The Gentle Knitter ep. 42 - Tried and true
My name is Nicole and my pronouns are she/her. I can be reached on Ravelry as TheGentleKnitter and at thegentleknitter1970@gmail.com
Land acknowledgment
I want to pay my respects and acknowledge that the land that I live on is traditional unceded Algonquin Anishinaabek territory
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Fibretrek episode with a segment we filmed together:
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Briggs and Little yarns:
briggsandlittle.com/
Big Star shawl:
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Alice Starmore’s Virtual yarns:
virtualyarns.com/
Albini cardigan:
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Jamieson’s of Shetland:
www.jamiesonsofshetland.co.uk/
Jamieson and Smith:
www.shetlandwoolbrokers.co.uk/
Yell cardigan:
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Icelandic Lopi yarn:
istex.is/en/vorur/
Bregne pullover:
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Weatherman sweater:
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Honer Och Eir yarn:
www.honerocheir.nu/
Tensdale shawl:
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
La Bien Aimée’s Corrie Worsted in Winterfell:
www.labienaimee.com/collectio...
Hawthorne tincture shawl:
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Sunday Morning yarn:
sonderyarnco.com/products/sun...
sonderyarnco.com/products/sun...
Orchid cardigan:
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Hinterland Yarn Dusk in Honey:
www.hinterlandyarn.com/shop/p...
Briogarter Split Shawl:
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Rowan Felted Tweed:
knitrowan.com/products/felted...
Frog Tree Alpaca Sport (discontinued)
www.ravelry.com/yarns/library...
Harris tweed bag:
www.wildwoodstitches.com/
Le Pastel Club Gris in Juin
labobineuse.com/collections/l...
Wheatsheaves cardigan:
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Honey Pie Hives and Herbals yarn:
honeypie.ca/collections/natur...
Cabin Boy Knits Worsted:
cabinboyknits.com/collections...
Les Arts Textiles du Témiscouata:
/ arts_textiles_du_temis...
Les belles bouclettes farm:
www.bellesbouclettes.ca/index...
Thank you for another lovely visit and so nice to see you again. Donna
Great to catch up ,,Nicole!!! Lovely makes,,,and purchases,,, Great chat with Sarah,,, Summer is😘😗😂here now,,,, FAST!! Take😶😍😗care,, Elaine 🏡🏡🏡🏘
Hello Nicole. What a lovely shawl. Masham is a small market town in the Yorkshire Dales. I am a Yorkshire lass and can clarify that this beautiful yarn is pronounced Massam.
Dear Nicole, What a joy to see you again, as well as great sadness about your lovely Marcel… We dog lovers go through this, don’t we? When I see you, here with your friend Sarah, I feel like in spite of everything the world is fundamentally a good place. Thank you for reminding me that every day is a new day, and that there is a new make around the corner !❤
My sympathies on the loss of Marcel.. May you meet again in joy over the rainbow bridge!
The world is a more beautiful place with a gentle soul like you in it...Thank you for sharing your story of yarn, friendship and nature...Missed you ❣ It's always a sad day when we must say good-bye to a beloved pet...Marcel was so sweet!
Thank you for les belles bouclettes been looking for a good quality mohair. Glad Marcel had a good home life before going to his eternal home.
So good to have you back. Jackie, UK
So nice to see you again, Nicole!
Watch you it seems so relaxing and just I wanna sit down and do it while I’m watching your broadcast it’s really so nice
So glad to see you again , Nicole!! Also, very very sad about Marcel. I loved the glimpses you showed of him over the episodes. He was a true gentle sweetheart of a dog, and was blessed to have you as his mother!!! Good luck with the weaving...my friend who weaves says it's very satisfying because it goes so quickly! As always, your new yarns, projects and outdoor footage of the woods are so beautiful! Glad to see spring is coming your way.
👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace 💞❤️🕊️🕊️ all over the world 🙏🌍 I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida☀️☀️and you where are you from if i may ask?
Glad to see you Nicole. Thank you!
Hi Nicole, just wanted to you to know that your podcast and gentle spirit got me through a really hard time recently. It was so soothing to go back and watch you from the beginning. My dream is to one day bump into you at a fiber festival and give you a big hug. Thanks for being you ❤ I'm so so sorry about your beautiful pup, you gave him a great life. I just lost my dog to cancer, too. Very painful.
