Episode 50 - Current projects that are bringing me joy and spring/summer knitting plans and yarn
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- Опубліковано 19 кві 2023
- Hello friends! My name is Amber. Welcome to my fiber arts podcast. This is where I discuss my knitting, crochet, and spinning projects with any fellow fiber artists who are keen to listen. The handmade life is a wonderful life, isn't it?
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FINISHED PROJECTS:
Anker's Summer Shirt: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Yarn: Drops Belle in color 21 Almond Rose
Yarn Store: Laughing Hens www.laughinghens.us/
Sophie Shawl: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Yarn: Cloudborn Highland Worsted in Espresso Heather (discontinued)
WIPS:
Vanilla Sock in Supergarne Activ Color 4160
Online Commercial Sock yarn shop: www.etsy.com/shop/pegas246
Ingrid Sweater by Petite Knit: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash color 296
Crocheted Shawl (Prayer Ministry)
Yarn: Yarn Bee Glowing in Sage in Song www.hobbylobby.com/Yarn-Needl...
FUTURE KNITS:
Suri Shirt www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Yarn: Purl Soho Linen Quill: www.purlsoho.com/linen-quill....
Seaborn Tee by Herb Garden Knits: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Goode by Julie Hoover: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Tip Top Tank by Maker Maker: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
PODCASTS I'M ENJOYING:
@InaKnits
@thefruitfulhands
Hi Amber! Thank you for an inspiring and enjoyable knitting episode. It's so nice to have you accompany me while I knit and drink my morning coffee😘 I love your beautiful knits and that fantastic painting for your husband - wow!! And now I'm intrigued to locate and test Drops Bella, which is new to me. Thank you so much for your kind words about my podcast💗 It's a gift to be able to inspire and be inspired by each other´s knitting adventures across the world. I wish you a lovely spring in the garden and with your knitting🌱🌿
Hello, Ina! Thank you for watching. I see you just posted another video. I look forward to watching it today!
I very much enjoy watching you with my morning with coffee, after gardening. Insightful, inspiring snippets of your knitting and home life are so appreciated here. Love and Blessings this early spring🌻☕️
You are always so kind to me. Thank you so much. What have you already planted?
@@alovelyyarn Just seeds in a sheltered area, to protect them from possible frost. I've been weeding my strawberry bed, and replanting runner volunteers. Here in Maryland, lacking rainfall and warmer than usual March and April, I should have planted my salad garden by now! Happy gardening Amber!🍓🪴🌻
The gifts are absolutely priceless and beautiful.
I also enjoy the fruitful hand podcast.
Thank you so much for your kindness!
Thanks for sharing all your knits, future knit plans and musings.
You're welcome! And thanks so much for watching!
I love the gifts for Brad! I love meaningful gifts too. Your Anker tee looks so pretty. Thanks for sharing the resource for the yarn.
Thank you so much, Dana!
Your painting is absolutely beautiful! I love it! And I also love how the socks remind me of the ocean in the painting 😍
Thank you so much!
I bought that very same sock yarn to make socks for my husband, but he didn't like the colors. So I made them for myself and I LOVE them. The yarn wears well and I love the colors so I wear them a lot! I know your hubby will love them, too!😀
I was happy to see Inaknits back too!
Always love to see your new video! Love the 2 gifts you made..they are so pretty.i also watch Ina Knits ..she was MIA for a year ..glad she’s back..another one that’s new to knitting though she has been on UA-cam for a while ..Danish Musings..also love her house! Thanks again for the gifts!!
Hi Kathie! Thank you! And, yes, I also enjoy Danish Musings. I just recently found her. She makes so many beautiful garments!
Stumbled on your podcast. Now I’m a new subscriber. I love that people come to your window to talk to you.
I’ve used Good Wool by Purl Soho twice and I’ve been eyeing Linen Quill. Waiting for a big sale.
Hello again, Kim! Thank you for subscribing! Also, thank you for chiming in about the Purl Soho yarn. I'm also waiting until the next big sale to make a purchase!
So enjoyed spending my morning with you Amber! Your summer makes and plans to make are so inspiring! I’m now searching Ravelry for summer tees to add to my queue 🙈
Your homemade gift for Brad is so sweet 🤍 The watercolor is simply stunning 🌊🌲
I hope you have a lovely end of April!!
Thank you so much, Meghan!
Your painting is amazing! You're a very talented person.
Awww, you are so kind. Thank you.
Amber,,,,!,great to catch up early this cool morning,,!!!
Love ,love ur gifts for Brad,,!!that painting !!wow,,,,,
Love Ina knits too,,,!,!so glad to see her back,,,find her calming too,,,,
Will check out the other one,,,
Have fun in the💖🏡garden,,,,
Elaine 🏡🏡💖💗🌷🌷
Good morning, Elaine! Yes, so excited to be seeing videos from Ina again. Have a blessed day!
Thank you Amber. Your Petite knits sweaters look lovely. I like Ina Knits too - she is an incredible knitter. I remember she made this sweater for her mother a few years ago - I think it had a zip - traditional Scandinavian work. I was just gobsmacked as it was immaculate. I remember checking site to see if she had a recent podcast, but glad she is back now. I think her work keeps her very busy.
Thank you so much! And, yes, it's so good to have Ina back!
