Combining Knitting, Crochet & Sewing - The Valiant Tailoress - Ep. 144 - Fruity Knitting

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  • Опубликовано: 28 июл 2024
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    0:00 Intro
    2:40 Smocking my April Cardigan by Petite Knit - Under Construction
    14:33 Jenny Jacket by Petite Knit - Under Construction
    17:18 Tutorial - Horizontal Couching Stitch
    22:18 Interview Part 1 - The Valiant Tailoress - Sewing, Knitting & Crochet at One Stroke
    47:08 Support the Show as a Fruity Knitting Patron
    48:54 Patron Discounts - The Valiant Tailoress & CaMaRose
    50:50 Pura Vida Knitting Retreats
    1:00:48 Interview Part 2 - The Valiant Tailoress - Sewing, Knitting & Crochet at One Stroke

Комментарии • 130

  • @alisonsmith376
    @alisonsmith376 Месяц назад +13

    “Could get eggshell buttons.” Good one, Madeleine. lol 🐣

  • @edithpoulin4797
    @edithpoulin4797 Месяц назад +14

    Ooooh, but the smocking addition on the Petite Knit cardigan is absolutely brilliant! My mind is blown! May I say that it is a true joy to be connecting with you two this morning. You have resparked my excitement to get started on a new project! May I add that you are truly adding joy to my life and a smile to my face! It's very comforting to tune in to your program. I am more than happy to support you on Patreon. Way to go, girls! Episode 144!! Woot woot!!

    • @edithpoulin4797
      @edithpoulin4797 Месяц назад +1

      Extra loving comment 🥰 Although you are a fall, I do believe, Madeleine, from what I can see on this mac screen, that you would look absolutely radiant in this pretty shade of rose-mauve. Now, I do apologize if I have made parting from this garment slighly more difficult 😚😋

  • @MichellePerfect
    @MichellePerfect 4 дня назад

    Thoroughly enjoyed this episode and consider it as one of my favorites.

  • @LizCanKnit
    @LizCanKnit Месяц назад +11

    This episode is hands down my favorite. I am so excited to try all of these techniques!! The possibilities are endless!!!

  • @eileenshepard2424
    @eileenshepard2424 Месяц назад +6

    Absolutely inspiring, Andrea and Madeleine! Every time I see a new episode I think the last one cannot be topped, and you do it again with such wonderful, inspiring guests. I really want to try the smocking and the slipped stitch technique on sweaters from children’s to adult size. I simply loved beautiful ensembles that Melanie shared! Thank you! ❤❤❤

  • @deniseengel1451
    @deniseengel1451 Месяц назад +8

    Wow! What an incredible episode. I am blown away by these designs. Thanks Andrea and Madeleine for bringing these techniques to your viewers.

    • @konstanzezietek516
      @konstanzezietek516 Месяц назад

      That‘s absolute my opinion. Thank you both very much.

  • @BeDoKnit
    @BeDoKnit Месяц назад +3

    Ahhh, Madeleine reminded me so much of Andrew, counting the smocked sts! ❤Loved that. Beautiful projects, both! 🤩

  • @JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts
    @JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts Месяц назад +4

    Thank you for introducing me to this amazing technique of smocking. ❤I was mesmerized by all different ways that she applied it to change the look of the knits.

  • @mi-jk4wz
    @mi-jk4wz Месяц назад +10

    The yellow cardigan is beautiful! With that colour, mother of pearl buttons would look gorgeous! Happy weekend :) I love it when you post a new episode ❤

  • @jsorensens2
    @jsorensens2 Месяц назад +5

    What an amazing episode!!! I’m in awe! Melanie is a master! Thank you, ladies. Another killer episode!

  • @sarahjanewheatley5472
    @sarahjanewheatley5472 Месяц назад +4

    Wow, my eyes where sparkling with excitement just like yours, Andrea! So much inspiring elegance to mull over. Thank you so much for interviewing Melanie.

  • @rebekahchalkley3252
    @rebekahchalkley3252 Месяц назад +4

    1:16:52 that yellow cardigan is STUNNING! When it was on the hanger in the background I didn't realize it was knitted. It looked like a sewn blouse. And the dress that goes with it! Swoon! Loved this episode!

  • @knittingbooksetc.2810
    @knittingbooksetc.2810 Месяц назад +3

    Yes, please, do continue vlogging, as long as it’s positive for you. I enjoyed watching this today.

