Knitting the Scout Shawl, sewing the Zero Waste Gather Dress, and a whole bunch of spinning

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  • Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
  • This video is another catch up on what I've been working on lately. Let me know if you have any questions!
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    KNITTING
    Scout Shawl by Florence Spurling Studio
    Blue Sky Fibers Baby Alpaca
    Natural White
    Natural Taupe
    Natural Streaky Brown
    Cornflower
    Emerald
    Versal Pullover by Ailbíona McLochlainn
    Jamieson's Shetland Heather Aran in Pippin
    À l'ombre des oliviers by Océane LM
    scrappy yarn including Purl Soho Cashmere Merino Bloom in Hydrangea
    The Incredible Blanket by Purl Soho
    Scrappy yarn
    Project bags from The Knitting Swan
    theknittingswan.com/products/...
    Jadwiga by Ailbíona McLochlainn
    Blue Sky Fibers Extra
    Ocean Deep
    Lake Ice
    SPINNING
    Suspended/drop spindle from The Woolery
    Gulf Coast Native fiber from Rock Mills Farm
    Shave 'em to Save 'em by The Livestock Conservancy
    Supported Spindle
    Fiber from Lavender Lune monthly subscription club
    www.lavenderluneyarn.co/produ...
    SEWING
    Zero Waste Gather Dress by Birgitta Helmersson
    Thrifted flannel fabric
    LIFE STUFF
    All Creatures Great and Small on PBS
    Penguin Cafe Orchestra. My fave song is Perpetuum Mobile

КОМЕНТАРІ • 37

  • @selfishknitter
    @selfishknitter 4 місяці тому +1

    Your shawl turned out beautifully, even with a curl to the edge. This is a great time of year for birding. I had a lot of fun with the Merlin app last spring - so many species passing through.

    • @brookwillow
      @brookwillow  4 місяці тому +1

      Oh yes love the Merlin app too! It makes it all so much easier 😃

  • @meibaola
    @meibaola 4 місяці тому +3

    Thrilled to hear you're joining the wonderful world of birding... it's such a delight, I'm obsessed 😆🦆🦅🦚🦤🦩🦜 Now it's the best time of the year to start: they're already very active singing, and even nesting in some cases, and there are still no leaves on the trees, so... they can't hide 😉

    • @brookwillow
      @brookwillow  4 місяці тому

      Yes!! I’m very excited for the spring migration to be in full swing 😃 the bird club I joined has so many fun activities going on this spring too which I’m looking forward to!

  • @meganjohnson906
    @meganjohnson906 4 місяці тому +1

    I recently got into birding as well. If you're heading to the North Shore I'd recommend stopping at Park Point and walk the lake all the way down and take the woods back. There are lots of birding opportunities there and it's a nice little walk.

    • @brookwillow
      @brookwillow  4 місяці тому

      I am headed to north shore 😃 that’ll be a nice halfway spot to stop for a walk. Thank you for the recommendation!

  • @KnitDesserts
    @KnitDesserts 4 місяці тому +2

    your scout shawl is so lovely! the fiber & art subscription looks pretty cool--I'm excited to see how your yarns turn out!

  • @theholisticinitiative
    @theholisticinitiative 4 місяці тому +2

    Birding is so fun… it’s never ending, each season is different, and there’s so much to discover when you travel too❤. Your dress is lovely, and the top you are wearing too ! Can’t wait to hear abt your upcoming spindles

    • @brookwillow
      @brookwillow  4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much!! Birding has been great and I’m excited to have a whole new element to pay attention to when I’m outside 😃

  • @dianab9445
    @dianab9445 3 місяці тому

    Yay I loved watching this while working on my Moby sweater, I love your taste so much and you have quickly become my favorite knitting channel :-)

  • @marleneknits
    @marleneknits 4 місяці тому +2

    I adore the flannel dress you sewed 😍 and whenever I see your underarm tattoo I really want to get a fish poked myself 🐟 it’s such a fun one!

    • @brookwillow
      @brookwillow  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you Marlene ☺️ you should totally get a fish tattoo!! It’s my favorite one. I’ve seen so many other cool ones in the world too!

    • @marleneknits
      @marleneknits 4 місяці тому

      @@brookwillow I really might have to! didn’t you also get a new one hand poked recently? my first couple were and I would love to get some more in the future! 〰️

    • @brookwillow
      @brookwillow  4 місяці тому +1

      @@marleneknits I sure did! It was my first stick n poke and I love it!

