The Meaningful Stitch

The Meaningful Stitch - Episode 45

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Thank you so much, my loves, for checking out my 45th 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
You can find the show notes for this episode plus images here: / meaningful-45-87493007
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In this episode I share a card from Kim Kran’s Animal Spirit Deck, and at the end our reading is from Anam Cara by John O’Donohue.
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KAL Announcement: Knit a Shrug with Jackie and me for the Scottish Yarn Festival! The KAL is hosted on Instagram and the invitation is to knit one of Jackie’s shrug designs - free on Ravelry. If Ravelry is not accessible to you, let me know, and I’ll help you out. The KAL will run until the weekend of the festival, which is happening on 9th & 10th September.
Friday Shrug - Jackie Rose (Ravelry): www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Saturday Shrug - Jackie Rose (Ravelry): www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Sunday Shrug - Jackie Rose (Ravelry): www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
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GIVEAWAY WINNER: The prize package from the SYF launch party goes to…. Helen Ravine!! Please contact me, Helen - either on Instagram @amypalko or via email amypalko[at]googlemail[dot]com
PLEASE NOTE!!!! I will never contact the winner in the comments. The winner is announced in the episode. So if someone contacts you in the comments to tell you that you have won a prize, please please please don’t reply to them, and instead report and block them. Stay aware of scammers, and know that I would never ask you to pay for shipping.
Scottish Yarn Festival: thescottishyarnfestival.com/
Scottish Yarn Festival Launch Party (Instagram): / cswrxy1ou3h
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** What I'm Wearing **
Thonnan Top - Kat Weaver in Ginger Twist Tweed Treat and Sweet Suri in Design of a Decade
Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Journal of Scottish Yarns: yarnjournal.com/
Gallus Scarf - Amy Palko in Holst Supersoft in Lammermuir Simply Shetland 4ply and Ginger Twist Sweet Suri in Design of a Decade
Pattern: Releasing 9th September
** What's Off My Needles **
Leith Cardigan (test knit) - Rebecca Clow in Holst Supersoft and Titicaca in Scarab and Bronze with JC Rennie Miniballs from Wee County Yarns and alpaca lace weight from Isager, Hobbii, and Holst.
Bernat Klein Foundation: www.bernatkleinfoundation.org/
Workshops: bernat-klein-foundation.mysho...
** What's On My Needles **
Retrograde Season Shawl (new design) in Kremke Soul Wool Jeans Reborn
How To Knit A Bobble (without turning your work!): • How to knit a bobble (...
** What’s Next? **
Sunday Shrug - Jackie Rose in Rowan Romance
Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
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...
** New To Me **
Knit Artistic Shawls - Barbel Salet: www.tuvapublishing.com/knit-a...
Blue Dot Yarn (Etsy): www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BlueDotYarn
** What’s Bringing Me Joy **
Last of Us - Now TV (trailer): • The Last of Us Season ...
The White Lotus - Now TV (trailer): • The White Lotus | Offi...
Great British Sewing Bee - website: www.thegreatbritishsewingbee....
Shetland - BBC (trailer): • Video
Barbie (trailer): • Barbie | Main Trailer
Oppenheimer (trailer): • Oppenheimer | New Trailer
Ivy Paige at The Voodoo Rooms: www.thevoodoorooms.com/events...
Podcasts Mentioned
‪@the.creabea‬
‪@kattweaver‬
‪@knittingagoodyarnpodcast5765‬
‪@ayarnstory‬
‪@aimeesknitlab‬

Пікірлер: 74

@suemccord9723 11 ай бұрын

Amy your sweaters are Beautiful, and those colors fantastic. Loved your new designs coming up, and so appreciated the link to making a bobble without turning your work, game changer. Always so inspirational to watch you. Thank you so much for such dedication to your crafts and sharing your knowledge. xo 🤗 ❤

