The Woolly Worker Knitting Podcast Ep7 - april cardigan, dartmoor, bit of crochet, and spring vibes
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- Опубліковано 7 сер 2024
- Hello, I'm Vanissia, welcome to the seventh episode of The Woolly Worker Knitting Podcast where I go over everything that's been on my needles since the last episode. This podcast is a place for me to chat away about my knitting, plans for the future, yarn acquisitions, etc. I keep a very detailed description box, but if you have any questions, drop me a message :)
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- Timestamps -
0:00 Intro
3:15 What I am wearing
8:39 Finished Objects
25:39 Works in Progress
57:42 Acquisitions
1:04:21 Giveaway Results
- MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO -
If I've forgotten anything or you'd like more information, feel free to send me a message or leave a comment.
🧶 (3:15) April Cardigan - Petite Knit
Drops Flora in Beige (7) and Filcolana Tilia in Chai (364)
www.ravelry.com/projects/TheW...
🧶 (8:39) Dartmoor - Caidree
Filcolana Peruvian Highland Wool in Charcoal (956) and Alva in Black (102)
www.ravelry.com/projects/TheW...
🧶 (13:26) Burra Cowl - Marie Wallin
Jamieson's of Shetland Spindrift in a variety of colours (see ravelry project page)
www.ravelry.com/projects/TheW...
🧶 (23:35) Snorlax Pokemon Amigurumi - Cathrine Johansson
Acrylic yarn - Caron Simply Soft in Ocean (9759) and Stylecraft Special Aran in Cream (1005)
www.ravelry.com/projects/TheW...
🧶 (26:08) Lento Sweater - Joana Hietala
Drops Alpaca in Hazelnut (9025) and Brushed Alpaca Silk in Grey (3)
www.ravelry.com/projects/TheW...
🧶 (34:32) Palme Tee Solo - Lene Holme Samsøe
Drops Belle in Petrol (17)
www.ravelry.com/projects/TheW...
🧶 (39:42) Musselburgh - Ysolda Teague
Nervus Fibre (Buttered) on John Arbon Devonia 4-ply base
www.ravelry.com/projects/TheW...
🧶 (43:54) Everblue Shawl - Tatsiana Kupryianchyk
Scheepjes Whirl in Blueberry Bambam (755) and Whirlette in Bilberry (868) and Ice (860)
www.ravelry.com/projects/TheW...
🧶 (50:45) Bibliophile - Alicia Plummer
Wee County Yarn Kinross 4-ply in Scots Pine (9)
www.ravelry.com/projects/TheW...
🧶 (53:35) Rosie Socks - Fiber and Fern
Filcolana Arwetta in Marzipan (977) and Malabrigo Sock in Ivy (138) and Dystopic Fibre 4-ply in Advanced Deceiver
www.ravelry.com/projects/TheW...
🧶 Plans for acquisitions:
- Mist Sketch Sweater - Handmade by Florence
www.ravelry.com/projects/TheW...
- Levitate Wrap - My Favourite Things Knitwear
www.ravelry.com/projects/TheW...
GIVEAWAY WINNERS:
Pattern: Cheryl Reynolds
Yarn: Sharon Thompson
Please get in touch with me using the contact details above to claim your prize!
- Other Things Mentioned -
Nervus Fibre: www.nervusfibre.com/shop
Oxford Yarn Store: www.oxfordyarn.com/
Music: Canals and Sunshine by Joakim Karud / @joakimkarud - Розваги
I love your colour choices and your April cardigan is beautiful. I'm inspired by your lento and the use of 2 different colour strands of brushed alpaca, genius, I would never have thought of doing that so thank you!
Thanks! It's one of brushed alpaca and one of just normal alpaca from drops by the way !
Your April cardigan turned out so well. I said I was going to take a cardi break for a bit because my last 3 knits have been cardigans, but it's so tempting to cast this on after seeing yours. I like the saddle shoulder detail and the neutral color makes it a staple garment. The Dartmoor is beautiful as well. The fabric looks so light and the marled look is stunning and unique.
