Hello Ivana, i've just discovered your podcast and it's a joy! As i enjoyed this episode so much , i went back through your olds ones and just looked at last june(2022). So as you requested in that episode let me briefly introduce myself. My name is Anne Laure, i live in south of France, with my husband and my two girls, one is 17 having exams this year in French literature, and the youngest is 13, almost in holidays. The summer is not as hard on us as last year, but i can't wait for the holidays to go on the west coast at the Atlantic ocean where one of my sisters lives, to enjoy ocean swimmings. I am a knitter from about 10 years and a spinner from about 4 years. I really enjoy your fibers mixing , your knitting, your color choice , your gardening footage and your aesthetic. So thank you for sharing. Sorry for my poor English language, but thanks to podcast i am improving it! Take care, Goodbye AL
Dear Anne Laure, I am so glad you found me and that you like the videos. Thank you very much for taking the time to introduce yourself as it means a lot to me. I am pleased to meet you and welcome to the channel. Ivana ❤️
Hi Ivana, I usually make plans for christmas gifts around mid-year. My problem is that making plans and following plans are two different dimensions and so what usually happens is that a month and half away from christmas I look at it and panick at the amount of things I planned. Because, of course, I always want to do more than humanly possible for a full time working mother of two boys who have a more filled up agenda than I do... so, I always end up short. One thing I really do just like you, whenever I find something that I know that a dear friend of mine would absolutely enjoy and be happy with, I usually buy even though their birthday is months away. I call them meaningful presents. Always nice to see your episodes, so calm and soothing. Jake, much like many cats, senses that you're not ok, and so they keep close company. I have a friend that suffers from migraines and sometimes she gets bed ridden for 6 to 10 days in a row, of how violent the migraines are... she had a cat that would simply stay with her the whole time she was bed ridden. He wouldn't come out for anything, not even food or water. He would just stay beside her and keep her company.
Dear Nana, There is no way I would be able to make so many things if I had schedule like yours. I was just like that couple of years ago and having a retail shop... there was one year that I bought gifts on Christmas Eve (20 mins before the shop closed). That year, everyone got sweatshirts from the same shop. 🤣🤣🤣
Hello from the sunny San Francisco Northern Califorrnia Bay Area. Its a gorgeous Sunday morning here and I'm knitting along to your RUclips. No better way to start the day. I enjoyed hearing you talk about your planning and executing your knitted gift plans and your sweaters and afghan are beautiful. Your family is very fortunate to have a member who is as talented and generous as you are to keep them all in mind to gift them such beautiful cherished sweaters and socks. I recently finished a sweater for my oldest son who is a very tall guy with long arms at 6'6" so it was truly a labor of love. It was knitted in a vibrant navy blue yarn from Knit Picks Wool of the Andes yarn which is surprisingly affordable. It turned out stunning on him. Now I'm making his wife (my dear daughter in law!!) a gorgeous vibrant deep teal blue green sweater for this coming winter. It is in the very softest inviting wool from Juniper Moon Farm Moonshine in colorway Lagoon. It is substantially more costly than the one I made for her husband but she raises his children and such a wonderful mom so she is so knitworthy in my eyes! But the thing I love most is every peaceful stitch that goes into their knitwear is done with love and at the end of the day they love slipping on something from mom that is like my hugs are keep them warm all day. What a wonderful hobby we have right?? Loved your yarn that you spun!!!! That is the height of ambition to be able to do that! The fabric for your shaw that you were making from your own spun yarn was totally impressive. Thank you for such a inspirational RUclips and I look forward to your next episode!! 🥰 Carrie
Thank you Carrie for taking the time to watch and comment... it means a lot to me. It's really touching how highly you think of your daughter in law... I am sure she will treasure it. Ivana ❤️
