I’m so happy to see you back. You have such an easy way and don’t spend endless time going on about one particular thing. It is so refreshing so thank you. I am a monogamous knitter. I only have one project at a time except on the rare occasion when I suddenly find I need to knit a gift right now! So I’ll put my own project on hold. As soon as the gift is done, I’m back to my project. Years ago, a friend encouraged me to have several items on the go explaining you can tire of only one thing. I thought it seemed a good idea ( not). I ended up with unfinished items and tension problems as I switch between different yarn weights and needle sizes. Secondly, I never buy yarn unless I know exactly what I shall knit with it. I usually start with a pattern I fall in love with. Then I’ll hunt for the sort of yarn and colour I want usually via the internet. Don’t misunderstand me, I have plenty of stash with its pattern ready and waiting to be started. The problem with this is, I usually fall in love with a newer pattern in the meantime and start that 🧐.
Great visit in Victoria Leanne, I was knitting while watching and it feels like I'm travelling a little without even leaving my chair or costing a penny. I get the gorgeous views you show as well as the informative info of the places you are in, just like a tour guide. As well as knowing which yarn shops to visit if I do ever get to any of these places. Loved all your wips and yarn, so darn gorgeous. Safe travels. :)
I’m glad you are doing the MKAL by Stephen West this year! I found him last year and loved doing his shawl. He has great videos on UA-cam for each section. He’s a great teacher and I have learned new stitches. Have fun!
I knew we were besties!!! I haven't knit a Stephen West anything yet either 🤔 😕. And Long Way Homestead is Anna!! My roommate from 4th year university in Halifax. She is a wonderful human!!
Love Victoria. Such history and story lines the streets. I live in Vancouver and it’s a ferry hop over. Your podcast is great. When you started counting your WIPs I started counting mine too…mmmh too many and I just bought more yarn today at the Knit city fibre festival. So squishy.
“Knitting with smoke”!!! In love with that and totally know what you mean! Choosing an ozetta pattern was a great move and also you’re not alone with feeling like Nutiden is too precious to knit with! Soon though, a) you will struggle to knit with anything else so every project will become the right project, and b) you’ll realize that Caroline JUST WON’T STOP making gorgeous colourways so it becomes easier to use the ones you have bc there’s another shop update just around the bend! 😂
Enjoyed your podcast as always. Nice to see the video from your travels. When you were talking about the Nutadand? wool I think of the young designer from California her podcast is the Hundred acre wool. she recently designed using this yarn and it is stunning. Take care til next time.
I'm knitting on a simple Boneyard shawl by Stephen West. I just completed a full lace shawl so I needed a palate cleanser. I'm not doing the West Kal. % skeins are way too much!
Oh! I live 2 blocks from the Bee Hive! Next time you are coming to Victoria let me know and I will take you to another awesome little wool shop. It’s in an old character home in the Fernwood area. Sorry to have missed you 😊
I'm from Colorado, when I was a kid my folks took us to Canada. The Calgary Zoo is priceless. Go see it. I do the knit alongs too. Never post, don't know how...😁
What an amazing episode! The instrument at the end gave me goosebumps. I can't wait to see the Stephen west MKAL. I was thinking about it but I'm scared of committing and not knowing what it would look like lol but I think thats what makes it fun. That little alleyway was so fun it reminds me of Harry potter and diagon alley. Learning about Canada makes me want to visit, what a beautiful country!!
Hi Jillian! Thank you so much. The talented musician playing his bamboo and silk instrument playing amazing grace got me in the heart 💛 !! The Alley was totally Harry Potter-esque!!
Loved every minute,,,Leanne,,,,!! Never been out west from ontario!!!!hope to soon,,,,, So so so sad for the east coast,,been out east to pei and nova scotia,,,and love it so much!!!thoughts are with all the people,,,!!! Love UR makes,,,, I have way too much on Needles,,,!!!no will power,,,,at all, Making my 3rd sophie scarf ,,,love making them!!!using some mohair and fingering ,,,and bigger size,,, One is just fingering ,,,and one is just dk,,,!!!fun,,,, Thanks again,,, Elaine🏡🏡 Love that hat,,,,and UR sophie scarf,,,,Definitely fall here in ontario,,,,
Hi, Leanne! I recently came accrosss your channel and I’ve been watching your episodes here and there. I must say that you’re got such a gentle disposition and your vlogs are delightful. Thanks for taking us along, I do feel privileged to see what you’re up to. 💖
Beautiful projects! Great color combos! I,too, am joining the Stephen West MKAL . My 2nd time SO MUCH FUN!! You will love it. Your yarn choice is PERFECT! I look forward to seeing your progress.
Thank you for sharing! And congratulations on completing your requirements. I’ve got 3 active WIPS: a botanic shawl, Twizzler socks and a baby hat for my new grandson. 🙌🏽🙌🏽Knit on!!
That was beautiful! Thank you. I wish we were IRL friends, I’d love to talk all things yarn. You seem to know so much. I’m a l-o-n-g time knitter but still very lost in the world of wool. The music at the end was very poignant and moving. I know you tipped him (well). Victoria is on my travel bucket list - I live in Toronto so, one day. I always want a tv knit as well as a more complicated project but what to do with all the FO’s🤷♀️. I don’t knit garments, it’s hats, scarves, shawls and endless blankets (which I admit to acrylic for because of colour and cost). I also crochet said blankets. And donate almost all to Goodwill if a friends don’t claim them. Anyway, I enjoy your easy style of chatting and your travelogue and obvious love of this, my chosen country (I’m an expat from Scotland 🏴). ‘See’ you next month. 🤗
Thank you so much for your message! I really appreciate these kind words and thoughts, and also that you “travel”’with me. 🤗 Hope you are happy and healthy, knitting away (even if it’s for Goodwill) in Toronto. See you next month!
Wow 3WIPs good for you! The toques are beautiful and the shall looks very cozy😊. I just finished another Shift cowl using some scrap stashed yarn and now I’m knitting the DRK Birch Pullover. My yarn is this beautiful Julie Asselin (Canadian spun) Fino in the colourway “Keep Me”. I love the idea of subscribing to a yarn club and now I know what I am asking for Christmas!
Those MKAL colors! WoW! Gorgeous😍 I am not joining the westknits MKAL. But I am so excited to see everyone elses shawls and color choices😃 Thank you for another great episode😊
I just want to tell you I love your podcast and say CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 on your sobriety! I also joined the Steven West MKAL for the first time ever. I’m excited to see how it goes. Have a fabulous day 😊
Hello Becky! Thank you so much for this message. When self-doubt starts to creep in (and it does) I get a note like this and it is fuel for my soul. Thanks soo much! I am super pumped for the MKAL! Can’t wait to see how this unfolds!
I love you Leanne…you are so funny! Humour is a huge thing in connecting with people! You also look so familiar… 🤔 I am saying to myself have I flown with her, who knows maybe aye maybe no 😂 I laughed so much when you said « am I a real Knitter, I've never knitted a Stephen West shawl? » well in the last couplen of months I have been asking myself the same question. Do you know Amy Palko from the Podcast The Meaningful Stitch? Well she has made so many that she got me on the bandwagon😅 I really liked the Fantastitch so I went to my stash and found what I needed. If I like the process I will do the MKAL next year. Btw check out Amy's podcast she is thoughtful and full of joy and inspiration. Well I will be looking out for your next installment 🎉 Happy flying
I'm doing my first Westknits MKAL too. I did make his Boneyard Shawl about 10-12 years ago. Love your choices. I have to use stash, so it was difficult, as I have few yarns with enough yardage, but found something I hope works. I am only 1/2 way through clue 1. Enjoying it, but it does take forever for me.
His video tutorial for step by step was helpful. I started to lose my sanity a bit, but then decided to do backwards thumb cast on instead of the cable cast on and it helped me power through. Lordy!! What a feat. Hope your colours from stash are making you happy!
