Grocery Girls Knit Episode 197
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- Опубліковано 24 січ 2024
- Tracie & Jodi are two Canadian sisters who love to talk about all things yarn & knitting (and who knows what else!)
~GG Ravelry group and episode show notes:
www.ravelry.com/groups/grocer...
~Our shop:
grocerygirlsknit.com
~Tracie Millar Ravelry Designs:
www.ravelry.com/designers/tra...
~Jodi Brown Designs Ravelry group:
www.ravelry.com/designers/jod...
~Frankie Grey Fibres:
frankiegreyfibres.com
~Jodi's bags:
mrsbrownsbags.com
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Thank to for taking the time to watch our little show!
Till next week
Tracie and Jodi
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Tracie, Jodi - your discussion on size inclusivity today was excellent and something I so greatly appreciated and made me feel validated. I was referred to your video from a commenter on one of my own videos where I made a remark about different eases for different sizes. I had said that I think ease should be the same across the board to make it easier to choose a size to knit. I had the same feeling as Jodi, where " it strikes a bit of a nerve"; a designer "choosing" ease for me. I didn't know anything about proportional ease when I made that remark and since then I have learned about proportional grading and am still learning. You are totally right, everyone deserves their own opinion, preferences (designers and makers) and I greatly appreciate your openness and honesty on the topic. Some may see it as drama or conflict, but when we listen and work constructively, it is our difference in opinions that allows us to come up with new ways, new solutions, and for this wonderful community to come together to get there.
I totally feel the same way. You expressed my thoughts upon hearing your research into this topic. I’ve learned a little from this discussion and appreciate your insights.
Well said! Thank you for sharing this! 😄❤️
Perfectly said! They never meant to diss the designer and they’re never mean-spirited!
I’m an overweight lady working at losing some lbs for my health. It’s proven that extra weight contributes to many health issues. Not sure why we encourage women to be obese. Just my humble opinion. I know we must be happy with our bodies but we should also work at being healthy for our loved ones. They want us around them
Expecting loads of negativity to come rushing at me. That’s OK. I too have a voice
Anyone who has watched even just a few minutes of any of your episodes will know that you gals are the most positive and supportive knitters out there! I really appreciated how you dealt with all of the comments/feedback with such grace. You could give politicians across the world a crash course!!! Thank you for keeping it real, positive and always fun.
My dearest Canadian sisters, there will always be snarks wallowing in the mud, people who are unhappy with themselves and life. Activate your protective barrier around you, and let their arrows bong off to the ground!! Those of us who know you as the caring, generous, often hilarious women that you are, wouldn't want you to change one iota. I've been watching, learning and laughing with you for years. Love you, thank you, continued success! Sally from Portland, Oregon
None of the comments were snarky and clearly written by intelligent adults. As influencers both these ladies need to present facts. Their comments and discussion denigrated a designer without any background research into her methodology. For you to say let their arrows bong off to the ground is saying bury your head in the sand and not learn from the truth
I enjoy being a part of your community learning along with you. If you never make mistakes you lose out on great opportunities to learn! You just make mistakes a little more publicly than others of us lol! Many many of us don't buy into the drama, and love this safe, HUMAN space you have created❤ Keep being beautiful you!
What a fascinating topic! Size inclusivity....guess what? Years ago I wanted to make a sweater for my special needs son who has a history of spinal surgeries due to severe scoliosis. Store-bought sweaters always rode up in the back because, of course, his curved spine. Thanks to Susan B Anderson (who wrote a math-y formula for sweaters A LONG TIME AGO), I was able to knit him a sweater that fit him perfectly because I learned how to measure him and I learned how to knit short rows!! That sweater made me so proud! He's 25 now and I'm knitting him another sweater...and yes, I modify, but's that's OK! So grateful for this conversation! You both are awesome!
LISTEN! Linda…. You two are gems and I love your open, candid dialogue with one another. I truly love this podcast and let’s all continue to learn together. May the only flaming going on here be our collective fiber fever! ❤❤❤
You both have such kind souls, enjoy watching you every fortnight!
