I’ve noticed that patterns seem to be getting more complicated and instructions overwhelming sometimes. Maybe it’s just my “old” brain but it has discouraged me from picking up my needles again. Peter and Jemima are very cute and your new chicken is huggable indeed. I have looked at the chicken patterns available and they seem to be manageable; now if only my cross stitch would let me go😂. Thanks for another visit to a lovely little village and how the sweets are made minus a big factory. I always try to buy locally and handmade. And I loved the parade of the ducklings❤
I agree, there are some really quite challenging knitting patterns around these days - I'm sure they were more straightforward years ago! At least, that's definitely true about toy making. But I'm glad I persevered with Peter and Jemima. The emotional support chicken pattern isn't too difficult - it gives lots of practice in doing short rows/ wrap and turn! It was fascinating watching the sweets being made in the traditional way!
Peter and Jemima are beautiful! Well done. It is remarkable how the designer has made them look so much like the actual illustrations from the book. I saw your support chicken with Pene and I thought how lovely a gift that was for her. I raise chickens and it was funny the way you had Anna tucked under your arm is how I will sometimes hold my hens. Keep the wings tucked in so they don't flop about. Candy making is interesting. Funny that you can knead it like bread dough. Thanks for taking us along. I enjoy hearing about your projects and seeing how they turned out. I may never knit an animal, but I like to see or at least hear how it is done. Besides they are so darn cute. Have a great week and see you next sunday.🤗
Thank you, Karen. The designer is certainly quite a genius to make the Peter Rabbit characters look just like the illustrations! It does seem just the natural thing to hold the chicken under my arm - and interesting to know that it's the way you sometimes hold your real chickens! I'm glad you enjoyed watching the sweets being made - it really was quite fascinating to see the sweet "dough" at different stages of the process. I know what you mean - I enjoy watching other people talking about their crafty projects, often things that I am never likely to make! xx
Thank you, Maisy, for taking the time to comment - and for joining me! I hope you enjoy the book - and also that you enjoy catching up with some of my other podcasts! xx
Morning Helen, an early one for me this morning. How lovely to start with all your tips on Peter Rabbit. As soon as I heard it had been published I bought it and had a read through. Haven't picked it back up. My brain said mmh tricky. My daughters particularly loved Mrs. Tiggywinkle and my intention was to start with her but at the moment she is a future make. No interruptions needed and gathering all the tips before I start! Thanks for all your marvellous thoughts. Emily is thrilled to know she has a sister keeping you company, after all we all need support at times, even if its only whilst reading a pattern through! Thanks for your lovely trip to Beamish. It looks fantastic. Have a lovely week. xx PS Pete watched this week and loved your brother's socks, a man who appreciates socks! Also your playing and Beamish. We want to visit!
I do think the designer Claire Garland is extremely clever but the explanations were not at all easy for me to understand, and I would definitely have appreciated a lot more photographs! With practice, I think I would get used to this rather different construction of knitted animals but I'm not sure if I will make any more of these patterns as they definitely caused me a certain amount of stress... I really appreciated the emotional support of Emily's new sister!!! I'm glad Pete enjoyed watching, too! xx
Morning Helen. Your perseverance paid off. I suppose the many techniques used help to shape and make the figures so realistic. They're much bigger than I was expecting. I suppose when you compare the patterns of Jean Greenhowe , it just shows how things have moved on. Thanks for the trip to Beamish. It's definitely a place we want to re visit. Hope all is well with you. Xx
Hi Angela, you make a very good point there about comparing the complexity of today's toy knitting patterns to those of Jean Greenhow! Things have changed in a way that Jean Greenhow could probably not have imagined! I was thinking of you when we were at Beamish, as I seemed to remember you telling me that you'd enjoyed your visit there last summer. All well here - I hope you are doing okay, too xx
Yes I too really struggled with this book and like you found it was the making up, I just couldn’t get my head around, funnily enough, wasn’t too bad making Peter, it was Jemima Puddleduck and her wings that I found difficult
It is comforting to know that it wasn't just me that struggled with the making up. And I know what you mean about Jemima's wings - it would have helped me to have more photos! x
Oh Helen, ive missed catching up with you. Ive been on a holiday of a life time for my 60th. And im currently sitting in barbados airport waiting to come home. I finally have Internet and the 1st thing i do it watch one of your videos. This was great and that another one of my must do's is Beamish. Cant wait to get back to my crafts, i only took a small cross stitch. Anyway, thank you for helping the waiting time go bye.x
Firstly, a belated Happy Birthday, Sue! I am honoured that you chose to watch me when you found an internet connection! I hope that you arrived home safely and settling back into your crafting. x
Hi Helen! I love your Peter Rabbit and Duck and your new emotional support chicken!! ☺️ You really did a fabulous job. Thank you so much for the tour at the museum and the sweet shop! Who would have thot that they can so easily break the candy into those nice pieces. Did you buy any? If so, did you like them? Until next time! Take care! 🥰 xx
Thank you, Debbie - I am glad that I persevered with the rather challenging patterns! We didn't buy any of the sweets on this particular trip, but have had them before and they are delicious! x
Perseverance is definitely the correct word! I also needed courage and endless patience - isn't is great that our crafting can help us to develop these important qualities? Thank you, Mary! x
Thank you Helen for the little visit to Beamish! Yummy sweets... such expert hands making the whole process look easy🙂 I saved Beamish for watching in my lunch break, hence my second comment. Cheers until next time !🌹
I couldn't find it afterwards either. I remarked on the cuteness of each of your knitted Beatrix Potter characters. You have done well to have these underway. I especially liked mouse and frog for their cuteness but Peter will look so cool once you have his blue jacket made. xx@@mousiemakespod
How lovely again Helen 😊the cutest colorful chicken and the adorable duck. Did you knit your sweater? Looks sóo war mand comfy. Thank for village tour, so amazing the goods on hand, love going back in time ❤❤
Hi Helen the museum looked fantastic and the rhubarb and custard sweets😊 I love Peter Rabbit and your new emotional support chicken there all beautiful, I've made Tom Kitten years ago it was a pattern in Simply knitting magazine and it was tricky. Thank you Helen have a lovely week x
Thank you, Michelle. We always love a visit to Beamish! The Beatrix Potter patterns are definitely rather a challenge. And I am very pleased to have a new emotional support chicken! xx
Another lovely podcast. I love your little mouse. And your Peter Rabbit is so cute. Your incredible at explaining how you made him. Your little ducklings are amazing. Thank you again for taken as on a visit it's always so nice to see new place from bedroom. Have a nice week
Thank you - I'm glad you enjoyed spending time listening to me chatting about my current makes! I'm very happy to take you along on these little trips, too. Wishing you a lovely week x
You should definitely be very proud of yourself for persevering they are both lovely knits and please don’t change the way you present your videos, it’s like chatting with a good friend. Love your posts ❤
Thank you, Stella! I was glad that I persevered - and looking forward to showing you both characters once they have their clothes. I'm happy to know that you enjoying sitting down with me as I chat! xx
What a fun visit to the Beamish Museum! I could spend hours there!! History of kings and wars was never my cup of tea but the history of regular people and their day to day lives has always fascinated me. I look forward to your Mouche and Friends episode. I bought the little mole pattern but haven't started it yet.
