Thanks for sharing your fall inspiration. There is something about Fall and colorwork knitting that just goes hand in hand. I have also been eyeing the Avena sweater by Jennifer Steingass. Happy knitting!
I am just now on my 2nd colorwork project and have 2 more in my queue...the Autumn Alpine and the Agrifoglio. After this episode, I am sure another 1 or 2 will added. Thanks for the inspiration❤
Hello Kristy, Greetings from sunny and warm Laval, Qc. Just watching you for the second time as I'm knitting on Caitlin Hunter's Zweig with some lovely Urso and Émilie et Philomène yarns. You are absolutely correct in saying that fall is colorwork season! I'm going to comment right now before I've watched your whole podcast because maybe I'll have forgotten what I wanted to say when I get to the end. Yes, I'm at that age when things sort of disapear between the now and the then. Thank you hormones! I've started knitting my socks on fixed 9-inch circulars ever since I had the following revelation. I had knit one sock on a 9-inch circular and when I got to the next, the needle was already "busy" with another project. No problem, I thought and just reverted to magic loop. Well.....let me tell you that the results spoke quite loudly for themselves. My Magic loop sock was more than a size smaller than my 9-inch one. Because you don't need to push-pull your needles and carry over the yarn between each halves, your tension is a lot more regular and in my case...looser. Also, if this isn't enough, you can always knit you sock inside out. Let me explain. You're still making your colorwork in knit stitches, but by turning your sock inside out, the yarn you're carrying is on the outside of your project instead of on the inside, therefore it takes that much more of it for every stitch to make, preventing thus the over tightening of your strands. I'm sure that there are oodles and oodles of RUclips vidéos which explain this a lot better than I just did. OK, back to you and my knitting! By the way.....your Home cardigan is gorgeous and as it is on my "To do" list, I'm taking notes!
Thanks for an enjoyable podcast. Regarding colour work socks, I use 3 sizes of needle: 2.25mm for the foot, 2.5mm for the heel flap and gusset, and 2.75mm for the leg. I have found that this work the best for my feet. Someone else has suggested knitting inside out, which may be all you need to do. My first favourite pattern from your bundle is the Autumn Doodle Cowl, and the second is Foxtales.
I find the 9 inch circulars easiest for me when doing colour work too. Love the ghost socks 😊. I have also knit colour work inside out, which did help. The only time I thought of using magic loop, I watched a few videos and they suggest catching the yarn that is going to be carried round onto the lasts stitch before changing needles.
Hi Kristy, I really enjoyed your colour work pattern round up. I've definitely added some more pattern's to my future knits list! i think my favourite is the Fern and Feather, but i think the one I'd like to make the most is the Autumn Alpine that you're making. The version you are making is beautiful. I absolutely love the colours you have chosen xx
Hello. My tips for color work socks are: dpns and catch the floats (every 4 th of 5th stitch, at least for me it's a big help). Next one I haven't tried, but turn the sock inside out and knit from 'inside'. Now the floats are outside and they have to travel little bit longer way and it might help for the tightness.
I knit the colorwork portion of socks with 9 inch circulars. Small circumference needles took a little getting used to because I have large hands. I use ChiaoGoo Twist needles which come with 2 & 3 inch needle tips, so I use a 3 inch tip on my right hand needle and a 2 inch tip for my left hand. I’m a continental knitter, but I throw with my right hand when doing 2 handed colorwork.
While I certainly love colourwork sweaters, that first shawl (lanai?) really caught my eye. Maybe it’s the colours in the sample. Or the (graerup) vest. Gorgeous!! Your works are something else as well! I cannot sew anymore, and after seeing your jacket, I’d like to change that.
Forgot to mention- when knitting socks, magic loop: I make sure I don’t pull the yarn too tight as you turn that new row- pulling the yarn from the back cord- I have that back stitch still on the needle- then when you pull that needle to the right, I kind of pinch it or hold it so it retains its size as it was on the needle, not pulled tightly on the cord. Alpenglow
Hi Kristy, thank you for the inspirational video and the opportunity to get a pattern from you. All the colour work accessories and garments you talked about are lovely. However I have fallen in love with a recently released pattern, that is the Seoul blouse by Aegyoknit. I hope this is an inspiration for you 😊. Love your podcasts 😍.
