Episode 91 - Two Sweaters: a Ranunculus Vest and the Granite Cardigan and All the Cast-ons!
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- Опубліковано 19 січ 2024
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Full Moon over the Snow - William Benckert
A Certain Shade of Blue - Paper Twins
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Granite Cardigan
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Ranunculus:
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Wisp
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WIPS
Gnot Another Ghome
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JulGubbe Socks
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Socks
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Rivendell
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Giselle Hat
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I can encourage you that dropping the sugar is only hard for 2-3 days. Then the cravings stop, and in time the taste buds change so things taste too sweet-so a little sweet will go a long way, and there’s no craving. I LOVE the free feeling I gained from dropping sugar and stopping baking.
I have to tell you that I can barely go a day. I think it may take a good month!
One day Im coming to Canada and experience the daily lifestyle with snow. Banff is on my bucket list. Received a pair of earrings from Banff over 40 years ago.
Youur pink R looks lovely, especially the way you have styled it
Such a delightful episode. It was like sitting down with a friend and knitting together. Loved the granite cardigan. I went and bought it right away. I loved hearing about all your plans and projects. You voice is so calming. Thanks for a wonderful podcast.
Thx
I liked the idea of monthly challenges thx
Hello from France , in gnome, i put ironing Beads (perles à repasser). My sons are too old to play with and it get ride of . Have a Nice knitting!
Hi Selma, savouring this podcast in little chunks every time I got a chance to knit. Definitely, I’m on the “Finish it February” bandwagon for at least a few WIPS. I totally relate to little monthly goals/challenges. You look very pretty walking in your pink hat. Thanks for another great podcast.❤❤❤
Hei hei - I have just finished the Apollonis pullover from the Softly book - it is very similar to the one that I tested a while ago called Thule, and I decided to make it because I had the yarn in my stash and I wanted to use it up. The next one I’m going to make from there is the Calliope, which I think is an absolutely beautiful pullover. I even splurged and ordered the same yarn.
I think that Jana used a small, flat rock in her tonttu.
My word for the year is illuminate. I figure that you can either be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. I want to be the candle and make a difference. My word for January is reset, and my three secondary words for the year are frugality health and control. I find it really helpful to have these words to reflect upon When I seem to be getting off course. 🇨🇦🇫🇮
Great words Leea!!
Thank you for that great inspirational podcast 🧶
I’ve made so many of her gnomes! I always use dried lentils (the brown ones). It works great.
Just found the perfect time to sit, knit and watch your vlog, Selma. As always I really enjoyed and especially loved the footage at the end of your wintery walk. Thanks Selma ❤
I use a metal washer from hardware store! Works so well!
Hi suggesting some large washers from the hardware store for your knome weights. Love your pink slipperover Ranunculus.
I knit an April cardigan,I love it , it has a saddle shoulder construction. I decided to try a double knit button band and I looovvvve it. Give it a try I’m sure you’ll enjoy it too.❤x
I think I would use rise in the nome's bottom....🤔
Great podcast by the way 😃🤩 I'm also a fan of The knitty stew 👍
Cat litter or lentils in a small bag are great to weight a project.
Love love your podcasts!
Loved your snow walk!!!
Thanks for showing us all the beautiful things you made. Can you share what the pro and cons are for short rows in the front of the sweater? Can you tell the difference with the other ranunculus you have made? What are the differences in fit?
Loved the footage at the end, love the houses in your neighborhood. Snow always makes the world look so beautiful and peaceful. I wish we had snow here, but living in the Netherlands and 20 min from sea there is little chance.
Hope I answered your question in the next episode (93)
I used a couple of big washers from tool box, for weights.
Thank you for the beautiful walk in the snow !❄️And all the knitting ! 💕
I put peas soup . Worked very well
Takk! Thank you for this cosy pod!
Love your new music theme. The pink ranunculus is lovely. No NY resolutions just ongoing goals to eat healthy. I have sclerosing alopecia. Can finally get back to exercising after surgery to foot. No sugar in coffee. Never thought I could do that but have. One challenge - love tea but cant drink without milk. No bread products. Weakest goal is stopping potatoes. Trying to knit 2nd attempt of the Ilha sweater.
Thanks for sharing your walk in the snow. 😊
Thank you for the inspiration on monthly goals. That’s a great idea. Happy knitting Selma!
3 days of just water is a great cleanse you could start with that and see if you want to go further.
Thanks for the episode, Selma! And my favourite song is back with so much snow ❄️❄️❤️❤️
Fabulous ending ❤❤❤
I love the idea of the monthly challenge !!!! Thanks for that inspiration ❤
Thanks for the podcast, Selma. Your knitting is lovely. Best wishes for a happy, healthy 2024 with lots of knitting.