Now I want to visit Victoria! I've ordered from Beehive, so it was nice to get a glimpse inside. I've also ordered from Small Bird, I've made socks with their wool/hemp. I will be knitting the Stephen West MKAL....last year's was knit with a superwash wool that just keeps stretching, so I wanted to stick with a rustic wool this year....so I ordered from Small Bird! As for unspun...I ordered some Nutiden this week to knit the Nostalgic Sweater Coat, but will knit it mid-thigh length, not full-length. There is an unspun KAL right now called #unspunheroeskal 😊
Beehive was a true delight! And I love that you ordered Small Bird Workshop wool for your MKAL! I’ve had my share of superwash stretched out projects.. not cool!
Thanks for another GREAT podcast!! I truly enjoy all your videos/photos of the towns you visit!! Despite it being officially Fall, the day temps here are still high 80's, Low 90's!! Despite the hot temps, I am knitting socks. I have about 4 pairs going at the moment!!
Hello from Maryland. I always feel joy when one of your podcasts appears. Victoria is beautiful and on my bucket list to visit. I’m working on a Steven West shawl (Dustland) in Roasted Pumpkin colorway from Shepherd’s Wool. I love your colors for the Westknits MKAL. I’m not joining but love the excitement of such a huge event. Happy Autumn to you and thank you so much for sharing your adventures.
Hello Pat in Maryland 👋🏼 !! What a lovely message thank you!! Roasted Pumpkin sounds amazing!! Thanks so much for travelling with me :) I do hope you make it up to Victoria!!
Hello Leanne! What a great capital, Victoria! My husband and I visited that wonderful city in the summer of 2021 and just loved it. But somehow I missed the Beehive, I won’t next time! One of my best food memories of Victoria is from the Gozen Sushi Bar, there were some great chefs behind the counter, a pleasure to watch as well. Highly recommended. Happy for you that you decided to join this year’s MKAL! My first one was last year and I learn soooooo much, Stephen West is such a great teacher. I will also participate this year. Happy knitting, salutations de Québec!
I love your visits. Thanks so much for taking us around with you! I am working on a brioche hat. I just took an beginner brioche class at DFW Fiber Fest (TX) this past weekend, and am really enjoying it! I am also joining in the Westknits MKAL fir my first Stephen West pattern. So exciting! Your colors are gorgeous!!
Hey, I was in Victoria this week too. Stayed at the Coast Victoria right by Fisherman’s Wharf. I was chauffeur for my sis and her husband while she had knee surgery. Loved some long walks with my little dog, Prim, and a good friend who lives in Victoria. It was fabulous weather and it is such a beautiful city. I just missed going to BeeHive knits, as I got the call that my sister was being discharged early. This was good for her, but not for my knitting 🧶 love- so jelly that you got to BeeHive. It looks as wonderful as I imagined it. I am back up in Courtenay being nursemaid and errand runner for a few more days. I did make it to the Village Yarn Shoppe in Comox and Uptown Yarns in Courtenay in my hunt for light colour knitting needles, as I am going blind and dropping stitches on my Elton sweater in black mohair single strand (argh) and fingering weight black mix yarn for the Joji KAL. I just finished the Lone Skein Shawl for the same knit along. Both knitting shops were lovely and very different, so of course I bought yarn I didn’t need but had to have. I have yarn ready for the Stephen WestMKAL- I did it last year and didn’t like my project. Hope I love this one. Loved your FO’s and WIPS. I always have several WIPS going- some I can only knit in morning light, some need concentration and one is always mindless- prepared for all occasions. Lots of knitting for grandkids and gifts and occasionally now, some things for me. Love your episodes. Good thing you weren’t in PEI this weekend with the tail end of Fiona. I hope all those maritimers are safe.
I adore your MKAL colours! I'm joining in too, and still swatching stash endlessly to see which combination i ;prefer. So much fun - the anticipation is almost more wonderful than the actual mkal in my opinion. Also - your brioche cowl is AWESOME! I just finished the Willow Moon Cowl by Insayshable knits using baby suri as one of the colours and I am in complete love X Ros X
LEANNE, I’m so happy to see you back. I really enjoy you and your podcast. Your yarn for the Stephen KAL is great. I join every year. I’m currently trying to get the Andrea Mowrey Rhinebeck sweater done because I would really like to have it to wear at the meet up on the hill that Saturday for the New York Sheep and Wool festival in Rhinebeck, NY. I live in Kansas and visiting NY Sheep and Wool is a goal. Safe travels!
Thank you for each episode- I enjoy the knitting and the travel vlog - glorious. I am in Victoria Australia and currently spring skiing in Falls Creek with the children. We had a good snow dump in the last week. I am knitting the Bright Sweater by Junko Okamato. I am also doing the Westknit MKAL. ❤
Absolutely great podcast! I love to visit Canada while knitting on my sofa… I will also participate the first time to Stephen West MKAL. and I ove your color choice. See you next time..love from Switzerland
Love love the Knitty Stew. Your sights and sounds of the City are so nice . Your knits are just the best. I am doing the MKAL 22 as well. So looking forward to 10/6…. Knitters start your engines Er’…..needles! Thank you for a lovely episode.
The KAL comment is funny 🤣because same! I’m always busy so I finish the KAL projects eventually. It’s okay people like us only knit because we love it. It was wonderful coming across your video. I’ll be waiting for the next one.
Love your cowl , I also haven’t knit a Stephen West pattern 😱how bad are we 😂😂😂thanks for the walk around Victoria , beautiful. I’m in Australia so looking forward to Spring, so it’s all about the tees. See you next time, safe travels.
Thank you for another lovely podcast. I wonder if you have seen the podcast Knitting a Good Yarn. Jackie and Carmen are obsessed with Nutiden yarn and may inspire your next project. Your Emilia & Philomene yarn (so soft) will be a great Stephen West shawl. Love the yarn and Stephen’s shawls but can’t bring myself to try a mystery knit along. Have fun, can’t wait to see it!
Beautiful city! Love traveling with you. I’m working on a sweater for my granddaughter and a MAL, mountain musings. I am participating in the Stephen West KAL, can’t wait!
I love your colors for the MKAL! This will be my first too! I ordered the aqua Holst garn kit. I wanted to keep the cost down since I lordered more Nutiden at the last update. I finished my Weekender light knit with one strand of Nutiden in Ynnest. I wish I had a dollar for every time the yarn broke. I’d be rich! Seriously I’m not sure I’d do that again. I did end up with a beautiful sweater and it only weighs 270 gm. I live in Georgia and really don’t need heavy sweaters. Right now I’m working on the Bandana Cowl by Purl Soho. I’m using 2 strands of my handspun. This will be a gift for my best friend who lives in Massachusetts and is always cold! Thanks for taking us with you as you travel!
Hi Cathy! So much to say about this message. First I am very interested in trying Holst… and yet my mantra is “knit from stash” and that’s not working lol. I’ve been thinking about the Weekender and making another one in unspun. Not the Weekender lite that might do me in. Haha
First off, I love all your projects. The finished hat and the pressed flower hat( I may try to make a crochet version) are so pretty.The yarn for the cowl will look great. I fell in love with Steven West patterns when introduced to them by Gary of Urban Yarns. Claudia Dingle's (Sunbird Crochet) decision to participate in the 2022 mystery KAL inspired me to try it. I never got past row two and recently removed the stitches from the needles. The yarn you purchased for the Kal is gorgeous. Can't wait to see your progress.
Victoria is so beautiful. Thanks for the tour. Your color choices for the Stephen West MKAL are outstanding! Just love them together. Can’t wait to see the end product. I am also joining. I’m hoping to work my from stash, but haven’t delved in to look yet. Thanks for sharing your life ❤️
Thank you so much for another wonderful episode! I can totally relate to the cast-on-itis …. I had 7!!!!! projects on the go at once which is completely unlike me. My usual max is 3. I’m chalking it up to feeling inspired by all the lovely podcasts, such as yours, and all the beautiful things everyone is knitting. 🥰
Simone! 7 WIPS! I nearly spit out my coffee 😉! I totally blame the UA-cams. So much inspo everywhere, I can hardly handle it and this cozy time of year makes me want to hibernate and knit ALL THE THINGS.
