a friend to knit with - episode 54 The Billie Pullover and my most worn Summer Knits!

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10 күн бұрын

Hi Friends! A few finished knits including the Billie Pullover and a Best Friend Butterfly Blanket. I also share my summer knits that get the most wear.
Knit what you love and remember you always have a friend to knit with! xx, leslie
Show Notes:
**Find me**
Blog: www.afriendtoknitwith.com
Instagram: / lesliefriend
Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/projects/frie...
Shop my favorite knitting tools:
www.amazon.com/shop/lesliefriend
**What I’m wearing**
Billie Sweater
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Yarn: Cascade 220
**The fun labels**
www.etsy.com/listing/13313382...
**Off the needles**
Best Friend Butterfly Blanket:
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
**Most worn Summer Knits**
Slope: www.ravelry.com/projects/frie...
Everyday Attitude: www.ravelry.com/projects/frie...
Pop Life Cardigan: www.ravelry.com/projects/frie...
Never Ending Story Sweater: www.ravelry.com/projects/frie...
Moon Set Tee:
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
**Hope to get on my needles soon**
Freestyle Shirt: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Clover Tee: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Thank you for watching Friends!

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@80sgma10 6 сағат бұрын

I always watch your videos with a paper and pencil to write down the patterns and yarn you use. So many beautiful things! I really appreciate that you don't always use the expensive yarns.

@unrulyknitter 2 күн бұрын

Sitting and knitting this evening and catching up with Leslie! That Billie is incredible - I have a navy yarn that would make a great Billie pullover… but for now also saving the Neverending Story sweater to my faves. So good!

@JoanneOwen-dh1kc 4 күн бұрын

Hello Leslie! All of your knittings are gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration! Safe travels and enjoy the summer.

@janetdaniels8816 2 күн бұрын

Leslie, I love your Billie. Makes me want to make it. I would have shared your concern about the yarn and am happy that you are pleased. I also could really relate to waking up and thinking about the projects. However, 2 hours is about all the daily knitting time I can manage, although I would like to do more.

@kathiep.7734 2 күн бұрын

Great video! Thanks for always sharing ravelry pages with us

@mariawalker6940 4 күн бұрын

I’m with you, I wake up and go to sleep thinking about knitting or crocheting 😊

@mama_knitter 8 күн бұрын

So happy to see a new episode from you! I’m at my grandmas in Ohio near Canton and we flew into Pittsburgh and I told my husband “I need to go see Leslie!” 😂 he thinks I’m nuts but aren’t we all a little bit to be knitters? Love your Billie, she’s gorgeous ❤

@mama_knitter 8 күн бұрын

PS I made the pop life cardigan, and messed up the mattress sewing of the sleeves, I followed your instructions up to that point, do you have any tips? (If you even remember)

@LeslieFriend 7 күн бұрын

Awe!!! You are the sweetest! I wish we could have met up for a coffee and some knitting!!! Tell your hubby I would have loved it TOO! 😁😍

@LeslieFriend 7 күн бұрын

Oh dear. I was taught that technique from my mom. Not difficult. I would do it for you!😍

@mama_knitter 2 күн бұрын

@@LeslieFriend It was more the placement of the sleeves 🙈 I'm going to have to snip out the stitches, so for now its hibernating till next spring.

@carycanli5761 8 күн бұрын

You are always a pleasure to watch....you are my favorite !!

@LeslieFriend 8 күн бұрын

Awe!!! Thank you! You are the sweetest! Happy knitting friend!🩷

@catherinewithall8344 5 күн бұрын

Thanks for an other sweet podcast 😊

@MargaretWacyk 5 күн бұрын

OMG!! Leslie your knits are always spectacular and your Billy is just a classic and showstopping piece-- You are a star!! Love you to the moon and back. Thank you for this does of beauty!

@judyperodeau4945 8 күн бұрын

Hi Leslie😃👏🏼👋🏼 happy summer and happy knitting ❤️🧶🧶🧶. We’re grateful for you and I crafted with my sister just last week in Vermont 🥰👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@LeslieFriend 7 күн бұрын

Awe! How fun! Sisters are the best. 🩷Thank you Judy! Happy knitting friend! 🤍🩷

@lsdev4229 5 күн бұрын

Always great to see what you have been knitting Leslie...LOVE your Billy pullover ...cozy,cozy. Can't beet an all over cabled sweater❤🇨🇦Sharon.

