Clearing my throat loudly, HELLOOOOOO! Where are you? We are anxiously awaiting your next video, lol. I know you probably busy with projects around your new house but just tease us with a short video. I really enjoy your videos, your projects and your sense of humor. I feel like we are girlfriends hanging out and catching up on what’s been going on since we last saw each other. How is the hallway rug coming along? Hope to see you soon.
I was excited to see all your progress on things! I hope the house stress calms down quickly. One option for the coat could be to cut it up and make some cute bags with it, just treat it like fabric. (Of course, I love bags and would turn practically anything into a bag.) Also, for making bras, there are places that sell kits along with patterns so everything you need comes with and you don’t have to research every individual thing. That could be a way to start to decrease the intimidation factor.
Welcome back. Big fan. As someone who knits A LOT with black yarn.. the struggle is real for a good black. For the Holst, you gonna do multiple washes. I suggest with your colours that you do a couple short ones in cold water with vinegar and DISH SOAP. The dish soap is the key to making the fabric amazing. Do a final rise with some wool wash. Beautiful projects as always.
Jimmy! Hello! Thank you for these tips! I need to go rewatch your video on Holst because somehow I thought I needed hot water and unicorn wash 🥴😬🤣 I will say that we have a local dyer here, Evergreen Fiber Works, and their black is amazing but we don't have a local distributor anymore and I forgot about them. Definitely recommend everything they dye!
@@theblacksheepknitter You can try hot water and the unicorn wash. I've never done it, so I cannot comment. I'll put Evergreen Fiber Works on the list for next time I go to the states. I always like (at least) a sweaters quantity of stuff I can't get over here.
Welcome back! I missed you! I finally got a chance to watch this and can’t help thinking that you need to make an Emotional Support Chicken, in black, white and red, to go with your quilt 😊 Your quilt will look amazing! As will your rug 🥰
Ooh, your Calamity shawl is gorgeous! I've been wanting to make one in black or a deep purple or navy for a long time. Corin is indeed a lovely person, I'm so glad you're promoting her work because she is uber talented. Nice to see you back here too.
Great to see you again! Your Ranunculus is exquisite…amazing looking yarn choice and fabulous fit! I think it’s such a popular pattern because of the yoke design, which is so pleasing to the eyes! I do believe knitting it in black will obscure some of that beautiful yoke detail…imo. I almost cried hearing about your 'coat failure'…boy did I love the way that project was knitting up, you really did such a great and beautiful job with that colorwork. I hope you manage to salvage it somehow, even if it means reknitting it…good luck with what you choose to do. Oh and I am loving your hallway runner…so stunning! Xoxo 🖤🤍
Hello again -- happy to see you back! Always a pleasure to listen to you chat and see your lovely knits. Re your language learning journey, you might want to check out Fraoch Knits, as the host always includes a section on Irish language and while you might be beyond the beginning rudiments she shares with us, there's always a lot of interesting etymology and cultural background!
I missed you so much! You are one of my fave podcasters. Congrats on the house! Everything you are doing is amazing (that COAT)!! Your Ranunculus is fabulous, the coat is amazing, the runner is fabulous and the chickens are wonderful! Please don’ t stay away so long, you are getting me through a nasty case of Covid )I’m well vaxed). Thank you!!!
Thanks so much for producing a great podcast. I am always excited when I see a new one. I wish you were my neighbor but I doubt either of us would get much done other than quilting.
My goodness- you are so funny! I’m in tears laughing along with your story of the coat! When you said the math calculation cars threw themselves away…😂 New subscriber ❤
Lovely to see you back! 😊 It's so annoying to have an ambitious project, not go to plan! I just picked up a vintage 80's knitted cardigan that is lined and every part of it is steeked together and I love it! If you are comfortable cutting into it , use a sewing pattern and treat what you've knitted as 'knit fabric', after all that is what it is! Alternatively give felting a go or make some gorgeous new things for your home. It may be too big but it looks very lovely!😍 Just a tip for practice sewing (toile making) for garments when you are figuring out the fit. I use old bedding/sheets i get from thrift stores. They are cheap for a large qty of fabric and a great way to give someting new purpose that might end up in landfill. 😁
How wonderful to have you back Sarah with another lovely to listen to vid about you creations -missed your fun personality. The Moonflower Coat is magnificent, but must be soul destroying that it is not a fit. And the runner on your landing will be stunning in the mosaic monochrome. Cheered me up no end when you said you were learning Irish. Slán go fóill.
It’s great to see you again and I can’t wait to watch your progress on your wardrobe! I am not a sewist, but I am so fascinated by the idea of making one’s own clothes. Maybe someday my life will ease up enough so I can give it a try!
WOW - lots going on. It's so good to see you and I'm really excited for you and all the things you're learning. Welcome back - and the lighting is fine - shows that lovely sweater and your beautiful smile really well. There's a woman on YT with a channel called The Stitchery. She makes her own clothing and uses a lot of thrifted fabric to make her own patterns. She also recently did an episode on people reselling unused fabric online affordably and perhaps more sustainably. If I were making things to create a custom pattern, I'd probably buy thrift store sheets. Just thinking and rambling here. Pay me no mind. Good to see you and your beautiful new craft room.
