I’ve been binging your videos (even ones I’ve already watched) while knitting like a fiend over the last few days and now a new one? I must have done something good in a past life.
Ooh yes! I actually have stash yarn ready to go for the Champagne Cardigan, LOL! We'll see, I usually only have energy to film podcast episodes but I do need to go through my stash so it's a possibility!
Chelsea-have you considered doing a stash tour video? There may be skeins that show themselves as ones that need to be rehomed to fulfill their yarny potential. I enjoy seeing these kind of videos because it gives me inspiration for yarns and patterns! Regarding superwash yarn…I would not use it for cables. Cables need a sturdier yarn and SW will stretch and go limp. I’ve stopped making garments out of SW yarn and I am still looking for a non-SW/nylon or silk blend sock yarn bc I don’t enjoy the feel of SW socks on my feet. My Fletching is going to be the next sweater I cast on and I cannot wait! I’m finishing up the Mia sweater first because I know I will stop working on it (again) if I cast on something new! Have a fabulous week! Christina
Thanks so much for the comment Christina! I thought about doing a stash tour video at some point last year (maybe early this year?) but I'm not sure I could handle it honestly 😅 we'll see. I think those decisions may need to be made off camera, LOL. And yes, I've found a simpler pattern for the superwash yarn that I can't wait to share next episode! Definitely going with a lofty non-SW yarn for the cable sweater. OMG I'm so excited you're making a My Fletching, that's on my list for this fall! I would love to see it!
I'm so glad you popped up on my feed. I liked and subscribed when you said Connecticut was your favorite state, lol-had to show the state where I grew up some love. By the way, your Stripe Hype Sweater made me buy the pattern just now; I have the perfect yarn in my stash. Happy knitting 💚🧶💚
I love seeing all your projects. I want to make a stripey turtle tank so enjoyed hearing you talk about yours. That balloon sweater...OMG!!! The halo is amazing and a great color choice!! I 2nd the winter's beach cardi option. That is what I immediately thought of when you were talking about it.
The Stripey Turtle Tank is spreading among my friend group, hehe! Thanks so much-I've picked a pattern for the tweed yarn and CANNOT wait to share! Thank you for watching and commenting!
I really can relate to craving fall knitting 😅 I casted on two light fingering weight summer projects (tombo tee and a camisole) during the past few weeks (I donˋt know why I thought that was a good idea😂) and sometimes it even feels like Iˋm knitting backwards as there seemingly is so little progress. Iˋm so looking forward to finishing those asap and casting on my „Wednesday“ and „Festival“ sweater with beautiful handdyed yarn from Olivia&Oliver fibers☺️ Those sweaters will feel like theyˋre flying off the needles in comparison to my summer knits😄 I love the rainbow yarn you used for the Audrey Top! At first I wasnˋt into the pattern but I really like how yours turned out☺️
Knitting backwards LOL, thankfully that's not actually the case! Ohh, I loved knitting the Wednesday and Festival sweaters, Olivia and Oliver Fibers are perfect yarns for those! Thanks for the kind words
Chelsea, can you please do a video, where you show all the yarn you have in stash? I always love the handdyed pojects you show and I think it would be so interesting to have a video, where you show them all and maybe even how you store them? I'd be so interested :) just an idea i had whilst watching :)) Note: You could do a combined video with destashing and sorting out plans and stuff!!!
LMFAOOOOOO THE BEANIE 😭 other than the extra tall crown, it looks soooo good omggg I'm so happy 😭🤗 and omg that striped Audrey top is beautiful! 😻 Also my Balloon sweater is definitelyyyy deep into september and october lol because I have soo many projects as well 😭 and I literally JUST casted on the Stripe Hype Dress!!
33:16 those colorful speckles reminds me of the end of midsummers eve, when flower petals are all over the floor from peoples flower crowns!!!! SO GORGEOUSSSSSS i might cry
I've also been binge watching your podcasts while on a knitting streak. You've successfully converted me into an Olivia and Oliver Fibers fan, I'm so in love with their colours! Esp Pixie Dust and Seashore
That tweedy superwash would make a BEAUTIFUL Andrea Mowry Traveler. I had a sweater’s quantity worth of super-wash I purchased before realized it wasn’t what I loved working with, and just made it for my husband. It draped BEAUTIFULLY, as I didn’t really want it to keep the bouncy, caterpillar-like texture, but it ended up working up PERFECTLY for that pattern.
After MUCH deliberation I've come up with a pattern for the tweed and cannot wait to share! I'm definitely finding myself purchasing more and more non-superwash though...I truly love the more rustic quality of the fibers!
