My dear grandmother taught me to knit when I was maybe 10 years old…..I knitted a bit in college, but after my daughter passed away I took it up again as a therapy…..I know my grandmother never knew, but she saved my life that day when she took time to show me what to do with that yarn……every stitch of every favorite shawl is a tear….
Hello Sherry, I enjoy watching your podcast. My fav crochet projects are my sweaters and neck warmers. Thank you for the chance to win your beautiful yarns.
My favorite things I have made are the clothes I have made for my 5 children. They are all having their babies now and I kept a diary of all those little things you'd never remember and the clothes I made them. Golly, the wash of memories! How bitter sweet now! How I enjoyed stitching, and knitting things for them, the kitties and dinosaurs. What a privilege to be able to do that and hoe lovely to see them all in use once again.❤
I'm always so interested in hearing how people learned to knit, crochet, sew, embroider, etc. It's almost always a story of women and I love that. I have started teaching my daughter to knit just as my mom taught me and I hope it's a gift to her just as it was to me!
At the moment I am enjoying Fourth Wing Audio Book by Rebecca Yarros. I also loved the Ninth House Series by Leigh Bardugo. I wanted to let you know I received my Salvage Chronicles packages and I absolutely love them and am currently piecing them into my slow stitch quilt I am working on. Thank You so much for selling such beautiful kits. You are an amazing person🤗🤗🤗
The Christmas Cast on Box has beautiful yarn colors for January. My fondest knitting memory took place three years ago when I was teaching my seven year old granddaughter to knit a scarf. She sat on my lap and we video taped it, so upon playing the video back her expressions were priceless as she concentrated on the knitting while trying to watch us being taped. She would be winking one eye and making hilarious expressions through out.
My memories involve my Nana teaching me to knit when I was a little girl. Even though I didn't carry on with it then, I returned to it when I was grown up but I always remember my Nana being so patient. And as a result, that led me into new crafts along the way, quilting, embroidery, water colours and new friends made too. Such a wonderful creative world I am lucky to be part of...so much inspiration for us all to share with each other. Love and hugs Sue xx
My auntie Doris taught me to knit when I was a child. My tension was always so tight that the stitches barely moved, but she didn’t give in. She would knit for me as a child and eventually she knit for my children. Doris is no longer with us but now I knit for my grandchildren. The baby blankets are my favourite things to knit for them and I think of my lovely Auntie Doris with every stitch . The hours of joy that knitting gives me now I feel is all thanks to her and I am so grateful for her patience in teaching me and the love that she showed ❤ As for book recommendations Ruth Hogan Keeper of lost things. I absolutely adored this book 😊 x
Hello my lovely friend. My favourite things to knit are colourwork mits and small items for gifts. I love making a gift and thinking of that person xxxxxx
My lovely mum taught me to both knit and crochet a skill I’m so grateful for as being able to gift the people you love something handmade is so rewarding. My sister is going through a difficult time at the moment and I’m knitting her some winter wrist-warmers & they will be full of memories of making something not only beautiful but able to keep her warm as well xx
I love making socks, particularly with your beautiful yarn. I also love to knit them for my grown up children and include a pair with gifts when ever I am able to. My favourite project in recent times was the Dust of Snow wrap by Helen Stewart. I made this using your beautiful Peonies and Sweet Pea set. Sweet Peas were my mother favourite flower and I always think of her when I see them, so every stitch was so special to me. Thank you Sherry for you beautiful yarn and podcast xx
My grandma taught me to knit and I have the fondest memories of sitting by her side and learning . I will always remember we always used to bring her a fresh crab from our visits to the coast and I was always fascinated watching her dress a crab . Although I lost her over 50 years now I still miss her very much xxx
One of my favourite knitting memories goes back to my very first pair of socks that I knitted. This was about 7 years ago. I was so thrilled with them, that I showed my now, late mum and dad. This then started my dad telling me that his mum used to knit socks, which is a story that I had never heard him tell before. Treasured memories ❤xx
Dear Sherry , my lovely Mum taught me how to knit and crochet . My first things I crochet was clothes for my Barbie doll . At the moment I am knitting the lovely Whitmoor cardigan from Amy Lowden , such a beautiful design . I hope you have a lovely time at the christmas market . Greetings from Germany
Your podcast is so lovely and calm while I knit. For me knitting reminds me of my grandmother who I lost when I was young ... she use to raise sheep and knit for anyone who wished and all grandkids even if we thought it to be itchy. Miss her!
Lovely video as ever - and so pleased you will be offering patterns next year as I would love to learn how you create your beautiful garlands and motifs 😊xx
Enjoy UR Christmas market,,,, What a wonderful gift,,!!! I learned to Knit quite young but didn't stick to it,,,until quite recent ,when I learned socks!!! Now have lots on the needles,,,,Addicted to sock yarns,,,,Addicted nd knit for myself and lots of gifts,,,, Thsnks sherry,,,, Elaine 🏡🎄🎄💜
One of my favourite stitching items is a hand stitched hexagon crib quilt I made for my firstborn in 1977. It was my first EPP item and the fabrics were all leftovers from my dressmaking, so there are so many memories in that quilt - the anticipation of being a Mum plus the clothes and the happy times I had wearing them when I was young!
My Great Aunty taught me to crochet when I was in my teens, then when I was working a co worker would teach several of us on our 15 minute break everyday! We enjoyed it so much and over time I knitted severals scarfs, good memories. I haven’t been knitting much lately, as I’ve been obsessed with slow stitching. but if I were lucky enough to win this yarn I would make some clothes for some dolls. Your yarns are gorgeous.
Hello Sherry, I so look forward to your podcasts. I discovered slow stitching during lock down 2020 and haven’t stopped since. It has truly helped me through some difficult times. Your Selvedge Chronicles post are so inspiring and I’m very much looking forward to starting my very own nature journal next year.
Thank you Sherry for your beautiful podcasts. Having learned to knit over 60 years ago (Peggy squares at Brownies) it seems that slippers have been very well received by friends & family. It is comforting knitting them & gives comfort to the recipients.💝
My favorite knit is a leaf pattern lace shawl made with aran weight wool - the lace shows beautifully and it is so warm! I am so excited about receiving my Christmas Eve box from Sherry Iris! I am in the states and have wanted some Sherry Iris yarn for YEARS- can't wait for it to get here! Hoping you have a very wonderful holiday season. 🎄💖
Congratulations Sherry! 🎉 How well you’ve grown ~ I wish you much continued success ♥️ I’ve so many favourite knits & knitting memories ( not all good ), but I’ve really embraced the people that I’ve come to know thru sharing this wonderful craft ♥️ Wishing you & yours a magical, festive season 🎄 ( belly rubs for your li’l trouble maker 🐾)
I have a happy memory of crocheting my first blanket - I made a trial one so I knew what I was doing for the ‘proper’ blanket, and it turned out so well that I gave it to my baby grandson and it’s very well loved and used. Was lovely to see that even a slightly dodgy first ever project could end up being a favourite in spite of it’s novice maker! And I completely agree that seeing the items we make evoke memories of what we were listening to at the time - it’s a happy reminder of time that you have taken to completely relax - bliss!
