Ep. 17 The Fruitful Hands Knitting Podcast

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  • Опубліковано 24 січ 2025

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  • @annpapadopulo
    @annpapadopulo Рік тому

    I love watching you both and enjoy the relaxed podcast that helps me get excited about my knitting and crochet!!!

  • @jacksheilaweber4322
    @jacksheilaweber4322 Рік тому

    Hi ladies! A BIG 🎉 CONGRATULATIONS on your subscribers. Love see all your beautiful makes!! Thank you for your podcast. All the best! Sheila

  • @eileenkorpi6781
    @eileenkorpi6781 Рік тому

    Happy 3000! I enjoy being one of them. I love your style and amazing progress each episode

  • @thewoollyhag-bs8ol
    @thewoollyhag-bs8ol Рік тому

    So happy to have found your podcast! It is so lovely that you can knit together. Will be binging your other episodes! 😊

  • @denisahollars1597
    @denisahollars1597 Рік тому

    #fallintoranunculuskal2023! This is my first ranunculus. Doing it in a white cotton yarn. I enjoy your wonderful podcast, Thank you.

  • @teresabenson7759
    @teresabenson7759 Рік тому

    My daughter Katie and I get together Tuesday for lunch, nap, knit day. She puts her 3 little girls down to nap after lunch and we knit and chat. Seeing you 2 drinking iced coffees sounds just like us!!! I so enjoy watching you both!!!

    • @thefruitfulhands
      @thefruitfulhands  Рік тому

      What a blessing! Thank you for sharing that with us. ~Diana

  • @egoreknits
    @egoreknits Рік тому

    Wow 3000! That is wonderful. I like the length of the short sleeves on the sweater you are wearing. I prefer a longer short sleeve and that length is perfect.
    I did a test knit a couple years ago and it was so much fun.

  • @ajborthwick7239
    @ajborthwick7239 Рік тому

    Thanks for keeping me company as I work on my test knit. I also have a black cardigan that needs to be frogged🙄

  • @cwanlin128
    @cwanlin128 Рік тому

    I love your sweet podcast! Kaity, your Navalli is gorgeous!! I stay away from bottom up sweaters for just the reasons you noted, but yours looks perfect on you! I also have been lucky to find yarn on Ravelry when I ran low for a sweater--great resource! Congratulations on hitting 3,000 subscribers!!

  • @cyndierussell9209
    @cyndierussell9209 Рік тому

    Oh I remember piecing sweaters. They never looked very good. So happy that most patterns are top down now. I even try to avoid bottom up….except the Weekender. 🧶. Love your podcast and your mother/ daughter relationship 💗

    • @thefruitfulhands
      @thefruitfulhands  Рік тому

      I am the same way Cyndie! I avoid bottom up like the plague…..except for the Weekender Crew. Hoping to cast in on in the near future. ❤~Diana

  • @alovelyyarn
    @alovelyyarn Рік тому

    Kaity, you could wear a flowy cami under the Navelli sweater. That's what I do with sweaters that are a bit too short to wear comfortably with jeans. I'll try to send you an example of what i mean. Because it's a cami, you don't have any extra material in the armpits to worry about if the sweater is already a bit tight in that area.

  • @kendram7511
    @kendram7511 Рік тому

    Really enjoy your podcast. Congrats on 3000 subscribers! 🎉

  • @jenniferwatson9489
    @jenniferwatson9489 Рік тому

    I always enjoy your sweet videos! I want so bad to join in on the ranunculus Kal. I just can't find the right gauge on my stash yarn! Oh listen to yall ! Yall are talking about this exact thing. I guess I should finish the video.😂😂😂

  • @tacistudio
    @tacistudio Рік тому

    I really enjoyed watching the two of you together. I loooove knititng and taking. About it so I also have a small UA-cam channel and wish I could have an episode with my daughter ( but she doesn’t like knititng as I do) … maybe I will have her as a guest one day wearing some of the things I have knit for her over the years ha ha . Love all of your projects you are both so talented and I’m so inspired ❤❤

    • @thefruitfulhands
      @thefruitfulhands  Рік тому

      What a great idea to have your daughter on to talk about the knits she likes to wear. Never say never, Kaity and I have been knitting over 18 years together and just this year started a podcast. ❤~Diana

  • @hollysweany4234
    @hollysweany4234 Рік тому +1

    I got the notification you were on during Bible Study. Since I’m married to the discussion leader I had to wait to watch on Monday 😊. Congratulations on 3000! You two are so uplifting 🧶❤️

    • @thefruitfulhands
      @thefruitfulhands  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! We can wait, Bible study can’t!❤

  • @deniseengel1451
    @deniseengel1451 Рік тому

    Autumn-themed might be easier to say! You two are just the best. I enjoy your podcast very much because you are so genuine. Keep on making those gorgeous knits.

