One of my words for knitting is meditative. The rhythms, counting, and even watching patterns materialize as you create colour work can be like looking at mandala.
Helle, this was so so wonderful!!! I loved EVERYTHING you made ❤❤❤ Your aesthetic is the epitome of elegance! Also, I follow the motto of “our knitting is like an artist’s paintings. We don’t question how many sweaters or knitted pieces we make just like an artist doesn’t question how many paintings they make” 😂😂😂 We just have the benefit of wearing our art!
I watch many knitting podcasts, and now I have found yours. You have me enthralled. You have a kind, gentle delivery whilst being informative. I am in awe. I'm struggling to decide which of your stunning projects to knit next. Thank you for everything you do.
My mom never found “perfect,” though she tried all her life, it made me sad to see her “never-quite-contentment. She passed that on to her kids when we were young-but I’m a recovered perfectionist. Much softer and lighter (and realistic).
I have a similar sensitivity to wool on my skin but I don’t like super wash, so I always listen to your yarn suggestions. Maybe you could do a whole video on non-itchy wool/yarns? Love your style!
You do an exceptional monologue, Helle. So very interesting and insight-filled. One of my words is Curiousity. By pulling on a piece of yarn I've found a community, personal connections, a reviving natural fiber industry, ethnic differences, beautiful designs and indie dyers, among other gifts.
Don't forget Princess Mary is of course also Scottish.... i.e. her parents are both Scottish😊 enjoy all the celebrations. All the best for 2024, look forward to spending a wee bit of time with you. Best regards, Heather p.s. I love the Obba
My daughter lives in Seattle and my best friend lives right outside of Seattle on Bainbridge Island. So I get to there at least once a year. The last time I was last May. I didn't know about the Lamb and Kid then. I was still 'mourning' the closing of Church Mouse Yarn and Tea Shop that I used to visit each time there. I discovered a new yarn shop on Bainbridge called La Mercerie. It's also a lovely shop with wonderful staff. I was so excited to find the Mercerie that I didn't explore further. Now I'm REALLY looking forward to my next visit when I can go to both the Lamb and Kid and La Mercerie! Beyond that Bainbridge Island is just a wonderful place even without yarn shops. I'm so glad I have my best friend living there who is always happy to have me come visit! This was a wonderful episode! Thanks so much. My favorite knit from 2023 was the Korshavn sweater. I should have posted a picture on Instagram for the Nordic KAL. But somehow knitting is much easier for me than technology (I always struggle and need help from younger friends when I want to post something on Instagram). Greetings from Herndon, Virginia.
Being present, in the moment. You can't make a decent job of a garment is your mind is miles away. That is the most important take-away for me. It saved my life during lockdown❤ much love and all the best wishes for 2024 ❤❤❤
The three words I have been using to describe my knitting are “my job, my hobby and my therapy” :-). Also, I have 40 family, friends and extended family to knit for each year, ages 1-96 years, so I get to try a wide variety of projects.
One of my words is mother. She wasn’t a constant or even a tremendously productive knitter. Nor am I, but what I can find time and energy to learn and produce is tremendously satisfying. You are very encouraging!
Knitting words: peace, color-satisfaction, tactilely soothing, experimental/daring, expertise, bonding to women everywhere in history. Interesting question to ponder Helle-many words!! lol. Happy 2024 to you! 🎉
Sorry I am late to comment. I asked a question about the Bawi sweater in one of your videos and I feel like you addressed it in this one. I think I unraveled my sweater 3 times before I decided to trust the process and just knitted it according to the pattern and in the end I’m so happy with the results. What you say about trusting the pattern rings true. This is only the 2nd sweater I have knitted. Like you, I had only knitted accessories and became a knitter again. After raising 3 kids and then taking care of my mother (by the way, she was born and raised in Sweden, came to the US at the age of 28 and only stayed in the US after meeting my father..so I feel like Nordic knitting must be in my blood 😂, my grandmother taught me the basics during one of her visits).. I feel like now is my time to explore my creativity. I’ve always wanted to turn knitting into something more tangible than a hat or scarf. I have to laugh at what you said about knitting your hair into your work, as I am just now trying to pull my hair out of the sweater..along with some dog hair 😂
Thank you for talking about the juxtaposition of fear and joy. One holds us back, cripples the creative process, affects our relationships with others. The other lets us grow, feel contentment, stay engaged in life. Fiber Arts is such a great medium to experience and practice joy, and I'm so grateful for your share of your beautiful work and philosophy!
Loved the thoughtful question at the end! Knitting for me is 1)Fantasy. Because I often dream of being in a cold remote location that is peaceful and full of nature…somehow knitting transports me there. I love yarn from faraway places like Ireland or Sweden or Canada. 2)Rebellion. It’s my quiet protest against modern conveniences, machines, industry, corporations and synthetics. And finally 3)Creative. Often it is the daydreaming and imagining how I will create something that gives me the most pleasure. My small stash of beautiful (and pricey!) yarn & fibers is inspiring and wonderful to contemplate in its unmade state. Brings me much joy. I love beautiful tools and creative ways to store and display both so I can see them while I work.