Thank you for this video. Love your Ranunculus, accidentally I was wearing mine while watching. I always get a lot of energy when I watch your videos. Love from Denmark❤
Awesome to see you back. That blue of the shawl is just stunning, as is the shawl and your ranunculus is lovely. Some gorgeous knits you have knitted. Also Congrats on the House. Much love from Down Under xox
Stumbled across your podcast today, and I'm very happy I did! Craft house magic around episode 156 or so sewed bras for herself. That may help find patterns and ideas. Looking forward to watching more episodes.
Once you are comfortable enough with Spanish, I highly recommend the show Maestros de la Costura (Masters of Sewing)! It's from Spain, and I think you can stream in online with Spanish subtitles (which helps to figure out what they are saying). Super fun to watch, and gives some nice crafting inspiration too
So good to see you again! And congrats on your home! It is very exciting to make a house your own, and salute to you for finding Mike! Super lucky with that (as finding reliable and professional renovation help is a struggle). Your Ranunculus is gorgeous. (I still haven't made one yet but I have the pattern so probably one day....) I am with you on the black yarn. This year I plan to make a few items in black so please keep posting if you find great black yarns 🙂 And just so you know, your chattiness is fab as is your personality. You go, girl ❤
Welcome back! FYI @Fraochknits podcast = knitting + Áine (delightful human) + Irish culture and language. Your Ranunculus makes me want one in that exact colour (which is stunning on you)
Welcome back. Settling into a house takes so much time, so I wasn't surprised not to see you for so long, but happy you are back! For lighting, if you don't have floor space, you can get some wall sconces that plugin. I've done that in a few rooms. IKEA has some decent choices.
Great video. Thank you for the openess and really useful information in your steps to move forward with life. You do you girl. Looking forward to the next video whenever you are ready. 😊😊
So I too decided to do less (UA-cam and social media mostly) and am only now watching your last video. Girl, so good to see you in your new home. Looks fab! I almost choked when you said you're learning Irish. I'd be happy to provide resources so shout if you need anything, not that I can speak it anymore (did a year of Irish back in a college before moving to live in Ireland). And I don't think I used it once since. Apart from a few areas, everyone speaks English, which is much easier, haha. But! I have access to studying books, radio, and TV. Hope you're doing fine missus. Much love
I’m very much looking forward to watching your handmade wardrobe journey … in relation to conventional fashion, I’m apparently an anomaly, so I thought I might like to do the same, but have not gotten my act together to actually start sewing garments. If you’re interested, bootstrap fashions makes a tailored to you mannequin pattern that may save you some time in the long run. Like the garments, I haven’t sewn up my mannequin yet, but your journey may be just the incentive I need to get started 🤗
Your lighting looks great! I recently purchased a ring light for filming and that has helped take the pressure off of filming when natural lighting is good (cause that is a real stress!). Also, your Ranunculus looks incredible. 💚
Ooooh.... you are back, so good to see you. May I suggest Knitting for Olive Silk Mohair? It's my go- to and has never let me down or threw hairs in my face. And the softness is everything!!! Your Ranunculus is stunning btw.
I have so much fun watching you! I'm happy you're back and hope we see more of you. A couple things... 1. I think you need to do a B-52's inspired chicken! I can't wait to see that come together, it's SO cute!! 2. The Moonflower coat is STUNNING!! I hope you find a work-around to get the pattern to work for you, because it's really great. and 3. Are those earrings you're wearing lungs?!
You must be a mind reader! A beehive hairstyle is definitely coming up! And yes they are lungs ☺️ I got them from one of my favorite museums, The Mütter Museum in Philly ☺️
Welcome back. So many things you can do with the beautiful fabric that is your coat. Treat it as fabric and make things to decorate your new home. Pillows, project bags, purses, wall hanging, lap blanket, frame a piece in a box frame. Make a smaller garment from it. Or just leave it as it is, curl up in front of the TV with it on all cozy and warm, and knit something that gives you joy. Looking forward to your next video.
Love love love your ranunculus 💚 Can you find a different tried and true colorwork in the round coat/cardi with the right stitch count and measurements and insert the moon flower chart into it? (Maybe TinCan has one??) What about reinforcing the colorwork of your finished moon flower maybe with a sewing machine and cutting out a panel from the back and matting/framing it for some pretty wall art?
I did literally gasp when you said you would re-knit your moonflower! As you predicted! The color work is so beautiful, and I appreciate how you told its story with so much humor.