I’ve been happy with when I knit hats for friends that are going through tough times either they are sick or are being caregivers etc. when knitting them I’m always thinking good thought for them. / maybe like prayer shawls. And it always makes my heart happy when I see them wearing them.
A wonderful look at your yarn colours today. I am constantly knitting for my appreciative family members but no one is more delighted than my 8 yo Grandie.She is currently in love with her colourful scrappy Kate Selene style hats using mini yarn packs from Little Woollies Makes here in Victoria - fun for me too. Cheers from Oz.Kath
My favourite make in recent years was the Nature's Walk blanket by Cherry Heart. I rarely crochet and I didn't think I could do it. Her instructions were so clear, and I enjoyed making each block. Every time I look at it, I think how wonderful it was to make.
I was taught to knit by my Mum and knitted through my teens then again when my daughters were little. I then helped run a brownie pack and we taught 24 little girls to knit! I drifted a bit but then in later life I now knit constantly! Socks are my main joy and I buy wool on holidays and remember where I was and what I was doing as I wear those socks! I knit for the family and also send off a parcel every Christmas for a charity. I adore hand dyed wool but financial restraints these days make me keep special skeins for special patterns and projects. Knitting is definitely my happy place! X
My favorite things to knit or crochet are blankets. I love the slow and gentle progress. They allow me to put into it memories of what I was doing or watching or reading at the time I was stitching it. I love watching your videos!
Sherry, your hair is beautiful...you are too! My favorite memory is the times of knitting that gave me some me time. Yarn was cheap therapy after a lot that life threw at me. I knit pretty much every day. I love to make socks, but there are lots of other knits too!
I loved knitting my Cosy Memories blanket because it brings to mind the items I knitted and the people I knitted them for. I'm on my second blanket now. I also have happy memories of running a knitting club for six and seven year olds in my school. They managed to knit some squares which I turned into a cushion for our neighbours at the older people's home next to our school. Happy days! ❤
One of my favourite things I've made is the Winter Sew A Little Happiness Winter Sampler kit from Sarah Edgar at Pretty Fabrics and Trims. I have lovely memories of gaining confidence in my embroidery and learning new hand sewing skills! A book recommendation - you may already have read it, Sherry - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. I just finished it, and enjoyed reading it so much. That, or one of my all time favourites that I reread once or even twice a year, Rose Daughter by Robin McKinley 📚😊
Your colours are SO lovely. My favourite thing I’ve stitched is a quilted wall hanging made from the little embroideries in Nicki Franklin’s “postcards from England” subscription from last year. My favourite thing I’ve knit is harder as I’ve knit so many things! I’m working on a Battenberg blanket with your last year’s advent and it is bringing me joy 😊
My favourite memory is learning to knit with my grandma. I am too a grandma and have started teaching my gorgeous grand daughters to knit and they are learning to sew on binca. It is bringing me so much joy. Love your videos.
I always enjoy your podcasts Sherry and hearing about Willow. I recently rediscovered a patchwork quilt I'd been making before we moved house - it had been packed away and forgotten. All it needed was wadding and backing and as soon as I saw it I remembered how much I enjoyed choosing the fabrics and sewing them together. I finished it within a week and I can't stop squishing it every time I walk past the bed. It was my first attempt at quilting and now I want to make more!!
Lovely podcast. My fondest memory was knitting a scarf with my mum when I was about 13 . When I smell certain wools it brings back this special time xx
My favorite memory of knitting is my first pair of hot pink mittens with a beautiful cable down the center which turned out great except I couldn’t spread my fingers apart they were so tight when I was 10 years old. Lol I am now 60 and still cherish the memory.
My favourite knitting items are blankets and oversized shawls. The colour weights that you create are beautiful! I really enjoy seeing your design patterns for the knitting bags. Now I have someone else to watch. ❤😊
My favourite knit was an Icelandic jumper I knitted for my son-in-law's 40th birthday a couple of years ago. He was so pleased with it, and so was I 😊. It was the Riddari pattern. xx
Lovely video Sherry as always. I still remember a beautiful sweater I knitted in my teens in whites, peaches and corals. I was so happy when my neighbour in her 70s commented on how well executed it was and how beautiful it was. I no longer have it but can't remember remember getting rid of it. It really was lovely.
I learnt to knit when I was about four years old. At infant school, when we had finished a piece of work, we were allowed to do some knitting while everyone caught up with the lesson. I used to rush through my work so that I could grab some knitting from the ‘knitting box’. I’m now 67 and still rush through my chores so that I can reward myself with some knitting (or crochet, embroidery, or sewing)
I’ve been crocheting loopy mables capelet this chilly autumn. It keeps me snug whilst I stitch and crochet . Thankyou for the opportunity in the give away
Hi Sherry, always love everything you share. I must have knit at least ten sweaters since lockdown in 2020. Don’t really need them but I just enjoy the process. Knitting always reminds me of my mum as she always had something on the needles. I have listened to all Lisa Jewell’s novels on Audible, newest one was None of this is True, so good and perfect to listen to while knitting or stitching. Enjoy the festive lights. 💕🇨🇦
Over the years I have made crochet baby blankets for many babies, family , friends of my children and church family members. Each one is individual. They send me photos of them with their blankets which is lovely. I have a Nemo inspired blanket still being used by a nine year old.Another child has a blanket in Gruffello inspired colours.
Love your podcast. I tend to feel they are a treat, so make myself a coffee, then get my stitching out and do that whilst listening and stitching. Crafts are a saving grace especially fot time out in a world with so much going on. I stared watching Snapdragon a few weeks ago and would recommend Jane to all. Happy stitching.
Hello Sherry, from Winnipeg Canada here, my favorite thing to knit has been socks. But I am very new to knitting 😂, I’ve been inspired partly due to your channel. Ive been watching your vlogs for a lot longer than knitting. Your yarns are gorgeous.
At junior school, when I was about 10 years of age, the girls did knitting for a lesson once a week, I remember making a pair of mittens in this knitting lesson. I was so eager to finish the second mitten, I kept stretching my work to get it to be the same length as the first one I’d made. Consequently the second mitt was about half an inch shorter than the first but I was so pleased to have completed them. I still have that pattern but have lost count of how many pairs I’ve knitted in the 57 years that have since passed but I still remember how happy making that first pair made me.
What fun it is reading everyone's comments. We all seem to have similar feelings - warmth, coziness, togetherness, and interconnectedness that aurrounds creating something with our hands for others or ourselves. My mother was probably the most knitworthy person in my life. She was nearly beside herself with each new pair of socks I'd knit and wore them constantly, proudly proclaiming to everyone she saw that I knit them for her. My girls and granddaughter are also lovely about the knitted items I've made, but it's my mother I often think about when I pick up my needles. Thank you as always for a lovely podcast. Your yarn is simply stunning. So beautiful.
