Oh my gosh, you've had a tough year, so sorry for your losses, sending you a big big hug. From one caretaker to another, I hope that you are giving yourself time to grieve and take care of your needs too- you absolutely deserve it.

I'm so sorry for your losses. I can totally see you creating a safe, stable place for your family to land while keeping your own emotions from projecting across the room, and that is beautiful. DO make sure you have a soft landing place of your own where you can process your emotions and let go of the ones you've collected from your family too! Take care, Kaci ❤

I sometimes feel it’s also important to allow your family the space to feel sad and express their grief in whatever way they want. I found watching you to be worried about all your smiling during your sadness. We all understand your grief and it’s ok to be sad on screen. I enjoy your podcast and your amazing knitting. Sending hugs and prayers for your emotional wellness🙏.

It sounds like it’s been a really rough time. Comforting others while you are grieving is extra draining. I agree with you that it’s such a gift to be able to give that to your children and those around you. You need something to fill your cup back up. Whatever that may be. As for the grieving, it was suggested to me when my father died to give myself 10 or 15 minutes a day to grieve however that looks; crying, yelling, contemplating, listening to music. My kids were still little and I was doing what you are doing. It seems strange to schedule grief, but it allowed me to get some of it out and then to be there for the rest of my family when they needed me. That isn’t to say that grief doesn’t creep up on you when you least expect it (for me it always seemed to be in public like the grocery store 😏). But it helps. Hugs to you.

I’m so sorry for your recent losses. Handling your own grief while caring for others is exhausting. I was so happy you found your new socks to bring you some joy and to help lift your spirits. Your cute dress made me want to make one and I don’t sew! I hope you have a good week to regroup.🌻💕

Good for you , Kaci, for casting on those adorable frivolous socks! Made me laugh out loud. You deserve it. Life happens and we just have to go with the flow and a bit of joy is important. I had a time about 40 years ago, where over a two year period, I lost my mother, father, father-in- law, my nana, and four aunts and uncles. During that same time, my then husband graduated as a CPA, got a job in a new community, so we had to move and I had a high risk pregnancy that required that I go off on my own to a bigger community to have the baby- whew! The upside was my lovely daughter (baby number 5) was born and brought so much joy in the midst of our losses. The move ended up being good for our family. All to say, be gentle with yourself, do what you can, and eventually all will be well again. 💜💙💕

A cute look can be wearing a fitted tee under the tate romper to help give more coverage if you want to make sure your bra straps stay hidden. I do that with spaghetti strap dresses a lot.

Hi Kaci. I’m a little newer to your podcast and have really been enjoying watching you chat about your projects. I’m from SC. M husband is from Little Rock and much of his family lives in Hoxi so I feel a kindredness to you. I wanted to pipe in real quick and give you some tips on your next romper. You made an excellent decision to lengthen your bodice. On your next one I recommend adding maybe another 2 inches but make bust darts directly under your chest down to your waist. (Leaving a little bit of positive ease of course.) Then when you add the pant portion to your bodice it won’t stick out and will be less fabric and more flattering. You can do this in the back as well if it has a zipper closure somewhere? I’ve sewn most of my life and do clothing drafting/patterns. If you ever have any questions or want to FaceTime for a little help just let me know. I’m always happy to share my knowledge. Thank you for being a sweet soul and for sharing yourself exactly as you are. HUGS 🤗

Oh sending so so much love to you and your family!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE gingham too. You and your Tate Romper are just adorable!!! LOVE it with a cardigan. That tomato red + lavender is GORGEOUS. Take care ❤

Love all the bright yellow! You glow wearing that color.

