Amanda, I just can’t get over how lovely and special your yarns are. Congratulations on a beautiful flock of yarn! And Peggy, I don’t even think words can express my deep admiration and love for your sweater and it looks so well on you.
LOVE this episode ! Learned SO much ! And so happy to hear about the mill supplying the American garment making ! Wonderful! I’m sorry u were sick Amanda…I was sick the first 7-8 years of my daughters lives ( news flash , the older one brings home every bug to the new baby 🙄) but they hit an age (10-12) when you find you are not going to the pediatrician!
I enjoyed spotting Peggy’s Jul button in this video. I love the orange sweater. It looks like it will be cozy and so colorful. My suggestion for sleeves is to try Addi FlexiFlips. They are my favorite for knitting sleeves.
Smiling through another episode! Amazing the different colors from a flock of 5. Love the rust sweater. ChiaGoo has a smaller set and many people mention using two different needle sizes with a short cord….2” and 3” to do their sleeves. Years ago, our furnace failed during the coldest days in January. We decided to replace, rather than fix, with a new furnace and to include a humidifier. Every time I hear you speak about the humidity, I’ve wondered if that’s an option for the mill since it would be such a game changer for you. Mine was a house furnace, but I’ll bet there is a commercial furnace which would provide the same. Thank You 😊
Peggy, I use two circular needles for small circumference knitting. I learned from the Cat Bordhi sock technique book but there are lots of UA-cams. I have tried all of the other methods and like this the best for socks, sleeves and mittens. Love your podcast!
Loved seeing Amanda’s yarns! So pretty! Peg, I wonder if you could convert your sleeves into flat knitting and knit them back and forth. I guess you would knit to the underarm, cast an extra stitch for seeming later, turn and knit back to the underarm, etc. Then simply seam it. You’d need to remember decreases but feels like it should be doable. Loved the episode- can’t wait to see what Peggy’s yarns will be like ❤
I love the colors in Amanda's Alpenglow. I FINALLY started on my second Alpenglow sleeve yesterday, thanks for the inspiration push! Paula feels the love your team puts into your work. What fun seeing the different shades and weights come from Amanda's sheep. Looking forward to seeing Peggy's fleece. I am not a fan of magic loop - it's not so magic for me. Peggy, I love the CHIAOGOO - 2" & 3" Twist Mini Shortie Set for sleeves. They allow for more cord and less needle which takes away some of the awkwardness for me. They take a little getting used to, but are flexible allowing you to use both a 3" and a 2" at the same time for more wrist/finger comfort.
If you do switch to the shorter, fiddlier circulars (for the sleeves), be aware that your tension may change. I am a very loose knitter, but when I use those little needles (which took me awhile to get used to), my tension tightens up amazingly. I learned this the hard way. All that said, I've become a fan of them for sleeves. I've used them for socks as well, but my preferred sock knitting method is two-at-a-time on long circulars (so when the socks are done, both are done at the same time).
You are so relatable, wish your millcast was longer! Thanks to Paula for appearing on the millcast ❤ can we find out what is the pattern for her sweater, love the sleeve colourwork!
A small group of us (handspinners/knitters-- we don't have a name) are coming up from the DC/MD/VA area for the Vermont fiber festival this fall. Will you have an open house before the festival? Might seem far off, but it will be here before we know it!
Boy, we haven't planned that far in advance, but we do know we need to set up on Friday before the festival so I'm not sure we'll have an Open House as part of that weekend. But Stay Tuned!
Typical of Peggy, she's kind of making up the pattern however it is based on an old printed leaflet called, "Knitted Seamless Raglans" by Leisure Arts. The approach is a basic top down sweater. After knitting the color, one divides the stitches for Back, Shoulder, Front, Shoulder. The increase is one stitch on either side of the markers every other row. Hope that is helpful. Also, Ann Budd's book of top down sweaters is fabulous. Here's a link on Amazon www.amazon.com/Knitters-Handy-Book-Top-Down-Sweaters/dp/1596684836/ref=asc_df_1596684836/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312132076760&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3137200677703771939&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9002910&hvtargid=pla-465979337200&psc=1
QUESTIONS: 1. explain what a "small batch" means...one 5#fleece or 10 fleeces? 2. Interested in "test knitters" are they volunteers? How are they compensated? How much knitting do they do? 😊
😁Our processing minimums are listed on our webpage under processing with different minimums based on the output. Our pattern test knitters are volunteers that get a discount on their project yarn and we have a few sample knitters that are compensated.
Wow, it’s so bright and sunny, what a difference the windows made. Your yarns are beautiful Amanda, I bet it’s fun to shear then spin from your flock.
Peggy’s saffron sweater 😃. Have a good week ladies 😊
Amanda, I just can’t get over how lovely and special your yarns are. Congratulations on a beautiful flock of yarn! And Peggy, I don’t even think words can express my deep admiration and love for your sweater and it looks so well on you.
Thank you so much!
Thank you for the shout out to the men who crochet/knit! My dad is the one who taught me to crochet. He crochets the most beautiful doilies ❤
Really nice to see how sheep's wool changes over time. And I am a sucker for dark brown wool so I will appreciate it even more.
