Every one of your videos feels like sitting down and hanging out with a good friend. I always enjoy them. And your boys are so darling! They are doing so great!
I really enjoyed the energy in your video today. I was especially amused by the eyeball granny square. I was laughing along with you. Your boys are precious. I have also used Patons for socks for my grandson and have been pleasantly surprised at how well they hold up.
Your boys are adorable! It's so nice to see you have taught them to knit and they both seem to be enjoying their new hobby! Congrats on fantastic parenting skills. You looked proud as can be having them show off their work!
I am IN LOVE with Elizabeth 😍 10/10 execution. 🥇 I have been knitting since 18 and at 31 I still do not have any other knitting friends 😂 So it’s so amazing to find other lovely knitting gals out there like me. LOVE the pod ❤🎉
My favorite episode of all time! The joy from your chicken, the silliness of the eyed granny square and then your two boys sharing their excellent work! What an excellent video, brought me so much joy while I knit a sock of my own ❤
Being a guy myself, I ALWAYS make the toes and heels in a solid or contrast yarn. It just saves the hassle of possibly running out of MC. Also, I NEVER block for the reason you mentioned. I appreciate the enthusiasm in your videos.
That hood is a great idea! The eyeballs OMG I am so glad I wasn’t taking a drink of hot tea! 😂😂😂😂😂 Your boys are adorable and doing really well with their knitting! Bravo!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🌵
44:46 omg I cried when I saw the boys talk about their knitting! Sooooooo precious! I taught my children at the same time; boys 10 and 11 girls were 5and 7 this was in 2005 😉
Awww... your boys are knitting, that's fantastic! They are just precious. I taught my daughter to knit at about their age, though it didn't turn out to be her thing. Still, a love of hand craft instilled from early childhood has added to her appreciation and love of all things handmade, and her current love of making stained glass.
I just recently found your videos and one thing I love about you is that even though you hand dye your own yarn line, you are willing to use yarn that is readily available to everyone (Patons, etc). Thank you! So many indy dyers with UA-cam will only use their own yarn which is usually too expensive for me to use. I have made 3 emotional support chickens and I love them.
Ronan's chunky scarf is so cool! I love Angus's yarn choice. The rainbow is awesome and I think the finished project will be too! The eyeball granny square is hilarious.
Fyi about safety eyes, safety eyes are technically not safe for children under 3. If you're worried about them coming off (or as added safety), you can put on the back, then melt the post until it's flat. But they're still not safe for babies. There are crochet amigurumi videos that show how. Elizabeth is a gorgeous hen. I'm making one for my sister, she'll just love it! The Coco Amour hood has been in my queue for next winter, but I'd love to see your deep dive. Monterey is amazing! I'll be there in 8 weeks when my next grand is born, but I have alot of baby knitting to power through before then. Glad you enjoyed Spring Break!
I would be very interested in a hood pattern similar to the hood you purchased-it looks so light, drapery and yet warm! I like the two you mention, however the simplicity of the purchased one is so classic. I hadn’t thought of carrying one when traveling, but your description of its warmth and convenience sounds perfect! (Love your videos!) 😀
Omg, Ronan and Angus were adorable. Watch out, before you know it, this will be their podcast, lol. I love that they are knitting and appear to really be enjoying it. Great video as usual.
I am so obsessed with the fact that your boys are knitting! I hope you are showing them all the other men that knit and disprove to them that knitting is just for women! When is your husband going to start to knit? Haha
Thank you Zack! I am SO excited for them as well, and I'll tell you they have no qualms at all about knitting as boys because they watch a lot of other knitters on UA-cam who happen to be men. I'm so proud that they see it for what it is and not for who it's "supposed" to be for (which is EVERYONE). 😉
I got back from Morro Bay and Monterey yesterday. Bought a lot of yarn at the local shops there and unintentionally purchased all the exact same color for different projects.