Thank you - I agree with you that the history of the daily lives of ordinary people is fascinating - and Beamish is the perfect place to learn all about it! I look forward to chatting about my Mouche and Friends experiences. xx
Good morning Helen from weardale, lovely things from the fabulous book, I have been a fan of Beatrix for years collecting all kinds from knitting to figures housewares etc. a very nice Monday morning, thank you so much for Beamish as well ❤️❤️
Hi Susan, and thank you! I can understand why you love collecting Beatrix Potter things! I really love the illustrations, and the designer of the knitting book created animals very similar to the illustrations. I'm glad you enjoyed the trip to Beamish, too. xx
First time viewer and found it so useful and LOVED seeing Beamish again, it must be nearly 20 years since I was last there. Thank you for going through the Peter Rabbit in so much detail! Xx
Hi Deborah and thanks for joining me! I'm so glad you found this helpful! Great to know that you've been to Beamish before - it has grown so much since the early days! xx
Thank you Helen, I’ve been interested in the book and Claire Garland’s patterns in general. I think I will try the smaller animals first and your tips are so helpful! I’m looking forward to your podcast about the raccoon knitting.
Thank you, Barbara. I’m very glad you found some of the things I chatted about helpful - I was definitely glad that I’d tried the smaller animals first. I’m looking forward to sharing my thoughts on knitting the raccoon and the Mouche and Friends book! x
I've just bought the Peter Rabbit book and from a quick flick through the patterns I knew that they would be a bit of a pain to knit. Not sure if I want to take on a project that stresses me out but I may try Samuel Whiskers. Claires designs are wonderful but tricky. Love the sweet making!
The designs are amazing and the characters so similar to Beatrix Potter's illustrations - but I did find the patterns for Peter and Jemima a bit stressful! However, with determination, I proved to myself (and hopefully to you, too!) that they are possible - I just prefer to have more relaxing patterns to knit!
Peter was worth all the hard work. He is very cute. Knitting garments is far less complicated. We have a museum in my part of Wales called the Museum of Welsh Life at St Fagans where the buildings have been rebuilt on site, but not whole streets. I'd love to see the 1950s village because that's my favourite era. I might have to visit during the summer. Thanks for sharing. Xxx
The Peter pattern does look very similar to the Beatrix Potter illustrations and the designer is very clever - but it took all of my perseverance skills to keep going! When I was a teenager I went to the museum that you mention and would love to go again! I have more of Beamish to share in another podcast, which will include the 1950s town. xxx
I just discovered your podcast and you are delightful! I have started Jemima Puddleduck and will heed your suggestion to keep track of stitch markers by color. Wish me luck!
Thankyou so very much for this video Helen, I’ll be singing your theme tune all day! Well done for sticking with PR - he’s lovely. Beamish is one of our favourite places to visit and we’re hoping to go in May. Take care Helen. ❤
Thank you, Carolyn. It was definitely worth persevering with Peter and I look forward to showing you both characters again once they are clothed! It’s good to know that you’re familiar with Beamish - such a great place to visit! xx
Thanks Helen for another lovely podcast. I think your Peter Rabbit is wonderful. Can’t wait to see him in his blue coat. I’m glad you made another Emotional Support Chicken. She does fit so nicely under your arm. Thanks for the visit to the open air museum. That would be a place I would be interested in visiting so I’m glad you can take us there.
Thank you, Denise! I'm looking forward to finishing the clothes for the two characters that I made - hopefully I can share them with you soon. I am very happy with my new emotional support chicken. An outing to Beamish is always interesting and I'm glad I could take you along to part of it (more coming soon!) x
Your Peter turned out adorable! I had to order the book now, because I want to knit one little bunny for myself too. Thank you so much for sharing your work. 🥰😍
Thank you, Sabine! I was very determined to finish Peter even though he was a challenge for me. I hope you enjoy making your own little bunny! 😊(You can see in Episode 168 that Peter now has a jacket and shoes!)
What a beautiful video - I must admit I’ve been struggling with my Peter Rabbit I haven’t got very far, too be fair I ran out of stitch markers!!! I show my progress on my video today! I love the Beamish museum we went last summer and hope to go again this year xx
Thank you, Lindsey. Ah yes, stitch markers are essential to the making of Peter Rabbit. I don't think I've ever tackled a more complicated toy pattern than this one - but if I can be of any assistance to you, just get in touch and I'll try to help! I'm looking forward to watching your new podcast! Beamish is a wonderful place, isn't it. There always seems to be something new each time we visit! x
Hiya, beautiful viewing as always. You remind me of a dear friend who lives in Bowburn, we used to do rag rugs together using a proddy, which can also be seen at Beamish. We used to love taking my grandchildren there when we lived in Durham.Its true there is so much to see and enjoy there. Hope to learn how to make some socks this year. Well done working with that Peter Rabbit, hes handsome😊
Thank you, Lorna. It's good to know that you are familiar with Beamish - it really is an excellent place to visit! I hope you enjoy learning how to make socks. I'm pleased that I didn't give up on the Peter Rabbit pattern - and I'm looking forward to finishing his smart jacket! xx
Peter rabbit is awesome. Loved the podcast. I really enjoyed your trip. Loved the tea kettles and the cobble stone streets. Sorry you had problems with the pattern. Take care.
Thank you, Lisa. It was such a challenging pattern - but I'm glad I persevered! I look forward to finishing the clothes. I'm glad you enjoyed the trip to Beamish! xx
My great uncle had a popcorn shop where he and my great aunt made not only popcorn and caramel corn, but all sorts of taffy, fudge, and peanut brittle. Everything was handmade (this was the 50s and early 60s). I loved helping wrap the taffy because after it was formed into long ropes of candy, it went through a cutting machine similar to the one making the shapes of the sweets in your video. You turned the crank and out would come perfect little chunks of taffy. My job was to wrap the taffy in waxed paper squares. One of the best parts was that I would get a big scoop of buttered popcorn and set it nearby so I could snack whilst wrapping. It was such fun! I can't wait until you share a video of the 50s town so I can see how different it was back then from my life in the States. 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing your memories of helping your Great Uncle with his sweet making! I'll continue with more of my trip to Beamish (including the 1950s town) in a couple of weeks time, so I shall look forward to sharing that with you.
Peter Rabbit and Jemima are so lovely and well done for conquering such a challenging pattern! I love anything Beatrix Patter and the book looks lovely. My favourite is Mrs Tiggywinkle so I rather hope you might tackle her one day! Beamish looks a really interesting place for a visit x
Thank you, Heather. The Beatrix Potter patterns really did test my perseverance but I'm glad I kept going! I am looking forward to completing the clothes. I can understand your passion for all things Beatrix Potter! I would love to make Mrs Tiggywinkle as she's my mum's favourite! I'll be showing you a bit more of Beamish in another podcast. x
Thank you for sharing your struggles with the Beatrix potter knitting book. I have been intimidated by the patterns. I think that I will knit the ones you recommended first and build up my experience first. I love your Peter and Jemima! ❤❤❤
Thank you, Heather - the Beatrix Potter book definitely needs courage and endless patience! I definitely recommend trying one of the smaller patterns first, such as the Lucky Duckling. I believe there is also a simpler rabbit pattern which I might try! xx
Thankyou for another lovely visit to your craft room i find it very theraputic takes me back to my childhood especially seeing peter rabbit made me think of strawberry sandwiches and hot choclate 😊 beamish musium was very intresting too 😊
Thank you, Nikki - I’m glad you enjoyed your visit today! Strawberry sandwiches? They sound yummy! Glad to take you along to Beamish, too! Take care and I hope that your ankle is gradually getting better x
@@mousiemakespod was meant to say strawberry jam 🙂 the ankle is healing well thankyou I'm walking on the boot today with crutches so no more wheelchair 🙂
Thank you Helen as always. Love love love Beamish - was lucky enough to visit several years ago and it was awesome. The cottages, the shops , the vehicles - everything. Have also since then been to Black Country Museum and Blists Hill - also fabulous days out. Closer to my home is Little Woodham village which transports you back to the 17th century. Not on the scale of any of the aforementioned but still amazing fun and presented with love by the re- enactment team. Must book a visit again soon.
