The cardigan is more like something I would wear in the kitchen while cooking or doing dishes to stay warm but also keep my hands clear. It has a niche purpose.
I love how you dabble in all kinds of different techniques with these projects, yet seem to manage to work out how they work. I always enjoy your 'talk through' to get an idea of what you're actually doing, the struggles etc., in a cosy-down-and-chat kind of feel.
I don't even knit but I love all of your stash busting knitting videos! They're so cozy and wonderful and great to watch on fall days. I love watching your progress and seeing all the amazing things you make. Thank you for making these!
I LOVE this video series Claude! Not just because it's knitting content, but because it's really interesting to see how you're working through your stash. I've had several thoughts over the years of trying to knit only from stash or not buying yarn for a whole year, but my slowness as a knitter and my proclivity for being attracted to yarn like a squirrel is to nuts, makes it hard to stick to my plans haha! Maybe one day I'll finally do it, but until then I'll enjoy watching you work through your stash :)
I too am prone to getting distracted by shiny new things! I'm trying to be better but I'm definitely knitting more as I'm impatient to make room for more new yarn 😂
Ditto. I've seen many people set out to use their stash but then you never get to see their process. It's quite refreshing to see not just goal setting, but the process towards working towards that goal. It's very enjoyable :)
I definitely think the beanie looks adorable on you. Not egg headed at all. Holy smokes on that 1930s daisy piece! That is going to be incredible to wear. I can't wait to see that. I'm a crocheter now (recent development) but I really loved that you showed your blanket progress in particular. Completely understand the hand difficulty on crochet though. Maybe I'll try knitting 🤔 I assumed it would be worse because of the double needle situation. I'll have to give that a whirl. I'm having fun watching how much work you're doing lately
I find crochet involves a twist of the wrist which hurts my right hand(the one with the hook) and because you have to grip the work in the left hand my fingers cramp up after a while. When I knit I don't have to hold the needles as firmly so it's less strenuous. Hard to describe and I'm sure most people wouldn't notice a difference but when every bit of energy counts you notice these things 😊
@@RetroClaude I totally understand little differences adding up. I have nerve pains that come with swelling when I have flare ups so sometimes hand work is just out of the question. When I'm feeling too badly I just can't sit at the table and sew a garment. I thought crochet might scratch the creating itch without having to deal with moving equipment around but I have noticed that my left pinkie and ring finger in particular have quite a bit of stiffness and pain if I'm not careful. 🤷♀️ yay chronic pain?
As someone who knits and crochets, I find it really interesting that they can both cause different pain. When I crochet, my hands will cramp up and my right wrist will start hurting (different crochet hook grips have helped a bit, but not gotten rid of the issue). When I knit, I can knit for much longer period of time but then my arms and hands will go numb because I'm holding them in a stationary, slightly weird, position for a long time. So both cause issues but I pick which project to work on depending on what kind of issues I'm more okay with dealing with that day. Have fun trying out the different crafts!
@@juliabreckner2759 thanks for responding! I find it so interesting how different people deal with the same types of pain while creating things. It's always nice to hear from others with similar experiences (both to commiserate and learn). Hope you have a lovely day!
@@RetroClaude I crochet European style (pencil grip) and only the left wrist twists, the right stays still. And most of the work is held still with your right pinky. If this could help you with the pain, why don't you give it a try?
Loving this series of stash busting vlogs. It's inspiring me to tackle my stash and to start knitting projects that I had always planned to knit, rather than looking at new patterns and buying more yarn for them, lol. So I think I will knit along with your channel and see how much I can use up too. Thanks for the motivation.
For the 65 m of super bulky yarn, I would personally make hot water bottle covers. It would make the hot water bottles feel like plush toys, which is something I really like when I'm feeling crummy and want to snuggle a bit of warmth. I think that they'd make great gifts. Or else make a few felted wool dryer balls.
Wow. My mum had one of those Daisy makers and I used to play around with it as a kid. Mum had it from the 70’s and made blankets with the daisy. Amazing to see someone else use one.
8:50 Hello, my experience with old sock knitting patterns (I was taught to knit from various vintagey 50s-90s patterns from my grandmother). Most of them do not have reinforcement at all. The expectation is that they'll be darned. My grandmother would typically darn the entire toe area as standard as soon as she was done knitting them. Matching colour generally for adults and for children she'd do a random colour depending on their preference or depending on what she had. Darning wasn't really just a repair thing, it was also used for reinforcement. (Stitch in time saves 9) In my experience, it was very very rare for patterns to come with reinforcement built in. You'd generally add your own via darning.