To my lovely fellow Albertans, Tracie and Jodi. I love your podcast; you are always genuine, positive, honourable, open and absolutely fabulous. Thank you for being exactly how you are and that you share your feedback, opinions and experiences, and as you learn new perspectives you share that too. How about that - it sounds like Being Human…!
Thank You and keep being your adorable selves❤
True Canadian acknowledges when you got it wrong apologize, and now we move on. You girls are awesome m, I love that you are so honest and human❤Keep up the great work
Don’t change who you are. I enjoy listening to you two discuss knitting and our community and how you continue to learn along the way.
Your hearts are truly in the right place and I see so much kindness coming from you both. This will blow over. Hugs to you♥️
You both are such a a joy to watch and have the biggest hearts. Love all the things you share. ❤
Watching your podcast and listening to you talk about people loving to create drama. So true. Some people don't know that adults can have discussions where not everyone agrees, and talk it out, and apologize if you feel the need or not, if it Is just a discussion. It is called adulting... ❤❤
I love your podcasts because they are honest, hilarious abd your passion for thr craft speaks volumes. You are allowed to voice concerns, issues, and questions. These are your personal thoughts. Thank you for all the info, tidbits, and beautiful yarn& knitwear over the years - NEVER STOP!!😂❤🎉
Suzanne Bryan has some excellent videos on how to knit sweaters to fit your own body that seem like they can be applied not only to designing your own patterns, but also to other's patterns that people choose. It also sounds like it supports the importance of test knitting a variety of sizes before releasing a pattern.
love you ladies.
i recently heard a media commentator say that the third most popular hobby in the world now is "being outraged"
i thought that was so accurate and some of the comments on the last couple of episodes definitely demonstrate that.
Have been loving learning all the things from you since the very beginning of your podcast, have never missed an episode, and will always continue to Love both of you so much for your openess and honesty and all you share with your knitting community. xoxo 🤗
Thank you for educating us and growing with us on what it means to be “size inclusive”. I tell me kids just about everyday, that it is okay to make mistakes, it’s when we don’t learn from our mistakes & choose not to grow them that is the problem.
Thank you for being here and sharing your knitting journey with us. 🧶🩷
I adore you both. That video you said so many times that maybe you are missing something. Today you were gracious and kind. People seem to like drama and are trying to drag out nothing. I appreciate your willingness to learn and grow! You are a great example to the knitting community ❤
You two are such a class act!!! I love it here. I started watching you guys before I started knitting. Happy knitting 💚🧶💚
Hello ladies. I am so glad this topic of size inclusivity has come up as well as the follow up to your last podcast regarding the ease in the sweater. As a knitter and clothes sewist with just a little bit of pattern making experience my thoughts on the topic of less ease for larger sizes could have been a matter of the formula for grading may not work out proportionately in the larger sizes the same as the smaller sizes. I'm not sure because I have never designed a knitted sweater pattern, but I was just thinking that maybe that was what the designer was dealing with when she designed the sweater and not necessarily as a slight to larger knitters. Sometimes you can't just multiply by a fixed amount indefinitely with a good outcome. Either way, I am glad you are discussing this as we all are learning from it. ❤
I hope you and your participants have a great time on your first winter knitting retreat ❤❤❤
I can't imagine anyone knowing everything. I have knitted a pattern that was only one single size. But I also understand that people would like to knit there own size. As I continue to knit, I learn to fit to different size bodies using a pattern. Designers cannot expect to provide for every body size, style. People need to work out things on their own or ask questions. The Grocery Girls are providing an ample amount of information, and its all positive. Thank you for doing what you do.😊
Love you ladies, that is all...no drama, no issues.
This “sock talk” episode was perfect as I am knitting my first pair of boot socks in DK. Loved all the suggestions for different yarns! As always, love a new episode where you keep me company while I work on a project. Makes it so fun! ❤
Everyone that watches this show does know your intentions are good. You support size inclusive and that was where your were coming from. That is a very important stand in the knitting world. I am a plus size woman and I choose my size based on the fit I want. Usually it is closer to my body than the sizing on the pattern indicate. And that’s because I feel like it’s more flattering for my body. And because of this, I did not agree with the opinion that you expressed. Especially since I do not have a grasp of the designing process. But I know you were advocating for those of a plus size and I truly appreciate you and your efforts. Thank you!
