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Fraoch Knits
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A knitting podcast from the west of Ireland.
Fraoch Knits Ep 23: I Sewed a Zip Into My Cardigan - YAY!! Knitting, sewing and Irish Harp Music!!
Hi everyone! Long time no see. I'm back after a three month break from podcasting. There was lots happening this summer including having the roof replaced on my house and time away on holidays and lots of work in between. I also learned how to use a sewing machine and have finally sewn the zip into my Decision Cardigan. So I've lots to show you from the past 3 months of making. Sit back and relax with a cup of tea and join me for just over an hour of crafting chat.
For those new here my name is Áine and I podcast from the west of Ireland. My content is mostly knitting but I have introduced sewing into this one. I also include a section on Irish culture/history/myth/legend at the end of the podcast. This time is no different but I'm leaving it as a surprise for those stalwarts who manage to make it to the end........Enjoy!!!!
My kofi account:
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A HUGE thank you to all who have supported me and continue to do so through kofi. It is very much appreciated.
KNITTING FO's
Decision Cardigan by Ankestrick
Half and Half Triangles Wrap by purl Soho
Simpler Sinister Cat Socks by Marna Gilligan
Vanilla Stripey Socks using yarn from my advent 2023
KNITTING WIPs
Pressed Flowers Shawl by Amy Christophers
KNITTING PLANs
Cardigan No. 8 by My Favourite Things
Kápenka Sweater by Macarena Silva
Zip Up Cardigan by Cookie the Knitter
Cranberry Gose by Thea Coleman
SEWING FOs
The Studio Tunic by Sew Liberated
In a linen/ramie blend
Size 14, no modifications
SEWING WIPs
The Studio Tunic by Sew Liberated
In 100% Irish Linen from Emblem Weavers, Waterford
Purchased at Quilt Stitch Yarn in Tuam, Co. Mayo.
SEWING PLANs
Limestone Leggings and Top by Sew Liberated
Hinterland Dress by Sew Liberated
Harlene Dungarees by Merchant and Mills
Intro music from Epidemicsound.com
Thanks for watching!
For those new here my name is Áine and I podcast from the west of Ireland. My content is mostly knitting but I have introduced sewing into this one. I also include a section on Irish culture/history/myth/legend at the end of the podcast. This time is no different but I'm leaving it as a surprise for those stalwarts who manage to make it to the end........Enjoy!!!!
My kofi account:
ko-fi.com/fraochknits
A HUGE thank you to all who have supported me and continue to do so through kofi. It is very much appreciated.
KNITTING FO's
Decision Cardigan by Ankestrick
Half and Half Triangles Wrap by purl Soho
Simpler Sinister Cat Socks by Marna Gilligan
Vanilla Stripey Socks using yarn from my advent 2023
KNITTING WIPs
Pressed Flowers Shawl by Amy Christophers
KNITTING PLANs
Cardigan No. 8 by My Favourite Things
Kápenka Sweater by Macarena Silva
Zip Up Cardigan by Cookie the Knitter
Cranberry Gose by Thea Coleman
SEWING FOs
The Studio Tunic by Sew Liberated
In a linen/ramie blend
Size 14, no modifications
SEWING WIPs
The Studio Tunic by Sew Liberated
In 100% Irish Linen from Emblem Weavers, Waterford
Purchased at Quilt Stitch Yarn in Tuam, Co. Mayo.
SEWING PLANs
Limestone Leggings and Top by Sew Liberated
Hinterland Dress by Sew Liberated
Harlene Dungarees by Merchant and Mills
Intro music from Epidemicsound.com
Thanks for watching!
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Fraochknits Ep.22: All the FOs Harlow V, Decision Cardigan! More on the ancient Irish Alphabet Ogham
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Hi everyone, so good to be back after a nearly 3 month break!! I have LOADS of knitting to share with you! Sit back with a nice hot cup of tea/coffee, relax and enjoy the chat. I also continue my series looking at the ancient Irish alphabet, Ogham. We look at letters 6 to 10 and I talk about their connections with the natural world and trees. If you like this content please like subscribe share...
