Needles at the Ready: Episode 114
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- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
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Old Fashioned: Test Knit for Maxim Cyr (call is for beginning of July)
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What we are reading:
Ray:
Finished: Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass #5) by Sarah J Maas
Finished: He Who Fights With Monsters part 3 by Shirtaloon
Listening to: He Who Fights with Monsters Part 4 by Shirtaloon
Reading: Tower of Dawn (Throne of Glass #6) by Sarah J Maas
Kevin:
Finished: Jake’s Magical Market by J.R. Mathews
Reading: A Trek Through Time (Jake’s Magical Market #2) by J.R. Mathews
So excited for my best friend Pauly Wauly winning a prize. We have been best friends for sixty, yes 60 years. We live in different cities now, but email each other everyday with what is going on in our day and in our knitting life. So kind of you to give a prize for outside of the United States. Hugs from a long time viewer.
Yay! Congrats to Pauly 🥳
Kevin was right - it is a Tulip hook - gold w/black handle.. I have the entire set. Love them. They also have a red & pink set, as well as buying them individually.
I'm so glad you got the package! I wanted to give you a few bases to try out the AYC yarn. I hope you are able to finish your dad's sweater!♥️
Thank you so much, that was really generous of you.
yes, Kevin, 15 colors !
Oit would be so awesome if you take a ferry ride over to the Kitsap peninsula during your Seattle trip in August. It would be an honor to meet you guys. 🎉😊
We’ll see what our plans look like. Totally going with the flow 😊❤️
Omg Springknit that won in your knit a long is my great friend. I am so happy for her! She is unable to go to Flock with some of our knitting group. I , we are hoping to meet you guys there❤️
Yay! Definitely say hi if you see us, we are really excited about heading to the PNW for the first time.
Your design element is something unique and cool Ray. I love the Jethro squares. I got the yarn I like as my winter project for the Jethro sweater. My friend in college in the 70s had a similar sweater I loved so now I will have one. I also love the blankets. Great podcast.
Thanks so much ❤️❤️
100% yes to the gorgeous sweater!
I've been away for a while. I've missed you guys. I will have to binge watch the episodes I've missed as soon as I can.
Well back Cynthia, hope you are doing well.
Hi Kevin and Ray ... While I was planning my annual summer trip to Connecticut (I now live in Florida), I was watching your podcast. I did a search on RUclips for knitting podcasts in Connecticut and discovered you. Spent a good deal of the day watching your early podcasts. I loved to see the progression of your knitting journey. I try to spend the summer in Milford and am happy to learn that you are from that area. Enjoy your trip to the Northwest.
Hi there!! Ray works in Milford! What a small world 😊
Hello!! Lovely to hear you're thinking of knitting the Troutbeck! It's such a showstopper. We're getting that kit back up and available now so let us know if we can answer any other questions about it or Marie's designs!
That is great to know, we will keep an eye out for the kits.
I have a mistake in mine as well. It is around the waist. I figure it is a design feature to separate from the chest and the bottom of the sweater. On the last band. My husband is excited to get this sweater.
Oh he is going to love the sweater.
To answer your question about the colourwork sweater: 100% YES!!! You definitely should knit, it’s beautiful!😃
Yay! Thank you!
Love the lower contrast knit by Jen...so pretty ❤
Great podcast guys!
It really is! She’s a beautiful knitter ❤️
Oh, as a knitter who always ends up with a little something unexpected on my FO’s … Ray, I love your shoulder detail on test knit . It really looks like it was intended . Who knows, maybe Max will add it to the published pattern as a design options ! The fit on you is perfect ☺️
Love the multicoloured sweater! ❤️
Thank you Amanda!
Yes to kit or buy pattern and use your yarn!
I am crocheting/knitting a granny square pullover sweater for my friend's 2 year old granddaughter. Light orchid and sunshine yellow Big Twist yarn from Joannes with an H hook. I use Bates and Boyd Crochet Hooks.
Ray...Lighting candles and sending good vibes for you to finish your Dad's sweater. Lol.
Buy the kit, Kevin.
I love all of your makes.
I look forward to your podcast and feel lost(off) until i watch. 💚
Thank you for all the good vibes!! Sending the extras your way ❤️❤️
The “error” on the sleeve of your sweater is just “Ray Sauce”! Your unique signature to this beautiful design!
lol OMG I’m totally using that!! lol 😂
Kevin, you are never too old to do cartwheels. I am still doing them and I am 80.
