The Meaningful Stitch

The Meaningful Stitch - Episode 37

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Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, my loves, for checking out my 37th episode of The Meaningful Stitch - my digital home from home where I get to share with you my knitting practice and projects.
You can also find me on Instagram as @amypalko and on Ravelry as amypalko. And you’ll find me on my Patreon: / amypalko
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In this episode I share a card from Kim Kran’s Archetypes Deck, and at the end our reading is a letter from Ask Baba Yaga by Taisia Kitaiskaia. There’s also footage at the very end of a walk around the harbour next to my home.
Music credit: Waves Wash Over My Words (Instrumental Acoustic Version) - Metin Levi: snapmuse.com/track/waves-wash...
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The Lento KAL is co-hosted by @the_creabea and myself over on Instagram from the 5th January to 5th March. Jes at Ginger Twist Studio has contributed a prize - 2 skeins of Leading Lady Lace mohair silk in the colour way Voyager. And she also has Lento Kits: gingertwiststudio.com/collect...
CowgirlBlues have donated a sweater quantity of yarn for the Cargill Sweater by Rebecca Clow. You can check their website out here: cowgirlblues.co.za/
And this is the Cargill Sweater Rav Pattern: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
And The Cocoon Tree have donated 2 beautiful project bags as prizes too. You can check out their shop here: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheCocoo...
We are using the hashtag #LetsLento and we will draw winners from this hashtag on Instagram after March 5th. We will never ask you for bank details or to send us money to receive your prize. And I do not have a Telegram account. Beware of scammers!!
Rav Pattern: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Laine Website Pattern: lainepublishing.com/en-gb/pro...
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** What I'm Wearing **
Lento by Jonna Hietala in Kinross 4ply in Porridge from Wee County Yarns and Kidsilk in Sweet Dreams from Cowgirl Blues
Rav Pattern: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
** What's Off My Needles **
Lento in Drops Nord in Deep Ocean Mix and La Droguerie Voilette in Nuit Ensorcelée
Ilya - Caitlin Hunter in JC Rennie Supersoft DK in Charcoal, West Yorkshire Spinners Fleece Jacobs DK, mystery cone and Qing Fibre Melted Baby Suri in Shindig
Rav Pattern: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Bisbis - Sari Norlund in Kinross 4ply in Porridge from Wee County Yarns and Kidsilk in Sweet Dreams from Cowgirl Blues
Rav Pattern: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
The Scrap Scrunchie - Laerke Bagger in Close Knit in my Lento and Half + Half Triangles Wrap leftovers
Saturday Shrug by Jackie Rose in handspun yarn gifted to me by Ivana of the Republic of Me podcast
Rav Pattern: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
#SaturdayShrugClub
Cadyjax Knits: • Cady Jax Knits with La...
Republic of Me: / @therepublicofme
** What's On My Needles **
Lento in Drops Flora in Caramel and Drops Kidsilk in Almond
Corran Cardigan (test knit) by Rebecca Clow in Lalland DK in Furze
Scottish Textiles Showcase: scottishtextilesshowcase.com/
** What's Bringing Me Joy **
Fiberuary Challenge - Instagram
RCS Does GRIT - KZfaq: • 175: RCS does GRIT Orc...
GRIT - Martyn Bennett - Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/3z2RWB...
Martin Bennett GRIT: The Documentary: • Martyn Bennett "Grit":...
Martin Bennet’s Aye? performed by the GRIT Orchestra: • Martyn Bennett's 'Aye?...
The Raven’s Nest - Sarah Thomas: sarahthomas.net/the-ravens-nest/
Neon & Neutrals - Aimee Gille: lainepublishing.com/en-gb/pro...
The Law According to Lidia Poet (trailer) - KZfaq: • The Law According to L...
Scottish Wool Producers’ Showcase: thescottishyarnfestival.com/s...
Neon & Neutrals - Aimee Gille: lainepublishing.com/en-gb/pro...

