Just watching this again! It’s been a while and I had forgotten how much I enjoyed this episode. I want to make the ‘Rían’ by Marie Wallin and I had forgotten that this beautiful creation is the ‘Rian’. Thank you Andrea, Andrew 🙏🏽 and Madeleine (Jack🐩 too). It’s amazing seeing Natasha’s beautiful designs again too and I will probably ease into things with one of her patterns. They are timeless.
I think Gudrun's mothers' 70's designs are right on trend for today!! I thought they were terrific! I'm looking forward to Gudrun's designs for the future and the ones in my queue presently!
Love the episode, especially loved seeing Andrew and Madeleine's sock discussion - that was very sweet ;) Thank you for introducing us to Natasja and for allowing us to learn more about Gudrun. And Andrea, your twined knitting has me encouraged to pick up and finish a pair of twined mittens I started last year!
I can't wait for Gudrun's coming Collection as I am looking for sixties hippie era garments! She is an amazing designer and you guys have offered the most informative & enjoyable podcast. Un saludo from Beirut
I have the honor to test Natasja's last pattern and I have to say that she is a very talented designer. I am also glad to watch her here, in your podcast.
Your show is so well done and classy. Thank you both for your hard work. I want to add, there is a designer/knitted name Beth Brown-Reinsel that teaches twinned knitting and she also has books out on traditional English fisherman's Gansey's. She is also on Ravelry and has youtube videos on different cast ons such as a Channel cast on.
Oh wow Natasja and her work is amazing. So chic, so minimalist and yet intricate. I loved this so much. And yes, a very gorgeous looking couple. I love everything about this whole podcast time after time. I'm an Australian and there is really something warm about hearing the Aussie accent; when Andrea says 'gunna', I just smile so broadly. There she is with her deliberate speech and then out comes 'gunna'. Oh hehehehe< i love that. There's something about listening to Australians living in another country. I feel I have the best of both worlds as you are so entrenched in life there, you really know both worlds. Having Madeline in the mix is just adorable. I see her mother's mannerisms and facial expressions, I'm so proud of her knitting journey and how gorgeous that jumper is she made. When I see the way you push yourself with your knitting, testing your skills and making the most beautiful sweaters and cardigans, I want to do every single one. Yes, I love this podcast and I thank you so much for doing it. Lu x
Hi Andrea, I just leard to knit scandinavian mittens and the technique used for the so called "latvian braid" is exactly the same. I think it´s so amazing that you found out this twisting thing on your own coincidentally?! As well I´m a great fan of your podcast and learnd so much from you and your guests. I´ve been watching your podcasts since the begining. Thanks to you and Andrew of course for all your passion and great work!
I started a Marie Wallen pattern the Starling wrap. After tearing it out 3 times I gave up. I have the beautiful fine art yarn waiting for me. I’m almost considering trying it again.
Cool that you are interviewing Karin Kahnlund. Twined knitting is a technique with long tradition. Its becom more popular over the years and more so now when there is such a hughe knitting trend and everything that comes with that... well anything wool actually from sheep rearing to a finnished garment. Twined knitting is fun but I found it to be very time consuming.
Hi again Andrew and Andrea. I am slowly working my way through your old episodes, and loved it today when I see your tutorial about what we in Norway call "tvebandstrikking" :-)
Exquisite design, especially at shoulders, and arms! I Love this podcast. I feel as though I am in front of three knitting-orchestra members. Woodwind, strings, and opera.
Wow I think you have figured out that double twin knitting. I think you might be bored in class. lol. Gudrun's interview was great thanks. No reply needed.
Brilliant to see you learning twined/ two end knitting. When Craftsy had their all you can watch for free day the other week I watched a class they had on it and found it fascinating. Thinking about how warm it must be really makes me want to knit a jacket in it but I guess there might be a reason it was restricted to smaller things like mittens and hats! I'd also recently looked up how to do a Latvian Braid which is definitely what you managed to do when you did a purl stitch and twisted the yarns in opposite directions on the 2 rows. Hope you have a wonderful time in Shetland.