I think that beanie looks really good on you. It's a warm color that really brightens your face, and I think come February, you're going to be reaching for it. Don't be so hard on yourself. You're much prettier than an egg.
You've inspired me to try to get into knitting again, I'm pretty slow at it still but I banged out a 1940s WAAF pullover (from an original pattern, which was tricky to grasp for a beginner) in about 2 months over the summer. Since the weather turned recently, I've been wearing it non stop and constantly telling people "I made this!" and the sheer amount of joy it's brought me - the process, the result, the wearing, the compliments I get - has made a huge difference in what's been a pretty tough year. So, thank you. I don't think I would have made it without your videos to inspire me.
You've just solved a mystery. A while back i got a little vintage sewing & knitting supplies stash. And in there was a daisy knitting device. Which nobody i've asked knew. So thanks a lot! Will definetely try it out!
I love the hat! I think you wear it fantastically - your hairstyle works well with wearing the hat lower on your forehead, if that makes sense? Like your hair flips a bit at the ends and the overall shape is very cute. I'm loving this series - congrats on the destashing progress!
I love your stash busting series! I'd love to do this but right now it's too overwhelming to even begin to count what I have. I did pull out 36 skeins of sock yarn in hopes of knitting those as gifts next year....it barely made a dent. It makes you realize just what you can do with what you have already. I'm slowly getting there and your videos are definitely motivation!
I love watching you make things out of small amounts. I don’t have a lot of money to buy yarn so when I am thrifting I pick up small amounts of good yarn cheap and am always looking for ways to use it so I get to knit! Also, you look good in that hat.
I love that you mention having both upstairs & downstairs projects. Stairs *are* a big deal when you have disabilities/chronic illnesses/chronic pain. I don't have stairs in my apartment right now but I'll still have a project for my bedroom and one for the living room. I can't always afford to get up and walk across the apartment. It's so nice to hear other people in similar situations who do similar things, especially when it's something that gets judgement from able-bodied/healthy people (I can hear my dad saying that it's """"lazy""""" to not just get up & get something, ugh)
For years I was sadly one of those ignorant people, who thought people were just "lazy". I got a cold hard dose of reality when I smacked my back pretty bad (fell on some ice and tore up a bunch of a ligaments in my lower back + slipped disk) and couldn't go up the stairs without pain, couldn't lie down without pain, couldn't climb a moderate hill without pain etc etc. Chronic pain is real and it's horrible. I've learned my lesson and I'd like to say I've become a bigger person and would never now acuse anyone of being lazy. You're not lazy, you have a health condition. And I'm sorry for being an ignorant pig for all those years
Your blue and white crochet ripple afghan is looking really nice and will make a beautiful afghan, runner, or shawl. Another option to use up yarn remnants in a crochet project that can easily be done in short bursts is to make granny squares. These are often about 3 or 4 inches square and each square can be one color or more than one, depending on how much yarn you have. Years ago my sister used up remnants of yarn this way. It tood years to have enough granny squares, but when she did, she used one color to crochet all the squares together. It made a lovely multicolored afghan. Your hat is adorable. The mohair wrap over a long-sleeve t-shirt will probably provide you with needed warmth when it gets colder. I wonder whether the second Make-Do-and-Mend sock, being one-size fits all, was the size it came out to be because it was meant to be worn by anyone in the family, man or woman. Just wondering....
A thought, were the first pair of socks intended for a female or girl and the second pair for a male. Who knows, make do and mend people back in the day may have assumed that smaller foot women and children would like the stripy pair and men the plainer pair. I don’t know but people didn’t always think about things, at times, in quite the way we do today. Anyway I don’t knit but I love videos as I enjoy your enthusiasm and style. Thank you for this one.
For future hats, knit the ribbing double and fold it up to break up the smooth line going up that creates the egg shape, or add some other sort of extra texture to the brim
You could use the rest of the pink bulky yarn for a mug cozy or a cover for a cardboard box to make a little basket. I’ve been trying to get rid of my velvet yarn and that’s what I’ve been doing.