  • @Chammychan1
    @Chammychan1 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for another lovely and inspiring episode 💜🙏

  • @thosetwinswhoknit
    @thosetwinswhoknit 4 місяці тому +2

    All of your colorwork projects are so inspiring! The scout shawl is incredible!! 💛

    • @brookwillow
      @brookwillow  4 місяці тому

      That is so sweet, thank you! 😊

  • @orlamcgettrick8309
    @orlamcgettrick8309 4 місяці тому +1

    I absolutely loved this episode. I feel very like minded. I too am in an ailbiona cast on mood- just swatched for the tonn pullover and bought yarn for the 6×2 pullover. She is my favourite designer. Your scout shawl is a masterpiece and so interesting to hear about your spinning too. Off to look at binoculars online as I have got into bird recording on the merlin app

    • @brookwillow
      @brookwillow  4 місяці тому

      Yayyy I’m glad you’re into birding too! It’s so fun 😃 I finished the Versal a few days ago and I’m in love. Excited to knit more Ailbiona patterns in the future!

  • @christineb2797
    @christineb2797 4 місяці тому +2

    Ahna !!! I love the green of your sweater as well, it’s perfect . A favorite bird app for us is Merlin . You can record bird song / cry’s and it will identify the individual birds . It’s amazing and free from the Cornell ornithologists. Cheers

    • @brookwillow
      @brookwillow  4 місяці тому +1

      Ohhh yes I use Merlin too! Bird Shazam! Haha. It’s been so useful ☺️ Cornell also puts on live feeder watches on their UA-cam channel that I really like if you haven’t checked that out yet I recommend it!

  • @AHandKnitLetter
    @AHandKnitLetter 4 місяці тому +1

    I had a great time watching! I love birding. Ive been trying to log the birds of Arkansas that I see.

  • @BoggyStitches
    @BoggyStitches 4 місяці тому +1

    birding and knitting/crochet are my two main hobbies so I was so excited to hear you say you're getting into birding!!! be careful because it's a slippery slope 😂 you picked the best time to get into it too with spring migration on the way :DDD and the part about becoming more observant of nature is so true. when you start learning bird calls/songs it feels like learning a whole new language!
    ps I absolutely love your scout shawl

    • @brookwillow
      @brookwillow  4 місяці тому +1

      Your excitement for birding adds to my excitement for it too! 😃 I 1000% believe it’s slippery slope. I was even thinking the other day “how long until I get into bird photography” haha.

  • @cynthiaread3250
    @cynthiaread3250 4 місяці тому +5

    I really enjoy your videos. I have a suggestion about your issues with the dress you just made. I think you need more fabric across your bust and back, but to check just try this, with the dress on open the top 2 or 3 buttons and the dress will probably spread releasing the tightness across the front, but also see if the folds at the back from the shoulder to the armhole go away too, these folds point to any tightness. Just my observations and trying to help. Please don’t think I am being critical. best wishes, Cynthia in UK

    • @brookwillow
      @brookwillow  4 місяці тому

      I read this as very helpful and not cynical at all 🙂 and I think you’re right because the top button is working extra hard to stay in place! I don’t know how to fix it from here though. Thank you for your advice!

  • @amstingley
    @amstingley 4 місяці тому +1

    Your Scout shawl is really pretty and I def need to check out the pattern. I recommend the show “All Creatures Great and Small.” I love all the knit sweaters and especially all the color work and cabled vests the men wear under their suits. There are even more sweaters in the last season and new ones for each episode. They must have a knitter on staff that makes all of them because they look new. The scenery is so green and beautiful, it makes me want to visit Yorkshire. Enjoy your upcoming trip and knitting and spinning.

    • @brookwillow
      @brookwillow  4 місяці тому

      I’ve been loving the sweaters in season one and am even more excited to see them in the coming seasons as well! 😃

  • @kellyb2023
    @kellyb2023 4 місяці тому +1

    Wow, your scout shawl turned out so pretty.

  • @joannemoseley8994
    @joannemoseley8994 4 місяці тому +1

    The Scout shawl has been on my “someday” list for some time! Yours is so beautiful. I appreciate the comments on the edging. I think an icord would probably be the best option. For me, I would also consider skipping the edging altogether, then picking up and knitting a 2x2 ribbed border. I have not skied at all this year either (in MN)! But we have already been out on the bikes, so I’m embracing that 😊

    • @brookwillow
      @brookwillow  4 місяці тому +1

      I think the 2x2 rib would be even better too! What a great idea. I feel like that would hold so much better structure. And yay for bike riding at least! 😃

  • @YoungfolkKnits
    @YoungfolkKnits 4 місяці тому +1

    So excited to watch this morning ❤❤❤❤

  • @FromAllAround
    @FromAllAround 4 місяці тому +1

    The Scout you made is so beautiful! I’m in love with it! 🩵 It seems still a bit difficult for my skill-level but you’ve motivated me 😊

    • @brookwillow
      @brookwillow  4 місяці тому +1

      Aww I bet you can do it! Just take it nice and slow ☺️