So sorry for your loss, Linda. All three of your sweaters are gorgeous!! Looking forward to an episode with your sister. Safe travels! PS You always put a smile on my face. Love your energy!
Linda, Hi, First let me say I o joy your podcast. I get tons of inspiration from you. You are a loverly knitter and person. I thought Id give you perhaps an unusual look into my journey and learning how to tackle the very fun tasks of knitting, I find it joyous and exciting. I get that from you out of your content, thank you so much. Intarsia honestly is not hard. Marley Bird has an Intarsia blanket step by step for a blanket thats very good,. She teaches both the RS and WS of he fabric, then learning it on a straight edge join or aslopped join will alter it a tad not enough for concerns. Also Suzanne Bryan and others have very good tutorials. I believe Arne and Carlos do as well. This sounds silly to many people but my second pattern was Intarsia. I was so new to knitting I hadn’t seen the fear people have at learning it. My first pattern was a two color chevron and lace baby blanket for my first grandson, by Pink Knits. My fears were non existent to them, sometimes not having information is helpful. The more I watched videos on instructions for increasing and decreasing. I learned of peoples fears with brioche and I had fear of short rows from listening to various videos. I certainly didn’t need to be fearful of short rows. I love German short rows. Brioche Ive experimented with. I get confused as soon row 5. No clue why. I haven’t picked that shawl up for a year. Now that I’m knitting sweaters and fitted items after finally understanding gage etc. Im curious it seems when you swatch you typically do it flat? For me i find my gage in the round is so very much different than flat, so you might want to try that.
Love the podcast!!! When you swatch add 4 rows of garter stitch on each side so your swatch is enclosed in garter stitch. It keeps it from rolling and it helps get a better swatch.
I discovered your video today and I loved it. I welcome you in the Netherlands, where I live, when you are travelling in September. I will watch more of your video's. Bye Erna
Hello Erna- thank you for watching🤗. Not sure where you are in Holland but if Enkhuizen or Amsterdam are close to you it would be great to say hello…🤞👍❤️
Hello Linda I've just found your podcast and was so excited because my son is spending a year exactly in south Surrey since last august! It's amazing to me. A big hug from Italy!🥰
Thank you for watching Olivia❤️. What a small world! I am Sue he has told you all about the snow!. If you come here to visit let me know… would love to meet up for a knit🤗
Love your sweaters and the colors of yarn you are using. As another commenter said-you are fearless! I hesitate to change things up like you do-if I can't find the yarn the designer used, I am going on my substitute yarn website to find something comparable!!!! You do beautiful work!!!!
Thank you for watching Carol! Thinking your knits are beautiful as you are using recommended yarns… my knits tend to lean towards “ mystery” Knits- lol!Happy Knitting! Linda
Thank you for your visit and for spending saturday morning with me here in Denmark 😊you have to do the intarsia on the V-neck sweater, it is easy to do, just go for it. I hope you will share at bit of your hand knit course with us, it sounds exciting. Have a nice weekend.
Delightful episode as always Linda! You are SO on track with your intentions - wow!! Talk about hitting the ground running in 2023. Your Sweater No 14 and the v-neck is stunning 🤩. My sister joined a local knitters, weavers, spinners guild just south of Calgary and she has the exact same experience of being welcomed and supported in amazing ways!
Happy Flying Leanne! Hope your commutes are smooth and easy👍. Tomorrow ( Wednesday) is my first attempt at spinning so fingers crossed- fun to have a crafty sis… hopefully you get to do lots together. Loved your last episode… worked in Comox for 2 yrs and Campbell River for 2.5…. Loved them both. ❤️👍
I very much enjoyed your podcast - first time seeing it. I hope you do continue to dhare about the Master Knitting Program. I do consider joining it myself. Maybe not this year, as my goal this year is to knit 12 sweaters in 12 months. Already I feel behind due to some unforeseen circumstances. But hoping to get back on track and finish sweater #3 by the end of the month. The bigger challenge for me is learning to edit video so I can podcast about it. I did put up my first story, which can be seen at Yarn Tales by Kit. I love the name of your podcast!