@elisemelancon295 8 күн бұрын

Hello Leslie! I just finished knitting the Leela top using Katia Coton Cachemire. It was such a joy to knit with this yarn. The texture of the yarn is beautiful. I am not a fan of knitting with coton buy this yarn changed my mind. Always nice to see your knits. Have a good day! Elise x

@LeslieFriend 7 күн бұрын

Thank you Elise! I will look for that yarn!!!! 🩷🩷🩷

@regine1488 8 күн бұрын

Hi Leslie. Love to see your podcasts. Knitters united all over the world. I'm from Germany and I too love to meet with my friends for knit and talk. And we have a tradition, now even for 40 years, in autumn we rent a house in Denmark for a week or two, near by the sea in the dunes for talking, knitting, walk at the beach and having a good time together. It's gorgeous. For a summer garn instead of that you cannot get anymore, I can recommend LINE by Sandness. It's a cotton-linnen-viscose blend and comes in 3 thicknesses: fingering, dk and worsted. And in so many colours It knits well and is wonderful to wear. Best greetings. Go on to podcast and stay as you are. You are wonderful.

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

How wonderful to be with just your girls knitting and enjoying your days!!! What a wonderful tradition!!! And yay!! That is the yarn I am waiting for! I guess it’s been pretty popular so I should understand why it’s on backorder! Thanks so much for watching sweet Friend and happy knitting! 🩷🩷🩷🩷

@donnapreston767 8 күн бұрын

I love seeing your podcast pop up. Your Billie Pullover turned out just gorgeous! You did such a beautiful job on it. I too am so grateful for my knitting, I was also taught by my grandmother as a child and it's been a life long love affair, even when it wasn't popular to knit over here in Australia. I am currently in my pj''s knitting and thinking how I need to exercise and do some things but I want to knit!! 😍

@LeslieFriend 7 күн бұрын

Ha! Donna! That is the story of my life! My brain saying go exercise but my heart saying knit! 🤭😁😍 happy knitting friend! And thanks so much for spending some time here! 🩷

@ellenoconnor1226 5 күн бұрын

Hi Leslie! Do you have a video on how you wash your sweaters? If not, can you make one??!! Your sweaters look wonderful even though you love to wear them! I so appreciate your philosophy...knit what you will wear. Thanks 😊

@claudiahuffmaster8249 8 күн бұрын

Leslie your Billie sweater is beautiful! I want to make that tee in black as well. Like you said the perfect summer tee!

@LeslieFriend 7 күн бұрын

👯🩷🩷🩷🩷

@aquinnahsun 8 күн бұрын

As always, you knocked it out of the park with this episode. Your joy as a knitter is palpable and inspiring. I would love to knit an all-over cabled sweater too, but I’ve hesitated because of fear that all that cabling in the armhole area might be too bulky and uncomfortable. I’m assuming your Billie isn’t bothering you that way or you’d have said so. RE: summer knits, I think Joji Locatelli’s new Hipster Top might be on my needles soon. Enjoy the summer!

@LeslieFriend 7 күн бұрын

Hi sweet friend! Awe. Thank you so much! No, the cable of is no bother at all. I do think being a larger size than you would normally wear is a good idea! I don’t feel it all all! I have to take a look at the new hipster! Thank you!!! Happy knitting friend! 🤍

@cakefeathers 5 күн бұрын

Thank you Leslie!! I could listen to you all day. Love your summer knits and was thrilled to hear that you used cascade 220 on a sweater. I still have quite a bit of that yarn. May give it a try for something other hats or felting.

@pennyschwarze6393 6 күн бұрын

Knitting is our happy place. If your a knitter you know but if you don’t knit your at a lose. I stopped knitting for about 6 years long story but a few months ago I started again and I in love. Thank you for your podcast I so enjoy you. I knit a lot of shawls as a plus size person but love seeing all your sweater. God bless. 😊

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

So true Penny! And I'm so glad you picked it back up! It brings so much joy to a day! Happy knitting friend! xx

@ronicalynch1211 7 күн бұрын

FYI... Shibui was purchased by Laura Zander of Jimmy Beans Wool. She is transitioning it to Mad Tosh. You may want to email them to see if they are going to produce the linen.

