Hi Tash, I loved your story about the Stella Quilt Cushion and how you explained the maths. I was off gauge (around 20 sts / 10 cm) when knitting it and my whole cushion cover measures approximately 50x50 cm (20”x20”). I never thought about the diagonal of the square, but it makes perfect sense. Back to school to remember the basic math 😊. I bought bigger inners (60x60 cm, 23.5”x23.5”) and the cushion cover fits perfectly. My joints did not line up perfectly either, but it can be nicely hidden when making the square around it or when making the back of the cushion. My husband said when I finished my first cushion that it was so beautiful that he was afraid to put his head on it 😊. There is a reason why I knit it with easily washable acrylic yarn and with buttoned back 😊. I am currently knitting my second one with Motif 1 and I am planning to knit another 2. I bought 4 inners to keep me motivated 😊. Have lovely holidays. I am kind of sad about your next year plans for the podcast, but as long as you keep podcasting and whatever fits your busy schedule, that is fine 💕.
Thanks Tash. I would have been all over the maths of that too 😂😂. Our wee knitting group have been making squares in the same way(corner to corner) to create blankets for refugees. Even ladies from one of my bookgroups knit for us too. Between all of the knitters were now onto blanket No. 31. Beautiful work on all of your projects. I’m inspired to try something more adventurous when I watch your vlogs - I really fancy the colour fade jumper. Enjoy your hols 🙋🏼🏴
Thank you Tash. I thoroughly enjoy your podcast. Your choices for projects are always interesting, and when you’re describing your maths equations it’s so great to learn about pattern adjustments. 😊
I love your math gymnastics for the cushion cover. It makes perfect sense. Its 4 squares across to equal a 20 inch square so it could never be a 4 inch square. Also ive noticed your needle storage on the wall, could you please show us what it is. Id love to make one.😂👩🌾🐑🐮
Thank you so much. I was thinking it was going to be a LOT of negative ease if they were all 4" square, especially when you lose a row or column when you pick up sts along each side. I imagine a little negative ease helps the cover to not look loose and floppy around the insert. But that would have been too much negative ease. Video on the needle storage is coming this weekend. :)
That cardigan is so lovely. I love all the hats, I am working on a Musselburgh for hubby. If I search through all my clothes and I might find two. And I live in Colorado, but don’t usually wear a hat until the temo is around 20 degrees F (-7 C).
Wow that’s a very heavy load! As long as you keep doing the podcast that’s fine with me lol. Enjoy your holidays I have one more shift then off till the 27th!
Hi Tash, I am a bit lost as far as the maths are concerned, thanks for explaining that square is concerned. I was one of the arty kids at school and things like maths were a mystery to me😂. Loving your podcasts they are always full of valuable information on the projects you are doing. Much love to you and your family ❤❤❤
Love that cardigan Tash! The cable pattern is amazing, and I really like the contrast between the ornate cabling and the casual feel of the hoodie. The Twisted Affair beanie is definitely on my to knit list now, but oh my goodness so many knits so little time! I've definitely messed up a basic pattern (Sophie Scarf I cord edge) - forgot to slip the stitches and just went on autopilot with the garter stitch. Was many rows down the road before I looked back and noticed a garter ridge on the edge urrggghhhh! P.s. maths was always my fav subject in school, I enjoy nerding out relating to knitting too ❤ Also, in my opinion, don't add another lace repeat on the peacock tee, since the neckline is a bit looser like you said, it's probably dropped the yoke slightly for you already
Beautiful job on your cardigan with the cables! Did you have a wide cable section that was folded to the inside for a facing? For your hat, would it be worth doing almost as much stockinette if you sure you'll turn up the brim, since the underneath cables wouldn't show when it's turned up? Will you consider changing Snow Bloom to long-sleeves since it's not a summer weight yarn? Maybe a flesh tone bra would solve the lace problem on your red sweater; that way, if there's just a little show-through, the bra would match your skin. One of the biggest changes you'll see from a heavier teaching schedule is not just the change in planning time, but the additional grading time. (I'm a retired 5th grade and G/T teacher.)
I am sure your blanket will turn out fine, the colours are very pretty. It seems that you are not familiar with Laura, you should watch her podcasts to get to know her. She can be a little scatty as a busy mum of young children but she is lovely. I have knit several of her garments and am yet to knit her cushion for which I do have the pattern. I will be interested to see how the measurements work out when I do get to it. Thanks for the warning if I don’t meet guage.
Oh Natasha...not Tash today..Nat asha..😉I am a very curious person and I did listen to you..but once you hit the Pythagorous theory...twas interesting but I would have fudged , gone up or down a needle size & watched the video AND definately not played that Mario game.Don't worry, Im a slow learner, in your masterclass. Be patient with me.xx
Hi Tash, I loved your story about the Stella Quilt Cushion and how you explained the maths. I was off gauge (around 20 sts / 10 cm) when knitting it and my whole cushion cover measures approximately 50x50 cm (20”x20”). I never thought about the diagonal of the square, but it makes perfect sense. Back to school to remember the basic math 😊. I bought bigger inners (60x60 cm, 23.5”x23.5”) and the cushion cover fits perfectly. My joints did not line up perfectly either, but it can be nicely hidden when making the square around it or when making the back of the cushion. My husband said when I finished my first cushion that it was so beautiful that he was afraid to put his head on it 😊. There is a reason why I knit it with easily washable acrylic yarn and with buttoned back 😊. I am currently knitting my second one with Motif 1 and I am planning to knit another 2. I bought 4 inners to keep me motivated 😊.
