What you could do for the cardigan sleeve, is provisionally cast on, do the charts, sew or knit it into the armhole and do the ribbing at the end, so you can measure it exactly to length. Just a thought! ❤ Loving all the hand spun, I have a Kiwi 2 as well and I love it. It’s my first (only) wheel and I’m properly learning on it.
Tracy I’m so sorry about your migraines. But you made me laugh! You know you’re a hard core knitter when the worst thing about a migraine is…you can’t knit!😂😂😂 I so enjoy your podcasts. I love to see what you’re knitting! I’m often saying, yay, I should cast that on too, or I need to get some of that…don’t even get me started on your Shifts! I love that you’re both knitting one and I love your choice of yarns! So that was a double whammy, I want to knit it and si need some of that yarn! Thanks girls! Keep knitting! I’m a hard core knitter, I knit every day. I enjoy watching your crochet projects and now with you both spinning, I think it’s great to see the encouragement and fun you both have with your fiber crafting!🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶
Really look forward to your catch ups ! I have a Zick Zack scarf as my current car knitting project, which is coming along nicely! Love the Tunisian blankets ! You are very inspiring, especially to keep working on the languishing WIPS !🇦🇺
Hello Ladies 😀. Kirsty I put a dishtowel/handtowel over the item to be steam blocked, and then use the steam feature while actually ironing over the towel which provides a barrier for the knitted item.
That's great! I have used this technique once before for colourwork. Didn't think about it for other projects or realise this was the steam blocking! 🤣 I think I may do this with a lot of projects from now on, thank you! 😁💕
When you’re sewing the lining of the bag, sew 1/8 in larger seam allowance starting about 1 inch away from the top. The tops will be the same size but the inside will be just a touch smaller and lay better on the inside. I LOVE all the Simons! I hope to be showing mine off soon :) Be blessed this month. I’ll be sending positive vibes for you ladies!
Devina of Little Workroom Crafts podcast has a lovely tutorial on cleaning and oiling a sewing machine. Love all the projects. super podcast. Thanks. Jane
Thanks for spending time with us again Jane! Hope you are well and having a great week! 😁 I will go and check out Devina's tutorial, thanks for the recommendation! 💕
Thank you for another lovely episode, I always look forward to them. Tracy you have done an amazing job with your spinning in such a short time! I'm also a beginner and have struggled along alone, but have now heard of a new local spinning group so hope to get some help.
So many lovely projects, thank you for such an inspiring podcast. I have a Janome sewing machine which will only sew with Gutermann thread. When I have tried to use the cheaper options the thread just snaps and jams, so it might be worth trying a spool. It is more expensive, but Hobbycraft do occasionally have it on sale.
Thanks so much Susan! I think I have some of that thread somewhere, so I'll find it and give it a go, hopefully that'll work 😁👍 Hope you're enjoying your weekend! 💕
Always a real treat when you get together for a podcast - thankyou for sharing all your lovely projects; so much inspiration! Thankyou both x Lesley @DownDuckpoolLane
I made a zick zack scarf ages ago and now want to make another after seeing yours. My daughter had one of those ear rings put in and it made a huge difference to her migraines. I used to have them too but a hysterectomy cured mine...bit drastic and it wasn't for that reason🤣
That's great to know that it helped your daughter! 😁 And glad to hear you are free from migraines too 🤗 Thanks for spending time with us! The zick zack scarf is great hope you have fun if you decide to make another! ☺️💕
❤❤loved ur episode,,🎉🎉 Love all the chats ,,fun,,,and knits,,crochet,, You are both so talented,,,wow,, So much inspiration,,, Sorry ur family was so sick,,,,yikes,,, Take care, ELAINE 🏠💗 Your sweaters look amazing on you both,,,🎉
Happy to watch your podcasts when they are ready - no matter if regular or not. Life happens . Lots of nice relatable goodies again to see this time. Thank you 😊
Hi girls, great podcast as usual. I love watching the 2 of you. Sometimes changing your needle in your machine, or changing the thread can help. I had a similar problem with thread and once I changed it the problem went away. Hope this helps xx
Tracy I'm so happy you're spinning! I always saw how you would light up when Kirsti would show her handspun, you really loved it. It's so nice to see how you both are adding to your skills, i really enjoy seeing your projects, and you help me as a consumer when you talk about commercial yarns.
