For the FUN of Knit! EPISODE 53
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- Welcome! My name is Linda and this is my channel where I share my adventures and misadventures in knitting and fibre frolics. These vlogs are produced with the best and kindest of intentions to bring a little joy and keep you company while you craft.
FOs:
03:04 Tamarind Sweater - Beth MAcDonald Stone
15:04 Enchanted Mesa Sweater- Stephen West
22:19 Slipstastic Socks - Nancy Wheeler
26:19 Shadow Box Socks - Helen Stewart
WIPS
30:58 Doodles - Yumiko Alexander
36:44 Rhinebeck Roomines Socks - Kayla Liton (Crazy Sock Lady)
Ancient Arts Yarns ancientartsfib...
46:20 Kevat Sweater - Caitlin Hunter Boyland Knitworks
51.47 Astreaus Sweater - Meghan Regan Bad Wolf Girl Knits
56:29 Next on my Needles with Fibre Optic Yarns 3
59:10 Chatter
Festive Sweater MAL 2024 - Jan 15 to Dec 31, 2024
- quarterly prize draws on both Instagram and Ravelry
- knit or crochet any "festive" sweater - must finish by Dec 31, 2024
- enter as many individual FOs ,meeting the criteria , as you want.
- "Festive" defined as: any Adult, Sweater design that is festive/celebration in nature:
- Festive colourwork motifs and or design
- Yarn has a festive colour way name
- Pattern has a festive name
- knit with sparkle or bobbles (think New Year's Eve)
- Post FOs only on Instagram with #festivesweatermal2024 OR Post FOs only on Ravelry under FO thread with the " For the FUN of Knit" Ravelry group
- only post on one platform. Duplicates will not be counted
All Creatures Great And Small MAL 2024 - Jan 15, Dec 31, 2024
- quarterly prize draws on both Instagram and Ravelry
- knit or crochet any "Animal" (amigarumi or knit) or Animal Themed project (sweater, hat, mittens, cowl, etc) - must finish by Dec 31, 2024
- animal “print” garments ARE eligible.
- enter as many FOs, meeting the criteria, as you want
- if making garments all sizes are included with the exception of baby socks, mittens, or hats.
- Baby sweaters ARE eligible.
- If making toys they must be small, medium or large. Toys cannot be "mini" animals.
- Post FOs only on Instagram with #acgsmal2024 OR Post FOs only on Ravelry under FO thread with the " For the FUN of Knit" Ravelry group
- only post on one platform. Duplicates will not be counted
Missed you too!! Looking lovely in that stunning sweater!!! ♥️💖♥️. So glad your Mom is responding well to treatment. Sounds like exciting things are in store for you!! Look forward to hearing about your new adventure!!
Thank you Evie🤗
Great to see you, always inspiring knits 🧶 ❤
So happy to see a new episode. 11 years ago my husband and I sold everything, packed 2 suitcases each and moved to EC from the US and now after 7 years in our current apartment we finally opted to buy our own place and so when you talked about going through everything, that's currently what's happening. I'm living in a sea of boxes but as you said the feeling when you go through every nook and cranny of your home and donate, discard and/or pack, you realize how much stuff is just hanging around. I with you and Patrick the best of wishes as you embark on your new adventure.
Lovely to hear from you Sharon🤗. Congrats on your new home! It is very cathartic to “lighten the load”- lol.Curious: I have read that there is a bit of political unrest there at the moment…. 1)Has that quieted down? 2)Do you feel safe as an expat? 3) where do you buy your yarn?!🤗
@@forthefunofknit5322 I feel some of the reporting of issues here seem to be a little exaggerated but yes on the coast of EC (and to some extent in Quito which is the capital) has unfortunately become a favored passage for the illegal drug trade which has resulted in an increase in crime and gang activity. The new president is taking steps to get the illegal drugs, money laundering, political corruption and gang activity under control but it will take time. Where we live in Cuenca, which is in the Andes, we've not experienced those issues per se and I feel very safe. I use the same precautions I use wherever we travel including going back to the states. The harder question is where do I get my yarn. Fortunately for me another expat opened a yarn store and has been able to import yarns (all natural fibers) and some of the local yarn stores are beginning to get yarn from Turkey and India. I have also been fortunate that when family or friends visit they bring me yarn.🙂
Great vlog. All the best with getting the house ready to sell. And yes, decluttering is freeing. Happy crafting to you. And so glad to hear the good news about your mother.
Thank you so much!
