Creabea Knitting Podcast - Episode 61: Back on the right track
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- Hi, I'm Rebecca (She/Her) and welcome back for Episode 61 of the Creabea Knitting podcast, a place where I talk about all things knitting. I've included information on what I've talked about below, but if you'd like any more details then feel free to drop me a message.
Where can you find me?
Instagram: / the.creabea
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creabeapodcast@gmail.com
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If I've forgotten anything or you'd like more information, feel free to send me a message or leave a comment.
⭐Tolsta KAL⭐
Knit the Tolsta Tee or the Tolsta Tank and share it on Instagram using the #TolstaTime or by posting in the Ravelry group below.
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Tolsta Tee Pattern:
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Tolsta Tank Pattern:
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Projects
🧶 Finished Objects
Lunan Round neck - Camarose Someruld held double
Lunan Round neck - Filcolana Arwetta
🧶 Works In Progress
Wrap Cardigan - Drops Alpaca and Filcolana Tilia
Stick Season Jacket - Studio Donegal
Nyx Sweater - Explorer Knits and Fibers Earthy DK
Utility Shawl - Jonathan Day - Kinross 4ply and Lace
Kip Sweater - De Rerum Natura Ulysse
Tydes Blanket (maybe?)
Your thoughtful pursuit of excellence in your designing and customer experience sets you apart from other knitwear designers. For this systems professor, it's a joy to behold. 😊😊
Enjoyed hearing about all the projects that you have going on. They all sound exciting. Interested in the stick season cardi, it just sounds cosy. Glad puppy is doing well, he sounds gorgeous. I’ve taken part in some test knits that use Slack and I’ve found that to be great for communicating with the designer and for getting to know other knitters. I’m impressed with the efforts you are making with your test process. I think the timeline increase is great for those of us knitting the larger sizes.
By far my favorite part of this episode was the sounds of the seagulls. Back in September 2022 we stayed in Edinburgh for a few days and rented an apartment in Leith with a gorgeous view of the water. We kept the windows open all the time and the constant sound of the seagulls made for an interesting soundtrack to that part of the trip. Thanks for the reminder and bringing up some fun memories.
Just remember that when “puppy” gets to be a full size “doggie” he will still think he needs to sit in your lap! 😊
A risk that many would be willling to take ;)
Such a fun episode, Rebecca, not chaotic at all! I, too, loved the sound of the seagulls in the background....and, the seagulls were also in the background of your insta reel where you were opening up your new wool! Im especially excited for the lunan tee! Have a great time away, I hope the weather holds out for you!
I’m always fascinated when you talk about the design process, it’s so far beyond my skills and desires that I find it it so impressive that you do all of that so I can do one of my favourite things - knitting! So thank you. I often find started blankets, that linger on the needles, can make really great cushions! I love the Lunnen Tee in 4ply, I much prefer almost everything about 4ply, I love wearing a finer knit (I got hot at about 52 years and haven’t cooled down yet!), I do like knitting finer yarn, except as I wear a larger size, there are a lot of stitches and it does seem to take forever! Thanks again, for a lovely episode and hope you have a great weekend away. ❤
Seagulls and shark fin. An episode that made me smile so much! Loving the look of the wrap cardigan I can't wait for it!
I test knit constantly. I think a reasonable length is important. Also I like designers that let you play a bit with the design. I don’t like designers that are super rigid with the process and the design. I have test knit for you once and you are super flexible. Also a design that has been really vetted for the numbers. If you get 1/2 way thru then have to rip back it very frustrated. You are also very responsive which is also very good. Look forward to doing it again…after I get thru all may test knits..hahahah
Would love to see a shawl collar on that jacket! I imagine adding elbow patches too to get an academic vibe! I'm glad you're taking some time off, it will give me a chance to work through my Creabea queue before you release even more exciting things that I never have time to get to!
Seconding this, I'd love a shawl collar version!
