New Yarn Alert! - Ep. 146 Fleece & Harmony Knitting and Crochet Podcast
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
- In Episode 146 We are launching a brand new yarn that Simone designed. Betsy is making progress on not one but two Birds of a Feather! Kim has made progress on the Wallflowers crocheted blanket and it looks like her t-shirt might actually get finished in time for summer weather.
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One link to see all of the products we talk about in Episode 146:
fleeceandharmony.com/collecti...
Link to sign up for Wallflowers:
courses.themercerie.co.uk/onl...
Fleece and Harmony is offering a Discount Code for Rowan Felted Tweed: MERCERIEFT24
Project Pattern Links:
Link to the Fleece and Harmony Blanket 2024:
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Link to Brume Pattern:
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Link to Selbu Stars Pattern (Hat):
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Link to the Agapanthus pattern:
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Link to Birds of a Feather Shawl pattern:
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Link to Songbird Mittens pattern:
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Link to Dustland Shawl pattern:
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Music in the Prince Edward Island Fibre Festival Clip:
Old Dublin Set - Richard Wood from the album Richard Wood Best of Album 1 - 6
You can find his music on his website:
www.rwood.ca/
Introduction 0:00
Farm Update 4:16
Shop Update 9:52
Songbird Mittens Kit 18:00
Cardigan Corriedale Yarn 21:49
New Books 29:35
Fleece and Harmony Blanket 34:24
What we are wearing 39:43
Wallflowers 42:08
Betsy's Crochet Blanket 50:20
Tune 53:25
Hats Galore 1:02:00
Birds of a Feather 1:09:21
Simone's Shawl Adventure 1:14:26
Spinning 1:19:00
The Knitty Gritty - Knitting Crimes 1:25:05
PEI Fibre Festival News 1:34:33
The Harmony Part 1:39:22
Music in The Harmony Part: The Duke of Norfolk: Shema
Link to Sheldon the Sheep Pattern (a crochet project):
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
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This podcast is recorded on our sheep farm in Prince Edward Island. We spin our own Fleece & Harmony brand of yarn and knit A LOT. We use Belfast Mini Mills equipment. We are also a Rowan Flagship Retailer.
Wonderful content thanks. My added idea for mattresses stitching is I always do it with a fresh piece of yarn so that I can just pull it out of the seam if I don’t like it, instead of having to pick it out. Works wonderfully. Sometimes I start with half of the piece of yarn and start in the middle of the seam and them go back to the middle, pick up the other end of the yarn and stitch that way. I will often just sew up the cuff in mattress stitches with tales of yarn from the cast on edge if everything else looks good. 😊
All good tips, Ruth. I have done both of those things too.
Look at the three of you in your three beautiful sweaters! Just lovely! I love the details that you all go into with life on the farm, the critters, the weather, the smells....I feel like I am there. As usual, I enjoyed your projects, including the ones that don't work out. Kim's blanket is coming along beautifully. The blocks that Simone and Betsy have designed are fabulous. I look forward to see Betsy's new crochet blanket develop. She's off to a great start. I just love how you all laugh together. Don't ever stop!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
Simone has the most beautiful patterns for her hats. I love them all!
She certainly does! It seems like she never runs out of ideas.
I love the Dustland that I made! Kindly await the hat pattern for the Moose….my son’s nickname!😂 Cardigan Corriedale is gorgeous!
Thanks for watching!
So much lovely yarn and new colors ! Many knitted and crochet inspiration too. Betsy, you could just use ChiaoGoo bamboo needles with your red cords. Just buy one pair in the needle size you are using for the shawl. The PEI event video is quite good at presenting the Island, but it needs a bit more wool and knitting to illustrate it is a Fiber Festival. Maybe some pictures of last year installations could be added. I loved to see Enid and Fancy eating their breakfast "together". Would it help to share the food in two different bowls ? They have such thick fleece. I am looking forward to see the shearing video next time.