I live in California. I like to take my crochet and knitting projects with me to the beach. It’s very peaceful. Some of my favorite finished objects smell like the ocean to me. Love all your colorways. Thank you for the inspiration.
My fondest memories are stitching with my Mum in front of the fire at the cottage during an Ontario winter....logs crackling and snapping, Dad providing us with warm drinks and a bowl of nuts and bolts! I do miss those days!❤
Crocheting a blanket for my first grandchild was special, it was a simple waffle pattern but it was very exciting wondering who would sleep under it ... I can't believe she's 7 now!!
Sherry, every time I receive a parcel from you my heart jumps because I’m sure that I will love every bit of it. Knitting is just my happy adventure. I love every stitch and the clicking sound of needles working the masterpiece. Each project has a memory attached to it but the one memory that gives me a lot of joy was a shawl that I made my mom. It was very simple but it was one of my first projects and I was still learning to knit …. Been able to gift something that I made with my hands was the biggest joy. Thanks for your wonderful podcast and for sharing your inspirations 🥰
One of my favorite things to knit has been the Eddie T-Shirt by Isabell Kramer. It fits me perfectly and when you knit it up in different yarns it looks so different every time. I have 3 so far and yarn for more to come.
Hi Sherry, I do have so many memories around my crafting endeavours and a lot are involving my dad x I lost my dad in June and whilst he was in the hospice I was knitting a shawl and it was the last thing I ever had a conversation with him about x I treasure that shawl and every stitch I put in whilst dad and I chatted x an hour before dad died I put my last stitches in. He never saw it finished as he was out of it and never woke up x when I wear it I feel his presence and it feels like a hug from dad x love your vlogs xxx
I had been knitting baby blankets for the grandchildren of my friends and then for the babies of my daughters friends for years when finally I was thrilled to knit for my own beautiful grandchildren. I loved every stitch, but especially for my two grandsons. I admire hand stitching and will be looking out for your tutorials and guidance.
My sister and I were taught to knit by our grandma. The 1st proper thing we each made was a little knitted teddy bear. I had mine for about 40 years until it fell to pieces. I can still remember exactly what it looked like.
My Labradoodle Sooty eats rocks too, we also have to bribe her 😅 I will say that now she is 3 she doesn’t do it often anymore. My most memorable knit is a pair of mittens for my grandmother who was 104 at the time and was getting cold hands when she was sitting in her chair. She loved them and enjoyed them, it was my first pair of mittens.
Sherry, Lovely podcast! My favorite knit wear designer is Helen Stewart...Curious Handmade and I have made several of her designs but my favorite was the Stillness Shawl. It was quite a large project but I enjoyed the whole process. I am looking forward to December 1 for your Advent. Thank you for the give away.
One of my favourite knits was a long line cabled cardigan. It was a beautiful green colour and I’d used a pure wool yarn so I’d had to get the wool shop to ‘put it back ‘ for me and buy it bit by bit - those were the days!
I love your beautiful embroidery. I'm in the process of salvaging pieces of tablecloths that were embroidered by my grandmother and using them in new projects with vintage fabric. As well as a bit of stitching, these days I find crocheting easier on my hands than knitting. The project I'm most proud of is a mosaic crochet cardigan, made in alpaca yarn. It was my first go at mosaic crochet. It's really cosy and warm and the first garment that actually fits me well. I love it. The Christmas cast on box is beautiful.
My favourite thing I have knitted is my latest finished object which is the Ambershore shawl by Ines Sang. I knit it as a commission for someone in yarn of their choice, but had so much pleasure from knitting it,I think I want one for me using your beautiful yarn 🤗
Another lovely podcast and what beautiful yarn ❤ I love how picking up things you’ve made can transport you back in time to what you were doing when you were making it. This week I found that a pair of hand knit socks had worn down on the sole so much that they were almost unwearable and I remembered that I was knitting them in the first weekend of lockdown. I had got up early with plans to make a scary time into something more positive so I made chocolate cherry waffles for breakfast and we binge watched a whole series of Stranger Things on Netflix with our teen. It will always stay in my mind and I can’t bring myself to throw away the socks 😂
I have only been knitting about 2 years now but I do have a few special memories. Such as, knitting my mother a pair of socks for Christmas while I was in the hospital giving birth to my first child lol, or when I got accepted to participate in a test knit for the first time. Or even just knitting special things to keep my husband and daughter warm this winter. 🩷🤍
Interestingly enough, my college dorm mate and I had each earned a knitting badge in Brownies: for making a potholder. In our first year as roommates we decided we should take up knitting and asked her mom, Agnus, an avid knitter, to guide us. With input from Agnus, we selected a mitten pattern, knit flat on #7 needles. The mittens did have a few scattered lines of colour work , which Agnus advised would just be a distraction and may possibly cause discouragement on our initial and feeble attempts since our first square project completed 8 years earlier at age 9. So, Agnus wrote out the pattern by hand, with pencil, on the back of a yarn ball label, converting it to a mono colour design. She sent us on our way with needles and suitable yarn from her stash. My roommate and I put our heads together and with joint input, came up with a method to cast on, and away we went. We did call Agnus from the payphone in the hallway to solicit help with picking up stitches for the thumb. It was so exciting to bring our nearly completed projects to Agnus. She taught us the mattress stitch to sew up the sides of the mitten as, they were knitted flat on two needles. Ta-dah! We were so proud. And in love with knitting. That joint adventure was in the early winter of 1976. Recently, a group of my college friends spent the Remembrance Day weekend in a cabin for a get together. It was so wonderful to be immersed in the friendship and love for 3 days. And the assortment of fibre arts was marvellous. Rug hooking, knitting and crochet projects surrounded us. Accompanied by watercolour Christmas card crafting, pencil drawing portraits and of course the cooking of many delicious meals. My roommate and I have been constant friends over the decades and we treasure the opportunities when we can sit together and work on our needle and yarn projects. She now has arthritis in her hands and more often turns to crochet as the hook is less painful to manipulate. Agnus died 5 or so years ago. I still have, and treasure even more now, that yarn ball label with her handwritten instructions on the back. 🧶
I love to knit socks and as I have far too many for myself I have started gifting them to family and friends They are always gratefully received and each pair has its own memories
So lovely to watch your video, so relaxing. My memory of knitting my granddaughter her striped “sweetie” blanket. She chose each colour as I changed rows. Elle is 3. I would love to make my new ( yet to be born), grand baby a blanket with your beautiful yarn.
