The Meaningful Stitch - Episode 47
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Күн бұрынThank you so much, my loves, for checking out my 47th episode of The Meaningful Stitch - my digital home from home where I get to share with you my knitting practice and projects.
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In this episode I share a card from Kim Krans’ Wild Unknown Archetype Deck and we close with the poem The Laughing Heart by Charles Bukowski.
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The Gallus Scarf is now available for purchase! Check out this page on my website for purchasing options: amypalko.com/gallus-scarf/
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A Gift From North East Wool Fest Winner: Marla Lena!! Please contact me either via email, Ravelry or Instagram.
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** What I'm Wearing **
Cargill Sweater - Rebecca Clow in Holst Supersoft in Viola held with Drops Kidsilk in Lavender
Rav Pattern: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
** What's Off My Needles **
Plum - Junko Okamoto in Cowgirl Blues Merino Twist in Under Pressure, Fonty Ombelle and Ginger Twist Pin Up Sport in Au Naturel.
Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Gallus Scarf - Amy Palko in Dimond Laine Birdie in Rouge, Sweetbriar, Caffe, Greymarsh and Dean
Pattern: amypalko.com/gallus-scarf/
Coorie-In Poncho - Amy Palko in Holst Supersoft in Venetian Red and Drops Kidsilk in Red
Pattern: Not published
** What's On My Needles **
Agley Shawl (new design - 3 skein option) in Nervus Fibre in BFL/Gotland in Tremble
Mousseux - Espace Tricot in Needle & Fred Silk/Mohair/Nylon blend in Rose Mould
Rav Pattern: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Fyberspates Faery Wings: fyberspates.com/faery-wings
Soho Square - Jackie Rose in Ito Sensai Mohair Silk Chilli Pepper and Coke, Shibui Silk Cloud in Pollen and Drops Kidsilk in Lavender.
Rav Pattern: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
CadyJax Knits Soho Square Episode: • Cady Jax Knits: SoHo S...
** What’s Next? **
Geogradient MKAL - Stephen West in Scottish Yarn Festival Custom Blend 4ply in Tait, Fraser, Duncan and Wallace
Rav Pattern: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Scottish Yarn Festival Custom Blend: thescottishyarnfestival.com/o...
For details on other MKAL shawls visit the Patreon notes. Link above.
** New To Me **
Zakami Suri Alpaca: zakamiyarns.com/
Needle & Fred Big BFL: needleandfred.shop/
Edelweiss Fibres Mohair Silk: www.edelweissfibres.co.uk/
New Lanark Cone: www.newlanarkspinning.com/
Lammermuir Harestanes DK: www.lammermuirwool.scot/
Laxton’s British Blend: www.laxtons.com/product-categ...
Cecil Shawl - Joanna Herriot (Rav Pattern): www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Tutka Pullover - Caitlin Hunter (Rav Pattern): www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Tomorrow - Alicia Plummer (Rav Pattern): www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
** What’s Bringing Me Joy **
Faculty of Astrological Studies: www.astrology.org.uk/
Foundation - Apple (Trailer): • Foundation - Official ...
Great British Bake Off - Channel 4 (Trailer): • Official Trailer | The...
Ginger Twist Studio: gingertwiststudio.com/pages/n...
Scottish Yarn Festival: thescottishyarnfestival.com/n...
Jackie Rose Instagram: / jdominirose
@1karenoliver 10 ай бұрын
Love your poncho Amy, I would definitely knit one for myself if you release a pattern 💗
@joiajeanson538 10 ай бұрын
Same here!!
@julieoliver11 9 ай бұрын
Me too!
@sandracroley9784 9 ай бұрын
Me too!
@madeleinebaer1858 9 ай бұрын
me too!
@deloresjackson437 9 ай бұрын
I would knit your poncho pattern too. It looks lovely!
@leslienero7884 10 ай бұрын
Ooh, I do hope you write a pattern for the poncho! I would have to make it right away. 🤞
@Woollykindknits 9 ай бұрын
Me too! It's perfection. Amy!!
@barbaradoll1896 9 ай бұрын
Me too!
@cdknitty7787 9 ай бұрын
The best thing I’ve found in attending a yarn festival is being with my people and sharing the same excitement of seeing new yarn and creativity ❤
@theknittystew 10 ай бұрын
Feel better soon! Lovely episode Amy ❤ The Coorie-In poncho design is fantastic!!
