I'm an insomniac knitter so youtube knitting channels are my midnight hour besties. Always cheered when I see your one come up in the notifications, so keep doing what you're doing. Sound is definitely much better. I enjoy your 'ramblings' reminds me of my weekly knit club group where we all just knit and natter for 3 hours or more. Most of us from the knit club, knitting (crocheting as well), it's therapy and friendship in one, but for a lot of people this type of physical get together isn't accessible, so youtube can fill that void. Don't get anxious about your patterns, you're right, as a tech editor & test knitter, it's not in my mind set to judge any of my clients if they have a mistake in the first present of a pattern because it's sort of expected. I watched to the end, thumbs up!

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sjorcha! It’s crazy, but it’s a product of our society I think, perfectionism and the fear of not being good enough stops us doing the things we love!! X

Well done Laura, your honesty is so refreshing and touching. I've taken to knitting and watching knitting podcasts in a big way since the start of the pandemic and I've learned so much about myself. Particularly regarding the process/product question. I've learned I don't need the approval of others, the personal growth and sense of achievement has its own reward. And I'm 72!

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

That’s amazing Kathryn! I think it’s something everyone struggles with, especially in the society we live in where we are pushed to perfectionism and what other people think is so highly valued. The first (and only) person whose opinion matters is ourselves!! Thank you so much for watching xxx

@laurajohnson4728

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kathryn. It's a pleasure to meet you. Always with honesty AND truth you Will Conquer

You are so genuine & open Laura, that can’t be easy but it’s appreciated 🥰

Don’t let the constructive-pointer-outers suck your joy of your podcast. Your echos are not awful. This is a knitting podcast, and not an Oscar worthy production, but rather a fun knit along and celebration of your creative designs. You are authentic, talented, and entertaining. I am about to start you lovely Anna socks. Your shawl is absolutely gorgeous!!! Thanks for another lovely afternoon,

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sheri!! I’ve got to a point where if I don’t agree with someone ‘constructive pointing out’ then I make peace with it pretty quickly, but the echo was starting to make editing quite tedious so it was time to upgrade 😂 thank you so much for watching and taking a moment to comment! X

♥️♥️ you give me the calm zen feeling Laura ! Love watching you !

Your utter delight over your new needle stoppers is *amazing* 🎉👍🧤

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

Hehe thanks Helen, it’s the little things 😂

I enjoyed the MKAL discussion. I am not a shawl or West enthusiast either, but it looks fun and challenging. Giving it to your gran is a great idea. My gran was a superb seamstress, embroiderer, etc, and she helped me learn. For her 100th birthday I made a quilt, knowing it was going to be closely scrutinized. It is probably my best hand quilting ever. She never really used it (too 'nice'). After she went to a nursing home at 103, she used to take it out and show her friends, and apparently bragged about her granddaughter.... so it DID have a use! It is back with me now, and is a lovely connection to her.

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you for sharing your lovely story!!! I can’t wait to hear my grandmas thoughts on the shawl!! X

Great podcast Laura 😊 Your Westknits shawl has amazing colours your grandma will love it 😍 Well done on the accessories design it is very pretty 🤩 Look after yourself and enjoy knitting 🧶

I just had to share that I HAD to get the point protectors because I absolutely LOVED your reaction to them. Thank you for being you. Your videos brighten my day and your knitting is absolutely gorgeous.

Have to stop myself from writing a complete too long letter size comment, as your explanation of ‘knitting psychology’ made so much clear to me, which I had not figured out yet. I know I over- analyze my thinking constantly, so your openness about how it works for you, has made all the difference for me. Thank you, Laura! You have no idea how much it touched and helped me. Knitter for my entire live, knitting insane amount, while some is satisfying and and some isn’t, it is about the process vs end result knitting. Sometimes I might want a certain item, but 80% of the time it is about growing in skills and feel the soothing bliss of knitting, to balance life’s rollercoaster, I get restless when I don’t have an engaging project waiting for me, to pick up any time I need it. Anyway, since this is a public comment, I will leave it like this. Just know that as thinking-feeling person, knowing there are like minded people out there, is a blessing.

