Hi Lisa, please reconsider the “failed” sweater. Cut the collar off and reknit it smaller. This will raise obviously raise neckline but also likely make the arm holes more comfortable. The colors of this sweater are gorgeous for you and would be lovely styled as out wear (dog walking) with a tee and jean shirt underneath. Lovely to see you here and I will introduce myself on Ravelry as a soulful spinner. Now I should show you a few real “failed” sweaters that I need to rip out.
Martha, I am taking your advice. Since it’s bottom up the collar is super easy to unbind. With wool leggings on a cold day it might work. Thanks a million! 🥰
Your “failed” sweater can be donated to me lol as it would fit lovely, only joking (not). Your channel is so inspiring and very much soulful and love to watch it. I have learned spinning from you and have a couple of nice patterns which you’ve shown me. Keep up all the work you do Happy blessings Jayne xx
I agree with reknitting the yoke of that sweater. My philosophy on ripping out and reknitting changed when I retired: I can take the time now and enjoy the yarn and knitting again! No longer in a hurry for the project to get done. Your “spindle microphone” is so funny! But definitely effective, too. The flowers on the table beside you are so pretty! Your color and yarn choices make me swoon…Miss Babbs - ooooh! And that Cascade Ultra Pima…mmmm. Your earrings are pretty, too. They will go with that Cascade top when you make it. Happy birthday to Peaches!
Happy Birthday Peaches!!! 🎉💕 Your “failed” sweater is beautiful!! Since it is beautiful, it is not failed!!😊 Always enjoy relaxing and hearing your journey, thank you so much!! Happy Retirement to your Hubby! Blessings to you all!😊🌸🌷
Oh I was so happy to see you! I really loved the Japanese pattern you are working on. The Shetland looks like it would be a dream to spin ! Thanks for the visit, your were missed!!!
About the “fail sweater”: just crop it!!! It will look much better with a tighter collar, you can unravel it and pick up less sts. I would shorten the sleeves, add a tight cuff, and crop the body to your waist length. That means to unravel about half of your body length (or cut it and make a skirt or a capelet with the cut off part). You can look some colorwork boxy sweaters on ravelry. They look so flattering over dresses, or slim pants, on all body types. ❤❤
I just heard this! www.sunradio.com/2024/05/17/helen-mirren-pierce-brosnan-to-star-in-the-thursday-murder-club-adaptation/#:~:text=The%20Thursday%20Murder%20Club%20follows,union%20activist%20Ron%20(Brosnan).
@saramerrick3539 I was so happy to hear there are 4 books in the series so far. I don’t read as many books as I;d like as I haven’t figured out a way to knit and read simultaneously. Of course audio books are an option, but I do love the feel of a tangible book in my hands.
That sweater will be perfect for a ski lodge! Or the fire pit! Yes go ahead and frog unless you could use it as a gift to someone in your circles or family.
Aww bummer on your sweater Lisa! It does look very cozy. Don’t frog it yet. Wait until you have worn it through a cold winter. A big oversized sweater with comfy leggings of even pj pants. You just might wear it more than you think. Or the perfect loved one will fit into it perfectly 😊.
I love the yarn colors of the “failed” sweater. You could do sweater “surgery”. I would probably frog and re-knit as “surgery” isn’t my strong suit. I love my Sea Glass Tee by Wool and Pine for summer tops. I acquired 2.5 lbs of rooed Shetland from Triple Hobby Farm recently and it’s amazing. Hoping I have enough fiber for a sweater. Loved the episode! 😊
So good to see you, Lisa. I'm currently spinning some fine Shetland that I think came from offspring of Jen Johnson's flock. And a couple weeks ago ago, I bought my first fleece! Gray CVM lamb from Lochanmor Farm, about a half hour away. I look forward to assembling my scouring/dyeing setup in the horse barn, which has water and a floor drain and I can make a mess. All of this inspired by you! Happy birthday, dear Peaches.
Lisa, my approach would be to take the fail apart and use the yarn for another project, yarns can be an investment these days! Lovely colors…..! Lovely episode!
Oh so nice to see you again! I took the opportunity to spin while watching. It had been a while, but I picked back up on some Greenwood Fiberworks BFL/Nylon 80/20 that I had picked up at Oregon Flock and Fiber last fall. I'm spinning on a 'new to me' Schacht Matchless that I picked up from a friend who was clearing out her late mom's craft room. It's was 'born' on June 26, 1989, so quite a vintage wheel! But she still spins like a dream (after I gave her some cleaning and care). Just a lovely bit of time on a Sunday evening to sit and visit with you and spin on my wheel. Thank you for taking the time to put out a podcast for us - it always feels like visiting with a knitting/spinning friend. 🙂 I will go check out the group on Ravelry. Sounds like a good spot for spinners.
I’m currently working on spinning yarn from a local historical farm that has a few sheep and no one to spin the yarn. It’s been so nice to try out different techniques and plies.
So pleased that I have found your podcast, I'm new to spinning and am spinning the same welsh fibre as I love the rich brown. I also love your knits, and made notes on several that I would like to make.
I am spinning for my first sweater...I'm following Andrea Mowry's spin it to knit it traveler. I'm spinning Hello yarn corriedale. I have 4 skeins so far and I'm going to spin all the fiber I bought. It is still inconsistent spinning (I've only been spinning for 6 months) but I'm going to make this sweater. I learn so much each time I knit with what I spin. Best way to learn. I'm also knitting up a beret in handspun BFL/Teeswater lamb fiber. So beautiful!!! Learning here too, prob overspun and overplied😢 but I'm making the beret tight gauge, so we'll see.
Great video Lisa. I am glad you shared the “failed sweater”, and talked about how you would have done it differently. The tips are great, and always appreciated. Thank you!!!! and Shetland Fleece/Fiber! I had the opportunity to visit with Cary last summer, she is a very lovely Lady, and I wish I had more time with her, and I got to play with her shetlands, oh my gosh, they are so cute, I wanted to bring one home with me, but couldn’t fit one in my suitcase :). She also generously gifted me with some of her gorgeous shetland fleece. You will love spinning it!!!🥰🥰
It's so good to see you... I've missed you. I also used to feel strange recording when somebody was in the house, but I'm used to it now. How lovely that you are both at home together though ❤
Thanks for wonderful podcast, I’m so glad you like thinner needles. And how fast, it’s almost done! Hopefully one day you venture knitting gossamer with 5.5mm needles, it’s so much fun! I’m impressed with number of projects you have in progress, I cannot keep one for longer. Things knit too fast for me!
We all have a sweater or two that is NOT our finest hour, but we don't have a podcast and viewers as witnesses! I'd hang the sweater on the wall as art, since it's quite gorgeous, and then frog the heck out of it when you want to reclaim the yarn. But Martha's suggestion is more practical...can't wait to see the makeover. I finished a summer top, started last summer and then tucked aside. Flower Street Tee by Sweater Freak, made with Purl Soho Linen Quill. I figure I can layer it over a thin long sleeve tee in the shoulder season, too. Love all the peonies!
Oh my goodness Peaches is so beautiful and happy birthday! 15 is amazing. I really love your videos and you were one of the first people to inspire me to spin. I have a small podcast and I agree, I just can't when anyone else is around, especially my husband, which is ridiculous because he's my biggest supporter but I always feel weird. I head to my shop in the early morning, before I open to record while he's out on a morning bike ride and that works. I have had a few failed sweaters but the best thing about yarn is it doesn't expire. I would love to see you re-knit the same jumper because it really suits you. Really appreciate your book reviews too. You may enjoy In Defence of Witches and Unwell Women. Both of which centre around or begin in a similar time period of 1500's and document the treatment of women throughout the ages. Lovely to see you again and thanks for all you share
Thank you so very much. I noted your book recommendations! It’s so strange recording a video. It seems a very intimate thing and then it goes out into the whole world. Why are we shy when our family is around? I am going to subscribe to your channel as soon as I finish writing this. Take care of yourself and Peaches says “hello” too. 🥰
@@SoulfulSpinning It is such an intimate thing! I still feel super weird when people I know in my town watch. Somehow it's just easier when it's strangers
Hi Lisa! Your video made my Sunday. Thank you! I think your oversized sweater would be adorable with leggings and some cute boots. Thanks again for the inspiring content, and for being a part of my day. 💗
Hi Lisa, Happy Birthday Peaches. You look fantastic ❤. Hope you are able to fix your beautiful sweater. I had a similar problem with my calliope sweater. I used my handspun yarn. It fits very loosely like a comfortable sweatshirt. My spinning buddies love it, but I know it is big. I love it and that is what counts. I love Carie’s podcast as well. I will have to check out her latest podcast. I just finished knitting some handspun socks Romney/Alpaca plied together. Be well❤️
Oh yeah, the Rota Sleeveless Top is a very enjoyable pattern! I'm so intrigued about doing long draw with a drop spindle! I don't have a wheel yet, so it's nice to know there are more skills I can work on in the meantime. Happy birthday to Peaches!
