Ep 76: Charisma - MSBLUE Jewelry, Fjolla, Champagne Cardigan - Mostly Knitting Podcast
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
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FO:
Charisma by Martin Storey using Rowan Patina in Confetti
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FRIEND FROM THE VAULT:
Nuvem by Martina Behm using Sundara Findering Silky Merino in Lemon Drop Gradient
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WIPS:
New! Fjolla by Isabell Kraemer using Myak Baby Yak Lace in Oatmeal held double
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Wool & Berries by Joji Locatelli - thank you Stephanie! using Cardiff Cashmere
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Magnolia Bloom by Camilla Vad using De Rerum Natura Ulysse in Bruyere and Hedgehog Fibers Kidsilk Lace in Purr
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Champagne Cardigan by Petite Knit using Shepherd Supreme and Knit Picks Aloft in Oat
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Musselburgh Hat by Ysolda Teague in Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in Neon Peach and Antler
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Skimmer Socks Revisited by Sheila Toy Stromberg using Sandnes Garn Sunday in 4008
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HIDDEN BASKET OF WIPs
Hane by Kirsten Johnstone
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AQUISITIONS - I forgot to mention 2 patterns that were gifted to me - I will mention in the next podcast!
PLANS
Nansei Top by Noro Design Team
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Milky Way Shirt by Yeon Hwa Lee
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Shore Tee by Anne Ventzel using Isager Trio 2 and Alpaca 1
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Also mentioned Peacock Tee by Lene Holme Samsoe
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Sabai Top by Susanne Muller - Paulastrickt
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WHAT HAS CAUGHT MY EYE
Alhambra by Isabel Kraemer - still in testing. Imlovinknit’s version is gorgeous - made using MAJO Tweed Supreme (4ply merino) and ITO Kinu (100% laceweight silk)
Stromboli by Caitlin Hunter - Myak Kupa Yak Cotton Blend Fingering but 22sts gauge
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TUTORIAL PLANS - in no particular order
1. Blocking a project while on the needles and using Extension Cords
2. Adding waist shaping - sides, princess seams
3. Understanding gauge
4. Mattress Stitch Side to Side and bind-off to bind-off
5. Sewn Bind Off
6. Fixing Mistakes video - how to spot them, which ones are "fixable" without ripping all the way back etc.
7. Button band for Champagne Cardigan when i make it
8. Bundles on ravelry
Endcard sweater:
Sorrel by Wool & Pine
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Thanks for watching:
I am @tashbalaz on ravelry and Instagram
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Your charisma sweater is perfection and reminding me of a sweater my mother made me in the 80s!!! And now I want a purple magnolia sweater!! Beautiful!
Thank you so much Selma. I love your Magnolia Bloom. I could see myself making another in white - but this time with PLENTY of yarn to start with. ;)
“The too hard basket!”🤣🤣🤣 It’s fun to look back though and see how far your skills have come. 😃
Absolutely love your Magnolia Bloom!
Thanks for another great episode Tash, always a feast of knitting inspiration! 🥰🧶
Thanks so much Susie! 😊x
Thanks Tash.
wow Tash beautiful your Charisma as all you made
Thank you so much 😊
12:12 The Charisma Sweater looks good on you in the pink colour. The jewelry is so nice that is not mined. The Fjolla is in the early stages but I can do simple lace but I shy away from complicated lace. Hope you have received the yarn by now. Take care Tash ❤😊
Thanks s much Rosemary. I have received the yarn. It had a few issues but I am making it work. :)
Vote to frog the orange top. It’s lovely yarn. I speak from experience as I knit an asymmetrical top in Shibui Linen a lot of years ago and ended up not loving the design. Ripped it out and the 4 balls are waiting to be knit in a sweater I love. Good luck with this! Thanks for another great episode!
Thanks so much. I agree - there is a much better sweater waiting for this yarn. :)
I made the "My Baker's Hat" by eM knits. This is a free pattern, which was suggested by Linda from "For the fun of knit" podcast. Was an enjoyable knit an the fit was perfect.