Boldness to the max on the Marie Wallin cowl! It is gorgeous and the information on color dominance is very helpful - definitely something I'll keep in mind when doing colorwork.
Yes you should cast on !! It's my first cardi of the year, but it gave me cardigan fever aha. Glad you enjoyed !
Ooo, the Snorlax is so cute, I love Pokemon too 🥰
Thank you 🤗 And yay, another fan!
Your needle work is gorgeous … you have great taste … the April cardigan I have saved and the Dartmoor is a nice sweater for winter
Glad I found you podcasts a few months ago
Enjoy your week 😊💝🇨🇦🇨🇦
Oh thank you! Glad to have you on board. Enjoy your week too Debbie!
This is a very pleasant podcast to watch. It’s full of content and very informative. The pictures and videos of you wearing your finished objects is so nice to see… your work is impressive. Looking forward to the next one😊
Thank you so much! it takes a lot of work to do all the photos, so i am so glad it was enjoyable to watch ! Thank you for taking the time to mention it :D
Love this beautiful blue colour sweater you are making! And those rose socks are really great too!
Glad you like them! I just finished the second one yay ! And yeah the dark blue is very nice, like a night sky
Great episode. I loved your little Amigarumi, too cute.
You have so many great projects. I get so much inspiration from your channel, and I really appreciate the detail that you give for each project.
I am definitely going to check out the Dartmoor, the Palme Tee and the Bibliophile.
Take care and happy Spring
Thank you so much Dee, it means a lot! Hope you find a lot of joy in your spring knitting !
What a beautiful cowl , a masterpiece!!❤
thank you ♥
Oh my goodness, those socks are soooo beautiful!!! And I'm usually not one for flowery stuff.
I'm crocheting at the moment, and actually doing the pattern for the second time in a row 😆😆😆 It's the Whoopa cardigan by Tinna Thorudottir, I made a really colourful one for myself and am now working on a pastel one for my niece. If you're interested, there is a video tutorial playlist on Tinna's channel, but you can also get her pattern on Ravelry. My big one took me just 3.5 days to crochet.
Thanks for sharing ! This seems really pretty ! Good on you for making a pattern twice in a row !
I've been looking forward to your podcast..glad you posted one today!
Congrats, you've accomplished a lot in a short time!
I love all your fo's, wips and color palette you chose The burra cowl and the Snorlax are my favorites.
Snorlax is my favorite Pokemon :))
Yay, thank you! That's such a kind thing to say. I also love my burra cowl, I can't wait to make more fair isle in the future. Snorlax is such a good boy! My favourite is ampharos but it's a little tricky to shape
Love your April cardigan,it’s on my ‘to do’ list. I think the colour of your lento is gorgeous 😍😍x
Oh thank you! It's going to be a wardrobe staple. And yeah happy with the lento colours even though it's not really "me" usually
The finished Marie Wallen cowl is really making we want to try out one of her patterns. I might have to place an order for some yarn soon. I was very excited to see how yours turned out. Looks pretty.
Hope you have fun if you end up making it ! yarn is lovely for colourwork
I love when you share your overthinking moments, so relatable lol
aww good to know im not alone in this!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For your Burra cowl and the Kitchener stitching 😊
Yes! Thank you!
Great job !! Wow you got so much finished ! Beautiful sweaters !!! I am working on a pair summer socks. No rush for me to get my husbands sweater finished .
Thank you! Oooh you reminded me, there's a "lemonade" colourwork sock I've had on my list for this summer. Good luck on your husband's sweater :D
The sleeves on your lento are so nice ❤
Thank you!! I am so happy with them !
wow you've accomplished so much in two weeks 😳 Love the button chose for the April cardigan. the Dartmoor sweater is so pretty. can't wait to see more the the Palm tee and those colors for your test knit are GORGEOUS 😍
Thank you so much!! I don't know how that happened !! And yeah im happy with the buttons, always hard to choose but good pay off. Cant wait to show off the test knit !
Your knitting is so beautiful, I can’t believe how fast you seem to knit.