The hat looks fabulous, and I'm pretty sure it will keep you warm over the winter 😃 Those flat-knit socks, however...now you've got me curious to dig out my Gran's argyle sock pattern(s). I don't have time for this, Claude! 😂
Oh, I'm so glad you included the daisy knitter tool in this video! My mother passed away, so I've been attempting to organize her craft/sewing room. This week I found her daisy knitter. I had absolutely no clue on what it is or how to use it. Thanks.
yay hats! They're such a good way to bust tons of yarn, I can crank one out every day if I wanted. Also everything is gorgeous, I really like the bomber and the blanket lol
I know this was made a year ago but I just found your channel. I find it so amazing how quickly you knit vs crochet in respect to the fact that I'm the exact opposite. Loving your channel! I hope this finds you well
I am just learning to knit and Holy smokes!!! Those socks are gorgeous! I would love to make those. 1940s socks have stolen my heart. You did such a great job!!
I just found your channel and can't wait to binge watch your videos! Thanks to Engineering Knits who gave you a shout out in her craft room organisation video! This has probably been said already (and you are a very established knitter, far more than I am!) but in regards to the socks: colourwork can tighten your gauge, so maybe your gauge is different in the scrappy socks? Tension may change as you keep changing colours too? The baggy pair was only given as a 72 stitch count which is (these days) for a longer / wider foot so maybe that's why they are so long and loose? It is really interesting that it's only 72 stitch count, as usually (these days) that's a large (often male) size. XX
Wonderful projects and goal to knit up the bits and bobs. Thank you for sharing it all. I hope you can release some of your self criticism about wearing hats. That beanie looks very fetching on you, I think.
I am so here for this series! I loved your make do and mend socks, will definitely try those. And I love the hat! I am currently working on a rainbow jumper, yay! I also have been knitting mostly from stash, but mine has to be contained in the little cabinet space under my secretaire desk, as I live in student housing, and my room is already way too full. Very much looking forward to the next installment!
I have one project downstairs in my craft room, and another one in a project bag, by the couch for TV watching. I understand projects on different floors.
I love the 1930s original daisy maker! I’ve never even heard of it before. It’s so exciting to have a real piece of history to make some beautiful garments with. And you may not be a fan of hats or chunky cables but the beanie is so cute and I think looks great on you!
This is a great series, Ms. Claude. The blue & white crochet would make a lovely shall in the winter, curled up in a chair... Those socks are amazing. Complete stash busters - thanks Make Do & Mend. That little daisy contraption is fantastic. I can see it being used as a replacement for lace... The beanie is so cute. If you wear them in the 'egg' style, you're achieving your full mid-January inner Canuk esthetic. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
This video reminded me of a daisy maker my mother gave me when I was a kid. It's plastic and the size and shape of the daisy is customisable. I just found it again in my parents' basement. The exact name is Inox Loom, it dates probably from the 70s.
Are you making some of the best content on RUclips? ABSOLUTELY YES! I love these stash busting videos, your though process, and your annoyance at those single balls remaining in bulky weight. I feel your frustration there.
adorable knits! I wonder if since the ghost whisper is too warm for summer, if you might unpick it to lengthen the sleeves of the bomber and take advantage of the warm mohair? then you could also do the i-cord and the embroidery, if you like!
I think the hat is SUPER cute on you. You are too critical of your head. Is that a weird thing to say…😬 I hope not. Great job. I love watching this and Im excited to try the flat sock pattern.
I find that my hands hurt less from crocheting if I make sure to have the project resting on a surface nearer my hands, like a desk or table, rather than my lap. It has also helped a lot to switch to ergonomic hooks, and to slow down and make sure my movements are smooth and relaxed.
This hat is beautiful! I love the color and I think hats suit you well, but this comfort it's a very personal thing. The cardigan is super great! Ironically, I loved the short sleeves and now I'm willing to knit something simmilar hehe
Your stash busting videos inspired me to inventory my stash on ravelry (and join your ravelry group). Now I’ve actually got my next few projects picked out!
Don't think the hats make you look like an egg. Just like a person in a hat. I think it would be really cool to see that 40s slip-stitch stripe sock reimagined in a way that would work out a little better for your feet. The way they turned out looked really cool!
I would love a video about different ways of heel reinforcement! Because nothing is more disappointing than wearing a pair of socks and the heel wearing out in a week... I don't wear socks any more, but I ocasionally knit them as gifts.
I like the bombshell bomber, I have a short sleeve cardi that I wear over slim fitting long sleeve t-shirts or turtle necks. It's perfect for when I'm sewing or otherwise crafting in the fall and winter as it leaves my arms free of excess bulk while also keeping me warm.
