This is the best podcast ever…you need to do a retreat where all people do is knit and talk about this cool stuff for a weekend! Sign me up, sending my deposit now……wink wink
Omg Mindy! First, thank you! Both for your words and also for always being here with a lovely and supportive comment for us! ♥️♥️♥️ Second, it’s so funny you say this bc Jackie and I were talking a couple of months ago about whether anyone would want to come to a retreat with us where the whole point was to share knits and thoughts and try on each others things! Haha like basically our podcast but you’re part of it!
The dog sweater- oh my goodness, so cute and super clever! Thank you both for another year of podcasts full of warmth, positivity and inspiration. You are always such a joy to listen to. Looking forward to seeing your round up video!
This is exactly the energy and joy boost I needed today. Thank you both! I now have several more patterns in my favorites lol and that dog sweater is adorable! There’s something wonderful about being able to make something exactly the way you want and need all from your brain and experience.
Ugh, I've caught up now after watching all of your videos through and now I don't know what to do! You two have become like friends of mine and are so fun to watch. Keep doing what your doing and maybe someday I'll follow in your footsteps and share with you as much as you've shared with us! Love you!
I came across your podcast a few weeks ago... and i finished binging on all of them to this point at the weekend. I am loving listening to your thoughts ansmd chatter. When I started listening I noticed an upswing in my enthusiasism for some of my knitting plans. It has been good for me to be around the two of you across the table. Thank you
Omg Fiona! First, welcome! We’re so glad to have you here with us! Second, omg, thank you for watching from the beginning! That is quite a feat!! And third, I love so much that we’ve been able to connect with you and your knitting enthusiasm. It is truly magical how is speaking into a camera really is us speaking to you, even without knowing you in person and that we can both have impacts on each other. Just so mysterious and cool!!!
So having to watch this in pieces and could not buy the Menton sweater pattern fast enough! I have never seen a more beautiful sweater in my life! It truly is the most perfect cable sweater! Thank you so much for sharing! Now to purchase yarn and get ready to knit this for me!
first of all, i love your friendship! I love how long and real your podcasts are and how much you love yarn. I can definitely relate! I was influenced by the episode where you had the Marie Wallin sweater and the open lacy sweater and had to immediately buy both of those books! Also I happen to be knitting the Guernsey Genser but in the kid's version for my daughter while I was watching this episode! looove that pattern.
I think my knit 9 is going to be determined by using my stash🎉 Finding the patterns that will work for the wool I already have. Great idea, thanks ladies.
OH my goodness! Christmas came early I'm so excited and happy to see you both. I found you maybe 3-4 weeks ago and have binged everything!! Happy christmas and New Year to you both!
Yay! Another fun podcast Ladies! THank you so much! And I too gush about Joanna's patterns as I just finished the lovely and so elegant RIbwave. On "Make 9", I have put one together the past couple of years and my approach is to be mindful about what I already have and what is missing in staple wardrobe items (like cardigans as opposed to sweaters; or more cables as opposed to colourwork yokes; but also to continue to support favourite designers). I have 5 of the 9 completed and I might finish a 6th before the end of the year! For next year I haven't given it too much thought yet, but I will; one thing for sure is missing in my closet: more V-neck sweaters!! Looking forward to your end of year wrap up!!
Love this Monik and that’s incredible that you’ve done so well on your make 9 (haha although it’s also not surprising as well)! Mindfulness and intention are key!!
Late watching your podcast but it has been a busy time. So glad I watched! I just watched Leslie Friend’s podcast and she made another pair of her toast fingerless gloves. She recommended a different yarn and she said she would update her pattern with the yarn she mentioned. I looked it up and found a lot on Etsy and very affordable. Have a great holiday !! Judy
Happy New Year 💕 omg make 9 - I’m so controlled and organised in life but in knitting, oh hell no 🤭😂 my make 9 would have every square saying “squirrel selects” 🙄🙃😆 Thanks for the fun 🥰😘
My Make 9 concept is "things I want to make", with subcategories for skills I want to learn (entrelac), bandwagons to jump on (emotional support chicken), and sweaters I already have yarn for. Some of them have carried over from my 2024 Make 9 (my first ever), of which I completed 5 of the 9.
Libraries are a great resource for pattern books for folks that don't want to pay for the entire book! I'm not sure how many contemporary designers make their way into the public library system, however. I'm not even done with the episode but felt like sharing! xoxo
I am a public library librarian and love buying pattern books for knit, crochet, and quilting. The gets lots of circulation and many go and buy the book once they find patterns they want to do again and again.
Feel like a woodland pixie ...ummm you already have your red gnome hat Jackie! Lol. I'm definitely going to work on my make 12 (one per month/season) theme and join the fun. Can't wait for your next episode when you discuss your themes/concepts. ❤
I totally agree on the not sharing patterns. I do tons of test knits, probably 95% of what I knit is test knits. The people I know can afford to buy a pattern or a book that I feel that I am giving away the designers income. I work with a lot of new designers so I am really aware of the struggle and the hard work. I do not share or ask others to share.
Homer’s Vest by Sally Melville is a good pattern to use for adapting to different dog shapes. In case people don’t want to start from scratch. All your sweaters are beautiful. I wish our dollar wasn’t so bad so I could order Wonderfluff!