Thanks for another fun and inspiring podcast Linda. I bought the cocoknits books a few years ago and I’ve made a few of the sweaters. I love her method. I did a year long knitting Bootcamp with Suzanne Bryan last year, she is a master knitter and always encourages people to join this guild. I’m not sure, but I think your purls are bigger than your knits, which is why the row gauge is off, and you are rowing out, which just means your tension isn’t even. We had to do many swatches in Suzannne’s class and I learned a lot. I’ve thought about joining the knitter’s guild, but I think I’ll wait awhile. I just want to knit right now. I’m sure you will learn a lot and your knitting will really improve. Good for you. I love all your new cast ones by the way. Great job and I love the colours. Lynda
Hi Lynda… wow!. A one year boot camp… sounds fun… do you know if she has one this year?. I hear you re: “ just want to knit” …. I did debate the time commitment AND the specificity/ exactness required… I do not strive to be a perfect knitter… just wouldn’t be me… but I do like to learn❤️
@@forthefunofknit5322 she does boot camps all of the time, they are on going. I did the first three boot camps, it took a year because she to cancel a few class and make it up and the end of each camp because of family, moving, her husband passed, etc. it’s a very good class, I learned a lot. Plus I can go back and look at the recorded classes. I highly recommend it.
Oh my gosh. That master knitting course sounds intense. Way too ambitious for me. Good luck to you and I look forward to hearing any updates you choose to share.
Linda your cardigan is going to be lovely the colours are amazing ! With the ribbing bottom you could always frog it back and once you steek the sweater you can then do the ribbing. I have done one sweater and it’s not bad at all, I crocheted the stitches and then I also did sew it in my sewing machine. I purchased some ribbon and hand sewed it to cover up he ends. I cannot wait to see your finished sweater 😀
Hi Joanne… yes- I am thinking of ripping back the ribbing I don’t really want bulky edges at the bottom… thank goodness I am a process knitter!… I also like the look of the Ribbon finish… one step at a time🤗
Speaking of TKGA, a good friend of mine (here in Seattle, WA) is the editor of the Cast On Magazine which is put out by TKGA and she also teaches the Tech Editing Course for TKGA. She used to be one of the instructors that would receive peoples’ swatches for their different levels but she was promoted. I have not heard of any other podcasters even talk about TKGA and taking the Master Knitter’s program. Have a wonderful time growing and learning!
Thank you for watching Tamara- nice to know an expert on the program is only a few hours away!!! I am anticipating quite a few adventures as I work through the program so feel free to share as I am thinking your friend might get a few giggles 🤗😂
I am so glad your channel popped up in my feed today. Sitting with you is like sitting with a dear friend and you speak with such positive clarity. As I was watching (while knitting an infinity cowl) I was hoping you'd say something about the beautiful sweater you're wearing (well, besides that it has a stain on it, which honestly I didn't notice at all). I immediately went to Ravelry and printed out the pattern. You're so right about keeping a binder....if I see something I like I print it out because who know's if it's going to be available later? Thank you for telling us about Cocoknits; I'm going to check them out also. Lastly, it's always nice to connect with a fellow knitter who is in my "neck of the woods"; I live in a rural area northwest of Olympia, WA, USA and have a lot of family who live in and around southern BC where my great-grandparents lived. You're almost to 5K subscribers so count me in as another.
Thank you so much for watching and I am glad you enjoyed. You are sooo close… are you planning on attending Flock Fibre Fest in August?… we will definitely be there🤗
@@forthefunofknit5322 Oh, that sounds like fun. Probably won't be able to make it, still need to renew my passport, so maybe you could do a podcast on it?
