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Beth MacDonald Stone - Episode 1

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11 ай бұрын

Where you can find me:
Instagram - BethMacDonaldStone / bethmacdonaldstone
Ravelry - BethMacDonaldStone www.ravelry.co...
What I’m wearing:
- Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Heidemarie Kaiser knit using Shibui Knits Fern color Tar
- cotton grosgrain trim purchased at M&J Trimming in NYC
Pattern highlight - to be published Thursday Sept 14th
- Boxy Blue Raglan knit using De Rerun Natural Gilliatt color Nuit, 19 sts /4”
- Top-down raglan with exaggerated raglan shaping
What I’m working on:
- Deep Deen Pullover solid color version knit using Hedgehog Fibers Tweedy
o Pattern to be published in the New Year
o Stitch gauge 23sts/4”
o I’ll be needing testers for this in Octoberish
- Soncy with a Twist
o MC = Hedgehod Fibers Boucle color Anime, held double with Wonderland Yarns Unicorn color Driftwood.
o CC = Rowan felted Tweed color Quartz, Hedgehod Fibers Mohair color Iris
o This pattern to be published in the new year too but it’s a riff on a pattern called Soncy that will be published in early October
Test Knitting/Preview Knitting call:
- Calabash Sweater, 24 sts x 36 rows for 4”
- I’ve used Spincycle for both yokes but any yarn will do
- For the body I’ve knit in both Jamieson & Smith Shetland Heritage Naturals (Dark Fawn) held double or LBA Merino Sport color Madeleine
- Fun colorwork yoke and a great learning lesson for colorwork Jacquard
- If you’re keen to test, please either send me a DM on Instagram or message on Ravelry
- Pattern to be published in January

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@darylevangelista4758 10 ай бұрын

My husband and I honeymooned in Bermuda 46 years ago and went back again on a cruise about 5 years ago. Love it there!

@bethmacdonaldstone 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful! It's a special spot

@mostlyknitting 10 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed your podcast and hearing about life in Bermuda. My son just turned 16 a couple of weeks ago here in Australia and we have to spend 120 hours in the car with him while he learns to drive. Once he is 17, he can take a test and be on his own in the car. It is really nerve-wracking being a parent. His sister took 2 years to get her hours up and she (and we) were so excited when she got her licence at 18. Not long after she had huge accident at speed and rolled the car (someone had broken down in the middle of the road and she didnt see it until too late). Thankfully she was able to crawl out without any injuries. I am so grateful. Now with my son, I am not in any hurry for him to get his licence and be driving on his own. Love your designs. Subscribed and looking forward to more podcasts. Sadly I wont make it to Rhinebeck for at least another couple of years. One day. :)

@bethmacdonaldstone 10 ай бұрын

Oh wow! What a shame for your daughter! A real fright for everyone!!! I love that in Australia you have to spend 120 hours in the car. Amazing! Thanks for watching, hoping to publish another next week.

@amberjadefjohnson9474 11 ай бұрын

The bike story was precious. Good mom!

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

You are so kind. Each day is trying!!! Parenting is not for the faint hearted! :)

@AndreaS24017 11 ай бұрын

Congrats on the podcast, please continue if your life allows! I love your style and now have many of your patterns in my favorites!

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@TheSablelou 11 ай бұрын

I am so excited to see someone in a warm climate knitting wool! There are so many beautiful wools to knit with!

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Oh yes! Lots of wonderful wools to knit with! Thank you!

@thetangledstitch 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Beth! Very enjoyable and always a bonus to get to know the designer’s mindset and intentions behind the garment. 👍💜

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Kelly! So glad you enjoyed it

@klaskelangford8324 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, Beth: looking forward to your new designs being released!

@bethmacdonaldstone 10 ай бұрын

Great! Both the Boxy Blue and Soncy are available now. More to come each month :) Happy knitting!

@fudgeandfrogsallmayniaallt6953 11 ай бұрын

So thrilled to a podcast from Bermuda. I lived in Bermuda as a small child from 1959 to 1961 when my dad was stationed at the Naval air station that used to be there. I have such wonderful memories of my time there. Back to watching your podcast now.

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

How wonderful! Bermuda is a special place for sure. Thank you!

@fudgeandfrogsallmayniaallt6953 11 ай бұрын

@@bethmacdonaldstone it’s the only place we ever lived that I want to go back to-maybe someday.