I would consider a “make 9 stash” theme. So you choose 9 quantities from your stash (small or large), that you want to get knit up next year. It still allows plenty of flexibility in what you actually choose to knit. And who doesn’t have a goal of stash reduction 😅
I knew you'd love Boondoggle! I'm wearing my DRK Everyday in Boondoggle right now. It is the warmest of any sweater I own, and it feels fantastic. About books and sharing: I'm a writer and a good chunk of my income comes from book sales and royalties. I am always so grateful when people choose to buy my books, and I also expect that those who buy them may share them and I appreciate those readers as well. (This is especially true because I write for kids who don't have a lot of independent purchasing power.) By the way, you can feel a little better about borrowing books from the public library in Canada because your government pays a small (emphasis on small) royalty to the author each time a book is checked out. This is not the case in the States.) You're right that it is different for most independently created and sold patterns. Those designers are taking on not only the "writer" role, but they are also spending money to edit, market, and distribute their work. If they lose a pattern sale, they bear that entire cost, and if they are not yet a big name designer a handful of lost sales can equal a fairly large percentage of their income from that pattern. In general, I try to invest in the world I want to live in, which usually means buying local and paying artists -- but yeah, I share novels with my mom when I'm done reading them! Finally, on a very different note: I would love a Marie Wallenalong and would be particularly interested in Seaton-ing alongside you. My Nutiden stash is not as diverse as yours, Jackie, and I love the idea of being able to share color ideas with fellow knitters as we go.
Omg!!! What an incredible comment! Thank you for the boondoggle, your thoughts on sharing work from an author’s perspective, and for the enthusiasm for the Mariewallenalong!! So so glad to have you as part of our community!!
Omg. The dog sweater! I made one for an elderly pit bull I adopted. It was ok but too short on her body. She had the deep chest thing going on. My current dog has a thin coat and does NOT like the cold we have here in northern Alberta. 🥶 I have started a coat for her and need to make many mods on it as she has a narrow but deep chest. Oof. Each dog is so different. I have commented once or twice in this podcast alone. Haha. I just needed to say something and couldn’t hold my enthusiasm for the end. lol. Still not at the end so maybe more. Hahaha I love Long Way Homestead’s subscription. I had it for more than a year because I loved it. Only my dog is black and sheddy so… no cream sweaters for her. I want to give her a wool sweater as well. 😊
Ideas for make 9 themes I have been thinking about: 9 patterns you have knit and would knit again, 9 new to you designers and also 9 new to you constructions/techniques!
Hello ladies!! Interesting chat about patterns - I would let a friend see my book to copy a pattern, but I wouldn't send them a pattern downloaded from Ravelry for all the reasons you share! Strange distinction? The exception is Sandnes Garn patterns which are never available unless you buy their yarn, and their yarn isn't in my budget - so it makes their patterns feel out of range for most knitters. I would definitely lend or ask a friend for their patterns. As always, very inspirational knits x
Absolutely yes to a Marie Wallin KAL! Can we open it to any Marie Wallin garment? I already have Seaton as a WIP ( stuck just above sleeve steeks), but have several of her kits in stash.
Love love love the Make 9 Project.... I think new Pinterest boards are in order!!! My theme is going to me something like "Earthy classics"... looking forward to everyone's visions!
#InforWallin 2025! Her Yell has been on my "must knit" list for years... but VERY inspired by your Seaton, Jackie (which I have to agree was breathtakingly beautiful on Carmen), though the Berwick from the book is also calling my name.... what to do?!
I am in for a Marie Wallin kal! I have been thinking about knitting intentions for coming year - not quite sure what I will settle on but have been thinking about techniques, silhouettes and the knitting processes I would like to focus on
So much good dicussion in here, as always! To address maybe the most unrelated comment, the "too real" tv appearance is due to too many frames being generated! Modern TVs have a "motion smoothing" technology to add in frames that aren't intended to be there to give it a more "smooth" appearance. I'm of the mind that this should ALWAYS be turned off. You can sometimes see this sort of thing in action on youtube if a YTer has a resolution setting for 60fps, vs anything 480p or lower which plays at 30 fps max. So in your case, it probably was a trick of the light, but if it did shift from 30 to 60 fps, it looks more "real" because your eyes see that the movement is smoother and more like real-world perception.
Jackie, I think you would really like Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn. It is also round and delightful but feels much less processed. It’s more of a worsted weight though. Can’t recommend it enough!
Agree! A Marie Wallin in Nutiden Kal would be fun. I have my first Seaton on the needle, at the sleeve stage using Nutiden. I am very curious to hear Jackie's next color combination... neutrals? Getting ahold of the Aran book, at least in the States, has been a challenge. I ended up purchasing it directly from Marie Wallin, with another of her books to justify the postage cost. When the books were mailed, both books .pdf version were emailed to me. Too bad the .pdf version isn't an option on its own. Hint hint Marie. Regarding the sharing of patterns: If there's a library book available then that seems to be fair game. I suggest others get the book from the library rather than sharing a pattern from it. My pattern purchases are often to support the designer, too many patterns not enough time! And rather than sharing, I encourage other knitters to purchase to support designers too. Now if I was teaching a child and/or grandchild to knit, then my purchases would likely be considered theirs too, no?
I purchased, from a local yarn shop, the Hazel Dress pattern from the Sandnes Garn 2202 Soft Knit for Women book. Later, I ordered the book from another yarn shop. I have plans to knit the Guernsey Genzer after seeing it knit by Inga of Knitting Traditions as well as the Jules Genzer. Of course there are a number of basic knits that are quite attractive. On another note--I always try to purchase directly from the knit designer instead of through Ravelry because I'd prefer they get ALL of the money I pay. 😊
just starting this podcast this evening, so lots to go still, but quick early response: big YES on the Seaton/MW KAL, as I'm so inspired to try using Nutiden (and/or Icelandic unspun?) for her Aran patterns! count me in!
and incidentally, I've made a number of gift-knit long-cuffed mittens in Biches et Bûches Le Gros mohair-silk, it's AMAZING stuff. and such good colors! cannot recommend highly enough.
Love your podcast! Where do you ladies live? I’m in Toronto and would love to knit with you.. so much fun and love all your knitting choices. I would do a KAL 100% And I am also at that “stage”
Aw Nancy! Haha sorry you’re in this phase too! It’s not the easiest! And we’re out in Burlington! We’ve always talked about having a knit night or something but haven’t gotten it all set up as of yet! Maybe one day!!
