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MEL MAKES STUFF Episode 012: Live Steeking VAIR and First Try-On

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  • čas přidán 5. 03. 2022
  • WHAT I'M WEARING:
    Sorrel by Wool & Pine
    4 assorted superwash merino fingering weight yarns from stash
    Shibui Silk Cloud mohair yarn in the Suit colorway
    FINISHED OBJECT:
    Furrow by Heather Asbeck www.ravelry.co...
    My free top-down vanilla sock pattern: www.ravelry.co...
    Episode 011 for more details: • MEL MAKES STUFF Episod...
    Top-down asymmetrical sock toe instructions:
    Round 1: on Needle 1, k1, ssk, k to end; on Needle 2, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
    Round 2: k all sts.
    Repeat these two rounds until you have 24 sts on each needle.
    Next, begin big toe shaping:
    On Needle 1, k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; repeat on Needle 2.
    Repeat this round until you have 10 sts on each needle. Graft sts.
    WIPs:
    Vair by Gudrun Johnston www.ravelry.co...
    MC - Green Mountain Spinnery Lana in Borrasco
    CC - Bartlett Yarns, Jamieson’s of Shetland
    Elizabeth Doherty top-down book: / top-down
    Test Knit - Beneath Waves by Johanna Kunin
    Blackberry Ridge Woolen Mill yarns: www.blackberry-...
    Medium weight in Dark Bronze: www.blackberry-...
    Kilim Cardigan by Marie Wallin
    Assorted British Breeds yarns
    Crea Bea Podcast: / @the.creabea

Komentáře • 32

  • @heartofwool
    @heartofwool Před rokem

    Steadily making my way through all of your podcasts and just wanted to drop a note to say how inspirational your colorwork knitting is! I can't wait to try some Fair Isle colorwork with Shetland wool and Marie Wallin's Magnolia is truly a dream knit for me... hoping to get lucky enough to snag one of her club spots in the future just so I can access that particular cardigan pattern. 🤣

  • @sarahwilliams6488
    @sarahwilliams6488 Před 2 lety +4

    I always look forward to your episodes, thanks for sharing more of your makes and process with us. You have given me an idea for some part skeins I have remaining through talking about your sorrel sweater... Project planning kicks off again...!

    • @melmakesstuff
      @melmakesstuff  Před 2 lety +1

      Oh, how fun! Enjoy it, it’s such a great pattern for playing with color.

  • @edinacole6382
    @edinacole6382 Před 2 lety

    I love that you shared an easy way to keep track of the length of your socks! These hints are so helpful. thank you

  • @r.mcd2921
    @r.mcd2921 Před rokem

    You've mentioned changing yarns mid-steek. Do you think you could demonstrate that in one of your videos? Also, when cutting a steek I typically put a piece of cardboard inside the sweater to prevent cutting through to the back side. Thank you, excellent video.

  • @ptty44
    @ptty44 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow another podcast so soon, you are spoiling us. Thanks for the look at your steeking process. I have done it before but your tips about where to colour change is something I will keep in mind for the future. Love your sorrel sweater too as the fade works really well and the colours are beautiful.
    As to your concerns re talking about your fair isle club project, thanks for sharing them. I am still interested to see and hear about your project regardless as it may be really informative because of the construction.
    I am not one who can afford expensive kits, or clubs but I try to substitute yarns and colours in designs I love. I understand the exclusivity of the design and yarn assists the mill and designer to set a certain price point for their product as I can imagine designing all over colourwork garment to the extent of one of Marie W. designs is seriously time intensive, plus a small mill's running costs are higher.

    • @melmakesstuff
      @melmakesstuff  Před 2 lety

      Thank you, I really appreciate your feedback on my struggles to talk about the club ❤️

  • @debrizzo7031
    @debrizzo7031 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for another informative podcast! I love your club cast on, please continue to show your progress as it has very interesting construction.

    • @melmakesstuff
      @melmakesstuff  Před 2 lety

      Thank you for the feedback on the club project!

  • @susanmcbride4703
    @susanmcbride4703 Před 2 lety

    So much useful information! So many beautiful projects! Thank you for sharing.

