This episode made you guys seem like my best friends! I love your interactions! I was laughing right along with your angst, and stories…”Jackie these are yours…” 😂 loved having the dogs, the lawnmowers, the luhluhluhluhluhs, etc.! I heard Helle talk about your visit with fondness! So jealous…
Almost 3 hours well spent 😂❤ Carmen, you Fleur shawl is absolutely stunning and yes Jackie, I'll knit the Fleur with you. I just got the idea of deleting my Ravelry queue and just knit everything you guys show every episode 💡😎😘🤣
As always a wonderful episode! I look forward to your podcast and enjoy every minute of it. Jackie your Lumme sweater is gorgeous, i loved it tremendously and your Pressed flowers cardigan is going to be a show stopper. Carmen, your Fleur shawl is to die for, it seems so cosy and snuggly, might knit one too. Looking forward to meeting both of you some time soon.
Jackie, that sweater with the turtle neck, looks so great on you. Take a look back and see yourself with our eyes. The colors make your eyes pop. Love it Love your podcast, I'm not a spinner, but I don't mind listening to some of your two experience with it.
Thanks for the inspiration on transforming your yoke color work sweater! I’ve always avoided yoke colorwork because it looks clunky on my body! Now I’m inspired to try what you did…exactly as it helps to have your guidance!
Hello!!! Thank you so much for your podcast. I recently found it and binge watched every episode (some twice) and love the content you two put out. I am so sad that I am all caught up now though😂. I have enjoyed knitting along and getting inspired. I also love that you are in Canada too! Can’t wait for your next episode! Thank you again!!!❤
Omg Dana!! I have often felt the same way about podcasts I’ve discovered and it’s so thrilling that ours could be that for you! Thank you so much for letting us know and we’re so happy to have you as part of our community!! And a fellow Canadian to boot! Love it!!!
Jackie, I think your Icelandic sweater is beautiful and looks fabulous on you, don’t change anything. Also, I love that you are spinning and knitting your pressed flower cardigan. It’s amazing and very inspirational. Carmen, your shawl and pressed flowers are fabulous. You two are a joy to watch, thanks.
You make me want to learn spinning! You two are fabulous and it is such a joy to listen to you. I think my all time favorite knit is the Còinneach cardigan by Kate Davies, that i knitted with Isager Tweed. I love the fit, so easy to wear it over dress and skirts, the colors, everything about it... And another favorite is the Weatherman I knitted for my husband in Nutiden. (My Ravelry name is dorablu).
Sorry, I wanted to comment on some of the questions you asked. 1. Your "chaos" is real life interactions. It's like being with friends and hanging out. Don't change it and please don't think it's necessary to be more "organized" or to go by some kind of agenda. 2. I am much more like Carmen in the knitting in that I rarely swatch, and I generally trust that the objects will turn out the way I envision. Sure: sometimes that doesn't happen. But as I'm a process knitter more than a product knitter, it's usually ok. 3. I love seeing the WIPs, and I hope you'll continue to show them as well as the FOs. I may actually be more interested in the WIPs because you are engrossed in the process then. 4. I used to be a big needle knitter and used 5 - 9 mm needles most of the time, but I find many projects these days are on 2.25 - 4 mm needles. It's actually harder to knit with bigger needles for me now. ANYway, you two are amazing. Do you (always) because it's fabulous.
Noelle!!!! Thank you so so soooo much!!! It was just so uplifting to read this entire comment! We’re so glad you found us and are part of our community!! And you have definitely succeeded in encouraging us to continue to be ourselves!! Thank you so so much!!!
First of all, I just want to say I am a new subscriber from Alberta Canada 🇨🇦 , I’m not even a quarter of the way through your podcast and I hit the subscribe button! I love the two of you you’re so fun to watch and I love your knits… they are so inspiring and I’m going to make the Fleur shawl ASAP! And Jackie, the sweater you have on, is absolutely stunning! I have never knit 😊with Nutiden yarn but am for sure going to as you have made it sound like an absolute dream L O L. I have only been knitting for about a year and a half but I am currently working on my third sweater and have not yet knit a shawl so I think I will make the Fleur my first. I could literally watch the two of you allllllll day hahaha! Seriously just when I thought you’d shown everything … Jackie pulls our her version of Matoaka sweater…seriously!!!! It’s gorgeous on both of you! 😍😍😍😍😍 I just hope I can knit as beautiful as the 2 of you. So many tips, discussions on your knits and descriptions, this is very very helpful for a new Garnment knitter so tyty. So much fun! Love it!
Omg Charlene!!!! I loved reading every word of this!! It just brought such a huge smile to my face and I’m so glad you found our podcast and are enjoying it! You definitely sound like one of us!! And I hope you make a Fleur!!! I’ve already got the wool for another!!
Oh gosh. Where do I even start? I think I need a goddess shawl in my life. Carmen, I can totally relate with the sense of being overwhelmed with wanting to do everything. I frequently get overtaken by new hobbies while my other languish by. Jackie, your hands are utter magic! I love spending time with you virtually ladies
Another greatly inspiring episode ! I wasn't too much into bobbles, but now I definitely need a Fleur shawl 😊I have a Felicia speed date and a M. B. also, can't wait to spin with you guys ! Jackie, I find it so inspiring that you are already knitting all these beauties with handspun ! My fav garment/pattern (for now) is Blizzard by Jessica McDonald. It was my first colorwork, so it's special for me, and it's a sweater that I just throw over all the time, I made it a bit oversize, sooo cozy.
Sarah Jane!! I love that you have a Mr B as well!! Would love to know your thoughts once you’ve spun him!! Haha and I am not a fan of bobbles either but this is totally worth it! I promise!!
Ladies you two are a balm for the soul! Soo inspired by these incredible projects. Carmen, the Fleur shawl is beyond perfection and Jackie I audibly gasped at the Pressed Flowers cardi in the Birthday Nutiden and your HANDSPUN FADE!! You both make me want to be a better knitter. Incredible work friends 👏🏼
Too many great moments in this one (to comment on), ladies. You two make knitting so much more interesting than it was (though it has pretty much always been delightful); you teach me different ways of looking at knitting and yarn ... and you inspire me to look ahead to objects I´m not ready to make but will one day. Thank you!
Would that be weird if I left a comment under each of your episodes? 🙃😁 Like a year or half a year later😅 I just so happen to have quite a few hours (actually, days) to spare, on my own, with a knit (or a few), letting my creative mind to wander. So I jumped on binge-watching them all in one go. And I so appreciate your loooong videos. I remembered that Helle and Amy both recommended your podcast and I am so thankful 😊 See you in the next one, Happy New Year🎉
Aw Renata!!! Welcome!! Haha and there is never an expiry on when we would love to hear your thoughts! So glad we’re able to keep you company through all this wonderful knitting you’re embarking on!!