Ivana cara, it is always such a pleasure to relax and hang out with you...I love your way of gift giving, I also really love to give gifts, although I must say in the years I am trying to put less into it because not everybody is knit worthy, so true, I notice how still some do not get how much time and dedication it takes to knit (craft) a handmade garment/accessory. So far this year I have knit a sweater for my mum, which is the only thing I have finished this year, and I gave it to her already even though it is already too hot she will wear it in autumn. I have never knit socks yet but I was thinking of maybe at some point knit her a pair of house socks for the winter, as she always has cold feet, I would like to make some very special socks with a great yarn, maybe cachemire, but I guess I first have to try some more entry level ones to start with...I love the green yarn that could possibly be for your mother's sweater...my lovecraft bundle has arrived with the yarn I ordered "with" you 😊 it looks lovely, I got three colors, the poppy is pretty but not as intense as I was hoping, maybe hellebore is my favourite, brownish. for now focusing on summer knits...so many ideas and wishes...I have been practicing focusing more and am only knitting on two projects that I alternate with the situations/concentration required as one is a pattern I am following and the other I am winging so it requires more thought. sending you a big hug, I love the story of your healer cat.💚 animals are wonderful 💚
Dear Barbara, It is a special process to knit for ones mother.... I'm sure she will treasure her sweater. As far as socks are concerned, I always knit the simplest vanilla socks, but I might venture into something more intricate in the future. The simple ones seem so practical and I love them. My yarn also arrived and I am happy with how soft it is. I have yet to try knitting with it but I think I'll enjoy it.... this will be my first hand dyed yarn. ❤️❤️❤️
I too determine who is knit worthy. I have a large family adult kids and grandkids so I only knit for certain ones. It became a joke with them as to who is knit worthy or not😅 . Your gift plan at the beginning of the year is great!! I love to see you knit on your projects😍
Just watched this episode and really enjoyed it. I do like your comments regarding gift knitting and I think I will try your method. Lovely blanket and I am imagining how soft it must be.
Another lovely podcast Ivana 💖💕 I’m pretty organised throughout the year too. Saves stress but also brings me joy with the mindfulness. I have lists on my phone that’s always with me. Last year as part of Christmas I made Vanilla extract which was fun and easy. I go through making phases 🤭and everyone around me benefits, but mostly me. I’m on Instagram less than 10 minutes a day too! Once a week or so I have a bit of a scroll for about 15 minutes or so but I have to be careful that it doesn’t turn from inspiration into I want, I want, I want 🫣😩😬 Thanks for the joy, Karen 😘
I am new to your Channel and I just subscribed. I am going to have to watch your older videos. This year I'm only gift knitting to a friend of mine this Christmas. I'm going to knit her a basic pullover/sweater/jumper I'm a slow knitter so I will need to start soon... Haha! I appreciate your talking about this topic. I have so much yarn here and I probably have some sweater quantity for a sweater. I need to go yarn shopping from my stash... LOL... Have a wonderful day Ivana...
Ha ha :) yes I did (when I was editing). This spider has been a member of the family for the past week, but I think it is he who gave me a big bite on my cheek the other night, yikes. ❤️
Thank You Ivana, This Was So Relaxing...The Blanket is Absolutely Beautiful, So Luxurious. Your Family are very Lucky to have such Lovely Gifts Knitted for Them...😺💗
Thank you for sharing your crafting! Yes, you are right. No point in stressing over gifts. I do about the same. All of my Christmas shopping is done before October 31st and my handmade gift are finished by the end of November. For birthdays, I take notes through the year for things that might intest the recipient. Like you, most are bought in advance. I also limit the gift knits (or other craft) to 5 per year to make sure I have time for me. This system really helps. Less stress, no surprise!
I think your mom is going to love that green. You know, when I gift knitted items I am sometimes unsure if the person will truly appreciate a crafted item, this is without the “shop” perfect finish.
