For the FUN of Knit! E50- 2023 Finale and Bermy Basic Test Knit
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- Welcome! My name is Linda and this is my channel where I share my adventures and misadventures in knitting and fibre frolics. These vlogs are produced with the best and kindest of intentions to bring a little joy and keep you company while you create.
Episode 50
Intro
4:00 What I am Wearing: Winter Ranunculus by Midori Hirose
7:20 Emotional Support Chicken by the Knitting Tree
11:10 “Patrick’s Picks” 2023 Sock Review
- [ ] January - Vanilla Socks - Shirley Brian Yarn - Sock Base- Deconstructed Fade - You’re so vain I bet you think these socks are for you
- [ ] February - Freddy Beach Socks by Nancy Wheeler - Ancient Arts YArn- Socknado base -Zoo Lights
- [ ] March - Rumple Socks by Kay Jones - KZip Knits Yarn-Garibaldi base- That Dragon Ate My Kiwi sock set
- [ ] April - Lost In Sherwood by Fibre Creative - Camp Fibre Yarns - Luxury Sock - Boysenberry AND Hello Stella Sock - Jingle Balls
- [ ] May - Stained Glass by Munro Sisters3 - Le Garçon BFL -The Butler AND Black Cat Custom Yarns Luxury Sock - Lite Brite
- [ ] June - Meta by Kino Knits - Black BFL YArn AND Timber YArns - Black Tie Unicorn
- [ ] July - Ho Ho Ho Vanilla Socks - Timber Yarns - Jingle Bells
- [ ] August - no sock knit - Black Cat Custom Yarn - Blingtron Base - Wall of Water
- [ ] September - no sock knit - Shirley Brian YArn Deconstructed Fade - Man Brings Back Dinosaur, Dinosaur Eats Man, Woman Inherits the Earth
- [ ] October - no socks knit - Camp Fibre Yarn - unknown name
- [ ] November - no socks knit - Cozy Knitter - Bliss Base - Winter Wonderland
- [ ] December - no socks knit - Speckled Finch Studio Yarns - hearty Sock base - Comfort and Joy
26:00 Row One Monthly Yarn Subscription - Examples
- [ ] Keenan Hand Dyed Yarns
- [ ] Twisted Ambitions Yarns
- [ ] Knitty Gritty Yarns
28:30 Halibut Sweater by Caitlyn Hunter. Yarns: Crafty Jak’s Boutique Delicious DK 100% BFL -Midnight Shadows AND Drops Karisma colour #72
39:50 Test Knit: Bermy Basic by Beth MacDonald Stone. Yarns: Illiamani Sabri (85% Cotton 15% Alpaca) - Black AND Anzula Dreamy (75% SW Merino, 15% Cashmere, 10% Silk) - Elephant.
48:40 Future Knit: Festive Yoke Sweater by SKEINDEER Knits…planning stages:
- [ ] January: Select Yarn and swatch
- [ ] Feb: Wind Yarns, Cast On, and complete 2 yoke motifs
- [ ] Mar: 2 to3 yoke motifs and split for sleeves
- [ ] April: 3 to 4 body motifs
- [ ] May: 3 to 4 body motifs
- [ ] Jun: 3 to 4 body motifs
- [ ] July: 1 to 2 body motifs, complete ribbed hem, pick up twitches of one sleeve, and complete one motif on sleeve #1
- [ ] Aug: 5 sleeve motifs - sleeve #1
- [ ] Sept: 2 to 3 sleeve motifs for sleeve #1, complete ribbed cuff, pick up stitches for sleeve #2, and complete one motif on sleeve #2
- [ ] Oct: 5 sleeve motifs - sleeve #2
- [ ] Nov: 2 to 3 sleeve motifs for sleeve #2, complete ribbed cuff, sew in any ends and Block
- [ ] Dec: ENJOY!!!!
55:40 Vest Mals: Knits and Pieces “Give Sleeves A rest- Vest Along, and Knitting Posse/Thea Colman MAL
56:30 Future Knit: Smokeshow Vest Pattern by Thea Colman - discussion. Hack with Meadner Vest by Kara Pushin
1:01:20 Chatter
Enjoy your enthusiasm for your knitting adventures. Take Care.
