of the best educations in breaking down a whole pattern into one square....so brilliant and I haven't looked back since. I now teach a similar class to knitters and I think it does make the process much easier to understand and less overwhelming. Fiona, I hope you continue to make appearances of some sort off and on in the future. It has been a delight to watch your knitting progress and your skills grow with each project you've chosen. Well done you! It is also wonderful to see your little water fairies and their escapades. And Andrea I am soooo glad you were able to spend some well deserved time with your family it has brought a wee sparkle to your eyes. Hugs, from Canada. NancyKnot

Thank you for laughs and for having so much fun together.

Another wonderful episode! I loved seeing your mom and her beautiful knits. I really enjoyed Fiona and hope that she can become a regular feature showing us her Under Construction knits and Bring and Brag. 🤞

Andrea and Madeleine, I have been watching this video for the second time. I always hear more the second time. Your mother's knitting is impeccable and Carol Feller is also one of my favourite designers. Your sisters are delightful and so natural on camera. We will miss them, so I hope you include a new feature with updates and colour lessons. My thoughts turned to Andrew, especially this month. Thank you for sharing him with us. I look forward to seeing you and Madeleine in PEI!! I am so excited. You did another wonderful interview with Sarah Hatton. Thank you. I hope everyone realizes the work you put into these videos and contribute through Patreon.

Omg Fiona thank you for lightning up Andrea and teasing her in a loving way made me laugh out loud!

Happy birthday, Andrea! It has been so fun seeing the two of you together and this has been an especially delightful podcast.... with even you mum!. I can never watch any of your podcasts without thinking of Andrew and missing him. May God continue to watch over you and heal the hole in your heart as you carry on with your life without him physically with you. Hugs. Have a safe trip home.

@suigeneris3909

2 жыл бұрын

*such fun

This has to be my FAVORITE episode Andrea & Fiona :) Happy Birthday & many happy memories in the coming years to you Andrea!! Watching your mom model and all the fun between sisters really touched my heart... Thank you all for sharing so much of the love in this family. Connie

Another lovely episode, Andrea and Fiona! You will miss each other but I am sure that it will be good to be back home with Madelaine and Jack after your time away. I loved all of the segments today - Stefanie's work and aesthetic are fantastic - she really suits the era. Your Mum looked amazing in her knits. Sarah is incredible and I learned so much from listening to her. She is an inspiration. And the water nymphs at the end... precious. Safe travels.

Your Mom looks fantastic and so do her sweaters. Those set-in sleeves really suit her

Your mom is gorgeous! I also loved all of her knitted garments. Thank you for sharing.

Wow! Another incredible fun and interesting episode. Sorry that we won’t see Fiona on the couch any more- she is a delight! Loved the colour theory and the memories it brought back of the eighties. Your mum is a true class act and obviously passed her knitting prowess on to you, Andrea. I loved all the vintage sweaters and learning about putting styles together with your guests. Simba’s knitting progress is amazing. She was even knitting without looking at her work. Those little girls are just precious. Before too long their baby sisters will be joining them- they will be able to form their own knitting group. I liked seeing the cameo of Madeleine at the end and look forward to seeing her back in the next episode. You have completed the year of “firsts” since Andrew’s death, Andrea. That is a major feat and you have managed it with such courage and grace. I hope you are settling in back home in Germany. I am sure Madeleine and your sweet little dog will be happy to have you back with them. 💕💕

Your mom is so fabulous! I see where her daughters get their great sense of style :)

So enjoyed this episode It was fun seeing your mom modeling all her beautiful hand knitted sweaters Like your mom I am a long time fan of Color Me Beautiful I still have my copy form 1984 Quite tattered now but still using it for getting the right colors for family, friends, and myself I'm an indisputable Spring : ) And Sarah, wow, such an informative and delightful young women Very much enjoyed her Fiona, I'm gonna miss seeing you on Fruity Knitting : ( You and Andrea are naturals Honestly I love seeing all you girls from Mom, you three sisters, Madeline, and Simber and Leia Thank you!

Happy birthday ! Such a great episode ,your family is an inspiration in all their knitting and crafting endeavours. It must be in your genes as your dear mum and grand mother made some truly beautiful pieces . Your lovely sisters and cute nieces are not afraid of challenges and learning new skills either. Andrew would be so proud of you and Madeline. Such a hard year for you. The interview with Sarah Hatton was very clear and interesting as she so willingly shared her designing experience with us . Great to have you back in our Australian home soil again for a while.X

A very lovely episode...especially the little fairies around the pool....thank you so much.

Thanks for another great episode. I'm playing catch up on quite a few episodes. Your Mum is so elegant and knits beautifully. 😍 🥂 for all those things you mentioned, the sad ones along with the joyful ones 🥂

Happy Birthday Andrea. Truly an entertaining, informative and loving video from start to finish. Thank you for sharing your family and the beauty of Australia. I've never seen so many kangaroos. Loved the boxing kangaroo. I always learn so much from you and your guests. Ever since Andrew shared his trick for keeping track of the pattern lace work on the Bowie, it has been in my que. I plan to cast it on as my next project. I'll be channelling his patience and attention to detail. So glad you had the chance to rest in the loving embrace of your family. Blessing to you and Madeline.