Shame on you girls. You are such enablers! I loved the podcast BUT fell head of heels for the Guernsey Genser from Sandnes Garn Issue 2202. No problem, right? I have spent half of the day trying to get my hands on that pattern pamphlet. Just so you know, I finally found a copy in France. Can't wait to use some Nutiden and make a version like Jackie's. Thanks for all the info on all those lovely sweaters.
Hi so happy I found you guys. I'm trying to find the Guernsey Genser pattern, but can't seem to find it. Would you know how I can buy it? Is the only way to purchase the book? I really love seeing all the knits and hearing about the yarn. Keep the podcasts coming, and how do you get so much knit??? lol
Aw welcome Ann and thank you!! And as far as I know that guernsey genser can only be found in that book by Sandnes Garn and I don’t even think it’s widely available!
Marie Wallin has a beautiful, all over colorwork sweater available for free. It is called Lapwing (I just included it in a free pattern round up video). Maybe this would be something to consider for the knitalong?!
I would not feel bad about sharing a pattern with family or friends. I would feel bad if I am teaching my grand daughter to knit and tell her she needs to buy her own patterns when I own them. Our Libraries have knitting books so sharing is a thing. One could apply your philosophy of sharing to everything we purchase and use. I feel bad that I purchase Laine (not cheap) and maybe knit one pattern from it and instead go to Ravelry and purchase patterns to support designers that are similar to the designs in a book that I purchased. Many designers are inspired by each other, hence the reason so many designs look similar. I just completed the Sandnes Garn Guernsey Dec 9, 2024. I started Nov 2023. When I got to the sleeves I lost steam. So happy that I get to wear it this holiday. It is a bit heavy using the pattern yarn but will be nice a warm for the Midwest winter.
Hi ladies, I am looking to make the Joanna sweater in the same grey Bare Naked Wool. My concern is in the pattern picture the center panel looks like it bunches up from top to bottom. Rewatching this section of your video, your two sweaters do not look like they do that. Do you know what I am talking about?
I was wondering if you both wished the first sweater you both test knit was longer ? I see you both pulling it down so I wondered if it fit in between crop and regular ? I love it and may knit it but was wanting your opinion on the length
Thanks as always - so love your episodes. I actually write fiction, and I publish both traditionally with a publisher and through self-publishing as an indie author. My two cents is that when it comes to knitting patterns, books and novels, it's all about the creation of copies. Lending or passing on a used copy of a physical book is fine, because only one copy continues to exist, and only that one copy can be used at the same time. Passing on a digital copy of a book or pattern is not okay, because it inherently creates a new copy. Photocopying a book for another person or printing another copy of a digital pattern for another person is also creating a new copy, and is therefore not really fair to the author. In most traditional publishing deals, an author receives an advance, and to some extent, this compensates the author for the creation of the book. They then earn royalties, which is some percentage of the retail price of the book. These royalties accumulate until the author has earned back the amount they were paid in the advance, and they then receive additional payments for anything in excess of that. For a new or midlist author, the advance is often only in the 2-20k range. Indie authors on the other hand who directly self-publish with Amazon or other retailers are a lot more like indie pattern writers - there is no advance, and they spend a lot of money on editing, cover design, formatting, etc. Every single copy of the novel / pattern is going directly into their bottom line. In both traditional and indie publishing, the number of copies sold impacts whether the author will get another book contract or be able to continue producing books, but in different ways. And in both cases, the author is spending months working on writing and editing; with a traditionally published book there will be more people involved in editing and packaging, but it's still an enormous effort. Not sure if any of this helps, but hope maybe it does. Also, I knit a sweater in Lamana Como Tweed this summer at a 22stitch gage and it is DELIGHTFUL. It's held up beautifully, was a joy to knit, and it's the perfect weight/warmth for fall and early winter. Highly recommend!
I think she may have become more size inclusive in her most recent book. Not sure about the recommended ease, but my math (converting cm to inches) seems to suggest that the largest size of the Seaton has a finished bust circumference of 77 inches. Forgot to look for the smallest size . . . Anyway, may be worth checking out?
Additional question re: pattern books...do individual designers get paid per book purchased? Or it it just the publisher? It is an individual decision but I do share patterns with knitters who have zero ability to function online (elderly, low income, etc) because thats a huge barrier for them. I teach knitting classes so I do come across all kinds of knitters, so I just make the decision that feels right in each situation.
@@knittingagoodyarnpodcast5765 It probably depends on what you are calling a "book". For something like Laine Magazine, it is unlikely that there are royalties. I'm betting, though, that a book like The Sock Project by Summer Lee, which is published by Abrams, follows a more traditional publishing model. In that case, the author would be paid an "advance" -- a contracted amount paid in one, two or three parts (Usually part gets paid for signing the contract, part for final copy submitted and approved, and sometimes another part paid when the book actually goes out into the world.) It is called an "advance" because the publisher is paying the author an amount of money they expect to earn back in sales. Only after the sales have reached that point does the author get any additional money in the form of "royalties" which might be anywhere from 5-12% of the net profit from each book sold. Most books don't "earn out" and most authors don't see royalties of any kind. But when they do, this is beneficial to the writer not only because they continue to make money, but because they and their work are perceived to be a safer bet for future book deals. So, even if you're calculating that the author might only see 25 cents from your book purchase, that purchase does make a difference. Was that confusing? Happy to clarify if needed.
