2 patterns, 20 garments || Creabea Knitting Podcast
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- Hi, I'm Rebecca (She/Her). I've included information on what I've talked about below, but if you'd like any more details then feel free to drop me a message.
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Tolsta Tank
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Great episode, Rebecca, thank you.
I agree with you about the black tank with white crochet trim, it would look great with a different solid color. And while the little flowers are cute, I agree with you all but the one on back need to go. I could see that beautiful green, deep neck tank as a dress😁.
I hope you will share the puppy soon.
Take care
Another great fun video! However, I really think we needed to see the puppy! Please! May fav is the long sleeved Tolsta knit in the Cascade 220 orchid! What a gem! I’m still amazed at your productivity! While you still work full time? Thank you so much Rebecca! We haven’t had warm weather over here in the San Juan islands of Washington either! So I get the tank frustration! I’m still wearing wool a good portion of each morning. Ok hugs, ClaudiaSJI
He'll make an appearance next episode for sure!
I am working still! But I mostly work from home whcih means I have some time that would usually be for commuting that I can spend on pattern work! And my partner is crazy supportive and takes over just about every household chore on busy weeks
I totally second the puppy inclusion! I would have sworn there would be just a pic or clip of puppy cuteness at the end. We haven’t had warm weather to speak of up until now. Today is 19C. The rest of the week it is going to be low to mid 30s?! I’m going to melt. So will the big black mush in my avatar
@@the.creabea Rebecca you are so lucky to Sam in your life! I have one also, his name is Gary! He’s much the same! Cannot wait to the puppy and know the name as well! Can you tell I’m an animal nut! ClaudiaSJI
I am only half way through the video and I knew the danger with watching this video is that I want to cast on a tolsta right now 😂
I can't help it. It's science.
@@the.creabea 🤣🤣
Hi Rebecca,
You have inspired me to make a long sleeve tolsta with some fluff! Yours looks so cozy!
Last year I did make a long sleeve tolsta out of holst coast (held double) for my son, he wears it all the time, his only request is that i make the sleeves the same length, lol.
Thank you for the tolsta updates, your generosity as a designer is very much appreciated.
I really like the Daisy one and it suits you so well 😮
A PUPPY! It's going to be lots of fun, but lots of work as well.
My favourite for your colouring is the long-sleeved Orchid Tolsta.
I just finished a plain dark brown Tolsta. It was the first time I ever knitted a tee in fingering weight. It took a little longer than usual to knit but I enjoyed it. I am now going to knit a striped Tolsta in charcoal and light gray. The Tolsta is perfect for where I live -- tropical weather year-round.
This video was so helpful in selecting fiber for a Tolsta. So many great ideas. ❤ I love the orchid
I agree - we NEED to see the puppy🎉
I am working on my Tolsta tank watching this video 😘
I love your Tolsta designs! The tanks particularly blow my mind, one pattern but so many possibilities😍😍 I think I'll cast on my first one in July so that I can participate in the KAL too!
I’m working on my second Tolsta Tee. After seeing the gorgeous long sleeve orchid one I might have to make one like that. I love all the Tolsta versions, but I was really hoping to see the puppy!😊 Congrats on the new addition!
I love how good it looks in so many different fibres! Definitely on my to-knit list.
It was great to see all your Tolstas together. Amazing how much variety there is. Hoping to cast on for the KAL this week.
I have knit 2 Tolsta tee’s and now I am knitting the long sleeve version for the KAL, thanks Rebecca for an amazing design. When it gets warmer here I plan on knitting Tolsta tank 😊
Thank you for another podcast, Rebecca. I’ve made two tolsta’s and both long sleeves! Now that you have an actual patter for it and added bust darts on your patterns, I’ll have to update my patterns. I use your tolstas as a canvass. It’s a very versatile pattern. And quick and fun. Love the tanks! I plan on making some of those too. So glad you have a puppy. They are like babies though. We have a dog and had him at 6 months old and he’s three now. It’s been fun to watch him go from puppy to teenager. Love love love your patterns. Patricia from California.
That was great fun to watch and inspiring!! Im mad about the Tolsta tee's, I have two so far, and I just LOVE the colour of your long sleeve Tolsta! It's such a gorgeous colour, looks amazing with your hair! Super excited for the KAL! Thank you so much Rebecca! I love that Nuggle enjoys watching knitting podcasts 🤣
I clearly am also mad about them! Very much looking forward to colder weather to get a good wear out of the long sleeve!
