I am totally part of your circus regarding picking out yarn - and the anxiety it causes. I totally do that almost every.single.time!!! Glad to know I'm not the only one. 🙂
I can totally relate to your experience with yarn shopping and overwhelm at the yarn store. It is like there is too much for my head to process with all the options. Love your tip for matching sleeves by moving over the stitch markers. Your Sailor Swift Top looks fabulous. Thanks so much for sharing all the details for yarn usage. That is super helpful. Looking forward to your next video on your plans. ❤
I always knit 3 stitches with both yarns when joining a new ball. I'll also just join anywhere on the sweater except directly in the front. Unless you're looking for the join, it's usually invisible once the yarns are knit together. (I agree with you about putting a finished edge on your oversized, cabled sweater. You'll probably feel more comfortable wearing it) Thank you for your content ... I look forward to it each Saturday 😀
I wish I knew about this sooner! Thank you for validating my thoughts on that! It’s so nice to be able to bounce ideas around on here 🥰 thank you so much for joining me!
I love your process Nora. This is one of the best things about knitting, and creating in general--how we can experiment and play, and come up with something perfectly handmade. 😊❤
Thank you 🥰 I love that we can be given a set of guidelines to work with and then make all sorts of creative changes for ourselves! Perfectly handmade 💛
I am 💯 with you on what you see in your brain as to what you want. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve envisioned an outfit or home decor item (I’m also a sewist) in a certain color or style and of course can’t find a pattern or color because I’ve made it up in my head!! Same for knitting. I’ve had to piece together different parts to come up with what I want. 😜
But its so worth the work isnt it? Like designing somethin that looks exactly like u want is sooo fun and makes it all the more special when it really comes to life ❤
Love it when I realize hey, its Saturday and there will be a Nora video!! Thanks for taking us through all your knitting adventures and misadventures. It helps a lot to realize everyone goes through these decisions and challenges when knitting a garment. All of your FO's are beautiful!
I love, love, love the tank top! It looks great on its own, but will be great to extend the season with a shirt or jacket. Love the brown with the denim! I cant wait to see the new yarn in a vest. I can see it now, maybe with rolled hems and very angular in shape. Such a sophisticated color! Great episode!
Totally agree with everything you're saying on gauge swatching! Sometimes I get into a mini slump right at the end of a big project where motivation just evaporates. And that's when I'll gauge swatch for my next project and use the excitement of casting that one on to fuel myself to finish my current project! Also low key you can get such a good idea of the vibe and composition of yarn combos and colors and such with a swatch. I can't tell you how many times I've pivoted from what I originally thought I wanted because my swatch wasn't thrilling me. It's a fantastic lil preview into your future finished object. Plus once you accumulate enough swatches, you can sew them all together and create a super cute swatch project bag that mirrors your knitting portfolio!
So true!! Sometimes a gauge swatch can be so inspiring!! I love that idea for a swatch collection!! I even love the pin boards people will display their swatches on-perhaps I should start doing that too!
I was laughing when you were talking about your feelings in a yarn store - I'm just the same, completely overwhelmed. And yarn shows are that feeling times a gazillion!
Hi Nora, another way of joining two balls of the same colour yarn is to alternate between the new and the old balls for 10-12 stitches or so. So you do one with the old, one with the new and so on for a few stitches. No ends to weave in at all. Very jelly of the Teddy Blake bag deal you got - I bought one of their bags a few years ago at full price and had it shipped all the way to Australia, they are amazing quality bags and look a lot like the birkin. Love your sailor swift.
Your tank is beautiful on you. Your color choices are so good and I must say Osi matches a lot of them. In making stripe hype now and think it's the most intuitive pattern I've ever made. Yarn shopping fatigue is a real thing and I've been there many times. Im in trouble because a yarn store just opened 1 mile from my house! Yikes. Love when your circus comes to town each Saturday.
Thank you!! It is funny that Osi kind of encompasses my favorite color palette 😂 I’m so glad you fed the same way about the stripe hype!! It’s such a palette cleanser knit! Omg the danger!! I hope it’s an amazing yarn shop though!! Thank you 🥰
My first thought when you said the neckline has no finishing was that a rolled edge would look perfect! I definitely think it would match the overall style of the jumper 😊
I have the easiest hack for keeping your bra straps in: take your yarn(you can also use ribbon) and attach it to one side of the top shoulder seam and then attach a snap to the other side of the yarn and then attach the bottom of the snap to the garment and you can just snap your bra strap into place an never think about it while you’re wearing it!