Dear Celia, I think the little imperfections in our makes is one of the things that make them so special and unique. The weavers of Persian rugs would on purpose include a mistake or two, so it is known they are hand woven and not from a factory. Ivana ❤️
Ivana, I love how you plan out your gift knitting at the beginning of the year and check things off as you find them or make them. This is the first year that have collected finished knitted items in a drawer for gifts, but your system seems much more organized! 😂 I think I will have to try it. Thank you for another great video.❤
Hello Ivana, lovely to see you this morning. I always find your videos so calming. My goodness, how generous you are with your knitting/making time, and very good advice about organising that. I have done a lot of gift knitting in the past, and I enjoy it, but I know exactly what you mean by ‘knitworthy’ and I have now reduced my list to just some very special knitworthy people in my life who particularly love their socks. This year, however, I have actually been knitting more for myself than ever before… mostly jumpers and cardigans. I’m 73 now, and I feel that its time to spoil myself a bit! You always inspire me with your yarn choices. I’ve never tried Drops Sky (I have knitted with Drops Air, and I liked that one) Now I need to try some Sky! Knitting a jumper for someone else is quite a big investment of your yarn and time. Do you worry about how they will look after the garment? Do you give them washing instructions? My close family know how to launder their items, but if it’s for someone I don’t know so well, I sometimes include a yarn label and cross my fingers. I was wondering how you deal with that. By the way, that leather bag is gorgeous! Lucky niece. ❤
Thank you for kind words Margaret. "Spoiling" yourself sounds like a really good idea. I have knitted sweaters only for close family but whenever I give a wool gift, I don't include instructions, but I do make sure to tell them that it is made out of wool and how to wash it. Thank you again. Ivana ❤️
Hi Ivana, , I tend also to buy presents if I see something, what a good idea to administrate it ! love your approach about gift knitting, very inspiring! My cat is like yours, I have her almost 12 years (picked her up with my daughter) whenever I am not ok for what reason she conforts me as well. X Julia
Thank you for a lovely morning with my knitting and viewing time. Very helpful to nudge me to plan my gift giving! Definitely helps the budget to plan. Is your brioche blanket a 2x2 rib? I think you mentioned handspun but what wool combinations would be a good suggestion for me without any handspun. Keep cool over there!
Dear Louise, The blanket is not two by two.... brioche is very similar to Fisherman's rib though. I wouldn't be able to suggest yarn to you because it really depends what kind of fabric you'd like to get. My favorite ones are the alpaca wool blends though. Ivana ❤️
I love how organised you are making lists in January, I usually start mine about now so I have the summer to get organised with both made and bought gifts. Like you though over the years I’ve come to realise who will appreciate handmade gifts, knitted or sewn, and who won’t. So lovely to see you again, your episodes are a beautiful treat especially on Sunday when I can take my time to enjoy over a coffee. 😊❤️
Thank you Sue. I did find that making the list at the beginning of the year takes the pressure away and brings me more joy to create for others. Also, buying gifts is so much easier. ❤️
My trouble (sometimes) with hand knit gifts is when people request a certain color. I don’t mind knitting in any type of fibre but I get adverse to spending a long time working on something where the color rubs me the wrong way. I understand they have their colors too! But it’s still very hard for me to work on something, say a month! when the color is icking me out. 😣
Oh Linda, I can totally understand that. I didn't find myself in that situation yet, but I see how it would be difficult to spend so much time with fiber or color you don't like. Ivana ❤️
Hello Ivana, I am curious to find out on what size needles you knit your sweater with Sky fiber from drops. I've knitted one sweater in this fiber and loved the feel and the lightness of it but it peeled so terribly, it was completely ruined after two time wearing it. I now wear the sweater only at home. Did yours peel as well ? Your green hand spun looks so very good, I hope your mom chooses that yarn. I really like your philosophy about gifts knitting, spreading the confection throughout the year, great idea !
Dear Nicole, I use 4mm needles for Drops Sky. This is the third jumper I have knitted out of it and don't have the same problem as you. Yes, it did pill but nothing more than other jumpers I have. Ivana ❤️
Zdravo Ivana, jos jedna odlicna epizoda, kao i uvek! U prosloj epizodi si pomenula cashmere yarn iz Kine. Da li bi mogla da pokazes sta si napravila od toga? Ja sam isto kupila cashmere, ali ga nisam koristila jos. Pozdrav Tanja
Cao Tanja, Od kasmira pravim obicnu rolku, i fale mi jos rukavi da zavrsim. Pokazacu je ako ne u sledecem video (mada mozda) onda cim je budem zavrsila. Vuna je stvarno mekana i uzivanje za ruke. Puno pozdrava. Ivana ❤️
Love your blog. Would love to do gift knitting. Like to do your sock pattern. Can you tell us the sock pattern you do? Thank you and look forward to more of your journey.