Hi Lisa. So good to see your podcast. Thank you for the spinning section. I am thinking of getting an e spinner so I appreciated watching you spin with yours. Also loved seeing Peaches. She looks great! Loved all your knitting content, too.
Hi Sue, There are many e spinner choices now. I hope you find the one that suits you perfectly! Glad you made your way over here. thanks for your encouragement. 🥰
Thank you for another wonderful episode, Lisa. Your ‘failed’ lopapeysa, as I mentioned before, is the same one I knitted a few years ago and mine is enormous!!! I wear it almost as a dress, with leggings, in the winter. I didn’t like how the neck sat so I folded and stitched it. I assumed it was me…not very experienced and unwell at the time, but when I saw yours I now think it’s the pattern!! I am a loose knitter too. It’s heartbreaking, as you put so much time and hope into it - and it is gorgeous… I am so pleased to see the lovely Peaches so well too! Thank you for your book talk - I have preordered the paperback version of the Renaissance women one - it sounds great. I did join revelry years ago but never use it, but you’re making me want to explore Soulful Spinners…it’s a great idea. I know what you mean about Insta! Thank you for all you share with us. 🥰
I remembered what you said, Beverly about yours and I should have taken it as a cautionary tale. 😂 I think I will try to take out the neck and decrease some more stitches, to tighten it up a bit and make it taller. That’s should help raise the garment a bit. It’s worth a try before i 🐸 it. The stitches have bloomed with the yarn and it would be a pain to unravel. I have a cute pair of wool legging I could wear it in for dog walks as someone else suggested. Glad I am not the only one. 😆 I hope you join us over in Ravelry. It seems almost “old school” in the forums but it’s a respite from all the pop up ads you get everywhere else.
LisaR: Hi Lisa ! I had to laugh with you about the lett lopi sweater - I knit a Lopi pattern in the heavier lopi years ago for my husband - same type of pattern ... I had gauge - I ended up knitting it three times bc it was so long when it was finished ! I gave one to my very tall son and My daughter & I used the others as oversized dresses with leggings and boots ! To this day, I can't figure out what happened there - it had a mind of its own !❤ You're just fabulous! - one good thing - they're warm and great in the snow !❄️
I think Icelandic wool grows in the blocking. I’m going to reknit the color to raise it up a bit then wear it in cold weather with some leggings. I do love the colors.
You're in good company with a yoke a wee bit too big. Back in Jan/Feb, the Yarn Harlot cast on a Field Sweater and was madly in love with it. Somehow or another, the yoke turned out to be 87" around (not Stephanie's size). She ignored every knitterly warning she had ever shared with other knitters and just kept knitting. Her final comment was something like "better knitters don't make fewer mistakes, they just make bigger mistakes faster". I am laughing again just imagining this. The tale of woe is in her Instagram feed.
Good to see you again Lisa. I'm sorry your sweater was too big…I've been there too! Usually when I go on autopilot as I am knitting. I absolutely love the color combination and think you should frog it and re-knit it. May I suggest you determine how you ended up with such a large sweater in order to not repeat it again. HAPPY KNITTING!!
Brave soul! I cannot film with my husband around…too distracted! But, kudos to you, I will be retiring from teaching in 3 weeks. My husband semi retired a couple of years ago, but is happier working, so he reopened his LLC, and back in the saddle (historic home preservation, part time, smaller projects, teaching, consulting)…..setting up my new fiber room, spinning wheels and looms will be moved in there. Big changes, so looking forward to having time to fully immerse. Have enjoyed your adventures in fiber for many years, you are a gem in this community! Thanks for your lovely presence, Lisa! Happy crafting!
Congratulations on you upcoming retirement! I remember you mentioning it from time to time and now it’s here. You are going to love immersing yourself into your craft. Your husband sounds like he’s found a nice balance too. It’s so important . It’s always good to hear from you. 💕
The Ren Women book sounds fascinating, and probably also maddening!! I laugh that it took me until last year, when I started spinning at age 60+, to realize what “spinster” really meant. Natural occupation for the older women who could spend long stretches at the wheel without the constant interruptions of kids. 😅😅😅
Love your Mabel cardigan, it’s turning out lovely. The Lopi sweater is beautiful- I’m know the fit has to be disappointing. I think you’re instinct to wait and decide is probably right but if truly it won’t be worn you probably will want to reclaim the lovely yarn. Felting would be risky- though you could felt and cut chair pads or make some other felted item as a memento that might feel less defeating. I have found I have to knit the upper portion of sweaters with my upper bust measurement to get a good fit. Then I size up. I’m now finding I really only need to adjust for the front - if I ever get my next episode posted that’s a topic I want to explore with everyone. Beautiful spinning as always!! And appreciate the book recommendations. 🧶Cher
hi Lisa, so glad to know that you were cognizant of Carrie’s sheep and wool. I watch both of your podcasts, both yours and Carrie‘s and actually made a trip from Minnesota to the middle of the mitten to visit the wool mill that Two carries in one emma run the urban dreams wool mill farm, the urban dreams farm. It was well worth a trip and I would suggest especially since you live in Chicago you wouldn’t believe the roving that is their the set up. They have is incredibly efficient and affordable they have so much roving I swear, I’ll never buy wool anywhere else it’s beautiful also took a spinning lesson to learn Laundre while I was there from carrie 2 there are two cary‘s and one emma and we call the cary from our podcast. Cary won the the other Carrie is carrie 2 and emma actually lives on the farm and owns the mill but they all work together to process wall. Definitely recommend that you check it out not far from you.
Just found your podcast today, love it! I am a spinner and knitter of many years. Originally from northeast Ohio, my husband and I recently moved to SC. So happy to have found you.
oh, what a joy to have a lovely long podcast to listen to / watch. I totally agree about putting content behind a paywall. It's something I never want to do either. Another fabulous episode so lovely to catch up with what you are doing.
I understand the need to earn some dollars for all the hard work it takes to create videos. Perhaps partnerships with companies you know and love is the way to go. Everyone wants a subscription now. What really gets me is the big media companies making you pay and then still showing adverts. Really is a 🐝 in my bonnet.
When I knitted my black jumper, I found it helpful to put something light-coloured across my lap to provide a light background for the knitting. I found I could see the stitches much more clearly when they were silhouetted against a lighter background. (A pillowcase works well.)
A lovely episode. Your projects are all so nice. Your large sweater might fit someone else. You can’t go wrong using Rowan patterns. I have knitted quite a lot & enjoy seaming them. Better fit sometimes. Thanks from Scotland 🏴
My first Lopapeysa turned out to be a tent in width and dress in length. I put it into the washing mashine and felted it moderately. Now it fits, but it's super warm and a bit stiff, that's why it's a bit uncomfortable around the neck. Now summer is around the corner, so I will wait until autumn and probably cut a slit in the front.
I've put my knitting to rest during the summer and want to focus on handsewing, spinning and needlebinding. My big project at the moment is a woolen dress for my living history hobby and when I want to do something small and easy I spin Norwegian spælsau fiber for sewing thread. My needlebound wrist warmers could use some attention as well, but that has to wait until the dress is done.
I was thrilled to hear you are thinking of trying “old school” sweater construction. While I appreciate the ingenious new one-piece knitting patterns, I have found that I quite dislike schlepping a big wad of knitting in my lap. I’m back to piecing, mostly. A back, two fronts, two sleeves-cardigan pieces almost fly off the needles. Sewing takes some time, but I’ve learned to enjoy the process. I particularly like the way pieced sweaters hang. Good luck, Lisa! I’ll be watching to see how you get on.
