Hi Billie. Christine from Beausejour Canada. I learned how to knit on a green pair of those needles. My granny gave them to me (her old needles) I received some fingering weight blue Jean colour alpaca yarn from hubby for Xmas and looking at ur sweater it inspired me to get some black holst super soft to hold with it and make a mock turtleneck sweater. Have a nice day. We did keep our snow for Xmas even though it has been super warm here
Do you still have the needles you learned on? I do! Mine were turquoise size 6 US. Would love to see your future project. Sounds like it will be cozy. Maybe you can post it in the Show & Tell ravelry group for all to see.
🪶🫶Wonderful work as always from you Mrs. Billie! I love seeing your coordinated jewelry too; how sweet of your knitting friend to give you all those gifts! That little Russian brooch truly made me starstruck! I love anything yellow, orange, brown, (natural colors i guess) and I can't wait to see what you've got coming up to show us next! Lysm xoxo 🫶❤️
Hi Billie, wonderful jam packed episode, will have to watch again! I love the lavender wrap. It's a unique design and color is great on you. I hope you have a good class with Deb Newton. She has some fabulous sweater designs that I have seen in Vogue Knitting magazine. Happy New Year! ❤
Thanks, Robin. I hope you, too, shall enjoy a wonderful new year. I always look forward to VKL; this is the first time I'll be taking an in-person class. Can't wait!
Happy New Year, Billie! Thanks for all the wonderful 2023 content. Fabulous as always! Looking forward to a great 2024🎉🍾🥂 The shawl is beautiful and I love the tassels.
Your ibiza shawl will be beautiful Billie, where did you get the cone of yarn from - it's a great colour and really suits you. What a wonderful present from your friend, that black and white enamel brooch is also beautiful. Thankyou for another episode and have a wonderful new year!
Katherine, the yarn is from Colourmart in the UK. They sell luxury yarn mill ends at great prices and ship rapidly to US. It's catch as catch can, though, so you can't usually get the same color again. Thanks for the good wishes. Back at you.
Happy New Year when it arrives Billie and thanks for all your great work on this channel over the years - it seems a long time since Rox (I think) mentioned your first videos! So many beautiful things in this episode. I am so envious of your being able to join a knitting group. Those brooches are wonderful as are the colours of the vintage needles. I'm not a fan of lilac, but must say your scarf is making me reconsider. At first, I thought you were making a second Sirdar Cardigan with the white mohair - quite a similar pattern - but I have looked at it on Ravelry and see what you mean about it being like a bed-jacket. Did you wear these as a child? I certainly did, and keep thinking I must knit one. I like your idea of using satin ribbon. Do you have any tips on how to get your beret to lie so well? I think you have said before it's the Sari Nordlund one, which I have also made. Despite blocking with a plate, mine is determined to become beanie-shaped on wearing. Of course I watched to the end!
"Of course I watched to the end!" Of course I read to the end!! Thanks for appreciating my efforts. It means a lot. At first I belonged to no knitting groups....now I seem to have found several and I try to make the rounds. They don't all meet weekly, so that's a good thing. Wow! You've got a good memory to remember the Sirdar. It's one of the sweaters I throw on the most, but I don't envision ever knitting another. I try not to duplicate anything. The white floofy number will have a shorter untapered sleeve, no ribbing at the waist and no button band. I never wore a bed jacket as a child. I never knew anyone who did, other than Hollywood starlets on the silver screen eating bon-bons in bed. (I'm one step away from the latter.) As for my beret, yes, it is Sari Nordlund's Salut Cheri. I followed the instructions to the letter, as I recall. Must be the structure of the yarn that helps it hold up. I was thinking of doing a beret class after the New Year. Stay tuned. All the best.
@@jhenderson2286 I found a new chocolate/hazelnut cookie in our local gourmet for the masses supermarket (Trader Joe's for those in the US who have one nearby) that is close enough.
You take piano wire or similar metal wire with the circumference you want, then cut to desired length (mine were something between 15 and 20 cm, so 6 to 8 inches) and then just smoothen the ends. I used Dremel for that. I used to make them for sale back in the beginning of the century when they were not readily available for miniaturists, at least in Finland where I live
@@ShowandTellknitting Piano wire is stiff, though 0.5 mm and 0.7 mm are a bit "springy" so not very easy to knit with. Dremel is an electric tool with all kinds of "heads". I have mainly used it for sanding, but some parts can be used for cutting, carving etc.