What a beautiful bag! Congratulations 🎉 on being sent such a lovely gift and on almost being at 10k subscribers. The tank looks amazing! And I can't wait to see the one on your needles completed. Hope you're staying cool. Happy knitting 💚🧶💚
Watercolor paper can be 100% cotton and bills too, but I cannot stop and wonder what will happen when you wash that swatch. Ihope you show us next Saturday!!!
Yay gauge swatching! I love taking measurements before blocking and after blocking my swatch so that while I'm trying on my half-finished garment, I will know that it's going to grow 8% in width and shrink 5% in length, for example. Or if I'm off-gauge, I can do the math to determine that my garment will be 2cm smaller in the bust than the pattern calls for and I can make a call on if I'm okay with that or if I want to add stitches somewhere. All of this gives me so much peace of mind while knitting and saves a ton of time and disappointment.
You're not crazy- I worked at a nursery with a HUGE variety of plants. Customers would sometimes ask for a plant with 5 or 6 specific characteristics that don't coincide in nature. I would explain no such plant existed and they were always surprised and sometimes disappointed. Occasionally they would argue that this fantasy they developed MUST exist.... Make much more sense with yarn than plants, however.
Your tank top is beautiful 🤩 I’m currently knitting the Salty days pullover from Veronika Lindberg. Her patterns are so well written. I did the Darling cardigan in no time and it’s scrumptious! I’m also a big fan of hers. Love your channel. I look forward to see what you have made. Thank you for your enthusiasm 😊
I went out this morning to the Woolly Thistle Grand opening event up in Lebanon, NH, so I missed the 9:30 release time. But here I am at 6pm, making sure that my Saturday is complete. I love your new top. Absolutely wonderful color combo! Thanks for yet another great vlog….podcast….whatever it is, it’s super💕
Love your Sailor Swift tank! It looks so good! I don’t personally like wearing tanks very often but I think I’m convinced to make a Sailor Swift one. I love the patterns from Kutovakika so it’s not hard to convince me to knit one of her patterns. 😄 I’m going to be knitting her Salty Days sweater soon!
Thank you!! I think it’s the perfect layering piece-specifically for the winter! I imagine it will be the coziest thing ever to just have a merino tank under a sweater for added warmth!! The salty days sweater has been in my favorites for a while-perhaps I’ll get to it someday! I hope you enjoy it!!
I think you can wash the Noro yarn without a problem. Maybe try with the little swatch? I knit a couple of pieces with yarn with a substantial amount of Japanese paper in it, I wash it in the washing machine using the handwash cycle and it's fine.
Hi Nora. My first thought to pretty up the neck is an I cord. Wow that sweater looks like a lot of work. Hope it turns out the way you want it. Diane from Boston
Hi Nora, I think Stephen West mentioned in one of his tutorials that he knits a few centimetres with both yarns when joining a new ball. This way he doesn't need to weave in the ends. However I find this doesn't work with plant fibres. I think you can clearly see the thicker stitches. Therefore I knit the first and the last stitches with both strands and alternate between the old and the new strand every second stich. To me its pretty invisible and I don't need to weave in ends afterwards 😊
So interesting! I never would have even thought to just use that as the joining method-I’ve always still left ends to weave in!! I appreciate the warning and will give it a try properly in a wool soon!! Thank you!
For the cabled sweater collar you could do a more finished rolled edge by picking up and knitting, then do a purl round, then 2-3 rounds of knitting and bind off.
Another great podcast! I love all the info that you give about your projects and plan on incorporating it into my vllg-cast! I love the sound of my chiagoo needles!
Isn’t that fun?? I did not think I’d love it as much as I do!! If nothing else, they’re great for stash busting and will be fantastic to layer in the winter!
Hi Nora, been a lurker! You are an amazingly brave knitter. From my experience, Cotton really needs a knot when you join, it’s just too slippy. Also cotton will stretch as you wear it. It will return to orginal shape after you wash and block. You take on interesting patterns and designs and I love what you’ve accomplished!
Thank you!! I have never been successful in knitting yarn and hiding it unfortunately…I do sometimes tie the tails together behind the work after weaving the ends in a little bit!
Hi Nora! Since I don't see any comments on this point, I believe the pronunciation of asaginu is ahh-saaaa-gin-u, with the g sounding like guinness or geese. Love the channel!
