Floor Talks - Ep. 2 - knitting & crochet podcast
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ค. 2024
- Things Mentioned
Cumulus Blouse by Petite Knit: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Ingrid Sweater by Petite Knit: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Wool, Needles, Hands TH-cam Channel: @WOOLNEEDLESHANDS
Smart Heart Socks & Stay Up Til Dawn Sweater: can be found in the book "Knit This" by Veronika Lindberg
Campsite Waffle Cardigan: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Rib Lace Raglan by James Watts: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
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Timestamps ⌛
00:00 - Channel Updates
00:40 - Intro
1:23 - Finished Objects
11:57 - WIPs
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This video covers my current knitting and crochet handcrafted projects. I am always in search of inspiration and crafty communities, hopefully this video can serve as a little inspo for you.
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Q: When thinking about sustainability and over-consumption, how do you balance making/knitting something you know that you will use or wear vs making something just for the skill-building/love of the craft/process? It's something I've been thinking about recently as I look at all of the things I want to knit and realizing I do want to try new techniques and broaden my horizons, but it would never be used or worn so it feels like a waste of time and resources... for me it's like immovable object (my never ending need to create) vs unstoppable force (everything from yarn to yarn shipping to garment making produces waste and i feel like i need to justify everything i make with a use so it doesn't feel wasteful)
Anyways, I love all these chattier videos, theyre so nice to listen and knit along to!
Thank so much for directing me to Wool, Needles, Hands. I will definitely check out her channel! I really appreciate your integrity and being strong enough to admit when someone else is better suited to a specific task than you are. Makes me love you even more!
The moment you said you didn't know if you were the right person to talk about customizing patterns, i was yelling WOOL NEEDLES HANDS to my partner, and when then i felt *very* validated and smart when you recommended her too 😂
YESSSSS! She’s just the best and I’m glad I’m not the only one who thinks so!!!
Nerdy Knitting put out a video recently where she took the Flax Sweater and altered everything about it. She does tons of alterations to patterns and she's a master knitter so I highly recommend her
Q: I must know Merry and Pippins back stories and epic adventures. A few minute vlog of a day in their lives, from their perspective perhaps?!
Q: I've seen in your videos that sometimes you use two different sized needles on your circulars? Why? I'm new to knitting, and want all the cool tricks to create amazing things.
i watched your yarn and ethics video this week and ever since i’ve been binge watching all of your other videos !! i really like how you speak, your projects and how you work on them :) it’s been fun knitting while watching u.
Omg thank you!!! 😊
It seems like makers on YT experience a lot of pressure to make tutorials and I just want to say we're here for whatever content you put out. I think if you ever wanted to just mention some of the adjustments you make to your patterns as you're making them that would still be very cool. No pressure to teach or explain things well (or at all if that's not your thing). I (unintentionally) learned how to sew and crochet from watching channels who were fully like "THIS IS NOT A TUTORIAL, I DON'T KNOW THAT I'M DOING! (send halp?) 😭" which is to say, you have more to offer than you may realise. Personally, my ADHD can't handle educational videos (at best I follow every step and have no idea how I got to the finished piece or how to repeat it). I learn from watching other people make mistakes and figure it out, and then I get inspired and go off and do the same thing. But give me a verbal instruction? Mm-mm, nope, error 404. I might be alone in this but I don't think so? Totally cool if that's not a part of your work that you want to show, but just wanted to add a supportive comment to let you know we don't expect you to be perfect or a fountain of expertise, just do whatever you're comfortable with, and we will be here for it. ❤
I really appreciate you saying that! I am the same, I’ve learned the most passively through channels that give little tidbits here and there (and I do not have the attention span for 100% educational videos) 😂
I agree @breathingyarn you will always get people asking for tutorials and advice, but you don't need to do them. TH-cam is full of them, it's fine to redirect to others and people you like, which is what you did. Even very experienced and advanced people do the same thing!
Q: Is there a type of project that you’re more excited/ inspired to make? What kind of projects do you find the process and the finished object the most satisfying and how/where do you find them?
I recently got back into knitting and stumbled across your channel and it gave me the inspiration I needed to start my very first knit garment ☺️ so thank you for bringing the cozy vibes
Q: are merry & pippen related to each other or just two black cat buddies? how long have you had them?
I love your chatty vlogs and your knit wear🧶.
Re: catnip, I found some catnip at a pet store that was mixed with silvervine, and apparently that is another fun herb for kitties, especially those who don't react to the nip!
Ouuu that’s a great tip!!!