Пікірлер: 90

@amybeierly9697 Жыл бұрын

Just ordered 2 bags from your aunt; they’re gorgeous and I cannot wait for them to arrive. Thank you for introducing them.😊

@jamiethrogmorton2540 Жыл бұрын

Love love the speckled mohair!!

@carolgwilliam7355 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful early morning watch, thank you so much, yet again. Could not resist ordering one of the beautiful dragonfly project bags either 💕

@julieknitsinthewoods2987 Жыл бұрын

Always special. Thank you! Love your Saturday Shrug by the way. Maybe I’ll make it after all 😊 Ginger Twist has a special place in my heart. Love it when you mention it.

@shirtypantser Жыл бұрын

Those magnetic project keepers are so nice for charts. I have trouble keeping track on my phone so I always print charts. Some charts I'll just use a highlighter to mark a row once I'm done, but the magnets make my life much easier for charts I need to repeat multiple times.

@holliegiampietro7030 Жыл бұрын

TU for another great episode❤

@evabjernelind1893 Жыл бұрын

Always love your podcast😊❤❤❤

@rebeccajourney3183 Жыл бұрын

The scammers are hitting KZfaq in all venues! The knitting bags are so very lovely to me as trees and the dragonfly are two of my favorites. And the fabric combinations, perfection! I am primarily a needleworker: sewing, counted cross stitch and I've become interested in blackwork and loom knitting these last few years. I would watch your podcasts just to see your colorwork, because it is surprising to me and stunning! But I really love listening to your philosophy of life, the card readings, the joy you bring to knitting and your gorgeous voice! So thank you for enriching my life Amy ❤ I was so excited about the color combination for your black, purple & grey but the addition of the stained glass makes it! That is exactly why I watch! The flamingo and turmeric scrunchie looks like a tequila sunrise 🌅 I so want to make a shrug! So I started watching tutorials! You are such a good sister in law❣ I feel hugs when you call us "love". I need that right now💕

@angieanderson6082 Жыл бұрын

Your sparkly Lento is *INCREDIBLY* gorgeous!!! 🤩

@lovemesomeslippers Жыл бұрын

Hello! 4:30 a.m., can’t sleep, well, looky here it’s Amy! 🙂

@AmyPalko Жыл бұрын

Hope it brings some gentleness to the (very early!) beginning of your day. 😘

@Knitweekend Жыл бұрын

I am so glad I’ve discovered your podcast. It’s refreshing to hear of the mess-up and fixes too. It’s easy to assume a project goes swimmingly when we just see a photo on instagram. Thanks so much for sharing your real journey to the FO. 🤗

@KnittingWitchJily Жыл бұрын

a friend recommended me your podcast today. What are the chances that I have found a podcast including knitting, intuition and even oracle cards. I’m am happy to be here 💕

@blackmorerose Жыл бұрын

So many joyful things for you to look forward to including the Wool Producers Showcase. Hope to see you there. 🐑🐏🧶

@Knitlittlestitches Жыл бұрын

First time seeing your podcast , love it 😊

@susancormack2618 Жыл бұрын

All your FO’s are gorgeous and I love the addition of the Suri in Caitlin Hunter’s pullover and the purple is stunning! Can’t believe the yarn you find at the charity shops, wow! Thx for another great podcast Amy.

@christine3358 Жыл бұрын

I just love that bright pop on your finished color work, it’s stunning! It’s so unexpected and beautiful!

@lornar2478 Жыл бұрын

Knitting along to this lovely episode - whilst you chat, I'm currently using Ripples Craft's 'The Mistaken Thrift' 4ply BFL/nep yarn to make a jumper I hope to wear to The Scottish Wool Producer's Showcase. See if you can spot me!

@deborahcoyle7612 Жыл бұрын

Amy, your podcasts are so incredibly inspirational and this one is no exception. Love your neighborhood. Thank you for sharing.

@glendabathgate4036 Жыл бұрын

Lovely chat hope you enjoy ur outings

@mariesm3876 Жыл бұрын

Your laughter is infectious. Every time I watch you is Joy !