Dear Linda, I don't use any particular pattern for my socks. I usually knit a tube about 30 cm long (including ribbing) and then decrease for the toe. After the tube is finished, then I make a cut in afterthought heel based on the size I need. Ivana ❤️
I have to disagree with Kim’s comment. I think giving gifts that are meaningful is much better, than giving to say you gave something. I have been the recipient of numerous gifts that went to the garbage or a good will type place. All of the recipients will be so honored to receive the gifts.
Your knits were so lovely and that shawl was absolutely breathtaking!!
aw, Thank you so much! ❤️
I love your channel and seeing all your beautiful knits.
Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️
I am old but Lordy I wish I had both your brain and organizational skills. Such great ideas! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much dear Janet ❤️
It brings me so much joy to hear your voice
Thank you so much. ❤️
Hello, I love your gift giving strategy. I makes for joyful knitting. ❤ Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Diane... it really does work and takes the stress out of it. Not only for handmade gifts buy the bought ones too. ❤️❤️❤️
I love your gift list idea.
Thank you! 😊
So beautiful, Ivana❤
Thank you very much Karie ❤️
Hello Ivana, i've just discovered your podcast and it's a joy! As i enjoyed this episode so much , i went back through your olds ones and just looked at last june(2022). So as you requested in that episode let me briefly introduce myself. My name is Anne Laure, i live in south of France, with my husband and my two girls, one is 17 having exams this year in French literature, and the youngest is 13, almost in holidays. The summer is not as hard on us as last year, but i can't wait for the holidays to go on the west coast at the Atlantic ocean where one of my sisters lives, to enjoy ocean swimmings. I am a knitter from about 10 years and a spinner from about 4 years. I really enjoy your fibers mixing , your knitting, your color choice , your gardening footage and your aesthetic. So thank you for sharing. Sorry for my poor English language, but thanks to podcast i am improving it!
Take care,
Goodbye
AL
Dear Anne Laure,
I am so glad you found me and that you like the videos. Thank you very much for taking the time to introduce yourself as it means a lot to me.
I am pleased to meet you and welcome to the channel.
Ivana ❤️
Hi Ivana,
I usually make plans for christmas gifts around mid-year. My problem is that making plans and following plans are two different dimensions and so what usually happens is that a month and half away from christmas I look at it and panick at the amount of things I planned. Because, of course, I always want to do more than humanly possible for a full time working mother of two boys who have a more filled up agenda than I do... so, I always end up short.
One thing I really do just like you, whenever I find something that I know that a dear friend of mine would absolutely enjoy and be happy with, I usually buy even though their birthday is months away. I call them meaningful presents.
Always nice to see your episodes, so calm and soothing.
Jake, much like many cats, senses that you're not ok, and so they keep close company. I have a friend that suffers from migraines and sometimes she gets bed ridden for 6 to 10 days in a row, of how violent the migraines are... she had a cat that would simply stay with her the whole time she was bed ridden. He wouldn't come out for anything, not even food or water. He would just stay beside her and keep her company.