Thank you. I have been watching a lot of Roxanne Richardson here and she makes a great case for sweater in pieces construction for the same reason you are here. I am looking forward to trying it. 💕
Hi Lisa, I like knitting summer tops in cotton or cotton and linen. My favourite is Scotch broom by wool and pine, it’s fun to knit and flattering to wear, I’ve made 3 of them. Another I enjoyed knitting and wearing is Oksa by Kaitlin Hunter and I made it short sleeves in off white. I loves cool reds too.
Hi Lisa, so good to see you again! Thank you for sharing all you do, I always look forward to your podcasts. I’ll go into Ravelry with a question about plying on your espinner. I’m having some trouble. Perhaps you or others will have some solutions. Peaches is amazing! Thanks again, Terry near Kamloops BC 🇨🇦
It was great to see your new podcast in my notifications today, Lisa! I enjoyed visiting with you. I love the Mabel cardigan! and, of course, the Black Welsh Mountain is gorgeous. I look forward to your planned spinning content. Haha re The Thursday Murder Club! I started w book 4 … then just purchased the first one to read them in order. SO funny! Happy birthday to sweet Peaches
Hi lisa, I have read the Thursday Murder Club books and Richard Osman is indeed we'll known here in the UK from his work on TV, my favourite for the role of Elizabeth however would be Joanna Lumley. The author has said in interview s that he took his inspiration from his mother and her friends retirement village.
Hi Lisa: Wonderful podcast! My first successful colorwork sweater was Golden Fern by Jenn Steingass. I didn’t understand positive ease or anything about superwash. And non-super wash fibers. It came out too big and the wool must have been super wash which added stretch to the garment. No, I didn’t frog it because it was a lot of work and it is beautiful. I wear it every so often. Favorite summer knits is the Anker summer shirt, Misurina, and the Salty Air Tee. Thanks for sharing! Happy knitting!❤
Those are three beautiful patterns. Thank you. Yes, superwash in a garment can be tricky I think. No scales in the yarn to hold everything together. Take care and thanks for watching. 💕
Oooh excited for more spinning videos! I'm doing a sweater spin using undyed a white alpaca and white mohair blend from our small herd (however we've now moved and sold our angora goats). Spinning white has been slow and I haven't decided on what to dye this before knitting. I've overdyed a sweater before and it turned out so patchy that I ended up giving it to goodwill. I can recommend a summer top pattern by Lily Kate France - Abydos top.
I really enjoyed your podcast, missed you. Your Icelandic sweater is gorgeous and I would unravel and reknit it. I have 2 Daedalus e spinners and love them soooo much, super quiet. I have a Sparrow and a Starling. I love that they are a small business and are very active in the fiber community. Long draw James works with them.
The Daedalus spinners sound amazing and if I didn’t already have my Ashford I’d get on the wait list. It’s funny you mention Longdraw James. His early videos helped me learn to spin woolen. Seems like a great chap, too. 💕
Hi Lisa😊 Thank you so much for another great episode of your podcast 🙏🏻 You made my day 🤩🥰 I love the content you create and I get so crazy inspired by you. I’m a beginner spinner and spin on my Ashford e-spinner. I love it 🥰 However I would love to spin on a traditional wheel but where I live I have no possibility to try out different models and types of wheels. Do you have any suggestions on what to consider when buying a wheel? I love to spin long draw. Feel free to comment but I totally understand the complexity of my question and that it could be super hard to give any pointers since I guess it’s really an individually based approach. Again, a million thanks for a great podcast episode. See you on Ravelry! Anette
Dear Lisa, so nice to see you again, and thank you so much for the mention ! As I am influenced too, the Dotted Rays idea came from Rosemary who knit it with yarn I had sent her. Then I made one with yarn she had sent me 😺 For the oversized sweater, if you are unsure, leave it in the naughty spot and let the ideal decision come to you. It took me two years to transform 2 sweaters that I was not wearing in vests (with set in sleeves which made it possible) and completely rip out a Half & Half shawl. I still need to decide what to make with the reclaimed beautiful De Rerum Natura Ulysse yarn, I have my eyes on a ANKESTRiCK cardigan. We'll see ! As for the future, I'll follow ❤️
My goodness hi again! I answer the questions as I listen lol … I am spinning nutiden fibers for something… lol still no idea … my default seems to be always lace for singles and plyed at fingering/ dk… the singles always plumps up while plying …
Your Lopi sweater is just beautiful but HUGE!!! The colors look like some of the best I've seen you wear. I know you probably don't want to hear this but I would take it apart and knit it again. I have done the exact same thing. Of course, I always try to shrink them but that's not the best idea. I have 2 ideas for gauge swatching. If it says gauge is 21 stitches over 4 inches, I cast on 21 sitches. I don't do any edging, just start in pattern and knit the 21 stitches for 4 inches (row). That seems to be the easiest way for me to accurately measure and know whether I have gotten gauge. I just have to measure 4 inches and know that if it is 4, I got gauge with 21 stitches. The other way which I learned in a gauge class and no one else has ever talked about is to knit your gauge as big as you want with the needles recommended (or the ones you want to use) and then slide the stitches off the needle and count the loops. I hesitated in trusting this even though the teacher was an amazing knitter but when I followed the loops down, they lined up perfectly with the stitches below. Hope this helps!! Missed you, you haven't been around for a while
Thank you for your swatching method. My eyes go buggy when I am counting the stitches. I used your counting loops method for my current project. I am well into the body and have checked gauge and seem to be on it. I appreciate you taking the time to write your comment. 🥰
hi Lisa ! so nice to see you again! Your "failure" is a wonderful dress- don´t frog it, you will enjoy it in winter! Just tighten up the rib around the neck- maybe embroidery ? Happy Birthday to Peach !
Hi Lisa, so glad to see you pop up again, I've missed you. I always love the things you show, and your thoughts about them. I was thinking along the lines of another person who commented earlier, and wondered if you could not still save your lopi sweater. The colours suit you so well. Have you heard of barber cord? It is a rubber hollow cord you can slide over the tips of your needle, then you can pull all or half of your stitches onto the cord, to make it super easy to try on your sweater as you go along. I do this a few times for every sweater I knit, so I can make adaptations before it is too late. Once you have tried the sweater on, you can easily slide the stitches back onto your needle to continue knitting. Love all the projects you are working on. I just finished a lovely summer T-shirt designed by Meiju KP, the Hilpu Tee. The fit is amazing. Your idea of doing spindle tutorials sounds good. I always recommend your videos to new spindle spinners. I have learned so much from you! See you in the Ravelry group!
I would think it would still work. The only time I think it wouldn't work is when your neck will be steeked. But for a round yoke it should still work pretty well
Hi Lisa, thanks for keeping me company while I finished a baby blanket for my newest grad daughter. I was thinking, maybe the huge sweater could be felted down to size, cut up the front, and used as a jacket?
Hi Chicago girl 🤩🤩 i watch your channel from the northest north of Germany, not far away from the Danish border. A big hello to you and your wonderful video. 💐💐 For the "Hagrid's Sweater" i would say: shorten the lenght generously, shorten the arms and - maybe - thighten the neckline a bit (with crocheting) and you will get an oversized boxy sweater, which colours suits you so very great.
I love the design of your “failed” sweater. I’m wondering if you could take it in or add some darts under the arms, just as a seamstress would do? I have seen RUclips videos on “steeking” for altering a knitted garment. Just a thought. You are so cute and funny. You made me laugh along with you many times. I am working on my first cardigan. I bought the pattern from a member of revelry. I have altered the design only because I spun my own yarn & it was not the same weight as the pattern called for. I’m almost done with it. I started it about 2 months ago. It doesn’t look like the pattern but, I like it. 😂 I love your podcast. I will check out some of your recommendations you shared. Thank you for sharing & communicating with us. I would be sad if you “ghost” us. ❤
Hi Cyndi! I think I am going to cut open the sweater and turn it into a cardigan but I have to get my nerve up and research the process. Thank you for your kind words. They really do mean a lot to me. Take care. 🥰
I have done that and I will be taking a Gauge Swatching Class at a Yarn Shop up in Stillwater Mn which will be about a 2hr Drive for me. They also have a sweater class as well that I am considering. I am looking at a new Spinning Wheel the One that I have is an Anquie Double Drive that I love and I still use her a lot, but Elizabeth (Spinning Wheel's Name) is a hard pull and she has one bobbin that I need to get 2 extra made for her and I know who I am going to and I do have the wood that I need to get cut.
