Love listening to you and seeing your travels. First, comment on wet blocking. Most wet blocking has you wet a towel and put that between your pinned project and then steam through the towel. I use the steam feature on my iron but down let the iron touch the towel. The wet towel helps to ensure that the knitting isn’t exposed to too much heat. This type of blocking works if you won’t want something to grow as much, such as with superwash yarns. Another blocking option that I just found is called wet towel blocking. There is a UA-cam video from This is Knit. I used it on a baby sweater and it worked great. Always great to help options. What segments would I want to see? More detail on where you are, where you have been and where you are going next (basics - cities, states, etc). Maybe a little travel vlog in each section with pictures and videos from along your drive, fun road signs, etc. More on things you did, places you went, ate, saw, etc. Where would you want to go back to?
Regarding the steam blocking question, if something is made with acrylic yarn, steam block is pretty much your only option. You do want to somewhat (lightly) melt the fibers so they stay in place, so wet blocking isn't going to do that. Also, if it's a project that is already the size you want it to be, steam blocking is going to keep it from growing too much!
I was one of the pattern testers for Tricia Kopko's Augusta Tunisian Crochet sock! The pattern is great - the sock is definitely more like a 'regular' (aka knitted) sock than a traditional crochet sock and it has a pretty decent stretch. I don't know if I would recommend the Augusta sock if you've never ever done Tunisian before though - TC in the round is actually a lot more complicated than flat TC, learning in the round would be like going straight to expert mode! If you're a traditional crocheter who has never done TC before, I would recommend the Helena sock instead - the end result looks almost identical to the Augusta sock but it's worked flat and seamed, which will be much easier if you've never done TC before.
Thank you for the tips! Omg the pattern is SO CUTE! I have played around a little bit with TC just on a straight/regular(?) Tunisian hook, just making swatches. Starting with a flat project definitely makes sense to me. I can't wait to find some time to sit down and really get into learning TC and making these :)
Hello. This is for the person that asked about crocheting socks. I found a great pattern for crochet socks. A few years ago Marly Bird did a sock-along with guest designer Rohn Strong. He did "My First Crochet Toe Up Sock". The pattern is on Ravelry and is free if I remember right. On page 1 it has sizing tips and how to measure your foot for best results. It is the best pattern I found when I wanted to learn to crochet socks. The socks are thicker than knit but not significantly. I love mine.
For steam blocking: Toni Lipsey has a great video on steam blocking and in it she recommends a steamer that can be used horizontally without leaking. I bought that steamer and have never had a problem steaming things while they are flat on the ground.
Thanks for the tip I now add each day watch delete then add the next day. If I have to pause I can find my spot and play the remaining videos. Game changer !!!!
#question Hi Natalie! Love your podcast and -bonus!- my baby does too! It's very handy for evenings when he gets fussy and I'm exhausted. I think you said you were a kindergarten teacher before and this makes sense. He seems to love how expressive you are! My question - have you ever made a pair of leg warmers? I'm not into knitting socks but I have a pair of storebought legwarmers that are super cozy and I'm thinking about casting some on as a good stash-buster. Seems like they'd be great for creative expression with lace/cables/colors etc. They are somewhat sock-adjacent so I'd wondered if you'd ever made any or had any pattern recs. Thanks again for your amazing work and sharing your expertise with us!
I love the new podcasting angle of the van! And I hope you feel the freedom to take time off around the holidays if that's what fills your creative cup. Thanks for so many great "knit & watch" videos in 2023!
#question You've now been to SO MANY amazing yarn stores. I'm just curious what makes an LYS stand out to you? What features and displays get you the most excited? At this point, what makes you love a LYS?
I would love love to see you putting your blankets together. I have never put squares or hexagons together and you explain everything so well, it would be easier to understand. Thank you 😊
Hi there! I see you also are in blanket-mode. My Granny Square one now has 94 out of the 117 I need til Christmas! Happy making! Oh, and your Vlogmas always comes out in the afternoon for me, I sometimes sit and watch with a cup of coffee as well.