Aquarium gravel works well for weight in the gnomes. He is looking good!
A very happy new year to you and your family! Love your WIP's, knitting plans and the the pink Ranunculus. I use a lot of beautiful leftover bits; hence usually make vests, too. 😊
some people use rice but beans sound good as long as you don't have weavils lol💕
Love this episode as always. The music at the end is so soothing and right for this time of the year.
What a lovely video. So glad I stumbled upon your channel.
Thanks for all the beautiful patterns suggestions. You have impeccable taste. Love your videos.❤
I love what you did to your pick vest. I love watching your podcasts.
Loving the "somethin' is a brewin" vibe for 2024. With all the light you put into the world Selma there is no doubt that whatever is brewing for you will be incredible. Speaking of incredible: the Whisp! That colour you used for your friend looks fabulous on you. The Giselle hat is going to be so lux! I really would like to make the Giselle Shawl. I have made a fair share of door-stoppers (one in Gnome form) and for weight I will admit that I have gone to the local playground and gathered up a margarine container full of the small playground pebbles and washed them and used them. Thank you for the footage of the snowshoeing and the big fluffy flakes coming down. Can you believe I have never tried snowshoeing? Am I even Canadian? Thanks for the beautiful episode. :)
You should definitely go snowshoeing!! I love your solution for the door stoppers 😂😂😂
Thanks -- I like your challenges!
Thank you for the very generous discount. I understand. They are vending at Vogue Knitting Live so I will look for them. My word/ phrase for 2024 is Imagine and Do. I turn 65 in the fall and I am planning to retire from full-time employment. So I am dreaming about that and planning to put it into action. That will definitely cut down on my fancy 🧶purchases and perhaps fiber events, but I will work that out.
It will all work out! Congratulations! 🎉
Love your videos…
Your Granite cardigan is such a lovely colour for you, really excellent choice. Thanks for a lovely episode.
I like your idea of monthly goals for the new year. The shades of pink in are knits are beautiful! You always inspire us with your knits and introduce us to new patterns and designers that I didn’t know.
Looking forward to your next podcast.
When I want to unkink yarn, I wrap it around a 2-3 foot board lengthwise, and steam it with my clothes steamer. Works so much better than soaking and drying, especially with wool yarns. Love your podcasts. Long time viewer.
Selma, so excited to see your podcast pop up. It’s like greeting an old friend. Again, so many lovely knits and lovely ideas. I have knit the Heel Toe Do Si Do socks several times- I even adapted it for DK. Always turns out great, looks impressive and is easy. I do find it makes a tighter sock. That Sari Nordland sweater is so pretty. I think it is going on my list. I just got back from celebrating my brother’s 80th birthday on January 20 at Tyrant Studio in Vancouver. He is a musician and still plays in several bands, including the Carnival Band. His two sons and ex-wife played as well, so lots of family, lots of music, lots of fun. I knit him the Barnstable Vest in a lovely blue colour-bit of a marathon ad the yarn didn’t arrive till January 9 and my brother is 6’3”-yikes! Now I am settling in to knit a few socks requested by a friend and some baby hoodies for a few babies due this spring-the next generation-making me a great-great aunt.
Happy New Year, Selma - loved your episode and both your Granite Cardigan and the lovely soft pink Ranunculus. Interesting to hear about your monthly "words" or tasks, very inspiring.
Glad to hear that you got some snow. Here in Denmark we have had quite a lot of snow this January.
Such a beautiful podcast with some really pretty knits. Thanks for sharing!
Lovely color on you💝
I use a sock filled with rice for stuffing gnomes!
I’ve never knitted a nome but I have made three dimensional cross stitch figures that called for a base made of card stock with metal washers glued onto the card stock. It is then placed into the figure before stitching closed. Finish it off with adding crushed walnuts shells or lizard litter from a pet store to add weight and making it possible to mould the bottom to sit nicely. Love your pod casts. Always inspiring.
I use large washers as pattern weights for dressmaking and these would be perfect for your gnome. Flat, round and weighty!
I made my first Imagined Landscape gnome(s) this year and used penny washers to weight them down - readily available from Amazon. I also use some heavier ones as patterns weights when I'm cutting fabric. Perfect solution - just don't give the gnome to a child as the heavy weoghts could enable the gnome to be used as a weapon! Another use for the weights is when you skein up yarn and soak it to remove the kinks - hang it to dry with a weight tied to the bottom of the skein - it really helps take the kinks out - not a heavy weight that would stretch the yarn but just something to pull the yarn straight.
Your cardigan, pink R , scarf is perfect. Thanks for sharing your projects.
Hi. Finished project No.3 is beautiful!