One of the wonderful properties of Hampshire fleece is that it is a Down breed and so is a natural superwash. So it does not felt when washed in the washing machine . You might have to test it for some shrinkage so best to try washing a swatch first and measure it before washing. It is a mid range micron count so not great for wearing next to the skin . (I would have a huge rash wearing it as you are!) But it will wear well so great for outerwear.
Hi Andrew and Andrea, I would be pleased to show you around in Amsterdam if you need someone that knows (or can advice you) the best cosy places and musea! There are also some nice knitting/wool-stores like "De Afstap" and "Stephen & Penelope".
The pattern you "accidentally" created by clockwise / counterclockwise twist is called a Latvian Braid. There are plenty of tutorials here on UA-cam how to make variations of it.
As always, a wonderful podcast full of information, inspiration, and good humor :) Thanks to to you both, Andrea and Andrew! I particularly enjoyed this episode's "Knitters of the World" segment and the interview. Your new sweater is gorgeous--I love texture! but I think you know this! Did I miss it: was Andrew working on his new socks? Wishing you a fun and productive trip to Shetland Wool Week!
What is the name of the first sweater that Natasja mentions at 11:30? I have replayed it several times I just cannot make out what she is saying. I have checked the show notes and unfortunately can't find it there.
Arne and Carlos have a UA-cam tutorial on twined knitting. Arne says that a twined hat is more waterproof if you wear it inside out because the direction of the yarn sheds off the rain.
I just remembered, Andrea, that you never told us the end of your crochet trials for the Lovage sweater... I know I'm late to the party, but I'm binge watching =)
Hi Andrea and Andrew, First I want to say I really enjoy your podcast. The last podcast I watched had a wonderful interview with Gudrun Johnston. I am particularly interested in finding the pattern for the first sweater she modelled. The gray pullover with a long drapy neck. I have checked Ravelry for it but have not located it. Would you know how I could find that pattern if there is one? Thanks so much again for your podcasts. Nancy.
Hi Charmaine. We're having a problem with Episode 33. If you're normally watching on a mobile device, like a phone or tablet, you might try watching on a normal computer. Otherwise we'll keep working on it... A + A
Yes, perhaps that is the case, I'm not a spinner so I don't know. Apparently a lot of commercial yarns are Z spun and S plied. Traditionally twined knitting uses S spun and Z plied which is less common. If you read up on twined knitting, the sources all say this. I will undoubtably learn a lot more about it in my up coming class.
Knitting yarns are Z-spun S-plied. Crochet yarns are S-spun, Z-plied. That is because with each stitch you make (either knit or crochet), you twist the yarn in one direction or the other. Using the wrong twist yarn will cause your yarn to come untwisted, or split for you. For example, when doing the continental long-tail cast on, that tail will untwist for you! That is why you need to stop after a couple of stitches and let it twist up again. When twinning, because you twist the yarns around each other always in the same direction, they will also come untwisted unless you use the correct twist in them from the start so that the yarns will stay twisted as originally plied. Or twist them in the other direction! Spinners know this -- sadly, most knitters do not!
I am a spinner and I usually spin Z and ply S except when using the yarn for crochet. Apparently crochet twists the yarn while it is being worked and can untwist regular yarn. I would guess the reason for the opposite twist with this technique is in the fact that you are twisting the yarn as you knit which could cause loss of twist if it is twisted in the "usual " direction.
Hi. I knew that question would come! I've added it to our show notes - right down the bottom: fruityknitting.com/2017/09/19/gudrun-johnston/ It is a beautiful sweater - Andrea has knitted two in different colors. Thanks for watching. A + A
Love that you're learning twined knitting. I taught myself too. Figured since I was of Swedish heritage I should learn how. I made mittens for my Mom and am still working on my Dad's, you can see them here www.ravelry.com/projects/AnneGladys/moms-christmas-twined-mittens. Wish there was a good yarn source for this style; I think the correct spin and ply would make a huge difference. It is fun, and yes, it is dense - perfect for Minnesota winters. I'm excited to see what you learn.
