Creabea Knitting Podcast - Episode 30: So much to catch up on!
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- Hi, I'm Rebecca (She/Her) and welcome back for Episode 29 of the Creabea Knitting podcast, a place where I talk about all things knitting. I've included information on what I've talked about below, but if you'd like any more details then feel free to drop me a message.
Where can you find me?
Instagram: / the.creabea
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creabeapodcast@gmail.com
⭐ Lento KAL⭐
The Lento Knitalong is running until March 5th. Share your Lento photos using the #LetsLento hashtag
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- SHOW NOTES-
If I've forgotten anything or you'd like more information, feel free to send me a message or leave a comment.
Projects
🧶 Finished Objects
- Dornie Sweater, by me! Launching January 27th
WYS Jacobs Aran
🧶 Works In Progress
- Penny Gloves, Petite Knit
Filcolana Pernilla, Dijon
- Lanark Sweater, by me. Coming early March
WYS Jacobs DK
- Wednesday Sweater, Petite Knit
Holst Cielo
- Lace Cardigan, by me
Purl Soho, Knitting Yarn
- Other -
Nervus Fibre - SADvent
Track Listing - lesfm.net
How dare you point out that I have indeed failed to knit up my Biff sugar yarn yet 🤣 it’s funny I influenced you to buy that because I was influenced by Chelsea from the True Lane podcast 😂
Buying yarn is contagious ha ha
I just have to say it has been such a pleasure watching your progress becoming a designer you rock you are truly awesome❤❤❤
Love the lace cardigan, it‘d be perfect for summer evenings!
Eeek I think so too!
I don’t understand why it is insensitive to have an advent in January. What am I missing?
My “leftover” projectbags with finished projects can stay for weeks with scrap yarn, ball bands and all sorts of notions 🙈 You are not alone 😂
Loving the Let's Lento KAL. I've finished my first one in hand-dyed merino and suri. Now I've cast on my second one in local NZ commercial merino and a wool/mohair as a gift for my sister. I have 3 others planned 😆
Been watching your ALL your back episodes while I binge knit on my summer holidays. I'm having the best time. I have 2 episodes to go till I'm all caught up and I have no idea what I'm going to do without you to keep my company. 🩷
Knowing what you like and having it in multiple colors is something I strive for with my wardrobe. You'll be so happy with your three Lanark's! Oh and I'm really enjoying knitting the Lento as my first ever sweater; working on the hem bind off right now watching you 🤣
Yes, love Cowgirl Blues from Cape Town, South Africa ❤❤🎉
I *love* the look of that mesh cardigan! Totally something I would make, I hope it sees the light of day :D
I watched a few days ago and your zip sweater is STUCK in my head. I cant wait for the pattern! I am very much looking forward to knitting a sweater with a zip!!
Ahhh love to hear this! I keep telling myself I need to stop wearing it to keep it good for the pattern launch and then I still put it on every day
@@the.creabea when it’s that good, hard not to wear it every day!
I definitely know what you mean about the Holst. I find that some colors are worst to work with than others. But yes, prewash is definitely the way to go if it bothers you that much.
Great watch - I was watching Knitty Natty and over the year she got comfortable with selling, donating and giving away her stash which I’m hope to embrace too. I would sell your Holst yarn / I know you love the colours but there a probably many colours and yarns you love - life’s too short to slog through 4 cones of yarn ❤
Rebecca, try knitting with one strand of Holst supersoft and one strand of Holst Titicaca. It creates a really nice fabric and I think it's much nicer to knit than Supersoft on its own.
Yes! I have matching Titicaca for 2 of my cones so I'll definitely give that a go
I love the mesh cardigan! Also the short sleeve top version idea!
I hope it works out like ti does in my head! I can't wait
Hey Rebecca, just love your podcasts. I know that Cowgirlblues is actually based locally to me in South Africa. So excited to see the lovely creations!!
Yes! Someone else mentioned this and i felt silly for not knowing. Such beautiful yarn!
I'm excited for the Lento KAL! Your designs are beautiful. I appreciate you sharing that you're disappointed to not get your design in a magazine. It's like any other publishing - you win some, you lose some.
