A New Year, A New Vintage Project // Casual Friday S5E01

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  • @cynthiawiggin9017
    @cynthiawiggin9017 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Roxanne. I'm not a knitter, but your tips about organizing projects was so helpful as I have a lot of projects. 'Love the term UFO!! Great presentation too - you're non-threatening, non-judgmental, realistic and authentic. Great angle and lighting too. Thank you for the inspiring help!

  • @cstre2091
    @cstre2091 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video was just what I needed to start the new year with!! I especially enjoyed your segment on UFOs, currently this # is small in my projects but it could reach a dangerous high given the amount of yarn that is in my stash right now :) Your idea of making different piles gave me an idea on how to deal with my yarn that hasn't "found" a project yet...for the yarn that was bought with a project in mind I'm now going to take a bag and put the pattern and yarn together to help my overloaded brain. What has become apparent to me is that I have so much yarn & so many patterns but no organization because I want to do them ALL!!!! The guilt is gone and now on to focusing on which yarn/pattern to start on first. Btw the intarsia video would be so helpful...I love your explanations & focus on detail. As someone pointed out earlier, I will go back and rewatch the 1st part to check out your Tidbits..."This Long Thread" really peaked my interest as I love sewing. It's amazing to me how much knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery and other hand "arts" have the effect they do on us a people. Thank you so much for your time in sharing these with us and a Happy New Year....Connie

  • @francesdeane3480
    @francesdeane3480 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have started the new year by trying to cut down my number if UFOS. I think my max was 24 and I am trying to get it down to 6. I am also aiming to cut my yarn stash by a third this year and find homes for all my finished items. I am a process knitter, so I often make things to try out new techniques, with no plan for what to do with whatever I make. The thing that is helping the most is that I have found a local charity crafting group. I now have a reason to finish projects I can donate. Thanks for all the great content.

  • @audreybrowning3390
    @audreybrowning3390 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really enjoyed all the content today especially finish it February, looking forward to the next episode. Thank you for making my knitting so much more interesting.

  • @Irocknits
    @Irocknits 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the shout out on the Knitting Exchange. It’s been pretty successful so far and lots of projects have found new homes.

    • @RoxanneRichardson
      @RoxanneRichardson  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If only I could remember that your last name is Eichelberger, and not Eichenberger, lol!

  • @Sequoya
    @Sequoya 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m excited to see the journey of the new sweater! I’m knitting hats with all of the acrylic yarn I bought before I knew anything about knitting. I’m taking notes on gauge and size, so I’m practiced before I invest in natural fiber yarns.

  • @davidgarza7568
    @davidgarza7568 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful knitting with your vintage sweater sleeve. I am looking forward to the intarsia video. Thank you so much for the tips. I am looking forward to finishing the organization of my knitting closet and reevaluating my UFOs. You got me PUMPED! Thank you!!!

  • @r.mcd2921
    @r.mcd2921 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this, thank you. I have an FO, complete with buttons and fully finished, that I hate. I discovered the pattern in the beautiful yarn I chose (Mad Tosh Farm Twist) was in a color that looked horrific on me. My plan (and I've done this before): to frog and overdye the yarn. The last time I did this it came out really well. I consider every project an education of some sort.

  • @mrswray
    @mrswray 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had to come back and watch this again there’s so much info here. I love seeing how you two build and plan out your own sweater patterns. Finish it February I love that idea

  • @sonjanordahl3158
    @sonjanordahl3158 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your sweater from each decade project. As you talk thru the things you are trying to figure out, how you solve problems and just how you work. Is a great teaching tool. I think I learn as much from your talking thru those projects as I do from your Technique Tuesday videos.

  • @ShanaH414
    @ShanaH414 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I look forward to your Casual Friday videos every week. Thank you for all your time and effort!

  • @NYKnitter
    @NYKnitter 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finish it Feb has a pair of socks from Summer of 2020 , I started new projects and since these are for me and I have plenty of socks , they've been hanging out in their own bag . (Toe up) need more leg then cuffs , but on a positive note, I have learned a few more bind offs since then.

  • @JordanLeigh
    @JordanLeigh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always reduce my UFO pile by frogging and winding up balls of yarn 😆

  • @bgummeson
    @bgummeson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Outstanding episode, Roxanne! I fell off the wagon for FiF last year but am resolved for this year. Now is the time to get organized, and I’m grateful for your advice in that regard. I *love* that color combination on your sweater. The yellow really makes it pop!