Hi Andrea and Andrew, First I want to say I really enjoy your podcast. The last podcast I watched had a wonderful interview with Gudrun Johnston. I am particularly interested in finding the pattern for the first sweater she modelled. The gray pullover with a long drapy neck. I have checked Ravelry for it but have not located it. Would you know how I could find that pattern if there is one? Thanks so much again for your podcasts. Nancy.
Nancy, I only recently discovered Fruity Knitting, and am working my way through the podcasts from the beginning. Because of that, I am reading your question from Episode 38 ten months after you asked it. I made the same mistake you did - I thought I was watching Gudrun Johnston's "interview" when actually I was watching a video featuring Natasja Hornby, Ravelry name moonstruckmermaid. The reversible-top-to-bottom, inside-out pullover is her rendition of Redy by ANKESTRiCK .
Just watching this again! It’s been a while and I had forgotten how much I enjoyed this episode. I want to make the ‘Rían’ by Marie Wallin and I had forgotten that this beautiful creation is the ‘Rian’. Thank you Andrea, Andrew 🙏🏽 and Madeleine (Jack🐩 too). It’s amazing seeing Natasha’s beautiful designs again too and I will probably ease into things with one of her patterns. They are timeless.
I had no idea how much I have learned already. Thanks for sharing
Love Gudrun! Thank you so much for having her on your show, and thanks to Gudrun for sharing so much!
I think Gudrun's mothers' 70's designs are right on trend for today!! I thought they were terrific! I'm looking forward to Gudrun's designs for the future and the ones in my queue presently!
Right at the beginning Andrew keeps complimenting Andrea who is just gushing over with excitement about her new jumper. He is such a gentleman.
Love the episode, especially loved seeing Andrew and Madeleine's sock discussion - that was very sweet ;) Thank you for introducing us to Natasja and for allowing us to learn more about Gudrun. And Andrea, your twined knitting has me encouraged to pick up and finish a pair of twined mittens I started last year!
I can't wait for Gudrun's coming Collection as I am looking for sixties hippie era garments! She is an amazing designer and you guys have offered the most informative & enjoyable podcast.
Un saludo from Beirut
I have the honor to test Natasja's last pattern and I have to say that she is a very talented designer. I am also glad to watch her here, in your podcast.
Your show is so well done and classy. Thank you both for your hard work. I want to add, there is a designer/knitted name Beth Brown-Reinsel that teaches twinned knitting and she also has books out on traditional English fisherman's Gansey's. She is also on Ravelry and has youtube videos on different cast ons such as a Channel cast on.
Oh wow Natasja and her work is amazing. So chic, so minimalist and yet intricate. I loved this so much. And yes, a very gorgeous looking couple. I love everything about this whole podcast time after time. I'm an Australian and there is really something warm about hearing the Aussie accent; when Andrea says 'gunna', I just smile so broadly. There she is with her deliberate speech and then out comes 'gunna'. Oh hehehehe< i love that. There's something about listening to Australians living in another country. I feel I have the best of both worlds as you are so entrenched in life there, you really know both worlds. Having Madeline in the mix is just adorable. I see her mother's mannerisms and facial expressions, I'm so proud of her knitting journey and how gorgeous that jumper is she made. When I see the way you push yourself with your knitting, testing your skills and making the most beautiful sweaters and cardigans, I want to do every single one. Yes, I love this podcast and I thank you so much for doing it. Lu x
Love Gudrun’s designs-she is one of my favorite designers❤️
I just want to add a quick comment of how I love that you guys use maps to show us stuff.
