Hi Amber, So talking about what we do to destash some of our knitted items. I live in a 55 and older development. Every year for the past 50 years (I have not lived here that long, :) ) but the residence every year have put on two fundraisers for our local fire department and all the proceeds go to them. One is held in the spring and one in winter. I am able to have a table, I bring my mannequin and some other props, and I sell my items for a great cause. Last year was my first year and my sales brought in over $560.00. Besides my already knitted items, cardigans, shawls, poncho, tams, etc. I knit all year on baby and children items using yarn from my stash. Some of the knits were washable and some had to be hand washed, but I noted that on the sales tag and people cleaned me out. It was so fun talking to people and seeing their excitement to purchase handmade Christmas gifts that I am doing it again this year. I have 2 1/2 months until our winter sale in Nov. I look forward to hearing what you decide to do with your items. :)
I loved this episode, you were so spontaneous and sincere, just very human. No need to be perfect. We all are lazy or forgetful about lots of things, but only brave people admit it. Go girl!!! You are inspiring!!!! ❤❤😊😊
You should just either sell finish and sell the Ruska or try to slightly felt it. I did that with a Brooklyn tweed colorwork sweater that turned out too big and the very slight felting made it perfect. Also, it really doesn't look that big. I've found that all over worsted colorwork kind of lays funny for a while until it forms to your body and then it drapes much better.
Hi Amber! I always enjoy your podcasts. I am echoing what so many others have said. The Marianna looks great on you - I think you should finish it. The Ruska is beautiful! Love the colors and all the colorwork. I don’t think it looks too big on you, just really cozy and oversized. If you really don’t want to keep it though, maybe you could finish it and gift it to someone you know? Can’t wait to hear what you decide to do.
The cowl is the Roadrunner. I have made several in different yarns and I'm in the process of making another for a Christmas gift. It is an easy knit, and the ladies I have gifted it to really liked it. You have given me the idea to pull out all my Wips and figure out what needs finish and what I need to frog. Thanks for another great podcast.
Amber- i loved this podcast. I can soooo relate to all your wip’s. I felt a lot better after seeing that someone else has several projects in the wings waiting to be finished. I LOVED your Mariana sweater. I think the color combo looks really nice and it fits you so well i would never rip it out. Thanks for a really fun episode. I’m motivated now, too!
Yay! I'm glad it motivated you too! It was so good to pull them all off the shelf and see what I have. Thank you for your input about the Maryanna sweater. I've decided to finish it!
That Maryana sweater is gorgeous! I think it looks beautiful on you. And the month to month blanket....consider you're not behind but you are ahead for Jan & Feb. 👍
I would definitely do an edge finish for that green top u dear the arm, even just pick up and knit some stitches and immediately bind them off. That’s great that you have a church that you feel comfortable knitting during services.
Hi Amber, about your question on making and giving shawls…..I too have made a lot and only wear a few. Since I crochet lap blankets for a hospice coordinator, I asked her if she could use the larger shawls I made. Yes she could, so I pulled them out and donated them with the lap blankets I had for her. I still have plenty that I don’t wear, maybe it’s because I don’t get dressed up anymore. It’s harder to gift them to friends who don’t wear them too. Also, knit picks Hawthorn yarn. I bought that once, don’t like it either. I went back to see what it was made of and it is highland wool, not merino. Guess I assumed all the fingering yarn was merino. Not making that mistake again. Thanks for sharing all your knits, it’s inspiring. I like the Yume a lot. Chris
LisaR : just a thought about your "too big " color work ... what about cutting a steek up the front ... cut a bit from the center to get a better fit , and turn it into a pretty cardigan? With peace fleece , it should be pretty sticky and happy to hold in place for you ❤
I have my yarn ball winder and my swift set up on an old wooden tv table so that when I need to wind skieins I pull that table out and wind while watching tv. Makes my life easier.
Barber cords can be bought very cheaply at JoAnn Fabric in the beading/jewelry section. It’s called Pony Bead Lacing and you can get several yards for about $3. Hobby Lobby probably has it as well.
I have to say I was a little concerned when you were telling everyone that you were going to be showing us all your whips! I didnt see you as one of those types.😂😂😂😂😂 And you were so cute when you tried that red sweater one! Just sayin!😊 And for anyone wondering who this creeper is on Amber's page, I am her little sister who knows nothing of knitting but just watches her videos to support her awesome talent and videos!❤😊 Love ya, Am!❤
I think you should consider steeking the Ruska sweater. It would otherwise be such a waste of your knitting time & also the contrast yarn in the colourwork section. It looks lovely, I really like your colour choices.❤
I loved this episode! My girls and I watch The Gilmore Girls, too. I agree it’s definitely a Fall/Winter show. Treehouse yarn has a whole Gilmore Girls set. Me, I’m the person who you can gift shawls to 😂 Going through your WIPs “with you” has been fun. It has motivated me to go through all of mine and make some decisions.
