The Gentle Knitter ep 27 - Speaking from the heart

[chebbiereadsandknits]

Thanks for welcoming all of us. I have always been here for knitting and appreciate everything you said today.

[RhondaLorch]

Well said Nicole. No doubt what you stand for and I am delighted that you have taken that stand unequivocally. I am smiling ear to ear!

[Serenity-fuxz]

Oh Nicole your sweater looks so gorgeous on you I know you love the blue tones but this burnt orange color is remarkable on you and it looks great with the blues very very beautiful work and I also wanted to say thank you for what you were saying in the beginning of this podcast more people need to hear that sending my love

[ARIESWOMAN]

Thank you for speaking out Nicole. Oddly enough I am of Hispanic background but grew up in what I now call White Privliege. I never had to experience any of the negativity of being hispanic, I'm from a small town and in my particular "bubble" life was good, I never treated anyone different so I thought the whole world lived like me. Now in my 60's I've had to deal with those unknown biases and I work at it everyday to be the person I always thought I was but now in the real world. I love this community and welcome Everyone to be a part of it.

[HappeeKnits]

I have been a long time viwwwr of your podcast, but I think this might be the first time I have commented. What you said today was beautifully said. Thank you for being involved in this important conversation and giving your insight. Well done. Your knitting is so beautiful!

[simonebourque]

Beautiful lady, beautiful projects, beautiful words. It is such a treat to spend some time with you! XO

[FrancescaCaricato]

I love the color of your cardigan! And I adore your mushrooms! 😃

[debbiefrenia]

I always enjoy your podcast so much. Love the knits! Thanks so much ❤️

[marie-evecardinal]

Hi Nicole! Your podcast is my favorite! Every time I can't wait for it. I adore the little mushrooms you made and I can't wait to see the pattern ! Also your pin design is really gorgeous. Lots of love from Montreal

[AWoodenNest]

Beautiful episode, Nicole. I watched the first half a few days ago and finished it tonight, and just wanted to thank you for speaking so eloquently about racism in the knitting community. I, like you, knew racism was present, but I wasn’t aware of how systemic and complex it is until these conversations started taking place on Instagram, and now that my eyes are opening to it, it’s changing the way I see things on a fundamental level. It’s been mind blowing, to say the least. :)

Your work is stunning, as usual. And those mushrooms! If you released a pattern for those, I’d be all over it. *nudge, nudge*

[nancybradt]

Thank you for your podcast. I hope you publish your woodland Christmas ornament patterns after the Maine workshop. I’m sure there are many of us that would love to make these ornaments.

[knittingwithquills]

First time watching your podcast, and I enjoyed it!

[pollygannon]

Thank you, Nicole. Your words are indeed gentle—- and wise and courageous. So glad to have been one of your followers from day one...!

[eliedgecomb]

So gladdened by your intro on this one.

[cindyyates]

Love the minature ornaments, would love to purchase the patterns when you have them available :)

[ellenhenrie]

Just tuning in to your podcast. Beautiful words in your opening talk. Thank you.

[keramiktrine]

Thank you so much for this podcast, it soothed my evening, and helped me end my day on a lovely note. Just what I needed today.

[lyncampbell]

I appreciate you opinion and sensitivity towards the subject matter at the beginning of your video. I enjoyed your discussion. Beautiful knits.

[theordinaryjoy]

Great episode ... sending lots of knitty love from Australia xx

[pennygilbert]

Racism does exist and from time to time we are all guilty of it, we need to forgive ourselves for our failings but strive to do better by learning, listening and loving. You are a courageous and admirable podcaster Nicole I hope you are taking time to yourself and knitting is the place for that. Much love Penny.