I’m so happy you came to UA-cam. I think it’s a great way to see more about your knitting. I would love for you to pull out some of your older designs from your books, etc, and talk about the design process, color choices, etc. And I think Mary Jane should be your first guest! It would be great to see you two together just talking. Of course, I love everything Shetland!
Hi loved your podcast and would love to make the cardigan but will start with the cowl, however I am confused spindrift seems to be 2 ply but the needles are for dk weight, can you please confirm thank you.
@@carolbuckley8535 I use a variety of needle sizes when working with 2ply shetland wool depending on the project. For this cowl I use a slightly larger needle than I would use for say Fair Isle knitting as the cowl is all in garter stitch and the yarn will also bloom a lot after blocking. So you end up with a nice lightweight and airy fabric but it doesn't feel loose. Hope that answers your question!
Happy to see you! I have your book and have the damndest time trying to find the yarn for the Ling Vneck sweater. I like the colors in the book but the purple seems to be on back order ☹️
I love your videos! They are keeping me company as I prep for classes. I would love to hear more about the technical side of designing knitwear. Very inspiring!! --Lily :)
Yay! Can’t wait to see more! I’m able to comment! A while back I started to watch (&had to pause…) When I came back I noticed there was a child/restriction & I was unable to use like button, and unable to comment or read any comments! Went into settings-no restrictions on my end…??? Who knows, but I’m glad to be here & will watch to see what fabulous garter st projects/ideas await! Garter = fave! New-ish to colorwork, smaller projects! Working on how to carry 2 colors, slow process, but I do see improvements! Thank you!
@@theshetlandtrader Thank you for the fix! Sometimes you never know where little gremlins may be hiding! Looking forward to watch more yarn/knit/sheep content!
Gudrun! I guess it took me a few weeks to find you, but I’m so glad I did. I love your designs, have made a few, and have the book you wrote with MJM. Brilliant beginning here, please carry on and thank you very much!
Thank you for starting this series! I just started to look up your patterns, and was so pleased to be find this. Wonderful to learn about your Riggies designs! That Riggies cowl with the contrast center and edge is amazing.
No suggestions, just kudos! I very much enjoyed watching your first podcast. As a former sewer you inspired me to make the pocket skirt as well. Best of luck! Marybeth
Discovered you on UA-cam quite by chance and really enjoyed your video! Shetland wool is my favourite for my colourwork and I feel I’m going to really enjoy your videos so obviously I’ve subscribed and look forward to anything you film!
Hi Gudrun I am so excited you are doing this! I discovered you from the Wooly Thistle. I purchased The Shetland Trader and made The Lucky Lines Pullover which I Love! I feel you will have so much to share with us. Please don’t stress about editing. My favorite podcasters are those that simply talk to us as if we are all having coffee and knitting together. This episode was perfect. You are a natural. ❤🧶
Agreed, and very much like the podcasts Donna Smith offers - much too infrequently I'm afraid. It's better when the designers just chat about what they're working on.
Welcome to the UA-cam space Gudrun! What a wonderful addition you are to this community! I'm so excited to get a chance to "visit" with you, and I am here for any content you are interested in sharing. I'm so happy you're designing those mitts! As cute as fingerless mitts are, they're not all that useful where I live, so full fair-isle mittens appeal to me. Wishing you a lovely, woolly 2025!
I'm so excited to watch your videos. I love getting a glimpse into the design process. I also think it will be fun to see other crafty adventures you get up to.
I love your podcast: the content, the way you present it and also appreciate the length of the podcast! I have just discovered it (through the recommendation of "Ruth loves to knit") and have subscribed immediately. I am very much looking forward to your episodes and wish you all the best and good luck for your channel.
It’s so lovely to watch your video! My Mum was a Shetlander and we try to visit family as often as we can. Some years ago Mum and I crocheted blankets using each colour of Jamieson’s shade card, in the shade card order. This year I knitted a corner to corner blanket with the left overs. The colours are wonderful, really love the yarn. We had the privilege of visiting the mill too, and getting some of their lovely tweed fabric. Looking forward to all your future videos!
Delightful!!!! Informal, relaxed, and I can't wait for more episodes. Enjoyed having a peek at your workspace, seeing what you are working on, and hearing about your foray into sewing! Well Done first episode!!!!
@ yes it showed up on my feed! I seem to get some really random recommendations when I almost exclusively watch knitting and sewing content so your channel showing up was a bonus ☺️
So good! You've got my vote for Best Vlog to Knit To! Loved the sneak peak behind the scenes in Gudrun-land. Also, I've got the Riggies Cardi at the top of my queue and now I'm definitely going to get busy swatching and casting on today!
Hello Gudrun - I am happy that I found your UA-cam channel, and I look forward to tuning in whenever you do get to posting new episodes. You asked a few questions of the viewers so here are my responses, on my needles right now is an Arne and Carlos stocking (2023), some yoga socks and some Everyday socks by Andrea Mowry that I started a couple years ago. Clearing up WIPs is the name of the game. Up next are Saltwater mittens, and a textured sweater. What I would like to see during your podcasts would be your patterns, your finished / current projects and to learn more about Shetland.
Lovely podcast you could show your older knits and designs, perhaps more of the island and visits to other knitters. Looking forward to future podcasts ❤
I’m so happy that you are podcasting. I just recently knit your Shetland Solstice hat and have to say I really love it. Your ability to combine colors that are so beautiful together is amazing. 😊
I love the idea/premise of this channel and am intrigued to see what you will share with us. I love hearing about the process of designers for both current and past works, what inspires them, and what they learn in the process; and the designer as a person--that real life "stuff". So, no worries on the interruptions etc. I love the addition of sewing as I am still aiming for making sewn garments that fit. In the end, it's your channel, so do what you think is best at the time, what makes you happy. We are glad that you are here and look forward to joining you in your chats!