I just found your podcast and it’s so much fun. This past weekend I had to measure my yoke before separating for sleeves and I wondered if I should use the back with the short rows or the front because the pattern didn’t say. I picked the front so hopefully it will still work out. That’s the nice thing about knitting, I guess I can rip it out and redo if necessary. I think it should be good but I’ll check again after I knit a bit longer since I’m only 2 rows past the sleeve separation.
Hi Linda, Wow I am thrilled for you joining the Knitting Guild of America. Wishing you all the best! What a fun journey that will be, hope you do take us along a little bit to cheer you on in your progress. Love that blue on your Sweater #14, just gorgeous. Oh I almost forgot, and good luck with the spinning, another fun undertaking, will love to see your handspun yarn in future episodes. 🤗
Loved this episode. First one I saw. So surprised I was just in cloverdale today!! Love fibre arts. Thx for coco knits pattern tip. Went to knit first sweater.
Love the Vogue knitting journal! I can keep track of the changes I made to the pattern, make annotations of issues I've had and note where I left off on a project--handy when I pick it up again. It will be great for down the line I'm sure.
You have kept me company this morning while my computer has been down. You have brought many smiles to me today! All your sweaters are just beautiful! You have gotten me excited to cast on a sweater! I just got some beautiful Rowan Kid Silk Haze in the most beautiful red! Now to see how daring I want to be with this!
I love that you are Canadian (I'm from Ontario and just bought some Sweet Paprika on sale when visiting my daughter in Cochrane, Alberta!) and that your hair is grey! It is lovely! I let my hair go grey during Covid and feel that my clothing colour choices have to change. REALLY enjoying watching your yarn colour choices...lovely! I also love how you explain your mistakes and work with them. You explain things very well. And I appreciate that you save the extra chatter (which I usually watch!) for the end. Continue!! Do you recommend any other Canadian (Ontario?) knitting podcasters?
Hi Kathy🤗 thank you for watching and for the kind comments. my two favs form Central Canada are Kelly & Noelle of KnitsnPieces and Selma of Little Big Knits. You most likely already watch them❤️
This is my first Podcast of yours that I watch and I enjoyed it so much. Your projects are beautiful and I am looking forward to see more of your Course journey ❤
I love this episode! You and I are definitely in the same knitting ball park. I love your method for fixing errors. I use similar ones. I don't knit many sweaters, it's mostly hats, mitts, socks and scarves or cowls. So...I ask myself some questions when I goof. I also owe you a thank you for showing me that I really don't want to become a 'certified' master knitter. I could never pass the swatch test.
Hi Linda, sweater number 14B my advice would be before you go to far with the front, go back to your blue one and count the roes from under your arm up to where the shoulder joins and work out your stripes from there. Hope that makes sense so basically count up from the armhole towards the top and make sure your front starts where it needs to so they both make it to the arm hole in the same colour stripe. I would camp wearing silk mohair!!! Life is short so do it well 💪🏻🤭🤣 swatches lie!! I had one just recently ….. liar liar liar 🤥🤣 I have no LYS nothing near me so I’m an online shopper and it’s always a bit of a surprise 😬 Fun as always, thanks for sharing 🥰
Yeah! Linda, I became a certified master knitter in 2018. It was very challenging but I was so grateful to have finished. I learned so much along the way. I wish you all the best. The Knitting Guild Association is such a wonderful organization. I love that people from around the world join. 🧶
I have a very similar story when it comes to learning to spin...lol. First, I found a great deal on some already washed & ready to go alpaca floof locally....THAT interaction led to me also buying a Newcomb floor loom from the same gentleman (another AMAZING deal! as he was moving overseas & getting rid of a lot)...THEN, I finally got a spinning wheel! I have since gotten 3 more contractor bags of alpaca fleece (this batch is not pre-washed) but I have yet to learn to spin & have not assembled the floor loom 😭😭😭. I really need to find a local spinning guild & hope to find a group as welcoming as the one that you found (& also find the time with my job where I am now having to travel out of state every month) Wish me luck! But I know that we can both do this! 😀
Too much fun Amy.., would love to share your journey… do you post anywhere? If not… feel free to send a pic or 2 as you progress… I would be very interested 🤗👏👏
A snow day indoors and a new For the Fun of Knit podcast to enjoy ... great timing! I'm definitely looking forward to seeing how your #14B turns out with the stripes as I know you'll do something fun. I'm also looking forward to learning about all the different wool types you get in your subscription. The knitting community can help keep breed specific small businesses around if more of us are educated about the amazing choices available and not just always sticking to merino.
