TOP DOWN, ICELANDIC sweater and worrying about STEEKING
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- Опубліковано 8 жов 2024
- Here is the Nordic Knit all finished and ready to block. The pattern is from North Child and the link is here
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I really enjoyed knitting it, it was not as hard as I thought it would be. I really like top down knitting as there are no seams to sew up and the finish is so much smoother, neater. I can't wait to see Agnes in it!
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You have a stained glass party tree in your kitchen! Kate, you are a Hobbit.
Dear Kate, watching your lovely videos is just like visiting with a favourite neighbour who shares my interests and hobbies. Thank you so much for sharing your life with your friends on the LGS, I feel as if I have known you forever. 🌹
Kate, you would make a wonderful Hobbit! You have all the symptoms: garden, goose, purring cats, cooking, knitting, a cozy home, and even bee keeping, but most of all your joy for life and love of others. Like Hobbits, you are a surprise too! You are up with videography, ear buds, and merchandizing. You are afraid of nothing and you drive like a champ. You have talent, creativity, wide-ranging appreciation for art and the achievements of others. You have wisdom, humility, and charm. My sewing box has a stapler and a roll of duct tape in it. Also a few buttons, a little thread, and some pins. Even so, I hope I can become part of the Lime Green Sofa family.
Kate, I am convinced you and I are related in our bloodlines! I am English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh! Wr are definitely kindred spirits. I just love all your creative expressions of your spirit!
I've been spinning wool for 7 years and ive knitted and crocheted for 60 years. Never have I ever heard of blocking with soap or conditioner. I'm so glad it turned out ok for you.
Beautiful sweater!! I love watching you and your cats.😊❤
I have to admit I have never dared block a jumper, especially if it's a pattern test..I usually pin out to the right size on foam mats then just finely spray with water! I'm busy knitting an Icelandic man's jumper with Lopi xx
Hey Kate! I just started back watching you. Have not had power I live in Southeast Louisiana and my home was hit hard by Hurricane Ida. Thank goodness minimal damage but of course no power. And I cannot do w/o my UA-cam friend videos. I’m going to make your scones and I love Agnes sweater you knitted her. I again wanted to say I so enjoy you videos. Love to you, Norma, Cat Rita and Sadie!!!😘
I have never heard of skeeting. I cringed when you began to describe what needed to be done. I think your last suggestion to contact Arne is the best solution. Fortunately there is always someone out there with lots more experience to contact. Agnes's sweater is beautiful. Some day I will need to try to knit a sweater from the neck down.
"I'm not sure this is going to look nice on me." Kate, it is going to look lovely on you because it is a colour you love and that always gives you a glow!
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What a wonderful jumper (I love the English words 🥰), I am sure Agnes will love it, especially as it is made by her grandma. I always loved the things my grandma made for me.
Have a nice week, Kate! 🙋🏼
Agnes' sweater is beautiful and is full of love from Gran and magic of rainbows from the stained glass window. We Hobbits make wonderful grandparents.
oh my goodness!! I'm half way through this episode and just MUST comment! I am currently in the middle of my very first knit cardigan project knitted from the top down with a steek. I'm hanging on every word with the utmost interest! I've never blocked anything - so loving that you are sharing this process. I, too, had no idea how to gauge and just dived on in to the project. I was afraid to take it off the needles to try it on - so it's fit (or unfit) will be a mystery until the very end. if it doesnt fit me - I trust there is someone in this great big universe that it will fit hahahaha. It's the Victory Cardigan by The Woolly Thistle and it came with a video course - which has been helpful. The wool is wonderful! It's called Rauma Vams 100% Norwegian blend worsted. I have no idea what all of that actually means - but it's not itchy (at least while knitting). I LOVE your new green wool! I LOVE your knitting basket with the handles!! Okay, i'm going outside to do my farm chores then plan to finished watching your blocking project this afternoon! Thank you for this well-timed episode!!!!!!
Well done - thank you for sharing this - beautiful sweater - looking forward to the day we can all see Agnes wearing this lovely sweater
Oh Kate. That jumper turned out perfectly!!! It's so beautifully done!
When I make a sweater and have leftover yarn, I make a hat to match.
