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Gorgeous hot water bottle cover and sweet pyjamas 🧡

The PJs look fab. I think hiding them until Robin's birthday is a great idea, they will be all shiny and new again 😊 Slight cheat idea but have you thought about buying patchwork patterned fabric and then using that to make more hot water bottle covers 😅. Your 100% hand made one looks fab, I think it might been the initial building the fabric step that feels like more labour than result, purchasing the patchwork look might make the process faster and more satisfying. Small children are the best mood boost I have ever found. They are so in the moment that you can't think of anything else either. They are all complete energy sponges 😂. I will say it does get easier but it's never not tiring. Everyday is a physical, intellectual and emotional roller-coaster for them and you are along for that ride! I'm so glad you are enjoying them so much 😊 I hope this week is a healthier week for all of you. Xx 😊

Hello! So nice to see you!!!!

Sorry you have been having a rubbish body week. I hope you are up and running again soon. I'm am now a self described expert on bed/sofa crafting at all levels. I recommend either colouring in or a puzzle book for recumbent days, knitting or crotch of sitting up but still in bed. Painting and sewing for me are both upright on a sofa crafts as it not advisable to drop either in your bed!😅 Is all else fails but you miss crafting I have found vicarious crafting through UA-cam is company without high tension or concentration. My hope is that all of this is redundant by the time you read it. Your carrots look fab 😊 Lovely to watch as always. Thank you 😊

Its good you've managed to sort your colour ways out for crochet square blankets. Love that sweater it's good you've used left overs for it.

It is so gorgeous as is it's soon to be wearer ❤. I've lost count of my wips lol and am fighting to stop myself starting new things😂 xx

Morning 😊. It looked like you had a great time washing all your knits, especially Robbin! For your special Robin yarn my go to would be a cowl, they normally allow you to use as much of the skein as possible and are so handy when you are outside with children. I've done weekly menu prep for years as I have a very restricted medical diet. Part of my condition means I can't eat leftovers or meat/fish that wasn't frozen at source. Like you I have definitely forgotten to get things out of the freezer at the right time so I have a couple of tricks I now use. 1) when I plan for the week I always write down what I need to get out of the freezer on the day I need to get it out. Or set a calendar reminder on my phone. 2) When I inevitably don't manage to get something out, I fill a bowl with tap water and pop the sealed bag or container in. Water defrosts most things fairly quickly. 3) I like to have at least one cook from frozen meal in the freezer for when the day has gone completely wonky! I hope some of these are helpful in your meal prepping. I haven't ever really had any getting ready for autumn traditions. Apart from changing which shoes I have easy access to and popping my heated chair liner into my powerchair. I do need to do some yarn and jumper baking to make sure no moths have snuck in over the summer! I hope your first week of work has gone really well and you can have a fun weekend at home with your family 😊.

Hi Gemma, for the Robin yarn, I think a Musselburgh would be great for it. Batch cooking is amazing, a white board or piece of paper with the menu plan on it, on the fridge to remind yourself to get the out of the freezer, works great for me. Hugs from Adelaide 💙

Done is better than perfect is absolutely the way to go!

What a great video of you on tour as a search press rep. Thanks for sharing. you're be happy, I've got my 2.5 knitting needles for my first pair of socks, a book for beginners on knitting socks, some variated yarn, and sock blockers, and I can't wait to start some socks. 🎉

Lovely getting to see all the beautiful locations. Bath & Glastonbury are on my must see one day list!

Loving seeing all the socks. Our bedroom has just one built in cupboard (internal to the building) has a rail and 2 shelves above. We bought a hemnes drawer unit, the double one for small clothes, but I also fought tooth and nail (with the help of our friend) to get an ottoman king-size bed for extra storage. Haven't fully unpacked yet but I think it's really going to help with clothes and bedding storage. I've loved seeing the granny square card deck and it's definitely on my list to get as I think it's such a cool idea. Granny squares are definitely a go to project for each crochet. But then I do also love making toys so if I find one I can make quickly, I tend to make a few lol.

Yay another great podcast. Some finished projects too. Your sock box is growing. I'm liking my granny square going around and around too, although my yarn stash is in nice nine block storage box.

Hi Gemma! what website can you find the pattern for that lovely colorful hat you were modeling? I so love the pattern of the stitch.