Love your Lento plans. I have cast one on using Fruitful Fusion yarns that I got from Unravel. I think it was 2019. Great pattern. Crazy knitting with mohair in Melbourne in January as it’s hot here! However I’m loving knitting it and want it done. Possibly I’ll do a bright pink one too from stash also. Please continue with the blue lace cardigan. Love it. Will be so good here.
I bought the Sadvent too, such a nice way to brighten up January when you have the post-holiday blues 😊 I made a Sophie shawl with mine using each colour held double and it might just be my favourite make ever! Looking forward to see what you do with yours 👀
Oh beautiful! I can imagine it's tunning
Loved hearing from you again! Your two upcoming designs are just beautiful. Can't wait to knit them!
Hi Rebecca, wow, I’m completely blown away by what you said about the gauge calculation! This is going to completely change my life and I can’t believe I never realised it! Thank you wise one! ❤
This is exactly how I felt about gauge when I realised!
Congratulations on the magazine acceptance!
Congrats on your acceptance!!! Seems like you're getting the best of both worlds being able to publish in a magazine but also self publish the other pattern! Also I'm gonna be joining the Lento KAL! I'm so excited! I might need to tweak the yarn combo I was going to use but I'm sure I'll get it sorted out soon. Seeing all your different combos has inspired me! :)
I always enjoy your videos I've been here since episode one and today I watched whilst knitting on my Cargill sweater which I am loving. I always learn things but today is doubly exciting because I have 2 skeins of beautiful bright pink hand dyed fingering weight and mohair the same colour that have been waiting for a project and now I know it is enough for a lento, thanks Rebecca 🙂
Great to watch your podcast. it is amazing to see your progress in a year from your first stranded knit, your first striped sweater... and your many designs. You are going like a rocket! 😻🚀
the dornie is so beautiful, I've been daydreaming about different yarns I could make it with
I love the mesh cardi! If you're going to release it, I'd def knit it. It would look so cute with my midi skirts and blouses in summer!
Yay! I have a skirt that would go so well with it so I'm so excited to get it finished
Hi Rebecca - you should try the Purl Soho silk mohair. It as 40% silk and is my absolute favorite. Also I got the sadvent on your recommendation and I love it also. I am going to hold it double and make a sophie´s shawl. Love yoour podcast Heike
I'm not bipolar myself but as a person with other illnesses it's my opinion that it's best to refrain from using words like that when we're not actually talking about the illness/disorder etc! I love that you even think about things like that, so many people just say whatever without even considering if it's insensitive or anything. It shows that you're a very nice person!
I agree with you about the Holst unwashed. I have some cones and have been unwinding them and making skeins and prewashing them. This shrinks it and gets that yucky feel out of it, but it is a lot of work.
I didn't initially like knitting with Holst Supersoft prior to blocking, but after knitting a Ranunculus, an Anker's Sweater Boyfriend and a DRK Everyday Sweater, I found that I don't really notice the toothieness of it as much now. I really like that so far it doesn't pill too much as I have noticed some softer wools do. You could also try knitting it with mohair or suri alpaca to make it not so rustic
I cast off sleeve one and picked up for sleeve two of my Let’s Lento while watching your vlog today. I am loving it. I keep petting the fabric- like petting a kitten- a very black kitten in alpaca and an alpaca merino blend. I like the blue mesh cardi- the colour is lovely. I live in the interior of BC Canada where summer is HOT so summer knits are ridiculously warm here. A mesh cardi in a cotton blend might be wearable on the cooler days. I started perusing knit picks new cotton fluffy Aran yarn as you were showing the new cable sweater- naughty, naughty- I am supposed to be knitting from stash- you are a bad influence- especially showing that amazing January advent- such a great idea- who has time to indulge in an advent during advent- definitely wasted on me in December, but JANUARY- a fresh new year, full of hopes and dreams……congrats on the submission for a publication and condolences on the one you missed. I knit the Cargill Cowl in December while recuperating from COVID and it is lovely, the pattern repeat is very addictive. 💕🇨🇦🙌
Fun! I finished the first sleeve of my Lento last night too!
So pleased to hear that a lace/mesh cardi would work in different climates!
