Knitted Animal Friends, Cat Sweater & Cat Mittens - Ep. 1 - Seedling Stitch Knitting Podcast

[@patricialoux5193]

Wow Athena you are already such an accomplished knitter after such a short time! I love your podcast and all you have to share. You are clearly fearless about learning new techniques. All your creations look amazing! I’ll look forward to seeing your future knits and knitting along with you when you post new videos!

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you ❤ I always pick projects that I love a lot and the passion can get me through any difficult technique. Looking forward to making and sharing new episode with you!

[@user-pn6uk1ki9q]

I’ve been working one week on Tilly. I just wasn’t happy with her ears. Thanks to you, I realize I was knitting it fair isle when I should have used Intarsia technique. I had made one ear, frogged it and then made the two. I’m off to frog those and restart those ears using the correct technique. Thank you. You are very talented.

[@SeedlingStitch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@debweiss470]

You are amazing!! You have learned so much so quickly!! And you are so adventurous with your projects and your adaptations. Can’t wait to watch more episodes!!

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you for checking out my knitting journey and welcome!

[@fokesingh3500]

What a wonderful episode! You inspired me to start on my knitted animal friends. Nice meeting you 😊 warm greetings from the Netherlands 👋

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you! Greetings!

[@user-bu2bq4mp6u]

Hello Athena
I’ve just found your channel, looking for the Knitted Animal Friends…. You are so natural, I feel you’re a friend already!!
I will catch up with all your videos and follow your beautiful knitting!
Carolyn, Scarborough UK

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you! Welcome to my channel!

[@cottagekeeper1044]

Absolutely a delight from start to finish. When you stood up and showed the cat on your sweater i completely gasped with delight. You are so very talented! I’ve been knitting for years and cannot do the things you can do🎉bravo! I hope you have a lovely week🌸🌱🧶

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you! Welcome to my channel!

[@elzumia]

Thank you Athina for sharing your beautiful work, looking forward to the next podcast stay safe and healthy.I love your babies 🤗🤗

[@colleengoldsmith3407]

Absolutely love your sweater, well done ! You have come a long way in such a short time. Knitting is my hobby, I have also started knitting the horse from the book and am really enjoying it. Enjoyed spending time with you this morning. Looking forward to future videos. ❤️ Colleen South Africa 🇿🇦

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you! Happy knitting 🥰

[@miajones6302]

Wow I loved this podcast thank you on taking about your moms vest. Your socks very lovely. I am still knitting on my short sleeve sweater. When I’m finished I’ll send you picture of my sweater. Your socks are beautiful and looks cozy

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you! Yeah I look forward to seeing your FO short sleeve sweater!

[@deekay1641]

Loved your podcast.
You are very, very talented. Your knitting projects are wonderful, your mitts, hat and especially your knitted bunny and sloth are so good. My favorite is your kitty sweater, you did a beautiful job. I also am a big cat lover.
Take care and I look forward to spending more time with you.

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you so much! I’m looking forward to sharing more knitting goodies with you too 😊!

[@OLIVIA-mb9pb]

Thank you, 🙏🏽💚🕊

[@HandmadebyLorelei]

You should be so PROUD! Your enthusiasm for your knitted dolls is infectious- I couldn't stop smiling! THE SLOTH is so cute!!!

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you for the encouragement 🥰

[@margittasaager7238]

Just finished watching. Enjoyed your blog. The kitties are adorable, makes a loving atmosphere!

[@glendabathgate4036]

Most enjoyable

[@kathyramsey148]

Good luck with your channel and your engineering career ! Enjoyed watching your channel- keep knitting! 🧶🧶🧶🧶

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you 🧶🧶

[@jennyrakoto]

I just stumbled on your channel and I loved it ! It's always a great pleasure to discover new faces in the knitting community 🤩 I'm very looking forward to watching more videos from you !

[@SeedlingStitch]

Welcome!!

[@christinemarsden2157]

Hello Athena, I only found you today (24th May 2023). I knew directly I saw your first item that I would be subscribing to your channel. I can't believe you've been knitting for such a short time. I absolutely loved the cat jumper, and I can't wait to catch up with your subsequent videos. As the previous poster said, "You're amazing!"

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you and welcome to my channel! See you in the next episode!

[@Zillah123]

Loved this!😊 Impressive and heartwarming.

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you ❤

[@misiabella1814]

Hi Athena, welcome to knitting world. I think that your knits are amazing!