Hi Leanne, I just live up the Malahat from Victoria in Cowichan Bay. Welcome to the Island! I'm just waiting for some ramboulet from Small Bird workshop for a shawl...Katherine is now sourcing Canadian grown wool and you may be interested in The Great Canadian wool along that is showcasing Canadian producers and their wool in the hopes of promoting and growing this industry in Canada...they're trying to raise funds to purchase a scouring plant which is sorely needed...anyway, thank you for the video, enjoy your knitting and see you soon! Andrea.
Another awesome podcast.I love the way you combine colours.I am currently knitting a dk Rocket tee with long sleeves,using a strand of Shibui silk Cloud held withMad Tosh fingering.The colour is the same rich gold /mustard as you are using in your upcoming cowl.Thank you for sharing your knitting inspiration.
Love you color choices for the Stephen West MCAL. II’ve not ventured to join one of is MCAL yet but I hope to next year. Excited to follow your progress. I absolutely love your podcast….the combination of your knitting and your ventures is so much fun to watch. Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us
Hi Leanne - thanks for another great video! Victoria looks like such a beautiful place to visit - thanks for the tour! Your FOs and WIPs are all so nicely made. My favorites are the hat with yellow flowers and the cowl that you were wearing. The colors of the cowl are similar to the colors of the Miami Dolphins football team - my Husband's favorite team. I am actually starting to crochet a winter hat for him in those colors. Thanks again and safe travels. Congrats to Beate - enjoy the beautiful yarn. Take care, Kris K from Connecticut 🧶🌻❤
Hi Leanne, I am also just starting to knit with Nutiden. I really think I’m using mine for the Fields of Gold sweater too. But, I’m finishing up my Stripes sweater first. And I’m so tempted to do the Stephen West mystery kal! But I think I have too many things on the needles as it is. I just finished an Ambah O’Brian shawl that took me forever, so I think I need a shawl break for a bit. Thanks for the podcast, loved seeing Victoria again!
Love your tour- thank you! So excited you're doing the KAL too. I keep casting projects on but ultimately, you have to work on one to get it finished so I don't know what I should do, haha. Take good care! Love your projects! - Kimberly
Hi Leanne....You asked what we are knitting.....I am on the sleeves of a Vanilla Sweater from The Woolly Thistle...Corinne's pattern. I ordered a 6 pack of Rauma Finullgarn in a color packet TWT put together named "Northeast Forest." I decided to do four row stripes (top down pattern). It is so easy to see progress in striped knitting. ♥ I love this podcast - as always you are entertaining and informative and so caring and genuine with this work. Stay safe and well.
Hello, loved your podcast. All your projects are so very beautiful! You are amazing. I am working on a Sophie scarf and a sweater, some socks. Steven West shawls are so intimidating. I love your colors for the shawl. I can't wait to see your progress.
Wonderful vlog. I just finished the Antler Cardigan for my granddaughter and now working on the All-Ways-Hat usingTones Light. Have safe fun travelers.
The Antler Cardigan is awesome ! How old is your granddaughter? I love the look of the All-Ways-Hat! Hope you are enjoying the Tones Light. Love Brooklyn Tweed!!!!
Thanks for sharing Victoria with us. I would love to visit. I’m amazed that you bring so much yarn with you. How about a segment on how you pack! Expert advice is always welcome 😊 Linda
Congrats on completing your safety certification. Your video around Victoria was interesting. Thanks for sharing your knitting with us. Your podcast must be a Knit-along -- I knit the whole time I watched it! I love the yarn combinations you have chosen for next projects! Happy Knitting.
My first time watching your podcast. Enjoyed the scenery, the yarn shop, and loved your content and the way you presented it!! Looking forward to traveling with you and sharing your fiber journey!!!! 🧶💕🧶
Yeah! You featured a city I've actually been too. I've been to the Beehive Yarn shop and I'm amazed at how big it is! I like your cowl. Fisherman's Rib and brioche are skills on my to be learned list. Also your pressed flowers hat looks great! It's nice to know there is a hat in this pattern. I've only seen others knitting the shawl and I'm not much of a shawl wearer. Happy Travels. :)
Fisherman’s rib is way easier than brioche you can totally do it!! Also highly recommend the Pressed Flowers hat it’s really rewarding! Thanks for watching and hanging out with me Julia :) 🤗
I love joining you to see Canada, I have the Joji Pure Joy pattern but have cast on the Sparkle cardie for the fall knit along, but currently am finishing the Butterfly Cowl by Marinja Knits, am currently adding on a bit more length at the back, I am also working on my Maudie Cardigan by Truly Myrtle, modification converting from a round neck to a v neck. Re Stephen west MKAL, i have enough yarn in stash for the two main colours but not sure about my pop. And i am trying to resist, but as it gets closer my resolve is weakening.
Lovely to see you! This will be my first West MKAL as well. Victoria is beautiful. Loved the tiny alleyway. I’m currently knitting the Wannabe sweater. Until next time.
I just completed my very own Sophie Scarf in pink Dulce by Berroco, because I wanted some halo but can't wear mohair. It's lovely, but I really wanted to make one in the color you did -- such a pretty yellow you have there! Maybe for my next one...
I’m knitting a Litmus cowl. Plan on making a lot of my gifts this Christmas. I lived in Victoria for 10 years way back in the 70’s while I trained as a nurse. Going back for the first time in so long this December. Can’t wait to see the ocean and Beacon Hill Park! Visiting the Beehive wool shop for sure!
Such a fun podcast. I too, have never knit in the knit along. I am terrified. However, your colors actually make me almost consider. I will see how you enjoy your experience. I am knitting my husband socks and started a wool hat as he recently got a job which involves freezers and coolers. Brrrr 🧊 . Finally a sweater/ tank for my daughter who goes to school in the south. Many projects. That’s how I knit, and I always am in the mood for something. Be well and thank you for the tour! How do you visit an store and not shop??
Love this message! Thank you Sheri. It’s not easy to not buy every where…. But I “trick” myself into saying I can get something “next time”. It is so important for me to try and choose projects first and not splurge. The temptation is REAL!
Hello Leanne, good to see you back. Thanks for showing us some of beautiful Victoria. I used to work on cruise ships and we visited this gorgeous area many times. I am out in my garden room in North Wales UK, and taking stock of my woolly buys from yesterday’s visit to the wonderful wool fest that is ‘Yarndale’. This is held every year in Skipton, North Yorkshire and, if your ever here at this time do visit. I too am joining Stephen Wests MKAL. I love taking part in these as there are always some interesting techniques that I’ve never done before. Love all your makes and future projects to knit….my knitty wish list gets longer, as there are so many talented designers out there. Safe flying to you. Best wishes Janette
I am also joining the Stephen West MKAL for the first time. But for economical reasons I’m falling back on good old Briggs and Little Sport. I often knit that up as fingering. Just hope I have enough yardage as it will be a little shorter. Hope your foray into multiple cast ones doesn’t become stressful. I have lots cast on but usually end up choosing one to finish and that seems to work ok for me! Finishing up the Fantastitch by Stephen West hopefully before Oct 6th right now
Hello Kristine 👋🏼 I now have two shawls in “good old B&L” .. they’re going to outlast me that’s for sure! I will definitely clear my needles for the MKAL, and then just have one other project going. Thanks for the message and travelling along!
Ha ha, Leanne, yes-trying to figure out the "right" project for each Nutiden yarn is a real preoccupation of mine. I tell myself that all my daydreaming about different yarn/pattern combinations is sort of a creative practice in and of itself... Thank you so much for sharing your travels and making journey! :)
I’ve always wanted to visit Victoria, and now I really have to go! I’m knitting the snow Queen socks, the honey cowl, and the stormy sky shawl. The only problem is I’m using a silk/modal blend for the shawl and it’s really difficult to work with.
So happy when I saw you had posted another podcast. Love your cowl but was shocked it wasn't brioche. Would like to try this technique as brioche and I have difficulty getting it right..even with classes...sooo is on my back burner.
Hi Leanne I was just in MTL and found a sweet little yarn shop called Crochet and Co. They introduced me to a lovely Unspun wool called Manchelopi. It is from the Manchego sheep in Spain that give us the delicious Manchego cheese. They come in a DK 2 stranded disc or cheese as call it. I too want to make the traveller’s cardigan but the Miles shirt jacket is also super popular. Ozetta knits has lots of patterns for that wool. Enjoyed the podcast!