@fritula6200 9 ай бұрын
I, also think this is "fabulous: Just keep helping people to make your designs: These when worn are eye catching !!! They are elegant, classy & "timeless". So grateful for sharing your expertise with us: Thank you.
@christinaparker100 10 ай бұрын
Beautiful poncho! Please release the pattern soon. I would love to visit the The Scottish Yarn Festival.
@gemmaswain3201 9 ай бұрын
I love a Yarn Festival for discovering new dyers, yarn blends, brands, and the inspiration they provide. Being in the same place as so many other people who love yarn crafts as much as I do fills my heart x
@sussasigne 10 ай бұрын
I have never been able to go to a Yarn Festival. I hade tickets for a festival here in Sweden when the pandemic broke out. I had plans to go to another later this month, but my health has put a stop to that too. I haven't given up hope, that some day the stars will aline and I get to go to a Yarn Festival at last. At this point I would be happy to attend any Yarn Festival really. If I can dream, I would love to go to all of the big ones, like Rhinebeck, Barcelona and yours in Edinburgh of course. Until that happens, I'm vicariously enjoying you podcasters sharings and reports. Thanks for another cozy episode, Amy!
@janetpope5742 10 ай бұрын
My favorite has to be the Scottish Yarn Festival that I was lucky enough to visit with my sisters on Sept 9! We enjoyed ‘blathering’ a bit with Amy and drooling over the various Gallus scarves. I do love my Scottish Yarn Festival yarn in the color Tait. It was such fun to chat with Eva and Katie, too.❤
@OriettaStitch 9 ай бұрын
The poncho is beautiful! My favorite thing about a yarn festival is connecting with new and old friends.
@robynrunge1629 9 ай бұрын
Hi Amy, The best thing about 'Yarn festivals' is the inspiration of seeing so many like minded people in their fantastic knitted garments and exchanging their knitting knowledge. Love your Coorie-in poncho, a must have in my wardrobe 💞
@barbaradoll1896 9 ай бұрын
Rhinebeck is my favorite yarn festival. The electric atmosphere from the excitement of being around so many creatives is a heady feeling. The added beauty of upstate NY in the fall and all the animals makes it so much fun!
@thekindles1183 9 ай бұрын
I love your poncho, Amy. Feel better! Any time with you while knitting is wonderful. I so appreciate the knits and content. I loved how you explained the retrograde- that made total sense to me. Thank you! Safe travels! All the best to you, Kimberly
@jennifershipley5346 10 ай бұрын
Amy, I love your poncho! If you are looking for a new pattern to write up, you are wearing it already and I would love to wear one too. I love attending yarn festivals. We are lucky to have several near where I live. The best thing about yarn festivals is meeting the people. I've met many friends through yarn festivals and in fact, I now work for one of them now at her alpaca farm! ❤
@sandrab3323 9 ай бұрын
I went to my first yarn festival this year to Unravel in Farnham, Surrey. I was truly blown away with the whole experience and I loved seeing the pieces people were wearing, particularly when I recognised the pattern. Thank you for continuing to delight with your videos I have now caught up with all your previous episodes and each one leaves me so inspired. Enjoy your trip to the US I look forward to hearing all about it x
@ceb2737 10 ай бұрын
PI never thought I was a poncho person, but I would LOVE to knit that up. Please publish the pattern. It’s beautiful
@ImCFoxx 9 ай бұрын
I love being at a Yarn Festival to be surrounded by inspirational people and beautiful woolly yard to lay hands on. My creative juices get going and I feel as if I have a new lease on my knitting practice. Seeing these products in person is so much better than Online could ever be. Thank you for a lovely podcast today. Your finished objects are over the moon beautiful. I’m going to send you a special message about your COORIE-IN poncho. This episode was second only to being at a knitting festival.
@mindykirschner2979 10 ай бұрын
Hi Amy, You will love Rhinebeck!!! This will be my 16th year in attendance. There are several vendors at Rhinebeck that are from the area. My favorite is Long Island Farm and Yarn in Building C. Tabitha is a doll and her yarn is exquisite. Miss Babs, Fiber Optics and many other US vendors are also in Building C. I also love the project bags by Madder Root Maine in Building 31. Don't forget to get some Cider Donuts they are amazing!!!! I love fiber festivals. It is the best feeling to be amongst other people who have love to spend lots of time making beautiful garments!!!!