And mittens! And sometimes a cowl or legwarmers, depending on how much is left.
I like to do this too:) Or cut into 5 yd lengths and prep for a miter square blanket! Right now, I probably have enough sock yarn cut to make a lap blanket.
That green yarn is FAB! I made a pair of socks in that color and gave them to a friend. Hope your jumper turns out well. I just how you know who you are and you do as you please. I'm learning to be more myself now I'm in my 60's. You are an inspiration.
So glad you put this full version up. I was a bit confused why I didn't hear your cheery "hullo you tube friends." I just thought it was something weird on my end cutting you off☺. Btw, the light streaming in through your window onto you while you were working at the sink was enchanting.
thank you - I was visited by the UA-cam gremlins! I can't work out how that happened! but it won't happen again! xxx
@@thelasthomelyhouse Somehow I received a message from a lovely person ela arnt I think was the name, apologizing to me for something she was afraid was offensive due to English not being 1st language. I don't think it really was me the message was addressed to but somehow those "gremlins" won't let me respond directly. So if anyone was offended in some way by a comment made, I somehow doubt it as this community is very open and understanding, she/he (sorry?)has sent an apologetic message to you🙋✌👌💗
@@eileenmc8808 I saw that too, but now i cant find it again? Don’t worry, it was not meat badly I’m sure. Ive looked again but can’t find it. Let’s not worry, passing down the crumpets!!! Xxxxx
@@thelasthomelyhouse Oh yes! Wonderful crumpets. 😋
Watched the partial video before this one appeared - smiled a bit to realize how much I missed hearing "Hello, UA-cam friends"!
I should always check that I have the whole thing! this has never happened before - and it won't again! xxx
Hello Kate. Thank you for a lovely mixed basket of crafty chats from sewing through to knitting..... love that! I always thought you were tall.
You're far from a hobbit ! Sweet lady.
February 9 2024 Maryland USA: What a beautiful jumper. To include from years to come the parents may save this video for her. What a beautiful treasure. Agnes is going to love this forever I am sure. Her grandmother not just making this for her but sharing to all of us. The Lime Green Sofa family. 😊
Dumbledore loved knitting patterns.
I love Agnis’ sweater/jumper. It is beautiful! I’m working on a sweater for my granddaughter for Christmas. But, nothing as fancy as the one that you made. I would love to make a sweater like that for my granddaughter. ❤️
There are less of the cats.I think my favourite cat acrobatics was Norma falling off the table when you were hand quilting 🐈😁
poor Norma - she is on my knee right now 'helping' me reply to comments! xxx
I'm knitting with you, Kate, as I watch. A lovely pink basketweave blanket for a new baby girl. Agnes' sweater is beautiful!
I've made many many of these.i also love not having to sew the sides together. Its beautiful Kate.she will look lovely in it.
hand made with such thoughtfulness & LOVE. an Heirloom for ALL in family.... hopefully handed round & round (perhaps with a pit of "loving darning"). Well done!!!!
I’m mostly a knitter so I LOVED this video! Agnes’s little sweater is perfect.
Hello Kate. Agnes's sweater came out beautifully! She'll love wearing something her grandma made for her. Be well.
I live in atlanta GA. Life is fast paced and crazy around here. I sew a bit every day. Some clothes for Granddaughters and some quilting. I have been sewing for over 50 years. It is my sanity. I love flowers and gardening. I look forward to your videos so much. I learn a lot and it just relaxes me and transports me a peaceful place. Thank you!!!!!
That jumper is adorable and can’t wait to see a picture of Agnes wearing it in the near future!
A hobbit! I love it!!!😂🥰👏🏼 I’m a knitter so enjoyed this episode as I enjoy All of them Kate!
Love your logic with the knitting problem, you do exactly what I do, you put it in the too hard basket, you will work it out as you do. Love the progress on Agnes’s quilt.
I wish I saw your post earlier, dear, you weight the yarn and wind the colours in the same amount in 4 balls. You knit it with these four balls in exactly the same colour. No need to see or difficult thinking is needed. Love Agnes sweater by the way. The thought of letting real wool soak gives me goosebumps. Oi!
Yes this is definately the easiest way to go. I always do this with space dyed yarn.