Leanne I love your colour choices for the Stephen West MKAL - simply stunning. What a beautiful city Victoria is. It’s been a long time since I visited there. Until we meet again.
Great podcast. I love how you give a tour and the history of the cities you visit. That looked like a great yarn shop. I just got back from your neck of the woods. We went from Calgary to Vancouver by bus and train. Such an awesome trip. We were disappointed we couldn’t go to Jasper because of the wildfires. I treated myself to a skein of qiviuk while in Banff. Still trying to decide what to make with it. I love your colors for your Stephen West MKAL. I’ve never done one either. While I think he is brilliant and his shawls are works of art, I would never wear them. Good luck. I hope you learn a lot.
I love Victoria, have only visited once but fell in love with FanTan Alley!!! and the coastline. I have had a similar experience with Stephen West. I liked his colour choices and designs but wants too sure about the hype, but this year started to watch his videos and his bubbly, infectious and open personality drew me in. So this is my first MKAL too, and it was more difficult to choose the colours than I thought it would be. I love your podcast and look forward to the next.
I call myself a monogamous knitter, but usually have 2/3 projects going. Something mindless, on the go for: school pick up, swimming lessons. One that has a pattern and does not leave my knitting chair as I have to pay attention to every stitch. One other one maybe a large like a baby blanket that is in various stages. ALL projects get done and nothing sits around. Currently I have cardigan, hat and socks on needles.
I am up to my armpits in baby knits. My work-husband is expecting his first grandchild (girl) in February. I have knit a newborn sweater, and am currently doing a bonnet to match. I have completed a one year sized sweater and will do a hat with that. I think I will also do booties. In meantime stepdaughter has requested new pair of mitts. So no selfish knitting for a while.
I love your Sophia scarf and the cowl. I’m Knitting a vanilla sweater by the woolly thistle. Also a shawl, meadow lark lace, by green mountain spinnery.
Hi from England! So glad to have found your channel. I have gone back to watch your vlogs from the beginning. You are definitely my favourite knitting vlog and look forward to all your news and knitting adventures! Love seeing all the wonderful places you go to for your day job too 😊
Hellooo to you in England Jacqui 👋🏼!!!What a HUGE compliment to be your favourite knitting vlog wow! Thank you so much. 🤗 Extra points for going back and slogging through the awkward beginning episodes. I’m still learning as I go! Glad you’re travelling with me.
Love seeing the different cities you stop in. I’ll be working on another Field Shawl and several different blankets. Halloween and Christmas yarn has arrived. Log cabin style blankets here we come. More blankets I have no room for lol
Sounds like you are definitely set up for some cozy fall/winter knitting! I’ve had those types of blankets in my pattern binder for years! Love knitted items for household decor! Who needs room lol 😆
Hi Cindy! Victoria is a top favourite place in Canada in my books. I did not like the outcome of the MKAL and stopped after Clue 1! Did you complete it?
Lovely visit to Victoria maybe 15 years since I’ve been there and just as I remembered it, I’m in Shetland this week for Wool Week so buying lots of woolly wool. I’ve never knit a Stephen West either but would love to! Take care till next time
Love your choice of yarn for the Stephen West MKAL. It will be beautiful. I also get anxious when I have more than three projects in the works, but I like having at least two on the go - one that’s easy so I can pick it up at anytime and knit and then one more complicated one or a larger project. Thanks for the Victoria tour too.
Thank you for another enjoyable visit to a Canadian city and yarn store. Cant wait to see your progression with Stephen West mystery shawl. Never brave enough to try myself, but live vicariously through fellow knitters. Love to see the various colour combinations everyone chooses. Take care!
Have you seen the sweater pattern called Into the Wild by Tania Barley? I am just waiting to start it and it is knit from unspun yarn. Insert your own favorite brand. It would be a perfecct sweater for someone who lives in Calgary! Always look forward to your knitting and your travels....
I’m knitting the storm shawl by Joji and the boneyard shawl by Stephen West. Seems like I never get registered but I knit anyways. I am knitting my stash and not buying yarn till next year. I like all yarns as long as they’re smooth, no halo as I’ve discovered is the tiny strands is what actually irritate my skin. We stopped in Victoria as part of a cruise. It’s a lovely city we didn’t get enough time to enjoy.
Lovely to see the pictures of Victoria. A beautiful city. Love the cowl you were wearing, such beautiful colours. You certainly have a good eye for colour combinations. 🇬🇧
Thanks for the tour of Victoria. I have caught up on your episodes and have decided to knit my first Ranunculus. How much positive ease did you put in yours? I have avoided it because Im not a fan of sloppy/too loose sweaters. After seeing yours I realize I can make it more fitted. Thank you for the inspiration.
Hi Wendy! I did not have any positive ease and was pleased that I was able to block it somewhat. Next time I will go up a needle size for the sleeves. I put notes on my Ravelry link!
I’m so happy to see you back. You have such an easy way and don’t spend endless time going on about one particular thing. It is so refreshing so thank you.
I am a monogamous knitter. I only have one project at a time except on the rare occasion when I suddenly find I need to knit a gift right now! So I’ll put my own project on hold. As soon as the gift is done, I’m back to my project. Years ago, a friend encouraged me to have several items on the go explaining you can tire of only one thing. I thought it seemed a good idea ( not). I ended up with unfinished items and tension problems as I switch between different yarn weights and needle sizes.
Secondly, I never buy yarn unless I know exactly what I shall knit with it. I usually start with a pattern I fall in love with. Then I’ll hunt for the sort of yarn and colour I want usually via the internet. Don’t misunderstand me, I have plenty of stash with its pattern ready and waiting to be started. The problem with this is, I usually fall in love with a newer pattern in the meantime and start that 🧐.
Thank you Hazel! I love reading this message.
Thanks Leanne for a lovely episode! You are a joy and a delight to watch.
Anna you are so sweet 🥹 🤗
I love your yarn tours of Canadian cities, they are so cool. Thank you for taking the time to do this!!
🤗 Thank you sooo much for being here!
Great visit in Victoria Leanne, I was knitting while watching and it feels like I'm travelling a little without even leaving my chair or costing a penny. I get the gorgeous views you show as well as the informative info of the places you are in, just like a tour guide. As well as knowing which yarn shops to visit if I do ever get to any of these places. Loved all your wips and yarn, so darn gorgeous. Safe travels. :)
Thank you Sue for travelling with me! ✈️
I’m glad you are doing the MKAL by Stephen West this year! I found him last year and loved doing his shawl. He has great videos on UA-cam for each section. He’s a great teacher and I have learned new stitches. Have fun!
I am so excited for this MKAL! I definitely need to be “pushed” to learn some new things !!
I have bean to Canada Banff. Victoria. We're are .long time ago. Love Canada. When in fall .snow.
I knew we were besties!!! I haven't knit a Stephen West anything yet either 🤔 😕. And Long Way Homestead is Anna!! My roommate from 4th year university in Halifax. She is a wonderful human!!
🤩 Holy moly too cool! What a small woolly world! 😍
Love Victoria. Such history and story lines the streets. I live in Vancouver and it’s a ferry hop over. Your podcast is great. When you started counting your WIPs I started counting mine too…mmmh too many and I just bought more yarn today at the Knit city fibre festival. So squishy.
Oh I wish I could have gone to the Fibre Festival- so close, as I am up in Courtenay, but won’t head back Vancouver way till next week.
What yarn did you get!!
“Knitting with smoke”!!! In love with that and totally know what you mean! Choosing an ozetta pattern was a great move and also you’re not alone with feeling like Nutiden is too precious to knit with! Soon though, a) you will struggle to knit with anything else so every project will become the right project, and b) you’ll realize that Caroline JUST WON’T STOP making gorgeous colourways so it becomes easier to use the ones you have bc there’s another shop update just around the bend! 😂
Love reading this from a seasoned Nutiden expert!!
I am a winner just watching your videos!
