I feel your pain in projects that simply do not go as planned and resutl in frogging or (a more simple) bit-o-rit. I thinkI have satrted and frogged or put aside more WIPs in the past month than ever. I was ready to toss my needles in the garbage until the weather changed this week, and I started wearing my hand knit sweaters every waking hour. Just decided to frog a pair of testy fingerless gloves and knit my friend a scarf instead...truly mindless knitting like one of Francesca's little goodies.
I love the skirt and am knitfluenced to cast on one! I just finished my first pair of socks and found the procedure fun, so it’s nice to see you give it another chance! And I really like you burgundy-like dusty rosy pinks.
I loved knitting the Curio socks. I used the crazy zaberball as well. It was my first time doing an after thought heel still not my favourite but the socks are beautiful. I have seen people use the dk version of the zauberball yarn to make the shifty shawl and cowl.
The skirt just made me think of pairing it with the Snag thighs Blizzard - plum for a Christmas party or their plaid tights - Neeps with boots for an Autumn vibe. I added the pattern to my list!
This dark bordeaux color really suits you! I also hate magic loop for socks ( and magic loop overall😅), and I love knitting my sock on 3 needles, I have stainless steel from Hiya Hiya and I love them. But I've heard many people dont like this style, so I guess its very personal preference. Dove shawl is my little dream knit, I am just thinking if I could replace the bubbles with something, since I dont like them, but they look so beauitful and organic in this design.. Probably will have to try them once :) loving your projects and looking forward to a new episode!
I haven't tried the Hiya hiya needles yet but I feel like those would maybe be a bit easier for me. If I stick with knitting small circumference I may need to invest in some. I think the turtle dove could also look nice without the baubles. They do add a little visual interest, but there is enough other stuff going on that it would still be pretty.
Great episode Sheri so upbeat about being open to mods and revisits, i already love that vest colour 10 times more, so interesting trying to find our colour grooves, just wish it didnt require so much effort in knitting first
Trying to be positive and take the changes as a learning experience. And hopefully in the future I'll just get better about avoiding these issues in the first place 😅
The Chapelco Socks by Joji Locatelli comes in two weights in one pattern (fingering or dk). I did mine in the single color and I absolutely love them. It's a traditional sock construction but Joji's instructions were probably the best I've ever followed and I've made a lot of socks. I have high arches and they fit like a glove.
Your curios socks are very nice , socks took me a few tries to like doing them now they are my take out on the go project. I currently use 9 inch circular and getting use to it
I have only tried 9 inch circulars once and it was so hard on my hands, but that might have been because I was doing ribbing. Maybe stockinette would be a bit easier
I am new to sock knitting. Decided I have too many sweaters and need to try something else, On my third pair. Summer Lee has a fantastic book (The Sock Project)and utube videos. I thought it would be cool to have stocks for the different holidays and a good place to start. so my second pair was self stripping Halloween socks. Currently I am knitting Christmas socks and have yarn to do some football socks in Saskatchewan rider colors as they r the same as U of S huskies color and my son plays for them. This is all beautiful sock yarn from your stomping grounds. Bought in a lovely yarn store in Cochrane and the hand dyer is from Airdrie call Polka dot creek!
Would lining the skirt be an option? For the dyeing, my early dye experiments I used food coloring with excellent results. ChemKnits has some excellent tutorials. In one of my early episodes I talked about dyeing some DK yarn in a variegated turquoise. I eventually knit that up into a Rock It tee with off white contrast stripes. I wear it a lot and have never had any problem with the dye fading or bleeding. Experiment of course but super easy and I was comfortable using kitchen equipment (though obviously best practice is separate equipment). Appreciate you sharing your thought process on the various items. 🧶Cher
I think I bought that curio sock pattern and never knit them- i totally forgot about that pattern so thank you! The Turkish cast on is my favorite and I love knitting them toe up. I use the fish lips kiss heel. I really like the color you dyed the vest.