Episode 21: Fleur Shawl; Eun Sweater ; Skellig Michael and Ogham Celtic Tree Alphabet II.
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Hi everyone, it's great to be back with episode 21 of the fraochknits podcast. My name is Áine and I'm coming to you from the West of Ireland to share all my yarny and knitting adventures. This episode features my (heavily modified) version of the Eun Sweater by November Knits as well as several shawls that I'm working on and a finished pair of socks. In the section on Irish culture I take an i...
A New Year of Knitting; Eun Sweater; Pressed Flowers Shawl and An Ancient Irish Tree Alphabet: Ogham
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Hi everyone and welcome to another episode of the fraochknits podcast where I chat about my new cast-ons, works in progress and finished objects. The Irish cultural segment this month looks at the ogham alphabet and the importance of trees in ancient Irish culture. (Information from Niall McCoitir's book: Ireland's Trees; myths, legends and folklore, Collins Press, 2016) You can follow me on in...
Fraochknits Ep 19: Lighting Candles for Winter Solstice; All the Mittens and Pressed Flowers Shawl
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Hi everyone it's really lovely to be back with you again - I hope you're all well and enjoying the preparations for the Christmas festivities! In this episode I look at my FOs, WIPs and future knitting plans. I also look at the Pine Tree in Irish folklore and mythology and the importance of light and candles in the Irish Christmas tradition. I recite some Christmas poems in the Irish language b...
Geogradient MKAL2023 FO; Let's Knit Festival; The Hazel Tree and Salmon of Knowledge in Irish Myth
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Hi everyone, it's great to be back with another episode of the Fraoch Knits podcast coming to you from the West of Ireland. In this episode I feature my finished Geogradient westknits MKAL shawl 2023 and talk about my thoughts on the MKAL this year. I also chat about my first yarn festival ever - the Let's Knit Festival held in Doolin, Co. Clare last October bank holiday weekend and my yarny ac...
Fraoch Knits Ep. 17: All The Socks; FOs, WIPs, Westknits MKAL yarn choice and my creative process
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Hi everyone and a very warm welcome to episode 17 of the Fraochknits podcast where I chat to you all about my finished objects, my works in progress, and my future knitting plans. I also do a review of all the socks I have knit in 2023 and chat about the designs and yarns I used and how the socks have been wearing. For regular viewers I hope you are not disappointed that I have taken a break fr...
Fraochknits Ep. 16: Giveaway Winner; Suri Shirt, Decision Cardigan; The Oak in Irish Myth
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Hi everyone and a very warm welcome to episode 16 of the Fraoch Knits podcast coming to you from the West of Ireland. This episode looks at my finished Suri Shirt and Contrast Blast Socks and I pick up a long languishing WIP, the Decision Cardigan just in time for the autumn. There's lots of yarny goodness following receipt of rustic yarns from laines des iles and a visit to the lovely Yarn O'C...
Fraochknits Ep 15: Honeysuckle, FOs WIPs, Contrast Blast Socks KAL and Podiversary Announcement!
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A very warm welcome to episode 15 of the fraochknits podcast. This is my first podiversary edition marking 12 months of podcasting so I am celebrating with a random comment draw for all viewers who leave a comment and like and subscribe to the video. Watch the video for more details on this. In this episode I talk about my finished Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter, some summer WIPs including the...
Fraochknits Ep. 14: Celebrating midsummer and ferns; Downtown Hoodie; RainbowKAL23; Soldotna Crop
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A very warm welcome to episode 14 of the Fraoch Knits podcast. In this episode I look at two FOs and a Wip in the knitting section and talk about the rainbowkal23; and I discuss Irish traditions surrounding midsummer and the importance of ferns/bracken in Irish myth and legend at this time of the year. I also talk a little bit about re-wilding and mention Isabella Tree and Charlie Burrell's pro...