Have lovely holidays. I am kind of sad about your next year plans for the podcast, but as long as you keep podcasting and whatever fits your busy schedule, that is fine 💕.
I learn so much from you Tash, thank you. 🙋🏼♀️
Thanks Tash. I would have been all over the maths of that too 😂😂. Our wee knitting group have been making squares in the same way(corner to corner) to create blankets for refugees. Even ladies from one of my bookgroups knit for us too. Between all of the knitters were now onto blanket No. 31.
Beautiful work on all of your projects. I’m inspired to try something more adventurous when I watch your vlogs - I really fancy the colour fade jumper. Enjoy your hols 🙋🏼🏴
Beautiful job on the cables, the whole sweater is just beautiful❤
Thank you Tash. I thoroughly enjoy your podcast. Your choices for projects are always interesting, and when you’re describing your maths equations it’s so great to learn about pattern adjustments. 😊
Thank you so much Helen. :)
I love your math gymnastics for the cushion cover. It makes perfect sense. Its 4 squares across to equal a 20 inch square so it could never be a 4 inch square.
Also ive noticed your needle storage on the wall, could you please show us what it is. Id love to make one.😂👩🌾🐑🐮
Thank you so much. I was thinking it was going to be a LOT of negative ease if they were all 4" square, especially when you lose a row or column when you pick up sts along each side. I imagine a little negative ease helps the cover to not look loose and floppy around the insert. But that would have been too much negative ease. Video on the needle storage is coming this weekend. :)
@mostlyknitting thank you 👩🌾
That cardigan is so lovely. I love all the hats, I am working on a Musselburgh for hubby. If I search through all my clothes and I might find two. And I live in Colorado, but don’t usually wear a hat until the temo is around 20 degrees F (-7 C).
I bought the Lite Brite pattern a few days ago. I love fades and am looking forward to this knit.
Wow that’s a very heavy load! As long as you keep doing the podcast that’s fine with me lol. Enjoy your holidays I have one more shift then off till the 27th!
Beautiful knitting. I like all your projects.
Hi Tash, I am a bit lost as far as the maths are concerned, thanks for explaining that square is concerned. I was one of the arty kids at school and things like maths were a mystery to me😂. Loving your podcasts they are always full of valuable information on the projects you are doing. Much love to you and your family ❤❤❤
Love that cardigan Tash! The cable pattern is amazing, and I really like the contrast between the ornate cabling and the casual feel of the hoodie. The Twisted Affair beanie is definitely on my to knit list now, but oh my goodness so many knits so little time! I've definitely messed up a basic pattern (Sophie Scarf I cord edge) - forgot to slip the stitches and just went on autopilot with the garter stitch. Was many rows down the road before I looked back and noticed a garter ridge on the edge urrggghhhh!
P.s. maths was always my fav subject in school, I enjoy nerding out relating to knitting too ❤
Also, in my opinion, don't add another lace repeat on the peacock tee, since the neckline is a bit looser like you said, it's probably dropped the yoke slightly for you already
LOVE the knitting maths 😅
Thank you so much Bethany. That makes me very happy to hear. :)
You nailed the twisted affair. Perfection!
Thank you so much. :)
Beautiful job on your cardigan with the cables! Did you have a wide cable section that was folded to the inside for a facing? For your hat, would it be worth doing almost as much stockinette if you sure you'll turn up the brim, since the underneath cables wouldn't show when it's turned up? Will you consider changing Snow Bloom to long-sleeves since it's not a summer weight yarn? Maybe a flesh tone bra would solve the lace problem on your red sweater; that way, if there's just a little show-through, the bra would match your skin. One of the biggest changes you'll see from a heavier teaching schedule is not just the change in planning time, but the additional grading time. (I'm a retired 5th grade and G/T teacher.)
Beautiful A twisted Affair 🪻
Thank you so much. :)
I am sure your blanket will turn out fine, the colours are very pretty. It seems that you are not familiar with Laura, you should watch her podcasts to get to know her. She can be a little scatty as a busy mum of young children but she is lovely. I have knit several of her garments and am yet to knit her cushion for which I do have the pattern. I will be interested to see how the measurements work out when I do get to it. Thanks for the warning if I don’t meet guage.
Most pillow inserts are slightly rounded or domed and that takes up more material.
Thanks so much Julie. :)
Cable innocent here. How do you know what row to eliminate from a repeat without compromising the appearance of the cable?
Oh Natasha...not Tash today..Nat asha..😉I am a very curious person and I did listen to you..but once you hit the Pythagorous theory...twas interesting but I would have fudged , gone up or down a needle size & watched the video AND definately not played that Mario game.Don't worry, Im a slow learner, in your masterclass. Be patient with me.xx