Really enjoyed your WIP parade and looking forward to seeing a lot of FOs very soon - so many of them are really close. I love the blue and the brown together in your last WIP. Personally I think it suits you. :)
I would persevere on the last sweater! I think it’s super cute. If you don’t love the colors, consider an overdye OR that we go grey (or white) at some point and might appreciate different color combos then.
It was fun to watch you go through all of your works in progress. It made me think about how many I may have forgotten about. I am currently knitting my first colourwork sweater which is bottom up and I am concerned it will be too big for me. I need to look through the pattern and double check my gauge. It is interesting that we get all excited at the beginning of a project then, for myself enthusiasm starts to wain. I usually have one pair of socks, one shawl and one sweater on my needles. I know for sure that I have two blankets in progress and a baby cardigan for the local neonatal intensive care unit. I need to get that finished as I only need to do half a button band. It's ridiculous that it's still a WIP! 🙄 My current shawl is the vertices unite by Stephen west and I am making the big one. I need to go places on my own in the winter or I won't wear it. My husband drives me to most places.
I LOVE that Caidree top ❤ and that color is gorgeous on you!! I need to do a wip clean out. I'm like you...the lingering projects have gotten out of hand. But all of your wips are so pretty!!
I love that fireside blanket - wait till you block the bulky fairisle jumper if the whole think is roomy it does not matter everything does not have to hug your body on a cold day it will be lovely
Hi Amber- I enjoyed seeing all your projects. The Maryanna sweater looks very nice on my screen. That gold in the color work is a great color on you and the gray is a nice neutral background that makes it pop. You might like it better once it is finished and you wear it a couple times. It looks like a great fit and style sweater for you also. Thanks for sharing. ❤
Keep going on the Maryanna, I think you’re cool toned and since the silver is right next to your skin it makes your skin and eyes glow and you still get that gold color you love that your hair picks up too. I think the combo looks great on you! ❤
You inspired me to make the Yume. I finished it today but the neck is a bit wide for me so I’ll put a little ribbing on it. The fit is great! Thank you for sharing this pattern
I just love the last color-work sweater you’re wearing as well as all your wipes which are quite far along. Keep trucking along and you’ll be done in no time except for the “pink color work sweater” definitely too big on you. The rule of thumb that I follow which is very hard sometimes but I keep with it is “no more than 5-6 wips going at a time”. When one is finished I then will cast on something in my queue. Good luck and can’t wait to see these finished❤
I hung in until the end. Very interesting. All knitters I’m sure have wips and thoughts like you. I’m done with shawls, not wearing them enough. I treat them like swatches though and they have helped me learn my knitting. On to sweaters and socks now.
Amber this was a great episode. I am working on the Fireside Blanket also. The colorwork sweater is beautiful and a good color for you Maybe you could shrink it a bit in the dryer. Thank you for a great podcast .
Love your podcast, used to live in NW PA so I feel your pain in the winter. Since we have moved to NC, I think I have only worn my winter coat 2-3 times each winter. Yippee! You are the second knitting podcast where the knitter says that she knits in church. I am just wondering if I could still pay attention or if I would have to work into it. Anyway, I just LOVE that top you make in the Remix yarn. The color is wonderful on you…happy knitting!
I still need to start a vertices unite!! It's on my list!! But.......I started "persici" by Brian Smith...it's kinda like a "dotted rays", but prettier. I have several WIPs sitting also, for way too long, I DO like most of them too. I need to decide what to do. 🤷🏻♀️ You DID link the cord last time, I ordered and am waiting for it, it was suddenly low stock, everyone else must have had the same idea. 🤣 You could always do a knitted-on i-cord for continuity of the arm hole on that one top, but then again, you might still have to add a little to the top of the sleeve. I was happy to hear you don't care for Hawthorne either, pretty colors, but a tad too "toothy" for my taste. LOVE "Roadrunner", thanks to you I've made & gifted several!! Everyone loves it!! You might not like the colors while you're working on that last sweater, but it looks great on you!! Did you cut your hair?? I love that length on you. 😊
This was such a good motivator for me to go thru some of my older, languishing WIPs 😅 It was so fun to see your WIPs too! I actually really like how your Maryanna sweater looks; good luck on wrapping up some of those projects!
The Swansboro Yarn store is Salty Sheep. It is my local store and I consider myself lucky to have it in my town. Peggy (store owner) is a delight. The needles you bought are Addi turboclick.