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you lovely foke for your comment!! I lovely deep diving the feelings and emotions that knitting brings to me, and how they change over time! I’m glad you appreciate me sharing! X

I always enjoy spending time watching your podcast. It just feels like spending time with a friend. Love your color choices for the Steven West MKAL and I love that you are gifting it to your grandma. That is terrific.

I've enjoyed your additional podcast and designer recommendations! Thanks for another great episode!

So nice with another episode from your podcast. I really enjoy your podcast! Thanks!

🤗🧶🤗 thanks for the episode! Lots on the needles: socks; shawls; cardigan; and mitts. Plans for lots more dancing in my head.

❤ watched to the end - I enjoy looking back to see what projects people make and recommend for inspiration

Lovely to catch up as I wind some yarn for another pair of legwarmers!

👍🥰 listens right to the end. Love your podcasts. I think you’re a lovely young woman. You’re very brave sharing your mental health journey but it will definitely help others who struggle especially if they mistakenly believe that they are the only one struggling. I don’t know how you do it all. Give yourself a pat on the back. Young Mum’s are superheroes. 🤗

Thank you for another wonderful episode! I love that you share of lifes ups and downs. So thank you for beeing real❤ And all your knits are beautiful! Can't wait for your sweater to be relased🤩 Wish you a beautiful sunday and new week🧶☕ Love Anne🇧🇻

Your Grandma will love it. I made a Vertices Unite for my Aunt’s 97th birthday. She was a knitter and she likes to sit with it on her lap and run her hands over the seams and stitches, no doubt remembering projects of her own. Her daughter and I joke that she is looking for mistakes. :-)

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

Aw what a lovely story!!! Thank you for sharing ☺️☺️

You are the best😍🥰🤩 I absolutely love your podcast and your honesty! I completely agree about Stephen West! I love love love his Dotted Rays shawl. It's so easy to wear and so fun to knit. He's awesomeness.

I absolutely love your podcast!! My favorite one to watch. My favorite emoji as I always watch all of the podcasts is 🥰. One of my mental health problems is definitely the fact that I don’t make friends, more just acquaintances. I have never had a ‘friend’ for long. As a stay at home Mom who doesn’t get to socialize, it can very taxing on my mental health when my husband is my only friend. God bless my husband for letting chat him up all about my knitting and Market ideas as I sell my knits locally. Thank you so much for being open with your mental health as it is very comforting to me.

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and sharing your story Jacky! I spent my life trying to collect friends and wonder why I only had one or two people in my life I was close to. Now I’ve accepted that about myself it’s much easier, and also with the knitting community your never short of someone to chat to! Xx

@jackypowers1764

2 жыл бұрын

@@_laurapenrose_ Yes, accepting it helps for sure. I have my days where I am totally ok with it. Then I also have my bad days where it hurts a bit. Being introverted has it’s side affects. Thank you so much for just being you .

Been binging your podcast while at home with my 2nd bubba who is 8 weeks old (i have a girl and boy like you 🙂) and i just want to say THANK YOU for being so open about your mental health ❤ much love from NZ 🙂

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching Ari, hope you’re all doing well!! X

🤪 I absolutely love watching your design career blossom. As to Process or Product knitter - I feel it is not either/or, but it is both/and! I am process in that I don’t mind ripping out if I’m learning something and challenging myself. But I am product in that I only work on projects I really like and I won’t continue if they aren’t “tickling my knitting pickle.” And I love the feeling of finishing and gifting the things I make (to others or to myself). You are absolutely one of my favorite knitting podcasters.

Amazing makes! I wasn’t sure of your colours for shawlography but they work so amazing together. Sorry to hear about your recent mental health struggles. Thank you for the shout out ❤️ I had a little happy cry!

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome dear, your work is so lovely! I can’t wait for your new top design!! Xx

I love your podcast so much and really relate to and appreciate your transparency in sharing your struggles with finding confidence with a chronic struggle with poor body image and mental health. I resonate with that so much, and have found my love for knitting is huge in helping me working through that. Because, for example, I love my handmakes so much that I have had to accept that if I want nice photos of how my knit garments look on I have to be willing to have photos taken of myself! And I love knitting so much that it's a love stronger than my lack of confidence that makes me able to keep sharing my knits with others. It's still a real struggle but the more I do it the easier it gets.