I enjoy being a part of your community learning along with you. If you never make mistakes you lose out on great opportunities to learn! You just make mistakes a little more publicly than others of us lol! Many many of us don't buy into the drama, and love this safe, HUMAN space you have created❤ Keep being beautiful you!
Ladies! I just can't express in enough words how absolutely authentic, hilarious, real, lovely, honest, and down right human, in the best sense of the word, y'all are!!!!! You make my day whenever I tune in to your podcast!!
Keep up the caring supportive work!!! Love you to the moon and back 😻
Thank you, Thank for your inspiration. I love your podcast.
Love hearing about what you are both knitting and all about the yarns. Great tips too!
Love you two! Thank you for modeling grace and learning 💗
So glad for the past couple of videos as I feel that I’ve learned so much. Thank you
Love you girls, thanks for the info and fun!!
You ladies do you and don't feed into the negativity. You handled this situation very well. And stay positive and stay true. Hugs to you both!!
I enjoy your podcast I like your humor and the interaction between you both. I like to see your crafting journey and I do get inspired. Thx
Ladies! I learn SO MUCH from you. You are so gracious and kind. I hope you will always keep your UA-cam live. It turns out you ARE human!!!😂THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO. Just….thank you.
Thank you. I’m smaller than the small size in most patterns. Learning how to make them smaller is a huge challenge. Most knitware designs. Thank goodness my husband can help me with refiguring the sizes so. It can be something worth my time to on it.
Wow thank you for the resources to Kims web sights. Amazing stuff. It’s gonna take me weeks to get throough it all . I love it so much. You guys are always comforting to spend time with. Makes me wish I had a sister. So glad I have a daughter just wish she knit.
I love your Podcast, and your transparency. Keep it up! We all are just humans, and we are just trying to navigate this ever-changing world. You both show us all respect and grace. Be well and knit on!
It’s an artistic choice the same way it’s your podcast to say what you wish. It’s your opinion and people need to calm down. It’s knitting, a hobby and something that people take pleasure in. There are way too many fun suckers about. Keep going ladies we listen because you have interesting opinions.
Your hearts are completely obvious... they are enveloping and kind and compassionate. Your intentions are sweet and pure. I appreciate your laughter, learning, and your gifted insights on issues, knitting, and oh my your dying is top notch!!!!!! With love and fuzz, Samira 🧶✨❇💖🦄
You two are the best! What a great way to start my day❤️❤️❤️😍🥰
I like the way you keep it real. You’re humans, we all are. You’re honest, you’re funny, you’re well intentioned, you speak up for the right reasons and you’re not afraid to say when you weren’t totally on. Keep being you! ❤😘🧶
Just started listening to this episode and want to let you know that I have learned SO MUCH from you two, you have really expanded my knitting horizons and vendors …whether it’s right or wrong is the least of my concerns, it’s right for me!! I just finished watching all the way back to episode 1 and it was worth every minute of my time …thank you for what you do!
I admire you both. You keep it real and honest! Sizing is so important, so thank you for saying what we are all thinking!!!!!
You ladies always show such grace and humility. It really is an example for the rest of us. Forever a fan ❤
Thanks for your discussion on fit! As a narrow shouldered, super busty, woman with tiny hips, this is a subject close to my heart. I know how to handle this when sewing, but am learning about knitting. I bought the Sally Melville book and will also buy Kim's book. Thx!!
You two are engaging in debate and guess what it worked! People are exploring more options because you engage so poo poo to the negative Nellie’s. I learned a lot! Keep doing what you do best. Babs
Thanks again for that fabulous chat about fitting/measuring sweaters properly learnt so much…..I was so lucky to be a test knitter of the gorgeous Polina Pullover by Tetisknitgarden that you showed….such a fun pattern
Hi, really enjoy your podcasts and general energy and positivity. As someone who rarely comments I’m often gobsmacked at how some are so quick to jump in with very opinionated and judgemental remarks. I didn’t really agree with your comments on that design but could see where you were coming from and that was that. Then I accidentally hit on the comments bar and saw some of the reactions 🙈. Anyhow, your response has been perfect, just glad that you have each other for support - unfortunately it is true that some people do wait for others to mess up and from the safety and anonymity of a keyboard can’t wait to give their lecture. Anyhow, keep doing what you’re doing, I’d already bought that pattern, and you just gave it free advertising as far as I can see 😂.