Loving this series so much! I think the cable hat is cute on you but I totally get what you mean about finding the best way to wear knitted hats. I can't wait to see all your upcoming WIPs as finished projects. :)
I liked the hat, it does look lovely on you!! Another fab video I really enjoyed this as I do all your videos!! Those dark coloured socks did look ever so comfy!!!xx
I think the beanie looks great on you. Maybe when the stash is more busted, get more of that laceweight and add on longer sleeves to the cardigan. Its so gauzy and looks cool. The socks look fun.
the toque is so cute!!! maybe its just me being a Canadian and being very used to seeing "egg headed toque wearers" but I think it looks really good on you, and the colour is just lovely!
So, a few things 🧶 - 1. I love all your videos, but especially your knit/crochet ones, so thank you for making such upbeat, cozy yarn videos! 2. I think that cable beanie looks super cute on you 🙂 3. Not trying to be nosy, but is anyone else curious what's behind the door with the keys in the keyhole that's in the background of her videos? I know it's silly, but I just think about it every time I see it. 😁❓
It's no big secret. I sew in half my garage, the door leads to the 'messy' half with buckets and paint tins etc. Or is that just my cover story? Is it a portal to another realm? Is it where I keep my time machine? Who knows 😂
The beanie looks very cute and the color is wonderful on you! The daisy maker is ingenious and I'm excited to see the project all worked up it seems like it will be stunning.
im totally loving this series, waiting on the edge of my seat to see where you are on your stash busting. thanks so much for the video. glad to see you are on the mend and btw the hat looks great
The daisy maker was my first fibre craft when I was little. I must have had the 70’s version because it had an orange plastic handle. Oh and I have to comment that hats like they are called toques! And it’s really cute on you.
I do not think i look good in hats, especially beanies, but I found a pattern that works and that is the only style I will crochet from now on. I feel you.
Found your channel and this series yesterday and was inspired to confront my stash myself, confident that I would have way less than you do. Absolutely shocked to find that I had 180 50 g skeins of yarn🙃 good wake up call, I think😅
The cardigan is more like something I would wear in the kitchen while cooking or doing dishes to stay warm but also keep my hands clear. It has a niche purpose.
Exactly! I find my sleeve often pick up stray pins so this is perfect for sewing too!
True, I hate sleeves that aren't trully long sleeves, HOWEVER, when cooking it's a blessing have them slightly shorter
I have that kind of cardigan! I rolled up the sleeves and sewed them.
I love how you dabble in all kinds of different techniques with these projects, yet seem to manage to work out how they work. I always enjoy your 'talk through' to get an idea of what you're actually doing, the struggles etc., in a cosy-down-and-chat kind of feel.
I like trying new things all the time. I guess I'm just curious and like a challenge 😁
I don't even knit but I love all of your stash busting knitting videos! They're so cozy and wonderful and great to watch on fall days. I love watching your progress and seeing all the amazing things you make. Thank you for making these!
Me neither but these videos are inspiring me to give it a go! I got some second hand needles today from someone destashing.
I LOVE this video series Claude! Not just because it's knitting content, but because it's really interesting to see how you're working through your stash. I've had several thoughts over the years of trying to knit only from stash or not buying yarn for a whole year, but my slowness as a knitter and my proclivity for being attracted to yarn like a squirrel is to nuts, makes it hard to stick to my plans haha! Maybe one day I'll finally do it, but until then I'll enjoy watching you work through your stash :)
I too am prone to getting distracted by shiny new things! I'm trying to be better but I'm definitely knitting more as I'm impatient to make room for more new yarn 😂
Ditto. I've seen many people set out to use their stash but then you never get to see their process. It's quite refreshing to see not just goal setting, but the process towards working towards that goal. It's very enjoyable :)
I definitely think the beanie looks adorable on you. Not egg headed at all. Holy smokes on that 1930s daisy piece! That is going to be incredible to wear. I can't wait to see that. I'm a crocheter now (recent development) but I really loved that you showed your blanket progress in particular. Completely understand the hand difficulty on crochet though. Maybe I'll try knitting 🤔 I assumed it would be worse because of the double needle situation. I'll have to give that a whirl. I'm having fun watching how much work you're doing lately
I find crochet involves a twist of the wrist which hurts my right hand(the one with the hook) and because you have to grip the work in the left hand my fingers cramp up after a while. When I knit I don't have to hold the needles as firmly so it's less strenuous. Hard to describe and I'm sure most people wouldn't notice a difference but when every bit of energy counts you notice these things 😊
@@RetroClaude I totally understand little differences adding up. I have nerve pains that come with swelling when I have flare ups so sometimes hand work is just out of the question. When I'm feeling too badly I just can't sit at the table and sew a garment. I thought crochet might scratch the creating itch without having to deal with moving equipment around but I have noticed that my left pinkie and ring finger in particular have quite a bit of stiffness and pain if I'm not careful. 🤷♀️ yay chronic pain?