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

100% I always struggled with pictures of myself but at finding it easier and easier when it’s to capture a hand knit! I’m glad you’re doing well too! Thank you for watching and taking a moment to comment xxx

Favorite emoji is 😊. I'm sort of in a slump of getting started on some larger projects. Putting those off has not been helpful for me. I'm excited for the mittens pattern! I'm appreciate that you open up to us about your personal things, be it podcasts you like or mental health things.

"Economical" is something everybody seems to say about knitting your own clothes and I'd love to understand why.. maybe it's because I'm a man and prices are different for men's clothes or whatever, but making my own garments is FAR more expensive than buying clothes has ever been. I knit because I love it and I can't not knit, but I'm certainly not saving any money

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

I think for me the economical side comes from the fact that my knitted garments are made to last for as long as possible, I will wear them over and over and repair them if they get damaged, and then pass them onto my children if they want them, so instead of buying jumpers every year and eventually donating them or throwing them away/recycling them if they’re too damaged, I’m saving money by investing in something I will wear for years. I’ve so far found that I get bored of shop bought things quite quickly and don’t want to wear them year after year whereas with my hand Knits I look forward to them every winter! Thank you for watching and taking a moment to comment! Xx

@OriginalELQ

2 жыл бұрын

@@_laurapenrose_ That's very true, I hadn't thought of it like that!

@genier7829

2 жыл бұрын

I'm older (62) and when I was learning to sew fabrics were cheaper and fast fashion did not exist. It was a totally different making scenario. Nice clothing was cheaper to make than buy, but it has certainly not been the case since the 1990s at least. Even then sewing or knitting things was a special and creative process, not just a money-saving decision. I just started knitting this year, and make it economical by reclaiming yarn from sweaters for most of my projects. Making do with reclaimed yarn in itself is a challenge and a creative process.

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

@@genier7829 wow that’s sounds amazing? What you mean by reclaimed yarn? Yarn that’s been knit and ripped back, or finding existing sweaters and repurposing the yarn? I’d be so interested to hear how you do it!!

@sheila3092

2 жыл бұрын

@@_laurapenrose_ Hi Laura, I enjoy your podcast very much. Thank you for sharing your knitting journey. On this particular topic, I came across a video not long ago about an older fellow who knits with yarn he reclaims from sweaters he finds in second hand shops. Pretty cool! kzread.info/dash/bejne/lnam262MitrIZcY.html

Its been so lovely to catch up with you Laura! I totally agree with your comments about the shawlography experience and figuring out that you are a process knitter after all, this has been such an engaging knit! It has also been so much fun to chat with your throughout and the not-race has been a blast! 💕

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching darling! I’m a bit sad it’s coming to an end but also excited tied for next year!!

Thank you for talking mental health! I also struggle with anxiety and depression. Recently started seeing a counselor, it’s been helpful. Great episode, thanks for sharing all with us. Blessing to you.

Hi Laura, I really like your new collection of designs. They are practical and pretty 😍. I feel the same as you about shawl knitting, but I love the challenge of learning new techniques, so I am also doing the shawlograpy. I really like your colours. I am glad you are speaking openly about your health issues. Life can sometimes be tough, but it is wonderful that you can recognise and assess your own health. I wish you well. And thank you for brightening my day.

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nicole! 😘😘😘

My mum used to knit all our jumpers as kids, then as we grew out of them she'd rip a couple out and knit something else with the yarn! I swear she was still using some of the yarn when my son was born 🤣 Carl doesn't like me taking stuff apart that has been handmade though, "but there was a lot of effort went into making that" and I have to agree there. I have no interest in shawls at all so no MKAL here, too many other things I want to cast on that I will use and stuff I need to get cracking on for December. I, too, love your openness about your mental health and totally agree, it NEEDS to be talked about not "kept to ourselves".

I love both the knitting and non-knitting related topics, the openness you share your mental health issues and personal growth is inspiring! I like watching your budding designer career and just cheer you on! The MKAL - it has been such fun for me, the process!, yes, that is why I do this. I would never ever buy a pattern like this to knit for me or anyone else but I definitely enjoy the journey and will wear it with pride. I think it will make a great conversation starter.