@WhimsiesWorld 11 ай бұрын

We spent 5 years living in Bermuda .....our house had a fireplace which we laughed about when we first moved in ....and proceeded to use constantly through every single winter 🤣 Thank you so much for this little nostalgic visit combined with my new passion for knitting!

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Yes - ha, ha! A fireplace is the key to the home in the winter here in Bermuda! Sounds like you have great memories of our funny little island. Fabulous!

@o0mgn 10 ай бұрын

Dina introduced me to your patterns and I am so thankful! please keep making these, love a good BethMacdonaldStone pattern

@bethmacdonaldstone 10 ай бұрын

I'm so glad! Dina is amazing. Thank you!

@OllieandMay 11 ай бұрын

It was a Lovely Surprise to see you recommended on KZfaq. Really Enjoyed your video, listening to your tips with your knitwear was Helpful as I also live in a Warmer Climate in Australia 🇦🇺. Thank You for sharing your New Designs.Looking forward to seeing you Again.

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Oh thank you!

@musikkfamilien 11 ай бұрын

Hi there, Beth! Congratulations on your 1st podcast. Nice sweaters😊👏 You comming in like a tropical wind to cold Norway. At least the last couple of days have been cold on the south- west of Norway. I am a knitted myself. Knitting all kind of things, - from socks, hats, mittens to sweaters, shawls and dresses. I mostly design all things myself, or have got an inspiration from this or that. It I have never written a pattern on these items. So they are all one-of-a-kind. I am happy with that. Looking forward to seeing you again. Greetings from Norway 🇳🇴

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Its really amazing - the Gulf Stream passes by us and ends with you in Norway. It's truly a small world... Sounds like you are a very competent and creative knitter. Fantastic! I sure hope you poste your projects on Instagram so we can all appreciate your creativity! Well done! Happy knitting!

@sml-wf3pb 10 ай бұрын

Great podcast! The fit that you described and focus on is exactly what I try to achieve when knitting sweaters for myself, so I can't wait to peruse your patterns and cast one on. I love the one hanging beside you...might start there : )

@bethmacdonaldstone 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you!

@DB2hull 11 ай бұрын

Hello Beth, your channel popped up in my feed, then i saw the flag in the background! Great jumpers, i prefer mine longer. My fav was the coloured yoke and floats, great colourwork! I've only done test knitting on beanies and socks, nothing bigger! Thanks for sharing!

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! We all do have our preferred lengths dont we. So good to know and to work with

@jdpapillion9447 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for new podcast to watch! Love your designs - realized I have your Trunk Island Tank in my Favs. I am a fairly new to sweater knitting and I love to learn how to customize for fit, so appreciate tips & training whenever you can. ❤ I live in Florida, but I too love sweaters, shawls, cowls etc. Geez it has been a ridiculously hot humid summer. Yuck! Bermuda is on bucket list. Love hearing about it. Good luck on podcast & glad to add you to my World Knitting Friends list. Joni D 😊

@bethmacdonaldstone 10 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! Yes a really hot and humid summer here too and it doesnt feel like its going to let up any time soon. I have my fingers crossed... Cant wait to wear layers and my lovely hand knit sweaters!!! Hoping to publish another next week. Thanks again!

@TamiChappel 9 ай бұрын

It’s so helpful to hear from a designer’ perspective. Thank you! I look forward to future episodes.

@bethmacdonaldstone 9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! More to come & thank you for watching.

@janet_Luv2_Knit 11 ай бұрын

Great episode. Love the insight into your designs.

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@sherryl6028 11 ай бұрын

Great 1st podcast! Look forward to many more. Your designs are very inspiring and one of your sweaters will be on my needles next.

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful!

@spinningmya 11 ай бұрын

Learned about you from the Needles at the Ready. Enjoyed learning about why you design the way you do. Thanks!

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@elainewilliams497 11 ай бұрын

Hi Beth that was fun looking forward to seeing you again 🧶🧶

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@patiharville8210 11 ай бұрын

Beth, I really enjoyed your 1st podcast. You’re really talented & look forward to seeing future podcasts. ❤

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@deborahhawkins1197 10 ай бұрын

Can’t wait for your new raglan. Please hurry it up and put it out!! Bought the yarn and ready to start. ❤

@bethmacdonaldstone 10 ай бұрын

Very soon! Thank you!!!