Maybe tap your local yarn store and see if they have a dye room you can “rent” and use their supplies? My sister and I just did this today. We brought our yarn and uses their dyes and tools and we just had to pay a “rental fee”. It was awesome. And when we left she was like, that would be amazing to do if you had a sweater you wanted to over dye.
Love your skirt. I also knit with eco soft was very sticky! Look at Nancy Wheeler for socks. She has Njord which is DK. She is also know as Knit sip Happy 😊x
I absolutely adore your mulberry coloured sweater and your other similar coloured knits. Really suits you! Also the socks! I. Have some similar yarn and I was spooked to watch this because only yesterday the Turkish cast on and Afterthought heel came up on my Pinterest 😮 I hope I have the curio sock in my pattern stash, will check. PS Of course, you will be able to go to Stephen West’s shop! Have you ever seen him in there? 😊
Aw thank you! 🤗 It sounds like you are being sent a clear message to knit the curio socks 😂 Unfortunately Stephen has never been there when I've stoped by the yarn shop, but I only go a couple times a year.
I love that sock yarn and have made many pairs with it. I’m not sure that you can actually make identical pairs. This has not happened in my experience but i don’t care that they come out different.
Regarding your knitted skirt that seems a bit transparent: one idea would be to sew in a lining. Second (quicker, easier, and probably less expensive) idea would be to wear a slip or half slip.
@@LATHEANDLOOMPODCAST I knit many skirts for myself years ago and had a seamstress add a lining. It worked, but I would recommend starting with a half slip worn independently (that is, not tacked in) and see how you like that. Then, tack it in.
Try dyeing it a second time on the stove, and if your vest is wool make sure the water is acidulated. The heat and acid help the dye penetrate better, and doing two processes of dyeing with black liquid rit dye has gotten me very dark, rich, solid black yarn
While it’s not Rit dye, just yesterday Roxanne Richardson featured some yarn that she spun herself and dyed. She used Dharma Acid Dye to which she added vinegar. She explained the process, and the resulting colour was what she was looking to achieve. Very lovely and rich “Peacock Blue”, although to me it looks more Safire. I realize you want to stick to Rit, but this may give you some food for thought. th-cam.com/video/uvKa0__Itmk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=n5VS05rgIW_yO7nv
Hi Sheri I consistently watch your podcast and several others, and I totally respect the time and effort that goes into making them, so by no means begrudge you a little ad revenue. However, there are a plethora of podcasts out there now and if one watched 24 hours a day, you could not fit them all in. Most of us, I suspect, watch while doing other things, so when the ads occur every second minute, it becomes a challenge to keep focussed and continue with whatever task you are trying to accomplish. If there is any way to concentrate the ads a little more, I think it would benefit the podcasters and the watchers as well. Not a criticism, just a thought for consideration if it is even within your ability to make that change.
Thank you for pointing this out Linda! Do you mean you are seeing a bunch of ads back to back at one time? I always space my ad breaks at least 10 minutes apart, but then as a creator we don't seem to have any control over how many ads TH-cam then packs into that space. I'm so sorry if you're seeing a bunch in a row as I know what a pain that is. It's why I eventually caved and paid for premium.
Hibernal DK Socks by Summer Lee! So engaging and flew off my needles
I feel your pain in projects that simply do not go as planned and resutl in frogging or (a more simple) bit-o-rit. I thinkI have satrted and frogged or put aside more WIPs in the past month than ever. I was ready to toss my needles in the garbage until the weather changed this week, and I started wearing my hand knit sweaters every waking hour. Just decided to frog a pair of testy fingerless gloves and knit my friend a scarf instead...truly mindless knitting like one of Francesca's little goodies.
I love the skirt and am knitfluenced to cast on one! I just finished my first pair of socks and found the procedure fun, so it’s nice to see you give it another chance! And I really like you burgundy-like dusty rosy pinks.
