Beth MacDonald Stone - Episode 8, The Bermy Basic & Bermuda Railway Trail
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- Where you can find me: Instagram - BethMacDonaldStone Ravelry - BethMacDonaldStone
Email - knit@bmid.bm
WHAT I’M WEARING & PATTERN HIGHLIGHT:
Bermy Basic 24 (my design) - uses La Bien Aimee Felix color Violet Amethyst held double. Currently in testing along with 18 st gauge
Bermy Basic 18 (my design) - Fashion School Dropout Boucle color Lady Glitter Sparkles
Off My Needles:
Bermy Basic 26 (my design) - using Townhouse Yarns Olla No.2. Currently testing 18 & 24 st gauge, call out soon for 14 & 20. Discuss publishing plans
What I’m Working On:
Vanilla Socks. Using the rest of the Woolens & Nosh Advent Skein
Spanish Moss Tunic (my design) - using fingering weight scraps plus Ito Sensei
Tamarind Sweater (my design) - cool toned version; MC Lamb & Kid Birdie color Bell Bottom Blues held double with Holst Garn Supersoft color Cool, CC Lamb & Kid Birdie color Loam held double with Holst Garn Supersoft color Dark Olive. Currently in testing, to come out in early March
Excited to Cast On:
Bermy Basic 14 (my design) - Lamb & Kid Big Birdie color Peanut
Eurus Sweater by Aegyoknit
Music when walking on the Railroad Trail:
Carioca Breeze by Donner & Tie. From Artlist.IO
Hi Beth! I finally made it home yesterday after an unplanned night in Miami due to a flight cancellation so it was a real treat to spend a little morning knit time with you today. Thank you for the kind shout out and we loved having you join us on our Knits n Pieces Podcast. We’re so fortunate to be a part of this knitting community which brings amazing new friends like yourself into our lives. Have a great week! 💜
Oh a night in Miami - how fun! So much fun being on your show. Thank you again. Couldnt agree more about this fabulous knitting community. Really amazing. Take care and happy knitting!
Hello! I love hearing about Bermuda and its history, because I know nothing about it.
For the sweater you are thinking about knitting, but may not have enough yarn, I say go with your vision and buy the light colored yarn. You have a gift in design and if your vision is light, go with the light.
I like hearing what podcasts you watch-it exposes me to different makers. Thank you.
Happy knitting. 😊
Thank you! So glad you are enjoying the podcast. Hope you watch the next episode airing Thursday - I just recorded it and show everyone the light colored yarn I ended up buying for the project in the end 😁❤❤❤
Beth, love your aesthetic, in everything you create. Very thoughtful designs. I'm a retired financial analyst, so always love the thrill of a good spreadsheet, and working with my knitting offers me the opportunity to use them! Your Bermy Basic is a gift to we knitters who have wonderful yarns in our stash and struggle finding the right gauge to use them. I'll certainly be investing in your patterns to create my own lovely wearables. Truly enjoyed the history lesson. My parents honeymooned in Hamilton in December, 1956, and took my 2 brothers and I with them when they returned there in the early '70s. As I recall, the swordfish my brother caught ended up in the kitchen of the hotel we stayed in, the Princess, I believe. The Bermy you are wearing reminds me of the first raglan I knit for myself, in the colorway "Daisies" by Miss Babs in Kaweah. I allowed the yarn to do it's own thing, and my grandson uses it to name his colors where it has pooled!!
Oh how wonderful! What a small world!!! My grandparents met working at the Hamilton Princess before the war. A lovely spot... Thank you so much the the kind words & happy knitting!!!❤
I thoroughly enjoyed this podcast. It seemed to flow more freely. I'm so excited about your Bermy Basic sweater! I love your sharing of Burmuda scenery and Family history.😊👏
So glad you enjoyed it. Thank you
What a treat to catch a few snippets of gorgeous Bermuda - we live on the westcoast of Canada and will not likely find ourselves there so thank you Beth! Your designs are truly lovely and I hope to knit at least one in the future.
Many thanks! The west coast of Canada is gorgeous! What a lovely place to live too. ❤
Your attention to detail is invaluable to us. Thank you!🎉❤🎉
So nice of you to say so. Thank you!
The combination of knitting and Bermuda content is such a joy to watch! When you are out walking are there any animals you need to look out for? There can be coyotes near where I walk(not that they want to be around humans). Thanks for entertaining me this morning!
No wild animals to be concerned about here. Bermuda is great for that! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Always amazed at your work . I don’t like the idea of the dark colors for the sweater. It really feels like a light color to see all the cables. Love your history lesson and all the video of Bermuda life. Thank you 🙏
Good point! I think so too so I may have ordered the other yarn 😉❤ It really just took me thinking out loud to realize. :)
It was great to see you on the Knit Cafe!