Your podcast is lovely Amber. Such thoughtful and talented presents for your husband. I painted an anenome and framed it for my husband. He was thrilled with it because I’d painted it myself. You have some super ideas for your future knits. I am totally with you on buying expensive yarn. I can’t justify it. So thanks for your thrifty ideas. The results are just as good. The tee you’re wearing is beautiful. The problem I have is I don’t have much of a stash so I have to buy. I bought some recycled yarn which knits up well. Enjoy your garden and the spring sunshine. 🙂🧶🇬🇧
Hi Carole. Thank you for your sweet words. I really like the Drops Belle for summer knits because it really is so affordable. I think it works up to around $3 per ball.
Amber, thanks for another enjoyable podcast. Yes, I too love that painting for Brad and of course his socks. The Ankers sweater has been on my radar for awhile but haven't pushed the button yet either. I will regularly look at yarn, put in cart and then delete too. It's a great feeling, don't know why. I've been really trying to use stash. Also my blanket with bare felici and mini skeins is coming along nicely. It's really an enjoyable knit and mindless, so much so I've used all the light colored minis and have now started with some of my old single skeins that I don't particularly care for anymore. Thanks for the ideas, Chris
Hi Chris!!! It's so easy to just keep buying and consuming, but that mindset doesn't sit right with me. I mean, I'd like to do that at times! Don't get me wrong! But I already have so much beautiful yarn that will make beautiful projects! Hence, I often "window" shop for yarn without pulling the trigger! I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying your blanket. I pushed pause on mine a couple of months ago. I will eventually get back to it!
Amber, thank you for this lovely podcast 🎶🐦. That shirt looks so good on you, the color is so beautiful 😍
Thank you so much, Ann!
@@alovelyyarn happy birthday to your husband 🥳
@@annmilleville1983 Thank you, Ann!
Thank you for another lovely podcast ❤ I really resonate with your budget mindset and for ‘shopping the stash’ too! Xxx
Hello Carole!!! Thank you so much for watching and saying hello! It's so easy to just keep buying and consuming, but that mindset doesn't sit right with me. I mean, I'd like to do that at times! Don't get me wrong! But I already have so much beautiful yarn that will make beautiful projects!
Another enjoyable podcast, Amber, thanks for sharing your knitting, plans and your painting (loved the beach scene for your husband!!)
I heard you comparing yarn costs to the cost of purchasing a garment, but it seems like you get a lot of joy out of planning and making. I have done the math, counting my yarn costs as “entertainment”, and have found that dollar per hour, yarn is almost always the best deal. Especially for those of who enjoy going through our stash to find yarn to make a new project (or even to plan one that might not get made) there are so many hours to be enjoyed from a few skeins of yarn. 😀
Also, I‘ll add that the you tube ads are very intrusive, and I have stopped watching several shows that I used to enjoy because of ads very 5 minutes or less…if I am trying to knit, or wash dishes, I then have to stop, and mess with my phone or the ads will go on and on. ❤
Hi Wendy! Thank you! Yes, I do enjoy the whole planning process of starting a project. That is a very enjoyable part for me. Thank you for your input on the ads. I agree that some videos are hard to watch because of all of the interruptions.
When you were talking about the shirt and said the yarn was too expensive my first thought was “buy Linen Quill” then you said Linen Quill. I would highly recommend this yarn. If you sign up for their emails they send a coupon for 20% off. The birthday gifts you created for your husband are wonderful. Certainly a gift to treasure.
Hi Pia! Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words. So many commenters have said so many good things about Linen Quill, so I am definitely going to purchase some the next time it goes on sale!
I loved the pale yellow for your stripe. I also love Fruitful Hands. I really like Wool and Wine.
Hi Kim! I have had a couple of people mention Wool and Wine. I'll have to look that one up.
I love your birthday presents! The watercolor painting is stunning! My husband's 30th birthday is this year and I'm trying to come up with some special handmade gifts for him.
Your Anker's Summer shirt is beautiful! That color looks really good on you. 🥰 I've been loving all the pinks lately. I think it's the spring and warm weather. 😊
Thanks so much! I can't wait to give him his gifts! I am definitely knitting another Anker's shirt with that dark blue jean yarn you showed on your podcast. I would have never picked that color going off the online listing, but when you showed it, I was in love. It's so much more vibrant in person.
Your Anker shirt looks great and color is perfect on you.
Thank you so much, Patricia!
I felt the same way about the Ankers the first time I saw it and now I have made 2 different tankers tops - a summer top and a youth sweater
It's such a great top!
Hi Amber, I just wound a skein of linen quill for a cardigan test and did a swatch. It is lovely, so I now believe the hype! Wonderful hand and drape ❤. I also adore Ina’s podcasts and am glad she is back! Gillian in Ontario
Hi Gillian! So many good things have been said about Linen Quill here in the comments. Guess I'll pull the trigger on their next sale! Lol
Knitting my second Half and Half Wrap with linen quill and love the feel and have often thought of knitting a garment with it. I do always buy it on sale! Happy planting. 😊
Hi Nancy! I have heard so many good things about the Linen Quill here in the comments! Thanks for your input.
The sweater came out lovely!
Thank you so much, Pam!
I really enjoy watching your podcasts. Thanks for the ideas for future cast ons.
Hello Gwen! Thank you so much!