I have a winter bouquet of honesty seed heads on the dining room table. The honesty and zinnia bouquet is gorgeous. I loved knitting a blanket for my granddaughter who is almost two now. I am currently knitting another baby blanket for another granddaughter due in March ❤
I love memories made whilst crocheting in the garden on sunny days watching the birds come down to the feeder. I’m looking forward to the lighter nights again and the warmer days. Xx
the favourite item I've knitted was a cardigan with Thomas the tank engine and friends on it for my youngest son. This was nearly 40 years ago and I've still not attempted anything as hard as that !
Hello, Sherry! As always, your podcast is so inspiring. Your yarn and your makes are stunning! My favorite make ever was a humble granny stripe crocheted blanket. I used a magic knot ball with mini skeins and scraps, and the constant changing of colors was mesmerizing. The repetitive nature of the pattern was so calming and soothing. Every stitch was a joy, and the blanket makes me smile every time I see it. My next one is going to consist of a lot of your yarn, Sherry, as I have a plethora of mini skeins from you. I am very much looking forward to opening my beautiful Sherry Iris adventure calendar and adding to my SI mini skein collection. Happy Holidays!
My favourite thing I’ve knitted, apart from the triumph of my first sock, is the Perec Vest. I knitted it in Rowan Felted Tweed. I loved it so much I have knitted another four.
Hello thank you again it is always a lovely time spent watching your videos I an knitting for family members gloves and hats I learnt to knit as a young child and have loved every stitch since ❤
seems like my least favorite thing to do is make amigurumis yet it's all I seem to do because they are so cute. Right now while watching i'm working on a Pikmin character. I'm most proud of a shawl I knit called The Moon by Sylvia McFadden and love lace work.
I love the way you get distracted by birds or Willow😂 it’s like being in the room with you chatting and gives a sense of your daily activity. We have just adopted a black Labradoodle, very different from our cream girl who we lost suddenly last year. (You are right, you don’t get over the loss, it’s always there like a weight but you just move on. She is 12 weeks now and eats everything too. Your Winter beckons colourway is particularly beautiful and I should love to see a sample knitted up. Is it non superwashed? Have a wonderfilled Christmas . Valerie
I made the hand warmers that you mentioned, and you are so right… they are lovely. I gifted them to a very dear friend, so now I would love to knit some for myself. Your colour ways are beautiful! I am working on my 7 th pair of socks for Christmas gift giving! Will be done in time to cast on a project for Christmas Eve! Thankyou for your lovely videos
My sister taught me to knit when I was about 9 I started with Cindy dolls clothes and now I’m knitting my granddaughter Barbie clothes to go with her Christmas present x
A lovely podcast Sherry x I always think my favourite thing I have ever made is a little tiny white coat and hat that in the 90s both my babies came home from hospital in! A very special outifit stored in the loft! x
Your thinking of Ken Folletts books brought to mind a famous quote from Sigrid Undset: "Though custom change a lot, everything that the times suffer and people's beliefs change, and they think differently about many things. But the hearts of men change absolutely nothing in all days".which I think is very true. I love Ken Folletts books, but as you say they can be tough to listen to sometimes. Give Sigrid Undset a go, you might like her books about Kristin Lavransdatter. As for knitting/crafting memories... most of the women in my family has been knitters, and my great aunt always used to knit socks, and as a child i thought that was a very booiring thing to do. I learned to knit when I was 6 or 7, I knitted clothes for my dolls, all my My Little Ponies, and a couple of swaeters for myself, but not socks. However forty years later, as soon as I have finished a pair of socks I have to cast on some new ones.
Have just finished making a slow stitched bag and found it very addictive and relaxing. A lovely change from knitting. Really enjoy your podcasts and seeing what you have been making. Keep up the beautiful work.
Hello, Sherry, I received my Yarn Advent on Wednesday afternoon, I’m so excited to open it and will be sharing it on my channel. Sending best wishes to you and yours for the advent/ Winter solstice season 🤗😊🙏🤓
My favorite baby crochet blanket pattern is Gigi's Popcorn Blanket by Jeanne Steinhilber. It's on Ravelry. My favorite things to knit are socks. I'm reading The Paris Daughter currently, historical fiction, and is very good!
I think one of my most recent favorite items to knit was my Perec vest. I really like how it turned out and I learned how to do folded neck lines. I found it very soothing to work on.
My tradition since a few years ago is to knit a pair of socks and watch the Moraloppet. A famous Swedish ski competition that takes place once a year. It will be a nice memory.
I am a 24 hour carer for a very disabled husband, very stressful, so knitting with beautiful Yarns is my essential destress! My favourite garment is one I made up myself. My granite sweater, inspired by large granite boulders on the coasy. Main colour is grey and white marl, with gold and moss green colourwork, inspired by the moss and lichen on the boulders. It reminds me of all the lovely visits we made before hubby was struck down. Thank you for your lovely gentle podcasts x❤
Congratulations - you've won the Floral Edit bouquet! If you send me a direct message me on IG and let me know your address, I'll get your prize off to you. Thank you so much for watching the Stitchy Podcast xxxx
Hi Pam, hope u are well x I just wanted to say I am in the same boat as your self I care for my husband 24/7 too x crafting is my saviour and keeps me sane x
@@SherryIris Hello, I just saw a reply to the comment, that I had won the giveaway, not sure if this is true! Unfortunately I can't get on to IG to message you... Is there an email or something please xxx Pam Shaw
I have been using my mother’s half finished and unframed embroidery pieces she left when she died and have been making fabric pages for a fabric book of the memories I have of her. It’s been great to find a use for them and also a way to remember her wonderful talent as an embroiderer.
I crocheted a rug for my bedroom with yarn I picked from my mom’s stash. It adds a lovely homey touch and just love seeing it. Your bundle of wool is just devine!
Another lovely podcast Sherry, thank you! My current WIP is a cosy comfort blanket holding lots of your yarn double and I’m loving that and then I’m torn between starting Kay’s reading shawl or Sandra Paul’s new snowflake design that’s coming with your advent from last year (I’m always a year behind and spend a year admiring the yarn and thinking of the possibilities)! If I do Kay’s though, I’ll be asking for a custom dye of some sparkly yarn though - not sure if you do custom dyes?! 🤷♀️😉 Hope the lights switch on was fun?! 🎄🐾
Your Yarn is beautiful! i have never used any of your yarn, but I will be picking something soon. I have made some really wonderful things. I think maybe my favorite is Coffee talk socks. Fun pattern by Tracy of the Grocery Girls
My dear grandmother taught me to knit when I was maybe 10 years old…..I knitted a bit in college, but after my daughter passed away I took it up again as a therapy…..I know my grandmother never knew, but she saved my life that day when she took time to show me what to do with that yarn……every stitch of every favorite shawl is a tear….
Hello Sherry, I enjoy watching your podcast. My fav crochet projects are my sweaters and neck warmers. Thank you for the chance to win your beautiful yarns.