I was so happy to see you pop up in my feed! I'm having a catch up with you before I head to work. Now I understand why I have been selling Sliptastic patterns over the last couple of days...you showed off your lovely socks ❤ Thank you ❤
I'll be back to watch the rest tomorrow morning...lovely company while I knit 🧶
Hi Nancy… I think the “selling” of your patterns is because the designs are wonderful!! Probably just coincidence that I mentioned them.., that said… if it helps… yay👏👏👏❤️
Loved all your inspirational knits. Especially that Doodle caught my eye. Wow, moving and decluttering sounds amazing and fun. All the best! 🤗
Thank you Sue🤗
*Three* new items for an *August* event? And it's already May? How fast can your fingers fly?! Wow!
Well… there in lies the rub… I am a tragically SLOW knitter… always up for a challenge🤗
So happy you posted! The knitting projects you tackle are amazing and give me encouragement to up my game!
Always exciting to open a new adventure in life - blessings on yours!!
Thank so much Deb- Happy Knitting🤗
I really missed you .. and I am happy, that yourmom is doing so well! Your FO are so beautyful, I like the Stephen West "Poncho" so much and its on my list now. Decluttering is wonderful. My doughter moved into my big flat in Vienna, and I moved ina really small house . I have now one little room for my own. And I had do declutter a lot. And I feel so light and free.
And I cannot fill this house, because I have no space any more ... . Looking forward to your new adventures!
Hi Hannah! Lovely to meet you🤗. I love small spaces and trying to find creative storage solutions! Yarn in every corner- lol.
I'm so glad you are well--I have missed you! I'm also pleased your mom is doing so well with the shots. I have several friends who have the same condition. Losing one's eyesight sounds so awful to me! I knit once with boucle, and never again!! Even counting stitches for gauge is tough!! I am envious that you are going to Flock with friends, and you will have those gorgeous knits to show off. I am skipping Flock this year. As for cleaning out your house and moving--wow!! It is an overwhelming and daunting task to downsize one's belongings. We haven't reached that stage yet, but I know it is ahead. I try to get rid of things as we go along, but there is still a lot of stuff in our home!! Good luck!!
Thank you so much☺️… sorry to miss you at Flock ( maybe next year?). As for Decluttering… start now!!! One drawer very day… you will thank yourself. I don’t wish the stress on anyone if you “have” to declutter by a specific date. Keep well and happy Knitting🤗
Hi Linda, so good to see you.
This was a great episode. All the knits were so fun, beautiful and different. I loved them all!! I always look forward to the patterns you chose and your color choices. The Steven West sweater is gorgeous.
I found a little trick that took care of all my sock fitting woes, I also have high arches. The row before I start my heel I knit 2, make 1( knitting through the front and back of the stitch)k1 m1, k1, m1. So I am adding three stitches. I knit across to 7 sts before the end, I , m1, k1, m1, k1, m1, k2. So I have added 6 sts total, then I purl back and I am ready to start the heel. When I am through I decrease those 6 stitches, 3 on each side and continue. I hope this makes sense and that it changes your sick knitting like it changes mine.
Thank you for the great heel tip ( including instructions!) hope it is okay if I share🤗
There are some podcasts that I really look forward to and yours is one of them. I was thinking yesterday, "Hmm I wonder how Linda is doing?" and there you were today! Yay. Your projects always inspire me! Wow you've REEEALLY got me curious about that Enchanted Mesa Sweater! And I'm wracking my brain trying to remember who said that about the upper bust measurement, because that was an A-HA moment for me too... Oh I hear ya. We packed up our home of 20 yrs and moved in 2021, and YES it is freedom to minimize all the 'stuff'. Less is more as they say, and it's so true. Very excited for your next adventures - yarnie and otherwise!
Okay… officially blushing☺️…and Ditto! Re: the move - did you podcast about that or did you start podcasting after?.. thinking after… AND… omg so much work- worth it but wow. Looking forward to nailing down where we will end up- lol. Will be catching up with you shortly as I am about to sit and knit👍👍👍. Have a wonderful day🥰
So glad you are back. I so enjoy going through your knitting journey with you. Don't stay away so long next time. Have a beautiful day.
Thank you Kathleen🤗
Love love all your projects, I suggest re you pink colour work sweater, you wash and block your swatch to see if the colour runs.
the enchanted Messa is adorable I think I need to add that to my queue.