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Enjoyed your podcast as always. Nice to see the video from your travels. When you were talking about the Nutadand? wool I think of the young designer from California her podcast is the Hundred acre wool. she recently designed using this yarn and it is stunning. Take care til next time.
I'm knitting on a simple Boneyard shawl by Stephen West. I just completed a full lace shawl so I needed a palate cleanser. I'm not doing the West Kal. % skeins are way too much!
Oh! I live 2 blocks from the Bee Hive! Next time you are coming to Victoria let me know and I will take you to another awesome little wool shop. It’s in an old character home in the Fernwood area. Sorry to have missed you 😊
I'm from Colorado, when I was a kid my folks took us to Canada. The Calgary Zoo is priceless. Go see it. I do the knit alongs too. Never post, don't know how...😁
What an amazing episode! The instrument at the end gave me goosebumps. I can't wait to see the Stephen west MKAL. I was thinking about it but I'm scared of committing and not knowing what it would look like lol but I think thats what makes it fun. That little alleyway was so fun it reminds me of Harry potter and diagon alley. Learning about Canada makes me want to visit, what a beautiful country!!
Hi Jillian! Thank you so much. The talented musician playing his bamboo and silk instrument playing amazing grace got me in the heart 💛 !! The Alley was totally Harry Potter-esque!!
Love from England
Agg I gotta get on making a Sophie!(sorry, commenting as I go!). It’s beautiful!!!
Gastown aswell bean
Loved every minute,,,Leanne,,,,!!
Never been out west from ontario!!!!hope to soon,,,,,
So so so sad for the east coast,,been out east to pei and nova scotia,,,and love it so much!!!thoughts are with all the people,,,!!!
Love UR makes,,,,
I have way too much on Needles,,,!!!no will power,,,,at all,
Making my 3rd sophie scarf ,,,love making them!!!using some mohair and fingering ,,,and bigger size,,,
One is just fingering ,,,and one is just dk,,,!!!fun,,,,
Thanks again,,,
Elaine🏡🏡
Love that hat,,,,and UR sophie scarf,,,,Definitely fall here in ontario,,,,
Hi Elaine!! Wow FIONA sure did a number on our East Coast hey 😢 …
Hi, Leanne! I recently came accrosss your channel and I’ve been watching your episodes here and there. I must say that you’re got such a gentle disposition and your vlogs are delightful. Thanks for taking us along, I do feel privileged to see what you’re up to. 💖
Good day Xus 👋🏼 thanks so much for travelling with me! Really makes me sooooo happy to read feedback like this.
Beautiful projects! Great color combos! I,too, am joining the Stephen West MKAL . My 2nd time SO MUCH FUN!! You will love it. Your yarn choice is PERFECT! I look forward to seeing your progress.
🤗 I’m stoked for the MKAL!
Thank you for sharing! And congratulations on completing your requirements. I’ve got 3 active WIPS: a botanic shawl, Twizzler socks and a baby hat for my new grandson. 🙌🏽🙌🏽Knit on!!
Those are 3 great WIPS!
That was beautiful! Thank you. I wish we were IRL friends, I’d love to talk all things yarn. You seem to know so much. I’m a l-o-n-g time knitter but still very lost in the world of wool. The music at the end was very poignant and moving. I know you tipped him (well). Victoria is on my travel bucket list - I live in Toronto so, one day. I always want a tv knit as well as a more complicated project but what to do with all the FO’s🤷♀️. I don’t knit garments, it’s hats, scarves, shawls and endless blankets (which I admit to acrylic for because of colour and cost). I also crochet said blankets. And donate almost all to Goodwill if a friends don’t claim them. Anyway, I enjoy your easy style of chatting and your travelogue and obvious love of this, my chosen country (I’m an expat from Scotland 🏴). ‘See’ you next month. 🤗
Thank you so much for your message! I really appreciate these kind words and thoughts, and also that you “travel”’with me. 🤗 Hope you are happy and healthy, knitting away (even if it’s for Goodwill) in Toronto. See you next month!
Wow 3WIPs good for you! The toques are beautiful and the shall looks very cozy😊. I just finished another Shift cowl using some scrap stashed yarn and now I’m knitting the DRK Birch Pullover. My yarn is this beautiful Julie Asselin (Canadian spun) Fino in the colourway “Keep Me”. I love the idea of subscribing to a yarn club and now I know what I am asking for Christmas!
Jane! I have Birch on my Queue radar! Love that you’re asking for that for Christmas!
Those MKAL colors! WoW! Gorgeous😍 I am not joining the westknits MKAL. But I am so excited to see everyone elses shawls and color choices😃 Thank you for another great episode😊
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I just want to tell you I love your podcast and say CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 on your sobriety!
I also joined the Steven West MKAL for the first time ever. I’m excited to see how it goes. Have a fabulous day 😊
Hello Becky! Thank you so much for this message. When self-doubt starts to creep in (and it does) I get a note like this and it is fuel for my soul. Thanks soo much! I am super pumped for the MKAL! Can’t wait to see how this unfolds!
I love you Leanne…you are so funny! Humour is a huge thing in connecting with people! You also look so familiar… 🤔 I am saying to myself have I flown with her, who knows maybe aye maybe no 😂 I laughed so much when you said « am I a real Knitter, I've never knitted a Stephen West shawl? » well in the last couplen of months I have been asking myself the same question. Do you know Amy Palko from the Podcast The Meaningful Stitch? Well she has made so many that she got me on the bandwagon😅 I really liked the Fantastitch so I went to my stash and found what I needed. If I like the process I will do the MKAL next year. Btw check out Amy's podcast she is thoughtful and full of joy and inspiration.
Well I will be looking out for your next installment 🎉 Happy flying
Thank you Elaine 🤗! And oh yes indeed Amy Palko is my favourite knitting podcaster 🧶
I'm doing my first Westknits MKAL too. I did make his Boneyard Shawl about 10-12 years ago. Love your choices. I have to use stash, so it was difficult, as I have few yarns with enough yardage, but found something I hope works. I am only 1/2 way through clue 1. Enjoying it, but it does take forever for me.
His video tutorial for step by step was helpful. I started to lose my sanity a bit, but then decided to do backwards thumb cast on instead of the cable cast on and it helped me power through. Lordy!! What a feat. Hope your colours from stash are making you happy!
Now I want to visit Victoria! I've ordered from Beehive, so it was nice to get a glimpse inside. I've also ordered from Small Bird, I've made socks with their wool/hemp. I will be knitting the Stephen West MKAL....last year's was knit with a superwash wool that just keeps stretching, so I wanted to stick with a rustic wool this year....so I ordered from Small Bird! As for unspun...I ordered some Nutiden this week to knit the Nostalgic Sweater Coat, but will knit it mid-thigh length, not full-length. There is an unspun KAL right now called #unspunheroeskal 😊
Beehive was a true delight! And I love that you ordered Small Bird Workshop wool for your MKAL! I’ve had my share of superwash stretched out projects.. not cool!
Thanks for another GREAT podcast!! I truly enjoy all your videos/photos of the towns you visit!! Despite it being officially Fall, the day temps here are still high 80's, Low 90's!! Despite the hot temps, I am knitting socks. I have about 4 pairs going at the moment!!
Hi Darlene 👋🏼
Hello from Maryland. I always feel joy when one of your podcasts appears. Victoria is beautiful and on my bucket list to visit. I’m working on a Steven West shawl (Dustland) in Roasted Pumpkin colorway from Shepherd’s Wool. I love your colors for the Westknits MKAL. I’m not joining but love the excitement of such a huge event. Happy Autumn to you and thank you so much for sharing your adventures.
Hello Pat in Maryland 👋🏼 !! What a lovely message thank you!! Roasted Pumpkin sounds amazing!! Thanks so much for travelling with me :) I do hope you make it up to Victoria!!
Hello Leanne! What a great capital, Victoria! My husband and I visited that wonderful city in the summer of 2021 and just loved it. But somehow I missed the Beehive, I won’t next time! One of my best food memories of Victoria is from the Gozen Sushi Bar, there were some great chefs behind the counter, a pleasure to watch as well. Highly recommended. Happy for you that you decided to join this year’s MKAL! My first one was last year and I learn soooooo much, Stephen West is such a great teacher. I will also participate this year. Happy knitting, salutations de Québec!