❤Great podcast. So glad I was able to spend time with you two today. As always, you provide brilliant patterns I might not have come across along with those excellent makes and valuable information about them. All the best, Joyce
Hi ladies, beautiful work as always. I was watching and knitting on my shift, our June and I started the shift last week so excited to see yours. Sorry the family have been poorly with whooping cough and hope they are on the way to a speedy recovery. Beautiful spinning Tracy, looks beautiful. Lovely spinning ladies xxx
I can’t tell you how much I enjoy your videos girls! I love seeing all your knitting and crochet and love seeing your beautiful dogs! I was so interested to hear about your spinning too as I am a new spinner and I think what you’ve achieved looks so good! I have a Nano but I really want to get a wheel ! My yarn is all lumpy and bumpy but I absolutely love it! Take care both of you and will look forward to the next one xx
Hi there, loved vlog sooo much, I want to make everything you showed. Your spinning Tracy is great ! You’ve had a good teacher in Kirsty. I’m going to get my ashford e3 out the cupboard and have another go. Always so inspired by your vlogs❤such a treat I had to watch it twice lol. Sorry to hear about family whooping cough Tracy, it really is nasty. I had it aged 30 !! So much to plan now lol. Take care 😘😘
Thank you Sharon, I agree I definitely had the best teacher for my spinning ☺️ Yes definitely give spinning another go x Thank you for supporting our channel and for watching it twice lol 🥰
Great to see you again. ❤❤I just love the way that you give room to each other and encourage each other. You should try using a wet tea towel when you want to press your socks, that works really well for me and it makes such a difference. You really get a lot done and the things you make are so inspiring. Love from Helle in 🇩🇰
Ah thanks so much Helle! Thanks for spending time with us! 🤗 I will definitely do that blocking with the tea towel, that's going to help me out loads, thank you! Hope you have a great weekend! 😁💕
I always look forward to your episodes as I feel like I am knitting with friends when I watch you. I have knit 4 tops using the RockIt Tee as a recipe. They are all different guages., sleeve lengths etc. The pattern is a recipe of proportions and I have been so happy with the results. I even change the raglan increases to give a different look. I am always inspired by your creativity. The necklace is so creative. It would be a great way to show off a beach find or special stone from the kids.
Thanks so much Julia! That's great you have made so many rock it tees! 😍 So many opportunities for customising 🤔 a colourwork panel around the bottom would work too, or lace! Love it! 😂 Thanks for spending time with us! 💕
I had the same problem with the thread breaking over and over on one of my first sewing projects. I didn’t realize I was using cotton thread and should have had a poly thread instead. I agree with a previous commenter who suggested Gütermann thread it’s well worth the little extra you pay for good tread. I believe overlocking thread is also 2 ply thread because an overlocker machine uses 3-4 threads at a time,at least that is what mine is, so on its own it’s not too strong. Love the bag though it turned out great!
Love your friendship and all your projects! Two talented friends. The love and care you share shows through. Great to support each other’s projects. And I am amazed by your work 💜💜
Hi ladies, thank you for filming, love love love everything you’ve showed us today. Your whitmoor tee looks so pretty Tracy, assuming you haven’t had anymore problems with the yarn as I’m sure it was that one you had an irritation from on the podcast before and then Mandy from mouse’s makes podcast mentioned the same thing with the shhh yarn. I’m currently half way through two summer tops at the moment but I’m obsessed with the Emmanuel tee, I started it a week ago and I’m half way done, really looking forward to wearing it. Hope you both have a lovely summer with your families and look forward to seeing you soon. Xxxx
Hi Sarah, thank you for your lovely comment ☺️ I have had no problem with the shhhhh yarn since so I’m assuming it was something else that caused the irritation 😅 I will have to look up the Emmanuel tee, so pleased your enjoying knitting it 🥰 We hope you have a lovely Summer to Happy Knitting 🧶
Great to see you, you’ve been busy! Everything looks amazing, can’t even pick a favourite tonight. Hope everyone gets feeling better soon Tracy. Think I already wished you a happy birthday on instagram Kirsty but Happy Birthday, your trip looked and sounded amazing! See you next time.
Fun and full episode. I'm currently making Little Dots socks from Summer Lee and I found the same thing with having a little extra fabric when I switched from 2.25 to 2.50 for the color work and think I''ll stick with 2.25 in the future. I mean they fit and I love them but I'll keep using the 2.25 for the color work.Love, love, love the crochet block blanket. Have a great few weeks.