I designed a crochet sock pattern this summer! The Shark Bite Socks by Emily Crow (Crowchet Creations). I’m biased, but I recommend them if you are looking for a toe up sock pattern!
Your Battenberg blanket is looking SO beautiful! I also love the different background for the video today - the van looks so cheery and cozy. I also find I prefer 4-ply fingering weight yarn over 2-ply! I still work with 2-ply fairly often but I like the smoother feeling of the 4-ply more!
#question - How did you learn what yarns to combine to make a different weight? I want to make a hat that calls for DK & I have some cute fingering to use, but I'm not sure if I can combine them to get close to that weight. Also, can you show us your collection of stitch markers one day? :)
Idea for a segment to replace the Q's segment: Emily Curtis (Gently Chaotic Knits here on UA-cam) is traveling right now and she does an email newsletter that includes some highlights from her trip. Things like "best thing we ate" or "best view'" - since you'll be traveling, what if you did a superlatives section that summed up your week of travel? I've been enjoying traveling along with y'all from my living room so much, and this would be a great way to see the sights/local culture of the places you're visiting!!
#question Hi Natalie! Is it okay if I ask why you left teaching? I totally understand if that's a personal question, so you don't have to answer. But I know so many people leaving teaching as well. I was just curious about your story, if you don't mind sharing. As always, I love your podcast, and I'm glad you love what you're doing now!
#question Hi Natalie, First of all, I love your channel and am truly enjoying Vlogmas. I am an avid crocheter and new knitter. I am doing my first socks now and have a question for you. Do you recommend the magic loop or 9-inch circulars for a newbie? I like the portability of the 9 inch, but they look very fiddley. I love traveling with you on your van adventures and often ask my dog, Bindi, why she can't behave like Toaster in the car. Unfortunately, I missed out on the membership this go around, but I hope to get in next time. Thank you for all you do for the community. Kimberly
#question Hi! I was wondering about substituting heavier yarns in patterns- specifically shawls or scarves where gauge doesn't matter so much. Say I have a pattern for a worsted weight scarf, and I want to use chunky weight yarn WITHOUT changing number of stitches cast on but still going for the same length, would I still need about the same yardage called for in the pattern? I assume it wouldn't be one-to-one the same yardage, but generally speaking would they be roughly the same?
#question vogue knitting live is coming up. I might be able to attend but I was curious is it worth it? Are you going this year? I’m flying from Colorado so it will be a whole deal.
#question when you wash your hand knit socks do you use any special technique to clean them well? I have been wearing my socks throughout the fall and winter and I notice they get bits of fiber from the inside of my shoes, I think it’s the pilling of my commercial socks left in my shoes, and that fabric sticks to my hand knit socks so easily. Even after I soak and wash them, there’s bits of fiber in the bottom of my hand knit socks. Any tips are greatly appreciated😊
#question I'm really enjoying watching you guys travel and your vlogmas! I want to try out some hand dyed self stripping sock yarn and was wondering if you had any dyers that you recommend for self stripping yarn. Thanks!
Plastic bottles a bit bigger than glass bottles, so this one will be too tight. I believe I’ve seen some use my Classic Can Cozy pattern (which is bigger) for plastic water and soda bottles though!
I’m a relatively new sweater knitter and currently working on a cardigan and would love some tips!! What is your favorite BO for ribbing and also, how do you ensure the sleeves are the same length?? Thanks Natalie!!
Enjoy Florida! I remember last year or the year b4 you were at your mother in laws house and it had a pool....did she move from there into an apartment ? Love your podcast!
That was two years ago, believe it or not! She lives in a cute apartment now. There’s a shared pool, but it’s too chilly at this time of year to swim. 🥶
@@KnittyNatty we are heading down from Michigan on 12/30.....we stay 1 hr northeast of Orlando......I was hoping you would be in Florida longer so I could meet up at 4 purls. I love that shop! I never miss a chance to go there! Merry Christmas and happy new year !