  • @julieforseen1738
    @julieforseen1738 Рік тому

    Thank you for your podcast Love watching again. I realized one of the things that I really like about your podcast is that you are both so soft spoken and just a delight to listen to.

  • @fauxty
    @fauxty Рік тому +1

    I love how down to earth you two are.
    Grateful for your channel.

  • @miriamcoe9935
    @miriamcoe9935 Рік тому

    I love the podcast. You both are thoughtful and encouraging. It is just a joy to spend time with you.

  • @mostlyknitting
    @mostlyknitting Рік тому

    Loving all your makes and WIPs. Thanks for sharing. :)

  • @PamKnitsToo
    @PamKnitsToo Рік тому

    I just love the podcast and the relationship between the two of you. You’re so fortunate to have each other. Thank you for sharing your knitting with the world ❤

  • @kaybrown-ue1wr
    @kaybrown-ue1wr Рік тому

    Kaity your top is sooo beautiful I love the colours.
    Thats something I would love to knit.

  • @tacistudio
    @tacistudio Рік тому

    If you don’t like the shoulders how about taking the sleeves out and making it a vest ? It’s so beautiful and you probably have really good memories making it 😍💖

    • @thefruitfulhands
      @thefruitfulhands  Рік тому

      Oh goodness, I hadn’t thought of that! What an excellent idea. That may be where I start.❤~Diana

  • @jillortiz6459
    @jillortiz6459 Рік тому

    Congratulations on 3,000 subscribers - well-done ladies! I like the Andrea Mowry cowl you're working on, the yarns and colors are beautiful. I am definitely going to check out that pattern. I really enjoy your podcast, thank you!

  • @8Gammie
    @8Gammie Рік тому

    Such beautiful garments... love them all so much. And, congratulations on over 3,000 subscribers!!! sending you love,hugs,prayers.

  • @stephaniebenson2501
    @stephaniebenson2501 Рік тому

    Putting another Ranunculus on my needles is very tempting. It would be my 3rd.

  • @mindfulmelbournemaker
    @mindfulmelbournemaker Рік тому +1

    Congrats on 3000 subscribers - your podcast is so lovely to watch. That purple sweater is a lovely colour on you :)

  • @lauriepusateri7493
    @lauriepusateri7493 Рік тому

    Diana and Kaity congratulations on 3k. Have a great week

  • @ruthannbull6515
    @ruthannbull6515 Рік тому

    What a fun podcast! I am crocheting on a sweater for my yarn shop. I have ripped so many times that I'm afraid I'm going to wear this yarn out. It was fun seeing all your knitting.

  • @carolynlambert6989
    @carolynlambert6989 Рік тому

    Another fun, gentle and informative episode just love knitting along listening and watching you two. 🌷🌷🇦🇺

  • @amybeausoleil1361
    @amybeausoleil1361 Рік тому

    Love you podcast!! I think you striped cardigan is super cute. I think wore with a belt and narrow skirt it would be adorable!! The colors are so pretty

  • @rachelbonner-ed5ux
    @rachelbonner-ed5ux Рік тому +1

    Congratulations on 3000 subscribers! I love seeing what you are both working on. I also appreciate how you work through difficulties like running out of yarn or sweaters that are too short or too big. That’s real life and real knitting.

  • @kathywise8772
    @kathywise8772 Рік тому

    Kaity - I sympathize with the length issue of your Navelli, and saw you continually pulling it down while showing us. I was wondering if you have any of the purple left? If so, consider picking up around the CO edge and adding length with a split rib in the purple. Yes, it changes the look but I think it might allow you to wear this beautiful sweater comfortably. I had to do this with a vest and it’s totally fine now to wear.

  • @annettebowersox1976
    @annettebowersox1976 Рік тому

    Congratulations!!! You have over 3k!!❤❤❤

  • @angelaharknessangels5660
    @angelaharknessangels5660 Рік тому

    Congratulations on over 3K!!!! I really enjoy your hearing all about your knitting! Thanks for sharing and Happy Creating!

