Just wanted to say how much I love your podcast. I found you while trying other podcasts to watch while knitting. Currently knitting for two new babies due end of July2024. I watched 1 of the new ones lived it so went right back to number 1. Love it your my companion while I sit and knit on my own hubby and kids at work so peace to watch you and knit. Thank you so much please keep the podcasts coming ❤

It's so interesting to listen to a podcast talking about world events from 2 years ago. I agree that it would have been nice to have listened to this at that time and been given a bit of break from all the sad world news. I was listening to some other podcasters at that time who did the same.. recognized the events and then continued on.... I'm in the camp of usually only knitting shawls (LOL), blankets, scarves and little things such as Christmas ornaments (Arne and Carlos). However, I now have 2 garments on my needles and I'm excited to see them finished! LOVE the little bird... SO CUTE. One of these days I intend to make a few from Arne and Carlos' book.

I think it’s the best ribbed socks i’ve seen yet!!! A must have pattern 👏🏻

That blue sweater makes your eyes POP!!! 💙💙💙💙💙

Thanks Laura for a fun episode, it really does help to cope with the world’s challenges by concentrating on our shared craft for a bit. Loved both your sock patterns. Australia is of course, in most places, a lot hotter than England. I’m lucky to live in an area that actually has 4 seasons and quite a cold winter, but as is the way in Oz the summers are extreme with our normal range being mid to high 30s and even over 40. So knitting in the summer can be tricky. I tend to use cotton and linen or lace weight projects and probably more crochet than during the rest of the year - so a long way of answering you question - yes I knit by seasons. We in Oz are used to being upside down so the northern hemisphere release dates just give us time to plan for the next season’s cast ons. I also love the Folly Dolly pattern. Thanks again for a great podcast.

I think the colour of the sweater you are wearing really suits you, and I am glad you have found a way to wear this colour. I knit all things, all year round - I start off knitting for example, a summer top in summer, and then in winter I may see another lovely summer pattern that I just have to make! Also, I do a lot of charity knitting and find I am fitting in my personal knitting projects in between. I used to make lots of knitted toys for my children and grandchildren - they can be fiddly to make, but such great fun!! Enjoy making the deer!

Knitting and reading are the only things that keep me sane and keep anxiety away at the moment, so I'm really grateful for this podcast. I love your jumper and that colour, which is like your eyes, suits you more than you think!

Your blue sweater colour just pops your eyes! Lovely combo. As for your seasonal questions… I knit all my summer garments late winter and all my winter garments throughout spring and summer (as they require more time). I tend to use fall for Xmas/ gift knitting. I like to ensure I have my seasonal garments ready for the season coming.

Keep wearing blue, your eyes are so pretty with the blue. ❤️

Thank you for one hour of yarn and knitting joy. I mostly knit seasonally, summer tops in spring/summer, jumpers, hats, mits in winter, socks all year round. Somehow that is how patterns appeal to me and how the garments are needed.

The color blue is beautiful on you! You have such pretty blue eyes so blue is surely a good color for you!

I’m just watching now and I completely agree with you about the state of world. The way I deal with it personally is that I shouldn’t stop doing something I enjoy or stop being happy because other people suffer (as long as what I’m doing is not causing the hurt). If I did feeling happiness because others hurt I would never be happy as there are also hurt and sorrow going on. And me finding some happiness doesn’t mean I don’t worry or care. And this actually give me more strength to care.

@chrissy24-7

2 жыл бұрын

AMEN!

The sweater is gorgeous, I think the colour really suits you, it brings out you eyes. You should definitely call the socks Neapolitan x

That ribbed sock is to DIE for! Definitely something we need a pattern on when you get around to it! Your're so busy with your patterns! I also cannot wait to knit that petit souffle for my little girl! I'd love to be put in the drawing for the folly dolly! what a fun little giveaway!

Oh, the Folly Dolly is lovely. Simply lovely.

Ooh I love that sock with bobbles and a ruffle - you should definitely release that as a pattern!

I agree, your ribbed sock is the best I have seen. I would definitely buy the pattern! Please!!!!