Laura you crack me up! Your little jaunty stroll while you were showing off your cedar lane sweater was so good! I'm really enjoying seeing you get more comfortable on camera since you've started the podcast, it's brought so much entertainment. I liked hearing your opinion on shawlography, I put mine down all of this last week after realizing I was knitting on a purl row during the brioche and didn't want to have to tink back half of an entire row and it was just frustrating me. I'll probably pick it back up this weekend but taking a little break from it was good for me. I made my grandma a very special shawl for her birthday this year and I absolutely had the same thought as you, that it'll get back to me some day. It's definitely special to have something to connect with. and I had the same thoughts about the Max sweater too! I've been looking for a sweater for my boyfriend that his picky-ness wouldn't cast aside and I would have fun with. I don't think I'll start it for him until the new year but I'm thinking of using Woolstok in a very similar blue to what you got!

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your lovely comment Ashley! My little jaunty still was to demonstrate how it is a jumper make for walking 😂😂😂 I’m glad I left that in there!! I’ve definitely felt the pressure to push through with my shall and keep up, so it’s great you allowed yourself to put it down and come back to it when you’re ready! Thank you so much for watching! Xx

😂OMG Laura, the colours in your shawlography are absolutely stunning. I can't wait to see it all finished. What a beautiful gift to your grandmother. It really is gorgeous. Your honesty with your Mental Health struggles is really empowering. This year has been horrific for me emotionally and knitting has really helped to reduce some of my anxieties. Seeing how far you have come and seeing you take control of your mental health issues is really inspiring. Knitting for me is far more than a hobby, some days it feels more like a lifeline. Watching your podcast makes me feel more normal again. You should know you make a difference, so thank you.

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you Emma for your lovely comment! I’m so sorry you’ve had a touch year too, but I’m so glad you are looking after yourself and can find solace in this amazing craft, which of course is so much more than a craft! Thank you for watching xxx

Thanks Laura! You made me think about the process vs project. I realize I choose projects based on a new technique I want to try… of course then I get really focused on having the finished objects, so it’s a win-win! See you next time!

Really enjoyed this episode. Thanks for your honesty about mental health. I could identify. And I completely agree about Shawlography. It is a work of art and I've learned so much from knitting it. 💞💞

Love the school run collection! Your Sparks is looking great, adore the colour!

Hi Laura…beautiful designs…really love the colour blocked sweater you were wearing! I’m also a first timer knitting Steven West‘s Shawlography….and loving every minute of it as well. Glad you’re enjoying it 😊

Love all your designs!!! The little mittens & hat are so so sweet!!😊

Just discovered your podcast and I can’t wait to binge them all. Love your Shawlography! And do yourself a favor and knit the Vertices Unite. It’s such a fun construction that it becomes addictive. And he did a video on how to pick your colors that will help you make a selection you’ll love. I also don’t love his color choices but the patterns are so much fun.

😊 thank you Laura, I love watching your episodes and your passion for knitting is infectious. I have this card on my desk that says 'There are people in your life whom you unknowingly inspire simply by being you' and you are an inspiration x

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Penny! It always means so much to hear my episodes are enjoyed!! X

Lovely podcast. I enjoyed seeing and hearing about all your makes. Those needle stoppers are adorable . In the past I often get sidetracked by the bright and shiny or things I see on IG and podcasts only to get bored with or leave languishing because the item really isn’t me so my goal for 2022 is to appreciate all the bright & shiny without casting on everything and stick with things I really love and bring me joy while I make them. Have a great week.

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great goal to have!! Thank you so much for watching! C

Love the School Run collection!❤️❤️

I just love your podcast! 🧶

❤️ you are so fun to watch!!!!

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Carol ☺️☺️☺️

Right now it's one of those 🧦🍁🦊 I'm very excited for your accessoiries collection!

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nina! X

Your shawl is coming out great! I'm not knitting it but I love seeing all the variations!

