My wild knitting podcast ｜ Episode 1
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ม.ค. 2022
- It's a long and chaotic video but I enjoyed a lot sharing my knitting journey and intentions. Hope some of you will enjoy it!
Patterns I mentioned and want to knit:
- Ripple Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
- The Everyday Raglan by Sheep and Stitch sheepandstitch.com/pattern/th...
- Treysta by Jennifer Steingass www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
- Ranunculus by Knit Cafe Midori/Midori Hirose www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
- Felix Cardigan by Amy Christoffers www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
- Golden fern by Jennifer Steingass www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
- Suolaulu sweater by Jenna K. www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
- Milkweed by Jamie Hoffman www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
- Braids of Grass by Ailbíona McLochlainn www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
- Anker's Summer Shirt by PetiteKnit www.petiteknit.com/products/a...
- Flutter Buttshirt by Jessie Maed Designs www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
- Rizzo by POISON GRRLS www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
- Aphrodite bralette by Sonata Pileckaite www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Yarns I mentioned:
- YarnHome Etsy store: www.etsy.com/market/yarnhome
- Plant based cones by Campolmi Roberto filati: www.campolmifilati.it/prodott...
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Love your ideas and all your podcasts so I’m starting from the beginning ❤
Came back to this video just for the amazing sweater with the red stripes. I yearn to make a sweater a lot like it!!!! Just wating to have the right yarn and scraps. Such a cute scrappy sweater, its like my ideal sweater!!
Firstly, thank you for talking so openly.
I, too, think that the red in your jumper adds to its beauty and uniqueness.
I am a spinner, natural dyer and knitter.
I search out my wool and know where it comes from. I know the farmer, his methods of farming and I orly use organic wool.
I live inland in southern Spain..
I know first hand the value of extensive farming of sheep and I want to support this way of farming.
I wish you well in your endeavours.
I so respect your creations and decisions. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this🤎
I am from Illinois, USA. I only crochet. But I love hearing about other people's journeys!
I, too, think the red makes the sweater look gorgeous!!! You have a very good eye for colour. Don't doubt yourself.
I love the red in the sweater, when I studied textiles we studied colour and and I was always told to use a pop of colour with more muted tones, and it really makes the jumper pop. I think it looks great!
i love your initiation to knit with more plant based fibers. being vegan and a knitter has been a complex journey for me as i don't like using man-made fibers much for the plastics, but also don't feel comfortable using animal fibers. and you mention in a later episode how certain cottons can feel very drying and stiff which i agree. you've both inspired me to look into more plant alternatives that i weren't even aware existed, and now i also want to try that beautiful colorwork jumper. i've always been so terrified of colorwork haha
I eat a plant based diet too but since I use animal based fibers sometimes I can't call myself a vegan. I definitely understand your struggle and that's also why I'm trying to learn to knit with plant based fibers and I have to say that is becoming a real pleasure to knit with different ones.
Don't be hard on yourself, you're learning and the sheep don't necessarily need to be traumatized and killed in order to produce some wool. I know, we're still taking from them and that entitlement isn't fair, but we can all learn to give and take with kindness and respect.
Thank you so much for your comment. I hope you'll enjoy knitting with beautiful plant based fibers and knit whatever you like! I was scared to knit the Treysta sweater too but then..🌱🤎👌
Really like the red pops of color inyour sweater and the embroidered bits on the front. Great job.
Just love your podcast. Thank you
Oh I have just found you and I’m so happy to see your podcast. You are so thoughtful when you do yr podcast, apologising for noises and being concerned about structure. You are awesome!! Now i have many more to watch while I knit. Thank you. Hugs to you
Nice to have you here🤎
Your knitting is beautiful and I love the sweater and the red is a very nice touch of color. Great work!
Thank you for talking about the issues associated with wool! I know that not all shepherds mistreat animals, but it's so hard to know how the animals have been treated when you buy wool online etc! When I want to use wool, I buy second hand jumpers from charity shops and unravel them :) Then I can be sure that my money isn't contributing to any cruelty. But obviously, each to their own! xxx (I'm binge watching all your videos now!)