Oh I’m glad it’s not just me with going up a needle size with colour work socks, I will definitely be sticking to 2.25 to from now on to. I need to make the little dots socks they look so much fun x
Tracy, I've been getting migraines for over 30 years, so just wanted to say I feel your pain. It's so frustrating how much they affect your life. I hope the piercing helps you, it's one thing that I never tried. All the best ❤
Thank you ☺️ so sorry you suffer with them to, they are horrendous 😢 The piercing can take up to 6 months to work but unfortunately I did have a 2 day migraine after filming but I will keep everyone updated xx
Lovely to sit and knit along with you both. Have any of you knitted with 4ply boucle hand dyed yarn as wishing to try this to make a musselbrough hat. So sorry to hear that your family has been poorly. Take care all. And give the puppies a cuddle for me. Love Di xx
I've suffered with migraines for over 20 years. I ended up getting a daith piercing in my right ear. It really helped for about two years. Then I started getting migraines on the other side. So I went back and got a daith piercing in the other ear. Before getting the piercings I had migraines twice a week sometimes more. Also I had migraines that would last for days. I've had the piercings for several years. The migraines have come back, but they don't last as long as they did before. Also, they aren't as severe.
So sorry to hear you suffered for over 20 years that really is so awful 😢 I’m hoping the piercing helps with mine to the lady did say it can take a while to start working and that i might end up having the other side done to but I’m willing to try anything now x
Love your knits and your sewing. The cheap thread can definitely have been a big part of your problem. Do yourself a favor and invest in some nicer thread it makes a big difference. Your tutorial was awesome and you showing your blanket is making me want to order all the fable yarn and get started on one
I would like to suggest that you try Alka Seltzer for your migraines I used to find them wonderful if you take them as soon as they first come, don't wait to see if it is one. 💕 I don't get migraines anymore thankfully but this remedy is not expensive and definitely worth a try
I think the Nano wheel is rather controversial. Because of its low price it's appealing for beginners especially, but imho it should never be sold to beginners. It's far too iffy and difficult, you really need to know how to deal with it. And you can't know that when you don't even know the basics on spinning! That said, if you have a chance to test the EEW 6, it's way different. It's a true e-wheel and works like a charm, is lightweight but still sturdy, and easy to adjust. Different people like different wheels, so it's best to test before buying if in any way possible. Ashford e-spinner is liked by many, but I did not like it. It was my first e-wheel, and I wasn't sure if it was the wheel or me, so I bought the EEW 6. Realized I just couldn't get along with the Ashford which to me seemed shaky (weird, while it's so heavy!) and pretty much impossible to adjust. Also the bobbins are clumbersome and the wheel is expensive. So I sold it and have been happy ever after with my EEW 6. Good thing, Tracy, that you at least had a friend who could trouble shoot your Nano and tell you it wasn't you, so you still had the spark to continue spinning!
Thanks so much! It's good to know about different wheels and other people's experiences with them! 😁 The EEW6 sounds great and definitely worth checking out. I love my Ashford e-spinner but it definitely is wobbly when turning the speed up for thinner yarns and quite loud too. Thanks for spending time with us! 😊💕
Blimey Tracy, it's one thing after another isn't it?! I saw Paula's video where she mentioned how scary whooping cough is. I'd never heard of anyone in that age group having it before, but there seem to be more and more cases due to the low uptake of vaccination. Thank goodness you're all okay! ❤
I know I can’t believe that people in this age group are getting it, it’s been a really scary time ( still is for my Husband) but he is getting there hopefully not much longer although the doctor said it can last 3 months 🙈 I hope not we all need sleep 🤣
Hi ladies, I have a quick question about zickzack scarf. How do you start and end the row with an I-cord? I really liked the half poncho cowl , just beautiful. Take care Rosy
Thanks so much Rosy! 😊 With the zick zack scarf, first 3 stitches are knit, last 3 stitches are slip 3 wyif. This is on every row. Just cast on 6 extra stitches, 3 on each end. Also using stitch markers in between pattern repeats and the edge stitches makes this project far more enjoyable! 😅
I went to a sewing class with my machine and the thread kept breaking. The instructor sat down oiled my machine and away I went. No more broken thread. Worth a try because broken thread is frustrating as heck.
Kirsty I was born with Scoliosis and it's nothing to worry about it's just where your spine is twisted. I lead a perfectly normally life and don't suffer with it unless I over do it.