I came to the comments section to mention this! My cat goes crazy for silvervine
My black cat used to go nuts for those Vicks Nasal Stick Inhaler thingeys… would run from the other side of the house if he even caught a whiff or heard me opening it… dunno if for the menthol or the more toxic camphor in it … which is why I wouldn’t let him have it but it definitely helped me grab him from hiding a couple of times 😂😂😂
Q - Would you ever post a pattern on a project you’ve made? I really loved your top faded denim top & Im still new in knitting to understand how to make my own garments.
Also I enjoy your videos every week but if you need a break from videos it’s absolutely fine. Everyone needs a break & you shouldn’t push yourself into posting!
Suzanne Bryan and Roxanne Richardson are great for improving your knitting technique ❤
Thank you 🥰
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Well I had a great time watching this while I frogged a sweater vest that sadly was way too big, and then you got to the part about frogging and repurposing when a project isn't right, and i was like, YES! I feel like I used to put pressure on myself to keep things that didnt work because of time invested but then im just sad that they are taking up precious space and not getting used. Totally liberating to let them go! Also, I was recently inspired by some fast fashion crochet mesh tunic/overdress thingie and plan on making one as well! Just gotta figure out what yarn to use.
Yesss, this was my first experience frogging an entire finished object and I’ve had nothing but good feelings about it the whole time. Idk why I was so nervous!
Q: What’s you decision process for choosing a project?
i strongly recommend making little sardine shaped toys for your cat with scrap yarn !!
That’s an absolute MUST!
watching with no knitting in my hands today
The petrol shade of happy place makes your eyes look incredible! I'm excited to see how the final garment looks 😊
The more I interact with it, the more I like it! 🥰
The colour petrol itself reminds me of one of my favourite books. One of the characters was always insistent that his hair colour was petrol and NOT BLUE. Matter of fact: He hated the colour blue, even found it disgusting.😅
So glad to have another one of these :D I finished a little crochet project while watching this. Thank you
Omg I hated those “cold shoulder” tops, too!
Q: what the most unique yarn you’ve ever worked with/ most interesting?
Welcome back! I vote handles on your crocheted 🧶 toilet paper 🧻 basket 🧺 . My jaw dropped seeing your bubble sleeve sweater is a ball of yarn now! I’m excited to see your lace top down knit, and the one you only have a gauge swatch for in white with the flecks. Pretty yarn
Thank you and I’m also leaning toward handles!! I went back and fourth on unraveling for years lol and I hope it works out 🤞🏻
I may be too late and you may have already ripped back your waffle cardigan back panel - but did you consider picking up stitches a few inches up at the bottom and doing a new ribbing section instead of frogging back so much at the shoulder? It might save you some time and frustration - if you've not already ripped the shoulder back! It looks really pretty, regardless!
That’s a great idea! I decided to do a different shoulder shape so it worked out but I need to remember that bottom ribbing trick!!!
this whole video is making my brain swim in a sea of possibilities!!!! im so motivated and inspired by each of your videos, its insane!! ❤❤❤
The biggest compliment I could ever receive. Thank you 😊🥹
I'm going to shoutout to you in my next video but I can't remember which video you mentioned your name in- could you remind me please? :D @@BreathingYarn
@@WhattheBeck haha I missed your message 😂 it’s Isabella
@@iliketoknit thank you!!!!
I literally spent most of last night looking for light lacey knitting patterns! I've never wanted any of this in my life, but the mood has snuck up on me and now I'm obsessed
Yessss, tis the season for lacey knits!
LMAO!!! OMG...sooo funny that your sample "Q" was one I was JUST SAYING to myself in my head! Although I was also saying oh, she (accidentally) bites her lip in the same spot repeatedly just like me!
Q: Where did you live pre-WA? And what was the long distance relationship you and your now hubby had? Where were each of you at the time?
😂 I bit down a little too hard when eating cereal one day and now I’m stuck with a cyst for the next few months
Good to see you 🤓
Q: What do you do for work? Did you go to college? If so, what for? :)
Love the video and the honesty around your crafting.
This is more something you could deep dive rather than a correction as i loved your episodeon the ethics of fibres; you mentioned your crochet swim cover up is based on a shop brought "not hand made" item. As far as I am aware there is still no machinery that can duplicate crochet due to the complexity of the motion, meaning anything brought from a shop no matter how cheap has had to be made by hand. It slightly blows my mind and makes me feel a little squeamish. I would love to hear your thoughts on this and the ethical implications it has on purchasing pre crocheted items.
Again this is a suggestion for a deep dive nothing more. I think your swim cover up will be fab and i can't wait to see it.