As someone who knits and crochets, I find it really interesting that they can both cause different pain. When I crochet, my hands will cramp up and my right wrist will start hurting (different crochet hook grips have helped a bit, but not gotten rid of the issue). When I knit, I can knit for much longer period of time but then my arms and hands will go numb because I'm holding them in a stationary, slightly weird, position for a long time. So both cause issues but I pick which project to work on depending on what kind of issues I'm more okay with dealing with that day. Have fun trying out the different crafts!
@@juliabreckner2759 thanks for responding! I find it so interesting how different people deal with the same types of pain while creating things. It's always nice to hear from others with similar experiences (both to commiserate and learn). Hope you have a lovely day!
@@RetroClaude I crochet European style (pencil grip) and only the left wrist twists, the right stays still. And most of the work is held still with your right pinky. If this could help you with the pain, why don't you give it a try?
Loving this series of stash busting vlogs. It's inspiring me to tackle my stash and to start knitting projects that I had always planned to knit, rather than looking at new patterns and buying more yarn for them, lol. So I think I will knit along with your channel and see how much I can use up too. Thanks for the motivation.
For the 65 m of super bulky yarn, I would personally make hot water bottle covers. It would make the hot water bottles feel like plush toys, which is something I really like when I'm feeling crummy and want to snuggle a bit of warmth. I think that they'd make great gifts. Or else make a few felted wool dryer balls.
Wow. My mum had one of those Daisy makers and I used to play around with it as a kid. Mum had it from the 70’s and made blankets with the daisy. Amazing to see someone else use one.
8:50 Hello, my experience with old sock knitting patterns (I was taught to knit from various vintagey 50s-90s patterns from my grandmother). Most of them do not have reinforcement at all. The expectation is that they'll be darned. My grandmother would typically darn the entire toe area as standard as soon as she was done knitting them. Matching colour generally for adults and for children she'd do a random colour depending on their preference or depending on what she had. Darning wasn't really just a repair thing, it was also used for reinforcement. (Stitch in time saves 9) In my experience, it was very very rare for patterns to come with reinforcement built in. You'd generally add your own via darning.
I think that beanie looks really good on you. It's a warm color that really brightens your face, and I think come February, you're going to be reaching for it. Don't be so hard on yourself. You're much prettier than an egg.
You've inspired me to try to get into knitting again, I'm pretty slow at it still but I banged out a 1940s WAAF pullover (from an original pattern, which was tricky to grasp for a beginner) in about 2 months over the summer. Since the weather turned recently, I've been wearing it non stop and constantly telling people "I made this!" and the sheer amount of joy it's brought me - the process, the result, the wearing, the compliments I get - has made a huge difference in what's been a pretty tough year. So, thank you. I don't think I would have made it without your videos to inspire me.
Love that white shirt with the single stripe
For Drops Snow remaining units, you can make warm headband. Should be sufficient! And its quick and easy.
You've just solved a mystery. A while back i got a little vintage sewing & knitting supplies stash. And in there was a daisy knitting device. Which nobody i've asked knew.
So thanks a lot! Will definetely try it out!
I love the hat! I think you wear it fantastically - your hairstyle works well with wearing the hat lower on your forehead, if that makes sense? Like your hair flips a bit at the ends and the overall shape is very cute.
I'm loving this series - congrats on the destashing progress!
I love your stash busting series! I'd love to do this but right now it's too overwhelming to even begin to count what I have. I did pull out 36 skeins of sock yarn in hopes of knitting those as gifts next year....it barely made a dent. It makes you realize just what you can do with what you have already. I'm slowly getting there and your videos are definitely motivation!
Slowly but surely we'll get there. Every little helps 💚
I liked the socks and the hat. I thought they were cute.
The hat looks great. Not at all like an egg!
I love watching you make things out of small amounts. I don’t have a lot of money to buy yarn so when I am thrifting I pick up small amounts of good yarn cheap and am always looking for ways to use it so I get to knit! Also, you look good in that hat.