Beautiful sweater. The color is gorgeous. Nice video. Don’t overdo it. A house is never done. We need to live and enjoy your Chateau gâteau 🎂 . Hoping for many cakes to come 🎉 Regarding the coat can you transform it to a blanket? The pattern is splendid
Such a joy to see you. You have created some beautiful patterns. I was blown away by your ‘Moonflower Coat’. Absolutely wow😮amazing. I would transform it into a blanket. Love the idea of a handmade wardrobe created over 2 years. Really like the colour of your Ranunculus…..and finally congrats on the purchase of your house…..snow blowing too🤣sounds like fun…..I would like to learn Spanish so you are my inspiration. Gracie’s por comparatir. 🙌🏿……
Yay, you're back! Could you turn your moonflower coat into a blanket? Maybe a slightly shaped blanket for covering your lap and legs? Regarding sewing, are you familiar with Cashmerette patterns? They're specifically aimed at "curvy" bodies and Jenny Rushmore, the person behind the brand, has two books one of which may be of particular interest to you: Ahead of the Curve. She has a whole chapter on fitting trousers around bodacious bottoms. And pancake bums, which is both her and my fit issue. She has a bra pattern with links to shops that have kits for sewing them, again specifically designed for considerable support needs (that's a euphemism) without resorting to buttresses (that's not).
The lighting is fine. Good to see you back. Re the coat…..could you take it back to the underarms where it is presumably a flat piece and turn it into a giftable baby blanket with a soft lining. Probably need to add more garter borders? The it will be out of your sight but no longer a fail?
The color of your Ranunculus is gorgeous on you! I completely share your frustration with hip/waist disparity. I've been pulling out my hair trying to figure out how to make the Pressed Flowers Vest work for me.
Congratulations on the new house. Love the rug that you are crocheting, it will be really beautiful. As far as Spanish content, my husband and I watched the movie Upon Entry, which was really good. Also, El amor después del Amor is a good show on Netflix.
I think I found you just after your last podcast, so when you popped up in my subscriptions I'm going who is this. I listened a bit and then remembered. I must say I do not miss the snow. We had snow in TN a couple of weeks ago, which just reinforced by distaste of snow. (I'm originally from the Dakotas, so I do know about snow and snowblowers. Marvelous inventions, by the way.) Love your jacket, sorry it is huge. I am learning how to sized garments also, both knitting and sewing. Off the rack clothes have never fit, but I have never learned how to size, so you are encouraging me. Check out Starlight and Stitches, she knits, spins, and sews and you may find her interesting. Looking forward to next time. Welcome back.
Yeah, you're back! Congratulations on your house purchase. Your rug is gorgeous. It's going to fun to watch it grow. Have you thought of gently felting your coat? If you could control it that would allow you to shrink it and give it a bit more structure. Not sure if it's possible to control the process well enough. Lovely to see and hear about quilting and dressmaking. Have you looked at Cashmerette patterns? They are designed for curvy people and come in a wide size range. You'd probably find you needed to make fewer and less extreme modifications. They include bras in their range and provide tutorials and lists of what you need. They also have loads of links to bra kit suppliers so you don't need to get all the bits separately. Good luck. You are braver than I!
So happy you are back!!! Now. Suggestion for a Black Yarn that you will fall in love with to knit your next Ranunculus….. Kare from TKL - The Knitting Loft in Flat Black !!! It is 70% Silk 20% Mohair 10% Nylon One of my 19 Ranunculus sweaters I have knit, I knit in this absolutely divine fiber and girl, it is EVERYTHING !
Ohhhh that fiber content though !? 😍😍 Let me spend some time Saturday digging through my stash to find my black fingering weight yarn to pair with this 😬 As a supplement... 😂
Great to see you back! Your knitted coat is gorgeous- the only coat I’ve made was a fail. Yours would make a beautiful pillow or pouf, that you could admire every day! I’m glad you’re enjoying tennis! I loved it as a kid , but my Dad and high school bestie were both champions and I was average, so got so discouraged.
So glad to see you back! Wonder if you could try felting that coat...just a tiny bit. Put it through the washer on warm with some towels, and then dry flat? Nothing to lose?
Omg I loved knitting with Fino! I have spent hours hunting for fino colors I’ve wished existed, and I feel your pain. I find the ritual dyes fae almost as soft and lovely as the former silk cloud from shibui, which is supposedly coming back through Mad. tosh. What about magpie fibers baby got black in swanky sock and feather? The real beauty of the ranunculus pattern is how few skeins of yarn are needed!
Just started watching- lovely Ranunculus! Been thinking about knitting for (literally) years. Liked seeing your modifications and hearing about scratchy mohair. Living in SE of US, I’m thinking I wouldn’t be able to wear it considering the climate. Thank you for a wonderful podcast! Edited: interesting earrings
Thank you very much for this inspiring Video. I love the Mix of colours in your projects . I sew all my clothes and agree completely with you. Looking forward the see more from you! Enyoj your new house
Hello from Swansea, Illinois. I just found your podcast and I have subscribed to it, and I enjoyed it. I just bought my house in November, and I am still working on it. I ordered my furniture before I moved and I just received my bedroom furniture and my living room furniture is do to arrive on Monday. I pray that it arrives. I still have to finish unpacking and putting everything away.
Oh…also Julie Asselin is a real person. She lives in Quebec and her yarns are all fabulous ! Also, she as a person is just a delight…very approachable , very down to earth. I have met her at LYS and various Fibre Festivals and just love her.