Hi Jo-Anne… great suggestion and I definitely encourage you to make an Enchanted Mesa… love love love… oh… and did I mention I love my Enchanted Mesa?- lol🤗
Glad you are back, missed you. I found a CZcams video from Olga Putano Designs called “Create a beautiful, neat split hem on your sweater” that works wonderfully. I was inspired to overlap my split hems by all the sweaters you have knit and shown. This technique takes it up a notch because it doesn’t involve sewing the overlap but doing what seems like double knitting.
Thank you Jenness! Will check it out… always looking for great finishing techniques❤️
So glad you're back! I sympathise with the decluttering, it's an ongoing project for me - but I have so many wips. . .
Hi Anne- had to laugh… don’t think I actually declutterred my WIPS… sacred ground- lol!
On that's made me laugh too - I meant that I'm too busy working on my wips to do the decluttering! Lol
Always fun knitting with you. A year ago, we moved from Nebraska to Washington State. It feels so good to get rid of unwanted things! Best of luck with the move.
So true!🤗
Glad you’re back! You were missed.
I saw that same podcast about using upper bust measurement but can’t remember who said it.
Hi Linda! Good news about your Mom 😀 And best wishes for your next adventure! 🤗
Happy Sunday Susan… Will voice message back shortly❤️❤️
Just adding that if you add a link in your show notes to the yarn you loved they are more likely to be aware that you have mentioned them. They will get a ping back, or whatever it is called these days, and see that they were mentioned. Hope that helps. Really enjoyed your company today.
Hi Heather… thanks for the idea. never actually thought of doing that… shall noodle for future episodes👍Happy Knitting🤗
Hi Linda, love your Enchanted Mesa! I also have a high instep and do the xtra decreases at the bottom of the foot simultaneously with the last decreases at the sides. The Basic sock with double gusset heel is also very comfortable fit. Either way solves the issue of having decreases at the sides up to the middle of your foot!
Thanks for the tip!
Hi Linda, glad you’re back. The red is beautiful, put a “Dye Catcher” sheet in with it when you wash it. That will catch all the red and keep it from running into other colour. I’ve did that with a quilt and it worked.😊
Thanks for the tip! Will do!!!🤗
I'm so glad to hear the good news about your Mom!
Something I learned recently, about nevcklines that are too big. Cast on for a size 1 or 2 smaller than the size you will knit. On the first round increase to the number for your cast on.
Great idea Paula… thank you🤗
Linda Roxanne Richardson has an excellent tutorial on customising your heel flap x
I will check it out- thank you🤗
Yes I saw that same podcast and have gotten a better size by using the upper bust measurements
Great to have you back! I knit a Rock It Tee with boule and mohair. It’s probably the last time I’ll knit with boule. I had so much trouble with tension that it turned out huge. You may not believe this, but I’m actually listening while in my basement attempting to de-clutter! It’s a long process, but this stuff has got to go!
Too funny Cathy ( re: declutterring basement)… very therapeutic… can you frog your Rock It Tee and reuse the yarn? I saw a shawl pattern called the Cloudy Nora Shawl… might be a use for any left over or reclaimed Boucle👍🤗
Jaaa , decluttering in the Spring before the summer , good idea and I too have been avoiding for years 😅
Hi Linda , you're funny , I like your hair cut and colour and knits too. 😊
I recently finished the Agave by Yumiko Alexander and absolutely loved it. I may have to knit this tee also!
I am definitely going to knit more of her patterns👏👏
I use those cotton drawstring repurchased bags for my knitting, even though I have just started a project bag online business. I can't not use them because I also use all thrifted, repurchased, etc. fabrics to make my bags, since there are so many of those fabrics ending up in the landfill. So it just goes against my grain to not use them. I love those little drawstring bags.
Agreed!!! Can you send me your project bag site details?.. Happy to share🤗
@@forthefunofknit5322 really? Thank you, I will. I'm just entering the pictures of the bags and their prices on my website and then I will send it to you. It will probably take a couple of weeks yet. I'm still learning how to set it all up.
hi Linda - just. a reminder to send me your website details when you have them....no pressure!...just want to share when you are ready - Cheers
@@forthefunofknit5322 thank you! I definitely will.
Wow! So many great knits. Again I am IN LOVE with your Stephen West sweater-divine! Interesting sock exploration. I have seen some people increase the stitch count on the back stitches on the row before the heel starts she doing a short row heel. Would that help with the high arch problem? I do find getting socks over my heel a challenge although they fit in once on. Great news about your mum. My brother gets those shots in his eyes for Macular Degeneration too. Sounds so creepy- needles in your eyes-yikes. I so need to declutter- a long lifetime of accumulation-the kids don’t want any of it and I don’t want to move it- however procrastaknitting takes over.