Hi Linda, so nice to see the projectbag again.🥰😂 And awesome that you are doing a knitting course, looking forward to hear about your progress in the coming episodes.
Hi Ingrid… forgot to mention we are booked to visit in September!!!👏👏👏 spend 3 or 4 days in Enkhuizen then Amsterdam!.. lots of sight seeing, visiting family, shopping at Stephen and Penelope, and hopefully knitting with new friends!(?)❤️
Another enjoyable podcast Linda and thank you for reminding me that I have the Coco Knit books ( they have been sitting in my craft bookcase for a couple of years). All the best for the Guild Knitting course.
Hello & Good morning! Wondering if you are attending Stitches West. It is starting this Thursday March 2!!!! I'm so excited to be able to go after its starting up post Covid 19!!!!!!!!! Best, Carrie from San Francisco Bay Area
Just found you and enjoyed your podcast a lot! Picked up some good tips! Although your course sounds great, my brain hurts thinking about it! All the best with spinning!!
Oh my goodness me. You are just amazing. Really! Love all you've been up to. The sweater workshop book wasn't available in my library, but I bought it online from a shop in the state next to me. Am inspired to learn more skills this year, too. 💜💜💜
Congrats on your debut Spinning journey!! I fell down that rabbit hole this past autumn! I had bought an electric Eel6.0 and then decided I needed a wooden wheel so I bought a Schraft Lady Bug wheel and I LOVE it! Soooo relaxing and fun. I’m self learning by looking at podcasts! I’m so interested in your journey so please keep us informed!! It takes practice and I’m doing that willingly!! Sending you hugs from Virginia!! ❤ Angela
Hugs right back Angela…. Are you getting snow?. I though about Anne spinner but for the cost I thought it best to learn on a wheel. My choice was between the Lady bug and the Kiwi - loved them both. I will also be practicing gladly…. Just put it together this week so should be able to report a bit about my progress on the next episode - theoretically - lol. Happy spinning and knitting!🤗
@@forthefunofknit5322 No snow for us here-your sister may have had some. I’m about 30 miles from her. What a nothing winter for us here this year. I want a big snow-be happy with just one. As to you Master Knit adventure-that’s not for me. I’ve been knitting since 1955-and taught school for 28 years etc. I’m over it-no more serious classes for me except I would love to take an in person Spinning class. Are you coming to Maryland Sheep and Wool in May? If so, I would love to hook up with you and your sister. Let me know. 🧶🥰🧶
I just received the most wonderful Spinning book and want to share in case you don’t know about it. It was recommended to me by a long time spinner- I bought it on Amazon 🙈 where else haha-and it is amazing!! It’s YARNITECTURE by Jillian Moreno. Check it out! 🧶❤️
Congrats Gayle!… thank you for the kind comment- I am going to practice spinning a bit on my own first and then sign up for a course… no particular reason… just trying not to overwhelm myself- lol. Happy Spinning and Knitting!
Hello Linda I’m knitting with two beautiful blue’s different i strand off each diamond mohair n mirical panda it looks nearly the same colours as the Your sweater 14 b 🎉
Congratulations on starting the Master Hand Knitter program. I was comparing that one to the Professional Hand Knitter course a while back (with the same knitting guild) and decided to enroll in the "Professional" course. I have just been putting it off until I know I'm ready to dive in. It has a specific timeframe, so I need to know that I can finish on time. But I'm so excited about it. And I can't wait to hear about your journey!