  • @x1435
    @x1435 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love how passionate you are about keeping UFOs guilt-free! I try my best to stay out of the sunk cost line of thinking. And I have a similar reaction to people telling me "just turn it into a pillow!" 😂 no thanks.

  • @ltravis17
    @ltravis17 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. I really needed this video. Thank you!

  • @joannschmidt8312
    @joannschmidt8312 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m a new subscriber and very happy I found you. Look forward to tracking down more episodes. I find your instructions for techniques very helpful. Sometimes need to watch episodes repeatedly because I’m distracted trying to read the titles of your book collection 😊. Not only a yarn junky, I also collect books about knitting.

    • @RoxanneRichardson
      @RoxanneRichardson  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I did a series of segments on my library in Casual Friday episodes during the fall of 2019. You can look in the Casual Friday playlist for season 2 episodes, starting around the mid-30s (e.g. CasFri 2-34ish). The series went on for about 6 weeks.

  • @hastenbeck1
    @hastenbeck1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another very interesting episode particularly the concept of Finish February. Has anybody ever studied knitters need to kept purchasing yarn we won't use, patterns we won't knit and starting projects we won't finish!

    • @RoxanneRichardson
      @RoxanneRichardson  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Buying yarn and patterns are separate hobbies from knitting. ;-)

  • @kathykujawa6183
    @kathykujawa6183 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    someday when i have brain space i will have to watch all your sock videos. i have huge feet and ankles and worry most sock patterns wont give me a good fit. i have already learned so much from you about options for fit and comfort. thank you so much. love the 40s sweater project. fun.

    • @RoxanneRichardson
      @RoxanneRichardson  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I do have a written tutorial that explains how to measure your feet and determine where fit issues are likely to be, and how to compensate for that depending on the type of heel or toe you would like to use, along with instructions for different types of heels and toes, and how to knit them to a custom fit. It's called the August Sock KAL. Many of the sock videos are referenced from that tutorial, although I have made additional videos since then. www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/august-sock-kal

  • @pamelabubeck491
    @pamelabubeck491 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking forward to FIF and loved the lead up tips. Will SO be participating! I also use butterflies for intarsia. I have my mother's bobbins from the forties argyle days on up to the eighties and the plastic clips, but even my mother was using the butterfly technique by the nineties because of the weight issue. So enjoy your vlog with all the tips and sharing of info both historic and contemporary. Thank you!

  • @patriciadurdey3146
    @patriciadurdey3146 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for all your videos, you keep me inspired in these dark winter months, Thank you!

  • @renatehaeckler9843
    @renatehaeckler9843 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was listening to you talking about UFO's and thinking "I don't have any UFO's" until you got to the part about finishing the last part of something... None of my cardigans have buttons. LOL! Yeah I guess I do have UFOs.

  • @elaineenstone6834
    @elaineenstone6834 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great content, full of good advice. Thank you. 🇬🇧

  • @denisemcgovern7666
    @denisemcgovern7666 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Pile of Ambiguity sounds like something from The Princess Bride. I love it!

  • @nicolelafontaine1720
    @nicolelafontaine1720 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Since I am a bigamus knitter, one pair of socks on the needles (ready to go) and one other project, sweater or shawl, I don't have UFO. That is also why I knit my socks two at a time so I do not get second sock syndrome. I am always amazed by people who can have so many project at the same time, it is fascianting to me. I would feel so overwhelmed !!! It would take away all my joy in knitting. I like to finish something before starting something else. Then I am very satisfied. I also like to see how many days it takes me to knit a project, I don't know how I would keep track if I knitted many projects at once. I did happen sometimes, I would stop a shawl to knit an urgent chemo cap, or if I need to wait for more yarn, I find it difficult to go back to the unfinished item later.
    The way I proceed is I knit a few small accessories after a long project to get the pleasure of immediate satisfaction. I knitted a pair of Dk socks and 3 headbands after my 70,000 sts shawl in december, it was so fun. I love one day projects.

  • @brendasolanki8424
    @brendasolanki8424 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, now that's a really new one for me....knitting and flammable needles. Who knew that such a thing could be possible

    • @RoxanneRichardson
      @RoxanneRichardson  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I guess no one, until celluloid started catching fire! :-)

    • @dlouisegerlach2304
      @dlouisegerlach2304 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Years ago, traveling with a group of chemistry teachers, we visited Dresden, Germany. This city has been completely rebuilt since it was destroyed by Allied bombing and the resulting firestorm. Our host told us that one of the main reasons Dresden burned to the ground so drastically was that one of the bombs hit a building that stored an immense amount of exceedingly (in)flammable celluloid movie films.