[@briannabarhorst6932]

Athena, you are a joy to watch! Thank you for sharing your journey and projects. I love your animals and your cabled projects.
You are so adorable when you explain your sloth (husband)! The adjustments that you make are perfect! Your engineer brain shows! Keep designing!

[@auntylinda7640]

Hi athena, I'm knitting the fox and lamb from that same book! Much love xxxx

[@SeedlingStitch]

Happy animal knitting!

[@niknaiman5359]

Your animals are absolutely adorable. I love that you were so willing to dive right in on such complicated works right after learning to knit. I eased into knitting years ago and have just now started to attempt projects that were intimidating to me before.

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you 🥰! I’m just starting to knit my third animal friend. It will be the fox!

[@sanan8568]

Hi Athena, so happy to have found your podcast. I enjoyed seeing your projects and look forward to watching the rest of your knitting podcasts. With appreciation, Sarah from Saskatchewan

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you! Welcome aboard!

[@devnaroberts3755]

Yes 😄...you were born to be a knitter...proof is in the way you organized your grandmother's yarn!

[@julieharris7835]

Wow! I love your knitted animals, thank you for the book recommendation. 😊

[@barbarakrull241]

I love how the carrots look more 3D. I would love to see the translations for the Japanese symbol. There are so many beautiful Japanese patterns that aren’t translated
Everything you’ve made is beautiful thanks for sharing

[@sueadams9364]

Athena, you're a newbie knitter but your work is exceptional!!! It must be in your blood. I can hardly believe your color work and the fact that you can use a video game to create little kitty patterns. Congratulations on a wonderful first video!

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you Sue! I’m trying to design another pattern in the video game now and I showed it in my episode 2. ;)

[@_le1954]

You are amazing-learning to knit and then sharing your time and talents with us while in college. The cowl is beautiful

[@aroundtheworldfibers]

I can't believe you are a beginning knitter. You're an amazing knitter. I've knit many animals from Louise Crowther's book. I'm sure you're aware she has a new release coming out in mid May too. I was just in Vancouver (born and raised there actually). One nice thing, the weather is great for providing a wide range of projects to knit from cozy warm knits for winter to lightweight cool knits for summer and everything in between. By the way, love the closing with the beautiful piano playing!

[@SeedlingStitch]

I didn’t know that Louise Crowther is releasing a new book! Thanks for letting me know! It’s sunny at the moment in Vancouver but a sudden hail hit us just on Sunday and Monday. It was scarily fun. I’m glad you liked my piano. I’m playing a different piece in my each episode now.😊

[@debradantonio2974]

Wonderful knit animals. You did a beautiful job on the face of Tilly.

[@janetkeith2744]

Athena, your knitting is so beautiful! I love your cat knits!!

[@penelopeschinwag]

Hi Athena, Thanks for a lovely podcast. Your knitting is beautiful and I love your interpretations.

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you for checking out my podcast!☺️Happy knitting!

[@grannyvee5789]

I started knitting when I became a granny 11 years ago. I am so impressed with your channel and I am a new subscriber. You’re way ahead of me! I still feel like a new knitter and have just recently gained the confidence to buy good yarn. It was a great idea to use the animal book to learn so many techniques on a small scale. You’re brilliant and very talented!

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you and welcome! Knitting is a joy regardless of the level of difficulty🧶🧶

[@janicedonaldson6975]

For a beginning knitter, you're fearless. I'm amazed at your knitting skills. Good luck with your podcasts. Your knitter toys are adorable.

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you!

[@aliciasuttie3333]

Athena! This is so amazing. I loved Tilly and the Sloth! Your creativity and ingenuity is truly inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing ❤️

[@SeedlingStitch]

Hiiii, Alicia! I’m super happy to have you in my knitting circle, too, besides the swords!😄😄

[@deborahmilne3397]

Can’t wait to catch up on all you knitting programs. Amazing, fun and super interesting 😍

[@yogablossom100]

I love your sweater! ❤️and the cat 🐈 theme is brilliant.

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you for the support, Hanne!

[@janeoxley4829]

Great knitting projects, all very well knitted and adorable.

[@cherigustafson6009]

You are already an amazing knitter for a beginner! ❣️ I love all your creations & how you have modified patterns to make them just what you imagine. Love 💕 your Tilly bunny! 🐰Keep knitting & creating too. 🧶

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you 🥰

[@micheledelacruz4301]

Thank you Athena for sharing your makes and inspiration. Wonderful first episode.

