The Knitting Pickle Podcast - Ep 38 - Autumn plans, a new design and lots of yarn!

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Maxine Sweater - ad/gifted - @woollymammothfibres coming November 2024
Mini update coming end of September 2024
Pumpkin Spice Hot Water Bottle Cover
coming end of September 2024
Souffle Tee in Rowan Alpaca Classic -
Zipper Sweater Light by PetiteKnit in Methera by Northern Yarns and Cirro by The Fibre Co

Unravel Purchases

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If I have forgotten to link anything please do let me know in the comments!!

[Macasmum]

Your hot water bottle covers are so cute. For a safer longer lasting filler you can use a grain sack. Fill a fabric bag with wheet, barely or rice and heat for a minute or two in the microwave. It can't burn and it holds the heat better than water. The bag can have dividers sewn in to keep the grain distributed better.

[jomeurer]

You are amazing Laura! Your patterns, yarn, creativity, sharing your thoughts and ideas, your enthusiasm, joy and positivity….it’s all contagious! ❤

[lizsullinger]

No problem getting quality hot water bottles in the US. I’ve been using one for a while. LOVE your fall covers. May have to make a few for gifts!!
That diamond cable sweater is beautiful. Can’t wait to try it. Let me know if you need a tester!!

[cynthiabroadbent]

I can't wait to see all of your fall creations! Thanks for another lovely podcast!

[smasonoc]

Hot water bottle covers are so cute! I don’t own a hot water bottle, but now I think I need one. Instead of French knots, try using colonial knots. They come out a little neater than a French knot.

[studiomilva]

The John Arbon sweater is absolutely stunning. And the yarn! Oh my gosh! ❤ I'm so so looking forward to its release. Funny enough, I had bought unicorn-coloured mohair to pair with a grey... I was hoping for a similar look.

And I hope your little guy is feeling better. :(

[unrulyknitter]

You are just so much fun to watch - I don’t have any hot water bottles and I’m terrified of colorwork, but I think a mini would be a good place to start!

[roos]

I''m so happy for you that you've found the right balance for you! And I'm totally loving all the hot water bottle covers. I bought the pumpkin spice one and I''m thinking about wich patterns and what colors I'll use all day! A year ago I wasn't a hot water bottle person, but now I'm definitely am! I also made one as a birthday present for my best friend (I duplicate stitch a F1 racer logo on it, that I found on Pinterest) and I have plans to make another one as a gift!

[knitwithjo]

Your enthusiasm for autumn is so delightfully infectious! Happy autumn knitting!

[kathysullivan]

In the US I got my hot water bottle at the Vermont Country Store. they have a website

[paigeridings]

Ohhhh the way i gasped when you showed the John Arbon sweater, it is absolutely gorgeous and i will be anxiously awaiting its release!!!

[pamroebuck]

Great to hear you being so positive Laura. I need one of your gorgeous hot water bottle covers in my life 😊

[kiwijenniferknits]

Thank you for another amazing episode of your podcast. Your enthusiasm and excitement is just shimmering through my laptop ... I can feel it!
I love all the new versions of the HWBC and I look forward to trying out some different ones in the near future.
I have knitted with John Arbon yarn (sportweight) and I agree that the look and feel of this yarn is on a whole new level.
🤗

[meganobrien]

Cannot WAIT for the Mini Maxine! I managed a version in fingering weight that fits my mini hot water bottle (matching Maxine set!) but the proper gauge will make for perfect gift knitting this season ❤🎉

[lindseywhite]

I completely forgot about the mal till I watched this!!! Thank you for the reminder.
Poor Geoff, that cough sounds very poorly, I hope he's better soon.
I love the hot water bottle covers, they're so cute.
Good luck with your half marathon, you're a braver woman than I am, I can barely run for the bus!!!!

[nordiahaughton]

I’ve been meaning to watch since I saw the video. Kept procrastinating. I’m here twisting my mind around how I’m going to make mini hot water bottle covers. Omg I’m so thankful for this. I’m biting my nails right now waiting for the pattern update and the new release of the new pattern. Thank you so very much. This will make Christmas gifts so much easier to make.

[mnoeliarc]

So excited for your new designs. I'm looking forward to the John Arbon one in particular 😊 I'll be joining in with the MAL.

[carly]

What a wonderful episode Laura 😊 thank you so much. My son would love a Minecraft hot water bottle cover too 😂 I made socks with a slime green and a black cat motif and he calls them the Minecraft socks. Happy making xx

[Janetmanrot]

I love my hot water bottles, too. Sometimes during the summer, I fill my bottle with very cold water and use it to cool off. I love your videos!!🧶🧶🧶

[sarahs.handmakes]

So excited about the MAL and the John Arbon sweater. Can’t wait to see your next sample! Already have yarn chosen to make my own 😊. And so excited to participate in the MAL