So many beautiful projects!! 😍 I definitely think your concern about using superwash with the Sveaborg sweater is valid- a structured, textural sweater like that would definitely age better with a rustic, woolen-spun yarn. I've used Lore a number of times before and I think that would be an AWESOME choice! My favorite sweater of all time was knit using Lore, and I wore it 2-3X weekly for the last 2 fall/winter seasons. It just becomes more beautiful with age & wear and I think for the amount of work that would go into the Sveaborg, it deserves a hearty, well-wearing wool like that :) Also side note, when you held up your striped Audrey top and green sweetheart tank they reminded me of salmon sashimi and wasabi and now I want sushi! 😂
Oh thank you so much! And thank you for the helpful feedback! YES, Lore is such a swoonworthy yarn for some reason, I don't know what it is about it but it's seriously divine 😄 omg that sushi comment made me giggle, hahahahaha
I just had to comment to say that I knit the Sveaborg pullover in a superwash merino yarn (my project is on Ravelry but my yarn is locally dyed and is not on Ravelry so maybe you missed it!) and the collar was perfectly fine! It’s one of my favourite projects to date!
I think everyone has a project that makes them laugh at the ridiculous way it finished. I know I do and it makes my friends laugh, too. A dickey? You never heard of a dickey? In Christmas Vacation, when Cousin Eddie is wearing a white sweater, he's wearing a brown dickey under it. Your WIPs are beautiful colors. Good luck getting them finished. I hope it goes well. I, too, am struggling with WIPs and hope to get a few done in the next few weeks.
I've been wearing the hat despite its pointy crown, LOL...oh well. Yes, I mentioned they're called dickeys in the episode! That's what I've always heard them called. Thank you so much for the kind words! Hope you've been wrapping up some of your WIPs-I know I have!
Oh my, I'm excited to see your finished terrazzo neck next. Speaking of which, I've been eyeing the Imagine Spring Cowl by Lív Ulven a lot lately. It has beautiful simple cables and looks so effortlessly elegant. I definitely have more than enough patterns to keep me busy for fall and winter but she just started a fall sale and I might not be able to resist the temptation 😅.
Ooooo you might be waiting a bit, I lost steam on the Terrazzo Neck 😅 I'm trying to monogamously knit through the rest of my WIPs and that one is probably last on the list, haha. WOW, that Imagine Spring cowl is absolutely stunning! Adding to my favorites! Thanks so much for sharing
In my humble opinion, the Seashore Tweed DK yarn is too beautiful to compete with all the busy texture of cables. I’m sure you could find a sweater pattern that will let the yarn be the star. Happy hunting on all fronts. 🥰
I'm loving your videos so much, everything you make is so stylish and inspiring! Could you make a video describing why you choose to always pair with Mohair? I am curious in the texture/wear etc. reasons behind pairing with it, and if it's truly worth it financially vs. just using one yarn. Also curious about how you knit so fast! I would love a video on your knitting style and tips/tricks for going a little faster.
Thank you so much Jacquelyn! I definitely don't use mohair on all of my projects, typically only if it's called for in the pattern! Personally, I just love the way mohair looks and feels, it adds a whimsical look to knitwear. For me, it doesn't really depend on if it's financially "worth it" or not, it just depends on whether you like the look and feel because that's the biggest difference (it is expensive though, so there's really no downside to leaving it out if you're not a die-hard mohair fan!). Regarding speed, I'm really a binge knitter! I will go days without knitting and then for a few days in a row, knit every morning and every evening when I'm not working (and usually stay up way too late...) I'm not an extremely fast stitcher by any means, but I do devote many hours to the craft every week. ☺ thanks for your wonderful questions and thoughtful comment!
Your Sweetheart Ribbed Top looks stunning - I love that vibrant green!🌿 Oh and your Balloon Sweater - that yarn choice looks incredibly soft and beautiful. Your creations are always so inspiring! 💚🧶
Your podcast was so funny. I feel you. I have cast on and have so many wipes. I had to organise mine and write 🖋️ them down on what I am working on and you are right. I want to knit all the patterns.
I used to really stress about picking up stitches, too, and I'll tell you what worked for me. I hold my needles and yarn as if I'm knitting and I just "knit" into the top of the cast on edge. This may sound really simple and maybe that's what you're already doing, but I was making it way more complicated. Once I pretended I was just knitting it became much easier.
I love your stripe hype sweater! it reminds me of red leaves in the mountain fog. so pretty! I am also planning on making a Sveaborg pullover this autumn, using Lore in the dark green. I do think a superwash yarn will be too drapey/unstructured for this - I want a collar that can stand up on its own for full dramatic effect. I think the SW tweed would look great as a more fitted Eva cardigan or other set-in-sleeve-esque cardigan. Tweed always reminds me of academia and blazers. I think a stockinette pattern would really let the beautiful tweed shine! I would love to see a stash tour/queue video! I love getting inspiration from what others are planning to knit.