I can dwell on the horrors, pain, and suffering happening in our world. But I cannot help anyone by getting myself in a deep depression. I will knit, work in my garden, cook, bake and pray that the world will come together to become a more gentle place. I have considered buying shirts at my thrift store and cutting them into “dickies” to wear under my sweaters. That ruffle on the sock is everything.

Hello Laura ! I, too, saw that green Nutiden yarn on a podcast or IG and suddenly had interest in the yarn. My list of "want to knit/knit with" is never ending. Folly Dolly is, of course. On that list. Please be sure to put "the LovelyAnna's" podcast info in the show notes. Thank you for releasing today's podcast- the "distraction" was needed on many levels.

The 3x1 sock reminds me the ice cream tub you can buy in italian pastry shops! Chocolate strawberry and milk cream 🍧

Hahah I love the 'hot new release'-segment:) and I would really like to knit the Folly Dolly jumper!

Thank you SO much for sharing your sensitivity with us. 😘 Honestly, when you said, "Welcome to the family! I was so moved. Though I've been watching you since day 1, you've renewed my sense of belonging. Brilliant 👏 A note about the highly-coveted, selective, to-die-for Danish unspun yarn: if you can't get your hands on any, (!) Schoolhouse Press has gorgeous unspun Icelandic. 🥳 It's a lofty dream. Who says you can't have it all? 🥳

I have been knitting for years but have never attempted a garment. This Souffle is the first pattern that instantly spoke to me and it said "give this a shot!!" so thank you! I will let you know when I finally get up the nerve to attempt it!

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

That’s so lovely to hear! The soufflé is definitely intermediate or ambitious beginner, so the skill you might want to master before trying it is knitting in the round, increasing and working with mohair! The petit soufflé is definitely easier so if there’s a small person in your life that might like one then that might be a good place to start as well! X

Great podcast and great knits and how cute is the little bird! Glad Penny enjoyed it. Will go and check yr recommend podcast and would love to knit a Folly Dolly! X

I love the look of that Folly Dolly pattern! :)

I love everything you make!! The bobble/ruffle socks- SO cute. The Petit Soufflé? I NEED. The color block socks? I have never considered doing blocking on socks before, only stripes, and I LOVE the idea! Your creativity and style in the knitting community is unique and you are picking up some amazing momentum. I am positive that you can make this into a full time career! 🙌 Also, that Folly Dolly sweater pattern was beautiful and I had never seen it before!

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Emily!! I’m surprised how much love there is been for the colour block socks so I’ll add them to the list of patterns to write up (though the list is getting very long) 😂

Always enjoy your episodes, Laura🥰 Loved your ribbed socks🤩 (Really made me wanting some ice cream😋)

Thank you Laura that was the distraction I needed. I'm so glad you are getting on so well with the short circulars.

As usual your knitted garments are beautiful but so are the shades of your hair Laura.

I just love your brain, I’m so in awe of how people design knitwear, and understand the process and construction of knitwear so intuitively. I completely relate to how you speak about colour and how you feel wearing colours - completely the opposite way round for me, neutrals and some softer tones I find very emotionally draining to wear, and I find a lot of comfort and joy in deep, saturated or bright colours and intricate patterns. Brains are, as I say, so very interesting! I think that blue jumper suits you so beautifully, it’s just the right blue to bring out your eyes - I always think certain blues work as neutrals too. Thanks for another great episode! 🤍

Absolutely, positively cannot wait to get my hands on the child Petite Soufflé pattern. Love these designs. Love your podcasts!

I am knitting all year round in the US, otherwise, I'd never finish my projects. However, I do choose the lighter projects for warmer days and warmer ones for cooler days. In California, the weather is never predictable, we will have hot days like 100' FH and then it could rain or be snowing in the mountains 100 miles away.

Yes please, another ribbed sock pattern!! x

I love that blue… it looks amazing on you!

Thank you for another wonderful podcast, A nice distraction for a hour. I love the socks too and yes to the folly dolly pattern

oh, I just found your podcast!!! Really love your energy, the colours and the designs!!! thanks so so much for the inspiration!