  • @sylviafikiert4825
    @sylviafikiert4825 Před 2 lety

    Another episode with so much information, thank you 😊 I love the vest you working on 🤩

  • @maureencapotosto9257
    @maureencapotosto9257 Před 2 lety +2

    In a previous podcast you recommended a book top down: reimagining see-in sleeve design. I just got it from a library. It is full of good info. Thank you so much.

    • @melmakesstuff
      @melmakesstuff  Před 2 lety

      LOVE that book! So happy you’re finding it useful 😊

  • @judithburke3637
    @judithburke3637 Před 2 lety

    Thankyou so much for a wonderful informative podcast love your Vair x

  • @anneserdula1329
    @anneserdula1329 Před 2 lety

    You’re so talented and do such beautiful work!!!! Love all you do!

  • @444Raine
    @444Raine Před 2 lety

    I’m so glad I found you! I’m in the process of watching all of your videos and I love them all. Thanks for talking about Blackberry Ridge Woolen Mill. I just ordered two sweater quantities.

    • @melmakesstuff
      @melmakesstuff  Před 2 lety

      Yay, enjoy!!! I've been thinking about what I want to order next from them :-)

  • @rockclimbing910910
    @rockclimbing910910 Před 2 lety

    I love the motif of Beneath Waves vest but I don't really wear vests
    If there is a pullover version I would love to make one
    Anyway thank you for sharing so much thinking process and knitting knowledge in your podcasts it's really informative and I enjoy them a lot!!

  • @this_skipper_knits959
    @this_skipper_knits959 Před 2 lety

    I got the furrow sock pattern on your recommendation, can’t wait to get knitting. Your Vair sweater is beautiful, good luck with those sleeves Mel 😮

  • @gaynormackintosh2536
    @gaynormackintosh2536 Před 2 lety

    I love the Vair pattern but was put off by the prospect of the steeks. Thank you for sharing how you cut the steeks it now makes sense. I can see a Vair of my own in my knitting future.

  • @fairfeatherfiend
    @fairfeatherfiend Před 2 lety

    Maybe you can have a tutorial on how to make the fair isle knitting flat, your color work is the flattest of all internet.

  • @Lisamakes
    @Lisamakes Před 2 lety

    Gorgeous projects- and you look stunning, by the way! Xo

  • @bead9609
    @bead9609 Před 2 lety +1

    I love your videos, so informative. I do share your view on a Marie club and I almost got this one because there is a jacket that I like very much but its not available and the yarn is so expensive for me... I do get the price for it as Marie and J. Arbon are both needing some profit there and someone needs to pay for it. Her designs are timeless. So please can you share how clear is the chart and a written pattern instructions as some knitters have complained about understanding it ? Love the sweater that you just sticked so pretty. Thanks and Happy knitting.

    • @melmakesstuff
      @melmakesstuff  Před 2 lety +3

      Thanks for your comment and the great suggestion - I definitely will talk more about how the club pattern is written (clarity, etc) on the next podcast so folks have a better idea of what they might expect.

  • @Melmaz32
    @Melmaz32 Před 2 lety

    Thank You for very informative & inspiring podcasts. Love, love, love your comments & insights. I just finished binge watching all your past videos & learned so much. Looking forward to see what your plans are regarding your sheep & wool educational trip. I have a couple sheep, a couple alpacas & a couple angora goats. Check into your local 4H groups. Even though they are geared towards kids, you can learn so much from them. You may be planning something on a much larger scale, but the kids learn a lot about animal health & welfare & they can teach you. Plus I’m sure you can offer your valuable insights on processing fiber.

    • @melmakesstuff
      @melmakesstuff  Před 2 lety

      What a good suggestion, thank you! I'm not looking into raising animals (yet, anyways :-)) but I do always like learning more about the sheep breeds and how animal health affects the fiber processing down the line.

  • @hazeldonner1855
    @hazeldonner1855 Před 2 lety

    I love your video. It’s so informative and interesting. Your knits are beautiful too. I’m loving the Gudrun Johnston one as I’ve been thinking of knitting this. I do have some problem with your voice though. Your speech runs into each sentence without a pause. I find this difficult to quite grasp everything you are saying. I’ve noticed this in someone else’s video and wonder if it’s in the editing. It’s a bit like it’s all running too fast. Anyway, it’s great otherwise 🌺