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for that info Ronica! I will definitely check them out! Happy knitting friend~xx

@kathleen6805 6 күн бұрын

Hi Leslie! Love seeing you again and all your knits. I too could knit all day but I do love sewing as well. Hope you are enjoying your summer!!

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

YAY! Just think it's so great that people love to make all day! Makes me so happy! xx

@christinemccloskey7429 6 күн бұрын

Every day I thank God that I can knit.

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Me toooooo! xx

@devinf5375 7 күн бұрын

Awww I love your Butterfly Blanket, and the sweet poem/ instructions tag. ❤

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Awe. Thank you Devin! Happy knitting friend! xx

@vivianpowell1732 8 күн бұрын

Always love seeing that you're knitting another Butterfly Baby Blanket, one of my favorite projects. It's perfect for an cozy knitting holiday. Every half-hour or so here comes the butterfly stitch row 😍. Oh happy day!

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Hi Vivian! Thanks so much for stopping by sweet friend and for loving the best friend butterfly blanket! Happy knitting!🦋🩵🦋

@govidgordana2293 8 күн бұрын

Hi Leslie, always happy to spend time with you 🤗💕

@LeslieFriend 8 күн бұрын

Thank you for spending time with me! Happy knitting! xx

@sharonvanpelt6005 7 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing your summer knits (both already done and those you would like to get done this year). I live in EC and summer knits are definitely more of the knits I look for. Love seeing a new episode and I hope you're enjoying a very good summer.

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Awe! Thank you so much for watching Sharon! Happy knitting friend! xx

@joy1400 6 күн бұрын

Just returned from 4th of July in Pittsburgh with my 9 mos old granddaughter and her parents(my son and daughter-in-law) and I knit the whole way there and the whole way home(I live in Virginia) it was glorious to have time to car knit! Love your summer knits! I want to knit the clover tee!

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Awe! JOY! That must have been PURE JOY! Congrats on your granddaughter! And I hope you had the best time in Pittsburgh! Happy knitting friend! xx

@PEACE-LOVE-KNIT 7 күн бұрын

Love your channel! FYI...Just learned from a Knitty Natty episode that Shibui Knits has transferred their product line to Madelinetosh.

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

YAY! SO good to know! Thank you friend! xx

@ruthannbull6515 6 күн бұрын

Hi Leslie. What a great podcast. That Sweater is awesome. Good job! Have a great week.

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Awe! Thank you so much Ruthann! Happy knitting friend! xx

@venmanjenny 7 күн бұрын

I love your first comment! Thats me....knit all day every day. I have to break up the time a little with other hobbies and activities but knitting is a true passion I just adore!

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Ha! YESSSSSSS! So happy to know I'm not alone! :)

@gailallan3063 8 күн бұрын

So excited to see your podcast this morning while I was knitting 🧶 👌

@LeslieFriend 8 күн бұрын

Awe! Happy knitting friend! xx

@tacistudio 8 күн бұрын

I was so excited when I saw that you had a new episode. I had been thinking about you and the butterfly blanket. I’m going to get yarn tomorrow to make one for my grandson for his birthday in November. I love all of your summer knits and i can’t wait to see your summer Ranunculus, I’m just finishing a white one for myself. I hope you are going somewhere super fun for your next trip. Always so nice to “see” you again beautiful friend. 😍💖

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Hello sweet friend! So nice to hear we are working on the same things! 🦋Can’t wait to see your ranunculus!! It is already looking wonderful! Happy knitting (and stitching!) sweet friend!