I think this will enable you to pick up your dropped fisherman's rib stitches. It is in words as you asked for. I did it from memory from when I dropped some stitches on my birch sweater so I hope it works: From the right side: 1. Use a crochet hook and pick up the lowest loop that has come undone. 2. Make sure the stitch below is a complete half fisherman's stitch with a 'hat' If it doesn't have its hat, the stitch you have on your hook is its hat. I think it is easiest to drop down to the next stitch with a hat in place. You should now have a column of perfect complete half fisherman's rib stitches with one stitch on your crochet hook. Continue as follows 3. Put the next dropped stitch on top of your crochet hook, this stitch will form the hat. 4. Then pick up the next dropped stitch and pull it through the 2 stitches already on your hook. This should form another half fisherman's rib stitch and leave one stitch on the hook. Repeat 3 and 4 till all the dropped stitches are picked up.
Carmen, Twice sheared sheep make an increase decrease row counter. I usually use it on socks when doing top down sock for the decreases. I can never remember if this a plain row or a decease so the counter helps. It might work in the tank top project of yours. Love the Fleur shawl. Adding to my queue now. I hope to run into you two at Rhinebeck. I am going with my sister. Should be fantastic.
Oh thank you so much Kate!! I will totally look for that counter!! Haha especially since I am STILL working on that darn tank!! And that’s so exciting we will all be at rhinebeck! If you see us please come up and say hi!!
paused the video to make another comment! JACKIE! your Matoaka Genser took my breath away! I think you may have to just 'get used t it' - everything about it (colors/fit/etc.) is amazing! I will be making my own stat.
Your Mataoka is breathtaking, Jackie! And your Pressed Flowers is pretty swoon-worthy. The Pressed Flowers Cardigan is quickly becoming my favourite pattern ever. (Apologies for all the separate comments. CZcams wouldn't accept edits or replies! Hmph.)
So fun as always! I’m so game for a Fleur-a-long, I immediately went to my stash to see what yarn I could use. My favorite knit is my Kerr sweater by creabea in gray and white. Excellent fit and unique construction, engaging colorwork. I get so many compliments. Then also a Travelers Cowl in a soft white, easy to pair with anything to elevate an outfit
Ooooh so glad you’re joining us for our Fleur-a-long!! I’ve already got the wool for my second one! Did you end up finding what you want in your stash? And Rebecca’s patterns are sooo appealing! I can’t believe I haven’t knit one yet but I’m sure they are amazing and so well written!
@@knittingagoodyarnpodcast5765 Yes! I think I'm going to take yarn I had set aside for a cardigan and make it into a Fleur! And yes, I love Rebecca's patterns! I have met up with her in Scotland and she's so lovely and genuine!
I'm here & ready for the 'fleur.. knit with me' 😘 Also.. love you girls & my fellow Aussie Alex.. your podcasts are always so fun. Talking about influencing others, like you, Jackie, I'm short 5 foot nothing & busty, I love seeing what you knit up and how it looks on you, as it inspires me in my choices. Also.. Carmen, I burst out laughing at your description of what your husband wanted you to knit.. it is totally what my husband sounds like. He also says " Spend the inheritance.. buy ALL the wool" Our only child, Alex, who is 33, lives a fab life.. great job & rents with his partner.. and enjoys all the good things in life. So, he'll get our house.. but my Neil doesn't want to leave him the money.. hence "spend it all" .. and who am I to argue, right?? A good wife listens to her husband.. LOL xx
Bahahahaha I laughed the whole way through this comment Tea!!! I sure hope I get to meet you someday. You are clearly one awesome person!! And I 💯 agree with your hubby to spend the inheritance…especially on wool!!!
@@knittingagoodyarnpodcast5765 good to know as we are planning a come back to Canada next year 🙌 I will definitely let you know.. would absolutely love to meet you too 🫶
Jackie, Carmen is 100% correct. That Lopi DOES look better on you. And it would be lovely if you trusted Carmen's take when she says something looks beautiful on you. She wouldn't lie to you or tell you something that important just to make you feel better. I think you need to do what makes you happy, but truly: your version of the Matoaka is gorgeous, from the color choices, the style and the fit. You need to be proud of it and wear it with confidence!!!
😅😂😂😂❤❤❤only half way through and already 10 times "yup, just like me" or "same here"...guys...as always you nail it... 2min tutorials with 10 min intro😮...
Another great episode, thanks for keeping me company. The spinning content comes at just the right time for me, I started spinning not too long ago. Carmen, I knit a lot on toothpick needles as well and what motivates me is that I remind myself of how much I love wearing garments knit with thinner yarn. Try printing out a photo of the garment and /or hang up a swatch (yes, a swatch) where you regularly see it. Otherwise, I love using progress keepers and knit while watching something engaging or during work meetings.
As always you are both inspiring... Love the "chaos" which really is not chaos at all. Loved all your FOs and the Mataoka, from my perspective looked better with the inward folded collar... but stunning and, Jackie, noone will know there should be a line there or not! Funny you should talk about the Eurus as I have been thinking about using "your" Luckra for the Eurus sweater... Not sure if it is a good match yet but I will start swatching. Also it is quite thick so will see if better in single or double strand... Would love your thoughts on it! And what an awesome husband you have Carmen! Not only you get to tag along but he is actually encouraging your passion! Wow!! Definetely a keeper! Fave knits?? ouhh tough one; righ tnow I would say the Helia and the Roots and Shoots, both of which I made in Nutiden. But for summer I am getting a lot of wear out of my Untangled Crop Top that I made entirely with left over yarns! Yay!!
Hello! So glad I found this podcast! You two are wonderful and the projects are even as wonderful!! I want to make that first sweater so bad!!! Thank yall
I’m down to spin the speed date with you guys!! Also, I love the way your Lumme came out. I’ve had it in my favorites for a long time, and I prefer your way with the all over colorwork.
Arne and Carlos have done a few sweaters that the color-work is totally created by using different colored mohair - I think one is vidar. So nice. Love your sweater.
Thank you! I also have the morot but I was so confused about how I could use it in colourwork. It seemed rather muddy but now I see its beautiful. Now I know! Living in NZ holding nutiden double is WAY too hot. And we have a wonderful mohair indie dyer - Prosper Yarn - that does the best mohair I've ever used. Thank you for inspiring me - yet again.
Process vrs product- the dilemma. Knitting a really long Harry Potter scarf in gold and burgundy (as requested by my granddaughter) has been sooo hard to knit 1. Scarf knitting is boring 2. Knitting with colours I don’t like together sucks the joy. The colour change of the stripes was the only thing that kept me going. So I guess I am more process than product- I need the joy! However I do love the products too. Carmen, I made the Elton cardigan with BLACK mohair- it was endless and had to be knit only in the morning in good light, BUT, I have to say that I LOVE the finished sweater and would love another. Not sure I could do it in half fisherman knit- kudos to you and you will love it, I know. Jackie, I love your modified version of the co,our work sweater. So creative and perfection. Hanging out in Denmark - what a joy!
