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Sherry, I am glad that you mentioned the Isager mohair because I am looking for some and I think that is what I will be getting.

I highly recommend with lace to add a lifeline every 10 rows or at the start of a new chart repeat.

I personally love the more fitted salty days, sweater. I am knitting mine now. Also small. But i definitely do not want so much positive ease

Hi Sherry, this was very useful, thanks a lot!

Haha! I went to a knit group about a year ago and was bragging about the exact same thing (lots of markers for repeats), and one of the ladies rolled her eyes and was like, “everybody knows to do that, duh!” I didn’t know that! Nobody says to do that, how would you know! Glad someone else found the discovery, I still feel like a genius every time I do it! Best trick ever!

Hi Sheri, love your knitting mojo, the new WiPs are gorgeous! Love the colours particularly the green in the Kremke Soul wool. I think a black top with a cropped black cardigan, black tights & boots would look great with your Pepitas skirt. Alternatively you mentioned the green Kremke Soul wool, I think that would look great with it too (sticking with the black boots & tights). Trying to match up the brown would be tricky. Looking forward to seeing your styling. Best wishes 🧶

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Hey been loving your updates on this, as I’m knitting the dress now. However, in this section I’m having a problem. On page 16/39, at the end of the top left front section, the decreases don’t seem to make sense. I am doing bust size 4, so I have 13 stitches on my needles, which matches what the pattern says. However, it then says to do 12 decreases rows over 36 total rows (every 3rd row). Then it says I should have 10 stitches on my needles. But that implies I should have only made 3 decreases! Not sure if I’m misreading something. Did you have the same issue, and if so did you do the 3 increases every 3 rows at the start and then just do stockinette to make the 36 rows, or knit a decrease row every 12 rows? Thanks!

Yes to generously using stitch markers! I do the same thing for colorwork and cable patterns too. If it's a really long pattern repeat, sometime I'll also use different colored stitch markers to indicate different parts of the pattern

I love that you're using the linen for a lace pattern. I've had my eye on the stromboli tee as well, and I love how yours is working up! Thanks for the tip about separating the lace sections with markers ❤

I use this method for pattern repeats on crochet and knitting. I found that my plastic stitch markers felt uncomfortable so I changed them for tiny, elastic hair bands. When asked what all the stitch markers are for, I say it's to make my knitting idiot proof!😂 Its working very well on my current project.

Congrats on the new job; I hope you love it!

Stitch markers for lace is the only way I can stay sane. And lifelines at least every pattern repeat. It has saved me hours of misery.

I am so sorry to hear about your dad and the town. You are right on with all your decisions and they all are beautiful. I love all that you’ve made and all of your decisions that you have made for the future with all of the yarn that you’ve gotten and you’ve made the right decisions. I’m really excited to see how it goes , you’re very good at your knitting you do bid for work makes me happy

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Great vid and so fun you travelled to see Adele! For the Pepitas Skirt, I think it would look good with a light denim/chambray button up slightly tucked in. And maybe a white or cream mockneck tee underneath or a cami with a cute brown or red bandana or kerchief around the neck. You could also do a light beige/natural linen color top.

For the skirt I think it would go nice with a white or off white T-shirt and same colour trainers.

With the skirt, you can wear a loose fit kni top, either hitting at the waist or tunic length. I would stay in the same color family but I wouldn't do matchy-matchy😊. For shoes you can do a black boot with chunky heals either short or long and a black bag. Black and brown is a very chic combo.

Sorry to hear about your dad losing his house. I live in Kamloops, BC, so the Jasper fire has been on all our minds here. I drive through Jasper on the way to visit 2 of my kids who live in Edmonton and Bonnyville. Really enjoyed your podcast. First time viewer- recommended by Tash from Mostly Knitting. Making a donation to Jasper.

Hi Sheri, I absolutely love the colour of your Macaela sweater, and I think it would look great with the skirt you are currently working on 😊 Also both cumulus tees might work nicely with the skirt. Already looking forward to your next podcast episode, take care, Barbara 😊

I think black boots would actually look great with the Pepitas skirt! As long as they go up past your ankles so they don’t visually cut off your legs you should be good (e.g. knee high boots, but some chunkier shorter or heeled boots could work too!). I think the colour combination of the two different shades of brown on the skirt with the black of the shoes would work nicely as well - perhaps also go for some black tights to pull everything together? And for a top you could definitely go for something brown like you mentioned for a more uniform look, but I think basically any neutral would look great too. Whether that’s white, cream, grey, taupe or any other neutral colour is totally up to you and your closet :) I think the skirt is versatile enough to really be dressed up or down depending on what look you prefer.

totally on board with the stitch markers with lace patterns, I put one between each repeat

Veronica Lindberg has her Stripe Hype Dress. You could knit it in a solid.

And you’re actually really lucky about the cast on with the linen yarn God’s looking out

That’s how you’re supposed to knit lace with stitch markers in between the repeats good job❤

I always put stitch markers between the chart repeats (lace, cables, color works etc) I’m disappointed that you said the Stromboli is a slog. I bought the pattern the day it came out. I haven’t started it yet. I also always do my ribbing in the main needle size and don’t go down a size.

I think a plum/greyish purple top would be nice with the pepitas skirt (for instance a turtleneck). I had a look at your finished objects and from the photos it seems that your Woolfolk Gallant Sweater and your Sweater No 8 and Una Sweater could be a good combination. Since the skirt is more fitted, it would probably be nice to have a top that is a bit larger. For the Micaela sweater, I think it could be nice to wear a blouse under it (white, grey or dark blue for example)

OMG I impulsively bought the Stromboli pattern with no plans at all, and I have this light fingering weight linen yarn that hasn't told me what it wants to be yet....thank you for trailblazing this! I will be following/knitting along - pacing myself as well. I want that in linen now, so hopefully it's worth it!