  • @Rachelacoop
    @Rachelacoop Рік тому

    Happy 3000! I’ve been watching the back catalog this weekend and been loving the company ❤

  • @trudydelich2920
    @trudydelich2920 Рік тому

    You are both such beautiful knitters, but it is encouraging to see the projects that didn't go the way you envisioned! Incidentally, I had said that I work with my SIL on Leicester Longwool and Wensleydale sheep in one of your previous podcasts as a comment. I think you asked if I made anything from the wool. It is rustic compared to what you gals are used to; the wool of the Colonists who made things to last a lifetime (no pilling), but yes I have made several blankets, use in spinning all of the time, weaving as a warp (strong), outerwear sweaters (wear like iron), bags both wet felted and not, and lined mittens and hats (it gets mighty cold in northern MN and this is a very warm, strong wool when I am snowshoeing or outdoors hiking in the winter, One of my favorite projects was a gansey sweater in the old fisherman tradition.

    • @thefruitfulhands
      @thefruitfulhands  Рік тому

      Trudy, sounds like a knitters dream life! I know it is a ton of work but what a blessing to be so close to your fibers origin. I’m a little jealous. ❤Diana

  • @phyllisburke4141
    @phyllisburke4141 Рік тому +5

    I recently frogged 2 Noro projects. I skeined, soaked and dried the yarn. The yarn came back to life it’s amazing now waiting for the next project. Noro yarn usually contains silk so doesn’t felt that well. I’m all for frogging and reusing yarn for a different project.

    • @thefruitfulhands
      @thefruitfulhands  Рік тому

      Phyllis, thank you for the heads up. I had forgotten that Noro has silk in it. ~Diana

  • @jofrench2674
    @jofrench2674 Рік тому

    Oh Diana! It is so good to see that stripy cardigan you are going to pull out😜 and to see how far you have come😬. I am at the stripy cardigan stage in my knitting 🫣and it gives me hope 😁

    • @thefruitfulhands
      @thefruitfulhands  Рік тому

      Oh Jo, that stripy is a tame older project of mine!😂 It is definitely a journey that is so fun and offers so much growth and hope! 😂😅 Knit on friend! ❤Diana

  • @graceyj7996
    @graceyj7996 Рік тому

    Lovely visit with you! Great job on the test knit Diana!

  • @emilylee9441
    @emilylee9441 Рік тому

    My goodness, the colours of your ranunculus sweaters are stunning! Thank you for this lovely episode!

  • @barbaralindeman1820
    @barbaralindeman1820 Рік тому

    Maybe a vest from your very colorful sweater could be made; just a thought as taking the sweater apart will be a very tedious project! Enjoy your podcast, take care. Hi from the San Francisco Bay Area, CA

    • @thefruitfulhands
      @thefruitfulhands  Рік тому

      Fantastic idea, Barbara! I hadn’t thought of that.~Diana

  • @anitafernandes2787
    @anitafernandes2787 Рік тому

    It's always a pleasure to spend time with you two. I appreciate both Kaity and Diana sharing details of your knitting process.That's valuable!

  • @sixtypluspottery7155
    @sixtypluspottery7155 Рік тому

    Congratulations on 3000. I just recently found your channel. You two are a joy to watch.

  • @lynnmcentire4014
    @lynnmcentire4014 Рік тому

    I like the black cardigan. The other one not so much 😂 I will tell you I frogged a pieced single ply worsted weight self striping yarn cardigan and reknit it into a jumper 😮

  • @suebaughman2440
    @suebaughman2440 Рік тому

    Several years ago I also knitter a Felix cardigan and it was too large like your black one. I used a coral color Mountain Mohair by Green Mountain Spinnery. I took it apart and plan to reknit it in a Felix pullover in the next smaller size. That is my next project as I am finishing up an Edie sweater in ancient stash [ Silky Tweed by Elsebeth Lavold] . I am 69 and just don't look right in these oversize sweaters that are popular now. Each sweater is a learning project.

    • @thefruitfulhands
      @thefruitfulhands  Рік тому

      Great idea, Sue, a Felix Pullover is an excellent idea for my black cardigan. ❤Diana

  • @TheSablelou
    @TheSablelou Рік тому

    Always so happy to see you two!