Omg, thanks Sunshine! STOP I love that we are knitting the same pullover, I haven't seen too many people knit it up so I love that we'll be adding two into the mix! And Lore in the green will be STUNNING, you know I am all over anything green, haha. I was looking at the Eva cardigan for the tweed yarn as well, great minds think alike! 😉
Wow you got a lot of progress on that stripey turtle tank!! I got minis from Flock that I was planning to put towards the slanty stripes or the turtle tank... This may be swaying me XD
your color choices are always so inspiring to me! I’m very doubtful about my color-pairing abilities so I don’t have any stripe-y projects queued but your stripe hype sweater (+ upcoming dress!) looks so good that I want to make one too 😍😍 also there’s noooo such thing as too many WIPs hhaha
First of all, I love your videos! Second, I'm making the Melange Sweater right now and not loving it. I only swatched knitting flat and discovered that the way I hold my yarn when knitting flat is dramatically different than knitting in the round, and I was getting major pooling when knitting in the round... so long story short I'm knitting the entire thing flat and planning to seem it together at the end in order to make sure the fabric is consistent throughout the entire garment. If you do decide to make this pattern, definitely learn from my mistake and make two swatches ahead of time (one flat and one in the round) to ensure the way the yarns marl look the same!
Thank youuu I love your videos too! Pages & Purls told me you were making a Melange when we were texting about it so I was so excited to watch your podcast. This is good info considering I don't swatch 😆 but I felt like I even noticed pooling a little bit with my marled Weekend Hat so it's definitely something to keep an eye on! I am excited to see yours finished though!
Your video made my afternoon knitting session so so cozy!! When you were holding up the tweed yarn (which is so so beautiful!!) I was thinking you might be able to use it in some ribbed sweater? To have the yarn shine in a simpler stitch pattern (like stockinette or rib), but still give it a little something extra, since you have quite some simple stockinette projects planned already? Like the Hazel Sweater by Knitting for Olive (I LOOOOVE that long split hem) or the Classic Rib by knitting for olive ?
Have you seen the Heirloom Quilt Cardigan by Katryn Seeburger? Her sample is in tweed - that olivia&oliver tweed would be a perfect “main” colour for sleeves and ribbing 👀 I have just one sleeve to go on mine and it is my life’s work 🥲
YES that's literally on my winter knitting list! I really want to use Marie Wallinn yarn for it! Omg CONGRATS on that knit, it's going to be spectacular!
I love your channel! I am just starting on the balloon sweater too lots of new techniques but I love it! Can’t wait to see how your comes out….. it looks beautiful so far!
Thank you so much Jillian! Hope your Balloon Sweater is turning out great! I'm just about to start working on mine again and cannot wait to see all the special details come together
Ooooooh my gosh, I don't know what it is, but I've also had too many WIPs on my needles the last couple of months! It definitely doesn't help that I also have a few Flock, Tea Cozy, and La Mercerie acquisitions waiting to be cast on too! 😬😅
Sometimes I think bold tweed like that (light base, dark neps) makes patterns and cables look muddled. I think I would do stockinette with the tweed yarn, and do something more tonal for the cabled cardigan.
Sorry second comment but I just wanted to say that I agree with your assessment on that Olivia and Oliver yarn with that cabled sweater. My very first sweater was an all-over cable cardigan with silky superwash wool and it is EXACTLY as you described - just not enough structural integrity. I think that sweater is screaming for a really wooly wool.
LisaR: Yarnia shop in Montclair NJ , has in a carry along to make anything into a tweed . It doesn't change the gauge . They had it recently, but it took a while to get it back in last time it sold out . Thought you might be interested:) ( They show in in recent podcast worked up ) Gorgeous F/Os and wips !
Thank you so much! Unfortunately I haven't found the tweed thread in a neutral shade, which is what I'd want to use! I think I've narrowed down a yarn for the Sveaborg though 😄
I can honestly say I have never been a fan of stripes. I always felt the style didn't suit me, too Preppy, too gothy haha whatever, not flattering on my body...BUT I have been striped obsessed as well lately! I did the cotton Kylas Sweater and loved changing colors. Now I have tons in my queue on Ravelry haha 😄
After deliberating a ton I've decided on a pattern for the tweed...can't wait to share! Winters Beach was one of my original ideas though-great minds think alike!