Nice podcast, thanks. Your colors for Autumn Alpine pullover are stunning, elegant and VERY inspiring. I would also like to knit the Autumn Alpine by Caitlin Hunter. Thank you for the pattern win option. 👍🧶🇨🇦
As someone else said…9 inch circulars are great for color work socks. And I catch my floats 5 to 6 stitches. No more than 6 stitches. Also if you spread out the stitches every 5 stitches that has helped me a ton. Don’t give up. My first pair of color work socks I can’t get over my foot. 😂
Those are some beautiful patterns. I love knitting colourwork, especially sweaters. At the top of my list right now is "Fernwood Sweater" by Tania Barley.
Try knitting colorwork socks inside out. So, the floats are carried on the outside of the sock, which helps keeping them nice and loose. I got the tipp from an expert colorwork designer, and it really helped me.
For colorwork socks I usually use small circulars. Chiagoo has great ones. Otherwise I carry my floats on the end of each side to prevent it from pulling on the sides. I also make sure to use the same type of yarn for my contrasts. I think berroco vintage sock has some acrylic in it... this might be fine if all of the yarn was the same. When I mix wool with Superwash or acrylic sometimes it comes out uneven. All the best to your sock knitting!!! I think the ghost socks look really cute.
Thanks so much for watching! I will check out the small circulars. And I think you're right about catching the floats on each side. I think that will make a huge difference 🤗💕
You have inspired me to look into colorwork! All of the patterns in your roundup are beautiful. Another pattern to check out is the Finial and Fern Cardigan by Gretchen Mac; I love the longer version of this pattern.
I‘m knitting the magic toadstool socks from stone knits right now and my colourwork was too tight as well and I had to start over. I use small circulars and used one with a longer cable for the second try, so I could strech out the stiches more. The First sock is finished and fits perfectly. I also knit the biggest size, even though I normally cast on 64 Stiches for my socks. I really liked the patterns you selected, but I would really Like to knit a Strange Brew from tincan knits. I think it‘s nice that it gives you many different options to choose from and create your own colourwork!
Hello - I've struggled with color work socks a while. I finally found my 'recipe'. I start with my 'normal' size and a size 1 needle. Then I increase to the next size before colorwork chart, then use a size 3 needle (up 2 sizes) for the colorwork. I now just do the colorwork before the heel. Then I decrease to my regular size amount of stitches and a size 1 needle and do the heel and finish the foot. Not sure this is your recipe. I'm a fairly tight knitter and this has worked for my last 3 pair of color work socks. I use magic loop for all my sock knitting. I don't like the smaller circular needles - hurts my hands. The ghost socks are adorable!
Thanks so much for the tips...I don't think I will give up on Colorwork socks just yet, there are so many cute patterns. I have also used smaller needles and they hurt my hands too!
Lovely Video! I have been wanting to knit Orkney forever and have the pattern but have not yet decided to move forward with it. I also have been wanting to try moasic knitting and have never made a shawl so, LUNAE is my top favorite of the patterns you discussed today.
Hi! Maybe I have a tip for making colorwork socks. I just pull the cord 3-5 stitches from the edge while working with magic loop, so I don't generally start from the very edge, which helps me even out the tension all the way around.
I am enjoy your channel quite a bit...I would love to try the fern and feather for my first colorwork sweater😊 Keep going with the socks..maybe just try the colorwork for the cuff like summer lee patterns..❤
Hi from Montreal! I freaking love that lunae shawl, I’ve wanted to knit it for ages but always end up making a sweater instead… maybe this will be my catalyst. Also, I had a great idea of a low contrast alpine bloom sweater while watching this video, I nearly cast it on immediately.
Hello there. I adore colourwork patterns and would love to knit the Andrea Mowry pattern in those exact colours!! The Soldotna Top is also on my wishlist.