My favorite things I have made are the clothes I have made for my 5 children. They are all having their babies now and I kept a diary of all those little things you'd never remember and the clothes I made them. Golly, the wash of memories! How bitter sweet now! How I enjoyed stitching, and knitting things for them, the kitties and dinosaurs. What a privilege to be able to do that and hoe lovely to see them all in use once again.❤
The colours of Christmas cast on box remind me of a soft, chintz sofa.
I'm always so interested in hearing how people learned to knit, crochet, sew, embroider, etc. It's almost always a story of women and I love that. I have started teaching my daughter to knit just as my mom taught me and I hope it's a gift to her just as it was to me!
At the moment I am enjoying Fourth Wing Audio Book by Rebecca Yarros. I also loved the Ninth House Series by Leigh Bardugo. I wanted to let you know I received my Salvage Chronicles packages and I absolutely love them and am currently piecing them into my slow stitch quilt I am working on. Thank You so much for selling such beautiful kits. You are an amazing person🤗🤗🤗
The Christmas Cast on Box has beautiful yarn colors for January. My fondest knitting memory took place three years ago when I was teaching my seven year old granddaughter to knit a scarf. She sat on my lap and we video taped it, so upon playing the video back her expressions were priceless as she concentrated on the knitting while trying to watch us being taped. She would be winking one eye and making hilarious expressions through out.
My memories involve my Nana teaching me to knit when I was a little girl. Even though I didn't carry on with it then, I returned to it when I was grown up but I always remember my Nana being so patient.
And as a result, that led me into new crafts along the way, quilting, embroidery, water colours and new friends made too. Such a wonderful creative world I am lucky to be part of...so much inspiration for us all to share with each other. Love and hugs Sue xx
My auntie Doris taught me to knit when I was a child. My tension was always so tight that the stitches barely moved, but she didn’t give in. She would knit for me as a child and eventually she knit for my children. Doris is no longer with us but now I knit for my grandchildren. The baby blankets are my favourite things to knit for them and I think of my lovely Auntie Doris with every stitch . The hours of joy that knitting gives me now I feel is all thanks to her and I am so grateful for her patience in teaching me and the love that she showed ❤ As for book recommendations Ruth Hogan Keeper of lost things. I absolutely adored this book 😊 x
Hello my lovely friend. My favourite things to knit are colourwork mits and small items for gifts. I love making a gift and thinking of that person xxxxxx
My lovely mum taught me to both knit and crochet a skill I’m so grateful for as being able to gift the people you love something handmade is so rewarding. My sister is going through a difficult time at the moment and I’m knitting her some winter wrist-warmers & they will be full of memories of making something not only beautiful but able to keep her warm as well xx
I love making socks, particularly with your beautiful yarn. I also love to knit them for my grown up children and include a pair with gifts when ever I am able to. My favourite project in recent times was the Dust of Snow wrap by Helen Stewart. I made this using your beautiful Peonies and Sweet Pea set. Sweet Peas were my mother favourite flower and I always think of her when I see them, so every stitch was so special to me. Thank you Sherry for you beautiful yarn and podcast xx
My grandma taught me to knit and I have the fondest memories of sitting by her side and learning . I will always remember we always used to bring her a fresh crab from our visits to the coast and I was always fascinated watching her dress a crab . Although I lost her over 50 years now I still miss her very much xxx
One of my favourite knitting memories goes back to my very first pair of socks that I knitted. This was about 7 years ago. I was so thrilled with them, that I showed my now, late mum and dad. This then started my dad telling me that his mum used to knit socks, which is a story that I had never heard him tell before. Treasured memories ❤xx
Dear Sherry , my lovely Mum taught me how to knit and crochet . My first things I crochet was clothes for my Barbie doll . At the moment I am knitting the lovely Whitmoor cardigan from Amy Lowden , such a beautiful design . I hope you have a lovely time at the christmas market . Greetings from Germany
Your podcast is so lovely and calm while I knit. For me knitting reminds me of my grandmother who I lost when I was young ... she use to raise sheep and knit for anyone who wished and all grandkids even if we thought it to be itchy. Miss her!
Lovely video as ever - and so pleased you will be offering patterns next year as I would love to learn how you create your beautiful garlands and motifs 😊xx
Enjoy UR Christmas market,,,,
What a wonderful gift,,!!!
I learned to Knit quite young but didn't stick to it,,,until quite recent ,when I learned socks!!!
Now have lots on the needles,,,,Addicted to sock yarns,,,,Addicted nd knit for myself and lots of gifts,,,,
Thsnks sherry,,,,
Elaine 🏡🎄🎄💜
One of my favourite stitching items is a hand stitched hexagon crib quilt I made for my firstborn in 1977. It was my first EPP item and the fabrics were all leftovers from my dressmaking, so there are so many memories in that quilt - the anticipation of being a Mum plus the clothes and the happy times I had wearing them when I was young!
My Great Aunty taught me to crochet when I was in my teens, then when I was working a co worker would teach several of us on our 15 minute break everyday! We enjoyed it so much and over time I knitted severals scarfs, good memories. I haven’t been knitting much lately, as I’ve been obsessed with slow stitching. but if I were lucky enough to win this yarn I would make some clothes for some dolls. Your yarns are gorgeous.
Hello Sherry, I so look forward to your podcasts. I discovered slow stitching during lock down 2020 and haven’t stopped since. It has truly helped me through some difficult times. Your Selvedge Chronicles post are so inspiring and I’m very much looking forward to starting my very own nature journal next year.
Thank you Sherry for your beautiful podcasts. Having learned to knit over 60 years ago (Peggy squares at Brownies) it seems that slippers have been very well received by friends & family. It is comforting knitting them & gives comfort to the recipients.💝
My favorite knit is a leaf pattern lace shawl made with aran weight wool - the lace shows beautifully and it is so warm! I am so excited about receiving my Christmas Eve box from Sherry Iris! I am in the states and have wanted some Sherry Iris yarn for YEARS- can't wait for it to get here! Hoping you have a very wonderful holiday season. 🎄💖
Congratulations Sherry! 🎉 How well you’ve grown ~ I wish you much continued success ♥️ I’ve so many favourite knits & knitting memories ( not all good ), but I’ve really embraced the people that I’ve come to know thru sharing this wonderful craft ♥️ Wishing you & yours a magical, festive season 🎄 ( belly rubs for your li’l trouble maker 🐾)
I have a happy memory of crocheting my first blanket - I made a trial one so I knew what I was doing for the ‘proper’ blanket, and it turned out so well that I gave it to my baby grandson and it’s very well loved and used. Was lovely to see that even a slightly dodgy first ever project could end up being a favourite in spite of it’s novice maker! And I completely agree that seeing the items we make evoke memories of what we were listening to at the time - it’s a happy reminder of time that you have taken to completely relax - bliss!
I’ve been happy with when I knit hats for friends that are going through tough times either they are sick or are being caregivers etc. when knitting them I’m always thinking good thought for them. / maybe like prayer shawls. And it always makes my heart happy when I see them wearing them.
