Love in Stitches Episode 169 | Knitty Natty | Knit and Crochet Podcast
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Well this just came up in my UA-cam suggestion queue. The Drew Barrymore show with guest Jonah Larson. Natalie is at the 7 minute mark for those of you that might have missed the show.
Thank you so much!
Here's the video link in case anyone else is looking: ua-cam.com/video/oynaFMPJJTc/v-deo.html
@@KnittyNatty You didn’t look nervous at all. So has Kent started to crochet? 😁
#question have you ever had a self striping yarn for Sock Week? Grays and blues with a red contrast?
Toaster at 43:45 - No you may not have my snuggle blanket.
I think super long podcasts are great - you're not just talking about your projects in a rushed way and then "shoo-ing" us out the door. We're here for a chat 😄
Here in the UK streets often don't have a house number 13. I realised this when I sold Avon many years ago & couldn't find house no 13 on my allocated streets. 13 is considered an unlucky number.
Hello, I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your organizing tips! I made the canvas bags for all my circular needles that you suggested from Amazon. Great tip! I divided them for example, the US 1 by 9 inch, 16 inch and 24 inch so 3 bags for US1. All others are just by needle size. I did that because I use US1 for my socks mostly. I them put them in a basket that fit them like a filing cabinet. So easy and neat. I also tools some tips from you on organizing your go bag and other supplies. Love the light bulb tip. You’re so good at that thank you!
Week after week I watch your organizational skills. The note taking, journaling and goal orientation. Although I admire your planning skills… it’s so not me. Then it came to me, it’s the teacher in you. The need to teach a fixed amount of information in a fixed time.
Being different is good.
My favorite project is the baby heart blanket I made my daughter while I was pregnant with her. It was a pattern from a Leisure knits book.
I just found the Drew Barrymore show that you were in…nice job. It is titled message from Tom Daley…in case you want to see it again.
Ahh thank you!
Love your long chatty podcasts, so fun to listen and watch while knitting. Congrats on 30 thousand!
Our sirens in the Netherlands are different, so no, I did not look outside 😉
Congrats on hitting 30k!
I’m very interested in your personal take on necessary and/or just nice to have knitting notions/accessories/tools discussing what you find you use most, least, and why etc. I really enjoyed Wool Needles Hands UA-cam video on this subject and she included discussion of a major purchase that totally didn’t work out for her and why.
#Question Have you ever made a major (or minor) yarny tool purchase that didn’t work for you? If so what was it and why didn’t it work out for you?
You really have me wanting Lantern Moon needles. I don’t need more needles. I don’t need more needles. I don’t need more needles …. 🤣 … how is their smoothness compared to Knitpicks wooden needles?
You ate the Ethiopian food correctly! That's exactly how it works, comparing it to the one Ethiopian place I went to somewhere in the middle of the USA. Our table was very similar too.
#question Are you enjoying the new Lantern Moon cords? Those seem like all the best parts of the Chigoo needle set with the benefit of wooden needles. Is the join smooth? and Have you tried the cords with the other knitters' pride needles you have and how is that join?
Congratulations on hitting 30k followers 👏👏👏 Love watching your makes and videos.
I've learned from my colleque from.iritrea that the doughy thing is called injera. And yes that is supposed to eat the Meat and vegetables with. He learned me to make the lamb Meat. And your right it is delicious 😍 so glad your had fun trying out new foods
Congratulations on hitting 30K subscribers!!! You have been so inspirational to me in my knitting journey!! I made 2 of your Float Totes to hold my first projects. I have used your tutorials to help learn how to knit as I was preparing for retirement. I look forward to watching each of your podcasts as they come out. Your time to help us in the knitting community is greatly appreciated!!
I love ethopian food so much! There's a really lovely one in Brooklyn - Bunna Cafe - went there back when I was living in nyc and loved it! Also highly recommend Punjabi Deli for Indian take-out food in Manhattan!
Your Musselburgh looks so lovely and cozy. Does anyone know if there is a similar crochet version out there? I can’t knit (yet 😉), but would love to make a double layer hat for myself!
I enjoyed hearing about your VKL experience. I knew there were classes but I did not realize all the other things that go on. I live locally and usually attend on the Saturday with friends and we go to the marketplace and that is it... I don't know that I'd opt to do more but it was still interesting to hear about the other events...no idea there was a gala dinner!