Nothing on my née does at present, but the Darmoor looks like a winner
Another great podcast
thank you! Yes, it was a very productive couple of weeks. I'd highly recommend the dartmoor ! Just a joy. Hope you cast on something soon :)
I get so invested in your projects and project updates! All your FOs look fantastic!
Awesome! Thank you!
Ooh... you should look into Haapsalu shawls. It's knitted lace... nupps and all😍
wow, these are insane !!
Wow you’ve been so busy!! Your sweaters look great:) I also don’t do patterns more than once. There are just too many good patterns out there to keep redoing the same one!
Thank you! 😊 And that's exactly my thoughts !
I cant believe you finished your Dartmoor jumper so quickly!!! You're a machine :) Your knits are just gorgeous! The cowl looks so good with your Cardi. Ps, With your colouring you'd look stunning in pink or purple!!
Thank you so much! I think what helped was that there were no hiccups at all, it was a smooth ride from start to finish, so it never spent time in the naughty corner aha. And thanks for your input, I don't usually love pinks and purples but i might try and find the perfect shade !
😊❤ Your FOs and WIPs are beautiful! Love your crocheted stuffie - so cute!
Thank you! 😊 I want to make a whole army of them
You are on fire 🔥 with your knitting and the finished objects are looking amazing…
Thank you! 😊
Loved your podcast, boy are you a fast knitter and crocheter. I loved all your projects and you have such interesting feedback on them as well. Can’t wait for your next episode ❤
Thank you so much! That is lovely to hear, I always worry I don't say the important stuff
I'm definitely not supposed to plan any more projects right now but that Darthmoor sweater has me tempted, it is so gorgeous!
I don't want to be a bad influence but ... you should ! it worked up quickly with no headache!
Wow your knits are gorgeous 👏👏👏 the Woolly Thistle has a make along of the Marie’s cowl , you should submit it.
thank you! And oooh thanks for letting me know
@@thewoollyworker You’re welcome, it’s so beautiful, it deserves to be sent to them😊😊
You have achieved so much in 2 weeks. Really like the pattern by Florence. Such a wearable design.
thank you! I know, it all got away from me. And yes, very unique!
I really cannot believe how much you’ve got done in 2 weeks 🎉
me neither to be honest ! I think the next 2 weeks will have much less aha !
I am sooo excited to have won the pattern giveaway 🎉. I chose the Thin Air Sweater by Lily Kate France and Vanissia has already sent it to me. Thank you so so much, lovely Woolly Worker. I can’t wait to get the sweater on the needles just as soon as I cast off my current WIPs. Keep entering those giveaways, people. You never know! xxx
Congratulations again Cheryl, you chose a beautiful pattern! Good luck clearing your WIPs ♥
I also think it's wild people remake patterns in a row so much! Rebecca always makes like 2-5 versions of her patterns and I barely finish enough of my projects to do them once let alone make them 5 times over, haha!
yeah i understand from a designer point of view you might have to remake a sample once or twice, which comes with the job! But as a hobby, I wouldn't want to, with any pattern aha!
There is Burra cowl knit along on a few podcast sites. Frivolous and Frugal and 3 ply Podcast are two of the people sponsoring it. You have made such a lovely project.
thank you! and ill have a look :)
I love the idea of using Filcolana Alva or Isager Alpaca 1 as a substitute for mohair!! I'm pretty sensitive to wool, so will defo consider either of those for the next project I like that requires mohair!! I just cast on the Magnolia Bloom Lite by Camilla Vad in Drops Belle - also in blue, but the denim jeans dark colour, not the peacock you've got (though I was torn between those two colours!)
Yes, I'm going to be considering those moving forward ! I want to also find a good single strand of DK for some other patterns because the alpaca 1 can be as pricey as mohair, sadly. And that's a beautiful pattern ! I was drawn to those jeans blue colours too :D
@@thewoollyworker ah yes, that's a fair point about the pricing 🥲 but Alpaca 1 is soooo soft!!
I made 2 Dartmoor sweaters in a row this January :-D I love making patterns again, because every next one gets better and closer to the perfect fit.