GM Amber
I love your pods
Your socks for your husband are beautiful .. love the wool
Looked to see if I could get in Canada but did not find
The painting you did is so lovely what a great gift for him
I don’t want to spend a lot of money on yarn either but my new try will be Drops Belle !!
Thank you
Have a great weekend !!!
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Hi Debbie! Thank you so much! That's a bummer that you can't find that sock yarn where you live. I wonder if the shop I linked in the description ships to Canada? I know shipping from the US to Canada can be a bit astronomical though. Yes, I really like the Drops Belle for an economical warm weather yarn. Definitely give it a try!
Amber, what an amazing painting for Brad’s birthday. I literally thought it was a photograph. The water and beach look so real!!!! I’m sure Brad is going to love both of your gifts. Happy Birthday, Brad!!
Oh wow, Tamara! You are too kind! Lol. Thank you so much !
Also, I loved listening to the spring time sounds coming in your open window. Thanks for sharing your yarny crafts, always enjoy so much!
I'm glad you enjoyed the beautiful whispers of spring from my yard!
Thank you Amber for the lovely comments about our podcast! We are definitely learning as we go but the community is so kind and forgiving such a blessing. We could defiantly be friends and honestly Pennsylvania and Kentucky aren’t that far apart. I love that your son “visited” you through the window during your recording. It reminded me of my youngest who is 17 as well. I love all of your makes and your painting is lovely. Kindred spirits for sure…..bohemian, artsy, classic, gardener depending on the season. 😘~Diana
Hi Diana! Thanks so much! And, you're right, KY and PA aren't too far apart! But really, I love your podcast so much. You two are doing such a great job!
the gifts for your husband look amazing! Especially that painting! Love your mentality on gift giving. Something small that means something is work so much more than something that cost a lot.
Thank you so much! I'm so excited to give them to him!
Hi Amber
I love your sweater looks like spring💐🌷..Have a wonderful day.
Thank you, Neveen!
Oh Amber, the birthday gifts that you've made for Brad are so lovely and thoughtful.The Mysterium tee on Ravelry is a lovely free summer pattern, knitted top down,dropped shoulder, with an interesting lace edge that will keep your interest.
Hi Rachel! Thank you so much! I just found the Mysterium tee yesterday while on Ravelry searching for free summer tops for a potential future issue!
Hi Amber, I’m good thanks. Spring weather here in Yorkshire and I am settling into my first Spring in retirement with plenty of knitting and spending time with my daughters, both grown up and living close by. I am so blessed. Today, I am sitting here crocheting the cat! She often comes to sit in my lap as I work and I have discovered that my tiniest crochet hook, which is a 1.25 mm, is great for grooming her. She absolutely loves it. I wonder if the tiny hook on the end is a little bit like a cat’s tongue.
I’ve been entertained lately by James N Watts teasing all us knitters with his ‘it’s a privilege to purl’ slogan on his Best Vest pattern release. Meant as a joke, but you know, he is absolutely right when you think about it.
I love your Ankers top. That colour is so so pretty on you. I first saw the Ankers on This Orange Couch - great podcast, now gone dark. I guess Kate is busy working on her PhD but she does still post on Instagram as Kate V Knits. I have a cone of daffodil-yellow thrifted yarn of unknown fibre content. I’m thinking, if I knit an Ankers in it, it would remind me of the sun’s rays, so that would be fun. I’ll have to swatch to see if I can get anywhere close to gauge.
I also love your journalling and am inspired to give it a go to capture all those little decisions and tiny developments in technique that pop up as you work but I also just think that a journal is such a cosy thing to have.
I learn a little bit each time I listen to other knitters like you talking about their sizing decisions. I feel like I am part of a community of practice and how rich that is and how heart-warming. You all are doing a great thing by sharing that experience. For example, I now have this idea that I can finesse stitch count as I approach the lower yoke to give my preferred ease in the body. Not something I have done before. I wonder how many garments look and fit better because of podcasters. Tens of thousands, I bet. It’s like the loaves and the fishes.
I have three versions of the Sophie scarf, one each in merino, silk and cashmere, all yarns I inherited from a friend’s destash. I absolutely love them all. I was sceptical about how small it is having never made so small a scarf before, but I find it gives just the right amount of warmth without any bulk or bothersomeness. It’s so neat and comfortable to wear. I also think it looks kind of French chic. The other lovely thing about the scarf is that it makes a great headband if you put the fattest part of it across your forehead and pass the two ends around the back of your head and then bring them and tie them in a small knot at the front. At least mine do at the length I knit them to, and it’s just enough to keep your ears and head cosy and warm. I did the same as you and put a straight portion in the middle to make it a bit longer. Great idea to split your yarn into equal portions, so that you know when you hit the middle! I’m going to have a go at a shawl for sure. I’m thinking if I just up the frequency of increases by three or four rows and keep increasing until I hit the desired width I can get away without buying the pattern.
Loved how Ian came to talk to Mum about the spring flowers 😂😂🌷
I’m gift knitting socks, too, for my daughter Alex. She’s getting the Erika socks from 52 Weeks of Socks, in Wool & The Gang Glitterball. I would never normally pay that much for sock yarn, but this was on sale for £4.50 from John Lewis so I snapped up some balls for gift knitting. It’s knitting up so prettily. I think she’s going to love them.
The tractor going by just makes it feel more evocative of where you are so I’m glad you had your window open. We can also hear the bird song. Spring vibes!