Hi. Love your show, my first episode. I really like your colour combination on the green top and the yarn for the dress! Inspiring 😊 A constructive feedback: Do you have air con on or is it pouring down outside? There is a background noise throughout the whole episode. Just wanted to inform you in case your not aware. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you so much for watching! I totally know the sound you mean, but unfortunately it's just my camera-I haven't been able to figure out how to fix it! Luckily no one has mentioned it yet...until now, haha. I've definitely been shopping for microphones though, which should help make it more of a clear sound!
Hi Chelsea! Just came across your channel. I'm knitting my first ever jumper which is The Louvre and I'm stuck at this section - "Knit to first marker between back and right sleeve, M1R, slip marker, knit the 2 raglan sts, slip marker, M1L, knit 4 (4) 4 (4) 2 (2) 2 (2) sts, turn (2 sts have been increased)". If I knit 4 sts I get a total of 5sts or should it be a total of 4 with the M1L increase? please help Thank you :)
I'm not quite sure how that would work since the handle wouldn't be quite long enough to hold all the stitches...? I may have to look up a tutorial! Thanks for the tip though!
@@truelaneknits hahah pick up through your work with the crochet hook (right hand) and then place that loop onto the knitting needle (left hand). But yes a vid is more helpful :)
I made a really lovely DRK Everyday out of some Tweed yarn (sport weight but you could do the math to make it work with a DK.) I think tweed yarns shine best in simple patterns that don't have lots of texture, personally.
OK, well, thank you for believing that I could do the math to make it work but I have less faith 😆 I think I've found a couple of great options though! And I've also come up with a perfect pattern for the tweed so I can't wait to share that in the next episode
I think you've got the right idea about that quarter zip pullover. More than likely, the drape on your super wash won't hold up... It would be such a bummer to spend all of that time and effort knitting such a beautiful piece only to dislike the outcome and not wear it. :/ My suggestion, choose a different yarn. By the way I absolutely LOVE your podcasts.
I've been trying to really enjoy podcasts but I've noticed that many english speaking knitting podcasters (mainly from the US and Canada) have this "fry voice" way of talking that make it painful for someone with misophonia to listen to, which makes me really sad. Regardless of my limitations, I love everything you make!
I definitely considered it, but I haven't enjoyed my projects with it too much-it's more of a sport weight to me and I think the Sveaborg is more of a light worsted/heavy DK.
I’ve been binging your videos (even ones I’ve already watched) while knitting like a fiend over the last few days and now a new one? I must have done something good in a past life.
Thanks so much for watching!
1. I think the tweed would look so cute as the champagne cardigan. 2. Yarn stash tour?? I love those kinds of videos
Ooh yes! I actually have stash yarn ready to go for the Champagne Cardigan, LOL! We'll see, I usually only have energy to film podcast episodes but I do need to go through my stash so it's a possibility!
The stripy turtle in the green strip makes your eyes pop.
Thank you Sara!
Chelsea-have you considered doing a stash tour video? There may be skeins that show themselves as ones that need to be rehomed to fulfill their yarny potential. I enjoy seeing these kind of videos because it gives me inspiration for yarns and patterns!
Regarding superwash yarn…I would not use it for cables. Cables need a sturdier yarn and SW will stretch and go limp. I’ve stopped making garments out of SW yarn and I am still looking for a non-SW/nylon or silk blend sock yarn bc I don’t enjoy the feel of SW socks on my feet.
My Fletching is going to be the next sweater I cast on and I cannot wait! I’m finishing up the Mia sweater first because I know I will stop working on it (again) if I cast on something new!
Have a fabulous week!
Christina
Thanks so much for the comment Christina! I thought about doing a stash tour video at some point last year (maybe early this year?) but I'm not sure I could handle it honestly 😅 we'll see. I think those decisions may need to be made off camera, LOL. And yes, I've found a simpler pattern for the superwash yarn that I can't wait to share next episode! Definitely going with a lofty non-SW yarn for the cable sweater. OMG I'm so excited you're making a My Fletching, that's on my list for this fall! I would love to see it!
OBSESSED with your semper slipover!!! You have the best taste!!!!
TY Brooke! Right back atcha!
I'm so glad you popped up on my feed. I liked and subscribed when you said Connecticut was your favorite state, lol-had to show the state where I grew up some love. By the way, your Stripe Hype Sweater made me buy the pattern just now; I have the perfect yarn in my stash. Happy knitting 💚🧶💚
I love seeing all your projects. I want to make a stripey turtle tank so enjoyed hearing you talk about yours. That balloon sweater...OMG!!! The halo is amazing and a great color choice!! I 2nd the winter's beach cardi option. That is what I immediately thought of when you were talking about it.