So sorry Tracey for your husband and daughter, I had it when I was 4, I can’t remember it but my mum said it was an awful time …. Both of your WIPS and Fo’S are Amazing really loving your shifts , love to try that but it looks really complicated x
Thanks so much Sharon! 🤗 Hope you are enjoying your week! The shift patterns are very simple and well written, most of the time it's slip one knit one. Also only one colour per row so simple and fun! 💕
The next day after the podcast I had a 2 day migraine 😢 but the lady did say it can take up to 6 months to get the full effect of it working so fingers crossed 🤞🏻 xx
@@woolandwishes ❤️ I think it must have something to do with the summer that's in it (irish fyi) I've never had so many migraines this time of year for whatever reason and I have a few friends and my mum saying the same 🤷♀️❤️ hope it got better
Cheep thread is not good in sewing machines, that could well be why your thread kept breaking. It’s a good idea to buy a good quality thread for the machine, as it will be less stressful in the long run
Thank you! 😊 Yes I agree, well worth paying the extra and getting to enjoy the process rather than dealing with the frustration of broken thread! 😅 Hope you are well and having a great week! 💕
When you’re sewing the lining of the bag, sew 1/8 in larger seam allowance starting about 1 inch away from the top. The tops will be the same size but the inside will be just a touch smaller and lay better on the inside. I LOVE all the Simons! I hope to be showing mine off soon :) Be blessed this month. I’ll be sending positive vibes for you ladies!
Tracy, as IF that’s your first handspun! 😱 It’s fabulous, well done 🥳🥳🥳 (and teacher 😉)
😁 Thank you! 💕
all your projects are so beautiful! tunisian blanket looks like stained glass.
Thank you! Hope you are having a great day with some time for knitting! 😁💕
Hello!
Tracy, I’ve added the Whitmoor Sweater to my ravelry favorites.
Kristy, the block blanket is beautiful. It reminds me of stained glass.
Thanks so much Ruth! Hope you are having a great weekend! 😁💕
What you could do for the cardigan sleeve, is provisionally cast on, do the charts, sew or knit it into the armhole and do the ribbing at the end, so you can measure it exactly to length. Just a thought! ❤ Loving all the hand spun, I have a Kiwi 2 as well and I love it. It’s my first (only) wheel and I’m properly learning on it.
Thank you! That's a great idea, I think I'll do that, then I won't have to worry about sleeve length! 😃💕
OMG both of you are so talented
Thank you for sharing with us
Ah thanks so much Kim! Hope you have some fun projects you're working on! 😁💕
Finally I got through to see you! Love that you're so nice to each other. I like that you return to patterns, that's a good sign.
Thank you! 😊 Hope you are well and having fun with your knitting! 💕
Fabulous podcast! What is the blanket pattern name? I can’t find it!! It’s gorgeous!!
Thanks Maureen! 😁 There isn't a pattern but if you go to our home page you'll find a video tutorial of how to make and join the blocks 💕
Thanks!!
Tracy I’m so sorry about your migraines. But you made me laugh! You know you’re a hard core knitter when the worst thing about a migraine is…you can’t knit!😂😂😂
I so enjoy your podcasts. I love to see what you’re knitting! I’m often saying, yay, I should cast that on too, or I need to get some of that…don’t even get me started on your Shifts! I love that you’re both knitting one and I love your choice of yarns! So that was a double whammy, I want to knit it and si need some of that yarn! Thanks girls! Keep knitting! I’m a hard core knitter, I knit every day. I enjoy watching your crochet projects and now with you both spinning, I think it’s great to see the encouragement and fun you both have with your fiber crafting!🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶
Ah thanks so much Cheri! ❤️ Us hardcore knitters struggle when we can't knit 😅 Helps if we can still purchase yarn though! 😁💕
Really look forward to your catch ups ! I have a Zick Zack scarf as my current car knitting project, which is coming along nicely!
Love the Tunisian blankets !
You are very inspiring, especially to keep working on the languishing WIPS !🇦🇺
Thanks so much Julie! 😁 That's a perfect car knitting project! ☺️💕
Love everything you two make and do. I don’t think I ever spin but never say never 😅. Thank you for your lovely podcast 🍀🌞🌸💌
Thank you! So glad to hear you enjoyed the episode! Hope you have a great week! 😁💕
Hello Ladies 😀. Kirsty I put a dishtowel/handtowel over the item to be steam blocked, and then use the steam feature while actually ironing over the towel which provides a barrier for the knitted item.
That's great! I have used this technique once before for colourwork. Didn't think about it for other projects or realise this was the steam blocking! 🤣 I think I may do this with a lot of projects from now on, thank you! 😁💕
When you’re sewing the lining of the bag, sew 1/8 in larger seam allowance starting about 1 inch away from the top. The tops will be the same size but the inside will be just a touch smaller and lay better on the inside. I LOVE all the Simons! I hope to be showing mine off soon :) Be blessed this month. I’ll be sending positive vibes for you ladies!
Thank you that's ia great way to keep the lining smaller 😁 Hope you are well and we look foward to seeing your Simon too! 😁💕
2 hours went so fast. You two are so talented and this was so much fun. I love all the fiber arts here. Happy creating 💚🧶💚
Thanks so much Meredith! 😁 Hope you are well and having fun with your projects! 💕
So inspiring girls! Love all the creativity ❤Thank you!