Oh my gosh I'm so excited for the speed date spinalong! I've had an eye on those speed date sets for a while but havent justified the shipping into the US, but i think i must have discovered your podcast at just the right time because I'll definitely be watching out for this next update!
So much fun spending my Saturday evening with you ladies! Love hearing your notes on your knits and the thoughts behind your beautiful makes. I'm also so excited to hear you'll be at Rhinebeck and I hope to run into you over the weekend. I'm a shawl, socks, and hat knitter and I think these are my favorites so far: Shawl: My Birds of a Feather - it's the perfect match of pattern and yarn/color palette for me Bennet Sister Shawl - I've knit 2, wonderful pattern, easy shape, and a great for color play My Shawlography Shawl - I love everything about it. It was knit as a mystery and came together perfectly Hats: I can't stop knitting Sari Nordlund's Iris hat - lots of ribbing, customization fit, and again, perfect for color play Socks: Too many to name :) Ravelry: MyaLAnderson Instagram: MLAWilliams
My favourite ever knit is the Zweig sweater for the fit and the combination of plain and lace (but not holey lace which is not my favourite ). Stunning knits that you are both doing.
Loved all of it, my Canadian friends! No more chaotic ‘than usual’ 😅 (I pick up on no chaos, actually, but then I muse pretty big time myself, as you know). Jackie, that Lumme pullover - my God, I basically want to copy everything you did there! So gorgeous. And Carmen, I’m knitting a summer top on 3.5 mm needles at the moment (toothpicks to me, honestly) and have another lined up, which I bought the KfO silk for, so I’m all too familiar with the ‘doldrums of toothpickland’ 🤣 Hang in there - at least there are no sleeves! And of course: Thanks so much for the mention 😘 ❤️ Also: I want to see all of it - FO’s and WIP’s galore! (Coming back for the last 40 minutes later and happy to spread it out a little = savour and dwell on it 💞)
Sorry ladies, but I'm going to have to unsubscribe because every time I watch I have to add so many new things to my queue! lol That Lumme Pullover and the Fleur shawl are on fire! Love watching. Hope to meet you both in Rhinebeck this fall. Kim
Omg Kim!! So the only segment that came up was “sorry ladies, but I’m going to have to unsubscribe “ and I was literally like “oh no!!! What did we do???” Haha then I read the rest and was very relieved! Also, I seriously feel your pain with the queue situation. Imagine sitting front row to Jackie’s awesomeness!! And it would be amazing to meet at rhinebeck!! 🙌🙌💪
Oh I can see the reasoning behind this for sure. It also amazes me how much tastes can change and what influences what we are attracted to at any given time
Lots of fun as usual, and love the terriers being terriers. Really excited because I just ordered (this morning) a lot of Onska!! And it looks so gorgeous in your Pressed Flowers wip! I have a quick question, because I am new to Nutiden - do you have a favourite cast-on technique for unspun yarns? My fave pattern/project so far is the Turas shawl by PlaysWithFibre / Stolen Stitches. I'm SalisburyM on Ravelry.
I just looked up the turas shawl and it’s gorgeous and exactly the shape I love!! And that’s amazing that you scored some onska! Also, I find any cast on works with nutiden now, but remember feeling really discouraged when I first tried it casting on with a long tail cast on, bc it kept breaking. What was much easier for me was doing a provisional cast on and then knitting my way into it. Hope that lets you get started and after your hands get used to it, I think you’ll find that any cast on becomes much easier!
no worries, Jackie, your Lumme pullover is totally a summer project for here in Iceland, where it is currently (where i live in the NW) 7°C and raining -- although next week is forecast to be warmer. and it's beautiful! although hard to see the different mohair tones on the screen. and i am waiting patiently for the hoped-for day when Sonder Yarn Co. finally gets into the international shipping game, because right now they only ship to US and Canada and they make the BEST colors, so i'm very sad. last winter (2021-22, not the most recent one) i got a few skeins of their yarn from when it was still produced under the Espace Tricot label, and made one of Lisa's patterns, the Aisé II, which is a strand of mohair with lace-weight BFL in a long rectangle & eyelets, and like the Fleur shawl, it's just perfect in its simplicity -- a bit endless to knit, yes, but at the time it fit my mood, and combining a pale blueish-grey wool with a pale yellowish-green mohair made the most gorgeous color that's just like the surface of my fjord in winter light. i think i'm still figuring out my favorite shawl shape, crescents are definitely up there -- and am learning, with many (too many!) nutiden color ways, to buy enough so that i can make one project with the nutiden alone, because her colors are SO amazing, and then a second one with mohair, because it really is the most scrumptious softness, and if/when you can find the right pairing where, as you said, the mohair actually augments and accentuates the nutiden rather than pulling it too hard in another direction, it's just amazing. that's me with Solvända right now -- one shawl with mohair, one textured sweater knit with two strands, and thank goodness i bought extra because i'm so not done with that amazing colorway. so many patterns, so little time... (and, for the record, love your laughing smiling chatting chaos, please don't ever get more organized! and for me, discussing WIPs vs finished products vs. dream knitting vs. spinning doesn't matter at all, and talking about projects twice or more is fine too -- just enjoy the conversation & interaction, except that my cats start growling and looking around suspiciously whenever your dogpack starts barking! )
and i'm with Carmen, i think the Matoaka Genser looks amazing as-is. will fit right in here in Iceland! and also with Carmen in that summer (even here) is my least-favorite season.
and last reply (you can tell i listened to the podcast in stages): sheep is technically both singular and plural, but i think sometimes people use "sheeps" to refer to different KINDS of sheep(s)? certainly that's true with the word fish, which is similarly both singular and plural, but if you want to talk about a bunch of different species of fishes, you can extra-pluralize it. EDIT: oh, Carmen just said that too. great minds thinking alike, perhaps.
Omg I (carmen) loved this all so much!!!! I’m not even sure where to start. Maybe the cats come first? If it helps, when I rewatch the episodes (which I actually do bc I find them just as funny as I did live), my dogs go crazy in the barking parts…even though they’re literally barking at themselves!! I also think that is a brilliant idea to plan for two nutiden projects for each colourway! Bc I feel the same way: the colours are perfect as they are AND they can also still be enhanced by mohair! Why have to choose btw those options? And also I’m so glad you love our chaos. Haha it’s so us that we truly believe that we will attract our tribe by just being authentic and those that get it will stick around! You are clearly one of us!!!