I have a Stanwood swift and yarn winder which make winding cakes super easy, but... I still can't stand doing it lol I'm with you, love wool & Co's free service haha
Amber I know you don’t like the last sweater you tried on, but it looks beautiful on you. The brown part goes perfect with your hair and not many people can pull off a neck that high. I love it.❤
I’ve been holding some Berroco Remix Light since last summer looking for a free summer pattern. I cast on this weekend to make the “Smiling Honey Top” from Drops. Glad to know it stretches! I’ll keep that in mind when doing my straps and armholes 😅
Gifting shawls and other projects: I agree that there are only a few people in my life that I regularly give knitted items, partly because I feel like I have to know someone really well to know what they like to wear (if any knitted things). I tend to store things that I'm not wearing so that I can take them to a gathering - like a friend's shower, or a friend's family gathering, and then I let people choose an item they want. I am always surprised at who likes what, and no one feels like they have to pretend they like or will wear something. I am fortunate enough that I can consider my yarn purchases "entertainment" (I get far more hours of enjoyment out of $60 of yarn than I would from spending that same amount on eating out, going to movies, or even driving to hikes!). There is also nothing wrong with selling the objects that you've made, either - especially if the entertainment funds in your budget are limited. Loved seeing all your projects today! Glad that sharing them was helpful to you, too. =)
Hello Amber, a lovely episode 👍🏻 oeps a lot of WIP’s I would start with the socks and then so on, it’s stil warm for knitting on sweaters 😀 I wish you luck 🍀🍀 See you next time, Anita
I think the jumper you put on looks really great on you . Also the colour work jumper that you think is too big , block it & see , will be cozy in winter. Love your podcasts, l am halfway through the seashore stroll jumper l took note of your comments last podcast extremely helpful. Knitting is my salvation knit every day, keeps my mind focused & healthy x
Hi Amber I loved seeing all your WIPS and need to do the same and attempt to finish at least some of mine, and curb the castonitis for a little while At the same time tho, sometimes casting on all the things just brings us joy so why not 🤗 I don’t enjoy the process of knitting a heel flap and gusset nearly as much as I enjoy doing shadow wrap heels I can adjust my shadow wrap heels, as in making the heel deeper or wider, so as to get a great fit Thanks for all your terrific pod casts Most enjoyable 💜🧶🐨
The Salty Sheep in Swannsboro, NC! And, I like wearing my shawls wrapped around my neck instead of the traditional way. Stephen West has a cute TH-cam video you might like on how to wear a shawl. But, yes, I too make more than I actually use. Enjoyed seeing your WIPS - thank you for a great podcast -
Some of my thoughts, opinions, questions (all with the best of intentions) - Yume, love it!! - I don’t mind the underarm of the Leela Top, it kind of matches the stitching below the underarm cast on. - Ruska - sooooo beautiful. It makes me sad to think it will be frogged. Do you think you could sell it ‘as is’ to someone who could finish and wear it? - Have you ever done a provisional cast on using barber cord? I haven’t yet knit a provisional cast on and watched a TH-cam on this with barber cord. I thought this would be wonderful to switch back to circular, but as I’m a novice, I don’t really know which would be best. Thank you soooo much for your podcast. I always look forward to seeing you and your expertise 🤩
I knit shawls and wear them all the time! I am currently working on the butterfly (Papplion) shawl. The most beautiful pattern. Plus using the beautiful hand dyes that are out there is a major benefit!
Incredible podcast. You have so many wip’s, current and old. It would be so quick to finish several of them up. Your last colorwork sweater, the grey and goldish, I think you should finish that one and the coral. They look lovely on you. For your monthly blanket, set that aside and bring it out come next March and jump back in. The timing might help inspire. The blocks completed so far are gorgeous. You have a lot of knitting already done so it would be a shame not to finish them. The colorwork sweater of Jessica’s pattern, it would be a shame to unravel all that work if someone else could use it. It’s loose around the neck area but some people would love that. You could try to sell that along with some of your shawls and hats. I totally agree that we knit and knit and knit and we cannot use it all. I stockpile and then it depresses me and I go through and donate the stuff I really don’t want. I also know no one that uses shawls. Shawlettes are great because they wrap kind of like a scarf would so a perfect size. Good luck deciding. Just take one project at a time and dig in. You’ll be so happy you did. Love the podcast, not worried it was an hour. Can always pause and go back later. Content is important and it’s so nice seeing all the languishing wip’s and helps you feel better about them too.
I always love a WIP parade! What about finishing your Ruska and then selling it? It would make a beautiful Christmas gift for someone! Maybe you have a consignment store nearby, or even through an online marketplace buy/sell group? Then use the proceeds to replace the yarn and make yourself one that fits.
i think you should finish the Peace Fleece Colorwork sweater.....it is so beautiful! you put a lot of hours into it and it really doesn't look that bad. you could wear it when you take hikes or just sitting out on the porch in winter. I know it bothers you but can you maybe try to shrink it a bit - carefully. Or sell it....someone could finish it. just thoughts cause it is such a lot of work and it is really pretty.
I feel so much better about all my WIP’s!!! Love your Sonder sweater. Beautiful!! Starting my first colorwork sweater by the Petite Knitter and it is the Mudo sweater. So excited for fall and winter knitting!!