Ditto Jill! Congratulations… do you have a specific goal in mind…..like tech editing (?). I am curious about the difference so will look it up. Have fun and happy knitting🤗
OMG the course you signed up for is mind boggling and I’m wishing you the best and will eager to hear bits and bobs as you go through the course. For me my palms started to sweat just hearing you talk about it. 🙀 I’ve heard about the CocoKnits method of knitting a sweater and that whole idea of being able to adjust patterns to truly make a well fitting garment is at the top of my want to be able to do list. Have fun spinning and a great couple of weeks.
I sometimes wonder if I am a bit nutty but … hey… all part of “Linda’s” knitting journey… time will tell if I have the capacity for it- lol. Happy Knitting!🤗
From what I took away for your podcast this time is that you need to pay attention while knitting. Sometimes, that is just too much to ask! Good luck on your new class!!
My Mum is called Mable but my hands don’t like anything above an Aran. Oh my goodness the course sounds very full on. You will be quite the girl when you pass it all xx
Hi Ruth❤️Lovely to see your podcasts again!…might have bitten off lore than I can chew but time will tell. I have the course material now so will start soon. “I can do this, yes I ca! I can do this, yes I can!”…it’s working!🤗😜
Hi Linda, first who wouldn’t want to stay for the chatter?😁 I will be joining the Mable Kal as well. I am going to Stitches West this weekend to pick out yarn! Hoping Julie will be there in person. She doesn’t have her own booth anymore. She pops in A Verb For Keeping Warm. Her LYS. They will have a booth this year. I made the Toni cardigan a separate pattern. The Lizzie cardigan from the book. You did a great job explaining. I always recommend Cocoknits. The process can be overwhelming. But if you go step by step. You will learn so much! The fit is perfect. I carry techniques into other patterns. Especially bust darts. It’s amazing and I do not have a large bust! If you add extra stitches under the arms and side seems. It’s just not the same as an invisible bust dart. Excited to see what you think. Love your podcast ❤️
Hi Teresa… lucky you! SW is on my list but not this year. Hope you get to meet Julie- that would be fun for sure- glad to hear you are a fan of her process and have had success… I am enjoying the knit so far. Happy Yarning!.
After you do your steek, you will appreciate this tip more. When setting up a steek, its typically an odd number of stitches, so you have the same number of stitches on each side of the cut. Next time, make that center stitch a purl-i.e. a five stitch set up would be to knit 2, purl 1, knit 2. By doing this you create a clear runway for cutting.
Thank you for another interesting episode! On striping the arms for wip3; try to do shortrows by building the arm from the shoulder down. For referens see Aimee cardigan by Joji Locatelli.
When you say that you picked up yarn off "Marketplace" - is that on Ravelry? I'd love a link to the marketplace you are referring to. Your Noro Silk sweater is beautiful!! I love how it is going. I love all your WIPS. It is always inspiring to watch you. I just started my own UA-cam channel and you have always inspired me so much! My channel has knitting, spinning, weaving. So glad you found a local spinning guild. That's the best spinning support you can get!
Hi Chelle🤗 congrats on starting your podcast! Just watched your first episode! You are an amazing maker and have some very ambitious goals! I can’t wait to watch ad you build your sweaters quantity of hand spun yarn! I have the same goal. I have a fleece, need to wash it, prep it and spin it… soo much fun. Would love a tour of your wheels ( maybe you have recorded that in the next videos…. So off to watch the rest!). Glad that you like the SW MKALS… and/or shawls… I love wearing my shawls as well. Take care. Linda
Just new to your channel ♥♥♥ it, I am from Didsbury Alberta. What is the pattern of your sweater that you are wearing and what it the yarn I want all the info on it!!!!!!!!! I am a crocheter but I am wanting to trying my hand at knitting and this is something I would love to knit and own someday. Please tell me. I am also do you have wavy hair and straighten it LOL? I have subscribed too.