Dear Nana,
There is no way I would be able to make so many things if I had schedule like yours. I was just like that couple of years ago and having a retail shop... there was one year that I bought gifts on Christmas Eve (20 mins before the shop closed). That year, everyone got sweatshirts from the same shop. 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for the good tips for gift giving. I will try! As usual, your vlogs are so interesting. ❤️
Thank you very much... I'm glad you liked it. Ivana ❤️
Hello from the sunny San Francisco Northern Califorrnia Bay Area. Its a gorgeous Sunday morning here and I'm knitting along to your RUclips. No better way to start the day. I enjoyed hearing you talk about your planning and executing your knitted gift plans and your sweaters and afghan are beautiful. Your family is very fortunate to have a member who is as talented and generous as you are to keep them all in mind to gift them such beautiful cherished sweaters and socks. I recently finished a sweater for my oldest son who is a very tall guy with long arms at 6'6" so it was truly a labor of love. It was knitted in a vibrant navy blue yarn from Knit Picks Wool of the Andes yarn which is surprisingly affordable. It turned out stunning on him. Now I'm making his wife (my dear daughter in law!!) a gorgeous vibrant deep teal blue green sweater for this coming winter. It is in the very softest inviting wool from Juniper Moon Farm Moonshine in colorway Lagoon. It is substantially more costly than the one I made for her husband but she raises his children and such a wonderful mom so she is so knitworthy in my eyes! But the thing I love most is every peaceful stitch that goes into their knitwear is done with love and at the end of the day they love slipping on something from mom that is like my hugs are keep them warm all day. What a wonderful hobby we have right?? Loved your yarn that you spun!!!! That is the height of ambition to be able to do that! The fabric for your shaw that you were making from your own spun yarn was totally impressive. Thank you for such a inspirational RUclips and I look forward to your next episode!! 🥰 Carrie
Thank you Carrie for taking the time to watch and comment... it means a lot to me.
It's really touching how highly you think of your daughter in law... I am sure she will treasure it.
Ivana ❤️
Ivana cara, it is always such a pleasure to relax and hang out with you...I love your way of gift giving, I also really love to give gifts, although I must say in the years I am trying to put less into it because not everybody is knit worthy, so true, I notice how still some do not get how much time and dedication it takes to knit (craft) a handmade garment/accessory. So far this year I have knit a sweater for my mum, which is the only thing I have finished this year, and I gave it to her already even though it is already too hot she will wear it in autumn. I have never knit socks yet but I was thinking of maybe at some point knit her a pair of house socks for the winter, as she always has cold feet, I would like to make some very special socks with a great yarn, maybe cachemire, but I guess I first have to try some more entry level ones to start with...I love the green yarn that could possibly be for your mother's sweater...my lovecraft bundle has arrived with the yarn I ordered "with" you 😊 it looks lovely, I got three colors, the poppy is pretty but not as intense as I was hoping, maybe hellebore is my favourite, brownish. for now focusing on summer knits...so many ideas and wishes...I have been practicing focusing more and am only knitting on two projects that I alternate with the situations/concentration required as one is a pattern I am following and the other I am winging so it requires more thought. sending you a big hug, I love the story of your healer cat.💚 animals are wonderful 💚
Dear Barbara,
It is a special process to knit for ones mother.... I'm sure she will treasure her sweater.
As far as socks are concerned, I always knit the simplest vanilla socks, but I might venture into something more intricate in the future. The simple ones seem so practical and I love them.
My yarn also arrived and I am happy with how soft it is. I have yet to try knitting with it but I think I'll enjoy it.... this will be my first hand dyed yarn. ❤️❤️❤️
I too determine who is knit worthy. I have a large family adult kids and grandkids so I only knit for certain ones. It became a joke with them as to who is knit worthy or not😅 . Your gift plan at the beginning of the year is great!! I love to see you knit on your projects😍
❤️❤️❤️
Good morning, Ivana. I’m very impressed with your gift-giving plan. You are very thoughtful and generous with each gift❤️
Thank you so much Carol ❤️
I do the same thing with gifts
Just watched this episode and really enjoyed it. I do like your comments regarding gift knitting and I think I will try your method. Lovely blanket and I am imagining how soft it must be.
Thank you Nicoli... I fully recommend it, it really takes a lot of the stress about last minute gift buying. Ivana ❤️
Wow Ivana you are so organised. I don’t have any knit worthy people nobody seems interested 😢maybe it’s my knitting 😉
Maybe that's a blessing dear Zena :)... more knitting projects for yourself ❤️
🥰🧶🙏🏻
Another lovely podcast Ivana 💖💕 I’m pretty organised throughout the year too. Saves stress but also brings me joy with the mindfulness.
I have lists on my phone that’s always with me. Last year as part of Christmas I made Vanilla extract which was fun and easy. I go through making phases 🤭and everyone around me benefits, but mostly me.