I was taught to make the heels and toes a different color. All the older Quebec French ladies up in northern Vermont knit their socks that way. I’ve never used a sock blocker. I just do it the way you spoke of with your husband’s socks. Like your talks🤩
Your son's are so cute, (tell them they are handsome). They are doing a great job knitting!! They have excellent taste in colors. Your husband's socks are beautiful! Love your striped tee too. So nice to meet your sons.
Your boys knitting is amazing!!! my son tried for a whole 5 minutes and got bored, so well done for your boys sticking with it and being able to make there own blankets and scarves, I hope they keep up with it, its an awesome and rewarding past time and money maker if you have the time to invest in it!
I, too, fell in love with the Emotional Support Chicken. I wouldn't have cared what it was called, I would have made it anyway. I made one in worsted weight yarn and gave it to my grandson who is crazy about anything chicken. I am currently working on a fingering weight chicken, just have the undersection to finish and then attach the eyes, sew together, and stuff. Fun to knit and quick to knit.
😂...The Eyes Have It granny square blanket is calling me!!! Lol, I can't stop seeing it! Really enjoyed your boys sharing their knitting enthusiasm too! Another fun video, thanks❤
Oh how I’ve missed your podcast!!!!! Kind of lost the knitting mojo for awhile! Sure loved watching and seeing the chicken and socks and tees! Oh my!!!
Had to stop the vid and say you inspired me to make Elizabeth Zimmerhen a sister. SO. CUTE. Used your Amazon eyes and stuffing, too. That wool is silky and barely smells of lanolin. Love it! Hugs to you and your sweet fam!
I love this so much! Your boys are ROCK STARS! That giant blanket yarn looked so cozy, and the rainbow yarn was fantastic! They should be very proud of their hard work, and their personal projects. One day they'll be knitting Emotional Support Chickens of their very own.
Oh my goodness, that little hand reaching out at the end to touch the candle after you said it was dangerous…so hilarious! Especially as a boy mom, totally real life, it made me laugh out loud! 😂 I love the name of our chicken, it’s amazing and made all my kids laugh and want one 😊
In theory the safety eyes are supposed to protect young children from swallowing them, but I think most crafters will use a tad of Superglue to the back part 🤷🏼♀️
Saving this for when I finally get around to making my giant footed spouse socks. Honestly knitting two sleeves worth of sock seems easier than continuing to hunt for a store bought pair that he likes AND fits his feet without immediately getting a hole from being over stretched.
My girls are working on their knitting, too. My oldest (10) has been knitting for a few months and just cast on her first pair of socks (and first in the round/magic loop project), and my youngest (7) has recently decided she’s ready so we cast on a garter stitch dish towel last week!
That was the best episode; a chicken, the thought of a Granny square blanket with eyes, so many great sock yarns, AND cutie little ones learning how to knit? So good ❤
I have only knit one single pair of socks ever. Yet I buy a lot of sock yarn! I love the colours, the durability, and that it’s (mostly) washable. I use it for scarves, hats, childrens balaclavas, mittens! I’m sure you will find use for all that beautiful sock yarn 😍
That's great, teaching your boys how to knit! When they grow up they can teach their wives. I have knit an Emotional Support Chicken as well. I call her Lindsey LoHen.
Really like your husband's new socks. I'm going to try finding that yarn for my hubby's next pair. I don't block my socks as I usually wash several pairs of socks at a time and I only have 1 blocker. They just go on my drying rack. Easy peasy!
Your boys are adorable! 🥰🥰 you could tell they have watched you sharing your knits with us, and they were so good at showing and talking about their projects 😍😍👏👏 so cute!🥰 and they’ve done such a good job on their knitting!🤩 thanks for sharing!
Besides being a gorgeous yarn dyer, Laura @tinyhumanknits is a lovely generous soul and a prolific knitter. I do a lot of charity knitting and crochet and she shares her seconds and leftovers with me for that purpose. I am very grateful to her for supplying me with lovely yarns that I can make into warm things for people i our community.