Hi Andrea, I just leard to knit scandinavian mittens and the technique used for the so called "latvian braid" is exactly the same. I think it´s so amazing that you found out this twisting thing on your own coincidentally?!
As well I´m a great fan of your podcast and learnd so much from you and your guests. I´ve been watching your podcasts since the begining. Thanks to you and Andrew of course for all your passion and great work!
Just saw your name somewhere else, Regina. Thank you!
Your podcast is very enjoyable thank you for sharing. Andrea I must say the sweater is lovely and the shade of green suits you. Congratulations.
I started a Marie Wallen pattern the Starling wrap. After tearing it out 3 times I gave up. I have the beautiful fine art yarn waiting for me. I’m almost considering trying it again.
Cool that you are interviewing Karin Kahnlund. Twined knitting is a technique with long tradition. Its becom more popular over the years and more so now when there is such a hughe knitting trend and everything that comes with that... well anything wool actually from sheep rearing to a finnished garment. Twined knitting is fun but I found it to be very time consuming.
Oh goodness! I think I just added every Gudrun Johnston pattern to my favorites on Ravelry. Thanks for introducing me to her designs!
Hi again Andrew and Andrea. I am slowly working my way through your old episodes, and loved it today when I see your tutorial about what we in Norway call "tvebandstrikking" :-)
Exquisite design, especially at shoulders, and arms! I Love this podcast. I feel as though I am in front of three knitting-orchestra members. Woodwind, strings, and opera.
Wow I think you have figured out that double twin knitting. I think you might be bored in class. lol. Gudrun's interview was great thanks. No reply needed.
Brilliant to see you learning twined/ two end knitting. When Craftsy had their all you can watch for free day the other week I watched a class they had on it and found it fascinating. Thinking about how warm it must be really makes me want to knit a jacket in it but I guess there might be a reason it was restricted to smaller things like mittens and hats! I'd also recently looked up how to do a Latvian Braid which is definitely what you managed to do when you did a purl stitch and twisted the yarns in opposite directions on the 2 rows. Hope you have a wonderful time in Shetland.
One of the wonderful properties of Hampshire fleece is that it is a Down breed and so is a natural superwash. So it does not felt when washed in the washing machine . You might have to test it for some shrinkage so best to try washing a swatch first and measure it before washing. It is a mid range micron count so not great for wearing next to the skin . (I would have a huge rash wearing it as you are!) But it will wear well so great for outerwear.
I think i need to put Shetland on my bucket list!
Thank-you for your time!-Charmaine
❤ Gudrun Johnston! Working on the full size Hansel hap and love her class on Bluprint!
Hi Andrew and Andrea, I would be pleased to show you around in Amsterdam if you need someone that knows (or can advice you) the best cosy places and musea! There are also some nice knitting/wool-stores like "De Afstap" and "Stephen & Penelope".
The pattern you "accidentally" created by clockwise / counterclockwise twist is called a Latvian Braid. There are plenty of tutorials here on UA-cam how to make variations of it.
As always, a wonderful podcast full of information, inspiration, and good humor :) Thanks to to you both, Andrea and Andrew! I particularly enjoyed this episode's "Knitters of the World" segment and the interview. Your new sweater is gorgeous--I love texture! but I think you know this! Did I miss it: was Andrew working on his new socks? Wishing you a fun and productive trip to Shetland Wool Week!
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What is the name of the first sweater that Natasja mentions at 11:30? I have replayed it several times I just cannot make out what she is saying. I have checked the show notes and unfortunately can't find it there.
Andrea, the color of your jumper matches with your eyes. You look beautiful !
Arne and Carlos have a UA-cam tutorial on twined knitting. Arne says that a twined hat is more waterproof if you wear it inside out because the direction of the yarn sheds off the rain.
See you in Shetland!!!
Thank you!
what's the song at the very end of the video?
loved learning about these knitting techniques, thank you!