Love you girls. I enjoy hearing your opinions on patterns and yarns and designers etc.
I love the grey sweater. It looks fabulous on you in that size. I know it’s an individual thing.
I love the eucalyptus color of your sweater Traci…it’s gorgeous!!
Hello friends, 👋 thanks again for another wonderful knitty chat. Have a peace-filled weekend!
Your Instagram interview was great. Thank you for doing that. Jodi, once when you tried on an older cardigan that Tracie had made, I thought it looked fabulous on you. You said you would knit a bigger size for yourself, but it was very flattering in the size she had knit for herself. Sometimes an oversized sweater is just the ticket, but sometimes a little less positive ease is also good!
You can never know 100%. You women are great. That conversation is informational
to us all to know we should do some reading before we choose what size we make. Do not flog yourself in any way. Some of these snarky comments are inappropriate, you are helping us all see different yarns and patterns. Keep up the great programs. Just look forward to you every 2 weeks, a total treat
I love learning from you both. We are all continuing to grow and learn. Lets all learn together....thank you!
Aww...I was working in the office today so I missed your live :). Glad to be catching the recorded version. I love knitting and watching at the same time. Knitting the Tin Can knits Barley Beanie...I think I'm mostly knitting it because the model baby is so darn cute.
Ultimately we are in charge of our knitting. I have always had to nudge a pattern never having found the perfect directions for my body. Thanks for having the conversation open in the public discourse.
I can't tell you how much I appreciate your discussion on size inclusivity! Wehn I started knitting I coulnd't find a sweater for my size by several inches. That lead to "oh, I need to be smaller in order to make myself something" I was a new knitter didn't have the skills yet to grade a pattern for myself and I felt very shut out of a whole giant catagory of knitting. I am so grateful to have started knitting on the cusp of the size inclusivity movement and have learned so much along the way. 15 years in - yes I'm comfortable grading my own sweaters now. I can and do tweak often. I will also check size availabilty for any pattern that Im going to buy looking for ideally 28/30" bust to a 64" bust (not including ease). It's a big ask but I'm so happy to support the designers who make the extra effort!
You 2 girls are gorgeous, well meaning, living people. Don't let this get you down. The best things in life are learnt the hard way .loving your podcasts. ❤
Super conversations! I have lusted after the Frankie Grey fibers for so long, finally got Conversation Hearts and Cape Cod Blue! Great base! After watching this episode, I want to cast on everything!!❤🧡💚💙💜💛
I love you ladies❤Can’t wait to meet you in Canmore!!
I love your podcast, learn and grow! ❤
Couldn’t agree more about the wonderful knitting/yarn community. I think yarn lovers are the best ❤
As someone who is 5’0” and a new knitter, I’m definitely running into fit issues! I’ll def look into Kim’s work and am excited to read some books
I’ve watch your videos from the start. I thoroughly enjoy listening to you two sharing all your makes, products, your life and your concerns!! Thank you!! If you hadn’t brought up your concern about size inclusivity we all wouldn’t have learned what you shared on this video. We have to ask questions and share our concerns to learn and get clarification sometimes on our concerns. Thank you so much for all you do! I just love you two and all you do!! ❤❤😊
Another wonderful podcast. You two are the gold standard - I so appreciate your willingness to talk openly about controversial topics.
Hello Tracie and Jodi, can I just say how inspirational and informative your lives are. I don’t make the live and enjoy watching the replay as I can rewind and watch again. I have been knitting for over 50 years and I learn something every time I watch you both. I treated myself to the Knitting Pattern Essential and WOW it is amazing and I am enjoying reading it. Off to watch your video interview on Instagram. Have a fabulous weekend ❤❤❤
Ladies, thank you for continuing the conversation and for providing the opportunity for me to grow, to learn, and to hear different perspectives. Inclusivity matters! The conversation and the Instagram Live the other day helped me understand the design process a bit more, and determine how to choose a size that will fit me better (something I have been struggling with!). It is through curiosity, wondering, and questioning where learning happens. Bravo, thanks for being you! (I ordered the book Jodi showed by Sally Melville, and am LOVING it too!)