@lynnkoscher8759 8 күн бұрын

Beautiful sweater! They all look so good on you! I can knit all day too! 😊

@LeslieFriend 7 күн бұрын

Awe. Thank you!!! And here’s to knitting all day! 🥂😁🩷

@casuarinagirl8067 7 күн бұрын

Hello friend 🥰 Billie looks so good. The Italian BO looks so neat, I’m going to swap to that where integrity isn’t required, looks so clean. Never ending story 🥰 might just jump onto that one soon, I’m loving that I’m calming down and knitting more staple things rather than fun things I don’t reach for enough 😳 my knitting journey/leaning is finally growing up a bit, I’m not though!! My son/his fiancé took my parents back to Ireland for July. All my family is there, I only have my parents and 2 kids in Aust so ¾ of my family left me. Have fun, enjoy the craic and happy knitting. Thanks for sharing, Karen 🥰

@rachelraye285 8 күн бұрын

Leslie! You are so right❤❤❤ I go to sleep imagining my projects and as soon as I have some free time , I am knitting or crocheting 😊

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Hi Rachel!!! Yay! It’s always nice to know that we’re not alone! Happy knitting friend!🩷

@Ukrainian_knitter 8 күн бұрын

Leslie🌸 the Billie Pullover is so gorgeous👌🩷 and all summer sweaters are absolutely amazing 💫💫💫

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Awe. Thank you friend! Happy knitting! 💚💚💚

@annettefranklin158 6 күн бұрын

Wow that sweater is absolutely stunning!!!

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

THANK YOU! xx

@AftonGroveKnitter 8 күн бұрын

I’m so glad to see you back! Please don’t stay away so long!

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Awe! Thank you!!!! 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

@maureenreed4965 8 күн бұрын

I'm the same way and I get the same questions!! I can knit for hours and hours! Love your podcast!!!

@LeslieFriend 7 күн бұрын

Yay!!! If you know you know! 💪😍😍😍

@loveoffibers 8 күн бұрын

Love your pile of summer knits and your Billie looks great in that cascade 220. I love Paulastrickt so much and have so many of her patterns on my list to make. I’m actually knitting on the Thea Top while watching your video. This little summer top is such a great staple as well. I love Leknit as well. I made her peacock tee last summer and wear it so much. I love that clover tee and palm tee as well. She has such beautiful designs as well. Oh I love that yarn you bought with the forest green kid silk. The combo is beautiful. And I’m with you a day of knitting is the best for sure. I love having those days. Haha and yup my knitting as gets me excited and up in the early morning. 😊

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

We have such similar taste! Love all of those as well!!! I have the Thea top in my library but have yet to knit it. I really must! Happy knitting friend! 🩷

@loveoffibers 6 күн бұрын

@@LeslieFriend yes we do! That’s why I love watching your podcast and following you on instagram. I’m almost done with my Thea top and it’s so good. Definitely cast on for it. It’s a quick one too. I also have a podcast here on KZfaq if you want to see some of my makes. 😊🧶

@LeslieFriend 5 күн бұрын

@@loveoffiberswell I’m so excited to learn of your podcast!!! Can’t wait to watch!🩷🩷🩷

@loveoffibers 5 күн бұрын

@@LeslieFriend 🥰 thanks.

@nancyhughes386 6 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing your knit tips with us!

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Awe!~ Thank you for watching Nancy! xx

@MakingItwithDee 8 күн бұрын

Hi Leslie! I'm currently knitting my first ranunculus, so I'm quite stoked to hear you're making another one. 🤩

@LeslieFriend 7 күн бұрын

Yay!! You will soon see why the world loves that pattern! 🩷🩷🩷🩷 happy knitting friend!

@franmarel2883 7 күн бұрын

Only just discovered you channel. Where have I been?? You struck a chord with me because I too love to knit all day and sometimes I feel so judged by friends and even family. 😕 It really helps to know there are kindred spirits out there! Love your summer knits. I’ve taken note for when the weather heats up here in Sydney Oz.

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

YES Fran! We are like minded people and that feels so good to me tooooo! I, too, feel judged when people can't understand how I knit all day. So I try not to judge them when they sit and watch tv and don't knit! HAHAH! Happy knitting friend! xx

@lesawinsor3362 7 күн бұрын

Love everything you said at the beginning....so true. ❣️❣️

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

SO happy to have been bitten by this wonderful bug! :) xx

@despinavassos7865 7 күн бұрын

Hi Leslie your Billie is gorgeous. It looks it has the right amount of ease. Do you mind telling how much ease yours has? As always your podcast is always a joy.