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I love your visits. Thanks so much for taking us around with you! I am working on a brioche hat. I just took an beginner brioche class at DFW Fiber Fest (TX) this past weekend, and am really enjoying it! I am also joining in the Westknits MKAL fir my first Stephen West pattern. So exciting! Your colors are gorgeous!!
Look at us WestKnit NEWBIES!!
Hey, I was in Victoria this week too. Stayed at the Coast Victoria right by Fisherman’s Wharf. I was chauffeur for my sis and her husband while she had knee surgery. Loved some long walks with my little dog, Prim, and a good friend who lives in Victoria. It was fabulous weather and it is such a beautiful city. I just missed going to BeeHive knits, as I got the call that my sister was being discharged early. This was good for her, but not for my knitting 🧶 love- so jelly that you got to BeeHive. It looks as wonderful as I imagined it. I am back up in Courtenay being nursemaid and errand runner for a few more days. I did make it to the Village Yarn Shoppe in Comox and Uptown Yarns in Courtenay in my hunt for light colour knitting needles, as I am going blind and dropping stitches on my Elton sweater in black mohair single strand (argh) and fingering weight black mix yarn for the Joji KAL. I just finished the Lone Skein Shawl for the same knit along. Both knitting shops were lovely and very different, so of course I bought yarn I didn’t need but had to have. I have yarn ready for the Stephen WestMKAL- I did it last year and didn’t like my project. Hope I love this one. Loved your FO’s and WIPS. I always have several WIPS going- some I can only knit in morning light, some need concentration and one is always mindless- prepared for all occasions. Lots of knitting for grandkids and gifts and occasionally now, some things for me. Love your episodes. Good thing you weren’t in PEI this weekend with the tail end of Fiona. I hope all those maritimers are safe.
You are such a good sister! This deserves a yarn treat of some kind! 🤗
I adore your MKAL colours! I'm joining in too, and still swatching stash endlessly to see which combination i ;prefer. So much fun - the anticipation is almost more wonderful than the actual mkal in my opinion.
Also - your brioche cowl is AWESOME! I just finished the Willow Moon Cowl by Insayshable knits using baby suri as one of the colours and I am in complete love X Ros X
The Willow Moon Cowl is stunning!!!
Thank you for a lovely episode, Leanne!
I love Victoria- such a beautiful city!
Your yarn choice for the Stephen West MKAL is gorgeous!!!
Thank you Carolyn! 💛 Soo appreciate this!
LEANNE, I’m so happy to see you back. I really enjoy you and your podcast. Your yarn for the Stephen KAL is great. I join every year. I’m currently trying to get the Andrea Mowrey Rhinebeck sweater done because I would really like to have it to wear at the meet up on the hill that Saturday for the New York Sheep and Wool festival in Rhinebeck, NY. I live in Kansas and visiting NY Sheep and Wool is a goal. Safe travels!
Hi Cecilia! You will totally have that Rhinebeck sweater done! Have a wonderful time.
Thank you for each episode- I enjoy the knitting and the travel vlog - glorious. I am in Victoria Australia and currently spring skiing in Falls Creek with the children. We had a good snow dump in the last week. I am knitting the Bright Sweater by Junko Okamato. I am also doing the Westknit MKAL. ❤
Hi Susan 👋🏼 Thank you for your kind message here! Spring skiing sounds fabulous, as do your knitting plans!
Absolutely great podcast!
I love to visit Canada while knitting on my sofa…
I will also participate the first time to Stephen West MKAL. and I ove your color choice.
See you next time..love from Switzerland
Hi Patricia! Love that you “come travel” with me! Lots of us Stephen West MKAL NEWBIES!
Hello from Vancouver, BC
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Love love the Knitty Stew. Your sights and sounds of the City are so nice . Your knits are just the best. I am doing the MKAL 22 as well. So looking forward to 10/6…. Knitters start your engines Er’…..needles! Thank you for a lovely episode.
Aww hiiii Cindy 👋🏼 Thanks for this sweet message. Vroooom vroom!!
The KAL comment is funny 🤣because same! I’m always busy so I finish the KAL projects eventually. It’s okay people like us only knit because we love it. It was wonderful coming across your video. I’ll be waiting for the next one.
Hi Provie! Thank you for messaging regarding my “Knit-alone” comment. I knew someone would get that!
Love your cowl , I also haven’t knit a Stephen West pattern 😱how bad are we 😂😂😂thanks for the walk around Victoria , beautiful. I’m in Australia so looking forward to Spring, so it’s all about the tees. See you next time, safe travels.
Hi Dianne! We are so bad 😆
Thank you for another lovely podcast. I wonder if you have seen the podcast Knitting a Good Yarn. Jackie and Carmen are obsessed with Nutiden yarn and may inspire your next project. Your Emilia & Philomene yarn (so soft) will be a great Stephen West shawl. Love the yarn and Stephen’s shawls but can’t bring myself to try a mystery knit along. Have fun, can’t wait to see it!
Hi Hilda! Yes Jackie and Carmen are the ones who got me hooked on trying this unspun craziness 😆 it is really very neat.
Beautiful city! Love traveling with you. I’m working on a sweater for my granddaughter and a MAL, mountain musings. I am participating in the Stephen West KAL, can’t wait!
Love having you travel here!
I love your colors for the MKAL! This will be my first too! I ordered the aqua Holst garn kit. I wanted to keep the cost down since I lordered more Nutiden at the last update. I finished my Weekender light knit with one strand of Nutiden in Ynnest. I wish I had a dollar for every time the yarn broke. I’d be rich! Seriously I’m not sure I’d do that again. I did end up with a beautiful sweater and it only weighs 270 gm. I live in Georgia and really don’t need heavy sweaters. Right now I’m working on the Bandana Cowl by Purl Soho. I’m using 2 strands of my handspun. This will be a gift for my best friend who lives in Massachusetts and is always cold! Thanks for taking us with you as you travel!
Hi Cathy! So much to say about this message. First I am very interested in trying Holst… and yet my mantra is “knit from stash” and that’s not working lol.
I’ve been thinking about the Weekender and making another one in unspun. Not the Weekender lite that might do me in. Haha
First off, I love all your projects. The finished hat and the pressed flower hat( I may try to make a crochet version) are so pretty.The yarn for the cowl will look great. I fell in love with Steven West patterns when introduced to them by Gary of Urban Yarns. Claudia Dingle's (Sunbird Crochet) decision to participate in the 2022 mystery KAL inspired me to try it. I never got past row two and recently removed the stitches from the needles. The yarn you purchased for the Kal is gorgeous. Can't wait to see your progress.
That’s the beauty of our knitting power - we can reclaim the yarn and make something that makes our heart sing 🎶!
Victoria is so beautiful. Thanks for the tour. Your color choices for the Stephen West MKAL are outstanding! Just love them together. Can’t wait to see the end product. I am also joining. I’m hoping to work my from stash, but haven’t delved in to look yet. Thanks for sharing your life ❤️
Thanks for your kind message! So glad you’re here!
Thank you so much for another wonderful episode! I can totally relate to the cast-on-itis …. I had 7!!!!! projects on the go at once which is completely unlike me. My usual max is 3. I’m chalking it up to feeling inspired by all the lovely podcasts, such as yours, and all the beautiful things everyone is knitting. 🥰
Simone! 7 WIPS! I nearly spit out my coffee 😉! I totally blame the UA-cams. So much inspo everywhere, I can hardly handle it and this cozy time of year makes me want to hibernate and knit ALL THE THINGS.
Hi Leanne, I just live up the Malahat from Victoria in Cowichan Bay. Welcome to the Island! I'm just waiting for some ramboulet from Small Bird workshop for a shawl...Katherine is now sourcing Canadian grown wool and you may be interested in The Great Canadian wool along that is showcasing Canadian producers and their wool in the hopes of promoting and growing this industry in Canada...they're trying to raise funds to purchase a scouring plant which is sorely needed...anyway, thank you for the video, enjoy your knitting and see you soon! Andrea.
Thanks for this great info! Following now!