@chardennis9370 11 ай бұрын

Beth enjoyed your first design show. Loved your sweaters will be following you for sure. I too lived on Toronto all my life and now reside in Edmonton. Find memories of B.. loved it. Congrats on your new show!!!!! Checking out your sweaters on R. Have a wonderful day. 🧶🇨🇦👍

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@sallyidso182 11 ай бұрын

Hello Beth. Oh my love theHedgehog tweed but have resisted purchase until I have an idea It is lovely in your texture sweater. Goal for 2024. Lovely designs. Calabash and Soncy I’m looking forward to your upcoming patterns. Hearing about your home makes me want to pack off to Bermuda! Im currently in Colorado but going home to Minnesota in a few days. We will winter in SW Florida

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful! And thank you. Hedgehog Tweedy is really lovely. Well worth it :) Happy knitting

@lauriejarboe6087 11 ай бұрын

What a treat!! Tuned into YT today to view the usual knitting podcasts and I'm thrilled you popped up on the feed. I hope your time allows more of these because I've enjoyed hearing the thoughts behind the designs and about the beautiful land you knit in. Thank you

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@pamelamcgreer4311 11 ай бұрын

Great podcast! Love hearing about Bermuda! You have a beautiful design sense.

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@deborahderden4860 10 ай бұрын

I have never test knit, but have been knitting off and on for 50+ years. For some reason I have become more adventurous in my older age. I finally learned to knit socks two years ago with magic needles (can’t do DPNs for the life of me). All that said, I would love to have your sweater be my first test knit if possible. Tweed sweater, not the Calabash (not quite that adventurous yet 😀).

@bethmacdonaldstone 10 ай бұрын

Sounds great! Please send me an email to beth@bmid.bm and i will put you on the test knitter list for future calls including the Deep Deen.

@MikiCrespo 10 ай бұрын

Amazing knitting projects 🧶🩵

@bethmacdonaldstone 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@karenparker9113 10 ай бұрын

Just finished Hanging Leaves and look forward to another one of your patterns soon. We were stationed in St. David's at NAS Bermuda 25 years ago and are looking forward to a golf trip this December. Love getting to know you!

@bethmacdonaldstone 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful! That's amazing! I dont think you'd recognize St David's these days. No more military stations just nature trails, a bowling alley and grocery store. Quite a change from the bustling NASA and US Military base of days past. Thank you for watching and leaving your lovely comment.

@maryannpenner9286 11 ай бұрын

I was so thrilled to see you started podcasting! I love your stories behind the how your designs come to life. I’m so looking forward to watching your next podcast!! 😍👏👏👏

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Teatime-mq6bv 10 ай бұрын

Wow! Just wow! When your podcast started I was wondering where you are. Such a thrilling landscape! Wonderful! And then the same with your projects! The shirt you are wearing looks sooooo nice. Unfortunately I didn’t understand the way you fixed the problem with the neck🙈…, my English! And you are a great designer. And you explain very well (even I didn’t understand the neck thing). All your sweaters are an inspiration and worth to knit them. Well, I am not the biggest fan of colourwork (because I am not able to work them nice), but the yoke of your last sweater is so so wonderful. Maybe I try it again…., maybe. Thanks for that wonderful podcast and I hope to see much more of you (and of the nice place you live, even I can imagine that it is not ever easy to live there. But I think I would really love it, despite of the hard winters. But of course, it is easy to speak like this if you have never lived like that… Thanks again and greetings from Europe.

@bethmacdonaldstone 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! The neck thing was to fix the collar of the top I was wearing. It needed stability so I added a ribbon to the inside to add support. Hope that explains it better for you Many thanks for watching and your lovely comments

@susanmarshall3709 8 ай бұрын

Just catching you now! Love that sweater you have on, it will be perfect for Florida weather also…. That pretty smart about the motorbike and the motor levels for the young ones. Will catch up on your podcasts shortly.

@bethmacdonaldstone 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yes I agree - good to ease the kids into a bike with a lot of power.

@dorajohnson2809 11 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed the podcast and appreciate your design aesthetic and attention to the small but important details. Look forward to knitting one of your designs soon!

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@cyndierussell9209 11 ай бұрын

Great new podcast. Loving your designs. Hope the hurricane passes you by.

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@thekindles1183 11 ай бұрын

Loved your episode. Related to GI issues and completely agree with your sentiment that everyone hears things differently when finding videos but love all the videos for a visual learning experience, just everything was so well said. Thanks for the time! - K

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

@lisadriscoll6264 10 ай бұрын

Fabulous content! I enjoyed this episode and cannot wait for the next one. I love the descriptions of your knits and your why.