  • @margaretmontana122
    @margaretmontana122 19 дней назад

    Wonderful program. 🤗 I always love to see what you are working on and am inspired to make many of them too.Thank you so much for your continued efforts to bring us so many new ideas and talented people! I love the idea of combining smocking with knitting that Melanie Sharle shared and look forward to getting one of her copies of The Valiant Tailoress when it’s reprinted! I’ve really got to stay productive as long as I can, many things on my to do list.

  • @22marketst
    @22marketst Месяц назад +3

    Always the BEST knitting pod !! - and this one I especially enjoyed - love the needlework/knitting combination and have always thought smocking a wonderful 'invention' !! Thanks Andrea and Madeleine

  • @magdalenas8713
    @magdalenas8713 Месяц назад +3

    Mom may see mud but I’m with you Madeleine - those colors do work together . To each her own.

  • @carmendobson7445
    @carmendobson7445 Месяц назад +3

    Eggshell buttons on Andrea’s "soft chick" cardigan! Madeleine, you are a wit. And quick. Love the show, the great techniques, and the lovely interaction between mom and daughter.

  • @nlturcott5168
    @nlturcott5168 Месяц назад +3

    Absolutly LOVE the smocking on the hem and sleeve of Andrea's new sweater. The smocked/couched vest is awesome and love the techiques. I've sewn for years but learned so many new tricks from your interview with Melonie. Thank you so very much

  • @hazeldonner1855
    @hazeldonner1855 Месяц назад +1

    Wow fantastic what an amazing lady. So talented. I love all her designs. Thank you Andrea and Madeline for another exceptional video. ❤

  • @annamariamatthews5930
    @annamariamatthews5930 Месяц назад +2

    Melanie is a creative and talented lady! Thank you for sharing this with us.

  • @bonniel3679
    @bonniel3679 Месяц назад +2

    Although I know how to knit, I usually crochet because it's so much faster. These amazing techniques make me want to pick up my needles and try some of them out! This video was a revelation!!❤

  • @d.austin3984
    @d.austin3984 26 дней назад

    Love this smocking technique. I am so excited to try this!!!

  • @doloresvandenberg1643
    @doloresvandenberg1643 Месяц назад +2

    Hi Andrea and Madeleine, so as always it was a beautiful, very interesting episode, thank you so much ❤️💐 Can’t wait to meet you in Costa Rica

  • @salomeelizabeth6026
    @salomeelizabeth6026 Месяц назад +2

    Lovely...I Have sewn since I was about 8yrs old, then had wonderful sew teacher when in my 30's..love the combinations of sew, knit and crochet fabulous!

  • @barbaraaltman4527
    @barbaraaltman4527 Месяц назад +1

    LOL loved Andrea's constant idea lightbulbs going on during the interview! What a brilliant collection of techniques. Already plotting some welted potholders to get started.

  • @TaylorThrift-vp3tn
    @TaylorThrift-vp3tn Месяц назад +1

    Best part of my week seeing a new episode! Thank you ladies for all your had work! You are the best knitting show out there!

  • @ellajakovickas
    @ellajakovickas Месяц назад +1

    Wonderful episode, I thoroughly enjoyed it!! I could say that about every episode, but truly such a joy to watch!

  • @elainekidd5442
    @elainekidd5442 Месяц назад +1

    Another excellent episode…. Melanie is amazing! What talent! I love what your are doing to the little yellow cardigan wow bravo to both of you! Such extraordinary knitting 🧶 ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @brigitteschaefers
    @brigitteschaefers Месяц назад +1

    Your version of the April cardigan is absolutely beautiful 😍

  • @ruthmcniff4765
    @ruthmcniff4765 Месяц назад +1

    Thank you for providing such interesting content! I am inspired by Melanie to find a way to merge both my sewing and knitting projects into harmonious outfits. I will definitely rewatch this podcast!

  • @robyn3349
    @robyn3349 Месяц назад +1

    Brilliant! Thank you!

  • @karinberryman2009
    @karinberryman2009 Месяц назад

    That book looks like it’s an intriguing escape into order and beauty!

  • @kimmargittai5287
    @kimmargittai5287 25 дней назад

    Great episode, as always. My lazy idea for the identification of the smocking lines is to put in a lifeline in each row as you do the knitting. It can be hard to see the individual rows of stitching after the fact, so I'd cheat and do it when it's easily visible. Your two projects both look WONDERFUL!