Oh thanks!♡ Wow buying second hand jumpers and unravel them seems very sustainable but also lots of work! You're great! If you want to share your Instagram page (if you have it) I'll be very interested to follow your journey:)
I am enjoying listening to all your ideas and thought process regarding animals, plants and just going through life. Good for you just jumping right in and doing a color work sweater. I love it. The sweater with your mothers yarn is a big “hug” from her for years to come. ❤️ I hope to make my first sweater this year. And, your buttons are beautiful. Thank you for sharing “you”. Jacqueline in Washington State.
Thank you for your video. Your sweater is pretty and the red adds a lovely pop of color.
Beautiful sweater!!!!👏👏👏
The red looks perfect 👍
I also loved Kat's treysta and I asked my mum to knit it for me back in 2018. After two years of waiting I taught myself to knit and now it's on my list to make 😆.
However now my mum has knitted it 😂😊 it's so stunning. I cannot believe how fast you knitted it!! X
I think the sweater w 2 red stripes is fantastic! Plus, you made it! How many people can say that? Not tons! All your sweaters and things are gorgeous. My friend Cori of irocknits podcast held a neutral cone fiber together with all the scraps for a beautiful squishy fisherman’s rib blanket. Pattern is just “knit one, knit one below” for the whole blanket. Use as much or as little of each color as you want
There is so much wool / yarn out there that comes from sheep and alpacas treated very well. Most actually!
So impressed with how fast you have learned so much! 🤗
Oh thank you! I don't know so many ethical companies 😕 maybe I can research more into that..let me know if you have any suggestions of good wool companies around Europe cuz it will be very nice to support them🙏🏼
I have heard that Lettlopi yarn is quite an ethical yarn - the sheep have miles and miles of space in the Icelandic countryside and they seem to be well cared for - you can Google for videos about how it is made. No mulesing. It's made by the Icelandic company Istex. And the colours are just gorgeous! (Some people find it a bit scratchy though - I don't, I like it) xx
Catching up on your channel from the beginning love your ranunculus sweater . Dori 🌻
A suggestion for a blanket...that uses many colors, try the color explosion throw by Cecelia Campochiaro. you can learn more about it on the MDK website...it is really easy, knit in strips, and sewn or crocheted together...I made one using a preset amt of colors, I think it was in the pattern, but after having knit it I feel like it could use more colors. Each section has a marl where you introduce a new color, then that is the new color which you knit with the next color and so on...I used skeins of knitting worsted that i had kicking around forever and used a large needle something like a 13US and it turned out so comfy and cozy with just the right amount of pattern and ease and drape; i love everything about it!
It is insightful listening to how you see beyond just the yarn and see the spirit of purpose and joy it brings.
Thank you very much 🥰
I love this so much and its story. Just found your podcast today. My family is from Marano and I am happy to have found you
I really love your approach to knitting or making anything in general - progression over perfection. So wonderful.
I love your raglan scrappy jumper! I plan to make one too! Thanks for the inspiration!
Nice! Keep me updated on your progresses once you'll start it:)
I have heard that in some countries (like Sweden) the farmers/shepherd are fined when they don’t shear the sheep because that is considered cruel. So Swedish/Norwegian brands could be something to look into. Merino is often questionable because of mulesing practices.
Loved this episode and it gave me many pattern ideas!
I love your scrappy sweater! You did great on it!
2022 Stash Busting Mystery CAL 💖 I love your vlog, thank you! 🙂
I just found you tonight so I’ll look at all your TH-cam’s now. 🙋🏼♀️🇦🇺
I absolutely LOVE your scrapy-sweater. it's gorgeous and and unique and you did a fantastic job making it all come together! I actually like the pop of red and your embroidered flowers! It looks like a sweater that might be from Anthropologie, but even more special because what it means to you! I have been wanting to make something with scraps and even if the gauge isn't the same. Thank you so much for the inspiration. I'm going to go wild!