I'm looking forward to seeing your sweater finished. I think your are right in thinking the neckline will need a little something. I miss Webs! I wouldn't go often so when I did, I'd have to spend $120 to get the big discount. I absolutely love the back room! I'm knitting the Tolsta Tee.
Webs is the best! I definitely understand that mentality! I actually chose the yarn I did because the other things I got weren’t up for the sale so it worked out to buy yarn that wasn’t either!!
Finishing up my Amiata Sweater v2 test knit for The Knit Purl Girl and watching your video to keep me company. I don't think you sound crazy about being overwhelmed with decision fatigue at WEBS. That place is huge!!! Love love love the bag, and how sweet of you to get some giveaways. Looking forward to the summer knits video. Have a terrific week!
Yayy! Thanks for joining me 🥰 I’m glad I’m not alone then hahaha-I love that it has EVERYTHING, but that’s also what makes it so exhausting haha. Thank you 🥰
I would definitely do a little icord edge for the cabled sweater. I'm surprised that wasn't part of the original design!?! The sweater looks great by the way! I can't wait for the mid week video and to see what your summer knitting plans include. That paper linen yarn is so interesting, I can't wait to see what you work up with it. I would have totally been too afraid to even pick up that yarn so I'm going to live vicariously through this knitting project 😆 The knitters pride "zing" have been my favorite needles to use lately, they are metal so they do clink but they're so lovely to work with if you haven't tried them yet. Anyways have a wonderful weekend!!
Right?? I was so surprised looking through the pattern. I thought I was missing something 😂 the best part of watching knitting podcasts is to knit vicariously through other people!!! I had an opportunity to pick up the zings at one point but they looked like they might make the weird sound I don’t like, so I passed 😂 I wish I could have a trial period before committing!! Hahaha thank yo Igor being here 🥰
Your tank turned out great and suits you so well! I get these feelings of overwhelm in yarn stores and also if there is a limited time yarn sale online (like a really good sale). Unfortunately my solution is to always just buy everything I like 😬 Thats how I ended up with a very large stash in only 2.5 years... Curious to see how the noro piece will turn out. The no-wash would scare me off though.
Thank you!!! I feel like I either buy everything or nothing…and then regret it 😂 glad I’m not alone!! It’s definitely going to be interesting!! I’m excited to play 🥰
About the picture in your mind, that's why I envy artists that can draw out their thoughts. I would love to be able to scetch out my ideas but even my 2nd graders laugh at my drawing and feel comfortable drawing for me lol
I think an i-cord edge would look great on the cabled sweater. I agree that without something there, it's just going to look unfinished, not to mention be less stable.
Oh, I'm a member if this circus! Lol, i just spent 3 weeks trying to find the right shade of turquoise... Aqua, sea foam... Ive searched them all now i just wait ti see if what i ordered is what the 10 ½ year old wants ... Hopefully what i picture is whats in his brain as well 😅😅😅
Bra strap coverage a definite problem with tank tops and needs more consideration by designers. Sailor Swift could be knitted in Holst Garn Coast 55%wool 45% cotton. I am knitting tops in this to experiment for next summer in Australia. They have great choice of colours and there are beautiful muted shades as well. ❤
I definitely agree-I pretty much won’t buy or make something that I can’t wear a bra with so it’s nice to see when that appears to have been a consideration! I’ll have to look in to that yarn!
You could go with the larger size and through the bust shaping drop down to the next size down. That's kinda what I'm doing. I'm going for a larger size until I hit about 3 inches under my bust then switching down needle sizes and dropping sizes that way it ends up more of an A-line shape for me. I like the look of the 5mm needles loose-ness (it's not my first tolsta lol) but don't really like it where my bra ends up being so that's my rationale! Good luck! and yeah I love the mix and match abilities of her patterns!
Do you have the 16" Mindful Knitter cord, and if so what needle tips do you use with it? I tried out a 32" based on your experience and I liked it! but I got a few more sizes and my 4" Mindful Knitter metal tips are too long for 16", it's almost like I need bent ones? I can't wait for your next video, I love seeing what you pick out to make.