This is so exciting! Thanks for a great vlog/podcast. What a beautiful workspace you have. The view of that wall of Shetland wool! WOW. I'll be here watching every video. UA-cam is such a great way to engage with your audience, inspire fellow knitters, and track your own creative journey! I'm inspired that you've taken up sewing. I have been struggling to find clothes that fit me well since turning 50 and I've been toying with the idea of getting a sewing machine. Have a wonderful weekend!
Thanks for tuning in and for your enthusiasm! I feel the same way about finding clothes that fit well! I also want to make specific things that go well with my knits. It's pretty fun and a nice contrast to knitting.
What a cozy, lovely delight! Thank you for doing this-- just diving in and sharing your making life. Huge fan for many years-- I knit primarily with Shetland Spindrift and look forward to seeing more of your designs.
Hello Gudrun 👋🏼 How wonderful to find you doing podcasts on UA-cam. I’m so excited! I’ve got all of The Shetland Trader books and I love to look through them at all the beautiful designs. I love the Riggies cardigan, so I’m going to have to add Grand Shetland Adventure Knits to my extensive knitting library 😂 I look forward to following your journey on UA-cam. Sending love from Kent 🇬🇧 xxx
This was completely charming! I was so excited when you mentioned you’d be doing this and your first episode did not disappoint! Can’t wait to watch more! 💕💕
What a lovely first episode Gudrun! Thank you for that, it was nice to see more of you (not only tutorials 🥰) I have test knitted for you 2-3 times so I really enjoy your patterns! I’m knitting on a sock from one of Tracie Millard patterns for the moment. (I’ve knitted 12 of her socks this year) Looking forward to your next episodes! Big hugs! Lotte
Hi! I wanted to leave a note of excitement and encouragement for your first episode! I’m so glad you’re here. I enjoy your work and it’ll be fun to see the creativity and inspiration as you go. We met in the food truck line at A Woolen Affair and you were gracious with advice on my first travels to Shetland this upcoming June. I look forward to anything you have for content. The sewing is a new adventure for me, too; my machine is still staring at me from the box. 😊 For ideas: photos and old books of vintage Shetland knits (love those baby pics!) and stories behind them; inspiration for yarn colors from the mill; how to pair and blend colors, your “favorite things” (for anything in life and making!); upcoming design successes and trials; favorite spots of Shetland…maybe even a tour of your wall art and the stories behind each. Cheers.
Thanks for just jumping in! A very nice introduction for us all. I'm interested in your knitting, of course, and also in your sewing. And I'd love for you to take us along on your dog walk. I love going outside. Thank you for the free pattern -- I've got just the yarn to knit up a Riggies Cowl.
Thankfully youtube algorithm has offered a great suggestion (a rarity!) that matches the description! Your channel is an instant subscribe for me. Your speaking style is pleasant and you are charming, and I already know you are a gifted designer and instructor. It's like a late Christmas present😊
What a fun surprise to see you in my Suggested Videos! I enjoyed seeing your workspace-is it always that tidy (and how do you keep it that way?). Would love to hear about your design process, take a tour of your knitwear drawers, learn the English translations of the Scottish words used in your pattern titles…. I’m here for anything knit/craft/sewing/fiber-related.
Yay, hooray, so glad you're doing this! I can't wait to hear all about all the textile-y things you get up to. And you're a natural w the old chatting to a camera thing so it's going to be great ❤
Exciting to see you here on UA-cam! I would enjoy seeing more of your knitwear patterns. I love woolly wool! Excited to see those new mittens come out on Ravelry.
Very interested in Shetland. Seems such a lovely place. Always looking for knitting adventures! Congrats on your first podcast. Looking forward to the second.
I’m so glad you started this channel! I’ve seen so many of your patterns and to be able to hear more of your life story is so fun😊. I look forward to the next episode!
I love your designs, and was so excited to see your first episode in my feed! I would love to hear more about what inspires your creativity. I’d love to hear about what kinds of things you’re working on, or what your favorite designs or projects have been through the years. I’d also love to learn more from you about how you put together colors. I think it would also be inspiring to just hear about your daily knitting/making life - projects, plans, frustrations, successes. I feel like I come to UA-cam to live out my knitting life with other knitters, sharing in all the ups and downs. Thanks for posting, and I hope this becomes a truly joyous experience for you.
Love all these ideas. Sharing all aspects of the design process feels important to me. Also would be nice to bring folks along on the journey of a design!
I literally clapped when I saw your new channel! 😁 Welcome, 1st episode is just great. I am so looking forward to whatever you share whenever you can.❤
I have enjoyed your designs over the years - have many in my Favorites on Ravelry, Personlly, I would be unterested to have you feature one of your designs each podcast. You could tell us about the design inspiration, what sorts of issues you had to work through to design the piece, any anecdotes about it , etc. There are plenty of podcasts featuring well-known designs that everybody is currently knitting, so I think it would be wonderful to look at older designs and note what sorts of things were of interest at the time you made them! Thank you for a warm and entertaining podcast!
Gudrun this is so exciting! I’m very much looking forward to following along with you. Also your cowl is stunning and I love it and I think I need to make one. Also I definitely would love to visit Shetland one day ❤
❤❤❤❤❤ I am thrilled you are on Utube!!! What a Christmas gift!! I love your designs I am finishing my second half hap and already have the kit to make the full hap! I now want to make everything you showed here today 😊 thank you for sharing your designs- Bonnie
What a delight. ❤ I am so excited that you are going to include sewing as well! That linen is so great. I have my eye on the Chanterelle pants so im interested to see how you like the process of making them and how you find the fit. Looking forward to another ep! Have a great weekend!