You could always gift some of your knits to your viewers- just have them pay for shipping. Also all your tops are super cute- I want to try that remix yarn…
Thanks Amber.I recently started watching you. I was drawn in by your summer tops, which I am about to start the Anker Summer Tee. I just wanted to comment that I love that last top you showed us. It fits so nice and the pattern is beautiful. I have a friend who uses this technique called duplicate stitching to add color and design to a project. What if you were to add a third color to bring the gold and grey together? Like maybe a rust or barn red? Just an idea but maybe would help you to like the top more. All the best. Judy
I have a petite kmitter book, Arctic Knits. Seeing your Sonder has inspired me to cast on one of her designs. What hss stoppedme is summer and I don't know if I havecsuitable yarn and my goal this yesr is to knit from stash and have succeeded so far. A petite knitter sweater may be a new year 2925 cast on.
Hi Amber. I'm not a big fan of the square needles, either. I tried them when I wanted to try the Addi click for interchangeable needles. I like that the click needles don't come unscrewed (every other kind I've tried does), but dragging the stitches over the join drives me completely bats. No, it really isn't that bad. It is actually pretty dang smooth. There is just something about it that feels icky to me.
Amber I really really enjoyed your I- forget- what- this- is podcast! I wish you lived on my road and we could knit together. I think we'd laugh a lot and maybe get some knitting done too. I'm thinking , adjust the neckline somehow on the too- big sweater and use it as outerwear like a sweatshirt or coat. You could try to felt it slightly but then you might not be happy with the arms. Or maybe someone would love to have it and also finish it. I'll stay tuned for an update!
I bought the blanket kit last episode. I have to learn to crochet better. I am working on a linen Yume. Love it. Also the tank is on my list. lol. Love watching you. Very similar taste. 😊
Oooo….love the Marianna sweater. I see what you mean about the color play though. Depending on how much of the gold color you have, could you reverse the colors after the yoke…maybe after splitting for the body and sleeves so the gold is on the bottom? 🤔
Maybe if you rip the Ruska back as far as the end of the colorwork and then do the ribbing it wont look too big? Like a semi cropped sweater to throw on over dresses?
1. Finish your husband’s sock. 2. Finish the colorwork sweater and gift it. 3. My mitered square blanket became a shawl, and I love wearing shawls. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Amber, So talking about what we do to destash some of our knitted items. I live in a 55 and older development. Every year for the past 50 years (I have not lived here that long, :) ) but the residence every year have put on two fundraisers for our local fire department and all the proceeds go to them. One is held in the spring and one in winter. I am able to have a table, I bring my mannequin and some other props, and I sell my items for a great cause. Last year was my first year and my sales brought in over $560.00. Besides my already knitted items, cardigans, shawls, poncho, tams, etc. I knit all year on baby and children items using yarn from my stash. Some of the knits were washable and some had to be hand washed, but I noted that on the sales tag and people cleaned me out. It was so fun talking to people and seeing their excitement to purchase handmade Christmas gifts that I am doing it again this year. I have 2 1/2 months until our winter sale in Nov. I look forward to hearing what you decide to do with your items. :)
I loved this episode, you were so spontaneous and sincere, just very human. No need to be perfect. We all are lazy or forgetful about lots of things, but only brave people admit it. Go girl!!! You are inspiring!!!! ❤❤😊😊
Wow the Ruska sweater is so beautiful. I don’t know if it’s feasible but maybe try to steek it and transform it into a cardigan?
Or shorten the body (do ribbing right after the colorwork).. and wear it oversized..
What is the finished bust size on the Ruska? I absolutely love your color choice and would buy it from you if it would fit me❤️
That is a great idea!
My thoughts too@@myotheroption1
You should just either sell finish and sell the Ruska or try to slightly felt it. I did that with a Brooklyn tweed colorwork sweater that turned out too big and the very slight felting made it perfect. Also, it really doesn't look that big. I've found that all over worsted colorwork kind of lays funny for a while until it forms to your body and then it drapes much better.
I actually love the gold and gray sweater. It's a very sophisticated combination IMO!
Yes, "Saund sweater" first! That is so pretty. Then the "Italian scarf". I love your colors.
I love the grey and gold color combination sweater! It looks really pretty and modern! ❤
Busy knitter! I love the Ruska even oversized! Embrace the oversized look. It's beautiful!
Embrace it or gift it.
Hi Amber! I always enjoy your podcasts. I am echoing what so many others have said. The Marianna looks great on you - I think you should finish it. The Ruska is beautiful! Love the colors and all the colorwork. I don’t think it looks too big on you, just really cozy and oversized. If you really don’t want to keep it though, maybe you could finish it and gift it to someone you know? Can’t wait to hear what you decide to do.
The cowl is the Roadrunner. I have made several in different yarns and I'm in the process of making another for a Christmas gift. It is an easy knit, and the ladies I have gifted it to really liked it. You have given me the idea to pull out all my Wips and figure out what needs finish and what I need to frog. Thanks for another great podcast.