An absolute pleasure to watch…incredible podcast yet again…happy knitting….🧶❤️🧶…🙏🏻
Thank you Kimberly! This is so kind.
Another awesome podcast.I love the way you combine colours.I am currently knitting a dk Rocket tee with long sleeves,using a strand of Shibui silk Cloud held withMad Tosh fingering.The colour is the same rich gold /mustard as you are using in your upcoming cowl.Thank you for sharing your knitting inspiration.
Thank you Joan! Ooo, your Rocket tee sounds gorgeous!
Love you color choices for the Stephen West MCAL. II’ve not ventured to join one of is MCAL yet but I hope to next year. Excited to follow your progress. I absolutely love your podcast….the combination of your knitting and your ventures is so much fun to watch. Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us
Thank you Candis what a lovely encouraging message 💛💛
Hi Leanne - thanks for another great video! Victoria looks like such a beautiful place to visit - thanks for the tour! Your FOs and WIPs are all so nicely made. My favorites are the hat with yellow flowers and the cowl that you were wearing. The colors of the cowl are similar to the colors of the Miami Dolphins football team - my Husband's favorite team. I am actually starting to crochet a winter hat for him in those colors. Thanks again and safe travels. Congrats to Beate - enjoy the beautiful yarn.
Take care, Kris K from Connecticut 🧶🌻❤
🤗 Miami Dolphins! Yes!
Hi Leanne, I am also just starting to knit with Nutiden. I really think I’m using mine for the Fields of Gold sweater too. But, I’m finishing up my Stripes sweater first.
And I’m so tempted to do the Stephen West mystery kal! But I think I have too many things on the needles as it is. I just finished an Ambah O’Brian shawl that took me forever, so I think I need a shawl break for a bit.
Thanks for the podcast, loved seeing Victoria again!
Oh yes I definitely get that shawl maximum 🌟!
I have not knit a Stephen West shawl... yet. Gasp! (One day!)
Love your tour- thank you! So excited you're doing the KAL too. I keep casting projects on but ultimately, you have to work on one to get it finished so I don't know what I should do, haha. Take good care! Love your projects! - Kimberly
Ahh Kimberly we knitters are hilarious!
Hi Leanne....You asked what we are knitting.....I am on the sleeves of a Vanilla Sweater from The Woolly Thistle...Corinne's pattern. I ordered a 6 pack of Rauma Finullgarn in a color packet TWT put together named "Northeast Forest." I decided to do four row stripes (top down pattern). It is so easy to see progress in striped knitting. ♥ I love this podcast - as always you are entertaining and informative and so caring and genuine with this work. Stay safe and well.
🤗 Barbara 🤗
Hello, loved your podcast. All your projects are so very beautiful!
You are amazing.
I am working on a Sophie scarf and a sweater, some socks.
Steven West shawls are so intimidating. I love your colors for the shawl. I can't wait to see your progress.
🤗 Jean 🤗
Wonderful vlog. I just finished the Antler Cardigan for my granddaughter and now working on the All-Ways-Hat usingTones Light. Have safe fun travelers.
The Antler Cardigan is awesome ! How old is your granddaughter? I love the look of the All-Ways-Hat! Hope you are enjoying the Tones Light. Love Brooklyn Tweed!!!!
Thanks for sharing Victoria with us. I would love to visit. I’m amazed that you bring so much yarn with you. How about a segment on how you pack! Expert advice is always welcome 😊 Linda
Good idea!
Congrats on completing your safety certification. Your video around Victoria was interesting. Thanks for sharing your knitting with us. Your podcast must be a Knit-along -- I knit the whole time I watched it! I love the yarn combinations you have chosen for next projects! Happy Knitting.
Thank you Carol! I love that! KAL!
My first time watching your podcast. Enjoyed the scenery, the yarn shop, and loved your content and the way you presented it!! Looking forward to traveling with you and sharing your fiber journey!!!! 🧶💕🧶
Hello and thank you so much for your encouragement Evelyn! I really appreciate it and am very happy you’re here. 🤗
Yeah! You featured a city I've actually been too. I've been to the Beehive Yarn shop and I'm amazed at how big it is! I like your cowl. Fisherman's Rib and brioche are skills on my to be learned list. Also your pressed flowers hat looks great! It's nice to know there is a hat in this pattern. I've only seen others knitting the shawl and I'm not much of a shawl wearer. Happy Travels. :)
Fisherman’s rib is way easier than brioche you can totally do it!! Also highly recommend the Pressed Flowers hat it’s really rewarding! Thanks for watching and hanging out with me Julia :) 🤗
I love joining you to see Canada, I have the Joji Pure Joy pattern but have cast on the Sparkle cardie for the fall knit along, but currently am finishing the Butterfly Cowl by Marinja Knits, am currently adding on a bit more length at the back, I am also working on my Maudie Cardigan by Truly Myrtle, modification converting from a round neck to a v neck. Re Stephen west MKAL, i have enough yarn in stash for the two main colours but not sure about my pop. And i am trying to resist, but as it gets closer my resolve is weakening.
Love that you’re travelling with me Jo-Anne! I’m looking up all the knits you are making!
Lovely to see you! This will be my first West MKAL as well. Victoria is beautiful. Loved the tiny alleyway. I’m currently knitting the Wannabe sweater. Until next time.
Hello Anik! Thanks so much! Fan Tan Alley was soo neat. I just loved that little detour!
I just completed my very own Sophie Scarf in pink Dulce by Berroco, because I wanted some halo but can't wear mohair. It's lovely, but I really wanted to make one in the color you did -- such a pretty yellow you have there! Maybe for my next one...
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I’m knitting a Litmus cowl. Plan on making a lot of my gifts this Christmas. I lived in Victoria for 10 years way back in the 70’s while I trained as a nurse. Going back for the first time in so long this December. Can’t wait to see the ocean and Beacon Hill Park! Visiting the Beehive wool shop for sure!
The Litmus is such a great gift knit and way to use up some fingering! So glad you’ll get back to Victoria in December!
Such a fun podcast. I too, have never knit in the knit along. I am terrified. However, your colors actually make me almost consider. I will see how you enjoy your experience. I am knitting my husband socks and started a wool hat as he recently got a job which involves freezers and coolers. Brrrr 🧊 . Finally a sweater/ tank for my daughter who goes to school in the south. Many projects. That’s how I knit, and I always am in the mood for something. Be well and thank you for the tour! How do you visit an store and not shop??
Love this message! Thank you Sheri. It’s not easy to not buy every where…. But I “trick” myself into saying I can get something “next time”. It is so important for me to try and choose projects first and not splurge. The temptation is REAL!
Hello Leanne, good to see you back. Thanks for showing us some of beautiful Victoria. I used to work on cruise ships and we visited this gorgeous area many times. I am out in my garden room in North Wales UK, and taking stock of my woolly buys from yesterday’s visit to the wonderful wool fest that is ‘Yarndale’. This is held every year in Skipton, North Yorkshire and, if your ever here at this time do visit.
I too am joining Stephen Wests MKAL. I love taking part in these as there are always some interesting techniques that I’ve never done before.
Love all your makes and future projects to knit….my knitty wish list gets longer, as there are so many talented designers out there. Safe flying to you. Best wishes Janette
Hi Janette 👋🏼… wow I love this “out in my garden room”. My husband’s family has roots/connections to Yorkshire. Would LOVE to visit!
I am also joining the Stephen West MKAL for the first time. But for economical reasons I’m falling back on good old Briggs and Little Sport. I often knit that up as fingering. Just hope I have enough yardage as it will be a little shorter. Hope your foray into multiple cast ones doesn’t become stressful. I have lots cast on but usually end up choosing one to finish and that seems to work ok for me! Finishing up the Fantastitch by Stephen West hopefully before Oct 6th right now
Hello Kristine 👋🏼 I now have two shawls in “good old B&L” .. they’re going to outlast me that’s for sure! I will definitely clear my needles for the MKAL, and then just have one other project going. Thanks for the message and travelling along!