I would take the green to its' end. I think you mean raglan sleeves? Really beautiful yarn, such vibrant colors. Love Agnes' jumper❣ I'm sure she will too! I love Agnes quilt! I believe its my most favorite thing you've created! Love your pretty flowers!
I rather think I second Rebecca’s clever re-design idea. I too would match the current green at the top of the waistcoat and continue to the neckline and sleeves in the green (or some other plain colour). I think it would work beautifully with the rainbow on the lower two thirds. Sometimes I relish a challenge, and at other times I put on my practical hat and ask myself: why make life harder than it needs to be? 😄 Thank you so much for sharing your many projects with us Kate, they are all so inspiring. The little jumper for Agnes is very cosy, and the quilt colours are absolutely mesmerising.
No good me giving any helpful comment because I’m like you no idea 🤷🏼♀️ but the waistcoat & new yarn is so you look forward to your finished items 👍
Good idea Ask Arne
What a Beautiful video Kate , Love the Jumper for Agnes , I'm very stressed at the moment and I'd like you to know how much your videos calm me , I've been going through a lot what with Family passing and now me and my Hubby have got Covid , but believe me your videos really help ,so Thank You Kate so much X ,Take Care Kate the virus hasn't gone yet , we masked ,sanitised , wore gloves , stayed in for a year at first and still caught it , Thank the lord we had our Jabs , Take Care Love XX
Thank you Kate Sunday's was missing I thought something or it was our connection. It's good to view again. I love your expression, my Grandma came to Canada 1905 -1967 I miss her and her accent. God bless Anita Canada
Aww Kate, I absolutely love Lopi wool and design , they are addictive! Agnes will love her jumper! You need to make one for you now!!! Xxx
Hello Kate. I am sure, like myself you have inspired many of your viewers to give Agnes's jumper pattern a go? Love the idea of no seams to sew up. The download pattern is excellent, good bold printout. Hopefully I can achieve this pattern in the near future. This video is so comforting, the memories of Soapflakes, love your surroundings in the kitchen and the window is just so beautiful. I would be in heaven, living like this. Thank you Kate for a lovely enjoyable video. :-) :-)
Oh thank you, I'm glad you like the pattern - I found it really easy to follow - good luck with it! xxx
Lettlopi = Icelandic for lightweight Lopi. I have quite a bit of it in my stash, and I wish I had that book of neck-down sweaters/jumpers/pullovers because I'm with you--I love neck-down knitting. That quilt is beautiful, by the way! Looks like a Monet painting.
Kate, your video has made my ironing chore this morning more pleasant...thank you! I too have many craft projects on the go and many more in my head to start (which crafter doesn't) ❤
GOOD!!! xxxx
Apparently 'lett' means 'light' as in lightweight and 'lopi' means 'knitting wool made from the fleece of Icelandic sheep'
Kate,,,,,Enjoyed all that crafty goodness!!!!!love that sweater for agnes!!
And look forward to ur green sweater,,,
Thanks,,,
Elaine🏡🏡🏡🏡😍
Loved seeing how Rita is doing, along with getting to celebrate Johns birthday with you all. Nicely done...
For the steeked project, if you steek the armholes and decrease the front edge to slant it, you will have smeared out the stripes but they will still be in the same plan.
Definitely a Hobbit personality. Love of color, nature and homemade things ! The best !
I also do a lot of knitting for my grandchildren but always worry about the washing of the garment going forward. Their moms are busy and lead full lives, I worry how the garment will be cared for. Children play and get dirty.... garments are usually just thrown into the washer...🤔🙈
You evangelical searcher, you! 😊. You could ask Arne for advice on the shoulder shaping/color continuation puzzle!
I’m sure you’ve learned the reason for using hair shampoo and conditioner is because wool is Hair and should be treated such 😊. I use homemade shampoo with Castile soap and if I do t have conditioner I use apple cider vinegar and water , 1ACV/4water with a couple drops lavender essential oil and don’t rinse out. Love your channel. I’ve binge watched when I first found you. We share the same interests, even in cats!! Enjoy!
well Kate, I've been a knitter all my life & have never washed & blocked my woollen garments, but thanks to you I've learned a lot today, love the jumper for Agnes, we have to be careful that the moths don't attack!! Jen in Reading UK. xxxx
Kate, what a wonderful job you have done with the sweater for Agnes. She is going to love it. Maybe with the leftover yarn you can knit a hat, scarf, and/or mittens for her; just a thought. Your quilt for Agnes is lovely. Take care.