@rebeccajourney3183 4 ай бұрын

One of the many reasons I love and appreciate you❤ Retrograde was never explained to me before❣

@SoulfulSpinning 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the discussion of your color inspiration for your beautiful cardigan. I had not heard of Bernat Klein before and his work brings to mind the amazing work of Kaffe Fassett. So much inspiration for weaving and quilting along with knitting! Lovely podcast as always. 🥰

@scanzaroli 11 ай бұрын

Amy, you are amazing in so many ways, but what I wanted to comment on is how every color looks great on you! You look great in cool blues and pinks, warm reds and yellows and of course your bright neon green shawl. I've never seen a color look bad on you. And of course, then there is your knitting, but I won't even get into how amazing that is.

@deekay1641 11 ай бұрын

Hi Amy, Thank you for another lovely episode. Your jumper turned out so beautiful. That color looks so good on you. I have to shout a big WOW !! Rebecca's new cardigan design, the Leith, is gorgeous, the colors you picked are sooooo good. It looks beautiful on you. Our stashes can quickly get out of hand, especially if we want to make all the beautiful things we see. Who has time to put things away nicely when there is a another project calling to us. Take care

@thewoollyviking 11 ай бұрын

Loved everything about this episode thank you🥰

@elizabethcragg5956 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree with your comments on the GB Sewing Bee - the same can be said for the Great Pottery Throw Down (and, of course, the grand dame GBBO)- the support and generosity shown by the makers and crafters is lovely and I find myself seeking kindness in what I watch these days!

@ThePattiw 11 ай бұрын

Amy, I think your new design with bobbles and loops could be a hit - there is enough texture and patterning in it to make it really different, but the colour keeps it accessible. Hopefully you will release it as a design to purchase. The colours in the Gallus Scarf/shawl are some of the best on you, I would never have thought that the pink and grey brown would make such an unusual and beautiful colour. Congratulations on your first design!

@littlebigknits 11 ай бұрын

Looking forward to hearing more of your take on Barbie! That cardigan looks fun and cozy!!

@claireknitsnyc 11 ай бұрын

My partner and I went to Shetland in May and then subscribed to BritBox when home in NYC and binged all seasons of Shetland this summer. So fun and I too could never guess the guilty party. Have fun watching and thank you for always sharing such a lovely podcast.

@cathyleonard7845 11 ай бұрын

Your color sense is so inspiring. I’m anxiously waiting Rebecca’s new pattern and will start playing with my colors too. Enjoyed every bit of this podcast❤.

@beckygrede4352 11 ай бұрын

Yes! Please make that awesome shawl a pattern! I would buy it for sure 😍

@patmorgan8692 11 ай бұрын

It's always a treat spending time with you! I just love your pink sweater...that color is fabulous on you! Your cardigan is great also. Enjoy your time at the yarn festival..here in New Hampshire in the states, we have so few of them. Thanks for sharing your inspiration with us😊

@knitgirl.7676 11 ай бұрын

Your Leith Cardi is stunning! Thank you for the inspiration.

@franmarel2883 11 ай бұрын

The cardigan! 😍 Marling, stripes, having fun with colour and having a lovely wearable garment at the end!! Love. Always look forward to your podcasts. I really appreciate your generosity in sharing your making and yourself.

@susanlagassa9535 Жыл бұрын

I can empathize with your stash challenge, it gets away from us before we realize. Your Leith is so pretty and the bright colors are a mood lifter on the gray days. Thank you for another lovely episode.