I can’t wait until the 27th! I love your cable knit sweater and want it to be my very first all over cable knit sweater! ❤
Love to catch up with all your new cast ons. Love the lace cardigan, as a knitter who lives in the Tropics a design like that is perfect for winter or in the air conditioning
Yes!!! I am using Good Wool for the first time and I love it!! I am making the aphra. It's so good for texture😍😍😍
I feel you on the problems with offices too warm for sweaters! Mine is in a constant temperature war with people who start sup0er early and set the thermostat to 26C, so if I want to wear a knit, it needs to be a summer one. 😂
Congratulations on the magazine acceptance (and the new pajamas haha)! Very well deserved, and I'm looking forward to seeing your design in print :)
I am knitting my first Cargill cowl as I watch this episode - this pattern is bringing me so much joy!
Loved catching up with you! I’m excited for the Dornie sweater! I’m watching while finishing my first Lento! Almost done my second sleeve!
So exciting! I just finished the first sleeve on mine last night too
I have found that winding off Holst Supersoft into hanks and washing it before using it makes for a much more enjoyable knit.
I think this is what I'll do next time!
So happy to see that you are exploring colors. I see so many young knitters on social media using only cream/brown/grey. I recommend Treehouse Knits-you might enjoy her color palette. Also, I appreciate it when you speak more slowly; I seem to miss a lot 😊
Yes! I do find myself drawn to those colours but as I start thinking about Spring and Summer I can't wait to get some colours into my wardrobe
I believe Cowgirl Blues yarn is from South Africa.
Ohh! Amazing, I had no idea
Yes..Cowgirl Blues is a proudly South African yarn. Bridget has beautiful yarns. xxx
@@ursulauphof420 I am going to South Africa in March and I am hoping to buy some yarn while I am there!
@@judithhirschhorn7249 I hope you will have a great time.
Beautiful podcast!!! Loving your designs! 🐑♥️🐑♥️🐑
I’m enjoying your podcast very much. I’m watching from the US, West Coast.
It’s so interesting for me to listen to and watch podcasts from other parts of the
world. Of course, our common language is knitting and crocheting. (Love the
beautiful blue sweater and pattern to come. So excited to see the pattern and make
it.)
But anyway, what I wanted to share are constructive criticisms and personal observations
I experience as I view your podcasts. Firstly, your beautiful accent is so lovely to listen to.
To me, however, it’s a challenge because it’s not my normal. So, I am getting my ear and brain
used to the sound. Progressing well. The other challenge is your speaking speed and
rhythm. This is different for all languages I believe. I find it very fast. So my brain is trying to
understand the accent, understand what you’re saying even if I miss a few words in between
others. Long story short……I am learning way more than knitting techniques, patterns, info
on yarn, etc. I am also learning about your culture. Even though we both are speaking/listening
to English, a mutually common language, I am loving discovering the differences and sameness.
Awesome!
I speak very quickly, you're completely right! I do try to slow down but sometimes I get carried away.
A tip from me is that in the bottom corner of the video there's a settings button, you can actually slow me down to 80-90% and I still sound normal, just a bit slower!
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Brava! For using “single” held wool. Your Natural white jumper is super nice.
I love the idea of the meshy cardigan! It would be the perfect summer garment ❤️
And I think I'm going to join the Lento KAL, I've got some suitable yarn & I've been eyeing the pattern for a while.
I finihsed the first sleeve of it last night and now I love it!
Congratulations on your magazine gig, that it so exciting!
I really love your all-over-lace cardi and would love to test knit it too! As I live in Australia at the moment, I would wear it immediatly and I have actually been looking for something similar!!!🤩Congratulations on having had a pattern accepted for the magazine. Your career as a designer is really fantastic and I am a true fan!!! well done!!!! and thanks for still finding the time to podcast! xx
Eekkk exciting! I was on the fence about moving forward with it but I finished a sleeve last night and now I love it!
Congrats on the magazine acceptance and I love the colors of your striped Lento. 😊
For me it's been super worth pre-washing Holst SS. Like you said, the blocked fabric is amazing. It's a bit of a time investment, but it's worth it to me because the price point is so low and the final quality is absolutely great.
