Yes, there are a bajillion people creating knitting podcasts - but there aren't a bajillion people doing it well. You are a natural in front of the camera. It's like watching a friend. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
I naturally am attracted to patterns that almost no one has knit or has almost no project pages. There's so many great patterns out there but no one wants to knit them because hundreds of people haven't knit it yet, but if if no one takes a chance, no one will knit it and know how great they are..... never ending circle.
Oh my goodness so true! I have been burned by less made patterns though so I can see how the trend started and why it continues. But I'm gonna try to choose lesser known designers more and hope for the best!
@@theblacksheepknitter there's not a lot of views but I made a "series" on my channel called Patterns under 50 Projects because I figure since I'm already making these projects I might as well highlight them. A few patterns are actually from some well known people. One in particular from Carol Feller, which when I made it surprised me that there weren't more projects.
This is why I like test knitting, I get to knit without other people's projects in my head. I'm also forced to figure stuff out, which is a weak point of mine.
@@applecrafts615 This is so cool! I'm definitely heading over to your channel to check it out. I really stand by the principle of trying out new lesser known designers and do so when I can, but I am _very_ beginner at knitting and don't trust that I could figure out a pattern that hasn't been tried and tested by multiple people. I wouldn't know if the pattern was the problem or my lack of experience was the problem. But I definitely want to work toward being able to do this.
So good to see you back again, and I clicked the like button before I even started watching the video! Don't be surprised by all the love you've received, it is well deserved! And can I just tell you how much I appreciate you talking about our type of hair and how certain fibers affect it?! Thank you so much, and your hair is gorgeous, so embrace those wisdom streaks 😊❤
Aww, thank you so much! I'm so glad to hear you're enjoying my brand of chaos ☺️ I learned the hard way that our hair can be thwarted by knits so I'm much more mindful now about how I wear my hair and what touches it. Figured others might not be aware and it would be helpful for gift hats and such.
You and me both! I was telling a friend this is the first time I've reknit something three times. I suspect the podcast helped me not throw it in a fire. That and loving the yarn too much to part with it 🤣
It was great to see a 2nd episode from you this AM... congratulations on the success of your debut :) Your comments about the commonality of knitting patterns found across podcasters right now, really resonated with me. I too can appreciate the beauty of a well written pattern and have also been inspired by several of the hot items right now. That said, I would also love to see a trend towards selecting designers/patterns with less exposure. Maybe you could do an episode of your top patterns from "indie designers"... It could get a few lesser known designers some great exposure :)
Wonderful idea! I will have to look through my things and see if I can pull together some lesser known designers! Thanks for the suggestion and for watching 🙏🏿
You probably already know the RUclips channnel "Fiberchats". In case you don't, you might want to check into it. Irina does lots of interviews and pattern researches (and much more, besides being a very prolific knitter) to promote less known or unknown fiber artists. It's a very nice channel with lots and lots of good and well researched info, and Irina is a very lovable person.
“They’re grey. And so I bought them.” They call to me in that “where have you been all my knitting life?” way, too. Laughed right out loud as you said that.
i am sooooo HAPPY for you! you are so worthy of all of the accolades & hype. both times that i’ve watched you, i’ve smiled from ear-to-ear the entire time. keep doing you, boo! it’s working! 😘
Hello ! I just watched your WIP episode and was dying at those names!! Gotta go leave a longer comment over there, but thank you so much for watching and the kind words ☺️🙏🏿
LOLOOOLO !! YES! I'm totally gonna have a Post Popularity Ranunculus KAL. Too many of us out here who missed the bandwagon. We'll have to jump on the freighter instead 🤣
You are such a delight! Thank you for inviting us into your knitting world and sharing your purchases. You may have created a bit of "yarn envy' but that's okay. You are correct - there are lots of knitters podcasting out there but you are so personable and relaxed it is a joy to watch - you are talking to us and not at us. Thank you!
Fellow rebel here too! I totally relate to you NOT knitting what everyone else is knitting. That’s why I resisted Stephen’s shawls and gave in last year when I realized how ridiculous I was for denying myself one of his beautiful shawls without a good reason. Glad I overcame that “fear” and going to do his Flying Foxtail shawl this year. But, I still refuse to CO Midori’s Ranunculus Sweater even though I love it. Will wait until 2024 when everyone has moved on. 😂
Hahahahaha ! I'm so glad I'm not the only one out here with this foolery 🤣 The Flying Foxtail is definitely on my list!! But I gotta get one brioche project under my belt first... What colors are you thinking? Thanks for watching ☺️
@@theblacksheepknitter LOL! I also decided not to knit the ranunculus for the same reason. And I am sticking to that decision because I have several other projects. Swatching for Stephanie Earp's Folly skirt right now and it is huge!
Funny thing you mentioned the ranunculus. I had seen so many people knit it and just for that reason I did not want to make it. Then I saw a podcast and loved the look of her - could have been a combination of the color and the yarn choice - and I loved it. Even asked what the pattern was and, of course, it was the ranunculus. Maybe I''ll knit my angry version of it where I change the yoke design just on principle but I like the way it looks on some people.
@@theblacksheepknitter I’m looking for a deep but vibrant purple Baby Suri yarn. Did you see that the Grocery Girls mentioned you in their podcast this week?! Love your videos. Looking forward to the next one!
You are absolutely adorable and I love your personality!! You are also a very talented knitter and your work is amazing!! Tips: Try to catch a sale at Jimmy Beans Wool for your extra blocking mats. If that doesn’t work, and you have a Walmart near you, you can order online and pick up playmats. Also, Knitpicks. Use your bed and prop up the ends with chairs. Next: I do dye my own yarn, but for washing/blocking, the very best thing I have purchased was a Panda spin dryer from Amazon. It wrings every drop out of skeins and garments. I use it for my hand washed garments, suri, mohair, everything! Even after I wash my woolens in my machine (I have a wool cycle), I put them through the spin dryer. Takes about 20-30 seconds and it dries overnight (and I live a mile from the beach!). Best investment ever. Keep making these great podcasts!!
Your “boob sweater” looks great! The yoke fits you well. It’s an unusual sweater, but really pretty. The color looks good on you. I think long sleeves might be too warm. But I’m sure it will be great. Looks like a quick knit.
It's hard to believe you are a brand new podcaster. You speak so easily to the camera and it feels like you talk directly to the person watching. Easy, comfortable, fun. I enjoy spending time with you. Knitting content is awesome too!