LOVE this episode ! Learned SO much ! And so happy to hear about the mill supplying the American garment making ! Wonderful!
I’m sorry u were sick Amanda…I was sick the first 7-8 years of my daughters lives ( news flash , the older one brings home every bug to the new baby 🙄) but they hit an age (10-12) when you find you are not going to the pediatrician!
Thank you so much!
I enjoyed spotting Peggy’s Jul button in this video. I love the orange sweater. It looks like it will be cozy and so colorful. My suggestion for sleeves is to try Addi FlexiFlips. They are my favorite for knitting sleeves.
We've seen the Addi FlexFlips but haven't tried them. Peg says she's will to give 'em a wirl.
Smiling through another episode! Amazing the different colors from a flock of 5. Love the rust sweater. ChiaGoo has a smaller set and many people mention using two different needle sizes with a short cord….2” and 3” to do their sleeves. Years ago, our furnace failed during the coldest days in January. We decided to replace, rather than fix, with a new furnace and to include a humidifier. Every time I hear you speak about the humidity, I’ve wondered if that’s an option for the mill since it would be such a game changer for you. Mine was a house furnace, but I’ll bet there is a commercial furnace which would provide the same. Thank You 😊
Actually, with the new windows we seem to have too much humidity! We're figuring it out.
Peggy, I use two circular needles for small circumference knitting. I learned from the Cat Bordhi sock technique book but there are lots of UA-cams. I have tried all of the other methods and like this the best for socks, sleeves and mittens.
Love your podcast!
Great tip! Thank you!!
Loved seeing Amanda’s yarns! So pretty! Peg, I wonder if you could convert your sleeves into flat knitting and knit them back and forth. I guess you would knit to the underarm, cast an extra stitch for seeming later, turn and knit back to the underarm, etc. Then simply seam it. You’d need to remember decreases but feels like it should be doable. Loved the episode- can’t wait to see what Peggy’s yarns will be like ❤
Peg has thought about knitting the sleeves flat. She may also try knitting with two long cable needles which someone suggested. We'll see!
I love the colors in Amanda's Alpenglow. I FINALLY started on my second Alpenglow sleeve yesterday, thanks for the inspiration push! Paula feels the love your team puts into your work. What fun seeing the different shades and weights come from Amanda's sheep. Looking forward to seeing Peggy's fleece. I am not a fan of magic loop - it's not so magic for me. Peggy, I love the CHIAOGOO - 2" & 3" Twist Mini Shortie Set for sleeves. They allow for more cord and less needle which takes away some of the awkwardness for me. They take a little getting used to, but are flexible allowing you to use both a 3" and a 2" at the same time for more wrist/finger comfort.
Wow! Thanks for all the helpful tips.
If you do switch to the shorter, fiddlier circulars (for the sleeves), be aware that your tension may change. I am a very loose knitter, but when I use those little needles (which took me awhile to get used to), my tension tightens up amazingly. I learned this the hard way. All that said, I've become a fan of them for sleeves. I've used them for socks as well, but my preferred sock knitting method is two-at-a-time on long circulars (so when the socks are done, both are done at the same time).
Oh! Thanks for the warning. And suggestions.
My vote for sleeves (and all the matching stuff in the round) is 2- 24" circs.
❤❤❤ the Millcast!
You are so relatable, wish your millcast was longer! Thanks to Paula for appearing on the millcast ❤ can we find out what is the pattern for her sweater, love the sleeve colourwork!
Of course. We'll get back to you on that.
A small group of us (handspinners/knitters-- we don't have a name) are coming up from the DC/MD/VA area for the Vermont fiber festival this fall. Will you have an open house before the festival? Might seem far off, but it will be here before we know it!
Boy, we haven't planned that far in advance, but we do know we need to set up on Friday before the festival so I'm not sure we'll have an Open House as part of that weekend. But Stay Tuned!
Great pod as always! What is the pattern called that Peggy is working on? Thank you!!
Typical of Peggy, she's kind of making up the pattern however it is based on an old printed leaflet called, "Knitted Seamless Raglans" by Leisure Arts. The approach is a basic top down sweater. After knitting the color, one divides the stitches for Back, Shoulder, Front, Shoulder. The increase is one stitch on either side of the markers every other row. Hope that is helpful. Also, Ann Budd's book of top down sweaters is fabulous. Here's a link on Amazon www.amazon.com/Knitters-Handy-Book-Top-Down-Sweaters/dp/1596684836/ref=asc_df_1596684836/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312132076760&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3137200677703771939&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9002910&hvtargid=pla-465979337200&psc=1
QUESTIONS: 1. explain what a "small batch" means...one 5#fleece or 10 fleeces?
2. Interested in "test knitters" are they volunteers? How are they compensated? How much knitting do they do? 😊
😁Our processing minimums are listed on our webpage under processing with different minimums based on the output.
Our pattern test knitters are volunteers that get a discount on their project yarn and we have a few sample knitters that are compensated.
Your continental knitting will pick up in speed as you get more comfortable.
What is the scarf pattern Paula is wearing?
Hi Lilliane - best bet would be to reach out to Paula! Here's her email: pmaarons@gmail.com