Hi/ apologies for the super tardy response. The sweater is the Turtle Dove by Espace Tricot (free) and I love love love the pattern. the yarn is Drops Air in light Grey but I do not recommend as it pills too much…. This yarn is better suited to a tighter guage I think… just my opinion. Let me know if you end up knitting it and with what yarn.🤗
Hi Linda, do you know the UA-cam channel Fiber Chats? Irina interviews so many interesting people and one of them, a man I forgot the name, is a master knitter and did the course you wanna make. You may find this interview really interesting and helpful. I have the same problem as you. My purling tension is too loose. We all have to learn a lot to be a master in knitting. 😁 Greetings from Germany.
Just found your channel and really enjoyed your down to earth way! On another note, your hair is gorgeous! I’ve gone natural to so I’m wondering if you use plain hair products or a special brand and also if you use blue or purple shampoo? Thx a bunch and will start doing a catch-up on your videos
Thank you for watching Lorelie(?)!! I use what ever shampoo is available but once a week I use L’Oréal Purple Shampoo and Purple Conditioner to avoid getting a blonde tinge.🤗
If you add vinegar to your pre-rinse, add it to your blocking water. It may be the pH of your water that is causing the bleeding (not necessarily excess dye). I’m not a dyer and I’m sure there many people much more knowledgeable. I speak from personal experience because my tap water is basic (pH higher than 7).
Gotcha! I was not capitalizing or adding 2 "t's". Now I've got ya! Lol! I so love your energy, your joy and excitement for knitting. I find myself with a smile while I watch your podcast. Thank you!
Wow,,,!!!linda you will be a busy girl,,!!!!excited for you,,,,
Lots of inspiration,,,,,
Elaine☃☃🏡🏡
So sorry for your loss, Linda. All three of your sweaters are gorgeous!! Looking forward to an episode with your sister. Safe travels! PS You always put a smile on my face. Love your energy!
Thank you Nancy🐾🐾❤️🩹
Linda, Hi, First let me say I o joy your podcast. I get tons of inspiration from you. You are a loverly knitter and person. I thought Id give you perhaps an unusual look into my journey and learning how to tackle the very fun tasks of knitting, I find it joyous and exciting. I get that from you out of your content, thank you so much.
Intarsia honestly is not hard. Marley Bird has an Intarsia blanket step by step for a blanket thats very good,. She teaches both the RS and WS of he fabric, then learning it on a straight edge join or aslopped join will alter it a tad not enough for concerns. Also Suzanne Bryan and others have very good tutorials. I believe Arne and Carlos do as well. This sounds silly to many people but my second pattern was Intarsia. I was so new to knitting I hadn’t seen the fear people have at learning it. My first pattern was a two color chevron and lace baby blanket for my first grandson, by Pink Knits. My fears were non existent to them, sometimes not having information is helpful. The more I watched videos on instructions for increasing and decreasing. I learned of peoples fears with brioche and I had fear of short rows from listening to various videos. I certainly didn’t need to be fearful of short rows. I love German short rows. Brioche Ive experimented with. I get confused as soon row 5. No clue why. I haven’t picked that shawl up for a year. Now that I’m knitting sweaters and fitted items after finally understanding gage etc. Im curious it seems when you swatch you typically do it flat? For me i find my gage in the round is so very much different than flat, so you might want to try that.
That blue sweater is absolutely stunning and with your coloring…WOW!!
You are going to look beautiful wearing it!
Love the podcast!!! When you swatch add 4 rows of garter stitch on each side so your swatch is enclosed in garter stitch. It keeps it from rolling and it helps get a better swatch.