I’m on Instagram less than 10 minutes a day too! Once a week or so I have a bit of a scroll for about 15 minutes or so but I have to be careful that it doesn’t turn from inspiration into I want, I want, I want 🫣😩😬 Thanks for the joy, Karen 😘
Dear Karen,
It sounds like we are quite similar... we would totally have fun hanging out :)... maybe one day.
Ivana ❤️❤️❤️
I am new to your Channel and I just subscribed. I am going to have to watch your older videos. This year I'm only gift knitting to a friend of mine this Christmas. I'm going to knit her a basic pullover/sweater/jumper I'm a slow knitter so I will need to start soon... Haha! I appreciate your talking about this topic. I have so much yarn here and I probably have some sweater quantity for a sweater. I need to go yarn shopping from my stash... LOL... Have a wonderful day Ivana...
I'm so glad you found me... welcome to the channel. Ivana ❤️
I loved this video! Did you notice the big spider on the blanket at the very end? 😮
Ha ha :) yes I did (when I was editing). This spider has been a member of the family for the past week, but I think it is he who gave me a big bite on my cheek the other night, yikes. ❤️
Thank You Ivana, This Was So Relaxing...The Blanket is Absolutely Beautiful, So Luxurious. Your Family are very Lucky to have such Lovely Gifts Knitted for Them...😺💗
Thank you so much ❤️
Thank you for sharing your crafting!
Yes, you are right. No point in stressing over gifts. I do about the same. All of my Christmas shopping is done before October 31st and my handmade gift are finished by the end of November.
For birthdays, I take notes through the year for things that might intest the recipient. Like you, most are bought in advance.
I also limit the gift knits (or other craft) to 5 per year to make sure I have time for me.
This system really helps. Less stress, no surprise!
Your system sounds great as well... thank you for sharing ❤️
Thank you for a lovely podcast! Your gift plans definitely has me thinking and both your blanket and white raglan sweater are absolutely beautiful.
Thank you so much Kerry ❤️
I think your mom is going to love that green. You know, when I gift knitted items I am sometimes unsure if the person will truly appreciate a crafted item, this is without the “shop” perfect finish.
Dear Celia,
I think the little imperfections in our makes is one of the things that make them so special and unique.
The weavers of Persian rugs would on purpose include a mistake or two, so it is known they are hand woven and not from a factory.
Ivana ❤️
Ivana, I love how you plan out your gift knitting at the beginning of the year and check things off as you find them or make them. This is the first year that have collected finished knitted items in a drawer for gifts, but your system seems much more organized! 😂 I think I will have to try it. Thank you for another great video.❤
Thank you Nikol. It really does work, not just for making but also purchasing of the gifts. ❤️❤️❤️
Hello Ivana, lovely to see you this morning. I always find your videos so calming. My goodness, how generous you are with your knitting/making time, and very good advice about organising that. I have done a lot of gift knitting in the past, and I enjoy it, but I know exactly what you mean by ‘knitworthy’ and I have now reduced my list to just some very special knitworthy people in my life who particularly love their socks. This year, however, I have actually been knitting more for myself than ever before… mostly jumpers and cardigans. I’m 73 now, and I feel that its time to spoil myself a bit! You always inspire me with your yarn choices. I’ve never tried Drops Sky (I have knitted with Drops Air, and I liked that one) Now I need to try some Sky! Knitting a jumper for someone else is quite a big investment of your yarn and time. Do you worry about how they will look after the garment? Do you give them washing instructions? My close family know how to launder their items, but if it’s for someone I don’t know so well, I sometimes include a yarn label and cross my fingers. I was wondering how you deal with that. By the way, that leather bag is gorgeous! Lucky niece. ❤
Thank you for kind words Margaret.
"Spoiling" yourself sounds like a really good idea.
I have knitted sweaters only for close family but whenever I give a wool gift, I don't include instructions, but I do make sure to tell them that it is made out of wool and how to wash it.
Thank you again.
Ivana ❤️
Hi Ivana, , I tend also to buy presents if I see something, what a good idea to administrate it ! love your approach about gift knitting, very inspiring! My cat is like yours, I have her almost 12 years (picked her up with my daughter) whenever I am not ok for what reason she conforts me as well. X Julia
I sounds like we are very similar dear Julia ❤️
@@therepublicofme ♥
Thank you for a lovely morning with my knitting and viewing time. Very helpful to nudge me to plan my gift giving! Definitely helps the budget to plan. Is your brioche blanket a 2x2 rib? I think you mentioned handspun but what wool combinations would be a good suggestion for me without any handspun. Keep cool over there!