For tweed effect, you can pair that make-it-tweed with any other yarn 😉. Love the stuff you make! Thank you for sharing ❤
Thanks for watching 🫶
I loved knitting the Curio socks. I used the crazy zaberball as well. It was my first time doing an after thought heel still not my favourite but the socks are beautiful. I have seen people use the dk version of the zauberball yarn to make the shifty shawl and cowl.
The skirt just made me think of pairing it with the Snag thighs Blizzard - plum for a Christmas party or their plaid tights - Neeps with boots for an Autumn vibe. I added the pattern to my list!
That would be cute! Perfect for the holidays
This dark bordeaux color really suits you! I also hate magic loop for socks ( and magic loop overall😅), and I love knitting my sock on 3 needles, I have stainless steel from Hiya Hiya and I love them. But I've heard many people dont like this style, so I guess its very personal preference. Dove shawl is my little dream knit, I am just thinking if I could replace the bubbles with something, since I dont like them, but they look so beauitful and organic in this design.. Probably will have to try them once :) loving your projects and looking forward to a new episode!
I haven't tried the Hiya hiya needles yet but I feel like those would maybe be a bit easier for me. If I stick with knitting small circumference I may need to invest in some.
I think the turtle dove could also look nice without the baubles. They do add a little visual interest, but there is enough other stuff going on that it would still be pretty.
Totally with you on magic loop!!!😂
For DK-weight socks, try Indigo Leaves by Joji Locatelli. I have knit three pairs of them, and they are a quick knit and so pretty.
Great episode Sheri so upbeat about being open to mods and revisits, i already love that vest colour 10 times more, so interesting trying to find our colour grooves, just wish it didnt require so much effort in knitting first
Trying to be positive and take the changes as a learning experience. And hopefully in the future I'll just get better about avoiding these issues in the first place 😅
For the hem. I think you are supposed to do one less round for the inside part of the demand then bind off. Good luck.❤😊
I just made a cardigan with Isager Aran Tweed in the colour Confetti and it’s lovely! It’s a dark grey base with so many colourful flecks in it.
That is exactly the colour I am thinking of!
The Chapelco Socks by Joji Locatelli comes in two weights in one pattern (fingering or dk). I did mine in the single color and I absolutely love them. It's a traditional sock construction but Joji's instructions were probably the best I've ever followed and I've made a lot of socks. I have high arches and they fit like a glove.
Saving! Thanks for the recommendation
Your curios socks are very nice , socks took me a few tries to like doing them now they are my take out on the go project. I currently use 9 inch circular and getting use to it
I have only tried 9 inch circulars once and it was so hard on my hands, but that might have been because I was doing ribbing. Maybe stockinette would be a bit easier
I am new to sock knitting. Decided I have too many sweaters and need to try something else, On my third pair. Summer Lee has a fantastic book (The Sock Project)and utube videos. I thought it would be cool to have stocks for the different holidays and a good place to start. so my second pair was self stripping Halloween socks. Currently I am knitting Christmas socks and have yarn to do some football socks in Saskatchewan rider colors as they r the same as U of S huskies color and my son plays for them. This is all beautiful sock yarn from your stomping grounds. Bought in a lovely yarn store in Cochrane and the hand dyer is from Airdrie call Polka dot creek!
Would lining the skirt be an option? For the dyeing, my early dye experiments I used food coloring with excellent results. ChemKnits has some excellent tutorials. In one of my early episodes I talked about dyeing some DK yarn in a variegated turquoise. I eventually knit that up into a Rock It tee with off white contrast stripes. I wear it a lot and have never had any problem with the dye fading or bleeding. Experiment of course but super easy and I was comfortable using kitchen equipment (though obviously best practice is separate equipment). Appreciate you sharing your thought process on the various items. 🧶Cher
Your hair looks so beautiful!! I don't know if this color is just bringing it out or if you recently got it done but it looks so fresh!
Oh thank you! I was actually thinking it looked a bit messy in this video so you made my day 🥰
I think I bought that curio sock pattern and never knit them- i totally forgot about that pattern so thank you! The Turkish cast on is my favorite and I love knitting them toe up. I use the fish lips kiss heel.