I love the fireside blanket! So pretty.
Amber- i loved this podcast. I can soooo relate to all your wip’s. I felt a lot better after seeing that someone else has several projects in the wings waiting to be finished. I LOVED your Mariana sweater. I think the color combo looks really
nice and it fits you so well i would never rip it out. Thanks for a really fun episode. I’m motivated now, too!
Yay! I'm glad it motivated you too! It was so good to pull them all off the shelf and see what I have. Thank you for your input about the Maryanna sweater. I've decided to finish it!
That Maryana sweater is gorgeous! I think it looks beautiful on you.
And the month to month blanket....consider you're not behind but you are ahead for Jan & Feb. 👍
I would definitely do an edge finish for that green top u dear the arm, even just pick up and knit some stitches and immediately bind them off. That’s great that you have a church that you feel comfortable knitting during services.
Yeah! That's my Aunt Chuchi! You go girl! 🎉
Hi Amber, about your question on making and giving shawls…..I too have made a lot and only wear a few. Since I crochet lap blankets for a hospice coordinator, I asked her if she could use the larger shawls I made. Yes she could, so I pulled them out and donated them with the lap blankets I had for her. I still have plenty that I don’t wear, maybe it’s because I don’t get dressed up anymore. It’s harder to gift them to friends who don’t wear them too. Also, knit picks Hawthorn yarn. I bought that once, don’t like it either. I went back to see what it was made of and it is highland wool, not merino. Guess I assumed all the fingering yarn was merino. Not making that mistake again. Thanks for sharing all your knits, it’s inspiring. I like the Yume a lot. Chris
I just love the color combo on the last one! The maryanna. It looks great on you. It reminds me of winter and cinnamon.
Really??? That makes me feel better! Lol. I just can't decide of the colors go together. I keep going back and forth.
@@alovelyyarn Totally agree with @noib209 And me being honest too, It really matches you're hair and 3/4 sleeves is a great suggetion.
@@alovelyyarn you could always overdye it to help bring the colours together
I love the Maryanna sweater! Colors look good on you..with your hair color!❤
LisaR : just a thought about your "too big " color work ... what about cutting a steek up the front ... cut a bit from the center to get a better fit , and turn it into a pretty cardigan? With peace fleece , it should be pretty sticky and happy to hold in place for you ❤
I love your last sweater! I think the colors together are super flattering with your coloring. Nice WIPS! Thanks for sharing. 😊
I have my yarn ball winder and my swift set up on an old wooden tv table so that when I need to wind skieins I pull that table out and wind while watching tv. Makes my life easier.
I loved seeing all of your WIPS!
Hi Amber! Beautiful episode, thank you! I find the Maryanna sweater very nice on you...❤
The RUSKA is so BEAUTIFUL
I LOVE the color combo of your Marianna sweater, looks so nice on you!
Thank you for the selection of wips and older knits. I have 5 wips at present. Take care ❤😊
Hi, I donated a bunch of shawls to a nursing home, they loved them. Some of the male residents loved the cowls!
Barber cords can be bought very cheaply at JoAnn Fabric in the beading/jewelry section. It’s called Pony Bead Lacing and you can get several yards for about $3.
Hobby Lobby probably has it as well.
I love the Maryanna sweater and I really like the colors with the grey and brown . So pretty!
Thank you so much!
I have to say I was a little concerned when you were telling everyone that you were going to be showing us all your whips! I didnt see you as one of those types.😂😂😂😂😂
And you were so cute when you tried that red sweater one! Just sayin!😊
And for anyone wondering who this creeper is on Amber's page, I am her little sister who knows nothing of knitting but just watches her videos to support her awesome talent and videos!❤😊
Love ya, Am!❤
Hi, mom... 😏
The Marianna really suits you. I’m not just saying that.😂 Loved this video. Very relatable.
I think you should consider steeking the Ruska sweater. It would otherwise be such a waste of your knitting time & also the contrast yarn in the colourwork section. It looks lovely, I really like your colour choices.❤
Love the beginning of your Verticies Unite. The colors are great so far, I love greens. Keep going! 😊
Hi amber. Loved this ❤. The hat last sweater…. I love the colour combo! ❤❤
Love those mittens, perfect for my sis
I loved this episode!
My girls and I watch The Gilmore Girls, too. I agree it’s definitely a Fall/Winter show. Treehouse yarn has a whole Gilmore Girls set.
Me, I’m the person who you can gift shawls to 😂
Going through your WIPs “with you” has been fun. It has motivated me to go through all of mine and make some decisions.
Really enjoyed your WIP parade and looking forward to seeing a lot of FOs very soon - so many of them are really close. I love the blue and the brown together in your last WIP. Personally I think it suits you. :)
I would persevere on the last sweater! I think it’s super cute. If you don’t love the colors, consider an overdye OR that we go grey (or white) at some point and might appreciate different color combos then.