I am totally part of your circus regarding picking out yarn - and the anxiety it causes. I totally do that almost every.single.time!!! Glad to know I'm not the only one. 🙂
Saturdays are way better when watching your podcast and knitting along. Thanks so much ❤❤❤
Awww yayy! Thank you!!! 🥰
I can totally relate to your experience with yarn shopping and overwhelm at the yarn store. It is like there is too much for my head to process with all the options. Love your tip for matching sleeves by moving over the stitch markers. Your Sailor Swift Top looks fabulous. Thanks so much for sharing all the details for yarn usage. That is super helpful. Looking forward to your next video on your plans. ❤
I always knit 3 stitches with both yarns when joining a new ball. I'll also just join anywhere on the sweater except directly in the front. Unless you're looking for the join, it's usually invisible once the yarns are knit together.
(I agree with you about putting a finished edge on your oversized, cabled sweater. You'll probably feel more comfortable wearing it)
Thank you for your content ... I look forward to it each Saturday 😀
I wish I knew about this sooner! Thank you for validating my thoughts on that! It’s so nice to be able to bounce ideas around on here 🥰 thank you so much for joining me!
I’m a big fan of swatching. I think Patty Lyons book really converted me. I highly recommend her book. Her new workbook comes out in October
Tank looks great with the jeans shirt. And also, the way you knitted that last small white stripe just under the neckline looks perfect!!
Thank you!! It’s top down so that stripe is all in the design! It’s so good!!
Ahhhh, Saturdays with Nora. ❤
Thanks for being here!! 🥰
I love your process Nora. This is one of the best things about knitting, and creating in general--how we can experiment and play, and come up with something perfectly handmade. 😊❤
Thank you 🥰 I love that we can be given a set of guidelines to work with and then make all sorts of creative changes for ourselves! Perfectly handmade 💛
@@akaNoraKnits YES!!
I wasn't able to watch this on Saturday afternoon, glad that I can catch up now, it's so relaxing to listen to this vlog and knit!
I am 💯 with you on what you see in your brain as to what you want. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve envisioned an outfit or home decor item (I’m also a sewist) in a certain color or style and of course can’t find a pattern or color because I’ve made it up in my head!! Same for knitting.
I’ve had to piece together different parts to come up with what I want. 😜
But its so worth the work isnt it? Like designing somethin that looks exactly like u want is sooo fun and makes it all the more special when it really comes to life ❤
😂 I’ve been here so many times-it’s how I’ve wound up taking up so many hobbies lol. So I’m grateful for the chaos in the end 😂
Love it when I realize hey, its Saturday and there will be a Nora video!! Thanks for taking us through all your knitting adventures and misadventures. It helps a lot to realize everyone goes through these decisions and challenges when knitting a garment. All of your FO's are beautiful!
Woohoo!! Thank you for watching 🥰 I think it’s so important to share the whole scope of the journey to FO!
I love, love, love the tank top! It looks great on its own, but will be great to extend the season with a shirt or jacket. Love the brown with the denim! I cant wait to see the new yarn in a vest. I can see it now, maybe with rolled hems and very angular in shape. Such a sophisticated color! Great episode!
Thank you!! I’m most excited to wear it under blazers and shirts too!! I’m so glad you get the vision for the vest!! I’m excited for it 🥰
Fun episode as usual. Love your doggie. ❤️🐶
Thank you!! 🥰
Totally agree with everything you're saying on gauge swatching! Sometimes I get into a mini slump right at the end of a big project where motivation just evaporates. And that's when I'll gauge swatch for my next project and use the excitement of casting that one on to fuel myself to finish my current project!
Also low key you can get such a good idea of the vibe and composition of yarn combos and colors and such with a swatch. I can't tell you how many times I've pivoted from what I originally thought I wanted because my swatch wasn't thrilling me. It's a fantastic lil preview into your future finished object. Plus once you accumulate enough swatches, you can sew them all together and create a super cute swatch project bag that mirrors your knitting portfolio!
So true!! Sometimes a gauge swatch can be so inspiring!!
I love that idea for a swatch collection!! I even love the pin boards people will display their swatches on-perhaps I should start doing that too!
I was laughing when you were talking about your feelings in a yarn store - I'm just the same, completely overwhelmed. And yarn shows are that feeling times a gazillion!
😂😂😂 exactly!!
Hi Nora, another way of joining two balls of the same colour yarn is to alternate between the new and the old balls for 10-12 stitches or so. So you do one with the old, one with the new and so on for a few stitches. No ends to weave in at all. Very jelly of the Teddy Blake bag deal you got - I bought one of their bags a few years ago at full price and had it shipped all the way to Australia, they are amazing quality bags and look a lot like the birkin. Love your sailor swift.