Fraoch Knits Ep 13: Living Life in the Long Grass; A Bit About Swatching & The Cuckoo in Irish Myth
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Hi everyone and a very warm welcome to Edpisode 13 of the Fraochknits knitting podcast coming to you from a very warm and summery West of Ireland. This podcast was recorded out of doors today so apologies for wind interference - my voice is still very audible for most of the video so please bear with me. I talk about my WIPs and FOs and I also look at the value of swatching. I talk about my cho...
Fraoch Knits Ep. 12: Celebrating Bealtaine and Fairy Magic; Kevat Top, Bixbite Shawl and Ovis Socks
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A very warm welcome to Episode 12 of the Fraoch Knits podcast. My name is Áine and I'm coming to you from the West of Ireland where I live, work and knit! The content here is mainly about knitting - finished objects, works in progress etc. I also look at some aspects of Irish folk traditions, culture and heritage especially relating to wild trees and plants. This episode I explore the feast of ...
Fraoch Knits Ep. 11: Inspired by Spring! Painting Socks; Gorse and the Hare in Irish Myth.
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Hi everyone and welcome to episode 11 of the Fraoch Knits podcast. My name is Áine and I'm coming to you from the West of Ireland where I live and work and knit! This episode is inspire by Spring. I have been out hiking in the countryside and have been inspired by all the bright yellow flowers of the gorse bushes and the magic of the March hares disappearing from sight as soon as you see them. ...
Fraoch Knits Episode 10: Knitting for the Banshees, WIPs, Shamrocks and St. Patrick!
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Hi everyone and a very warm welcome to episode No. 10 of the Fraoch Knits knitting podcast. In this podcast I talk about a few past finished objects, my current WIPs, some future project plans and some recent surprise yarn acquisitions. I also talk about the myths and legends and folk customs associated with the national symbol for Ireland, the shamrock, and with the patron saint, St. Patrick. ...
Fraochknits Ep. 9: All the Lopi Sweaters; and Celebrating Imbolc and Brigid Goddess and Saint
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Hi everyone and welcome to Episode 9 of the Fraoch Knits podcast, a knitting podcast from the West of Ireland. It's great to be back with you all again. My name is Áine and in this video I give an update on all my latest knitting projects. I also talk about the Celtic festival of Imbolc, the cross quarter day between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. And I chat about the pre Christian...
Fraoch Knits Ep. 8; Billie Pullover and a History of Aran Knitting
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Fraoch Knits Ep. 8; Billie Pullover and a History of Aran Knitting
Fraoch Knits Ep 7; Stephen and Penelope's; Yarn Shopping Amsterdam; Irish Christmas Traditions
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Fraoch Knits Ep 7; Stephen and Penelope's; Yarn Shopping Amsterdam; Irish Christmas Traditions
Fraoch Knits Ep 6: 500 Sub GIVEAWAY!! Reindeer Cowl Pattern Release and Story of Irish Wool.
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Fraoch Knits Ep 6: 500 Sub GIVEAWAY!! Reindeer Cowl Pattern Release and Story of Irish Wool.
Fraoch Knits Ep 5; MKAL 2022 progress, Twigs Sweater and Samhain traditions.
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Fraoch Knits Ep 5; MKAL 2022 progress, Twigs Sweater and Samhain traditions.
Sweater weather is here!! Fraoch Knits Ep. 4: Turntable, Billie, Goldwing, Half and Half Wrap
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Sweater weather is here!! Fraoch Knits Ep. 4: Turntable, Billie, Goldwing, Half and Half Wrap
Fraoch Knits Episode 3: Summer FOs and Autumn Knitting Plans; Nordiska, Billie, Kevat, Widow's Kiss
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Fraoch Knits Episode 3: Summer FOs and Autumn Knitting Plans; Nordiska, Billie, Kevat, Widow's Kiss
Fraoch Knits Ep2; Lots of Colourwork: Cedar Brook, Nordiska, Shetland & Oland Shawls, Marie Wallin
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Fraoch Knits Ep2; Lots of Colourwork: Cedar Brook, Nordiska, Shetland & Oland Shawls, Marie Wallin
Fraoch Knits knitting podcast ep. 2; Cedar Brook, Nordiska, Shetland, Oland Shawls, Meadowsweet.mp4
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Fraoch Knits knitting podcast ep. 2; Cedar Brook, Nordiska, Shetland, Oland Shawls, Meadowsweet.mp4
Fraoch Knits Knitting Podcast, Birkin, Turntable, Stormur and Decision, Ep. 1
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Fraoch Knits Knitting Podcast, Birkin, Turntable, Stormur and Decision, Ep. 1
So glad to see you again. Beautiful knitting and sewing projects you have been working on. Your harp playing is absolutely beautiful. What a lovely sound.