@susanzylstrahansen5168 8 күн бұрын

Hi Leslie! Thanks for podcasting! Everything you make is beautiful! I would love to know the source of your personalized tags? Thanks again. Susan

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Awe... Thank you Susan! SO sweet! Sorry I forgot to link the tags... I have now and here you go: www.etsy.com/listing/1331338277/1570-mm-cotton-with-logo-or-text-sewing?click_key=5d9e56cebf58bb98ce78b51b7a4924a70cb17dc2%3A1331338277&click_sum=cde4de14&ref=shop_home_active_2&pro=1&sts=1 Happy Knitting! xx

@susanzylstrahansen5168 4 күн бұрын

@@LeslieFriend Thanks so much!

@pamelaj1226 8 күн бұрын

What a lovely introduction. ❤❤ I love knitting 🎉🎉

@LeslieFriend 8 күн бұрын

Awe! Thank you Pamela!!! Knitters…❤️❤️😍😍

@rowenaphilbeck1919 8 күн бұрын

Always love your videos!! Love your patterns too! You’re an inspiration and I always want to try other projects!! Thanks!!

@LeslieFriend 7 күн бұрын

Awe! Thanks so much for watching friend! Happy knitting! ❤️

@PatoAmador 7 күн бұрын

Oh so beautiful! And it fits you so well ❤

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Thank you soooo much! xx

@eileensangster955 8 күн бұрын

Hi Leslie, I absolutely love your videos. Where do you get your personalized labels? I tried finding it in your detail but couldn't.

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

HI Eileen! SO sorry I forgot! I have added them to the show notes and here you go... www.etsy.com/listing/1331338277/1570-mm-cotton-with-logo-or-text-sewing?click_key=5d9e56cebf58bb98ce78b51b7a4924a70cb17dc2%3A1331338277&click_sum=cde4de14&ref=shop_home_active_2&pro=1&sts=1 Happy knitting friend! xx

@cwanlin128 8 күн бұрын

LOVE your Billie Pullover!!

@LeslieFriend 7 күн бұрын

Thank you!!!😍

@glorypetyo7162 8 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing,,,,,, love all your tees! 🧶❤️ great podcast!

@LeslieFriend 8 күн бұрын

Thank you friend! Happy knitting! xx

@annel0150 8 күн бұрын

Always so happy to knit with you ❤. Can you share the source for labels, would love to get some made for myself. Thanks

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Hi Anne! SO sorry I forgot! I have added them to the show notes and here you go: www.etsy.com/listing/1331338277/1570-mm-cotton-with-logo-or-text-sewing?click_key=5d9e56cebf58bb98ce78b51b7a4924a70cb17dc2%3A1331338277&click_sum=cde4de14&ref=shop_home_active_2&pro=1&sts=1 Happy knitting! xx

@thekindles1183 8 күн бұрын

Thanks for the time, Leslie! Everything is beautiful! I think the vintage would be great for a Ranunculus. Don't live far from wool and co at all. All the best, Kimberly

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Awe. Thank you for the visit Kimberly! And for your kind words! Lucky you to live so close to wool and co! I would be there all the time! Happy knitting friend!🩷

@user-cd1rd4nd5c 8 күн бұрын

Love your knits. I did knit a ranunculus with Vintage Berroco and enjoy wearing it

@LeslieFriend 7 күн бұрын

Yay! That’s so good to know! Green light! 😍🩷🩷happy knitting friend! 🩷

@user-il9cv2zw4l 8 күн бұрын

hi i always enjoy watching you

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! Happy knitting friend!🩷

@flourchylde 8 күн бұрын

Your Billie is stunning. Over the past several years, I turned myself into a yarn snob but I recently mended my ways and began purchasing Cascade 220 again from the Webs website. I absolutely love knitting with it and it's such a bargain.

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Hahaha! I hear ya!! That was me too! But I truly believe there is a place for all the yarns. 😍🥰 happy knitting friend! 🩷

@phyddyt7626 6 күн бұрын

Hi, Leslie, as always, I loved this podcast! Can you please tell us where you got the gold heart necklace? It's so pretty!