Your tank is beautiful on you. Your color choices are so good and I must say Osi matches a lot of them. In making stripe hype now and think it's the most intuitive pattern I've ever made. Yarn shopping fatigue is a real thing and I've been there many times. Im in trouble because a yarn store just opened 1 mile from my house! Yikes. Love when your circus comes to town each Saturday.
Thank you!! It is funny that Osi kind of encompasses my favorite color palette 😂 I’m so glad you fed the same way about the stripe hype!! It’s such a palette cleanser knit! Omg the danger!! I hope it’s an amazing yarn shop though!! Thank you 🥰
My first thought when you said the neckline has no finishing was that a rolled edge would look perfect! I definitely think it would match the overall style of the jumper 😊
Perhaps I should test it on a small section!!
Just caught a button hole tutorial by Steven West that you make the button band as you go. Nice knitting and great patterns!
OMG, Osi is just the sweetest! I love when she makes a guest appearance!
It’s really her show 😂😂😂
I have the easiest hack for keeping your bra straps in: take your yarn(you can also use ribbon) and attach it to one side of the top shoulder seam and then attach a snap to the other side of the yarn and then attach the bottom of the snap to the garment and you can just snap your bra strap into place an never think about it while you’re wearing it!
I have been meaning to do this with some store bought tops as well! Such a great idea! Thank you!
What a beautiful bag! Congratulations 🎉 on being sent such a lovely gift and on almost being at 10k subscribers. The tank looks amazing! And I can't wait to see the one on your needles completed. Hope you're staying cool. Happy knitting 💚🧶💚
Thank you!! I feel very lucky 🥰 I never thought I’d love knitting these tanks so much, but it’s safe to say it’s a new favorite!!
Another fun podcast with Nora. Good to see Osi. Love your tank top. You did good.
Thank you thank you thank you!!!
I love the coin purse ❤
Watercolor paper can be 100% cotton and bills too, but I cannot stop and wonder what will happen when you wash that swatch. Ihope you show us next Saturday!!!
I never thought of that-I’m so eager to play!!
Yay gauge swatching! I love taking measurements before blocking and after blocking my swatch so that while I'm trying on my half-finished garment, I will know that it's going to grow 8% in width and shrink 5% in length, for example. Or if I'm off-gauge, I can do the math to determine that my garment will be 2cm smaller in the bust than the pattern calls for and I can make a call on if I'm okay with that or if I want to add stitches somewhere. All of this gives me so much peace of mind while knitting and saves a ton of time and disappointment.
It’s so so so important!! I definitely used to be much better about it and I’m excited to get back to it!
It’s so so so important!! I definitely used to be much better about it and I’m excited to get back to it!
You're not crazy- I worked at a nursery with a HUGE variety of plants. Customers would sometimes ask for a plant with 5 or 6 specific characteristics that don't coincide in nature. I would explain no such plant existed and they were always surprised and sometimes disappointed. Occasionally they would argue that this fantasy they developed MUST exist.... Make much more sense with yarn than plants, however.
😂 I can’t say that I’ve fought with nature in my yarny desires yet, but I wouldn’t be surprised if we get there!
Your tank top is beautiful 🤩 I’m currently knitting the Salty days pullover from Veronika Lindberg. Her patterns are so well written. I did the Darling cardigan in no time and it’s scrumptious! I’m also a big fan of hers. Love your channel. I look forward to see what you have made. Thank you for your enthusiasm 😊
Thank you!! I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed her patterns too! I think they’re so underrated! Thank you for being here 🥰
I went out this morning to the Woolly Thistle Grand opening event up in Lebanon, NH, so I missed the 9:30 release time. But here I am at 6pm, making sure that my Saturday is complete. I love your new top. Absolutely wonderful color combo! Thanks for yet another great vlog….podcast….whatever it is, it’s super💕
Ooh how fun!!! Thank you for being here 🥰🥰🥰 thank you thank you thank you!
Love your Sailor Swift tank! It looks so good!
I don’t personally like wearing tanks very often but I think I’m convinced to make a Sailor Swift one. I love the patterns from Kutovakika so it’s not hard to convince me to knit one of her patterns. 😄 I’m going to be knitting her Salty Days sweater soon!