I so admire those who can be stoic in the face of grief upon grief, because I’m usually the opposite- a puddled mess of tears and snot and red and swollen eyes. However when my brother died of pancreatic cancer in 2008 following a series of other extended family member deaths, my faucets turned off for a brief period and I was dry eyed at the memorial service and the subsequent days. And then I physically collapsed in the shower and could barely function. My then 6, 7 and 8 year old daughters called Daddy and he got me to the doctor. After checking me over my wise family doctor told me that I was physically okay but that I needed to stop holding the grief in to protect my girls. She encouraged me to model how to grieve in front of them so they could learn that grief is part of life and we go through it together. My waterfalls came back and I allowed myself to cry in front of and with my daughters. Grief is hard work. Grief has its own timetable. Grief is more bearable when shared with others who also loved the one we are grieving. Hugs to you as you walk through yours. ❤

I’m sorry for your losses. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Yellow on you is so pretty! What a beautiful make. Have a wonderful springy day. xo

I’m so sorry for the unfortunate year you and your family have had with a number of losses. I hope you are also getting support. As women we are generally the one’s to keep it all together as you said. Your Sari Nordlund’s cardigan is a work of art. I love your jumper and the colour is perfect for spring. I also really enjoy the music that accompanies your podcast. I have downloaded your introductory music, so soothing. Thank you for another great podcast, I throughly enjoy each one. Till next time. 🥰

Love to you and your family Kaci xoxo keep embracing those beautiful, bright, happy colours xoxo

Sorry to hear about the losses you have recently experienced. Be kind to yourself, you shoulder a lot for your family. Praying the Lord blesses you and your family with comfort and love.

Those Lemonade socks are so dang cute!! 🤩

I was so inspired hearing you talk about how your mama taught you to be so strong and stable for your family during life’s storms. I want to be like that! I agree that it is such a beautiful gift that you’re now able to pass on to your children during this very challenging seasons.

Hello from Swansea, Illinois.

You sound like you’re following in your wonderful mom’s footsteps to maintain the strong guiding center of your family. That’s a great skill and a big contribution! You’re impressive in so many ways Kaci. Healthy mothering and family life. ❤

I enjoy your podcast so very much! I love how you incorporate so many aspects of your life. Thank you for sharing!

You are such a good person and caretaker. Very important to take a little time for yourself to grieve too. Glad your family vacation made memories when you could not make in other ways.

I am so sorry for all you and your family have been going through - it has been tough. Whilst you were talking it made me think of a boat and how as mothers sometimes we have to be the rudder that steers our families through the waves of emotions. I hope you and your family find some rest in all of this x

Kaci, be kind to yourself! You have been through a lot and it will take time, so give yourself that. I love that you started some bright happy socks.

So in love with your Book Club Cardi. I definitely need one! And it looks like we're testing Samantha's tank together, excited to see how yours turns out!

Loved seeing your peach trees, sad one had to go. We live off grid in the bush and have just planted a few months ago two peach and an apricot tree. As we are heading to Australian winter they are losing their leaves 🍁 and I’m hoping they survive the frost - they’re supposed to grow well here So glad we moved here from Sydney last year as it’s much cooler and not humid here so I can knit to my hearts content and wear knits for a lot longer. I have just started knitting DK worsted and thicker unspun and mohair garments here - in Sydney it was superwash fingering all the way. Hang in there Kaci I’m sure you are the bedrock of your family right now

My condolences on your losses. So glad you had time at the beach with your family. I have the BBC version of Pride and Prejudice on DVD-it is the best. Fiona Davis writes historical fiction that is so good-sharing in case you haven’t read any of her novels yet.

My heart goes out to you. Sending positive vibes.

You create really beautiful videos -organic and moody and lovely! I am truly sorry for your losses this year💛

Sending good thoughts and prayers for you and your family. 🙏🏼💖🙏🏼🤗🙏🏼

Glad you took time for a small fun. Project. Caretakers need care also. Liked the sweater think I will do it also the sizing she does is interesting.

That Kasey Musgraves album is soooooo good. I wish I had gotten the cardinal vinyl, but I only got the regular version. So beautiful!!

Dear Kaci, I just wanted to send my love from Paris (France) and let you know how much I enjoy spending time with you. I wish you a lot of strength. Take care, Marie

Oh and thanks for bee segment!