While I love Marie Wallin patterns, my favorite colorwork pattern out of those you presented is the Lunae Shawl. That's been in my queue for ages, but I just can't seem to commit to a color combination!😄 (P.S. Malabrigo is pronounced with a hard "g", like "go" in English.) Saluditos from Spain
Thank you so much for a wonderful and inspiring episode 🥰 So many beautiful fall colorwork patterns. The Lilleke light sweater by Aleks Byrd is one I would love to knit for fall. Regarding knitting colorwork socks. I recently got a tip about turning the sock inside out so that the floats are on the outside of your sock when you knit. It helped me a lot with the tensioning. Here is a tutorial if you are interested ; ruclips.net/video/_Oihg2ddg7M/видео.htmlsi=7QAj1Uc1h64Z6jFK Wish you a wonderful fall 🧶🍂
I found a method for magic loop colorwork that eliminated the issues at the end of each needle. I readjust my cord before I continue to the next needle. This is short video showing as you approach the end of one needle you adjust the cord to go 1-2 stitches before the float. ruclips.net/user/shortsdhdokwafFsk?si=36BsxRdjf_2XRq17
Smak circulars are the answer You arę looking for, dear 🫶 I love my chiaogoo shorties. My favourite pattern from the bundle is foxtales, which Indream to knit with nutiden, but still don’t have every colors 😅
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Jennifer Steingass has SO many beautiful patterns! Thanks for sharing your amazing FOs and WIPs!
I love everything Jennifer Steingass! Your socks are adorable. Great pattern lineup.
I really love the Alpenglow❤. Thank you for taking the time to make this podcast!
I'd live to knit the academic 🤩 such a beautiful vest for autumn!!❤
So many lovely patterns. My favourite is the thistle cardigan, so pretty.
Thanks for the inspiration! My favorite is the Alpenglow by Andrea Mowry, especially in her colors with that cinnamon ribbing 😍
You're welcome! Thanks so much for watching. I am hoping to make the Alpenglow soon and I agree, her color palette is beautiful! 💗
Thanks for sharing your fall inspiration. There is something about Fall and colorwork knitting that just goes hand in hand. I have also been eyeing the Avena sweater by Jennifer Steingass. Happy knitting!
I am just now on my 2nd colorwork project and have 2 more in my queue...the Autumn Alpine and the Agrifoglio. After this episode, I am sure another 1 or 2 will added. Thanks for the inspiration❤
Thanks so much for watching!! I'm glad you got some inspiration from the video. That makes my day! ☺️💕
Hello Kristy, my favourite pattern is Foxtales, by The petit knitter. I would love to knit it! ❤ Thank you so much for this beautiful video 💕🌈🌈
Thanks so much for watching! Isn't the Foxtails so cute?! 🦊
Loved this! Thanks…❤ I’d choose the Alpenglow.
Hello Kristy,
Greetings from sunny and warm Laval, Qc.
Just watching you for the second time as I'm knitting on Caitlin Hunter's Zweig with some lovely Urso and Émilie et Philomène yarns.
You are absolutely correct in saying that fall is colorwork season!
I'm going to comment right now before I've watched your whole podcast because maybe I'll have forgotten what I wanted to say when I get to the end. Yes, I'm at that age when things sort of disapear between the now and the then. Thank you hormones!
I've started knitting my socks on fixed 9-inch circulars ever since I had the following revelation.
I had knit one sock on a 9-inch circular and when I got to the next, the needle was already "busy" with another project. No problem, I thought and just reverted to magic loop. Well.....let me tell you that the results spoke quite loudly for themselves. My Magic loop sock was more than a size smaller than my 9-inch one. Because you don't need to push-pull your needles and carry over the yarn between each halves, your tension is a lot more regular and in my case...looser.
Also, if this isn't enough, you can always knit you sock inside out. Let me explain. You're still making your colorwork in knit stitches, but by turning your sock inside out, the yarn you're carrying is on the outside of your project instead of on the inside, therefore it takes that much more of it for every stitch to make, preventing thus the over tightening of your strands. I'm sure that there are oodles and oodles of RUclips vidéos which explain this a lot better than I just did.
OK, back to you and my knitting!
By the way.....your Home cardigan is gorgeous and as it is on my "To do" list, I'm taking notes!
Thanks for an enjoyable podcast. Regarding colour work socks, I use 3 sizes of needle: 2.25mm for the foot, 2.5mm for the heel flap and gusset, and 2.75mm for the leg. I have found that this work the best for my feet. Someone else has suggested knitting inside out, which may be all you need to do. My first favourite pattern from your bundle is the Autumn Doodle Cowl, and the second is Foxtales.