Thank you!! I think it’s the perfect layering piece-specifically for the winter! I imagine it will be the coziest thing ever to just have a merino tank under a sweater for added warmth!! The salty days sweater has been in my favorites for a while-perhaps I’ll get to it someday! I hope you enjoy it!!
I think you can wash the Noro yarn without a problem. Maybe try with the little swatch? I knit a couple of pieces with yarn with a substantial amount of Japanese paper in it, I wash it in the washing machine using the handwash cycle and it's fine.
Okay that is so so so good to know!! I’ll definitely play around with the swatch to find out!
Hi Nora. My first thought to pretty up the neck is an I cord. Wow that sweater looks like a lot of work. Hope it turns out the way you want it. Diane from Boston
It’s surprisingly simple!! I think an i cord is just what it needs!
Hi Nora, I think Stephen West mentioned in one of his tutorials that he knits a few centimetres with both yarns when joining a new ball. This way he doesn't need to weave in the ends. However I find this doesn't work with plant fibres. I think you can clearly see the thicker stitches. Therefore I knit the first and the last stitches with both strands and alternate between the old and the new strand every second stich. To me its pretty invisible and I don't need to weave in ends afterwards 😊
So interesting! I never would have even thought to just use that as the joining method-I’ve always still left ends to weave in!! I appreciate the warning and will give it a try properly in a wool soon!! Thank you!
@@akaNoraKnits with pleasure 😊
For the cabled sweater collar you could do a more finished rolled edge by picking up and knitting, then do a purl round, then 2-3 rounds of knitting and bind off.
That’s kind of what I’m thinking!! Thank you for the suggestion!!
literally look forward to every Saturday morning! nothing like knitting and catching up on the podcast!!
Thank you so much!! 🥰 I appreciate you being here!!
Just cast on a Silk Mohair scarf! Just love Saturday mornings with Nora!
Ooh I never thought out that! Although, I fear all the mohair stuck in my chapstick 😂
@@akaNoraKnitsI always forget how sticky this yarn gets especially after lotion!
The tank looks so great on you and you've convinced me to cast on for one soon! Also, hi Osi
Another great podcast! I love all the info that you give about your projects and plan on incorporating it into my vllg-cast! I love the sound of my chiagoo needles!
I do not wear tanks but you have convinced me to maybe knit one. I love the look with the denim shirt!
Isn’t that fun?? I did not think I’d love it as much as I do!! If nothing else, they’re great for stash busting and will be fantastic to layer in the winter!
Hi Nora, been a lurker! You are an amazingly brave knitter. From my experience, Cotton really needs a knot when you join, it’s just too slippy. Also cotton will stretch as you wear it. It will return to orginal shape after you wash and block. You take on interesting patterns and designs and I love what you’ve accomplished!
Thank you!! I have never been successful in knitting yarn and hiding it unfortunately…I do sometimes tie the tails together behind the work after weaving the ends in a little bit!
Hi Nora! Since I don't see any comments on this point, I believe the pronunciation of asaginu is ahh-saaaa-gin-u, with the g sounding like guinness or geese. Love the channel!
Thank you!!!!!
I'm looking forward to seeing your sweater finished. I think your are right in thinking the neckline will need a little something. I miss Webs! I wouldn't go often so when I did, I'd have to spend $120 to get the big discount. I absolutely love the back room! I'm knitting the Tolsta Tee.
Webs is the best! I definitely understand that mentality! I actually chose the yarn I did because the other things I got weren’t up for the sale so it worked out to buy yarn that wasn’t either!!
The raw neckline would bother me too! You ideas are great I think you could even do a double knit neckline to ‘match’ the knit panels
Finishing up my Amiata Sweater v2 test knit for The Knit Purl Girl and watching your video to keep me company. I don't think you sound crazy about being overwhelmed with decision fatigue at WEBS. That place is huge!!! Love love love the bag, and how sweet of you to get some giveaways. Looking forward to the summer knits video. Have a terrific week!
Yayy! Thanks for joining me 🥰 I’m glad I’m not alone then hahaha-I love that it has EVERYTHING, but that’s also what makes it so exhausting haha. Thank you 🥰
I can't wait to start some tolsta tanks
Eeek!!! I LOVE teddy Blake!!! Can’t wait for the give away!!!!!
I’m so excited to share the fun!!!
That tank is super cute!