@deborahcoyle7612 10 ай бұрын
I’m not even half way through this episode and have already shared it with two loved ones.
@deborastory4818 9 ай бұрын
I am in love with your poncho! Please release knit one in every color! Have a great time in Rhinebeck. My favorite part of fiber festivals is the people. So many beautiful people wearing their beautiful knitwear….love it.
@carotrike 9 ай бұрын
I love your poncho, the colour is beautiful! I think that's my favourite aspect of visiting a yarn show (of course feeling all the yarn is great too), seeing everyone else's knitted pieces! Inspirational!
@taniscomrie7495 10 ай бұрын
I love Yarn festivals - everything about them. I particularly enjoy meeting other knitters. Love your poncho.
@noeleenbyrne5197 10 ай бұрын
Being an introvert I have never been to a festival but in saying that, being Irish I would love to visit a Scottish one, or if I won the lottery I might chance Reinbech, lol. My knitting and crochet are my alone time relaxation things, but i love putting on the podcasts so I can be alone and not, if that makes sense. I hope you feel better soon lovely lady, x
@susancormack2618 10 ай бұрын
Hi Amy, all of your knits are really fabulous! I love your poncho, agreed, it is perfect for a chilly day to warm up and luxuriate in the coziness. All of your Stephen West shawls are truly stunning, wow! I’m looking forward to seeing the progress in the new shawl. I absolutely loved my visit to Scotland especially attending the Scottish Yarn Festival! It was quite warm that day and as a result not able to wear my shrug. I truly loved attending the knit night and seeing the massive mound of yarn for the yarn exchange. I enjoyed meeting everyone especially you and Rebecca!!! ❤️I am missing Scotland, a truly beautiful country and so welcoming. I would really like to attend the Wool and Folk festival one year, it sounds like a lot of fun and mostly the opportunity to purchase yarn I would not otherwise have access to. Thank you for the podcast in spite of recovering from a cold. Looking forward to the next one!.
@tacistudio 10 ай бұрын
My favorite thing about a yarn festival has always been the connections we make with all the beautiful yarny friends we make ❤❤❤
@wiesvanderbeek1507 10 ай бұрын
Hi Amy, thanks for another lovely podcast ❤ What I like about yarn festivals is the opportunity to see and feel new yarns in real life and of course to meet fellow knitters
@routinelycrafty 10 ай бұрын
I’ve never thought of myself as a “poncho person” but you make it look so elegant that I’m reconsidering that! I’ve only been to a small local yarn festival. But I’ve gone every year for the last five years and my favorite part is going with my friend and sharing the experience of seeing a sea of colors and feeling all the textures. It’s such a sensory experience! ❤ 🧶
@whiskyandwool 10 ай бұрын
Hi Amy! Hope to see you at Rhinebeck this year ❤ Yarn not to be missed is all the special farm yarns that’s hard to get elsewhere like Wing and a prayer. Tammy is an amazing special person! Loop fiber studio for her yin-yang yarn, or fiber bumps if you spin. Green mountain spinnery is good value. Boondoggle farms has lovely products. For very very local, Jill Draper makes stuff hosts a Sat pm Open studio event in nearby Kingston. Her yarn is locally grown and dyed and so so yummy!! Fox Hill farms has delicious cormo. Harrisville designs for their Daylights or Nightshades. Go with a budget in mind or a limitless credit card 😂 The button vendors are awesome too!! Take a break and watch the sheep events and give some scratches to our woolie friends!! Enjoy ❤❤❤
@susansatchwell8482 9 ай бұрын
Miss babs is fabulous maker of yarns, very reliable good array of colors and bases.
@stephaniefroelich267 9 ай бұрын
Beautiful poncho Amy! Looking forward to eventually buying your pattern.❤
@margreffle 9 ай бұрын
I hope you feel better soon! Isn't it nice that we can actually enjoy the company of our grown children?
@leannastoufer6333 10 ай бұрын
I so appreciate your joyful sense of humor! When you put the Slipstravaganza on and said you felt like a frilled lizard, I clapped with joy! What a glorious compliment to you, frilled lizards and to Stephen West! 💗 Although I've been knitting forever, and live in the US, I dream of attending the Scottish Yarn Festival! I do love Scottish yarns! Thank you for this lively and lovely episode!