Sarah, I love your podcast. Your yellow jumper is lovely and really suits you. Love your other knits as well. Your yarn haul is very enviable! Thanks so much
You are so fun to watch! I LOVE your show! You make me laugh! Please don’t quit. Not all knitting podcasts are fun. Yours is, and I can’t wait for your next ones! Maybe I’ll just watch this one again! LOL 😂
So glad I found you so early in your RUclips career! You are an absolute delight! Wanted to tell you that I love your setup. The light is perfect - not too bright or too dark and the bookcase behind you is really cool. Would love a tour of your creative space to see how you have divided up your room with that bookcase. I totally agree with you about what everyone else seems to be doing. It feels like knitted garments have followed the room decor trends and everything is beige or gray or greige. And you're right, I watch a lot of knitting content creators and there are only a few very well known names that people tend to knit. I almost never hear people say, "Hey, I found this great new knitwear designer and let me show you what I'm making!" I don't know if it is a whatever-draws-the-viewers-in kind of thing or what, but it does get old.
Thank you so much! I'd love to do a quick tour but it's very cluttered with purchases at the moment, so... 😂 🙈 And yeah I totally know what you mean. I don't mind what others make. I just want to get new ideas from folks so it's been harder with everyone making the same stuff. The interior designers I follow have forecasted bold colors and Art Deco making a come back so maybe knitting will go that route too! I'm certainly gonna trend towards more bright and bold colors for garments.
Hi Sarah, I really enjoyed your vlodcast! You are such a hoot- your humor makes me laugh outloud. I love your promenade sweater and your knitting is beautiful. I also watch 'Queens knitting Boutique' and she is a lover of purple and all things Prince plus she is funny. too. When you shared your gorgeous purple yarn purchase it reminded me of her purple obsession.. I've been knitting since around 2006 and I just knit my 1st pair of socks. I used Life in the Long Grass dk yarn in colorway Hearth.They turned out cute and i can't wait to start next pair. I cant believe I waited so long to knit them. i'm already looking forward to your next episode to post. You are a natural!- Oprah has nothing on you except maybe lots of dinero!!!!! XOXO Carrie👍💞
Welcome back! I am so excited to see another creator of color in the youtube and knitting space! As a knitter of color in the midwest area, I love your energy and vibe. The part where you called hoarding the oppressor's terminology really resonated with me. The name of the purple yarn, Lupin, is based on a native wildflower called Lupin. It's one of my favorite flowers and grows abundantly along the shores of Lake Superior in the early summer. I hope you keep making and posting, and I can't wait to see what you have to say and share moving forward :)
I have two interchangeable sets of the Lykke Driftwoods! I love them so much. They develop this patina as you use them and get a little darker in such a lovely way, I just adore them.
I also enjoy finding new designers and unique patterns. Some of the hot items absolutely deserve the hype, but I also like supporting the lesser known designers. There are so many beautiful patterns (from all over!) that I always wish I had more hands, but I think that is true of most knitters. I just finished a Vanilla Heirloom sweater, in sport weight, but I added some graphic colorwork at the cuffs and lower torso. It was a great experience of taking a good, basic pattern and making it into something unique. BTW, I was pushed into figuring out some colorwork because I didn't have quite enough of the main color to make a solid-color sweater. ❤✨💖
What a fun episode! It's just like having you over for a visit. Your Slipstravaganza is STUNNING! I have a couple of knitting pals who have done that one and it is gorgeous in ALL colors. And I'm glad that you worked out your sweater. It looks wonderful on you. I understand what you mean about the cream color on the other shawl, but I think it'll fade in importance as you get further along. And it looks wonderful against your face. I can't wait for episode 3!
Before I watched your podcast, I have been trying to build up the courage to knit a Stephen West shawl, but your passion and enthusiasm have pushed me over the edge! I'm going to do it! Thank you so much for another wonderful podcast. Your positive energy and love for your craft just are infectious and makes this a joy to watch! By the way, the yak sock yarn you bought is fabulous--I've loved the socks I've knitted out of it!
So nice to see someone from Madtown! You have great energy and nice to see an experienced knitter talk about knitting. Thank you for the very enjoyable vlog.
Hello Sarah, it is good to see you back again! I love spending time listening to you, - you are funny and lovely, and make me laugh often! :) It must have been so exciting to do all the wonderful yarn shopping! So, about the Sophie Scarf/Shawl, - my friend an I just spoke about this today, - neither one of us can keep up with the increases without a stitch marker, it seems impossible. So you are not the only one! :) The Regia Yak is a beautiful yarn to knit with, the socks are amazing, - unfortunately, by wearing them for a short while, the Yak-fiber will draw out and sort of lay on the sides and sole of the sock. It doesn't bother me enough to not wear the socks. The yarn is also great for cowls or hats! I wish you lots of fun with all your projects, - remember, when it starts feeling like a task it won't bring joy anymore! :) See you next time! BW from Bavaria!
Thank you so much! I'm glad to know I'm not alone in my Sophie Scarf struggles. Hmm, that doesn't sound ideal for a sock... Maybe I'll repurpose the yarn for another, um, shawl. LOL Thanks for watching!
this is such a great podcast, you are a natural, your ideas, knitting and overall personality resonate with enthusiasm. I was sure your knew how to knit brioche based on the incredible designs you've knitted from Stephen West. I too, am a non brioche knitter - I'm quite sure both brioche and steeking are not that challenging but, I, too, still haven't tried them yet. Thanks too for showing off your Promenade Blouse - My colors are somewhat similar and seeing yours motivates me to finish mine. Sorry for this ramble, my goodness- you spoke directly to me over and over in this video. . Keep this up- you are a light of knitting wonderment. Thank you for this and wishing you continued success.
Great episode, I learned quite a bit. By the way, the "peek-a-boob" sweater looks great on you now that you've fixed the pop-up feature. Very flattering. I'm truly enjoying your podcast and loving your devotion to Stephen West. I have wanted to try his patterns but haven't jumped in yet. I too have been trying to figure out a fix for blocking shawls since they seem to go beyond normal space and the one idea I keep coming back to is mounting blocking squares to a sheet of plywood or fiber board and leaning it against a wall. I have a curious cat so I cannot block anything horizontally or it will get "fluffed" by the feline patrol. In theory, I could store it behind a door. I just have to figure out how to get a sheet of plywood over to my home and I'm gold! Perhaps you could ask your local yarn shop how they block large projects, they may have an area they might let you use for blocking your shawls. Maybe a trade out, if they let you block your shawls, you'll let them premier your shawl for a week in their shop. My local shop doesn't have any more space than I do so, I'll be working on my board idea.