Renovations always take longer and are more costly than initially expected. I had to learn that, too. How wonderful that you found a great contractor. When I moved the last time despite downsizing my possessions I still had sooo much. For now, I am enjoying what I have and keep downsizing when the mood strikes me. Anyway, your Ranunculus is beautiful. The Moonflower Coat pattern ist beautiful. Could you felt it and make seat cushions or pillows with it - if you are not re-knitting it? I am working on a self-made wardrobe and took a pants pattern making class last year which was amazing. You'll figure out your garment fit and learn a lot in the process.
Wonderful finished Ranunculus. Wanted to join but too many other things! I can absolutely get on board with the way you’re thinking with regard to your clothing and wanting to take the time to make things that work for you. I am a never ever sewed type of person but have the inkling that those are things I would like to do. I appreciate the ideas you have with starting with one pattern and perfecting it and making more versions. As for the coat…can you line it with some flannel and make it a winter house coat? I love that idea. Or separate sleeves from body and make it a blanket, using the sleeves as rectangular pillow covers? It really is beautifully done. 🎉 I look forward to what you acquired as your last hurrah in 2023 before shifting to your 2024 mindset. I have also turned from the temptation to buy more yarn & have listed so much stash on Ravelry for sale that some have actually sold. It’s very satisfying. Keep up your lessons and then be the one they fight over to play with. 😮😊
I was thinking of lining it before but then it just seemed so huge and unwieldy. Now I putting that back in the table. Will have to do some video watching and such to see if that makes sense or if steeking and resewing makes sense. It'll be an adventure whatever I choose 🤣 Hurray for destashing!! I can't wait to use up some decades old skeins this year! Good luck to you 🙏🏿🙏🏿
Love that your back! Before you make a chart of the rug, I checked and the chart is a separate download than the pattern. (I don't want you to have to do all the work when it's already done 😉) Also that calamity shawl is gorgeous!! I ran to ravelry and bought it ❤
I'm a new subscriber and it's because of this video! I just finished binge watching all of your videos and can't wait for more. I have knit 3 Ranunculus' and I will definitely make more! Love, love, love your channel!
A very late welcome back! Love hearing you chat about everything and your intentions for the year/next few years. Also, hilariously, I missed the boat on your missed the boat KAL XD I was one of those people who didn't really Get the Ranunculus, but a friend of mine who I taught the very basics of knitting a few years ago wanted to make it, so I said I'd make it with her and like you, I am a convert. I feel like I could happily make at least three more! Looking forward to the next one :)
I love the journey of language learning but often am intrigued by so many. I use drops app for vocab and lingodeer for Korean/Italian. The library gives me free access to Mango which has phrases you can learn. Love that you are developing a pattern that works for you. If you have scraps you can always use for stuffing if making a pillow or cushion. I also heard at my local guild that there is a type of weaving sakiori that uses scraps to give them a new life. Also the lighting is good and your projects are beautiful 😍
So enjoyed your podcast very much. Please keep podcasting.
Welcome back! You were missed. Congratulations on the house. There is no 'done' with houses. Relax and enjoy.
So true! Thanks for watching!!
Loved the house saga. It took us 2 years to renovate ours. Luckily hubbies is handy😂
That was a LONG podcast that was absolutely painless. You are a great story teller!.
Thanks for listening!! I can certainly talk! 🤣🤣
I’m a big fan of long and chatty podcasts!
Clearing my throat loudly, HELLOOOOOO! Where are you? We are anxiously awaiting your next video, lol. I know you probably busy with projects around your new house but just tease us with a short video. I really enjoy your videos, your projects and your sense of humor. I feel like we are girlfriends hanging out and catching up on what’s been going on since we last saw each other. How is the hallway rug coming along? Hope to see you soon.
My question…are you going to continue podcasting? I enjoy your podcast so much and hope you will continue to podcast.
The lighting is fine. Glad you are back and mostly settled into your house. A good contractor is worth their weight in gold.
Truer words have never been spoken or written!
That ranunculus is gorgeous, the color is great for you!
I was so excited to see your smiling self appear with a new episode! I truly enjoy your upbeat authenticity! Welcome back!
Thank you so much ☺️
I was excited to see all your progress on things! I hope the house stress calms down quickly.
One option for the coat could be to cut it up and make some cute bags with it, just treat it like fabric. (Of course, I love bags and would turn practically anything into a bag.)
Also, for making bras, there are places that sell kits along with patterns so everything you need comes with and you don’t have to research every individual thing. That could be a way to start to decrease the intimidation factor.
Welcome back. Big fan. As someone who knits A LOT with black yarn.. the struggle is real for a good black.
For the Holst, you gonna do multiple washes. I suggest with your colours that you do a couple short ones in cold water with vinegar and DISH SOAP. The dish soap is the key to making the fabric amazing. Do a final rise with some wool wash.
Beautiful projects as always.
Jimmy! Hello! Thank you for these tips! I need to go rewatch your video on Holst because somehow I thought I needed hot water and unicorn wash 🥴😬🤣 I will say that we have a local dyer here, Evergreen Fiber Works, and their black is amazing but we don't have a local distributor anymore and I forgot about them. Definitely recommend everything they dye!