@casuarinagirl8067 Жыл бұрын

Just delightful Amy, as always pure joy. Your voice is so lovely I could listen to you talk about garbage collection and I’m sure it would make me smile. Thanks for another wonderful episode filled with joy and inspiration 🥰

@suzannebrannan9715 Жыл бұрын

Another wonderful episode. You are an inspiration and a terrible influence. LOL Trying to reduce my stash but oh those beautiful yarns and colours from Olann were just too beautiful to resist. I know I won't receive the same ones but I am sure whatever I receive will be gorgeous. One of my goals for 2023 is to read at least one book a month. January's book was Reincarnation Blues by Michael Poore. It is very unusual, humorous and makes you think. February was Black History month so I choose The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin, written in 1962-63 but still so meaningful today. Here in the US it is Women's History Month. I wasn't sure what I wanted to read next so I was thrilled with your selection. It ticks two boxes written by a woman and staring on the Spring Equinox. As I organize my plans for my Spring and Summer knits, your WIPs always produce a shift in my plans. I can't wait to see the finished Cardigan. Thank you for sharing your successes and challenges. I love learning new yarns, techniques and books.

@cdknitty7787 Жыл бұрын

Has anyone ever told you your look can be a character out of Lord of the Rings? If you had pointy ears you could be an elf . This is a compliment in the best way!

@janisgilbert3808 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for including the pictures of your neighborhood. It was such a nice way to end the video for those of us who haven't been able to visit your part of the world.

@carol-annmatthew5296 Жыл бұрын

Lovely listening to you, your laughter is joyous and contagious. Great sweaters you've completed. Keep up the good work.

@hablandodetejido Жыл бұрын

Hello dear Amy, thank you for another great episode! Yes, Close Knit by Laerke Bagger brings a lot of ideas! Love your scrunchies and shrug! Congratulations for your opera singer son!! Have a nice trip! 😘

@elainekidd5442 Жыл бұрын

Lovely spending an afternoon knitting with you! 😊

@rania_statho67 Жыл бұрын

What a nice episode! Thank you for the inspiration Amy!!! I think your bronze muskat will become a very nice sweater with some of your bright colours. Can't wait to see your combination.❣

@mariegravenstein226 Жыл бұрын

I‘m always looking forward to watching your podcast, thanks a lot. There are so many beautiful knittings you made, and I especially like your version of the Ilya with the little wild part of your colours that makes the yoke looking so alive. A few days ago I watched your episodes of the shawl wall again and now I am so confused not knowing where to start. Knitting one as they are all so wonderful.

@PhoebetenBohmer Жыл бұрын

I thought I recognised the name on your book. I was watching a Norwegian TV programme called Strikkedilla (unfortunately no English subs as far as I know) featuring Lærke Bagger and Christine Feldthaus. They go on trips in Norway, Iceland, the Faroe Islands and Greenland to visit yarn stores, knitwear designers and things like that. They'd try to knit a garment in each location using local yarns and fibres (sometimes quite bizarre to me, such as horse hair or dog hair). It's really nice to see the traditional knitting practices in these places. Maybe we'll have to petition the Norwegian TV broadcaster to start putting English subs on their programmes!

@bethmacdonaldstone Жыл бұрын

Thanks Amy - always such a pleasure to enjoy your podcast. Thank you!

@laurasadowski5411 Жыл бұрын

As always, a lot of content with new and what's coming up that I enjoy listening. I also liked the end video of your harbor, a bit of insight to your neighborhood.

@addy5335 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic podcast! It’s such a joy to listen to you and see all your projects and what you are planning next. Brings me so much joy. The footage of the harbour at the end is fab. Thank you so much.