  • @elaineenstone6834
    @elaineenstone6834 Месяц назад

    Fascinating I interview. Lovely to see you both and your work. 🇬🇧

  • @genevievebriand4617
    @genevievebriand4617 Месяц назад

    What a talented woman, her work is absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for this great interview ❤

  • @brendasolanki8424
    @brendasolanki8424 Месяц назад

    I always thought of smocking being for baby garments. Wow! What a revelation this has been. I'm almost ready to return to my knitting and sewing life and this has opened all sorts of design ideas for me. Thank you so much Andrea. HUgs

  • @ryoknits
    @ryoknits Месяц назад

    Watching this as I work on my Gell (design by Sarah Solomon) which features a "mini smocking stitch" pattern. I am straight up obsessed with the designs for the Venice collection! I can't wait to see it all, and I hope they come in larger sizes because I'm hoping to make several of them.

  • @faithlinkministries
    @faithlinkministries Месяц назад +1

    Incredible - thank you to you all this was so inspiring.

  • @RachelBearn
    @RachelBearn Месяц назад

    I loved all the smocking 😍 I recently made the Jenny jacket and fell in love with the smocking stitch. I absolutely love what Andrea has done to her April cardigan! So pretty ❤

  • @barbaraangier9967
    @barbaraangier9967 Месяц назад

    Fabulous episode…..loved her designs and new techniques to learn…..

  • @jennyrouth5219
    @jennyrouth5219 Месяц назад

    I've been knitting and smocking for 30+ years but I've never combined them. I'm totally inspired by this episode! I just ordered the beautiful Valiant Tailoress and her smocking guide. Thank you!

  • @joannaszczuchniak5952
    @joannaszczuchniak5952 Месяц назад

    Andrea this red cape cardigan suits you so well in colour and shape

  • @debcigna6732
    @debcigna6732 Месяц назад +1

    lovely and elegant on your April cardigan, beautiful!!!!! i can see that well be seeing this alot in the near future. you are surely a fad starter.

  • @helga5723
    @helga5723 Месяц назад

    Thank you for another great episode! I really appreciate an episode with knitting-technics. ❤

  • @Meredith36
    @Meredith36 Месяц назад

    Always such an amazing treat! Absolutely love your channel and all you two do! Stunning episode. Happy knitting and crocheting 💚🧶💚

  • @brendal2438
    @brendal2438 Месяц назад

    Great inspiration, well done. Enjoyed on a rainy cold day in Canada.

  • @lynntimmer1620
    @lynntimmer1620 Месяц назад

    Stunning! Every bit! Thank you for sharing all the designs and techniques. I plan to rewatch this!

  • @jennymcdonell3691
    @jennymcdonell3691 Месяц назад

    Another brilliant episode. So much knowledge and talent. I just love the idea of making sustainable and beautiful out fits. Will need to rematch this one again.

  • @karenbyrne8205
    @karenbyrne8205 Месяц назад

    Wow!!!!! How exciting…….these techniques are sooo cool and your guest…..so so talented. Thank you

  • @inbal_gross_knitting
    @inbal_gross_knitting Месяц назад

    What a wonderful episode! Such innovative techniques 🥰😍 thank you so much for bringing this great content to us ❤

  • @margaretgeorge3903
    @margaretgeorge3903 Месяц назад

    Smocking!! Who knew, this has been enlightening 😮😊

  • @mariaas9731
    @mariaas9731 Месяц назад

    Honestly, I fell in love with Melanie. Real artist and her smocking is an eye-opening technique. Very inspiring. And I just remembered that my aunt, who made three dresses for me when I was going to kindergarten at the age of six, used this exact technique to beautify them. Poland, 83, there are no nice things in stores, but now that I think about it, it was the last time I had real haute couture dresses 😅

  • @shamszakhour6076
    @shamszakhour6076 Месяц назад

    I sew, so I loved this episode! I am already booked up for 2025, otherwise I would love to attend your retreat. I really hope you offer this again in 2026!

  • @lizoid88
    @lizoid88 Месяц назад

    absolutely brilliant episode A&M!!! thank you so much - as someone who loves all three crafts I found this utterly inspiring - now I'm off to stalk all of Melanie's designs!

  • @knotanitter
    @knotanitter Месяц назад

    Utterly fascinating 😊 I love the swatches and sweaters and off to subscribe to patron.

  • @susanmercurio1060
    @susanmercurio1060 Месяц назад +1

    I haven't gotten a notification from you for ages!

    • @kajon84
      @kajon84 Месяц назад

      Check to see if notifications are set for all or personalized...