Robin saying hello to the carrots with his wee Dino hat 😭😭😭

Hi Gemma, another great podcast. Love the pajamas. I found the podcast you were talking about on Friday night, have only watched half an episode so far but I knew who it was that you were talking about. For anyone else it’s Desert Borealis. Have a great crafting week. For the 2nd sock(the amethyst one), don’t put pressure on yourself but cast it on, have it visible and pick it up to work on every now and then, it will soon be really quick or do 10 or 20 minutes a day or week on it. Hugs from Adelaide 💙

Change is scary, but if it doesn't fit, there's no point forcing it. You'd stretch yourself too thin and burnout. The Yarn will be there waiting for you if in the future you find yourself with more time and the desire to revisit it. I've loved your yarn and your channel for years and I'm excited to continue following your journey ❤❤

I'm here for any of your craft/ life adventures. For the name what has replaced midnight dying in your life? Obviously work and Robin which are both great, but what do you squeeze into post bedtime evenings? I would go with that, the things you can't wait for 5 mins of fitting it in. It's lovely to hear the connection of the Midnight Dyery to Lara. I understand why you would like to step away, but also why it is also an emotional process. If it not to intrusive I would like to suggest add things from the Midnight Dyery to Lara's memory box. They seem so linked that it would be a way to preserve that connection. As with any comment please feel free to ignore all of any of what I have written. Thank you for another great video 😊

Wishing you well on your new adventures. I'm really pleased I managed to get some of your yarn I love your colour palette Re the name change ultimately it is up to you but these are some my contributions Gemma's creative adventures Coastal creations New leaf creations Tides of creativity What ever you decide I'm sure it will be great wishing you all the best again

What a great video. You do what makes you happy. Name I would go with something meaningful about you and your family or surroundings. I've just started quilting and started with a scrap tote bag (made out of leftover fabric, so with the Thomas panel, I would add some wadding and a contrast backing. Thank you for sharing all your other craft updates 😊

Hi Gemma, I would pick a picture that makes you happy, keep everything under the name of Gemma Mills. For me, it doesn’t matter what you want to share, I really enjoy sitting down and spending time ‘with’ you. Do what you brings you joy and remember you are allowed to change your mind about what you what to do with your life. Hugs from Adelaide 💙 Edited to add - for the Thomas fabric, get some lovely backing material, some wadding, sew it together and make a quilt/cuddle blanket for Robin. It wouldn’t take to long to do.

I love doing a toe up fleegle heel! Love the idea of a Christmas box of socks.

i remember my mum always washed the cherries and dropped them in the flour and rolled them around i always thought it was to stop me pinching them i love cherries 🍒 my go to sock pattern is toe up with a fleegle heel have you ever tried it 💜

Hi Gemma, I'm a good old pen and paper girl at heart but do like the TCK app. You can link it with your ravelry, and then all of your patterns will upload. If you go into your account, there is an option that says, ravelry link. Click into there and put your details in and Bob's your uncle. Xx

You should be able to link your ravelry to the TCK app to transfer your patterns. If it doesn’t work, just email them and they will get it sorted for you!

Welcome to SSC!! I've been doing it since Kay started. I LOVE a box of socks video! Your socks are so pretty. I have finished 2 pair of WIPs and am dangerously close to finishing a third pair. I am working on some DK socks for the grands. Our winters can be brutal. I'm using a Magic Heel method for theirs. And I started another pair of vanilla socks for me in a red white and blue self striping. 😮

What is the name of the lace sock you are making from 52 weeks? And is it vol 1 or 2. Do you ever put in show notes?

Yes the weather in the south east has been sweltering 😅. The mini flax looks so good. I did the inverse and didn't check my counts before splitting for the neck line in a tee and discovered I somehow managed to decrease by 10 to many stitches somewhere but i had just cut the yarn and was aboutto rejoin 🫣. Time to rip back. Oh and this is my second attempt as I made this tee last year but got the needle size wrong and it probably would have fitted Robbin 😂. I'm so excited for your pre school adventures. I have a degree in early years and was a nanny before becoming disabled. Small children are the best. Also it doesn't help the salary but an American study re disturbed salaries based on how much the add to society and early years professionals came top 😊. Its hard work but so worth it. Xxx

Yes we British love to mention the weather. It has been so hot so I had to start a new project in Drops baby merino, a cardigan for me. I finished one last month and it so good to wear. I also have a bag ready to make things for Christmas in July. Lovely to have a catch up x

Hi Gemma, Your summer sock basket is so colorful!! I love the idea. Would make one of my own but it would be all black yarn. LOL I'm currently working on 1 black sweater with 2 more black sweaters planned and 1 black skirt. 😎😎

You are new to me but I enjoyed watching so have subscribed and plan to go back and watch earlier podcasts

Wow so many beautiful skeins! Loved watching the dye process perfectly paired with glorious music.