Nicole, so sad to hear about Marcel. So happy to see you recording again
Another wonderful episode Nicole loved seeing all your makes and the segment with Sarah was very interesting too. I so sorry to hear about Marcel RIP 🐾💙 I enjoyed your woodland walk, the mossy tree stumps and tiny buds are so beautiful 🙋🏻♀️💞
Oh, how lovely to see you again! I have missed your calm and soothing presence. Hugs from Australia. xo
Thank you for this fabulous podcast, I am addicted to it and I’ve been binge watching from the beginning ! You’re way of podcasting is very calming and gentle indeed and as a not advanced knitter I have learned so much about yarn and patterns from you , can’t wait for your next episodes
That cranberry red looks amazing on you!
Lovely to see you again, Nicole, I had missed you! I’m very sorry to hear about Marcel but so glad he did not suffer for long. I still often think with a smile about the stripey socks dilemma for his long legs. It was nice to see you smiling and to see what delightful things you have been up to - always a pleasure for me!
So so happy to see you again 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷
Good to see you Nicole. I am so sorry to hear about Marcel. I also lost my dog Cookie in February. My angel Cookie completed her mission and crossed the rainbow bridge. Still makes me cry just to talking about her. Be well Nicole.
Hi. So good to have you back.I love your podcasts. I feel very related to you. So sorry about Marcel! O, live is a line of goodbyes. I wish you
So sorry to hear about your lovely Marcel.Great to see you back.
Nice to see you again. Sad about Marcel ❤️🧡❤️
Thank you for the inspiration…I now have a couple of projects on my “to do” list. So very sorry to hear about your loss. Our pets are such a huge part of our lives and it is so hard to let them go❤️
Wonderful podcast, as usual, Nicole!🌟
Oh dear I m really sorry for your loss😢 ı realy loved your podcast and you style . Love from Istanbul❤
hi nicole - sending you love from aotearoa new zealand. ive watched a lot of your episodes many times over, and am rewatching this one from a different account 🥰💛💛💛
So good to see you again! You always make me want to knit more shawls!
👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace 💞❤️🕊️🕊️ all over the world 🙏🌍 I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida☀️☀️☀️☀️and you where are you from if i may ask?
So sorry about Marcel!! It's heartbreaking! Beautiful. Glad to see your post Nicole. You are a beautiful soul! Great inspirations for knitting! Glad to see Sarah went for a visit.
I'm so very sorry about Marcel. Big dogs take up so much room in our hearts. We lost two Great Danes, Xander and Lily, six months apart in 2019. Hugs
Thank you for a lovely episode! It was so nice to see you again, and to hear that you are doing well, despite the loss of Marcel ❤️
Hi Nicole! It’s funny how we share the same yarn preferences… My favorite ones are Léttlopi, of course, Briggs & Little, and a very local farm yarn just 20 mn from where I live, les Brebis du Beaurivage. In fact, the East Frisian breed you mentionned is I’m 100% sure from them, as Les Arts Textiles du Témiscouata died alot for them, until recently. You really should love their fiber. I’ve made a Darkwater in Petite Frisonne and it’s in my top 2 favorite sweaters, with my Riddari in Léttlopi! It’s hardwearing, no peeling, medium soft (but love it) and very warm. Right in your tastes! If ever you can try the Frisonne, in any weight, I am sure you will LOVE it as I do. Thanks again for your hard work getting this content out, it’s very much appreciated. And, oh, I must add I’m completely with you about dear Marcel. I own a 11 and a half year old Labrador and can’t believe what I’ll do without him… Take the time to greave him, and eventually another will not replace, but take another part of your heart. Love 💙💙
So very happy to spend time with you again. Thankful that Marcel had the best life with you and a peaceful transition. Loved your discussion on “go to” yarns. Enjoy the spring.
So lovely to see you again and so sorry to hear about Marcel, they take a piece of your heart with them. Enjoyed every moment of this episode.
Lynn here on Hubby's phone mines playing up 😏, Hi Dianne , your comment struck me , your right our pets do take peace of your heart ☹️, but in a way that's a lovely thing because that way we get to be with them forever 🤗🌹❤️, Thank You for sharing 😊
Thank you so much for the lovely hour, Nicole - it was so great to see you and Sara. It took me back to our camp days in Maine. Your presence is so soothing and peaceful - and your knitting so inspirational. Be well, and hope to see you again soon.
Hi Nicole, thank you for podcasting. I've been following you for years, and I'm always delighted to find a post from you. I just wanted to say how very sad I am to hear about Marcel. I know he was very precious, and will leave a huge gap in your heart. All the best, and kind thoughts to you. xxx
Nicole, such a pleasure to see you again. I’m not sure if you’ll see this post, but if you do, you may be interested in a book titled Wintering (2020) by British writer Katherine May. She explores natural cycles of what it means to “winter” for living things - plants, animals, some insects (bees), and people both physically and metaphorically. We are in and of the natural world in ways that offer us opportunities to deepen our understandings of self. I won’t say more as May’s book deserves individual consideration.