  • @jeanandreas3446
    @jeanandreas3446 Месяц назад

    So inspiring 😊…..more ideas. I was excited too! 🤩😊

  • @marabanara
    @marabanara Месяц назад

    What a marvellous episode!! The smocking technique is a true game changer for a very timid knitter like myself. I’m a crocheter through and through, but I do know the basics of knitting. I don’t bother knitting though, because I get so bored or frustrated. Whereas crochet holds my attention and because I know it so well, I can problem solve and customise on the fly. Using the smocking technique gives me options to knit basic patterns but embellish and fit them much more easily!

  • @kathyperron4976
    @kathyperron4976 Месяц назад

    Another wonderful and intriguing episode! I've purchased the Valiant Tailoress's brochure on smocking, and am looking forward to playing with these techniques. Thank you for the introduction to Melanie Scharle!

  • @peggiesmith1512
    @peggiesmith1512 Месяц назад

    Both of your cardigans are amazing! I used the patreon coupon to buy the magazine!! I can't wait to get it shipped to the USA. Thank you both - love your podcast and I love being a patreon member!!

  • @hannaschmiedeknecht8409
    @hannaschmiedeknecht8409 19 дней назад

    Props for the eggshell joke

  • @kristyann9641
    @kristyann9641 Месяц назад

    Wow. What talent. So inspiring to up my game.😮

  • @mrsgsfoodscience7346
    @mrsgsfoodscience7346 Месяц назад

    Brilliant creative designing. Can’t wait to try the smocking technique.

  • @helenrobinson1958
    @helenrobinson1958 Месяц назад

    I loved this episode, totally inspiring.

  • @faribayagoobian7721
    @faribayagoobian7721 Месяц назад +1

    Great video . Thank you so much . Talented and beautiful mother & daughter .
    I too love the shirt your guest was wearing . Any clues as what brand it is please ?

  • @powercupsLeni
    @powercupsLeni Месяц назад

    Thank you very much ❤ Great as usually 👍🤩 Have a nice time. Lenka

  • @nancycox6548
    @nancycox6548 Месяц назад

    What an inspirational episode! Thank you!❤

  • @lavendercottagefibrearts
    @lavendercottagefibrearts Месяц назад

    Lovely episode! I still have a smocked party dress my aunt made for me in the early 90s in my wardrobe. It obviously doesn't fit me anymore but there is so much effort and detail that I am keeping it for future generations. I just finished knitting a sock using a smocking stitch as well. It looks quite complex but was surprisingly easy to do once I got into it.

  • @Sarahpreecenelsonnz
    @Sarahpreecenelsonnz Месяц назад

    21.48 I thought exactly the same things Andrea, recalling the episode when Andrew discussed the spreadsheet that calculated his total sts knitted. Thank you both for another quality episode.

  • @rania_statho67
    @rania_statho67 Месяц назад

    What an amazing episode! Thank you!

  • @peggypaya1489
    @peggypaya1489 Месяц назад

    Another great interview. Such beautiful inspirations.

  • @Maillesmaillesmailles
    @Maillesmaillesmailles Месяц назад

    Oh wow, I've learn so much watching this episode ! 💛 I just begin to sew, and i was looking for a designer like this 🤩Thanks a lot for this episode and your work (being a Patreon is definitely worth it 😘)

  • @scathatch
    @scathatch Месяц назад

    Haven't watched this episode yet. It sounds soooo interesting. Just also wanted to say I absolutely LOVE the sound of the knitting retreat. Although this time I will have exceptional family responsibilities at that time which will prevent me from attending. But PLEASE..... when you have the time and energy, would love to go to a knitting retreat. It doesn't have to be exactly the same, although Costa Rica sounds divine.....Npw to watch......

  • @bijoykumar-bv1tt
    @bijoykumar-bv1tt Месяц назад

    I was analyzing your RUclips Channel ..Your RUclips Channel is very nice and Uploaded very good video content.Congrats!

  • @EHCH66
    @EHCH66 Месяц назад

    What an interesting interview! Thanks

  • @barbaravanbuskirk707
    @barbaravanbuskirk707 Месяц назад

    This episode is spectacular! I knit and crochet. No interest in sewing. Still, the creativity, imagination and stunning beauty of the designs of Melanie of The Valiant Tailoress blow my mind! I love process. This episode truly is spectacular!

  • @annettebowersox1976
    @annettebowersox1976 Месяц назад

    Very special program!!!❤ thank you!!!

  • @nicolelafontaine1720
    @nicolelafontaine1720 Месяц назад

    Fascinating !!!

