a friend to knit with -episode 21 Libby Visits!

Hiya Friends! This is a podcast about knitting and stuff!
Thanks so much for stopping by! Happy Knitting! xx

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Show Notes:

***Find me***

***Off my needles***
Pattern: The Daily Sweater
Yarn: Linen Quill by Purl Soho in Kettle Black

Pattern: Loop it up Cardi
Yarn: Knitcollage

Pattern: Hotline Sweater by Wool and the Gang
Yarn: Take Care Mohair in Lipstick Red

*** On my needles ***
Pattern: TOAST mitts. Use code “LETSTOAST” at checkout through 1.1. 22 I love Lion Brand Wool Ease Yarn

Pattern: Savante Double Brim Beanie
Yarn: Lion Brand Hue and Me
Pom Poms:

Pattern: Vanilla Socks
Yarn: Self striping Yarn by Austermann
Helpful Videos by Roxanne Richardson
How to measure your foot:

On Libby’s Needles:
Pattern: Trefann
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick

Libby’s Sweater she knit in 3 days:

***Soon to be on my needles***
Pattern: The Daily Sweater in Linen Quill by Purl Soho in Nutmeg

***Good Things***
BenQ E-Reading Lamp

My Vintage Christmas Sweater:
Pattern: Vogue Knitting Fall/Winter ’96-‘97

The BEST knitting cookie:

Thanks for watching friends!

[JanisBarr]

Love your sweaters Leslie! Especially the Daily. I definitely have to make one. You pick such classic designs, so inspirational. Jan 😊

[margaretrodee]

Great
I used to feel the exact same way about wearing knit socks. They were not what I was used to, they were weird and thick and I could feel all the stitches. Then I discovered magic loop and loved knitting them so so much that I just made a bunch and started really really wearing them. Now it’s all I wear. I know you hear people say that but it’s true! I just love the feel of hand knit socks now! They are definitely my favorite!

[Knitalatte]

Merry Christmas!What a fun episode with you and your daughter and those sweaters, just beautiful and joyful. Thank you for the useful tips on self care if we become ill. And yes, I agree there needs to be more conversations about caring for ourselves and our family during this pandemic.

[phylistomlinson]

Thanks Leslie for your podcasting, keeping it knitting/wellness and being so authentic. I appreciate your practical tips and I loved seeing your daughter...Kudos! her for teaching young children. Happy New Year!

[ChristieArcher]

You and your daughter are so cute together. Tell Libby I said thanks for joining the podcast. I LOVE wedding cookies and I miss Publix so much. (We’ve moved to CA) So glad you, your husband, and son are all better. I can only imagine how scary that was to get those results. It was fun to see your son pop in for a quick hi too. Make your new year a great one my friend.

[jeannievega]

Thank you what a wonderful podcast. Enjoyed your lovely daughter. Thanks for the cookie recipe.

[lesleynemser]

Libby is delightful. And thank you for Toast

[triplesss]

I just so much LOVE your cheerful and “friendly” and informative podcasts! Thank you. It was a great gift.

[PaulaSimoes]

Thank you for sharing every advice and introduce your beautifull son and doughter. I am portuguese, ( the one that loves your bracelets, and etc....) and my brother also lives in Denver for lots of years. Lots of love from Lisbon, this time specially for your wise mother and Libby.

[christycampbell]

Thanks for a super video and for the fun pattern! I'm excited to try it. ☺ Merry Christmas 🎅!

[janeshipley]

wow, talk about sweet - thanks for sharing your family with us. your sweaters are beautiful. i hope you and your family had a wonderful christmas, and that your new year brings only good things. take care! 🎄🥳

[MarinKnitter]

This podcast had me smiling the entire time. I just love you, Leslie! Your children are sweet to say hi on camera. Cute family! Glad you are better now.

[jo-annethompson]

Thank you Leslie. You couldn't have picked a better colour for Libby it looks fabulous...and yes to the Half and Half in those colours you have ear-marked.

[tamarafinkelstein]

Thanks for the pattern! Happy holidays and all the best to you and your family!

[margaretrodee]

ALSO! Thanks for all the awesome tips on dealing with illnesses. Especially Covid! I’ve avoided it so far, but it’s probably just a matter of time! Ugh! Glad you’re ok.

[helentkalcic]

I did the Daily Pullover after Jackie chatted with Paula, I was so inspired!!! I love ❤️ my pullover!!! I did it in linen quill (Trout Brown) a interesting grey (some brown tones). I’m hoping to do it again in cream! I love the black one you made! 👏so nice to meet your daughter! 🥰 hope you’re feeling better and you had a Merry Christmas 🎄 🤶

[vivianpowell]

This was such an interesting episode. The Daily Pullover sweater has become a classic, and yours is beautiful in Kettle Black. I had watched Cady Jax's latest video yesterday, and Jackie and her mother Sally are going to be knitting that same sweater for Sally in Linen Quill "Blue Blue", which is a gorgeous color. I hope you will eventually return to your plan to knit a Half+Half Triangles Wrap in Kettle Black and Nutmeg, a beautiful combination. Your Dark Denim and Heirloom White wrap was the inspiration for me to knit that pattern for myself. Thank you for the Toast arm warmer pattern. I'm off to Joann today to pick out a Wool Ease color, and I also plan to knit them in Premier Everyday worsted from my stash. That is a very nice yarn if you haven't tried it. Happy New Year to you and your family. 🎆

[knittedfreshdaily]

Your daughter is beautiful! Proud of her for becoming a teacher despite all the challenges we face! Loved the episode ❤️

[suen]

A lovely podcast, your Libby is adorable! Thanks for your health tips too. Your sweaters were so lovely as usual.I’m going to make your cookie recipe tomorrow, thanks for that also. Wishing you a Happy New Year…today is the 28th that I watched.

[vivianpowell]

I have been spending the New Year weekend knitting the Toast arm warmers from the free pattern Leslie made available to us. I'm using Wool Ease in the colors Cranberry and Blush Heather. I knitted a 2" ribbed cuff in Blush Heather and now am knitting the 7" body of the arm warmer in Cranberry. I'll knit a 2" ribbed cuff in Blush Heather at the other end, for a total of 11" in length.
It has been awhile since I last knitted a project using DPNs, so the start was a bit fiddly but now I've hit my stride and am enjoying Toast. My color choices are nostalgic because that combination reminds me of the pink & burgundy clothing craze at my high school in the 1960s. Thanks again for the pattern, Leslie.