Ha ha, Leanne, yes-trying to figure out the "right" project for each Nutiden yarn is a real preoccupation of mine. I tell myself that all my daydreaming about different yarn/pattern combinations is sort of a creative practice in and of itself... Thank you so much for sharing your travels and making journey! :)
I love that I’m not alone in that! Thanks for travelling with me.
Everything you make is so beautiful! I especially love your fisherman's ribbed cowl and pressed flowers hat.
Thank you Queen!!! 💗💗💗
I’ve always wanted to visit Victoria, and now I really have to go! I’m knitting the snow Queen socks, the honey cowl, and the stormy sky shawl. The only problem is I’m using a silk/modal blend for the shawl and it’s really difficult to work with.
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So happy when I saw you had posted another podcast. Love your cowl but was shocked it wasn't brioche. Would like to try this technique as brioche and I have difficulty getting it right..even with classes...sooo is on my back burner.
Right Connie!? I get that! Please don’t listen to my instructions but check out the fisherman’s rib tutorials 😆
Omg!!! That hat is AMAZING and brilliant mod!!! So excited!
I’m pretty pleased with it !! Definitely don’t need a toque today!! 💗 27°C here in Calgary today
Hi Leanne I was just in MTL and found a sweet little yarn shop called Crochet and Co. They introduced me to a lovely Unspun wool called Manchelopi. It is from the Manchego sheep in Spain that give us the delicious Manchego cheese. They come in a DK 2 stranded disc or cheese as call it. I too want to make the traveller’s cardigan but the Miles shirt
jacket is also super popular. Ozetta knits has lots of patterns for that wool. Enjoyed the podcast!
Thank you so much Esther! I am very interested in the Manchelopi for many reasons. Thank you for the pattern recommendation too!
Thank you for flying us to Victoria. Such a beautiful city.
It will be my 1st Stephen West MKAL and I'm so stoked!
Hi Hebe 👋🏼 Yay!!
Leanne I love your colour choices for the Stephen West MKAL - simply stunning. What a beautiful city Victoria is. It’s been a long time since I visited there. Until we meet again.
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Love your videos!! Thanks for sharing
Thank you Lei!
Great podcast. I love how you give a tour and the history of the cities you visit. That looked like a great yarn shop. I just got back from your neck of the woods. We went from Calgary to Vancouver by bus and train. Such an awesome trip. We were disappointed we couldn’t go to Jasper because of the wildfires. I treated myself to a skein of qiviuk while in Banff. Still trying to decide what to make with it. I love your colors for your Stephen West MKAL. I’ve never done one either. While I think he is brilliant and his shawls are works of art, I would never wear them. Good luck. I hope you learn a lot.
Hi Debbie 👋🏼! Your trip (even without Jasper) sounds fabulous!
Thanks for sharing your lovely journey and projects! Such beautiful mountains.
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I love Victoria, have only visited once but fell in love with FanTan Alley!!! and the coastline. I have had a similar experience with Stephen West. I liked his colour choices and designs but wants too sure about the hype, but this year started to watch his videos and his bubbly, infectious and open personality drew me in. So this is my first MKAL too, and it was more difficult to choose the colours than I thought it would be. I love your podcast and look forward to the next.
We are not going to be disappointed and I think we are going to learn ALOT in his tutorials!
I call myself a monogamous knitter, but usually have 2/3 projects going. Something mindless, on the go for: school pick up, swimming lessons. One that has a pattern and does not leave my knitting chair as I have to pay attention to every stitch. One other one maybe a large like a baby blanket that is in various stages. ALL projects get done and nothing sits around. Currently I have cardigan, hat and socks on needles.
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Congratulations, Beatte!! I guess I must check out Stephen West's podcast. National Treasure .
Stephen West is guaranteed to put a smile on your face!
I am up to my armpits in baby knits. My work-husband is expecting his first grandchild (girl) in February. I have knit a newborn sweater, and am currently doing a bonnet to match. I have completed a one year sized sweater and will do a hat with that. I think I will also do booties. In meantime stepdaughter has requested new pair of mitts. So no selfish knitting for a while.
I loooooove baby knits!
I love your Sophia scarf and the cowl. I’m Knitting a vanilla sweater by the woolly thistle. Also a shawl, meadow lark lace, by green mountain spinnery.
I need a Vanilla sweater by TWT in my life !!
Hi I’m crocheting on pumpkins. I have the Pavement sweater and Dorothy hat wipes. I only want to fly with you 😂😊. Until next time 😺
I would LOVE TO FLY you around !!
Hi from England! So glad to have found your channel. I have gone back to watch your vlogs from the beginning. You are definitely my favourite knitting vlog and look forward to all your news and knitting adventures! Love seeing all the wonderful places you go to for your day job too 😊
Hellooo to you in England Jacqui 👋🏼!!!What a HUGE compliment to be your favourite knitting vlog wow! Thank you so much. 🤗 Extra points for going back and slogging through the awkward beginning episodes. I’m still learning as I go! Glad you’re travelling with me.
Love seeing the different cities you stop in. I’ll be working on another Field Shawl and several different blankets. Halloween and Christmas yarn has arrived. Log cabin style blankets here we come. More blankets I have no room for lol
Sounds like you are definitely set up for some cozy fall/winter knitting! I’ve had those types of blankets in my pattern binder for years! Love knitted items for household decor! Who needs room lol 😆
Victoria is lovely, and I am delighted with the yarn you chose for the Stephen West KAL. I wonder if you like the outcome.
Hi Cindy! Victoria is a top favourite place in Canada in my books. I did not like the outcome of the MKAL and stopped after Clue 1! Did you complete it?
Wow!! I love your colour choices for the mkal! It’s my first time doing a Stephen West shawl too, I’m excited/scared 😂
We are in good hands!
Lovely visit to Victoria maybe 15 years since I’ve been there and just as I remembered it, I’m in Shetland this week for Wool Week so buying lots of woolly wool. I’ve never knit a Stephen West either but would love to! Take care till next time
Oh my SWW!! Hope you are having a delightful time!!
Love your choice of yarn for the Stephen West MKAL. It will be beautiful. I also get anxious when I have more than three projects in the works, but I like having at least two on the go - one that’s easy so I can pick it up at anytime and knit and then one more complicated one or a larger project. Thanks for the Victoria tour too.
Haha! Yes I am learning that I am not alone as a 3 “WIP max” person
Thank you for another enjoyable visit to a Canadian city and yarn store. Cant wait to see your progression with Stephen West mystery shawl. Never brave enough to try myself, but live vicariously through fellow knitters. Love to see the various colour combinations everyone chooses. Take care!
Thanks Heather! I have heard he does amazing video tutorials so I’m feeling like I am in good hands! Fingers crossed!
Have you seen the sweater pattern called Into the Wild by Tania Barley? I am just waiting to start it and it is knit from unspun yarn. Insert your own favorite brand. It would be a perfecct sweater for someone who lives in Calgary! Always look forward to your knitting and your travels....
I will be checking that right now!
I’m knitting the storm shawl by Joji and the boneyard shawl by Stephen West. Seems like I never get registered but I knit anyways. I am knitting my stash and not buying yarn till next year. I like all yarns as long as they’re smooth, no halo as I’ve discovered is the tiny strands is what actually irritate my skin. We stopped in Victoria as part of a cruise. It’s a lovely city we didn’t get enough time to enjoy.
Hopefully you can come back to Victoria sometime for a longer visit!! Bring and empty suitcase for the yarn 😂
Congratulations Beate! Love that cowl, thanks for sharing. My first Stephen West shawl started was last year. Getting ready for this year's.
Beate is so happy to have won! Sooo looking forward to learning a lot during the SW MKAL!!
Lovely to see the pictures of Victoria. A beautiful city. Love the cowl you were wearing, such beautiful colours. You certainly have a good eye for colour combinations. 🇬🇧
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Thanks for the tour of Victoria. I have caught up on your episodes and have decided to knit my first Ranunculus. How much positive ease did you put in yours? I have avoided it because Im not a fan of sloppy/too loose sweaters. After seeing yours I realize I can make it more fitted. Thank you for the inspiration.
Hi Wendy! I did not have any positive ease and was pleased that I was able to block it somewhat. Next time I will go up a needle size for the sleeves. I put notes on my Ravelry link!