I would go for a soft leather ankle boot (ie like the classic ACNE studios ones or the ones from Miista) that would be such a nice line for the leg with this length of skirt and would pair well with bare legs or with tights :)

I think you need to find either a thin blouse or thin knit turtleneck (like in the photo) in a shade very close to either of the browns in your skirt (which is beautiful!!). Then I think either black or brown boots would look nice.

For the skirt, I was gonne say, some nice low heel pumps in the nude color… but if you want it a bit more casual, go for dark brown enkle booties. And your fluffy pink whip will go perfect on it! Finish with some nice pearl earrings and done! Or, knit a matching blazer/jacket, with a cream blouse. Or a sweater in the same dark brown yarn for a more toned down look. 💁🏼‍♀️ but pearls always work, or some nice big statement golden hoop earrings :D go for it! Or, for a summer look: white tee with some nice white sneakers, also an option 😅 I love styling haha

I always use stitch markers in cable and lace patterns! Like u said saves ripping out a whole row! As for styling your skirt. Who says black and brown don't go together??🤔u could style it with a ribbed shirt either in same color as the light colored yarn or a off white. Then add in a short black "biker" jacket, black purse and black boots -high or short would work!

Loved the episode! I also always put a stitch marker for every repeat whenever I'm knitting anything with repeats. It's much easier and faster to figure out if you messed up 😅 What I also do is use different stitch markers to mark when I'm half way through the round and when I have one repeat left. For some reason that really encourages me to keep going and reach the next "important" marker.

I ´d wear black tights with black trainers or so and a black little blazer jacket , maybe also a plain cream knitted Jumper !

Petiteknit has a long sweaters that is easy to prolong

I like your skirt a lot - and here is how I would set in the elastic: 1. Buy the elastic before you knit the waistband 3,5 to 4 cm wide! 2. Knit the waistband so it fits ecactly - knit a purl round where the waistband has to be turned around the elastic. Bind off so it is stretchy. 3. Sew the waistband down to where you picked up stitches for it - and leave an 8 cm opening! 4. Now draw the elastic into the tunnel you have created, you can use a safety pin in one of the ends of the elastic to make it easier! 5. Sew the elastic together - taake care not to twist it 6. And finally sew the opening together - and your done! In my opinion a creme coloured shirt (silk) or a t-shirt would look great with the skirt! Looking forward to seeing you in the outfit! 😎

Using wooden needles when knitting with linen or silky yarn has made my life easier. 😊

Your Stromboli top is beautiful. I haven’t tried working with linen but understand it’s very hard on the hands. I think it’ll be worth it in the end it’s just gorgeous!!

Thank you for another wonderful and inspiring podcast :) I am thinking about knitting the Nola dress by Marita Harvey at some point. Maybe that could be something. I am sure it is easy to modify it if you don`t like the high neck :)

Moreca Knit has an amazing pattern collection - not tried anything yet, but her simple classy style is so apealing!

I do the same thing with stitch markers when knitting either lace or colorwork. You're right. It's so helpful! As far as the skirt, I think it would look good with a chocolate brown fitted turtleneck and some brown knee high boots. Or a cream fitted turtleneck and some tan/cream sneakers

Ohh I think the sweater dress would look amazing in the green you love so much. Would go with any colour boots (black, tan, brown, navy, burgundy).

Hi. For this dress, you can check out Sandnes Garn Mykt Til Dame 2202 magazine. There are Hazel Kjole and Cherry Kjole dresses.

12:21 If you have access to wooden needles I would recommend these (not bamboo though) and adding some life lines to your project. Some people report an improvement (wrist pain) after using some grippy tape at their tension finger. I like to use my head lamp when knitting darker colors - it’s meant for climbing and outdoor activities so it’s more versatile (brightness, more stable cone of light) then a crafting necklace style light.

As I’m easily distracted, I always put in stitch markers at the end of each lace/colour work pattern repeat. I find it invaluable

Hi Sheri, your wips are very inspiring! I love thinking about outfits for my projects so here's my ideas. I actually think that the skirt would pair well with the pink mohair sweater you're making, and also with the green t shirt or the sonya shirt. I think for shoes I'd go with loafers for a preppy look or laced oxford style, and for when it gets even colder boots (I'd go with knee high) as you mentioned. I don't think it would look bad with black boots if you keep bare legs/or skin color tights if it's cold. Other colors I'd try with it: cream, brown (I think you made a camel brown vest maybe with a tshirt/button up underneath?), taupe, cream, even a warm grey might work (some knitted grey have some "cream" color in them), burgundy too.

Sheri, I'm knitting the Barbroe top with the Antigone!! All over lace tank with bra friendly straps, bottom up - but damn casting on with that yarn and getting the edge decreases was a task. 300 something cast on, 3mm needles. Yes it's taking forever and it hurts but I'm so invested in how beautiful the fabric is.

Even if I don’t think I need it, I always use stitch markers on lace repeats. One less thing for my brain to have to keep track of.

That’s absolutely how I manage any complex lace or textured knit pattern - such a life saver! The Stromboli is looking lovely, I think the pain of knitting with the linen will be worth it!

I did this on my last colorwork sweater -- started at every 8 and was at every 16 by the bottom of the yoke. It was a pain to slip them all at times and I complained because I had something like a total of 21 repeats, but it definitely kept me straight and kept me going!!