@thescottishyarnfestival 10 ай бұрын
We'd love to welcome you 💗🧶🏴
@thecreativeeverydayathome 9 ай бұрын
The “Knitter’s Frolic” in Toronto (Pre-Covid) was the first and last Yarn festival I have attended. It was wonderful, the buzz of creativity and love of the yarn crafts was just buzzing in the air.
@margreffle 10 ай бұрын
The things i love most about attending a yarn festival is reconnecting with knitty friends. I also love seeing what new venders there are. Of course, also all the yarn and fibre! We have our own here in Southwestern Ontario, Canada next weekend, the Woolstock Fibre Festival. Im very much looking forward tk it! I love the colours youve chosen for your MKAL! I cant wait to see all the shawls knit up. I have decided to go with the crochet square idea for my Clue 1. This has all been a huge test of humanity, and I want to cry for Stephen, and the people who were harmed or triggered by the symbol. However, we pivot, and continue onward and upward. 💗💗💗
@dianaisaksen4057 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for another wonderful episode. I love yarnfestivals and I am so lucky that we have several in Denmark where I live. This year I went to one of the largest yarnfestivals in the small island Fanø with friends. The thing I love the most about it is the fantastic community sharing passion and enthusiasm for fibres ❤
@Sarahbl2004 9 ай бұрын
I loved seeing all of your MKAL knits!! My favorite part of going to a yarn festival is being able to speak our knitter language with everyone there. I don’t have a local knitting group so going to yarn festivals is so wonderful to talk to others about knitting
@Gillian-3 9 ай бұрын
So pleased you are planning to write the pattern for your beautiful poncho Amy. I hope you have a wonderful time at the festivals in the US and look forward to hearing about your time there and hopefully to see lots of lovely footage! Safe travels. 😊
@deniseconsiglio-lahti6443 10 ай бұрын
An episode of your “dream knitting” The yarn from the Scottish Yarn Festival is very beautiful. I’m headed to Rhinebeck and Wool and Folk for the first time I sure want to stop and meet you I have been to Knit City yarn festival in Vancouver It was fantastic. I really the podcast. Southern California doesn’t really have yarn festivals. Stitches West is no longer.
@user-bd7mm1pc8o 10 ай бұрын
You've created a beautiful design for your poncho Any. Thoughtfully designed!
@Prairieknitter12 10 ай бұрын
I, too, love your poncho, Amy! Hope you’ll write the pattern for us. The Scottish Yarn Festival and the Edinburgh Yarn Festival are dreams of mine. I did love my brief time in Edinburgh several years ago.
@scanzaroli 9 ай бұрын
Wow Amy. You are so nonchalant about that amazing Corrie-in poncho! It looks gorgeous and I love the design. I having been trying to find a poncho pattern I like. I am hoping you write a pattern for Corrie-in, but you've inspired me to experiment. As usual, all of your knots are lovely and your podcast such a great knitting companion. Thank you!
@AnnekesQuest 10 ай бұрын
I would love to go to the Scottish yarn festival. And to the Shetland wool week. Those are on my to-do list. It will come. Hopefully in 2024.
@ellenhenrie4826 10 ай бұрын
At Rhinebeck, look for Junction Fiber Mill and Jill Draper Makes Stuff - both have beautifully dyed, regionally sourced yarns.
@jodiealaoui7293 9 ай бұрын
My favorite part of any yarn festival is seeing all the lovely sheep 🐑. They bring me peace and joy. 💛
@SbfMadison 10 ай бұрын
Although I went to Rhinebeck last year for the first time (and had a marvelous time), my favorite yarn festival is the one that is local to me - Wisconsin Sheep and Wool. It is always on a lovely weekend in September and I go with a friend or two and meet up with others there. There are many laughs, a lot of knitting talk, looking at sheep, herding dog trials, beautiful yarn, and a fun dinner or lunch somewhere in there, too. It’s such a lovely time.
@CreativityWithStamps 9 ай бұрын
The poem in the end really moved me...thank you!