@bethmacdonaldstone 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@caroleboudevin-hamard506 10 ай бұрын

Hi, a pleasure to discover your video, I do live on a tiny tropical myself , Reunion island, a french island in the Indian Ocean and we also have chilly winters , so I do perfectly understand what you say. I love your patterns, happy to subscribe!

@bethmacdonaldstone 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful! I have a friend here in Bermuda from Reunion! Small world... Thank you!

@cheryl7053 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful. Boxy Blue Raglan is at once classic with a modern twist. It's unique for the fitted at shoulders and boxy body. I already have blue yarn that will work ! The whole concept is: elevated sweat shirt to wear to the farmers' market.

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

I totally agree! Thank you!

@lindayoung7303 11 ай бұрын

Hi Beth, I am so glad to find you. I like your design a lot and hope more episodes to come. Linda from Seattle

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@raeirvine7216 11 ай бұрын

Great first podcast. I love to hear about your designs and the beautiful island of Bermuda.

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@anitabechtel5180 11 ай бұрын

Very interesting Podcast. Good luck and hope to see more.

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

More to come! Thank you!

@bethdekoster2434 11 ай бұрын

So happy you started a podcast - it is lovely! And really cool to hear about the hows and whys of your designs. I snagged that boxy blue raglan - casting on in a Hinterland yarm that I have had in my stash today. I think it will be perfect! I live in the Pacific NW - way up in the very tippy top corner of WA state. And, as you said, that sweater will be great with dresses, leggings, etc. Thank you for taking the time to chat - looking forward to future episodes. :)

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Yay, thank you!

@dollcreator 10 ай бұрын

Had to laugh when you mentioned 'cold' weather. I used to think my daughter was being just a 'wimp' when she said that when the temp dropped to 17C it was time to wear wool sweaters, and wear a scarf when riding the bike. That was until one year I was there and the temp did drop to 17C and yes, it was very chilly.There is always a sea breeze and humidity, so when here in BC Canada people would be wearing shorts and t-shirts at that temp, in Bermuda you wear woolies....

@bethmacdonaldstone 10 ай бұрын

Totally! Honestly never been so cold as when I was riding home in the winter from Hamilton to Somerset. The damp just gets in your bones!!!! Thanks for watching and your lovely comments

@katharinavonzitzewitz826 11 ай бұрын

Soo beautiful your Sweaters ...wouldn't know which one to pick...

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@julylo755 11 ай бұрын

Love your knits and enthusiasm. I've been to Bermuda and can't believe how relatively close it is to NYC, where I live. If you ever want to meet up for a yarn crawl when you are in NYC, let me know!

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Oh wow! That would be fun! I spend a lot of time in NYC and think I'm pretty familiar with all the knitting stores but maybe there are a few more to surprise me! :) Thanks for watching

@deborahhawkins1197 11 ай бұрын

More! Please.

@bridgetrsews 11 ай бұрын

Hi Beth, your channel came up on my list as a suggestion and I am happy it did ! I really enjoyed listening and your design styles are the type I love, I struggle with mid section bloat and am always on the hunt for your style of jumper. Looking forward to the next episode, Bridget R

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Oh thank you!

@peacefulandpretty2372 6 ай бұрын

so fun to find your podcast from the comments of Skeindeer Knits!!! Bermuda is such a fascinating place. I look forward to learning about it from you!

@bethmacdonaldstone 6 ай бұрын

Oh thank you! Isnt Skeindeer/Eli so talented?!?!? What a wonderful route to find this one!!!

@ilovemaplesyrup2306 11 ай бұрын

Really happy to have found you and congratulations on your new vlog adventure. I discovered your designs through Ray at Needles at the ready and "pouf" you came randomlyon my YT feed. I absolutely love your Boxy Blue design as I have a soft spot for 60s designs. I must say that the Breakfast at Tiffany has that vibe too. More projects for my needles😊😊

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard and thank you!

@Wilotd 11 ай бұрын

nice podcast, Beth. Looking forward to the next one

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@isabellemichaud6926 11 ай бұрын