2023 was a good year for your knitting! Beautiful garments in sophisticated colors. Thank you for modeling with your hair pulled back so we can easily see the necklines.
I quite enjoyed this video. Not only enjoying your beautiful makes, but especially the inspirational words you gave at the end. You are absolutely right. Thank you.....Also, I have to say we are very excited about our Queen Mary. I am an Australian and we could not be happier.
It was a pleasure watching this vlog. The atmosphere, the easy and cosy way you chat and meander along your projects, the beauty and élégance of them, I find it very entertaining and inspiring.
Hi. Your knittings are gorgeous. You made so many complicated and beautiful sweaters. You can be proud of them. I am knitting again in the last two years after watching Fruity Knitting podcast and started to crochet a blanket which I gave to my 12 year old granddaughter. I have made a beautiful blanket for my daughter in Rios yarns in three colors that she likes and made shawls for myself and other things. Happy New Year 2024 and ALWAYS. Take Care. 😊
Greetings from South Korea! I found that your aegyo knit sweaters match the name of the patterns so well. The names are in Korean words. Obba [Op pa] refers to older brothers, sarang to love, and bawi to huge rocks. I especially like the bawi sweater in light grey, like the huge granite commonly seen from Korea. 70% of this country is mountain.
As always, thank you for your videos. I always enjoy seeing your beautiful knits and hearing your thoughts. Loved the final footage! Here are my current words: 1. Meditation 2. Restful 3. Growth
Helle, what a stunning collection of knits. My knitting words would be comfort, engagement, curiosity, joy and acceptance (for when things don’t turn out). I look forward to seeing what you make this year, and hearing your thoughtful commentary along the way.
Hmm, i never thought of striving for perfection ( and never personally achieving it) in that way. I have to think about this some more. Love your works achieved this year.
I always enjoy your podcasts. Thank you! I love your serene spiritual philosophy and how it flows and integrates into your knitting. I have always thought that one should strive for excellence rather than perfection, because failure to achieve perfection leads to self-recrimination - a negative state of being. On the other hand, doing one’s very best leaves room both for minor human errors and an opportunity for improvement. Our knitting journey can then be seen as part of our overall learning experience, offering a sense of achievement and real delight in the finished article. ‘Every stitch you knit can be a self-care practice. Knitting is our constant companion as we grow and expand our capacity for joy.” ― Brandi Cheyenne Harper, Knitting for Radical Self-Care: A Modern Guide
Thank you for this video. I find inspiration in what you said and what you created in 2023. For me knitting is also saying "I love you" to my children, my husband and my mum and saying " I care for you " to my friends. I enjoy seeing them going to school and to work wraped in my knits. My daughter told me she felt my love wearing a chale i made for her. It made me so happy. I felt her love too. That is one of the reason i love knitting.
I loved your picks Helle and the colors you chose even though i am a deep green blue person but i want to gravitate to some neutrals more in 2024. Knitting for me is the pure joy of creating something with my own hands.
Just recently found your channel ❤. Knitting for me is therapy helps decrease anxiety. It is also a creative outlet, very rewarding when I finish something or learn a new skill.
I agree! Once I put down my perfectionism, I'm able to create whatever it was I did. It took along time and in a weird way even with the "so-called mistakes " here and there. I actually call that perfect. 😊
That's an incredible amount of knitting for a 'slow' knitter. Lovely work! After seeing all those warm sweaters, the dip in that freezing water - yikes!! I've heard it's good for one's health, but definitely not something I would do. I'm good with an even 80 degrees.
I so enjoyed this episode of seeing all that you knitted this past year. I love the variety and your narative is so pleasant. I hope that your year is wonderfully blessed.
The Gujo collar is beautiful! I've enjoyed watching these types of videos. I am in awe of how you guys were able to knit so much in one year. What a beautiful handmade collection. You should be so proud.
Meditative Slow Colour. I get something meditative out of every stitch, creating a fabric with amazing colour. This craft feeds my soul and helps me be content with life. ❤. I knit four sweaters last year, the most I’ve done. I can’t imagine completing as many as you did. I tried though, since I have several sweaters in various degrees of completion. 😂 it is an exploratory process experimenting with different patterns, different yarns. I want to try all the yarns. Thanks for your podcast. 😊
I love your knits and your insights. Acting from a place of love rather than fear has been my work in progress for many years. Changing our perspective is the simplest way to change the world, though it often doesn't feel easy. Best wishes for 2024.
New subscriber here! (a Dutchie in Munich) I'm a crocheter who is diving into the world of knitting and you inspire me immensely. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful knowhow.
Sikke en lækker ny garderobe du har strikket dig👌 der er flere af modellerne jeg får lyst til at strikke. Spændende hvad du får strikket i det nye år👏👏🤩👏🤩🤩🤩
How much I love the way you are, Helles! I like the calmness of your videos, i like how you speak so deeply and wisely and it goes far beyond just knitting vlog for me. I love the quotes! And I love how you ended this video, again so wisely and so kindly. 💛 Always looking forward to your blogs.