Such profound sadness for you about Marcel. How bereft you must have felt. I hope in good time you will adopt another dog and give them a fine solid home. Kindest regards Lynn currently in UK.
NIcole, it is so good to see you again. I am so sorry about Marcel. He was well loved and was such a part of your household. They do take a lot of space in our hearts. I love my Lendrum as well. It is an amazing wheel! The double treadle does allow for better control. Thank you for a great episode. 😊
Happy to see you back!!
Very glad to see you back. So very sad for the loss of your sweet Marcel. I will miss seeing him.
Hi Nicole, so nice to see you again, and so glad that your health has improved and you feel better. You always look lovely no matter what. It’s funny that your preferred palate is faded, soft colours, because when you wear dark grey, dark blue, and that beautiful blue-red you totally pop. They so suit you. Thanks for another lovely episode.
I hope you're okay. Wishing you good health and happiness.
My condolences Nicole. I hope you are doing well.
Nicole, you are a rockstar. A crafting rockstar and a constant source of inspiration to me.
Lovely to see you again. Thank you for sharing the Charlotte cardigan - exactly what I’ve been looking for! So sorry for your loss. What a lovely being Marcel was. He will be missed by your viewers as well. Take care and thank you for sharing yourself and your craft. I really love your episodes and have gone back to rewatch them a number of times.
Re-weaving at home. I have a woven textile degree and may have a few tips for you. It is quite a financial and time commitment investment, therefore, to minimize costs, and later disappointment, I recommend having a go on someone else's loom first, perhaps a weaving and spinning group, just to see what sort of weaving you feel drawn to. The warp threads have to be strong and resilient, therefore they are best bought. Hand spun is just fine as the weft. You will need a warping frame and know how as to calculate and get all of that together on to the loom, threaded up and so on. This is where the second big consideration comes in. Many people who weave at home are very happy sticking to plain weave or a simple twill pattern, yet, if you become really involved in weaving and wish to expand into more adventurous weave textures and double cloth designs such as "summer and winter", then you will need a loom with at least six to eight harness, pedal floor loom type. Floor looms, where your feet lift the the harnesses that carry some of the threads are far easier if you are weaving any lengths of fabric. Third big consideration is, for what purpose do you wish to create fabric. Knitting is self explanatory, yet weaving takes things further where perhaps sewing, and garment design come in. Most home weaving is heavier in construction and therefore makes thicker cloth. I do not wish to put you off, far from it, weaving can be very addictive, and has a strong mental calculation component which is wonderfully challenging. Not only that, the fun you can have playing with colour and textures is amazing. If you have the space, the where with all, and local learning facilities (because there is a lot to learn to weave well), and you have a real purpose for what you create, then just dive in and enjoy every second.
So good to see you! Once again - my deepest condolences for your loss! Sending love and hope that Spring brings rejuvenating energy and tranquility to your heart! ♥️
So good to spend time with you again, Nicole. When you have a moment, could you add a link to Sarah's channel? And cannot wait to see what you make with those beautiful yarns from the show. I am a weaver and highly recommend getting a loom. If you have space, I would go with a floor loom - very grounding and there is something calming about the rhythm of throwing the shuttle and using your feet to work the treadles. Happy to chat with you if you want.
I especially enjoyed your nature at the end. It reminded me of the Bible verse...Faith hope and charity and the greatest of these is charity, ie love. We have faith in God and just believe he takes care of the big things and still the spring comes, hope, as you said look closely and look up as it's there if you slow down and take joy in the simplicity of life. Love, the greatest, we are surrounded by our loved ones, near and far, those who love unconditionally as Jesus did. Our greatest comfort is love. I went through the most horrible year. Every single day my 2nd son who is teenage sat with me on the couch and just played funny cat videos. It wasnt the video, it was his faithfulness each day. Small things. Big hugs from N. Ireland xx
Great episode. Your le pastel club looks like the color of the Eiffel Tower. Made me smile- because at different times of day it looks different too.
So nice to see you Nicole. Time passes so quickly but you always put a smile on my face when I see the notification. Sorry to hear about your precious Marcel. I could always hear the love in your voice when you spoke of him. Loved hearing about your favourite yarns shared by your guest today. A few just happen to be mine as well. I’ve always wanted to try the Alice Starmore. It’s fun watching you trying a new craft… it’s looking lovely. A table runner would be gorgeous. One question off topic… is there a pattern for the “linen” type top you were wearing? I love the lines on it. 🥰
What a beautiful episode! Thanks so much for the guided walk in the woods too…just lovely. We have a wooded trail close by and I am eager to get out and see the tell tale signs of warmer weather on its way. So glad you are feeling better and had such a great visit with your friend.