I'm actually knitting on a sock with TIny Human Knits yarn as I'm watching! I love her yarn so much! I love that she offers the sock set with the 50 gram main skein, it works out so well because I dont always like to knit a really long leg, but it's enough for me to have more than a shortie sock with no leg at all. I've also purchased her "seconds" which always seem to be perfect to me. I am a self striping sock yarn enthusiast, and she is definitely one of my favorites! She also has a very enjoyable podcast. So great to see your two little guests today with their knitting! Great job guys! 😊
Super fun episode! I also raised two boys and loved seeing your fellas present their projects. One of my guys also loves rainbows. I’m finishing my third pair of socks now and don’t feel I’ve mastered them just yet. Was just thinking of shopping for new Kroy!They come in fun colors and already divided. The hood is really cool. I’d like to knit similar.
Hello! This is a long one folks so get comfy and let's hang out! Links are in the description! ❤🐔
Is Elizabeth pregnant?
I also knit a chicken (I blame you), but out of sock yarn, so it’s a mini-chick. Her name is just Hen, because she’s HENough 😊
Every one of your videos feels like sitting down and hanging out with a good friend. I always enjoy them. And your boys are so darling! They are doing so great!
Thank you so much, my friend! The feeling is mutual. ❤❤
Your kids are too cute…I love that they are knitting!! ❤
I really enjoyed the energy in your video today. I was especially amused by the eyeball granny square. I was laughing along with you. Your boys are precious. I have also used Patons for socks for my grandson and have been pleasantly surprised at how well they hold up.
So we’re gonna need more of your boy’s knitting adventures ❤️👍🧶
Cutest thing I’ve seen all week!
I had like fifteen sock pairs worth of sock yarn at one point... I'm down to one now. You can't have too many hand knit socks.
I was not prepared for the level of cuteness that is the end of this video🥰
Here for the Extra Cute Special Guest content ❤
Those children are adorable they are definitely your best WIP
The evil eye blanket lol 😅😂 also you can clean the hen by leaving it under the sun during torturous summer of Las Vegas.
Good job boys!!❤
Your boys are adorable! It's so nice to see you have taught them to knit and they both seem to be enjoying their new hobby! Congrats on fantastic parenting skills. You looked proud as can be having them show off their work!
I am IN LOVE with Elizabeth 😍 10/10 execution. 🥇 I have been knitting since 18 and at 31 I still do not have any other knitting friends 😂 So it’s so amazing to find other lovely knitting gals out there like me. LOVE the pod ❤🎉
Thank you! And so glad you found the channel! Welcome! ❤️
It was fun watching your immense pride in Angus' and Ronan's knitting skills, and their presentation skills. 🥰
My favorite episode of all time! The joy from your chicken, the silliness of the eyed granny square and then your two boys sharing their excellent work! What an excellent video, brought me so much joy while I knit a sock of my own ❤
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Kristen! Thank you so much for watching. ❤❤❤❤
Actually, my 11yo daughter is currently obsessed with drawing eyeballs, so she would LOVE a granny square blanket covered in eyes!
Being a guy myself, I ALWAYS make the toes and heels in a solid or contrast yarn. It just saves the hassle of possibly running out of MC. Also, I NEVER block for the reason you mentioned. I appreciate the enthusiasm in your videos.
That hood is a great idea! The eyeballs OMG I am so glad I wasn’t taking a drink of hot tea! 😂😂😂😂😂 Your boys are adorable and doing really well with their knitting! Bravo!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🌵
Thank you Catherine! And I know. The eyeball is next level creepy. 😂
44:46 omg I cried when I saw the boys talk about their knitting! Sooooooo precious! I taught my children at the same time; boys 10 and 11 girls were 5and 7 this was in 2005 😉
Awww... your boys are knitting, that's fantastic! They are just precious. I taught my daughter to knit at about their age, though it didn't turn out to be her thing. Still, a love of hand craft instilled from early childhood has added to her appreciation and love of all things handmade, and her current love of making stained glass.
laughing about the boys! As soon as you told your youngest to be careful of the candle he starts touching it! LOL BOYS!