Thanks for sharing your sweater fail. Sometimes it happens. I knit a cute sweater once where the sleeves were knitted up and down the length of the sleeve. The sleeves ended up being 5 inches too long. The rest of the sweater fit fine. It feels like such a failure, but really it’s a huge learning experience. I never did fix that sweater.
So good to see you again Lisa! I feel for your yoke sweater. I’m attempting my first colorwork sweater and I have NO idea if my gauge is good or not. It think it’s kinda tight as it seems to be knitting up a tube and not a plate. Of course I needed to up the ante by knitting the body in black Nutiden and mohair. 😳 Ah well, there is no other way for me to learn than by just doing it so there you go. For what it’s worth I agree with another viewer. The colors of that sweater are beautiful on you. I hope you can save it somehow! I just finished a summer top knit in Noro Sonata. A wonderful yarn! Pattern was “Thea” by Susanne Muller and I plan to knit some matching shorts!
Your project will turn out great. I would certainly not want to rip back nutidan and mohair. I love Noro yarns too. Your summer top sounds lovely. Are you on Ravelry?
@@SoulfulSpinningyes I’m on Ravelry but have not updated my projects in over a year (so lazy!). I plan to have a “photo shoot” down at the beach w/ hubby after the weather cools so I can post all my projects from last year. PS I’m writing this about 3 months after you replied (so sorry!) I am “Seaghost” on Ravelry!
Hi Lisa. I just frogged a sweater that I made for my son. It was so big! I was wonderingly which spinner you were using to ply your yarn. Thanks so much for the content that you bring us. I really enjoy your podcast.
When knitting with black yarn try wearing a "head lamp" to have a more focused light source on your knitting. This will work for most hand work that needs detailed attention with less eye strain.
Richard Osman is great. He is a Renaissance man. He has his own game show here. He is 6'7. The books are based on his mother's retirement community. I haven't read them yet, but I plan on it. I am a beginner spindle spinner. Thanks to you. I don't have a wheel and would love a video on plying. Thank you. ❤
You could knit a icord around your neckribbing to make the neck opening smaller. And after you do that you could rip off extra length of the hem. At least this is one option to try before ripping it.
For a moment I was wondering why you were making a sweater for Hagrid..🤣..jumper in Ausie😮…and then when you tried it on…lol i knew exactly what you meant.. its such a lovely design and all the wool goes together so well.. interested to know what you are going to do with it. You must be so disappointed.
Hi Lisa!! I would frog it … just ask yourself… will you wear it confidently? Probably not so frogging and use the yarn for a different project not a sweater, like a shawl otherwise you always remember that‘a not what you wanted first … anyhow that is what happened to me many times … and frogged and I decided no more round yoke sweater for my body … set in sleeves or raglan fits me so much better… good luck !
You could always choose a larger person that you care about to give that beautiful sweater to rather than waste all of that work and have nothing to show for it. I’m sure someone would really enjoy that. It’s beautiful.❤😅
Just joined the ravelry group. Oh the colors of your sweater "fail" suit you soooo well...frog and do something with it again. If the neckline was tighter, i would make it a dress, extending it in lengh5...it is sooo nice in winter to have a big woolly dress! But from what i saw, the arm situation is not so flattering...
Your "failed " sweater is gorgeous. I know you are disappointed but what a wonderful gift for someone or very stylish for you with leggings and boots .
Hi Lisa,fabulous podcast as always, I loved your Yira shawl, I'm going to have a go at spinning singles and thought it would be a great pattern to try but can't find it anywhere, could you help please x
Hi Jacky, here is a link to the shawl. I usually try to link the patterns in the description as well. I would love to see this in your handspun singles! Take care. 💕 www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/yohira
I would love some instructional spindle videos!! Have you ever spun Nutiden bats? I ordered some from Honor Och Heir but as a fairly new spinner (spindle only) I am struggling with its short staple length quite a bit. Any advice would be much appreciated 😊
Hi Susan, I never had a chance to spin those batts from Carolyn. If there are a variety of staple lengths in the prep you could try taking a bit of the roving and rolling it up into a cylinder (like a rolag) or folding over your finger to spin. When fibers are very short a longdraw method seems to work best for me. Best of luck and if you want to share your progress pop over to the ravelry group. Collective wisdom is always appreciated!
Richard Osmas has a great early evening daily Quiz show here. Called House of Games. We love it and record it to watch when we have our evening meal. It's great, I know you'd love it if you can find it
I like that pattern on that sweater. My cousin is giving me 2 fleece from this shearing. My question is, if I add Alpaca 🤔 do I want to spin a 2 or 3 ply yarn.? I will give it to my niece to knit. How many skien of yarn she needs? So you must like to spin in the garden under a shade tree. You should try it and listen to music 🎶.
That’s a big question. There are a few variable you have to consider. The best thing is to spin a small skein and count the yardage per pound (called grist) Tiny Fibre Studio just did an excellent video on grist and even created an online calculator to figure it out. Sampling is the best thing to do. It’s really the only way you’ll know if you’ll get the fabric you want. Alpaca will add weight and drape to the fabric. Oh yes, I often listen to music as I spin!
Hi this is a bit off topic, and I hope I don’t offend anyone, firstly though I am not knitting person I just found ur channel bye accident and your lovely to listen to. Now to what I noticed I am a nurse and o can’t help notice your neck has a lump neat to the clavicle bone on the left hand side, I am assuming your filming with a camera in which it’s ture left, if your filming on a mobile phone it’s right. Your channel is lovely and I absolutely enjoyed watching you talk Rachael Australia
Thank you Rachael. I am well. You are kind to say, no offense taken at all. have a sister who is a retired nurse practitioner here and she is kind and observant like you. Take care! Lisa
Just recently frogged a sweater just like this.
Felt great. Glad I did it.
The colors are so pretty.
don’t fret-frog!!!
Hi Lisa, please reconsider the “failed” sweater. Cut the collar off and reknit it smaller. This will raise obviously raise neckline but also likely make the arm holes more comfortable. The colors of this sweater are gorgeous for you and would be lovely styled as out wear (dog walking) with a tee and jean shirt underneath. Lovely to see you here and I will introduce myself on Ravelry as a soulful spinner. Now I should show you a few real “failed” sweaters that I need to rip out.
Martha, I am taking your advice. Since it’s bottom up the collar is super easy to unbind. With wool leggings on a cold day it might work. Thanks a million! 🥰
I agree with Martha. That was my first thought, too.
Your “failed” sweater can be donated to me lol as it would fit lovely, only joking (not).
Your channel is so inspiring and very much soulful and love to watch it. I have learned spinning from you and have a couple of nice patterns which you’ve shown me. Keep up all the work you do
Happy blessings
Jayne xx
I agree with reknitting the yoke of that sweater. My philosophy on ripping out and reknitting changed when I retired: I can take the time now and enjoy the yarn and knitting again! No longer in a hurry for the project to get done.
Your “spindle microphone” is so funny! But definitely effective, too.
The flowers on the table beside you are so pretty!
Your color and yarn choices make me swoon…Miss Babbs - ooooh! And that Cascade Ultra Pima…mmmm.
Your earrings are pretty, too. They will go with that Cascade top when you make it.
Happy birthday to Peaches!
Happy Birthday Peaches!!! 🎉💕
Your “failed” sweater is beautiful!! Since it is beautiful, it is not failed!!😊
Always enjoy relaxing and hearing your journey, thank you so much!!
Happy Retirement to your Hubby! Blessings to you all!😊🌸🌷
Oh I was so happy to see you! I really loved the Japanese pattern you are working on. The Shetland looks like it would be a dream to spin ! Thanks for the visit, your were missed!!!
Thank you Lisa. I really enjoy your podcasts!
New Lisa video! 🥳🥳🥰🥳🥳 Day made.
About the “fail sweater”: just crop it!!! It will look much better with a tighter collar, you can unravel it and pick up less sts. I would shorten the sleeves, add a tight cuff, and crop the body to your waist length. That means to unravel about half of your body length (or cut it and make a skirt or a capelet with the cut off part). You can look some colorwork boxy sweaters on ravelry. They look so flattering over dresses, or slim pants, on all body types. ❤❤
Yes, Helen Mirren would make a wonderful Elizabeth! It's such a fun series. Thank you -- I always enjoy your podcast.