Such a precious little jumper for you’re Grand daughter, loved the light from the stained glass window.
Years ago, in the Seventies, I knitted up some yarn that varied in colour along the length. Like you I got to the armhole and realised that the stripes would be "off" so I counted the rows of green, the intro of the red, the rows of red etc that I had already knitted and then I cut the yarn when I needed a colour change....sacrificed lengths of yarn of course but it just about worked.
What a beautiful jumper you’ve made . 👍😊
I would love to hear what Arne has to say about your rainbow waistcoat. I think he is absolutely brilliant. Love your videos. Thanks for sharing .
You are amazing👍😇 😍 Agnes is so fortunate to have a gran like you ,I love watching you my dear!😇😍
That sweater is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your life and work. I look forward to videos every Sunday.
Anges' jumper turned out so nice. I can't wait to see her wearing it. Thank you.
Kate, for the rainbow waistcoat, for the armholes, could you not just do the usual paired decreases on either side of the 7 steek stitches you are knitting (SSK on the one side of the steek stitches and K2TOG on the other side) for a few rows to draw in the fabric for the armholes? Normally for flat knitted items, you'd be binding off the stitches at the arm holes, but I believe the decreases would reduce the stitches, so when the fabric is steeked, the armhole curves would appear. Just a thought...
I have started this little sweater (jumper) for our granddaughter, Alice, who will be four next month. I loved watching Agnes "helping" her mother in her allotment. I hope we get to see Agnes model her beautiful sweater. I hope I never have to reveal how many unknitting events occur with this sweater.
You know you could speed up the drying of your wool by offering a little trip in the spin only program of your washing machine. It would be dry in a day! And clear your towel and space quickly!!
Arne and Carlos have a set of 4 videos showing everything about steeking. It looks easy to do
Hi Kate. I have been knitting for sixty years and never heard of steeking. You must finish your sweater and show me how steeking is done. Agnus' sweater turned out beautifully. Loved your video.
I am not a knitter, & never heard of Steeking but it is always Interesting to learn new things.
Beautifully done. I appreciate the steps you've shown.
Hi Kate!
I can’t tell you what a joy you are to watch!🌺
It’s so fun to relate to your perambulating thoughts and interests. 🤣
Agnes‘s jumper is absolutely adorable and her quilt top is gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing your loving creativity with us all. 🌺🌺🌺
(Just a note - the luscious limey green in the top and right of the quilt top composition is missing in the lower left, which of course is not critical, but to my little eye, it’s a tiny bit out of balance. That is NOT a criticism! Just a comment!)
Fondly, your fan in Seal Beach CA USA, Mary
I didn't know you could still buy soap flakes! Brings back memories of hand washing the baby clothes back in the day! Agnes' jumper is lovely but I felt itchy just looking at it as sadly I cannot wear wool next to my skin. I thought you were a tall lady, not Hobbit sized
You have to try different wool of sheep breed… store bought are not as good as my homespun. Keep trying!
Hi Kate. I just love your knitting and your granddaughter will look beautiful in her sweater 😊
your video's are so relaxing.. just wanted to let you know. it helps with my anxiety...Also, Kauni is one of my favorite yarns.. absolutely LOVE it!!! ^^
I think I saw you at the hobbit village in matamata nz and you fitted through the door beautifully!!!😂😂😂😂
A beautiful jumper, and having blocked a jumper in the same yarn for my grown up son last Christmas, I can remember the feel of the yarn and the joy after it was blocked as it made such a difference to the finished garment!
Enjoyed your video today. I was surprised when you said you are short. 😮 You seem tall to me.😊
Agnes looks absolutely gorgeous in her jumper! Keep well, best wishes x
Lovely jumper! It is such a joy to knit things for our grandchildren.
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 beautiful sweater (“Jumper” in British!)
Beautiful sweater you have made for Agnes.