Thanks so much! Hope you have a great week! 😁💕
Devina of Little Workroom Crafts podcast has a lovely tutorial on cleaning and oiling a sewing machine. Love all the projects. super podcast. Thanks. Jane
Thanks for spending time with us again Jane! Hope you are well and having a great week! 😁 I will go and check out Devina's tutorial, thanks for the recommendation! 💕
such talented ladies! You inspire me with every new episode!!
Thanks so much! Hope you have a great weekend! ☺️💕
Always fun to see you guys with a new video.
Hope everyone is feeling better.
Beautiful knits as usual.
Lovely spinning too. ❤
Thanks so much Deborah! 🤗 Hope you are well and having a lovely day 💕
Love your podcast. My favourite! Normal gals! Getting excited about our hobby!
Aww thanks so much Deborah! 😁 Hope you have some fun projects you're working on and enjoying your weekend! 💕
Thank you for another lovely episode, I always look forward to them. Tracy you have done an amazing job with your spinning in such a short time! I'm also a beginner and have struggled along alone, but have now heard of a new local spinning group so hope to get some help.
Thank you ☺️ oh wow that will be amazing to go to your local spinning group so you are not alone 🥰 good luck with it x
Lovely knits and yarns. Enjoyed how much your puppy is interested in your yarn. Take Care.
Thanks so much Donna! 😁 They like to come up and have a sniff of the wool at the end! 😂💕
Thank you for a lovely morning. You ar working on so many nice projekts 🥰
Thank you so much! 😁 Hope you have a great week! 💕
So many lovely projects, thank you for such an inspiring podcast. I have a Janome sewing machine which will only sew with Gutermann thread. When I have tried to use the cheaper options the thread just snaps and jams, so it might be worth trying a spool. It is more expensive, but Hobbycraft do occasionally have it on sale.
Thanks so much Susan! I think I have some of that thread somewhere, so I'll find it and give it a go, hopefully that'll work 😁👍 Hope you're enjoying your weekend! 💕
just found your video, love it! Love seeing all your makes 🥰 p.s. I live in Devon and the spiders are insanely big! 😰😂
Ah thanks for spending time with us! 💕 I hope the spiders just admire you from a distance! 😂
Wow ! your fo's and wips are amazing stunning fantastic !!! what more can I say ! 🤩🤩🤩🤩 xx
Aww thanks so much Jenny! Hope you are well and working on some exciting projects too! 😁💕
Always a real treat when you get together for a podcast - thankyou for sharing all your lovely projects; so much inspiration! Thankyou both x Lesley @DownDuckpoolLane
Thank you Lesley for watching and supporting our podcast 🥰 Happy Knitting x
I made a zick zack scarf ages ago and now want to make another after seeing yours. My daughter had one of those ear rings put in and it made a huge difference to her migraines. I used to have them too but a hysterectomy cured mine...bit drastic and it wasn't for that reason🤣
That's great to know that it helped your daughter! 😁 And glad to hear you are free from migraines too 🤗 Thanks for spending time with us! The zick zack scarf is great hope you have fun if you decide to make another! ☺️💕
Lovely projects ladies! You both are so inspiring and I am so glad that you give equal attention to knit and crochet. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for spending time with us! 😁💕
❤❤loved ur episode,,🎉🎉
Love all the chats ,,fun,,,and knits,,crochet,,
You are both so talented,,,wow,,
So much inspiration,,,
Sorry ur family was so sick,,,,yikes,,,
Take care,
ELAINE 🏠💗
Your sweaters look amazing on you both,,,🎉
Thanks so much Elaine! 😁 It means so much to us to read your comments! ❤️ Hope you are well and enjoying your weekend! 💕
Happy to watch your podcasts when they are ready - no matter if regular or not. Life happens . Lots of nice relatable goodies again to see this time. Thank you 😊
Thanks so much Morag! 😁 Hope you are well and working on some fun projects too! 💕
Hi girls, great podcast as usual. I love watching the 2 of you. Sometimes changing your needle in your machine, or changing the thread can help. I had a similar problem with thread and once I changed it the problem went away. Hope this helps xx
Thanks so much Marie! I will give that a go 😁 Hope you have a great weekend! 💕
Tracy I'm so happy you're spinning! I always saw how you would light up when Kirsti would show her handspun, you really loved it. It's so nice to see how you both are adding to your skills, i really enjoy seeing your projects, and you help me as a consumer when you talk about commercial yarns.