@@theblacksheepknitter You can try hot water and the unicorn wash. I've never done it, so I cannot comment. I'll put Evergreen Fiber Works on the list for next time I go to the states. I always like (at least) a sweaters quantity of stuff I can't get over here.
Welcome back! I missed you! I finally got a chance to watch this and can’t help thinking that you need to make an Emotional Support Chicken, in black, white and red, to go with your quilt 😊 Your quilt will look amazing! As will your rug 🥰
Ooh, your Calamity shawl is gorgeous! I've been wanting to make one in black or a deep purple or navy for a long time. Corin is indeed a lovely person, I'm so glad you're promoting her work because she is uber talented. Nice to see you back here too.
omg! the crochet rug! Im speachless!
Great to see you again! Your Ranunculus is exquisite…amazing looking yarn choice and fabulous fit! I think it’s such a popular pattern because of the yoke design, which is so pleasing to the eyes! I do believe knitting it in black will obscure some of that beautiful yoke detail…imo. I almost cried hearing about your 'coat failure'…boy did I love the way that project was knitting up, you really did such a great and beautiful job with that colorwork. I hope you manage to salvage it somehow, even if it means reknitting it…good luck with what you choose to do. Oh and I am loving your hallway runner…so stunning! Xoxo 🖤🤍
Hello again -- happy to see you back! Always a pleasure to listen to you chat and see your lovely knits. Re your language learning journey, you might want to check out Fraoch Knits, as the host always includes a section on Irish language and while you might be beyond the beginning rudiments she shares with us, there's always a lot of interesting etymology and cultural background!
I missed you so much! You are one of my fave podcasters. Congrats on the house! Everything you are doing is amazing (that COAT)!! Your Ranunculus is fabulous, the coat is amazing, the runner is fabulous and the chickens are wonderful! Please don’ t stay away so long, you are getting me through a nasty case of Covid )I’m well vaxed). Thank you!!!
Thanks so much for producing a great podcast. I am always excited when I see a new one. I wish you were my neighbor but I doubt either of us would get much done other than quilting.
From what I've heard from other sewist, sewing from 1 brand can be easier once you learn what modifications are needed since it's all the same block.
My goodness- you are so funny! I’m in tears laughing along with your story of the coat! When you said the math calculation cars threw themselves away…😂 New subscriber ❤
Welcome to the silliness 🤣🙏🏿
Lovely to see you back! 😊 It's so annoying to have an ambitious project, not go to plan! I just picked up a vintage 80's knitted cardigan that is lined and every part of it is steeked together and I love it! If you are comfortable cutting into it , use a sewing pattern and treat what you've knitted as 'knit fabric', after all that is what it is! Alternatively give felting a go or make some gorgeous new things for your home. It may be too big but it looks very lovely!😍
Just a tip for practice sewing (toile making) for garments when you are figuring out the fit. I use old bedding/sheets i get from thrift stores. They are cheap for a large qty of fabric and a great way to give someting new purpose that might end up in landfill. 😁
How wonderful to have you back Sarah with another lovely to listen to vid about you creations -missed your fun personality. The Moonflower Coat is magnificent, but must be soul destroying that it is not a fit. And the runner on your landing will be stunning in the mosaic monochrome. Cheered me up no end when you said you were learning Irish. Slán go fóill.
It’s great to see you again and I can’t wait to watch your progress on your wardrobe! I am not a sewist, but I am so fascinated by the idea of making one’s own clothes. Maybe someday my life will ease up enough so I can give it a try!
Not sure how I found you, but happy that I did! Enjoyed your tales of many crafts…and how nice to see quilting too ☺️
We missed you! Congratulations on the new home.
WOW - lots going on. It's so good to see you and I'm really excited for you and all the things you're learning. Welcome back - and the lighting is fine - shows that lovely sweater and your beautiful smile really well. There's a woman on YT with a channel called The Stitchery. She makes her own clothing and uses a lot of thrifted fabric to make her own patterns. She also recently did an episode on people reselling unused fabric online affordably and perhaps more sustainably. If I were making things to create a custom pattern, I'd probably buy thrift store sheets. Just thinking and rambling here. Pay me no mind. Good to see you and your beautiful new craft room.
I laughed out loud at your RH reveal. Glad to see you're back.
Sarah, welcome back. You have been missed. Your zany self is enjoyable. 💚💚💚
Thank you so much for embracing the zany 🤣🙏🏿
@@theblacksheepknitter a TRUTH I am zany. I leave people scratching their heads in wonder of what they just experienced. I embrace my zany!!!💚💚💚🤣🤣🤣
Thank you for this video. Love your Ranunculus, accidentally I was wearing mine while watching. I always get a lot of energy when I watch your videos. Love from Denmark❤
Awesome to see you back. That blue of the shawl is just stunning, as is the shawl and your ranunculus is lovely. Some gorgeous knits you have knitted. Also Congrats on the House. Much love from Down Under xox
Stumbled across your podcast today, and I'm very happy I did!
Craft house magic around episode 156 or so sewed bras for herself. That may help find patterns and ideas.
Looking forward to watching more episodes.