@myphotoworldjeankd4001 Жыл бұрын

Before you said it, I recognized that scrap scrunchy yarn from your Half and Half Wrap. 😂😂

@3a.m.knitter Жыл бұрын

Love love that deck! The Self is a beautiful card ❤

@ryoknits Жыл бұрын

Seeing you in your Lento & matching Bisbis, I keep thinking you look like a sugarplum fairy. I love the gentle rosy colors, they really suit you!

@renatagulljord6067 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a great episode.

@mlea79 Жыл бұрын

I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your podcast. Just what I needed. I've taken lots of inspiration from this episode and was a joy to watch x

@CorrinaCreates Жыл бұрын

I have that book, Close Knit! Thanks for the reminder to take it off my shelf :)

@gaynormackintosh2536 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Amy. You are just what I needed today 😊

@marieshortt7484 Жыл бұрын

Inspiring podcast as always. Really enjoyed it. Thank you Amy. Loved your neighbourhood footage at the end. ❤

@nicolelafontaine1720 Жыл бұрын

You sure had a productive knitting month ! Wow ! I just love the pop of color you added in your Ilya by Caitlin Hunter. I don't find it too wild ,quite the opposite, it really brigs life to the sweater. Thanks for showing your surrondings, it makes me dream ...

@rebeccajourney3183 Жыл бұрын

I just watched Falling for Figaro which was set in Scotland! It was delightful! So happy you were able to see your son perform❣ You give us the joy of being read to, each and every podcast, so I'm very happy for you to have that experience while knitting!

@louiseedsall6096 Жыл бұрын

I meant to add what a lovely palette of color surrounds you for inspiration! Even a pop of neon orange in the life ring against more subtle colors! Thanks and I love the music as well!

@Jeffersonmorant. Жыл бұрын

That’s so thoughtful of you Louise, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

@mlea79 Жыл бұрын

I love the way you’ve used a speckle mohair to get the interesting pattern on your lento xxx

@susanlagassa9535 Жыл бұрын

This is such a wonderful episode, you really ticked all the boxes with this one!

@SuzKnits Жыл бұрын

Nice to see what you've been knitting. I enjoyed your reading in this episode.

@brendajohnson5525 Жыл бұрын

Love your podcast as usual. May I ask that fellow knitters send items to Syria and Turkey earthquake victims, in particular for children. You can find details online where to send the items. Thank you!

@karenbell8155 Жыл бұрын

@joannecurrey860 Жыл бұрын

Such a lovely podcast.

@edytheneumann4656 Жыл бұрын

So much beauty and inspiration - thank you Amy! I think a sparkly something must be in my knitting future - in anticipation of next Christmas a Lento made of denim Holst supersoft with a strand of navy suri and then the silvery sparkles - all in my stash so yay!!

@A_knitters_suitcase Жыл бұрын

What a true joy this new episode is 🥰 I am just a tiny bit jealous of all the acquisitions, though 😜

@AmyPalko Жыл бұрын

Some episodes there’s hardly any - this time there was a lot!!

@fionamacdonald9620 Жыл бұрын

I very much enjoyed this podcast. I'm glad I stuck with it till the part where you mentioned "Grit", I really must get to see the Grit Orchestra performance live some time. It would be be so fantastic. Extra nice that your young man was in the chorus too. There are very few things that beat a fine, live, orchestral performance.

@TheSablelou Жыл бұрын

I was just thinking about you yesterday! Happy Thursday to me!

@lynseyh101 Жыл бұрын

First time watching your podcast, absolutely loved it. I love your outlook and will definitely be watching previous episodes and subscribe going forward

@FirnMamaMakes Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

@elissamcgahren8473 Жыл бұрын

Just signed up for your Patreon!

@Jeffersonmorant. Жыл бұрын

That’s so thoughtful of you Elissa, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

@marywicks9334 Жыл бұрын

I’ve only just found you Amy and watched your previous podcast yesterday. Lovely! Wanted to comment on that one about Death in Paradise - yes I love it too after resisting for years (my husband has always enjoyed it) and now we have a routine where we shout “hooray there’s been a murder” and boogy along to the theme tune! Now I’ve written it down I’m not sure I should be confessing - too late now!