Hello Beth, Greetings from Jésus Island, or more commonly known as Laval, Québec! Congratulations on your first - of many, I hope - podcast. It was great to meet you. Pleasantly surprised to learn you're a fellow canuck. I discovered your designs when I knit your Pothos Tee last summer with Sandnes Garn Line in Pearl Grey and I just love it. As a matter of fact, I was wearing it yesterday! In my Rolodex of tops, it's a favorite of mine that I go back for over and over.. Funny story about it...I knit it by accident! I was at my LYS and saw a woman wearing a gorgeous top. I asked what the name of it was. She told me "Lotus" by Sarah Bleau. Coincidently, I was there shopping for yarn for a shawl by the same designer, the "Pothos". See where I'm going with this? When I looked for the top in Ravelry, I switched the names around and looked for the Pothos Tee instead of the Lotus Tee. Your pattern came up, so I got it and started it right away. I found its construction so interesting, and at the same time, I thought to myself that it didn't look quite like the top I remembered. It was only when I looked for the shawl that I realised my mistake....or rather my intuitive creative decision as I like to call it. So glad I got my wires crossed! Seing you rocking Hinterm Stein's "Breakfast at Tiffany's' just confirmed to me why it's already in my queue. And may I say that the idea of using grosgrain inside the collar to stiffen it up a bit has been noted. Genius! I laughed at your Calebasse story! I was in Martinique this spring and we were shown all sorts of uses for it...including musical instruments. I'm looking forward to thispullover pattern being published. I would be very interested in making it, especially since it's sport weight. Not too many of those around! And the Boxy Blue Raglan is another pattern to add to my never ending - and ever growing - queue of projects. It looks so unique and using Worsted weight is a welcome change to all of my fingering summer projects. Well, that's enough for now, I think...don't want to scare you too much on my first time writing to you! Thank you again for having taken the time to prepare, record and publish this first épisode. I confirm without reservations that it was a total success. See you again soon

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your lovely note! Laval Quebec - lovely! You must be starting to feel Autumn by now... I don't think I've been to Laval but I have spent time in Montreal and loved every minute - a great city! The Breakfast at Tiffany's top is FABULOUS! I cant recommend the pattern enough. Honestly its truly brilliant and if you are at all keen, you must knit it. I love how you ended up knitting the Pothos tee - a rather roundabout route!!! Also glad and somewhat relieved that you are happy with the end result too. :) Many thanks, so glad you enjoyed the video, take care Beth

@kathyschemine3072 11 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed your podcast. I can relate to your angst about your son. When my children learned to drive we did not allow them to drive beyond the borders of our town and could not have more than 1 other person in the car.

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

That's a good rule for new drivers! Great idea! Thanks for watching!

@dianescott3515 11 ай бұрын

Loved your podcast! I’ve admired your patterns so much, and when I saw on Needles At The Ready you had started podcasting I immediately subscribed. You sweaters are so lovely. Looking forward to the next episode😊

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you!

@user-ne6qk3zo7w 11 ай бұрын

I live in Hawaii and am so excited to see warmer weather knits thank you Loretta

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Hope you were not at all affected by the fires in Hawaii this summer. Thank you for watching!

@terristevenson3248 10 ай бұрын

Great podcast. Thank you.

@bethmacdonaldstone 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@karensmith2204 11 ай бұрын

Hi, great podcast. More pup.......ni e voice e and content

@maxx6050 4 ай бұрын

Good podcast, thanks~👍🏽

@amjam8981 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Beth for sharing your design ideas with us. As a fellow 🇨🇦 , I’m already wearing cooler weather sweaters. Your design process was very interesting to hear as well as focusing on specific body features. I’m definitely going to shop your Designer pattern page. 😍🧶

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you!

@hendrikjeroelofse1728 11 ай бұрын

I realy was informed and love the designes you made and makes in the future. Greetings from the Netherlands

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@pegc3706 10 ай бұрын

Beth, great 1st podcast. Thanks for sharing your thoughts behind your knits. I bought the Blue Boxy and look forward to knitting it this season. I've never been to Bermuda so I'm interested in hearing about your life there. My grandparents are from the Azores so you had me at the intro! Enjoy Rhinebeck. Looking forward to your next YT upload. Best of luck to your son! Sixteen is a hard but exciting age.

@bethmacdonaldstone 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful! There are so many people here from the Azores! Somewhere I'd really like to go and visit. Heard so much about it and it sounds like heaven - those hydrangea hedge rows seem too good to be true! Because there are so many Azoreans in Bermuda, there are direct flights a few times a year and would be great to take advantage of that. I think its a 4 hour or less flight. Hopefully one day! Thanks for watching. Hoping to record and publish another episode next week.

@sewingseamswithdeb 11 ай бұрын

Hello hello to you Beth, loved your firstvlog and welcome to you. You are very natural, well done! Your designs are amazing, I just love the simple with a feature approach. I can be a test knittsrfor you if you are still looking. Although, I am in the southern hemisphere, opposite seasons, I'm in Perth, Australia. I hope your son enjoys his new bike,d stays safe....all the best ❤

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I'd love for you to be on the test knitter list. Do please email me at beth@bmid.bm and I'll add you to the list.