The Stripey Turtle Tank is spreading among my friend group, hehe! Thanks so much-I've picked a pattern for the tweed yarn and CANNOT wait to share! Thank you for watching and commenting!
the colors of the striped sweater you're wearing look so good on you
I really can relate to craving fall knitting 😅 I casted on two light fingering weight summer projects (tombo tee and a camisole) during the past few weeks (I donˋt know why I thought that was a good idea😂) and sometimes it even feels like Iˋm knitting backwards as there seemingly is so little progress. Iˋm so looking forward to finishing those asap and casting on my „Wednesday“ and „Festival“ sweater with beautiful handdyed yarn from Olivia&Oliver fibers☺️ Those sweaters will feel like theyˋre flying off the needles in comparison to my summer knits😄
I love the rainbow yarn you used for the Audrey Top! At first I wasnˋt into the pattern but I really like how yours turned out☺️
Knitting backwards LOL, thankfully that's not actually the case! Ohh, I loved knitting the Wednesday and Festival sweaters, Olivia and Oliver Fibers are perfect yarns for those! Thanks for the kind words
Chelsea, can you please do a video, where you show all the yarn you have in stash? I always love the handdyed pojects you show and I think it would be so interesting to have a video, where you show them all and maybe even how you store them? I'd be so interested :) just an idea i had whilst watching :)) Note: You could do a combined video with destashing and sorting out plans and stuff!!!
LMFAOOOOOO THE BEANIE 😭 other than the extra tall crown, it looks soooo good omggg I'm so happy 😭🤗 and omg that striped Audrey top is beautiful! 😻 Also my Balloon sweater is definitelyyyy deep into september and october lol because I have soo many projects as well 😭 and I literally JUST casted on the Stripe Hype Dress!!
LOL omg thank you for laughing with me at my painnnn 🤣 but I love the yarn so much and even more since you gave it to me!
33:16 those colorful speckles reminds me of the end of midsummers eve, when flower petals are all over the floor from peoples flower crowns!!!! SO GORGEOUSSSSSS i might cry
Omgggg I love that so much 🥲 so excited to be balloon sisters!
So inspirering and so much beautiful sweaters 🌺🌺🌺
I've also been binge watching your podcasts while on a knitting streak. You've successfully converted me into an Olivia and Oliver Fibers fan, I'm so in love with their colours! Esp Pixie Dust and Seashore
Love love love your stripe hype sweater!
That tweedy superwash would make a BEAUTIFUL Andrea Mowry Traveler.
I had a sweater’s quantity worth of super-wash I purchased before realized it wasn’t what I loved working with, and just made it for my husband. It draped BEAUTIFULLY, as I didn’t really want it to keep the bouncy, caterpillar-like texture, but it ended up working up PERFECTLY for that pattern.
After MUCH deliberation I've come up with a pattern for the tweed and cannot wait to share! I'm definitely finding myself purchasing more and more non-superwash though...I truly love the more rustic quality of the fibers!
Field day cardigan by Ozetta, the button band is knit with the body ,so it’s a fast knit!😊
I have got to make a cardigan by Ozetta! Adding it to my list...thanks so much!
Keep those needles hot! 😊. Love your show. 🎉
YAAAAAAS. Thank you so much for watching & for commenting! 🧶🧡
So many beautiful projects!! 😍 I definitely think your concern about using superwash with the Sveaborg sweater is valid- a structured, textural sweater like that would definitely age better with a rustic, woolen-spun yarn. I've used Lore a number of times before and I think that would be an AWESOME choice! My favorite sweater of all time was knit using Lore, and I wore it 2-3X weekly for the last 2 fall/winter seasons. It just becomes more beautiful with age & wear and I think for the amount of work that would go into the Sveaborg, it deserves a hearty, well-wearing wool like that :) Also side note, when you held up your striped Audrey top and green sweetheart tank they reminded me of salmon sashimi and wasabi and now I want sushi! 😂
Oh thank you so much! And thank you for the helpful feedback! YES, Lore is such a swoonworthy yarn for some reason, I don't know what it is about it but it's seriously divine 😄 omg that sushi comment made me giggle, hahahahaha
I just had to comment to say that I knit the Sveaborg pullover in a superwash merino yarn (my project is on Ravelry but my yarn is locally dyed and is not on Ravelry so maybe you missed it!) and the collar was perfectly fine! It’s one of my favourite projects to date!
Oh I totally did miss that, I'll have to browse back through the projects-thanks for letting me know! And thank you for watching and commenting!