I love that you mention having both upstairs & downstairs projects. Stairs *are* a big deal when you have disabilities/chronic illnesses/chronic pain. I don't have stairs in my apartment right now but I'll still have a project for my bedroom and one for the living room. I can't always afford to get up and walk across the apartment. It's so nice to hear other people in similar situations who do similar things, especially when it's something that gets judgement from able-bodied/healthy people (I can hear my dad saying that it's """"lazy""""" to not just get up & get something, ugh)
Not lazy at all. Efficient. I strive for energy efficiency in everything. Plus having 2 projects on the go is good for when you need a change 💚
For years I was sadly one of those ignorant people, who thought people were just "lazy". I got a cold hard dose of reality when I smacked my back pretty bad (fell on some ice and tore up a bunch of a ligaments in my lower back + slipped disk) and couldn't go up the stairs without pain, couldn't lie down without pain, couldn't climb a moderate hill without pain etc etc. Chronic pain is real and it's horrible. I've learned my lesson and I'd like to say I've become a bigger person and would never now acuse anyone of being lazy. You're not lazy, you have a health condition. And I'm sorry for being an ignorant pig for all those years
Those daisies are so cute! Looking forward to seeing the finished project ☺️
Your blue and white crochet ripple afghan is looking really nice and will make a beautiful afghan, runner, or shawl. Another option to use up yarn remnants in a crochet project that can easily be done in short bursts is to make granny squares. These are often about 3 or 4 inches square and each square can be one color or more than one, depending on how much yarn you have. Years ago my sister used up remnants of yarn this way. It tood years to have enough granny squares, but when she did, she used one color to crochet all the squares together. It made a lovely multicolored afghan. Your hat is adorable. The mohair wrap over a long-sleeve t-shirt will probably provide you with needed warmth when it gets colder. I wonder whether the second Make-Do-and-Mend sock, being one-size fits all, was the size it came out to be because it was meant to be worn by anyone in the family, man or woman. Just wondering....
I've never tried a granny scare so I might give that a go, thank you 💚
A thought, were the first pair of socks intended for a female or girl and the second pair for a male. Who knows, make do and mend people back in the day may have assumed that smaller foot women and children would like the stripy pair and men the plainer pair. I don’t know but people didn’t always think about things, at times, in quite the way we do today. Anyway I don’t knit but I love videos as I enjoy your enthusiasm and style. Thank you for this one.
For future hats, knit the ribbing double and fold it up to break up the smooth line going up that creates the egg shape, or add some other sort of extra texture to the brim
Thanks for the tip!
You could use the rest of the pink bulky yarn for a mug cozy or a cover for a cardboard box to make a little basket. I’ve been trying to get rid of my velvet yarn and that’s what I’ve been doing.
The hat looks fabulous, and I'm pretty sure it will keep you warm over the winter 😃
Those flat-knit socks, however...now you've got me curious to dig out my Gran's argyle sock pattern(s). I don't have time for this, Claude! 😂
I'm an enabler I know 😂
@@RetroClaude 🤣
Oh, I'm so glad you included the daisy knitter tool in this video! My mother passed away, so I've been attempting to organize her craft/sewing room. This week I found her daisy knitter. I had absolutely no clue on what it is or how to use it. Thanks.
The beanie looks great
I think the hat really suits you! Amazing how much yarn you managed to get through in just one month 😊
yay hats! They're such a good way to bust tons of yarn, I can crank one out every day if I wanted. Also everything is gorgeous, I really like the bomber and the blanket lol
I know this was made a year ago but I just found your channel. I find it so amazing how quickly you knit vs crochet in respect to the fact that I'm the exact opposite. Loving your channel! I hope this finds you well
that hat looks so nice, I don't get the egg vibe at all. you should wear it!
I am just learning to knit and Holy smokes!!! Those socks are gorgeous! I would love to make those. 1940s socks have stolen my heart. You did such a great job!!
I just found your channel and can't wait to binge watch your videos! Thanks to Engineering Knits who gave you a shout out in her craft room organisation video! This has probably been said already (and you are a very established knitter, far more than I am!) but in regards to the socks: colourwork can tighten your gauge, so maybe your gauge is different in the scrappy socks? Tension may change as you keep changing colours too? The baggy pair was only given as a 72 stitch count which is (these days) for a longer / wider foot so maybe that's why they are so long and loose? It is really interesting that it's only 72 stitch count, as usually (these days) that's a large (often male) size. XX
Wonderful projects and goal to knit up the bits and bobs. Thank you for sharing it all. I hope you can release some of your self criticism about wearing hats. That beanie looks very fetching on you, I think.