I am with you on the tubular bind off looking so nice. I sometimes wonder whether non-knitters notice that kind of detail, even if only subliminally. I noticed a tubular bind off on a woman’s sweater at a the Meltham beer festival last weekend. I wish I had complimented her on it. I’d love it if somebody noticed one of mine!
That Caidree pattern, though! I would love to knit that and looking forward to hearing about yours if you do it. Looks great in linen quill.
I was a bit like you about the half and half triangles wrap. I just wanted to find out if it really was as fun to knit as everybody said. I was worried about investing expensive yarn in such a big project, and I have noticed how many people found that the bulk of the wrap combined with the diagonal length that you get for that shape means that the tails are not really long enough for it to wrap comfortably around the neck with a triangle in front as you would a normal triangular shawl. My solution was to knit it up in some nice, soft acrylic that I bought at a local mill sale. It was a cheap experiment in some ways, i.e. in terms of financial investment, but an expensive one in terms of knitting hours! I was right about the shortcomings of the shape and need a shawl pin to keep it from dropping off. The silver lining is that my husband is a metal basher and makes things out of copper. He is going to help me to make a penannular shawl pin out of copper wire. I also did really enjoy knitting it just as many people said. So the upshot is I might well knit another one in natural fibre to go with my shawl pin and in a slightly finer weight yarn so that it’s more drapey.
I haven’t used Purl Soho yarn either. It does look beautiful. I’m thinking that I will ask for a skein of linen quill for my birthday, coming up in May, then I will know for sure if I really like it. I also have a cheap cone of yarn that is a merino/ linen blend that I bought on eBay as a substitute for investing in linen quill. It will be really interesting to see what the alpaca content brings to the party and whether the Purl Soho is worth the extra investment over and above this kind of cheaper alternative. I might also try holding that double with some alpaca to see if it gives a similar effect.
This is such a long long comment! It struck me that so many thoughts go through my mind, as I listen to a podcast that if I were in conversation with someone I would be able to share with them. I think the briefness of comments that you get in return for your podcast on UA-cam belies the amount of reward that people get from listening to you. So on this occasion I thought I would pause jot down everything that came up as you were talking. I really enjoyed doing it. I had a free morning because my husband is away and it’s been fun. Thanks for the company!
What a great comment! So enjoyable to read! I feel like we just sat down and had a conversation together.
I agree about how much one can learn by watching knitting podcasts. I have learned a lot as well. It's so nice that we have this resource on youtube. Educational, inspiring, and fun to watch.
That's a bummer about the Half and Half wrap. I had wondered about the fit of it as well. I don't know if I just observed that from looking at photos of it, or maybe a podcaster mentioned that it didn't fit well. It looks like a lovely squishy item with all of that garter (I'm a big garter fan), but it would be annoying if it kept falling off the shoulders and coming unwrapped. I'd probably end up using it as a lap blanket instead!
@@alovelyyarn Yeah, it does make a fine lap blanket! My daughter’s puppy has kind of claimed it today 😂That much garter is lovely and squishy, as you say. I should mention, my yarn was a sport weight so a bit too heavy for the pattern, really. I think the pattern definitely has its merits.
Loved your handmade birthday gifts for your husband. Have you ever thought of selling your watercolor paintings on line? You definitely have a lot of talent in that area.
The color you have chosen for your Ingrid Sweater is stunning.
I totally understand what your talking about regarding the price of yarn.
Your Anchors sweater is beautiful, the fit and the yarn are great.
Take care
Hello, Dee! You are so kind and left me so many encouraging words in this comment. Yes, I have thought about selling watercolor prints online. It's still something I'm working through. I have a few ideas...
Do it! I love linen quill! I made the Everyday Sweater. It feels so nice.
Thanks for the encouragement, Cheryl!!!!
Lovely podcast as usual ❤ I like the selfmade gifts a lot! Hello from Bangkok, it’s extremely hot here at the moment, so very nice to watch a nice video while I have to stay inside😊
Hello Vera! Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words.
I love your knits and color choices Amber. So similar to my own. I love PurlSoho yarns. At first I steered away from them but I decided to give them a try during one of their sales and I don’t regret it at all. I love the fact that the yarns I’ve bought from them are sustainable and cruelty free. The yarn also doesn’t have a chemical smell that I think so many yarns do either they’ve been sprayed with fragrance or some other type of toxic chemical. I’m using their linen quill which I just love love love. Like you I don’t like to knit what everyone else is knitting but I succumbed to the half and half triangle knit when I saw a woman wearing it like a poncho. I also love their quartz yarn. I made the Sophie shawl (just like you I made it straight without the triangular look) with it and a hat using a pattern that I modified to be like the Musselburgh. I also have their good wool and sweet grass that I haven’t used yet but I’m excited to. I only buy their yarn on sale since I find it a bit pricey.
Hello Kirsi! I have been convinced through the multitude of comments here that I must purchase some Purl Soho yarn during their next sale! I'm going for the Linen Quill (which everyone is raving about) and also the Good Wool for a wintry knit. I think that's fantastic that someone converted the half and half wrap to a poncho. That's a great idea. I think I would actually wear it like that!
I look forward to seeing your new shirt with the frogged tank
Thanks! I'm excited to give it a go!