Thank you! We are lucky to have some excellent open air museums in this country, aren't we? I have enjoyed visits to the Black Country Museum and Blists Hill, too. I just love the way we can be transported back in time, especially when the museums have people appropriately dressed and reenacting the past! xx
Hi Helen. We visited Beamish several years ago when on holiday in the Peak District. Fascinating place. Your Peter Rabbit is lovely - worth all the hassle in the end!! Thanks for another interesting podcast. Hope you have a great week. x
Hi Pamela, it's good to hear that you once visited Beamish - it continues to grow and is such a good day out! I'm glad I persevered with Peter Rabbit though it was definitely not a relaxing knit! Hoping you have a lovely week, too x
Thanks Helen for your insight into the book, as I’ve just bought it myself. Not ready to start anything just yet as I’m making page boy bears for my granddaughters wedding in April….but your Peter Rabbit is just gorgeous!!…even tho you had a few issues he’s turned out just dashing!!…thanks again for giving an insight into the book. Loved the museum outing…somewhere I need to visit. x x x 🥰
Thank you, Elaine. How lovely to be making bears for your granddaughter's wedding! Peter Rabbit was definitely worth persevering with and I'm glad to be able to pass on my experiences of using the patterns in the book. I'm glad you enjoyed the museum visit, too! xx
Thank you - you are very welcome! It's lovely to know where you're from. I'm glad you enjoyed the museum - I'll be showing you a bit more of it another time! x
Hello Helen , lovely to see Peter Rabbit and duck but maybe a bit to difficult for me . I remember visiting Beamish back in seventies when it first opened , I was at school in a place called Wooler , they had just managed to purchase a school bus ( bright yellow it was ) so I remember going on the first trip out with my friends from school to Beamish , it was a great day out , I think then there was only one main street and the tram it has grown a lot since then , thanks again Helen 😊
Thank you, Wendy. It was lovely to hear your memories of visiting Beamish in its early days! It has certainly grown a lot since then. The Peter Rabbit patterns are definitely the most challenging toy patterns that I have ever tackled, and quite a stressful experience! x
Hi Helen, I think they're going to look even more fabulous when they have their clothes than they do now. I either can't remember the stories or didn't read them all. I was into Rupert. However, it doesn't stop me being fascinated by Beatrix Potter or liking her characters, which I do very much. And, like you, I appreciate her illustrations. Everything looks great, as always. Emotional support chickens are so lovely. I love Beamish! I like any living museum. I need to go back as I haven't been since before lockdown. How great to have it on your doorstep. 😊❤
Hi Pamela, I am really looking forward to finishing off Peter and Jemima with their clothes! Like you, I don't remember coming across Beatrix Potter as a child - but I became fascinated with her as a teenager and fell in love with her illustrations. We are so lucky in this country to have some excellent open air living museums - and Beamish continues to grow - such an interesting place to visit! xx
Wow, way to tackle such a challenging pattern and not give up. Well done. Loved the footage of your museum. Would love to go there someday. Thanks and have a great week!! 🧶 ❤🧶
You take us to some really good places. I have always wanted to visit Beamish. You know you are getting old when parts of your life appear in a museum😂 I so love all the knitted animals you make but there is something special about a support chicken x
Thanks, Jane - I really love Beamish museum, though I know what you mean about seeing familiar things in museums! That happened when we were looking around the new 1950s town, which I'll share in another podcast. I agree, there is something special about the emotional support chicken! x
I know what you mean... some toy patterns require a huge amount of brain space and this Peter Rabbit pattern book just about beat me! I'm glad you enjoyed the visit to Beamish - I have a few more bits of Beamish to show you soon. xx
Thank you Helen, I was bought this book for Christmas and you gave some very helpful information. Patterns seem to be getting more complicated for us knitters !
Thank you, Allison - I'm glad to be able to pass on my experiences of using the patterns in this lovely but rather challenging book! Patterns definitely seem to be getting more complicated! x
Hello Helen - this is the first podcast of yours that I’ve watched and it was a very happy coincidence 😊 I’ve been watching dear Belinda and she mentioned your podcast on her latest episode so here I am!! I live in Tasmania which is the little island state of Australia ( so we’re just about as far south as you can go !) and last year I bought the Knitting with Peter Rabbit book as soon as I could (from Lucy Locketland actually) and I have the yarn ready to knit Jemima - so your episode was very timely and I shall your advice!! It sounds as though I might need all the help I can get - I’ll let you know how I go. Thank you for the trip to Beamish - it looks amazing 😊 warm regards Elizabeth
Hi Elizabeth and welcome to my little place on UA-cam! It was very kind of Belinda (isn't she lovely?) to mention me and I'm very glad that you decided to come and spend a little time with me. I find it amazing that we can live on opposite sides of the world and yet feel this close connection! The Peter Rabbit book is definitely quite a challenge (for me, at least) and I shall look forward to hearing how you get on with it! I've just finished making Peter and Jemima's clothes so I will share them in a podcast sometime soon. Take care and have a lovely week ahead! xx
Hi Helen. Peter Rabbit is lovely and a good size too. I have just ordered some yarn to make the emotional support chicken for my grandson that is autistic. He loves soft toys and i hope he will love this. Are you going to Wonderwool this year. I’m going on the Sunday xx
Hi! I'm pleased with the finished Peter Rabbit even though making him was rather stressful! I am sure that your grandson will feel the comfort of the emotional support chicken. I don't think I'm going to make it to Wonderwool this year, but I do hope to visit again because I thought it was an excellent show! xx
It was my first yarn show so i have nothing to compare it too. I enjoyed it very much. It is a long way for you and there are yarn shows much nearer i would think, should you want to go to one. Xx
Hello Helen, Peter Rabbit looks great. I’m sorry it seemed so difficult. We craft for fun and a wee challenge is okay but …. Every designer has their own way of explaining things. Can’t wait to see him and Jemima all dressed up :). The museum looked amazing. I hadn’t really grasped the concept when you mentioned it before. What a great idea! A whole village (I think you mentioned there are others?) dedicated to different eras. Watching the sweet making was very interesting. I was thinking - no gloves, no masks as they broke up the sweets - but then no one thought of that way back then. I’m glad you made your own support chicken - Hannah has very beautiful plumage 🤩. I love having lunch with you on Mondays 🤗🥰
Hi Isabel. I was beginning to think that Peter Rabbit was a challenge too far! The feeling of not understanding definitely felt a bit stressful. Beamish open air museum is a super place and I look forward to sharing more of it with you soon! I'm very pleased to have a new support chicken. xx
Hi Helen, I just started the Peter Rabbit, I hope mine comes out as good as yours! Thanks for the inspiration I was looking for someone else who was doing the characters, I hope to do a few of them. Yours are beautiful.