A flat river rock as the gnome base! ❤
Thank you Selma for your lovely podcast 😘 have a fine weekend with time for knitting, greetings from the Netherlands 🙋🏻♀️
This is my second video from your podcast. I’m so enjoying your knitted wardrobe and the colors you choose. I have the same fondness of colors. It so nice to see garments knitted in my favorite colors. I’ll be binge watching!
Heck, yes, cocoa! Perfect time of year for it :)
Your Granite Cardigan turned out beautifully, and that's flattering color for you as well. And I can't believe that there are over EIGHT THOUSAND versions of the Ranunculus on Ravelry! That's so wild!!!
I also want to say that I appreciate the way you share other knitting vlogs/podcasts. I've been looking for more crafty things to watch and listen to and your recommendations are super helpful.
I like your "something is brewing" guiding vibe for 2024. The monthly challenges do sound fun. I'm glad the yoga this month has been rewarding for you.
❤yep...the cardigan, the color, you look stunning and it is so nice to see and hear your joy about this fo😊
Gnome standing help: no beans or other things that could gather moisture. Use a smooth, rounded river rock. ❤
I like your new ranunculus very much and i don‘t think it is to short. You inspired me to knit annother one in this great pink .
I love your pink ranunculus. It looks cute over the blouse but if you feel cold you are going to feel better if it’s longer..go with your heart. Love your wisp scarf. Putting that on my to do list. My word for the year is Focus.. on work and on my knitting and all things fibre. Making the Dornie sweater for my hubbie and really enjoying that. I wish you a very happy New Year, Selma and here’s to a lot of fun knitting this year. Btw love your music especially the one at the end. You always choose great music..
Your closing montage and music are very uplifting, thank you!
You are so welcome!
I really enjoyed your podcast. Lots of great recommendations and ideas. I’m trying to follow the ‘done is better than perfect’ idea this year! It’s a good mantra for getting WIPs finished! Best wishes and thank you. 🌷
I have made several gnomes, and I use poly fill pellets inside a piece of pantyhose, but you could use gravel, sand, I would not recommend seeds like rice, or beans.
Selma, lovely projects! I used propagation mix from the garden centre in the base of all my gnomes. It is a mix of small gravel and pumice. It seems to work beautifully for me.
Thank you for the inspiration. I am now in northern BC and we have finally received some snow and are loving true winter - cold then snow. After zipping through 4 adult cable knit Aran sweaters for our kids and their spouses for Christmas (started in September, sold our house, moved, and travelled in a new van for 3 weeks … missed Christmas by one week 🤷♀️) I can truly say I just love knitting and creating as I just want to continue making and am. Anyway, no resolutions here, although I love your idea of a monthly challenge, just a desire to keep gratitude higher than expectations. A phrase that keeps niggling away at the back of my mind lately. Happy creating!
Selma, just found you in my feed and subscribed.what a nice video ! Love your choices !
Welcome 🤗
I think the Granit cardigan and that beautiful lacy scarf are going to have to be added to my Favourites list! I do love the music at the end Selma, though always a little sad when you do reach the end. ❤
I really enjoyed your video, Selma. Have you tried a heavy washer as a weight for your gnome. They create a flat base and keep figurines straight. the you can fill the body to your preference.
I love the idea of monthly challenges - making a list and picking one or two things off of it a month. Such a great way to impose new disciplines, perhaps starting new habits. One month is attainable, a year isn’t necessarily.
That’s exactly it!
About your pink Ranunculus vest. I love the way the cropped version looks with dresses. Why not leave your pink one as is and wear it just with dresses? Then knit another one, perhaps in a different shade of pink, one that's longer like you have in mind. I sometimes find that it's easier in the long run just to start over rather than to tink back and so forth. Pink suits you so well that I'm sure you'd get great use from both versions.
I have used metal washers for a project like this - worked great and they come in many sizes.
Love the gnome, and the use of scraps as stuffing! I use dried lentils or fish tank rocks.
That shade of pink on you stunning really makes you pop.
Agree about the heavy metal washer. Also instead of beans look for small plastic beads used for filling. You can get a large bag at big box craft stores. Love your podcast!
Lovely episode! I’m currently knitting the Artus shawl! It’s a very addictive knit! I’ve also done a double knit button band on my Calm Done cardigan by Lily Kate France. It was so lovely when finished! Beautiful footage at the end!
cleaning wips and you inspired me to rip out a shawl that just wasn't working and make a vest with the beautiful yarn, soaking now (I had knit a ton on it). If you have a flat river pebble that is what I use, however given the snow you may need to save some at a later date!