Working on my fingering weight Tolsta tee while watching 🙌🏻 Love this pattern
I happen to have a sweater quantity of the same (Cascade 220 orchid). Looks so good with the mauve mohair you held it with! Thanks for the inspo.
Congrats on the new puppy! (And I look forward to seeing some puppy pics.) Thanks for the pattern update. I definitely need the bust shaping!!!
I'm hoping Puppy will make an appearance next episode!
I’ve been eying the Tolsta pattern for a while, I’m going to purchase today! Can’t wait to get started!
It is great to see all the options. My favotire is the purple one, long sleeves.
The black tank with the white crochet reminds me of the MOU Bio two buckles with back strap sandals in black and white, I love the look 😍
I had to look those up but they are the coolest sandals I've ever seen.
The colour of the long sleeve is glorious!
It is so generous of you to include so many versions in one pattern. Definitely makes me a big fan. I have knitted 6 tolstas, 4 are fingering. Some cotton. Some merino cotton. 1 fingering and mohair striped like Rocket Tee. One 3/4 sleeve DK cotton as summer throw over. I don’t do ravelry projects sorry. ❤
I was just wondering (as a tolsta tank & tee newbie) which is your favourite yarn to use for this pattern? 🥰
@@eleldel10684 almost any. As I live in Australia my DK ones are cotton. Sirdar or Cascade both gave great results. For fingering I’ve used Knit for Olive merino/cotton, as well as their merino striped with their mohair. An Italian cotton also doing well Sorry can’t remember the maker.
@@kathleentanti4387 thank you!
Love love love the lilac long sleeve version! I know you said it’s the wrong gauge but I think it looks amazing!
I still completely love it! Just don't want anyone thinking it's bang on pattern specs as it's a little bigger.
Love how customizable your patterns are. I was already thinking about the top, now i‘m convinced. 😅
Also: NEED TO SEE THE PUPPY 😂
Puppy will make an appearance soon! Collecting plenty of videos too
@@the.creabea Thank you!!! Every bit will be appreciated. 🤗
While silk is a strong fiber, it doesn't handle abrasion as well as a synthetic fiber like nylon. Plus, when it gets wet it loses a lot of its strength (and that seems like a prime place for sweat to impact the fiber). I have learned to avoid it in socks and anything else that gets a fair amount of friction and sweat while being worn. You could also sew dress shields and line the underarm area to keep it from getting wet. Bonus, it will help plant fiber tops last another wear or two before needing to be laundered.
I’m head to a great Yarn shop in Bend called Fancy yarn works. They have knitting for olive so I might have a Tolsta tee in in my future. Beautiful tees
Thanks for the video, I got some great ideas!
Hi so cool you have started a family, puppies are adorable but such a consumer of time.
Love seeing all your Tolsta tops. very tempting to join the KAL. I have an idea to counter your trend to ... shortness ... have you considered measuring each from the armhole down to note what your ideal length should be, taking into account how much post blocking growth you might get. I have just started doing it.
I know your don’t have super warm weather where you live but I would 100% wear these tolsta tanks under cardigans, jackets, and blazers. I do that a lot for work. And anything that ends up a bit wonky goes into my pj pile! As for your black with white edging tank I didn’t see night gown at all until you said something. For me it was giving late ‘90s early ‘00’s sporty vibes. But an electric blue or purple or green could be super cool. And maybe instead of doing a half single crochet? (British crochet terms vs American gets confusing and I’m not great at crotchet either) maybe do a single. Or a double? My thought is to do a stitch that doubled from what you did. So it looks less like a sergered edge and more like a structural or intentional detail. I like the way it looks now. But if it’s something you don’t care for or is a barrier in wearing it def experiment and see what will work best for you. Can’t wait to start my own tolsta tanks! When I first discovered my love for garment knitting I bought a lot of fingering weight yarn for the price and yardage thinking k was getting a steal….and didn’t realize I would hate knitting it in the proper gauge. So I haven’t done anything with them because there isn’t enough for a sweater if I hold them double but there absolutely is if I’m making a tank! So excited!!! Also congrats on the new baby! And hope you guys get some sleep soon! 💜💜
Yes! I did this on launch day because it was freezing cold but I was adamant I was wearing a Tolsta Tank on release day. Worked really well.