It was fun to watch you go through all of your works in progress. It made me think about how many I may have forgotten about. I am currently knitting my first colourwork sweater which is bottom up and I am concerned it will be too big for me. I need to look through the pattern and double check my gauge. It is interesting that we get all excited at the beginning of a project then, for myself enthusiasm starts to wain. I usually have one pair of socks, one shawl and one sweater on my needles. I know for sure that I have two blankets in progress and a baby cardigan for the local neonatal intensive care unit. I need to get that finished as I only need to do half a button band. It's ridiculous that it's still a WIP! 🙄 My current shawl is the vertices unite by Stephen west and I am making the big one. I need to go places on my own in the winter or I won't wear it. My husband drives me to most places.
No the Mariana sweater looks great with your hair! Finish it
I LOVE that Caidree top ❤ and that color is gorgeous on you!! I need to do a wip clean out. I'm like you...the lingering projects have gotten out of hand. But all of your wips are so pretty!!
I really enjoyed this episode! I love the moth mitts, I may have to get that pattern as I think i could make a few pairs for gifts!
I love that fireside blanket - wait till you block the bulky fairisle jumper if the whole think is roomy it does not matter everything does not have to hug your body on a cold day it will be lovely
I love your podcasts! I'm sorry to hear about your heart problems! Take care!
Hi Amber- I enjoyed seeing all your projects. The Maryanna sweater looks very nice on my screen. That gold in the color work is a great color on you and the gray is a nice neutral background that makes it pop. You might like it better once it is finished and you wear it a couple times. It looks like a great fit and style sweater for you also. Thanks for sharing. ❤
Keep going on the Maryanna, I think you’re cool toned and since the silver is right next to your skin it makes your skin and eyes glow and you still get that gold color you love that your hair picks up too. I think the combo looks great on you! ❤
You inspired me to make the Yume. I finished it today but the neck is a bit wide for me so I’ll put a little ribbing on it. The fit is great! Thank you for sharing this pattern
I just love the last color-work sweater you’re wearing as well as all your wipes which are quite far along. Keep trucking along and you’ll be done in no time except for the “pink color work sweater” definitely too big on you. The rule of thumb that I follow which is very hard sometimes but I keep with it is “no more than 5-6 wips going at a time”. When one is finished I then will cast on something in my queue. Good luck and can’t wait to see these finished❤
I hung in until the end. Very interesting. All knitters I’m sure have wips and thoughts like you. I’m done with shawls, not wearing them enough. I treat them like swatches though and they have helped me learn my knitting. On to sweaters and socks now.
Thank you so much, Nora! That's a great way to look at shawls!
Amber this was a great episode. I am working on the Fireside Blanket also. The colorwork sweater is beautiful and a good color for you Maybe you could shrink it a bit in the dryer. Thank you for a great podcast .
Love your podcast, used to live in NW PA so I feel your pain in the winter. Since we have moved to NC, I think I have only worn my winter coat 2-3 times each winter. Yippee! You are the second knitting podcast where the knitter says that she knits in church. I am just wondering if I could still pay attention or if I would have to work into it. Anyway, I just LOVE that top you make in the Remix yarn. The color is wonderful on you…happy knitting!
I love your podcast today! I just thought I had a lot of WIP's! You have some lovely things in the works!
I still need to start a vertices unite!!
It's on my list!!
But.......I started "persici" by Brian Smith...it's kinda like a "dotted rays", but prettier.
I have several WIPs sitting also, for way too long, I DO like most of them too. I need to decide what to do. 🤷🏻♀️
You DID link the cord last time, I ordered and am waiting for it, it was suddenly low stock, everyone else must have had the same idea. 🤣
You could always do a knitted-on i-cord for continuity of the arm hole on that one top, but then again, you might still have to add a little to the top of the sleeve.
I was happy to hear you don't care for Hawthorne either, pretty colors, but a tad too "toothy" for my taste.
LOVE "Roadrunner", thanks to you I've made & gifted several!! Everyone loves it!!
You might not like the colors while you're working on that last sweater, but it looks great on you!!
Did you cut your hair?? I love that length on you. 😊
Thanks for showing your WIPS. I agree with your assessment of them all but I would urge you to finish the Maryanna. It looks great.
Thank you so much. So many people like it, so it's a sign that I must finish it.
❤❤❤wow,,thanks amber🎉🎉🎉
That was a fun visit,,,
I need to get my wips out and make some decisions,,,,for sure,,,
Too many things,,,
Elaine ❤️🏠
This was such a fun podcast! You have inspired me to go back and finish some of my projects.
Great episode.
I loved your summer tops, and your sweaters, socks, fingerless gloves. The cowls are lovely too. I wouldn’t do the shawl. The blankets are great
This was such a good motivator for me to go thru some of my older, languishing WIPs 😅 It was so fun to see your WIPs too! I actually really like how your Maryanna sweater looks; good luck on wrapping up some of those projects!