I know Nicole! When I saw the video, I had a chuckle. If they had told us they were making it, we could have given them a good choice of photos to add in.
@@FleeceHarmonyPodcast is it too late ?
My mum is completely ambidextrous and can crochet with either hand. She does absolutely everything with either hand including writing and drawing.
Oh Wow! Lucky her!
@@FleeceHarmonyPodcast it’s quite freakish because she can write different sentences with each hand at the same time in different directions and upside down.
Watching your videos just makes my day! All three of you are so talented, fun, and encouraging with each other! Love all the beautiful sweaters you are wearing and all your makes!
Thank you so much!
Another fun, engaging episode. Like Simone I do both methods of seaming - mostly mattress stitch - seems like magic! but back stitch makes more sense when it’s a stepped bind off on the shoulders. I think knitters often avoid patterns that require seaming which is a shame as you miss some amazing ones! Simone - I LOL when you said you would look like a 📏!
I don't do the stepped off bind off anymore exactly for that reason - I could never get the seams really nice. I a sloped bind off (also called bias bind off). I did a tutorial a while back ua-cam.com/video/nGfOaKhpLsw/v-deo.html
Mattress stitch every time for me! Maybe because when I started knitting (late 1950s) everything was made in pieces and mattress stitch was always the recommended way of completing the garment, so I am well practiced! However, over the years I have taken great joy in top down seamless knitting on circular needles which of course brought its own challenges, short rows, magic loop, tubular/i-cord bind off etc but I love to learn and still have much to accomplish.
Adore the sheep - such characters and truly gorgeous - and love your podcast. Love & blessings from Linda, UK 💕🐑🧶
I think that is what is so great about knitting... you can always learn something new!
Delightful podcast, as always. When I’ve found that I made a crochet flower ‘wrong’ I save it, and later turn it into a Jar Topper for homemade jam, etc. It makes a gift even more lovely. 🎉
Great idea!
I love the animals - reminds me of our cattle; one pushing the other one away from the food - so funny
Yes! They are funny!
loved this episode! All the knits, spins and crochet. And the two Grannie sheep ❤❤
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My husband is from Cardigan and when I first met him I remembered where he was from by thinking of a sweater. LOL
Funny!
Love the sheep! Hilarious and cute! Always look forward to your podcast!!
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Thank you for a wonderful episode ladies: laughed a lot and Kim, your flower blanket is amazing! You ladies continue to surprise me with your amazing talent! Thank you!
Thanks Klaske!
I knitted Simone's Iditarod mittens with the Wild Winds 2-ply yarn. After washing, the fabric softened up beautifully. The mittens are so warm and comfortable.
Yes - I was having a conversation with a customer this weekend about Diva's Desire and Wildwinds. The yarn really transforms once the knitting is done and the item is washed and blocked. It really plumps up and becomes (surprisingly) soft.
Someone needs to make sheep dentures. I’ve had the Songbird Mitts in my queue forever. I’m off to look at kits! 😁
Can you imagine? It is true though, once they lose their teeth, they are really in trouble if they are not helped along.
I’m 100% with Kim on mattress stitch! I’ve never done backstitch but I think it would be bulky. When beginning mattress stitch on the very first stitch, have you ever done a figure eight to eliminate that little uneven dip of joining the two pieces? Magic! I learned this trick in a finishing class years ago at Stitches Mid West.
I do the figure 8 at the bottom too. It does make a really great join.
Thank you so much for another interesting and fun podcast.
Oh you are very welcome!
Love your inspiration! Your technique chats are always a treat. Please do one on ribbing as I am not liking what I’m creating lately. I learned to sew well before I knit so started with more of a backstitch, but have gravitated to mattress stitch as it is much neater for me. Your new yarn is drool worthy!
Thanks for the suggestion!
Kim your wall flower is so beautiful, I'm so happy you're working on it again. The birds of a feather pattern seems to be off, I think it needs another side added to balance the shape. I remember someone else doing the same thing and realising they had to do one point as is being done now, then go back and do the other side.