I really enjoyed this video. You bring your uniqueness which will bring many makers to your channel. I’m in the US and look forward to learning more about Shetland. Your sewing is an added bonus!
Such a pleasure! I have several of your patterns but I always get hung up on selecting colors for fair Isle. I have a stash of yarns (sticky) but can never settle on what to pair together. I will enjoy any and all of your content…. But would love in-depth color theory for Fair Isle.
Welcome!! Lovely to see you and your projects. I’m writing from Massachusetts and my dream has always been to visit Scotland and especially Shetland. So excited to get to learn about you!! Thank you for sharing yourself and your talents! - Jennifer
I am so glad you have decided to do this. I first met you at the Slater Mill knitting guild in Pawtucket. I have always loved you designs. Was hoping you would do another trip to Scotland. I have two of your books. Love Jamieson yarn.
I was so excited to see you podcast pop up in my feed! Great first episode - seeing your designs and hearing about the process is very inspiring. Can’t wait to hear about all things Shetland, and all your creative pursuits.
Thrilled to catch this first episode. All very well done! Love your designs and I know this will be great place to keep subscribed to! Have sewn for years, but only seriously knitting the last couple of years. Wish I had started sooner! I enjoy the 'peace' when knitting. Looking forward to all you will share!
happy to have found your Vlog. I agree with your take on Insta. Looking forward to following you here. I love the peek into your workspace and enjoy hearing about your knitting and sewing adventures
Warm welcome and cheering your first episode! IG has not been a great experience, and I was glad to receive the newsletter announcing your new show. I prefer informal and this was a great start. Knitting the thumb of a second Latvian mitten for DH. Looking forward to the DK-weight focus.
So pleased you are here! Loved this first episode. Am excited to hear more about your patterns and to follow your sewing journey, as a fellow knitter who has recently fallen in love with sewing! It would be great if you might eventually invest in a microphone, as I found your voice a bit distant, if that’s at all possible! But only a small point, carry on doing what you are doing, love it! Would also love to hear about the lovely sweater that’s on the frame behind you?
@@theshetlandtraderFWIW, audio was totally workable and not an issue for this viewer (also “cc” closed captioning can support those who want the words in writing as you speak) ☺️
I really enjoyed this first episode. I have become a little disillusioned with knitting podcasts lately but you have just breathed new life into the genre. I particularly loved your visible mending and the admission that you are not a neat person. I'm not either but I certainly feel now that I should just have a go!
I’m so excited you have decided to start your podcast! I loved the natural way you chatted and great to see your new mittens! Can’t wait for the next episode xx
So glad to see your podcast/vlog! I met you at your recent hap class in RI at stitch source, so fun to hear you will be posting more videos. Would love to hear more about your take on color choices for yoke sweaters. ❤😊🧶.
Hello from Canada! This was lovely. I do love when you talk about the history of the Shetlands and I adore the pics of your childhood. I am a wooly gal, so I just love your shelf full of wool 💚💛🧡❤🤎
Great to see you on UA-cam. I too am frustrated with Instagram and desperate for more interaction from creatives and designers here on UA-cam! So excited to have another British designer to follow! :)
Wonderful First Episode! I loved the pieces that you showed and your clear and energertic presentation. Love the traditional with contemporary spin- especially the lovely sweater in chartreuse that you are wearing. Keep going!
Sooo delighted to stumble on this today! THANK YOU! Ideas for segments: maybe a few moments occasionally to answer viewer questions. I will enjoy whatever you do. Also love the sewing! Eileen from Maine
This is so great!!! Gudrun on UA-cam. Love the podcast and hope to see more of them. I think you have one of the greatest instinct for color combination, would love to hear how you come about them 😍
So glad, that I found your first Episode here! I think you made a very good job and I'm looking forward for more..... I'm interested in your patterns, in your design-process, your inspirations and of course also in the traditions of shetland, the yarns, etc. Greetings from Germany Mascha
Im so glad to see you here. I'm in the process of my Riggies Cardi. I became a big fan when you came to The Wooly Thistle for the Hap KAL. Wish I could have gone to Santa Fe to see you. NE/Massachusetts native! Please add a way for us to subscribe to your Podcast.
It should be possible to subscribe. I know others have. I think when I first posted the video I had accidentally put a restriction on but it should be good now!
Hello, Gudrun. I am so happy you are having a podcast, and am delighted to subscribe. I do not want to miss a minute of “visiting” with you. This is a dream come true 😊
I enjoyed your first podcast. I discovered you on The Wooly Thistle podcast. You have some beautiful designs. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to hearing more from you.
A hearty welcome to UA-cam from Dublin, Gudrun🤩🥂✨ I am so delighted that you’ve decided to connect through here as well (I love your Instagram too!), so that it does get to be more of a conversation with your audience. Lively projects too! Would love to learn of your sewing journey as I’ve been wanting to start myself but been frozen over choosing a starter sewing machine and give things a go for myself 😅 Anyway, hearty welcome and here’s to an amazing 2025 to you and your loved ones and everyone in this lovely community ✨🥰🫶🏽🥰✨
Hi Gudrun! Congratulations on your first podcast. I met you at Vogue Knitting Live/Seattle (really in Bellevue) in 2022. I took your workshop on Shetland Haps and have knit two of your Hansel haps. I also learned to steek from you -thanks for that! I have knit several of your patterns and I have the book you wrote with Maryjane. I look forward to your future podcasts.
Winter has suddenly gotten even better! I'm thrilled to see you here and know there's more to come. No suggestions at all, whatever you put out, I'm tuning in!