@sharonwarry7274 7 күн бұрын

Another lovely podcast. I so want to knit garments but the decision around yarn, getting gauge, and size choice is so overwhelming for me. X

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

You can do it Sharon! Do you have a local yarn shop that could help? That is a great place to start! xx

@Beata.D. 8 күн бұрын

Hello! You chose beautiful projects! I send🫶 from Poland!

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Awe!!! Thank you so much sweet friend!!!🩷🩷🩷

@maryannbergeron9531 8 күн бұрын

I used the Berocco Vintage for my first Ranunculus and I love it. ❤

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Yay!!! Such great news! Thank you!🩷

@ellenapostolou690 7 күн бұрын

I love your style. I watch you often and feel very inspired! One of the sweaters you mentioned, the never ending story, you would not make it again. Is it because of the yarn or something about the pattern? It’s beautiful and I think it’s a real staple piece. I would like to knit it. Thank you.

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Awe! Thank you so much Ellena! Ohhhhh Just because it took so long! I kept calling it the never ending sweater! But once is perfect! :) Happy knitting! x x

@maggiemoot 8 күн бұрын

Hi Leslie..... Don't mention the pop life cardigan!! ..... I finished knitting it at the beginning of this year, but I couldn't figure out how to sew it up !!....... I know I'm seriously daft!! 😐 I looked on instagram and Ravelry, everything to try and figure it out.. I bought it as a kit with the instructions and everything.... However, I was truly baffled by it, and I ripped the whole lot back. 😢...... Even though the knitting part was easy.❤ xx

@LeslieFriend 7 күн бұрын

Oh sugar pop!!!! Knit it again… I’ll put it together for you! 😍❤️

@finbohannon9581 7 күн бұрын

I think it could be nice if you knit a bit during your podcast so we can knit along with you. Fin from rainy old Uk. X

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Awe Fin! That is a great idea! Thank you! xx

@jeanathey767 7 күн бұрын

Great podcast. Link for the sweater label, please. Didn't find it in the description. Thanks.

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

HI SO Sorry forgot to link in show notes! I have added there and here you go: www.etsy.com/listing/1331338277/1570-mm-cotton-with-logo-or-text-sewing?click_key=5d9e56cebf58bb98ce78b51b7a4924a70cb17dc2%3A1331338277&click_sum=cde4de14&ref=shop_home_active_2&pro=1&sts=1 Happy knitting! xx

@videotutu01 8 күн бұрын

Greetings from Chicago. Your Billie Pullover looks awesome! I appreciate the summer pattern recommendations. I was about to start another Ranunculus, but instead cast on the Magna Flora by Alisa Hartzel. It's a really good pattern and working up quickly. This is my first time using SandesGarn 'Line', which I am enjoying a lot . So far, it is the lightest weight (/density?) summer yarn I've ever tried, and now I finally know why its so popular.

@LeslieFriend 8 күн бұрын

I guess that’s why the yarn is on back order! I didn’t realize how popular it was, but that is what I am waiting for for my Clover Tee! Glad to know that you love it! I also love the Magna Flora! Happy knitting friend!🩷🩷🩷 ps LOVE Chicago!

@cevans 8 күн бұрын

Enjoy your summer travel! I'm wrapping up a month here (working) in Italy. But still, Italy! I took knitting along, of course, and finished a Deschaine in LINE, and can highly recommend that yarn. I have some ANTIGONE yarn in the wings, with might make a nice Slope? Thank you for your great suggestions!

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Hi!!! a month in Italy! ! Lucky you! Sounds like a dream… Thanks so much for the sadnes garn line recommendation. I do have some on order and can hardly wait to try it. It’s on back order. I guess it’s been pretty popular. Maybe I’m just late to the party! Happy knitting and friend! 🩷🩷🩷

@auntylinda7640 8 күн бұрын

❤

@marilynharlow8720 8 күн бұрын

Thanks

@LeslieFriend 8 күн бұрын

Happy knitting! xx

@twisteddyekitchenmyfiberjo4577 8 күн бұрын

Hi there, Happy 4th to you too! Love your choices of patterns. I'm still investigating my "style" in choosing knitting patterns. Any tips on that would be a great topic for an episode. Have a wonderful day. Good to see you again :)

@LeslieFriend 7 күн бұрын

Awe! That IS a great topic! I always think to myself “can I see myself wearing that out? Where would I wear that? Would I feel like me in that?!” That’s a good place to start. And it definitely takes a while to figure this out. Happy knitting sweet friend!❤️

@rosemaryc9093 8 күн бұрын

The Billie is gorgeous. My experience with Cascade 220 wasn’t great, but I hope yours is better.