Thank you so much Donna, honestly Kirsty is definitely my inspiration ☺️
Thanks for watching and happy knitting 🧶
❤Great podcast. So glad I was able to spend time with you two today. As always, you provide brilliant patterns I might not have come across along with those excellent makes and valuable information about them. All the best, Joyce
Thank you for watching Joyce, happy knitting x
Enjoy your podcast, you give me so many ideas 😀
Thank you! 😁💕
Hi ladies, beautiful work as always. I was watching and knitting on my shift, our June and I started the shift last week so excited to see yours. Sorry the family have been poorly with whooping cough and hope they are on the way to a speedy recovery. Beautiful spinning Tracy, looks beautiful. Lovely spinning ladies xxx
Thanks so much Linda! I love that we are all knitting a shift at the same time! 😍 Hope you are well and having a great start to your week! 💕
I can’t tell you how much I enjoy your videos girls! I love seeing all your knitting and crochet and love seeing your beautiful dogs! I was so interested to hear about your spinning too as I am a new spinner and I think what you’ve achieved looks so good! I have a Nano but I really want to get a wheel ! My yarn is all lumpy and bumpy but I absolutely love it! Take care both of you and will look forward to the next one xx
Ah thanks so much Heather! 😁 Hope you are well 🤗 enjoy your spinning and knitting with your handspun! 💕
That spinning in no us wonderful!! Well done. You are do good do fast. Very impressive. I won’t show you mine…!!!
Thank you! ☺️ Hope you are having a great week! 😁💕
Hi there, loved vlog sooo much, I want to make everything you showed. Your spinning Tracy is great ! You’ve had a good teacher in Kirsty. I’m going to get my ashford e3 out the cupboard and have another go. Always so inspired by your vlogs❤such a treat I had to watch it twice lol.
Sorry to hear about family whooping cough Tracy, it really is nasty. I had it aged 30 !!
So much to plan now lol.
Take care 😘😘
Thank you Sharon, I agree I definitely had the best teacher for my spinning ☺️
Yes definitely give spinning another go x
Thank you for supporting our channel and for watching it twice lol 🥰
I love those Tunisian blocks for the blanket such stunning colours. Credit to both of you talented ladies.🤩
Ah thanks so much! Hope you are having a good weekend 😁 The sun has disappeared again here though 😂
Great to see you again. ❤❤I just love the way that you give room to each other and encourage each other.
You should try using a wet tea towel when you want to press your socks, that works really well for me and it makes such a difference.
You really get a lot done and the things you make are so inspiring.
Love from Helle in 🇩🇰
Ah thanks so much Helle! Thanks for spending time with us! 🤗 I will definitely do that blocking with the tea towel, that's going to help me out loads, thank you! Hope you have a great weekend! 😁💕
Love watching you guys!
Thank you! 😁 Hope you are having a great week! 💕
I always look forward to your episodes as I feel like I am knitting with friends when I watch you.
I have knit 4 tops using the RockIt Tee as a recipe. They are all different guages., sleeve lengths etc. The pattern is a recipe of proportions and I have been so happy with the results. I even change the raglan increases to give a different look.
I am always inspired by your creativity. The necklace is so creative. It would be a great way to show off a beach find or special stone from the kids.
Thanks so much Julia! That's great you have made so many rock it tees! 😍 So many opportunities for customising 🤔 a colourwork panel around the bottom would work too, or lace! Love it! 😂 Thanks for spending time with us! 💕
I had the same problem with the thread breaking over and over on one of my first sewing projects. I didn’t realize I was using cotton thread and should have had a poly thread instead. I agree with a previous commenter who suggested Gütermann thread it’s well worth the little extra you pay for good tread. I believe overlocking thread is also 2 ply thread because an overlocker machine uses 3-4 threads at a time,at least that is what mine is, so on its own it’s not too strong. Love the bag though it turned out great!
Thanks so much Dawn! Yes I'll get some better thread and give that a go 😁 Hope you are well and having fun with your knitting! 💕
Thanks for another fab podcast girls, Kirsty I feel your pain as I have fibromyalgia and arthritis too take it easy lovely 😊😊😊
Thanks so much Lorraine! 🤗 Sending you a big hug 💕
Love your friendship and all your projects! Two talented friends. The love and care you share shows through. Great to support each other’s projects. And I am amazed by your work 💜💜
Thanks so much Karen! 😊💕
Hello. As always, your podcast was wonderful. Your projects look amazing and you both are so inspiring. Thank you for taking the time to record.
Thanks so much Dorothee! 😁 Hope you are well and have some fun projects you're working on! 💕
You should try the crab stitch as the border on your blanket.