🌴☀️WOW I just watched the other video and here’s another one yippieeee🎉🎉🎉you guys are in my neck of the woods now. Hopefully you can checkout my LYS (the largest in Florida btw) it’s called Sheep Thrills Knitting tell them Tala sent ya. Ok going to watch now☀️🌴 Edit: ooowwww you’re in Orlando ugh like 200 miles north of my LYS. Oh well I hope you visit one day, there are but a few LYS in the general area where you are now. Enjoy the weather & family☀️🌴
I don't get the idea of a cozy for a can or bottle... isn't the point of drinking a soda or beer to keep the drink cool? I imagine a wool "blanket" hugging the can would make it get warm faster.... or am I missing something? 🤔
@@luliknits to be fair I’m pretty sure I’m correct in saying for something to be insulated like that it would have to be non treated wool. If you’re using super wash, I don’t think it works the same.
Love listening to you and seeing your travels.
First, comment on wet blocking. Most wet blocking has you wet a towel and put that between your pinned project and then steam through the towel. I use the steam feature on my iron but down let the iron touch the towel. The wet towel helps to ensure that the knitting isn’t exposed to too much heat. This type of blocking works if you won’t want something to grow as much, such as with superwash yarns. Another blocking option that I just found is called wet towel blocking. There is a UA-cam video from This is Knit. I used it on a baby sweater and it worked great. Always great to help options.
What segments would I want to see? More detail on where you are, where you have been and where you are going next (basics - cities, states, etc). Maybe a little travel vlog in each section with pictures and videos from along your drive, fun road signs, etc. More on things you did, places you went, ate, saw, etc. Where would you want to go back to?
Regarding the steam blocking question, if something is made with acrylic yarn, steam block is pretty much your only option. You do want to somewhat (lightly) melt the fibers so they stay in place, so wet blocking isn't going to do that. Also, if it's a project that is already the size you want it to be, steam blocking is going to keep it from growing too much!
I was one of the pattern testers for Tricia Kopko's Augusta Tunisian Crochet sock! The pattern is great - the sock is definitely more like a 'regular' (aka knitted) sock than a traditional crochet sock and it has a pretty decent stretch. I don't know if I would recommend the Augusta sock if you've never ever done Tunisian before though - TC in the round is actually a lot more complicated than flat TC, learning in the round would be like going straight to expert mode! If you're a traditional crocheter who has never done TC before, I would recommend the Helena sock instead - the end result looks almost identical to the Augusta sock but it's worked flat and seamed, which will be much easier if you've never done TC before.
Thank you for the tips! Omg the pattern is SO CUTE! I have played around a little bit with TC just on a straight/regular(?) Tunisian hook, just making swatches. Starting with a flat project definitely makes sense to me. I can't wait to find some time to sit down and really get into learning TC and making these :)
Hello. This is for the person that asked about crocheting socks. I found a great pattern for crochet socks. A few years ago Marly Bird did a sock-along with guest designer Rohn Strong. He did "My First Crochet Toe Up Sock". The pattern is on Ravelry and is free if I remember right. On page 1 it has sizing tips and how to measure your foot for best results. It is the best pattern I found when I wanted to learn to crochet socks. The socks are thicker than knit but not significantly. I love mine.
For steam blocking: Toni Lipsey has a great video on steam blocking and in it she recommends a steamer that can be used horizontally without leaking. I bought that steamer and have never had a problem steaming things while they are flat on the ground.
When you replace the question section, I would love you to talk about the local cuisine and food that is unique to the area.
Thanks for the tip I now add each day watch delete then add the next day. If I have to pause I can find my spot and play the remaining videos. Game changer !!!!
So glad you’re going to Four Purls. I love Emma’s yarn.