Once you are comfortable enough with Spanish, I highly recommend the show Maestros de la Costura (Masters of Sewing)! It's from Spain, and I think you can stream in online with Spanish subtitles (which helps to figure out what they are saying). Super fun to watch, and gives some nice crafting inspiration too
So good to see you again! And congrats on your home! It is very exciting to make a house your own, and salute to you for finding Mike! Super lucky with that (as finding reliable and professional renovation help is a struggle). Your Ranunculus is gorgeous. (I still haven't made one yet but I have the pattern so probably one day....) I am with you on the black yarn. This year I plan to make a few items in black so please keep posting if you find great black yarns 🙂 And just so you know, your chattiness is fab as is your personality. You go, girl ❤
Welcome back! FYI @Fraochknits podcast = knitting + Áine (delightful human) + Irish culture and language. Your Ranunculus makes me want one in that exact colour (which is stunning on you)
Amazing!! Thanks for this recommendation!! If you make "my" Ranunculus, please tag me so I can see it!
SO happy to see you back and LOVE your lung earings 🥰
Welcome back. Settling into a house takes so much time, so I wasn't surprised not to see you for so long, but happy you are back! For lighting, if you don't have floor space, you can get some wall sconces that plugin. I've done that in a few rooms. IKEA has some decent choices.
Great video. Thank you for the openess and really useful information in your steps to move forward with life. You do you girl. Looking forward to the next video whenever you are ready. 😊😊
So glad you're back!! Missed you 😊
Yay! Thank you!
I missed your videos so much! That rug is EVERYTHING!
I am excited to see how you handle the alterations on your pattern. I am sure that I am not the only one who would love to follow your process.
So I too decided to do less (UA-cam and social media mostly) and am only now watching your last video. Girl, so good to see you in your new home. Looks fab! I almost choked when you said you're learning Irish. I'd be happy to provide resources so shout if you need anything, not that I can speak it anymore (did a year of Irish back in a college before moving to live in Ireland). And I don't think I used it once since. Apart from a few areas, everyone speaks English, which is much easier, haha. But! I have access to studying books, radio, and TV.
Hope you're doing fine missus. Much love
So glad to see you back. Truly enjoy your energy😊
You have been missed!
Was ecstatic to see you this morning!
I’m very much looking forward to watching your handmade wardrobe journey … in relation to conventional fashion, I’m apparently an anomaly, so I thought I might like to do the same, but have not gotten my act together to actually start sewing garments. If you’re interested, bootstrap fashions makes a tailored to you mannequin pattern that may save you some time in the long run. Like the garments, I haven’t sewn up my mannequin yet, but your journey may be just the incentive I need to get started 🤗
Your lighting looks great! I recently purchased a ring light for filming and that has helped take the pressure off of filming when natural lighting is good (cause that is a real stress!). Also, your Ranunculus looks incredible. 💚
Ooooh.... you are back, so good to see you. May I suggest Knitting for Olive Silk Mohair? It's my go- to and has never let me down or threw hairs in my face. And the softness is everything!!! Your Ranunculus is stunning btw.
I’m really looking forward to following along on your me-made wardrobe!
I have so much fun watching you! I'm happy you're back and hope we see more of you. A couple things... 1. I think you need to do a B-52's inspired chicken! I can't wait to see that come together, it's SO cute!! 2. The Moonflower coat is STUNNING!! I hope you find a work-around to get the pattern to work for you, because it's really great. and 3. Are those earrings you're wearing lungs?!
You must be a mind reader! A beehive hairstyle is definitely coming up! And yes they are lungs ☺️ I got them from one of my favorite museums, The Mütter Museum in Philly ☺️
You were definitely missed❤ Welcome back!
So glad you’re back!!!!
Welcome back. So many things you can do with the beautiful fabric that is your coat. Treat it as fabric and make things to decorate your new home. Pillows, project bags, purses, wall hanging, lap blanket, frame a piece in a box frame. Make a smaller garment from it. Or just leave it as it is, curl up in front of the TV with it on all cozy and warm, and knit something that gives you joy. Looking forward to your next video.
Fun listening to all your things!!!❤❤
Love love love your ranunculus 💚
Can you find a different tried and true colorwork in the round coat/cardi with the right stitch count and measurements and insert the moon flower chart into it? (Maybe TinCan has one??)
What about reinforcing the colorwork of your finished moon flower maybe with a sewing machine and cutting out a panel from the back and matting/framing it for some pretty wall art?
So happy to see you again ! Welcome to home owner-ship and sometimes the rolling down hill fixes. 😅
❤ the chicken quilt
You are incredibly talented🤩 it’s sooo good to see your beautiful face again!!💛
I did literally gasp when you said you would re-knit your moonflower! As you predicted! The color work is so beautiful, and I appreciate how you told its story with so much humor.
Beautiful sweater. The color is gorgeous. Nice video. Don’t overdo it. A house is never done. We need to live and enjoy your Chateau gâteau 🎂 . Hoping for many cakes to come 🎉
Regarding the coat can you transform it to a blanket? The pattern is splendid
Such a joy to see you. You have created some beautiful patterns. I was blown away by your ‘Moonflower Coat’. Absolutely wow😮amazing. I would transform it into a blanket. Love the idea of a handmade wardrobe created over 2 years. Really like the colour of your Ranunculus…..and finally congrats on the purchase of your house…..snow blowing too🤣sounds like fun…..I would like to learn Spanish so you are my inspiration. Gracie’s por comparatir. 🙌🏿……
So glad to see you again!!