Hello, from australia, thank you for the video on all your knits I have never seen such beautiful garments, your quote of the day is also so true,and you spoke the words about it so well. Among your garments you made a lovely colour combination,of a dress colours you had seen, well i couldn’t believe it but I saw the dress to buy on instagram reels,and I went ahead and bought it, hoping it will look the same as the picture. Once again, I do admire your knitting so much,and I wish you well and good health for 2024.Pamela Hall
I have been enjoying your podcasts since this past summer. I am looking forward to seeing the summer cardigan you knit to go with your sleeveless tops. I have knit summer tops in Linen and cotton but never sleeveless ones because I am in my 70’s and only show my arms if I am home or it is very very hot. There are so many sleeveless tops and I would love to knit them. If I had a cardigan to wear with them I would happily knit a few. My favourite sleeve length for summer topis 3/4 length. I think this length looks very stylish. I also love wearing linen tops. I find them very cool. Interesting that you are having a cold spell. We are too in British Columbia, Canada. It is -20C today, but it has been as low as -36C. Great knitting weather as it is too cold to stay outside for very long.
Hej Helle! 🌟 Your review of all the beautiful knits was great, love listening to your thoughts about knitting and life in general. Thank you for showing your garments worn and for not rushing through. My words are: meditation (for being slow and focused), curiosity (to all new techniques and patterns) and joy (if knitting alone, with friends or with a good podcast) Have a wonderful 2024 🎉 The last scene was breathtaking ❄️☺️
Bless you and your family, Helle. Thank you so much for your videos. I love your incredible knowledge of the English language and the ease with which you use it. I grew up with three languages myself, studied them, but am not able to use the variety of vocabulary with such ease as you do! Gorgeous. Your thoughts are inspiring and your knitting simply beautiful!
I love all the knits that you made, and all the nuggets of wisdom and perspective with regards to knitting but also related to life in general. You have a talent for sharing in a meditative way that touches me so much that I find myself replaying parts of your episodes just to think about what you've said and letting thoughts sink in. Also, it's such an honour to see Nola on you throughout this episode. You made it look beautiful and I'm deeply touched.
Ah, Bernice, thank you for your kind and thoughtful comment, so glad some of my (many) thoughts resonate with you. And not least, I’m so glad you found I did Nola justice 🙏🏻 I’ve gotten so many compliments on it 🥰
You are such a gorgeous knitter. Your work is simply lovely. Your choices of yarn and patterns are amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us. ❤
Helle that last scene made me cringe! Brrrrrrrrr. You do such beautiful and elegant work. Your colors are so calming. Knitting to me is Hygge, nothing better than my lap covered with a wool blanket that I’ve knit or crocheted, my cat cuddled up with me, a hot cup of tea, watching vlogs or podcasts and knitting or crocheting something that I enjoy. Pure joy. Thank you Helle! 🌸
I loved most of your sweaters. As a very intolérant person to wool in general I only wear cashmere and acrylique. I would like you to make a review on not scratchy wools you experimented. Your soldotna is lovely and inspirates me tomate another one. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for this video! It is very informative and helpful and I specially love that you share about the itchiness factors as I find some itchy as well🙏🏼 Also I am also very much about neutrals but these 2 pieces really make me want to try neons 💖☺️ Thank you for the inspiration ✨
Your knits are beautiful. Lovely podcast today. I enjoy hearing your reflections on knitting and craft and life. I have to think of my three words…relaxing for sure, not sure what other words I would use. Let me sit and knit and think! Thank you.
Helle, when you put the Joni top to your face at ~23:40 and then you extended the fabric toward the camera, I found myself leaning in so you could brush it against my cheek....! But no, you were holding it up to my ear (so to speak). It's very intimate what you do here and I enjoyed it as I frogged 5 inches in a lacework sweater. Thanks for the company.
Just discovered your channel. I love it . I love the style of the sweater you knitted in 2023 and hearing about your experience of knitting and wearing them plus beautiful insights. This video inspires me and give me food for thoughts. Because I am a beginner knitter I would say knitting is my edge. It is discovery about the skill and myself. Thank you so much! looking forward to your next video
I enjoy your podcasts, I find that relaxing and informative. Yes, I am following your Queen, I think it’s quite brave of her to abdicate, but she needs time for herself, and let her son take over. I hope they have it on Tv here in Western Canada. Your quote is very good, maybe it’s fear and a sense of failure. Your sweaters are all so beautiful!! Excellent job, and I look forward to seeing your knitting in 2024. Oh and I enjoy glimpses of the cat too!! Oh I just finished a book by a Swedish author, a mystery thriller, and it takes place in Sweden and Denmark! It was so very good
I am amazed that you are so a young knitter! You have accomplished so much in this short period of time. Thank you for your inspiration. BRRrrr--your ice bath!!🥶
What is perfection at all? Your stuff is beautiful - and yes, I do have favourites 😁 Anyway, I would love seeing some colourwork, maybe grey in grey (Yes, I’m Danish too…). There are so many wonderful shades.