I love the history of your island and the personal stories you tell about it. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!❤
❤I enjoyed this episode - your designs are so thoughtful and learning about life in Bermuda an added pleasure.
Thank you so much! What a lovely compliment! ❤
Thank you Beth for your work in producing such wearable modern designs. I loved the historical portion about Bermuda and the railway. Lucky you …….living and knitting in paradise !
Thank you! What a fabulous compliment! Glad you are enjoying the Bda portion too. Thanks again ❤
Enjoy the podcast and hearing about your design process. I also enjoy seeing your life in Bermuda. Thank you, I look forward to new podcasts.
Thank you so much! ❤
Lovely podcast....thanks for sharing some of your design process, your knitting, and the history of Bermuda. The dog walks are a delight....the tree roots growing down the rock walls and the ferns are so beautiful, not to mention the sea. Great to see you on the Knit Cafe too.
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed the footage of Bermuda. ❤
Thank you for such an interesting video. Like yourself, i have a knitting project for evening while watching TV and another project that requires more close attention. I love seeing the footage of Bermuda; brings back great memories of our 25th wedding anniversary trip to Bermuda.
Wonderful! Thanks for watching! ❤
Love the history of the railroad, cars are certainly a convenience however I understand the desire to hold off on having them on the island for many years. Lucky you living in Bermuda! It is a brilliant idea to create a pattern such as the Bermy basic that can be knit in many different gauges!. Each of your designs are different and I love your aesthetic. So enjoy your podcasts!
Thank you so much! On hot summer days, I cant imagine not having a car to get about😅😅😅. Amazing! Thanks again & happy knitting!!!
What a wonderful end to my crazy work day to find not only your new episode but the Bermy Basic being available as well!!! Snagged the 24 as I think that will be my favorite gauge, but will be keeping my eye out for the entire collection eventually. This is so smart…thank you for doing all the knitting maths for us! 🥰 Thank you also for your chat on Knits n Pieces, and for sharing a bit about your island each episode. It reminds me of Fiji, where I left my heart, every time I watch.
Fantastic! Glad the Bermy Basic concept appeals! Thanks so much for watching the video ❤
Sounds wonderful, I am definitely a knitter that can only work when I have ME time :D Caught the Knits n Pieces cast , that was fun, double fun cast .
Thank you! Knits n Pieces - love that show so super fun to be a guest! Thanks for watching!
love watching your podcasts as well as seeing you on knitsnpieces
Thank you! ❤
❤ The knitting content of your video was great. (When I become a more accomplished knitter I am sure I will knit one of your designs) I really loved the Bermuda history lesson so much! All the best, Joyce
Great! So glad you enjoyed both segments!!! My designs are mostly all quite beginner friendly and I try to add info on the pattern page to help with that. The Bermy Basics are perfect for a new knitter. Thanks!❤
Love your new setup Beth…the background is amazing and inspiring…😄🧶💗
Thank you so much! Glad you like it!!!
A pleasure to join you here, Beth! So neat to see the paths and trails around you! Love going on the walks with you, and seeing the Bermuda scenery and hearing the history and stories. Always a pleasure to hear about the knits too! Cheers until next time, Judith 💜
Thank you Judith!!! ❤❤❤
First Bermy is finished, started another one. I love your pattern ,it is very easy to follow.
Yay! Thank you! It is my goal to make a very simple, very minimal but easy pattern for a basic sweater. Glad you are enjoying it! Happy knitting!
Wish i had the same patience 😊
Thank you Beth for that much needed dose os sun and sand! I haven’t been back to Bermuda in years but so enjoyed the many trips we have taken, it was such an oasis! I loved catching you on the Knit Chat Cafe last night such a fun surprise! I too have learned so much from their podcast. I am jumping on Ravelry right now to download the Bermi (sp) Basic….love the podcast and your new set up!!
Thank you so much! I hope you get back to Bermuda sometime soon. Happy knitting!!!
Love the hedgehog fibres tweedy base sweater
Thank you! It's such a lovely yarn to work with ❤
Loved the intrerview with Kelly and Noelle. Also, learning about Bermuda was interesting. It is always to learn fun facts about an area where many of us dream about visiting.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and the interview on the Knit Chat Café! ❤
Thank you Beth for another great episode. I wanted to give you a little poke regarding your hint for a better vest pattern. You mentioned you’d like to design slimmer/narrower upper side panels. I’d love that too. Most vests are just bulkier than they need to be & lend to a dated look.
Love your style.
Great tip! Thank you so much. Yes a properly fitted vest is key which is why I think the Rhumb Line design/construction will really lend itself to the knitters best fit since you can customize at every stage. Stay tuned!!!
I think the notion of multiple gauges is a great one. Thanks for sharing the history and the walk.