Thanks - re: Wallflower. Yes it is an odd shape. Did you mean that the knitter added another point as a mod? Or was it written in the pattern. As I said, I did have to cut it short because I ran out of yarn. I was only a few rows though. Going to look up the pattern again right now!
Thank you for another really great episode. I have recently learnt to mattress stitch and really like. Previously I joined the seams working from the front side in a flat seam, as taught me by my Grandmother, but the seam was still visible. I really like a three needle bind off for the shoulders and will convert patterns to make this possible with short row shaping. All your projects are wonderful and the First Light on the sock yarn looks so inviting. 🇬🇧
Thanks Elaine!
Can’t tell you how munch I love your episodes!! And enjoyed the discussion about mattress stitch. I like that one, too, Kim. You answered some questions such as having a good edge to work with. Thanks again. Its especially fun to watch having visited your shop last Fall.
Thanks Sue! Will you be coming back?
There's a definite theme today...learning and experimenting. Love it! HUgs
Yes! But that is actually just our theme everyday! LOL
I was so excited to sit down immediately when this episode dropped! I LOVE how you describe the scent and texture of your yarns :). All the senses! I also really enjoy the new knitty gritty section! Thanks for another great episode! Oh, and I can't wait to see the new squares next month!!! I don't want to rush the year away, but I really can't wait to see ALL of them!
Me too! (re:squares). I haven't seen them either!
Simone, I really hope you will publish both the horse and moose patterns. I’d love to make them both from my handspun yarn. Loved seeing all of you on the podcast, i enjoy it so much❤ Terry
I keep warning her - if you show it on the podcast, you know everyone is going to want it! LOL
Brilliant! Everything! Thank you for all the goodness! 😊
You are so welcome!
Another amazing episode 💙. Love Simone's hats 🌙
Thanks!
Another great podcast, I’m so tempted to get the courage to sign up for the Wallflower, I’m not a crocheter. I’m looking forward to see your renovations when completed. We built a a log home from fallen trees, and had them milled didn’t have to kiln dry.
Well done Kim, Betsy & Simone.
Wallflowers is a great project! Sue makes it so easy to follow the steps and she is there with all the way. I didn't really know how to crochet either. This was my first real project other than the Llama. (It's much easier than the Llama was!)
I learned to knit from my Mum and Grandma. They only seemed using a running stitch. I thought that was the only way to do it. When I was shown mattress stitch it was a game changer. I loved it and found it much easier to do a good finishing job.
Great!
I would never have to be convinced to go to pei, I have wanted to go there since road to avonlea, hopefully someday!!
You must come then!
Loved this episode! I need more mattress stitch practice for sure. Would you consider teaching us long draw spinning for a Knitty Gritty section? I would so love to learn.
Hello Ladies! I've only just found your channel. I was looking for yarn stores in PEI as I will be visiting the province for the first time ever. I am so excited. I've already warned my husband that we are visiting your store this July! So fun! Looking forward to visiting.
See you in July!
Jam packed episode Ladies! To tell you the truth I will never make a sweater if I have to knit in pieces...knit in the round every time. I will try and modify a pieced sweater to knit in the round if whenever possible or find a similar pattern that is knit in the round...I am not a sew'er.😊🥰🇨🇦Sharon.
I haven't actually tried to convert a pattern because I enjoy the sewing, but the more sweaters I make, the more tempted I am to do it. It is definitely faster and as much as I don't mind purling anymore, my knitting is still more consistent in the round.
I just placed my first order with Fleece and Harmony! Yay! I have been eying the Yarn Buddy for years, but it felt like such a luxury. I have been eyeing the Knit Blockers for years, but hey, I can get by with T-pins. I have wanted to try Point Prim Sock for years, but I have soooo much sock yarn. But when I saw First Light today, I had to have it. And then I had to order the others to get the free shipping, of course! I can’t wait to feel the yarn. It looks beautiful!