Love the earthy gold sweater your wearing. The shawl is gorgeous. Been knitting for years and lately mostly socks for my grandkids. Nice podcast. Stay Creative 💕
Love your gold sweater with the mohair stripes. I was knitting on my Elton while watching up your podcast- same idea but in a drop shoulder cardigan- it’s a beast being knit in fingering weight yarn alternating with lace weight mohair, but I am excited for the result and ALMOST finished the body- should be on the ribbing by tomorrow. You got some ah-mazing acquisitions on your trip. Well done! I am on a knit from stash diet for the next year, with exception of buying extra skeins to complete projects, so I will just vicariously enjoy others’ acquisitions! Your rescue of your cabled sweater turned out really well. I kinda like the asymmetrical cable look too and very cool how the cab,es go down the arms. I have Stephen West envy. I have three of his shawls as UFO’s , so won’t start another but that AURORA shawl- oh my it is pretty and now he has a book of socks, which maybe I will buy and consider the socks as mini shawls-maybe I will get them finished that way! Lol! 😊
this was a long podcast but so enjoyable! I dont know what you see when you hold up that Stephen West Aurora (?) Shawl but the cream and caramel brown part really lights up your face and allows the yellow to reflect in a really flattering way!! If you do read this, because I am posting late and you are on to another podcast, I think Sonder Yarn has a store in Montreal. One of the owners is the original owner of Space Tricot and the yarn is getting wonderful reviews and the colours are gorgeous! Good luck with all the shawls, a huge project!!!
Lov your colour choices as well as your pattern choices. Your FO's are perfect. Well done you for hanging in there with the 'difficult' snowflake cropped sweater. It looked gorgeous. Can't wait to see more of your knots. 🎉
Hi! Love your style girl! So much fun, talent and honesty. Please don’t ever ask me to get a hot cup of something to go with you knitting chatty-chatty-chitchat videos. 🧡💙💜
Everything is looking so amazing! Your Slipstravaganza looks like stained glass, it's beautiful 🤩 I had a shawl I finished this summer that was TOO BIG to fit on my blocking mat, and I ended up just blocking one half at a time. It obviously took longer to dry and be finished with the blocking process, but it worked just fine, and you can't even tell that I had to do it in two "batches". Good luck! So glad I stumbled across your channel! PS: You are not the last person to do a ranunculus, because I am the last person on the planet who has still yet to make one.
😍👋👏👏Yea! Sarah is back! I am thrilled for you that so many of us found you and love your approach to knitting, podcasting and life in general! Again found myself giggling and agreeing with your comments. You will love the regia sock yarn with yak...I found it last year and it makes great, sturdy socks, stitch definition with cables is outstanding! That purple combo you found at espace tricot is making me swoon!
I'm late to the party, but you were asking for ideas about how to block giant shawls. I use yoga mats when my blocking mats aren't big enough. They're long, you can stick pins in them, and they're pretty good at not letting a load of water soak through (I cover them in a towel first, which helps.) In case you were still looking for a solution! Love your podcast, you're so good with the camera it's like you've been doing these for years. (And for what it's worth, I would still love to see a "What I knit in 2022" episode!)
Hi Sarah. You are refreshing, hilarious and so much fun to watch. Oh and you knit pretty well too! Seriously though, the pieces you've shown are beautiful. 🩵
So nice to see you again! Those sleeves on the sweater you are wearing look as if you didn't decrease, maybe? And you did a really good job on re-knitting the Snowy Forest, that was really worth it. "No boobs" - you rock! And no, you are NOT the last one to make a Ranunculus, that will be me, once I get at least some of my many wips done. :-)))
Thank you ! Great eye ! I did not decrease. But I thought the cuff would be the width of the sleeve too and it pulls in just enough to make that beautiful shape 😍 A happy accident! Maybe I'll do a KAL for those of us who haven't made a Ranunculus in a few months 😬🤣
Glad to see you back! Sounds like your trip was fun. Love your podcast! Your promenade blouse looks awesome in yellow, but it will also be great in black! 🖤 Possibly wool seems less scratchy around your neck because it's warmer there. Wool reacts to body heat. The lanolin in it softens and probably allows the fibers to relax a little. That's my theory anyway. 7 Westknits shawls in 6 months is really ambitious! Maybe if you're a fast knitter and don't work on anything else. I barely managed 2 in 6 months and one of them was the very simple Boneyard Shawl (my warmup for the MKAL 🙂). I love seeing how different color choices entirely change the feeling of his designs. I'm also trying to do more socks this year. I just knit my first pair right before Christmas, loved it and have lots of sock yarn stashed. That Insomnia color from HHF! 🤩 I also have yet to knit a Ranunculus, but I've only been knitting for a year. I will get to it eventually. They are very pretty. Lupin is a gorgeous color. It's named for a flower (lupin, a.k.a. lupine or bluebonnet. It comes in other colors but most are blue-violet. It's going to look so good with that intense purple mohair.💜
Another great video, thank you. I love the way you show all your yarns is great to see, so envious - nearest yarn shop to me is approx 50 mins by bus and I don't even know what type of yarn it sells as it's in another small town so might not be that great. Your 15 year old yarn jumper is gorgeous, I don't feel so bad now for having yarns for 7 or 8 years waiting for the 'perfect' project. Really good that you champion local suppliers and businesses, I have to buy my yarns online but try to buy British if i can. Looking forward to next podcast.
Really enjoying your podcast. I have to tell you that Stephen West shawl is the BEST colour combination I have seen. Congratulations. Am I the only one left that hasn't done a SW pattern I wonder? 💖
Okay - this is my 1st time viewing your podcast and I’m not even finished watching the episode yet, and I have to immediately tell you what a delight you are and to encourage you to continue with podcasting. You’ve just jumped to the top of my list and I want to be able to watch you often. 🙏💜 I found you thru Wool Needles Hands podcast. Congratulations!
I’ve found my RUclips bestie lol I knit, sew, and quilt. Trying to crochet. I’ve got stars ⭐️ around my ankle so I absolutely love 💕 your tattoos. My kids say I’m emo 🖤 because of my music and eyeliner. I really love all your work! You are definitely more advanced than I am. But I’ll catch up lol so, if you want to learn brioche. Try the nervous knitter’s video. So glad you decided to do RUclips. You have a lot to offer and I giggled several times during your video. Have a great day!❤
RUclips algorithm suggested your first video, and I am so glad that sometimes it DOES get it right 🤩 I am laughing so hard about your stance on not knitting what everybody is knitting... I can relate 🙃 And then you show the Sophie Scarf and my immediate reaction is: I am NEVER knitting THAT!🤪🤭I feel like such a good little rebel now, thanks for that!😇
Wow your Stephen West shawls are amazing. I would try soaking the sturdier one in water with a 1/2 to 3/4 cup of vinegar. I usually soak it overnight and then you can rinse it out. If your yarn still smells a little vinegary, I use a little shampoo and wash it out. This will soften the yarn some without hurting it. I am impressed with how much you knit and how talented a knitter you are
Hi there I suggest a carpet for blocking that you can roll up when not required. Stephen uses a carpet in his Slipstravaganza Section 6 youtube video. Good luck with all your SW shawls!! That's a mighty lot of knitting! Love your passion and honesty. Kind regards Lynn, Albany Western Australia
You're definitely planning a fun and ambitious knitting year. Stephen West #westknits is amazing. I've been so tempted by his KAL's but have too many projects right now to undertake one of his enormous and beautiful shawls. I do have his book, WestKnits BestKnits Shawls #2, and have knitted Holey Chevrons and loved it. Very much enjoying your podcasts. Thanks 😊
Congratulations on your podcast! As you discuss your knitting, it’s as if you are comfortably sitting on the other side of a coffee table from a fellow Knitter you have known for ages, and not at all like you are talking to a camera. I immediately subscribed! Regarding a larger blocking surface, look for a child’s large one piece foldable play mat. I got one at Aldi a couple years ago for less than $20, maybe even as low as $15. Unfortunately it’s not a product that is stocked all the time, but I have seen them stocked more than a few times. Fully unfolded it’s bigger than queen size bed top. It folds in half lengthwise (i usually don’t need to unfold it in that direction), then it accordion folds in the other direction. I store the mat folded up in its reusable clear zipped plastic cover.
I *thoroughly* enjoy your first podcast and was so excited to see another upload! I am so glad that you are receiving all of the wonderful feedback, which is well-deserved.
Another great podcast. You make me laugh in talking about being courageous and branching into brioche. You started a podcast!! You're fearless in my book. Also you sew, you knit, wait until you see how easily you'll conquer a steek. And a tip on blocking larger shawls is to use a yoga mat, and also you can block 1/2 the shawl at a time if you're tight on space. Just measure it out to make sure the measurements are "relatively" even on both sides. Oh... I am knitting my 1st Ranunculus this year also! Good luck
Soooo happy you’re back! Like Nadine Horton, I clicked the like button at the beginning of your video. You are so funny and informative at the same time.
You are amazing. I don’t knit but I truly appreciate the intricacies of the patterns you use. I admire your tenacity and I so enjoy your presentation. I feel like I am sitting across from you with a glass and enjoying our conversation.
Lyke makes interchangeables and I love them so much I bought a second set (size 4-17 if I remember correctly) and then a long tip version (7-17). I love the colors and the wooden needles.
Love the black cabled sweater, so adorable on you. I’m hoping to make the Promenade sweater you’re wearing cause OMG I love the structure and those beautiful sleeves!!! Thank you so much for sharing, I enjoyed watching, you had me cracking up so much lol.
Congratulations! Yeah, I follow a lot of knitters so you came up as a suggestion. There are many that I don't follow because their style doesn't fit me, so ya know. Welcome to the world of knitcasting and I look forward to where you go with it. Oh my gosh, your slipstravaganza is GORGEOUS!!!!!!! Because your color choices are delightful, not jarring. Doesn't matter their names, they are gorgeous and look lovely on you.
I knit the Sophie scarf as well and had trouble counting the rows and had to rip back when I ended up putting thie increase on the wrong side. I started using a row counter and put a marker on the right side and that ended up helping a lot. Mine is made from handspun mohair and I wear it as a neckscarf because I am always cold after I cut my long hair short. It's so warm and cozy, I plan on making another in black wool with a strand of silk mohair. Waiting for the yarn to arrive. I like how the Snowy forest turned out. Love your podcast.
Hi Sarah! Found your podcast through Little Big Knits. Love your vibe and wanted to tell you I loved your color choices on your slipstravaganza! It’s beautiful! Glad to have you in the knitting universe. Welcome!
Yes, there are a bajillion people creating knitting podcasts - but there aren't a bajillion people doing it well. You are a natural in front of the camera. It's like watching a friend. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
Oh my gosh thank you! I just feel like a rambly mess sometimes so it's been super sweet to be embraced by other craft folks 🙏🏿☺️
You are so right.. This lady is a natural… ❤❤
I so agree with this comment! A like wasnt enough!
@@Crochetroze absolutely. Did you hear me responding with enthusiasm to so much that was said. I love this podcast!
What Bobette said.
"That pea green looks so lovely" is a sentence I never thought I'd type, and yet here we are! Your birthday shawl is gorgeous!
I naturally am attracted to patterns that almost no one has knit or has almost no project pages. There's so many great patterns out there but no one wants to knit them because hundreds of people haven't knit it yet, but if if no one takes a chance, no one will knit it and know how great they are..... never ending circle.
Oh my goodness so true! I have been burned by less made patterns though so I can see how the trend started and why it continues. But I'm gonna try to choose lesser known designers more and hope for the best!
@@theblacksheepknitter there's not a lot of views but I made a "series" on my channel called Patterns under 50 Projects because I figure since I'm already making these projects I might as well highlight them. A few patterns are actually from some well known people. One in particular from Carol Feller, which when I made it surprised me that there weren't more projects.
@@applecrafts615 I will take a look!!
This is why I like test knitting, I get to knit without other people's projects in my head. I'm also forced to figure stuff out, which is a weak point of mine.
@@applecrafts615 This is so cool! I'm definitely heading over to your channel to check it out. I really stand by the principle of trying out new lesser known designers and do so when I can, but I am _very_ beginner at knitting and don't trust that I could figure out a pattern that hasn't been tried and tested by multiple people. I wouldn't know if the pattern was the problem or my lack of experience was the problem. But I definitely want to work toward being able to do this.
So good to see you back again, and I clicked the like button before I even started watching the video! Don't be surprised by all the love you've received, it is well deserved! And can I just tell you how much I appreciate you talking about our type of hair and how certain fibers affect it?! Thank you so much, and your hair is gorgeous, so embrace those wisdom streaks 😊❤
I did the same! lol clicked the like now listening lol smh I just knew it would be great!!!
Me too!
Aww, thank you so much! I'm so glad to hear you're enjoying my brand of chaos ☺️
I learned the hard way that our hair can be thwarted by knits so I'm much more mindful now about how I wear my hair and what touches it. Figured others might not be aware and it would be helpful for gift hats and such.
@@kdstrack me too.
Welp 😂 i did click the like button waiting for the video to start. I know I’ll like the video 👌
Just in awe of your persistence with the snowy Forrest. Taking out and trying again is such a valuable knitting (and life) lesson
You and me both! I was telling a friend this is the first time I've reknit something three times. I suspect the podcast helped me not throw it in a fire. That and loving the yarn too much to part with it 🤣
It was great to see a 2nd episode from you this AM... congratulations on the success of your debut :) Your comments about the commonality of knitting patterns found across podcasters right now, really resonated with me. I too can appreciate the beauty of a well written pattern and have also been inspired by several of the hot items right now. That said, I would also love to see a trend towards selecting designers/patterns with less exposure. Maybe you could do an episode of your top patterns from "indie designers"... It could get a few lesser known designers some great exposure :)
Wonderful idea! I will have to look through my things and see if I can pull together some lesser known designers! Thanks for the suggestion and for watching 🙏🏿
You probably already know the RUclips channnel "Fiberchats". In case you don't, you might want to check into it. Irina does lots of interviews and pattern researches (and much more, besides being a very prolific knitter) to promote less known or unknown fiber artists. It's a very nice channel with lots and lots of good and well researched info, and Irina is a very lovable person.
@@ElinT13 Yes! I love her channel! I was actually on an episode talking about the MKAL :)
“They’re grey. And so I bought them.” They call to me in that “where have you been all my knitting life?” way, too. Laughed right out loud as you said that.
I'm a sucker for pretty tools even when I don't need them. Especially when I don't need them? 🤣🙈
i am sooooo HAPPY for you! you are so worthy of all of the accolades & hype. both times that i’ve watched you, i’ve smiled from ear-to-ear the entire time. keep doing you, boo! it’s working! 😘
Hello ! I just watched your WIP episode and was dying at those names!! Gotta go leave a longer comment over there, but thank you so much for watching and the kind words ☺️🙏🏿
I’m the other person who has not yet made a Ranunculus! 😂 It’s definitely on my list! Great podcast!
Me three! (but I've got my eye on one. LOL)
LOLOOOLO !! YES! I'm totally gonna have a Post Popularity Ranunculus KAL. Too many of us out here who missed the bandwagon. We'll have to jump on the freighter instead 🤣
@@theblacksheepknitter , I'll join that KAL because I havent knit one either.
You are such a delight! Thank you for inviting us into your knitting world and sharing your purchases. You may have created a bit of "yarn envy' but that's okay. You are correct - there are lots of knitters podcasting out there but you are so personable and relaxed it is a joy to watch - you are talking to us and not at us. Thank you!
Kevin and Ray gave you a shout out on Needles at the Ready 😊
Yayyy. You're back!
Fellow rebel here too! I totally relate to you NOT knitting what everyone else is knitting. That’s why I resisted Stephen’s shawls and gave in last year when I realized how ridiculous I was for denying myself one of his beautiful shawls without a good reason. Glad I overcame that “fear” and going to do his Flying Foxtail shawl this year. But, I still refuse to CO Midori’s Ranunculus Sweater even though I love it. Will wait until 2024 when everyone has moved on. 😂
Hahahahaha ! I'm so glad I'm not the only one out here with this foolery 🤣 The Flying Foxtail is definitely on my list!! But I gotta get one brioche project under my belt first... What colors are you thinking? Thanks for watching ☺️
@@theblacksheepknitter LOL! I also decided not to knit the ranunculus for the same reason. And I am sticking to that decision because I have several other projects. Swatching for Stephanie Earp's Folly skirt right now and it is huge!
Funny thing you mentioned the ranunculus. I had seen so many people knit it and just for that reason I did not want to make it. Then I saw a podcast and loved the look of her - could have been a combination of the color and the yarn choice - and I loved it. Even asked what the pattern was and, of course, it was the ranunculus. Maybe I''ll knit my angry version of it where I change the yoke design just on principle but I like the way it looks on some people.
I resisted as well, but then someone was wearing it on a podcast and the rest is history. It's a great pattern.
@@theblacksheepknitter I’m looking for a deep but vibrant purple Baby Suri yarn. Did you see that the Grocery Girls mentioned you in their podcast this week?! Love your videos. Looking forward to the next one!
Your color choices on the Steven West shawl are absolutely beautiful!
You are absolutely adorable and I love your personality!! You are also a very talented knitter and your work is amazing!!
Tips: Try to catch a sale at Jimmy Beans Wool for your extra blocking mats. If that doesn’t work, and you have a Walmart near you, you can order online and pick up playmats. Also, Knitpicks. Use your bed and prop up the ends with chairs.
Next: I do dye my own yarn, but for washing/blocking, the very best thing I have purchased was a Panda spin dryer from Amazon. It wrings every drop out of skeins and garments. I use it for my hand washed garments, suri, mohair, everything! Even after I wash my woolens in my machine (I have a wool cycle), I put them through the spin dryer. Takes about 20-30 seconds and it dries overnight (and I live a mile from the beach!). Best investment ever.
Keep making these great podcasts!!
Your Slipstravaganza is the BOMB! Best colour combo I have seen!
I love your energy. Please don't ever stop.
Oh boy! Superb knitting, plants, cats and hair talk. I'm here for it! Hi from Shetland xxx
Your “boob sweater” looks great! The yoke fits you well. It’s an unusual sweater, but really pretty. The color looks good on you. I think long sleeves might be too warm. But I’m sure it will be great. Looks like a quick knit.
It's hard to believe you are a brand new podcaster. You speak so easily to the camera and it feels like you talk directly to the person watching. Easy, comfortable, fun. I enjoy spending time with you. Knitting content is awesome too!
Sarah, I love your podcast. Your yellow jumper is lovely and really suits you. Love your other knits as well. Your yarn haul is very enviable! Thanks so much
I agree with Bobette. Also, you're so honest about your knitting, both the good and the not so good.
You are so fun to watch! I LOVE your show! You make me laugh! Please don’t quit. Not all knitting podcasts are fun. Yours is, and I can’t wait for your next ones! Maybe I’ll just watch this one again! LOL 😂
Thank you so much! I might look for a cheap yoga mat to add to my blocking tools.
That birthday shawl is impressive! Beautiful work!
The way you so deftly donned and doffed that snowy forest sweater and only dropped 2 stitches was heroic!
Thank you ! I realized I almost flashed y'all so it was really a good save 🤣
So glad I found you so early in your RUclips career! You are an absolute delight! Wanted to tell you that I love your setup. The light is perfect - not too bright or too dark and the bookcase behind you is really cool. Would love a tour of your creative space to see how you have divided up your room with that bookcase.
I totally agree with you about what everyone else seems to be doing. It feels like knitted garments have followed the room decor trends and everything is beige or gray or greige. And you're right, I watch a lot of knitting content creators and there are only a few very well known names that people tend to knit. I almost never hear people say, "Hey, I found this great new knitwear designer and let me show you what I'm making!" I don't know if it is a whatever-draws-the-viewers-in kind of thing or what, but it does get old.
Thank you so much! I'd love to do a quick tour but it's very cluttered with purchases at the moment, so... 😂 🙈
And yeah I totally know what you mean. I don't mind what others make. I just want to get new ideas from folks so it's been harder with everyone making the same stuff. The interior designers I follow have forecasted bold colors and Art Deco making a come back so maybe knitting will go that route too! I'm certainly gonna trend towards more bright and bold colors for garments.
I love how your snowy forest sweater turned out! I prefer the asymmetrical cables, very beautiful ✨
Hi Sarah, I really enjoyed your vlodcast! You are such a hoot- your humor makes me laugh outloud. I love your promenade sweater and your knitting is beautiful. I also watch 'Queens knitting Boutique' and she is a lover of purple and all things Prince plus she is funny. too. When you shared your gorgeous purple yarn purchase it reminded me of her purple obsession.. I've been knitting since around 2006 and I just knit my 1st pair of socks. I used Life in the Long Grass dk yarn in colorway Hearth.They turned out cute and i can't wait to start next pair. I cant believe I waited so long to knit them. i'm already looking forward to your next episode to post. You are a natural!- Oprah has nothing on you except maybe lots of dinero!!!!! XOXO Carrie👍💞
SUPER projects and yarn! Thanks for sharing!
You are a truly fresh new voice in knitting podcast world! Love your Slipstravaganza, and the Snowy Forest looks beautiful in the yarn you chose.
Welcome back! I am so excited to see another creator of color in the youtube and knitting space! As a knitter of color in the midwest area, I love your energy and vibe. The part where you called hoarding the oppressor's terminology really resonated with me. The name of the purple yarn, Lupin, is based on a native wildflower called Lupin. It's one of my favorite flowers and grows abundantly along the shores of Lake Superior in the early summer. I hope you keep making and posting, and I can't wait to see what you have to say and share moving forward :)
I have two interchangeable sets of the Lykke Driftwoods! I love them so much. They develop this patina as you use them and get a little darker in such a lovely way, I just adore them.
What a beautiful birthday present to yourself! You made lovely color choices and pattern modifications. Just gorgeous.
I also enjoy finding new designers and unique patterns. Some of the hot items absolutely deserve the hype, but I also like supporting the lesser known designers. There are so many beautiful patterns (from all over!) that I always wish I had more hands, but I think that is true of most knitters. I just finished a Vanilla Heirloom sweater, in sport weight, but I added some graphic colorwork at the cuffs and lower torso. It was a great experience of taking a good, basic pattern and making it into something unique. BTW, I was pushed into figuring out some colorwork because I didn't have quite enough of the main color to make a solid-color sweater. ❤✨💖
What a funtastic haul! Great fix of your sweater. You must be so proud. Enjoyed.
What a fun episode! It's just like having you over for a visit.
Your Slipstravaganza is STUNNING! I have a couple of knitting pals who have done that one and it is gorgeous in ALL colors. And I'm glad that you worked out your sweater. It looks wonderful on you.
I understand what you mean about the cream color on the other shawl, but I think it'll fade in importance as you get further along. And it looks wonderful against your face.
I can't wait for episode 3!
Before I watched your podcast, I have been trying to build up the courage to knit a Stephen West shawl, but your passion and enthusiasm have pushed me over the edge! I'm going to do it! Thank you so much for another wonderful podcast. Your positive energy and love for your craft just are infectious and makes this a joy to watch! By the way, the yak sock yarn you bought is fabulous--I've loved the socks I've knitted out of it!
So nice to see someone from Madtown! You have great energy and nice to see an experienced knitter talk about knitting. Thank you for the very enjoyable vlog.
Hello Sarah, it is good to see you back again! I love spending time listening to you, - you are funny and lovely, and make me laugh often! :) It must have been so exciting to do all the wonderful yarn shopping! So, about the Sophie Scarf/Shawl, - my friend an I just spoke about this today, - neither one of us can keep up with the increases without a stitch marker, it seems impossible. So you are not the only one! :) The Regia Yak is a beautiful yarn to knit with, the socks are amazing, - unfortunately, by wearing them for a short while, the Yak-fiber will draw out and sort of lay on the sides and sole of the sock. It doesn't bother me enough to not wear the socks. The yarn is also great for cowls or hats! I wish you lots of fun with all your projects, - remember, when it starts feeling like a task it won't bring joy anymore! :) See you next time! BW from Bavaria!
Thank you so much! I'm glad to know I'm not alone in my Sophie Scarf struggles. Hmm, that doesn't sound ideal for a sock... Maybe I'll repurpose the yarn for another, um, shawl. LOL Thanks for watching!
this is such a great podcast, you are a natural, your ideas, knitting and overall personality resonate with enthusiasm. I was sure your knew how to knit brioche based on the incredible designs you've knitted from Stephen West. I too, am a non brioche knitter - I'm quite sure both brioche and steeking are not that challenging but, I, too, still haven't tried them yet. Thanks too for showing off your Promenade Blouse - My colors are somewhat similar and seeing yours motivates me to finish mine. Sorry for this ramble, my goodness- you spoke directly to me over and over in this video. . Keep this up- you are a light of knitting wonderment. Thank you for this and wishing you continued success.
Again, I say, I am SOOO glad you are here and podcasting. You're a total gem.
Oh my, thoroughly enjoyed watching!!!! And so looking forward to your next episode 🤩🙏👏🙋♀️
You make me smile. Thanks. 😊
Hoarding is the terminology of the oppressor 😂😂😂 please put that on a t-shirt!!!
The energy you put off is so contagious, I am so glad to see you getting all the love you rightfully deserve ❤ can’t wait to see more from you 😊
Your way of matching color amaze me!! SOOOO Beautiful, even the cream and brown show well ;)
Great episode, I learned quite a bit. By the way, the "peek-a-boob" sweater looks great on you now that you've fixed the pop-up feature. Very flattering. I'm truly enjoying your podcast and loving your devotion to Stephen West. I have wanted to try his patterns but haven't jumped in yet. I too have been trying to figure out a fix for blocking shawls since they seem to go beyond normal space and the one idea I keep coming back to is mounting blocking squares to a sheet of plywood or fiber board and leaning it against a wall. I have a curious cat so I cannot block anything horizontally or it will get "fluffed" by the feline patrol. In theory, I could store it behind a door. I just have to figure out how to get a sheet of plywood over to my home and I'm gold! Perhaps you could ask your local yarn shop how they block large projects, they may have an area they might let you use for blocking your shawls. Maybe a trade out, if they let you block your shawls, you'll let them premier your shawl for a week in their shop. My local shop doesn't have any more space than I do so, I'll be working on my board idea.
I love the colour selections on the birthday shawl!!
42:42 your black cable sweater is fabulous! So worth frogging back again and again until you got it the way you liked. So so fabulous!
Love the earthy gold sweater your wearing. The shawl is gorgeous. Been knitting for years and lately mostly socks for my grandkids. Nice podcast. Stay Creative 💕
Wowzee, that birthday shawl is beautiful!!!
I can’t wait to see your ranunculus ❤, that yarn is going to be gorgeous!!!
Love your gold sweater with the mohair stripes. I was knitting on my Elton while watching up your podcast- same idea but in a drop shoulder cardigan- it’s a beast being knit in fingering weight yarn alternating with lace weight mohair, but I am excited for the result and ALMOST finished the body- should be on the ribbing by tomorrow. You got some ah-mazing acquisitions on your trip. Well done! I am on a knit from stash diet for the next year, with exception of buying extra skeins to complete projects, so I will just vicariously enjoy others’ acquisitions! Your rescue of your cabled sweater turned out really well. I kinda like the asymmetrical cable look too and very cool how the cab,es go down the arms. I have Stephen West envy. I have three of his shawls as UFO’s , so won’t start another but that AURORA shawl- oh my it is pretty and now he has a book of socks, which maybe I will buy and consider the socks as mini shawls-maybe I will get them finished that way! Lol! 😊
this was a long podcast but so enjoyable! I dont know what you see when you hold up that Stephen West Aurora (?) Shawl but the cream and caramel brown part really lights up your face and allows the yellow to reflect in a really flattering way!! If you do read this, because I am posting late and you are on to another podcast, I think Sonder Yarn has a store in Montreal. One of the owners is the original owner of Space Tricot and the yarn is getting wonderful reviews and the colours are gorgeous! Good luck with all the shawls, a huge project!!!
Lov your colour choices as well as your pattern choices. Your FO's are perfect. Well done you for hanging in there with the 'difficult' snowflake cropped sweater. It looked gorgeous. Can't wait to see more of your knots. 🎉
You’re a lot of fun to watch and listen to. Glad you’re here!!!
Welcome! I'm sure this is going to be fun...Senior knitter looking for new stitches, so I'm looking forward to your podcast....Wow! Do your THANG!!!
Hi! Love your style girl! So much fun, talent and honesty. Please don’t ever ask me to get a hot cup of something to go with you knitting chatty-chatty-chitchat videos. 🧡💙💜
I love the colors in your birthday shawl.
You have a very lovely podcast. Everytime you crack me up. Keep on knitting and showing us beautiful things you make :)
Everything is looking so amazing! Your Slipstravaganza looks like stained glass, it's beautiful 🤩 I had a shawl I finished this summer that was TOO BIG to fit on my blocking mat, and I ended up just blocking one half at a time. It obviously took longer to dry and be finished with the blocking process, but it worked just fine, and you can't even tell that I had to do it in two "batches". Good luck! So glad I stumbled across your channel!
PS: You are not the last person to do a ranunculus, because I am the last person on the planet who has still yet to make one.
😍👋👏👏Yea! Sarah is back! I am thrilled for you that so many of us found you and love your approach to knitting, podcasting and life in general! Again found myself giggling and agreeing with your comments. You will love the regia sock yarn with yak...I found it last year and it makes great, sturdy socks, stitch definition with cables is outstanding! That purple combo you found at espace tricot is making me swoon!
Another brilliant podcast from Sara! Looking forward to next month. Bravo!! Well done.
I'm late to the party, but you were asking for ideas about how to block giant shawls. I use yoga mats when my blocking mats aren't big enough. They're long, you can stick pins in them, and they're pretty good at not letting a load of water soak through (I cover them in a towel first, which helps.) In case you were still looking for a solution! Love your podcast, you're so good with the camera it's like you've been doing these for years. (And for what it's worth, I would still love to see a "What I knit in 2022" episode!)
Hi Sarah. You are refreshing, hilarious and so much fun to watch. Oh and you knit pretty well too! Seriously though, the pieces you've shown are beautiful. 🩵
I love this podcast. Plz don’t stop. ❤
So happy to find your fab podcast! 😍 😊 Many thanks indeed. Love your humour, chat & projects. Greetings from Berkshire, UK!
So nice to see you again! Those sleeves on the sweater you are wearing look as if you didn't decrease, maybe? And you did a really good job on re-knitting the Snowy Forest, that was really worth it. "No boobs" - you rock! And no, you are NOT the last one to make a Ranunculus, that will be me, once I get at least some of my many wips done. :-)))
Thank you ! Great eye ! I did not decrease. But I thought the cuff would be the width of the sleeve too and it pulls in just enough to make that beautiful shape 😍 A happy accident! Maybe I'll do a KAL for those of us who haven't made a Ranunculus in a few months 😬🤣
Glad to see you back! Sounds like your trip was fun. Love your podcast!
Your promenade blouse looks awesome in yellow, but it will also be great in black! 🖤
Possibly wool seems less scratchy around your neck because it's warmer there. Wool reacts to body heat. The lanolin in it softens and probably allows the fibers to relax a little. That's my theory anyway.
7 Westknits shawls in 6 months is really ambitious! Maybe if you're a fast knitter and don't work on anything else. I barely managed 2 in 6 months and one of them was the very simple Boneyard Shawl (my warmup for the MKAL 🙂). I love seeing how different color choices entirely change the feeling of his designs.
I'm also trying to do more socks this year. I just knit my first pair right before Christmas, loved it and have lots of sock yarn stashed. That Insomnia color from HHF! 🤩
I also have yet to knit a Ranunculus, but I've only been knitting for a year. I will get to it eventually. They are very pretty.
Lupin is a gorgeous color. It's named for a flower (lupin, a.k.a. lupine or bluebonnet. It comes in other colors but most are blue-violet. It's going to look so good with that intense purple mohair.💜
Another great video, thank you.
I love the way you show all your yarns is great to see, so envious - nearest yarn shop to me is approx 50 mins by bus and I don't even know what type of yarn it sells as it's in another small town so might not be that great.
Your 15 year old yarn jumper is gorgeous, I don't feel so bad now for having yarns for 7 or 8 years waiting for the 'perfect' project.