@user-rm6kj6eq3x 9 ай бұрын
Thank you Amy for the encouragement in the card reading and the poem. Very much appreciated to embrace or lives and be joyful in them. Your finished sweaters were beautiful and the colours great!. I have already purchase yarn for the Agley shawl - It will my first and cant wait for your pattern to be published. Also your poncho was fabulous and also would love to have that pattern also. So very thankful that even sick you have recorded such an uplifting episode. Hope you have a fabulous time away.
@joanmather7218 9 ай бұрын
I love the angled ribbing extending downward on the neckline of your poncho design. The drape and the colour are also terrific. I have been to my local yarn festival two or three times, and the most memorable was when I won an extravaganza of a prize, to which each of the yarn vendors contributed something. It was huge! Festival has become so successful that it moved to a new venue, and I got really ticked off because the parking fee was exorbitant and that made me feel like I needed to buy something to make the cost of the parking worthwhile.(had I won a prize at that one perhaps I wouldn’t have felt so ticked?)
@jillybeandean 9 ай бұрын
I would love to attend any yarn festival in the UK but especially the Edinburgh Yarn Festival, Yarndale and Shetland Wool Week. My mother’s family come from near Hull and my father’s ancestors come from Scotland. I live in Canada. I’ve visited the UK once, many years ago and one day in the not so distant future, I will be back. 😊 Thank you for your podcast ❤
@annparsons6238 10 ай бұрын
Your poncho definitely takes me back too ! It’s a beautiful pattern and your choice of colour glorious. I could definitely see a need for one 😁 My first wool festival was Wonderwool Wales . I absolutely loved it and also the animals too ! My lesson from it was to always go with a plan and perhaps allow for one ‘impulse ‘ purchase !
@TRaceTK 10 ай бұрын
Such a wonderful inspiring and colourful podcast Amy 😍 I really need to get out to more yarn festivals for they are so joyful!. Just walking in the door you can feel the energy and excitement of all who are there. I often find myself talking to complete strangers because we all share the same love 😊 The best part is getting to discover new yarns, see their true Irl colours, and squish them! Have the most wonderful time in Rhinebeck, definitely on my wish list to attend one day.
@mindykannon4650 10 ай бұрын
My favorite yarn festival is Rhinebeck…The location is gorgeous in Fall, it is so exciting to see everyone in their creations and to see all the designers and podcasters…let alone the yarn peeps and all the SHEEP!!!! Whoohooo
@aconsideredcraft 9 ай бұрын
I live in Kingston, NY and you are visiting at such a wonderful time of year. Some amazing women who run small farms here (and I believe will be at NYS&W selling their yarn) include Paula from White Barn Farm, Amanda from Prado de Lana, and Tammy from Wing and a Prayer. Also, Sunday morning Jill Draper holds an open studio (free, but ticketed on her website) Sunday morning that is such a wonderful way to ease into the day and experience her amazing yarn. Hope you enjoy all the festivals and maybe we will get to say hello! -Jess
@karincarter235 10 ай бұрын
Oh my, I truly love the poncho and I am looking forward to the pattern!!!❤ The Scottish Wool Festival yarn is beautiful, what a wonderful gift to receive all the colours! My favorite yarnfestival was my first one, it was thr 2019 EYF. It was filled with Awww and Oohhhs and my heart was filled with joy. It was also my first time in Scotland and my heart was taken! 😊
@snowbaby5435 9 ай бұрын
Looks like we all want to knit your beautiful poncho! Maybe a ponchalong? 😂 My favorite yarn festival is Maryland Sheep & Wool. I love watching the sheep dogs at work. They are amazing!