Well done on the beautiful cardigan!! The colour agrees with you .. a lot! thanks for sharing your memories of your mum behind the sewing machine, similar memories here. Sewed when I was younger, that turned into quilting and these days there is a mix of knitting/crocheting/sewing/quilting by machine where the mood takes me. Och .. you playing the harp Aine ... goosebumps .... fitting as "opening" music! It "fits" the landscape. Till next time, take care, happy whatever you are doing hihi, XXD
Thank you for sharing the beautiful music with us. An episode worth waiting for ❤
Thanks Aine, great to see you again. Cardigan looks fab, can see your dress in a woollen fabric for winter (have to say I'm tempted). Boy have you been bitten by the bug. When you were talking of your mother, I could hear the sound of a pinned pattern being cut out on our dinning room table by mine (don't cut paper with my good scissors!). And thanks for braving playing the harp for us. What history behind that, glad it's having a revival.
Such a delightful episode ❤
What a magical podcast, your harp playing was enthralling ❤ the zipper cardi is gorgeous it’s suits you so well & I enjoyed the start of your sewing journey.
Wonderful to see you back again after the summer break. Your zipped cardigan is so lovely as is your tunic. Thank you so much for sharing your musical talent with us too and what a beautiful tune; a heavenly pause I hope 🙏
Beautiful music, the tunic is beautiful and looks so comfortable. Linen is such a beautiful fabric .
Thank you for such a lovely episode. I dearly love to hear a harp played. Thank you for the gift. I hope you will include more of your music:)
Oh, Aine! What beautiful music, the Irish ☘️ harp is one of my favorites; so soulful & poignant! Your linen purchases are beautiful and your sewn yellow frock is adorable! You are multitalented! Thank you for sharing your mum with us; I think you are a lot like her ❤☘️🌿✨
Lovely to see you again. Your zip cardigan is beautiful and the colour is great on you. I have just finished a DK sweater that I am so pleased with - Lenu by Ankestrick. The shoulder construction is different to any I have done before and fits beautifully. My next cast on is a DK cardigan and recommended by one of the women in my knit group, as the shoulders don’t slip off at all. It is the Mabel cardigan by Isabell Kraemer. I love the Cranberry Gose and have added it to my favourites! Thank you from Vancouver.
Love to see the sewing. I am inspired to start sewing again, especially with some linen. Thanks
Thanks for giving all this knowlegde and inspiration and wauv how nice to hear you playing the harp 🥰🦋🪶
Another really lovely episode. Your zipper cardigan is beautiful. Absolutely loved hearing you play the harp. Our weather here in the west of Scotland has been dismal so I’m looking forward to a lovely autumn. Thank you 🏴
Oh, Áine, that was a lovely tune. I love all sorts of Irish music (surprise, surprise). Must be in the blood. Your cabled sweater is an absolute masterpiece. The zip does make it look professional. Sadly, I totally lost my knitting mojo for the entire summer. Not even socks were knit. Just yesterday, I felt inspired to pick up the needles and now I'm raring to go. I have worn my knitted hoodie so much that I think I need another. My sewing career was halted many years ago. I just don't like doing it at all. I still have a few yards of lovely linen that never got used. Now, I throw it over the worn furniture and it feels so good. We've had a summer of grandchildren and adventuring near home. No regrets there. We had a ton of fun. We're also in renovation mode so I know how disruptive that is. Knitting will help!