Cannot wait to watch and catch up!
Great to see you, Linda! Loved the podcast and all of your projects and plans. Take care!
What a fun podcast. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week.
Thank you! You too!
You can join our #2024monthlysocks to knit your socks, Linda.😂🤣
I love your emotional support chicken, really have to knit one myself… so I have bought the pattern, dived into my stash and have started knitting right away.🤭🐔
Thanks for showing my projectbag.🥰
Happy knitting!😘
Will do Ingrid❤️
All the best people are born in August! I'm 65 this year.
OMG the Smoke show is going to be amazing in that yarn. Such a great drape and shine. Good luck with the shoulders. You've got this!! Kim
Hi Linda I just discovered your podcast and I have to say I get very excited when I find out the podcaster is Canadian. I love your idea about picking out 12 months of socks I really need to do that to whittle down my sock yarn! Always makes me chuckle to hear Vancouver gets snow! That was a big dump for you guys. I currently live in the Okanagan but as soon as my house sells I’m moving back to Calgary! I miss the sunny skies. But mostly it’s easier to travel from there to visit my kids and grandkids. I love that you are celebrating a 60th year! I just recently turned 62 and was born in 62 so celebrated my 0:07 beddian birthday! I didn’t even know that was a thing!! I had a 60th covid birthday so my family still owes me!! I look forward to hearing about your celebration in August. And now I will go and watch your podcast from the beginning! I also knit a lot but I do feel better knowing that I take my dog for a 6 km walk first! I don’t feel quite as lazy… enjoyed your podcast! Looking forward to watching them all and catching myself up! Happy knitting in South Surrey!!
Hi Susan and apologies for the very very very late reply! Interesting , and not surprising, you are moving back to Calgary. Moved my mo back to the lower mainland in 2020 due to all the fires…she does not miss the smoke (or the snow) at all. Hope you get your 60th bday celebration at some point. Keep in touch and happy crafting🤗
Hi Susan - apologies for the very late reply…you might get this response twice as I replied but the response”disappeared?…Anyway - Interesting you are moving back to Calgary but not surprising. Mom moved back to the lower mainland in 2020 to get away from the smoke…and does not miss the snow either. Glad you have a canine companion to keep you moving..miss my buddy every day. Keep in touch and happy crafting🤗
Hi Linda, I love the way your Bermy basic test knit is coming along, it looks fantastic the way the marling is happening. I admire how you just put those 2 yarns together in different fibre contents and that you love the fabric it has made. You go girl!!! I need to just get going and make something, have been a little stuck either by pattern or yarn. Oh it happens! Take care. 🤗
Thanks Sue…I am of the mind if you can’t find something to knit…just swatch with a bit of yarn…might inspire an idea!
Oh, I was also going to say, I know what you mean about knitting all day!!!! WooHoo!! I only allow myself to knit twice a week during the day, once when I attend a knit group, and then once at the knit group I host here in our development. In the evenings, if I can get away from my responsibilities, I’ll knit an hour before I start dinner, then hubby does the dishes while I sit and night the rest of the evening, sometimes until mid-night or 1am.
Spending a relaxing Sunday afternoon watching you and knitting. Just finished the Field sweater and my hands are telling me they need a rest so I am also trying to be more mindful of moving and strengthening other muscles 💪. I so enjoy your videos Linda! Hoping to make ‘Yule Do’ sweater for your MAL
Definitely take care of your hands Beverly…they are priceless!!. Love the Yule Do pattern👍
OMG! Your test knit for Beth is stunning!🤩 Love the to yarns together. And we are knitting the same vest for both KALs! Twins!
Wonderful!👏👏
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I made the Lunenburg in L & L Rustic Heather. I have found it has softened with wear. Not next to skin but fine with something underneath. I find I also have problems with necklines being too big.i now try to reduce # of stitches and then return to pattern after ribbing. With sweaters already made I have done a single crochet around the cast on edge and found that works.
Hi from Ontario! I've knit the Lunenburg sweater with Lichen and Lace. Love the look of the sweater. I do wear a long sleeve T under it, but I always do that with sweaters, so I don't generally worry about softness.