I'm a pretty regular test knitter for a designer, and we have a Slack channel for each test project. It's great because it gives you the "knitalong" experience and you can ask questions or help others that get stuck. Also it's fun to see everyone's progress, colour and yarn choices, ask which buttons you should pick etc :D Also after a while you get to know the other "regulars".
It is so nice to hear you talk about your successes and your drawbacks and how you brain storm solutions!
I had recently tested through slack and I quite enjoyed it, because it allowed me to keep instagram DMs just for friends, but tbf I find your test knit chats are always friendly and relaxed.
PS: I already have yarn aside for the NYX😂 … just sayin’🤭
Thanks Rebecca. I am anxiously awaiting your next pattern release. I don’t know what you consider is chaos, but it’s definitely not your podcast. I like that you are so honest and natural.
Rebecca, I LOVE the Lunan with negative ease! A complete success even if unexpected!
Thanks for episode.
Love sweater you’re wearing
Can’t wait to see pup pics. Enjoy your time off .
The sounds of seagulls was nice to hear.
I love the colorwork sweater design! I've been wanting to do that for so long and haven't found one that I have really loved and wanted to invest the time into. Yours might just be the one! Perfect 2 color and design is incredible!
I am a newish knitter (crocheter for years) and just love your patterns. Can’t wait to make the one you’re wearing and if I get the courage I’ll do the color work sweater. It’s beautiful!!
You your chaos 😂 you are addictive! Loooove my Tolsta Vest… making another❤ and I understand every word you say
Can’t wait for the wrap cardigan and the colour work jumper 🎉🎉
❤I love all the projects! You’re amazing. I love to hear about your puppy too. Please post photos of him!!!❤❤
I have test knit for several designers who have used Slack or Discord which have worked very well and have been great fun. Unfortunately I have not had the opportunity to test knit for yourself. Really look8ng forward to your polo top pattern release. Will you be at the Scottish Yarn festival this year? I do hope as I am coming from NZ and would really like to meet you. Happy designing.
That green looks beautiful on you. I am finishing a Tolsta Tee right now and all I can think about is casting on another! Love it so much!! Can’t wait for the wrap!
Speaking of blankets... I used your Daft sweater stitch to make a baby blanket, and it turned out beautiful.
Hi Rebecca, I have done a number of test knits, I am currently doing one for Andrea Gaughan. I have participated in ones that used email and google docs, slack and IG messages. I have to say I like slack. I still have lots to learn about the app but Andrea has two feeds set up on her tests (this is my second test for her). There is a feed for pattern information so you can always easily find the most up to date version. The second feed is the chat between all of the testers. It is a fantastic way to see how people have put their colours together, different yarns used etc. I am sure you will come up with the best system that will work for you. Good luck with all of the planning.
Brava Rebecca for 4 ply patterns! Beautiful green tee.❤
Super happy to hear more about the colorwork! I struggled so much with my first colorwork project and it looked soo messy and wavy that I frocked it and decided to never try it again 😅 but the more I watch others do it, the more I get the confidence to maybe try again 🐑
The Nyx sweater looks amazing! Can't wait to knit it, I have the perfect yarn ready for it
Love how many options you give in patterns. The blanket looks good 😍 could you make a few strips at a time then sew them together as you go so it isn’t as many to seam at the end
Excited for the lunen with a polo collar, as i do not like round necks❤❤ also great to have a fingering weight version, as the summers are really hot here in US thanks for your many choices.
I do test knitting for a couple (or so) of designers one always uses Slack and I much prefer that platform. The private group for each test knit becomes camaraderie, we all support each other with ideas /solutions but also have direct access to the designer and her team, meaning any pattern adjustments required can be worked out and notified asap.
Can’t wait for the new colour work pattern.
Enjoy your time away.
Well done winners of the tolsta kal!