I know with cross stitch, when it's a paper (physical) pattern, you can lend, resell, pass around, etc etc. As long as you aren't making copies. So say you made a photo copy of the pattern so you could mark on it. You are supposed to destroy the copy or include the copy with the physical when it goes to someone else. If one person has the original and someone else has a copy and they're working on it at the same time, it's considered unethical (and copyright infringement). Digital copies are never to be shared. So I think of it like a physical book, too. Only one person can be using it at a time. And legally once you buy it, its yours to sell, giveaway or lend the original as you wish. You are also allowed to make copies for personal use only (like to mark up, or to increase the size for better viewing, etc). But once you no longer have the physical copies you don't have the right for the personal use copies anymore either (hence the need to destroy any copies before it leaves your person). The legal sharing of the book between friends is never the thing cutting into the copyright holder's bottom line. It's the illegal replication and distribution that hurts the copywrite holder. Designers might have different opinions, and you might choose to honor their wishes, if you like. But legally they have no say in what you do with the physical original version of their patterns. It's like when a designer says you can't sell finished objects made from their pattern. If the maker decides to honor the designers wish, that's great for them. But legally the law does not include tangible items created from written instruction under the written instruction's copyright. The copywrite covers the actual written words and protects the actual written words from being replicated and distributed. Not the knowledge contained in the written words. (There was a case where one author had a process of doing bookkeeping stuff in his book and later another author described his own spin on Author A's process in his own book. Author A tried to sue Author B for copywrite infringement, but the supreme court rejected it, because copywrites are for tangible things (in this case the words used to described Author A's process), not the intangible ideas contained (in this case Author A's actual process). Baker v. Selden)
I think individual patterns are different. I would feel guilty giving a pattern to someone too. To me, books are not quite the same, but only because so many of these books are available at the library. So maybe it’s similar to “renting” a library book. 🤷🏼♀️
Pizza was TOTALLY fine when you all podcasted from the couch because he could lie down with you. He pretty much stayed there the whole time. The table is better visually, but I think that might be the difference!
You are soooo right about that! Funny enough, we even tried to podcast from the couch yesterday but it was so dark and awkward with the coffee table and trying to stand! But he did love that much more.
@@knittingagoodyarnpodcast5765I don't mind the dogs at all and absolutely live for your episodes! Thank you all for doing it in the drab weather and all the hormonal feels 💙
As far as the book loaning, yes they are all the same, all are copyrighted. A novel is just as much the author’s property and work as a pattern book The quilting world is really bad about all sharing and photocopying patterns, I have seen little to none of that in the knitting universe perhaps because there are so many more free patterns
I’m like literally from the Valley. Like I live in the Valley so I should totally, like, be used to Valley girl talk. Like we created it, you know. But ladies, if possible, let’s go easy on “like” as a filler.
This is the best podcast ever…you need to do a retreat where all people do is knit and talk about this cool stuff for a weekend! Sign me up, sending my deposit now……wink wink
Omg Mindy! First, thank you! Both for your words and also for always being here with a lovely and supportive comment for us! ♥️♥️♥️
Second, it’s so funny you say this bc Jackie and I were talking a couple of months ago about whether anyone would want to come to a retreat with us where the whole point was to share knits and thoughts and try on each others things! Haha like basically our podcast but you’re part of it!
So much amazingness again, my Canadian knitting friends. Thanks for all the inspiration and digressions and good feels ✨❤️😚
Aw thank you Helle!!!! 😘😘😘
The dog sweater- oh my goodness, so cute and super clever! Thank you both for another year of podcasts full of warmth, positivity and inspiration. You are always such a joy to listen to. Looking forward to seeing your round up video!
Aw this just warmed my heart reading this!! Thank you so so much!!!
This is exactly the energy and joy boost I needed today. Thank you both!
I now have several more patterns in my favorites lol and that dog sweater is adorable! There’s something wonderful about being able to make something exactly the way you want and need all from your brain and experience.
Aw thank you for your beautiful words! This makes me so happy!!!
I love that episode where you all did the instagram live on color inspiration with all the Nutiden colorways! One of my favorites ever!
Aw thank you Sara!!! Haha you’re an OG!!
Ugh, I've caught up now after watching all of your videos through and now I don't know what to do! You two have become like friends of mine and are so fun to watch. Keep doing what your doing and maybe someday I'll follow in your footsteps and share with you as much as you've shared with us! Love you!
Omg I loved reading every word of this!!! So happy to have you a part of our little community! And we’re recording again soon!!
I came across your podcast a few weeks ago... and i finished binging on all of them to this point at the weekend. I am loving listening to your thoughts ansmd chatter.
When I started listening I noticed an upswing in my enthusiasism for some of my knitting plans. It has been good for me to be around the two of you across the table.
Thank you
Omg Fiona! First, welcome! We’re so glad to have you here with us! Second, omg, thank you for watching from the beginning! That is quite a feat!! And third, I love so much that we’ve been able to connect with you and your knitting enthusiasm. It is truly magical how is speaking into a camera really is us speaking to you, even without knowing you in person and that we can both have impacts on each other. Just so mysterious and cool!!!
So having to watch this in pieces and could not buy the Menton sweater pattern fast enough! I have never seen a more beautiful sweater in my life! It truly is the most perfect cable sweater! Thank you so much for sharing! Now to purchase yarn and get ready to knit this for me!
Yay!!! I felt exactly the same way and am casting one on for myself too! 🙌🙌🙌
I will never not be gobsmacked by how many FO’s you two produce 😮🏆👏🏻👏🏻✨
Hahaha maybe we need to get our obsessions a bit more in check! But we won’t! 😜
first of all, i love your friendship! I love how long and real your podcasts are and how much you love yarn. I can definitely relate! I was influenced by the episode where you had the Marie Wallin sweater and the open lacy sweater and had to immediately buy both of those books! Also I happen to be knitting the Guernsey Genser but in the kid's version for my daughter while I was watching this episode! looove that pattern.