A thicker crochet edge is definitely what I needed.
Rebecca, I love all your Tolstas! I really wanted to make the tee this spring, but got scared off by the short rows (have never done them). But, I bought the tank pattern and cast on the dk vest version nearly immediately after it was released. I would have finished it in less than a week, but I ran out of yarn. 😩 It’s such a simple and easy knit, I can’t wait to knit all the Tolstas, even the tee, especially a long sleeved one. I’m always amazed at how prolific a knitter you are and am so impressed with your designing. I’m also hoping to tackle the Rhue one day as my first attempt at stranded colorwork. Thank you for inspiring me!
I promise short rows aren't scary at all! Also it's like... 10 rows that are a bit more challenging and they're right at the start so once thye're done, the rest is easy peasy!
@@the.creabea Thank you so much for the reply and the encouragement!! I’m working up the courage to knit a tee very soon 😁
I totally missed that you had added the Tolsta tee in a fingering weight. I really wanted to make a tee in fingering. Yay!
Yup! It's been there since last year. It's super popular, even if I hate fingering weight projects
oved the podcast,,, need to see your puppy please,,,,,, Shelley
I probably would try to wear the too short one under a jumper. You can’t see how cropped it is. Just a thought
Pro tip for those sweaters you knit but don't quite love the color... buy a bottle of dye for $5 or less, and you can tint several sweaters a brighter/deeper color that you'll be more in love with and then you'll wear it more!
I have had such bad luck overdying things! It never seems to work out
I just started a Tolsta Tank with LB Coboo. I love that the Tolstas use a larger open gauge! Q: Do bust darts end up adding more room for my problem tummy?
Love them all but i actually love the navy daisy one on you. It is fresh summer days looking. I personally don’t think it is too young. And navy looks good against dark hair.
I have one BIG complaint….you can’t have a puppy and not show him off….especially as i am v broody for a puppy or a kitten at the mo 🥰. We may have 5 dogs 2 cats and 2guinea pigs but, like Tolstas, you just can’t have too many 😉😉
He's coming! Today's main goal was getting some filming done! But he'll make an appearance next episode for sure.
Long sleeve Tolsta tee 🔥🔥🔥
I think that black one would have looked really pretty with a picot edge or a full crochet stitch, looks like you did like a slip stitch or at the most a single crochet. I have purchased most of your patty but have notdone any yet. I don’t care for how most of them appear to bunch at the shoulders/under arms on you and that just may be Due to your shoulder depth and could look different on someone else. when I knit one of your patterns, I will remember to try it on before I get too far past the split for the sleeves, to ensure that the bunching does not occur on me as well. My shoulders are a bit sloped.
I abandoned my first tank attempt, though no fault of the pattern. The linen fiber is simply too unpleasant to work with. I’m consoling myself by casting on a Tolsta tee in KFO silk!
Love all the tolstas! I have a question though! Do you change your washing method for summer fibres?
I just put my summer fibers in the washing machine. We only ever use 30 degree washes and they've turned out fine.
Wear the fingering weight tee with a dress/skirt!!!the color is so good on you
Ohhh great idea!
I also had felting/fading on my KFO Pure Silk at the underarms after a few wears - I'm hoping it's less obvious on lighter colours?
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Can you do a pattern for a Tolsta Cardigan with about a 24 st gauge… 😂 button to the neck! Too much to ask for? I want to make a Twinset remember those? 🙏🏻
You're not the first person to ask! Maybe next summer...
What about the royal blue one in mohair> How many strands to you use?
Just one! It's Ballerina Chunky Mohair from Sandnesgarn
Hi Rebecca- I signed up for the test knit for the update on the Tolsta Tee and wasn’t selected- the email said I would get a coupon code when it released? I haven’t gotten it yet. I really want to participate in the KAL.
Yes! I've JUST sent them. I completely forgot, I'm so sorry! It should be in your inbox now.
No puppy or photo. 😲. 🐶🐾🐩🐾🐕🐾
This episode was all about keeping him asleep! But he'll make an appearance next time for sure.
My LYS has just stocked King Cole Linendale so my 1st Tolsta Tee will be cornflower blue and really looking forward to casting it on this weekend. Hope your puppy likes the boat.
What’s puppy’s name?
Nuggle! It's a sea-horse creature from Scottish Folklore.
Rebecca, if you wear a flesh colored bra it will work under all of your top regardless of their color.