LOL, I was never good at them.
Hi boys another great post thank you I feel your frustration Ray my son is also colour blind with certain colours, yes Kevin I would get the kit for the jumper but it looks very complicated it would totally stress me out to knit it but it would look stunning, especially with those beautiful blue eyes of yours, stay safe look after each other would love to come to America and see all these wonderful yarn shows we get nothing really like that here in the UK we don't even have many decent yarn shops here in the North East of England where I live such a shame take care love Julie xxxxx
I know, I am nervous to knit it, but have really been looking for a challenge. I am currently practicing my flat colorwork knitting on a bulky cardigan
Oh my! Ray! Your sweater is off the charts! Just beautiful! Kevin, you must do that beautiful colorwork sweater! This will be an heirloom piece!
Thank you!
Yes! Yall should ABSOLUTELY come visit Arkansas Yarn Co! We would love to have you visit us! 💗Lorri Ann
Hopefully we can make it one day, your yarn is beautiful, so happy we got to see it in person.
Thanks for the motivation to start my Jethro…hope to complete it before Rhinebeck! Meanwhile, Kevin, congrats on your first trunk show….I’m sure you’re a bit nervous, Kevin, but I know your yarn will shine and it will be a HUGE success. Hope you’re able to stay in the moment and actually enjoy the event (first of many, I’m sure!). I wish I lived closer (I’m midcoast Maine) but hopefully someone(s) will capture it on video so we can vicariously experience it 🥰🧶🥰.
Thank you Angela, I am really excited for the trunk show. I’ve also really started working on the Jethro and been giving my self a goal of 2-4 squares a day, it is going pretty fast so far.
So excited Let’s hear it for the boys is here 🤩 i cast on the flax for my 4 year old son already, and I have a few other patterns I’m planning 😊 great podcast as always
Yay!! It is such a great pattern and perfect for kids.
Always so enjoyable. The test knit is stunning, Ray. And I think a Marie Wallin knit kit is always a yes. The Wooly Thistle is always so helpful to get everything just right. Happy knitting 💚🧶💚
That test knit is coming out beautifully!
Everything is gorgeous :)
Thank you Erica!
I think you should definitely do the colour work sweater but in vest format!!
Oh that would be really nice, I’ll have to see if the pattern has a vest option.
Enjoying the jelly roll blanket as well! Ad yes, that cruise fomo was real! ❤❤❤
Right, bummed we didn’t go on the cruise. Hope you are doing well.
Hello! I am pretty new to your podcast, but am enjoying it quite a bit. I am a yarn spinner and work with raw wool quite often. Dawn/dish soap can damage wool on a molecular level. It is meant to get rid of proteins (cleaning food, oil, ect). Since wool is a protein fiber it can weaken and mess with the integrity of the fiber, especially if used with hot water. I would suggest Unicorn Power Scour if you want to get remaining lanolin out of non-superwash wool. There are other scours on the market, but I have had the best results with Unicorn. Even with higher temperatures, unicorn is phenomenal and my wool has never been damaged by it. I hope you are able to find a way that works for you! The properties of non superwash wool are amazing and it would be wonderful to see more of it on the market so more people have access to it. Have a lovely weekend!
Thank you for the information, I will check out that product.
I own it the book and the kit . The yarn (Marie Wallin’s Aran) is gorgeous. And it’s easy to convert to knit in the round.
Good to know, thank you for sharing.
Always so enjoyable. The test knit is stunning, Ray. And I think a Marie Wallin knit is always a yes. Happy knitting 💚🧶💚
Thank you Meredith.
Ray, that brown test knit is absolutely the best. The artistic license you took on the sleeves looks perfect.
Kevin, yes, definitely knit the 5000 color sweater. It will be a challenge that you will knock out of the park!
Thank you Julie!
The test knit is incredible, everything about that design, yarn and knitting is excellent. What a classic garment and I can't wait to see the FO
Thank you Laurie!
Hello Kevin and Ray, from Swansea, Illinois.
Hi Janet! Hope you are having a great week.
Ray, guys don't get old, lol. appreciate the thought but too late! was thinking how great you both are at remembering yarns and the colorways when you said this! love seeing your projects and appreciate the time you spend with us all and all the great info you provide
Literally snorted at "I am Groot" 🤣🤣
LOL
There are some really cute granny square crossbody bag patterns on Ravelry that would be great for your leftovers. I really want to make a Jethro!