Oh yes! That'll be great! 😃 I do love the look and neat finish of the crab stitch! 😍
Hi ladies, thank you for filming, love love love everything you’ve showed us today. Your whitmoor tee looks so pretty Tracy, assuming you haven’t had anymore problems with the yarn as I’m sure it was that one you had an irritation from on the podcast before and then Mandy from mouse’s makes podcast mentioned the same thing with the shhh yarn. I’m currently half way through two summer tops at the moment but I’m obsessed with the Emmanuel tee, I started it a week ago and I’m half way done, really looking forward to wearing it. Hope you both have a lovely summer with your families and look forward to seeing you soon. Xxxx
Hi Sarah, thank you for your lovely comment ☺️
I have had no problem with the shhhhh yarn since so I’m assuming it was something else that caused the irritation 😅
I will have to look up the Emmanuel tee, so pleased your enjoying knitting it 🥰
We hope you have a lovely Summer to Happy Knitting 🧶
A belated happy birthday! Welcome to the 40 club! Also my first handspun was not near that pretty! Excellent job!
Ah Thank you! 🤗💕
Great to see you, you’ve been busy! Everything looks amazing, can’t even pick a favourite tonight. Hope everyone gets feeling better soon Tracy. Think I already wished you a happy birthday on instagram Kirsty but Happy Birthday, your trip looked and sounded amazing! See you next time.
Thanks so much Tami! 😁 Hope you are having a great weekend and that the weather is nice where you are! 💕
Fun and full episode. I'm currently making Little Dots socks from Summer Lee and I found the same thing with having a little extra fabric when I switched from 2.25 to 2.50 for the color work and think I''ll stick with 2.25 in the future. I mean they fit and I love them but I'll keep using the 2.25 for the color work.Love, love, love the crochet block blanket. Have a great few weeks.
Oh I’m glad it’s not just me with going up a needle size with colour work socks, I will definitely be sticking to 2.25 to from now on to.
I need to make the little dots socks they look so much fun x
Tracy, I've been getting migraines for over 30 years, so just wanted to say I feel your pain. It's so frustrating how much they affect your life. I hope the piercing helps you, it's one thing that I never tried. All the best ❤
Thank you ☺️ so sorry you suffer with them to, they are horrendous 😢
The piercing can take up to 6 months to work but unfortunately I did have a 2 day migraine after filming but I will keep everyone updated xx
I love your Rock it Tee!!! I did mine with Merino & Mohair 🩷
Thanks so much Nina! Yours looks amazing too with the mohair 😍
Lovely to sit and knit along with you both. Have any of you knitted with 4ply boucle hand dyed yarn as wishing to try this to make a musselbrough hat. So sorry to hear that your family has been poorly. Take care all. And give the puppies a cuddle for me. Love Di xx
Thanks so much Di! 🤗 We havnt tried 4 ply boucle before, I have only ever seen it on 4ply once. A musselbrough in boucle would be amazing 😍
I've suffered with migraines for over 20 years. I ended up getting a daith piercing in my right ear. It really helped for about two years. Then I started getting migraines on the other side. So I went back and got a daith piercing in the other ear. Before getting the piercings I had migraines twice a week sometimes more. Also I had migraines that would last for days. I've had the piercings for several years. The migraines have come back, but they don't last as long as they did before. Also, they aren't as severe.
So sorry to hear you suffered for over 20 years that really is so awful 😢
I’m hoping the piercing helps with mine to the lady did say it can take a while to start working and that i might end up having the other side done to but I’m willing to try anything now x
Love your knits and your sewing. The cheap thread can definitely have been a big part of your problem. Do yourself a favor and invest in some nicer thread it makes a big difference. Your tutorial was awesome and you showing your blanket is making me want to order all the fable yarn and get started on one
Ah Thank you! ☺️ Yes I'm going to definitely buy better thread, thanks for letting me know it's worth doing! Hope you are having a great week! 😁💕
OMG I know how they felt as I had whooping cough when I was about 5 years old and alot of steam was involved.
It is full on, definitely! Thank you for spending time with us, hope you are well 😊💕
@@woolandwishes I am thanks
I would like to suggest that you try Alka Seltzer for your migraines I used to find them wonderful if you take them as soon as they first come, don't wait to see if it is one. 💕 I don't get migraines anymore thankfully but this remedy is not expensive and definitely worth a try
Oh wow thank you for the advise, I will definitely have to try that one ☺️
My birthday is also in June and it might aswell have been another ordnary day for me
I usually just relax and knit on my birthday and maybe eat cake 😂
I think the Nano wheel is rather controversial. Because of its low price it's appealing for beginners especially, but imho it should never be sold to beginners. It's far too iffy and difficult, you really need to know how to deal with it. And you can't know that when you don't even know the basics on spinning!