Nice! I think I'll definitely do it for my next project
I made the Wednesday sweater and originally made the turtle neck, but then changed my mind and made it a folded crew neck and I love it so much that way. So if you need any confirmation, go for it!
Oh nice!!! This is great to hear, thankyou!
Really enjoyed this episode and love your excitement and plans for multiple Lentos. I’m late to start, but you’ve got me thinking about all the possibilities! Had a thought about the mesh lace cardigan. What if the sleeves were solid knit stitches. Then you’d really highlight the beautiful lace ( frame it) and the garment could take one from early spring to mid fall. In the summer it would be perfect for air conditioned offices or restaurants.
Once you lento you just cant stop! And because it's quite a quick knit it feels like you can take "risks" on it because it's not such a time investment
Next time you get sample knitters pawn the host super soft on them! Still looking forward to that tomato red sweater!!! ❤ Also loving these stripes so much! Great video and can’t wait for the next!
Hahaha I could! I sent the sample knitters exactly the yarn I wished I was working with!
I loved how you worked out your best hair day 😁.
The sweater is beautiful. You have really found your voice in the knitting design world, I'm so happy for you.
Love, love, love that striped Lento.
How about a gray mohair to go with your beautiful hand dyed for you third Lento.
Take care, see you next time.
It worked! Even if I have to suffer through a few bad hair days to get there. Gray mohair would be lovely!
Lovely podcast as always :-) I totally feel the same about Holst Supersoft. The fabric is really nice after washing, but I dont like knitting with it. Unfortunately I started a colorwork sweater with Supersoft and It`s halfway done. It probably will take me ages to finish it 😅
Great podcast! Looking forward to the release of the Dornie next week! You are such a talented and joyful person!
I'm so excited for it releasing now!
Really enjoying your podcasts and all your beautiful designs ♥️
Thank you!
Ooo I will have to see if the lento will be a good one for my Advent yarn! ❤️
Many thanks for the podcast.
I much prefer knitting with holst coast but double stranded it makes more of a sport weight double stranded for me. I love it though and the cotton gives it a lovely drape
Your speckled mini skeins would be perfect for the Antique Flora sweater.
Yaaaay you're back!
I need that mesh cardigan for the summer hope you release it as a pattern! I need one in black and one in white🖤🤍
Love the mash cardigan. Oh, it’s gonna look gorgeous.love ❤
Hi Rebecca! Congratulations on making the magazine for a new design, this is very impressive! Your designing career is really taking off and it is not surprising considering how nice your patterns are, 🤩 Love your projects in general. When I saw all those mini skeins I thought you could use some of them in a sweater like the shiftygan by DREA renee knits, or the Alpenglow or the seaglass sweater with a solid contrasting color. Food for thought 😍
Thank you so much! I love the idea of using them in a sweater but my worry is that I wouldn't wear it so much. So I think I'm going to go for a shawl
I absolutely looove your blue lace cardigan - but I will make it long - halfway my knees - it will look great :-D
Ahh love this idea! It would look great
I have a Lento on my needles. Congratulations on the magazine acceptance!
It's such a fun knit! Hope you're enjoying it
I’ve been looking for a pattern that sounds like the summer cardigan you have in mind! And that blue is supposed to be very fashionable this summer🎉
I always seem to want to knit blue in the spring!
I just made a striped sweater. I thought that I had blocked the swatch but I apparently forgot to. When i blocked the completed sweater one stripe bled really badly. I haven’t had yarn bleed in years. My cream stripe is splotchy pink and other colors are changed. I wanted to cry. The sweater is now a house sweater. A take the trash out sweater. Learn from me. Don’t forget to check the stripes and use color catchers.
I love your striped Lento! One idea for a fringed shawl is the Anesidora Shawl by Larkspur Knits. It’s designed for minis. Your Dornie is perfection ❤
This is the one I have in mind with the tassles I think? It's so beautiful!
If you’re looking for a shawl made from minis, the Anesidora Shawl from Larkspur Knits is absolutely stunning 😍
It's at the very top of my list! It's so beautiful
I can’t wait for the release of the half zip fisherman sweater (lanark?) great to see how dang fast u knit! Again…lol s’more
Yes, the Lanark! I'm so excited for it, mostly because then I can wear my sample every day and not "save it" for the photos
Literally just look at Jacobs yarn for socks - Apparently jacobs is brilliant for socks because it’s so hard wearing!