Oh, and half of my stash is purple 😂
Wonderful! I can see why you would !! And that's so true, i always think at the end of the project: if i made it again, what would i change. And then I never make it again :p
Lovely podcast. ❤
thanks! ♥
I really enjoy your podcast and try to watch it when I have time 😂
I did the Evergreen shawl as a mystery CAL which I gifted myself for 2021 Christmas. I loved the result, but the mosaic section was extremely time consuming 😅 At the end it would take me like an hour to crochet one row. Also, the mosaic section drape is completely different from the lace part. It is much thicker (if that's the right word) and not so drapy. But the shawl is beautiful 😍
Thank you! And oh no, that's not what I want to hear ! I have 3 weeks to finish it and am about to start the mosaic now. I might make it shorter !
@@thewoollyworker, don't worry, I am sure you will manage :D I checked my ravelry project page and it took me around 2 weeks to finish the mosaic part. But I am a mom of 3 and I work full-time, so I do not have much time for knitting/crocheting :) I think you will finish the shawl before the deadline!
Well i made a striped monday sweater from petiteknit 😊 and now i have another striped version, a bright green and a dark gray on the needles 😅
Sounds great! I bet it is lovely with stripes
I'm so glad I found your podcast. I really look forward to it and hearing your thought process. It was fun for you to include some crochet (I'm a new knitter but I've made loads of Pica Pau amigurumi - if you haven't heard of it I recommend!). PS why are you trying to avoid mohair?
I'm so glad! And yeah i wasn't sure if people would want to hear about it but it seems to be okay! And trying to avoid mohair as I noticed those are the garments I reach for the least, so I'd like to make things I am more drawn to. And also to offer alternatives for people if they also want to substitute!
Beautiful April cardi!
Yes , the Breeze Collection. On my wish list. The Isager Trio sounds interesting. I struggle with using plant based yarns. But this I may like to try. It can get quite warm in northeast Ohio.
Would you tell me if Isager alpaca 2 is soft to skin?
Thanks for sharing! The trio is very "stringy" like other cotton/linen yarns, and it's weird using it with such a fluffy fiber such as the Eco Soft.
I find isager alpaca 2 to be AMAZINGLY soft to skin, it is perfect. Some people are a bit intolerant to alpaca though so it won't be universal, but I loved working with it on the 2 projects I made.
Ahhh just realized: you DO have purple yarn after all 😋😋😋
Hi , you could use gepard lace in Very light bleu .
for which project? :)
@@thewoollyworker Hi sorry as a combination with the handdyed white bleu yarn That you have. Instead of white
Loved this episode, as always! I'm curious what are your thoughts on the drops brushed alpaca silk for your lento, compared to a mohair or the alva that you used for the dartmoor? In terms of how the fabric turns out?I love how the marling came out on your dartmoor too! It looks so nice for a classic black sweater!
Thank you!! And the brushed alpaca is definitely more tolerable than mohair, but i still prefer the softness of the "lace alpaca" like the dartmoor. I guess they are 2 different types of soft !
I am having difficulty keeping up with all my podcast viewing lately (never mind RECORDING... This week got away from me, and I didn't get around to recording, but I'll be doing that tomorrow).
Sending good vibes ! It's always very satisfying once it's done :p
I’d give anything to watch a UA-cam knitter that doesn’t talk about petite knit
that's fair enough! I've definitely been trying to branch out this year compared to the last ! There are so many good other designers out there
@@thewoollyworker dont apologize for loving Petiteknit patterns! They are classic, well written and super stylish!! The designer is an amazing businesswoman and fantastic knitwear designer and mother of five children!! Why don't we give her the attention she deserves 👏
I must tell you I truly enjoyed your pot cast but because you wouldn’t send prizes to the U.S. and Canada and other countries I won’t be watching you any longer. You could get with “ Ruth loves to knit” she mails out of the U.K.
I understand it can be frustrating, but it's just not doable for me not only for costs, but insurance that the parcels would not get lost. I did do a pattern giveaway as well, which was open worldwide :)