Hi from Lodi Wisconsin. I worked at the Yarn Bar in Madison Wi 45 years ago and am still obsessed with knitting. You have a very restful voice, Nancy, and I enjoy listening to you. Sandy
Hello from the New Jersey Shore. Thanks for your show. I really enjoy seeing the great yarns, patterns, and knitting tips. I recently took a swatching class -- it was eye-opening. I now have a better appreciation for achieving gauge. Thanks for supporting the knit/crochet community!
so tempted by the sabai shell.... but somehow in the past year, the skin on my arms stopped fitting. who knew this would/could happen? I may try it anyway because it looks like. a fun knit.
Nancy, I made a Soft Focus shawl in Manchelopis. It is lovely, but in my eyes the light grey looks just like dust bunnies! I have been searching for a way to get it over dyed. Would this be a possibility for your dying class? Fingers crossed.
If you are not able to attend Nancy's class you might check out Wool, Needles, Hands. Tayler did some over dyeing and did a couple of step by step episodes. Gives an idea of the steps but also shows the results for 2 different garments. Hopefully you are able to attend the class as in person is so much better.
It has sometimes taken me 1-2 hours to block a project. I have to take a rest in between blocking, as it hurts my back to lean over for that long. Because of this, I don’t squeeze all the water out if I know it will take me a long time to block.
I have a question about blocking: Do we have to block our sweater each time we wash it or just the first time? Thank you for your always interesting podcast. From Québec, Canada. Louise
another reason to block..yarn is dirty. it is manufactored in a large factory, or sheep to skein with vegetable matter still in it . or it has been in a shop and touched by many other shoppers with dirty hands. You are knitting the ball falls to the floor, the cat plays it. you pet your dog and keep knitting. the finished garment is not clean! wash and block!
Hello from Vancouver Island on Canada's west coast. I have a question: I am a pretty new knitter and just finished my second sweater and am ready to block it. It is in Sandes Garne Line. Do you do anything differently for blocking plant fibres? The washing instructions say, "machine wash on wool cycle" . What about the dryer? It is slightly on the big side, so I don't want it to stretch, but if is shrunk just a wee bit, that would be ok. I am afraid to put it in the washer and dryer. Thanks for the informative podcasts! I really enjoy them.
Hi from Lodi Wisconsin. I worked at the Yarn Bar in Madison Wi 45 years ago and am still obsessed with knitting. You have a very restful voice, Nancy, and I enjoy listening to you. Sandy
Nancy, i would love to attend your dyeing workshop. Please release the details.
That Joni color looks great with your hair color.
Hello from the New Jersey Shore. Thanks for your show. I really enjoy seeing the great yarns, patterns, and knitting tips. I recently took a swatching class -- it was eye-opening. I now have a better appreciation for achieving gauge. Thanks for supporting the knit/crochet community!
so tempted by the sabai shell.... but somehow in the past year, the skin on my arms stopped fitting. who knew this would/could happen? I may try it anyway because it looks like. a fun knit.
I am also knitting the SABAI TOP no.1. And loving it!
Nancy, I made a Soft Focus shawl in Manchelopis. It is lovely, but in my eyes the light grey looks just like dust bunnies! I have been searching for a way to get it over dyed. Would this be a possibility for your dying class? Fingers crossed.
If you are not able to attend Nancy's class you might check out Wool, Needles, Hands. Tayler did some over dyeing and did a couple of step by step episodes. Gives an idea of the steps but also shows the results for 2 different garments. Hopefully you are able to attend the class as in person is so much better.
@@juliamorrisey5541 That is a good idea! Thank you, Julia. I hope the class will work out, but that is great back up plan.
Great podcast today 👏🏻👏🏻 a lot of information!
Nancy, a suggestion for your cardigan. white sleeves and then thin stripes of the colors on the cuffs.
It has sometimes taken me 1-2 hours to block a project. I have to take a rest in between blocking, as it hurts my back to lean over for that long. Because of this, I don’t squeeze all the water out if I know it will take me a long time to block.
TU for another wonderful podcast with a lot of information ❤❤❤from Newark Delaware
I have a question about blocking: Do we have to block our sweater each time we wash it or just the first time? Thank you for your always interesting podcast. From Québec, Canada. Louise
another reason to block..yarn is dirty. it is manufactored in a large factory, or sheep to skein with vegetable matter still in it . or it has been in a shop and touched by many other shoppers with dirty hands. You are knitting the ball falls to the floor, the cat plays it. you pet your dog and keep knitting. the finished garment is not clean! wash and block!
Hello from Vancouver Island on Canada's west coast. I have a question: I am a pretty new knitter and just finished my second sweater and am ready to block it. It is in Sandes Garne Line. Do you do anything differently for blocking plant fibres? The washing instructions say, "machine wash on wool cycle" . What about the dryer? It is slightly on the big side, so I don't want it to stretch, but if is shrunk just a wee bit, that would be ok. I am afraid to put it in the washer and dryer. Thanks for the informative podcasts! I really enjoy them.
I answered my own question. The Sandnes Garn website says to lay flat to dry.