Oh my gosh. My dear you are amazing. You do what you need to do. Let yourself do what you can and let the other things just flow. Your attitude is amazing and you’re a wonderful mom , wife and person.❤

Love love love everything about this episode! Thank you for being so open about your personal life and your philosophy on parenting and grief. CFC Flax is prob my all time fav yarn, I made a 3/4 sleeve Moonset with it and I think I’ll be able to wear it well into the Texas summer! But also, I gotta look up the yarn you mention at the end, intrigued! Not a sewist but love those updates as well. Your fabric choices in colors/patterns are so 🤌🏻

I am sorry to hear about your recent family losses and I am amazed that you can carry on and look at the sunshine (especially at the beach). 😊 Thank you for continuing to create such enjoyable podcasts ... I enjoy them very much!

The hat photographs as this beautiful pollen colour that I'm obsessed with

Oh my, Kaci, grief is a tough part of our lives. My 26 year old son died several years ago and my mother died in April. I have found solace in family primarily. And meditation for finding peace and calm. I’ve learned that people do grieve differently and one needs to respect that. And, like you, I’m a mother. We do put our children first and are there as a safe harbor for them. Take care of yourself. Big virtual hug from Minnesota where spring is bringing comfort. I wish I could lighten your load.

So enjoy your podcast Kaci! I’m a knitter also, which is why I landed here awhile ago. But your sewing has really inspired me to get out my sewing machine and go shopping for some fun patterns and fabrics! Thank you!

I am so very sorry to hear about your family losses 😢 It’s difficult when you are grieving to hold your loved ones up, but an incredible gift when you can. Don’t beat yourself up too much about things not achieved in your knitting 🧶, use this as a time and activity that helps you through the low heavy times. Sending you many uplifting prayers Kaci. ❤🙏🏽

So sorry Kaci for your recent losses 😢❤sending much love

Kaci I'm so sorry for all your recent losses. I love how you are trying to be so strong for your kids. I can't imagine that any of the designers you test knit for would not be understanding of your circumstances. Love your flowers. So pretty. Those socks look so cute!! Love the new yarn you got❤ Have a good week. Take care of yourself❤❤

Wow you certainly are a strong figure in your family because after so much loss you are still seeing both sides of the coin of life. Big hugs your way, ❤❤❤

Just came out of a conversation with my aunt - she will start 2 weeks chemo next week. And I try to support her emotionally, but it is a difficult thing to do...I appreciate you still making videos about your wonderful creations! It helps me to free my mind❤ and it is so wonderful, that you pass down your gift of supporting others your mom gave you, by focusing on what brings you joy and strengthening yourself!! - so happy you got your knitting mojo back🎉❤❤ you are a wonderful & beautiful human being🪷

I think "I like that" needs to be a tee shirt for me. I recently did a highlighter sweater by Tif Nielan for a sample knit and every stitch brought be joy which is exactly what I needed and reminded me that's why we need to craft!!

Kaci sometimes words are not enough to convey our thoughts but I’m truly sorry for the difficult times you and your family are going through. I’m saying prayers for you all ❤️

Oh, dear, what a year you've had. Condolences on your losses. Looking forward to the release of the Book Club Cardigan. Yours is coming out beautiful. Also love your knitting breaks...I recently discovered knitting ambience videos...they're wonderful for knitting to and creating a calming atmosphere. Hang in there and keep knitting.❤

So sorry for your loss. There’s been a lot of sadness for you and your family recently. Good that you managed to have a break near the sea. You all deserve it. Thank you for another great podcast.

I am so sorry that you and your family have experienced so much loss. I hope that you make sure to take care of yourself while you are taking care of your husband and children. It is hard to be that person in times of grief, but so rewarding to have that connection with those close to you. I am sure that Sari is understanding of the situation and the impact on your test knit.

I'm doing a sweater in the lucet fork

So sorry for the losses in your world. I so appreciate you sharing your philosophy regarding supporting your family. I, too, try to be that for mine. It takes so much energy. Remember to take care of yourself too. Thank you for all you do to bring beauty and joy to us through your channel.