Thank you Allyson…appreciate the input - have decided to stick with the lichen and lace…fingers crossed 🤞🤗
Borrow from Borrow Box the audio "My Life in France" by Julia Child that was made into a film. Merry Streep played Julia. Julie was an American who married a frenchman, lived in France and learnt french cooking. You probably know her well, cooking show and 3 books. Not so well known in Australia. The sweater looks like a velvet texture similar to the texture when my dog is clipped.
Thank you Judith - I have the books and the movie and her The French Chef DVDs- love them all!🤗
I’m so excited to visit Vancouver this summer!! Would love your yarn store recommendations.
How exciting!.. Depending on where you are staying and how far you want to travel…
Baaad Anna’s- Eat Hastings Street, Vancouver
Black Sheep Yarns - Grant Street, Port Moody
Wet Coast Yarns - West 4th Ave Vancouver
Sweet Georgia Yarns - East Kent Ave, South Vancouver
Valley Yarns 184th Street, Surrey
Depending on when you are here … if you want company- let me know! Might be able to arrange a bit of a yarn tour🤗
Hi Linda, I made the Lunenberg sweater with the Lichen and Lace sport and I love it. It is the yarn the designer used for the original sweater and I used the same colour combination. The yarn is rustic, for sure. The base is from Briggs and Little and dyed by Lichen and Lace. I find it scratchy, but not itchy, if that makes sense? I have washed it a few times and I feel it has softened somewhat. I wear a t-shirt under my pullover and it doesn't bother me one bit, but everyone;'s tolerance is different. I'm turning 60 this year too and your goals going forward certainly resonate with me. Happy New Year to you and thanks for your fun and informative podcast.
Thank you Colleen..Year of the Dragon!!! Awesome! Fingers crossed with the Lichen and Lace as I decided to stick with my regional plan🤗
Hi Linda. Loved the podcast as usual. My birthday is also in August but I will be 82so you are just a baby. I feel about 50 but my eldest son is 61 so that doesn't work out!!!! Keep up the good work and enjoy life 🥰🥰🥰
Thank you for watching Hazel❤️
Ah. I've not knit with Lichen and Lace -- they have at least 11 yarns in their Ravelry stable -- BUT I've been a knitter for almost 64 years and have worked with all sorts of yarns. I also worked p/t in an LYS for 7 years. **The key word on the label -- which I didn't hear you say when you showed it -- is RUSTIC**. In following your podcasts, I've noticed that you knit a lot with Merino.
Even lower-end Merino is softer than most Canadian wools. That's because Merino sheep hail from Spain, and have been exported for breeding to other southern climates, including Australia and the southern US, but aren't generally raised in Canada. Merino fibres produce very soft yarn, which felts easily (unless treated to be superwash), drapes beautifully, and doesn't wear as well as sturdier, more 'rustic' wool. That's why your merino socks -- if not blended with enough nylon, or with other stronger fibres, will wear out sooner than basic wool/nylon blends.
Canadian indie dyers love to use merino because of it's hand and its dye absorption. NOTE the if the label says "100% wool" but never mentions Merino, it's likely got 0% merino in it. What you've got there is "woolly wool" -- it's probably a blend of wools such as highland wool, Suffolk, Dorset, or other breeds. It's not meant to go next to your skin. It would make a great outer layer sweater, a shawl (such as a Scottish hap), a cozy hat (unless the wearer is bald), gloves or mittens (hands don't usually need wool as soft as cheeks and necks do). You could even pair it with some nylon or stronger fibre (like silk) for fairly sturdy socks. But no...not if you want a cowl on your neck or a sweater worn simply over a camisole or light, short-sleeved shirt. If you want that, stick to merino, BFL (Blue Faced Leicester) or blends that are less "woolly". Lichen and Lace carries those yarns too -- and you'll notice that they are at least twice the price per skein (200 grams of their worsted weight 'Pressed Flowers', for example is $28 for 200 yards; Rustic Heather Sport is $14 for 215 yards. It's Canadian wool, alright -- the Merino was probably sourced from Nevada or California. (see wool.ca/page/merino-sheep ) 😊
Thank you Margaret..this is fab info. The label simply states 100% canadian so yes….. NO Merino…which I knew when I purchased. Have decided to go with it understanding i have to wear a shirt underneath. Fingers crossed for a beautiful festive sweater❤️
Your birthday is in August? Mine too! So we both have a special birthday this year: you turning 60 and me turning 40.🎉🎉
So cool!