Hi Ann, so good to hear from you on here. While I love sewing, I'm not mad about the process.....I just can't wait to get the end product, but so far it's worth the effort.....I use knitting to completely wind down between infrequent bouts of sewing. Sounds like you had a great summer...and I can sympathise with you being in the middle of renovations...it's emotionally and physically exhausting!! I'll be doing more painting the outside of the house this weekend - we have great weather forecast for today and tomorrow and then an arctic blast coming down on top of us from the north from Monday - I'll have to get the icelandic sweaters out of the bottom drawer:) Chat soon, Áinexxx
Aren't you full of talents! Lovely to hear of the the linen tablecloth and your Mum. It's wonderful you are able to play your harp again! Very nice to include that piece for us.
Thanks Valerie....So glad you enjoyed the music. And the story about my Mum's tablecloth...it's such a special piece of linen in our family and is still brought out to decorate the Christmas table every year (I usually spend Christmas with my Dad and my sister). It holds so many happy memories for me and my family.
Beautiful harp tune. It brought tears to my eyes. ❤
Thanks so much Caroline, it really is lovely to hear that you were affected by the music. I find it such a plaintive tune, and am also always affected by it every time I play it. Sometimes its hard to focus on making the music I get so moved by it. Its amazing to think someone wrote it nearly 300 years ago and thousands have heard it and will continue to hear it and experience the emotion expressed by the person who first dreamt it up...
Beautiful knitting and especially beautiful harp. I live in the US and in 1984 I purchased a vinyl album called Carolan's Cup by Joemy Wilson. His versions of these songs are played on a hammered dulcimer which also likely originated in the Middle East before 1000AD. the sound is very similar to the Irish Harp but it is a horizontal instrument. The strings are struck with mallets rather than being plucked. Such wonderful music. If I could play like you I think I probably would knit far less. Thank you and it is great to hear from you again. Hope to hear your lovely music, bits of Irish culture and see your lovely knits again soon.
Oh that sounds lovely - I've heard the hammered dulcimer being played and its just gorgeous. Thanks for all your interest in the podcast - I hope to be putting out videos on a regular basis now after the summer break. See you again soon:)
Fab to see you again.
Hi Pam, thanks for watching! Great to back in touch with this wonderful knitting community again....I had been missing it....
I love your makes! It was my first time here. Your zip sweater is amazing, and your tunic is beautiful! Thanks for playing your harp, I think I heard the angels singing 😊. God bless you in your creative endeavors.
HI and thanks for checking out my podcast - I'm really glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for all the compliments:)
Nice to have found your podcast. Apart from knitting which I love, to learn about irish heritage. On my grandmother's paternal side an irish Grandmother from Carrigallen and her maternal g. Grandmother irish/french from Portarllington/Clonmel which I visited in 2019 from Australia. Your harp playing is ❤❤❤.
Really delighted you enjoyed the episode and lovely to hear of all your Irish connections and your 2019 visit. I really want to visit Australia some day - I have a cousin and two friends living there so plenty of excuses to travel there.
Lovely to see you again. I also live in Ireland (Cork), so a lot of the things you mentioned were familiar (I do work a couple of doors from Hedgehog Fibers HQ), and I was very happy to learn about Emblem Weavers - now the only problem is that I am dying to buy their fabric. I'd love to see Irish linen recover from their ruins, so there you go, that's the best excuse to spend some money. 🙂
A very good reason to buy some lovely linen. It is THE most beautiful fabric in the world.....can't wait to finish my second studio tunic in the Emblem Weaver's linen. Even though it was expensive, I'm able to use less of it (just over 1.5m as opposed to 2.5m of the linen ramie blend) because its such a large width (nearly 60inches I think).
Loved the podcast and especially the harp inclusion. So very fortunate to have learnt to play this instrument. Thank you so much. 💛
Thanks for your lovely words. I do feel very fortunate to have learned it. The harp was made by a man local to us whose son made harps for a living. My one was made as a practice instrument for him to learn how to make one and for me to practice on. It's now about 40 years old so has stood the test of time well and still sounds as good as it did then.....