I just recently found your videos and one thing I love about you is that even though you hand dye your own yarn line, you are willing to use yarn that is readily available to everyone (Patons, etc). Thank you! So many indy dyers with UA-cam will only use their own yarn which is usually too expensive for me to use. I have made 3 emotional support chickens and I love them.
Omg I am like crying, it is so amazing to see your boys trying out knitting for themselves! 😭😭😭
Congratulations to your boys and their knitting projects🎉! They look like they did a great job. 👍
The boys were sooooo precious❤❤❤❤
Omg and your boys are ADORABLE! And I love that they are knitting!!!! I tried teaching my kids when they were younger too ❤
Ronan's chunky scarf is so cool! I love Angus's yarn choice. The rainbow is awesome and I think the finished project will be too!
The eyeball granny square is hilarious.
The boys with their knitting baskets, melt my heart 💕
Your sons are precious!
Thank you so much. ❤️❤️❤️
I just finished my chicken and her name is Aretha FrankHEN. I love her!! I also would never make anything like this but I sure enjoyed making her!
I was scrolling through UA-cam and saw Elizabeth ZimmerHEN and decided to watch. Now I have decided to subscribe. What a fun podcast
Good job with Elizabeth. Hopefully if you have to clean her it would be spot cleaning. If she’s dusty you could vacuum her. 😊
OK I had to come back and say how talented and adorable your boys are! Bravo boys!!
The granny square eyeball blanket sounds fantastic🤣🤣🤣
We’re all casting on the weird eyeball granny square blanket yes? Just me? 😂🤷🏼♀️👀
I mean, it’s an opportunity of a lifetime, to say the least. 😎
Fyi about safety eyes, safety eyes are technically not safe for children under 3. If you're worried about them coming off (or as added safety), you can put on the back, then melt the post until it's flat. But they're still not safe for babies. There are crochet amigurumi videos that show how.
Elizabeth is a gorgeous hen. I'm making one for my sister, she'll just love it! The Coco Amour hood has been in my queue for next winter, but I'd love to see your deep dive. Monterey is amazing! I'll be there in 8 weeks when my next grand is born, but I have alot of baby knitting to power through before then. Glad you enjoyed Spring Break!
I would be very interested in a hood pattern similar to the hood you purchased-it looks so light, drapery and yet warm! I like the two you mention, however the simplicity of the purchased one is so classic. I hadn’t thought of carrying one when traveling, but your description of its warmth and convenience sounds perfect! (Love your videos!) 😀
OMG your boys are adorable ❤️
I love your videos so much but I think you have competition now, your boys are the cutest! I think this should be a regular feature.
Omg, Ronan and Angus were adorable. Watch out, before you know it, this will be their podcast, lol. I love that they are knitting and appear to really be enjoying it. Great video as usual.
The boys are natural knitters AND podcasters! So cute! I keep trying to get my kids to knit!
Hello. Great chat. I’m so happy I stuck around for the ending and seeing your boys with their knitting projects. Enjoy your week.
Enjoyed the snaps of your beautiful family. And the chicken. That chicken is everywhere! It has the perfect name, like the frankensweater.
13 is big. Even in smaller sizes, I ALWAYS add alternate toes and heels. Not only is it classy, but it's a good plan for future repairs. Always.
I am so obsessed with the fact that your boys are knitting! I hope you are showing them all the other men that knit and disprove to them that knitting is just for women! When is your husband going to start to knit? Haha
Thank you Zack! I am SO excited for them as well, and I'll tell you they have no qualms at all about knitting as boys because they watch a lot of other knitters on UA-cam who happen to be men. I'm so proud that they see it for what it is and not for who it's "supposed" to be for (which is EVERYONE). 😉
I enjoyed your guest knitters in today’s episode. You should be a proud mama!