Hi Jennifer- thanks so much for watching🤗. I try all kinds of ways to “fit” my high arch and yes adding stitches on the back needle does help! Happy Knitting.
Always glad to see you. The enchanted mesa is fab. Wondering about making it without sleeves 🤔🤔
Hi Ruth… there are some projects without sleeves in fingering weight.., very gauzy and light🤗
It was lovely catching up with you. I"ve heard that you should use your upper bust measurement for all sweaters but I think it all depends on the fit you want. Wonderful news about your mom's eyes. My mom also regularly receives shots and they have helped her too. Exciting news about the move--best of luck!
Good Morning ! Hope you enjoy a lovely Mother’s Day. Yes- modern medicine can be amazing👍. We will definitely need luck selling the house as it seems the market in South Surrey has turned to a buyers market and has slowed down. Patience Linda, Patience!!!!- Happy Crafting🤗
Nice to see you again. I have been thinking about you . I am still working on my festive yolk sweater : )
Thanks Carla… me too…. I am only on the 3rd motif- lol🤗
I can't stop smiling and I'm only 16 minutes in! I LOVE the two FOs so far (I've seen both in person and yet it's like I'm enjoying them for the first time!) I'm trying to work on my Kevat but I want to just watch the video and not miss anything! 😁The upper bust thing makes so much sense now as I have definitely found I prefer the yoke sweaters that I've made in a size down from my usual. Hmmmm.... So fun to have a new Linda podcast to keep me company on a Saturday night! 🥰
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So glad I kept you company!!! See you Monday🤗
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Great catching up with you Linda! Your Tamarind looks gorgeous on you and so glad you persisted with the boule yarn :). I’d skip blocking it. Dont think it needs it and not worth the worry about dye bleeding. I’ve found boucle to really not need that process so why take the chance?!?! Good luck with the house and your new adventure - sounds exciting!!!
Thank you Beth… very gracious. They say “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” so trust you don’t mind me trying to copy your version- lol. Looking forward to life calming down a bit so I can support with a few test knits again👍👍. Take care and thank you for watching.🤗
I just found your podcast ! I am a Canadian Linda too lol I love your Enchanted Mesa. I have this pattern in my favourites and your review might give me the push to finally cast on
From one Linda to another….”Go Canucks Go!!!”- lol. Glad you liked the Enchanted Mesa … I say cast on!!! You will finish it well before the super hot weather👏👏👏
So good to see you this morning and spend a little virtual knitty time together although, I must admit I wish it were in person. I now look so forward to my trips west when I get to visit and knit with my west coast friends! 💜 Yours finishes are gorgeous and let me say, that Tamarind was worth every moment of struggle for you….it is a showpiece knit and you are so beautiful wearing it! Have the best day my friend.
Thank you Kelly! Looking forward to your return!! At this moment I am surfing Holst Garn for some Coast and titikaka… wonder where I may have gotten that idea from😂😂😂Happy knitting 🥰
You,ve been buzy with knitting 😀 What works for me is the mors heel from Inga from Knitting Traditions. I love your colour choices for the Astraeus.
Thanks Ali- never heard of the “mors” heel… will check it out 🤗
@@forthefunofknit5322 You can find it in Ravelry: Mors (norwegian for grandmother) hel socks by Inga skeie. There's also a small instruction with it on CZcams how to do it.
hi Ali...I have been looking for this video...but cannot find...any chance you can send me the link or reference the episode number - thank you and wishing you a great weekend. Linda
@@forthefunofknit5322 Hello Linda, I bought the pattern on Ravelry, mors hel socks, and in the pattern is the link. I coppied the link and hope it will work this way. (czcams.com/video/vwwyLDPQQYI/video.html ) Have a good time knitting, Ali
If you are looking for a great fitting heel you should try the double gusset heel by Cristi Payne
Love your boucle sweater but maybe try knitting again since you said you might do lol in a DK suri silk which a couple company’s make now and might be easier but with similar fabric? I think Farmer daughter’s has one and Lamb and Kid yarn Co.🤷♀️
Great idea!! Thank you Judy🤗
Good for you! Decluttering is not fun!! Now, for your WIP socks. By changing 2 things (longer and wider heel flap), how are you going to know which works and which doesn't? Hopefully the socks fit well, and you can continue to knit both. If you'd like, Roxann Richardson has a slew of videos and explains all kinds of methods to use for improving how socks fit.