Lovely to hear from you again, pet loses are tough. Had my own sudden loss early this year, never seems to get easier. Love hearing about your different projects, I'm in the process of splitting 2 different colours of briggs and little country roving plates from 5ply to singles for a very big project. Wish me luck lol I'm hoping I'm not over my head and we shall see how this crochets up.
I shed some tears for dear Marcel today. What a sweet lovely boy he was. Such a heartbreaking loss for you, Nicole. xo
So good to see and hear from you again! Love your podcast.
Thank you Nicole for this peaceful and lovely podcast It was a pleasure to knitt with you here I just started to discover Briggs and little yarns Thank you for sharing
Omg! Nicole I have been watching and loving your videos for a very long time. It was joyous to hear you mention Customwoolenmills! I’m an upstate New York, USA , fiber producer for the past 22 years. For most of that time, I have used Custom Woolen Mills to spin my wool. Such nice people! They do an amazing job. Sadly, in the mills renovation and update, they have increased their minimum amount of wool needed for processing and I am struggling with that. These people were like family to me. Thanks for the shout out!
So sorry about Marcel- did see the Instagram post and happy to see you here.
So happy to see this pop up. I will so enjoy watching this evening. Always such an inspiring calming and enjoyable space to spend time in 😊❤️
Pleased to see you back x
Hi Nicol another lovely podcast the red colour shawl is beautiful colour for you And it so so nice to see you again and very sad Marcel not there anymore Such a beautiful dog I can imagine how much you miss him hanging around you Big big hug for you Nicole
So wonderful to see your lovely face again! Great show and very inspiring. Rest in peach dear Marcel. The hard thing about animal companions is their short lives and the loss of such unconditional love. I know there is more of that love in your future as Marcel takes his place in your hearts forever. Enjoy the new wheel. I just purchased my first fleece and am enjoying the process of bringing it to fabric. Scary, but satisfying. Be well. See you soon. :)
So lovely to see you again .. 🤗
Perfect timing, I just finished binding off and sewing in ends at my Whitmoor Sweater in De Rerum Natura Ulysse in Tempête at the end of this episode! While I love islandic yarns, they are simply too warm for where I live, but Ulysse is definitely in my tried and true list. Thank you so much for keeping me company :D all the love and hugs from Germany!
What a great to find a new episode. I savor every one.
How lovely to see you and all the great woolly ness. So sorry about Marcel. Loved your walk in the woods. 🇬🇧
A lovely hour spent with you Nicole, I really appreciate you making a video for us and sharing your knitting x
What a breath of fresh air so happy to see you and glad you are feeling better I too know how hard it is to lose a pet we never forget xx a really lovely podcast so much information thankyou xx
really enjoy your podcast Nicole. And as 'mom" to 4 fur babies, I send my condolences. Each dog we let into our hearts finds their own special place. I have a question though about the song you sing in the opening. I still retain a bit of my French but cannot quite understand all the words. Could you put the words in your notes? Thanks, and keep up the gentle knitting. I do hope that you find another dog. One does not replace another, but in my experience each dog is a lovely soul that would love nothing more than to share your world. They give back so much more than they ever ask of us.
I’m working in my garden now, so I will be watching this later whilst I knit, but I am so excited to see you are back! You are one of the people who inspired me to get into knitting. I hope you got the rest you deserved and all is well. I look forward to watching this later!
So lovely to see and hear you once more Nicole...a lovely podcast, as always...and, I especially enjoyed the walk in the woods with you... don't stay away too long xx from SW Wales UK.
How lovely to hear from you again and so nice,, too, to listen to your conversation with Sarah. As I knitted on a pair of fingerless mittens with Briggs & Little Sport I listened to you mention it as one of your favourites . I enjoy the pure wooliness of it too and the mittens will go to a young Turkish woman who has been spending a year in New Brunswick living with part of my family and who will soon return home. Such pretty wooly things you've been creating - thank you for taking us along on your making journey!
You were missed. Thanks for the podcast I loved all your inspiration.
So sorry to hear about Marcel!! Have missed your beautiful podcasts and so enjoyed this one!!
Happy to see you are back and looking so well. My condolences on the loss of your lovely Marcel. His retirement years were wonderful thanks to you and in his “doggie mind” he was forever grateful. I look forward to seeing you again. Take care from Vancouver Island.