Beautiful sweater the folly dolly - could be nice for spring 💚 a nice podcast from you again 🤩

I don't have a problem knitting sweaters in summer. If a pattern and yarn catches my eye then I knit that item. I have been drawn to more casual garments lately so. I am updating my wardrobe with more casual designs.

I love the little bird. I have done gnomes (so fun) and crocheted a bunny for a friends granddaughter.

Love you podcast - Thank you so much for a wonderful knitting moment❤️☺️. I would love to knit Folly Dolly😍

Folly dolly! That pattern looks lovely 😍

Nice to see you! Love all of your projects, and look forward to seeing the "secret" ones, too. Please do take care. 🥰

Another fantastic podcast Laura, which I very much enjoyed 😀, and in answer to your do you only knit jumpers in winter & cotton in summer, no I will be knitting all yarn weights all year round as a new knitter I have yet to reach all four seasons, look forward to your next recording Laura 😀

I absolutely adore the sock with the ruffles and bobbles! I hope that you decide to publish the pattern when you are able to. Thanks!

Wow, loved the color combo of the ribbed socks😍! But then… loved the whole podcast. Made me relax en took my mind of for a bit, what a sadness in the world..so thank you very much! And yeah, I like the folly dolly too😉

I particularly enjoy how you organize your podcast. Great job. It’s so nice that you found a way to comfortably wear your blue sweater. It’s very flattering. Good luck with all your design projects. Deb from Florida

Folly dolly!! I love your podcast and look forward to each episode.Thank you.

To answer your questions about season, I knit what I know I want. Right now I am making two sweaters and I'm in Australia. It feels like I am preparing for the season. But if a great short sleeve pattern came up, I'd knit it if I felt like making it.

Laura, thank you for your thoughtful words… it is a sad time😔 I love all your knitting❤️

Of course we should use the colors we feel most comfortable with but I must say you look absolutly gourgious in that blue color - it fits you so great! Thanks for all the inspiration you share 🤩.

Absolutely love your podcast and am happy you put it out. We need a break from the world at times and this is the perfect place. Love the blue sweater! And the frilly socks! I need those 💗 the 3x1 rib socks are so cute … yes please on the pattern! Soufflé is soooooo cute! I definitely knit seasonally. I’m in Canada if that helps. But I will buy patterns that are for other seasons while in one season, if that makes sense ❤️ Awwww the birdie!! So cute! Loved the rest of the podcast too!

That sweater looks beautiful on you. It brings out your eyes. Absolutely adore the color block socks

It was great to see you again, Laura! I’m new to garment knitting. Last summer was my first as a sweater knitter. I knit the Rock It Tee. I’ll do one or two tees this spring/summer, along with finishing up the heavier sweaters that I have on the needles. I’m kind of a slow knitter! I’d love to knit the Folly Dolly Jumper.

Hallo I come from Germany and I would like the folly dolly too! Thank you so much for this Podcast! You are amazing

Folly Dolly is lovely! It's great that you feature new released patterns

Bill is the CUTEST! Well done! And thanks for another lovely episode :)

I'm the same with Nutiden. I bought quite a bit last year but just enjoyed having it before I finally started knitting with it. Knowing that you can't get the same colour again means I really want to find the right project for it. I just love the experience of knitting with Nutiden, I need to knit much slower and I've been loving that when things have been so awful in the world.

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it definitely forces you to slow it down and really focus on the craft, which is lovely! I’m happy to let mine sit and look pretty on my shelf until the right project finds its way to me! X

These are always my favorite hour of escape 😌❤️

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ally, that means a lot! X

Thank you! Petit Souffle' is wonderful!!!

Hi Laura, great podcast as usual Troubling times for sure, but I do agree that these podcasts are a great way to escape, even for a brief period of time. I adore your First Sweater and the colour really suits you, I'm soooo tempted to have a go myself having just finished my first No Frills Sweater last night - itching to cast something new on, however, I too would love to knit the Folly Dolly pattern, it's so interesting a design, so count me in to your competition please. Anyway thanks again for bringing some joy and inspiration to so many in such a terrible time - take care xx

Love love love the petit soufflé! ......AND your Neapolitan socks (yum :>). The Folly dolly is great. Like the variations that can be made with the sizes.