Omg!!! Haha I responded to the previous comment already thinking we were kindreds and this just puts it over the edge!! Haha yes! That is what I was trying to say, except so much less eloquently!!!
I am in love with the color Jackie made for the flower cardigan, but I wonder, what would happen if it turned out to be a terrible color, or a bad combination? Carmen, what would you say? And if it happened the other way around, Jackie, what would you do? On the one hand we want beautiful products, on the other hand the process is no less important. Is it worth suppressing thinking outside the box for something wearable?
This is so interesting and thought provoking! I (carmen) can’t say for sure what I would do but I think if Jackie loved her colour combo, then I would automatically love it too, even if it wasn’t a combination that I would originally want for myself bc the enthusiasm would literally amplify its beauty. So I can’t see myself not liking something she loved. If she didn’t love it and I also didn’t love it, then I don’t think it would be hard for me to agree that I didn’t love it. And it often happens that she might not love something but I do love it and in that case I think sometimes the combo becomes more appealing to her.
I love seeing all your finished projects and your works in progress! Thanks for sharing your inspirations. Jackie, didn't you alreayd start a navy blue horizontal cable sweater? Favorite knit...Louvre sweater and Sunday cardigan, just so easy to wear.
Aw thank you!! I cannot recommend the Fleur shawl more! I’m actually going to cast on another next week!! And my dress is the dawn dress by christy dawn and it is my absolute favourite dress of all time. I actually have it in two colours and will likely still buy more it’s that good!!
hey ladies! not sure if it's been mentioned or if you've thought about it, but I fear an aran weight sweater for Rhinebeck could be too hot... I feel like in the past couple of years it's been in the mid-high 60s. (i just checked one day's history, and last October 22, 2022, the daily high was 68F; in 2021 it was 66F!). Obvi, go for it if you want, but just wanted to add a variable in case it's a new one to weigh.
Okay so Angela, I (carmen) have knit a So Faded and wear it all the time to the point where I’m going to make another (which I so rarely do). I also on the weekend decided that I need to make a The Classic , so CLEARLY I am right now adding Ravello to my queue and friending you on Rav bc we obv have the same taste!! Thank you!!
My favorite projects are always the ones that I'm working on. Currently, that would be the Kuutar Top, my second Emsworth Vest, and a test knit. Jackie, we're also stopping over in Iceland on our way from Spain to Boston this summer! @lamanchaknitter
One thing that i find sad...if i am overwelmed it can stop me knitting. I really have started managing how much time i spend and which podcasts i watch and how much i enter ig.
Aw I couldn’t understand more. I (carmen) find it easy to get overwhelmed with social media in general and often take breaks from it. And honestly I love CZcams knitting pods as well but sometimes I can’t find the time for them as well. We just have to honour where we are and only knit/watch/scroll when we feel it’s joyful to do so!
Carmen, do you have a lifeline in your Stria? I am stressed just hearing you dropped stitches in half fisherman’s rib. Argh! That is what deters me from starting brioche or fisherman’s rib, cuz I KNIW I will screw them up and not be able to fix it.
Love your podcast! I find this tutorial for fixing half fisherman's rib very clear. I suggest to fix 1 column at a time (less than 4 minutes!). Also, fix all K1below columns and, after, fix all Purl columns. Don't do like I did last week and try to ripped back 30 stitches at the same time. 🤣 To fix K1below column: czcams.com/video/7fwoACQ96m0/video.html To fix Purl column: czcams.com/video/M-vL5lVz5rw/video.html
I haven't gotten brave enough to knit any sweaters or anything like that yet -- I've only knitted hats, scarves, and socks. Oh, and I did knit a shawl! It was a KAL for one of the seasons of Game of Thrones -- the Ice & Embers Shawlette 2019 KAL by Kristin in Stitches. Loved it! Another knit that I did a few years ago was the Easy Heirloom Knit Blanket by Mama In A Stitch. I did it in the colors listed in her pattern because it was the perfect neutral for a wedding gift. I'll put the links for the shawlette and the blanket here if anyone is interested in looking. The shawlette is knitted asymmetrically on very small needles, but the knitted blanket is on huge needles (US Size 15/10 mm 36" circular needles -- a very fast knit if you need one!!! www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ice--embers-shawlette---game-of-thrones-2019-kal www.mamainastitch.com/easy-heirloom-knit-blanket-pattern/ Love your podcast! So fun!
Just found this podcast and this crocheter(old knitter) is super stoked to find this channel. You two are fantastic. 👏♥️👏
Jean! So glad you found us and that you’re enjoying it! That means so much!
This episode made you guys seem like my best friends! I love your interactions! I was laughing right along with your angst, and stories…”Jackie these are yours…” 😂 loved having the dogs, the lawnmowers, the luhluhluhluhluhs, etc.! I heard Helle talk about your visit with fondness! So jealous…
Omg this was such a lovely comment to read!! We’re so so glad you are with us! Haha we are clearly cut from the same cloth!!
Almost 3 hours well spent 😂❤ Carmen, you Fleur shawl is absolutely stunning and yes Jackie, I'll knit the Fleur with you. I just got the idea of deleting my Ravelry queue and just knit everything you guys show every episode 💡😎😘🤣
Now that’s a great thought.
As always a wonderful episode! I look forward to your podcast and enjoy every minute of it. Jackie your Lumme sweater is gorgeous, i loved it tremendously and your Pressed flowers cardigan is going to be a show stopper. Carmen, your Fleur shawl is to die for, it seems so cosy and snuggly, might knit one too. Looking forward to meeting both of you some time soon.
Thank you so much Navneet and we can’t wait to meet you too!!
Jackie, that sweater with the turtle neck, looks so great on you.
Take a look back and see yourself with our eyes.
The colors make your eyes pop.
Love it
Love your podcast, I'm not a spinner, but I don't mind listening to some of your two experience with it.
Aw loved reading this advice for Jackie and I agree 1000%!!
And so glad you’re liking the spinning content too!!
Thanks for the inspiration on transforming your yoke color work sweater! I’ve always avoided yoke colorwork because it looks clunky on my body! Now I’m inspired to try what you did…exactly as it helps to have your guidance!
Hello!!! Thank you so much for your podcast. I recently found it and binge watched every episode (some twice) and love the content you two put out. I am so sad that I am all caught up now though😂. I have enjoyed knitting along and getting inspired. I also love that you are in Canada too! Can’t wait for your next episode! Thank you again!!!❤
Omg Dana!! I have often felt the same way about podcasts I’ve discovered and it’s so thrilling that ours could be that for you! Thank you so much for letting us know and we’re so happy to have you as part of our community!! And a fellow Canadian to boot! Love it!!!