Thank you for a super video! Your cardigan is stunning. Your playing is beautiful.
Thank you Elien! Really glad you enjoyed the episode.
I love your discussion of the Irish language. Very interesting. I’m looking for a copy of your book for myself and a friend’s birthday. Thank you! Your knits are lovely too.
Thanks - really glad you enjoyed the epsiode. Niall McCoitir has 4 books on this topic which are really full of interesting information on Irish myths and legends and how they're linked to native trees, plants, animals and birds. A great present for your friend.
Thank you for sharing such lovely music ❤❤❤
You're welcome - it was a real pleasure to play that tune which I really love. Thanks for watching the podcast:)
What a treat, dear Áine! ❤ Thank you for your beautiful play and music and for another wonderful episode 🙂 Good to see hou back 🤗 I am currently knitting my second Ystäva cardigan. The dit and texture is great. I was thinking your greenish dk wool would really shine in it. Big hug, Stamatia🤗 ❤
Stamatia - thank you! So good to hear from you again too. Thanks for the pattern recommendation as well, I'll have to look it up. Hope you've had a good summer and are ready for plenty of knitting time this autumn.
Bonjour, je suis ravie de vous revoir! C'était absolument magnifique ! Vos ouvrages. Laine, tissu et vos projets. Vous m'inspirez beacoup! J'ai hâte voir la suite. Portez-vous bien 🖐️😊🌹
Merci!! Thank you so much for your lovely comments! So lovely to hear from your again and glad you enjoyed the podcast.
@@fraochknits 😊🖐️🌹
Just watching your vlog, first timer. Just a little thing i do when sewing over ‘bulky’ folds on seams i bang it down with a hammer, one or two taps is usually enough to get rid of the bulky bulge and makes it easier for the machine to sew over. Love the tunic, i will look for that pattern, thanks. Take care Susan in Oz.
Hi Susan - thanks a million for the sewing tip! I had managed to get through the bulky seams by literally taking a run at them putting the pedal to the floor when I was approaching them lol!! A bit nervewracking... The hammer idea sounds great! All Sew Liberated patterns are really good - great classic shapes and brilliant instructions. Can't wait to try out the Hinterland Dress.
Loved your Harp piece. Really beautiful. I am sure a lot of your foreign viewers will wonder at the word ‘upscuttle’ love that word.
Hi Orlagh, thank you! I love the word upscuttle too - but I hardly even realised I was using it.....had to look it up then - interesting seafaring origins. Hope you're enjoying the arrival of peak knitting season:)
I just spent two weeks in West Cork, what a beautiful part of the world.
West Cork is just stunning isn't it? I go there as often as I can. Hope you enjoyed your visit there.
Yay! 👏👏👏👏 I’ve missed you. Was going to check Insta and now you’ve put up a new video. Hope your summer is wonderful but so excited it’s September ❤
Hi Julie, thanks for the comment! Summer was great - apart from the weather! So happy that September is here - the best month of the year by a long shot:) Happy knitting!
Welcome back
Thank you!!! Hope you enjoy the episode:)
@@fraochknitsStrange, I’m not able to comment other than replying to you. Anyway, glad to see you back. Such lovely knitted items and the harp at the end was a lovely surprise. Another recommendation for the WYS yarns would be another Thea Colman pattern called White Russian. I hear people make that several times. I’m finishing up another (maybe my 7th) Porty Pullover for a friend and as soon as that is done I’m starting the White Russian for myself in a lovely burgundy colored WYS Fleece yarn. And yay on sewing! When I first started I was very influenced by a pattern maker Sonya who is 100 Acts of Sewing on Instagram. She does very basic pieces but I’ve been making her dresses, shirts, skirts and pants for many years now. Most of my clothes are her patterns : ) Enjoy the sewing time…just wait until you get into piecing quilts! It would by nice to hear the history of Irish Linen which is some of the best and well known linen in the world. Cheers.