I think everyone has a project that makes them laugh at the ridiculous way it finished. I know I do and it makes my friends laugh, too. A dickey? You never heard of a dickey? In Christmas Vacation, when Cousin Eddie is wearing a white sweater, he's wearing a brown dickey under it.
Your WIPs are beautiful colors. Good luck getting them finished. I hope it goes well. I, too, am struggling with WIPs and hope to get a few done in the next few weeks.
I've been wearing the hat despite its pointy crown, LOL...oh well. Yes, I mentioned they're called dickeys in the episode! That's what I've always heard them called. Thank you so much for the kind words! Hope you've been wrapping up some of your WIPs-I know I have!
So many great finished objects, I adore the three tanks.
Thank you so much! So glad I finished them up before fall officially began 🍂🙂
Oh my, I'm excited to see your finished terrazzo neck next. Speaking of which, I've been eyeing the Imagine Spring Cowl by Lív Ulven a lot lately. It has beautiful simple cables and looks so effortlessly elegant. I definitely have more than enough patterns to keep me busy for fall and winter but she just started a fall sale and I might not be able to resist the temptation 😅.
Ooooo you might be waiting a bit, I lost steam on the Terrazzo Neck 😅 I'm trying to monogamously knit through the rest of my WIPs and that one is probably last on the list, haha. WOW, that Imagine Spring cowl is absolutely stunning! Adding to my favorites! Thanks so much for sharing
In my humble opinion, the Seashore Tweed DK yarn is too beautiful to compete with all the busy texture of cables. I’m sure you could find a sweater pattern that will let the yarn be the star. Happy hunting on all fronts. 🥰
You'll be happy with the pattern I've selected then I think, hehe! I'll be sharing it in my next episode!
I'm loving your videos so much, everything you make is so stylish and inspiring!
Could you make a video describing why you choose to always pair with Mohair? I am curious in the texture/wear etc. reasons behind pairing with it, and if it's truly worth it financially vs. just using one yarn.
Also curious about how you knit so fast! I would love a video on your knitting style and tips/tricks for going a little faster.
Thank you so much Jacquelyn! I definitely don't use mohair on all of my projects, typically only if it's called for in the pattern! Personally, I just love the way mohair looks and feels, it adds a whimsical look to knitwear. For me, it doesn't really depend on if it's financially "worth it" or not, it just depends on whether you like the look and feel because that's the biggest difference (it is expensive though, so there's really no downside to leaving it out if you're not a die-hard mohair fan!).
Regarding speed, I'm really a binge knitter! I will go days without knitting and then for a few days in a row, knit every morning and every evening when I'm not working (and usually stay up way too late...) I'm not an extremely fast stitcher by any means, but I do devote many hours to the craft every week. ☺ thanks for your wonderful questions and thoughtful comment!
Your Sweetheart Ribbed Top looks stunning - I love that vibrant green!🌿 Oh and your Balloon Sweater - that yarn choice looks incredibly soft and beautiful. Your creations are always so inspiring! 💚🧶
Thank you so very much for the kind comment! That makes me so happy to hear ☺💚
Your podcast was so funny. I feel you. I have cast on and have so many wipes. I had to organise mine and write 🖋️ them down on what I am working on and you are right. I want to knit all the patterns.
Aw, thank you so much! 😆 I appreciate the kind words. Hope you are making good progress on all of your WIPs! All the patterns, here we come!
I used to really stress about picking up stitches, too, and I'll tell you what worked for me. I hold my needles and yarn as if I'm knitting and I just "knit" into the top of the cast on edge. This may sound really simple and maybe that's what you're already doing, but I was making it way more complicated. Once I pretended I was just knitting it became much easier.
I will try and pretend I'm knitting next time. LOL. It's all in the attitude, right...
@@truelaneknits EXACTLY what I mean! I was just overthinking it, and maybe you are too?? Worth a try
I love your stripe hype sweater! it reminds me of red leaves in the mountain fog. so pretty!
I am also planning on making a Sveaborg pullover this autumn, using Lore in the dark green. I do think a superwash yarn will be too drapey/unstructured for this - I want a collar that can stand up on its own for full dramatic effect. I think the SW tweed would look great as a more fitted Eva cardigan or other set-in-sleeve-esque cardigan. Tweed always reminds me of academia and blazers. I think a stockinette pattern would really let the beautiful tweed shine!
I would love to see a stash tour/queue video! I love getting inspiration from what others are planning to knit.
Omg, thanks Sunshine! STOP I love that we are knitting the same pullover, I haven't seen too many people knit it up so I love that we'll be adding two into the mix! And Lore in the green will be STUNNING, you know I am all over anything green, haha. I was looking at the Eva cardigan for the tweed yarn as well, great minds think alike! 😉
Are you on Ravelry?