Yayyy I love your comment! Especially the "I'm going to go wild" part 🤗 thank you so much! I used the patter "Everyday Raglan" if you want to try it too :)
Whaaaat that scraps jumper is so amazing! Very beautiful and the red and embroidery make it so unique and you and special it's just perfect to me ☺️ I think you did a great job designing it :)
Love that I have found your podcast. Yes I think it’s a good idea to see the Shepard to learn more . So many farmers are not hard on their sheep and treat them very well.
Wool here in Canada is so warm in our hard winters .
Your rambling is don’t mind at all your voice is calming and enjoyable to listen to . I love that you want to live more off the land , that’s my dream also to live on the land and learn more about foraging . Natural dying ,
Ohhh your comment really made my day ♡ thanks so much!
I bet that the wool in Canada is super nice and warm! How cold does it get there?
And I'm sure you'll get to fulfill your dream too!♡
@@wegrowild we get -40 to 50 Celsius here in the winter so it’s bitter cold and last for to many months . Nice woollies are needed ❤️
Great podcast. I really liked the red detail on your first jumper. You have made some lovely garments and I look forward to seeing more 😊
Thank you so much
Wonderful podcast! 💃💥❣️🧶🧶🧶you present beautifully and your ways are very inspirational and ethical which is fab!!! Don’t ever apologise - there is no mess with you - just a full life full of gorgeous creation ❣️❣️❣️
Ohh..thank you so much for your kind and warm comment ❤♡
Hej! Lovley video, I'm happy to have found you and look forward to follow your journey. I knitted my first sweater last year as well. I've only made hats and stuff before.
Oh my goodness thank you! I've been pretty much knitting only small garments too before I dared to knit a sweater ! Wishing you lots of success and beauty in your knitting journey!
@@wegrowild tack 🌷
Great podcast. You could consider the cozy memories blanket that everyone is making. I have not done one myself but I am considering it...
I'll definitely consider it :) Thank you so much for leaving a kind comment :)
I have subscribed, you must be like us in NZ, we called it jumper not a sweater - jumper is way better than calling it a sweater.
Ciao Martina! I am coming to your channel from Francesca's, An Italian Knitter, who mentioned you with great 💚...wow you learned so much so fast and knitted a lot! I love your "scrap" sweater, it really is nice, and I love the red in it and the embroidery, it really is a unique piece...I see you have gotten a lot of suggestions already for your scraps, I am also on a mission to destash, I have A LOT of yarn and I am just getting back to knitting after several years...I don't know how much yarn scraps you have, but you could make "magic balls" knotting them together to make some sort of self striping/designing skein, and if a blanket seems too tedious maybe make more garments out of it. I was also thinking about a blanket at some point, and thought of maybe making some squares of the same size in which I can try out some stitches, each square a different yarn/ and or stitch/pattern and them put them all together...but not sure if/ when I will get to it, I think I would rather knit sweaters! As for the wool, I resonate with what you say, but as others have written there is more growing consciousness of this and companies that treat animals well...you need to research a little...I will be more careful in what I buy in the future once I have destashed...take care, will watch the next episodes 🧶🧶🧶🧶
Hallo🤎 thank you for your comment! I definitely will take some of your advices for my stash and for buying consciously in the future. Sending you lots of joy
Very nice knitting, love your sweaters.
🙃 Thanks
I enjoy hemp, linen and cotton for the warmer seasons. But nothing beats a wool jumper in the the cold weather we experience in Canada.
I totally agree, I don't know how the temperatures are there but I bet it's pretty freezing in the winter 🥶 wool is definitely one of the best fibers to keep us warm
Great vlog, thanks. I like your choices. I am about to start knitting a Ranunculus sweater, I hope you will show us your progress. I have subbed and look forward to the next episode.