Your Seon kimono is perfection! Thank you for all the lovely inspiration. You are like a yarn shop with loads of knit samples. I love your aesthetic. Thanks so much for sharing. Lisa, 💕
If someone wants to knit sweaters but they are a minimalist they could look into becoming a professional sample knitter or simply ask their local yarn store if they can knit samples for the store! It would be a great help to many yarn stores! Also, thank you so much for sharing your knitting. I love your podcast so much. You are a beautiful person and your knitting is inspiring!
Hello. I enjoy knitting for the relaxing side of it. When I start knitting, my shoulders drop and I start to relax. I also appreciate that it keeps me focused on one task at a time. My knitting teacher told me that when you knit, mathematics are important. I never use the required yarn so I have to adapt all the numbers of stitches and the numbers of row for every pattern. I can use my maths skills for this. And watching your videos is so so relaxing because you are calm. And watching your videos make me want to knit even more when I see your beautiful work… Thank you! Elise x
Oh my goodness, ice bathing! You brave Nordic woman!! I absolutely loved seeing you sit between your two stacks of knits. So satisfying and cozy 😊!! Knitting is to me: exhilarating, meditative and satisfying. I think enjoying to strive to do things as well as we can, can bring great joy and satisfaction. But being dissatisfied, unhappy or even angry with ourselves if we do not achieve perfection… yes, that is more negative and punishing than it needs to be. I always love your quotes, thank you Helle!!
In awe of the beautiful sweaters you have knitted. Enjoyed your assessment of what knitting means to you. Knitting is enjoyment, accomplishment, creative, satisfying and results in beautiful sweaters to wear that fit me well. Thanks for another enjoyable episode and sharing your 2023 knits!
Loved seeing your 2023 knits even if I’m late to the party (it’s sept 2024). I’m looking forward to going back now and watching each podcast for each item. I had to laugh about your Weekender experience. I knit that and both my daughter and I tried to love it. We just didn’t like the fit, always felt like we were choking. So I frogged it and that yarn is still sitting in my stash!
Just found your podcast and thoroughly enjoyed your 2023 wrap up episode! Much inspiration in terms of patterns and yarns. My personal knitting has taken a back seat to working on skill building through the TKGA Masters program. I am finally wrapping it up and can't wait to return to knitting for fun and creativity again!
I LOVE the quote about perfectionism. Thank you so much. And your's, "perfectionism is the opposite of creativity". I NEEDED to hear this. Serendipity?
Love your knitteds, blouse no 1 is very lovely, also Joni ( i'm going to make the back of mine smaller when I knit it again, maybe leave out 10 sts in the back) I used Garn linen 100%. Love your wardrobe and colors you have chosen. lovely video, and your knits are all elegant I believe.
Finally , I have found a very interesting channel! I love your voice and thoughts, not to mention, your beautiful sweaters you made. I also knit because I like it and mostly bcs I don't want to waste money for the garmet made of synthetic and polyester. On top of that, I want to create something unique and classy to wear as long as I live 😂. Thank you for the videos , Helle. 🇨🇦🇩🇰
@@danishmusings Dear Helle, thank you for the reply. Denmark means a lot to me; I love Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tails , Søren Kierkegaard..., many more to mention....and beautiful Kopenhagen of course! I have been to Denmark a few times and found the country and the people so amazing and intelligent. ♥️🇩🇰
One of my words for knitting is meditative. The rhythms, counting, and even watching patterns materialize as you create colour work can be like looking at mandala.
Helle, this was so so wonderful!!! I loved EVERYTHING you made ❤❤❤ Your aesthetic is the epitome of elegance!
Also, I follow the motto of “our knitting is like an artist’s paintings. We don’t question how many sweaters or knitted pieces we make just like an artist doesn’t question how many paintings they make” 😂😂😂 We just have the benefit of wearing our art!
Aw thanks, Megha, and I’m totally on board with that motto! 👌🥰😅
I watch many knitting podcasts, and now I have found yours. You have me enthralled. You have a kind, gentle delivery whilst being informative. I am in awe. I'm struggling to decide which of your stunning projects to knit next. Thank you for everything you do.
Thanks so much for watching and welcome to this space 🥰
My mom never found “perfect,” though she tried all her life, it made me sad to see her “never-quite-contentment. She passed that on to her kids when we were young-but I’m a recovered perfectionist. Much softer and lighter (and realistic).
I have a similar sensitivity to wool on my skin but I don’t like super wash, so I always listen to your yarn suggestions. Maybe you could do a whole video on non-itchy wool/yarns? Love your style!
You do an exceptional monologue, Helle. So very interesting and insight-filled. One of my words is Curiousity. By pulling on a piece of yarn I've found a community, personal connections, a reviving natural fiber industry, ethnic differences, beautiful designs and indie dyers, among other gifts.
Beautiful 🥰❤️And thank you so much 🙏🏻
My words are slow, skill-building, teaching, joy, creativity. ❤🧶🧶🧶
Knitting is my 1) Therapy 2) Escape 3) Pursuit of beauty and excellence 4) learning not to give up 5) becoming myself ;)
thank you for this question
Don't forget Princess Mary is of course also Scottish.... i.e. her parents are both Scottish😊 enjoy all the celebrations. All the best for 2024, look forward to spending a wee bit of time with you. Best regards, Heather p.s. I love the Obba
Knitting to me is: meditative, exciting, creative, visionary, and spiritual.