Hi Helen, hope your well. I picked up my Peter Rabbit again and I'm on page 15, did you find that on Row 41-47 it saws knit 5 rows stockinette, but 41-47 is actually 7, what did you knit? Thanks, for any help.
@@debbyyerardi9160 Hi Debby, I remember that part of the pattern - and yes, I did 7 rows, not 5. If you go to the publisher’s website, you will find a list of corrections to the patterns in the book. Happy knitting! xx
Oh Helen… Peter and Jemima are just gorgeous …. the Beamish museum looks amazing, do people actually live in the houses there..??? I hope you got to take some of those sweets home…🤭💕💕
Thank you, Sue - I was pleased that I persevered with these very challenging patterns! At Beamish, the volunteers just play their parts, reenacting the past, during the opening hours of the museum. We didn't actually have the chance to try those sweets although on a previous visit we did buy some and they were delicious! xx
I definitely won’t be trying to make a knitted Peter Rabbit! I do have a crochet pattern though which is very similar but cannot have the Peter Rabbit brand mentioned of course. I might get that out and have a go. I used to make loads of amigurumi animals but haven’t done one for ages and ages. I went to Beamish many, many years ago with my Dad. Would love to have another visit one day. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the trip next week. Love the support chicken and might take a look at how you make it. I think I found a You Tube tutorial for it. X.
Hi Lesley, I think it would be great to make a crocheted Peter Rabbit. Knitting the characters in this new book caused me a good deal of stress which is not really a good thing when it's supposed to be a nice relaxing hobby! I am certain that you would love to make a return visit to Beamish - it has grown so much since the early years and it's just great being transported back in time! And I think you're right about a tutorial for the chicken - I think it's actually done by the designer herself. xx
Good morning!! I think your Peter and Jemima look perfect!! I’ve just ordered the book , if it’s too hard I will keep it for looking at! My Mouche bear is coming out great, im so excited about him. I have done the frog , I wanted to try the Dot Pebbles tiny mouse next, knitting with the 2.0 mm needles is tiny!! I’m using the Chiapas goo needles , they have good points and the cord has no memory. If I try Peter I’ll have to substitute the yarn as Drops is hard to get here in US , I would never have tried the bear without your motivation so thank you , I thoroughly adore these vlogs!!!! Best Nancy
Thank you so much, Nancy! I'm so glad that you are getting on well with your Mouche bear! I think if you've practiced doing some of the smaller Dot Pebbles animals you should be able to manage the Peter Rabbit book - and you can always ask me for advice if you get stuck! I must try the needles you mention as I have heard good things about them. xx
It's good to hear from you, Jenny - the patterns in this book are just SO puzzling at times and it was not an enjoyable experience. I'm not at all surprised that you decided to give up, because our knitting time should be relaxing and not stressful! x
I enjoyed this cosy chat and seeing your beautiful Beatrix Potter characters. All your little ducklings in a row were awful cute and Hannah is just lovely. The wool has striped so beautifully on her sides. Is she hard to knit? Is it a free pattern, or where might I purchase the pattern, please, Helen? Thanks. Shirley xo
Thank you, Shirley! I'm glad you enjoyed seeing the things I shared today. I was so pleased with how the stripes worked out on the chicken. The pattern costs about £4 and is available on Ravelry - it's all in garter stitch, and the main technique used in shaping is the "wrap and turn", which is clearly explained in the pattern. xx
Hi Helen. It’s been a horrible week. I need an emotional support chicken. I think I’ll have to knit myself one. You always cheer me up dear Lady. Don’t stop being you God bless from Ballarat Australia.❤️🙏🇦🇺 do you knit your socks on double point needles or do you knit your socks on a round needle?
Thank you, Tammy - apologies for my delayed reply - I'm not well at the moment (a very painful throat infection). I wish I could magic an emotional support chicken to you right now - you need lots of love and support right now. I knit my socks on double pointed needles. Much love across the miles xx 🤗💕
@@mousiemakespod Hi Helen. I’m so sorry your feeling not well ! Sore throats are awful. Nothing tastes right. Thank you for the kind thoughts and cyber hugs. I’m trying to knit vanilla socks. I so want to. However I get in to such a tangle with the 5 double pointed needles. However they do take my mind off things. God bless and get well soon. 🇦🇺❤️💕🙏🥰
Hi Audrey, I found a certain amount of confusion with the names that markers were given in this book! I'm wondering which page of the book you're up to? On page 90, Row 33 tells you to place markers on first and last stitch for left and right front markers. You are very welcome to email me if you want to tell me or ask me more! mousiemakespodcast@gmail.com
Hi Helen I am a crocheter not a knitter could you knit the emotional support chicken so if you can see if you can do this Inwill try as I have bought the pattern x
Hi Jenifer, there are a couple of options - there's a tutorial on UA-cam for knitting the emotional support chicken, done by the designer - or alternatively, I came across a crocheted version of the emotional support chicken here: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/emotional-support-chicken-2
I found that section of the Jemima pattern very difficult to understand! After each wing is knitted, you need to cut the yarn, then the two wings are sewn together. It took me absolutely ages to work this out.
I'd love to purchase this book! Does anyone living in the US know where one might purchase this other than Amazon and ebay, perhaps a yarn shop? Amazon is notorious for poorly packaging books and I'd prefer it not to arrive damaged.
Peter Rabbit and Ms. Jemima are beautiful! I just want to snuggle up with Peter! Great job! And the chicken is so sweet! thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Linda - I'm looking forward to showing you Peter and Jemima once they are dressed! x
I’ve noticed that patterns seem to be getting more complicated and instructions overwhelming sometimes. Maybe it’s just my “old” brain but it has discouraged me from picking up my needles again. Peter and Jemima are very cute and your new chicken is huggable indeed. I have looked at the chicken patterns available and they seem to be manageable; now if only my cross stitch would let me go😂. Thanks for another visit to a lovely little village and how the sweets are made minus a big factory. I always try to buy locally and handmade. And I loved the parade of the ducklings❤
I agree, there are some really quite challenging knitting patterns around these days - I'm sure they were more straightforward years ago! At least, that's definitely true about toy making. But I'm glad I persevered with Peter and Jemima.
The emotional support chicken pattern isn't too difficult - it gives lots of practice in doing short rows/ wrap and turn!
It was fascinating watching the sweets being made in the traditional way!
Thank you Helen for another warm .comforting and very informative podcast. Loved every bit.
Thank you, Dianne - I'm glad you enjoyed it! x
Helen, that was wonderful. Thankyou. Loving the friends you knitted. So clever. 🥰🇬🇧
Thanks, Jan. It was definitely a challenge knitting the two new friends - and I'm looking forward to showing them again when they are dressed! x
I have just been given this book as a retirement gift from a lovely colleague. Can't wait to get started :) xxx
Apologies for my delayed reply - I have only just found your comment! I hope that you will enjoy the challenge of this book! xx
Peter and Jemima are beautiful! Well done. It is remarkable how the designer has made them look so much like the actual illustrations from the book.
I saw your support chicken with Pene and I thought how lovely a gift that was for her. I raise chickens and it was funny the way you had Anna tucked under your arm is how I will sometimes hold my hens. Keep the wings tucked in so they don't flop about.
Candy making is interesting. Funny that you can knead it like bread dough. Thanks for taking us along.
I enjoy hearing about your projects and seeing how they turned out. I may never knit an animal, but I like to see or at least hear how it is done. Besides they are so darn cute.