Such beautiful yarn! I make a lot of shawls and wraps. I mostly crochet, but I do knit a little. Hey, from Hiddenite North Carolina!!💜💚🌻🌻
A wonderful look at your yarn colours today. I am constantly knitting for my appreciative family members but no one is more delighted than my 8 yo Grandie.She is currently in love with her colourful scrappy Kate Selene style hats using mini yarn packs from Little Woollies Makes here in Victoria - fun for me too. Cheers from Oz.Kath
My favourite make in recent years was the Nature's Walk blanket by Cherry Heart. I rarely crochet and I didn't think I could do it. Her instructions were so clear, and I enjoyed making each block. Every time I look at it, I think how wonderful it was to make.
I was taught to knit by my Mum and knitted through my teens then again when my daughters were little. I then helped run a brownie pack and we taught 24 little girls to knit! I drifted a bit but then in later life I now knit constantly! Socks are my main joy and I buy wool on holidays and remember where I was and what I was doing as I wear those socks! I knit for the family and also send off a parcel every Christmas for a charity. I adore hand dyed wool but financial restraints these days make me keep special skeins for special patterns and projects. Knitting is definitely my happy place! X
My favorite things to knit or crochet are blankets. I love the slow and gentle progress. They allow me to put into it memories of what I was doing or watching or reading at the time I was stitching it. I love watching your videos!
Sherry, your hair is beautiful...you are too!
My favorite memory is the times of knitting that gave me some me time. Yarn was cheap therapy after a lot that life threw at me. I knit pretty much every day. I love to make socks, but there are lots of other knits too!
I loved knitting my Cosy Memories blanket because it brings to mind the items I knitted and the people I knitted them for. I'm on my second blanket now. I also have happy memories of running a knitting club for six and seven year olds in my school. They managed to knit some squares which I turned into a cushion for our neighbours at the older people's home next to our school. Happy days! ❤
One of my favourite things I've made is the Winter Sew A Little Happiness Winter Sampler kit from Sarah Edgar at Pretty Fabrics and Trims. I have lovely memories of gaining confidence in my embroidery and learning new hand sewing skills! A book recommendation - you may already have read it, Sherry - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. I just finished it, and enjoyed reading it so much. That, or one of my all time favourites that I reread once or even twice a year, Rose Daughter by Robin McKinley 📚😊
Your colours are SO lovely. My favourite thing I’ve stitched is a quilted wall hanging made from the little embroideries in Nicki Franklin’s “postcards from England” subscription from last year. My favourite thing I’ve knit is harder as I’ve knit so many things! I’m working on a Battenberg blanket with your last year’s advent and it is bringing me joy 😊
My favourite memory is learning to knit with my grandma. I am too a grandma and have started teaching my gorgeous grand daughters to knit and they are learning to sew on binca. It is bringing me so much joy. Love your videos.
I always enjoy your podcasts Sherry and hearing about Willow. I recently rediscovered a patchwork quilt I'd been making before we moved house - it had been packed away and forgotten. All it needed was wadding and backing and as soon as I saw it I remembered how much I enjoyed choosing the fabrics and sewing them together. I finished it within a week and I can't stop squishing it every time I walk past the bed. It was my first attempt at quilting and now I want to make more!!
Lovely podcast. My fondest memory was knitting a scarf with my mum when I was about 13 . When I smell certain wools it brings back this special time xx
My favorite memory of knitting is my first pair of hot pink mittens with a beautiful cable down the center which turned out great except I couldn’t spread my fingers apart they were so tight when I was 10 years old. Lol I am now 60 and still cherish the memory.
My favourite knitting items are blankets and oversized shawls. The colour weights that you create are beautiful! I really enjoy seeing your design patterns for the knitting bags. Now I have someone else to watch. ❤😊
I remember my two grandmothers knitting and crocheting on my birthday, during my childhood, the whole day long. They were so talented.
My favourite knit was an Icelandic jumper I knitted for my son-in-law's 40th birthday a couple of years ago. He was so pleased with it, and so was I 😊. It was the Riddari pattern. xx
Lovely video Sherry as always.
I still remember a beautiful sweater I knitted in my teens in whites, peaches and corals. I was so happy when my neighbour in her 70s commented on how well executed it was and how beautiful it was. I no longer have it but can't remember remember getting rid of it. It really was lovely.
I learnt to knit when I was about four years old. At infant school, when we had finished a piece of work, we were allowed to do some knitting while everyone caught up with the lesson. I used to rush through my work so that I could grab some knitting from the ‘knitting box’. I’m now 67 and still rush through my chores so that I can reward myself with some knitting (or crochet, embroidery, or sewing)
I’ve been crocheting loopy mables capelet this chilly autumn. It keeps me snug whilst I stitch and crochet . Thankyou for the opportunity in the give away
Hi Sherry, always love everything you share. I must have knit at least ten sweaters since lockdown in 2020. Don’t really need them but I just enjoy the process. Knitting always reminds me of my mum as she always had something on the needles. I have listened to all Lisa Jewell’s novels on Audible, newest one was None of this is True, so good and perfect to listen to while knitting or stitching. Enjoy the festive lights. 💕🇨🇦
Over the years I have made crochet baby blankets for many babies, family , friends of my children and church family members.
Each one is individual.
They send me photos of them with their blankets which is lovely.
I have a Nemo inspired blanket still being used by a nine year old.Another child has a blanket in Gruffello inspired colours.
Love your podcast. I tend to feel they are a treat, so make myself a coffee, then get my stitching out and do that whilst listening and stitching. Crafts are a saving grace especially fot time out in a world with so much going on. I stared watching Snapdragon a few weeks ago and would recommend Jane to all. Happy stitching.
Hello Sherry, from Winnipeg Canada here, my favorite thing to knit has been socks. But I am very new to knitting 😂, I’ve been inspired partly due to your channel. Ive been watching your vlogs for a lot longer than knitting. Your yarns are gorgeous.
At junior school, when I was about 10 years of age, the girls did knitting for a lesson once a week, I remember making a pair of mittens in this knitting lesson. I was so eager to finish the second mitten, I kept stretching my work to get it to be the same length as the first one I’d made. Consequently the second mitt was about half an inch shorter than the first but I was so pleased to have completed them. I still have that pattern but have lost count of how many pairs I’ve knitted in the 57 years that have since passed but I still remember how happy making that first pair made me.
What fun it is reading everyone's comments. We all seem to have similar feelings - warmth, coziness, togetherness, and interconnectedness that aurrounds creating something with our hands for others or ourselves. My mother was probably the most knitworthy person in my life. She was nearly beside herself with each new pair of socks I'd knit and wore them constantly, proudly proclaiming to everyone she saw that I knit them for her. My girls and granddaughter are also lovely about the knitted items I've made, but it's my mother I often think about when I pick up my needles. Thank you as always for a lovely podcast. Your yarn is simply stunning. So beautiful.