I hope this makes sense and doesn't come across as rude or judgemental
Thanks 😊
Not rude or judgmental at all 😊. It was a clarification error on my end. It was knit to imitate crochet, not actually crochet. I learned about the fast-fashion hand crochet issues from a TH-camr a few years ago and I’ve never been able to look at crochet in stores the same way since :( it’s aweful
I was going to say that what I make with icky yarn is crocheted baskets, and then, voilà! 🙂 Loved your WIP parade and your discussion about why and how you are making adjustments. Nerdy Knitting is doing a course on adjusting knitted sweater patterns to fit. She posts lots of informative content on her channel, but recently started offering this course in addition to what’s available for free. Our border collie Archie is putting a request in to see more of the kitties! 🐈⬛ 🐈⬛ He is fascinated with them, even though he has his own cat! 🐈 ~Brenda
Thanks for the Nerdy Knitting recommendation! And a big hello to Archie and Brenda. The kitties were feeling sassy last week but are back to their regular clingy selves this week (thank goodness!!!)
I love your whole vibe!!
Thank you 🥰
I am obsessed with the toilet paper basket, my bathroom suffers from a similar lack of storage and we just have an ugly stack of toilet paper in the corner currently, but a basket is brilliant!!
for q&a;
Q: What is your dream project to knit or crochet?
How long have you been married? (I only ask b/c I think we're similar in age and not many people around me are also married lol)
ok but the pink vest is kind of slaying idk
Oh I completely agree!! I would totally keep it if it weren’t for the itch. It’s destined to become another pink vest
Lol😂😂😂 can’t stop looking at the cat! ❤
Neither can I! It’s like low-stakes live National Geographic in my own home! 😂
so glad i found your channel. you seem so down to earth in your videos and i love to have them on in the background while i’m working on a project. i’m a serial lurker (i almost never comment lol) but i feel i’ve watched your videos enough that i owe you some engagement boost in the algorithm.
btw happy to see the socks finished
You own me nothing but your comment is so super sweet 😄 I love getting to know who I’m talking to when filming, it makes me feel like I’m not talking to myself. Good luck on your sock!!! (as you’ve probably seen, my sock mojo is non existent) 😂
I'm in love with the sweater you're wearing, but I can't catch in the video where you mention it. Could you tell me please what was the yarn and pattern you've used?
It’s just a simple self-drafted raglan with Capri eco cotton yarn (I don’t recommend that yarn though, it’s typically very stiff)
During this video I used up the ball of yarn I was currently converting into a baby blanket for my baby nephew. I'm doing a corner-to-corner moss stitch, with a green-gradient cotton yarn. I think it will turn out well, into a good spring-summer blanket! My nephew was sort of my spark you could say. Some time after learning that I was to become an aunt, I started crocheting things other than just baskets. Starting with octopi, ghosts, witch hats, pumpkins and hearts.
I think I'll finish up the octopi I have laying around today, before finally forcing myself to start on a scarf for my friend. I say force, because I have to start with a chain of 209 or 233, which I am not looking forward to. I'll have to use some scrap yarn to mark every tenth stitch, as to not loose count. I also have to figure out if I'd rather use a 3mm hook or a 3,5mm one.
Oh, and I did finish the dragonfly shawl! It turned out lovely, and I've since acquired a dress to wear it with. (A colleague of my mother got rid of half her wardrobe and had people come by to see if they'd like anything of it. Long story short: My summer wardrobe had a bunch of stuff added to it!)
Oh my gosh you are absolutely crushing it! 🙌🏻
Q: what yarn are you using for the waffle cardigan? Which cat is making biscuits at 29:30??
I am using Reup cotton that I bought at Joann’s. It’s a partially recycled cotton blend. It’s pretty stiff and I don’t think it’s intended for garments. I don’t think I’d buy it again for clothing but it’s also not bad for a budget cotton 😊 and the cat is Pippin. Shes my Velcro kitty. The other cat (Merry) tolerates me but spends most of her time with my husband 😂
Fun fact: Crochet can only be done by hand. So any store bought crochet items are handmade and not machine made. You can make knit that sort of looks like crochet by machine, but machines can't crochet like they can weave or knit. Similarly, robots can't sew. There's always a human sitting at a sewing machine sewing each seam, store bought or not. You can produce fabric, cut, fold, etc. by machine, but the seaming is done by human hands at a sewing machine.
Came here to say this ❤
I’m always a little sad when I see real crochet items for $20 at chain clothing stores 🥺
Q: What do you do with your swatches? :) Love your toilet paper solution
Q: "How are you doing?"
"What are your top three favorite genres of movies?"
Q: Did Pippen poop in the tub? 😂