Jackie, I think your Icelandic sweater is beautiful and looks fabulous on you, don’t change anything. Also, I love that you are spinning and knitting your pressed flower cardigan. It’s amazing and very inspirational. Carmen, your shawl and pressed flowers are fabulous. You two are a joy to watch, thanks.
Aw Lynda!! Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words!!
You make me want to learn spinning! You two are fabulous and it is such a joy to listen to you.
I think my all time favorite knit is the Còinneach cardigan by Kate Davies, that i knitted with Isager Tweed. I love the fit, so easy to wear it over dress and skirts, the colors, everything about it... And another favorite is the Weatherman I knitted for my husband in Nutiden. (My Ravelry name is dorablu).
Oh Dora, I love both of those!! And also so excited that we may be inspiring you to pick up spinning!!
Sorry, I wanted to comment on some of the questions you asked. 1. Your "chaos" is real life interactions. It's like being with friends and hanging out. Don't change it and please don't think it's necessary to be more "organized" or to go by some kind of agenda. 2. I am much more like Carmen in the knitting in that I rarely swatch, and I generally trust that the objects will turn out the way I envision. Sure: sometimes that doesn't happen. But as I'm a process knitter more than a product knitter, it's usually ok. 3. I love seeing the WIPs, and I hope you'll continue to show them as well as the FOs. I may actually be more interested in the WIPs because you are engrossed in the process then. 4. I used to be a big needle knitter and used 5 - 9 mm needles most of the time, but I find many projects these days are on 2.25 - 4 mm needles. It's actually harder to knit with bigger needles for me now. ANYway, you two are amazing. Do you (always) because it's fabulous.
Noelle!!!! Thank you so so soooo much!!! It was just so uplifting to read this entire comment! We’re so glad you found us and are part of our community!! And you have definitely succeeded in encouraging us to continue to be ourselves!! Thank you so so much!!!
The ranunculus was one of my most favourite knits! levangel is my ravelry name.
Omg me too! I’ve knit two!
Jackie, the Matoaka sweater makes you light up!! It looks amazing on you!
First of all, I just want to say I am a new subscriber from Alberta Canada 🇨🇦 , I’m not even a quarter of the way through your podcast and I hit the subscribe button! I love the two of you you’re so fun to watch and I love your knits… they are so inspiring and I’m going to make the Fleur shawl ASAP! And Jackie, the sweater you have on, is absolutely stunning! I have never knit 😊with Nutiden yarn but am for sure going to as you have made it sound like an absolute dream L O L. I have only been knitting for about a year and a half but I am currently working on my third sweater and have not yet knit a shawl so I think I will make the Fleur my first. I could literally watch the two of you allllllll day hahaha! Seriously just when I thought you’d shown everything … Jackie pulls our her version of Matoaka sweater…seriously!!!! It’s gorgeous on both of you! 😍😍😍😍😍 I just hope I can knit as beautiful as the 2 of you. So many tips, discussions on your knits and descriptions, this is very very helpful for a new Garnment knitter so tyty. So much fun! Love it!
Omg Charlene!!!! I loved reading every word of this!! It just brought such a huge smile to my face and I’m so glad you found our podcast and are enjoying it! You definitely sound like one of us!! And I hope you make a Fleur!!! I’ve already got the wool for another!!
36:24 literally knitting on US 8 5 mm while you said this and I looked at my needles 😂. Beautiful shawl. Everything is beautiful.
Hahaha I love that!!!
Oh gosh. Where do I even start? I think I need a goddess shawl in my life. Carmen, I can totally relate with the sense of being overwhelmed with wanting to do everything. I frequently get overtaken by new hobbies while my other languish by. Jackie, your hands are utter magic! I love spending time with you virtually ladies
Aw we love you Tracey! Thank you! And you do indeed need a goddess shawl! I’m already working on my next one!
Another greatly inspiring episode ! I wasn't too much into bobbles, but now I definitely need a Fleur shawl 😊I have a Felicia speed date and a M. B. also, can't wait to spin with you guys ! Jackie, I find it so inspiring that you are already knitting all these beauties with handspun ! My fav garment/pattern (for now) is Blizzard by Jessica McDonald. It was my first colorwork, so it's special for me, and it's a sweater that I just throw over all the time, I made it a bit oversize, sooo cozy.
Sarah Jane!! I love that you have a Mr B as well!! Would love to know your thoughts once you’ve spun him!! Haha and I am not a fan of bobbles either but this is totally worth it! I promise!!
And that Blizzard sweater is so lovely and it’s even more meaningful that it was your first colour work
You two are an absolute delight. Haha. Love the giggles and enthusiasm. A fellow Southern Ontario woman
Aw thank you soooo much! We’re so happy that you like the podcast and that’s so fun that you’re from Ontario as well!!
Ladies you two are a balm for the soul! Soo inspired by these incredible projects. Carmen, the Fleur shawl is beyond perfection and Jackie I audibly gasped at the Pressed Flowers cardi in the Birthday Nutiden and your HANDSPUN FADE!! You both make me want to be a better knitter. Incredible work friends 👏🏼
Aw Leanne!!! Thank you for all your kind words as always!!!
Please keep bringing your bright ideas, color combinations, knits, spinning too!
Aw!!! We will!! Thank you so much for your encouragement!!!!
Too many great moments in this one (to comment on), ladies. You two make knitting so much more interesting than it was (though it has pretty much always been delightful); you teach me different ways of looking at knitting and yarn ... and you inspire me to look ahead to objects I´m not ready to make but will one day. Thank you!
Oh we love this so so much!! Thank you again Noelle!!!
Would that be weird if I left a comment under each of your episodes? 🙃😁 Like a year or half a year later😅 I just so happen to have quite a few hours (actually, days) to spare, on my own, with a knit (or a few), letting my creative mind to wander. So I jumped on binge-watching them all in one go. And I so appreciate your loooong videos. I remembered that Helle and Amy both recommended your podcast and I am so thankful 😊 See you in the next one, Happy New Year🎉
Aw Renata!!! Welcome!! Haha and there is never an expiry on when we would love to hear your thoughts! So glad we’re able to keep you company through all this wonderful knitting you’re embarking on!!
Thank you for the warm wellcome! 😊 Only two hours left till midnight for me - best wishes for the New Year!
I think this will enable you to pick up your dropped fisherman's rib stitches. It is in words as you asked for. I did it from memory from when I dropped some stitches on my birch sweater so I hope it works:
From the right side:
1. Use a crochet hook and pick up the lowest loop that has come undone.
2. Make sure the stitch below is a complete half fisherman's stitch with a 'hat'
If it doesn't have its hat, the stitch you have on your hook is its hat. I think it is easiest to drop down to the next stitch with a hat in place.
You should now have a column of perfect complete half fisherman's rib stitches with one stitch on your crochet hook.