I just heard this!
www.sunradio.com/2024/05/17/helen-mirren-pierce-brosnan-to-star-in-the-thursday-murder-club-adaptation/#:~:text=The%20Thursday%20Murder%20Club%20follows,union%20activist%20Ron%20(Brosnan).
@@SoulfulSpinning Fun! Can't wait for the next book in the series.
@saramerrick3539 I was so happy to hear there are 4 books in the series so far. I don’t read as many books as I;d like as I haven’t figured out a way to knit and read simultaneously. Of course audio books are an option, but I do love the feel of a tangible book in my hands.
I"m happy to see you back. I've recently been doing a 100 day long draw challenge. Your tutorial was especially helpful to get started. Many thanks.
That sweater will be perfect for a ski lodge! Or the fire pit! Yes go ahead and frog unless you could use it as a gift to someone in your circles or family.
Aww bummer on your sweater Lisa! It does look very cozy. Don’t frog it yet. Wait until you have worn it through a cold winter. A big oversized sweater with comfy leggings of even pj pants. You just might wear it more than you think. Or the perfect loved one will fit into it perfectly 😊.
I LOVE those pink etc. Blending board experiments!!!
Thank you, Jamie! 💕
I love the yarn colors of the “failed” sweater. You could do sweater “surgery”. I would probably frog and re-knit as “surgery” isn’t my strong suit.
I love my Sea Glass Tee by Wool and Pine for summer tops.
I acquired 2.5 lbs of rooed Shetland from Triple Hobby Farm recently and it’s amazing. Hoping I have enough fiber for a sweater.
Loved the episode! 😊
I love the cardigan that you think is too big! Wear it as an oversize sweater! The colors are so fabulous are you! It's a dramatic look!
So good to see you, Lisa. I'm currently spinning some fine Shetland that I think came from offspring of Jen Johnson's flock. And a couple weeks ago ago, I bought my first fleece! Gray CVM lamb from Lochanmor Farm, about a half hour away. I look forward to assembling my scouring/dyeing setup in the horse barn, which has water and a floor drain and I can make a mess. All of this inspired by you! Happy birthday, dear Peaches.
CVM is a perfect fleece to process fine but not too temperamental like merino. Have fun and thanks for the well wishes for our girl. 🐩
Lisa, my approach would be to take the fail apart and use the yarn for another project, yarns can be an investment these days! Lovely colors…..! Lovely episode!
Oh so nice to see you again! I took the opportunity to spin while watching. It had been a while, but I picked back up on some Greenwood Fiberworks BFL/Nylon 80/20 that I had picked up at Oregon Flock and Fiber last fall.
I'm spinning on a 'new to me' Schacht Matchless that I picked up from a friend who was clearing out her late mom's craft room. It's was 'born' on June 26, 1989, so quite a vintage wheel! But she still spins like a dream (after I gave her some cleaning and care).
Just a lovely bit of time on a Sunday evening to sit and visit with you and spin on my wheel. Thank you for taking the time to put out a podcast for us - it always feels like visiting with a knitting/spinning friend. 🙂 I will go check out the group on Ravelry. Sounds like a good spot for spinners.
You vintage Matchless was such a find! Greenwood had lovely fiber, too. 🥰
I’m currently working on spinning yarn from a local historical farm that has a few sheep and no one to spin the yarn. It’s been so nice to try out different techniques and plies.
So pleased that I have found your podcast, I'm new to spinning and am spinning the same welsh fibre as I love the rich brown. I also love your knits, and made notes on several that I would like to make.
I am spinning for my first sweater...I'm following Andrea Mowry's spin it to knit it traveler. I'm spinning Hello yarn corriedale. I have 4 skeins so far and I'm going to spin all the fiber I bought. It is still inconsistent spinning (I've only been spinning for 6 months) but I'm going to make this sweater. I learn so much each time I knit with what I spin. Best way to learn. I'm also knitting up a beret in handspun BFL/Teeswater lamb fiber. So beautiful!!! Learning here too, prob overspun and overplied😢 but I'm making the beret tight gauge, so we'll see.
Great video Lisa. I am glad you shared the “failed sweater”, and talked about how you would have done it differently. The tips are great, and always appreciated. Thank you!!!! and Shetland Fleece/Fiber! I had the opportunity to visit with Cary last summer, she is a very lovely Lady, and I wish I had more time with her, and I got to play with her shetlands, oh my gosh, they are so cute, I wanted to bring one home with me, but couldn’t fit one in my suitcase :). She also generously gifted me with some of her gorgeous shetland fleece. You will love spinning it!!!🥰🥰
Just delightful, as always. Happy Spring !
Thank you so much for your quick reply xxx
It's so good to see you... I've missed you. I also used to feel strange recording when somebody was in the house, but I'm used to it now. How lovely that you are both at home together though ❤
I think once I do it a few times it’ll be easier. Otherwise I’ll never record!
Thanks for wonderful podcast,
I’m so glad you like thinner needles. And how fast, it’s almost done! Hopefully one day you venture knitting gossamer with 5.5mm needles, it’s so much fun!
I’m impressed with number of projects you have in progress, I cannot keep one for longer. Things knit too fast for me!
Hi, I've missed your videos. So nice to see you. I will watch you later today.
We all have a sweater or two that is NOT our finest hour, but we don't have a podcast and viewers as witnesses! I'd hang the sweater on the wall as art, since it's quite gorgeous, and then frog the heck out of it when you want to reclaim the yarn. But Martha's suggestion is more practical...can't wait to see the makeover. I finished a summer top, started last summer and then tucked aside. Flower Street Tee by Sweater Freak, made with Purl Soho Linen Quill. I figure I can layer it over a thin long sleeve tee in the shoulder season, too. Love all the peonies!
You Tube found you for me … I’m so glad they did, your fresh and interesting content has made my last knitting hour so so nice … so thank you Anix
Thank you, Annie 🥰
Everyone who has knit sweaters has at some point knit a dress by mistake! I don’t know anyone who hasn’t. You are in good company!!
Oh my goodness Peaches is so beautiful and happy birthday! 15 is amazing. I really love your videos and you were one of the first people to inspire me to spin. I have a small podcast and I agree, I just can't when anyone else is around, especially my husband, which is ridiculous because he's my biggest supporter but I always feel weird. I head to my shop in the early morning, before I open to record while he's out on a morning bike ride and that works. I have had a few failed sweaters but the best thing about yarn is it doesn't expire. I would love to see you re-knit the same jumper because it really suits you. Really appreciate your book reviews too. You may enjoy In Defence of Witches and Unwell Women. Both of which centre around or begin in a similar time period of 1500's and document the treatment of women throughout the ages. Lovely to see you again and thanks for all you share
Thank you so very much. I noted your book recommendations! It’s so strange recording a video. It seems a very intimate thing and then it goes out into the whole world. Why are we shy when our family is around? I am going to subscribe to your channel as soon as I finish writing this. Take care of yourself and Peaches says “hello” too. 🥰
@@SoulfulSpinning It is such an intimate thing! I still feel super weird when people I know in my town watch. Somehow it's just easier when it's strangers
Hi Lisa xxx thanks for the lovely episode again ❤
I'm really looking forward to the new "learn to spin" videos 🎉🎉🎉
Have a great day 💖
Hi Lisa! Your video made my Sunday. Thank you! I think your oversized sweater would be adorable with leggings and some cute boots. Thanks again for the inspiring content, and for being a part of my day. 💗
Hi Lisa, Happy Birthday Peaches. You look fantastic ❤. Hope you are able to fix your beautiful sweater. I had a similar problem with my calliope sweater. I used my handspun yarn. It fits very loosely like a comfortable sweatshirt. My spinning buddies love it, but I know it is big. I love it and that is what counts. I love Carie’s podcast as well. I will have to check out her latest podcast. I just finished knitting some handspun socks Romney/Alpaca plied together. Be well❤️
Oh yeah, the Rota Sleeveless Top is a very enjoyable pattern! I'm so intrigued about doing long draw with a drop spindle! I don't have a wheel yet, so it's nice to know there are more skills I can work on in the meantime. Happy birthday to Peaches!
Hi Lisa. So good to see your podcast. Thank you for the spinning section. I am thinking of getting an e spinner so I appreciated watching you spin with yours. Also loved seeing Peaches. She looks great! Loved all your knitting content, too.
Hi Sue, There are many e spinner choices now. I hope you find the one that suits you perfectly! Glad you made your way over here. thanks for your encouragement. 🥰
Thank you for another wonderful episode, Lisa.