My daughter lives in Seattle and my best friend lives right outside of Seattle on Bainbridge Island. So I get to there at least once a year. The last time I was last May. I didn't know about the Lamb and Kid then. I was still 'mourning' the closing of Church Mouse Yarn and Tea Shop that I used to visit each time there. I discovered a new yarn shop on Bainbridge called La Mercerie. It's also a lovely shop with wonderful staff. I was so excited to find the Mercerie that I didn't explore further. Now I'm REALLY looking forward to my next visit when I can go to both the Lamb and Kid and La Mercerie! Beyond that Bainbridge Island is just a wonderful place even without yarn shops. I'm so glad I have my best friend living there who is always happy to have me come visit! This was a wonderful episode! Thanks so much. My favorite knit from 2023 was the Korshavn sweater. I should have posted a picture on Instagram for the Nordic KAL. But somehow knitting is much easier for me than technology (I always struggle and need help from younger friends when I want to post something on Instagram). Greetings from Herndon, Virginia.
Thanx again for this lovely and inspiring episode! My words: meditative, tactile, exploring, learning and joy
All your projects are wonderful! I watch every your episode with a great pleasure!
Being present, in the moment. You can't make a decent job of a garment is your mind is miles away. That is the most important take-away for me. It saved my life during lockdown❤ much love and all the best wishes for 2024 ❤❤❤
The three words I have been using to describe my knitting are “my job, my hobby and my therapy” :-). Also, I have 40 family, friends and extended family to knit for each year, ages 1-96 years, so I get to try a wide variety of projects.
Lifestyle, meditative, comforting, joyful, and absolutely my favorite thing to do! ♥️🐑♥️🐑♥️
One of my words is mother. She wasn’t a constant or even a tremendously productive knitter. Nor am I, but what I can find time and energy to learn and produce is tremendously satisfying. You are very encouraging!
🙏🏻😌💞
Knitting words: peace, color-satisfaction, tactilely soothing, experimental/daring, expertise, bonding to women everywhere in history. Interesting question to ponder Helle-many words!! lol. Happy 2024 to you! 🎉
Sorry I am late to comment. I asked a question about the Bawi sweater in one of your videos and I feel like you addressed it in this one. I think I unraveled my sweater 3 times before I decided to trust the process and just knitted it according to the pattern and in the end I’m so happy with the results. What you say about trusting the pattern rings true. This is only the 2nd sweater I have knitted. Like you, I had only knitted accessories and became a knitter again. After raising 3 kids and then taking care of my mother (by the way, she was born and raised in Sweden, came to the US at the age of 28 and only stayed in the US after meeting my father..so I feel like Nordic knitting must be in my blood 😂, my grandmother taught me the basics during one of her visits).. I feel like now is my time to explore my creativity. I’ve always wanted to turn knitting into something more tangible than a hat or scarf. I have to laugh at what you said about knitting your hair into your work, as I am just now trying to pull my hair out of the sweater..along with some dog hair 😂
Excellent - good for you that you persevered! Now the knitting world is your oyster! 🤗❤️
Everything you knit looks so elegant on you!
Oh Helle, you are my hero for that ice water dipping! 🥶🥶🥶
Thank you for talking about the juxtaposition of fear and joy. One holds us back, cripples the creative process, affects our relationships with others. The other lets us grow, feel contentment, stay engaged in life. Fiber Arts is such a great medium to experience and practice joy, and I'm so grateful for your share of your beautiful work and philosophy!
Loved the thoughtful question at the end! Knitting for me is
1)Fantasy. Because I often dream of being in a cold remote location that is peaceful and full of nature…somehow knitting transports me there. I love yarn from faraway places like Ireland or Sweden or Canada.
2)Rebellion. It’s my quiet protest against modern conveniences, machines, industry, corporations and synthetics. And finally
3)Creative. Often it is the daydreaming and imagining how I will create something that gives me the most pleasure. My small stash of beautiful (and pricey!) yarn & fibers is inspiring and wonderful to contemplate in its unmade state. Brings me much joy. I love beautiful tools and creative ways to store and display both so I can see them while I work.
I LOVE what you write here! 🤗❤️🌟👌
2023 was a good year for your knitting! Beautiful garments in sophisticated colors. Thank you for modeling with your hair pulled back so we can easily see the necklines.
You really give me strength! Thank you ❤!
Thank you for a round up of all your beautiful knits. It was wonderful seeing them again. 💜
I quite enjoyed this video. Not only enjoying your beautiful makes, but especially the inspirational words you gave at the end. You are absolutely right. Thank you.....Also, I have to say we are very excited about our Queen Mary. I am an Australian and we could not be happier.
It was a pleasure watching this vlog. The atmosphere, the easy and cosy way you chat and meander along your projects, the beauty and élégance of them, I find it very entertaining and inspiring.