I just remembered, Andrea, that you never told us the end of your crochet trials for the Lovage sweater... I know I'm late to the party, but I'm binge watching =)
Me too! loving it
Hi Andrea and Andrew, First I want to say I really enjoy your podcast. The last podcast I watched had a wonderful interview with Gudrun Johnston. I am particularly interested in finding the pattern for the first sweater she modelled. The gray pullover with a long drapy neck. I have checked Ravelry for it but have not located it. Would you know how I could find that pattern if there is one? Thanks so much again for your podcasts. Nancy.
Arne and Carlos have a book of slipper knitted using this technique.
Loved this episode! Andrea, I've been trying to catch up on past episodes, and was wondering why I can't get episode 33 to play? -Charmaine
Hi Charmaine. We're having a problem with Episode 33. If you're normally watching on a mobile device, like a phone or tablet, you might try watching on a normal computer. Otherwise we'll keep working on it... A + A
I make handspun yarn by spinning S and plying the two strands held together Z. I think most spinners do this.
Yes, perhaps that is the case, I'm not a spinner so I don't know. Apparently a lot of commercial yarns are Z spun and S plied. Traditionally twined knitting uses S spun and Z plied which is less common. If you read up on twined knitting, the sources all say this. I will undoubtably learn a lot more about it in my up coming class.
Fruity Knitting I look forward to your sharing what you learn at the shetland festival!
Thanks for watching and for your comments
Knitting yarns are Z-spun S-plied. Crochet yarns are S-spun, Z-plied. That is because with each stitch you make (either knit or crochet), you twist the yarn in one direction or the other. Using the wrong twist yarn will cause your yarn to come untwisted, or split for you. For example, when doing the continental long-tail cast on, that tail will untwist for you! That is why you need to stop after a couple of stitches and let it twist up again. When twinning, because you twist the yarns around each other always in the same direction, they will also come untwisted unless you use the correct twist in them from the start so that the yarns will stay twisted as originally plied. Or twist them in the other direction! Spinners know this -- sadly, most knitters do not!
I am a spinner and I usually spin Z and ply S except when using the yarn for crochet. Apparently crochet twists the yarn while it is being worked and can untwist regular yarn. I would guess the reason for the opposite twist with this technique is in the fact that you are twisting the yarn as you knit which could cause loss of twist if it is twisted in the "usual " direction.
What sweater is wearing Madeleine? I love it! I could not find it in the show notes.
Hi. I knew that question would come! I've added it to our show notes - right down the bottom:
fruityknitting.com/2017/09/19/gudrun-johnston/
It is a beautiful sweater - Andrea has knitted two in different colors.
Thanks for watching. A + A
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"We're having the socks talk." That was funny.
Love that you're learning twined knitting. I taught myself too. Figured since I was of Swedish heritage I should learn how. I made mittens for my Mom and am still working on my Dad's, you can see them here www.ravelry.com/projects/AnneGladys/moms-christmas-twined-mittens. Wish there was a good yarn source for this style; I think the correct spin and ply would make a huge difference. It is fun, and yes, it is dense - perfect for Minnesota winters. I'm excited to see what you learn.
Look at craftsy Beth Brown Reinsel has a twined class
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Hi Andrea and Andrew, First I want to say I really enjoy your podcast. The last podcast I watched had a wonderful interview with Gudrun Johnston. I am particularly interested in finding the pattern for the first sweater she modelled. The gray pullover with a long drapy neck. I have checked Ravelry for it but have not located it. Would you know how I could find that pattern if there is one? Thanks so much again for your podcasts. Nancy.
Nancy, I only recently discovered Fruity Knitting, and am working my way through the podcasts from the beginning. Because of that, I am reading your question from Episode 38 ten months after you asked it.
I made the same mistake you did - I thought I was watching Gudrun Johnston's "interview" when actually I was watching a video featuring Natasja Hornby, Ravelry name moonstruckmermaid. The reversible-top-to-bottom, inside-out pullover is her rendition of Redy by ANKESTRiCK .