@Honeybee-Hedgehog-Designs 11 ай бұрын

I just subscribed, nice to meet you , I can’t wait to hear about Bermuda and your life there , blogs are like penpals of my youth in a way ! I’m in Northern California I knit and crochet - Christy

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for subscribing!

@debrizzo7031 10 ай бұрын

A very successful podcast ❤ thank you!

@bethmacdonaldstone 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@carolynlambert6989 11 ай бұрын

G’day Beth, it was lovely to meet you on this your first episode. Looking forward to your next one. 🇦🇺

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@turtlerose7384 11 ай бұрын

How wonderful to have stumbled across your first podcast! I live on the coast of Georgia in the USA and we have similar weather here... We go from the Devil's front porch in the summer to wonderful, light sweater but wet weather from November through February so it is fantastic to discover a creator who understands knitwear for tropical environments. Thank you for starting these podcasts. I will certainly be checking out your patterns and already look forward to making some of your designs.

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you!

@wendyhassam8353 11 ай бұрын

Loved your podcast - thank you Beth. I’m looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful designs & hearing about life in Bermuda. We’ve recently moved back to England having lived on a small Scottish island for five years where weather and roads were also very challenging at times! Knitting always saved the day though and helped focus the mind until the storms passed 🧶😊

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Oh that must have been fabulous - the small Scottish Island. My MacDonald side of the family originates from Iona. I've never been but got as close as Oban.

@wendyhassam8353 11 ай бұрын

@@bethmacdonaldstone Iona is one of my favourite places - a very special place! We were on Mull & visited Iona several times. I hope you get the chance to go sometime 😊

@sharonburr9880 9 ай бұрын

Oh I just found your new podcast. I can’t wait for deep dean. I’m in Brisbane australia, similar climate to Bermuda . But we’re going into our hot humid summer . I made your chalice vine sweater this year. I love it so much .

@bethmacdonaldstone 9 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! So glad you liked the Chalice Vine Sweater. Thank you!

@VisitWithNanaAndPapa 10 ай бұрын

I had to come watch again. And I can't get enough of your new top, Deepdene. That texture is stunning.

@bethmacdonaldstone 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching again!

@Meredith36 10 ай бұрын

Congratulations 🎉!!! On your first podcast! It was so much fun and well done. My Grandma LOVED Bermuda and had planned to take me there when I was eight but unfortunately she got sick and passed. It’s a goal of mine to visit the island in her memory. 💚🧶💚

@bethmacdonaldstone 10 ай бұрын

Yay! Thank you! I hope you make it to Bermuda one day!

@onelionheart3188 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful Beth - so happy to spend some time with you! Thank you.😊

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

@VisitWithNanaAndPapa 11 ай бұрын

I love your patterns so much. This is a treat.

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you!

@SunshineLeclair 11 ай бұрын

Hi Beth, I really enjoyed watching. I'm in Ontario Canada ... my gosh, you and everyone there are brave to be out there in the middle of the ocean lol. Have you been living there long? I only recently (last few years) realized that a longish crop is good for tummies ... since it floats over as you sit lol. I love designing but am not too regiment on writing out the design as I go - I'm working on getting better with that. You have lovely designs! I like the colour strip for the deepdene - and ohh yeahhhh I know my sweet spot lol. I absolutely love the Calabash sweater - so pretty! Have a great day, Sunshine

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm Bermudian/Canadian. Grew up in Toronto so probably not far from you (in Canadian distance terms that is :)) My Mom is Bermudian and my Dad was Canadian. More to come on that so please stay tuned if you are interested. Yes a long-ish crop is my sweet spot. Thank you so much for your note!

@anngreen2334 10 ай бұрын

Your first podcast was so easy and fun ! Loved hearing about Bermuda where many East Coast friends spent spring vacation….please keep the conversation going..

@bethmacdonaldstone 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

@glendabathgate4036 11 ай бұрын

Lovely

@sallythompson2635 11 ай бұрын

I really enjoy your podcast and stories of Bermuda life. You are so encouraging to do our own thing and explore. TFS

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

I'm so glad! I think it's so important to knit for your own body and I look forward to discussing that more. Thank you!

@virginiagill5902 11 ай бұрын

So glad I came across your video! I have great memories of Bermuda with friends. Just learning to knit so will be a while before I tackle a sweater but yours are beautiful and have me inspired. Thank you!