#question Hi Natalie! Love your podcast and -bonus!- my baby does too! It's very handy for evenings when he gets fussy and I'm exhausted. I think you said you were a kindergarten teacher before and this makes sense. He seems to love how expressive you are! My question - have you ever made a pair of leg warmers? I'm not into knitting socks but I have a pair of storebought legwarmers that are super cozy and I'm thinking about casting some on as a good stash-buster. Seems like they'd be great for creative expression with lace/cables/colors etc. They are somewhat sock-adjacent so I'd wondered if you'd ever made any or had any pattern recs. Thanks again for your amazing work and sharing your expertise with us!
I love the new podcasting angle of the van! And I hope you feel the freedom to take time off around the holidays if that's what fills your creative cup. Thanks for so many great "knit & watch" videos in 2023!
#question You've now been to SO MANY amazing yarn stores. I'm just curious what makes an LYS stand out to you? What features and displays get you the most excited? At this point, what makes you love a LYS?
I would love love to see you putting your blankets together. I have never put squares or hexagons together and you explain everything so well, it would be easier to understand. Thank you 😊
The way that gingerbready-yarn sparkles… 🤩 So pretty!
Hi there! I see you also are in blanket-mode. My Granny Square one now has 94 out of the 117 I need til Christmas! Happy making!
Oh, and your Vlogmas always comes out in the afternoon for me, I sometimes sit and watch with a cup of coffee as well.
I designed a crochet sock pattern this summer! The Shark Bite Socks by Emily Crow (Crowchet Creations). I’m biased, but I recommend them if you are looking for a toe up sock pattern!
Thank you so much for answering my question!
Loving your Battenberg blanket and it is making me want to get started on mine! ❤
I think you nailed it on the yarn matching the album cover. ❤️
You have me liking toe up sock. Your toe up video is so easy to follow
Your Battenberg blanket is looking SO beautiful! I also love the different background for the video today - the van looks so cheery and cozy. I also find I prefer 4-ply fingering weight yarn over 2-ply! I still work with 2-ply fairly often but I like the smoother feeling of the 4-ply more!
#question - How did you learn what yarns to combine to make a different weight? I want to make a hat that calls for DK & I have some cute fingering to use, but I'm not sure if I can combine them to get close to that weight.
Also, can you show us your collection of stitch markers one day? :)
Idea for a segment to replace the Q's segment: Emily Curtis (Gently Chaotic Knits here on UA-cam) is traveling right now and she does an email newsletter that includes some highlights from her trip. Things like "best thing we ate" or "best view'" - since you'll be traveling, what if you did a superlatives section that summed up your week of travel? I've been enjoying traveling along with y'all from my living room so much, and this would be a great way to see the sights/local culture of the places you're visiting!!
Hello from Mounds, Illinois!
#question Hi Natalie! Is it okay if I ask why you left teaching? I totally understand if that's a personal question, so you don't have to answer. But I know so many people leaving teaching as well. I was just curious about your story, if you don't mind sharing. As always, I love your podcast, and I'm glad you love what you're doing now!
I got the same book of the month... the ny book. Love my subscription. I just started a battenburg... literally only one square done, but im excited!
Ohhhh Orlando is beautiful and chilly today🙌 if you get a chance to go to Universal I hope you make the Grinch show it’s amazing 🎄
A tip for patterns of nice crochet socks, are the patterns from Sascha Blasé (Alasascha) on ravelry. ❤
I love the colors in your Battenburg!!! I’m such a pink girl myself!!
Love your Battenburg blanket!!
#question Hi Natalie, First of all, I love your channel and am truly enjoying Vlogmas. I am an avid crocheter and new knitter. I am doing my first socks now and have a question for you. Do you recommend the magic loop or 9-inch circulars for a newbie? I like the portability of the 9 inch, but they look very fiddley. I love traveling with you on your van adventures and often ask my dog, Bindi, why she can't behave like Toaster in the car. Unfortunately, I missed out on the membership this go around, but I hope to get in next time. Thank you for all you do for the community. Kimberly
Love those green socks.