I love that you now have a podcast! I really enjoyed seeing your projects and patterns. I’m especially interested in the Riggie hat! A behind the scenes, design process chat is so fun!
🎉 Dear Gudrun, I enjoyed your first podcast on YT very much! perfect timing! I would love to get to know more about the Jamiesons DK yarn, I already got the yarn for your fabulous Riggies Cardi, old house near the german northern coast, too. Oversized open Cardis are my favorite layers inside the house! | wonder, if you could recommend more sweater ideas, jumper and cardigans, for the DK yarn in one of the next episodes? 🍀
@ Perfect! 😍 I can’t wait to hear and see your suggestions for the DK! it’s only been through your Riggies pattern, I got to know, Jamieson offers DK weight yarn, too! and all those gorgeous colors! 🙌🏼
Hello Gudrun! So happy you have decided to make this leap onto UA-cam. I’m already looking forward to your next episode. Your body of work and Shetland background alone instantly draws me to your channel. I know you have great content to share and am excited to see it. Would love to see your design process, hear about Shetland and see more of your designs. Welcome and happy knitting! 🧶 ❤
Hello Gudrun - was so happy to see you pop up in my homepage! Hit the subscribe button before I watched the video. I love your designs and recently purchased The Shetland Trader as I have been wanting to knit the Vair sweater since it came out. However, I have a hard time wearing wool next to my skin, and the Vair is so beautiful I don’t want to wear a tee shirt under it. I was wondering if you could talk about yarn substitutions for wool for those of us who can’t wear wool next to skin or are allergic to wool. Thanks.
So exciting! Love to see your swatching. And all of your making! I am finishing a vest in Tuku wool. And socks always on my needles. Really great you are here!
Hej Gudrun! Lovely first podcast, looking forward to many more. Content was interesting and I enjoy your voice/the way you speak a lot. Would love to hear more about your designs and books. Thanks ❤
It is wonderful that you have started a UA-cam channel Gudrun! No need to worry, it was great. I know you have so much to share regarding your knitting and your designing. Two years ago I had the pleasure of knitting your Hansel Hap. I love stranded colorwork but I struggle with choosing the colors so anything you have to say about selecting a good color palette for Fair Isle knitting would interest me! It’s New Years Day today and my newest cast-on is a baby cardigan for a grand niece due to arrive this month. Excited to have a little to knit for! Happy New Year to you and I’ll look forward to your future videos!
Good to see you again. I took a class with you on crafts years ago. I would like you to tell us more about your favourite times to knit and the tools you use. Where do you knit? Do you have a knitting journal? What do you keep your projects in? Looking forward to more of your content.
So happy you are taking the time to make a Vlog. I know you are going to inspire me to dig into my deep Jameson's stash. By chance it was a privilege to meet you at Starlight Knitting in Portland during Sacred Sheep just before you started a class. Found your calm presence and patience very nice as I excitedly tried to match up your Paul Klee Sweater. Thanks for jumping in!
Love this podcast and I am so happy to have found this!!
I love your podcast! I'm knitting your Shetland Solstice hat pattern and the colors are so beautiful! I'm excited to learn more about Shetland wool.
So cool to see you on youtube, hello from Sweden❤
I’m so happy you came to UA-cam. I think it’s a great way to see more about your knitting. I would love for you to pull out some of your older designs from your books, etc, and talk about the design process, color choices, etc. And I think Mary Jane should be your first guest! It would be great to see you two together just talking. Of course, I love everything Shetland!
Hi Brenda!
Yes I love the idea of looking at older designs and talking about the books! Of course I'd love to have MJ on here!
Hi loved your podcast and would love to make the cardigan but will start with the cowl, however I am confused spindrift seems to be 2 ply but the needles are for dk weight, can you please confirm thank you.
@@carolbuckley8535 I use a variety of needle sizes when working with 2ply shetland wool depending on the project. For this cowl I use a slightly larger needle than I would use for say Fair Isle knitting as the cowl is all in garter stitch and the yarn will also bloom a lot after blocking. So you end up with a nice lightweight and airy fabric but it doesn't feel loose. Hope that answers your question!
@ oh thanks for explaining that Gudrun
Happy to see you! I have your book and have the damndest time trying to find the yarn for the Ling Vneck sweater. I like the colors in the book but the purple seems to be on back order ☹️
I love your videos! They are keeping me company as I prep for classes. I would love to hear more about the technical side of designing knitwear. Very inspiring!! --Lily :)
Yay!
Can’t wait to see more!
I’m able to comment! A while back I started to watch (&had to pause…) When I came back I noticed there was a child/restriction & I was unable to use like button, and unable to comment or read any comments! Went into settings-no restrictions on my end…??? Who knows, but I’m glad to be here & will watch to see what fabulous garter st projects/ideas await! Garter = fave! New-ish to colorwork, smaller projects! Working on how to carry 2 colors, slow process, but I do see improvements!
Thank you!
Yes I mistakenly had a restriction setting on it but all good now!
@@theshetlandtrader Thank you for the fix! Sometimes you never know where little gremlins may be hiding!
Looking forward to watch more yarn/knit/sheep content!
Love your podcast. So glad I found you 🧶
Gudrun! I guess it took me a few weeks to find you, but I’m so glad I did. I love your designs, have made a few, and have the book you wrote with MJM. Brilliant beginning here, please carry on and thank you very much!
Thank you for starting this series! I just started to look up your patterns, and was so pleased to be find this. Wonderful to learn about your Riggies designs! That Riggies cowl with the contrast center and edge is amazing.
Thank you! yes I have been quite into the garter lately!
No suggestions, just kudos! I very much enjoyed watching your first podcast. As a former sewer you inspired me to make the pocket skirt as well. Best of luck! Marybeth
Love that I have inspired several folks to make this skirt!
Discovered you on UA-cam quite by chance and really enjoyed your video! Shetland wool is my favourite for my colourwork and I feel I’m going to really enjoy your videos so obviously I’ve subscribed and look forward to anything you film!
Really enjoyed this episode and enjoyed getting to say a quick hello to you at VKL this past weekend! Looking forward to future episodes!
Thank you! Lovely to meet you too!
So happy to meet you here👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎉I am watching from Danmark ❤
Yay! Thanks for watching!
Very inspirational and enjoyable thank you :)
Hi. Loved your podcast ❤
I would love to hear how you care for your knits, washing, drying and storing.
Hi Gudrun I am so excited you are doing this! I discovered you from the Wooly Thistle. I purchased The Shetland Trader and made The Lucky Lines Pullover which I Love! I feel you will have so much to share with us. Please don’t stress about editing. My favorite podcasters are those that simply talk to us as if we are all having coffee and knitting together. This episode was perfect. You are a natural. ❤🧶
Agreed, and very much like the podcasts Donna Smith offers - much too infrequently I'm afraid. It's better when the designers just chat about what they're working on.
@@ssharpe9869 I really like Donna Smith too.
Thank you! I will never be super polished or have the time to redo things so it will definitely have a more natural authentic flow!
Kia Ora from New Zealand ❤ it’s so lovely to see you here, I’m so looking forward to visiting with you in these sessions.
Welcome to the UA-cam space Gudrun! What a wonderful addition you are to this community! I'm so excited to get a chance to "visit" with you, and I am here for any content you are interested in sharing. I'm so happy you're designing those mitts! As cute as fingerless mitts are, they're not all that useful where I live, so full fair-isle mittens appeal to me. Wishing you a lovely, woolly 2025!
Thank you for watching Nicole 😘
I'm excited to be on here and getting to engage in a different way!
I'm so excited to watch your videos. I love getting a glimpse into the design process. I also think it will be fun to see other crafty adventures you get up to.
Hi Gudrun, so pleased to see you on UA-cam. All the very best wishes for the future xxx
I love your podcast: the content, the way you present it and also appreciate the length of the podcast! I have just discovered it (through the recommendation of "Ruth loves to knit") and have subscribed immediately. I am very much looking forward to your episodes and wish you all the best and good luck for your channel.
Thank you!
It’s so lovely to watch your video! My Mum was a Shetlander and we try to visit family as often as we can. Some years ago Mum and I crocheted blankets using each colour of Jamieson’s shade card, in the shade card order. This year I knitted a corner to corner blanket with the left overs. The colours are wonderful, really love the yarn. We had the privilege of visiting the mill too, and getting some of their lovely tweed fabric. Looking forward to all your future videos!
I wish I had got tweed when they were still producing it!
Delightful!!!! Informal, relaxed, and I can't wait for more episodes. Enjoyed having a peek at your workspace, seeing what you are working on, and hearing about your foray into sewing! Well Done first episode!!!!
I always love seeing other people's workspaces!
Finally, the UA-cam algorithm has got something right! So good to see you on this platform 😊
So glad to hear that! Did this just pop up for you then?
@ yes it showed up on my feed! I seem to get some really random recommendations when I almost exclusively watch knitting and sewing content so your channel showing up was a bonus ☺️
Yes, it just popped up on my feed too. A happy find.
So good! You've got my vote for Best Vlog to Knit To! Loved the sneak peak behind the scenes in Gudrun-land. Also, I've got the Riggies Cardi at the top of my queue and now I'm definitely going to get busy swatching and casting on today!
Hurray! Thank you for watching!
Hello Gudrun - I am happy that I found your UA-cam channel, and I look forward to tuning in whenever you do get to posting new episodes.
You asked a few questions of the viewers so here are my responses, on my needles right now is an Arne and Carlos stocking (2023), some yoga socks and some Everyday socks by Andrea Mowry that I started a couple years ago. Clearing up WIPs is the name of the game. Up next are Saltwater mittens, and a textured sweater. What I would like to see during your podcasts would be your patterns, your finished / current projects and to learn more about Shetland.
Thank you! I have so much to share! Now to figure out how often to post videos!
Lovely podcast you could show your older knits and designs, perhaps more of the island and visits to other knitters. Looking forward to future podcasts ❤
I’m so happy that you are podcasting. I just recently knit your Shetland Solstice hat and have to say I really love it. Your ability to combine colors that are so beautiful together is amazing. 😊
Aww thanks!
I’m so happy my UA-cam recommended your new podcast-of course I subscribed immediately! Welcome and thank you for sharing your world with us.
Thank you for subscribing!
I love the idea/premise of this channel and am intrigued to see what you will share with us. I love hearing about the process of designers for both current and past works, what inspires them, and what they learn in the process; and the designer as a person--that real life "stuff". So, no worries on the interruptions etc. I love the addition of sewing as I am still aiming for making sewn garments that fit. In the end, it's your channel, so do what you think is best at the time, what makes you happy. We are glad that you are here and look forward to joining you in your chats!
Loved having a peek into your world and the relaxed format - a friendly chat.
Thank you! I appreciate you saying all this 🙂
I like the authenticity and casualness of this video. Looking forward to more.
This is so exciting! Thanks for a great vlog/podcast. What a beautiful workspace you have. The view of that wall of Shetland wool! WOW. I'll be here watching every video. UA-cam is such a great way to engage with your audience, inspire fellow knitters, and track your own creative journey! I'm inspired that you've taken up sewing. I have been struggling to find clothes that fit me well since turning 50 and I've been toying with the idea of getting a sewing machine. Have a wonderful weekend!