For test knitting, I enjoy being able to comment directly on the Google Docs for edits. I think a Ravelry or instagram chat is helpful for the testers to be able to share progress amongst themselves so long as it’s clear that you will not be checking the chat for pattern updates or suggestions and that those would have to be done on the google doc (this way, there is no additional labor for you but creates a more enjoyable experience for the testers). Totally obsessed with the Nyx! Will be keeping an eye on your insta stories for the test call 👀
I am so excited for Nyx, HUUUUGE Hozier fan! Utterly gorgeous pattern 😍
youare so cute. OI love watching your podcast because theyalways make me smile or laugh outright. Your "shark" scarf was much needed today.
Enjoy your design process. My dig started traveling at a very early age, continues to always want to get in the car for a ride. Made 10, 5 day trips cross country US, best decision ever. He knows the term "pit stop". Ha🎉
Love the orange! thank you. Would love to see the pup next time. Enjoy your trip!
When I was growing up in the 1960’s/1970’s a ribbed top like your Lunen top was called a “Poor boy”. Not sure why but that’s how we called it. 😊
I would love your blanket pattern!
I really enjoy doing tests because you are on the leading edge of a new pattern. I challenge myself to get several 'helpful' clicks on my Ravelry projects and on one project I have so many likes on a popular pattern and I didn't even knit it, only a swatch and I'm really proud that people get value from that. For this new colour work pattern I would love to be considered to test it. I have just purchased some Spincycle Metaporphic in dk and it's beautiful and also two different colours of Dream State, so I'm ready to go... As a matter of fact I've spent hours and hours trying to figure out what pattern I want to knit and I just cannot!!! This would be perfect! My Ravelry name is the same as my youtube name. Happy knitting
I'd love to learn how to knit a folded over jacket collar, like a blazer. Imagine knitting a tux 😆I would absolutely do that, probably in some crazy colour.
Another great chat!!
Love your knitting. Just wondering how you block when the project is still on the needles. Could you explain?
Thank you for a great podcast 😊
Thank you for explaining so much about the design process. I have a question. Is there a reason more designers don't use Yarnpond for their test knits? The couple times I have test knit was through Yarnpond, and I really liked the structure it provides. I also love being able to browse for potential test knits. But it seems like very few designers use it. Is there a particular reason why?
Lovely top. Wool will shrink slightly even though there is the nylon content. Wool has a memory, and no matter how much blocking you do. It will go back to its original tension.
Could the word you've been trying to think of for Hozier be "baroque"? It's what I was thinking during your last video too. Lovely knits as always! I ordered some kinross 4ply because of you!
I thought it was a lovely relaxed podcast not chaotic at all ❤
Your Hozier jumper feels quite baroque and gothic to me
Slack is really nice for test knitting :)
I've done yarnpond, ig, slack and discord... My favorite is discord you can create like... Sidebars so pattern issues hang out in one area and like KAL vibes chatter stuff hang out in another and depending on the designer there might be a link to the Google doc or pattern link that's the most recent so it's just right there
The tee is gorgeous on you!
I would love to make that sweater for my husband, too!
On your stick season jacket, it would be really cute to add the textured pattern on the pockets◡̈
Lovely knits Rebecca
Hello from Swansea, Illinois.
Hi there- I applied for the test knit for Nyx, filled out the form and submitted it, but never heard back
Oh that's unusual, I do sometimes get some emails bounce back, but I let everyone know.
My husband likes the design of your Kip sweater, do you release patterns in a unisex or men’s fit? Thanks!
There are quite a few men in the testing group!
How do I become a sample knitter? I’m a prolific knitter and care about neat finishes❤
No pictures of the puppy????????😩
Is Nuggle going to get a life jacket so he can go on the boat with you?
Just had trouble following you this time you started talking fast again, and your words were all running together. Please be mindful of that as I really do enjoy your content. Thanks.
You can easily change the speed of the video by clicking on the settings wheel.
Does puppy not have a name yet?
He does! He's called Nuggle