@amandaginther9235 10 ай бұрын
The red colour of your poncho…looks so cheerful and warm! I would love to get the poncho pattern when it comes out too. I’ve never been to a yarn festival. My dream would be to come to the Edinburgh Yarn Festival. I went to Scotland as a child, and always hoped to return. Thank you so much for a lovely show! ❤ …and a sharing all your knowledge and love of the craft. ❤ 🐑
@casuarinagirl8067 10 ай бұрын
My goodness I need a lie down after that 💕 so fabulous Amy! Red looks amazing on you ❤️Enjoy your trip over the pond, I’m sure it will be a blast. Safe travels and happy Rhinebeck, Karen 🥰
@agillsfo 10 ай бұрын
Soooo happy to see your beautiful smile - I have missed you! Hugs!❤
@evaelenz3889 9 ай бұрын
A yarn festival means to be in the midst of buzzling "sisters in crime". And that is a great feeling for me 🤩, Thank you for another lovely hour with you, 🌈
@michellemcdonaldpersonal5592 9 ай бұрын
Love the poncho ❤ I love yarn events to see all that art on display at one place, my bucket list is a Scottish event
@A_knitters_suitcase 9 ай бұрын
Your poncho looks amazing and such a comfy, cozy item to wear! Unfortunately in the Uk I managed to visit only a couple of minor yarn festivals but here in Australia I visited Bendigo - The sheep and wool festival - in JUly. It is the biggest in the country and I enjoyed it enormously but the best part of this experience was meeting people I had connected with through my podcast and my test knits...the social aspects and the enthusiasm, kindness and inclusivity of the knitting community are so precious and never cease to amaze me. Thank you for keeping me company while I went through a massive load of ironing xxxx
@aileentravers9215 9 ай бұрын
My favourite thing about going to the East Anglian Yarn Festival is going with my dear friend Margaret. I rarely get to see her since I moved away but we always go together. ❤
@cristinarusu5616 10 ай бұрын
Hi, Amy, unfortunately in Romania, where I live, no yarn festivals are held. I so much wish I were able to go to such an event because here it is very difficult to find natural fiber yarn. We can buy only synthetic blends imported from Turkey. I wish they would hold these festivals in summertime the only time when I am able to travel. I am a teacher so I can not take leave from school in autumn when Rhinebeck , The Scottish Yarn Festival and others happen. That's why I thank you for all the updates on these events. It' s such a treat to follow your posts.
@cathyparmigiani1596 10 ай бұрын
Thank you Amy your podcast is a joy to watch. I Love the colours of the Scottish yarn festival skeins. Can’t wait to see your shawl progress. I have never been to a yarn festival but hope to go to our local Bendigo Yarn Festival next year. If I could I would love to go to Shetland wool week. ❤❤❤
@judylilly8081 10 ай бұрын
Hi Amy The Yarn Festival I really enjoyed was the Montreal Yarn Festival (Knit City) held in May 2023. Yarn glorious yarn!
@geraldineleonardis7318 10 ай бұрын
Oh Amy I love your podcast and I’m in love with everything you make! 😍 I visited your amazing country this summer and I’m obsessed with Scotland more than never now that I’ve been there! I would love to go to Pert to the Yarn Festival or at list to knit with they beautiful yarn! ☺️
@jo-annethompson9645 10 ай бұрын
If I got the chance and the air ticket my choice would be the Scottish Wool Producers Showcase (think that's how you named it). I want to get my hands on some of those small batch yarns that I may never get to see and squish living where I do.
@JulieSchillhammer 9 ай бұрын
My first fiber festival was in Seattle, WA this year called Flock. It was a wonderful gathering with many beautiful vendor yarns and notions including The Lamb and the Kid! Love your podcast Amy.
@deborahderden4860 10 ай бұрын
I love the poncho. Please publish it soon!!!
9 ай бұрын
Thank you Amy! I can't wait to see the Geogradient in your amazing colors and yarn!
@suzannebrannan9715 10 ай бұрын
Always nice to see all of your completed projects and the colors for your MKAL. This weekend I attended my first yarn festival. It was the Santa Fe Sheep and Yarn Festival in Santa Fe New Mexico. There were alot of vendors with Alpaca yarns. My goal was to find a soft natural undyed yarn. I found a lovely one complete with a photo of Emma the Alpaca . I invited two girlfriends who hadn't been getting along for several months. They repaired their friendship while enjoying our mutual love of knitting.
@tiffanyfling 9 ай бұрын
The Scottish Yarn Festival is on my bucket list! Amy, I really hope you choose to publish the coorie-in poncho pattern. It is absolutely beautiful! 😍
@jillc720 10 ай бұрын
I’m so sorry I can’t meet you at Rhinebeck this year…I’m sad about that but hopefully I will meet you in person in Scotland in 2024. Thank you for the information. I hope you feel better as you read this!
@karentaylor3807 10 ай бұрын
I attended the Michigan Fiber Festival last August. I go every year with my daughters. Lovely poncho, that shade of red is my favorite color! ❤️
@patmorgan8692 9 ай бұрын
Hi Amy...it was lovely to spend time with you again...always a relaxing time! I love your poncho and all of your yarn hauls. As for the cable sweater that you would like to knit...I have knit a few cable sweaters and find that a heftier yarn is great for showing off the cables. Enjoy your trip to Rhinebeck!