That’s a very cute hat. I have a of 20st gauge yarn so that looks perfect for my next cast on. Thanks for sharing! :)
Woohoo it’s done, and it looks so good Tash! Love the magnolia bloom on you, that colour is so good💜
Your husbands car 😢 that’s a bit rude! Inconvenient but also a bit unnerving.
Thanks for a fun podcast. It’s 25° here today, it feels like summer has popped in for the day! Happy knitting, Karen 🥰
How lovely to have a warm winter day. What are you working on at the moment? Are you onto summer knits? X
@@mostlyknitting Linen and silk mohair together, it’s magic and will suit this climate. I’ve gone off range and started to just work out my own basics, getting to know my numbers and fit. Keeps my brain happy as I like a challenge but reach for plain knits, so as much as I want engaging interesting knits I don’t wear them enough 🤭😂 I’ve finished a linen Vest Claire, great for summer but haven’t got buttons that are right, no great stores near me and I’m a bad shopper! As it gets warmer that will motivate me. Have a great week 😘
Oh Tash, I am so sorry to hear about your husband's car. How horrible - and scary. Thank you, once again, for a terrific podcast. I am about to swatch for my own Fjolla in the same yarn/yarn colour. I believe Hand Make Create has put together kits for Stromboli. I know the Tash who owns HMC is working on one right now. Sending my best and, again, so sorry about the car.
Thanks so much Rhonda. Thanks for sharing about the kits Tash is putting together for Stromboli. I am loving working with the Myak Baby Lace i got from her. :)
Hi Tash - I'm reading Lessons in Chemistry too. Also looking at the Stromboli - Sonder Yarn Co also do it as a kit, so there's a possible yarn for you. Another great podcast - currently following you with the Field Sweater. You are so inspiring! 😊
Thank you so much. I am enjoying reading Lessons in Chemistry but i find i get so outraged when women are being mistreated. Even though it is a fictional story, i have such a strong response to this. It does make it hard for me to read at times. Thank you for the information on kits for Stromboli. I havent tried that yarn. I will have to go check it out. Thanks for the the lovely encouragement. X
Thanks for sharing your hidden WIPs! I have a completed, unblocked, Featherweight cardi that I need to frog…been sitting in a drawer since those were at the height of popularity…nice yarn though…
Thanks Katherine. I hear you. I have a Featherweight that I have worn maybe only once or twice. Showing my unworn or barely worn FOs could be a whole segment in itself…. ;)
Your sweater looks lovely and such a labour of love ❤️
Another brilliant podcast ❤
Thank you so much Carol. X
Another wonderful podcast Tash. Love your Charisma and Magnolia Bloom. Both sweaters will be a wonderful addition to your wardrobe. I am so sorry to hear about your husband’s car. That is very unnerving. Hopefully you will be able to replace it as finding a stolen car is not always possible. They are taken for a very specific reason. Be safe! Looking forward to your next recording. ❤
Thanks so much Maryann. X
Beautiful sweater!! Thanks for sharing your hidden WIP, makes me feel better about my shawl that has languished for 3 years now. 😁
Thank you so much Evie. I suspect most knitters have a few projects hidden away out of sight and out of mind. ;)
Your Charisma is beautiful! I see it would be nice with jeans. I love it. Love your videos, I get excited to watch them. Sorry about your husband’s car. Stealing vehicles is a problem in every country.
Thank you so much Sharon. X
The guage converting formula you put up on screen is life changing! It's probably super obvious to a math teacher like you but I struggled so much figuring out which size to choose if my gauge is off. Thank you so much!