Your ‘failed’ lopapeysa, as I mentioned before, is the same one I knitted a few years ago and mine is enormous!!! I wear it almost as a dress, with leggings, in the winter. I didn’t like how the neck sat so I folded and stitched it. I assumed it was me…not very experienced and unwell at the time, but when I saw yours I now think it’s the pattern!! I am a loose knitter too. It’s heartbreaking, as you put so much time and hope into it - and it is gorgeous…
I am so pleased to see the lovely Peaches so well too!
Thank you for your book talk - I have preordered the paperback version of the Renaissance women one - it sounds great.
I did join revelry years ago but never use it, but you’re making me want to explore Soulful Spinners…it’s a great idea. I know what you mean about Insta! Thank you for all you share with us. 🥰
I remembered what you said, Beverly about yours and I should have taken it as a cautionary tale. 😂
I think I will try to take out the neck and decrease some more stitches, to tighten it up a bit and make it taller. That’s should help raise the garment a bit. It’s worth a try before i 🐸 it. The stitches have bloomed with the yarn and it would be a pain to unravel.
I have a cute pair of wool legging I could wear it in for dog walks as someone else suggested.
Glad I am not the only one. 😆
I hope you join us over in Ravelry. It seems almost “old school” in the forums but it’s a respite from all the pop up ads you get everywhere else.
LisaR: Hi Lisa ! I had to laugh with you about the lett lopi sweater - I knit a Lopi pattern in the heavier lopi years ago for my husband - same type of pattern ... I had gauge - I ended up knitting it three times bc it was so long when it was finished ! I gave one to my very tall son and My daughter & I used the others as oversized dresses with leggings and boots ! To this day, I can't figure out what happened there - it had a mind of its own !❤ You're just fabulous! - one good thing - they're warm and great in the snow !❄️
I think Icelandic wool grows in the blocking. I’m going to reknit the color to raise it up a bit then wear it in cold weather with some leggings. I do love the colors.
You're in good company with a yoke a wee bit too big. Back in Jan/Feb, the Yarn Harlot cast on a Field Sweater and was madly in love with it. Somehow or another, the yoke turned out to be 87" around (not Stephanie's size). She ignored every knitterly warning she had ever shared with other knitters and just kept knitting. Her final comment was something like "better knitters don't make fewer mistakes, they just make bigger mistakes faster". I am laughing again just imagining this. The tale of woe is in her Instagram feed.
We can always count on the Yarn Harlot to give us a laugh and I consider her a professional Knitter. 😆
Good to see you again Lisa. I'm sorry your sweater was too big…I've been there too! Usually when I go on autopilot as I am knitting. I absolutely love the color combination and think you should frog it and re-knit it. May I suggest you determine how you ended up with such a large sweater in order to not repeat it again. HAPPY KNITTING!!
Brave soul! I cannot film with my husband around…too distracted! But, kudos to you, I will be retiring from teaching in 3 weeks. My husband semi retired a couple of years ago, but is happier working, so he reopened his LLC, and back in the saddle (historic home preservation, part time, smaller projects, teaching, consulting)…..setting up my new fiber room, spinning wheels and looms will be moved in there. Big changes, so looking forward to having time to fully immerse. Have enjoyed your adventures in fiber for many years, you are a gem in this community! Thanks for your lovely presence, Lisa! Happy crafting!
Congratulations on you upcoming retirement! I remember you mentioning it from time to time and now it’s here. You are going to love immersing yourself into your craft. Your husband sounds like he’s found a nice balance too. It’s so important .
It’s always good to hear from you. 💕
I love the failed sweater. Good for layering… looks like a super comfy sweater to lounge in ❤️
exactly!! i was thinking helen mitten for eluzabeth
The Ren Women book sounds fascinating, and probably also maddening!! I laugh that it took me until last year, when I started spinning at age 60+, to realize what “spinster” really meant. Natural occupation for the older women who could spend long stretches at the wheel without the constant interruptions of kids. 😅😅😅
I recently made the Tolsta Tee with plans for a second. I also made the Ranunculus in linen which is nice in the warmer weather
What a lovely surprise to find another video just uploaded. You have been missed.
Love your Mabel cardigan, it’s turning out lovely. The Lopi sweater is beautiful- I’m know the fit has to be disappointing. I think you’re instinct to wait and decide is probably right but if truly it won’t be worn you probably will want to reclaim the lovely yarn. Felting would be risky- though you could felt and cut chair pads or make some other felted item as a memento that might feel less defeating. I have found I have to knit the upper portion of sweaters with my upper bust measurement to get a good fit. Then I size up. I’m now finding I really only need to adjust for the front - if I ever get my next episode posted that’s a topic I want to explore with everyone. Beautiful spinning as always!! And appreciate the book recommendations. 🧶Cher
That’s really helpful, Cher. Your sweaters always fit you so well!
hi Lisa, so glad to know that you were cognizant of Carrie’s sheep and wool. I watch both of your podcasts, both yours and Carrie‘s and actually made a trip from Minnesota to the middle of the mitten to visit the wool mill that Two carries in one emma run the urban dreams wool mill farm, the urban dreams farm. It was well worth a trip and I would suggest especially since you live in Chicago you wouldn’t believe the roving that is their the set up. They have is incredibly efficient and affordable they have so much roving I swear, I’ll never buy wool anywhere else it’s beautiful also took a spinning lesson to learn Laundre while I was there from carrie 2 there are two cary‘s and one emma and we call the cary from our podcast. Cary won the the other Carrie is carrie 2 and emma actually lives on the farm and owns the mill but they all work together to process wall. Definitely recommend that you check it out not far from you.
A trip up there is definitely in my future! Wouldn’t it be fun to record a vlog?
Just found your podcast today, love it! I am a spinner and knitter of many years. Originally from northeast Ohio, my husband and I recently moved to SC. So happy to have found you.
Glad to see you again, Lisa 🌷
oh, what a joy to have a lovely long podcast to listen to / watch. I totally agree about putting content behind a paywall. It's something I never want to do either. Another fabulous episode so lovely to catch up with what you are doing.
I understand the need to earn some dollars for all the hard work it takes to create videos. Perhaps partnerships with companies you know and love is the way to go. Everyone wants a subscription now. What really gets me is the big media companies making you pay and then still showing adverts. Really is a 🐝 in my bonnet.
When I knitted my black jumper, I found it helpful to put something light-coloured across my lap to provide a light background for the knitting. I found I could see the stitches much more clearly when they were silhouetted against a lighter background. (A pillowcase works well.)
Thank you! I will do that. Take care. 💕
A lovely episode. Your projects are all so nice. Your large sweater might fit someone else. You can’t go wrong using Rowan patterns. I have knitted quite a lot & enjoy seaming them. Better fit sometimes. Thanks from Scotland 🏴
I need more hours in the day to knit all the things I want too. I probably should cast it in sooner rather than later before the season is over.
I've been missing you, Lisa! I'm glad you're around! ❤
My first Lopapeysa turned out to be a tent in width and dress in length. I put it into the washing mashine and felted it moderately. Now it fits, but it's super warm and a bit stiff, that's why it's a bit uncomfortable around the neck. Now summer is around the corner, so I will wait until autumn and probably cut a slit in the front.
I've put my knitting to rest during the summer and want to focus on handsewing, spinning and needlebinding. My big project at the moment is a woolen dress for my living history hobby and when I want to do something small and easy I spin Norwegian spælsau fiber for sewing thread. My needlebound wrist warmers could use some attention as well, but that has to wait until the dress is done.
Hello, I am excited to hear you are planning drop spindle instructions. Yeah! Thank you for a great podcast. ❤
I was thrilled to hear you are thinking of trying “old school” sweater construction. While I appreciate the ingenious new one-piece knitting patterns, I have found that I quite dislike schlepping a big wad of knitting in my lap. I’m back to piecing, mostly. A back, two fronts, two sleeves-cardigan pieces almost fly off the needles. Sewing takes some time, but I’ve learned to enjoy the process. I particularly like the way pieced sweaters hang. Good luck, Lisa! I’ll be watching to see how you get on.