Thx again for another interesting video! Seeing how much you like museums...have you ever been to the Maryhill museum in Wa state? An interesting variety of exhibitions! 😊
No, I haven't, nor have I heard of it. I've only been in Washington state a few times, but will look for it should I find myself out there again. Thanks, Judy.
@ShowandTellknitting Queen Marie of Romania visited in 1926 and donated her gown, jewelry and orthodox icons..Rodin sculptures...chess sets...and more!
@@judyfick2967 Seems like it would be worth the trip just to see it! Thanks for telling me. Sometimes small towns can have unbelievable museums (like Winter Park, FL and its Charles Hosmer Morse museum of Louis Comfort Tiffany objects.)
@@ShowandTellknitting If I could I would show you but I don't have instagram or whatever digital chanel. Just watch some youtube. But I sew the clotes of that time also in the way how it used to do with little things also from that time. Wearing those clotes is wearing a glove. Very comfortable and slick...
@@StarlightsFire If you can navigate UA-cam, you'd be able to navigate ravelry. It opens a world of possibilities and new friends, not to mention info on yarns, patterns, forums to share info and ask questions and so much more. Highly recommend for all knitters and yarn enthusiasts.
Hi Billie. Christine from Beausejour Canada. I learned how to knit on a green pair of those needles. My granny gave them to me (her old needles) I received some fingering weight blue Jean colour alpaca yarn from hubby for Xmas and looking at ur sweater it inspired me to get some black holst super soft to hold with it and make a mock turtleneck sweater. Have a nice day. We did keep our snow for Xmas even though it has been super warm here
Do you still have the needles you learned on? I do! Mine were turquoise size 6 US. Would love to see your future project. Sounds like it will be cozy. Maybe you can post it in the Show & Tell ravelry group for all to see.
That shall is absolutely stunning. I’ve never seen a better tassel. You are right. It is a neutral. I’d even were it with cool browns. 😁
Yes, brown, too!! Thanks for the compliments.
🪶🫶Wonderful work as always from you Mrs. Billie! I love seeing your coordinated jewelry too; how sweet of your knitting friend to give you all those gifts! That little Russian brooch truly made me starstruck! I love anything yellow, orange, brown, (natural colors i guess) and I can't wait to see what you've got coming up to show us next! Lysm xoxo 🫶❤️
Lysm back
Hi Billie, wonderful jam packed episode, will have to watch again! I love the lavender wrap. It's a unique design and color is great on you. I hope you have a good class with Deb Newton. She has some fabulous sweater designs that I have seen in Vogue Knitting magazine. Happy New Year! ❤
Thanks, Robin. I hope you, too, shall enjoy a wonderful new year. I always look forward to VKL; this is the first time I'll be taking an in-person class. Can't wait!
Another lovely episode, many thanks for bringing us a lovely year of videos - another 🪶 in your cap 😊. Wishing you all the best for 2024 💚🎆
Thanks so much! The feather. I got it! The best to you, too!😊
A very interesting episode, Billy. Thank you, and have a happy 2024!
Thanks, Debbie, you too!
Happy New Year, Billie! Thanks for all the wonderful 2023 content. Fabulous as always! Looking forward to a great 2024🎉🍾🥂
The shawl is beautiful and I love the tassels.
Thanks for the compliments. I'm grateful to have viewers like you. All the best in 2024.
Happy New Year Billie, Thanks for interesting content, cant get enough of your vintage style :)
Thanks so much, Alena. Wishing I could meet everyone in person this year! Have a great 2024!
Good luck with your bonsai! 🌲
Thanks! So far, so good.
great presentation
Glad you liked it! Thank you!
Your ibiza shawl will be beautiful Billie, where did you get the cone of yarn from - it's a great colour and really suits you.
What a wonderful present from your friend, that black and white enamel brooch is also beautiful.
Thankyou for another episode and have a wonderful new year!
Katherine, the yarn is from Colourmart in the UK. They sell luxury yarn mill ends at great prices and ship rapidly to US. It's catch as catch can, though, so you can't usually get the same color again. Thanks for the good wishes. Back at you.
The Hollyhock wrap is exquisite! Happy New Year, Billie!
Thanks, Dawn. Happy New Year to you, too!
Thanks Billie for all your interesting videos 🙏
I'm so glad you've been enjoying them. Have a great 2024, Juliet.
😂 Here till the bitter end!
You rock!