I think my knit 9 is going to be determined by using my stash🎉 Finding the patterns that will work for the wool I already have. Great idea, thanks ladies.
I love and need to copy this idea!
So excited to see you again! Looking forward to getting off work to finish your podcast and grab my knitting and a cup of coffee!
Aw thank you!! I hope you enjoy it!!
OH my goodness! Christmas came early I'm so excited and happy to see you both. I found you maybe 3-4 weeks ago and have binged everything!! Happy christmas and New Year to you both!
Omg this makes me so happy to hear!! Welcome and so so glad you’re enjoying it!! ♥️♥️♥️
Yay! Another fun podcast Ladies! THank you so much! And I too gush about Joanna's patterns as I just finished the lovely and so elegant RIbwave. On "Make 9", I have put one together the past couple of years and my approach is to be mindful about what I already have and what is missing in staple wardrobe items (like cardigans as opposed to sweaters; or more cables as opposed to colourwork yokes; but also to continue to support favourite designers). I have 5 of the 9 completed and I might finish a 6th before the end of the year! For next year I haven't given it too much thought yet, but I will; one thing for sure is missing in my closet: more V-neck sweaters!! Looking forward to your end of year wrap up!!
Love this Monik and that’s incredible that you’ve done so well on your make 9 (haha although it’s also not surprising as well)! Mindfulness and intention are key!!
Late watching your podcast but it has been a busy time. So glad I watched! I just watched Leslie Friend’s podcast and she made another pair of her toast fingerless gloves. She recommended a different yarn and she said she would update her pattern with the yarn she mentioned. I looked it up and found a lot on Etsy and very affordable. Have a great holiday !! Judy
Thank you Judy! You too!!!
Happy New Year 💕 omg make 9 - I’m so controlled and organised in life but in knitting, oh hell no 🤭😂 my make 9 would have every square saying “squirrel selects” 🙄🙃😆
Thanks for the fun 🥰😘
Squirrel selects!!! Omg I looooove that!!!
3:05 I love Sedona! ❤❤❤❤❤
I have no idea how I missed my invitation to go with her…😜😜😜
@ also! I love your matching sweaters. I love that you bought yarn together and cast on together and tested together and are now wearing them together
My Make 9 concept is "things I want to make", with subcategories for skills I want to learn (entrelac), bandwagons to jump on (emotional support chicken), and sweaters I already have yarn for. Some of them have carried over from my 2024 Make 9 (my first ever), of which I completed 5 of the 9.
Ooooh I love this idea!!!!
Ooh! I have missed you lovely ladies!
Aw thank you Sandra!!! Hope you enjoy it!!
Hello lovely ladies!!!! ❤❤❤❤ you guys are the best!!!
Aw! Dorinda!! Thank you!!!
Yes, Seaton knit along! I have Nutiden as well!
Yaaaayyyy!!!
I knit a levitate wrap out of wonderfluff and it’s incredible
Omg I was thinking the other day of doing just that! Haha decision made! Thank you!!
Libraries are a great resource for pattern books for folks that don't want to pay for the entire book! I'm not sure how many contemporary designers make their way into the public library system, however. I'm not even done with the episode but felt like sharing! xoxo
Okay, obv mentioned this two seconds later! I LOVE your sweaters here, just blown away by your talents. xoxo
So true!!!!!
Aw!! Right back atcha Andrea!!!
I am a public library librarian and love buying pattern books for knit, crochet, and quilting. The gets lots of circulation and many go and buy the book once they find patterns they want to do again and again.
Merry Christmas ladies. Thank you
Merry Christmas to you too Irene!!!
Feel like a woodland pixie ...ummm you already have your red gnome hat Jackie! Lol. I'm definitely going to work on my make 12 (one per month/season) theme and join the fun. Can't wait for your next episode when you discuss your themes/concepts. ❤
I have some wonderfluff for a hoodie! Love hanging for the morning while working.
Omg!!! It’s the perfect yarn for a hoodie!! And so glad we could keep you company!!
Yes! To a Seaton a long! I have all the Nutiden! ❤️
Yaaaaay!!!!!
Carmen, I like your sweet dog sweater I knitted one for my girl this year. Purl SoHo’s Lucky Dog Sweater in their Daily Wool. Love it!
Oooh I’m going to check that out! And thank you!!
Omg I have never wanted to do a make 9 until this very moment!
Came to say this 👆🏽😂❤
Agh I love this!!! Cannot wait to hear what you both choose!!!
I totally agree on the not sharing patterns. I do tons of test knits, probably 95% of what I knit is test knits. The people I know can afford to buy a pattern or a book that I feel that I am giving away the designers income. I work with a lot of new designers so I am really aware of the struggle and the hard work. I do not share or ask others to share.
I’m glad I’m not the only one who worries about this!!
Homer’s Vest by Sally Melville is a good pattern to use for adapting to different dog shapes. In case people don’t want to start from scratch. All your sweaters are beautiful. I wish our dollar wasn’t so bad so I could order Wonderfluff!
Oh thank you for the recommendation and the kind words!!
I would love to knit the Seaton with you guys!
Yay!!!!!! Yes yes yes!!!
Yes to a Seaton KAL!!
Woohooo!! So glad you’re in!!
I would consider a “make 9 stash” theme. So you choose 9 quantities from your stash (small or large), that you want to get knit up next year. It still allows plenty of flexibility in what you actually choose to knit. And who doesn’t have a goal of stash reduction 😅
Omg I am DOING this!!! I need to do this!!! Thank you!!!
I knew you'd love Boondoggle! I'm wearing my DRK Everyday in Boondoggle right now. It is the warmest of any sweater I own, and it feels fantastic.
About books and sharing: I'm a writer and a good chunk of my income comes from book sales and royalties. I am always so grateful when people choose to buy my books, and I also expect that those who buy them may share them and I appreciate those readers as well. (This is especially true because I write for kids who don't have a lot of independent purchasing power.)