I am so sorry for all the family members you all have lost recently. It is devastating when one happens, but when they come together it takes the stuffing out of your world. I will pray that God wraps his arms around the entire family and grants you all grace with one another over the next year (this most especially applies to the test knitter!) Sending virtual hugs.

So sorry to hear about your loss. Family is precious and it's ok not to feel motivated. Sometimes, the best we can do to put the next forward is just to go slow and give ourselves time. All your projects sound wonderful!

As a (very small) pattern designer, I can say that when circumstances out of your control affect your knitting, it's truly not a problem for test knits. I've had many people not be able to complete their tests due to life circumstances and it's absolutely not an issue. You need to take care of yourself! I am so sorry for all your losses, sending all the hugs ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

It seems we all have those times when it's just one thing after another, hang in there! Look after yourself too, I know sometimes it hits later on when the storms blown over. I hope happier days are in store real soon. xxx

I’m so sorry it’s been such a hard year for you! So much for you to carry. 😢 Sending you a huge hug ❤

This really is a sad season for your family! Praying for you all!

Oh no…so sorry to hear of another loss in your family 😢sending hugs 🤗 ❤

So sorry for your losses. Family and wellbeing are so much more important than knitting deadlines!! This is definitely a time to make only what strikes your fancy-if anything does-and not feel guilty :0) Take good care of yourself 💔

Always nice to spend time with you ❤. You might enjoy the book “The First Lie Wins” by Ashley Elston. A different sort of mystery adventure!

I'm so very sorry for all the loss you've had lately, sending you love ❤

Sorry to hear of another loss within in your family. May his soul rest in love. 🌟💓

uuh the tate romper is also on my making list 😍 happy to be catching a new video of yours on my lunch break and will get back to it later with my knitting ☺️x

Kaci, I'm so sorry to hear of all the loss of loved ones recently. I'm so glad to know you are focusing on joy and still doing well. Sending all the love to you and your family! I hope summer brings much joy, happiness and sunshine! Maybe without the humidity but we both know that's unlikely 😂 Happy neon highlighter era! 💛

I will be starting the Party Line Scarf this week in dark blue to go with jeans Im going to love it!

I absolutley love your yellow dress

Sending love and prayers. If you ever feel like it, this book is very profound: "A Grief Observed" by C.S. Lewis.

I'm so sorry for your losses. I hope you find solace in knitting and sewing... I was curious about what you were cooking? Take care and time to grieve.

Thank you

you are a love. keep it up

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11:55 Kaci, you are beautiful, in every way possible

Your romper is so cute! You could add a belt to give your waist some definition

I think Joji’s newest tank top pattern with lace down the sides would also look pretty in that lovely flax yarn. 🧶 ❤

Dear Kaci, I really feel for you. I do feel the desire to share my opinion, in the hope you might find some inspiration: the trope of the strong woman holding space for everyone is super toxic and often implies pushing aside your own needs and grief process unconsciously. I personally don’t feel that it’s a healthy model to pass on and promote, especially since it often lead to health issues down the line. It’s a pattern that is valued by society for its productivity though. Women deserve better, the right to fall apart, the right to not be there for everybody, the right to grieve and be sad, the right to do nothing, to rest, to be supported…. I hope you have that support system

Oh Kaci...Is there anywhere you can fall apart? Do you have a safe harbor to feel all your feelings with? I know as women and mothers we're taught to put everyone else before ourselves, and I see you smiling and talking about grief and loss and it makes me wonder how you're doing, what you need, what being that strong rock for others is doing to you...I apologize if this is too much, and please know I say this will all the love and empathy I can provide.

Take care girl… love watching.. the knitting and the sewing. One question I am always thinking.. in your intro you says we rase chickens and animals.. do you find there is a differnts between them.. because we have an old lady-cat (19years) and 3 chickens but they are all animals.. is this a stupid question I dont now … big hug Mieke from Belgium

Love your romper. Have you made the Hinterland dress?

Why did you start a sock pattern if you feel so terrible about not working on Sari’s pattern