Hi Nancy! Thank you for the suggestion, we will take a look.
Congratulations on the trunk show going live! I so enjoy your podcast and wish that I could easily transport myself to the East Coast to see it. One day, I hope NATR is successful enough for a tour to California! 😉
Thank you, we are really excited for our first trunk show.
Love the sweater and beautiful hat, your jelly roll blankets are fabulous. It was my sister’s birthday on 22nd so we have been celebrating knitting and nattering with our yarny friends. Have a fabulous week ❤❤❤
Hope you enjoyed your time with your sister and that she had a great birthday.
@@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast we sure did, plenty of knitting, cake and laughter. xxx
Kevin you must knit that 15 color sweater! Ray great job on the test knit sweater, I love the color and the details.
I know, I really want to cast it on today, I will probably get the kit.
Ray, your cardigan fits you so well and looks great on you, it’s both casual and dressy. Also, I screamed when I saw the June Woolens and Nosh colorway. This month is my first time in the club and those are all my favorite colors. I ran to my mailbox to get my package. It was great to be able to admire the yarn as you were talking about it. I watch a ton of knitting RUclips channels, but yours goes right to the top of my queue.
Aww thank you so much Lisa, we really appreciate you watching and commenting.
I'm on the 12th and final book in the Cradle series, so, Gratitude!
Yay!! We love that series, we also say apologies and gratitude to each other all the time.
Little behind, but Kevin talked about his slip stitch. Have you tried the invisible join? Also to add length, how about a half square instead of a full square.
Can’t wait to catch up and see the finished product.
I look forward to each and every one of your episodes and this one was fabulous. Looking forward to being at your first trunk show. So exciting! I say yes to purchasing the Marie Wallin kit from TWT. I took the plunge a few months ago and am not regretting my decision. Just do it!!!!!!
Yay!! Can’t wait to see you friend ❤️❤️
Thank you for leaving the mistake. I actually think it looks great! Beautiful knit, beautiful knitter, beautiful person!
Ray is really happy with it, I think the “mistake” adds a cool detail to it.
Great banter on your vlog makes me chuckle oh Ray pink yarn 🤣😂🤣😂🤣 so classic
lol 😂
Hope to see you at Flock! Love both your color combos for your Jethros...I have struggled making a nice granny square, so I wont be making a Jethro this summer...but I'm taking the Learn How to Granny Square class on at Flock on Friday.
If you see us there definitely say hi, we are looking forward to the event and visiting the PNW for the first time.
Hi Kevin and Ray! I’m so excited for your first of many trunk show! I’m definitely planning on going! 🥰
Yay!! See you there!!
I love the test knit Ray. Perfect fit for you. Some things I would have to change because I am weird. My brain notices some things and can’t let it go. You however, look good the knit looks good and Max will love it. All good. It’s up to you! Also Kevin, the Marie Wallin kit would be great. Go for it, you will not regret it.
I so wish I could make it to your trunk show! I love your yarn! Kevin, make the sweater! You're an amazing knitter and it looks like another opportunity to knit from stash!
Thank you!
Ray your just keeping it humble
LisaR: Ray - I actually noticed the sleeves & absolutely LOVED the detail ❤ Also , the fit couldn't be better. I know my son would wear it well - must knit your version! 😊
Ray, I agree that the fit of your cardigan is perfect 😍
Kevin, I think you should knit that colorwork sweater if you like it so much 😃
I am definitely adding it to my queue, hopefully I will get to it.
Hi from the UK. Great podcast….love listening to you both. Very inspiring!
Thank you so much Dawn.
Did you see that the supernatural actors who play Garth and Benny got married?!? I love it!
We did! It’s the sweetest EVER ❤️❤️❤️
Went on an Alaskan cruise last September, tripped over the threshold from the balcony 10 min in and broke 4 ribs one of them twice. Refused to go to medical for 2 days and was in horrible pain the whole trip
Oof that’s rough
Ray, your test knit cardigan is fantabulous--your signature design element accentuates your deltoids quite nicely!! Excellent job. It's beautiful! Kevin, definitely buy the Marie Wallin kit. No need to think twice! We support...er, enable you 100%. You will, of course, nail it. Congratulations on your upcoming inaugural trunk show...how about "lets hear it for YOU GUYS"!!!! SO fun. Cheers and big hugs to you both. Always so great to see you💙💚XO
Thank you so much Felicia! We are super excited for the trunk show.