I live in California. I like to take my crochet and knitting projects with me to the beach. It’s very peaceful. Some of my favorite finished objects smell like the ocean to me.
Love all your colorways. Thank you for the inspiration.
My fondest memories are stitching with my Mum in front of the fire at the cottage during an Ontario winter....logs crackling and snapping, Dad providing us with warm drinks and a bowl of nuts and bolts! I do miss those days!❤
Crocheting a blanket for my first grandchild was special, it was a simple waffle pattern but it was very exciting wondering who would sleep under it ... I can't believe she's 7 now!!
Sherry, every time I receive a parcel from you my heart jumps because I’m sure that I will love every bit of it. Knitting is just my happy adventure. I love every stitch and the clicking sound of needles working the masterpiece. Each project has a memory attached to it but the one memory that gives me a lot of joy was a shawl that I made my mom. It was very simple but it was one of my first projects and I was still learning to knit …. Been able to gift something that I made with my hands was the biggest joy. Thanks for your wonderful podcast and for sharing your inspirations 🥰
I retired 2 years ago and my aim was to learn to knit socks, I am now addicted to knitting them for myself and gifting to family and friends.
One of my favorite things to knit has been the Eddie T-Shirt by Isabell Kramer. It fits me perfectly and when you knit it up in different yarns it looks so different every time. I have 3 so far and yarn for more to come.
Hi Sherry, I do have so many memories around my crafting endeavours and a lot are involving my dad x I lost my dad in June and whilst he was in the hospice I was knitting a shawl and it was the last thing I ever had a conversation with him about x I treasure that shawl and every stitch I put in whilst dad and I chatted x an hour before dad died I put my last stitches in. He never saw it finished as he was out of it and never woke up x when I wear it I feel his presence and it feels like a hug from dad x love your vlogs xxx
I had been knitting baby blankets for the grandchildren of my friends and then for the babies of my daughters friends for years when finally I was thrilled to knit for my own beautiful grandchildren. I loved every stitch, but especially for my two grandsons. I admire hand stitching and will be looking out for your tutorials and guidance.
I enjoyed knitting the Stac Shoaigh shawl by Ysolda Teague for my Aunt for her 80th birthday. She is very knitworthy and she loved it 🥰
My sister and I were taught to knit by our grandma. The 1st proper thing we each made was a little knitted teddy bear. I had mine for about 40 years until it fell to pieces. I can still remember exactly what it looked like.
My Labradoodle Sooty eats rocks too, we also have to bribe her 😅 I will say that now she is 3 she doesn’t do it often anymore. My most memorable knit is a pair of mittens for my grandmother who was 104 at the time and was getting cold hands when she was sitting in her chair. She loved them and enjoyed them, it was my first pair of mittens.
Sherry, Lovely podcast! My favorite knit wear designer is Helen Stewart...Curious Handmade and I have made several of her designs but my favorite was the Stillness Shawl. It was quite a large project but I enjoyed the whole process. I am looking forward to December 1 for your Advent. Thank you for the give away.
One of my favourite knits was a long line cabled cardigan. It was a beautiful green colour and I’d used a pure wool yarn so I’d had to get the wool shop to ‘put it back ‘ for me and buy it bit by bit - those were the days!
I love your beautiful embroidery. I'm in the process of salvaging pieces of tablecloths that were embroidered by my grandmother and using them in new projects with vintage fabric. As well as a bit of stitching, these days I find crocheting easier on my hands than knitting. The project I'm most proud of is a mosaic crochet cardigan, made in alpaca yarn. It was my first go at mosaic crochet. It's really cosy and warm and the first garment that actually fits me well. I love it. The Christmas cast on box is beautiful.
A wonderful podcast, as always. Inspiring and calming. Beautiful colors of yarn.
My favourite thing I have knitted is my latest finished object which is the Ambershore shawl by Ines Sang. I knit it as a commission for someone in yarn of their choice, but had so much pleasure from knitting it,I think I want one for me using your beautiful yarn 🤗
Another lovely podcast and what beautiful yarn ❤ I love how picking up things you’ve made can transport you back in time to what you were doing when you were making it. This week I found that a pair of hand knit socks had worn down on the sole so much that they were almost unwearable and I remembered that I was knitting them in the first weekend of lockdown. I had got up early with plans to make a scary time into something more positive so I made chocolate cherry waffles for breakfast and we binge watched a whole series of Stranger Things on Netflix with our teen. It will always stay in my mind and I can’t bring myself to throw away the socks 😂
I have only been knitting about 2 years now but I do have a few special memories. Such as, knitting my mother a pair of socks for Christmas while I was in the hospital giving birth to my first child lol, or when I got accepted to participate in a test knit for the first time. Or even just knitting special things to keep my husband and daughter warm this winter. 🩷🤍
Interestingly enough, my college dorm mate and I had each earned a knitting badge in Brownies: for making a potholder. In our first year as roommates we decided we should take up knitting and asked her mom, Agnus, an avid knitter, to guide us. With input from Agnus, we selected a mitten pattern, knit flat on #7 needles. The mittens did have a few scattered lines of colour work , which Agnus advised would just be a distraction and may possibly cause discouragement on our initial and feeble attempts since our first square project completed 8 years earlier at age 9. So, Agnus wrote out the pattern by hand, with pencil, on the back of a yarn ball label, converting it to a mono colour design. She sent us on our way with needles and suitable yarn from her stash. My roommate and I put our heads together and with joint input, came up with a method to cast on, and away we went. We did call Agnus from the payphone in the hallway to solicit help with picking up stitches for the thumb. It was so exciting to bring our nearly completed projects to Agnus. She taught us the mattress stitch to sew up the sides of the mitten as, they were knitted flat on two needles. Ta-dah! We were so proud. And in love with knitting. That joint adventure was in the early winter of 1976. Recently, a group of my college friends spent the Remembrance Day weekend in a cabin for a get together. It was so wonderful to be immersed in the friendship and love for 3 days. And the assortment of fibre arts was marvellous. Rug hooking, knitting and crochet projects surrounded us. Accompanied by watercolour Christmas card crafting, pencil drawing portraits and of course the cooking of many delicious meals. My roommate and I have been constant friends over the decades and we treasure the opportunities when we can sit together and work on our needle and yarn projects. She now has arthritis in her hands and more often turns to crochet as the hook is less painful to manipulate. Agnus died 5 or so years ago. I still have, and treasure even more now, that yarn ball label with her handwritten instructions on the back. 🧶
I love to knit socks and as I have far too many for myself I have started gifting them to family and friends
They are always gratefully received and each pair has its own memories
So lovely to watch your video, so relaxing. My memory of knitting my granddaughter her striped “sweetie” blanket. She chose each colour as I changed rows. Elle is 3. I would love to make my new ( yet to be born), grand baby a blanket with your beautiful yarn.