Can you post a picture of your split hem where you overlap the front and back? It’s hard to see in the video. I just read that that technique is very common in traditional Danish sweaters!! There is a book with pictures of sweaters in museums with that: Traditional Danish Sweaters by Vivian Hoxbro. It is a great book with tons of stitch patterns and some beautiful sweater patterns too!!
Hi Mary…will absolutely do that next episode as it is FINISHED❤️! Thank you for the book recommendation - will take a look.🤗
Wonderful episode! I've wanted to do the Festive Yoke for a couple of years, but, like you, I had a yarn fail. As for socks...I watch the podcast 3am Knitter(out of Nova Scotia), and she is doing a year-long KAL for which you go through your Ravelry library and pick out 12 sock patterns and allot one for each month. I have a lot of sock patterns in my library, so I'm in! One of my picks is the Herding Cats docks, so I'll be double dipping with your MAL!
Wonderful!!! I have a lot of sock patterns as well… food for thought!🤗
Always fun,,,Linda!
Love seeing all UR Socks,,,,
And that Sweater!
Trying colorwork socks,,for first time,,,Fun!
Elaine💖
Hope to join you in UR make along s,,,
Hi Erica… you are brave!… I am struggling with line as you know. Let
Me know how you do… would love to see a pic🥰
For your color work sweater please soak and wash your swatch. It may change the feeling for you!!! I bought a cone of yarn I thought was a big miss. But I washed it and it is wonderful.
Thank you for watching😊. I did wash my swatch but may be I did not soak it enough. Going ahead with the original plan and yarn…fingers crossed🤗
You are such a treat, I just love all of your podcasts. You really do inspire me to be a better knitter but more importantly to embrace more joy in my life. Thank you Linda.
Very sweet of you to say MAry - Happy Crafting🤗
Hello Linda! I love the rustic Heather sport wool. I bought the kit for the Artus shawl and it uses that wool. Maybe you could save your wool for that shawl if you decide it’s a no go for the sweater : ) Fun podcast. I’ll be knitting socks too!
Thank you Carla….did you like the drape of the shawl or is it a bit stiff?…lovely pattern!
@@forthefunofknit5322 I’m still knitting it so not sure. I’m a wooly girl so either way, I’ll love it. Thinking pajamas next haha
Get the book Mouche and friends, the animals are so much fun to knit and the clothes are adorable
I always am excited to see a new episode pop up!! You certainly have a lot on your needles, as well as many projects planned!! I am trying to knit a sweater and something small at the same time. More than that stresses me. I agree that I wanted some fast finished projects in January, so I made some baskets for my daughter and daughter-n-law. These were kits I bought quite awhile ago--I'm trying to knit stash this year as much as possible. I love your festive sweater plan--breaking it up into manageable pieces. I too find that I can knit all day and not move!! Not a good thing. I do try to get on my treadmill at least once a day. Enjoy the rest of January!
Hi Claudia. I plan on using as much stash as possible too - not adverse to buying yarn ..but I have such lovely yarn in my stash I feel I need to make use of it! Happy Crafting!🤗
Hi Claudia - I have such beautiful yarns in my stash I am happy to go hunting in my own collection - not adverse to buying new but I will first check my stash out before going online to buy. Bet the baskets turned out great! Happy Crafting!
Thanks again Linda. Always a pleasure to watch and enjoy my morning coffee while knitting and visiting with you. Happy knitting
Thank you Wendy🤗
Those May black Stain glass socks look so awesome ❤ I thought intarsia would be nice option too if you like thinner bottom foot.
Love your podcasts ❤
At the moment I'm finishing one of my year old wip pipo (tuq? I forgot) for my 8yo daughter.
Thank you for watching….I have yet to try intarsia…maybe a sock is the right size of pattern to try - great idea🤗
Hey Linda, my lichen and lace is sock yarn and it was wonderful to work with. I made the Vellicor by Andrea Mowry using it along with some other yarns. I still have some. I found I am very sensitive to wool that is not superwashed. Don't know if it is because of my psoriasis or not but I have to wear something under anything that is not a superwash wool.I don't usually mind unless it's a short sleeve spring/fall top. Enjoyed listening and watching your video.