@LeslieFriend 8 күн бұрын

Hi Rosemary! Thank you! I actually can’t believe how nice it feels! I hope it will wear well, too! Happy knitting friend!🩷

@catherinecunningham7126 8 күн бұрын

Great to see you Leslie! Your knits are always beautiful and awe inspiring! Did your hornets come back this year? Safe travels. 🌸🌼🌻

@LeslieFriend 7 күн бұрын

Awe! Thanks for watching friend! No… the hornets never occupy the same nest twice. 🙁 the birds have thoroughly enjoyed it this spring and summer! ❤️

@glenisbrown468 11 сағат бұрын

Leslie I love your Billie sweater and I am going to have a go at making it. My question is I know you said you made a medium but when I looked at the pattern it comes in sizes. Can I ask please what size did you use please. You look the same size as me. Regards Glen.

@dianepothier3078 7 күн бұрын

Hi Leslie. Jimmy Bean Wool bought out Shibui. Check with them. Diane

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Thank you Diane! That is great news! Happy knitting friend! xx

@lieslnew8247 8 күн бұрын

Hi Leslie. Another great chat. Funny you should sign off about not being happy with what’s on your needles … I’m not happy with what’s on my needles so this morning I frogged half a jumper and one sleeve(!). Have decided to try and gind a nice cable to knit in Aran weight instead. Any suggestions from anyone would be most welcome. 🙏 ❤

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Awe! Thank you for the visit Liesl! Good going frogging that and making space for something new that you will love! I will keep my eye out for an Aran weight cable! Happy knitting friend!❤️

@thelefthandedreader6632 5 күн бұрын

Hi Leslie! I’m just finding you. Im a new knitter and catching up. As a new knitter, I’m getting all kinds of ideas. Judging by another comment, if you’re a Pittsburgher, I’m a fellow Pittsburgher too. I’ve crazily started a new knitting KZfaq channel Mel as a new knitter under Adventurer Knits. Let me know your favorite local yarn stores!

@michellec3808 6 күн бұрын

Leslie, love your Billie pullover. I so need that! Just curious, do you make the labels you give with your blankets or do you order those from somewhere? They are a great idea. Thanks for another great podcast!

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

HI Michelle! I just make them on my computer and then cut them according to what I write and the space needed. Hope that helps! Happy knitting friend! xx

@beckywhitt7356 8 күн бұрын

Mandarin petite or Tyne line is nice fingering cotton. By Sandnes Garn.

@LeslieFriend 7 күн бұрын

Thank you!!!❤️

@dededraper7016 8 күн бұрын

Great episode! Knitting all day is so dreamy. The labels??? Where does a person find them like yours? Thanks

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Hi Dede! Whoops! Forgot to add to the show notes... I have now and here you go: www.etsy.com/listing/1331338277/1570-mm-cotton-with-logo-or-text-sewing?click_key=5d9e56cebf58bb98ce78b51b7a4924a70cb17dc2%3A1331338277&click_sum=cde4de14&ref=shop_home_active_2&pro=1&sts=1 Happy knitting! xx

@silvamint 8 күн бұрын

Have you ever used Rowan Summerlite 4ply? It's a lovely soft cotton that reminds me of Buttercup Cotton. It comes in a DK-weight version too.

@LeslieFriend 7 күн бұрын

I have not!!! Thank you for the great info! I’ll definitely look for it! Happy knitting friend!🩷

@user-vf7dn8tp3j 5 күн бұрын

Lesley do you have or know of a simple lightweight shawl pattern ( to be worn as a wrap round scarf) with a pattern but for beginners/ intermediate knitters? . I have some home spun ombré yarn which is fingering weight. Just can’t find a fairly simple pattern

@arlenerainey 8 күн бұрын

Hi, Beautiful sweaters! I’d love to learn how to knit more than just socks!😁 Which Fitbit do you have?