@kerryzubke4926 11 ай бұрын

Loved this episode so much! Your cardigan turned out so lovely. These are colors I never would have been brave enough to put together but it is just wonderful. Also, thank you for sharing the shawl book! I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy😊

@juliec7930 11 ай бұрын

As always I feel like I’m having coffee and knitting with a dear friend. Thank you for sharing your knitting and adventures 😍

@WendyBarron14 11 ай бұрын

I love your Leith, Amy! I can't wait to get my hands on this pattern. Your buttons are 👩‍🍳💋. Thanks for sharing your stash tidy (and all praise to Sonya!). It must feel so great to have it sorted and be able to find what you have when you need something in particular. (Oh, and the reason the US version of the bake-off is called the "baking show" is that Pillsbury, a US company, trademarked the phrase "bake-off" for their own baking competition, the Pillsbury Bake Off.) If you love the baking show and the sewing bee, you might also enjoy the Great Pottery Throwdown, which is equally amazing. I do love watching competent people do what they're good at!

@leannascherr3710 5 ай бұрын

I just have to say that the moment I saw your Barbenheimer Gallus Scarf that is not what came to mind. Immediately I thought, wow! What a delicious chocolate and cherry scarf! 🍫🍒 Really had me craving chocolate cherry ice cream or Black Forest Cake! LOL! I have put the pattern in my favourites. Wishing you well!

@anneb.8633 Жыл бұрын

Nappy pins! 😅 My baby is 45 yrs old. I still use them as stitch holders! So happy to know I’m not alone. You made me laugh out loud! ❤

@kimmyk3640 7 ай бұрын

I would love to make the black shawl! It's beautiful, and fun, and your discussion about the process as it relates to astrology was fascinating.

@CelticPurl Жыл бұрын

Love, love, love your color choices for your sweater designed by Rebecca. Beautiful!

@lsdev4229 Жыл бұрын

Another GREAT and FULL episode Amy. Always enjoy hearing what you are making, THANK YOU🥰, Sharon.

@valeriebishop561 11 ай бұрын

Maybe I'll have the courage to sort my stash too. I hope so! Brilliant job!

@addy5335 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Have a fab time at the Yarn Festival. Looking forward to your footage.

@lisadevos1246 11 ай бұрын

Amy, thank you for the beautiful and inspiring episode. Your color choices for the Leith cardigan are perfection. Now, I’ve got to make one. I’m excited to hear you’ll be at Rhinebeck and Wool and Folk. I’ll also be there and will look for you to say hi.

@jimmydoesknitting 11 ай бұрын

I am HERE for the astrology chat. I also appreciate how much you are promoting your local Scottish crafting community and the creators.

@TheSablelou Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful treat on a Friday afternoon! Received my beautiful yarn from Ginger Twist my son picked up for me!!! Oh my goodness!

@deloresjackson437 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your time with us. I love your Leith cardigan. I hope to make one from stash, which will require that I “confront” my stash. I totally understand how daunting this can be, but, now and then, it is necessary. So, maybe in the new few weeks, I will have a look at my stash. I can’t wait for your pattern to be released, as I am going on a road trip with some of my knitting friends in October and will at least have a project in mind. Enjoy the yarn festival, and I look forward to hearing about it and seeing your acquisitions. Cheers, Dee

@user-rm6kj6eq3x 11 ай бұрын

I personally don't really wear shawls but yours is amazing. It reminds me so much of Luanne G Smith The Raven Spell - main characters Raven shawls. Gorgeous work cant wait to see the finished product.

@susansward6308 11 ай бұрын

Lovely cardigan, and a beautiful new shawl bobbles and all

@mindykannon4650 11 ай бұрын

YEAH Rhinebeck!!! Hope to see you and Rebecca there!!!!

@helenross2389 Жыл бұрын

Hi Amy, lovely to see you again what fabulous knittings you have made absolutely beautiful. And the shawl is gorgeous absolutely love it ,so hey I’m waiting patiently for your pattern when you get it finished and printed off . 🤗🤗

@Mindfulnessification 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your beautiful podcast and the projects that you share! You are so very inspiring and beautiful! ♥️🐑♥️🐑♥️

@sallyidso182 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Amy for always inspiring in so many ways. Best wishes

@kellycarnegie6265 11 ай бұрын

We have watched all the seasons of Shetland. We absolutely loved it 😊 The podcast was just as wonderful as it always is; thank you ❤️

@siobhan7856 11 ай бұрын

Hi Amy ..thanks for your inspiring podcasts! Just finished a crochet jumper based on shape of Melody Hoffman's Gingko summer jumper...am starting knitting this Wednesday..im a new student on that! Best of luck with YOUR learning!