And…regarding the scientific reason for three new cast-ons, you are doing research into the tolerance of humans for UFOs. Or you’re studying the adaptability of the human hand to rapid changes in yarn weight. Or, you’re doing a comparative analysis of the human mind juggling multiple enjoyable tasks vs that same mind vegetating in front of a tv, resisting the urge to create. Take your pick. 😁

So glad you’re sharing progress and not just finished items. It helps me get to know more about knitting, the patterns, and you. I find it very interesting to hear how things work out for an experienced knitter.

It was fun to see the yarns you selected! I am participating in Summer Sock Camp 2024 also.

Aw thank you so much for the shout out x The beaches yarns are some of the softest Acrylic I've ever felt and they glide over the hook/needles too, my 'On the Seashore' blanket by Rosina Plane is being made up in Beaches too. As I complete lots of the amigurumi projects I had planned to do whilst packing, I also kept behind my WYS Gingerbread socks and put a couple of rounds in the first sock at my parents yesterday (it's easier to knit than crochet there due to lighting and the dog). If I finish all the projects before the summer then I'll be working away on Christmas socks lol. Loving the colourful basket, very inspiring.

I want every one of those gorgeous yarns. Your knitting is so very nice. I know you’ll be able to get through that yarn basket. Can’t wait to see what you do! Although I love patterned socks, I truly love the way vanilla socks show off a good yarn.

OK so we all know that I am by no means a monogamous crafter, I guess teaching Textiles helps with that as I can create at work too. But I currently have only 2 active WIPS and both are TOFT kits which are almost complete, at least prior to last night anyway when I started another of my Snowflake berets as a sample for Gem TLGG. I only kept back a few projects when I moved the rest of my stash so once these few little bits are done I have a blanket that could be completed over a couple of weeks and the Samurai cross stitch that really needs finishing for my aunt. Not sure that will be done before I make my final move but I guess with only 8 weeks to go now, we shall see...

I have family in Paignton, although we've not visited since I was early teens at least, maybe even before then. I'm in love with the new Batik elements as it's just so pretty but I am moat definitely on a severe yarn ban since moving my stash lol there really really is no space for anymore!

I actually love working with Cottonsoft and its perfect for amigurumi too as well as blankets. The Cottonsoft Candy is now discontinued I think. My good bibes dress is made with it. I did love working with the Rowan though for that granny blanket for TYD. Lovely to see some cross stitch again. I still need to finish the samurai and now that I've finished making lots of turtles I think that's what I'm going to move onto as I want it done before I make my final move in August. Which gives me about 8 weeks now... I've been wanting to do the 100day project again to get it finished but keep putting it off for other quick finishes. I have the last 2 sets of photos in my editing software which I've been wanting to share here too so may have to pull my finger out lol

I'm a historically monogamous crafter, but over the past few years, I've moved to having multiple projects on the go at a time. Recently I finished most of my WIPs and thats when decision paralysis really hit me! I much prefer having lots of things going on at the same time so that I can swap between things.

Hi from the southeast US. I'm glad you've been enjoying some good weather. As I'm watching this it's sunny and 90F/32C here with a healthy dose of humidity. I'm expecting more of the same through the end of next week. We've officially reached the time of year where I try not to be outdoors between 10am and 6pm 😂

If you're looking to rejuvenate/clean the WIP board of permanent marker, you can go over the pen with a whiteboard pen and it will wipe off :) Also loving the little makes at the moment! A huge congratulations on the new job too xx Loving these books! That Lino cutting book is amazing and one of the few printing types I enjoy doing. And you are totally right about Peter Panda, he's too cute and I think I've seen the reindeer before too!

I am doing summer sock camp this year for the first time! Cast on three pairs of socks since June 1st ! Also making a baby blanket for a coworker and his wife with acrylic yarn in pink variegated colour!

Nice to catch up lovely projects xx

Oh I love my bag ❤ and I don’t care it’s small it’s perfect for my mini makes! I’m making mini mice 🐁 at the moment so I love it! It’s lovely hurry up and post it xxx

I'm knitting socks at the moment 1 vanilla and 1 of Kay's patterns I have found a new heel that fits perfectly and I follow the Earthtones girl tutorial I think it's called the Dutch square heel it's supper roomly. I love seeing your socks from the 52 weeks of socks book I've not knit 1 sock from it yet .

I am doing the same sock camp as you. I have Finnished 4 pair of socks and working on the 5th. I have just learned the heel flap and gusset from the crazy sock lady tutorial. I have 2 pair of crochet socks with lace weight yarn. A 1950s design. I feel overwhelmed in this group of ladies. Every sock is so perfect. But....i am determined!❤

I love your dodgy bag ❤ I haven't tried needlepoint but would love to give it a go. I do alot of cross stitch so would be very interested to give it a go to compare

Love your Dodgey bag ❤