Have a great week and see you next sunday.🤗
Thank you, Karen. The designer is certainly quite a genius to make the Peter Rabbit characters look just like the illustrations!
It does seem just the natural thing to hold the chicken under my arm - and interesting to know that it's the way you sometimes hold your real chickens!
I'm glad you enjoyed watching the sweets being made - it really was quite fascinating to see the sweet "dough" at different stages of the process.
I know what you mean - I enjoy watching other people talking about their crafty projects, often things that I am never likely to make! xx
I've just bought this book can't wait to start ❤.. thanks for the lovely video and the sweet shop was a great treat! 😉🍭
I've subscribed to watch more of your lovely utube videos
Thank you, Maisy, for taking the time to comment - and for joining me! I hope you enjoy the book - and also that you enjoy catching up with some of my other podcasts! xx
Morning Helen, an early one for me this morning. How lovely to start with all your tips on Peter Rabbit. As soon as I heard it had been published I bought it and had a read through. Haven't picked it back up. My brain said mmh tricky. My daughters particularly loved Mrs. Tiggywinkle and my intention was to start with her but at the moment she is a future make. No interruptions needed and gathering all the tips before I start! Thanks for all your marvellous thoughts. Emily is thrilled to know she has a sister keeping you company, after all we all need support at times, even if its only whilst reading a pattern through! Thanks for your lovely trip to Beamish. It looks fantastic. Have a lovely week. xx PS Pete watched this week and loved your brother's socks, a man who appreciates socks! Also your playing and Beamish. We want to visit!
I do think the designer Claire Garland is extremely clever but the explanations were not at all easy for me to understand, and I would definitely have appreciated a lot more photographs! With practice, I think I would get used to this rather different construction of knitted animals but I'm not sure if I will make any more of these patterns as they definitely caused me a certain amount of stress... I really appreciated the emotional support of Emily's new sister!!! I'm glad Pete enjoyed watching, too! xx
Wonderful, thank you! I enjoyed every moment x
Thank you, Mandy - my pleasure! x
Morning Helen. Your perseverance paid off. I suppose the many techniques used help to shape and make the figures so realistic. They're much bigger than I was expecting.
I suppose when you compare the patterns of Jean Greenhowe , it just shows how things have moved on.
Thanks for the trip to Beamish. It's definitely a place we want to re visit.
Hope all is well with you. Xx
Hi Angela, you make a very good point there about comparing the complexity of today's toy knitting patterns to those of Jean Greenhow! Things have changed in a way that Jean Greenhow could probably not have imagined!
I was thinking of you when we were at Beamish, as I seemed to remember you telling me that you'd enjoyed your visit there last summer. All well here - I hope you are doing okay, too xx
Yes I too really struggled with this book and like you found it was the making up, I just couldn’t get my head around, funnily enough, wasn’t too bad making Peter, it was Jemima Puddleduck and her wings that I found difficult
It is comforting to know that it wasn't just me that struggled with the making up. And I know what you mean about Jemima's wings - it would have helped me to have more photos! x
Oh Helen, ive missed catching up with you. Ive been on a holiday of a life time for my 60th. And im currently sitting in barbados airport waiting to come home. I finally have Internet and the 1st thing i do it watch one of your videos. This was great and that another one of my must do's is Beamish. Cant wait to get back to my crafts, i only took a small cross stitch. Anyway, thank you for helping the waiting time go bye.x
I see my I D didn’t show correctly, probably because I was out of the country. Sue.xx
Firstly, a belated Happy Birthday, Sue! I am honoured that you chose to watch me when you found an internet connection! I hope that you arrived home safely and settling back into your crafting. x
Hi Helen! I love your Peter Rabbit and Duck and your new emotional support chicken!! ☺️ You really did a fabulous job. Thank you so much for the tour at the museum and the sweet shop! Who would have thot that they can so easily break the candy into those nice pieces. Did you buy any? If so, did you like them? Until next time! Take care! 🥰 xx
Thank you, Debbie - I am glad that I persevered with the rather challenging patterns! We didn't buy any of the sweets on this particular trip, but have had them before and they are delicious! x
Thank you for a very lovely and varied episode. I enjoyed every minute of it. Salam wa sa’aadah
Thank you, Linda - it's my pleasure! x
Perseverance wins! Peter Rabbit is just darling, as is Ms. Jemima. Thank you for sharing them with us!
Perseverance is definitely the correct word! I also needed courage and endless patience - isn't is great that our crafting can help us to develop these important qualities? Thank you, Mary! x
We were made to be overcomers. What's overcoming if there's no challenge? The best views are from the mountaintops! Big hugs to you, Ms. Helen! 💞💓
@@slowcrochet Absolutely!❤
Thank you Helen for the little visit to Beamish! Yummy sweets... such expert hands making the whole process look easy🙂 I saved Beamish for watching in my lunch break, hence my second comment. Cheers until next time !🌹
Thank you, Helen - I'm glad you enjoyed the visit to Beamish! (Did you make a first comment? If you did, UA-cam is not showing it to me!) x
I couldn't find it afterwards either. I remarked on the cuteness of each of your knitted Beatrix Potter characters. You have done well to have these underway. I especially liked mouse and frog for their cuteness but Peter will look so cool once you have his blue jacket made. xx@@mousiemakespod
@@helendeacon7637 I’m looking forward to completing the clothes for Peter and Jemima - that will finish them off nicely!
How lovely again Helen 😊the cutest colorful chicken and the adorable duck. Did you knit your sweater? Looks sóo war mand comfy. Thank for village tour, so amazing the goods on hand, love going back in time ❤❤
Thank you, Yvonne! Unfortunately the jumper is not my work... but it is certainly warm and comfy! I'm glad you enjoyed today's episode! xx
Hi Helen the museum looked fantastic and the rhubarb and custard sweets😊 I love Peter Rabbit and your new emotional support chicken there all beautiful, I've made Tom Kitten years ago it was a pattern in Simply knitting magazine and it was tricky. Thank you Helen have a lovely week x
Thank you, Michelle. We always love a visit to Beamish! The Beatrix Potter patterns are definitely rather a challenge. And I am very pleased to have a new emotional support chicken! xx
Another lovely podcast. I love your little mouse. And your Peter Rabbit is so cute. Your incredible at explaining how you made him. Your little ducklings are amazing. Thank you again for taken as on a visit it's always so nice to see new place from bedroom. Have
a nice week
Thank you - I'm glad you enjoyed spending time listening to me chatting about my current makes! I'm very happy to take you along on these little trips, too. Wishing you a lovely week x
Beautiful piano playing!!!
Thank you - I'm glad you enjoyed it! x
❤❤thanks helen!!!
Love ur animals 😻 and stories!!!
The emotional support chicken 🎉🎉🎉
Elaine💕🏠
Thank you, Elaine! I'm glad you enjoyed today's episode! xx
You should definitely be very proud of yourself for persevering they are both lovely knits and please don’t change the way you present your videos, it’s like chatting with a good friend. Love your posts ❤
Thank you, Stella! I was glad that I persevered - and looking forward to showing you both characters once they have their clothes. I'm happy to know that you enjoying sitting down with me as I chat! xx
Peter rabbit and Jermima puddle duck look great and so easily recognisable. It was very interesting to see how the sweets were made.
