Episode 3: So much knitting to share and my cardi is finally on the needles!

Hi Welcome to my Cornish Knitter podcast and I am back again with vlog 3 where I share my knitting and crochet projects, some embroidery, and I have finally made a decision on which cardigan to knit. Trust me to pick one that needs steeking!

You will get to meet Bailey my Boxer dog, and on my quest to show you parts of Cornwall I will take you along on my travels.

I am very grateful to everyone that has taken the time to watch my videos, I really enjoy sharing my projects with you and I hope this little space in tie allows you to sit and escape into my crafty and yarnie world.

Please like, subscribe and comment. I want to hear from you and chat yarn.

You can find me on:
FB and IG: @stitchesandcreamfalmouth

Show Notes:

Special mentions in this episode for:

FO’s –
Pressed Flower Shawl by Amy Christoffers in Spectrum Fibre and Blacker Yarn Swan DK
Juneau Shawl by Kari Pedersen in Wool decanted 4ply

Under Construction –
Hirne cardi by Kate Davies Designs in Herd BFL DK
DRK Everyday Cowl by Andrea Mowry in Spectrum Fibre and Mrs Moon Plump DK
Cosy Comfort Blanket by Shannon Long in Blue Fern Yarns and Drops Alpaca

Future Projects –
Stripes Sweater by Andrea Mowry in Telling Yarns Alpaca Sport
Buccaneer Shawl by Justyna Lorkowska in West Green Loft Yarns

Embroidery –
Caroline Zoob ‘The Stitchers Journal’
Nicki Franklin ‘The Stitchery’

Fave Knitting accessory –
Chaiogoo Shortie needle sets

[susanallison]

I absolutely agree about being nice to people. The world is quite/very unpleasant at present and if we can’t agree and support one another in knitting, crafting etc then there is no hope. Knitting and nattering has saved my sanity in very difficult times. I salute all you bloggers and thank you. Susan. .

[maryp]

I so agree....the world needs a little more kindness.

[bpennakey]

You look so pretty with the Pressed Flowers cowl up near your face! I really enjoy when you film the little excursions around Cornwall. Thank you so much for taking the time to do that. Looking forward to seeing your shop. I enjoy hearing you talk about your life experiences as well as your knitting wisdom!!

[pamelajenkins]

I so look forward to your vlogs! The colors in your Pressed Flowers cowl look so nice on you and your Juneau shawl is lovely. I think your content is just about perfect. I like seeing your projects, both FO's and WIP's. I also like hearing about what you're interested in knitting and the yarn (oh my!). I really like your choices for the Andrea Mowry striped sweater. Please keep sharing the Cornish countryside. It is so beautiful! Thanks for your gentle reminder to be kind. A very kind teenager who rode the school bus with me taught me to cast on and knit several decades ago when I was a little girl. I think of her quite often.

[madeleineeltham]

Such a treat to watch your lovely vlog. Knit and natter would be a great idea for content- anything to share the calm enjoyable informative things that are creative!

[houseinnorthcarolina]

I just recently found your channel. I am enjoying your company. Thank you for the video of your boxer. I had a fawn colored boxer named Wylie. He was my best friend. He died in 2017 at the age of 11. I still miss him. Your dog reminded me of him so much...the way they act/act up. Boxers are very special.
Looking forward to more videos.
Suzanne

[kazwahmelbourne]

Thank you for this great podcast! You're very generous showing us around the woodlands, absolutely stunning !! Bailey is gorgeous, we had mostly Boxer dogs growing up in New Zealand. They're the most playful, affectionate creatures....I even loved Their slobber😂

[hastenbeck]

Lovely relaxed podcast. Thank you.
Quite sad to hear that new knitters are made to feel uncomfortable by experienced knitters. The community needs to welcome and embrace new knitters because without an expanding market yarn producers stop supplying and innovating. I can remember how limited the yarn market was in the 80s so we experienced knitters need to welcome new knitters.

[patsycoats]

Hi from Alabama, USA. Thanks for sharing your lovely countryside with us.

[jackiewalsh]

Bailey is one handsome boy. Enjoy learning about different areas of the world. Good luck with the steeking. I'm still working up my courage to do that.

[cathylampshire]

Yes, I would like to see your shop and have a tour of it. Every shop is so different.

[eileensanford]

Your videos are so relaxing and well done! I enjoy the parts of England that you share. I lived in England for six years and really enjoyed it. Would love for you to show how to work some of the hints or stitches you talk about. Thank you for sharing your love of the yarn crafts and nature🙂💛

[naomiclegg]

What a beautiful county you live in, and I'm gaining inspiration from your knitting, thank you

[sallyidso]

Thank you so much. I like to watch podcast for inspiration. I do this instead of tv . I’m retired. I live in Minnesota USA. I just celebrated 69th trip around the sun. I’m retired I knit every day. I live in the country with my husband and our 14 year old dog. I enjoy being outdoors. This winter was brutal with ice that has only just begun to melt making it dangerous to walk. Unpleasant really. When the frost is out of the ground the mud will have a chance to dry up. Ice mud…
stripes is on my short list of knits I want to start. I’m working on Anker tee . Just finished Trinigan, Eye Dazzler and Lento all in the last few weeks. I have a few WIPS that I should look at but I want to cast on…summer knits are on my mind.
I really enjoy seeing where you live. It’s like a little visit to Cornwall . I cannot think of questions to ask. I like to see what patterns other people knit and what yarn they choose. I rarely use the recommended yarn. Some of my yarn substitutions work better than others. It’s nice to see how the knitwear looks on other people too.
One unique idea would be to show other people’s knits as well. Maybe that isn’t possible. I used to own a yarn shop. I had customers that of course had a different taste than I did, and I admired their choices as well. One of the things I loved about owning the shop was to see the perspective and choices others made. We would have knit alongs and knit the same pattern but all unique.
I do have a question! What is your name? You have said no doubt but it is not in notes. My hearing isn’t the best and I must have missed this too.
Thank you I’m grateful for your time.

[traceymaria]

Thanks for the scenery and walk video clips. Beautiful part of the world. Love all your topics and the way you chat to us. Kia Ora from New Zealand.

[msfreshfood]

Another lovely episode. I do love the “travelogue.” Such a gorgeous landscape. Topped only by the beautiful Bailey. Anytime I can see a dog on a podcast, I’m a happy woman. Thank you for sharing your dog and your countryside.

[cliffe]

Hi I really enjoy your vlogs and seeing Bailey and the countryside where you live. We have a dog also called Bailey who is nine years old. I have looked online at your shop and I will certainly shop for some yarn when I have finished all the projects I am currently working on( there are a few) 🙂. I am a retired general qualified nurse and enjoying time knitting and crocheting . Also above all spending time with our family and grandchildren. Keep up the good work and I look forward to your next blog. Jane x

[marciahighsmith]

I have managed to catch all three of your vlogs. I have enjoyed all of them.

[janjackson]

Thank you for starting this podcast. As mentioned by others, I too am a "woman of a certain age " and appreciate your perspective on style. I knit blankets and scarves, mostly for charity and haven't made garments. I'm tempted to try a vest or straight lightweight top. Maybe. I really love seeing your part of the world!

[brendak]

I'm really enjoying your vlogs. Love the blue on you. Pressed Flowers is in my queue.