Oh I missed your podcasts so much. I loved seeing some of your makes and go to yarns...lovely that both you and your Beastie could share...so sorry about your pet's passing but I'm glad to know that you might get another pet to share your lives. Stay well🌞🌷🌞🌷
another great episode, so well worth the wait. i just love your choice of patterns, that last one in the green/gold looks absolutely gorgeous on you! you've inspired me to get back to some sweater and shawl knitting....i somehow lost my knitting mojo in the last few months.. xo
So happy to see another episode rom you! This was such an inspirational one. I was very, very sorry to hear about Marcel. I lost my little Luna to cancer in August and then my Tia in October. I know just how heart breaking that is. That pale pink fiber you found is luscious. That looks like it will be a dream to knit. Stay safe.
I am so happy to have see the notification for this video. Thank you. I will be watching it later as I relax with my knitting or weaving.
Your podcast has such a peaceful vibe - definitely what I am needing right now. Well worth the wait :)
Nicole - I so enjoyed this post. When it popped up yesterday, I almost jumped right on it, but decided to wait till today, to be able to really take time and savor it! That mossy log in the frame when you were finishing up talking about the woods looked like that chameleon yarn that you shared. Thank you.
I’m so sorry Nicole for your loss of Marcel. I know what a tremendous heartbreak losing a beloved pet can be. I loved all of your makes and acquisitions! I will have to look up Sarah’s channel.
My heart goes out to you❤️. They give us so much joy and it’s difficult to say goodbye. I’m glad u are feeling better! It was a nice surprise to just sit this morning and spend some time with you. Be well
I have been watching out from early March for a new podcast from you and am really glad to see you are back. Hope you are in good health and will continue to so throughout the year. So sad to hear that Marcel had to leave you. It brought tears to my eyes as we too had to part with a much loved dog of a similar age and for very similar reasons on the last day of the year. Enjoyed listening to you and Sarah and seeing all the lovely garments. Thank you so much.
I absolutely love the Hawthorne Tincture shawl - I can’t wait to make one. I also love your poufy sleeves, they are very pretty.
So happy to see you back. Sending condolences on the passing of Marcel. I really enjoyed this "top" yarn segment. I have a fond place in my heart for each of your yarns! I really miss Rowan Scottish Tweed - that was a great yarn back in the day. Peace Fleece and Green Mountain Spinnery Mountain Mohair are wonderful wooly wools. Even Cascade 220 for affordability, crisp cables and hard wearing. Oh gosh I could go on and on! Happy knitting!
So happy to see you again! Really enjoyed this podcast, as always, love the bronze/ mustard yarn and the cardigan , already looking forward to the next episode, go well Nicole 🧶💕
It was so nice to see you back. Podcast was so amazing with so many beautiful knits. Missed u a lot. Felt sad for your loss. But excited same time to hear that new member is coming.
So lovely to see you again, Nicole. I’ve missed your gentle presence. I can’t wait to see your finished weaving!
Oh Nicolle, So happy you're back!!!
Such a lovely gentle video with beautiful yarns. I really enjoyed your spinning. I spun for a while but mostly I knit now I did try leaving the dressing the loom just about sent me over the edge. Your music is beautiful too thank you
I’m so sorry to hear about more so I’ve been watching the newer videos and was wondering what happened and I just couldn’t sleep tonight and popped on this video and I just wanted to send my sympathies and send you all and this love and hugs and let you know you were the best guardians for him sending him love
When I saw your post about uploading this video my heart leapt! It is so wonderful to see you again after some much needed time off. Losing a dear baby is never easy, it took my husband and I 6 months before we felt we could be ready to open our hearts to a new family member this winter. She has brought us so much joy, and reminded us how much light and love our first girl brought to our lives. Marcel is so loved and his memory will be cherished forever🖤
Thank you for this podcast. I’m so sorry to hear about Marcel and it’s good that you took the time for yourself to grieve and adjust. I hope you enjoy the spring and knitting up your beautiful projects.
Yay Nicole! Yay to see you again and SUPER YAY YOU ARE WEAVING!!! Squeeee! This weaver’s heart is so happy for you. 😊 Bettie
It was great to see your podcast episode. I was sad to hear about Marcel passing but he had a long and wonderful life with you and I'm sure you have loads of fond memories of him. Take care, Nicole!
Very sad to hear about the loss of Marcel. I too lost my knitting companion in November last year and I've found it very hard. Pets are so special but knowing we rehomed them and gave them a wonderful home makes it all worth while. Take care and I hope your making brings you comfort.
Oh Nicole! Such a beautiful episode. I’m so inspired by your Hawthorn Tincture shawl. ❤ What a sumptuous colour. It will go well with your colour palette and I want one, too! ☺️ A big hug from the Yukon. Thanks for the visit!