  • @jackiepowell3591
    @jackiepowell3591 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The thought of going through my craft room and gathering my ufos is frightening. I have never done this but now is a good time. My only adult son has cancer that is being diagnosed this next week so I need a distraction and something to work on while sitting in various medical offices. I am his transportation and partial caregiver. Off to do this today and tomorrow.

    • @RoxanneRichardson
      @RoxanneRichardson  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don't be surprised at the quantity that you have, particularly if you've been knitting for years (or decades). The process of going through them all will leave you with projects that you love, and help you to get rid of the stuff that you don't like at all. Hugs to you, as well.

  • @thestitchcafe8295
    @thestitchcafe8295 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    These UFO tips are good for any craft. (crochet, sewing, quilting, cross stitch, and of course knitting) :)

  • @mrswray
    @mrswray 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my I’m so glad I subscribed yesterday!

  • @kellipage2858
    @kellipage2858 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for the video blog! How does Billie do her schematics? I guess she has software where you can dictate width and length of stitch? Or program gauge? Anyway, I hope to finish my cabled cardigan in Finish it in February, WOO HOO!

    • @RoxanneRichardson
      @RoxanneRichardson  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      She uses Stitchfiddle. I didn't show the schematic for my version of the sweater (which will be my size), I just showed my initial drawing that I used to understand the construction but I also do my "real" schematic on the computer. I use Stitch Mastery, rather than Stitchfiddle.

  • @alisonsmith376
    @alisonsmith376 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love, love this 100 year project!

  • @moirahewitt813
    @moirahewitt813 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This will keep me busy for the week, thanks Roxanne.

  • @msadm1225
    @msadm1225 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    just got inspired to go through my own ufo pile, most of which were quarantine projects haha. i'm throwing 1 in the trash, keeping 2 to potentially reuse the yarn, and the 4th i'm still deciding whether to finish- it only needs the button bands and the hem of one sleeve. i figure it really won't take that long, despite it being in garter stitch, and i can always sell it or give it away if i truly dislike it that much

    • @jpkrentz1
      @jpkrentz1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Could you knit it from the back side? Technically inside-out if you prefer knitting vs purling?

  • @marietovo3978
    @marietovo3978 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the colors you picked out for your 1940’s sweater!

  • @Mel-jn5kq
    @Mel-jn5kq 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, love all your videos 😍 just a quick question. I am a very new knitter and just about to start on my first jumper. On the pattern, it says when you get to shaping the neckline, to knit a few stitches, bind off stitches in the middle and then knit other stitches, but it says to work the 2 sides at the same times using 2 balls of yarn???? Do you happen to have a video on how to do this??? Many thanks

    • @RoxanneRichardson
      @RoxanneRichardson  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't have a video on that, but if you are having trouble visualizing an instruction before you've gotten to that point in a project, don't worry about it just yet. Once you get to that point in the project, and you have the knitting in your hands, it will be easy to follow the instructions. You will be able to see the reason for needing a second ball right there in your hands. It's difficult to visualize something you've never seen, but you will be able to see it at the time you need to!

    • @Mel-jn5kq
      @Mel-jn5kq 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RoxanneRichardson
      Ok, many thanks for your reply

  • @juliegogo2941
    @juliegogo2941 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cute 1940s sweater I feel it would be nice as a open front sweater too. Your historic tidbits are always interesting. Thanks. Can you do a mock short row heel tutorial, that technique appears more shaply.

    • @RoxanneRichardson
      @RoxanneRichardson  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I mentioned in the video that I had done a tutorial on that. The link is down in the show notes.

  • @yogawithval
    @yogawithval 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Am onboard for finish it February….thank you!

  • @kat1984
    @kat1984 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've never tried intarsia before, part of it is the fear of making a tangled mess of the bobbins. Part of it is how do you avoid holes/gaps between the knitted sections while maintaining the tension?

  • @davidgarza7568
    @davidgarza7568 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just purchased the book this long thread on Amazon. Thank you for the book review. Stephanie

  • @pamyclark1263
    @pamyclark1263 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a question not related to this episode.
    Can I knit a few regular rows after I pick up heel flap stitches, before I start my gusset decreases?

    • @RoxanneRichardson
      @RoxanneRichardson  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sure. That will keep the circumference of the sock a bit larger for a bit longer, but if you need that room, there's no reason not to. On the other hand, if you need more room, you might be better off knitting your heel flap longer, so that you can pick up more sts on either side of the flap.