That brown beanie goes really well with your wool coat.
Heel, sole and toe re enforcement was often done post make using a darning needle and leftover wool. My mum has often talked about doing that. ❤️
I am so here for this series! I loved your make do and mend socks, will definitely try those. And I love the hat! I am currently working on a rainbow jumper, yay! I also have been knitting mostly from stash, but mine has to be contained in the little cabinet space under my secretaire desk, as I live in student housing, and my room is already way too full. Very much looking forward to the next installment!
You look great in the hat, it is so sweet looking and makes you look so lovely. Be kind to yourself Claude. Love from Canada 💝💗💓
I have one project downstairs in my craft room, and another one in a project bag, by the couch for TV watching. I understand projects on different floors.
The hat looks great on you when worn farther forward!
OMG MY AUNT HAD GIVEN ME AN ORIGINAL VINTAGE DAISY KNITTER AND I HAD NO IDEA WHAT IT WAS SO I THREW IT AWAY
I love the 1930s original daisy maker! I’ve never even heard of it before. It’s so exciting to have a real piece of history to make some beautiful garments with. And you may not be a fan of hats or chunky cables but the beanie is so cute and I think looks great on you!
I am with you crochet is harder on my joints than knitting.
My grandmother used to have one of those wheels for daisies. And I never understood what it was for! Now I know 😊 Thanks!
The beanie is absolutely great and looks so charming on you. I feel the same way often in beanies, but this one I want to cast on!
This is my favourite series ever, thank you so much for all your knitting content! (Sewing is also great)
This is a great series, Ms. Claude. The blue & white crochet would make a lovely shall in the winter, curled up in a chair...
Those socks are amazing. Complete stash busters - thanks Make Do & Mend.
That little daisy contraption is fantastic. I can see it being used as a replacement for lace...
The beanie is so cute. If you wear them in the 'egg' style, you're achieving your full mid-January inner Canuk esthetic.
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
I love your stash busting videos! I love seeing the progress that you're making on your stash.
The beanie hat is gorgeous and it looks super on you!😵💫
Hat looks amazing on you! Want one for me now eheh I am a beginner so barely know how to do anything...slowly will get there hopefullt
Dark socks perfect size for hiking! 🥾
I think the beanie looks fabulous!
My mother was born in 1919. I was born in 1961 (the baby) and raised with the idea of "Use it up, wear it out, make do or do without."
The hat looks cute on you!
This video reminded me of a daisy maker my mother gave me when I was a kid. It's plastic and the size and shape of the daisy is customisable. I just found it again in my parents' basement. The exact name is Inox Loom, it dates probably from the 70s.
Are you making some of the best content on RUclips? ABSOLUTELY YES!
I love these stash busting videos, your though process, and your annoyance at those single balls remaining in bulky weight. I feel your frustration there.
😁😁😁 those pesky single balls of chunky weight. I will defeat them!
The hat looks really cute! I'm excited to see that chunky jumper too
That cable beanie looks great on you! Thanks for encouraging using stash.
adorable knits! I wonder if since the ghost whisper is too warm for summer, if you might unpick it to lengthen the sleeves of the bomber and take advantage of the warm mohair? then you could also do the i-cord and the embroidery, if you like!
Oooh maybe! I might end up with an odd quantity of yarn left I suppose, plus I do quite like the ghost whisperer... Decisions, decisions...
I love the hat! It looks great on you!
I think the hat is SUPER cute on you. You are too critical of your head. Is that a weird thing to say…😬 I hope not. Great job. I love watching this and Im excited to try the flat sock pattern.
I totally love the bom shell bomer.
Canadian here. The toque is adorable and looks just like what it should look like.
Phew! I'm reassured to have the approval of a Canadian. No one knows winter like Canadians 🍁
Oh my gosh…the hat looks adorable…keep it wear it..I am enjoying your progress..
Glad that you are feeling better…
You look great in hats! Kind of reminds me of Emma Watson in Harry Potter.
I think that hat looks perfect on you! The color suits you so well
I think the beanie is super adorable, it looks great on you! You should totally rock that!
I love the beanie on you! It's such a great color and complements your jacket so well. The pompom and cables are just the right size, too. Well done!