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful!

@gabisew 11 ай бұрын

So glad to see you started a podcast! I’ve been following your work ❤love your style!

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

@oliviabarresi5180 11 ай бұрын

I' so glad that today happened to meet you and your gorgeous patterns! I can't wait for your next podcast! Thank you Beth❤ love from Italy😊

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you!

@deejcarter2003 11 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed all of your new designs and appreciated your going over your design aesthetic.

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@valeriesuttonpayne7413 10 ай бұрын

I have a love/hate relationship with knitting. A few months ago after a short break I started knitting again. I ripped out everything I knit, even if finished. I just didn’t like any of it. I have more yarn than I will ever use. Books, patterns, tons of everything. I started watching knitting on KZfaq and am not nearly as talented as I’d like to be. So many talented knitters I got discouraged and went back to new obsession, which is quilting, born out of Covid. So I don’t know. I joined a knitting group to make friends in my new habitat. Lovely, productive ladies. I want to enjoy knitting again especially since fall is coming. I live in VA and just bought a beautiful blanket pattern. Would love to be able to pick it up and knit away. Anytime. Am I doomed? Sorry for writing a book. I like your style and garments. Beautiful. Much success.

@Teatime-mq6bv 10 ай бұрын

Oh, I feel sorry for all that! But nevertheless quilting is really great, too. I bought thousand o miles of quilting fabrics, and patterns, but I have never quilted one single quilt. I bought pictures from my daughter and her becoming husband and wanted to insert the I a quilt for their marriage last year…., but no😣. I have to say that I have a pain syndrome which has made me very depressed and I lost all my modification on doing creative things. And I have sewn and painted and potted so much. But watching all those great podcasts give me the hope to create again. It makes and gives so much joy! Yesterday I bought really expensive wool…, probably to bring me to starting it finally again. I am sure it will work…., okay almost sure…. I will knit a warming shawl for my daughter who lost her baby, so cashmere was the only fabric I found to be acceptable. I know, she still will be unhappy also with a knitted shawl, …. I can’t really explain it…, maybe you know what I mean… As you mentioned that you don’t feel talented enough I could assume that you also have to fight a fight with your thinking.and as far as I understood you moved and lost your friends. I am really sorry, if I write crazy things. English is not my nature language, so I will probably use wrong words to explain something I really would like to say. So please, don‘t become angry. 🙏 I am happy you are joining a knitting club. Here in my city in Germany there is nothing like this. And it is great there are a lot of lovely ladies. And a blanket is a great idea, even if it is not the smallest thing to knit😉. Try it, maybe the group can help if there is really any problem, but I don’t believe that you are not talented enough. But I can understand the feeling when you watch the podcasts. Many things I would never start, because they look so complicated. And I am not a fan of color working… there are so many great patterns without it, thanks God. I have not knitted since school (which is really many years ago), but I thinks is like riding a bike, you will ever be able to start doing it again. Especially I love that today there so man things you knit without much sewing the parts together, what always was always a problem for me and makes the projects always make look a bit… crazy. And nobody blocked their projects. There was no internet to learn…. I really really hope that you find your love again. Even it takes a lot of time to quilt, especially if you don’t have a longarm around your area. Here you couldn’t pay it…, it‘ sooooo expensive as only a handful of people of this country owns one. Probably as our homes too small and of course they are so expensive…. Knitting is so different. You don’t need much. I am sure that you are not untalented! We all have to learn and get better the more we knit. Maybe just your taste changed. You see, I also can write books😉. Would be happy to hear about your progress and if you like it. Maybe you start with a smaller project, where you can see an effort more fast, but a blanket is of course a great idea. I have of course no idea, what you like and what not, but I have the feeling that you will like knitting again and then you have two great obsessions. One you do during the day and one one when your back needs a rest or in front of the TV. Thank you for opening your heart and be sure YOU ARE NOT UNTALENTED! I also wish you much success and first of all, that you find your old love again (without loosing your quilting obsession!). Many many greetings and lots of love!

@bethmacdonaldstone 10 ай бұрын

Knitting is lovely but not for everyone. Quilting really appeals to me but I'm terrible with a needle and thread and I just dont enjoy it. We all have our strengths eh?!?! Glad you enjoyed the video!