  • @anne-liesrisseeuw2969
    @anne-liesrisseeuw2969 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍really enjoyed it

  • @goswamigeeta
    @goswamigeeta 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Liked your" Finish it February " suggestions. Could you please give some suggestions in decreasing stash yarn gradually. Thank you.

    • @RoxanneRichardson
      @RoxanneRichardson  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Decreasing stash yarn by using it up, or by getting rid of it in some other way?

    • @goswamigeeta
      @goswamigeeta 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RoxanneRichardson Some knits to use it up. Thank you.

  • @victoriapileski3966
    @victoriapileski3966 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonder if the different sock heel would also work to make a rounded hood instead of a pointed one

  • @fayetoliver562
    @fayetoliver562 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a lucky brother😊

  • @dorathequilter2826
    @dorathequilter2826 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I immediately pictured a very, very rapid knitter needing needles that would not overheat!

  • @lindachandler2293
    @lindachandler2293 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in the country and my local shop has stopped selling yarn 😢 I have always bought Red Heart, but am now considering, since I'm going to have to order it by mail now anyways, going to Herrschners or some other reputable company. In your opinion, what company sells yarn closest resembling Red Heart. Thank you.

    • @RoxanneRichardson
      @RoxanneRichardson  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You might try looking up Red Heart yarn on yarnsub.com. You'll get a list of results that have the same or similar qualities.

    • @lindachandler2293
      @lindachandler2293 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RoxanneRichardson thank you

  • @ingeleonora-denouden6222
    @ingeleonora-denouden6222 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes, I will use February to make space for new projects. That means: I'll start tidying up my 'craft space' then. I know there are not that many UFOs. It's just impossible to have lots of invisible UFOs here, because my apartment is that small. My 'craft space' exists of a large closet, I put a table in it. My sewing machine is on that table and all sewing, knitting, crocheting or whatever textile craft tools are in the storage part of that closet. Some of my 'stash' materials are there too, but there are more in drawers under a bed (in the guest room). I will use coming February to take out all of those materials, tools, patterns, etc. And then do like you tell: three piles. Will I keep it, or 'throw it away' (probably thrift store or give to someone else), or 'ambiguity'.
    The real UFOs I have are those: 1. a sheep's fleece I started spinning, maybe I'll go on spinning (with drop spindle), maybe I'll stop and use the left-over wool to stuff a pillow or something ... 2. a crochet project existing of colourful 'flowers'. That's the kind of project to turn to whenever I want to crochet and can take many years to finish. 3. And then there are fabrics I planned to use to sew something, but did not even start.

  • @kerryrandall6618
    @kerryrandall6618 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!

  • @rosemongeau7891
    @rosemongeau7891 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Roxanne,
    What pattern is the cardigan you are wearing while discussing the 40’s sweater with Billy? Thank you for this video full of good advices about the UFO’s! Let’s start all new projects in 2022 which I wish will be a very happy and healthy one for all of us knitters.
    Rose.

    • @RoxanneRichardson
      @RoxanneRichardson  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's my 1930s vintage sweater. It's called A Popular Model. My Ravelry project page for it is here: ravel.me/Rox/apm You can follow the links to the pattern page, and get a link to a free download.

    • @rosemongeau7891
      @rosemongeau7891 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RoxanneRichardson Thank you Roxanne.

  • @denisenj7648
    @denisenj7648 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you ever use a fleegle heel? It's toe up. You can do it cuff down but it looks weird.

    • @RoxanneRichardson
      @RoxanneRichardson  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've done the Strong Heel, which is a similar process, done cuff down, but it has a weird fit that doesn't suit my foot shape, adding way too much length to the instep while the heel is being worked.

    • @lindarose712
      @lindarose712 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RoxanneRichardson I had the same experience with that heel… briefly wondered if a ribbed sock would have “taken up the slack “ but I didn’t feel energized to pursue, so repurposed the yarn. I find that sometimes I knit just to learn, and once I have learned something, I can abandon that project. (Had fun a few months ago “reclaiming” yarn from a bunch of projects which no longer held my interest 😄 (maybe it was froggit Friday 😂)

  • @maggiepatterson7949
    @maggiepatterson7949 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I am correct, I believe i saw somewhere about women in WWII knitting messages into whatever they were knitting and passed the item where it was supposed to go. spy technique the Morse code reminded me...maybe it was mentioned in the broadcast?

    • @RoxanneRichardson
      @RoxanneRichardson  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Knitted spy messages (or hiding messages inside balls of yarn) was definitely a thing. This tidbit was passed along to me because of the other tidbits I had presented in previous weeks related to coded messages in knitting.

  • @tlowenbraun
    @tlowenbraun 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!