Very good point Dorothy… had not thought of that… we shall see😂… thinking the “look” of the sock won’t be great even if the fit is…Will check out Roxannes videos- thank you!🤗
So glad to see you back and so happy your Mom’s eyes are improving. For your Tamarind sweater….reds are notorious for bleeding. When you do eventually wash it, cold water with vinegar or using a colour catcher should help prevent any significant bleeding. Love your Steven West sweater …..so elegant!!
So good to see you Linda, I hope Mom makes a full recovery. Good luck with your moving adventure. Never a dull moment in your world. Enjoy!
Thank you so much!
Thanks for another highly entertaining episode. I agree, the Beth Macdonald stone‘s designs are all very elegant. I’m just testknitting the nerdy basic 28 and love it. The doodle, I knit that one as well, falling in love with all the yakimoalexander‘sdesigns. Her agave and the inlet I knit immediately after having finished the doodles and there are quite a few patterns that are in my queue.
We obviously have the same ,”very good”, taste- lol. Happy Knitting🤗
Such fun Linda. I adore your enchanted Mesa, that has been on my list for such a long time and every time I see one it makes me gasp. Your colours are so good.
Good luck selling, Clearing is never easy but always wonderful once it’s done. Thanks for sharing, Karen 🥰
Hi Karen- everyone should have an Enchanted Mesa!!!! Definitely want to play with different versions. Love all you knits too🤗
love your color sence in all the things finished ... whips and future crafty plans
I wouldn’t block but enjoy wearing & when it is time to wash use cold water, color catcher &. And check out using white vinegar to set the color. It’s beautiful & glad your back
Thank you Barbara will do all three!!!🤗
Hi Linda. I love your finished projects & your WIP's! Your aesthetics are so pretty, cool, great, etc. I have a very simple palette & simple designs, so it's a lot of fun to see what you do! Take care! ☺
Thank you for watching Janis!.. as much as I love colour I also love monochromatic and classic collections - they are ALL amazing❤️❤️… I do have some “classic” wardrobe pieces I am working on … but have to say… color pops are super motivating to me-lol. Happy Knitting🤗
Missed you. Was wondering if you were okay. Love your podcast. Thanks Linda.
A lot going for you! Glad your mom is doing better. Good luck with the house. And thank you for spending your time with us.
You are so welcome!🤗
Great podcast Linda, so glad to see you back. Beautiful knitting, lovely to hear your Mom is responding well to the treatment for her eyes. Good luck with the selling of your house and wherever you relocate to 🧶
Thank you Rose- hope you are having a great weekend
So glad to have you back - I missed you! You are always full of joy and positivity - can’t wait to hear more about your next adventure
Thank you so much Martha🥰Happy Knitting.
So excited for your new adventure!!
❤hi Linda,,
You have been missed,,,
Love the socks chat,,,,love socks so much,,,I knit mostly socks 🧦🧦🧦
Love Nancy and Kay's patterns,,,
Finished njord socks,,and working on tittygaga,,,,
Also doing a DK pair ❤( 🧦love DK right now!!!) with rhinebeck roomie's,,,,oh !!!they are 😍 lovely,,,,
Socks are my comfort knit,,,,
Love ur Stephen West sweater,!!!!
And love the dotted rays shawl,,,
Such great news about ur sweet mums eyes 🎉🎉🎉
Can't wait to hear where u are moving,,,,
Thanks so much
ELAINE 🏠 💗
We are “sister” sock knitters! I have all the same patterns🤗. Thank you for the kind comments. Happy Knitting Elaine
So glad to hear about your moms good news! I think you guys should move to CT. lol Kim
Thank for watching Kim… what a great idea… move closer to the Posse!!! On another note… my peeps, sister, and I are all committed to Rhinebeck 2025!…. I know it is a ways off but I have a question. From your experience… if we want to rent an air b&b … how far in advance should we be looking?
Take care and can’t wait to see what all three of you have created in the past few weeks❤️
@@forthefunofknit5322 I would say start to look now. We usually lock in during the summer. Yay! Having said that... we have't done that yet. lol
Hi Linda so glad you're back. Hope to see you at Flock. It will be my first time at a yarn festival. So excited!