  • @kristyann9641
    @kristyann9641 Месяц назад

    Wow!! Looks great, so creative!

  • @jygood3718
    @jygood3718 Месяц назад

    Fantastic show

  • @bioi0
    @bioi0 Месяц назад +5

    What is Madeleine wearing? I love this yellow sweater!😍

    • @FruityKnitting
      @FruityKnitting  Месяц назад

      It's written in our program notes at fruityknitting.com 😉

  • @valerierollins6117
    @valerierollins6117 Месяц назад

    Great episode!

  • @kristyann9641
    @kristyann9641 Месяц назад

    Beautiful Madeline!

  • @beepbopboop3221
    @beepbopboop3221 Месяц назад +1

    I can say that learning knitting garments was easier because I already knew how to sew and knit socks. I don't mean beginner sewing. I sew stretchy fabric. I was not shy about cutting into my first sweater to fix something, and then I grafted it back together. My 2nd knitwear is a knit flat in peices. I cast it on the same time as the other one, but it's taken longer because ... cotton. I gained weight while working on it. No big deal. I'll knit some godet panels and assemble it to add some more ease. Cotton is unforgiving. If I lose weight later, I'll take it in. Maybe with smocking since I think I'll be wishing the cotton was more elastic. Or I could cut out the godot and reset it together. I have used crochet to lengthen my daughter's shorts if she grew taller but not thicker. I prefer knitting, but I can crochet small items. Anything big doesn't hold my attention.

  • @daliaavidar3391
    @daliaavidar3391 Месяц назад

    Thank you so much for this episode, can you please share the petit knit cardigan pattern and the pattern for the purple cardigan with the smoking stitch in the knitting, thank you 😊

  • @monika_do_dziela
    @monika_do_dziela Месяц назад

    Great episode! Amazing new technics and great projects of Valiant Tailoress ! I hope they will be available in english... ? 😊

  • @supersoupe5163
    @supersoupe5163 Месяц назад

    Elegant designs

  • @pammills7912
    @pammills7912 Месяц назад

    how do you manage to knit so many things to show us each month I love knitting but I have become unwell and struggle to make any patterns with complicated stitch patterns in them you both have really good tension

  • @user-wg9ij2ro5l
    @user-wg9ij2ro5l Месяц назад

    Smocking was also created for adding thickness for wear and warmth.

  • @margaretgeorge3903
    @margaretgeorge3903 Месяц назад

    Wow Andrea, beautiful cardi, hope you don’t get bored…. and then😂

  • @janetjroberson2581
    @janetjroberson2581 Месяц назад

    Hello from Swansea, Illinois.

  • @TaylorThrift-vp3tn
    @TaylorThrift-vp3tn Месяц назад

    Andrea, I think anything you would do for class on the Pura Vida trip would be great. I personally would love to see how to weave in the ends for a Marie Wallin design or one like it. I love all her designs but would love to convert them from top down or make them all in the round. I lack the confidence to do it. Perhaps you could do something that incorporates some of those aspects.

  • @DeeFay-fl1hs
    @DeeFay-fl1hs Месяц назад

    Fabulous episode. As a prolific stitcher, who loves the rhythm of simple knitting (and with limited knitting skills), the addition of smocking opens up so many possibilities to enhance the design. I wonder how the stitching is started. With a knot or most likely I think a tail to be woven in?

  • @annr5404
    @annr5404 Месяц назад +1

    ‘Could get eggshell…’ 🤭

  • @gwynhigginson4871
    @gwynhigginson4871 Месяц назад +2

    Is there pattern for the brick red slip stitch short sleeve cardi you wore in 2nd interview please ?..think could try that to start. ...❤❤❤❤

    • @lauraparis5932
      @lauraparis5932 Месяц назад

      I'm interested too! Thanks. Beutiful episode

  • @aroundtheworldfibers
    @aroundtheworldfibers Месяц назад

    Great episode. Yes, I can tell a sewer who also knits and crochets. I am also one of them. Sewers do apply the skill to their knit designs. I did like the pearls with the smocking - with the right yarn, and design, it makes a design look so elegant.

  • @imkristinmakes2772
    @imkristinmakes2772 Месяц назад

    Wow!

  • @constanzehancock8667
    @constanzehancock8667 Месяц назад

    In one of your episode’s a lady was covering her buttons with yarn

  • @bettebarnett9740
    @bettebarnett9740 Месяц назад

  • @olive5890
    @olive5890 Месяц назад

    Love Madeleine's wit 🐣😂