By the way, you can feel a little better about borrowing books from the public library in Canada because your government pays a small (emphasis on small) royalty to the author each time a book is checked out. This is not the case in the States.)
You're right that it is different for most independently created and sold patterns. Those designers are taking on not only the "writer" role, but they are also spending money to edit, market, and distribute their work. If they lose a pattern sale, they bear that entire cost, and if they are not yet a big name designer a handful of lost sales can equal a fairly large percentage of their income from that pattern. In general, I try to invest in the world I want to live in, which usually means buying local and paying artists -- but yeah, I share novels with my mom when I'm done reading them!
Finally, on a very different note: I would love a Marie Wallenalong and would be particularly interested in Seaton-ing alongside you. My Nutiden stash is not as diverse as yours, Jackie, and I love the idea of being able to share color ideas with fellow knitters as we go.
Omg!!! What an incredible comment! Thank you for the boondoggle, your thoughts on sharing work from an author’s perspective, and for the enthusiasm for the Mariewallenalong!! So so glad to have you as part of our community!!
Omg. The dog sweater! I made one for an elderly pit bull I adopted. It was ok but too short on her body. She had the deep chest thing going on. My current dog has a thin coat and does NOT like the cold we have here in northern Alberta. 🥶 I have started a coat for her and need to make many mods on it as she has a narrow but deep chest. Oof. Each dog is so different. I have commented once or twice in this podcast alone. Haha. I just needed to say something and couldn’t hold my enthusiasm for the end. lol. Still not at the end so maybe more. Hahaha I love Long Way Homestead’s subscription. I had it for more than a year because I loved it. Only my dog is black and sheddy so… no cream sweaters for her. I want to give her a wool sweater as well. 😊
I love all of this!!!!
Ideas for make 9 themes I have been thinking about: 9 patterns you have knit and would knit again, 9 new to you designers and also 9 new to you constructions/techniques!
I love all of these!!!
I love the idea of 9 you would knit again!
Hello ladies!! Interesting chat about patterns - I would let a friend see my book to copy a pattern, but I wouldn't send them a pattern downloaded from Ravelry for all the reasons you share! Strange distinction? The exception is Sandnes Garn patterns which are never available unless you buy their yarn, and their yarn isn't in my budget - so it makes their patterns feel out of range for most knitters. I would definitely lend or ask a friend for their patterns. As always, very inspirational knits x
Thank you for your thoughts! It’s so complicated and it’s nice to hear I’m not the only one who feels this way!!!
Absolutely yes to a Marie Wallin KAL! Can we open it to any Marie Wallin garment? I already have Seaton as a WIP ( stuck just above sleeve steeks), but have several of her kits in stash.
Yes yes yes!!!!!
My daughter has ordered me Sari’s book for Christmas
Omg! Yay! It’s sooooo good!!
Yes to Seaton KAL!! Nutiden!
Yay!!!!!
Love love love the Make 9 Project.... I think new Pinterest boards are in order!!! My theme is going to me something like "Earthy classics"... looking forward to everyone's visions!
#InforWallin 2025! Her Yell has been on my "must knit" list for years... but VERY inspired by your Seaton, Jackie (which I have to agree was breathtakingly beautiful on Carmen), though the Berwick from the book is also calling my name.... what to do?!
We have to knit them all! It’s the only answer! Haha and thank you for your encouragement in Jackie giving me her Seaton! Haha
I am in for a Marie Wallin kal! I have been thinking about knitting intentions for coming year - not quite sure what I will settle on but have been thinking about techniques, silhouettes and the knitting processes I would like to focus on
Love this!!! Can’t wait to hear what you decide!!
YES YES YES on the Marie Wallin Aran - KAL 2025!!!!
Yay!!!!
So much good dicussion in here, as always! To address maybe the most unrelated comment, the "too real" tv appearance is due to too many frames being generated! Modern TVs have a "motion smoothing" technology to add in frames that aren't intended to be there to give it a more "smooth" appearance. I'm of the mind that this should ALWAYS be turned off. You can sometimes see this sort of thing in action on youtube if a YTer has a resolution setting for 60fps, vs anything 480p or lower which plays at 30 fps max. So in your case, it probably was a trick of the light, but if it did shift from 30 to 60 fps, it looks more "real" because your eyes see that the movement is smoother and more like real-world perception.
Well this was incredibly fascinating and unexpected! Haha thank you!!!
Jackie, I think you would really like Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn. It is also round and delightful but feels much less processed. It’s more of a worsted weight though. Can’t recommend it enough!
Thank you Hannah!!!!!!!
Agree! A Marie Wallin in Nutiden Kal would be fun. I have my first Seaton on the needle, at the sleeve stage using Nutiden. I am very curious to hear Jackie's next color combination... neutrals? Getting ahold of the Aran book, at least in the States, has been a challenge. I ended up purchasing it directly from Marie Wallin, with another of her books to justify the postage cost. When the books were mailed, both books .pdf version were emailed to me. Too bad the .pdf version isn't an option on its own. Hint hint Marie.
Regarding the sharing of patterns: If there's a library book available then that seems to be fair game. I suggest others get the book from the library rather than sharing a pattern from it. My pattern purchases are often to support the designer, too many patterns not enough time! And rather than sharing, I encourage other knitters to purchase to support designers too. Now if I was teaching a child and/or grandchild to knit, then my purchases would likely be considered theirs too, no?
I love this and thank you for sharing your thoughts! Also yay for the Kal!!!
Yes to the Marie Wallin KAL if it can be any MW pattern. I have the yarn for the Chestnut cardigan, a KAL would help me finally cast on
Yay!!! And yes! Any pattern works!!!
Just a thought Libraries lend books!
It’s true!