@marijaorel7299 9 ай бұрын
The poncho is beautiful. Looking forward to you releasing it. There are no yarn festivals in my location however I was able to attend the Sheep and Woolcraft Show in Bendigo recently. Seeing and touching all those delicious yarns was an experience I had not had for a good few years. One outcome of the COVID lockdowns here in Southern Australia was the virtual Big Wool Show which allowed so many independent yarn producers and dyers to showcase their products and the ethos supporting their business. There was more time to visit’ so many more ‘stalls’ and of course plenty of opportunity to purchase. The organisers are amazing and deserve recognition for seeing a gap and filling it so well. So now I have two yarny events to look forward to each year. Thank you for such enjoyable episodes I am always inspired to get out my knitting when I listen to you.
@yevalleywitch1572 10 ай бұрын
Yarn Festival: I was hoping to go to Rhinebeck this year, my first fiber event, but hubby has taken ill so I cannot make it. Hopefully next year, doctors said to keep fingers crossed and stay optimistic. 👍 The gift of an entire palette of Scottish yarn is, imo, magnificent! There were two of my Ancestors' names: Gordon and Wallace. ALL the colors are dreamy.
@boskat98 10 ай бұрын
Hello Amy, unfortunately there are not as many YARNFESTIVALS here in the Netherlands as yours. And if there is one, it is too far away. Actually, it's a good thing, I should build a room on my house for all that beautiful yarn. But I enjoy your stories and pretend I'm there too. All the things that you make, I ❤️ it ! Knitting greetings from Lily🌸
@annijuutiknits 10 ай бұрын
You’re always such a delight Amy. ❤ You have such beautiful projects. Here’s a thought about your shawl. I sometimes struggle making stuff just for me if I’ve meant to make it into a design. How about finish that beautiful shawl but free yourself from being meticulous with your stitch counts and just make it for yourself to wear? That yarn is gorgeous and you’ve put so much effort into making it. And that red poncho brings me back to my teens when ponchos were a thing. My mom made quite a few for me and my sister. Seeing yours makes me want to make one for myself. ❤
@lisascandrette2908 9 ай бұрын
I just attended Lambtown Wool Festival in Dixon, CA. It's just an hour away from me, and so it was good to see local yarn producers, see the sheep, see fiber friends and learn some new things. The colors you showed of the Scottish Yarn Festival yarns were just gorgeous!
@denisenewz 9 ай бұрын
I would love to attend the Scottish Yarn festival, and also the Barcelona Festival. Thank you Amy 🥰 I wish you a wonderful trip to the US.
@gabyknits7960 10 ай бұрын
I love your beautiful poncho and all your lovely shawls and sweaters. I've never been to a large yarn festival but there have been a couple of small ones close to me that I have attended with a friend. It's always lovely to see the wool produced by local farmers. I would love to go to a large yarn festival!!! There is one every year in Vancouver but the dates never coincide with my schedule. Hopefully one day I will be able to attend. Thank you for such a relaxing and informative podcast. I look forward to each and every one.
@MoarKnits 9 ай бұрын
I went to my frist yarn festival this year ( the Scottish Yarn Festival) and i just loved being able to see and touch the yarns in person! I buy all of my yarn online so it was such a treat being able to see all the yarns in person and not just on a screen!
@juliedezan1914 9 ай бұрын
Hi lovely Amy Your kind soul always shines through your videos. I have been to one fibre festival, it was in Edmonton , Alberta, Canada. Called the Fibre Frolic. I felt like a child on Chrismas morning when I was able to walk through and see all the fibre. but also meeting the people who all felt the same as me about yarn was utterly amazing!!
@bethanyleech704 9 ай бұрын
I would love to someday visit the Scottish Yarn Festival! I studied abroad in Scotland and it hold such a special place in my heart. To combine a return trip with a yarn festival would be magic!