You are welcome - and thank you for the feedback. Even now i have to pause to think which number needs to be on top of the fraction and which needs to be on the bottom. I just think about whether i am expecting the garment to come out larger or smaller and that helps me put the right number on top. :)
Another great vlog Tash. Thank you. I’ve just finished my Sabai top (just the ends to sew in). It took longer than I planned because I had to order more yarn and luckily they had the same dye lot. It has a really nice pattern down the sides from the underarm - a rib - which I decided to split at the hip area (body shape 😂😂). Still to block it but fairly happy with the result
I had a car stolen from the street where I lived (a flat/apartment) it was an old, old mini and they used it as a get away car in a robbery but they’d stolen it the day before I got paid so very, very little petrol in the tank and, they turned into a dead end street. I got a newer mini after that. Loving your charisma sweater and doing the short rows😊 made a very lovely finish on the shoulder. 🙋🏼🏴
Thanks so much. Glad you are happy with the results on your Sabai Top. I am definitely keen to knit that one. I’ll be taking a look at my wardrobe today to see if my green yarn would work with clothes i already have. X
Wonderful podcast, Tash. Your sweaters are gorgeous! The magnolia Bloom is super amazing, looks so soft and warm. So sorry about your husband's car. That's too close for comfort. Good choice about the old wip! You will find something a lot nicer for that beautiful yarn.
Thanks so much Joan. X
Another podcast!!! I am so amazed with your beautiful knits.
Thank you so much Rebecca. x
Your Charisma tee came out beautiful! The Champagne cardigan button band is so much work!!! But to me it’s worth it! I learned so much knitting that cardigan! Thank you again for the tutorial on adding German short shows to the Anker shirt!!! 🥰My sister and her family bought me the yarn as a gift from Sweden. They were just here visiting for 3 weeks. ❤All of your projects are great, as always!!
Thank you so much Catherine. I hope you enjoy knitting the Anker shirt. What yarn did you get? :)
@@mostlyknitting I got Sandnes garn Line in the color 3511. A light pink. It’s so pretty. You knit something with Knitting for Olive in the color Ballerina (I think I got that right??!!) and I thought it was such a beautiful color so I wanted something similar! 💕
Ballerina is lovely - i used that for my Cumulus Tee and I just wore that yesterday. I am so happy i made that top and the color is beautiful. Hope you are enjoying your Anker.
@@mostlyknitting 🥰🥰
I thought your Charisma sweater looked huge when you were knitting it, but it looks absolutely glorious on you. Love your podcast and all your works of art. Thank you.
Thank you so much. x
I’m so sorry your husband’s car got stolen. It’s sure frightening when they steal it right from your own home, but the positive is that thank God no one was harmed.
I, of course, looove all of your projects, but this Magnilia Bloom is sure going to be a special sweater.
So nice to see you again dear friend. ❤
Thank you so much Taci. X
You don't need to be embarrassed. I have about 20 unfinished projects, some from 10 years ago. My goal for the last 2 years is to finish my Ufo's. I have made progress. I'm sure you will find another project that you like better for the linen yarn. You make so many beautiful garments. You inspire me to try making more sweaters and less shawls.
Thank you so much Toni. Well done on working down your UFOs. It is very satisfying. :)
Great podcast as usual Tash. Your Charisma looks lovely. Good idea about the Hane sweater. Such a gorgeous color to be reknitted. :) How do you allocate your knitting time? Do you knit a little on each WIP or what?
Thanks so much Susan. I do tend to work a bit on each but then often get a spurt on one until i hit a point when i need to block or pick up sts. And then it gets put down and something else picked up. :)
Thanks for a very full podcast. Your charisma looks lovely. 👩🌾🐑
Thank you so much! 😊
Very nice sweater. You pick really nice patterns for yourself.
Thank you so much Peggy! 😊
So many wips, so much lovely yarn! I'm curious,do you swatch in the round? It's hard to tell. If so what method? I'd like a video on how to swatch in a ace pattern.
Thanks for another great podcast.
Lessons in Chemistry is great as a novel. Also the series on Apple was pretty good.
We have an epidemic of stolen cars from driveways.
Hiw to swarch a lace pattern.
Thanks so much Lisa. I generally dont swatch in the round as I have found that my gauge doesnt differ that much. I'm about to swatch again for the Shore Tee and that has an allover lace pattern in it so i can share how i calculated my gauge etc from that in a video. Thanks for the suggestion. :)
I just finished a hidden wip from 2013! I share your hidden wip basket lol
well done! It is so satisfying. :)
Your Charisma is so elegant! I think the batwing sleeves really make it and so glad you have paired it with the infamous carnaby skirt. Love all the works in progress and colour choices too. Just a question do you wash all the fibres that you pull back? And do you just say soak for 5 minutes dry then rewind? Magnolia bloom stunning colour!