Your bleu sweater suit you so well ! It makes the color of your eyes pop so much ! And the ribded socks are so lovely ! So much better than store bought socks ;) I like your podcast so much Thank you for your hard work ❤️

As always a really interesting, fun engaging podcast. You are so open and honest it actually feels like sitting chatting with a friend 😊. I had tears in my eyes when you spoke about the lovely generous gesture from one of your subscribers who bought the nutiden yarn for you. It makes me feel so grateful there are lovely people in the world especially with what is going on just now. Thanks for the recommendation of other podcasts and I would love to win the Folly Dolly pattern. X

That looks like a nice Denim Blue. It's lovely to wear with just about anything so I hope you can get comfortable with it.

@susanharris-rohde1127

2 жыл бұрын

That 3Color sock reminds me of Neapolitan Ice cream...vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate!💚

Can’t wait to knit the petite soufflé. I’m interested in the folly dolly. Love your podcast

The ribbad socks are soooo pretty! #loveatfirstsight 💕

that blue makes your blue eyes pop!! definetly a beautiful sweater and color!!

I lived in Rarotonga ( hot humid climate) for a time and I found knitting hot and sticky... to fix the problem I used to put the knitting on the table top in front of me and I continued knitting. Job done.

The colour of that jumper really suits you.

I started knitting about 8 years ago. I knitted only scarves, cowls, and shawls because I am a larger gal and garments were intimidating. I came out of the closet when Ranunculus came on the scene. I have made several sweaters since. I garden in spring and early summer so no knitting then. But I wish I could get in the habit of knitting summer items in winter and winter projects in summer. Then when appropriate season comes along, I have new garments.

I’ve just watched this. I can’t even begin to process what’s happening in our world right now and totally agree that this should not be happening in 2022. It is heart breaking, anyway on to other things. I love love love penny’s little soufflé sooooo cute , I can’t wait for the soufflé tea to be released, it will look amazing on my 17 year old daughter. In relation do I knit seasonal knits yes and no, I knit all the things all year and tend to knit the opposite seasons, so I knit for summer in the winter and vice versa. I like to have the things I want to wear ready for the season, Oooooo socks. Yes I’d buy the sock pattern. I like all the patterns and all the knitting things. X

I love your My First Sweater! The color looks great on you and really brightens your eyes! I would love both your socks and would love to knit both of them!

I'm watching you while I knit a pair of fingerless mitts that are half yellow and half blue. Just knitting something that shows my support for Ukraine, feels like...something anyway. Thank you for the break from news videos.

Yay, cheered me up 😀

I'm in the south, so i will happily test knit for you. But I have been knitting sweaters right through sweltering heat :p Thank you for a lovely episode :)

Folly dolly!! I love your podcast and look forward to each episode.

I admit I was not interested in the sock pattern but then you showed the baby one🥰. Baby socks are great gift knits. If you do it include a baby one .

I don’t knit seasonally. I’m in New Zealand, summers just coming to a close but in the last 3 months I’ve knit 4 childrens sweaters for this coming winter, a knee length cardigan for myself, a jersey for myself and a jersey for my husband, along with 6 or so socks and 4 beanies. I don’t tend to knit as much in winter (I know that seems strange) but I like to knit in good light even though I don’t actually look at what I’m doing and in winter there’s less hours. I am on a bit of a knitting buzz at the moment though after a couple of year hiatus so who knows maybe I’ll be knitting a lot through this winter.

I just love your designs and am so excited to make a petite soufflé for my little girl who is also 2. 😁 and hopefully a matching one for me too!

I’d love to knit folly dolly sweater. I like her poadcasts very much already!

definitely knit seasonally in Melbourne - cotton knits in summer and thick chunky's in winter - love your videos as always

I love the folly dolly and look forward to the soufflé pattern being released

Folly Dolly, oh yes please! Stay well, stay safe xx

I think that blue looks so lovely on you! I have outfit envy 💙 Also I can’t wait to knit the chunky soufflé pattern once it’s released! I’m totally in love with it!