Traci and Jodi, I love your podcast and I have learned so much from you both, not just about knitting but about how to become a better human. Your conversations about size inclusivity is obviously something that you feel passionate about and I appreciate what it says about who you are. You handled all of this with grace and maturity. I wish all your critics behaved the same way.
Love you both, you are human and muck up that is ok. Yip a great learning experience
Your thrummed mittens look like cacti 🌵😍😍😊 I want to make some now!!
I love watching you two! Great relationship! I love that you say it as you see it! If people look to be offended they will be. I'm going to check out your interview with Kim, thank you both. x
Stay just like you are! Love you both ❤️❤️❤️
You both are wonderful honest and caring people that bring so much to our community that it I am so sorry if there was some folks who were a bit harsh with their choice of words around your recent discussion about size inclusivity in knitting patterns. Hopefully they will get to know that you are beyond nice and are learning (like we all are) about this thing we love called knitting. I am 70 years now, and there is not much I can say with certainty except that we are always learning and always beginners. I love your honest candidness and for the courage to be your (awesome) selves on your podcast. Lots of gratitude from a old knitter in Oregon.
I love that you bring up questions that you don’t have all the answers. I like that you said this is a conversation you would have on your couch. It made me think too. I usually fall right in the middle of the size range so for me i know about it but honestly haven;t thought much about. Someone said you talked too much about it but honesty if you glossed over it I would have too in my mind and thoughts. You are posing questions which is AWESOME!!!. No one and I mean no one has all the answers on everything and you went to someone who had more knowledge and you brought that back to us. Keep being unfiltered keeping being you…this is what makes me come back each episode. Xoxo Tonya
Loved your podcast. You are both so interesting and entertaining.
I applaud you for taking the criticism and doing something positive with it, like learning more about the issue (and inviting all of us to learn along with you). You guys have a giant platform within this community and everyone slips up, but you handled the situation with grace and clarity. I hope everyone can do the same when we all inevitable 'step-in-it'.
You girls are fabulous! In a world of negativity, and people who love to judge others, you guys are a little ray of sunshine every two weeks. I am in Costa Rica amid you two are my little bit of Canada. I met you once at Rhinebeck and have my Jodie and Traci sticker on my water bottle. The kids I teach down here know that the sheep on the sticker are called Traci and Jodie! You are celebs in our little school in the jungle!
The last time you had the "Dickie debate" I died laughing, so imagine mine joy that it is back! I think I'll get the pattern and cast on as well.
Aw yes! Woolly tatoos! Sarah on It is a Sarah podcast loves them too xxx
I super agree with Jodi, but I really appreciated the discussions last week and this week! As a result, now more people will learn about proportional grading and they can decided if a pattern that uses it will work for them, or if it won't. More information is never bad, even if it comes to the forefront from a mistake (or as I like to call it, a Learning Opportunity).
I don't know if someone has mentioned it but the extra wire on your sock blocker is to hook over the curve of the hanger to keep it from falling off a rod or line while hanging.
As someone with a 53” bust THANK YOU for not backing down about size inclusivity. It’s clear to me that you are passionate about advocating for knitters in all bodies and sometimes that passion can come off as aggressive to people adverse to conflict. These conversations are so important to have so we can learn from each other and be better advocates in the future. I hope you continue to share your opinions because they are valued by me and many others.
Your Instagram interview was excellent so informative, well done ladies
Thanks for the information 😊
Hello and love from Japan❤
I don’t have knitting buddies and I love watching and listening to you two while I knit or cook or drive or do whatever I have to do every day.
I don’t always understand what you are talking about because either I lack some knowledge of knitting or I don’t know the vocabulary but I still enjoy your passion over anything yarn related.
I hope I can catch you live some time soon!