Thanks for tuning in and for your enthusiasm! I feel the same way about finding clothes that fit well! I also want to make specific things that go well with my knits. It's pretty fun and a nice contrast to knitting.
Yay!! So glad you're here! I don't like insta so am very happy 😊
What a cozy, lovely delight! Thank you for doing this-- just diving in and sharing your making life. Huge fan for many years-- I knit primarily with Shetland Spindrift and look forward to seeing more of your designs.
Thanks so much for being a long-time fan!
Hello Gudrun 👋🏼 How wonderful to find you doing podcasts on UA-cam. I’m so excited! I’ve got all of The Shetland Trader books and I love to look through them at all the beautiful designs. I love the Riggies cardigan, so I’m going to have to add Grand Shetland Adventure Knits to my extensive knitting library 😂 I look forward to following your journey on UA-cam. Sending love from Kent 🇬🇧 xxx
Grand Shetland Adventure Knits will be a worthwhile investment! I promise ☺
This was completely charming! I was so excited when you mentioned you’d be doing this and your first episode did not disappoint! Can’t wait to watch more! 💕💕
Aww yay! So happy to hear that!
What a lovely first episode Gudrun! Thank you for that, it was nice to see more of you (not only tutorials 🥰) I have test knitted for you 2-3 times so I really enjoy your patterns!
I’m knitting on a sock from one of Tracie Millard patterns for the moment. (I’ve knitted 12 of her socks this year)
Looking forward to your next episodes!
Big hugs! Lotte
Thanks for watching Lotte!
Hurray! I’m so happy to see you chatting about knitting and making! ❤ looking forward to more Shetland yarn eye candy and designs
Thank you Sarah!
Hi! I wanted to leave a note of excitement and encouragement for your first episode! I’m so glad you’re here. I enjoy your work and it’ll be fun to see the creativity and inspiration as you go. We met in the food truck line at A Woolen Affair and you were gracious with advice on my first travels to Shetland this upcoming June. I look forward to anything you have for content. The sewing is a new adventure for me, too; my machine is still staring at me from the box. 😊 For ideas: photos and old books of vintage Shetland knits (love those baby pics!) and stories behind them; inspiration for yarn colors from the mill; how to pair and blend colors, your “favorite things” (for anything in life and making!); upcoming design successes and trials; favorite spots of Shetland…maybe even a tour of your wall art and the stories behind each. Cheers.
Hi! I remember chatting with you! Love all these suggestions for content. Now I need to figure out how often to post!
Thanks for just jumping in! A very nice introduction for us all. I'm interested in your knitting, of course, and also in your sewing. And I'd love for you to take us along on your dog walk. I love going outside. Thank you for the free pattern -- I've got just the yarn to knit up a Riggies Cowl.
A dog walk! What a lovely idea!
Thankfully youtube algorithm has offered a great suggestion (a rarity!) that matches the description! Your channel is an instant subscribe for me. Your speaking style is pleasant and you are charming, and I already know you are a gifted designer and instructor. It's like a late Christmas present😊
So good to hear that this podcast is getting recommended!
What a fun surprise to see you in my Suggested Videos! I enjoyed seeing your workspace-is it always that tidy (and how do you keep it that way?).
Would love to hear about your design process, take a tour of your knitwear drawers, learn the English translations of the Scottish words used in your pattern titles…. I’m here for anything knit/craft/sewing/fiber-related.
Ha ha no it is not always that tidy! I love the suggestion of sharing more of the Shetland words I use to name a lot of my patterns!
@@theshetlandtrader you're in great company.... my creative space hasn't been neat since about 2010.
What a lovely start! The mixed content is so interesting. What a joy! ❤
Yay, hooray, so glad you're doing this! I can't wait to hear all about all the textile-y things you get up to. And you're a natural w the old chatting to a camera thing so it's going to be great ❤
Aww thanks for saying that!
Exciting to see you here on UA-cam! I would enjoy seeing more of your knitwear patterns. I love woolly wool! Excited to see those new mittens come out on Ravelry.
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Very interested in Shetland. Seems such a lovely place. Always looking for knitting adventures! Congrats on your first podcast. Looking forward to the second.
I’m so glad you started this channel! I’ve seen so many of your patterns and to be able to hear more of your life story is so fun😊. I look forward to the next episode!
I love your designs, and was so excited to see your first episode in my feed! I would love to hear more about what inspires your creativity. I’d love to hear about what kinds of things you’re working on, or what your favorite designs or projects have been through the years. I’d also love to learn more from you about how you put together colors. I think it would also be inspiring to just hear about your daily knitting/making life - projects, plans, frustrations, successes. I feel like I come to UA-cam to live out my knitting life with other knitters, sharing in all the ups and downs. Thanks for posting, and I hope this becomes a truly joyous experience for you.
Love all these ideas. Sharing all aspects of the design process feels important to me. Also would be nice to bring folks along on the journey of a design!
I literally clapped when I saw your new channel! 😁 Welcome, 1st episode is just great. I am so looking forward to whatever you share whenever you can.❤
I love that! Thank you!
I have enjoyed your designs over the years - have many in my Favorites on Ravelry, Personlly, I would be unterested to have you feature one of your designs each podcast. You could tell us about the design inspiration, what sorts of issues you had to work through to design the piece, any anecdotes about it , etc. There are plenty of podcasts featuring well-known designs that everybody is currently knitting, so I think it would be wonderful to look at older designs and note what sorts of things were of interest at the time you made them! Thank you for a warm and entertaining podcast!
Love that idea! It's nice to revisit older designs that are still being knit!
Gudrun this is so exciting! I’m very much looking forward to following along with you. Also your cowl is stunning and I love it and I think I need to make one. Also I definitely would love to visit Shetland one day ❤
Thank you for watching! 🙂You must get to Shetland!