I love your Anker knitted top and it fits you well. Your Spohie Shawl looks so snug. In fact your knits are so well thought out. The Ingrid Sweater is astounding with the amount of detail. The Sùrii Sweater is nice but I would try another neck line. Planning for future knits is great ❤😊
Hello again, Rosemary. Thank you so much! How would you adjust the neckline? I think she's getting ready to release the same pattern but with a v-neck which I think I might like better.
Hi Amber I love your new Tee! It is beautiful! I would love to try that pattern someday!
Thank you so much, Jean!
One thing I think you would like about the linen quill is it is a very Heathers look to the fabric. It is not flat in any way. It’s very drappy and I’m surprised how much I like it. I always have to laugh when you talk about not wanting to make what everyone else’s. I have that same strong resistance to following the hype. I may end up making it later, but not when everyone else is.😂 I feel the same way when I saw Ina had posted a new video
Thank you, Liz! Yes, I loved heathered yarns! You are absolutely correct!
Re linen quill, I’ve made a hoodie in that yarn. It’s lovely and soft, has long linen ‘hairs’ but it does pill quite a lot. I do wear the hoodie a lot.
I've heard so many good things about the Linen Quill here in the comments. I'm definitely going to purchase some next time it goes on sale.
Before you revealed what you were going to knit, I was admiring your top and wondered if you made it. Anyway, it is gorgeous❣️❣️ However, I’m not as advanced with knitting as I am with crocheting. Thank you for sharing with us.
Thank you so much! ❤️
Thanks for your calming podcast. Love watching you.
Thank you so much, Teresa!
As usual beautiful episode. I just love, love, love, linen quill. I have made several 1/2 &1/2 wraps. Most colors are beautifully heathered so I def think you’ll love it too. I made an ankers top 3/4 sleeve and I love it as well. You should be moniktized, crazy utube.
Hi Christine! I have had so many people leave comments about how wonderful the Linen Quill yarn is. So it's definitely going to be something I buy the next time there is a sale! Thank you so much for watching!
Your Anker summer shirt is beautiful, Amber. Both the adjustments you made and the color you chose are very flattering. The gifts you made for your husband are wonderful and the love you put into them shows. I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. Thank you for sharing your time and talent!
Thank you so much, Joanne!
The Anker shirt is such a perfect garment, clever construction and lovely fit. I was wearing it in my episode 3 and got lots of compliments, so I had to talk about it more in depth in the following episode. Yours is lovely. I agree with what you said about expensive yarn. I’d love to knit with all the gorgeous, luxury ones, but where does one find the budget? I am not working either and knit a lot! 😅 beautiful gifts for your husband ❤ I am going to check your podcast recommendation right now!
It is an absolutely perfect little summer tee! I agree! That's why I think I need to make another one (or two!) I have also often wondered how some knitters can afford to buy so much luxury yarn. Lol. I think I would feel so guilty about that. Of course, if I worked outside of the home and was bringing in extra money, it might be easier to make those purchases! Thank you so much for watching!
I love watching your videos because of your frugal yarn buying. I can’t see spending $60 to $100+ for a sweater or large shawls. Also love your painting. I’m getting into watercolor mostly and some acrylic.
Thank you so much, Elise!
Hello love watching your podcast - i absolutely love love love knitting with Linen Quill and it is really worthwhile to knit with - I have made 3 sweaters with this yarn and it washes so nicely and gets softer after each wash. Worth the purchase and I also wait for the 20% off. I have just purchased the Suri Shirt pattern and will be making it. Really worth the price!!!
Thank you for your insight, Ann! So many people have said positive things about it here in the comments, so I will definitely be purchasing it the next time it goes on sale!
Linen Quill is amazing! I love it soooo much! I'm knitting the Ferny Corner Shawl with it right now and I can't get enough! I just ordered some for the Suri Shirt during the sale. The tester did say to go down a bit size wise if using it because it does stretch with wear. I also am going to make a Daily Pullover with it as well in a short sleeved version! JUST DO IT!! The yarn super high quality and really affordable when on sale!
Hello, Amanda! I've heard so many positive things about it here in the comments. And that's good to know about the stretchiness of it! I'm going to be ordering some the next time it goes on sale!
Enjoy your podcast.
Thank you Ruth!
Another lovely podcast! You, like Ina, have a calming affect, and I do appreciate that about you both. I am also happy you mentioned her because I had no idea. I am skipping to her channel next ❤️
Hi Monica! Yes, she's back! I was so excited!
Happy Birthday to Brad! Great gifts you have for him!
Thanks again, Tina!
The navy would look nice, but that yellow will make such a gorgeous combination! Sooo summery! I would definitely choose the yellow!
Thank you for the input, Cathia! :)
Lovely podcast!
Thank you, Susan!
Oh my goodness I love the seaborne tee!! The detail on the hem is 😍
Isn't it???? Love it!
Amber your Sophie shawl/scarf just looks so good on you. The colour is perfect. It looks so simple but just so great x
Thank you so much! I do love the simplicity of it! Makes it really versatile.
Acadia National Park is practically in my backyard! That is a beautiful painting, such a great representation!! Well done, and what a special gift!! 🥰 I was also pleasantly surprised how quickly the Anker’s Summer Shirt knit up and would definitely make again. Made my day when the notification for a new episode came in! 😊
Hello dear Julie! No way! You live near Acadia? Do you visit there often? We love it there! So much beauty.