Yes make the sweater! But make the vest first as a warm up. You can do this!
Kit is so close to being added to cart 😂
Ray, I thought your mistake was part of your design ❤ I think it looks great when you put on.😊 Love you guys
Thank you, I think the “mistake” looks good in the sleeve.
I'd really like to see both the front and back of your blanket joins
Ok
Absolutely yes, Kevin! Knit the sweater. AND you can adjust it to knit most of it in the round. With that much colorwork, knitting in the round would be so much easier.
Yes! Thank you! 😊
Hey Guys! Kevin I found myself talking out loud to you because I loved your Jethro color choices so much. Also, I vote yes on the multicolored sweater kit! I remember you saying you like to have a challenging project going. Ray, your test knit cardigan is GORGEOUS. The color, fit and rolled collar... chef's kiss!
Thank you, I am so happy with the Jethro colors, more and more as I have been making the squares.
Yes, buy the sweater kit
I am so close to getting it 😁
If the Wallin kit is made from Wallin yarn: do it! She is a genius at picking colors that work and creating those colors. It's the difference between loving colors in the skein when they're held together and knowing how they will blend and pop in stranded colorwork. Gorgeous test-knit, Ray! Oh, the color of that yarn...
I am so close to adding the kit to my cart 😂
The Woolly Thistle does beautiful kits. That’s a lovely sweater. Love Ray’s assembly line method for the granny squares
His method works really well, I’ve started working one 4 at a time and 1 color sequence.
Thanks guys for this great moment with you. Yes Kevin you should buy the kit to make this sweater, it will be a long journey but the result will be wow !!! Take care !
Thanks definitely a journey but we agree, totally worth it in the end ❤️
I use clover amour and tulip etimo crochet hooks when I do crochet. The etimo I use are not the square thin flat ones. Love them both best! To knit I am team chiagoo and the mindful collection circulars.
We are both huge Chiagoo fans and have a set on the mindful collection and use those as well.
Good evening gentleman. Have watched you for so, so long,
yet tonight it said i was unsubscribed😢. Have resubscribed but wondered if this has happened to anyone else.
Love the I am Groot t-shirt.
Sorry cannot join knit alongs as so my hands are full of arthritis but I love looking at all the beautiful work that people do.
Carry On Gents.
We love you both. ❤🎉
Lynne in London
Hmm we’ve never heard of that before 😳 Please let us know if that keeps happening. We appreciate your support so much ❤️❤️
Kevin- your jethro colors are excellent (perfectly vintage mariners colors, especially if you’re planning to go to a ballgame while you’re in Seattle). Tons of fun yarny and non-yarny adventures to be had in the PNW, especially if you’ll have a car- ferry ride to a fun yarn store/speakeasy comes to mind.
We are so excited for this adventure 😊😊😊
We would LOVE to have you come visit our new LYS, Simsbury Yarns in Simsbury, CT!! Ray, we could give you lots of hugs!! You too Kevin!! Jeanne is waiting to hear from you.... 😊
We have been in contact with her, we will definitely be heading to the shop.
Heck yes on the kit Kevin - I love Woolly Thistle yarns and podcast and have been needing inspiration for a colorwork pattern - you walking us along with it would be VERY fun (sorry Ray). Keep on trying with the woolly wools - I love a non-superwash! YOU both need to go on a cruise - it would be sold out in minutes. ❤
I will definitely keep trying with non superwash yarns, it has definitely been a challenge, but I am sure I will get there.
As always nice to watch your videos ❤I also watch max an Vincent very talented guys you all are Keep up the awesome videos I never miss an episode take care
Thank you so much Josephine!
You can do it Kevin! My sister just completed a Marie Wallin and she said it looks harder than it is. Until recently, I was a copywriter for The Woolly Thistle. Definitely grab their kit. You won't be disappointed. Ray, I love your design feature and so appreciate your genuiness around this sort of thing!
Thank you Gretchen, I am definitely planning on getting the kit and currently practicing my flat colorwork knitting on a bulky weight sweater.
Yes, Kevin, you should make the Marie Wallin sweater. Her designs are beautiful and you'd look great in that one. Ray, your Old Fashioned sweater is gorgeous, love how you made a mistake into very nice design element. It definitely works. Have fun at the Trunk Show. I wish I still lived near Mt Kisco.
Thank you so much Jan! Ray’s sweater is going to be beautiful and I am so excited for the trunk show.