Glad you enjoyed it Thank you! ❤
Hey Beth! Thanks for another awesome podcast! Very interesting info about the Bermuda railroad. My uncle was based in Bermuda when he was in the service. Have a great weekend!
Oh wow! That's amazing! Very cool. There sure were a lot of service people on the island - the bases all closed in the 90's. An end of an era. Enjoy your weekend too ❤
Another great podcast!
Glad you enjoy it!
Thanks Beth for all the history and footage of the Island. And of course for the knitting too. Look forward to trying the Bermy-just have to decide which gauge …..
Thank you! So glad you are enjoying the little snippets of Bermuda. It's a special spot ❤
What an interesting episode apart from your beautiful projects , I loved the part of your beautiful island‘s history. Thanks! I really like th e idea of the little scarf in the turtleneck tunic.. looking forward to the pattern.
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching ❤
Beautiful walk... I've been in high plains Desert so long i get sensory overload with alot of trees.. but if i was wealthy I'd be right there too !!
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Another enjoyable episode! I always look forward to another one of yours. I tend to think that changing the color for the cuff and rib on that last sweater would make it too busy also because there is a lot going on already with the cables going across the body. That said, the colors are both dark and close in value so it might not make a big impact. I think with all the cable work involved a lighter color might showcase them more. I particularly liked hearing about the railroad and doctors actually picking up their patients to take them to the hospital is mind boggling!
Yes definitely another time and another world back then. Not like doctors visits now when everything is so rushed. As for the yarn and the lovely cabled sweater, I'm totally in agreement. In fact when I finished recording I went and ordered the other lighter colored yarn. Think I just needed to talk it out. Thanks so much!!!
Love to hear the history of the Island. Your friend that passed must have been a hoot. I think I could have gotten into some trouble with her in another life. lol Kim
She sure was a character and a LOT of fun!! Honestly a local legend. You’d have loved her!!! 🤣🤣🤣
Beth, love the new recording space. The light is amazing. Your skin is beautiful. What is your secret. It just looks creamy and soft. Love the new sweater you are wearing also.
Oh thank you! You are too kind! Not sure what is going on there - I wonder if my Macbook Air helped a bit with the aesthetics? The lighting wasn't great and I had added overhead lighting too but it kind of worked. Thank you so much for the compliment. As for skincare I use a wide range of products but really love the Josie Maran line of creams and light foundation. ❤
IMHO cables show up much better in a light colour. Enjoy the podcast so much
I agree re cables. Thanks for watching!
Hi Beth! Love your sweater recipe concept🖤! 🧶💕 Lorien
Thanks Lorien!!! Hope you had a great trip to the UK. Cant wait to hear all about it!!! ❤❤❤
Thanks for your podcast and sharing your design paths. Love your classic design esthetics. I really appreciated as well, your Bermuda history. Bermuda has always been such a mystery to me. When I was in grade school my best friend’s father was an airline pilot and was transferred to your island. Wish I knew where she is in the world now. Where in the world is Debbie? Ha!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching. Yes where is Debbie now?!?! 🤣🤣🤣 Flights are our way off the Rock (that and by boat) so your friends Dad had a very important job! ❤
So enjoy seeing your designs in the making and all your inspired yarn choices. I’m really looking forward to knitting a Bermy Basic in whatever gauge my yarn provides. Such a brilliant idea. Loved your travelogue and the brief history of the railroad. How lovely to have those beautiful trails to walk! Love & gratitude, Linda, UK 💕🧶
Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed the video! Planning the projects is half the fun, isn't it?!?! ❤
Bought the 18" pattern. Thanks for writing up this pattern! And a very clear instruction on short rows!
Wonderful! Thank you!❤
I love the concept of the Bermy Basic 🤩
It’s so interesting to learn about your island. I also live in an island, across the pond from yours 😊, in Tenerife. It surprises me to see the same vegetation he have. From what you’ve described, our summers are not that hot, but winters are very alike.
How interesting! Amazing! Tenerife is a popular spot for windsurfing isnt it? I think a friend who goes there regularly for the sport. So cool! Thanks for watching!!!
@@bethmacdonaldstone It’s known for a lot of outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking, extreme marathons and yes, windsurfing! If you ever decide to visit, please let me know 🥰
@@karynzlatkis amazing! Thanks!!! Will do! 🩷
Thanks for sharing the Bermuda scenery while walking with your dog. Love the Bermy Basic sweater - - what a great concept of designing this sweater in different gauges!
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the video and the design. ❤
I am looking forward to the Tamrin (sp) sweater. It is very pretty.
Coming soon! First week of March! Thank you :)
Thanks again for sharing your knitting. Best of luck with your beautiful pattern releases. The Eurus Sweater is amazing. I’ve already purchased the pattern and yarn for it - I’ll definitely be knitting mine in Illimani Amelie in navy. I had originally planned to knit the sweater in one colour but I have 2 skeins of Amelie “sand” in my stash, just in case I want a block of colour! I’ll make my decision once I finish my current test knit. Happy knitting 🧶
Sounds fabulous! Cant wait to see your version! Its such a gorgeous pattern. Happy knitting!!!