😊 Thank you so much for sharing all the process, in a very humble and natural way! Much appreciated 💞
Thank you for watching Nora🤗
I discovered your video today and I loved it. I welcome you in the Netherlands, where I live, when you are travelling in September. I will watch more of your video's. Bye Erna
Hello Erna- thank you for watching🤗. Not sure where you are in Holland but if Enkhuizen or Amsterdam are close to you it would be great to say hello…🤞👍❤️
Hello Linda I've just found your podcast and was so excited because my son is spending a year exactly in south Surrey since last august! It's amazing to me. A big hug from Italy!🥰
Thank you for watching Olivia❤️. What a small world! I am Sue he has told you all about the snow!. If you come here to visit let me know… would love to meet up for a knit🤗
Interesting to follow your progress and updates during the master handknitting education!!
Love your sweaters and the colors of yarn you are using. As another commenter said-you are fearless! I hesitate to change things up like you do-if I can't find the yarn the designer used, I am going on my substitute yarn website to find something comparable!!!! You do beautiful work!!!!
Thank you for watching Carol! Thinking your knits are beautiful as you are using recommended yarns… my knits tend to lean towards “ mystery” Knits- lol!Happy Knitting!
Linda
Hi, just seeing you for the first time from Fort Nelson in Northern British Columbia.
Hi Lorraine! Hope you enjoy🤗
What a lovely visit with you and a chance to hear about the yarny goodness in your life! So much fun :-)
And a huge THANK you! Would love to spin but know I don’t have time.
Thank you for your visit and for spending saturday morning with me here in Denmark 😊you have to do the intarsia on the V-neck sweater, it is easy to do, just go for it. I hope you will share at bit of your hand knit course with us, it sounds exciting. Have a nice weekend.
Thank you for watching Annelise! I am just working up the courage for the intarsia - fingers crossed🤗
Delightful episode as always Linda! You are SO on track with your intentions - wow!! Talk about hitting the ground running in 2023. Your Sweater No 14 and the v-neck is stunning 🤩. My sister joined a local knitters, weavers, spinners guild just south of Calgary and she has the exact same experience of being welcomed and supported in amazing ways!
Happy Flying Leanne! Hope your commutes are smooth and easy👍. Tomorrow ( Wednesday) is my first attempt at spinning so fingers crossed- fun to have a crafty sis… hopefully you get to do lots together. Loved your last episode… worked in Comox for 2 yrs and Campbell River for 2.5…. Loved them both. ❤️👍
I very much enjoyed your podcast - first time seeing it. I hope you do continue to dhare about the Master Knitting Program. I do consider joining it myself. Maybe not this year, as my goal this year is to knit 12 sweaters in 12 months. Already I feel behind due to some unforeseen circumstances. But hoping to get back on track and finish sweater #3 by the end of the month. The bigger challenge for me is learning to edit video so I can podcast about it. I did put up my first story, which can be seen at Yarn Tales by Kit. I love the name of your podcast!
What an inspiring episode! You are truly a fearless knitter!
What a great podcast… very inspiring.
I’ve been making the yarn eggs every time I have to hand-roll my yarn! I love them so much!😊
Thanks for another fun and inspiring podcast Linda. I bought the cocoknits books a few years ago and I’ve made a few of the sweaters. I love her method. I did a year long knitting Bootcamp with Suzanne Bryan last year, she is a master knitter and always encourages people to join this guild. I’m not sure, but I think your purls are bigger than your knits, which is why the row gauge is off, and you are rowing out, which just means your tension isn’t even. We had to do many swatches in Suzannne’s class and I learned a lot. I’ve thought about joining the knitter’s guild, but I think I’ll wait awhile. I just want to knit right now. I’m sure you will learn a lot and your knitting will really improve. Good for you. I love all your new cast ones by the way. Great job and I love the colours.
Lynda
Hi Lynda… wow!. A one year boot camp… sounds fun… do you know if she has one this year?. I hear you re: “ just want to knit” …. I did debate the time commitment AND the specificity/ exactness required… I do not strive to be a perfect knitter… just wouldn’t be me… but I do like to learn❤️
@@forthefunofknit5322 she does boot camps all of the time, they are on going. I did the first three boot camps, it took a year because she to cancel a few class and make it up and the end of each camp because of family, moving, her husband passed, etc. it’s a very good class, I learned a lot. Plus I can go back and look at the recorded classes. I highly recommend it.