I really like the color you dyed the vest.
Enjoy the socks!
Maybe tap your local yarn store and see if they have a dye room you can “rent” and use their supplies? My sister and I just did this today. We brought our yarn and uses their dyes and tools and we just had to pay a “rental fee”. It was awesome. And when we left she was like, that would be amazing to do if you had a sweater you wanted to over dye.
Good idea! I have never heard of this here but perhaps Stephen & Penelope offers it.
Love your skirt. I also knit with eco soft was very sticky! Look at Nancy Wheeler for socks. She has Njord which is DK. She is also know as Knit sip Happy 😊x
Oh these look cute! Saving
I absolutely adore your mulberry coloured sweater and your other similar coloured knits. Really suits you! Also the socks! I. Have some similar yarn and I was spooked to watch this because only yesterday the Turkish cast on and Afterthought heel came up on my Pinterest 😮
I hope I have the curio sock in my pattern stash, will check.
PS Of course, you will be able to go to Stephen West’s shop! Have you ever seen him in there?
😊
Aw thank you! 🤗 It sounds like you are being sent a clear message to knit the curio socks 😂
Unfortunately Stephen has never been there when I've stoped by the yarn shop, but I only go a couple times a year.
I love that sock yarn and have made many pairs with it. I’m not sure that you can actually make identical pairs. This has not happened in my experience but i don’t care that they come out different.
Ah damn that is a shame. I know it will drive me nuts to have them not matching 😂
Regarding your knitted skirt that seems a bit transparent: one idea would be to sew in a lining. Second (quicker, easier, and probably less expensive) idea would be to wear a slip or half slip.
I thought I’d the slip also, even using a half slip to tack in as a lining?
@@LATHEANDLOOMPODCAST I knit many skirts for myself years ago and had a seamstress add a lining. It worked, but I would recommend starting with a half slip worn independently (that is, not tacked in) and see how you like that. Then, tack it in.
@@Sandy-lq9xethank you
I'll try the half slip and see how it goes!
@@Goodknits_ Yes, I think that's the right place to start. Hope it works! 🙂
Try dyeing it a second time on the stove, and if your vest is wool make sure the water is acidulated. The heat and acid help the dye penetrate better, and doing two processes of dyeing with black liquid rit dye has gotten me very dark, rich, solid black yarn
Thanks for the tip 🙏
🌈❤️
You can use one of your darning needle if you don’t have a toothpick
If I’m going to watch anyone I want forget it
What about dyeing knits black…love to wear black but don’t want to knit with it.
While it’s not Rit dye, just yesterday Roxanne Richardson featured some yarn that she spun herself and dyed. She used Dharma Acid Dye to which she added vinegar. She explained the process, and the resulting colour was what she was looking to achieve. Very lovely and rich “Peacock Blue”, although to me it looks more Safire. I realize you want to stick to Rit, but this may give you some food for thought.
th-cam.com/video/uvKa0__Itmk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=n5VS05rgIW_yO7nv
🙏 Saving to my watch list. I am open to trying other dyes if it will give a better result.
Hi Sheri
I consistently watch your podcast and several others, and I totally respect the time and effort that goes into making them, so by no means begrudge you a little ad revenue. However, there are a plethora of podcasts out there now and if one watched 24 hours a day, you could not fit them all in. Most of us, I suspect, watch while doing other things, so when the ads occur every second minute, it becomes a challenge to keep focussed and continue with whatever task you are trying to accomplish. If there is any way to concentrate the ads a little more, I think it would benefit the podcasters and the watchers as well. Not a criticism, just a thought for consideration if it is even within your ability to make that change.
Thank you for pointing this out Linda! Do you mean you are seeing a bunch of ads back to back at one time? I always space my ad breaks at least 10 minutes apart, but then as a creator we don't seem to have any control over how many ads TH-cam then packs into that space. I'm so sorry if you're seeing a bunch in a row as I know what a pain that is. It's why I eventually caved and paid for premium.