And isn't that shirt such a fun one to make? I love when I really enjoy a project AND when it fits so well! That's always fabulous!
Thank you so much for watching!
I too love spring ❤! It’s finally warm enough to clean some of the wool that my sister gave me from her sheep. Like you, I love being outside. We have to take advantage before the temperatures soar above 100 here in the desert. Your Anker tee turned out beautifully. Guess I should bring mine out and complete it. I started on the Seaborn tee using Drops Belle. I should work on that first since it’s a warm weather knit.
Hi Caroline! So you're making the Seaborn tee? Yay! I'm going to frog the tank top today so I can get started on it.
@@alovelyyarn Yes. I started the Seaborn tee awhile ago when it was first released. I chose the traditional white with blue stripes using Drops Belle. Not sure why I got sidetracked, but hearing your plans has re-sparked my desire to continue. By the way . . You are such a talented watercolor artist. Your husband will be thrilled with the picture. Especially since it’s a place where you both have been.
@@carolinekestler3753 you are so kind. Thank you.
Amber i love the scarf and Webz has cloudborne! It softens so nicely! The harvest orange is my favorite. ❤
What??? They have Cloudborn! Oh boy! That's exciting to know. I'll have to go see what they have! Thank you for both watching and for alerting me to that fact! :)
I'm like you in not wanting to make what everyone else has, every time I have, I didn't like it. 🤷
You could also make the stripes in that too in different colors. 😉
I always thought 2 stands of fingering made sport weight.
Hi Patti! I have had some exceptions to my desire not to knit trending patterns, but even if I do eventually knit them, I usually wait until the hype dies down a bit.
I didn't think about doing different colored stripes. Hmmmm.... That's an idea!
How have I never come across your podcast? I absolutely loved this! (And now I want to knit the Sophie Shawl. )
Awww. Thanks so much! I'm glad you're here now and enjoyed it! ❤️
You are a calming podcast to me. The painting and socks for your husband look great. I’m sure he will love them. It has been warming up here too. I have already planted peas and they are a few inches tall. Happy spring!
Hi Kym! Thank you so much.
I was thinking about putting some peas into the ground, but I'm still a bit nervous about that. Our weather is a bit too unpredictable until the end of May, so I'm sitting on my hands until then with most things!
Hi Amber! Your watercolor is beautiful. I have a picture of my son and I playing in the water on Sand beach! I loved my trip to Acadia.
I really love the sweater you are wearing and can’t wait to see your next projects.
Hi Sabrina! Thank you so very much! Acadia is such a stunning place. We love it there.
Great episode Amber and love all your knitting, as always. I bought the Suri pattern a couple of weeks ago and can’t wait to make it, along with the Seven Sisters Top by Blue Sky Fibers. I’m so in the mood for summer knitting right now.
Hi Tina! Oh, I don't recall knowing about the Seven Sisters top. I'll have to give that one a look-up! Thanks so much for watching!
@@alovelyyarn it’s a worsted weight tee, but one that I thought would be fun to make and similar to the Suri.
Really enjoy your podcasts. Love the gifts for your husband. You are so talented.
If you have time, another lovely podcast I watch is Unwind and Knit With Me with Lisa from New Zealand. Her podcast reminds me a lot of yours - you are both so lovely and very informative.
Hi Nellie! Thank you so much. And thank you for that podcast recommendation. I also like to get new suggestions!
It’s always a joy to watch your podcasts - you are so thoughtful and interesting to watch, and I love the projects you pick. I’m also on a no buy ban at the moment and I’m almost dreaming about new summer yarn, like the fuchsia colour in KFO’s Pure silk! 💖 Me wants! 🙊😂
Hi there! Thanks so much! I looked that color up! It's so vibrant and beautiful! I've never used any KFO yarns, but I've heard other knitters rave about them.
Berroco remix light might be good for those shirts. Reasonably priced and nice to work with.
Oh yes! I forgot about that one. I've never used it, but I've looked at it online after hearing others talk about it.
I love linen quill. The drape is fantastic and they have so many pretty colors. As soon as I saw the Suri shirt, I thought Linen Quill would be perfect.
Many people have told me so many good things about the Linen Quill. I'll be getting some during the next sale!
Really enjoyed it the first time here . I'm just half way through my Anker tee , loving yours going to try it again in the drops Bell 😊
Hi Caroline! Welcome to my channel! I'm glad that you have enjoyed this video! Yes, give the Belle a go. It's such a nice, economical yarn and I think it's pretty perfect for the Anker's shirt.
Order some today 😁
Hi Amber, I love your Sophie Shawl. Hanna from Herbgarden knitware has a podcast as well.
Thank you, Nancy! Oh, I will look up her podcast! I had no idea!
I love the European commercial yarn too for socks! Also yes, I have Linen Quill, it’s worth the hype, it’s a very unique blend and very soft. I just bought some of their Santolina yarn for a summer shirt and oh my, it is butter and I’m very much looking forward to knitting with it too. I bought the Daily pullover pattern to make one with the linen quill and I already have the Goode pattern (I need to STOP buying patterns 😅)
Hahaha! I have the Daily Pullover pattern saved in my faves on ravelry. Ok, so I've had multiple people say that the Linen Quill is a really nice yarn to work with, so I'm going to pull the trigger the next time it goes on sale!
