Where I live in the US, 99% of the yarn is acrylic too. We just have big box craft stores so the yarn is not great. I feel your pain. Also yes, to how much harder bad supplies make a project
Completely agree! I can’t understand why sheep wool is not “promoted” or used more in the industry. Some farmer friend told me once they are throwing away all their row wool, they need to sheer the sheep but nobody wants the fleeces, even for free. The farmer then have to bear the cost of disposing of them. Think about how much money they could make otherwise, farmers, yarn producers and ultimately happier knitters 😅
I cant knit 2AT sleeves with magic loop technique as the sides end up with ladders. I just cast onto two separate circular needles and knit them at the same time to keep track of the decrease rows. I couldnt do Kitchener stitch and talk at the same time. 😂 You must use the red rubber heart and T pin to tighten ChiaGoo tips, so they dont unscrew with the knitting motion. Your knitting is wonderful. I dont think I have the patience at present. Dont know how you find the time to knit, doing full time work and study. I had to go back into the workforce since retiring 2016, due to the cost of living being exorbitant.
I can hear you! It’s not easy to find the time! I used to knit so much more, and now only a few hours a week here and there, hence my podcast got more sporadic 🤦
I had to stop the podcast to look at the Peer Gynt. Your sweater looks incredible. As for the black yarn... you kinda have to get used to just knowing what is happening and going with the process. I usually have some decent light, but in general I can't see my stitches very clearly. For the back of the sweater, I often put in a bit of yarn of a contrasting color in the back. You're not the only person who sometimes accidentally wears their sweaters the wrong way.
I have been wondering if it is possible to modify the Billie to have less ease in the arms and body. Your mods look amazing! What type of yarn did you say you used? Looks like you maybe skipped the mohair. Beautiful work!
I used Peer Gynt by sandnes garn, a dk yarn, no mohair 😀 to be honest I did go down in gauge and size, I found that having a bit of less ease works quite well with this jumper as the pattern is a bit loose
Great episode Sam. I agree about yarn pricing: many of the very beautiful yarns are just beyond my reach. Brexit too has ruined many smaller businesses as they cannot ship between the UK and EU anymore. Just awful.
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Hello Sam,
I really enjoyed watching your podcast and I your sweater is incredible. I love your color choice.
Enjoy your day!
Thanks so much! Really appreciated
Sweaters looking amazing! 🤩
Yay, thank you!
Wow. the St patricks day sweater is a beauty but so is the one you're designing. Good to see you back.
Thanks so much!!! Happy you like it ❤️
Great update! Thanks for the shops link. In Italy Wooldone in Bologna has a great selection of wool from Europe aswell. Love the new jumper!
Oh really??? I should check it out! And I should go back to Bologna the next time I am back home 😅 love that city so much
@@irishfarmart let me know when you go. I live near Padova and I might come down too! It’s always fun to visit Giulia ;-)
@@OriettaStitch benissimo! Organizziamo!!!!
Where I live in the US, 99% of the yarn is acrylic too. We just have big box craft stores so the yarn is not great. I feel your pain. Also yes, to how much harder bad supplies make a project
Completely agree! I can’t understand why sheep wool is not “promoted” or used more in the industry. Some farmer friend told me once they are throwing away all their row wool, they need to sheer the sheep but nobody wants the fleeces, even for free. The farmer then have to bear the cost of disposing of them. Think about how much money they could make otherwise, farmers, yarn producers and ultimately happier knitters 😅
@@irishfarmart That is absolutely heart breaking for those farmers. sigh
I cant knit 2AT sleeves with magic loop technique as the sides end up with ladders. I just cast onto two separate circular needles and knit them at the same time to keep track of the decrease rows. I couldnt do Kitchener stitch and talk at the same time. 😂 You must use the red rubber heart and T pin to tighten ChiaGoo tips, so they dont unscrew with the knitting motion. Your knitting is wonderful. I dont think I have the patience at present. Dont know how you find the time to knit, doing full time work and study. I had to go back into the workforce since retiring 2016, due to the cost of living being exorbitant.
I can hear you! It’s not easy to find the time! I used to knit so much more, and now only a few hours a week here and there, hence my podcast got more sporadic 🤦
I have Never been on the Jungfrauchjoch😂😢 and i can See it from my Home…… ciao a tutti …. 😊
I would love to see it! Never been up there
I had to stop the podcast to look at the Peer Gynt. Your sweater looks incredible. As for the black yarn... you kinda have to get used to just knowing what is happening and going with the process. I usually have some decent light, but in general I can't see my stitches very clearly. For the back of the sweater, I often put in a bit of yarn of a contrasting color in the back. You're not the only person who sometimes accidentally wears their sweaters the wrong way.
Oh that’s a great suggestion! I am going to use it 😬
Your sweaters are beautiful
Thanks so so much
I have been wondering if it is possible to modify the Billie to have less ease in the arms and body. Your mods look amazing!
What type of yarn did you say you used? Looks like you maybe skipped the mohair.
Beautiful work!
I used Peer Gynt by sandnes garn, a dk yarn, no mohair 😀 to be honest I did go down in gauge and size, I found that having a bit of less ease works quite well with this jumper as the pattern is a bit loose
@@irishfarmart So helpful! Just what I was thinking! Thanks, Sam!
Great episode Sam. I agree about yarn pricing: many of the very beautiful yarns are just beyond my reach. Brexit too has ruined many smaller businesses as they cannot ship between the UK and EU anymore. Just awful.
Absolutely agree! The should remove taxation from yearns 😬 I am going to start a petition with the EU