Love the history of the railway in Bermuda! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!❤
Beth-I so enjoyed watching your podcast as I knit this afternoon (on my Tolsta tee). Thanks for sharing Bermuda with us and the history of the railway trail. I always watch Knits n' Pieces each Tuesday afternoon and enjoyed the one with you on as a guest (watched it live). I like your new set-up...those lovely knits behind you are a pleasure to look at. Will be watching you next time...happy knitting. Kim
Thank you so much! Yes Knits n Pieces is a fabulous podcast - definitely a favorite of mine too. Happy knitting!!!
Lovely as always. Interesting history and the walk you have as a consequence is so lovely. Thanks for sharing, Karen 🥰
Thank you Karen for watching!!! ❤
Bermuda looks amazing! Thank you for sharing your knits and your home with us. Happy knitting 💚🧶💚
Thank you! Bermuda is a special spot:)
Love your patterns and videos, and that you show off your future designing ideas to us without keeping them secrets it’s so much better to see them early so we can go on this design journey with you. I also can plan ahead and consider my own yarn choices and get ready with you for pattern release. Thankyou Beth ❤😊
Thank you so much! Such an interesting point that you're joining me on my design journey - exactly! Thank you!
Hi, Bermy jumpers in different yarn weights is a brilliant idea. Love hearing the history of Bermuda its fascinating. With yr cable jumper, provisional cast on is a great idea. Maybe with the cuffs,hem & collar you could use different yarn but same colour family eg another navy or another black. Just to keep it consistent as there lots going on with the cable pattern?
Thank you! Yes that's what I was thinking too. Cant wait to cast it on!
Bermy Basic 14 & 20 gauge are currently in testing…I’m doing the 20 gauge!
Yay! And thank you!!!❤
Hello Beth… can you leave the opening in the neck 4 a scarf as an option in the pattern?
The Tamrind Sweater… 😍😍😍
The scenery of the railway trail. Beautiful… thank you for sharing this
Sounds great! I think I will do exactly that. So curious to finish the body and see how it all sits. Because the sweater/tunic is knit top down without any reinforcement at the neck, I'm thinking the scarf might help with stability too as the entire garment will be a bit weighty. Stay tuned! 😉❤
@@bethmacdonaldstone 😉🧶❤️
I really didn't know that much about Bermuda. Thank you for the history. Looks beautiful!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! ❤
Thank you so much for sharing the history of your island. So interesting
Glad you enjoyed it! ❤
Love your podcast! Will the Bermy Basic come out with all the sizes together in one pattern at some point or will it only be available to purchase each separately?
I think so! Once all gauges have gone through testing, I am planning then to offer a complete set but in the meantime they will all be sold separately. ❤
I like the idea of having the same sweater in different gauges and look forward to knitting one. My question is, will all of the gauges be in the same pattern or will each gauge be a separate pattern?
I saw the answer to my question below. I should’ve looked first!
Loved hearing about the rail trail! Can you cycle on them?
Yes fabulous for cycling. There are gates where the trail intersects roads just to prevent auxiliary cycles from riding on them but not hard to get over with a peddle bike. Really fun ❤
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Hi- thank you for all the good knitting and Bermuda content on your podcasts.
In answer to your reaching out about the Eurus sweater, I’m wondering if you can put it in photoshop and look at it in different colors? Would that help your decision? (I’m obviously assuming with your design company that you probably have photoshop.)
Thanks again for your podcasts!~Sue
Great idea thank you!!!❤
Hi Beth, Greetings from Cape Douglas, on the SE coast on the southern ocean, South Australia. A small coastal community of 24 full time residents. We experience regular gale force winds and only 50m from the sea house maintenance is never ending. Do you get gale force winds being such a narrow island? Love your basic top pattern and looking forward to purchasing the pattern to knit. Following you from Linda, one of your test knitters (The Fun of the Knit).
Oh amazing! Yes we get gale winds quite often. Not hard when you're on just a spec in the Atlantic. I quite like them - great weather for staying in and knitting :) Take care & thanks so much for watching! ❤
Looking forward to finding wool to knit your Bermy 24.
Do you have to keep your dog on a leash when you walk the trail?
I love to walk trails:)
Yes you do by law. Dogs must be on a leash. There is quite a bit of traffic there with other dogs and bikes too. I used to let my former dog off the leash but things have changed and I wouldn't be comfortable doing that anymore. ❤
P.S. There is a typo in your name on this episode.
Thank you!!! I will correct that now!!!🙏
Love your new back drop! Swoon! 💫🥰
Yay! Thank you!