I’ve used Linen Quill for a sweater and also the half and half wrap, and it definitely has a lovely drape and wonderful color choices! I wouldn’t say it’s anything special, though.
Thank you so much for your input!
Hello from St.Louis Missouri!
Hello Janet!
Linen quill is a lovely yarn, but it is not really a summer yarn (despite the “linen”) in the name. It actually quite a small percentage of linen and is mostly wool and alpaca. Very warm. I love your ideas for the Seaborn tee. I think the light yellow-green would be really nice and fresh for spring.
Hi Joanne! Yes, you aren't the first that alerted me to the high wool content in the Linen Quill. That is deceiving, and I honestly didn't even look at the fiber percentages when I was looking at it online so this is good to know.
I was thinking of using Quill I have for Anker.
I bought 2 skeins of the linen quill but one thing I didn't realize before I looked at fiber content was it's only 15% linen..the rest is wool and alpaca and I feel like alpaca for me at least is extra toasty. I feel like when I would hear people talking about linen quill before I bought any they kind of spoke about it as a summer yarn. I just wanted to share that. But having said that, I haven't knit anything with it yet so it could be not as warm as I'm imagining. I know everyone is different and can of course do and make what you want. That's the fun of creating! 🙂
Michelle, several people have alerted me to the fiber content of the Linen Quill. I didn't realize that either. I just assumed it had a high linen content. I'm still going to eventually get some because so many people have raved about it here in the comments. Thanks for watching!
@@alovelyyarn oh good, I'm not the only one! Linen quill looks like it has a great drape, eventually I'll knit with it! Happy weekend!
Love your plans for Seaborn tee! It actually gave me an idea to include a stripe in a tee shirt I am planting on knitting soon (my Milkweed Tee.) It is also a bottom-up design with lacy hem and cuffs, and I am pretty sure that it can’t be reversed for top-down because of the edging (which might be the case with Seaborn tee as well.) As much as I love top-down construction, sometimes bottom up is necessary.
Hello Olya! You're right, that might be tricky to reverse this shirt. Which is honestly fine since the thought of reversing garment patterns stresses me out! Lol.
I have used linen quill for 2 daily pullovers and currently making the moon set tee, and i love the yarn. I live in a climate where i an wear wool blends all year long, as we only will get a month of hot evening weather. I have used purl soho silk yarn held double (needed 2 balls) for the ankers summer shirt and its lovely, so that may be something to consider for the suri shirt but it’s not heathered and I am not sure on the price point. I have also used a cotton/merino blend and that seems to be a nice fabric for the summer. Thanks for sharing!!
Hello Helen! Thank you for all of this helpful information. I will definitely be ordering the Linen Quill next time it is on sale. So many people have had such positive things to day about it here in the comments!
Looking at the picture you painted for Brad made me a little misty. My sister has done water colors for many years and even entered in juried shows (Campbell pottery back in the day, if you're familiar with them) where she won honorable mention a couple times. She's been diagnosed with Parkinsons and can no longer do water colors, but she has mentioned resuming her acrylic painting for which I'm thankful. Our fiber work patterns change for many reasons. My arthritis has been particularly troublesome this winter , so I keep hoping for warmer weather to stay so I can get back to projects I've had to abandon and give a summer top a go. I just bought a few patterns I want to try. I look forward to seeing your garden as it progresses, if spring ever sticks around long enough to lead us into summer 😅 I had a similar reaction to Ina's return and can relate to your comments about channels that "go dark" unexpectedly. Now if only my other Amber (the yarn hoarder) would return..... hope springs eternal and all!!
I miss Amber (The Yarn Hoarder) too! So much! She was one of my faves! She seems to have completely fallen off all social media platforms. I don't even notice her posting on IG, unless I'm just not getting her posts in my feed which is a possibility.
@@alovelyyarnI'm not on any social media except Ravelry and UA-cam so those are the only ones I can check. One thing I'm sure of, she hasn't stopped knitting. I don't remember if I mentioned the Albanach knitter and the thoughtful knitter.. 2 UA-cam channels I like and you might enjoy.
@@bonniel3679 thank you for those recommendations!
Amber, another great podcast. You always inspire me with your projects. Highly recommend Purl Soho, their customer service and yarn. I've used Good Wool for a couple of projects and now using Santolina which is a great summer yarn blend of cotton and hemp. It is so soft and drapes beautifully. The Santolina is what I'm knitting with now for Kaay Hopkins' new pattern Old River Road and it's een super hot in Virginia but am sure it will cool down again here too. I ordered in the midst of the 25% off sale after seeing another podcaster talk aoutut her project using it. It shipped out the same day I ordered and within just a few hours.
Hi Diane! Thank you for your input on Purl Soho. You are the second viewer that recommended the Santolina yarn. Makes me very interested. I had looked at the Good Wool yarn during the 25% off sale also, and I wondered about it. Is it itchy? I'm kind of kicking myself for not ordering during that sale, but I'm sure they'll have more sales!
@@alovelyyarn I haven't had any problems with the Good Wool. Had gotten some Lettlopi that I tried to use and it was itchy for me to even knit with. I've used Good Wool for a couple of test knits with The Knit Purl Girl and it was great. Purl Soho has sales often and they have the best customer service. One of my friends had ordered a sweater quantity from them and when it went on sale soon after, they refunded her the difference. I was amazed at how quickly it was shipped when I'm sure they were super busy with the 25% off sale. Have been really happy with any yarn from them and I shop like you, on sale if possible and not the most expensive yarn.