Continue as follows
3. Put the next dropped stitch on top of your crochet hook, this stitch will form the hat.
4. Then pick up the next dropped stitch and pull it through the 2 stitches already on your hook. This should form another half fisherman's rib stitch and leave one stitch on the hook.
Repeat 3 and 4 till all the dropped stitches are picked up.
I wish it was possible to give a thumbs up more than once...
Aw that is so so sweet!! Thank you!!
Carmen, Twice sheared sheep make an increase decrease row counter. I usually use it on socks when doing top down sock for the decreases. I can never remember if this a plain row or a decease so the counter helps. It might work in the tank top project of yours. Love the Fleur shawl. Adding to my queue now. I hope to run into you two at Rhinebeck. I am going with my sister. Should be fantastic.
Oh thank you so much Kate!! I will totally look for that counter!! Haha especially since I am STILL working on that darn tank!! And that’s so exciting we will all be at rhinebeck! If you see us please come up and say hi!!
paused the video to make another comment! JACKIE! your Matoaka Genser took my breath away! I think you may have to just 'get used t it' - everything about it (colors/fit/etc.) is amazing! I will be making my own stat.
Your Mataoka is breathtaking, Jackie! And your Pressed Flowers is pretty swoon-worthy. The Pressed Flowers Cardigan is quickly becoming my favourite pattern ever.
(Apologies for all the separate comments. CZcams wouldn't accept edits or replies! Hmph.)
Oh, that pressed flowers cardigan is so lovely. It looks like it must feel lovely.
Thank you Kate!! I (Carmen) do concur that it is and feels sooo lovely!!!
So fun as always! I’m so game for a Fleur-a-long, I immediately went to my stash to see what yarn I could use. My favorite knit is my Kerr sweater by creabea in gray and white. Excellent fit and unique construction, engaging colorwork. I get so many compliments. Then also a Travelers Cowl in a soft white, easy to pair with anything to elevate an outfit
Ooooh so glad you’re joining us for our Fleur-a-long!! I’ve already got the wool for my second one! Did you end up finding what you want in your stash? And Rebecca’s patterns are sooo appealing! I can’t believe I haven’t knit one yet but I’m sure they are amazing and so well written!
@@knittingagoodyarnpodcast5765 Yes! I think I'm going to take yarn I had set aside for a cardigan and make it into a Fleur! And yes, I love Rebecca's patterns! I have met up with her in Scotland and she's so lovely and genuine!
As always a lovely and entertaining episode.
My favorite pattern is Anna tee by Sara Stark, blackbirdknits
Anette (hjonettis)
Aw thank you so much Anette!!! So glad you liked it! And I just looked up the Anna tee and I love it! What a beautiful structured tee!!
I'm here & ready for the 'fleur.. knit with me' 😘 Also.. love you girls & my fellow Aussie Alex.. your podcasts are always so fun. Talking about influencing others, like you, Jackie, I'm short 5 foot nothing & busty, I love seeing what you knit up and how it looks on you, as it inspires me in my choices. Also.. Carmen, I burst out laughing at your description of what your husband wanted you to knit.. it is totally what my husband sounds like. He also says " Spend the inheritance.. buy ALL the wool" Our only child, Alex, who is 33, lives a fab life.. great job & rents with his partner.. and enjoys all the good things in life. So, he'll get our house.. but my Neil doesn't want to leave him the money.. hence "spend it all" .. and who am I to argue, right?? A good wife listens to her husband.. LOL xx
Bahahahaha I laughed the whole way through this comment Tea!!! I sure hope I get to meet you someday. You are clearly one awesome person!! And I 💯 agree with your hubby to spend the inheritance…especially on wool!!!
@@knittingagoodyarnpodcast5765 good to know as we are planning a come back to Canada next year 🙌 I will definitely let you know.. would absolutely love to meet you too 🫶
may I suggest Loop Fiber's bullseye bumps - they're fabulous to spin (and well worth the exchange rate) and are colour-changing!
Omg thank you!! Will totally check these out!!
Jackie, Carmen is 100% correct. That Lopi DOES look better on you. And it would be lovely if you trusted Carmen's take when she says something looks beautiful on you. She wouldn't lie to you or tell you something that important just to make you feel better. I think you need to do what makes you happy, but truly: your version of the Matoaka is gorgeous, from the color choices, the style and the fit. You need to be proud of it and wear it with confidence!!!
😅😂😂😂❤❤❤only half way through and already 10 times "yup, just like me" or "same here"...guys...as always you nail it... 2min tutorials with 10 min intro😮...
Hahaha Carolin!!! Yeeeesssss!!!! Just love that this podcast allows us to find our peeps! You are clearly one of us!!!
Will be glad to see your yarn speed date and enjoy silently...and maybe start spinning after retirement...😊
Another great episode, thanks for keeping me company. The spinning content comes at just the right time for me, I started spinning not too long ago. Carmen, I knit a lot on toothpick needles as well and what motivates me is that I remind myself of how much I love wearing garments knit with thinner yarn. Try printing out a photo of the garment and /or hang up a swatch (yes, a swatch) where you regularly see it. Otherwise, I love using progress keepers and knit while watching something engaging or during work meetings.
As always you are both inspiring... Love the "chaos" which really is not chaos at all. Loved all your FOs and the Mataoka, from my perspective looked better with the inward folded collar... but stunning and, Jackie, noone will know there should be a line there or not! Funny you should talk about the Eurus as I have been thinking about using "your" Luckra for the Eurus sweater... Not sure if it is a good match yet but I will start swatching. Also it is quite thick so will see if better in single or double strand... Would love your thoughts on it! And what an awesome husband you have Carmen! Not only you get to tag along but he is actually encouraging your passion! Wow!! Definetely a keeper! Fave knits?? ouhh tough one; righ tnow I would say the Helia and the Roots and Shoots, both of which I made in Nutiden. But for summer I am getting a lot of wear out of my Untangled Crop Top that I made entirely with left over yarns! Yay!!
Hello! So glad I found this podcast! You two are wonderful and the projects are even as wonderful!! I want to make that first sweater so bad!!! Thank yall
Omg were so so glad you found us and that you enjoyed our podcast!! Haha and I 100% agree on wanting to make Jackie’s sweater!!!
I’m down to spin the speed date with you guys!! Also, I love the way your Lumme came out. I’ve had it in my favorites for a long time, and I prefer your way with the all over colorwork.
Arne and Carlos have done a few sweaters that the color-work is totally created by using different colored mohair - I think one is vidar. So nice. Love your sweater.
Thank you! I also have the morot but I was so confused about how I could use it in colourwork. It seemed rather muddy but now I see its beautiful. Now I know! Living in NZ holding nutiden double is WAY too hot. And we have a wonderful mohair indie dyer - Prosper Yarn - that does the best mohair I've ever used. Thank you for inspiring me - yet again.