Wow you got a lot of progress on that stripey turtle tank!! I got minis from Flock that I was planning to put towards the slanty stripes or the turtle tank... This may be swaying me XD
Ahh thank you May! I know, I finished it in about two weeks I think-it's such an addicting pattern. You will not regret making it! 😉
I got the same project bag from That Crafty Little Fox. Your green striped tank looks so good!
I saw you did!!! Were you also influenced by Kate from Red Door? Hehe. Thanks so much Emily!
your color choices are always so inspiring to me! I’m very doubtful about my color-pairing abilities so I don’t have any stripe-y projects queued but your stripe hype sweater (+ upcoming dress!) looks so good that I want to make one too 😍😍
also there’s noooo such thing as too many WIPs hhaha
TYSM Erin! Always happy to color brainstorm over DMs if you need to 😉
First of all, I love your videos! Second, I'm making the Melange Sweater right now and not loving it. I only swatched knitting flat and discovered that the way I hold my yarn when knitting flat is dramatically different than knitting in the round, and I was getting major pooling when knitting in the round... so long story short I'm knitting the entire thing flat and planning to seem it together at the end in order to make sure the fabric is consistent throughout the entire garment. If you do decide to make this pattern, definitely learn from my mistake and make two swatches ahead of time (one flat and one in the round) to ensure the way the yarns marl look the same!
Thank youuu I love your videos too! Pages & Purls told me you were making a Melange when we were texting about it so I was so excited to watch your podcast. This is good info considering I don't swatch 😆 but I felt like I even noticed pooling a little bit with my marled Weekend Hat so it's definitely something to keep an eye on! I am excited to see yours finished though!
Your video made my afternoon knitting session so so cozy!! When you were holding up the tweed yarn (which is so so beautiful!!) I was thinking you might be able to use it in some ribbed sweater? To have the yarn shine in a simpler stitch pattern (like stockinette or rib), but still give it a little something extra, since you have quite some simple stockinette projects planned already? Like the Hazel Sweater by Knitting for Olive (I LOOOOVE that long split hem) or the Classic Rib by knitting for olive ?
Awww yay! I hope you felt the pre-fall vibes through the screen, lol. I AM ALL OVER THE RIBBED SWEATER IDEA 👀
Have you seen the Heirloom Quilt Cardigan by Katryn Seeburger? Her sample is in tweed - that olivia&oliver tweed would be a perfect “main” colour for sleeves and ribbing 👀
I have just one sleeve to go on mine and it is my life’s work 🥲
YES that's literally on my winter knitting list! I really want to use Marie Wallinn yarn for it! Omg CONGRATS on that knit, it's going to be spectacular!
I love your channel! I am just starting on the balloon sweater too lots of new techniques but I love it! Can’t wait to see how your comes out….. it looks beautiful so far!
Thank you so much Jillian! Hope your Balloon Sweater is turning out great! I'm just about to start working on mine again and cannot wait to see all the special details come together
Ooooooh my gosh, I don't know what it is, but I've also had too many WIPs on my needles the last couple of months! It definitely doesn't help that I also have a few Flock, Tea Cozy, and La Mercerie acquisitions waiting to be cast on too! 😬😅
LOL well you don't seem to be having too much trouble finishing all your WIPs, hehe. As long as you keep posting them on IG for me to enjoy!
I love all the fall vibes! 🧡
HERE FOR THE FALL VIBES! 🍂🧡
Sometimes I think bold tweed like that (light base, dark neps) makes patterns and cables look muddled. I think I would do stockinette with the tweed yarn, and do something more tonal for the cabled cardigan.
Yeahhh good call! I'm now thinking about something ribbed like the Hazel Sweater!
Sorry second comment but I just wanted to say that I agree with your assessment on that Olivia and Oliver yarn with that cabled sweater. My very first sweater was an all-over cable cardigan with silky superwash wool and it is EXACTLY as you described - just not enough structural integrity. I think that sweater is screaming for a really wooly wool.
Exactly! I'm now thinking about just using the yarn designated in the pattern...I really want a little dimension to it! Thanks so much for sharing
LisaR: Yarnia shop in Montclair NJ , has in a carry along to make anything into a tweed . It doesn't change the gauge . They had it recently, but it took a while to get it back in last time it sold out . Thought you might be interested:) ( They show in in recent podcast worked up )
Gorgeous F/Os and wips !
Thank you so much! Unfortunately I haven't found the tweed thread in a neutral shade, which is what I'd want to use! I think I've narrowed down a yarn for the Sveaborg though 😄
I think the Miles tee or pullover by Ozetta would be perfect for your drapery superwash tweed yarn.