@LeslieFriend 7 күн бұрын

Hi! Socks are hard! You have enough skills to knit anything!!! I have the inspire. 🩷

@LeslieFriend 7 күн бұрын

I should have said the Inspire Fitbit!!!

@janetholler9931 7 күн бұрын

The cabled sweater is beautiful. How did you do your SSK stitches? Thank you

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Thank ;you Janet! Slip 2 stitches individually as if to knit... Then insert left hand needle into the two stitches from front and knit them together. Hope that helps! xx

@janetholler9931 5 күн бұрын

that helps. thanks

@MariaM-xd5lm 6 күн бұрын

love your videos!may i know where you purchased your labels?

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Hi Maria! Thank you! And whoops! Forgot to add to the links list. I have now but just in case.... www.etsy.com/listing/1331338277/1570-mm-cotton-with-logo-or-text-sewing?click_key=5d9e56cebf58bb98ce78b51b7a4924a70cb17dc2%3A1331338277&click_sum=cde4de14&ref=shop_home_active_2&pro=1&sts=1

@taniscomrie7495 7 күн бұрын

I’m sorry but I can’t see the information about your labels! Could you please tell me where you purchase them. Thank you

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

HI! SO sorry forgot to add to the links! I have now.... but here it is: www.etsy.com/listing/1331338277/1570-mm-cotton-with-logo-or-text-sewing?click_key=5d9e56cebf58bb98ce78b51b7a4924a70cb17dc2%3A1331338277&click_sum=cde4de14&ref=shop_home_active_2&pro=1&sts=1 happy knitting! xx

@gailfirenze4760 8 күн бұрын

🙋🏼‍♀️🇦🇺

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

❤️

@charlenepodgorski8545 7 күн бұрын

Just a curious question. You travel quite a bit and every now and then you mention working at a boutique, how do manage so much knitting traveling and a job? Do you really just fill in now and again at the boutique because how else would you get so much time off for travel and time to knit. Just curious and I am not trying to pry

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Hi Charlene! Awe~ Not prying at all! I work at the shop 6-8 days a month is all. And my husband has Ants in his Pants! SO if we can go... we do! :) I also knit ALL the time! I think I am actually doing it in my dreams too! HA! Happy knitting friend! xx

@jenniferkluender9936 8 күн бұрын

The billie pullover. What is the stitch that looks like honeycomb called? I have a store bought wool sweater that has that, and I would love to see how that stitch is made. Thanks!

@user-pi8zq4dh1l 7 күн бұрын

Could not find Paula Strickt in ravelry.

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

www.ravelry.com/designers/susanne-muller She is hard to find! xx

@susanbajdek6698 8 күн бұрын

What did you do when your arm or wrist was broken? I fell and broke my arm, so I won’t be able to knit for a while.I can’t at least watch your videos.

@susanbajdek6698 8 күн бұрын

I can at least watch your videos.

@LeslieFriend 7 күн бұрын

Hi Susan! Oh I’m so so sorry!!! It surely stinks! But know the time will pass and you will soon be clicking those needles in no time! I did watch a lot of videos and I did spend a lot of time on ravelry looking for new patterns. I also listened to books. Stay positive friend!!! Happy healing!💪❤️💪

@bonniecawley2487 8 күн бұрын

is this yarn for billie itchy?

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Hi Bonnie! No, this yarn is not itchy at all! I was so surprised, but it’s really just a lovely yard!

@superioradvantage 8 күн бұрын

Love your episodes. Just a note you may not be aware of…your glasses are reflecting the window or light and since they are so large we see a huge block of glare from the reflection. That’s what the viewer sees, window glare over your face. A shame since it’s so distracting. Watch back your video and you’ll see what I mean. Outside of that your videos are fantastic and you knit beautifully.

@LeslieFriend 6 күн бұрын

Hi! Oh dear. I did notice that! I was hoping that peeps were looking at the knitting and not me. 😂 I’ll be aware of that in the future. Thank you! 🩷