Another wonderful podcast! I like your idea of not setting long New Year’s resolutions, but setting shorter more realist goals. I am on a no buying streak, until our trip to Amsterdam in late March. Although, buying clothing and things for the trip don’t count. I was just thinking before viewing this podcast that I want to stop eating sugar until our trip; we will see how that goes! As usual, your knits are lovely, and I have so much mohair that I plan to make a Wisp wrap. Looking forward to the next episode, oh, and looking at the snow from North Carolina is great! We have not had snow in two years. Cheers!
First time viewing from north of Toronto. Thank you for your podcast. I have just finished my first ranunculus and also ran out of yarn. I had saved two special skeins for the project. I ended up making it short sleeves and with more of the lace leftover , I used it double for the ribbing on the bottom. I love how you have worn it as a vest, I will definitely be doing that! I think the mohair you have picked will be perfect for the hem. I will tune in again.
Another great episode and I really love the part at the end where you take us on your walk. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Selma, I always stuff my gnomes with leftovers and then on the bottom (and a bit in the middle) with dried beans and then cover the bottom with a thin layer of cotton wool.
Thank you for another great podcast! Sandra
Oh, dear! What a lovely chat and the snowshoeing was the icing on the cake. Thanks so much 💌
You are so welcome!
for the gnome i used aquarium stones (you can fill it with plastic granulate) , with beans, rice, natural products .... you can not wash the gnome
Lovely podcast and you really suit all shades of pink . Loved your hat at the end and also loved the music. Regarding the gnome . When I made one I used one of these weight for helium balloons. Thank you for the snow scenes at the end . I live in the north of Scotland and we have had lots of snow recently with roads and schools closed but it doesn’t last unfortunately. Looking forward to your next podcast .
Beautiful projects! For the base of your gnome you could try using pennies if you have any left!
Thanks so much for more inspiration. I love the monthly challenges idea - I may actually even throw in weekly ones. We too fall under the flexetarian eating plan but must admit we really are enjoying our vegan meals. Take care. 💕
Bag of sand is what I would use. Good luck❤
That was such lovely footage at the end..had to replay and watch again! Love all of your makes and the book with patterns by Sari Nordlund is really beautiful. I am working on the Poetria sweater by Sari now. It is such a fun knit and her patterns are so well done. Thanks for sharing with us..
Glad you enjoyed it!
I really enjoyed this his podcast - so real and pleasant. I’m so glad you share the good and the bad with us. I feel so much better knowing someone that has your knitting skill can also make regrets. You’re such a pleasure to watch and listen to - thank you ❤ oh, I like the monthly challenge because I’ve already failed my yearly challenge of not buying yarn. I will try again in February 😅
Have you tried to circular needles? It is a game changer I am so spoiled because this is how I learned to knit socks. It’s so much easier than magic loop.
I used to do it that way but honestly prefer magic loop
I use ground walnut shells to stuff things to make them stand up. Easy to find in pet shops for gecko aquariums or other dry areas.
I have used washers in elves. Churchmouse used to have kits for those with washers. Coins can work too.
Your granite cardigan is divine on you - definitely one of your colours and I love the way you wear it open over a white T, with long silver jewellery. Perfect. I am now stopping my knitting and watching to find my Erika Knight BFL in blue to see what it is - ?Aran, and if so, will be knitting your granite !! Thanks Selma 🥰🙏
I have used a small pill bottle filled with pebbles or washers from building supply. Lead weights from the fishing department also work.
You can stuff the bottom of your gnome with clean sand. You can also find similar materials at a sewing store because we weigh down pin cushions with sand or metal beads. Have fun!
Thank you for this lovely episode, and Happy New Year to you! I am German through my mother and I laughed so uncontrollably when I read about the coupon code schickiselma. This is so super cute - it basically means Chic (the French word for fashionable or in fashion) Selma. Right on!
That’s cute!!
Hi loved your podcast . My gnome I used a flat rock in the bottom.I live in Nova Scotia on the shore in the summer and By the beach in Australia for the rest of the year so rocks available to me .
I did too. I had a small group of river rocks Originally from garden center as they are so flat and smooth. Love your podcast as always. Cotton and mohair is something I haven’t tried. Currently I am knitting a grey sweater with bright pink and black graphic yoke. Fun for winter.
I love how you did your ransculs. Your neck is more me because I am uncomfortable in a high neck. I also like your idea ton wear it as a vest. I can see myself doing that too.
I have made three gnomes. I use dried beans of some sort to weight them. Have used white beans and kidney beans.
Great to hear!
Hi Selma, my go to for my Gnomes.. fish tank rocks. ( one small bag goes far!) I stuff as directed. Then form a little well in the stuffing. Then pour in the rocks until it feels weighted. Then add more stuffing. I have tried other rocks or beans. Fish tank are 🎉🎉perfect. I love making Sarah’s Gnomes they have been the perfect gift for friends and family.