I think it looks great!! It’s ok if some sweaters are slouchy ❤
The Swansboro Yarn store is Salty Sheep. It is my local store and I consider myself lucky to have it in my town. Peggy (store owner) is a delight. The needles you bought are Addi turboclick.
I have a Stanwood swift and yarn winder which make winding cakes super easy, but... I still can't stand doing it lol I'm with you, love wool & Co's free service haha
I would finish that colorwork sweater block it and find someone to gift it too! It’s so pretty! Enjoyed seeing all your lovely WIPs!!
Amber I know you don’t like the last sweater you tried on, but it looks beautiful on you. The brown part goes perfect with your hair and not many people can pull off a neck that high. I love it.❤
You are so sweet. Thank you, Stephanie!
I’ve been holding some Berroco Remix Light since last summer looking for a free summer pattern. I cast on this weekend to make the “Smiling Honey Top” from Drops. Glad to know it stretches! I’ll keep that in mind when doing my straps and armholes 😅
The Sonder with the barn door red is such a wonderful color on you.
Loved seeing your WIPS, Amber. ❤
You look reallly good in the RUSKA sweater! I like a slightly roomy fit.
Gifting shawls and other projects: I agree that there are only a few people in my life that I regularly give knitted items, partly because I feel like I have to know someone really well to know what they like to wear (if any knitted things). I tend to store things that I'm not wearing so that I can take them to a gathering - like a friend's shower, or a friend's family gathering, and then I let people choose an item they want. I am always surprised at who likes what, and no one feels like they have to pretend they like or will wear something. I am fortunate enough that I can consider my yarn purchases "entertainment" (I get far more hours of enjoyment out of $60 of yarn than I would from spending that same amount on eating out, going to movies, or even driving to hikes!). There is also nothing wrong with selling the objects that you've made, either - especially if the entertainment funds in your budget are limited.
Loved seeing all your projects today! Glad that sharing them was helpful to you, too. =)
Hello Amber, a lovely episode 👍🏻 oeps a lot of WIP’s I would start with the socks and then so on, it’s stil warm for knitting on sweaters 😀 I wish you luck 🍀🍀 See you next time, Anita
So many beautiful projects Amber! I’m with you regarding the magic knot-nope! It never works for me either!😊
I don't know why some people find that it works and others don't. Makes no sense. Anyway, thank you for watching!
I think the jumper you put on looks really great on you . Also the colour work jumper that you think is too big , block it & see , will be cozy in winter. Love your podcasts, l am halfway through the seashore stroll jumper l took note of your comments last podcast extremely helpful. Knitting is my salvation knit every day, keeps my mind focused & healthy x
Hi Amber I loved seeing all your WIPS and need to do the same and attempt to finish at least some of mine, and curb the castonitis for a little while At the same time tho, sometimes casting on all the things just brings us joy so why not 🤗 I don’t enjoy the process of knitting a heel flap and gusset nearly as much as I enjoy doing shadow wrap heels I can adjust my shadow wrap heels, as in making the heel deeper or wider, so as to get a great fit Thanks for all your terrific pod casts Most enjoyable 💜🧶🐨
Anyone you can gift to who can enjoy your hard work. That’s what I usually do if it doesn’t turn out in my size !
The Salty Sheep in Swannsboro, NC! And, I like wearing my shawls wrapped around my neck instead of the traditional way. Stephen West has a cute TH-cam video you might like on how to wear a shawl. But, yes, I too make more than I actually use. Enjoyed seeing your WIPS - thank you for a great podcast -
I had the same problem with a peace fleece sweater. Loved the yarn, but needed to size down. Luckily it fit my daughter.
I just cast on a Yume in a pretty pink due to your influence! So many nice WIPs. I appreciate you sharing.
Some of my thoughts, opinions, questions (all with the best of intentions)
- Yume, love it!!
- I don’t mind the underarm of the Leela Top, it kind of matches the stitching below the underarm cast on.
- Ruska - sooooo beautiful. It makes me sad to think it will be frogged. Do you think you could sell it ‘as is’ to someone who could finish and wear it?
- Have you ever done a provisional cast on using barber cord? I haven’t yet knit a provisional cast on and watched a TH-cam on this with barber cord. I thought this would be wonderful to switch back to circular, but as I’m a novice, I don’t really know which would be best.
Thank you soooo much for your podcast. I always look forward to seeing you and your expertise 🤩
I knit shawls and wear them all the time! I am currently working on the butterfly (Papplion) shawl. The most beautiful pattern. Plus using the beautiful hand dyes that are out there is a major benefit!