@elainekeenan9741 10 ай бұрын
I would love to go to the Scottish Yarn Festival. My parents are from Dundee with many family still live there (not me I was born and still live in Australia) so I feel I would have a deep connection to the yarns on offer there 😊 love your podcast ❤
@cathynewkirk6807 10 ай бұрын
Great to see you again, Amy! I love your poncho, it looks great on you, and the color really suits you. I hope you publish the pattern! My favorite yarn festival was the one I attended this past August, The Michigan Fiber Festival. I attended with my husband, which was a treat. He enjoys a day away, and I think he wanted to keep an eye on my purchases! The only downside is that the temps were in the 90s F (30s C) 🥵
@joyceivan530 10 ай бұрын
I love your red poncho. I would love someday to go to the Scottish yarn festival. My ancestors are from Scotland and some day I would love to visit!
@EmilyRV636 9 ай бұрын
I’ve only been to 1 yarn festival called Shepard’s harvest in the Minneapolis area. I made my girls Elsa braids with cream color acrylic yarn and tied it into their pony tails. It was a good conversation starter and I met so many nice people that weekend.
@knitgirl.7676 9 ай бұрын
I love your poncho. The color is stunning. I hope you publish the pattern. I need one of these in my life. As for Rhinebeck- I just love Green Mountain Spinnery…American wool spun in a co-op in Vermont and it is all natural- this you can probably get shipped to you . Also, Tidal Yarns is grown in New England and all natural and this is a festival-only yarn. I believe they are pulling together an on-line store, but it isn’t up yet. I also love Catskill Merino which is locally grown in the Hudson Valley by a lovely woman who took over a merino flock. Bare Naked Wools, Briar Rose, Tess' Designer Yarns and Ce Ce Fibers are a few more great ones. I will also put in a plug to a local- to -me dyer…Neighborhood Fiber Co. From Maryland. She dyes beautiful mohair. Have fun at Rhinebeck! I won’t be there this year, but will be with you in spirit a few states away down in Maryland.
@turninggroundyoga 9 ай бұрын
Yarn festival….. well my favorite thing to experience at a yarn festival is touching yarn blends that I’ve only ever heard (or dreamt) about. I remember feeling Gotland for the first time and practically swooning! Enjoy Rhinebeck.
@donnarasor5662 10 ай бұрын
What a beautiful poncho! I'll be awaiting the pattern release 🥰 I recently went to Knit City Vancouver Yarn Festival. It was my first time taking classes along with my best knitty friend. It was wonderful to shop & feel all of the yarn in person. Scottish Yarn festival is on my bucket list!
@deniseflaherty372 10 ай бұрын
Love your podcast …very inspiring.I unfortunately haven’t been to any yarn festivals …but one day I hope to travel again and include one or two in my travels. A Scottish yarn festival would be an amazing start
@judithhirschhorn7249 9 ай бұрын
The poncho is gorgeous. Love your color choices.
@bernicemcgowan6657 9 ай бұрын
Your poncho is a lovely design ( I want to knit one!). And those Scottish Yarn Festival colours are gorgeous. I haven’t been to many yarn festivals but I do really enjoy the small open air festival in Victoria BC called Fibrations. So much fun to see local artisans and get to support local businesses.
@PamKnitsToo 9 ай бұрын
Yarn Festival - I loved the yarn festival that I went to in VA. I think it was the Monticello Yarn Festival. It was a beautiful day and I went with friends that made it an absolute delight.❤. I love your poncho and look forward to knitting it!
@madeleinebaer1858 9 ай бұрын
Living in Switzerland, I have never been to a yarn festival. I feel very much inspired to combine a holiday in Scotland with visiting The Scottish Yarn Festival in Perth. Then two big wishes would be fulfilled✨
@Woollykindknits 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing all of your gorgeous knits. Especially your exquisite poncho. I am in love. Thank you for the generous giveaway. My favorite yarn festival memory is going to Rhinebeck with my dear friend, Alida. I surprised both of us by spontaneously arranging for us to meet up there from across both of our countries (her, Canada and me, US). Such a happy time!!
@cindybilisko3862 10 ай бұрын
I have only gone to a small local yarn festival in Michigan. Of course, I would love to go to Rhinebeck but even Maryland sheep and wool sounds like fun. Maybe someday I will make it to the Perth festival!
@giuliapoddie2056 9 ай бұрын
Such a treat! 2 hours of inspiration! Thank you su much! ❤ I have never been to a Yarn festival (or not yet) but Flock will probably my first one. Closer to home and a smaller scenario for a smooth first time 🎉
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