[@oakandwinds]

You and your knitting journey are so lovely and darling ! ;) Happy Knitting !

[@manonc1888]

Hello from Quebec .
Congratulations for your first podcast.
I'm very impressed with the quality and variety of your work, you are ni longer a beginner. GREAT JOB!
Will be following your channel as i also just bought Louise Crowther's book to start knitting these adorable toys. :)
Keep it up !

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you and welcome to my channel!

[@maureencapotosto9257]

Very innovative and inspiring for a “seedling”.

[@susandent3611]

Wow - brilliant first pod cast. I have the animal doll knitting book - you have inspired me to try and knit one. Thankyou

[@zxyf1]

Knitting is a doomsday survival technique everyone should know

[@karenbuchs7414]

You are such a talented young woman! What you have knit does not look like projects from a new knitter. I really like how you have jumped in to transforming patterns to making them your own. And when I heard you playing the antique piano I was amazed at the musical talent you have. Wow! The little tabby cat at the end of your podcast looks just like the one I had. He was a stray who we adopted, and he died 2 years ago, but he lived to be 22!!

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you! Wow 22 years! That’s really longevity for cats. The tabby sitting on my lap is Vance. He and Vikki (the gray) are adopted together from a rescue. 😊 They are my best knitting companions.

[@margittasaager7238]

If I only had your efficiency!!!! Bravo!!!!

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you! Please don’t make efficiency get the fun out of knitting.😉

[@heatherpearson3784]

Happy to find you. Love the animal knits.

[@pamelamckenzie2685]

I got that book its fab

[@margittasaager7238]

You've done a lovely job. Cute bunny...needs to be given a name. God bless.

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you! I gave her a Chinese name similar to mine, but am still deciding on an English name! 😄

[@margittasaager7238]

Give her a chinese name....more 'original'. 😄😘

[@juditough8320]

I just found your podcast, you are an amazing knitter! I have subscribed and I can’t wait to watch your 2nd podcast tomorrow. I can’t believe what you have accomplished in six months of knitting. I have been knitting for 50 years & I have never completed a stuffed animal. I love your cat sweater too. Happy knitting!

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you! Hope you enjoy the next episodes 😉!

[@HandmadebyLorelei]

Left that comment at the half way point and now I've seen the rest of the episode. OMG your cat sweater, and cat projects, ALL HAVE MY HEART! Love them all! I have 2 cats as well, they are jet black! I can't wait to see your next episode! I am currently knitting socks... with coordinating cuffs, heels and toes. I am going to the yarn shop today and hope to get some yarn for a shawl. I'm thinking about knitting the Opus shawl from Maxim Cyr. Have REALLY enjoyed your podcast. I am floored by how prolific you are in knitting after just 6 months. I totally get it though, it was addicting for me as well! I just started podcasting again myself, check it out if you need something to watch.

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you thank you for the kind words!🥰 I’ll definitely check out your podcast later. Knitting is the most addicting hobby I’ve ever had. I’m knitting every spare minute that I have. Lol Looking forward to seeing your shawl project in your next podcast!

[@joannek5107]

Your knitting is so lovely. Thanks for sharing.

[@rebeccalamb3228]

Hello Athena, Seedling. I enjoy your vlogging and awesome creative knitting projects. I am currently knitting socks in a self stripping wool nylon blend. I too love knitting books and old knitting patterns. Look forward to your next post.

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thanks for sharing your project! I ordered some self patterning socks yarn from China and am looking forward to receiving and trying it out soon!

[@lynngrundy2817]

OMG you are amazing

[@yogablossom100]

Athena, it’s amazing! So excited for you! You are brilliant. Thank you so much for being so inspiring.💕

[@chrislesczynski4584]

I just discovered your new podcast. It was delightful and I can’t wait to see more from you. So glad you are part of the knitting community. Your work is amazing!

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you! I’m happy to have you here!

[@chrislesczynski4584]

I love kitties too. I have a 5 year old rag doll cat named Purl, who is very spoiled! Just starting to watch episode 2!

[@sandraatkinson3409]

Thankyou Athena for the info about the bunny!

[@carlafawcett6494]

This was so refreshing !! Your projects are just darling. I love the animals That sloth!!!!

[@Yarn.sew.made.by.Thanicha]

Love your projects 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😊 well done 👍 keep it up with your podcast

[@slowstitches]

Wow! I'm so amazed at your projects. I'm glad to find your podcast and I expect you'll soon be an up-and-coming knit designer.