I got back from Morro Bay and Monterey yesterday. Bought a lot of yarn at the local shops there and unintentionally purchased all the exact same color for different projects.
I was taught to make the heels and toes a different color. All the older Quebec French ladies up in northern Vermont knit their socks that way.
I’ve never used a sock blocker. I just do it the way you spoke of with your husband’s socks.
Like your talks🤩
I love that the boys are so interested in learning to knit. Job well done mom.
LOVED seeing your boys and their projects!!!❤
Your son's are so cute, (tell them they are handsome). They are doing a great job knitting!! They have excellent taste in colors. Your husband's socks are beautiful! Love your striped tee too. So nice to meet your sons.
I love that chicken so much, 😂 shes giving “im always watching mike wazowski” vibes ❤❤❤❤
"Aaaaaaaawwwwwlwayyysss watching." 🐤
Your boys knitting is amazing!!! my son tried for a whole 5 minutes and got bored, so well done for your boys sticking with it and being able to make there own blankets and scarves, I hope they keep up with it, its an awesome and rewarding past time and money maker if you have the time to invest in it!
I would love a video focusing on hoods! Also your boys are so precious and are doing an awesome job on their knitting! Way to go boys!
Will do!!
I love that your boys are interested enough in your hobby that they want to do it too.
I, too, fell in love with the Emotional Support Chicken. I wouldn't have cared what it was called, I would have made it anyway. I made one in worsted weight yarn and gave it to my grandson who is crazy about anything chicken. I am currently working on a fingering weight chicken, just have the undersection to finish and then attach the eyes, sew together, and stuff. Fun to knit and quick to knit.
Now I want a biblically accurate angel blanket. BE NOT AFRAID!
🤣 literally exactly what I was thinking
😂...The Eyes Have It granny square blanket is calling me!!! Lol, I can't stop seeing it!
Really enjoyed your boys sharing their knitting enthusiasm too! Another fun video, thanks❤
Those boys are precious! Well done!
You create the hood part by splitting and working flat, then Kitchener the top.
🤯🤯🤯 yes!!! Makes perfect sense! Thank you!
your kids are doing awesome!!!! :o you must be so proud!!!
Oh how I’ve missed your podcast!!!!! Kind of lost the knitting mojo for awhile! Sure loved watching and seeing the chicken and socks and tees! Oh my!!!
So sweet that your boys knit👏🥹
Had to stop the vid and say you inspired me to make Elizabeth Zimmerhen a sister. SO. CUTE. Used your Amazon eyes and stuffing, too. That wool is silky and barely smells of lanolin. Love it! Hugs to you and your sweet fam!
I love this so much! Your boys are ROCK STARS! That giant blanket yarn looked so cozy, and the rainbow yarn was fantastic! They should be very proud of their hard work, and their personal projects. One day they'll be knitting Emotional Support Chickens of their very own.
Oh my goodness, that little hand reaching out at the end to touch the candle after you said it was dangerous…so hilarious! Especially as a boy mom, totally real life, it made me laugh out loud! 😂 I love the name of our chicken, it’s amazing and made all my kids laugh and want one 😊
Granny eyeball blanket🤣🤣
There is probably pattern for that XD
i can't crochet but i NEED ONE.
not me trying to find a knitting version of this to put a bunch of safety eyes on
I feel like that granny square with the new eye needs to be a pillow now!😂❤
TOTALLY!!!
you held up that granny square and in my head I just hear "BE NOT AFRAID" 😂
It’s soo cool that your kids are taking up knitting! Loved watching them 😊❤️
This is cute that your sons want to learning how to knit. Good job having the patience to teach them.
In theory the safety eyes are supposed to protect young children from swallowing them, but I think most crafters will use a tad of Superglue to the back part 🤷🏼♀️
Your granny square is giving biblically accurate old testament angel
Yes! 😂
Your mini crafters are adorable!