Hello Kate, since lux flakes are no longer available for washing my woollens, I use shampoo and conditioner. I always make sure to procure plenty whilst they are on "special" Lux flakes recipe used to be mixed with eucalyptus and meths.
The sweater is beautiful! I’ve made a couple dozen Icelandic sweaters and I always wet block using hair conditioner. It leaves the wool soft and it doesn’t felt. I make adult sweaters, so I have to soak the sweaters in my bath tub.
You can use a steek for the neckline too. You just add a few more stitches between the two sides, and then cut a steek in the extra stitches. I need several glasses of wine and not a little encouragement from my knitting gurus. It worked out beautifully! I’m sure Arne can guide you through it but let me also recommend Meg Swanson, Elizabeth Zimmermann’s daughter. She is as charming as you are and very patient. I’m sure there are UA-cam videos and whatnot. I’ll find some links for you!
I never heard of steeking. I might try it.
Love watching. I knit crochet and sew love seeing what you are up to from Australia.
The sweater is beautiful. I agree whole heartedly…. why not buy flowers. In today’s world we need things to cheer us up. Blessings.
Fabulous Kate, what a lovely present for Agnes! Sending a warm embrace for you and your family. Lynne (Sunderland) 🌈🌻🦋
Make Agnes a pair of mittens and/or a scarf using the leftover wool. Do the same pattern so it matches but reverse the colours, using the ones you have the most of left for the main and larger areas, and those with less left for the pattern detail.
What a lovely sweater! Lucky Agnes.
A couple of suggestions about blocking-you can stamp on the rolled up towel with your feet to really get the water out and, at least put a dry towel under it but best would be to put it on a non-absorbent surface. A plastic bin bag would work well.
Beautiful sweater - lucky Agnes ❤️😀
Hello again. It was lovely to watch the full version. This time I got quilt envy when I saw so many folded up behind you as you sat on the couch. Happy crafting and enjoy your week🧶
Fjall is a word from Island, and it means rock mountain, and Lettlopi means nice and easy 😊
The second pattern is NUUK witch is a capital of Greenland, and the lady is most likely also from Island, by the sound of her name.
I also like these patterns 😁
Greetings from Denmark 🙋
Another fun chat to listen to while I hand quilt a couch throw! Thank you for posting this video and for all that you do!
Gorgeous jumper, thank you for showing how to wash and dry knitted garments. Goodluck with your stunning vest. Guida
so beautiful for a lovely granddaughter :) and just popped on to watch the weather forecast and saw an updated video, so ignoring the cleaning I was in the middle of and having a lovely 1/2 hour with our Kate as I say to my sister :) have a beautiful week Kate Anna John and all at The Last Homely House x x x
There is always a first time for everything, isn't there? I have not done steeking either, but I will be watching for your first experience to inspire me.
I have used hotel sized shampoos and conditions leftover from travel to do my blocking wash.
Arne & Carlos made an entire sweater from a tube. You can steek the neck as you steek the sleeves!
It's great to see the first part as well telling us which yarn it was. And I guessed right ! I love Lopi yarn and it has such interesting qualities that other sheep yarn doesn't. Quote from research the 'Icelandic sheep have fleeces that are divided into two layers. This is an integral part of what makes Icelandic wool so special. The long and coarse hair of the upper layer are called tog. It works in a similar way to an overcoat and repels water. The lower layer is called þel. The Þel hairs are shorter, softer and fluffier, making them perfect for insulation' I love wearing and knitting them, and like you say it's not an expensive yarn. I love your patchwork it's amazing and it's great to see you enjoying knitting challenges as well. Thanks for the joy you give us.
The soap flakes in lukewarm water helps the fibers soak up the water. Wool has lanolin naturally so the shampoo, etc helps break the barrier.
If I’m ever blessed to become a grandma, I want to be one just like you, Kate!
It will absolutely suit you -- it's meant to be for you in that color!
Lovely things and words today. Fjall meaning mountain and in English we have fells for hills in the northern regions, and then Nuuk yarn, which is the capital of Greenland. Definitely a northern motif, very apt. 😊
I'm so glad to have all of the video today, just a trifle confused before but put it down to me being a bit under the weather, or just flipping chemo brain. 🥴 xx