We hope you enjoy it!
Oh gosh, you keep tempting us with your new lines! I have to say I'm with Kim... it's mattress- stitch all the way, every time. My Granny taught me how to do it by pinning along the seam every 2-3" until I got more proficient and only needed to pin a few places along an entire seam. I like the control too. I once sewed a commission I'd designed/knit for a local design house and when they went to 'finish it their way' they said it was sewn in so well they couldn't find the sewing thread. I agree sometimes the inside seam can be a tad bulky depending on the wool used but I still prefer that method. I only use back-stitch when sewing material with thread.
As for long draw I'll have to try the supported long-draw with my support spindle spinning(trying the long draw for the first time too)....again I prefer the control but have to agree with Simone....I hate not being able to do something well.
I love how the sock yarn that Betsy dyed looks soooo different all wound up. Very cool!
I am interested in why the design house thought that they needed to finish your creation "their way"?
@@FleeceHarmonyPodcast they had a particular way of sewing sweater pieces together which I apparently didn't adhere to...lol.
This episode was so funny. The colors of the second feather-shawl are amazing, Betsy! Simone’ s hats and her new cardigan yarn are just beautiful. I’m waiting for the new pattern. I enjoyed your discussion about seeming a lot. Watching the old ladies with their green noses, managing to share the special food was really interesting. Perhaps you can show a skein of each of your different yarntypes with the same color in order to see the differences.
Thanks for watching! Great idea about showing the colours on the different bases. I will discuss that with Betsy!
Couldn’t agree more with the sentiment “do what you love”. Things seem to fly off the needles when you’re happy with the yarn/project match-up. Happy crafting everyone!
Yes - it makes all the difference!
Great podcast!!! loved everything you showed and Simone such beautiful hats! and best Harmony part - Enid is so adorable! thank you for showing......and I just bought some Wildwinds yarn - can't wait to smell it! LOL
I don't know if it will still smell when you get it. It smells like wool yarn, but I am not sure if when we do the scouring, it removes the "outdoor" smell. If you soak it without any scented wool soak, you may be able to smell what we are talking about.
@@FleeceHarmonyPodcast nice.....love the woolly smell. It looks like georgous yarn so can't wait to make something from it. thank you
wow beautiful happy animals!!!
We hope so!
Such a wonderful episode - but I really say that each time as I think with each one you can’t top it again and you do! I just love the three of you together with your inspiration, ideas, and conversation - it’s really makes my day when I know it’s new release Friday. The new yarns, colors, and seeing the blocks this time - just magic. Plus - what’s not to love about a farm update and sheep antics.❤
Thanks so much Carol!
Enjoyed the podcast....I like to seam all different ways depending on the project...I've done a simple running stitch, back stitch, mattress stitch and even seam from the wrong side with crochet...I like the crochet on a shoulder to help lesson the stretch
A few people have mentioned crocheting the seams, I must try that.
Thank you for another great podcast. You three just make knitting seem so fun. You certainly must make a great team working together. Always put a lot of smiles on my face.
Thank you so much!
Love this episode, thank you! When you showed that Dustland shawl, I paused the play to check to see whether I had the pattern (I do). I’m in a crescent mood nowadays. I like curves, and I am much more fond of crescents than triangles for grace and versatility.
And oh my - the Fibre Festival music was something else! Even if we don’t come, can we buy a CD of the music? In my next life, I’ll be living on PEI. Wish I could now.
Richard has quite a large catalogue of music. He is great! Here is the link to his website: www.rwood.ca/
Just finished my Brume and can’t recommend the pattern enough!
Oh great!
Thank you fotr another wonderful podcast, and loved seeing your sheep at breakfast.
Thank you for watching!
The MOOSE HAT!!!! My grandson needs one, for SURE!
I think we all need one!
Oh! The beautiful yarns you ladies have! I wish I could LIVE in your shop and knit with them ALL!