OMG I posted before your adorable boys showed their knitting. The rhyme is perfect 😊
I'm imagining a granny square cardigan with eyes in the middle. 😂
the harry styles mug filled me with joy 🌞🍒🍓🍇🍉
☺️☺️☺️☺️
Saving this for when I finally get around to making my giant footed spouse socks. Honestly knitting two sleeves worth of sock seems easier than continuing to hunt for a store bought pair that he likes AND fits his feet without immediately getting a hole from being over stretched.
The teddy bear blanket took me OUT - I love your podcasts but this one was extra sweet. Thanks for sharing!
Between the chaos of the chicken and the cuteness of your boys, this has to be my favorite episode yet!
My girls are working on their knitting, too. My oldest (10) has been knitting for a few months and just cast on her first pair of socks (and first in the round/magic loop project), and my youngest (7) has recently decided she’s ready so we cast on a garter stitch dish towel last week!
Your boys are so handsome AND very smart to learn knitting at their age!!! 😊💕
The boys are so cute and good for them knitting and podcasting :D
What a joy and delight your boys are. I am beginning my knitting adventure and they have inspired me. xx
That was the best episode; a chicken, the thought of a Granny square blanket with eyes, so many great sock yarns, AND cutie little ones learning how to knit? So good ❤
So glad you enjoyed it Katie! Thank you. ❤
Love the chicken!!
The granny square eye blanket idea reminds me of the Wrinkle In Time book series for some reason.
The boys are just the best! And I think we need a « FrankenHood » 😊
I have only knit one single pair of socks ever. Yet I buy a lot of sock yarn! I love the colours, the durability, and that it’s (mostly) washable. I use it for scarves, hats, childrens balaclavas, mittens! I’m sure you will find use for all that beautiful sock yarn 😍
That's great, teaching your boys how to knit! When they grow up they can teach their wives. I have knit an Emotional Support Chicken as well. I call her Lindsey LoHen.
Really like your husband's new socks. I'm going to try finding that yarn for my hubby's next pair.
I don't block my socks as I usually wash several pairs of socks at a time and I only have 1 blocker. They just go on my drying rack. Easy peasy!
Oh my goodness your little knitting babies! 😍 How adorable and ummm.... professional podcasters or what?
LOL at the granny square with eyes. Hahahahahaha
Your boys are adorable! 🥰🥰 you could tell they have watched you sharing your knits with us, and they were so good at showing and talking about their projects 😍😍👏👏 so cute!🥰 and they’ve done such a good job on their knitting!🤩 thanks for sharing!
Besides being a gorgeous yarn dyer, Laura @tinyhumanknits is a lovely generous soul and a prolific knitter. I do a lot of charity knitting and crochet and she shares her seconds and leftovers with me for that purpose. I am very grateful to her for supplying me with lovely yarns that I can make into warm things for people i our community.
Taylor, thank you for showing you beautiful boys knitting, they are so precious.
My pleasure Tina. Thank you for watching! ❤
I'm actually knitting on a sock with TIny Human Knits yarn as I'm watching! I love her yarn so much! I love that she offers the sock set with the 50 gram main skein, it works out so well because I dont always like to knit a really long leg, but it's enough for me to have more than a shortie sock with no leg at all. I've also purchased her "seconds" which always seem to be perfect to me. I am a self striping sock yarn enthusiast, and she is definitely one of my favorites! She also has a very enjoyable podcast. So great to see your two little guests today with their knitting! Great job guys! 😊
Another great episode. But can we talk about how adorable your boys are???? OMG. They brought tears to my eyes. Thanks is for sharing ❤
Super fun episode! I also raised two boys and loved seeing your fellas present their projects. One of my guys also loves rainbows. I’m finishing my third pair of socks now and don’t feel I’ve mastered them just yet. Was just thinking of shopping for new Kroy!They come in fun colors and already divided.
The hood is really cool. I’d like to knit similar.