I love listening too you guys. Wish you were on more often!
As a pretty new knitter I was thankful for the size inclusive questions two weeks ago. I panicked a bit on the inside about drama as you guys were talking 😊Again thankful. I am on the smaller size but bigger arms. So anytime I can learn about sizing I am happy. So thankful for the time you guys spend doing your podcast ❤I learn so much and enjoy you guys. I live south of you guys in Utah. I can’t wait for the day I get to travel north and explore your part of the world. Thanks again
We have thrummed slippers. So warm!
Thank you! Thank you for bringing up this topic, thank you for following up with your Instagram post. Although I am at the smaller range of sizes, I learned so much from watching all of these videos. It has always been my goal to be a lifelong learner, and it was shocking to me to learn that I have been measuring myself incorrectly for all these years. Choosing a sweater size is totally about guesswork to me. Sometimes they fit beautifully and then again sometimes they don’t. As I am sure you have experienced, this is very stressful not to mention disappointing after spending all that money and time on a project. I can’t wait to start my next project and see how it turns out with my new way of measuring myself! L O L
And kudos to you both. You opened the door and misspoke a bit. (Don’t we all from time to time?) But you didn’t leave it there. You pursued it, got your facts straight and educated us all. Thank you!
I watch you every week, I know you meant this a your opinion which you have a right to do so. You turned this into such a positive and learning process. Love you always!❤
One of my first issues was with the Hamilton which I knit with you. I appreciate that the designer showed an oversized look, and told what size it was on the model. I have issues on the other side of size inclusivity-I'm petite (short) and my fit issues are unique to me, as I trust it is with every one
OK. I've been wanting to wallpaper my craft room and I really thought the peel and stick would be the easiest. It makes so much sense that the glue type would be easier to maneuver after placement. Thanks for the advice!!!!
I have been watching you guys since I was 19 and a brand new knitter. I'm about to be 27. I'm very happy your podcast is a long length form. It is always something that helps me decompress and feel like I'm catching up with friends. 😊
I started using alternating cable cast on for any ribbed cast where I might have considered tubular. It’s easier to do and has a similar look. And I don’t have to estimate length of extra yarn like in a long tail cast on which I am terrible at
Wish I was going to Canmore next weekend! Have a great time
I'm in awe of all the yarn and yarn combinations shown from Frankie Grey Fibres, especially the speckles. Just stunning! However, I'm overwhelmed with the selections and clueless regarding the best use of these yarns for different sweater projects. Would you consider, if available, sharing sweater patterns that would work well with your yarns or show off more of your knits for inspiration?
Also, I would find it helpful if, when you share the different yarns you use, you might comment on the level of softness and how well the fibre has worn and lasted. (You did this when referring to the sock yarns and I found it helpful.)
I guess what I'm looking for is how to use speckled yarns best in sweater patterns. Thank you for all you do....I have learned so much from you both. There is a big wide world of yarn and I would like to spend my yarn budget responsibly.
Hugs from Saskatoon 💜
That’s some really great vendors for your market!
OMG Frankie Grey Fibres in Birch Wood!! I have to have it.
I vote YES for a sock pattern for 45 stitches for DK. I have tried and failed miserably 😂
Thanks for all both of you do to bring us such great information and inspiration ❤
Hi Tracie and Jodie - your discussion of size inclusivity was great and I thought that it was clear in your last podcast that you admired and respected the designer but wanted to express an opinion and ask important questions. And we all got to learn something so thank you. LOVE those thrummed mittens. I wonder if Plotulopi would make good thrums because I have lots left over from a class I took and didn’t exactly find it a joy to knit with! The Frankie Grey yarns are just so gorgeous and your colorways have great names! You ladies are lovely, thank you❤
Distracted knitters. Distracted crocheters. Distracted quilters. Distracted embroiderers/stitchers. We’re all the same (except for a few who monogamous workers). My main passion is quilting/embroidery/stitching, and I don’t want to tell you how many quilts and other projects that are started. Oh look, squirrel - and I start another one. Knitting is secondary for me so not as bad, but I have several projects on the needles. I don’t care, I finish when I finish (if I finish).