Thank you so much!
Congrats to both of you Simone and Becky You rock girls!
They really do!
Nice, colorful green lips on Fancy and Enid…they seemed to really enjoy their special food!
I always love it when the food colours their lips. they look like they have extravagantly shaped 1940's lips! LOL
During the farm report it occurred to me that the story would make a good traditional song. 'The Ballad of Enid and Fancy'.....great title just need someone with musical talent to make it happen.
LOL! But we just have the title... the words might not be so easy after the first line or two. LOL Too bad Marty Robbins wasn't still around, he could sing it! (I am aging myself now!)
I’m 4 skeins into Andrea mowry’s cinnabar shawl… ummm, it’s kind of a slog lol especially since I need at least 1 more dk and maybe half of a sport skein. Every 4 row increase still increasing and 400 plus stitches in brioche doing each row twice feels (boring/wasteful) lengthy lol. So much for March to may madness lol I still need like 3 weeks to finish. All that to say I’m feeling all the pains of re-peats,re-do’s, and run on’s. Hang in there ladies!
Well at least my "slog" is only 4 balls of Summerlite 4 ply. That's not much compared to what you are doing! Keep going!
Wonderful episode! I don’t even knit. I love the relationship you all have. ❤️
Ha! Thanks for joining us even if you don't knit!
Wonderful podcast, I have used the kitchner stitch, three needle bind off & the mattress stich, will have to look up the back stich & see where it can be used.
In my opinion - don't bother LOL!!! Betsy would disagree!
Love the colors of new yarn
Great seeing the sheep sharing food beautiful
Hope to get to festival will need to research
Yes - for research purposes! LOL
I kinda look like a ruler. LOL so funny!!!!!
That was funny, wasn't it! LOL
As an aside....I only use selvedge st edges on shawls/blankets or cowls if appropriate. I never use them in garments because I don't like how they look when sewing seams using mattress stitch.
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Open stitch in ribs and usually back stitch or flat seams
What is open stitch? I haven't heard of that technique. Going to look it up!
@@FleeceHarmonyPodcast it’s for ribs done on wrong side just like overseeing but here in Scotland we call it open stitch as lays flat without bulk
Thanks Kim, Simone and Betsy. I’ve only done mattress stitch and 3-needle bind off. I’ll have to give back stitch a try. Interesting discussion. Your new yarn looks fantastic.
Thanks Denise. I have never done back stitch. Maybe I will have to try if my next big project is a glorious cabled creation out of Cardigan Corriedale!
@@FleeceHarmonyPodcast I’ll be waiting for it.
Natural white (cream) is my favourite, I do see a Gansey too, but I do socks, cardigans, sweaters, shawls….all in heavenly cream colour. ❤
It is really beautiful!
Selvage stitches: could you elaborate on whether one needs to
1- Should one ADD a selvage stitch to pattern pieces in order to facilitate sewing?
2- Should a selvage stitch be K on the K side, and P on the P side…or slipped knitwise or slipped purlwise?
I don't add a stitch and I stitch in pattern right to the edge. There are lots of folks that recommend adding the extra stitch, but I have never done it. I would consider doing it if the item has an intricate textured pattern or lace. I can see why it would make your life a whole lot easier in that case. For me, I just make sure I have moved any maneuvers in from the edge (like increases and decreases).
House Renovation - can we get a video of your “new” home!!
Well - it is still a partially "new" home. Maybe when it is finished.
Great video as always! Not sure if you’re having dancers at the Richard Woods night during the fibre festival. I live in Summerside. My daughter has danced with Richard Wood before and might be interested in coming to step dance/Highland dance if that would be of interest.
I had to miss the fibre festival last year. Can’t wait to go this year.
Richard is organizing things on the stage. We will have a caller to call square sets so folks from "away" can experience a ceilidh.
Interesting I actually crochet my seams, I think this something done in Sweden.
Someone else mentioned that. I must try it sometime.