Thank you Kat🤗 I decided to stick with the Lichen and lace… fingers crossed it works out🤞🤞🤞
I first heard about the emotional Support Chickens from Chevyrell. I think that's where Kevin and Ray discovered them as well. I made Baraaawk Obama! If you haven't seen Chevyrell's podcast yet, you are missing a fun time!
Will have to go back and find it🤗
So enjoy spending time with you and knitting during your Podcast! Love hearing about your knitting and your other interests and life ….. very uplifting!
Thank you so much!
Hi love your podcast and work. I particularly love your latest ranunculus, could you tell me how you do the sleeves? Do you do any shaping at all? Keep knitting
HiCaroline - I do no do any shaping…just go down one needle size for the 2x2 ribbing ( sometimes do 1x1 ribbing as well)🤗
Hi Linda! It is always a joy to watch a new podcast of yours! This one was no exception. I loved spending some time with you and I adore the black and white marbled test sweater you have on your needles. Absolutely beautiful!
Thank you Jolande🤗
Great episode Linda!! You are inspirational!! ❤ 💪
Grafting toes and sewing in ends while watching you. Love to hear in detail all your makes and thoughts about your sweaters-thats what makes it interesting, the details.
Im in iowa, and we had 26 inches of snow which I shovel by hand. But at least I'm retired and can take my time. It IS beautiful to look at! Glad you thought of the birds first.
Linda, I am stopping this podcast three and one half minutes into it to say you have definitely inspired me in my knitting craft. What I have enjoyed about your podcast is the realistic tone you set. Some knitters I enjoy watching are so intentional and precise. I do enjoy that for factual information and developing skills but your attitude about your knits is what inspires me more. You enjoy your craft and admit that sometimes a garment doesn't fit you exactly right or you don't love the yarn or somehow the outcome is not what you expected. You laugh about it and move on. That has validated my own experience and taught me to love the process and accept the outcome regardless. I've been much easier on myself as a result. So a big thank you for that. I also love your style. You make 60 look amazing!!!!
Thank you for the very kind comments and am glad you are enjoying all your knitting adventures! Happy Crafting🤗
As always love your podcast. Have a question. On two of your unfinished socks, you mentioned you were going to go up to a different size needle to finish them. What is the reason for that.
@@skispinner I knit a bit tighter when knitting stranded colourwork so to ensure I can fit the socks over my instep I have to go up a needle size🤗
Just a thought, since I don’t have the pattern, but looking at the projects for the Smokeshow Vest, it looks as if there are three triangles right at the armpit. Would it be easier to start decreasing inside those triangles to bring your stitch count down for the width of your shoulders? On the front then you may just have the one main cable going up to your shoulder then, that’s okay. Just a thought, maybe do a swatch and see if you don’t mind the look of that considering it would be under your arms. Trying to think outside the box too so you don’t have to work with another’s stitch count. Best of Luck and I look forward to what you’re going to do. I’ve put it in queue.
Thank you Tamara… I will have to give this mod some serious thought and I really like your idea better🤗
I have got to make a support chicken- oh my! Jana, from the Finnish Knitting made one too. Your Halibut is so lovely. Thanks for sharing your successes and challenges- very helpful! I was down to the coast last weekend for my brother’s 80th birthday (he is a musician, so his family and other band members and guests performed/ great fun). The roads were dicey and so strange seeing snow ❄️a foot deep in Langley. Yikes! We had a bit of snowmagedden in Kamloops too, but that’s normal. Lol!
Glad you were able to travel around safely…sounds like you had a great time. Everyone needs an ESC!!!!(emotional support chicken) -LOL
I'm just curious, and nosey. 😂 What did you do for a job before you retired?
And i love your emotional support chicken. I'm pretty sure i need one too.
Hi -Finanical Services 🤗
Love your emotional support chicken. What did you use to stuff her?
Hi Heather…regular crafty stuffing…I used up all my ends bits of yarn on another toy.🤗
Linda when you knit the chicken did you use the tutorial on TH-cam?
Hi Gayle…no I did not…which could be why my stitch count was off and I had to “fudge” a bit- lol🤗