I have a winter bouquet of honesty seed heads on the dining room table. The honesty and zinnia bouquet is gorgeous. I loved knitting a blanket for my granddaughter who is almost two now. I am currently knitting another baby blanket for another granddaughter due in March ❤
I love memories made whilst crocheting in the garden on sunny days watching the birds come down to the feeder. I’m looking forward to the lighter nights again and the warmer days. Xx
the favourite item I've knitted was a cardigan with Thomas the tank engine and friends on it for my youngest son. This was nearly 40 years ago and I've still not attempted anything as hard as that !
I love colorwork sweater knitting. The designs are endless the color choices never fail to amaze me and i love to wear them.
Hello, Sherry! As always, your podcast is so inspiring. Your yarn and your makes are stunning! My favorite make ever was a humble granny stripe crocheted blanket. I used a magic knot ball with mini skeins and scraps, and the constant changing of colors was mesmerizing. The repetitive nature of the pattern was so calming and soothing. Every stitch was a joy, and the blanket makes me smile every time I see it. My next one is going to consist of a lot of your yarn, Sherry, as I have a plethora of mini skeins from you. I am very much looking forward to opening my beautiful Sherry Iris adventure calendar and adding to my SI mini skein collection. Happy Holidays!
My favourite thing I’ve knitted, apart from the triumph of my first sock, is the Perec Vest. I knitted it in Rowan Felted Tweed. I loved it so much I have knitted another four.
Hello thank you again it is always a lovely time spent watching your videos I an knitting for family members gloves and hats I learnt to knit as a young child and have loved every stitch since ❤
I prefer crochet at the moment but I really want to sew , I’m so looking forward to your tutorials next year. Thanks for your time 😊
I enjoy making my dad's Christmas socks every year. I love when he opens then and asks what my inspration was for the color and yarn choice.
seems like my least favorite thing to do is make amigurumis yet it's all I seem to do because they are so cute. Right now while watching i'm working on a Pikmin character. I'm most proud of a shawl I knit called The Moon
by Sylvia McFadden and love lace work.
My favorite knitting memory is when I made my first sweater for my sister.
I love the way you get distracted by birds or Willow😂 it’s like being in the room with you chatting and gives a sense of your daily activity. We have just adopted a black Labradoodle, very different from our cream girl who we lost suddenly last year. (You are right, you don’t get over the loss, it’s always there like a weight but you just move on. She is 12 weeks now and eats everything too.
Your Winter beckons colourway is particularly beautiful and I should love to see a sample knitted up. Is it non superwashed? Have a wonderfilled Christmas . Valerie
I made the hand warmers that you mentioned, and you are so right… they are lovely. I gifted them to a very dear friend, so now I would love to knit some for myself. Your colour ways are beautiful! I am working on my 7 th pair of socks for Christmas gift giving! Will be done in time to cast on a project for Christmas Eve! Thankyou for your lovely videos
My sister taught me to knit when I was about 9 I started with Cindy dolls clothes and now I’m knitting my granddaughter Barbie clothes to go with her Christmas present x
A lovely podcast Sherry x I always think my favourite thing I have ever made is a little tiny white coat and hat that in the 90s both my babies came home from hospital in! A very special outifit stored in the loft! x
Your thinking of Ken Folletts books brought to mind a famous quote from Sigrid Undset: "Though custom change a lot, everything that the times suffer and people's beliefs change, and they think differently about many things. But the hearts of men change absolutely nothing in all days".which I think is very true. I love Ken Folletts books, but as you say they can be tough to listen to sometimes. Give Sigrid Undset a go, you might like her books about Kristin Lavransdatter. As for knitting/crafting memories... most of the women in my family has been knitters, and my great aunt always used to knit socks, and as a child i thought that was a very booiring thing to do. I learned to knit when I was 6 or 7, I knitted clothes for my dolls, all my My Little Ponies, and a couple of swaeters for myself, but not socks. However forty years later, as soon as I have finished a pair of socks I have to cast on some new ones.
Have just finished making a slow stitched bag and found it very addictive and relaxing. A lovely change from knitting. Really enjoy your podcasts and seeing what you have been making. Keep up the beautiful work.
Hello, Sherry, I received my Yarn Advent on Wednesday afternoon, I’m so excited to open it and will be sharing it on my channel. Sending best wishes to you and yours for the advent/ Winter solstice season 🤗😊🙏🤓
My favorite baby crochet blanket pattern is Gigi's Popcorn Blanket by Jeanne Steinhilber. It's on Ravelry. My favorite things to knit are socks. I'm reading The Paris Daughter currently, historical fiction, and is very good!
I think one of my most recent favorite items to knit was my Perec vest. I really like how it turned out and I learned how to do folded neck lines. I found it very soothing to work on.
My tradition since a few years ago is to knit a pair of socks and watch the Moraloppet. A famous Swedish ski competition that takes place once a year. It will be a nice memory.
I am a 24 hour carer for a very disabled husband, very stressful, so knitting with beautiful Yarns is my essential destress! My favourite garment is one I made up myself. My granite sweater, inspired by large granite boulders on the coasy. Main colour is grey and white marl, with gold and moss green colourwork, inspired by the moss and lichen on the boulders. It reminds me of all the lovely visits we made before hubby was struck down.
Thank you for your lovely gentle podcasts x❤
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Hi Pam, hope u are well x I just wanted to say I am in the same boat as your self I care for my husband 24/7 too x crafting is my saviour and keeps me sane x
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I can't believe it!! Xxx
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@pamelashaw4920 hi Pam - yes of course - send me an email to sherryirisdesign@gmail.com with your details xx
Beautiful yarns. I love knitting blankets for my family. .
I have been using my mother’s half finished and unframed embroidery pieces she left when she died and have been making fabric pages for a fabric book of the memories I have of her. It’s been great to find a use for them and also a way to remember her wonderful talent as an embroiderer.
That sounds such a lovely thing to do and a wonderful way to remember her xx
Teaching my mum in law (rip) to crochet and her to teaching me to knitting xx
I crocheted a rug for my bedroom with yarn I picked from my mom’s stash. It adds a lovely homey touch and just love seeing it. Your bundle of wool is just devine!
Another lovely podcast Sherry, thank you! My current WIP is a cosy comfort blanket holding lots of your yarn double and I’m loving that and then I’m torn between starting Kay’s reading shawl or Sandra Paul’s new snowflake design that’s coming with your advent from last year (I’m always a year behind and spend a year admiring the yarn and thinking of the possibilities)! If I do Kay’s though, I’ll be asking for a custom dye of some sparkly yarn though - not sure if you do custom dyes?! 🤷♀️😉 Hope the lights switch on was fun?! 🎄🐾
Your Yarn is beautiful! i have never used any of your yarn, but I will be picking something soon. I have made some really wonderful things. I think maybe my favorite is Coffee talk socks. Fun pattern by Tracy of the Grocery Girls