@bethmacdonaldstone 10 ай бұрын

I totally agree! We can be our own worst critics and its really not helpful. Do what you enjoy and sending you best wishes

@valeriesuttonpayne7413 10 ай бұрын

@@Teatime-mq6bv Your English is fantastic. It’s he only language I can speak. What is your first language? Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I appreciate the kind words. I was in a mood the day I wrote that. I’ve decided I’m going to start a felted bag for myself if can find my pattern. Haha. I worked on one of my quilts today. A long way to go. It will be for my oldest daughter and so in law for Christmas. Queen size. My largest quilt so far. I enjoy my time sewing. I will continue tomorrow after church. Thanks again. I apologize for sounding like a petulant child.

@valeriesuttonpayne7413 10 ай бұрын

@@bethmacdonaldstone Thank you fr your response, Beth. Feeling better today. Have two patterns I want to start. I think part of my problem is that I’m always too hot now so I don’t really wear sweaters anymore. I can do shawls and scarves. I’ve gifted most of my knits. But I will start anew. I love color so knitting and quilt making appeal to me. I’m very interested to learn more about your island lifestyle. Looking forward to the next video. You’re a natural in front of a camera.

@megrandmomjean5019 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your first GREAT podcast. Your sweaters are beautiful, Beth. Thank you for sharing your life in Bermuda. Truly enjoyed it.

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@sumawood 11 ай бұрын

Ribbon backing is a fabulous idea!! Looking forward to seeing more! Cheers ❤

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@ppuyle1 11 ай бұрын

Very fun to see Bermuda….lovely knitting spot! I’d love to hear about knitting a sweater to the right spot! That would be great!

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Hoping to spend much more time about finding your magic numbers/measurements. Thank you!

@993sps 11 ай бұрын

Excited to see more of what’s to come from your channel! All of these designs look gorgeous, and I love your conversational style. 😊

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@stephaniefroelich267 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful patterns Beth and I loved your show. Hope your son made it home safely.

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@maureenbyrne9171 10 ай бұрын

Congrats on your podcast and KZfaq channel!

@bethmacdonaldstone 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@aleiscessna5331 11 ай бұрын

Enjoyed the podcast! Of course love your patterns and knitting! Was great listening to your parent story and life on Bermuda! Look forward to next one❤️

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@denisegill5948 11 ай бұрын

I love your designs! Looking forward to the next one! Beautiful sweaters ❤

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@carolroy5435 11 ай бұрын

Lovely patterns, lovely podcast! Thank you for beginning them. ❤

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@sylviaread8538 10 ай бұрын

I would love to make the Soncy pullover!!!

@bethmacdonaldstone 10 ай бұрын

Great! It will be published early October. Stay tuned & thank you!

@heidikarpa2278 11 ай бұрын

Excellent job! Your first podcast is a smash hit, as far as I’m concerned. Appreciated hearing about your deign esthetic. Looking forward to your next installment.

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@karenbudnick 11 ай бұрын

So glad I found your podcast! My family and I will be visiting your beautiful island next year so I'm looking forward to following you and checking out your designs.

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

@angrypanda5042 11 ай бұрын

Hello Beth. I'm so glad the KZfaq gods sent you to me! I took a break to check out your designs on Ravelry and promptly added you to favorites. I absolutely love your designs. You design the way I want garments to fit, so rare. I'll be here whenever you are back. Thanks for starting the channel. 💖💕

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

@CMeyer-ut3dd 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful sweaters! As I watch, I want to make them all.

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@tjbuttsful 11 ай бұрын

Love love LOVE your Deep Dean. I'd test knit in a minute!

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Oh thank you! If you're keen to test knit, do please send me an email at beth@bmid.bm

@katiea265 11 ай бұрын

I've enjoyed the interviews you've done in the past, and so happy to see you are podcasting! I'm looking forward to hearing more about your designs, and Bermuda!

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@katrinalevin4064 11 ай бұрын

Where have I been, I have never knit one of your patterns but your style suits me to a T. I just bought the Blue Boxy pattern and it will be on my needles soon.

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful! I hope you love the process and the product equally! Happy knitting :)

@kimcummings624 11 ай бұрын

So glad you have a podcast - really enjoyed it and I love your style and ideas. I just put a few of your patterns in my cart and I look forward to seeing you more! Also I love hearing about life in Bermuda!😊

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you!

@deborahkrajniewski7644 11 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed your company Beth, and the insight behind your design ideas. I've been sitting on a gorgeous Zakami yarn advent for two years now, but think I'm going to give the colour play a go, I love the shoulder detail. Thanks x

@bethmacdonaldstone 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful!