I rarely use the yarn called for in a pattern, especially if the called for yarn is over my budget. So I had to pause to tell you what I do when a pattern only lists number of balls/ skeins of yarn and not yards/meters. I will look for that yarn on line, anywhere it is sold, and get the yardage or meters per skein from there. For example, I just checked Lettlopi at The Wool Warehouse and it is listed at 100 meters per 50g skein. So if the pattern calls for 6 skeins, that would be 600 meters. I could then shop for other comparable yarns and know I need at least 600 meters. Hope you find that helpful. Also, your cardigan is coming together beautifully!
@@tiateri541 hi yes, thank for the tip! That’s what I did but had a doubt! I didn’t want the stress of yarn chicken so thought it best to get a couple more skeins to be sure, you know how it is… 😁
The cardigan is beautiful. I love the mud cloth sweater too. I told myself that I am going to commit to one hard colorwork and one hard cable a year. So if it takes a long time it will be ok. That does mean that I have to learn how to do two at a time sleeves on Magic loop. I am going to learn how to do that with socks so sleeves won’t take so long. Can’t wait to see your halibut sweater. Those are great colors. I use Knit IQ wool wash. It is gentle and has lanolin and lavender scent in it. It’s from Amazon. Happy Knitting 🧶 PS so sorry about Bunky.
Hi Stephanie, and thank you! I too still need to learn two at a time colourwork. That will literally save me cos you do realise doing the sleeves on the mudcloth individually will literally take me another year! 😂 I’m pretty excited for the halibut. Hopefully I’ll have some progress to share in next episode! ❤️
Yessss the "balls" instead of "metres" for a pattern is my pet peeve! My favourite is when the designer tells you the "recommended" yarn and its putup (metres per 100g) and then tells you the meterage needed for your size. Being in Australia, a lot of yarns available in Europe and the USA aren't available here, so I need to find similar putups. Actually my all-time favourite is when they give you like 4 or 5 different yarns that they recommend!
Bingo! I almost never use the recommended yarn and just adjust my needles accordingly to get gauge but math isn’t my strong suit so it’s helpful when they provide balls and yardage/meterage for each size 😄 Thanks for watching!
I use Soak for wool handwashing - the fig scent is super nice! Also definitely agree with your thoughts around mending and extending the life of fast fashion items. I think it is such a good way to keep things circular no matter their source. I appreciate the care you put into your items!
@@foolianajarley hey! Thank you for watching& comments! Yes, we should all take care of our things best we can to extend their life, no matter where we got them. A few other people have suggested Soak so I’m going to look around for the tester sachets so I can try the different scents 😁 thank you!
Shorts and lounge pants/pajama bottoms are good beginner sewing projects for wearables because if you mess them up, they are typically still useable. Simple quilts, zippered cushion covers or curtains are good for home goods.
I love using Soak; I find that all of the scents are pretty mild and not overwhelming-I’m fairly scent sensitive (scensitive lol)-and they don’t bother me. I love the pineapple grove scent. I love your videos and your calm presence and thoughts!! Look forward to seeing your wips coming along!!
your cardigan looks great!! I think you can probably block out that arm issue, pulling the narrower part out a bit to make it more even maybe? I use eucalan or outback gold wool wash that has lanolin in it... both have a mild scent and eucalan comes in unscented. I have alot to mend too but have been procrastinating! thanks for the podcast today!
Hey Amanda! Thanks for watching! I’m going to try some Soak sachets because people recommended them so I’m excited to try. Will probably wait to buy Eucalan, maybe the next time I’m at a fiber festival as they over charge for it online. I’ve never seen Outback gold. Something to keep a look out for! Yes, def get on to do your mending, I should have mended my stuff AGES ago! 😁
I rarely use the yarn called for in a pattern, especially if the called for yarn is over my budget. So I had to pause to tell you what I do when a pattern only lists number of balls/ skeins of yarn and not yards/meters. I will look for that yarn on line, anywhere it is sold, and get the yardage or meters per skein from there. For example, I just checked Lettlopi at The Wool Warehouse and it is listed at 100 meters per 50g skein. So if the pattern calls for 6 skeins, that would be 600 meters. I could then shop for other comparable yarns and know I need at least 600 meters. Hope you find that helpful.
Also, your cardigan is coming together beautifully!
@@tiateri541 hi yes, thank for the tip! That’s what I did but had a doubt! I didn’t want the stress of yarn chicken so thought it best to get a couple more skeins to be sure, you know how it is… 😁
Great job on your Anker's Sweater! 👏🏾 I agree with you on designers showing the yardage / meterage on the pattern homepage. 🧶
@@QueensYarnBoutique Hey Roshelle! Thank you! So glad the Ankers is off my needles! Thanks for watching! ❤️
The cardigan is beautiful. I love the mud cloth sweater too. I told myself that I am going to commit to one hard colorwork and one hard cable a year. So if it takes a long time it will be ok. That does mean that I have to learn how to do two at a time sleeves on Magic loop. I am going to learn how to do that with socks so sleeves won’t take so long. Can’t wait to see your halibut sweater. Those are great colors. I use Knit IQ wool wash. It is gentle and has lanolin and lavender scent in it. It’s from Amazon. Happy Knitting 🧶 PS so sorry about Bunky.
Hi Stephanie, and thank you! I too still need to learn two at a time colourwork. That will literally save me cos you do realise doing the sleeves on the mudcloth individually will literally take me another year! 😂 I’m pretty excited for the halibut. Hopefully I’ll have some progress to share in next episode! ❤️
Thanks for sharing your projects! Your Anker's sweater came out lovely. Sending you love in memory of sweet Bunky 💔
Thank you for being here! 💓
Yessss the "balls" instead of "metres" for a pattern is my pet peeve! My favourite is when the designer tells you the "recommended" yarn and its putup (metres per 100g) and then tells you the meterage needed for your size. Being in Australia, a lot of yarns available in Europe and the USA aren't available here, so I need to find similar putups. Actually my all-time favourite is when they give you like 4 or 5 different yarns that they recommend!
Bingo! I almost never use the recommended yarn and just adjust my needles accordingly to get gauge but math isn’t my strong suit so it’s helpful when they provide balls and yardage/meterage for each size 😄 Thanks for watching!
I use Eucalan for my wool sweaters and like it very much. I have used it over 20 years!
That’s a pretty great advertisement! My husband has ordered me some Soak sachets to try. Eucalan is next on my list! Thank you for watching!
I use Soak for wool handwashing - the fig scent is super nice!
Also definitely agree with your thoughts around mending and extending the life of fast fashion items. I think it is such a good way to keep things circular no matter their source. I appreciate the care you put into your items!
@@foolianajarley hey! Thank you for watching& comments! Yes, we should all take care of our things best we can to extend their life, no matter where we got them. A few other people have suggested Soak so I’m going to look around for the tester sachets so I can try the different scents 😁 thank you!
Shorts and lounge pants/pajama bottoms are good beginner sewing projects for wearables because if you mess them up, they are typically still useable. Simple quilts, zippered cushion covers or curtains are good for home goods.
Oh good shout! Thank you!
I love using Soak; I find that all of the scents are pretty mild and not overwhelming-I’m fairly scent sensitive (scensitive lol)-and they don’t bother me. I love the pineapple grove scent. I love your videos and your calm presence and thoughts!! Look forward to seeing your wips coming along!!
Thank you! I might try Soak next, thanks for the recommendation!
Also, condolences for your sweet Bunky 💔
Thank you. 🥹
your cardigan looks great!! I think you can probably block out that arm issue, pulling the narrower part out a bit to make it more even maybe? I use eucalan or outback gold wool wash that has lanolin in it... both have a mild scent and eucalan comes in unscented. I have alot to mend too but have been procrastinating! thanks for the podcast today!
Hey Amanda! Thanks for watching! I’m going to try some Soak sachets because people recommended them so I’m excited to try. Will probably wait to buy Eucalan, maybe the next time I’m at a fiber festival as they over charge for it online. I’ve never seen Outback gold. Something to keep a look out for! Yes, def get on to do your mending, I should have mended my stuff AGES ago! 😁