I just realized the brioche stitch looks like a ribbing. Very beautiful!
Dear Louise,
The blanket is not two by two.... brioche is very similar to Fisherman's rib though.
I wouldn't be able to suggest yarn to you because it really depends what kind of fabric you'd like to get. My favorite ones are the alpaca wool blends though.
Ivana ❤️
I love how organised you are making lists in January, I usually start mine about now so I have the summer to get organised with both made and bought gifts. Like you though over the years I’ve come to realise who will appreciate handmade gifts, knitted or sewn, and who won’t. So lovely to see you again, your episodes are a beautiful treat especially on Sunday when I can take my time to enjoy over a coffee. 😊❤️
Thank you Sue. I did find that making the list at the beginning of the year takes the pressure away and brings me more joy to create for others. Also, buying gifts is so much easier. ❤️
My trouble (sometimes) with hand knit gifts is when people request a certain color. I don’t mind knitting in any type of fibre but I get adverse to spending a long time working on something where the color rubs me the wrong way. I understand they have their colors too! But it’s still very hard for me to work on something, say a month! when the color is icking me out. 😣
Oh Linda, I can totally understand that. I didn't find myself in that situation yet, but I see how it would be difficult to spend so much time with fiber or color you don't like.
Ivana ❤️
Hello Ivana, I am curious to find out on what size needles you knit your sweater with Sky fiber from drops. I've knitted one sweater in this fiber and loved the feel and the lightness of it but it peeled so terribly, it was completely ruined after two time wearing it. I now wear the sweater only at home. Did yours peel as well ? Your green hand spun looks so very good, I hope your mom chooses that yarn. I really like your philosophy about gifts knitting, spreading the confection throughout the year, great idea !
Dear Nicole,
I use 4mm needles for Drops Sky. This is the third jumper I have knitted out of it and don't have the same problem as you. Yes, it did pill but nothing more than other jumpers I have.
Ivana ❤️
Zdravo Ivana, jos jedna odlicna epizoda, kao i uvek! U prosloj epizodi si pomenula cashmere yarn iz Kine. Da li bi mogla da pokazes sta si napravila od toga? Ja sam isto kupila cashmere, ali ga nisam koristila jos. Pozdrav Tanja
Cao Tanja,
Od kasmira pravim obicnu rolku, i fale mi jos rukavi da zavrsim. Pokazacu je ako ne u sledecem video (mada mozda) onda cim je budem zavrsila. Vuna je stvarno mekana i uzivanje za ruke.
Puno pozdrava.
Ivana ❤️
@@therepublicofme Hvala za odgovor! Da li si koristila dve niti odjedared? Ovo sto sam ja kupila je jako tanko, i isto ima dodatni konac.
@@tanjamitrovic1668 Koristila sam oba zajedno i 3mm igle.
@@therepublicofme Hvala!
Can you say which the black yarn pattern you are working on? I can’t find it on the vlog.
Thanks!
Hi, The yarn is Drops Sky and the pattern is my own recipe that I plan to release soon. Thank you. Ivana ❤️
Love your blog. Would love to do gift knitting. Like to do your sock pattern. Can you tell us the sock pattern you do? Thank you and look forward to more of your journey.
Dear Linda,
I don't use any particular pattern for my socks. I usually knit a tube about 30 cm long (including ribbing) and then decrease for the toe. After the tube is finished, then I make a cut in afterthought heel based on the size I need.
Ivana ❤️
Where did you find your pattern for the jumper?
The jumper is of my own design and I am making the recipe that I will share with you soon. Ivana ❤️
I have to disagree with Kim’s comment. I think giving gifts that are meaningful is much better, than giving to say you gave something. I have been the recipient of numerous gifts that went to the garbage or a good will type place. All of the recipients will be so honored to receive the gifts.
❤️