Happy New Year when it arrives Billie and thanks for all your great work on this channel over the years - it seems a long time since Rox (I think) mentioned your first videos! So many beautiful things in this episode. I am so envious of your being able to join a knitting group. Those brooches are wonderful as are the colours of the vintage needles. I'm not a fan of lilac, but must say your scarf is making me reconsider. At first, I thought you were making a second Sirdar Cardigan with the white mohair - quite a similar pattern - but I have looked at it on Ravelry and see what you mean about it being like a bed-jacket. Did you wear these as a child? I certainly did, and keep thinking I must knit one. I like your idea of using satin ribbon. Do you have any tips on how to get your beret to lie so well? I think you have said before it's the Sari Nordlund one, which I have also made. Despite blocking with a plate, mine is determined to become beanie-shaped on wearing. Of course I watched to the end!
"Of course I watched to the end!" Of course I read to the end!! Thanks for appreciating my efforts. It means a lot. At first I belonged to no knitting groups....now I seem to have found several and I try to make the rounds. They don't all meet weekly, so that's a good thing. Wow! You've got a good memory to remember the Sirdar. It's one of the sweaters I throw on the most, but I don't envision ever knitting another. I try not to duplicate anything. The white floofy number will have a shorter untapered sleeve, no ribbing at the waist and no button band. I never wore a bed jacket as a child. I never knew anyone who did, other than Hollywood starlets on the silver screen eating bon-bons in bed. (I'm one step away from the latter.) As for my beret, yes, it is Sari Nordlund's Salut Cheri. I followed the instructions to the letter, as I recall. Must be the structure of the yarn that helps it hold up. I was thinking of doing a beret class after the New Year. Stay tuned.
All the best.
Heh, yes apologies for the usual essay :) Bonbons in bed sounds like a great idea!
@@ShowandTellknitting
@@jhenderson2286 I found a new chocolate/hazelnut cookie in our local gourmet for the masses supermarket (Trader Joe's for those in the US who have one nearby) that is close enough.
I do feel that bonbons are the better option for white fluff! :)@@ShowandTellknitting
@@jhenderson2286 Okay. Perhaps you're right.
Happy New Year!
The smallest needles I have knitted with were self-made 0.5 mm needles. Some lace stuff for dollhouse inhabitants, silk thread.
You made your own needles? How???
You take piano wire or similar metal wire with the circumference you want, then cut to desired length (mine were something between 15 and 20 cm, so 6 to 8 inches) and then just smoothen the ends. I used Dremel for that. I used to make them for sale back in the beginning of the century when they were not readily available for miniaturists, at least in Finland where I live
@@eeva-riikkavehniainen7597 I'm not familiar with piano wire or Dremel (I'll have to look that up!) Is piano wire stiff like a rod, or floppy?
@@ShowandTellknitting
Piano wire is stiff, though 0.5 mm and 0.7 mm are a bit "springy" so not very easy to knit with. Dremel is an electric tool with all kinds of "heads". I have mainly used it for sanding, but some parts can be used for cutting, carving etc.
@@eeva-riikkavehniainen7597 That's impressive!!!
Thx again for another interesting video! Seeing how much you like museums...have you ever been to the Maryhill museum in Wa state? An interesting variety of exhibitions! 😊
No, I haven't, nor have I heard of it. I've only been in Washington state a few times, but will look for it should I find myself out there again. Thanks, Judy.
@ShowandTellknitting Queen Marie of Romania visited in 1926 and donated her gown, jewelry and orthodox icons..Rodin sculptures...chess sets...and more!
@@judyfick2967 Seems like it would be worth the trip just to see it! Thanks for telling me. Sometimes small towns can have unbelievable museums (like Winter Park, FL and its Charles Hosmer Morse museum of Louis Comfort Tiffany objects.)
i knit witk 0 needles. Original neeldles of the
beging 1940. I make my own clotes of the 30 and spinn my own yarn because for it
Wow. Zero needles. That's impressive! I wish we could see your 1930's wardrobe.
@@ShowandTellknitting If I could I would show you but I don't have instagram or whatever digital chanel. Just watch some youtube. But I sew the clotes of that time also in the way how it used to do with little things also from that time. Wearing those clotes is wearing a glove. Very comfortable and slick...
@@StarlightsFire I guess you're not on Ravelry either?
@@ShowandTellknitting No I don't have that eighter. I'm to old fashioned I guess. Just can't get head around it...
@@StarlightsFire If you can navigate UA-cam, you'd be able to navigate ravelry. It opens a world of possibilities and new friends, not to mention info on yarns, patterns, forums to share info and ask questions and so much more. Highly recommend for all knitters and yarn enthusiasts.