❤❤❤❤❤ I am thrilled you are on Utube!!! What a Christmas gift!!
I love your designs
I am finishing my second half hap and already have the kit to make the full hap! I now want to make everything you showed here today 😊 thank you for sharing your designs- Bonnie
I love to knit haps too! I will most definitely have to dedicate an episode to that!
This was lovely hope you keep them coming thank you xgreeting s from nearly Hogmanay in edinburgh
Happy Hogmanay to you and Edinburgh! Spent many a NY eve there!
You did a great job. Lighting audio all good. thanks.
Good to hear! Thank you!
What a delight. ❤ I am so excited that you are going to include sewing as well! That linen is so great. I have my eye on the Chanterelle pants so im interested to see how you like the process of making them and how you find the fit. Looking forward to another ep! Have a great weekend!
I'm so excited to sew all the things! I will definitely share how it all goes.
I really enjoyed this video. You bring your uniqueness which will bring many makers to your channel. I’m in the US and look forward to learning more about Shetland. Your sewing is an added bonus!
Thank you!
Such a pleasure! I have several of your patterns but I always get hung up on selecting colors for fair Isle. I have a stash of yarns (sticky) but can never settle on what to pair together. I will enjoy any and all of your content…. But would love in-depth color theory for Fair Isle.
Welcome!! Lovely to see you and your projects. I’m writing from Massachusetts and my dream has always been to visit Scotland and especially Shetland. So excited to get to learn about you!! Thank you for sharing yourself and your talents! - Jennifer
Thank you!
So happy to see you on UA-cam! It was so interesting to hear a bit about your design process. Loved your baby photos!!
Thank you!
I am so glad you have decided to do this. I first met you at the Slater Mill knitting guild in Pawtucket. I have always loved you designs. Was hoping you would do another trip to Scotland. I have two of your books. Love Jamieson yarn.
Thanks for watching!
I really enjoyed the easy pace, I look forward to learning more from you...
Thank you!
yay!!!!! so happy to see this pop up on youtube this morning!! thank you Gudrun xx loved the little pops of mimosa in the background too 💛💛💛
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I was so excited to see you podcast pop up in my feed! Great first episode - seeing your designs and hearing about the process is very inspiring. Can’t wait to hear about all things Shetland, and all your creative pursuits.
Yay! Thank you!
Thrilled to catch this first episode. All very well done! Love your designs and I know this will be great place to keep subscribed to! Have sewn for years, but only seriously knitting the last couple of years. Wish I had started sooner! I enjoy the 'peace' when knitting. Looking forward to all you will share!
happy to have found your Vlog. I agree with your take on Insta. Looking forward to following you here. I love the peek into your workspace and enjoy hearing about your knitting and sewing adventures
I was thrilled to see you started a channel. I can’t wait for the next episode.
Warm welcome and cheering your first episode! IG has not been a great experience, and I was glad to receive the newsletter announcing your new show. I prefer informal and this was a great start. Knitting the thumb of a second Latvian mitten for DH. Looking forward to the DK-weight focus.
Thanks for watching! 🙂
Lovely new podcast, well done 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Great first episode. I think your "dive in" method worked quite well. Looking forward to more videos. Happy New Year!
So pleased you are here! Loved this first episode. Am excited to hear more about your patterns and to follow your sewing journey, as a fellow knitter who has recently fallen in love with sewing! It would be great if you might eventually invest in a microphone, as I found your voice a bit distant, if that’s at all possible! But only a small point, carry on doing what you are doing, love it! Would also love to hear about the lovely sweater that’s on the frame behind you?
I did wonder if a microphone might be a good investment! Thanks so much for watching!
@@theshetlandtraderFWIW, audio was totally workable and not an issue for this viewer (also “cc” closed captioning can support those who want the words in writing as you speak)
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I really enjoyed this first episode. I have become a little disillusioned with knitting podcasts lately but you have just breathed new life into the genre. I particularly loved your visible mending and the admission that you are not a neat person. I'm not either but I certainly feel now that I should just have a go!
Absolutely! Just go for it!
I’m so excited you have decided to start your podcast! I loved the natural way you chatted and great to see your new mittens! Can’t wait for the next episode xx
So glad to see your podcast/vlog! I met you at your recent hap class in RI at stitch source, so fun to hear you will be posting more videos. Would love to hear more about your take on color choices for yoke sweaters. ❤😊🧶.
Hello from Canada! This was lovely. I do love when you talk about the history of the Shetlands and I adore the pics of your childhood. I am a wooly gal, so I just love your shelf full of wool 💚💛🧡❤🤎
Thank you!
Great to see you on UA-cam. I too am frustrated with Instagram and desperate for more interaction from creatives and designers here on UA-cam! So excited to have another British designer to follow! :)
Yay! Thank you!
Wonderful First Episode! I loved the pieces that you showed and your clear and energertic presentation. Love the traditional with contemporary spin- especially the lovely sweater in chartreuse that you are wearing. Keep going!
Thank you so much!
Sooo delighted to stumble on this today! THANK YOU! Ideas for segments: maybe a few moments occasionally to answer viewer questions. I will enjoy whatever you do. Also love the sewing! Eileen from Maine
I like that idea of an answering questions segment!
This is so great!!! Gudrun on UA-cam. Love the podcast and hope to see more of them. I think you have one of the greatest instinct for color combination, would love to hear how you come about them 😍
Thank you! I l plan on sharing more about color choices!
@ that would be a dream, thank you!!
So glad you are here! 🧶
Thank you!
So glad, that I found your first Episode here! I think you made a very good job and I'm looking forward for more..... I'm interested in your patterns, in your design-process, your inspirations and of course also in the traditions of shetland, the yarns, etc.