@andrealandsburg8882 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy your podcasts so much Amy, and I always come away feeling refreshed and inspired. Those two sweaters, the Leath and the Plum are works of art. Your ability to mix threads to create these beautiful colours and textures is unbelievable.. that is a gift. I feel as you do about shawl shapes and a crescent shape is all I wear. Can't wait to see it finished..hope there is a pattern to come. All the best..

@susancormack2618 Жыл бұрын

Amy your Leith cardigan is gorgeous and the colours go so well together. Excellent choice for the buttons as well. I knit intarsia years ago and must give it another go. Your Thonnan top is gorgeous and I love the bright pink, it looks like a feather and fan lace work yoke. I as well enjoyed both the Barbie movie and Oppenheimer. I love the design of your new shawl, I look forward to the launch of both your new designs. I’m really looking forward to my trip to Scotland and have my tickets to the Scottish Yarn festival and just binding of my shrug today! Can’t wait to meet you. Thank you for another wonderful podcast.

@leannastoufer6333 Жыл бұрын

Yes! I love those buttons too!

@sleepydrJ Жыл бұрын

Your cardigan is outstanding! Your color sense is so amazing, and also really a specific taste- I see a lot in common with that color combo you came up with that was inspired by that purse from your grandmother (shawlography??). And yet your stripes could gave come directly from your new book…. Possibly part of the underlying reason you were attracted to the class, and bought the book. I second the suggestion of Aimee’s knit lab- It’s been very interesting.

@1karenoliver Жыл бұрын

Hi Amy, really love your finished cardigan and the gorgeous colours you've chosen for the stripes. It's like painting with different colours - definitely "Fibre Arts"! Also I like your new shawl pattern very much, simple but with an interesting element. ❤

@jeannievega1639 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Amy for another wonderful podcast. Shawl design book is gorgeous. Loving your new design shawl.

@debrizzo7031 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful sweaters ❤ thank you for the podcast!

@TheStitchyWitch 11 ай бұрын

Hi Amy. It's so great to stumble into your channel as I was looking for some knitting inspiration. I am also in Edinburgh, so perhaps we could connect within our lovely city at some point! You have very beautiful projects I enjoyed seeing them. Cheers! 😊

@themanicafe5072 11 ай бұрын

again, the buttons are perfection

@hildaandrews8150 Жыл бұрын

When I first knit sweaters, any in the round patterns did not fit nicely so I did learn to do a very neat mattress stitch but I’m happy to never have to do that anymore. Thank you for another lovely podcast.

@leannastoufer6333 Жыл бұрын

I am excited that you will be visiting Shetland! I have been there twice now, and it is gloriously beautiful! Visiting Jarlshof and the various brochs is magical. Your Leith Cardigan turned out beautifully! And I'm inspired by your Retrograde Season shawl (I'm already in love with your Gallus Scarf design). I do love bringing the spirit and energy of the universe into making! Thank you for a delicious episode!

@glendabathgate4036 11 ай бұрын

Your cardigan is just stunning

@andreamagill7034 11 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed your relaxed chat. Your Leith cardigan is beautiful. Enjoy the Yarn Festival 🧶❤️

@lilitagarcia2638 Жыл бұрын

Dear Amy I always enjoy your episode, but I looking for are to knit your new scarf!!! ❤❤❤

@CraftyTeaLife 11 ай бұрын

I would definitely be interested If you decide to create a pattern for your shawl! I have been craving a triangular shawl and I bet your pattern would be a great fit 😉