I’m so impressed for your quick responses , much appreciated.😊❤
Hi. Your knittings are gorgeous. You made so many complicated and beautiful sweaters. You can be proud of them. I am knitting again in the last two years after watching Fruity Knitting podcast and started to crochet a blanket which I gave to my 12 year old granddaughter. I have made a beautiful blanket for my daughter in Rios yarns in three colors that she likes and made shawls for myself and other things. Happy New Year 2024 and ALWAYS. Take Care. 😊
Beautiful sweaters! Last year was a great year in your sweater creation 😊
Greetings from South Korea!
I found that your aegyo knit sweaters match the name of the patterns so well. The names are in Korean words. Obba [Op pa] refers to older brothers, sarang to love, and bawi to huge rocks.
I especially like the bawi sweater in light grey, like the huge granite commonly seen from Korea. 70% of this country is mountain.
As always, thank you for your videos. I always enjoy seeing your beautiful knits and hearing your thoughts. Loved the final footage! Here are my current words: 1. Meditation 2. Restful 3. Growth
Beautiful knits,very inspiring, lovely to listen to ,thank you xxx
So stylish to use a little silk scarf with your knitting... That was an inspiration for me ♥
Helle, what a stunning collection of knits. My knitting words would be comfort, engagement, curiosity, joy and acceptance (for when things don’t turn out). I look forward to seeing what you make this year, and hearing your thoughtful commentary along the way.
Hmm, i never thought of striving for perfection ( and never personally achieving it) in that way. I have to think about this some more. Love your works achieved this year.
Your videos are a true delight to watch
I always enjoy your podcasts. Thank you! I love your serene spiritual philosophy and how it flows and integrates into your knitting.
I have always thought that one should strive for excellence rather than perfection, because failure to achieve perfection leads to self-recrimination - a negative state of being.
On the other hand, doing one’s very best leaves room both for minor human errors and an opportunity for improvement. Our knitting journey can then be seen as part of our overall learning experience, offering a sense of achievement and real delight in the finished article.
‘Every stitch you knit can be a self-care practice. Knitting is our constant companion as we grow and expand our capacity for joy.”
― Brandi Cheyenne Harper, Knitting for Radical Self-Care: A Modern Guide
Well put - all of it 🙏🏻🥰
i love your podcasts so much that i screamed when i saw this on my home page
Hahaha, that made me laugh (and also appreciative) 😅😍
Thank you for this video. I find inspiration in what you said and what you created in 2023. For me knitting is also saying "I love you" to my children, my husband and my mum and saying " I care for you " to my friends. I enjoy seeing them going to school and to work wraped in my knits. My daughter told me she felt my love wearing a chale i made for her. It made me so happy. I felt her love too. That is one of the reason i love knitting.
I loved your picks Helle and the colors you chose even though i am a deep green blue person but i want to gravitate to some neutrals more in 2024. Knitting for me is the pure joy of creating something with my own hands.
Just recently found your channel ❤. Knitting for me is therapy helps decrease anxiety. It is also a creative outlet, very rewarding when I finish something or learn a new skill.
I agree! Once I put down my perfectionism, I'm able to create whatever it was I did. It took along time and in a weird way even with the "so-called mistakes " here and there. I actually call that perfect. 😊
That's an incredible amount of knitting for a 'slow' knitter. Lovely work! After seeing all those warm sweaters, the dip in that freezing water - yikes!! I've heard it's good for one's health, but definitely not something I would do. I'm good with an even 80 degrees.
I so enjoyed this episode of seeing all that you knitted this past year. I love the variety and your narative is so pleasant. I hope that your year is wonderfully blessed.
The Gujo collar is beautiful! I've enjoyed watching these types of videos. I am in awe of how you guys were able to knit so much in one year. What a beautiful handmade collection. You should be so proud.
Meditative Slow Colour. I get something meditative out of every stitch, creating a fabric with amazing colour. This craft feeds my soul and helps me be content with life. ❤. I knit four sweaters last year, the most I’ve done. I can’t imagine completing as many as you did. I tried though, since I have several sweaters in various degrees of completion. 😂 it is an exploratory process experimenting with different patterns, different yarns. I want to try all the yarns. Thanks for your podcast. 😊
I love your knits and your insights. Acting from a place of love rather than fear has been my work in progress for many years. Changing our perspective is the simplest way to change the world, though it often doesn't feel easy. Best wishes for 2024.
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New subscriber here! (a Dutchie in Munich) I'm a crocheter who is diving into the world of knitting and you inspire me immensely. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful knowhow.
Welcome here, so happy you found me 🥰💙
Sikke en lækker ny garderobe du har strikket dig👌 der er flere af modellerne jeg får lyst til at strikke. Spændende hvad du får strikket i det nye år👏👏🤩👏🤩🤩🤩
Your english is very fine for me to understand. So nice Objekts. Many greetings from Bavaria Ammersee 🍀🌞
How much I love the way you are, Helles! I like the calmness of your videos, i like how you speak so deeply and wisely and it goes far beyond just knitting vlog for me. I love the quotes! And I love how you ended this video, again so wisely and so kindly. 💛
Always looking forward to your blogs.