Something made me postpone watching this and of course the opening with Andrew's plaid jumper that Andrea made in one of the first episodes, brought him strongly to mind, as it always does. I thought about what a terrific addition he made to the channel and like other viewers, often think 'well Andrew learned it, I certainly can too!" He was inspiring and we could see how very much he was loved and why! You must miss him terribly - but you have the joy of having had him in your life all those years and being loved by him, so that must bring some comfort. Fiona, you and your girls have added so much - I'd like to echo the request that you not be a stranger. Perhaps popping into bring and brag now and then. This was a lovely episode, thank you.

Those knickers are exactly like some I found once at a department store in 1995, they were very soft cotton, and indeed looked really good on, and were so comfortable! Your mother is beautiful-i see your smile, Andrea, and this part of the show was bittersweet . I just lost my mother two weeks ago-she was 89. Lovely to see you with your sister. I was disappointed too, back then, to learn I was an autumn. 🌞✨

Your mother is so lovely! You would never know she’s 80! It gives me hope! Her knitting is perfect as well and fits her beautifully! I would love to have you interview her sometime and discuss her warm weather projects! I enjoyed the color theory because I learned it from that book and I was so perfectly a winter that it was a great thing for me to learn. Thank you.

Thank you Andrea and Fiona for another fascinating show. Best wishes as you travel back to Germany.

The sweaters are absolutely gorgious. Thanks for making such a beautiful video. Our birthdays are one day apart. Love it.

Loved the Color Me Beautiful segment and Andrea’s new Kittens D’Amour dress!❤️

I was very inspired by Andrew too. I pick up knitting after many years. Delights were your podcasts both of of you. Love you Andrea and Andrew

Your Mum looks great and her knitting is tip-top! Happy Birthday!

Loved Stefanie's sense of style - a pleasure to watch! Belated birthday wishes to you, Andrea!

You 3 sisters are all so different and so talented. Your mom is adorable I’m so grateful you have continued the podcast. It’s been a highlight for me ever since I found you and binge watched from the beginning. Prayers for you as the one year mark for Andrew’s death approaches. Safe travels 💗

o my goodness, your mum is absolutely stunning! She looks so lovely and stylish. Your are some very lucky daughters!!!

I truly enjoyed this interview! I love how honest and inspiring Sarah Hatton's explanation about altering. I am sure Andrew would have enjoyed this conversation. Excellent show once again!

What can be said that hasn't already been said? Another amazing episode! Thank you SO much!

Happy Birthday! You are such talented and kind family. Mum is a natural model.

Ha! I was thinking of you today and here you are! So wonderful to see you and your sister again together, and you mum. The kangaroos at the beginning were wonderful to say. Fabulous footage. Australia looks amazing. I hope you have a good trip back to Germany. Happy birthday to you with lots of hugs.

Hi Andrea and Madeline. I am sorry you lost your husband and Dad. It is a hard time. You are amazing knitters. I have done needlepoint in the 70’s for ten years, and I stitched amazing pictures that are hanging throughout my house. I also knitted on round needles and made an afghan from a kit, and the yarn was not good quality so I finished it, but I don’t have it anymore. I never knitted sweaters as that looked too hard for me to make. I also crochet and made some shawls with a double crochet stick. I also embroidered table clothes and pillow cases , and that was fun. My Mom wanted me to learn to see on a sewing machine, but I did not show an interest in it. You inspired me to crochet again, and I will start making a ripple afghan. Take Care.😊

Another super interesting episode, thank you ! Belated birthday wishes Andrea. Fiona has been a great sofa companion and great to see her beautiful, talented waterbabies. Remembering Andrew and the lovely surprise when I received his welcome message when i became a patreon . I hope you are now home safe with Madelaine and Jack.

Hello from Mounds Illinois. Happy Birthday! You have a beautiful and very talented family. I

Happy Birthday Andrea! I have so enjoyed your content from Australia and meeting your wonderful family, this time your beautiful and talented Mom. I got such a chuckle out of the Color Me Beautiful. In the 80's here in the states, we used to hire color consultants who would come to your home and we would have a fun night at home with friends figuring out your season. There may have been wine involved. It was so popular, everyone knew their season. We had support materials, something like a color wheel that we would use to find clothes. I think I was a "Warm Summer". Memories! All the best as you make your way back to Madeleine in Germany. Andrew is missed but his legacy lives on with the podcast, a knitting program with no equal.

Your mum looks fabulous in her knitwear Andre! I could only hope to look as great as she does at 80 years young! Womderful episode ad usual. I'll miss Fiona as your co-host, but will look forward to seeing Madeleine when you're back in Germany. Fiona your girls are awesome! Andrew you are still in everyone's hearts and thoughts xxx

Love everything about the segment with your mum. The music the knitwear so stunning and inspiring. The bush setting. I am still smiling.

What a fun episode! I really enjoyed the color analysis - I also have red hair and tend to go with autumn colors. Loved seeing your Mom modeling. So much talent in your family. Really enjoyed the Sarah Hatton part. I am finishing up my own Day out blanket!

Fiona, I will miss the chemistry between you and Andrea. I really liked watching you both giggling and enjoying each other's company. Your presence brought out the little girl in Andrea that I had not seen before. I am impressed with how your knitting developed over the 3 months of Andrea's visit. I wish that I had a mentor like Andrea to encourage me continue my projects and nudging me to stick with it. Thank you, Andrea, for these episodes and for sharing your beautiful family with us all.

Thank you ladies for these lovely moments ! Cheers to your beautiful smiles 💕

I learned to knit like Sarah Hatton. My grandmother taught me to put the left needles under the arm. Now with circular needles, it's so different. Great episode!