Incredible podcast. You have so many wip’s, current and old. It would be so quick to finish several of them up. Your last colorwork sweater, the grey and goldish, I think you should finish that one and the coral. They look lovely on you. For your monthly blanket, set that aside and bring it out come next March and jump back in. The timing might help inspire. The blocks completed so far are gorgeous. You have a lot of knitting already done so it would be a shame not to finish them. The colorwork sweater of Jessica’s pattern, it would be a shame to unravel all that work if someone else could use it. It’s loose around the neck area but some people would love that. You could try to sell that along with some of your shawls and hats. I totally agree that we knit and knit and knit and we cannot use it all. I stockpile and then it depresses me and I go through and donate the stuff I really don’t want. I also know no one that uses shawls. Shawlettes are great because they wrap kind of like a scarf would so a perfect size. Good luck deciding. Just take one project at a time and dig in. You’ll be so happy you did. Love the podcast, not worried it was an hour. Can always pause and go back later. Content is important and it’s so nice seeing all the languishing wip’s and helps you feel better about them too.
I always love a WIP parade! What about finishing your Ruska and then selling it? It would make a beautiful Christmas gift for someone! Maybe you have a consignment store nearby, or even through an online marketplace buy/sell group? Then use the proceeds to replace the yarn and make yourself one that fits.
i think you should finish the Peace Fleece Colorwork sweater.....it is so beautiful! you put a lot of hours into it and it really doesn't look that bad. you could wear it when you take hikes or just sitting out on the porch in winter. I know it bothers you but can you maybe try to shrink it a bit - carefully. Or sell it....someone could finish it. just thoughts cause it is such a lot of work and it is really pretty.
I feel so much better about all my WIP’s!!! Love your Sonder sweater. Beautiful!! Starting my first colorwork sweater by the Petite Knitter and it is the Mudo sweater. So excited for fall and winter knitting!!
Wonderful! I'm glad I made you feel better! Lol
I made the Leela top and love it. Instead of icord straps I did 13 stitches of double knitting and it perfectly cover bra straps
Love your podcast. Maybe you can make a bag of the Ruska sweater?
I love the Remix shirt and the color! I have to try some. And I love that cowl. I’m interested in the yarn!
You could always gift some of your knits to your viewers- just have them pay for shipping. Also all your tops are super cute- I want to try that remix yarn…
Thank you! Give the yarn a try. It's pretty reasonably priced, and I really like it for summer shirts. It's very cool wearing.
That last sweater you showed that you said you didn't like the color combination - I think it goes beautifully together . It looks good on you
Thank you!
I would finish the Maryanne sweater. The colors look fine together, no perfect but still a beautiful sweater
Thanks Amber.I recently started watching you. I was drawn in by your summer tops, which I am about to start the Anker Summer Tee.
I just wanted to comment that I love that last top you showed us. It fits so nice and the pattern is beautiful. I have a friend who uses this technique called duplicate stitching to add color and design to a project. What if you were to add a third color to bring the gold and grey together? Like maybe a rust or barn red? Just an idea but maybe would help you to like the top more. All the best. Judy
I have a petite kmitter book, Arctic Knits. Seeing your Sonder has inspired me to cast on one of her designs. What hss stoppedme is summer and I don't know if I havecsuitable yarn and my goal this yesr is to knit from stash and have succeeded so far. A petite knitter sweater may be a new year 2925 cast on.
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Hi Amber. I'm not a big fan of the square needles, either. I tried them when I wanted to try the Addi click for interchangeable needles. I like that the click needles don't come unscrewed (every other kind I've tried does), but dragging the stitches over the join drives me completely bats. No, it really isn't that bad. It is actually pretty dang smooth. There is just something about it that feels icky to me.
Amber I really really enjoyed your I- forget- what- this- is podcast! I wish you lived on my road and we could knit together. I think we'd laugh a lot and maybe get some knitting done too.
I'm thinking , adjust the neckline somehow on the too- big sweater and use it as outerwear like a sweatshirt or coat. You could try to felt it slightly but then you might not be happy with the arms. Or maybe someone would love to have it and also finish it. I'll stay tuned for an update!
That gray and gold the very last one looks really good with your hair so it it’s actually very doable for you just saying
I bought the blanket kit last episode. I have to learn to crochet better. I am working on a linen Yume. Love it. Also the tank is on my list. lol. Love watching you. Very similar taste. 😊
Thank you! 🩷
Oooo….love the Marianna sweater. I see what you mean about the color play though. Depending on how much of the gold color you have, could you reverse the colors after the yoke…maybe after splitting for the body and sleeves so the gold is on the bottom? 🤔
Maybe if you rip the Ruska back as far as the end of the colorwork and then do the ribbing it wont look too big? Like a semi cropped sweater to throw on over dresses?
1. Finish your husband’s sock. 2. Finish the colorwork sweater and gift it. 3. My mitered square blanket became a shawl, and I love wearing shawls. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Elise!!! Thanks for the help on prioritizing!
For loose cowls I fold them over on my neck and use a shawl pin to close the gap. Works great!
That's a great idea!
Love your Ruska sweater!! Can you put in the dryer to shrink some?