Another great podcast Laura! You’re really inspiring! I’m now thinking of the Stephen West shawl.🤔🥰🥰🥰🥰

🦥 Another fun podcast. Thanks for making me laugh. Your shawlography is gorgeous. I will definitely jumping on that bandwagon, but first need to finish a test knit & start holiday gift knitting. Your little hand mits and hat are very cute. Nice job!

🐨 I laughed so hard when you high fived the needle stoppers! I've also been eyeballing that sweater to make for my husband. Just enough interest without seeming daunting!

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

Haha I’m glad it’s not just me who found it funny 😂😂😂

great podcast - looking forward to the hat and gloves pattern. I would love to knit them for family members for Christmas.

Thank you Laura for mentioning my shop The Tangled SkeinCA!!

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your lovely gift sue!! X

Love your podcast!🦙

You make me laugh. Thank you for that. And the tangents and wonderful.

Not taking part in the Stephen West MKAL but love your colour choices and that you are gifting it to your gran. I am definitely a process person in many other areas of my life as well as when knitting. Xx

🥰 love what you intend to do with your SW xx

🙃 And Creabea podcast is amazing! ❤️

I'm planning on the Single Malt for a present too! That texture 😍

Cannot wait for the hat pattern. Gonna make it my first ever knit hat! It's so pretty!

I loved hearing about your Shawlography. I once tried a fingerless mitt MKAL and didn't enjoy the process but hearing about your experience made me think...hmm...maybe... I went to Stephen and Penelope in Amsterdam a few years ago and he was sitting behind the counter brioching away and was very friendly and chatty. I think he's an amazing talent. I think some of his huge works-of-art shawls would be lovely laid on a bed, the back of a chair or as a lap blanket. Yours is so pretty and I'm sure your grandma will love it. Thank you for being so honest about your mental health. It's so great that you share your feelings.

Great show, as usual Laura. Love the colours in your shawlology 🥰🥰

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Marie! I’m hoping to talk more about the colours and the yarn when it’s finished which should be in time for the next episode ☺️☺️☺️

🤠 loved the episode Laura! I really loved the picot gloves - I will check out the pattern as soon as you release it!

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Amanda! Xx

I’ve thought about making that sweater for my husband too!! 😍😍 my husband loves so many colors! I’ll have to check them out. I will make one of Max’s patterns for sure!! And of course I watched all the way to the end! 😘😘😘😘

Love your podcast. Watching on my computer whille i work (on a Sunday ... and on Halloween ... ) so i can't write my afavorite emoji, but i def. LOVE LOVE LOVE watching you!! :)

I love a pretty little picot 💕 🥰💕 So happy watching your vlogs back and seeing all your patterns come thru! 😂 Laughed out loud at the hands! I have the little sweaters that keep the needles together, they are cute but not as fun lol 😆 Also love you openness about mental health, I struggle with those, too 💜

I love the chatty nature of your podcasts. It is so natural and feels like getting together with friends. I love the blue sweater and I think with your blue eyes it will be very pretty on you. I have not been knitting Shawlography but I have been watching the tutorials and learning new techniques with scrap yarn. I love that you are gifting yours to your grandmother. As a knitter she will appreciate the work that went into it, and the fact that it is a work of art. I am glad your conversations with the other designer went well. I think that when you look at patterns there are a LOT of patterns that look the same but have subtle differences. I think connecting with the other designer is a courtesy but should not discourage you from publishing a pattern when you know you did not copy someone else.

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Julia, it’s definitely been difficult and I’m glad I reached out! That’s such I good idea to watch the tutorials as you’re right, there is so much to learn and that’s one of the wonderful things about stephens patterns. Thank you so much for watching and taking a moment to chat! X

Great podcast😍😍😍😍 I like how you talk openly about your own personal struggles with mental health, it's so common and when I was younger was always brushed under the carpet. I honestly think knitting and crochet help ease my mind, it soothes me😊. I am trying to finish a pair of socks for a friend and also a shawl(not Stephen West, sorry they are just too busy for me!!).

Thank you for inspiration🥰

I love your colours for the Shawlography! One of the top three of what I've seen so far :)

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! What a complement!!! I forgot to talk about the colours and the yarn so I’ll make sure to include that next time as I went through a bit of a journey, but in the end I love them too!