Love your sweater ❤ and would like to mention, looks wonderful on you 😊 I’m knitting a cashmere long duster cardigan for my daughter , my own pattern . Variations of knit and purls.. nothing extravagant..but a large project, for me ! ☺️
I love watching your videos. Your energy is contagious, I always knit a lot while watching.
I am in the hospital at the moment and the only routine I have stuck to this week is watching your podcast! I am itching to get back to my knitting - that’s one way I know I am beginning to recover!
Feel better soon! ❤
REst and heal, knitting will wait for you
Love the stockinette side!!
One more comment... I have a theory about your slip stitch pattern on the socks... while the yarn/needle combo might definitely be a factor, I would say the repeated dark stripes in the pink one so close together might be contributing to the appearance of the slip stitches disappearing. Your completed socks don't have too many darker stripes...they are mostly bright with just a few darker stripes, so the slip stitches show up more. It might be worth it to get another colorway that has lighter stripes in the same base from the same dyer as the grey/pink colorway and try it out on different needles to see if it's the color or the needles. Then you would know for sure if it's a yarn base/needle combo, or just a visual effect from all the dark stripes.
The grey/pink combo is super cute though and they'd make great vanilla socks even if they don't work out for the pattern!
Thank you! That could totally be it!
I would say all your time at Vogue should count towards your design time. You we’re seeing what’s out there, what people were gravitating towards and also your class time. 💕🧶
When I joined all my Granny Squares with that method, I used my lap desk to help support and elevate the blanket. My Scrappy Crochet blankets, aka Granny Stripe, has 300 stitches across. Depending on the length of the yarn, I might have 3 changes in that row. My scrappy crochet blankets are meant to use every last bit. My knitted advent or scrap blankets are more structured in color placement and numbers of rows. I think of my Scrappy Crochet rows or C2C (corner to corner) as a free for all.
I'm also going to the Knitting in the Hills Retreat! This is my first time going, so I'd be really interested in your tips for preparing for knitting weekends. I'm probably going to Hill Country Weavers tomorrow to pick up the yarns I need for one of my classes. The new location is great - it has a lot more space and last year they built up the back yard and patio area so they have lots of nice outdoor seating. And it's right next door to Radio Coffee and a Veracruz All Natural truck, which are both fantastic. On Saturday mornings when the weather is nice I go to the open knit group that meets on the patio and then go next door to Radio for tacos and an oat milk latte, it's the perfect combination ☺.
Aww yay! Well, I will see you there!
#questions: 1) how do you stay motivated to finish a project? I usually start strong and make good progress, but then reach a point where it feels like it will never end! 2) when you knit at the movies, do you use a light or just knit in the dark?
I speak Mandarin, but the characters for "four"(四) and "death" (死) are homophones (sound similar or the same as each other) in multiple Chinese dialects. Languages that have loan words from Chinese--Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese--also have the same thing in their loan words for those 2 Chinese characters.
Congrats on 30,000 subscribers!!!
Congratulations Natalie! Love in Stitches is my favorite yarny podcast to watch. I just purchased your knit and crochet yarn cozy patterns and I can’t wait to make a few with some of my partial skein leftovers.
Hi! Love your energy,it comes across on your great videos.
I noticed you have knit a little bag to hold your yarn. Do you have a link to that?
Regards!
Thank you
Thanks for answering my question! Made my day!
I don't knit with needles or crochet...I knit on the loom, but I still love watching your channel!
Thank you! 😊
So enjoy your videos! Love Polar Plunge and birthday plaid! May is birthday season in my family. ❤️
Love that you are taking advantage of nyc Restaurants! I love Taiim falafel and Balaboosta. Also check out restaurant week bc you can eat at a really expensive restaurant at a steal of a price! Have fun!
I just purchased the Chiao Goo spin bamboo interchangeable small set, because I am a wooden needle knitter also. And while I love love love my knitters pride sets, I wanted to see if the Chiao Goo were as good as people say. I just got them so haven't tried them but that will happen soon... I really wanted some lantern moon, maybe some day.
Congrats on 30k subscribers!! So happy to hear you loved the Ethiopian food. It’s sooooo good!! I always get tibs and a veggie combo. I tried it for the first time a few years ago after moving to Silver Spring, MD. Sounds like you and Kent did it exactly right, especially without any guidance! If anyone wants to try Ethiopian food, and are going to MD Sheep and Wool - drive about 30 mins from there to Silver Spring. It’s an area known for Ethiopian food and well worth the trip.