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed seeing the sweets being made. x
Peter and jemima are lovely Helen and you did well to persevere can't wait to see them dressed ❤❤
Thanks, Elaine - I'm looking forward to completing the clothes and showing you! x
I just love Peter Rabbit, he is gorgeous and I love all the ducklings you made. Thank you for podcast. 🥰
Thank you - you are very welcome! x
What a fun visit to the Beamish Museum! I could spend hours there!! History of kings and wars was never my cup of tea but the history of regular people and their day to day lives has always fascinated me. I look forward to your Mouche and Friends episode. I bought the little mole pattern but haven't started it yet.
Thank you - I agree with you that the history of the daily lives of ordinary people is fascinating - and Beamish is the perfect place to learn all about it! I look forward to chatting about my Mouche and Friends experiences. xx
Good morning Helen from weardale, lovely things from the fabulous book, I have been a fan of Beatrix for years collecting all kinds from knitting to figures housewares etc. a very nice Monday morning, thank you so much for Beamish as well ❤️❤️
Hi Susan, and thank you! I can understand why you love collecting Beatrix Potter things! I really love the illustrations, and the designer of the knitting book created animals very similar to the illustrations. I'm glad you enjoyed the trip to Beamish, too. xx
First time viewer and found it so useful and LOVED seeing Beamish again, it must be nearly 20 years since I was last there. Thank you for going through the Peter Rabbit in so much detail! Xx
Hi Deborah and thanks for joining me! I'm so glad you found this helpful! Great to know that you've been to Beamish before - it has grown so much since the early days! xx
Thank you Helen, I’ve been interested in the book and Claire Garland’s patterns in general. I think I will try the smaller animals first and your tips are so helpful! I’m looking forward to your podcast about the raccoon knitting.
Thank you, Barbara. I’m very glad you found some of the things I chatted about helpful - I was definitely glad that I’d tried the smaller animals first. I’m looking forward to sharing my thoughts on knitting the raccoon and the Mouche and Friends book! x
I've just bought the Peter Rabbit book and from a quick flick through the patterns I knew that they would be a bit of a pain to knit. Not sure if I want to take on a project that stresses me out but I may try Samuel Whiskers. Claires designs are wonderful but tricky.
Love the sweet making!
The designs are amazing and the characters so similar to Beatrix Potter's illustrations - but I did find the patterns for Peter and Jemima a bit stressful! However, with determination, I proved to myself (and hopefully to you, too!) that they are possible - I just prefer to have more relaxing patterns to knit!
Peter was worth all the hard work. He is very cute. Knitting garments is far less complicated. We have a museum in my part of Wales called the Museum of Welsh Life at St Fagans where the buildings have been rebuilt on site, but not whole streets. I'd love to see the 1950s village because that's my favourite era. I might have to visit during the summer. Thanks for sharing. Xxx
The Peter pattern does look very similar to the Beatrix Potter illustrations and the designer is very clever - but it took all of my perseverance skills to keep going! When I was a teenager I went to the museum that you mention and would love to go again! I have more of Beamish to share in another podcast, which will include the 1950s town. xxx
I just discovered your podcast and you are delightful! I have started Jemima Puddleduck and will heed your suggestion to keep track of stitch markers by color. Wish me luck!
Thank you so much, Susan! I definitely wish you good luck with Jemima! x
Thankyou so very much for this video Helen, I’ll be singing your theme tune all day! Well done for sticking with PR - he’s lovely. Beamish is one of our favourite places to visit and we’re hoping to go in May. Take care Helen. ❤
Thank you, Carolyn. It was definitely worth persevering with Peter and I look forward to showing you both characters again once they are clothed! It’s good to know that you’re familiar with Beamish - such a great place to visit! xx
Thanks Helen for another lovely podcast. I think your Peter Rabbit is wonderful. Can’t wait to see him in his blue coat. I’m glad you made another Emotional Support Chicken. She does fit so nicely under your arm. Thanks for the visit to the open air museum. That would be a place I would be interested in visiting so I’m glad you can take us there.
Thank you, Denise! I'm looking forward to finishing the clothes for the two characters that I made - hopefully I can share them with you soon. I am very happy with my new emotional support chicken. An outing to Beamish is always interesting and I'm glad I could take you along to part of it (more coming soon!) x
Your Peter turned out adorable! I had to order the book now, because I want to knit one little bunny for myself too. Thank you so much for sharing your work. 🥰😍
Thank you, Sabine! I was very determined to finish Peter even though he was a challenge for me. I hope you enjoy making your own little bunny! 😊(You can see in Episode 168 that Peter now has a jacket and shoes!)
Thank you for showing us your beautiful makes!!! You are so precious…have a beautiful week…
Thank you - it's my pleasure! x
What a beautiful video - I must admit I’ve been struggling with my Peter Rabbit I haven’t got very far, too be fair I ran out of stitch markers!!!
I show my progress on my video today!
I love the Beamish museum we went last summer and hope to go again this year xx
Thank you, Lindsey. Ah yes, stitch markers are essential to the making of Peter Rabbit. I don't think I've ever tackled a more complicated toy pattern than this one - but if I can be of any assistance to you, just get in touch and I'll try to help! I'm looking forward to watching your new podcast!
Beamish is a wonderful place, isn't it. There always seems to be something new each time we visit! x
Hiya, beautiful viewing as always. You remind me of a dear friend who lives in Bowburn, we used to do rag rugs together using a proddy, which can also be seen at Beamish. We used to love taking my grandchildren there when we lived in Durham.Its true there is so much to see and enjoy there. Hope to learn how to make some socks this year. Well done working with that Peter Rabbit, hes handsome😊
Thank you, Lorna. It's good to know that you are familiar with Beamish - it really is an excellent place to visit! I hope you enjoy learning how to make socks. I'm pleased that I didn't give up on the Peter Rabbit pattern - and I'm looking forward to finishing his smart jacket! xx
Peter rabbit is awesome. Loved the podcast. I really enjoyed your trip. Loved the tea kettles and the cobble stone streets. Sorry you had problems with the pattern. Take care.
Thank you, Lisa. It was such a challenging pattern - but I'm glad I persevered! I look forward to finishing the clothes. I'm glad you enjoyed the trip to Beamish! xx
My great uncle had a popcorn shop where he and my great aunt made not only popcorn and caramel corn, but all sorts of taffy, fudge, and peanut brittle. Everything was handmade (this was the 50s and early 60s). I loved helping wrap the taffy because after it was formed into long ropes of candy, it went through a cutting machine similar to the one making the shapes of the sweets in your video. You turned the crank and out would come perfect little chunks of taffy. My job was to wrap the taffy in waxed paper squares. One of the best parts was that I would get a big scoop of buttered popcorn and set it nearby so I could snack whilst wrapping. It was such fun! I can't wait until you share a video of the 50s town so I can see how different it was back then from my life in the States. 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing your memories of helping your Great Uncle with his sweet making! I'll continue with more of my trip to Beamish (including the 1950s town) in a couple of weeks time, so I shall look forward to sharing that with you.