Really good that you champion local suppliers and businesses, I have to buy my yarns online but try to buy British if i can.
Looking forward to next podcast.
Really enjoying your podcast. I have to tell you that Stephen West shawl is the BEST colour combination I have seen. Congratulations. Am I the only one left that hasn't done a SW pattern I wonder? 💖
Sarah, love your color taste, and the way your brain works.
Looking forward to ep. 3 already!
Okay - this is my 1st time viewing your podcast and I’m not even finished watching the episode yet, and I have to immediately tell you what a delight you are and to encourage you to continue with podcasting. You’ve just jumped to the top of my list and I want to be able to watch you often. 🙏💜 I found you thru Wool Needles Hands podcast. Congratulations!
I like your cabled sweater and love the fact that it twists a little.
I’ve found my RUclips bestie lol I knit, sew, and quilt. Trying to crochet. I’ve got stars ⭐️ around my ankle so I absolutely love 💕 your tattoos. My kids say I’m emo 🖤 because of my music and eyeliner. I really love all your work! You are definitely more advanced than I am. But I’ll catch up lol so, if you want to learn brioche. Try the nervous knitter’s video. So glad you decided to do RUclips. You have a lot to offer and I giggled several times during your video. Have a great day!❤
I enjoyed your first episode. This one is great too. Also the birthday shawl is gorgeous.
Wow such lovely color choices for the Aurora Cabin Shawl . The color names were so mesmerizing that totally match the yarn colors.
RUclips algorithm suggested your first video, and I am so glad that sometimes it DOES get it right 🤩 I am laughing so hard about your stance on not knitting what everybody is knitting... I can relate 🙃 And then you show the Sophie Scarf and my immediate reaction is: I am NEVER knitting THAT!🤪🤭I feel like such a good little rebel now, thanks for that!😇
Wow your Stephen West shawls are amazing. I would try soaking the sturdier one in water with a 1/2 to 3/4 cup of vinegar. I usually soak it overnight and then you can rinse it out. If your yarn still smells a little vinegary, I use a little shampoo and wash it out. This will soften the yarn some without hurting it. I am impressed with how much you knit and how talented a knitter you are
Love my Lykke driftwood interchangeable needle set! The pink set has swivel cords.
Hi there
I suggest a carpet for blocking that you can roll up when not required.
Stephen uses a carpet in his Slipstravaganza Section 6 youtube video.
Good luck with all your SW shawls!! That's a mighty lot of knitting!
Love your passion and honesty.
Kind regards
Lynn, Albany Western Australia
You're definitely planning a fun and ambitious knitting year. Stephen West #westknits is amazing. I've been so tempted by his KAL's but have too many projects right now to undertake one of his enormous and beautiful shawls. I do have his book, WestKnits BestKnits Shawls #2, and have knitted Holey Chevrons and loved it. Very much enjoying your podcasts. Thanks 😊
Congratulations on your podcast! As you discuss your knitting, it’s as if you are comfortably sitting on the other side of a coffee table from a fellow Knitter you have known for ages, and not at all like you are talking to a camera. I immediately subscribed!
Regarding a larger blocking surface, look for a child’s large one piece foldable play mat. I got one at Aldi a couple years ago for less than $20, maybe even as low as $15. Unfortunately it’s not a product that is stocked all the time, but I have seen them stocked more than a few times. Fully unfolded it’s bigger than queen size bed top. It folds in half lengthwise (i usually don’t need to unfold it in that direction), then it accordion folds in the other direction. I store the mat folded up in its reusable clear zipped plastic cover.
I *thoroughly* enjoy your first podcast and was so excited to see another upload! I am so glad that you are receiving all of the wonderful feedback, which is well-deserved.
Thank you so much ☺️🙏🏿
Another great podcast. You make me laugh in talking about being courageous and branching into brioche. You started a podcast!! You're fearless in my book. Also you sew, you knit, wait until you see how easily you'll conquer a steek. And a tip on blocking larger shawls is to use a yoga mat, and also you can block 1/2 the shawl at a time if you're tight on space. Just measure it out to make sure the measurements are "relatively" even on both sides. Oh... I am knitting my 1st Ranunculus this year also! Good luck
Soooo happy you’re back! Like Nadine Horton, I clicked the like button at the beginning of your video. You are so funny and informative at the same time.
Thank you ! I'm glad my rambling provides some information too 🤣
You are back! I am so happy! I have to go to church but will watch later. My day has improved! Yippee!
This is such a sweet comment! I hope your service was a good one!
Great podcast. To let you know the colors are beautiful I love the colors. Great job
You are amazing. I don’t knit but I truly appreciate the intricacies of the patterns you use. I admire your tenacity and I so enjoy your presentation. I feel like I am sitting across from you with a glass and enjoying our conversation.
Yay! You're back!! I've been looking for you to upload a new video💛
Lyke makes interchangeables and I love them so much I bought a second set (size 4-17 if I remember correctly) and then a long tip version (7-17). I love the colors and the wooden needles.
Another great podcast. Keep 'em coming! 😄
Love the black cabled sweater, so adorable on you. I’m hoping to make the Promenade sweater you’re wearing cause OMG I love the structure and those beautiful sleeves!!! Thank you so much for sharing, I enjoyed watching, you had me cracking up so much lol.
Excited to see your sock knitting adventure. I am a sock knitting addict. I love Huasco sock yarn!
Good for you on the Snowy Forest! Cute,
Congratulations! Yeah, I follow a lot of knitters so you came up as a suggestion. There are many that I don't follow because their style doesn't fit me, so ya know. Welcome to the world of knitcasting and I look forward to where you go with it. Oh my gosh, your slipstravaganza is GORGEOUS!!!!!!! Because your color choices are delightful, not jarring. Doesn't matter their names, they are gorgeous and look lovely on you.
I don't knit, I am from the dark side of crochet but I love listening/watching you! Can't wait for the next episode.
I knit the Sophie scarf as well and had trouble counting the rows and had to rip back when I ended up putting thie increase on the wrong side. I started using a row counter and put a marker on the right side and that ended up helping a lot. Mine is made from handspun mohair and I wear it as a neckscarf because I am always cold after I cut my long hair short. It's so warm and cozy, I plan on making another in black wool with a strand of silk mohair. Waiting for the yarn to arrive. I like how the Snowy forest turned out. Love your podcast.
Your shawl is Gorgeous!! You did an Amazing job 👏
Hi Sarah! Found your podcast through Little Big Knits. Love your vibe and wanted to tell you I loved your color choices on your slipstravaganza! It’s beautiful! Glad to have you in the knitting universe. Welcome!