Ohh nice!
I feel the same about Holst. I bought it once, fabric is lovely but I hate knitting with it, so much spinning oil in it... it's not nice to touch, smells bad and it's rough for the skin when you knit it. I remember Maria from Stitched in Sweden washed it before knitting with it but to me it looks like too much trouble... but if I had 4 cones I guess that's what I will do :) because indeed, the result is super nice!! And they have beautiful colours
Yes! I totally agree. I've worked with it before in other colours and not had such a problem so I might try washing up the beige first and decide if it makes a big difference
You inspire me!
Love the blue vest 😍
I feel the same way about Holst Supersoft. I knit a cardigan holding it with mohair and of course that felt nice to knit with and worked out great but then when I went to hold two strands double...I couldn't do it. I knit with a lot of rustic wool, so that's not the problem I think it's the spinning oil that is bugging me. If you do end up washing it before knitting...do share here! I might have to do the same.
A lot of people have mentioned washing it first and it seems like a bit of extra work but I think I'll give it a go!
Lanark has the best name. 😊
I just saw the news about the fire in the Jenners Building on Rose Street. Are you familiar with that section of Edinburgh?
Just think, if you’d gotten the ACCEPTANCE notice first, you wouldn’t have New Pajamas.😂. Timing is everything.
THIS IS SO TRUE
I don't suppose those 5.5 needles are hiding in that project bag that you had not yet tidied up? Or would that be too easy? At least now you'll have a back up pair or you can cast on another project that also needs those needles! Why not make the summer cardi! See how it looks. I live in a hot and humid climate for most of the year but always need something to throw on your shoulders for air conditioning and/or the evenings or at the beach when you come off the beach. Someone who I know has used a lot of Purl Soho is Stephanie who is Edible.Thoughts.Makes on CZcams and Instagram--she may have the "wear" experience with their yarns. Her podcasts and posts are great anyway!
Unfortunately not! I almost never used my fixed circulars so they're all together and this one wasn't in that place! But I've got a replacement set now so they'll no doubt show up soon.
I think the cardi will be perfect for warmer climates! The first version is in wool but I'm planing a cotton version too so that it suits as many climates as possible
Hi. Lovely to hear about what your knitting. Can i ask which Etsy seller you got the small flowery bag from? Ive had the lento sweater in my list after seeing the one you knit. Ive decided to move it up so i can join in with the kal. My first sweater 😮
Oh I meant to list it! sorry. It's Lysander and Olive
@@the.creabea thank you xxx
I am an RHousewives watcher too. Trashy and fabulous.
Yes! I can't stop watching
Mesh cardi looks good bit like crochet
Hi! You mention a podcast with recommendations for adventproject, made by whitney is what I can make of it but I can't find it 🙃 can you please help me out? Hopefully they recommend something to make with my advents (yes there is more then one advent 😂😅). Thanks in advance!
Ohh I said it wrong, it's "Knitted by Whitney"
@@the.creabea thank you!
love your videos, thinking of start a youtube channel myself about knitting ;-) did you mean that you knitted the penny gloves in drops Alpaca silk for your mother in law? tnx
Thank you! I just used drops alpaca, it's the 4ply 100% alpaca base and it's lovely
Is there any way you would let me know which camera set up you have? I am in need of one and yours seems great. Thank you.
Yes!I have the sony ZV-1. I did a good bit of research and this was the right combination for me and it's one of the less expensive "vlogging" cameras on the marker. I just use it with a joby tripod.
@@the.creabea Thank you! I love your podcast and LOVE Scotland. I am from the Colorado Rockies but did a year abroad at Stirling Univ and fell in love Scotland. ♥ I love hearing your accent b/c it brings back my memories of the beautiful people of Scotand. in 2019 my husband and I backpacked for two weeks in the highlands. A dream. Thank you for your podcast.
Mesh cardigan? Go for it!! Then make yourself another one in hot pink 🤪