Always fun to hear what you two are up to. I have also been contemplating on whether to make a Marie Wallin Sweater Kevin. I would have to knit it in the round. It would be fun to pick out all the colours and I'm sure its not difficult because you are probably only using two colours...maybe three at one time. They are beautiful. Ive knitted a few of her tams(hat). Thanks for the episode! 🥰🇨🇦Sharon.
I am looking forward to getting a kit and making the sweater.
I hit the comment button by mistake oooops I have a little more to say. Ray I love your honesty, very admirable. I like your added touch....not mistake! Pack that trunk and drive it closer to me. I would buy yarn and give Ray a big squish!
Thanks for this inspiring episode. Kevin, if you decide to knit the Marie Wallin sweater in pieces, remember you will be doing colorwork purling on the wrong side ...
Thank you, I am trying that now on a bulky weight sweater to get the feel for it.
Flax Sweater was my first real knitted sweater, easy to go by pattern. (self taught knitting thank you RUclips).
It really is one of the best first sweater patterns.
Well, that was exciting! (Though Justine did text me when she saw it, so I wasn’t totally surprised. 😂) I’ll definitely be at Skein for both Miss Babs and Les Garçons, so I’m sure I’ll see you! Thanks!!
Congrats!! So happy you won.
Absolutely love you guys. ❤
Aww thank you so much Kim, we appreciate you watching and commenting.
L love the camo feel to the jumper
Ray, your brown cardigan is absolutely stunning!
Thank you 😊
Yes make the attempt. Get the kit💚💚💚
I'll see you at Pick Up Every Stitch...I haven't been there since they moved.....and to support you........I'm still working on a ton of sock WIPs for Summer Sock Camp...I have finished 4 pairs, I believe.......Carry on my wayward son, there'll be peace when you are done....I am so part of that fandom......and we have no a/c...been planted in front of a fan for days....
Yay looking forward to seeing you.
YES ! to the colourwork sweater.
Yes! Buy the kit! Break the bank! Knit the Marie Wallin sweater!!!!! Go Kevin!
Whoohoo!! Will do 😘
Go for it, Kevin. Kim from Fleece and Harmony has knit a Marie W sweater that turned out to be stunning. Check out that podcast.
Thank you, I will check out her channel.
Hi guys!!!
It's FINALLY NATRLHIFTB KAL time!!!
😂🤣😂
I have projects "waiting" (I picked patterns & wound yarn!! Several one skein wonders!!).
Just waited for the official start....like a post on the board.
Of COURSE, you then mention WIPs are ok. 🙄
Love the "personalization" on the sweater Ray, it's YOU!! Let's hope Max is as forgiving!! 😉
Yes Kevin!! Do the sweater!!
Central California, its supposed to be 106°F today!! 🥵
I'm gonna sit inside and knit (once daily chores are done).
Have an awesome fortnight!!
hi Patti! So happy you will be taking part in LHIFTB KAL. Hope you are staying cool.
Roman's sweater is awesome! I need to start a Jelly Roll -- love seeing yours.
Thank you, I love how the sweater turned out. The Jelly Roll is so fun, we would highly recommend it.
Yay! So excited to hear my name called as a winner. Thank you so much.
Yay!! Congratulations and thank you so much for participating.
@@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast FYI, I've emailed you my mailing address. Thanks again!
Yes, buy the kit!
That Marie Wallin would look amazing, go for it Kevin!
Yesss! Knit that 15 color sweater Kevin!
Go for it, make the multicoloured sweater. Thank you for the both of you for such a great podcasts.
It will definitely be made, not sure when I will buy the kit.
I say yes to the Marie Wallin allover colorwork, Kevin ❤
Kevin, I love the Marie Wallin sweater, but keep in mind that if it is knit in pieces , you will be doing colorwork on the purl side as well as the knit side. I’ve been thinking of one of those patterns ,too. I think I would try to convert it to knitting in the round and make steeks for the armholes. But seriously, Yikes!
I am currently testing my color work flat knitting on a bulky weight colorwork sweater, hopefully that will give me the confidence to try a fingering weight sweater.
Can't say that I would knit that sweater Kevin- love the color work but I HATE sewing pieces together. Good luck!
My brother’s BD is June 26 as well. 🎉❤ Happy BD to your Mom, Ray!
Happy birthday to your brother!
All that talk about the KALs made my eyes glaze over. 😂