I love your knitting podcasts! Hope you have enjoyed your summer. I’m looking forward to your next episode! Fall will soon be here so I’m getting ready to start a new sweater soon. Wishing you joy and happy knitting!🧶 Love from Katie in Maine USA
Hi Katie, thanks so much for your lovely comment! Just getting back into podcasting and just posted my latest video. I hope you enjoy it. Perfect time of the year for getting back into knitting and making. Happy knitting:)
I love every moment of your podcast…you are a gem!
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Just getting round to reading comments on my last video, sorry for the delay in replying..... Just posted another podcast a few moments ago - hope you enjoy this one too.....
you inspired me to knit the Crop Top by Caitlin Hunter. I love your podcast. I am looking forward to your next one.
Thank you - I'm delighted I provided the inspiration to knit the Soldotna crop - what a great pattern!! Hope it's turned out well for you....
Finally I was able to sit with you uninterrupted!!!! You are a joy to listen to. I feel you know what I’m going through love knitting but having learning curves of failing! Distancing in a very large way. Enough about me. Your information your gentle honesty is comforting & inspiring. Thank you. Love the history information ❤️❤️🙏
Thank you Susan! What a lovely message. I've been away from my channel for a while so only seeing this now. So glad this episode struck a chord with you.....
Nice to see you back, and remember you have no obligation to post on a regular schedule, just as you are so inspired to do so. Enjoyed learning about the Ogham letters and the trees they connect to... we have hawthorne, oak, and apples growing on our place in Texas... and I find them to be particularly magical here as well. Happy summer knitting and walking to you, Aine!
Hi and thanks for the lovely comments. Delighted you enjoyed the video and lovely to hear you have all the lovely native Irish trees growing in Texas - they really are a joy to be around. Happy knitting:)
So delightful to catch up with you Aine! All of your projects are lovely. Every time I see your Soldatna I move that pattern up in my queue. Thank you for the alphabet content as well, it’s so fascinating! Keep well!
Hi, lovely to hear from you again too! The soldotna really is one of the all time great patterns, it's a great fit on loads of different body shapes, it looks great in all the different colour combinations I've seen AND it's an entertaining knit with all the colourwork. It also helps to use up stash yarn... what's not to like:) Hope you have fun with it whenever you get round to it. Thanks again and chat soon.....
Another really lovely podcast. All your knits are beautiful especially the green one you are wearing. I agree with you about badly made clothes that don’t fit most people. I am going to try to make my own to go with my knits. Worth waiting for your podcast full of great content. Thanks Aine 🏴
Thanks Christine for your lovely comments. Great to hear that you're thinking of sewing some garments to go with your knitwear! I got my sewing machine out and dusted it down over the weekend and I've done some trial stitching. I've chosen a pattern and am ready to make a mock-up of it and I'll be near a fabric shop next weekend and hope to pick up some linen then. It will be great to experiment with making sewn clothes. Can't wait to see how it goes and hope to share some progress in my next podcast. In the meantime enjoy your knitting and sewing:)
your green sweater so pretty....love the color and shape. I am so glad to hear about your gauge "indifferences" LOL....I have the same issue every time I make a sweater....not that I have made alot but practice makes perfect for me. I still wear them as you do.
Hi Mary, you're definitely not alone on the gauge issue:) It definitely is a case of practice makes perfect, we just have to keep learning from our mistakes and giving it another go! Thanks for watching the video and happy knitting!
I also end up with a garment that is too big. My swatch is perfect till I knit my project. It can be so disappointing.
It's good to hear I'm not the only one! It's something that happens more when I'm knitting with thicker yarn - like worsted, aran or bulky weights. If the gauge is off even one stitch with these weights it can increase the size a lot. I now know I have to allow for this so hopefully I can avoid disappointment in the future. Thanks so much for watching the video:). Happy knitting!!