Very kind podcast! :) I am little bit new, but not first time seeing you. I love your way of talking about all the things. Wanted to give you a small tip about the echo - If you have more bigger plants, move them to the room while recording, it can help to disturb the plain room around you :)

🧶 I enjoyed the episode so much! Congrats on your development as a pattern designer. Your sweaters are really lovely. I’m looking forward to the “First Sweater “ pattern one test knits are done. The Fisherman’s rib will be fun and something new. I’m also knitting Shawlography and loving it. I feel as though I’m creating a work of art!

Gifting your ‘shawlography’ to your Grandmother is wonderful! ❤️

Love hanging out with you! 🐑🧶

I've enjoyed your podcast. Love your shawlography! I'm not confident enough to do an MKAL. Really love your new needle tip protectors! I laughed out loud. ❤

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

Hehe I’m glad Im not the only one who thinks they’re funny 😂😂😂 ✋✌️👊

the sound was greatly improved. so much clearer- less of a muffled sound. fantastic!!! lighting was fine. maybe someday get a reflective board to give you some bounce back light on the other side of your face. you could store it behind the couch- haha absolutely adore the "nose picker" mitts-- we need to see her in those- i dont think i ever saw a little one with mitts. so cute

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kathy! I think I’m going to sit at the other end next time when the light is a bit more even or wait another hour or two so the sun has moved 😂 thank you for watching! X

Just "found" your podcast and have thoroughly enjoyed it... in much the same way as I enjoy your Instagram stories. Keep it up and you're doing a great job (not that you need the positive reinforcement, right? 😉 😍)

Can I just say, when you were talking about the little sparks my size there was a shadow of the plant cast on the wall and it made it seem like you had fairy wings :)

🐝 Laura - thank you so much for all the love for The First Sweater! Yours is looking beautiful, the blue was a fantastic choice and those little high-five hand needle-stoppers have just given me so much joy. I definitely need to buy some of my own. Xx

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

Do it. They make me happy every time I see them 😂 and thank you for having me on your team, it’s truly a honour!! X

@HiveKnitsNatters

2 жыл бұрын

@@_laurapenrose_ I may or may not have already purchased some….. 👋🏻

what a nice review of the shawlography, I am currently doing the hibernitalong of Stephen West and love it, so I will most likely partcipate in the shawlography next year, because I love his designs as they seem indeed more difficult than they are. and I really love the podcast of creabea, she is awesome

Txs a lot . Love to watch you

First time viewer here and right away I could relate to you so much, I really like your natural and relaxed way of speaking in front of the camera! I've also had a a very tough couple of weeks with two little ones, and people in our family taking turn in being unwell, we need to hang in there, we can get through this! 💪 ;) I've also started the MKAL and I've had similar thoughts about it as you in the beginning. But I decided to frog it halfway through section 1, there were some parts that I really liked, but I didnt like the loops and the welts. And I dont have much knitting time, so I want to knit something that I really love. I do however really like clue 4 ;) I've now started a Fantastitch with the gorgeous LITLG yarn that I had originally bought for shawlography and I'm really happy with how it's coming along. Wishing you a nice weekend with lots of knitting time and healthy family members :)

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Julia!! I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed my podcast! I think it’s awesome you frogged and started something new that brings you more joy!! Well done!!! X

Love your episodes and enjoy every second of it! Your energy and humour really reminds me of my sister. Since you're enjoying the Stephen West shawlography and love brioche, might I recommend Brioche Soundwaves by him? It's a lovely massive scarf with such a cool use of the brioche knit

Love the picot edges on your hats.

So glad you are enjoying Shawlography. Your colours are so similar to mine but I have some green. I am only finishing clue 1 but loving to see all the amazing colourways. Love your podcast and your designs are so beautiful. 😊

@vickibradley8418

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, I forgot to say that Rebecca did mention you and your test knits. She has a great podcast too 👍🏼💕

@vickibradley8418

2 жыл бұрын

Favourite emoji 😘

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

I kind of which isn’t swapped my brown for green but I’ll know for next time! 😂

My emoji's aren't coming up! But my favorite this last week has been the teddy bear, as a way to send hugs to my friends. I appreciate you sharing your knitting journey, as well as your insight on mental health and person growth. Thank you!