Thanks so much Michelle. I just soak them for a while and then let them air dry and rewind. I usually leave them for a while. At least 30 - 60 mins to let the water properly soak in. :)
I'm knitting the Stromboli as I watch you. Highly recommend - it's a lovely rhythmic pattern but very large. I expect if you knit it you will need to miss out some pattern repeats but this would be very easy to do. Sorry to hear about your husband's car. Same thing happened to my friend in North East England. Bad people about☹
Thanks so much Brendie. Thank you for the information about the sizing on Stromboli. That is really helpful for me to know in advance. Glad to hear you are enjoying the knit. :)
Your Charisma is absolutely beautiful ❤
Thank you so much 😀 x
So funny about the Nuvem: I am making one at the moment, inspired by my friend’s beautiful black one!
It is a lot of knitting but very easy and a lovely result. I think i will use mine a lot more if I overdye it black. What colour are you making yours?
@@mostlyknittingI’m using Skein Sisters Fav sock in Etheral (cream base with speckles of pinks and purple) held with Sesia Oliver in cream. I’m pretty certain this won’t be the only one I make- I’m already thinking of different weights and colours haha.
Thanks for sharing your work. I was reading your hope list and hope you do number 3, I sort of understand but there seem to be some very different ideas. I do do gauge swatches because I know its important and seems to be a massive issue if you don't, the only thing is so what happens after that?
Thank you for the request Marie. I mention gauge in passing with my projects but i think it would be helpful to have a video with more information just on gauge and sizing etc so i can prioritise this video. Thanks so much for watching. :)
I was excited to see another one of your podcasts come out - your work is always stunning and aspire to be "that knitter" one day. I'm wondering if you have any tips for working with summer fibers - linen, cotton blends, etc.? Currently my work with those yarns looks like the one you pulled out from 9 years ago but you've obviously come a long way since then. Any tips to make stitches look more consistent with that type of fiber?
I tend to knit these at a slightly tighter gauge (smaller needles) and i find wooden needles can help. If possible, working with a blend is a good option. 100% linen is difficult but some yarns are definitely easier to work and give more consistent results than others. For example, the Euroflax linen i used for my Versaille Shell gave much better results than this Shibui. I dont know if that is much help but these are a few things i have tried. :)
I don’t really like the Magnolia Bloom that much, but the purple really looks good on you.
Thank you so much. I understand about Magnolia Bloom. It isnt everyone’s cup of tea and it is definitely a strong statement look. I wouldn’t want 10 in my wardrobe but am keen to have this one - particularly because I love the yarn and the colour so much. :)
Oh no! I am so sorry about your husband’s car. That would be very unnerving to know they were so close to your home. I hope the police are able to locate it and that it is in good condition if they do!
Thanks so much. Xx
You could use extra ball of yarn for a hat, fingerless mittens or mittens. Do you need these things where you live in Australia?
Thanks Paula. We do - it does get cold here in winter. :)
@@mostlyknitting How cold? Minus 20 celsius? We get that cold some years here in Bella Coola BC Canada
Hi from Perth W.A. wear do you mostly buy yarn from? Online? Love your podcast. We too love 'The Bear'. So unnerving car stolen from your garage. Knitting my first Musselburgh as was enthused by watching all your makes.
Hi there. Hope you are enjoying your Musselburgh. I do a lot of online shopping for sure. Mostly from the US and the UK but have bought from Germany and from Knitting for Olive online as well. They have free shipping for first order. I also buy from my LYS Skein Sisters and have bought from Sunspun in Melbourne when i was there and online. :)
Thank you so much.
where not wear. Finger mistakes sorry
Waching you videos is very helpful.The necklace you are wearing makes me very curious. I want to buy this necklace , can you give me some information?
Thanks so much. I bought it in New Zealand when i was on a trip there about 18 months ago. This is a link to the store www.beijaflor.co.nz/jewellery/
Thank you so much. 🥰