Yay, you're back! Could you turn your moonflower coat into a blanket? Maybe a slightly shaped blanket for covering your lap and legs? Regarding sewing, are you familiar with Cashmerette patterns? They're specifically aimed at "curvy" bodies and Jenny Rushmore, the person behind the brand, has two books one of which may be of particular interest to you: Ahead of the Curve. She has a whole chapter on fitting trousers around bodacious bottoms. And pancake bums, which is both her and my fit issue. She has a bra pattern with links to shops that have kits for sewing them, again specifically designed for considerable support needs (that's a euphemism) without resorting to buttresses (that's not).
Ooooh!!! Cashmerette was recommended by someone else but those pants resources have moved her to the top of the list!! Thanks for sharing those!
The lighting is fine. Good to see you back. Re the coat…..could you take it back to the underarms where it is presumably a flat piece and turn it into a giftable baby blanket with a soft lining. Probably need to add more garter borders? The it will be out of your sight but no longer a fail?
I’m so glad you are back. I was very sorry when I thought you had given up on podcasting.
Technology tried to thwart me but I missed you all too much to give up 🤣🤣 Thanks for coming back for the shenanigans 🤣🙏🏿
Missed you and glad you are back! Have you considered converting your beautiful stranded piece into pillows or a lap blanket?
The color of your Ranunculus is gorgeous on you!
I completely share your frustration with hip/waist disparity. I've been pulling out my hair trying to figure out how to make the Pressed Flowers Vest work for me.
Congratulations on the new house. Love the rug that you are crocheting, it will be really beautiful. As far as Spanish content, my husband and I watched the movie Upon Entry, which was really good. Also, El amor después del Amor is a good show on Netflix.
I think I found you just after your last podcast, so when you popped up in my subscriptions I'm going who is this. I listened a bit and then remembered. I must say I do not miss the snow. We had snow in TN a couple of weeks ago, which just reinforced by distaste of snow. (I'm originally from the Dakotas, so I do know about snow and snowblowers. Marvelous inventions, by the way.) Love your jacket, sorry it is huge. I am learning how to sized garments also, both knitting and sewing. Off the rack clothes have never fit, but I have never learned how to size, so you are encouraging me. Check out Starlight and Stitches, she knits, spins, and sews and you may find her interesting. Looking forward to next time. Welcome back.
Yeah, you're back! Congratulations on your house purchase.
Your rug is gorgeous. It's going to fun to watch it grow.
Have you thought of gently felting your coat? If you could control it that would allow you to shrink it and give it a bit more structure. Not sure if it's possible to control the process well enough.
Lovely to see and hear about quilting and dressmaking. Have you looked at Cashmerette patterns? They are designed for curvy people and come in a wide size range. You'd probably find you needed to make fewer and less extreme modifications. They include bras in their range and provide tutorials and lists of what you need. They also have loads of links to bra kit suppliers so you don't need to get all the bits separately. Good luck. You are braver than I!
Another vote for Cashmerette!! 🙌🏿 🙌🏿 Thanks for the recommendation!
Welcome back so glad to see you
Thank you!
So happy you are back!!!
Now.
Suggestion for a Black Yarn that you will fall in love with to knit your next Ranunculus…..
Kare from TKL - The Knitting Loft in Flat Black !!!
It is 70% Silk
20% Mohair
10% Nylon
One of my 19 Ranunculus sweaters I have knit, I knit in this absolutely divine fiber and girl, it is EVERYTHING !
Ohhhh that fiber content though !? 😍😍 Let me spend some time Saturday digging through my stash to find my black fingering weight yarn to pair with this 😬 As a supplement... 😂
Great to see you back! Your knitted coat is gorgeous- the only coat I’ve made was a fail. Yours would make a beautiful pillow or pouf, that you could admire every day!
I’m glad you’re enjoying tennis! I loved it as a kid , but my Dad and high school bestie were both champions and I was average, so got so discouraged.
So glad to see you back!
Wonder if you could try felting that coat...just a tiny bit. Put it through the washer on warm with some towels, and then dry flat? Nothing to lose?
Omg I loved knitting with Fino! I have spent hours hunting for fino colors I’ve wished existed, and I feel your pain. I find the ritual dyes fae almost as soft and lovely as the former silk cloud from shibui, which is supposedly coming back through Mad. tosh. What about magpie fibers baby got black in swanky sock and feather? The real beauty of the ranunculus pattern is how few skeins of yarn are needed!
Just started watching- lovely Ranunculus! Been thinking about knitting for (literally) years. Liked seeing your modifications and hearing about scratchy mohair. Living in SE of US, I’m thinking I wouldn’t be able to wear it considering the climate. Thank you for a wonderful podcast! Edited: interesting earrings
Hi, theRanunculus by Midori Hirose sweater is so pretty. The green color pops!