Nice you've started the Ranunculus! I'll definitely show you my progresses on that. Hope you're having a great time knitting 💫
Hi, I was wondering if you have seen the mitered square blankets made from leftovers. That is what I am doing with mine. Enjoyed your podcast. Thank you for sharing
Just discovered your podcast and love it. Look up Mitered knitted blanket for your scraps. Love Eileen in Sweden 🇸🇪
Thank you so much!! :) I'll check that pattern and see if it works for my scraps :)
Great podcast, love your sweater selections, I've made a few of them already, and I see a few more in your list I am now inspired to make 😀
oh nice!! So glad to have given you some inspiration! Let me know when you'll make those I'm going to make too so we can share tips and tricks :)
I love your knitting, all your garments are beautiful.
Oh my goodness thank you very much :)🥰
This was such a sweet, calming, and inspiring video 🥺❤️ wow new favorite podcast alert! Lol
Oh thank you🤎
I really loved this first episode, it inspired me so much to use my stash and make something with it, instead of buying extra. Thank you for that!
I started my own podcast last week too. I hope to share some projects knitted out of my stash very soon. I’ve recently finished a sweater with leftover yarns and I like the final project! I don’t think I would have the patience to knit an entire blanket but I have knit a scarf with leftover yarns a couple of years ago and that’s pretty cozy to wear. I hold a couple of strands together if the yarn was very thin and then used only one strand if the next yarn to use was thicker. Mix and match!
Good luck with the house hunt. I know it’s not fun! We are in the process of finding a place too. Love from Italy
Francesca!! We moved to Italy a month and a half ago :) I'll check your podcast it's always nice to get inspired by others :)
I know it's a lot of work to make a huge blanket and I'm a bit uninspired to finish it right now but there is no rush :)
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Spoiler alerts!! (I'm joking of course) I haven't watched your latest episode (will probably do it later today though) and I didn't know you had started your blanket. I'm excited!
Didn't know you were in Italy now but that's great. Now that I'm back in Italy too (I lived in California for the past few years) I'm starting to discover some Italian yarn and that feels so special.
Thanks for keeping an eye out for my podcast too, I appreciate that. 🙏🏼
Hello! I have just come across your podcast and I'm watching from the beginning 😊 I completely understand your thoughts behind wool and the treatment of the sheep. Ona similar note, I also wonder about the production of plant based fibers - i.e. whether cotton uses a lot of water and such. I started thinking about it when I switched to plant based milk and learned about the resources the production of almond milk uses up vs oat milk for example. Looking forward to watching more!
Hey, what about the 'Restegarnspledd by Arne and Carlos?? for your blanket 🙂
I made a comment but it disappeared so I will try again. I enjoyed your podcast and learning of your knitting journey. I am making a blanket from my scraps also. I am using a pattern that I found on Ravelry, The Coziest Memory by Kemper Wray. It is a free pattern.
Oh I didn't see your comment, I'm sorry you had to write it twice! I checked the pattern and it seems very nice! I think I'm going to follow it too! Thanks so much for the tip! :)
buy wool from people you trust....you can not not shearing the sheep.....that would be cruel. On the whole I agree with your thoughts. Thoughts from Sweden...
I definitely agree 🙏🏼
Say hi to Sweden from, (jag bodde där 4 år :)
We need to remember that it is wrong NOT to shear sheep. It's bad for them because they have been bred to be shorn so NOT using their wool means we are causing them grief. They can NOT let their wool keep growing and growing - it causes so many problems, they get infected in their tail end, the weight of the wool is too much to bear so they NEED to be shorn. I like to get wool from sheep that are treated well and where mulesing is not performed and thankfully there are more places where this is happening. L x
Thank you so much Linda for this extra info. I do agree, care and kindness can be shown in everything 🤍
have you tried bamboo fiber yet? And no, we can’t really hear the sawing.
I tried it and I really liked it, I think I'll knit more with it in the future :)
I may have kissed it, but I didn’t catch your name or any background info.