@AmyPalko Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@jhenderson2286 Жыл бұрын

Trains not planes - hooray!!

@kathrynbarry9416 Жыл бұрын

Oh my your Saturday Shrug ❤

@dew18954 Жыл бұрын

Amy I love your Saturday shrug ❤ Did you knit it in worsted or DK? Love the way it sits on your shoulders, what type of cast on did you use? Number of stitches? Just gorgeous!

@thescottishyarnfestival Жыл бұрын

Cannot wait to see you again at our Showcase Amy 😘

@AmyPalko Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to it!!

@sarahroth2236 Жыл бұрын

I was so hoping when I left that comment about the Ilya neck that you hadn't worked to far past that! I'm glad you found a way to fix it without ripping too much back though!

@AmyPalko Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you caught what I’d done and left the comment pointing it out! Thank you! It gave me plenty time to strategise my fix. Truly most appreciated. 🙏🏻

@sleepydrJ Жыл бұрын

Ha!!! You said the comment about them guessing your colors and I thought :purples/persimmon/golds/rose.!!!

@AmyPalko Жыл бұрын

Also totally my colours!! 😂😂😂

@jillmundy4121 Жыл бұрын

I loved seeing the harbour and other places you took us at the end of this episode. I also enjoyed the music playing with the footage - what and who was it please?

@MarinaGvozdeva Жыл бұрын

Baba Yaga is from Russian folk tales she lived in the forest in the old wooden house that had chicken legs and could run as well 😂 I’ve never been afraid of her 😂

@Jeffersonmorant. Жыл бұрын

That’s so thoughtful of you Marina, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

@gaiafranz Жыл бұрын

You Lento is lovely Amy, have you also added some stitches on the collar? It looks much wider that what I get, I also have done only 9 rows and did not fold it. Thanks!

@AmyPalko Жыл бұрын

I cast on the number of stitches stated for sz 3 of the pattern using the German twisted cast on method.

@therepublicofme Жыл бұрын

Hugs beautiful friend ❤❤❤

@helenedumoulin9092 Жыл бұрын

Hi ! Would you mind explaining how to change the raglan increases to eyelet stitch ? Newbie here .. and learn everyday!

@AmyPalko Жыл бұрын

Sure! I think I just did a yarn over, k1, sm, yarn over. To keep 1 stitch between the yarn overs. Alternatively you could do a yarn over, k1, sm, k1, and then your 2nd yarn over. Go with the look you like the best! But basically, you’re simply replacing the increase in the pattern with a yarn over, k1.

@ritalberg791 Жыл бұрын

Amy, are you from Newcastle? I lived in Newcastle for 1,5 years and enjoyed it a lot. As a Norwegian there I recognized quite a few traces of scandinavian culture and words. And I really got well on with the people there, good laughs and good people. As usual you make a lot of nice thnigs, I would very much like to go back to Newcastle, Tynemouth and Whitley Bay where we lived at the time and maybe find some nice yarns there. There were some small cosy shops there.

@AmyPalko Жыл бұрын

Nope - born and bred in Scotland, and lived here all my life. But Newcastle is not too far over the border - about 2hrs on the train, I think.

@ritalberg791 Жыл бұрын

@@AmyPalko I took the train to Scotland and Edinborough once, also very nice.

@bernadettemensen7562 Жыл бұрын

Can you please tell me how many balls of Drops Flora you bought for the Lento you are knitting, thank you for your podcast, always looking forward to the next one,cheers from 🇨🇦

@AmyPalko Жыл бұрын

I bought 4, but I think I only used 3. But then I was knitting size 1.

@bernadettemensen7562 Жыл бұрын

@@AmyPalko thank you Amy for your quick reply, it is helpful🧶🌷🇨🇦

@cdknitty7787 Жыл бұрын

My husband says “The White witch”

@Jeffersonmorant. Жыл бұрын

That’s so thoughtful of you, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?