Love the Lopi sweater.....gorgeous...I made the cover sweater from that book and did not realize your sweater is in there....ohhhh
Process vrs product- the dilemma. Knitting a really long Harry Potter scarf in gold and burgundy (as requested by my granddaughter) has been sooo hard to knit 1. Scarf knitting is boring 2. Knitting with colours I don’t like together sucks the joy. The colour change of the stripes was the only thing that kept me going. So I guess I am more process than product- I need the joy! However I do love the products too. Carmen, I made the Elton cardigan with BLACK mohair- it was endless and had to be knit only in the morning in good light, BUT, I have to say that I LOVE the finished sweater and would love another. Not sure I could do it in half fisherman knit- kudos to you and you will love it, I know. Jackie, I love your modified version of the co,our work sweater. So creative and perfection. Hanging out in Denmark - what a joy!
Oh my gosh I'm so excited for the speed date spinalong! I've had an eye on those speed date sets for a while but havent justified the shipping into the US, but i think i must have discovered your podcast at just the right time because I'll definitely be watching out for this next update!
I just started watching today's podcast. Love you girls. Beautiful sweater Jackie, great idea with your mohairs❤
Same here...dream knitting coming to live knitting is changing everything...and it can... then or before even starting it can "expire"
Truer words have never been spoken!
#10 shawl by Lori Versace. When I first saw it I wasn’t keen on it. But 3 versions later, not true. My super happy knit!
So much fun spending my Saturday evening with you ladies! Love hearing your notes on your knits and the thoughts behind your beautiful makes. I'm also so excited to hear you'll be at Rhinebeck and I hope to run into you over the weekend.
I'm a shawl, socks, and hat knitter and I think these are my favorites so far:
Shawl: My Birds of a Feather - it's the perfect match of pattern and yarn/color palette for me
Bennet Sister Shawl - I've knit 2, wonderful pattern, easy shape, and a great for color play
My Shawlography Shawl - I love everything about it. It was knit as a mystery and came together perfectly
Hats: I can't stop knitting Sari Nordlund's Iris hat - lots of ribbing, customization fit, and again, perfect for color play
Socks: Too many to name :)
Ravelry: MyaLAnderson
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Hello, nice to meet you! It's my first time here. I enjoyed the podcast, thank you! All of your projects are amazing- they all looked lovely!
My favourite ever knit is the Zweig sweater for the fit and the combination of plain and lace (but not holey lace which is not my favourite ). Stunning knits that you are both doing.
Great podcast! Jackie that colour work is gorgeous!
Loved all of it, my Canadian friends! No more chaotic ‘than usual’ 😅 (I pick up on no chaos, actually, but then I muse pretty big time myself, as you know). Jackie, that Lumme pullover - my God, I basically want to copy everything you did there! So gorgeous. And Carmen, I’m knitting a summer top on 3.5 mm needles at the moment (toothpicks to me, honestly) and have another lined up, which I bought the KfO silk for, so I’m all too familiar with the ‘doldrums of toothpickland’ 🤣 Hang in there - at least there are no sleeves! And of course: Thanks so much for the mention 😘 ❤️ Also: I want to see all of it - FO’s and WIP’s galore! (Coming back for the last 40 minutes later and happy to spread it out a little = savour and dwell on it 💞)
You two are genius!
Sorry ladies, but I'm going to have to unsubscribe because every time I watch I have to add so many new things to my queue! lol That Lumme Pullover and the Fleur shawl are on fire! Love watching. Hope to meet you both in Rhinebeck this fall. Kim
Omg Kim!! So the only segment that came up was “sorry ladies, but I’m going to have to unsubscribe “ and I was literally like “oh no!!! What did we do???” Haha then I read the rest and was very relieved! Also, I seriously feel your pain with the queue situation. Imagine sitting front row to Jackie’s awesomeness!! And it would be amazing to meet at rhinebeck!! 🙌🙌💪
when I make to put them away for a e things I often have to put them away for a couple of months before I can love them.
Oh I can see the reasoning behind this for sure. It also amazes me how much tastes can change and what influences what we are attracted to at any given time
Jackie, the lopi sweater looks gorgeous on you!
Lots of fun as usual, and love the terriers being terriers. Really excited because I just ordered (this morning) a lot of Onska!! And it looks so gorgeous in your Pressed Flowers wip! I have a quick question, because I am new to Nutiden - do you have a favourite cast-on technique for unspun yarns? My fave pattern/project so far is the Turas shawl by PlaysWithFibre / Stolen Stitches. I'm SalisburyM on Ravelry.
I just looked up the turas shawl and it’s gorgeous and exactly the shape I love!! And that’s amazing that you scored some onska! Also, I find any cast on works with nutiden now, but remember feeling really discouraged when I first tried it casting on with a long tail cast on, bc it kept breaking. What was much easier for me was doing a provisional cast on and then knitting my way into it. Hope that lets you get started and after your hands get used to it, I think you’ll find that any cast on becomes much easier!
Carmen, I'm in Hamilton and I would totally fix those stitches for you on the Stria Cardigan!
no worries, Jackie, your Lumme pullover is totally a summer project for here in Iceland, where it is currently (where i live in the NW) 7°C and raining -- although next week is forecast to be warmer. and it's beautiful! although hard to see the different mohair tones on the screen. and i am waiting patiently for the hoped-for day when Sonder Yarn Co. finally gets into the international shipping game, because right now they only ship to US and Canada and they make the BEST colors, so i'm very sad. last winter (2021-22, not the most recent one) i got a few skeins of their yarn from when it was still produced under the Espace Tricot label, and made one of Lisa's patterns, the Aisé II, which is a strand of mohair with lace-weight BFL in a long rectangle & eyelets, and like the Fleur shawl, it's just perfect in its simplicity -- a bit endless to knit, yes, but at the time it fit my mood, and combining a pale blueish-grey wool with a pale yellowish-green mohair made the most gorgeous color that's just like the surface of my fjord in winter light. i think i'm still figuring out my favorite shawl shape, crescents are definitely up there -- and am learning, with many (too many!) nutiden color ways, to buy enough so that i can make one project with the nutiden alone, because her colors are SO amazing, and then a second one with mohair, because it really is the most scrumptious softness, and if/when you can find the right pairing where, as you said, the mohair actually augments and accentuates the nutiden rather than pulling it too hard in another direction, it's just amazing. that's me with Solvända right now -- one shawl with mohair, one textured sweater knit with two strands, and thank goodness i bought extra because i'm so not done with that amazing colorway. so many patterns, so little time... (and, for the record, love your laughing smiling chatting chaos, please don't ever get more organized! and for me, discussing WIPs vs finished products vs. dream knitting vs. spinning doesn't matter at all, and talking about projects twice or more is fine too -- just enjoy the conversation & interaction, except that my cats start growling and looking around suspiciously whenever your dogpack starts barking! )
and i'm with Carmen, i think the Matoaka Genser looks amazing as-is. will fit right in here in Iceland! and also with Carmen in that summer (even here) is my least-favorite season.
and last reply (you can tell i listened to the podcast in stages): sheep is technically both singular and plural, but i think sometimes people use "sheeps" to refer to different KINDS of sheep(s)? certainly that's true with the word fish, which is similarly both singular and plural, but if you want to talk about a bunch of different species of fishes, you can extra-pluralize it. EDIT: oh, Carmen just said that too. great minds thinking alike, perhaps.