  • @YA-qo7xq
    @YA-qo7xq Рік тому

    Yet again❤… thank you Ladies for an inspirering podcast! Greetings from Denmark 🇩🇰

  • @kathydunne6869
    @kathydunne6869 Рік тому

    I too am a process knitter! I find the time spent knitting meditative and soothing! If my finished object isn’t for me, I can always find a loving home for it! Enjoy your podcast!

  • @melissafriedrich3171
    @melissafriedrich3171 Рік тому

    I love both of your sweaters you are wearing and y’all look beautiful! I have made my first (and probably last) bottom up sweater - I feel like I’m guessing with size length and armholes too.

  • @klaskelangford8324
    @klaskelangford8324 Рік тому

    Beautiful knitwear! Love your podcast!

  • @Cindy_L
    @Cindy_L Рік тому

    Love your sweaters Ladies! 😊

  • @suzieqknitz3118
    @suzieqknitz3118 Рік тому

    You mentioned adding info on making sweaters our own did you ever find it?

  • @leahh9284
    @leahh9284 Рік тому

    I have a cable sweater that has been 1/10 done that will be frogged soon. So much work but not finishing it

  • @deborahddenmark
    @deborahddenmark Рік тому

    just found you ladies

  • @lwright622
    @lwright622 Рік тому

    I love the ranunculus sweaters! I have never knit a sweater and would love to try one. Can I knit this using a sock weight yarn? I'm so glad I found you podcast. I'm definitely a subscriber.

    • @thefruitfulhands
      @thefruitfulhands  Рік тому +1

      You can absolutely use sock yarn, that is the beauty of this project just about any weight yarn will work. The trick is to knit a swatch and see if you will like/wear the fabric that you have created. Thank you for watching and joining in on the conversation. ❤~Diana

  • @audreyburton685
    @audreyburton685 Рік тому

    ❤ Your podcast was just what I needed to start my Monday-sweet, gentle, informative and inspiring. I am now on a search to find that particular sock ruler!! (Where did you purchase??) You two ladies are just delightful to watch and listen.

    • @thefruitfulhands
      @thefruitfulhands  Рік тому +1

      Thank you, Audrey. The sock ruler is from Twice Sheared Sheep. ~Diana

  • @joycecolbourne904
    @joycecolbourne904 Рік тому

    Love your podcast.. you talk about a journal. Can you tell me which podcast you show the journal or where to go to find it. Thank you in advance.

    • @thefruitfulhands
      @thefruitfulhands  Рік тому

      I am going to talk about my journal in depth in Episode 19, I think it is. I feel like I can show you more that I can explain it in words. ❤Diana

  • @Dinahflo1
    @Dinahflo1 Рік тому

    Did anyone else have low volume? I had the volume on my Chromebook at maximum volume and it was too low, which made the ads too loud.

    • @thefruitfulhands
      @thefruitfulhands  Рік тому

      So sorry you had trouble with the volume. Will try and be mindful of that on our end. ~Diana

  • @alecsgirl
    @alecsgirl Рік тому

    I’ve never knit that Caitlin Hunter pattern, but would it be too difficult to pick out your bind off? If it’s bottom-up and snug under the arms and too short, if you add an inch or two to the top, it seems like it would solve both your concerns. I think it looks lovely though!

    • @thefruitfulhands
      @thefruitfulhands  Рік тому

      I think she’s going to find a high waisted skirt of dress to wear under it but extending it is an excellent idea. ~Diana

  • @mckinleymurphy57
    @mckinleymurphy57 Рік тому

    Hi yall, wanted to ask, what is the purple colorway name in Kaity's Navelli?

    • @thefruitfulhands
      @thefruitfulhands  Рік тому +1

      I’m checking with Kaity now…..😂 She said it’s Magpie Swanky Sock color way Velvet Undergroud, she thinks. That girl needs to keep a knitting journal! ❤Diana

    • @mckinleymurphy57
      @mckinleymurphy57 Рік тому

      Thanks! I need to keep a knitting journal too, I'm no better haha @@thefruitfulhands

  • @lauracarnie6652
    @lauracarnie6652 Рік тому

    Could you just take sleeves off the striped sweater and wear as a vest?

    • @thefruitfulhands
      @thefruitfulhands  Рік тому

      Excellent idea! That will be my first plan of action. ❤Diana