Toe-Up Socks and a Qiviut Cloud // Casual Friday 4-40

This week's Casual Friday Podcast includes Tidbits, a mix and match toe up sock (toe, heel, stitch pattern and bind off), and a breed study spinning update (with Qiviut!)

SHOW NOTES
TIDBIT #1 CERAMIC KNITTING
Abel Gallery in Stoughton W

TIDBIT #2 COUNTING SHEEP

TIDBIT #3 ARCHIVES MONTH KAL

FINISHED OBJECT - TOE UP PETTY HARBOR

BREED STUDY

0:00 Introduction
0:33 Tidbit #1 Ceramic Knitting
2:02 Tidbit #2 Counting Sheep
3:16 Tidbit #3 Archives Month KAL
5:50 Channel Update
11:15 Finished Object - toe up Petty Harbour
23:19 Breed Study and Qiviut Cloud

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[ericward]

I believe that a big part of what makes your channel so great is that it's plain to anyone that you're excited about what you're sharing and care deeply about all things knitting. If it becomes more of a grind than a joy, please feel free to change it up. We will be happy with whatever you chose because we like everything you upload. The community stays healthy while you're passionate about it and we wouldn't want to be a burden to you.

[melanezoe]

Casual Friday is my weekly sit down with a cup of tea and, like meditation, rounds off my week and sets me up for the coming week. Your content is varied, interesting, and relevant to my life and interests. 30 to forty minutes is perfect. Technique Tuesday, however, is more like a part of my reference library—not tied to timing. I go search for what I need to help me through whatever I’m knitting so when it’s posted is not consequential. I’ll enjoy watching you whatever and whenever you post. Keep it happy and pleasurable for your life.

[beagare]

I could happily watch you for hours, every week. I’m in no doubt, however, about how much time and effort goes into making your videos. You are, without exception, my first go to practioner for every knitting technique and invariably there is something valuable to view. Any time and effort you put into this is hugely appreciated.  

But it’s important _you_ continue to get joy from it - so my view, for what it’s worth is I will welcome anything you upload, be it ever so small, or ever so large. Thank you for everything you do. You enrich my knitting life.

[TheSuzberry]

I belong to several Knitting groups. Each knitting group thinks that I am a better knitter than I really am because I can quote you. You have given me so much information, and confidence, and love of exploring. I just cannot thank you enough. You do whatever you want to do, whatever you’re comfortable doing. There is no way anyone who watches your Channel can complain about the amount of help and information you have given us. You’re doing this at no cost to us. Frankly I don’t think we should get a vote. ♥️♥️

[linamatthews]

Hi Roxane, I love watching both Tech Tuesday and Casual Friday. Please do what you need to for yourself to prevent fatigue and burn out. Whatever you put out will be greatly appreciated. 😀😀

[stephanieselb]

You’re my favorite knitter on YouTube. I appreciate that you share your love of knitting with us FOR FREE. Please do what is best for YOU. Whatever you decide, you need to make sure you have the time and energy to do it and to keep loving it.

[sheryltisdale]

Roxanne, I love your Casual Friday's and you have covered so much with your Tech Tuesday's I know I can look up pretty much anything on your channel and find an answer. When I first started knitting I watched you (you are one of three people I watched) over and over again. Your teaching is invaluable to me, thank you for what ever you decide to do it is appreciated!

[jennifersanders]

Your technique videos have taken me to a different level of knitting and I appreciate all you do to teach us. Casual Friday is the highlight of my week. I know no other knitters. CF is the only knitting conversation I hear. I'd rather you reduce the time than lose Casual Fridays completely.
BTW, your sweater is beautiful and the color looks fabulous on you. Thanks for all you do. Much respect!

[fredquinn]

Given the number of times (a very large number indeed) that you have saved my bacon (meaning you have offered the exact information I needed in a manner that I was able to understand perfectly along with encouragement and enthusiasm), I would have to say that whatever you are comfortable doing will be just perfect with me (and I'm sure a lot of other people as well). Thank you for all that you do.

[amandahaynes]

I am sure I am only stating what everyone before me has too. Please do what fits you best. I love casual Friday videos as they have become part of my unwind and knitting time on the weekend, there is so much fun and informative knitting content. I also appreciate and refer back to your technique videos regularly. My life would only benefit from whatever you put out into the universe! Thank you for all you do.

[LandonHill]

Just wanted to say that I enjoy your channel no matter how often you choose to publish new content. I am constantly recommending your videos to others because they are so helpful. I say you do what makes you happy. I have no doubt that your content will continue to be very helpful and well thought out no matter what form it takes.

[sacredsortilege]

I'll watch anything you post! I'm on board with whatever you feel moved to do with your videos and with whatever keeps you excited about knitting. I'm also loving all of your toe up socks videos!

[lindareid]

I trust your judgment completely regarding how to proceed & just really appreciate your high quality instruction!

[sharimasson]

Hi Roxanne - I think your plans are great for the future. Do whatever you’re comfortable with and makes you happy. This is your life and we just go along for a fun, informative ride. Thanks so much for your generosity.

[vickyleather]

I’m taking “Everyday Life in Ancient Rome” and the topic was women’s work. Wives were valued by their ability to spin and weave woolen goods. The professor asked what this might have involved. A young student answered that you take wool and put it on a weaving board. I blurted out “Well, it all starts with the sheep!” Then I briefly listed the steps to get from sheep to wool. I love your channel, and particularly the history-related material. Thank you.

[danielleboots]

I really look forward to casual Fridays!
Your Qiviut fiber is beautiful. Rock on Rox.

[debbytripp]

As a veteran knitter I enjoy your technique videos when I have a question or need info. However I really look forward to your Casual Friday videos each week. That said I guess my vote would be for your Casual Friday videos. I can tell that you spend a lot of time on your channel. Thank you.

[penelopelike]

I love your Casual Fridays and tune in religiously every week! If anything I would like them to be longer 😂 Not saying this to put pressure on but just to show that you could probably post anything and your loyal fans would be grateful.

[hastenbeck]

Rather selfishly I want to keep Casual Friday as it is. It gets me through my ironing pile!
Your Friday podcasts are so interesting and diverse. Following tidbits you have suggested, I have found some really interesting articles. What is most refreshing is you are informative and not constantly selling yarn, patterns or notions as other podcasters do. Thanks so much for your all you do for the fibre world.

[newmoonjlp]

I really enjoy both the technique videos and the Casual Friday rambles. I appreciate being able to search through your lessons to find specific answers, but often your technique videos answer questions I didn't even know I had! We don't want you to burn out though--please focus your time and attention where it suits *you* and we will follow your interests wherever they may lead. I'm really excited about your collaboration in the 40s sweater project and curious to see how that all plays out over the coming months. Thanks so much for all that you do--it has been especially important to me during lockdown to have little anchor points like this each week to keep me grounded and engaged.