I find the 9 inch circulars easiest for me when doing colour work too. Love the ghost socks 😊. I have also knit colour work inside out, which did help. The only time I thought of using magic loop, I watched a few videos and they suggest catching the yarn that is going to be carried round onto the lasts stitch before changing needles.
Oh! I want to try knitting the Colorwork inside out! Thanks so much for watching 🤗💕
@@KnittingByTheBay Good luck if you try it. It was a lovely video 😊💕
Hi Kristy, I really enjoyed your colour work pattern round up. I've definitely added some more pattern's to my future knits list! i think my favourite is the Fern and Feather, but i think the one I'd like to make the most is the Autumn Alpine that you're making. The version you are making is beautiful. I absolutely love the colours you have chosen xx
Thanks so much for watching! I'm so glad you enjoyed the episode. You should definitely make the Autumn Alpine...it's such a fun pattern ☺️💕
I was lucky to be picked to have knit Jennifer Steingass’s newest pattern, Thistlewood. Love her designs. She’s very local to me.
wow so many beautiful projects!
My favourite is the alpine sweater
Hello. My tips for color work socks are: dpns and catch the floats (every 4 th of 5th stitch, at least for me it's a big help). Next one I haven't tried, but turn the sock inside out and knit from 'inside'. Now the floats are outside and they have to travel little bit longer way and it might help for the tightness.
I knit the colorwork portion of socks with 9 inch circulars. Small circumference needles took a little getting used to because I have large hands. I use ChiaoGoo Twist needles which come with 2 & 3 inch needle tips, so I use a 3 inch tip on my right hand needle and a 2 inch tip for my left hand. I’m a continental knitter, but I throw with my right hand when doing 2 handed colorwork.
While I certainly love colourwork sweaters, that first shawl (lanai?) really caught my eye. Maybe it’s the colours in the sample. Or the (graerup) vest. Gorgeous!!
Your works are something else as well! I cannot sew anymore, and after seeing your jacket, I’d like to change that.
Forgot to mention- when knitting socks, magic loop: I make sure I don’t pull the yarn too tight as you turn that new row- pulling the yarn from the back cord- I have that back stitch still on the needle- then when you pull that needle to the right, I kind of pinch it or hold it so it retains its size as it was on the needle, not pulled tightly on the cord.
Alpenglow
Hi Kristy, thank you for the inspirational video and the opportunity to get a pattern from you. All the colour work accessories and garments you talked about are lovely. However I have fallen in love with a recently released pattern, that is the Seoul blouse by Aegyoknit. I hope this is an inspiration for you 😊. Love your podcasts 😍.
Nice podcast, thanks. Your colors for Autumn Alpine pullover are stunning, elegant and VERY inspiring. I would also like to knit the Autumn Alpine by Caitlin Hunter. Thank you for the pattern win option. 👍🧶🇨🇦
As someone else said…9 inch circulars are great for color work socks. And I catch my floats 5 to 6 stitches. No more than 6 stitches. Also if you spread out the stitches every 5 stitches that has helped me a ton. Don’t give up. My first pair of color work socks I can’t get over my foot. 😂
Those are some beautiful patterns. I love knitting colourwork, especially sweaters. At the top of my list right now is "Fernwood Sweater" by Tania Barley.
I would love to try the Lunae shawl! ❤
Try knitting colorwork socks inside out. So, the floats are carried on the outside of the sock, which helps keeping them nice and loose. I got the tipp from an expert colorwork designer, and it really helped me.
For colorwork socks I usually use small circulars. Chiagoo has great ones. Otherwise I carry my floats on the end of each side to prevent it from pulling on the sides. I also make sure to use the same type of yarn for my contrasts. I think berroco vintage sock has some acrylic in it... this might be fine if all of the yarn was the same. When I mix wool with Superwash or acrylic sometimes it comes out uneven. All the best to your sock knitting!!! I think the ghost socks look really cute.