That said, if you have a chance to test the EEW 6, it's way different. It's a true e-wheel and works like a charm, is lightweight but still sturdy, and easy to adjust. Different people like different wheels, so it's best to test before buying if in any way possible. Ashford e-spinner is liked by many, but I did not like it. It was my first e-wheel, and I wasn't sure if it was the wheel or me, so I bought the EEW 6. Realized I just couldn't get along with the Ashford which to me seemed shaky (weird, while it's so heavy!) and pretty much impossible to adjust. Also the bobbins are clumbersome and the wheel is expensive. So I sold it and have been happy ever after with my EEW 6.
Good thing, Tracy, that you at least had a friend who could trouble shoot your Nano and tell you it wasn't you, so you still had the spark to continue spinning!
Thanks so much! It's good to know about different wheels and other people's experiences with them! 😁 The EEW6 sounds great and definitely worth checking out. I love my Ashford e-spinner but it definitely is wobbly when turning the speed up for thinner yarns and quite loud too. Thanks for spending time with us! 😊💕
Blimey Tracy, it's one thing after another isn't it?! I saw Paula's video where she mentioned how scary whooping cough is. I'd never heard of anyone in that age group having it before, but there seem to be more and more cases due to the low uptake of vaccination. Thank goodness you're all okay! ❤
I know I can’t believe that people in this age group are getting it, it’s been a really scary time ( still is for my Husband) but he is getting there hopefully not much longer although the doctor said it can last 3 months 🙈 I hope not we all need sleep 🤣
Hi ladies, I have a quick question about zickzack scarf. How do you start and end the row with an I-cord?
I really liked the half poncho cowl , just beautiful.
Take care
Rosy
Thanks so much Rosy! 😊 With the zick zack scarf, first 3 stitches are knit, last 3 stitches are slip 3 wyif. This is on every row. Just cast on 6 extra stitches, 3 on each end. Also using stitch markers in between pattern repeats and the edge stitches makes this project far more enjoyable! 😅
I went to a sewing class with my machine and the thread kept breaking. The instructor sat down oiled my machine and away I went. No more broken thread. Worth a try because broken thread is frustrating as heck.
Thanks for letting me know that helped! I need to get to it, my machine is still sat waiting patiently 😂 Thanks for spending time with us! 💕
Kirsty I was born with Scoliosis and it's nothing to worry about it's just where your spine is twisted. I lead a perfectly normally life and don't suffer with it unless I over do it.
That's great to hear! 🙂👍
So sorry Tracey for your husband and daughter, I had it when I was 4, I can’t remember it but my mum said it was an awful time …. Both of your WIPS and Fo’S are Amazing really loving your shifts , love to try that but it looks really complicated x
Thanks so much Sharon! 🤗 Hope you are enjoying your week! The shift patterns are very simple and well written, most of the time it's slip one knit one. Also only one colour per row so simple and fun! 💕
I only ever steam block all my knits, use a tea towel over the top first.
Thanks Sheila, I will give that a go! 😁💕
Tracey what is the chart like to follow on the granny socks as I have never followed a chart?
With the little granny squares there are lots of tutorials on RUclips so no need to read charts for these 😁
Thank you for the video!
Let me know how the piercing goes...fellow migraine warrior. Not wuite as bad as yours but bad enough.❤
The next day after the podcast I had a 2 day migraine 😢 but the lady did say it can take up to 6 months to get the full effect of it working so fingers crossed 🤞🏻 xx
@@woolandwishes ❤️ I think it must have something to do with the summer that's in it (irish fyi) I've never had so many migraines this time of year for whatever reason and I have a few friends and my mum saying the same 🤷♀️❤️ hope it got better
@@woolandwishes 🫂
Cheep thread is not good in sewing machines, that could well be why your thread kept breaking. It’s a good idea to buy a good quality thread for the machine, as it will be less stressful in the long run
Thank you! 😊 Yes I agree, well worth paying the extra and getting to enjoy the process rather than dealing with the frustration of broken thread! 😅 Hope you are well and having a great week! 💕
When you’re sewing the lining of the bag, sew 1/8 in larger seam allowance starting about 1 inch away from the top. The tops will be the same size but the inside will be just a touch smaller and lay better on the inside. I LOVE all the Simons! I hope to be showing mine off soon :) Be blessed this month. I’ll be sending positive vibes for you ladies!
Thanks Krista! 🤗💕