@Diane Muska this is all great to know! Thanks, Diane! I will be ordering next time they have a good sale! So many people have commented with good things about Purl Soho and their yarn.
That is what happened to me on Anker and mine is too big. I should have stopped with 4 repeats. I want to do another but have to work out gauge.
I'm knitting my first Ranunculus (thanks for the encouragement!) with Linen Quill (fingering) held double. It's my first time knitting with LQ, and so far I love it for a warm weather sweater. Soft, not overly warm, amazing drape. Hopefully someone else can comment on their experience with how well it holds up, since I can't speak to that.
This is so great to hear! I'm going to eventually pull the trigger on that purchase. There are so many great colors in that line. What color are you using? That was another problem. I couldn't decide on just one color! Lol. Thanks so much for your input!
Thanks for sharing. You might like a new podcast called wool and wine. They have 17 episodes.
Hi Dee! Thanks for the recommendation. It's funny you should recommend that podcast as it just came up in my UA-cam feed this morning.
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My guess is the reason they don't want to monetize your channel is because you're light and God's worker. ❤️
I have no idea. I've applied probably ten times and have gotten rejected each time. I've reached out to their help desk, but have never gotten a reply. Oh well!
@@alovelyyarn God will bless you in his ways, perhaps through your community ❤️
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Hi Amber, so love your podcast, whenever I see you have a new one loaded, I"m right time for a coffee and sit down. I am trying to find the name of the grey? cowl you knitted with the tassel on the bottom, it had a pattern down the centre front but elsewhere was plain? I also saw another podcaster referred to you and they saw you had knitted it and was now on their list! Was it the Whitehorn cowl? Thank you Dot.
Hello, Dot! Thank you so much! I think you are thinking of the Birds and Ships cowl by Caitlin Hunter? Mine was knit in red, but LeAnn of The Knitty Stew just talked about it and mentioned mine and had knit hers in a grey yarn. It's a lovely pattern!
Hi Thank you for your podcasts, I do enjoy them, Re the monetising, it is weird. I have a UA-cam channel and I don't have even 700 followers but there are adverts on some of them. We don't get any money. I remember hearing once that you can't monetise until you have 1k followers, so that made sense. But then I also heard that it depends on views. Maybe you are freinds with another podcaster and she can tell you what she did? Another annoying thing is that apparently once you monetise, you can make some choices about when then appear and wether people can skip and that sounds good but if you don't monetise, whether adverts show or not, then you don't have any control. And I hear you. I am very careful about my purchases and try to be thrifty and use everything I have. Have a lovely week, Catherine
Hi Catherine. Yes, you do have to have 1000 subscribers to be able to monetize. I think I've applied ten times and have been rejected each time with no clear explanation as to why. I've reached out to the help desk, but have never gotten a reply. Oh well. I give up on monetization! Lol. Thanks so much for watching!
So inspired by your summer knits! I looked up the drops delle and it’s listed as a dk weight. Did you have trouble getting gauge with the Anker tee?
Thank you! I had to go down one needle size to a 5 in order to get the right gauge. Then it was perfect!
I have 3 skein of the Cloudborn yarn and I love it. How many skeins for that size shawl?
I used a little less than two skeins. You would think I would have written down the weight of the yarn when I weighed it and I did not. But you would definitely have enough to do it if you have three skeins!
Wow 1st time watching I enjoyed your video I'm also for Pennsylvania I was wondering are you gonna be at the Pittsburgh craft fair this year in August
Hi Jeannie! Thank you so much! I'm not sure if I'll be at the Pittsburgh Yarn festival this year. I've gone a couple of times in the past, but haven't gone since 2019. Are you planning on going?
@@alovelyyarn yes i willbe going booked my hotel already and my friend will be a vendor there and I will helping her
@Proverbs31yarn AKA JEANNIE : ) fantastic! What is your friend's business name? I'll come visit if I end up going!
@@alovelyyarn parlez-vous crochet her name s Jamie
@@jeannieakaproverbs31yarn Great! Thanks!
Hi Amber, could you please share the number for the natural color Drops belle yarn? Thanks so much!
Hi Sandra. It's color 23 - Almond Rose.
Why do you make a square first. I made a granny stitch shawl without doing that?
Hello! The square is folded over so it provides more warmth around the neck for whoever is wearing it.
How long have u been knitting?
Hmmm. Twelve years? I've lost track! Lol. I was a crocheter first. Crocheted since I was young. My grandma tried to teach me to knit too when I was much younger and I just couldn't get it. I ended up self-teaching myself later in life.
I wont shop at purl soho.
Hi Olivia! Would you be willing to tell me why? I've never bought from them before, so I'm curious what keeps you from purchasing things from them. ❤️
You're so cute when you're awkward 😅
Hahaha. I will take that as a compliment, Giselle! Thanks so much for watching and saying hello!
I bought that very same sock yarn to make socks for my husband, but he didn't like the colors. So I made them for myself and I LOVE them. The yarn wears well and I love the colors so I wear them a lot! I know your hubby will love them, too!😀
This yarn wears so extremely well. It's one of my fave commercial sock yarns, for sure!