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you for the best wish! I’m working towards that!

[@mywoolmitten]

So happy to find your podcast! I think you chose the perfect name 😊 You've made some exceptional things and I look forward to watching more

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you! Happy to “grow” more stitches with you!

[@cwilson991]

The bunny is soo cute great job

[@carriemarman9482]

Congrats on podcast Episode !... enjoyed it alot... cant wait to watch more

[@sandraatkinson3409]

Your little animals are very sweet. I'm partial to bunnies but they are both beautiful and you did a beautiful job on them !

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you, Sandra! There is another cute knitted bunny pattern on Ravelry called “Bunny Odile” by Cinthia Vallet. It’s worth checking out if you are into bunnies!

[@catherinekirby1457]

I loved your podcast! I can’t wait ti see more! Thank you

[@annpapadopulo]

Wow your knitting is amazing and I am also crazy about cats - I love your sweater with the cat and would love to find a pattern in English in the not too distant future. You have learned to much in such a short time. I really enjoy watching you and keep up with your amazing podcasts.

[@oliviaprullage4732]

You are doing an amazing job!

[@Jessesmom12]

I love your knits!

[@joakinaarizaleta9516]

me ha gustado mucho conocerte,la historia de tu abuela y tu mamá, que bueno que te mando las lanas un recuerdo para siempre eres una persona muy interesante sigue disfruta del momento un abrazo fuerte desde Euskadi

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you! A warm hug to you, too!

[@miajones6302]

I ordered the book because I want to Learn knitting in detail and I want to make Tilly thank u

[@CMeyer-ut3dd]

Everything you’ve made is so so cute! Love the animals, especially the sloth. We have cats and your sweater is amazing! I’m a subscriber now!

[@kayf2631]

Love your cat sweater, it is gorgeous! I am also relatively new to knitting, just started in December and also took classes from Zoe! Haven’t progressed as far yet but enjoying the journey. I found your podcast through the Wet Coast Wools Instagram stories. Excited to keep hearing about your progress!

[@SeedlingStitch]

I’m so glad to meet fellow new knitters and Zoe’s student (isn’t she the best knitting teacher)! I’ll keep sharing new things about knitting that I learned and beginner-friendly patterns here. Thank you for watching my podcast and happy knitting!

[@miajones6302]

Where do u sign up for the classes with Zoe? Thank u

[@SeedlingStitch]

Hi, i put a link to Zoe’s class in the description. You can also search for “Wet Coast Wools First Stitches class”.

[@kelleyjogirl]

I love your sloth! Louis the Owl is adorable, but I agree that something about the arms and legs seems really strange. I've been wanting to get this book and try the animal patterns for a while,e but haven't done it yet. :)

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thank you! You won’t regret getting this book 😄

[@Dianepurls]

I enjoyed your podcast very much! I especially like your Holst Garn cardigan well done! On a side note, please, please try to stop using cardboard boxes to store your knitting! Cardboard has a tendency to attract insects like carpet beetles. They love munching on wool and for some reason they also like rattan baskets and cardboard... (No need to ask me how I figured this out but sadly I did. It's not fun to get an infestation, trust me on this!) I have now switched to only using plastic baskets for my WIPs and nylon zippered storage bins for my FOs and stash.

[@SeedlingStitch]

Thanks for the tips!! That’s important! I’ve been using plastic bags to store my wool but have still been using cardboard boxes for my current projects… I’ll find a safer alternative!!

[@TheBestConstructionServices]

Yeeey have you got a japanese knitting chart for little animals ?

[@SeedlingStitch]

Hi I’m not sure what chart you meant. I filmed that episode so long ago!

[@oanagrossu1532]

You're lovely

[@giulianafolgori1435]

Mi puoi aiutare per favore ho acquistato il libro knitted animali Friends volevo fare il cappottino di Charlotte the Fox ma anche se lo traduco in italiano non riesco a capire i passaggi mi puoi dare una mano per favore grazie mille se lo farai e poi volevo sapere se c'è anche una versione in italiano di questo libro 😊

[@SeedlingStitch]

Hi! I’m sorry I don’t speak Italian and so can’t help. Hope you find someone else who can help!

[@ruthdoyle3572]

Can you redo this video with louder volume please

[@SeedlingStitch]

Sorry I can’t. It’s from too long ago. My later videos have improved!