Greetings from Germany
Mascha
Thank you!
Im so glad to see you here. I'm in the process of my Riggies Cardi. I became a big fan when you came to The Wooly Thistle for the Hap KAL. Wish I could have gone to Santa Fe to see you. NE/Massachusetts native! Please add a way for us to subscribe to your Podcast.
It should be possible to subscribe. I know others have. I think when I first posted the video I had accidentally put a restriction on but it should be good now!
Hello, Gudrun. I am so happy you are having a podcast, and am delighted to subscribe. I do not want to miss a minute of “visiting” with you. This is a dream come true 😊
Aww thanks!
Looking forward to seeing more of you on this platform. Love your designs and could listen to you talk all day long!😊
I enjoyed your first podcast. I discovered you on The Wooly Thistle podcast. You have some beautiful designs. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to hearing more from you.
A hearty welcome to UA-cam from Dublin, Gudrun🤩🥂✨
I am so delighted that you’ve decided to connect through here as well (I love your Instagram too!), so that it does get to be more of a conversation with your audience. Lively projects too! Would love to learn of your sewing journey as I’ve been wanting to start myself but been frozen over choosing a starter sewing machine and give things a go for myself 😅 Anyway, hearty welcome and here’s to an amazing 2025 to you and your loved ones and everyone in this lovely community ✨🥰🫶🏽🥰✨
Thank you so much! I'm excited for more engagement and sharing of all the woolly (and sewing) variety!
@ I am here for it 🫶🏽
Great first podcast! Looking forward to hearing more!
Hi Gudrun! Congratulations on your first podcast. I met you at Vogue Knitting Live/Seattle (really in Bellevue) in 2022. I took your workshop on Shetland Haps and have knit two of your Hansel haps. I also learned to steek from you -thanks for that! I have knit several of your patterns and I have the book you wrote with Maryjane. I look forward to your future podcasts.
Love that you have made two haps!
Hi Gudrun, it's great to see your vlog! Well done, I loved it. Keep 'em coming! Corinne
Thanks Corinne!
Winter has suddenly gotten even better! I'm thrilled to see you here and know there's more to come. No suggestions at all, whatever you put out, I'm tuning in!
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I love that you now have a podcast! I really enjoyed seeing your projects and patterns. I’m especially interested in the Riggie hat! A behind the scenes, design process chat is so fun!
Riggies Beanie is a fun knit! I have made so many!
🎉 Dear Gudrun, I enjoyed your first podcast on
YT very much! perfect timing!
I would love to get to know more about the Jamiesons DK yarn, I already got the yarn for your fabulous Riggies Cardi, old house near the german northern coast, too. Oversized open Cardis are my favorite layers inside the house! | wonder, if you could recommend more sweater ideas, jumper and cardigans, for the DK yarn in one of the next episodes? 🍀
That's a great idea! I have lots of suggestions for DK!
@ Perfect! 😍 I can’t wait to hear and see your suggestions for the DK! it’s only been through your Riggies pattern, I got to know, Jamieson offers DK weight yarn, too! and all those gorgeous colors! 🙌🏼
Hello Gudrun! So happy you have decided to make this leap onto UA-cam. I’m already looking forward to your next episode. Your body of work and Shetland background alone instantly draws me to your channel. I know you have great content to share and am excited to see it. Would love to see your design process, hear about Shetland and see more of your designs. Welcome and happy knitting! 🧶 ❤
Thank you!
Hello Gudrun - was so happy to see you pop up in my homepage! Hit the subscribe button before I watched the video. I love your designs and recently purchased The Shetland Trader as I have been wanting to knit the Vair sweater since it came out. However, I have a hard time wearing wool next to my skin, and the Vair is so beautiful I don’t want to wear a tee shirt under it. I was wondering if you could talk about yarn substitutions for wool for those of us who can’t wear wool next to skin or are allergic to wool. Thanks.
I will make a note of that. I'm planning to knit another Vair this year as I don't have one of my own!
You did a wonderful job on your FIRST podcast!!! Very enjoyable! I love your work. Thank you for sharing!
So exciting! Love to see your swatching. And all of your making! I am finishing a vest in Tuku wool. And socks always on my needles. Really great you are here!
I love Tuku wool!
Hej Gudrun! Lovely first podcast, looking forward to many more. Content was interesting and I enjoy your voice/the way you speak a lot. Would love to hear more about your designs and books. Thanks ❤
Thanks! I have so much I want to share!
It is wonderful that you have started a UA-cam channel Gudrun! No need to worry, it was great. I know you have so much to share regarding your knitting and your designing. Two years ago I had the pleasure of knitting your Hansel Hap. I love stranded colorwork but I struggle with choosing the colors so anything you have to say about selecting a good color palette for Fair Isle knitting would interest me! It’s New Years Day today and my newest cast-on is a baby cardigan for a grand niece due to arrive this month. Excited to have a little to knit for! Happy New Year to you and I’ll look forward to your future videos!
I look forward to when I have littles to knit for too! Thanks so much for watchiing!
Good to see you again. I took a class with you on crafts years ago. I would like you to tell us more about your favourite times to knit and the tools you use. Where do you knit? Do you have a knitting journal? What do you keep your projects in? Looking forward to more of your content.
Love these suggestions! I will definitely make a note to include them!
So happy you are taking the time to make a Vlog. I know you are going to inspire me to dig into my deep Jameson's stash. By chance it was a privilege to meet you at Starlight Knitting in Portland during Sacred Sheep just before you started a class. Found your calm presence and patience very nice as I excitedly tried to match up your Paul Klee Sweater. Thanks for jumping in!
Yay! How's the Paul Klee going?