Welcome back. Take the big sweater and sew it and cut it like steeks. And sew it smaller. Use your favorite sweater for sizing
It’s just a piece of “fabric”
Not sure I have the skill to do that but we shall see!
Thank you very much for this inspiring Video. I love the Mix of colours in your projects . I sew all my clothes and agree completely with you. Looking forward the see more from you! Enyoj your new house
That’s a beautiful jumper ❤
Hello from Swansea, Illinois. I just found your podcast and I have subscribed to it, and I enjoyed it. I just bought my house in November, and I am still working on it. I ordered my furniture before I moved and I just received my bedroom furniture and my living room furniture is do to arrive on Monday. I pray that it arrives. I still have to finish unpacking and putting everything away.
Good luck! The struggle is real! 🤣🙏🏿
😊😊😊😊😊So happy to see you again!
Thanks for watching!!
Oh…also Julie Asselin is a real person. She lives in Quebec and her yarns are all fabulous !
Also, she as a person is just a delight…very approachable , very down to earth.
I have met her at LYS and various Fibre Festivals and just love her.
So very happy to see you! 😊
Good episode! It was great meeting you in NY! That hall rug is gorgeous.
Now I know what you meant about the other Roze 😂
Lovely to see you back and really sorry your coat didn’t turn out this time but your colour work looked great.
New viewer here! Love your podcast - informative, gorgeous FOs & WIPs, plus lots of chuckles! Anxious to catch up on your previous ones 😃
Welcome back!! I’ve missed your podcast!
Yay!!! You're back!!
I am! 🙌🏿🙌🏿
Renovations always take longer and are more costly than initially expected. I had to learn that, too. How wonderful that you found a great contractor. When I moved the last time despite downsizing my possessions I still had sooo much. For now, I am enjoying what I have and keep downsizing when the mood strikes me. Anyway, your Ranunculus is beautiful. The Moonflower Coat pattern ist beautiful. Could you felt it and make seat cushions or pillows with it - if you are not re-knitting it? I am working on a self-made wardrobe and took a pants pattern making class last year which was amazing. You'll figure out your garment fit and learn a lot in the process.
Hello. I'm am in the Appleton area. Nice to see you here. 😊
Wonderful finished Ranunculus. Wanted to join but too many other things!
I can absolutely get on board with the way you’re thinking with regard to your clothing and wanting to take the time to make things that work for you. I am a never ever sewed type of person but have the inkling that those are things I would like to do. I appreciate the ideas you have with starting with one pattern and perfecting it and making more versions. As for the coat…can you line it with some flannel and make it a winter house coat? I love that idea. Or separate sleeves from body and make it a blanket, using the sleeves as rectangular pillow covers? It really is beautifully done. 🎉 I look forward to what you acquired as your last hurrah in 2023 before shifting to your 2024 mindset. I have also turned from the temptation to buy more yarn & have listed so much stash on Ravelry for sale that some have actually sold. It’s very satisfying. Keep up your lessons and then be the one they fight over to play with. 😮😊
I was thinking of lining it before but then it just seemed so huge and unwieldy. Now I putting that back in the table. Will have to do some video watching and such to see if that makes sense or if steeking and resewing makes sense. It'll be an adventure whatever I choose 🤣 Hurray for destashing!! I can't wait to use up some decades old skeins this year! Good luck to you 🙏🏿🙏🏿
Glad to see you! I look forward to your next episode :)
Love that your back! Before you make a chart of the rug, I checked and the chart is a separate download than the pattern. (I don't want you to have to do all the work when it's already done 😉) Also that calamity shawl is gorgeous!! I ran to ravelry and bought it ❤
😲😲😲😲😲😲 That Moonflower coat is just incredible! I'm so sorry you aren't happy with the fit :(
Thank you! It may get a second life in the future!
Glad to see you back. Was just thinking about you. 😉
So happy you are back ❤
I'm a new subscriber and it's because of this video! I just finished binge watching all of your videos and can't wait for more. I have knit 3 Ranunculus' and I will definitely make more! Love, love, love your channel!
Welcome back! Glad you finally got it uploaded!
Me too ! Thanks for watching!
On the flower jacket, sew in a fabric facing to stabilize the lighter knitting at the top. The jacket/coat is beautiful!
We missed you!
A very late welcome back! Love hearing you chat about everything and your intentions for the year/next few years. Also, hilariously, I missed the boat on your missed the boat KAL XD I was one of those people who didn't really Get the Ranunculus, but a friend of mine who I taught the very basics of knitting a few years ago wanted to make it, so I said I'd make it with her and like you, I am a convert. I feel like I could happily make at least three more!
Looking forward to the next one :)
I love the journey of language learning but often am intrigued by so many. I use drops app for vocab and lingodeer for Korean/Italian. The library gives me free access to Mango which has phrases you can learn. Love that you are developing a pattern that works for you. If you have scraps you can always use for stuffing if making a pillow or cushion. I also heard at my local guild that there is a type of weaving sakiori that uses scraps to give them a new life. Also the lighting is good and your projects are beautiful 😍