Thank you so much for your kind and lovely words. They touch me deeply 🙏🏻😌💞
Hello, from australia, thank you for the video on all your knits I have never seen such beautiful garments, your quote of the day is also so true,and you spoke the words about it so well. Among your garments you made a lovely colour combination,of a dress colours you had seen, well i couldn’t believe it but I saw the dress to buy on instagram reels,and I went ahead and bought it, hoping it will look the same as the picture. Once again, I do admire your knitting so much,and I wish you well and good health for 2024.Pamela Hall
Oh well done for finding that 😍 I hope you’ll enjoy it. Happy knitting!
This was such a gift to watch!! Thank you for sharing all of your thoughts and projects. I'm inspired.
Absolutely beautiful work and so proficient!!! Very impressive. Love your podcasts 😊❤
I have been enjoying your podcasts since this past summer. I am looking forward to seeing the summer cardigan you knit to go with your sleeveless tops. I have knit summer tops in Linen and cotton but never sleeveless ones because I am in my 70’s and only show my arms if I am home or it is very very hot. There are so many sleeveless tops and I would love to knit them. If I had a cardigan to wear with them I would happily knit a few. My favourite sleeve length for summer topis 3/4 length. I think this length looks very stylish. I also love wearing linen tops. I find them very cool. Interesting that you are having a cold spell. We are too in British Columbia, Canada. It is -20C today, but it has been as low as -36C. Great knitting weather as it is too cold to stay outside for very long.
Beautiful knits! Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful pieces❤🧶 You are my favourite podcaster to spend time knitting with. All the best in 2024.
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Loved to see all your knits. Thanks for sharing ♥
Lovely ❤ Thanks from Argentina/Mexico
Hej Helle! 🌟 Your review of all the beautiful knits was great, love listening to your thoughts about knitting and life in general. Thank you for showing your garments worn and for not rushing through. My words are: meditation (for being slow and focused), curiosity (to all new techniques and patterns) and joy (if knitting alone, with friends or with a good podcast) Have a wonderful 2024 🎉 The last scene was breathtaking ❄️☺️
Bless you and your family, Helle. Thank you so much for your videos. I love your incredible knowledge of the English language and the ease with which you use it. I grew up with three languages myself, studied them, but am not able to use the variety of vocabulary with such ease as you do! Gorgeous. Your thoughts are inspiring and your knitting simply beautiful!
Thank you for such a kind comment 🥰🙏🏻❤️
Beautiful! Loved watching!
Thank-you! So much Helle. ❤
I love all the knits that you made, and all the nuggets of wisdom and perspective with regards to knitting but also related to life in general. You have a talent for sharing in a meditative way that touches me so much that I find myself replaying parts of your episodes just to think about what you've said and letting thoughts sink in. Also, it's such an honour to see Nola on you throughout this episode. You made it look beautiful and I'm deeply touched.
Ah, Bernice, thank you for your kind and thoughtful comment, so glad some of my (many) thoughts resonate with you. And not least, I’m so glad you found I did Nola justice 🙏🏻 I’ve gotten so many compliments on it 🥰
I enjoyed seeing all of your makes! I’ve never been drawn to knit grey but after seeing yours I kind of want to 😃
You are such a gorgeous knitter. Your work is simply lovely. Your choices of yarn and patterns are amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us. ❤
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What a great podcast. It has everything a podcast should ❤ congratulations for such amazing work. Love all your projects ❤
Helle that last scene made me cringe! Brrrrrrrrr.
You do such beautiful and elegant work. Your colors are so calming.
Knitting to me is Hygge, nothing better than my lap covered with a wool blanket that I’ve knit or crocheted, my cat cuddled up with me, a hot cup of tea, watching vlogs or podcasts and knitting or crocheting something that I enjoy. Pure joy. Thank you Helle! 🌸
Sounds delightful! 😍 And thank you so much 😌💞
I absolutely love the sweater that you are wearing! The fit is beautiful on you.
I loved most of your sweaters. As a very intolérant person to wool in general I only wear cashmere and acrylique. I would like you to make a review on not scratchy wools you experimented. Your soldotna is lovely and inspirates me tomate another one. Thank you for sharing.
Joy! Loved this video, thank you! ❤
Thank you so much for this video! It is very informative and helpful and I specially love that you share about the itchiness factors as I find some itchy as well🙏🏼
Also I am also very much about neutrals but these 2 pieces really make me want to try neons 💖☺️
Thank you for the inspiration ✨
Your knits are beautiful. Lovely podcast today. I enjoy hearing your reflections on knitting and craft and life. I have to think of my three words…relaxing for sure, not sure what other words I would use. Let me sit and knit and think! Thank you.
I am so glad that I found your knitting videos. I enjoyed this very much and came away inspired.
Helle, when you put the Joni top to your face at ~23:40 and then you extended the fabric toward the camera, I found myself leaning in so you could brush it against my cheek....! But no, you were holding it up to my ear (so to speak). It's very intimate what you do here and I enjoyed it as I frogged 5 inches in a lacework sweater. Thanks for the company.
wonderful and impressive! thank you.