That's so true about the challenge and learning for yourself versus the show and tell of it all for everyone. I've been feeling that lately too. I completely relate to feeling pressure and anxiety to knit quickly and keep up with the latest/ greatest. Bought your hat and mittens- so cute! Love your sweater! Is that on Ravelry? All the best, Kimberly

The 'break it down' advice is a super helpful tangent!! I'm sort of (reaaaallllyyy) dreading my xmas knitting projects, as I'm a bit sick of knitting for others, but maybe breaking them down a bit into their component parts will ease the stress 🤭 as well as adding a background project that is a bit more challenging/fun/for me

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

100% for Christmas I usually assign one gift per week, it’s usually socks or mittens or a hat, something I can easily do in a week. And then it feels a bit more manageable! X

😻 I always enjoy your podcasts! I 'braved up' and choose to join the Stephen West MKAL as well. I thought for sure there would be parts that I was not good enough to try but as you said, his videos make everything seem approachable. I am loving this knit!

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

Well done Valerie, and thank you for commenting!! Xx

I’m loving my first Stephen KAL too, even though I screwed up the brioche horribly. Your colors are gorgeous.

Love this episode! The colour not looking quiete different than the stock image is something I had probably every single time when ordering drops yarn. Now I do a quick ravelry search of the yarn and look at stash photos of other people to see how the colour might actually look.

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a really good idea! I was chatting to Simona from Knitt yarns about it and she’s says they are stock images provided by drops so itl be the same across the board. Finding stash pictures is so clever though, I’ll definitely do that next time! X

@Jules_knits

2 жыл бұрын

I do this too! It helps so much to see the colors already knit up and with different lighting :)

Love your podcasts and all your “ramblings”. 😀 I am not a Steven West fan. I am more of a practical knitter. I think Shawlography looks like something you hang on your wall like a tapestry not something you actually wear. It reminds me of a knitting version of the old embroidery samplers. I know I am probably in the minority but everyone has different tastes.

Fabulous what a lovely hour and a bit listening to you. I am mixing up my knitting with English Paper Piecing which I am learning from Kate at the KZread channel 'The last Homely House'. I love having a go at different things, and I think the Stephen West shawl would be so fun to knit up, and as you say you learn a lot by doing all the different stitches and trying out color combinations you may not have thought of. Thank you Laura

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Sarah! I’ve never heard of paper piecing… I shall check it out!! X

i LOVE your shawlography! But you’re making me sooo jealous that i’m not joining in 🙈 also, your needle stoppers are the cutest!

You are such a delightful podcaster😍 your outlook on knitting & process was an eye opener for me. I’d certainly like to become more relaxed in my knitting & challenge myself more. I tend to knit what I know! Your approach to the Steven West Shawl is unique! I have no use for them, but I think I might try it sometime in the future just to learn new techniques. By the way, I’m closer to your Gram’s age than yours! Keep up your yummy podcasts💖

@_laurapenrose_

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jane! And I would 100% re on end joining the mkal next year, I’ve learned so much! Thank you for watching and taking a moment to comment xx

Pausing this video to leave the house a bit earlier and buy some orange Jawoll yarn before I go pick up the kids from childcare ;) those mittens will be perfect for my daughter, and even though I have loads of Jawoll at home, I don't have orange (and everything has to be orange in her world) ;) She will love them! Ok, now I'll listen to the rest of the video while Im on my way to the store ;)

🙃 Thank you Laura for another great episode! I am planning on making a sweater for my boyfriend as well and I am stumbling upon the design from Max quite a lot, so I guess that will be the design I will end up doing. Thank You for your thoughts on the Nepal yarn for it 😉

Can't wait for your hat and mitts pattern! Have 5 littles in the family I would like to make those up for. Not in the SW MAL. Was afraid to start something of that magnitude and end up not liking it--and i love shawls, go figure. 🧶

😱Christmas knitting!

Lovely podcast episode as always Laura! 😘 I have yet to try a zoom knit group but would like to someday, as I don’t know many knitters local to me

🧶 enjoyable catch up as always! I chuckle at the nipple observation. Had not considered that but know will never not see it. 🤣. Congratulations on your pending design!