Tuesday 9 June 2020

Isolated but not alone


I'm just starting week 12 of lockdown. The only person who has been inside my house, albeit very briefly, in full PPE and without touching anything, is one of the nurses from my GP practice when she has come to do blood tests. I've had a couple of socially distanced chats with my postie when he's delivered squishy parcels to me, and my friend Julia when she's dropped off my shopping. 

But although I'm on my own in the house, not forgetting Flo of course, I have found a way to have some company. Prior to lockdown, I hadn't ever really watched any knitting podcasts, but having met Ellie from Craft House Magic on the Suffolk Socks knitting retreat in February, I decided to start watching her weekly podcasts. She is such a lovely, bubbly person with a great sense of fun and I enjoyed looking at her knitting and sewing, as well as hearing her (whispered) confessions! So I decided to start watching her podcasts from her very first one and it's been so nice. Almost like she's been keeping me company sat knitting away on the sofa and drinking endless mugs of tea. 




I will point out that watching podcasts can be very dangerous as you get introduced to all sorts of lovely yarn dyers and makers that you may not have come across before. Since watching Elllie, I've discovered Chapel View Crafts, Ducky Darlings Yarns and Hedgerow Yarns to name but three. Oh dear! 

Before long, I will be running out of Ellie's podcasts so will be looking for some more virtual knitting pals to tune in to. Please leave me any recommendations in a message. Thank you xxx

4 comments:

VeggieMummy said...

I'm so glad that you have some company - besides the lovely Flo of course! Podcasts that I like (of the yarny variety) include Nicky Winterton (aka Clara Peggoty), Amy from 'Stranded Dyeworks' and Katie from 'Inside Number 23', although hers are few and far between these days since she gave birth to her adorable daughter. There is a long list of back episodes though. I also enjoy Katie from the gardening podcast 'Lavender and Leeks' - she has just started a knitting one called 'Lavender and Loops'. I hope that helps. Here's to this virus clearing off so you can get out and about again - that car battery isn't going to charge itself! :O) xx

Jennyff said...

What nice company you keep. I have been taking virtual trips to Italy with Nicki Positano on Youtube. I make myself do my online Italian course before I can go, if you fancy some sunshine, sea and gelato take a look, there are cats too.

Tiny Toadstool Cottage said...

Oh knitting podcasts, such a rabbit hole to fall into! I love the above mentioned as well as Fruity Knitting, Roxanne Richardson, Skeindeer Knits, Emma Robinson, Voolenvine and I could go on forever! I do love to binge watch new ones to catch up. You are right though - I always find new patterns and yarn I NEED to buy!

Lynne said...

I don't have any podcast recommendations, but I just wanted to say that I love your granny squares and also your fireplace!! :)