Your new Cardigan yarn looks like a good choice for Elena by Junko Okamoto in the cream and watermelon colours. We haven't seen James Bond for a while....
Just looked that pattern up. It's very different. I think you are right, the Cardigan Corriedale would be great!
Oooops forgot about James. Our handsome boy passed away a number of years ago. He had some kind of injury to his back leg. We think he have been injured by one of the other rams. We tried everything to see if we help him, up to including having him wear a molded splint and brace for 6 months. He never got better and was in pain, so we had to put him down. We were heart broken. He was so lovely.
@@FleeceHarmonyPodcast I'm sorry to hear about James Bond. I think of him when you show the sheep. Didn't you have a canvas bag with his picture on it?
Thanks so much for another happy, encouraging trip to PEI. I am curious - as a sheep ages does that affect the texture of the fleece?
It can. But honestly, I think their condition (body) and nutrition make a bigger difference in the quality of the fleece.
I use to make a b c blanket and checker
Like letter blocks you mean? That is a cute motif for a baby.
Okay I made one for baby out of paint
Trying to get the pattern for the wallflower blanket, can you help? Thank you. Just ordered the yarn for the Rioux. Love you girls, visited Prince Edward island 45 years ago.
Hi Deane - the only way to get the Wallflowers pattern is to sign up for the online course. It is not available to purchase separately. 45 years? Sounds like it is time for another visit! LOL
Another fun episode. It must be so much fun working together. Simone, I have a question on the Stephen West shawl you are knitting. I’ve always steered clear of crescent shawls because so many have an odd hump in the centre of the upper edge. Yours looks nicely curved - no hump. Do you know why that occurs and how to avoid it? Is it just the way that particular pattern is written or do you make some modifications?
So far so good on the shawl not bunching. I think the reason it occurs so frequently in the crescent shawls is due to the combination of rapid increases and tension along the upper edge/neck edge of the shawl. I have had success with purposely knitting the edge stitches a bit looser when starting out crescent shawls. It seems to allow that little bit of extra “give” to keep the shawl smooth. Hope this helps!
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I really like the jacket Betsy is wearing ! Can you be more specific in the name of the book the pattern came from ?
And the type of yarn used 🤔thankyou
The book is out of print but the patterns are registered in Ravelry. You will have to try and find the book somewhere. www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/basic-cardigan-two-ways-zipper-and-buttons-2
Peace . TY muchly . I dont think 1st light is gradient cuz in Betsys shawl it look varigated to me . ??? GBU all
It is technically a variegated yarn. Betsy just meant the colours all blend seamlessly where one colour transitions into the next.
I use mattress stitch. Does everyone use the project's yarn to sew the seam? I prefer using a thinner but congruent yarn--if possible.
That’s an interesting thought. I use the project yarn but the idea of splitting the yarn plies and using a thinner ones intrigues me - as long as it’s strong enough.
I use the project yarn - always.
I enjoy your podcast. I would love a pattern for Simone moose hat. Betsy should be more aware she cuts off others and talks over others who are talking.
What is the name of the Steven West shawl pattern Simone is knitting? Thank you😊❤
Dustland. If you ever need to go back and check on a pattern we talk about, I do make a note of them in the video description box with a link to the pattern.
@@FleeceHarmonyPodcast thank you and yes I do know that you are wonderful about all the info you include but unfortunately my little phone does not allow me to “ drop down” to that information. Thanks again🥰🌷
Just wondering do they have to share a bowl of food can't they each have their own?
LOL - yes if Fancy actually NEEDED the extra calories, we would give her own bowl. She is really just there because she likes any little extra treat and for moral support so Enid will allow herself to be separated from the rest of the flock to eat. As an added bonus, Enid eats faster if she thinks she needs to share. Other wise she takes forever!
Love your sweater, Simone what pattern is that?
Thank you! It is Rian by Marie Wallin. The pattern is in her book Cherish. I highly recommend!
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