Peter Rabbit and Jemima are so lovely and well done for conquering such a challenging pattern! I love anything Beatrix Patter and the book looks lovely. My favourite is Mrs Tiggywinkle so I rather hope you might tackle her one day! Beamish looks a really interesting place for a visit x
Thank you, Heather. The Beatrix Potter patterns really did test my perseverance but I'm glad I kept going! I am looking forward to completing the clothes. I can understand your passion for all things Beatrix Potter! I would love to make Mrs Tiggywinkle as she's my mum's favourite! I'll be showing you a bit more of Beamish in another podcast. x
Thank you for sharing your struggles with the Beatrix potter knitting book. I have been intimidated by the patterns. I think that I will knit the ones you recommended first and build up my experience first. I love your Peter and Jemima! ❤❤❤
Thank you, Heather - the Beatrix Potter book definitely needs courage and endless patience! I definitely recommend trying one of the smaller patterns first, such as the Lucky Duckling. I believe there is also a simpler rabbit pattern which I might try! xx
Thankyou for another lovely visit to your craft room i find it very theraputic takes me back to my childhood especially seeing peter rabbit made me think of strawberry sandwiches and hot choclate 😊 beamish musium was very intresting too 😊
Thank you, Nikki - I’m glad you enjoyed your visit today! Strawberry sandwiches? They sound yummy! Glad to take you along to Beamish, too! Take care and I hope that your ankle is gradually getting better x
@@mousiemakespod was meant to say strawberry jam 🙂 the ankle is healing well thankyou I'm walking on the boot today with crutches so no more wheelchair 🙂
@@itsanomadslife Sounds like good progress with your ankle. And strawberry jam sandwiches I love too! 😊 x
Thank you Helen as always. Love love love Beamish - was lucky enough to visit several years ago and it was awesome. The cottages, the shops , the vehicles - everything. Have also since then been to Black Country Museum and Blists Hill - also fabulous days out.
Closer to my home is Little Woodham village which transports you back to the 17th century. Not on the scale of any of the aforementioned but still amazing fun and presented with love by the re- enactment team. Must book a visit again soon.
Thank you! We are lucky to have some excellent open air museums in this country, aren't we? I have enjoyed visits to the Black Country Museum and Blists Hill, too. I just love the way we can be transported back in time, especially when the museums have people appropriately dressed and reenacting the past! xx
Hi Helen. We visited Beamish several years ago when on holiday in the Peak District. Fascinating place. Your Peter Rabbit is lovely - worth all the hassle in the end!! Thanks for another interesting podcast. Hope you have a great week. x
Hi Pamela, it's good to hear that you once visited Beamish - it continues to grow and is such a good day out! I'm glad I persevered with Peter Rabbit though it was definitely not a relaxing knit! Hoping you have a lovely week, too x
Thanks Helen for your insight into the book, as I’ve just bought it myself. Not ready to start anything just yet as I’m making page boy bears for my granddaughters wedding in April….but your Peter Rabbit is just gorgeous!!…even tho you had a few issues he’s turned out just dashing!!…thanks again for giving an insight into the book. Loved the museum outing…somewhere I need to visit. x x x 🥰
Thank you, Elaine. How lovely to be making bears for your granddaughter's wedding! Peter Rabbit was definitely worth persevering with and I'm glad to be able to pass on my experiences of using the patterns in the book. I'm glad you enjoyed the museum visit, too! xx
I just found your channel. It was a delightful visit. I'm in Iowa, the Midwest of the US and I enjoyed visiting the Beamish museum with you.😊
Thank you - you are very welcome! It's lovely to know where you're from. I'm glad you enjoyed the museum - I'll be showing you a bit more of it another time! x
Hello Helen , lovely to see Peter Rabbit and duck but maybe a bit to difficult for me . I remember visiting Beamish back in seventies when it first opened , I was at school in a place called Wooler , they had just managed to purchase a school bus ( bright yellow it was ) so I remember going on the first trip out with my friends from school to Beamish , it was a great day out , I think then there was only one main street and the tram it has grown a lot since then , thanks again Helen 😊
Thank you, Wendy. It was lovely to hear your memories of visiting Beamish in its early days! It has certainly grown a lot since then. The Peter Rabbit patterns are definitely the most challenging toy patterns that I have ever tackled, and quite a stressful experience! x
Hi Helen, I think they're going to look even more fabulous when they have their clothes than they do now. I either can't remember the stories or didn't read them all. I was into Rupert. However, it doesn't stop me being fascinated by Beatrix Potter or liking her characters, which I do very much. And, like you, I appreciate her illustrations. Everything looks great, as always. Emotional support chickens are so lovely. I love Beamish! I like any living museum. I need to go back as I haven't been since before lockdown. How great to have it on your doorstep. 😊❤
Hi Pamela, I am really looking forward to finishing off Peter and Jemima with their clothes! Like you, I don't remember coming across Beatrix Potter as a child - but I became fascinated with her as a teenager and fell in love with her illustrations.
We are so lucky in this country to have some excellent open air living museums - and Beamish continues to grow - such an interesting place to visit! xx
Wow, way to tackle such a challenging pattern and not give up. Well done. Loved the footage of your museum. Would love to go there someday. Thanks and have a great week!! 🧶 ❤🧶
Thank you, Margaret. That pattern certainly tested all my powers of perseverance! I'm glad you enjoyed the museum, too - well worth a visit! x
You take us to some really good places. I have always wanted to visit Beamish. You know you are getting old when parts of your life appear in a museum😂 I so love all the knitted animals you make but there is something special about a support chicken x
Thanks, Jane - I really love Beamish museum, though I know what you mean about seeing familiar things in museums! That happened when we were looking around the new 1950s town, which I'll share in another podcast. I agree, there is something special about the emotional support chicken! x
I haven't got the brain space for knitting toys... yet 😁 Loved the footage of Beamish Museum, rhubarb and custard sweets are my favourite 😍
I know what you mean... some toy patterns require a huge amount of brain space and this Peter Rabbit pattern book just about beat me! I'm glad you enjoyed the visit to Beamish - I have a few more bits of Beamish to show you soon. xx
Thank you Helen, I was bought this book for Christmas and you gave some very helpful information. Patterns seem to be getting more complicated for us knitters !
Thank you, Allison - I'm glad to be able to pass on my experiences of using the patterns in this lovely but rather challenging book! Patterns definitely seem to be getting more complicated! x
Hello Helen - this is the first podcast of yours that I’ve watched and it was a very happy coincidence 😊 I’ve been watching dear Belinda and she mentioned your podcast on her latest episode so here I am!! I live in Tasmania which is the little island state of Australia ( so we’re just about as far south as you can go !) and last year I bought the Knitting with Peter Rabbit book as soon as I could (from Lucy Locketland actually) and I have the yarn ready to knit Jemima - so your episode was very timely and I shall your advice!! It sounds as though I might need all the help I can get - I’ll let you know how I go. Thank you for the trip to Beamish - it looks amazing 😊 warm regards Elizabeth
Hi Elizabeth and welcome to my little place on UA-cam! It was very kind of Belinda (isn't she lovely?) to mention me and I'm very glad that you decided to come and spend a little time with me. I find it amazing that we can live on opposite sides of the world and yet feel this close connection! The Peter Rabbit book is definitely quite a challenge (for me, at least) and I shall look forward to hearing how you get on with it! I've just finished making Peter and Jemima's clothes so I will share them in a podcast sometime soon. Take care and have a lovely week ahead! xx
That museum looks amaaaaazing!!!!!!
It's an absolutely brilliant museum! x
Hi Helen. Peter Rabbit is lovely and a good size too.
I have just ordered some yarn to make the emotional support chicken for my grandson that is autistic. He loves soft toys and i hope he will love this.
Are you going to Wonderwool this year. I’m going on the Sunday xx
Hi! I'm pleased with the finished Peter Rabbit even though making him was rather stressful! I am sure that your grandson will feel the comfort of the emotional support chicken. I don't think I'm going to make it to Wonderwool this year, but I do hope to visit again because I thought it was an excellent show! xx
It was my first yarn show so i have nothing to compare it too. I enjoyed it very much.