How lovely to see you again! Stunning knits, & so enjoyed the end footage, thank you 🧶
Thanks Simone! And thanks also for the Kofi contribution it's much appreciated👍 so glad you enjoyed the footage. The first bit was very shaky - it was extremely windy and I was holding the phone with one hand😂. I decided to include it as it had the Ogham stone.......That walk in Kerry is do beautiful and the Aran Islands are also a stunning place to walk. Hope you're doing well and enjoying your knitting❤️
@@fraochknits so glad you included it, it just looks breathtaking. Just re knit buttonholes on a calix cardigan for my daughter, & now I’m happy it’s done & hopefully will be dry for her birthday 🤞🏻 really appreciate the effort you put into your podcasts xx
Lovely seeing you again! Your Soldotna is going to be stunning 🤩. I was also tempted by Emma to knit the Cutting Edge Vest 😅
Hi Karyn! Yes I'm very excited to be knitting that pattern again with different fibre and colours ......and really looking forward to the curing edge vest also. I don't have any vests so it's a new departure for me. The inspiration from Emma is what's motivating me👍. As always thanks for watching❤️
Your green sweater looks so soft and cozy! I understand about needing distance from a project gone wrong. Thank you for the footage at the end. I really enjoy seeing your walks. I love the magical, ancient places. And the walk at the end toward the coast- spectacular! Thanks for taking the time to podcast again. Best wishes!
Hi and thanks for your lovely comments. It's so nice to be back! It's given me l an extra push to finish a few more things- especially seeing the zip in my cardigan......very excited about that. Thanks for watching👍
Thank you for another beautiful podcast. I love all of your garments and the colors are amazing. To think that I was so close to where you live! Ireland is beautiful and stunning. The people are so kind and friendly. I think that my favorite places were the Blarney castle, which was a lot of fun and I was proud to make it to the top. And the Cliffs of Moher which were absolutely stunning. The Dingle Peninsula and Kerry Co was lovely. Unfortunately, when you go on an organized tour, you only get to stop at places for a limited amount of time. But to me, organized trips and tour groups can give you ideas about where to visit if you return in the future, which I hope to do. Our bus driver was very informative about so much of the history of Ireland. there is not one area I didn’t like. And even in the cities like Dublin and Galway, everything was so clean compared to the US.
Hi Joyce, it sounds like you had a really amazing trip. So glad you enjoyed it all. And as you say lots of food for thought on places to visit in future. It's lovely to get off the beaten track- if you hire a car or a camper van you can find beautiful beaches on the coast and lovely towns with great places to eat and drink. Hope you get to come back soon..
Don't be nervous about talking to the camera...you're just talking to me, your friend! I love listening to you 😍
That's so encouraging and such a lovely thing to say - thank you!!:)
Nice to see you again. Love all your knits. Inspirational for sure. 🧶🇨🇦
Thanks for watching! So glad you found some inspiration😁 happy knitting👍
Hello, nice to find you. In 2005 I made a trip to Dingle peninsula. It was beautiful and I was lucky to see the stones of Ogham alphabet. It was in a garden but I do not remember the exacte place 😂 Thank you very much to bring me back this memories ❤ Have a wonderful time. Lenka
Hi Lenka, thanks for your lovely message. I'm glad I helped bring back a cherished memory of a visit to west Kerry. Happy crafting:)
Áine, your podcast was a delight for my eyes and ears from the get-go to the end. That green jumper is simply beautiful. I've been in a bit of a knitting slump myself and your video is as close as I've come to wanting to pick up my needles for months. Your content is so interesting to me. Ireland seems truly magical. One day... Also - way to go with knowing when to take a break!
Ann, thank you so much for your lovely comments as always.....I am delighted to think that I might have helped you out of your knitting slump. Don't rush things though...these slumps are important and necessary for us to regain our energy and inspiration which return in their own good time (just like my podcasting break). You will come back to the knitting with enthusiasm when you're ready. As they say here 'when God made time, he made plenty of it' -an expression I turn to more and more, and the wisdom of which is only beginning to filter through to me in recent years.......
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