My husband’s parents did missionary work for years in Ethiopia and love the food, so it has become a tradition for us to pick up Ethiopian and have a family dinner with his parents a few times a year. There is something so cozy and social about dipping your injera into all your different options. I still have no idea when I see it which one is which, but I am always happy to go in blind and just dig in because the spice combinations are sooooo good. It’s like having chips and dips as a main meal buffet, I love it!
I started watching your videos during Vlogmas and have since caught up on most of your videos since the beginning of last year. I love hearing your thoughts and seeing your adventures! You inspired me to start planning out steps for my current WIPs in my notebook. It has helped me so much with making progress on multiple projects without feeling overwhelmed! WIPs that had been sitting untouched for months are now in my rotation and getting the love they deserve. Thank you for sharing your journey and your honest thoughts in your videos! And congrats on 30K!
Feeling under the weather today but your podcast made me smile! Thanks for sharing your ideas and enthusiasm.
#Question.. I just LOVE watching your videos and your theme song to "keep the fire burning." My questions are: How often do you have knitting meet-ups and do you meet on a regular basis? Also, I will be heading to NYC in a few weeks and will be staying in Mid-town Manhattan, what are some of your favorite coffee spots walking distance from you?
I miss Ethiopian food since moving to Texas. I hope you enjoyed - the greens looked so good! The bread is called Injera and it is made with teff flour.
Same here! I used to live in Portland, OR and I would visit a lot of Ethiopian restaurants. Those were the days.
I just purchased the hat pattern after watching your video. Lol. It does look like something warm, which will be good when going out to feed horses in the freezing cold and wind here in Kansas. Thanks for the example of how you customized yours.
Your Prismatic Tee is gorgeous!!
#question What inspired you to try designing any of your patterns? Was it a yarn, a particular object, or an idea?
In regards to your Ethiopian dinner, they do not use utensils but instead use the “spongy crepe” to eat communally from from a single dish. The “spongy crepe” is actually Ethiopian bread called injera (in-jeer-a). Because you mentioned liking spice, the traditional spice blend for Ethiopian cuisine is called Berbere and it does have some heat to it.
The two books you received at VNY are great resources to use for your goal of doing more design work, I would keep them both. Congrats on getting 30K subscribers.
Congratulations on going over 30k subscribers 🎉🎉
I have that book, 6000+ pullover possibilities. I have had it for about 3 or 4 years and I love it.
jackhammers work well on concrete goals
You might check out the Support Pillow crochet pattern from Heart Hook Home. I made one and it helps my neck and shoulders so much. Plus it helps me to sit up straight and still work comfortably. I added a loop and button on the end for carrying like in her Travel pillow pattern. ❤️
Hey, thoughts on your sock pattern. The reason the pattern don't show up as well on the new yarn could be that the bigger contrast between the stripes take away from the patterning. your eye automatically "catches" the color contrast and not the subtle pattern.
Ooh thank you! I hadn't thought of that!
Always happy to Help ❤️
Well done, Natalie! 👏 I’ve seen others post their advent throws/blankets (like Cozy Memories) but I like yours SO much better because when each color is separated by the contrasting solid, the colors really shine!! I also prefer the texture of a granny rather than garter stitch. Do you think if I held finger weight double I should use a larger hook? 🤷♀️ Thanks for sharing.
Quite frankly, I am not a fan of crochet, but your blanket colors are just stunning!! Love the color that you have chosen for joining!! Well done!!
Your Prismatic sweater doesn't look too big at all! It looks nice and comfy.
Question: I have very thick and long hair which causes hats to ride up over my ears when I move. I've tried adjusting size and ease but the problem persists. I've had this problem with store-bought hats as well. For this reason, I usually wear headbands, but they don't always provide the warmth I need. The hats I do make are for my daughter who loves slouchy hats worn for fashion and not function. Do you think the Musselburgh hat would be worth me trying? I really want a warm hat for golf on cold Colorado days.