I am intrested and love it, the Daisy pattern.
If the leftover bulky yarn isn't super wash, you could needle felt it into something if you like felting.
I've never tried it but now seems as good a time as any
I find that my hands hurt less from crocheting if I make sure to have the project resting on a surface nearer my hands, like a desk or table, rather than my lap. It has also helped a lot to switch to ergonomic hooks, and to slow down and make sure my movements are smooth and relaxed.
Ergonomic hooks! I should look into those for sure! Thank you 💚
This hat is beautiful! I love the color and I think hats suit you well, but this comfort it's a very personal thing.
The cardigan is super great! Ironically, I loved the short sleeves and now I'm willing to knit something simmilar hehe
Your stash busting videos inspired me to inventory my stash on ravelry (and join your ravelry group). Now I’ve actually got my next few projects picked out!
How exciting!
Don't think the hats make you look like an egg. Just like a person in a hat.
I think it would be really cool to see that 40s slip-stitch stripe sock reimagined in a way that would work out a little better for your feet. The way they turned out looked really cool!
Great video. Loving the project updates. The hat looks really cute. And would probably be a happy wardrobe addition on cold days.
I would love a video about different ways of heel reinforcement! Because nothing is more disappointing than wearing a pair of socks and the heel wearing out in a week... I don't wear socks any more, but I ocasionally knit them as gifts.
You look so cute in that hat🙂
Halfway through my adjustment project.
That hat is soooo beautiful 😍
Love your beautiful knitting
I like the bombshell bomber, I have a short sleeve cardi that I wear over slim fitting long sleeve t-shirts or turtle necks. It's perfect for when I'm sewing or otherwise crafting in the fall and winter as it leaves my arms free of excess bulk while also keeping me warm.
The hat looks great on you. Good job.
Loving this series so much! I think the cable hat is cute on you but I totally get what you mean about finding the best way to wear knitted hats. I can't wait to see all your upcoming WIPs as finished projects. :)
I adore the blue toe on the make do and mend socks!
I liked the hat, it does look lovely on you!! Another fab video I really enjoyed this as I do all your videos!! Those dark coloured socks did look ever so comfy!!!xx
I think the beanie looks great on you. Maybe when the stash is more busted, get more of that laceweight and add on longer sleeves to the cardigan. Its so gauzy and looks cool. The socks look fun.
What a great idea! Maybe one day...
That hat looks super cute on you!
Well done! I think it looks brilliant on you!
Love the socks!
I think the hat looks great and if its cold you will be happier with it keeping you warm and not worry so much about how it look.
the toque is so cute!!! maybe its just me being a Canadian and being very used to seeing "egg headed toque wearers" but I think it looks really good on you, and the colour is just lovely!
Love these videos. Look forward to seeing the next months!
So, a few things 🧶 -
1. I love all your videos, but especially your knit/crochet ones, so thank you for making such upbeat, cozy yarn videos!
2. I think that cable beanie looks super cute on you 🙂
3. Not trying to be nosy, but is anyone else curious what's behind the door with the keys in the keyhole that's in the background of her videos? I know it's silly, but I just think about it every time I see it. 😁❓
It's no big secret. I sew in half my garage, the door leads to the 'messy' half with buckets and paint tins etc. Or is that just my cover story? Is it a portal to another realm? Is it where I keep my time machine? Who knows 😂
@@RetroClaude Thank you - my curiosity has been rewarded! If only messy garage spaces led to other realms or times! 😄
Those socks remind me of the Moccasin Socks from Elizabeth Zimmerman. Only she connected the sole to the top of the sock as she was knitting it.
The beanie looks very cute and the color is wonderful on you! The daisy maker is ingenious and I'm excited to see the project all worked up it seems like it will be stunning.
im totally loving this series, waiting on the edge of my seat to see where you are on your stash busting. thanks so much for the video. glad to see you are on the mend and btw the hat looks great
The daisy maker was my first fibre craft when I was little. I must have had the 70’s version because it had an orange plastic handle. Oh and I have to comment that hats like they are called toques! And it’s really cute on you.
I do not think i look good in hats, especially beanies, but I found a pattern that works and that is the only style I will crochet from now on. I feel you.
Hat is adorable,
Found your channel and this series yesterday and was inspired to confront my stash myself, confident that I would have way less than you do. Absolutely shocked to find that I had 180 50 g skeins of yarn🙃 good wake up call, I think😅
Welcome to the Stash Busting Brigade!