@hannahswanson544

2 жыл бұрын

Oh also Folly Dolly looks lovely I’d love to knit that 👏🏼

I totally understand how you’re feeling about carrying on with your life amidst the chaos in the world! We are very not Ukrainian but we are heavily involved with this community here in Canada. Because of omicron we had to postpone our ‘Malanka’ which is the Ukrainian NY Eve, which is happening today. My daughter is scheduled to perform/dance and I thought how can she dance while Ukrainians are fighting for their country!!! The organizers of this event have revamped the theme and essentially the whole event, that it will now be an event to celebrate Ukraine culture and stand in solidarity with Ukraine! It’s still going to be a hard evening but we must carry on! So, after all that! Thank you for posting your video! It’s a great distraction as I’ve shut off all social media -can’t handle anymore devastating news!!! I LOVE ❤️ that blue sweater! Stunning on you!🤩

Your lovely blue eyes are complemented by the blue wool sweater .... you wear it well. The color block socks.... a new classic. And I think you are very brave to have shared the issues and discovery process of your ‘evolving diagnosis’. In this world we all know people who have or are struggling, and open discussions come across as ‘help’. Most struggles are better shared, and not handled in isolation. Keep up the good work and keep your chin up.

Love the tri-colour sock :-) In Denmark we do have an ice-cream (1 liter package) in the same colours :-) Vanilla, Raspberry and Chocolate.

Sometimes I think that the universe is just pointing me towards certain patterns! Just the other day, by complete accident, I stubled upon Aniela's instagram and fell head over heels for her Folly Dolly Jumper! And then you uploaded your lovely podcast, which means everything else gets put on hold for some me-time, and there you are talking about Aniela's lovely jumper! Coincidence or faith, I would love to knit up the Folly Dolly Jumper! 😍 And I can't wait for the release of the soufflés, absolutely adore the ruffles! Keep up the amazing work! ❤

that folly dolly is lovely!

Thanks for another great podcast. Love the rib socks and would definitely buy the pattern. I knit all year round, I live in the tropics and we are in the middle of a heatwave and it’s very humid. Luckily I have air conditioning so am knitting beanies and scarves ready for a charity in another part of our country where it gets really cold in the winter.

Those ribbed socks are great! I’d love to testknit them for you if you do decide to release it!! Would love to win the folly dolly pattern - love the new segment!!

Folly dolly! I recently found your channel and I'm loving your podcasts!

I definitely don't knit seasonally! I've knit flip top mitts in May, Xmas stockings in August and jumpers and hats whenever the feeling takes me.

I love the Folly Dolly sweater!

The petit soufflé is gorgeous 😍 love it so much! I try to knit one season ahead if I can. So I do knit seasonally but I try to be organised so I can wear them straight away. The only time I do summer knits is the spring then sweaters and cardis the rest of the time. I think it’s very normal though to knit sweaters all the time! Loved this podcast as usual 😘

Thanks for a lovely hour of distraction. I would absolutely purchase both/either of those sock patters if you found time to write them up - both stunning and a guide across a large age range is so useful, especially for someone like me who's fairly new to socks and definitely doesn't have a feel for the sizing yet. I'm also happy to keep knitting jumpers through the summer.....let's face it, most of the time summer in the UK is still jumper weather anyway! I probably wouldn't reach for anything in a chunky yarn in summer though. Interestingly the reverse doesn't apply to classic summer knits like camisoles, which I never get the urge to cast on until April/May.

I think the ribbed socks are just darling and I think that as a pattern is a winner! I'd agree with the idea of making them baby to adult. Go for it! I knit seasonally because I just can't stand to have that project on my lap in the summer. But I'd say August would be perfect for a chunky pattern. Or release it now and then do a Kal or have a sale on it later in the summer like a re release.

So happy for you to ask if I knit seasonally. Because I am not a quick knitter I tend to knit a sweater during summer so I can wear it in fall and winter. It is so nice if there are patterns all year around, so anyone can choose when they want to knit whatever they want. Not only hence to the season, but also keeping in mind their own speed of knitting. 🤎

Folly Dolly! I love your podcast!

It’s absolutely ok to keep living and doing stuff even though there’s lots of problems around us, I have family in Ukraine knowing what there going through I keep praying for them and help in anyway I could and had to keep going every day doing the best we can to keep with our days.