Thanks so much for watching! I will check out the small circulars. And I think you're right about catching the floats on each side. I think that will make a huge difference 🤗💕
I’ve heard people mention they use 9” circulars for colour work socks. Hope that helps. Love your Alpine Bloom!❤
Thanks so much for the idea!! In the past the small needles have hurt my hands...but maybe I should give them another chance ☺️
You have inspired me to look into colorwork! All of the patterns in your roundup are beautiful. Another pattern to check out is the Finial and Fern Cardigan by Gretchen Mac; I love the longer version of this pattern.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the episode! I absolutely love that Fern and Finial cardigan! 😍 It's in my favorites now, thanks! 🤗💕
I‘m knitting the magic toadstool socks from stone knits right now and my colourwork was too tight as well and I had to start over. I use small circulars and used one with a longer cable for the second try, so I could strech out the stiches more. The First sock is finished and fits perfectly. I also knit the biggest size, even though I normally cast on 64 Stiches for my socks. I really liked the patterns you selected, but I would really Like to knit a Strange Brew from tincan knits. I think it‘s nice that it gives you many different options to choose from and create your own colourwork!
Hello - I've struggled with color work socks a while. I finally found my 'recipe'. I start with my 'normal' size and a size 1 needle. Then I increase to the next size before colorwork chart, then use a size 3 needle (up 2 sizes) for the colorwork. I now just do the colorwork before the heel. Then I decrease to my regular size amount of stitches and a size 1 needle and do the heel and finish the foot. Not sure this is your recipe. I'm a fairly tight knitter and this has worked for my last 3 pair of color work socks. I use magic loop for all my sock knitting. I don't like the smaller circular needles - hurts my hands. The ghost socks are adorable!
Thanks so much for the tips...I don't think I will give up on Colorwork socks just yet, there are so many cute patterns. I have also used smaller needles and they hurt my hands too!
Lovely Video! I have been wanting to knit Orkney forever and have the pattern but have not yet decided to move forward with it. I also have been wanting to try moasic knitting and have never made a shawl so, LUNAE is my top favorite of the patterns you discussed today.
I would love to win the
Autumn Alpine by Caitlin Hunter
Hi! Maybe I have a tip for making colorwork socks. I just pull the cord 3-5 stitches from the edge while working with magic loop, so I don't generally start from the very edge, which helps me even out the tension all the way around.
I am enjoy your channel quite a bit...I would love to try the fern and feather for my first colorwork sweater😊 Keep going with the socks..maybe just try the colorwork for the cuff like summer lee patterns..❤
I'd love to make Thistle by Anna Johanna. I really liked your selection of colourwork projects.
Hi from Montreal! I freaking love that lunae shawl, I’ve wanted to knit it for ages but always end up making a sweater instead… maybe this will be my catalyst. Also, I had a great idea of a low contrast alpine bloom sweater while watching this video, I nearly cast it on immediately.
Hello there. I adore colourwork patterns and would love to knit the Andrea Mowry pattern in those exact colours!! The Soldotna Top is also on my wishlist.
While I love Marie Wallin patterns, my favorite colorwork pattern out of those you presented is the Lunae Shawl. That's been in my queue for ages, but I just can't seem to commit to a color combination!😄 (P.S. Malabrigo is pronounced with a hard "g", like "go" in English.) Saluditos from Spain
Thank you so much for a wonderful and inspiring episode 🥰 So many beautiful fall colorwork patterns. The Lilleke light sweater by Aleks Byrd is one I would love to knit for fall.
Regarding knitting colorwork socks. I recently got a tip about turning the sock inside out so that the floats are on the outside of your sock when you knit. It helped me a lot with the tensioning. Here is a tutorial if you are interested ; ruclips.net/video/_Oihg2ddg7M/видео.htmlsi=7QAj1Uc1h64Z6jFK
Wish you a wonderful fall 🧶🍂
I found a method for magic loop colorwork that eliminated the issues at the end of each needle. I readjust my cord before I continue to the next needle. This is short video showing as you approach the end of one needle you adjust the cord to go 1-2 stitches before the float.
ruclips.net/user/shortsdhdokwafFsk?si=36BsxRdjf_2XRq17
Smak circulars are the answer You arę looking for, dear 🫶 I love my chiaogoo shorties. My favourite pattern from the bundle is foxtales, which Indream to knit with nutiden, but still don’t have every colors 😅