Happy New Year! I hope you’re finding the beginning of 2025 full of wonder and possibility. I was quite chuffed that I finished the Gjof Sweater over my vacation and opened up the opportunity to think about my Wiola Agnes Kofte.

I admit KALs are challenging to me. But these designs were so beautiful I thought knitting together would be a way to see if this framework could evolve from what it used to be to something different than my past experience. I chat about the details in the knitting segment on this episode.

You’ll notice that there is some different footage in this episode as I finally got a drone. The market took a long time to develop exactly what I wanted in a price range that made sense for my skills ;). I’m having fun expanding out the stories that can be told in my life using this new tool. I’ve only crashed it twice!

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Fond wishes, Sarah

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Resources:

Gjöf by Vedis  Jonsdottir in Lettlopi

Bitter Melon Bindery

The Woolly Thistle my affiliate link

Yarns mentioned: Rauma Finullgarn Hillesvag Ask, Wooldreamers Cautiva, Istex Fjallalopi

Agnes Kofta Dark MC: 464, C1: 4078, C2: 4121

Wiola Designs

Ravelry Chat

Music: Epidemic Sound, Intro LesFM

Hello!

I had grand plans for this episode but some technical difficulty got in the way. I’m spending some time over the new year to rethink my format and how to be more efficient with my time and still get the imagery I want. All that to say, I’m so thrilled my friend Sofia agreed to chat with me over zoom about her new book. While I really wish I could’ve traveled to Sweden for this chat, I didn’t want to wait. A very happy new year!

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Resources:

Gjöf by Vedis  Jonsdottir in Lettlopi

Ballerina by Jaybird Quilts

Sofia’s book  or you can email: info@lbforlag.se

I was so excited that Nicole was able to join me on the vlog. I hope you enjoy this conversation about knitting and our projects as much as I did!

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Resources:

Knits about Winter by Emily Foden Eastwind

Gjöf by Vedis  Jonsdottir in Lettlopi

Knitted Ganseys by Beth Brown-Reinsel in Frangipani Yarn

Music:

Epidemic Sound Playlist

Hello All,

I’m excited to highlight in this episode my finished Twisted Rib Cardigan in Tidal Yarns and dream a little bit about a new cast on even though the Yell lingers on my knitting periphery 😉

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Resources:

Metropolitan Pullover by Tori Yu in Plotlolopi and Gotland lace

Twisted Rib Cardigan by Deb Parcella for Tidal yarns in Tidal Worsted

Agnes Kofta by Wiola Designs 

Winter Celebrations by Arounna Khounnoraj

Music:
Intro~In the Forest Ambient by LesFM
Epidemic Sound Playlist

Jeepers, October has really sent the plague after me! I battled another round of cold symptoms and I’m happy to report I’ve won and am on the mend. Between that and looking after my brother’s family for a week not much knitting was done. I did have some finishes though when it comes to quilting . And I was greatly inspired by last week’s wildlife video to embark on a nature journaling attempt.

I’m afraid the knitting hasn’t changed much;) Thank you as always for tuning in!

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Resources:

Mia Charro with Free Spirit Fabrics- Autumn Friends and Floral Pets (dogs)

Bridges by Quilting Renditions

Star Pop Quilt by Quilty Love

My Nature Diaries  &. Add Mixed Media to Your Nature Journal

Drawing Nature: The Creative Process of an Artist, Illustrator and Naturalist by Linda Miller Feltner

Metropolitan Pullover by Tori Yu in Plotlolopi and Gotland lace

Twisted Rib Cardigan by Deb Parcella for Tidal yarns in Tidal Worsted

Agnes Kofta by Wiola Designs 

Whenever I attend an event or venture out into the fiber world, I have big dreams of all the footage I’ll get. In reality though, filming, hosting, and directing compounded with the fun doesn’t always work out. I’m glad Patricia remembered to take some photos. I grabbed her reel from IG in hopes it would highlight the feeling and the people in the booth. I found the time at the cabin much easier to capture, as it was just me, Rob and Ruby. And as you’ll see even the animals cooperated! 

I’m afraid the knitting hasn’t changed much;) Thank you as always for tuning in!

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Resources:

Metropolitan Pullover by Tori Yu in Plotlolopi and Gotland lace

Twisted Rib Cardigan by Deb Parcella for Tidal yarns in Tidal Worsted

The Yell by Marie Wallin in Spindrift

The Hobbit Vest by Thread and Yarn

LisapetersART Ceramic Buttons

Jennie Blue Ceramics

Peace Fleece by Harrisville Designs in Kalinka Malinka

Stacy Stanhope Art 

Indian Lake Artisan Needles 

Music:
Intro~In the Forest Ambient by LesFM
Epidemic Sound Playlist

Somehow…;) my project have all coalesced around J.R.R. Tolkien. I finished the There & Back Again “Cardigan” as. you know. And then somehow I managed to set myself up for a hand quilting project with The Hobbit Vest by Thread and Yarn. There’s a little Woolly Thistle planning in this episode and some discussion around upcoming projects I’d like to consider casting on.

Fond Wishes, 
Sarah

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Resources:

The Bilbo Vest by Thread and Yarn

There and Back Again Cardigan by Tania Barley in Peace Fleece Yarn

Aloft by Bekah Knits in Tuku Wool Fingering

Siri Cardigan by Lene Holme Samsøe, LeKnit

Barley Field Slipover by Jojo Knits

Metropolitan Pullover by Tory Yu

Fjallaganser by Rauma

Agnes by Wiola Designs

‘m taking advantage of the cool, sunny weather and making the most of my outdoor opportunities. I have so much more I want to get done and I already sense the cold and darkness creeping up on me. In this edition I get a jump start on some cyanotype projects, highlight some favorite paints and give an update on my There and Back Again Cardigan! I hope this finds you well and in good spirits. 

Fond Wishes, 
Sarah

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Resources:

Shari Repolgle on YouTube 

Beginner’s Guide to Cyanotype by Kim Tillyer

Jacquard Cyanotype Set

Schminke Horadam Aquaelle Super Granulating Paints at Jackson’s Art

There and Back Again Cardigan by Tania Barley in Peace Fleece Aran

Aloft by Bekah Knits in Tuku Wool Fingering 

Vermont Sheep and Wool, October 5 & 6

Millapalooza with Junction Fiber Mill October 4

Oh summer…you were slow and lovely but not long enough for me to get all my immersive projects done! I did get a start on my natural dyeing experiments and I’ve made some serious in roads on my knitting. So on this episode we’ll chat about weld, logwood, Himalayan rhubarb and iron modifiers. The hobbit vest is off to be worn and as of right now I’m done the body of the There and Back Again. There’s a new cast on too. I hope this finds you well and in good spirits.

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Thank you for your support. Fond Wishes, Sarah

Resources:

Farm & Folk Quilt Alchemy by Sara Larson Buscaglia

Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton

The Hobbit Vest by Lisa Chemry

There and Back Again by Tania Barley in Peace Fleece Worsted

Aloft Shawl by Bekah Knits in Tuku Wool

Dishing up the Dirt by Andrea Bemis–Honey Roasted Strawberry Muffins

The Essential Home-Ground Flour Book by Sue Becker

Woolly Thistle Affiliate Link

Music:
Intro~In the Forest Ambient by LesFM
Epidemic Sound Playlist