Thank you. I have been watching a lot of Roxanne Richardson here and she makes a great case for sweater in pieces construction for the same reason you are here. I am looking forward to trying it. 💕
Hi Lisa, I like knitting summer tops in cotton or cotton and linen. My favourite is Scotch broom by wool and pine, it’s fun to knit and flattering to wear, I’ve made 3 of them. Another I enjoyed knitting and wearing is Oksa by Kaitlin Hunter and I made it short sleeves in off white. I loves cool reds too.
Lovely pattern suggestions. Many thanks 💙
Hello Lisa, nice to see you again, and your current WIPs are absolutely beautiful !😊
Hi Lisa, so good to see you again! Thank you for sharing all you do, I always look forward to your podcasts. I’ll go into Ravelry with a question about plying on your espinner. I’m having some trouble. Perhaps you or others will have some solutions. Peaches is amazing! Thanks again, Terry near Kamloops BC 🇨🇦
It was great to see your new podcast in my notifications today, Lisa! I enjoyed visiting with you. I love the Mabel cardigan! and, of course, the Black Welsh Mountain is gorgeous. I look forward to your planned spinning content. Haha re The Thursday Murder Club! I started w book 4 … then just purchased the first one to read them in order. SO funny! Happy birthday to sweet Peaches
My library has the 3 rd book on hold for me! So fun to read. Funny and poignant. Much love and hugs to you, Leslie. 🤗
@@SoulfulSpinning love and hugs to you, Lisa!
Hi, Lisa. Thank you for your video. ❤ Have a good week.
I actually really love your "fail". I love my sweaters loose and baggy, so I think its perfect lol.
Hi lisa, I have read the Thursday Murder Club books and Richard Osman is indeed we'll known here in the UK from his work on TV, my favourite for the role of Elizabeth however would be Joanna Lumley. The author has said in interview s that he took his inspiration from his mother and her friends retirement village.
Oh yes, she would be great. Remember in the book someone calling Elizabeth, Dusty Springfield? Joanna’s type I think.
Hi, Lisa I love your podcast, you have made a very useful content for newbies spinners, thanks!
Hi Lisa: Wonderful podcast! My first successful colorwork sweater was Golden Fern by Jenn Steingass. I didn’t understand positive ease or anything about superwash. And non-super wash fibers. It came out too big and the wool must have been super wash which added stretch to the garment. No, I didn’t frog it because it was a lot of work and it is beautiful. I wear it every so often.
Favorite summer knits is the Anker summer shirt, Misurina, and the Salty Air Tee.
Thanks for sharing! Happy knitting!❤
Those are three beautiful patterns. Thank you.
Yes, superwash in a garment can be tricky I think. No scales in the yarn to hold everything together. Take care and thanks for watching. 💕
@@SoulfulSpinning You are very welcome, Lisa! ☺️
Oooh excited for more spinning videos! I'm doing a sweater spin using undyed a white alpaca and white mohair blend from our small herd (however we've now moved and sold our angora goats). Spinning white has been slow and I haven't decided on what to dye this before knitting. I've overdyed a sweater before and it turned out so patchy that I ended up giving it to goodwill. I can recommend a summer top pattern by Lily Kate France - Abydos top.
That is a cute top! I added to my fav’s. I have some wool cotton yarn in pink and white that would be lovely in that pattern!
Thank you!
I really enjoyed your podcast, missed you. Your Icelandic sweater is gorgeous and I would unravel and reknit it. I have 2 Daedalus e spinners and love them soooo much, super quiet. I have a Sparrow and a Starling. I love that they are a small business and are very active in the fiber community. Long draw James works with them.
The Daedalus spinners sound amazing and if I didn’t already have my Ashford I’d get on the wait list. It’s funny you mention Longdraw James. His early videos helped me learn to spin woolen. Seems like a great chap, too. 💕
Hi Lisa😊 Thank you so much for another great episode of your podcast 🙏🏻 You made my day 🤩🥰 I love the content you create and I get so crazy inspired by you. I’m a beginner spinner and spin on my Ashford e-spinner. I love it 🥰 However I would love to spin on a traditional wheel but where I live I have no possibility to try out different models and types of wheels. Do you have any suggestions on what to consider when buying a wheel? I love to spin long draw. Feel free to comment but I totally understand the complexity of my question and that it could be super hard to give any pointers since I guess it’s really an individually based approach. Again, a million thanks for a great podcast episode. See you on Ravelry! Anette
Dear Lisa, so nice to see you again, and thank you so much for the mention ! As I am influenced too, the Dotted Rays idea came from Rosemary who knit it with yarn I had sent her. Then I made one with yarn she had sent me 😺
For the oversized sweater, if you are unsure, leave it in the naughty spot and let the ideal decision come to you. It took me two years to transform 2 sweaters that I was not wearing in vests (with set in sleeves which made it possible) and completely rip out a Half & Half shawl. I still need to decide what to make with the reclaimed beautiful De Rerum Natura Ulysse yarn, I have my eyes on a ANKESTRiCK cardigan. We'll see !
As for the future, I'll follow ❤️
I saw Ankestik has a new cardigan pattern. She’s another designer I’ve heard great things about! Thank for spending time with me. Take care.💕
@@SoulfulSpinning yes, that is the one, the Rebel Cardigan. I love its general line and apparent fit ❤️ Many happy little stitches over to you ✨
My goodness hi again! I answer the questions as I listen lol … I am spinning nutiden fibers for something… lol still no idea … my default seems to be always lace for singles and plyed at fingering/ dk… the singles always plumps up while plying …
Your Lopi sweater is just beautiful but HUGE!!! The colors look like some of the best I've seen you wear. I know you probably don't want to hear this but I would take it apart and knit it again. I have done the exact same thing. Of course, I always try to shrink them but that's not the best idea. I have 2 ideas for gauge swatching. If it says gauge is 21 stitches over 4 inches, I cast on 21 sitches. I don't do any edging, just start in pattern and knit the 21 stitches for 4 inches (row). That seems to be the easiest way for me to accurately measure and know whether I have gotten gauge. I just have to measure 4 inches and know that if it is 4, I got gauge with 21 stitches. The other way which I learned in a gauge class and no one else has ever talked about is to knit your gauge as big as you want with the needles recommended (or the ones you want to use) and then slide the stitches off the needle and count the loops. I hesitated in trusting this even though the teacher was an amazing knitter but when I followed the loops down, they lined up perfectly with the stitches below. Hope this helps!! Missed you, you haven't been around for a while
Thank you for your swatching method. My eyes go buggy when I am counting the stitches. I used your counting loops method for my current project. I am well into the body and have checked gauge and seem to be on it. I appreciate you taking the time to write your comment. 🥰
@@SoulfulSpinning Of course, I have learned so much from you and enjoy your channel. I just started following you on ig
hi Lisa ! so nice to see you again! Your "failure" is a wonderful dress- don´t frog it, you will enjoy it in winter! Just tighten up the rib around the neck- maybe embroidery ? Happy Birthday to Peach !
That’s exactly what I am going to try. It’s something I wouldn’t have thought of. Thank you!
Hi Lisa, so glad to see you pop up again, I've missed you. I always love the things you show, and your thoughts about them. I was thinking along the lines of another person who commented earlier, and wondered if you could not still save your lopi sweater. The colours suit you so well. Have you heard of barber cord? It is a rubber hollow cord you can slide over the tips of your needle, then you can pull all or half of your stitches onto the cord, to make it super easy to try on your sweater as you go along. I do this a few times for every sweater I knit, so I can make adaptations before it is too late. Once you have tried the sweater on, you can easily slide the stitches back onto your needle to continue knitting.
Love all the projects you are working on. I just finished a lovely summer T-shirt designed by Meiju KP, the Hilpu Tee. The fit is amazing. Your idea of doing spindle tutorials sounds good. I always recommend your videos to new spindle spinners. I have learned so much from you! See you in the Ravelry group!
The barber cord is a great idea. This sweater was bottom up, but I suppose it still would work, yes?
I would think it would still work. The only time I think it wouldn't work is when your neck will be steeked. But for a round yoke it should still work pretty well
Hi Lisa, thanks for keeping me company while I finished a baby blanket for my newest grad daughter. I was thinking, maybe the huge sweater could be felted down to size, cut up the front, and used as a jacket?
I hope you'll enjoy the Cima Tee - good lightning and a light colored set of needles will be a great help!