Congrats on 30k! For the goal setting thing--check out Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies framework. :)
#question Hi Natalie, I love your Citrine Light sweater, but I have a question... When you join a new ball of yarn, which method do you use? Do you use the magic knot? I find that joining new yarn on a delicate project often shows an unattractive lump and I wonder what you do? Thanks
Congratulations on your 30k plus subscribers! I really enjoyed your epic episode this week and seeing all your projects! My next one to cast on is a Musselborough hat and all your tips have been so useful. I loved hearing about Vogue live too after watching your previous video! Take care x
You're New sock kind of matches for sweater.
The hat is fantastic!
Congrats on 30k!
I do the same thing with stitch markers marking when things change.
That vogue knitting book looks awesome. I’ve had it on my Amazon wish list for a while. Let us know what you think of it
Thank you for adding such great detail notes for your projects. I am excited to make the hat with the ribbed cuff and will definitely use your notes as my guide!
Congratulations on your 30k subscribers. I always recommend you as an inspirational podcast. ❤
I love the sweater you are wearing! I want to make a granny crochet afghan like yours! Your goodies from NYVL are awesome!!!
I have a very similar swift. Mine breaks down exactly like that
Congratulations on reaching 30 thousand subscribers! That is awesome!!
#question I love all of your videos, and discoverered you quite recently, and I have started to wonder what is your least favourite pattern you evef made (not including ones you frogged) ?
I really like the stockinette and rib. Very cute.
Live the sweater you are wearing! I wish i knew how to knit.
#question Hi, first of all Love your chanel 💓! I started my own scrappy granny stipe blanket and have no idea how to weave in my ends as i go. I know/think you shared it with us on some of your videos, but cant remember which one. Please help🤭❤️
Love watching you. I find your organizational skills amazing. That must really help in running your own business. I'm never organized in my knitting or crochet. Just whatever I feel like working on at any particular moment. And of course, falling down the Ravelry rabbithole of looking at patterns! Looking forward to watching more from you.
I was looking at Lantern Moon needles a while ago and think I remember that they’re made by KnitPro and made in India and remember I was surprised about that
I've been looking at a new interchangeable set too. It looks like you got the Legacy IC set from Lantern Moon (with needles 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8). They also have the Charm IC set that includes needle sizes 2.5, 4, 6, 7 and 8. Everything else in the set looks to be the same.
#Question; Do you find it easier to get gauge on metal or wood?
Poor Toaster! 😂
#question I’ve been crocheting for years, but looking to learn to knit as well. I know there are a ton of resources out there for absolute beginners to learn knitting, but do you have any recommendations? Thanks!
#question Hi Natalie, I was wondering if you blocked your squares before you started joining them together on your blanket? And congrats on the 30k+ subs!
The fortes are also wood
The Lantern Moon needles are made in India, and the set includes a 4 mm needle so I don't think it's a luck thing at all. Perhaps more of a metric sizing equivalent reason.
Congrats!
@knittynatty: I am hoping to knit a pair of socks but I cannot decide which knitting needles to use other than DPNs and magic loops. Do you have any suggestions?
#question I am wondering how you block your Musselburgh hat. Do you use any pins or do you just lay it out flat and wait for it to dry? I have made 2 Musselburghs and love them but afraid to block them.
#question Love your podcast! I have a question. I use ravelry a lot to keep track of my projects, but wonder.. when looking on your phone or tablet, is there an app you use, or do you just open the website of ravelry in your browser? I’m looking for the easiest and quickest way to keep my projects on Ravelry up to date. Struggling a bit with that now. Thanks for answering and sharing! Sandra
I really love the app Ravit, it connects directly to ravelry and I find it very user friendly and so much easier to keep my projects and stash up to date when using my phone.
@@Mobuchholz Thank you. I’m going to take a look, thanks for the tip!
#question what company gave you the arrow bag at VKL??
#question did toaster forgive you for taking the granny stripe blanket from him ?
Lolllll!
Love your channel. Well done.
It's hard to know if it's just in camera, or also in person, but when you show your bright stripey socks the slipped stitches do not show much on the darker colors or the light pink and other light colors. Mostly they stand out on the bright colors and you don't really notice them receding on the light and dark colors. Your new yarn is 100% pink and a dark color and I think the slipped stitches are just not showing up well on those shades and therefore not showing up much on the entire sock. Might be different in person though.
Lantern moon is from India
Musselburg or Musselborough?
I can’t even figure out the cast on for the mussleborough hat🙄
I just did a regular cast on and used the end to close the hole at the top.