#question Hi! I was wondering about substituting heavier yarns in patterns- specifically shawls or scarves where gauge doesn't matter so much. Say I have a pattern for a worsted weight scarf, and I want to use chunky weight yarn WITHOUT changing number of stitches cast on but still going for the same length, would I still need about the same yardage called for in the pattern? I assume it wouldn't be one-to-one the same yardage, but generally speaking would they be roughly the same?
#question vogue knitting live is coming up. I might be able to attend but I was curious is it worth it? Are you going this year? I’m flying from Colorado so it will be a whole deal.
#question when you wash your hand knit socks do you use any special technique to clean them well? I have been wearing my socks throughout the fall and winter and I notice they get bits of fiber from the inside of my shoes, I think it’s the pilling of my commercial socks left in my shoes, and that fabric sticks to my hand knit socks so easily. Even after I soak and wash them, there’s bits of fiber in the bottom of my hand knit socks. Any tips are greatly appreciated😊
#question I'm really enjoying watching you guys travel and your vlogmas! I want to try out some hand dyed self stripping sock yarn and was wondering if you had any dyers that you recommend for self stripping yarn. Thanks!
Check out Gauged Dye Works, Polka Dot Creek, Freckled Whimsy
I’ve added No One Can Know on my wishlist 📚♥️💫
Hey Nat. With your hexy blanket are you turning over your work after every round?
@KnittyNatty Can you use the bottle cozies for plastic soda bottles?
Plastic bottles a bit bigger than glass bottles, so this one will be too tight. I believe I’ve seen some use my Classic Can Cozy pattern (which is bigger) for plastic water and soda bottles though!
Does Book of the Month offer an audio version?
Yes, they do! It’s a new feature ☺️
I’m a relatively new sweater knitter and currently working on a cardigan and would love some tips!! What is your favorite BO for ribbing and also, how do you ensure the sleeves are the same length?? Thanks Natalie!!
#question
Enjoy Florida! I remember last year or the year b4 you were at your mother in laws house and it had a pool....did she move from there into an apartment ?
Love your podcast!
That was two years ago, believe it or not! She lives in a cute apartment now. There’s a shared pool, but it’s too chilly at this time of year to swim. 🥶
@@KnittyNatty we are heading down from Michigan on 12/30.....we stay 1 hr northeast of Orlando......I was hoping you would be in Florida longer so I could meet up at 4 purls. I love that shop! I never miss a chance to go there! Merry Christmas and happy new year !
Looks like Florida colors. Gators 😂
Go Gators!!
🌴☀️WOW I just watched the other video and here’s another one yippieeee🎉🎉🎉you guys are in my neck of the woods now. Hopefully you can checkout my LYS (the largest in Florida btw) it’s called Sheep Thrills Knitting tell them Tala sent ya. Ok going to watch now☀️🌴
Edit: ooowwww you’re in Orlando ugh like 200 miles north of my LYS. Oh well I hope you visit one day, there are but a few LYS in the general area where you are now. Enjoy the weather & family☀️🌴
I don't get the idea of a cozy for a can or bottle... isn't the point of drinking a soda or beer to keep the drink cool? I imagine a wool "blanket" hugging the can would make it get warm faster.... or am I missing something? 🤔
wool is an insulator, it can keep things warm or cool depending on the temp of the object.
@@emilygrace1409 oooh okay! I see that now, thanks for enlightening me!
@@emilygrace1409 and also in the winter it keeps the can/bottle from making your hands cold. At least that’s what I thought
@@luliknits to be fair I’m pretty sure I’m correct in saying for something to be insulated like that it would have to be non treated wool. If you’re using super wash, I don’t think it works the same.
I would think it would be good for keeping your hands from getting cold. Also, it can help you know which drink is yours!