It is a long way for you and there are yarn shows much nearer i would think, should you want to go to one.
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Hello Helen, Peter Rabbit looks great. I’m sorry it seemed so difficult. We craft for fun and a wee challenge is okay but …. Every designer has their own way of explaining things. Can’t wait to see him and Jemima all dressed up :). The museum looked amazing. I hadn’t really grasped the concept when you mentioned it before. What a great idea! A whole village (I think you mentioned there are others?) dedicated to different eras. Watching the sweet making was very interesting. I was thinking - no gloves, no masks as they broke up the sweets - but then no one thought of that way back then. I’m glad you made your own support chicken - Hannah has very beautiful plumage 🤩. I love having lunch with you on Mondays 🤗🥰
Hi Isabel. I was beginning to think that Peter Rabbit was a challenge too far! The feeling of not understanding definitely felt a bit stressful. Beamish open air museum is a super place and I look forward to sharing more of it with you soon! I'm very pleased to have a new support chicken. xx
Hi Helen, I just started the Peter Rabbit, I hope mine comes out as good as yours! Thanks for the inspiration I was looking for someone else who was doing the characters, I hope to do a few of them. Yours are beautiful.
Thank you, Debby - I hope your Peter is going well! x
I will let you know when it's done!
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Hi Helen, hope your well. I picked up my Peter Rabbit again and I'm on page 15, did you find that on Row 41-47 it saws knit 5 rows stockinette, but 41-47 is actually 7, what did you knit? Thanks, for any help.
@@debbyyerardi9160 Hi Debby, I remember that part of the pattern - and yes, I did 7 rows, not 5. If you go to the publisher’s website, you will find a list of corrections to the patterns in the book. Happy knitting! xx
Oh Helen… Peter and Jemima are just gorgeous …. the Beamish museum looks amazing, do people actually live in the houses there..??? I hope you got to take some of those sweets home…🤭💕💕
Thank you, Sue - I was pleased that I persevered with these very challenging patterns! At Beamish, the volunteers just play their parts, reenacting the past, during the opening hours of the museum. We didn't actually have the chance to try those sweets although on a previous visit we did buy some and they were delicious! xx
Lovely video
Thank you! x
I definitely won’t be trying to make a knitted Peter Rabbit! I do have a crochet pattern though which is very similar but cannot have the Peter Rabbit brand mentioned of course. I might get that out and have a go. I used to make loads of amigurumi animals but haven’t done one for ages and ages. I went to Beamish many, many years ago with my Dad. Would love to have another visit one day. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the trip next week. Love the support chicken and might take a look at how you make it. I think I found a You Tube tutorial for it. X.
Hi Lesley, I think it would be great to make a crocheted Peter Rabbit. Knitting the characters in this new book caused me a good deal of stress which is not really a good thing when it's supposed to be a nice relaxing hobby! I am certain that you would love to make a return visit to Beamish - it has grown so much since the early years and it's just great being transported back in time! And I think you're right about a tutorial for the chicken - I think it's actually done by the designer herself. xx
Good morning!! I think your Peter and Jemima look perfect!! I’ve just ordered the book , if it’s too hard I will keep it for looking at! My Mouche bear is coming out great, im so excited about him. I have done the frog , I wanted to try the Dot Pebbles tiny mouse next, knitting with the 2.0 mm needles is tiny!! I’m using the Chiapas goo needles , they have good points and the cord has no memory. If I try Peter I’ll have to substitute the yarn as Drops is hard to get here in US , I would never have tried the bear without your motivation so thank you , I thoroughly adore these vlogs!!!! Best Nancy
Thank you so much, Nancy! I'm so glad that you are getting on well with your Mouche bear! I think if you've practiced doing some of the smaller Dot Pebbles animals you should be able to manage the Peter Rabbit book - and you can always ask me for advice if you get stuck! I must try the needles you mention as I have heard good things about them. xx
Knitted for over 50 years. Never found a pattern i can't do until these. Had to give up. 😮
It's good to hear from you, Jenny - the patterns in this book are just SO puzzling at times and it was not an enjoyable experience. I'm not at all surprised that you decided to give up, because our knitting time should be relaxing and not stressful! x
I knit bunnies and mice all the time. Never give up on one before. @@mousiemakespod
I enjoyed this cosy chat and seeing your beautiful Beatrix Potter characters. All your little ducklings in a row were awful cute and Hannah is just lovely. The wool has striped so beautifully on her sides. Is she hard to knit? Is it a free pattern, or where might I purchase the pattern, please, Helen? Thanks. Shirley xo
Thank you, Shirley! I'm glad you enjoyed seeing the things I shared today. I was so pleased with how the stripes worked out on the chicken. The pattern costs about £4 and is available on Ravelry - it's all in garter stitch, and the main technique used in shaping is the "wrap and turn", which is clearly explained in the pattern. xx
@@mousiemakespod Thank you so much for that, Helen - I'll look it up on Ravelry. You're very kind xo
Hi Helen. It’s been a horrible week. I need an emotional support chicken. I think I’ll have to knit myself one. You always cheer me up dear Lady. Don’t stop being you God bless from Ballarat Australia.❤️🙏🇦🇺 do you knit your socks on double point needles or do you knit your socks on a round needle?
Thank you, Tammy - apologies for my delayed reply - I'm not well at the moment (a very painful throat infection). I wish I could magic an emotional support chicken to you right now - you need lots of love and support right now. I knit my socks on double pointed needles. Much love across the miles xx 🤗💕
@@mousiemakespod Hi Helen. I’m so sorry your feeling
not well ! Sore throats are awful. Nothing tastes right. Thank you for the kind thoughts and cyber hugs. I’m trying to knit vanilla socks. I so want to. However I get in to such a tangle with the 5 double pointed needles. However they do take my mind off things. God bless and get well soon. 🇦🇺❤️💕🙏🥰
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Thank you, Carol! x
I'm really struggling with jemima. I can't see any instructions to place the left and right breast markers. Can you help please!
Hi Audrey, I found a certain amount of confusion with the names that markers were given in this book! I'm wondering which page of the book you're up to? On page 90, Row 33 tells you to place markers on first and last stitch for left and right front markers. You are very welcome to email me if you want to tell me or ask me more! mousiemakespodcast@gmail.com
Hi Helen I am a crocheter not a knitter could you knit the emotional support chicken so if you can see if you can do this Inwill try as I have bought the pattern x
Hi Jenifer, there are a couple of options - there's a tutorial on UA-cam for knitting the emotional support chicken, done by the designer - or alternatively, I came across a crocheted version of the emotional support chicken here:
www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/emotional-support-chicken-2
Hello Helen, thank you for another happy and slow early mondaymorning start ☀️☁️☁️
Thank you, Marianne!
When knitting Jemima's wing, I got lost. I don't know whether to cut the thread or what. The pattern did not detail what to do 😿
I found that section of the Jemima pattern very difficult to understand! After each wing is knitted, you need to cut the yarn, then the two wings are sewn together. It took me absolutely ages to work this out.
I'd love to purchase this book! Does anyone living in the US know where one might purchase this other than Amazon and ebay, perhaps a yarn shop? Amazon is notorious for poorly packaging books and I'd prefer it not to arrive damaged.
It is certainly a lovely book and you definitely don't want to receive a damaged copy - I hope someone is able to point you in the right direction.