Omg I (carmen) loved this all so much!!!! I’m not even sure where to start. Maybe the cats come first? If it helps, when I rewatch the episodes (which I actually do bc I find them just as funny as I did live), my dogs go crazy in the barking parts…even though they’re literally barking at themselves!! I also think that is a brilliant idea to plan for two nutiden projects for each colourway! Bc I feel the same way: the colours are perfect as they are AND they can also still be enhanced by mohair! Why have to choose btw those options? And also I’m so glad you love our chaos. Haha it’s so us that we truly believe that we will attract our tribe by just being authentic and those that get it will stick around! You are clearly one of us!!!
I think we’re kindred spirits Laura Alice!!
Omg!!! Haha I responded to the previous comment already thinking we were kindreds and this just puts it over the edge!! Haha yes! That is what I was trying to say, except so much less eloquently!!!
I am in love with the color Jackie made for the flower cardigan, but I wonder, what would happen if it turned out to be a terrible color, or a bad combination?
Carmen, what would you say? And if it happened the other way around, Jackie, what would you do?
On the one hand we want beautiful products, on the other hand the process is no less important. Is it worth suppressing thinking outside the box for something wearable?
Can you tell from my question that I am new to companies that knit....?
This is so interesting and thought provoking! I (carmen) can’t say for sure what I would do but I think if Jackie loved her colour combo, then I would automatically love it too, even if it wasn’t a combination that I would originally want for myself bc the enthusiasm would literally amplify its beauty. So I can’t see myself not liking something she loved. If she didn’t love it and I also didn’t love it, then I don’t think it would be hard for me to agree that I didn’t love it. And it often happens that she might not love something but I do love it and in that case I think sometimes the combo becomes more appealing to her.
I love seeing all your finished projects and your works in progress! Thanks for sharing your inspirations. Jackie, didn't you alreayd start a navy blue horizontal cable sweater? Favorite knit...Louvre sweater and Sunday cardigan, just so easy to wear.
Carmen, that Fleur shawl!!😍😍😍 I must make it! Also- your dress is so cute. Where did you buy it?
Aw thank you!! I cannot recommend the Fleur shawl more! I’m actually going to cast on another next week!! And my dress is the dawn dress by christy dawn and it is my absolute favourite dress of all time. I actually have it in two colours and will likely still buy more it’s that good!!
hey ladies! not sure if it's been mentioned or if you've thought about it, but I fear an aran weight sweater for Rhinebeck could be too hot... I feel like in the past couple of years it's been in the mid-high 60s. (i just checked one day's history, and last October 22, 2022, the daily high was 68F; in 2021 it was 66F!). Obvi, go for it if you want, but just wanted to add a variable in case it's a new one to weigh.
Oh, and the Orbit Scarf, Janina Kalio :)
Oh that is so pretty too!!!
Caitlin Hunter patterns are my favorite. BTW I know it's Oct 2023 and not summer...😅
my favourite pattern (s); So faded, Andrea Mowry, The Classic, Espace Tricot, and Ravello by Isabel Kraemer. Ravelry name:
bigyellowscarf
Okay so Angela, I (carmen) have knit a So Faded and wear it all the time to the point where I’m going to make another (which I so rarely do). I also on the weekend decided that I need to make a The Classic , so CLEARLY I am right now adding Ravello to my queue and friending you on Rav bc we obv have the same taste!! Thank you!!
@@knittingagoodyarnpodcast5765 Cool Carmen! You want regret knitting the Ravello! I also want to knit another one of those :) See you on Ravelry.
Won't regret!
Love love love all of your knitting adventures! And I’m sure it has been asked before but what is the color of your accent wall? I love ❤
My favorite projects are always the ones that I'm working on. Currently, that would be the Kuutar Top, my second Emsworth Vest, and a test knit. Jackie, we're also stopping over in Iceland on our way from Spain to Boston this summer! @lamanchaknitter
One thing that i find sad...if i am overwelmed it can stop me knitting. I really have started managing how much time i spend and which podcasts i watch and how much i enter ig.
Aw I couldn’t understand more. I (carmen) find it easy to get overwhelmed with social media in general and often take breaks from it. And honestly I love CZcams knitting pods as well but sometimes I can’t find the time for them as well. We just have to honour where we are and only knit/watch/scroll when we feel it’s joyful to do so!
Carmen, do you have a lifeline in your Stria? I am stressed just hearing you dropped stitches in half fisherman’s rib. Argh! That is what deters me from starting brioche or fisherman’s rib, cuz I KNIW I will screw them up and not be able to fix it.
Love your podcast! I find this tutorial for fixing half fisherman's rib very clear. I suggest to fix 1 column at a time (less than 4 minutes!). Also, fix all K1below columns and, after, fix all Purl columns. Don't do like I did last week and try to ripped back 30 stitches at the same time. 🤣
To fix K1below column:
czcams.com/video/7fwoACQ96m0/video.html
To fix Purl column:
czcams.com/video/M-vL5lVz5rw/video.html
I haven't gotten brave enough to knit any sweaters or anything like that yet -- I've only knitted hats, scarves, and socks. Oh, and I did knit a shawl! It was a KAL for one of the seasons of Game of Thrones -- the Ice & Embers Shawlette 2019 KAL by Kristin in Stitches. Loved it! Another knit that I did a few years ago was the Easy Heirloom Knit Blanket by Mama In A Stitch. I did it in the colors listed in her pattern because it was the perfect neutral for a wedding gift. I'll put the links for the shawlette and the blanket here if anyone is interested in looking. The shawlette is knitted asymmetrically on very small needles, but the knitted blanket is on huge needles (US Size 15/10 mm 36" circular needles -- a very fast knit if you need one!!!
www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ice--embers-shawlette---game-of-thrones-2019-kal
www.mamainastitch.com/easy-heirloom-knit-blanket-pattern/
Love your podcast! So fun!
Oh what beautiful patterns! Thank you for the recommendations!! And so glad you’re enjoying the podcast!!!!