After much deliberation I've come up with a pattern for the tweedy yarn...can't wait to share next episode! Thanks for watching & commenting! 🧡
I can honestly say I have never been a fan of stripes. I always felt the style didn't suit me, too Preppy, too gothy haha whatever, not flattering on my body...BUT I have been striped obsessed as well lately! I did the cotton Kylas Sweater and loved changing colors. Now I have tons in my queue on Ravelry haha 😄
Haha that's so funny! I have ALWAYS loved stripes so it was a natural fit in my wardrobe. Glad you found a pattern that changed your mind! 😉
How about All of the Lights! by Joji Locatelli for the cabled cardigan...or yeah Winters Beach Cardi have my votes :)
After deliberating a ton I've decided on a pattern for the tweed...can't wait to share! Winters Beach was one of my original ideas though-great minds think alike!
Hi. Love your show, my first episode. I really like your colour combination on the green top and the yarn for the dress! Inspiring 😊 A constructive feedback: Do you have air con on or is it pouring down outside? There is a background noise throughout the whole episode. Just wanted to inform you in case your not aware. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you so much for watching! I totally know the sound you mean, but unfortunately it's just my camera-I haven't been able to figure out how to fix it! Luckily no one has mentioned it yet...until now, haha. I've definitely been shopping for microphones though, which should help make it more of a clear sound!
Hi Chelsea! Just came across your channel. I'm knitting my first ever jumper which is The Louvre and I'm stuck at this section - "Knit to first marker between back and right sleeve, M1R, slip marker, knit the 2 raglan sts, slip marker, M1L, knit 4 (4) 4 (4) 2 (2) 2 (2) sts, turn (2 sts have been increased)".
If I knit 4 sts I get a total of 5sts or should it be a total of 4 with the M1L increase? please help
Thank you :)
A good tweed, nonsuperwash DK yarn might be Sandnes Garn Double Sunday or Peer Gynt (:
AND Peer Gynt comes in a natural tweed color! I'm definitely looking at that now-thanks for the comment!
Have you tried picking up stitches with a crochet hook? I find it soooo much easier
I'm not quite sure how that would work since the handle wouldn't be quite long enough to hold all the stitches...? I may have to look up a tutorial! Thanks for the tip though!
@@truelaneknits hahah pick up through your work with the crochet hook (right hand) and then place that loop onto the knitting needle (left hand). But yes a vid is more helpful :)
Your tweed yarn would be awesome as an Auguste Cardigan by Johanna Gehrisch!
Ooh, I have that one on my favorites list!
I made a really lovely DRK Everyday out of some Tweed yarn (sport weight but you could do the math to make it work with a DK.) I think tweed yarns shine best in simple patterns that don't have lots of texture, personally.
OK, well, thank you for believing that I could do the math to make it work but I have less faith 😆 I think I've found a couple of great options though! And I've also come up with a perfect pattern for the tweed so I can't wait to share that in the next episode
@@truelaneknits so glad you found something; can’t wait to see your choice!
You have a lovely podcast but could you put pictures of your knits in? It would be so helpful. Thanks!
Thanks for the feedback! If I don't get around to it, I do post photos of them on my Ravelry which are linked in the description!
May I suggest an Eva cardigan for the tweed.
That was one of my ideas! I've decided on a pattern now but I want to make the Eva cardigan soooo badly...just need to pick a color 🤭
We wore a lot of dickies in the 70s. I never understood why they went out of fashion. They provided warmth without bulk.
Yes, that's what my dad told me, haha! I think they're so great.
Can we talk about that huge tree behind you?
LOL. My fiddle leaf!
I think you've got the right idea about that quarter zip pullover. More than likely, the drape on your super wash won't hold up... It would be such a bummer to spend all of that time and effort knitting such a beautiful piece only to dislike the outcome and not wear it. :/ My suggestion, choose a different yarn. By the way I absolutely LOVE your podcasts.
Thanks for the insight! And for the kind words, I super appreciate it!
I don’t like knitting with bamboo because it is so slick.
It is definitely a challenge. So happy to be heading into the wooly season!!
I've been trying to really enjoy podcasts but I've noticed that many english speaking knitting podcasters (mainly from the US and Canada) have this "fry voice" way of talking that make it painful for someone with misophonia to listen to, which makes me really sad. Regardless of my limitations, I love everything you make!
Tweed dk…..Rowan felted tweed
I definitely considered it, but I haven't enjoyed my projects with it too much-it's more of a sport weight to me and I think the Sveaborg is more of a light worsted/heavy DK.