I would definitely do a little icord edge for the cabled sweater. I'm surprised that wasn't part of the original design!?! The sweater looks great by the way! I can't wait for the mid week video and to see what your summer knitting plans include. That paper linen yarn is so interesting, I can't wait to see what you work up with it. I would have totally been too afraid to even pick up that yarn so I'm going to live vicariously through this knitting project 😆 The knitters pride "zing" have been my favorite needles to use lately, they are metal so they do clink but they're so lovely to work with if you haven't tried them yet. Anyways have a wonderful weekend!!
Right?? I was so surprised looking through the pattern. I thought I was missing something 😂 the best part of watching knitting podcasts is to knit vicariously through other people!!! I had an opportunity to pick up the zings at one point but they looked like they might make the weird sound I don’t like, so I passed 😂 I wish I could have a trial period before committing!! Hahaha thank yo Igor being here 🥰
Your tank turned out great and suits you so well! I get these feelings of overwhelm in yarn stores and also if there is a limited time yarn sale online (like a really good sale). Unfortunately my solution is to always just buy everything I like 😬 Thats how I ended up with a very large stash in only 2.5 years... Curious to see how the noro piece will turn out. The no-wash would scare me off though.
Thank you!!! I feel like I either buy everything or nothing…and then regret it 😂 glad I’m not alone!! It’s definitely going to be interesting!! I’m excited to play 🥰
About the picture in your mind, that's why I envy artists that can draw out their thoughts. I would love to be able to scetch out my ideas but even my 2nd graders laugh at my drawing and feel comfortable drawing for me lol
😂😂😂 that is such a gift!!
I love this! The sailor top turned out so good. I’d love to see you knit a summer sweater in cotton/bamboo
Thank you!! It would be fun to have a nice cotton sweater!!! I’ll keep it in mind 🥰
I have the mindful IC set and love them also check out the lantern moon cables are fantastic.
I’ve heard the lantern moon cables a great-I’ve just never seen them out in the wild 😂 I do love my mindful cords though!
I think an i-cord edge would look great on the cabled sweater. I agree that without something there, it's just going to look unfinished, not to mention be less stable.
Right?? I’m thinking the same!!
Oh, I'm a member if this circus! Lol, i just spent 3 weeks trying to find the right shade of turquoise... Aqua, sea foam... Ive searched them all now i just wait ti see if what i ordered is what the 10 ½ year old wants ... Hopefully what i picture is whats in his brain as well 😅😅😅
THIS IS SO RELATABLE! Hahahaa if only you had a brain Polaroid
Bra strap coverage a definite problem with tank tops and needs more consideration by designers. Sailor Swift could be knitted in Holst Garn Coast 55%wool 45% cotton. I am knitting tops in this to experiment for next summer in Australia. They have great choice of colours and there are beautiful muted shades as well. ❤
I definitely agree-I pretty much won’t buy or make something that I can’t wear a bra with so it’s nice to see when that appears to have been a consideration! I’ll have to look in to that yarn!
You could go with the larger size and through the bust shaping drop down to the next size down. That's kinda what I'm doing. I'm going for a larger size until I hit about 3 inches under my bust then switching down needle sizes and dropping sizes that way it ends up more of an A-line shape for me. I like the look of the 5mm needles loose-ness (it's not my first tolsta lol) but don't really like it where my bra ends up being so that's my rationale! Good luck! and yeah I love the mix and match abilities of her patterns!
Ooh that’s an interesting option!! I like having the basic pattern to inspire different ideas like that!
Btw Mel Makes Stuff has a great video about different techniques to join plant-bases fibres if you want to explore other ways ❤
Great to know!! Thank you!!
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Wouldn’t that just be so helpful??
Strip under the arms could also be done in a similar cable.
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That Noro is beautiful. How do you care for it? Dry clean only?
Yes it says dry clean only!! I’ll put my swatch through the ringer to find out more though 😂
Do you have the 16" Mindful Knitter cord, and if so what needle tips do you use with it? I tried out a 32" based on your experience and I liked it! but I got a few more sizes and my 4" Mindful Knitter metal tips are too long for 16", it's almost like I need bent ones? I can't wait for your next video, I love seeing what you pick out to make.
Hmmm…I do believe I have the 16” but it’s possible that I’ve only used it with my shorter needles!!
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You did pretty good on the Asaginu pronunciation, you just need to use a hard "g" instead of the soft j-like "g" :)
Thank you!!! I will do my best to remember 😅