Just discovered your channel. I love it . I love the style of the sweater you knitted in 2023 and hearing about your experience of knitting and wearing them plus beautiful insights. This video inspires me and give me food for thoughts. Because I am a beginner knitter I would say knitting is my edge. It is discovery about the skill and myself. Thank you so much! looking forward to your next video
I enjoy your podcasts, I find that relaxing and informative. Yes, I am following your Queen, I think it’s quite brave of her to abdicate, but she needs time for herself, and let her son take over. I hope they have it on Tv here in Western Canada. Your quote is very good, maybe it’s fear and a sense of failure. Your sweaters are all so beautiful!! Excellent job, and I look forward to seeing your knitting in 2024. Oh and I enjoy glimpses of the cat too!! Oh I just finished a book by a Swedish author, a mystery thriller, and it takes place in Sweden and Denmark! It was so very good
Purple looks beautiful with your eyes! Thanks for sharing your work with us.
I am amazed that you are so a young knitter! You have accomplished so much in this short period of time. Thank you for your inspiration. BRRrrr--your ice bath!!🥶
THE knits youve crafted in 2023 are just stunning. Thanks for sharing. I would include like the words 'Fantasy' in my knit description.
I really enjoyed this video. Thank you!
What is perfection at all? Your stuff is beautiful - and yes, I do have favourites 😁 Anyway, I would love seeing some colourwork, maybe grey in grey (Yes, I’m Danish too…). There are so many wonderful shades.
I always love your knitting, your voice and your contents...i can't wait to see you very soon! Happy new year from my warmer Italy😂
Your Seon kimono is perfection! Thank you for all the lovely inspiration. You are like a yarn shop with loads of knit samples. I love your aesthetic. Thanks so much for sharing.
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If someone wants to knit sweaters but they are a minimalist they could look into becoming a professional sample knitter or simply ask their local yarn store if they can knit samples for the store! It would be a great help to many yarn stores!
Also, thank you so much for sharing your knitting. I love your podcast so much. You are a beautiful person and your knitting is inspiring!
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You have been hands down one of my favorites along with Kutokavika as my favorite knitters. I would wear everything of yours!
Gulp, that humbles me, and you’re so kind for saying it 😘🙏🏻🤍
Hello. I enjoy knitting for the relaxing side of it. When I start knitting, my shoulders drop and I start to relax. I also appreciate that it keeps me focused on one task at a time. My knitting teacher told me that when you knit, mathematics are important. I never use the required yarn so I have to adapt all the numbers of stitches and the numbers of row for every pattern. I can use my maths skills for this. And watching your videos is so so relaxing because you are calm. And watching your videos make me want to knit even more when I see your beautiful work… Thank you! Elise x
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Oh my goodness, ice bathing! You brave Nordic woman!!
I absolutely loved seeing you sit between your two stacks of knits. So satisfying and cozy 😊!! Knitting is to me: exhilarating, meditative and satisfying.
I think enjoying to strive to do things as well as we can, can bring great joy and satisfaction. But being dissatisfied, unhappy or even angry with ourselves if we do not achieve perfection… yes, that is more negative and punishing than it needs to be. I always love your quotes, thank you Helle!!
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In awe of the beautiful sweaters you have knitted. Enjoyed your assessment of what knitting means to you. Knitting is enjoyment, accomplishment, creative, satisfying and results in beautiful sweaters to wear that fit me well. Thanks for another enjoyable episode and sharing your 2023 knits!
I was waiting for your podcast 😁
Loved seeing your 2023 knits even if I’m late to the party (it’s sept 2024). I’m looking forward to going back now and watching each podcast for each item. I had to laugh about your Weekender experience. I knit that and both my daughter and I tried to love it. We just didn’t like the fit, always felt like we were choking. So I frogged it and that yarn is still sitting in my stash!
(I am actually considering frogging mine, too 🫣😅) 🩵
Just found your podcast and thoroughly enjoyed your 2023 wrap up episode! Much inspiration in terms of patterns and yarns. My personal knitting has taken a back seat to working on skill building through the TKGA Masters program. I am finally wrapping it up and can't wait to return to knitting for fun and creativity again!
Very nice knits, they look great on you too. My favourite of these knits is your pink and grey pink velvet jumper !
I love that you acknowledged how prolific your knitting year has been! What gorgeous sweaters.
I LOVE the quote about perfectionism. Thank you so much. And your's, "perfectionism is the opposite of creativity". I NEEDED to hear this. Serendipity?
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Love your knitteds, blouse no 1 is very lovely, also Joni ( i'm going to make the back of mine smaller when I knit it again, maybe leave out 10 sts in the back) I used Garn linen 100%. Love your wardrobe and colors you have chosen. lovely video, and your knits are all elegant I believe.
Finally , I have found a very interesting channel! I love your voice and thoughts, not to mention, your beautiful sweaters you made. I also knit because I like it and mostly bcs I don't want to waste money for the garmet made of synthetic and polyester. On top of that, I want to create something unique and classy to wear as long as I live 😂. Thank you for the videos , Helle. 🇨🇦🇩🇰
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@@danishmusings Dear Helle, thank you for the reply. Denmark means a lot to me; I love Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tails , Søren Kierkegaard..., many more to mention....and beautiful Kopenhagen of course! I have been to Denmark a few times and found the country and the people so amazing and intelligent. ♥️🇩🇰