I purchased, from a local yarn shop, the Hazel Dress pattern from the Sandnes Garn 2202 Soft Knit for Women book. Later, I ordered the book from another yarn shop. I have plans to knit the Guernsey Genzer after seeing it knit by Inga of Knitting Traditions as well as the Jules Genzer. Of course there are a number of basic knits that are quite attractive.
On another note--I always try to purchase directly from the knit designer instead of through Ravelry because I'd prefer they get ALL of the money I pay. 😊
Love this!!!
I am knitting a Joanna Ang Fairy Bouquet in Machelopi/Mohair in Fuschia. OMG it is amazing
just starting this podcast this evening, so lots to go still, but quick early response: big YES on the Seaton/MW KAL, as I'm so inspired to try using Nutiden (and/or Icelandic unspun?) for her Aran patterns! count me in!
and incidentally, I've made a number of gift-knit long-cuffed mittens in Biches et Bûches Le Gros mohair-silk, it's AMAZING stuff. and such good colors! cannot recommend highly enough.
Using your food analogy, i think she embodies umami, that hard to pin down essence that elevates....
Omg!!! Yaaaaassssss!!! Perfection!!!
Love your podcast! Where do you ladies live? I’m in Toronto and would love to knit with you.. so much fun and love all your knitting choices.
I would do a KAL 100%
And I am also at that “stage”
Aw Nancy! Haha sorry you’re in this phase too! It’s not the easiest! And we’re out in Burlington! We’ve always talked about having a knit night or something but haven’t gotten it all set up as of yet! Maybe one day!!
Shame on you girls. You are such enablers! I loved the podcast BUT fell head of heels for the Guernsey Genser from Sandnes Garn Issue 2202. No problem, right? I have spent half of the day trying to get my hands on that pattern pamphlet. Just so you know, I finally found a copy in France. Can't wait to use some Nutiden and make a version like Jackie's. Thanks for all the info on all those lovely sweaters.
Haha omg! Sorry/not sorry? So glad you were able to find it and would love to see your version!!
I always do a make 25 - so a 5x5 grid hahahaha
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Hi so happy I found you guys. I'm trying to find the Guernsey Genser pattern, but can't seem to find it. Would you know how I can buy it? Is the only way to purchase the book? I really love seeing all the knits and hearing about the yarn. Keep the podcasts coming, and how do you get so much knit??? lol
Aw welcome Ann and thank you!! And as far as I know that guernsey genser can only be found in that book by Sandnes Garn and I don’t even think it’s widely available!
the library pays extra for the book because they have a license to like distribute it
Oh yes! That’s true!
Marie Wallin has a beautiful, all over colorwork sweater available for free. It is called Lapwing (I just included it in a free pattern round up video). Maybe this would be something to consider for the knitalong?!
Haha I just watched your pod yesterday and saw that! So beautiful!
request for next ep: spinning updates and recaps
Oooh will do!! Thanks for the suggestion!!
I have been thinking about a designer focused year - like pick 2 or 3 designers and do like 20-25 of their sweaters/shawls…..
I love this
Yes to the KAL! Great sweater and would be fun to do in a KAL1
Yay!!! I definitely need the motivation! I’ve wanted to knit MW for so long but this will help me actually go for it and cast on!!
I would not feel bad about sharing a pattern with family or friends. I would feel bad if I am teaching my grand daughter to knit and tell her she needs to buy her own patterns when I own them. Our Libraries have knitting books so sharing is a thing. One could apply your philosophy of sharing to everything we purchase and use. I feel bad that I purchase Laine (not cheap) and maybe knit one pattern from it and instead go to Ravelry and purchase patterns to support designers that are similar to the designs in a book that I purchased. Many designers are inspired by each other, hence the reason so many designs look similar. I just completed the Sandnes Garn Guernsey Dec 9, 2024. I started Nov 2023. When I got to the sleeves I lost steam. So happy that I get to wear it this holiday. It is a bit heavy using the pattern yarn but will be nice a warm for the Midwest winter.
My Tucker looks a lot like Pizza. I need to make one. I need your pattern! Mine is shaped so similar and none fit right
Hi ladies, I am looking to make the Joanna sweater in the same grey Bare Naked Wool. My concern is in the pattern picture the center panel looks like it bunches up from top to bottom. Rewatching this section of your video, your two sweaters do not look like they do that. Do you know what I am talking about?
Yay! So glad you’re making it, Mindy! No, I haven’t had any bunching at all!
@@knittingagoodyarnpodcast5765 I looked at the other testers and they look good too! Onward! Happy New Year!
A lot of pattern books are available at the library, so I don’t think it’s wrong to let friends borrow them. 😊
I was wondering if you both wished the first sweater you both test knit was longer ? I see you both pulling it down so I wondered if it fit in between crop and regular ? I love it and may knit it but was wanting your opinion on the length
Thanks as always - so love your episodes. I actually write fiction, and I publish both traditionally with a publisher and through self-publishing as an indie author. My two cents is that when it comes to knitting patterns, books and novels, it's all about the creation of copies. Lending or passing on a used copy of a physical book is fine, because only one copy continues to exist, and only that one copy can be used at the same time. Passing on a digital copy of a book or pattern is not okay, because it inherently creates a new copy. Photocopying a book for another person or printing another copy of a digital pattern for another person is also creating a new copy, and is therefore not really fair to the author.
In most traditional publishing deals, an author receives an advance, and to some extent, this compensates the author for the creation of the book. They then earn royalties, which is some percentage of the retail price of the book. These royalties accumulate until the author has earned back the amount they were paid in the advance, and they then receive additional payments for anything in excess of that. For a new or midlist author, the advance is often only in the 2-20k range.