Hi Sheila- thank you so much for watching and please come say hello if you see me. Would love to meet you in person. I hope you enjoy a live fibre festival as much as we do…I get so many inspiring ideas just from looking at g at what everyone is wearing!🤗
Was great to catch up with you Linda! I know the feeling of getting ready to move, we sold the farm after 32 years and that was a lot of stuff to sort thru! Happy adventures!!
Hi Maryann - okay - thinking selling a farm trumps the work load of selling in suburbia- lol. Hoping you have fully recovered. When our house sells I think I will need a vacay from my retirement😂😂😂
@@forthefunofknit5322 you will need a long knitting vacation!!! 😁😁
Wondered if u were ok hope mum is well x
So so happy to see you today!! I’ve been missing you! Especially yesterday as I was at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival. Took my daughter and two of her grown children and their “sweethearts”.. we had a ball IN THE RAIN!! ❤
Hi Angela! Fun to share your passion with family! My sister was there yesterday but did not stay long… we were on WhatsApp while she shopped.. too funny… very sorry to have missed out but sounds like there were some wonderful colour ways… did you end up buying g anything?
@@forthefunofknit5322 yes it was cold and rain and I saw no one who podcasts! I have enough yarn to open a store so I bought no yarn but did buy fiber to spin! There just aren’t enough hours in the day! Tony and I are going to become great grandparents in mid August! So happy! Also happy about your upcoming move and adventure! Come to Virginia!!! Sending you big hugs! 🥰
New Grand Baby!! very exciting for you Angela...enjoy all the pre baby shopping!
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Your Enchanted Mesa is stunning. I love your colour choices. I was about to purchase the pattern until I looked at the 32 or so photos. I don’t understand why the armpit on the right hangs down so low below their actual armpits. That would drive me up a tree. Could that be modified ? I’m knew to garment knitting. BTW, all of your knits are stunning..Thank you.
Hi Donna- thank you for watching. The pattern is designed to wear like a Swoncho. The model/wearer can hike or pull down each side to suit their own aesthetic. Me - I like to wear mine “balanced” = even on both sides which means my sleeves start at my elbows. For a novice knitter I think it might be a bit challenging to alter the pattern - it can be done but I would have noodle it a bit myself. If I figure it out or come across a similar pattern with more fitted sleeves I will forward the info🤗 Happy Sunday!
So glad you are back, Linda. And wow, what a lot of finished projects and wips. I really love your Tamarind sweater, it looks so good on you.🥰💕
What a big news, that you and Patrick are selling your house. Hope everything will go as you hope/wish. Take care, dear friend.😘💕
🥰So looking forward to seeing you in November!!!. Just working on dates👏👏👏
Dear Linda, nice to see you again. I missed you.💗 Your sweaters are gorgeous!
Thank you so much🤗
Dear Linda. You don’t know me, but I’m a returning viewer to your channel and I really missed you and I’m glad you are back. I never heard about the upper bust measuring, but it sure makes sense. But do you think it would make a difference if the yoke is shorter?
And oh my goodness your Enchanted Mesa is gorgeous 😍
Hi/ thank you so much for watching..,. You raise a very good point. Many patterns do not give a schematic for the “depth” of the yoke…which would be super helpful (hence trying it on a lot helps). I will think about that for a while and ask my knitting besties for their thoughts… great conversation point for the next episode.❤️
Have you used Color Catcher when washing/soaking items?
Hi Linda. You mentioned your first sweater was A-line. How many stitches did you add under the arms after you split. Thanks Diane from Boston
Omg, my knitting friend and I wanted to neaten up our split hems and I thought it was you who mentioned it Did you do either a backwards loop or cable cast at the end of your back ribbing to get the extra stitches you needed for split hem? If so how many did you cast on. Are you just going to take a length of yarn and attach that flap to the front half of your sweater ?
Thank you for watching Louise👏👏👏
I start with the back ribbing. I do the backwards loop cast on. I knit the first row of ribbing and cast on 5 stitches at the end, turn my work , rib back to the beginning and cast on 5 more stitches. Then voila!… ribbing flat until finished. I actually leave all the tails of yarn about 10” long that way I can use them to seam the 5 stitches under the front ribbing on both sides.
Hope that helps- happy knitting🤗
Great. I’ll do this on my Joji Super Simple Sweater which I will be knitting in my Alaska Grocery Girls cruise next week
@@louisec4806 lucky you! Have a great time and happy knitting g!!!🤗
hope you are having a great time on the cruise!!