It’s a lovely pattern! I enjoy your channel very much, Pia. 🥰
Hi Chicago girl 🤩🤩
i watch your channel from the northest north of Germany, not far away from the Danish border. A big hello to you and your wonderful video. 💐💐
For the "Hagrid's Sweater" i would say: shorten the lenght generously, shorten the arms and - maybe - thighten the neckline a bit (with crocheting) and you will get an oversized boxy sweater, which colours suits you so very great.
I like that idea! It would be a cozy and warm thing to wear with wool leggings in the winter. I am getting so many good suggestions here. 🤗
I love the design of your “failed” sweater. I’m wondering if you could take it in or add some darts under the arms, just as a seamstress would do? I have seen RUclips videos on “steeking” for altering a knitted garment. Just a thought. You are so cute and funny. You made me laugh along with you many times. I am working on my first cardigan. I bought the pattern from a member of revelry. I have altered the design only because I spun my own yarn & it was not the same weight as the pattern called for. I’m almost done with it. I started it about 2 months ago. It doesn’t look like the pattern but, I like it. 😂 I love your podcast. I will check out some of your recommendations you shared. Thank you for sharing & communicating with us. I would be sad if you “ghost” us. ❤
Hi Cyndi!
I think I am going to cut open the sweater and turn it into a cardigan but I have to get my nerve up and research the process. Thank you for your kind words. They really do mean a lot to me. Take care. 🥰
I have done that and I will be taking a Gauge Swatching Class at a Yarn Shop up in Stillwater Mn which will be about a 2hr Drive for me. They also have a sweater class as well that I am considering. I am looking at a new Spinning Wheel the One that I have is an Anquie Double Drive that I love and I still use her a lot, but Elizabeth (Spinning Wheel's Name) is a hard pull and she has one bobbin that I need to get 2 extra made for her and I know who I am going to and I do have the wood that I need to get cut.
Thanks for sharing your sweater fail. Sometimes it happens. I knit a cute sweater once where the sleeves were knitted up and down the length of the sleeve. The sleeves ended up being 5 inches too long. The rest of the sweater fit fine. It feels like such a failure, but really it’s a huge learning experience. I never did fix that sweater.
Yes, I am sure we’ve all had our share of “fails” but if I’ve learned something it’s not a complete failure!
So good to see you again Lisa! I feel for your yoke sweater. I’m attempting my first colorwork sweater and I have NO idea if my gauge is good or not. It think it’s kinda tight as it seems to be knitting up a tube and not a plate.
Of course I needed to up the ante by knitting the body in black Nutiden and mohair. 😳
Ah well, there is no other way for me to learn than by just doing it so there you go.
For what it’s worth I agree with another viewer. The colors of that sweater are beautiful on you. I hope you can save it somehow!
I just finished a summer top knit in Noro Sonata. A wonderful yarn! Pattern was “Thea” by Susanne Muller and I plan to knit some matching shorts!
Your project will turn out great. I would certainly not want to rip back nutidan and mohair.
I love Noro yarns too. Your summer top sounds lovely. Are you on Ravelry?
@@SoulfulSpinningyes I’m on Ravelry but have not updated my projects in over a year (so lazy!). I plan to have a “photo shoot” down at the beach w/ hubby after the weather cools so I can post all my projects from last year.
PS I’m writing this about 3 months after you replied (so sorry!)
I am “Seaghost” on Ravelry!
Hi Lisa. I just frogged a sweater that I made for my son. It was so big! I was wonderingly which spinner you were using to ply your yarn. Thanks so much for the content that you bring us. I really enjoy your podcast.
When knitting with black yarn try wearing a "head lamp" to have a more focused light source on your knitting. This will work for most hand work that needs detailed attention with less eye strain.
Richard Osman is great. He is a Renaissance man. He has his own game show here. He is 6'7. The books are based on his mother's retirement community. I haven't read them yet, but I plan on it.
I am a beginner spindle spinner. Thanks to you. I don't have a wheel and would love a video on plying. Thank you. ❤
You could knit a icord around your neckribbing to make the neck opening smaller. And after you do that you could rip off extra length of the hem. At least this is one option to try before ripping it.
I like that idea. I have plenty of yarn left over, too 🤔
Thank you!
For a moment I was wondering why you were making a sweater for Hagrid..🤣..jumper in Ausie😮…and then when you tried it on…lol i knew exactly what you meant.. its such a lovely design and all the wool goes together so well.. interested to know what you are going to do with it. You must be so disappointed.
Looks like your husband or son has a New sweater.
Hi Lisa!! I would frog it … just ask yourself… will you wear it confidently? Probably not so frogging and use the yarn for a different project not a sweater, like a shawl otherwise you always remember that‘a not what you wanted first … anyhow that is what happened to me many times … and frogged and I decided no more round yoke sweater for my body … set in sleeves or raglan fits me so much better… good luck !
You could always choose a larger person that you care about to give that beautiful sweater to rather than waste all of that work and have nothing to show for it. I’m sure someone would really enjoy that. It’s beautiful.❤😅
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Just joined the ravelry group. Oh the colors of your sweater "fail" suit you soooo well...frog and do something with it again. If the neckline was tighter, i would make it a dress, extending it in lengh5...it is sooo nice in winter to have a big woolly dress! But from what i saw, the arm situation is not so flattering...
Steek the mondo sweater and make it a house coat!!
Your "failed " sweater is gorgeous. I know you are disappointed but what a wonderful gift for someone or very stylish for you with leggings and boots .
Hi Lisa,fabulous podcast as always, I loved your Yira shawl, I'm going to have a go at spinning singles and thought it would be a great pattern to try but can't find it anywhere, could you help please x
Hi Jacky, here is a link to the shawl. I usually try to link the patterns in the description as well. I would love to see this in your handspun singles! Take care. 💕
www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/yohira
I would love some instructional spindle videos!!
Have you ever spun Nutiden bats? I ordered some from Honor Och Heir but as a fairly new spinner (spindle only) I am struggling with its short staple length quite a bit. Any advice would be much appreciated 😊
Hi Susan, I never had a chance to spin those batts from Carolyn. If there are a variety of staple lengths in the prep you could try taking a bit of the roving and rolling it up into a cylinder (like a rolag) or folding over your finger to spin. When fibers are very short a longdraw method seems to work best for me. Best of luck and if you want to share your progress pop over to the ravelry group. Collective wisdom is always appreciated!
Richard Osmas has a great early evening daily Quiz show here. Called House of Games. We love it and record it to watch when we have our evening meal. It's great, I know you'd love it if you can find it
I like that pattern on that sweater. My cousin is giving me 2 fleece from this shearing. My question is, if I add Alpaca 🤔 do I want to spin a 2 or 3 ply yarn.? I will give it to my niece to knit. How many skien of yarn she needs? So you must like to spin in the garden under a shade tree. You should try it and listen to music 🎶.
That’s a big question. There are a few variable you have to consider. The best thing is to spin a small skein and count the yardage per pound (called grist)
Tiny Fibre Studio just did an excellent video on grist and even created an online calculator to figure it out.
Sampling is the best thing to do. It’s really the only way you’ll know if you’ll get the fabric you want.
Alpaca will add weight and drape to the fabric. Oh yes, I often listen to music as I spin!
@SoulfulSpinning Thank you 😊 🙏 for 💡 your ideas and comments. Question should I spin in a fold 🤔 or long draft?
If you are feeling daring you could try to felt and shrink the oversized jumper!
Could you potentially felt the sweater to make it smaller?
Hi this is a bit off topic, and I hope I don’t offend anyone, firstly though I am not knitting person I just found ur channel bye accident and your lovely to listen to. Now to what I noticed I am a nurse and o can’t help notice your neck has a lump neat to the clavicle bone on the left hand side, I am assuming your filming with a camera in which it’s ture left, if your filming on a mobile phone it’s right. Your channel is lovely and I absolutely enjoyed watching you talk Rachael Australia
Thank you Rachael. I am well. You are kind to say, no offense taken at all. have a sister who is a retired nurse practitioner here and she is kind and observant like you. Take care!
Lisa
Witaj Lisa gdzie mogę kupić taki kołowrotek elektryczny mieszkam w Polsce.Pozdrawiam🥰
I think you'd love the action comedy movie Red, with Helen Mirren and John Malkovich!
We’ve seen that one a couple of times. I read that Helen Mirren will be cast as Elizabeth in the movie!
That Biggie … unless you’re your going skiing… frog it… donate the prickly wool. !!!🙈