Indie authors on the other hand who directly self-publish with Amazon or other retailers are a lot more like indie pattern writers - there is no advance, and they spend a lot of money on editing, cover design, formatting, etc. Every single copy of the novel / pattern is going directly into their bottom line. In both traditional and indie publishing, the number of copies sold impacts whether the author will get another book contract or be able to continue producing books, but in different ways.
And in both cases, the author is spending months working on writing and editing; with a traditionally published book there will be more people involved in editing and packaging, but it's still an enormous effort.
Not sure if any of this helps, but hope maybe it does.
Also, I knit a sweater in Lamana Como Tweed this summer at a 22stitch gage and it is DELIGHTFUL. It's held up beautifully, was a joy to knit, and it's the perfect weight/warmth for fall and early winter. Highly recommend!
Omg!!! This is so helpful and thank you for sharing your thoughts and insight!! And so good to know about a great wool! Thank you!!
Wish I could get excited about a Wallin knit along but, unless things have changed, not the most size-inclusive designer…😢
I think she may have become more size inclusive in her most recent book. Not sure about the recommended ease, but my math (converting cm to inches) seems to suggest that the largest size of the Seaton has a finished bust circumference of 77 inches. Forgot to look for the smallest size . . . Anyway, may be worth checking out?
Ugh I’m so sorry about that. It’s a really widespread problem. I haven’t knit her patterns yet so not aware of the ranges
Additional question re: pattern books...do individual designers get paid per book purchased? Or it it just the publisher? It is an individual decision but I do share patterns with knitters who have zero ability to function online (elderly, low income, etc) because thats a huge barrier for them. I teach knitting classes so I do come across all kinds of knitters, so I just make the decision that feels right in each situation.
Oooh I love this and absolutely agree! And I have no idea if designers are paid anything per book!
@@knittingagoodyarnpodcast5765 It probably depends on what you are calling a "book". For something like Laine Magazine, it is unlikely that there are royalties. I'm betting, though, that a book like The Sock Project by Summer Lee, which is published by Abrams, follows a more traditional publishing model. In that case, the author would be paid an "advance" -- a contracted amount paid in one, two or three parts (Usually part gets paid for signing the contract, part for final copy submitted and approved, and sometimes another part paid when the book actually goes out into the world.) It is called an "advance" because the publisher is paying the author an amount of money they expect to earn back in sales. Only after the sales have reached that point does the author get any additional money in the form of "royalties" which might be anywhere from 5-12% of the net profit from each book sold. Most books don't "earn out" and most authors don't see royalties of any kind. But when they do, this is beneficial to the writer not only because they continue to make money, but because they and their work are perceived to be a safer bet for future book deals. So, even if you're calculating that the author might only see 25 cents from your book purchase, that purchase does make a difference.
Was that confusing? Happy to clarify if needed.
I know with cross stitch, when it's a paper (physical) pattern, you can lend, resell, pass around, etc etc. As long as you aren't making copies. So say you made a photo copy of the pattern so you could mark on it. You are supposed to destroy the copy or include the copy with the physical when it goes to someone else. If one person has the original and someone else has a copy and they're working on it at the same time, it's considered unethical (and copyright infringement). Digital copies are never to be shared.
So I think of it like a physical book, too. Only one person can be using it at a time. And legally once you buy it, its yours to sell, giveaway or lend the original as you wish. You are also allowed to make copies for personal use only (like to mark up, or to increase the size for better viewing, etc). But once you no longer have the physical copies you don't have the right for the personal use copies anymore either (hence the need to destroy any copies before it leaves your person).
The legal sharing of the book between friends is never the thing cutting into the copyright holder's bottom line. It's the illegal replication and distribution that hurts the copywrite holder.
Designers might have different opinions, and you might choose to honor their wishes, if you like. But legally they have no say in what you do with the physical original version of their patterns. It's like when a designer says you can't sell finished objects made from their pattern. If the maker decides to honor the designers wish, that's great for them. But legally the law does not include tangible items created from written instruction under the written instruction's copyright. The copywrite covers the actual written words and protects the actual written words from being replicated and distributed. Not the knowledge contained in the written words. (There was a case where one author had a process of doing bookkeeping stuff in his book and later another author described his own spin on Author A's process in his own book. Author A tried to sue Author B for copywrite infringement, but the supreme court rejected it, because copywrites are for tangible things (in this case the words used to described Author A's process), not the intangible ideas contained (in this case Author A's actual process). Baker v. Selden)
Thanks for this information!
I think individual patterns are different. I would feel guilty giving a pattern to someone too. To me, books are not quite the same, but only because so many of these books are available at the library. So maybe it’s similar to “renting” a library book. 🤷🏼♀️
Very good points!!
Like like like
Thank you!!!!
@knittingagoodyarnpodcast5765 I meant stop saying like.
Oh! Sorry totally misunderstood. I want to say we will try but it’s literally impossible for us to succeed.
Pizza was TOTALLY fine when you all podcasted from the couch because he could lie down with you. He pretty much stayed there the whole time. The table is better visually, but I think that might be the difference!
You are soooo right about that! Funny enough, we even tried to podcast from the couch yesterday but it was so dark and awkward with the coffee table and trying to stand! But he did love that much more.
@@knittingagoodyarnpodcast5765I don't mind the dogs at all and absolutely live for your episodes! Thank you all for doing it in the drab weather and all the hormonal feels 💙
As far as the book loaning, yes they are all the same, all are copyrighted. A novel is just as much the author’s property and work as a pattern book
The quilting world is really bad about all sharing and photocopying patterns, I have seen little to none of that in the knitting universe perhaps because there are so many more free patterns
Thank you Ann!! It’s so complicated!!
I’m like literally from the Valley. Like I live in the Valley so I should totally, like, be used to Valley girl talk. Like we created it, you know. But ladies, if possible, let’s go easy on “like” as a filler.
Haha impossible!!! Sorry!