@suekilgour5360 Жыл бұрын

Such an interesting podcast thanks Amy ❤

@shelleyhooper4701 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely love your pink sweater. What am I learning from my makings today? Patience. I’m trying to learn to make socks. According to knit companion I have been working on them for a little over 13 hours. I’m on row two🤷‍♀️. I’d love to join your cal, but we’re still in winter in Australia, and it was 28 degrees today. The scarf is gorgeous too , same problem re weather 😁

@janehodgett959 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Amy 🙏🏻👌✨

@patriciaherzig1945 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this podcast, again like all the others .. thank you. Regarding Bärbel and her shawls, she seems to have a similar way as the designer Christel Seyfahrt. I did knit one of her beach rose shawl in fair isle and steeked ! It was a great experience and that shawl is my favourite. I bought a kit from Christel, the wool still has some spinning grease which prevents falling stitches, and after washing it gets lovely ( still a bit rough compared to merino) but it feels very cosy and warm. I am looking forward to your experience with such a shawl ! Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭love pat

@chet1051 Жыл бұрын

LisaR - Hi Amy :) , I just wanted to say that the way you've used color adds so much interest & beauty ! It's fabulous that in seeking an appropriate weight , your choice created a synergistic effect-a gorgeous outcome ❤

@Tinsleymumsey 11 ай бұрын

I have two projects from Christel Seyfarth staring at me from atop of my unruly stash ... colorwork, magic balls what else do I need to work through 'the stash'!!! Inspired by your reorganization!

@seaweedeater3104 11 ай бұрын

Caitlin Hunter knits bobbles without turning work. She’s shows her technique on her Boyland Knitworks KZfaq channel.

@silvamint Жыл бұрын

Fun fact: it's called the Baking Show in the US because the Pillsbury company holds the copyright to the phrase "Bake-Off" here! (From the long-running Pillsbury Bake-Off competition.)

@alisebruvere5591 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely in love with your interpretation of Leith Cardi! Stunning! ❤ hugs from North of Iceland!

@deniseconsiglio-lahti6443 11 ай бұрын

Fabulous podcast as usual. Your Leith is so pretty but worsted weight is not ideal for Southern California. I love your influence you are using to knit your new shawl. The symbolism is very special and what a great guide. Looking forward to meeting you in person at Rhinebeck

@Carol-Malinois Жыл бұрын

Sometimes I miss knitting a sweater in pieces. It's not as heavy and bulky.

@hastenbeck1 Жыл бұрын

I completely agree and I am in fact planning a pieced cardigan for my next project. I think I am bored with the slouchy, shapelessness of garments knitted in the round.

@judithburke3637 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou Amy another lovely yummy podcast are you familiar with helle who has Danish musings podcast ,to me you are very similar both having a glorious way of talking about knitting

@nicolelafontaine1720 11 ай бұрын

Thanks again for all the inspiration. Do you know if Knit Artistic Shawls - Barbel Salet is available digitally ?

@jolande52 11 ай бұрын

What a wonderful podcast! I enjoyed every minute of it. Which needle size did you use for the Leith cardigan?

@seaweedeater3104 11 ай бұрын

Would love to know where to get a ‘the knitter’ poster if there’s any chance you are able to share that😊

@mindykannon4650 11 ай бұрын

Gallas Scarf - can you tell me what is the weight and how much you used - just generally as I want to be ready to cast-on. I am at a knitting retreat when you release and want to have the yarn with me.

@JEVmj Жыл бұрын

🍎🕊👍

@tanjamitrovic1668 Жыл бұрын

Amy, how do you wash supersoft?

@catblues8645 11 ай бұрын

On the topic of goddesses - do you know the "Serenity Knitting Society" podcast? www.youtube.com/@amclaremont23 She has a goddess (mostly Roman/Greek I think) in mind with every knitting project she does. But mostly I'm here for your beautiful knits, and because I miss Scotland, while Astrology is not really my cup of tea :)