I absolutely love your Sweater No 14. It reminds me of sleeping outside on a starry night and gazing up at the Milky Way! Beautiful!
Thank you🤗
I love that journal. I'm on my second one. Got them on Amazon.
As always love your podcast. You are very adventurous in signing up for the Master Knitter course. Wish you well with your endeavour.
Oh my gosh. That master knitting course sounds intense. Way too ambitious for me. Good luck to you and I look forward to hearing any updates you choose to share.
Excited for you, good luck! I just was realizing while watching, yikes, I've never swatched anything.
No need if your knits fit👏👏👏👏lucky you🤗
The best journal idea I have seen. I have ordered one 😊
I “know”.. right?!… ordering another one myself as I am worried they might discontinue- lol🤗
I just got home from a day as a Preschool Teacher, your podcast and my knitting is just what I need! Keep up the great work!
Linda your cardigan is going to be lovely the colours are amazing ! With the ribbing bottom you could always frog it back and once you steek the sweater you can then do the ribbing. I have done one sweater and it’s not bad at all, I crocheted the stitches and then I also did sew it in my sewing machine. I purchased some ribbon and hand sewed it to cover up he ends. I cannot wait to see your finished sweater 😀
Hi Joanne… yes- I am thinking of ripping back the ribbing I don’t really want bulky edges at the bottom… thank goodness I am a process knitter!… I also like the look of the Ribbon finish… one step at a time🤗
Speaking of TKGA, a good friend of mine (here in Seattle, WA) is the editor of the Cast On Magazine which is put out by TKGA and she also teaches the Tech Editing Course for TKGA. She used to be one of the instructors that would receive peoples’ swatches for their different levels but she was promoted. I have not heard of any other podcasters even talk about TKGA and taking the Master Knitter’s program. Have a wonderful time growing and learning!
Thank you for watching Tamara- nice to know an expert on the program is only a few hours away!!! I am anticipating quite a few adventures as I work through the program so feel free to share as I am thinking your friend might get a few giggles 🤗😂
I am so glad your channel popped up in my feed today. Sitting with you is like sitting with a dear friend and you speak with such positive clarity. As I was watching (while knitting an infinity cowl) I was hoping you'd say something about the beautiful sweater you're wearing (well, besides that it has a stain on it, which honestly I didn't notice at all). I immediately went to Ravelry and printed out the pattern. You're so right about keeping a binder....if I see something I like I print it out because who know's if it's going to be available later? Thank you for telling us about Cocoknits; I'm going to check them out also. Lastly, it's always nice to connect with a fellow knitter who is in my "neck of the woods"; I live in a rural area northwest of Olympia, WA, USA and have a lot of family who live in and around southern BC where my great-grandparents lived. You're almost to 5K subscribers so count me in as another.
Thank you so much for watching and I am glad you enjoyed. You are sooo close… are you planning on attending Flock Fibre Fest in August?… we will definitely be there🤗
@@forthefunofknit5322 Oh, that sounds like fun. Probably won't be able to make it, still need to renew my passport, so maybe you could do a podcast on it?
@@deerhaven3350 the good news is it is in Seattle❤️!
@@forthefunofknit5322 Oh, I thought it was in BC. Well now I'll need to see about that. Thank you!
I just found your podcast and it’s so much fun. This past weekend I had to measure my yoke before separating for sleeves and I wondered if I should use the back with the short rows or the front because the pattern didn’t say. I picked the front so hopefully it will still work out. That’s the nice thing about knitting, I guess I can rip it out and redo if necessary. I think it should be good but I’ll check again after I knit a bit longer since I’m only 2 rows past the sleeve separation.
Hi Linda, Wow I am thrilled for you joining the Knitting Guild of America. Wishing you all the best! What a fun journey that will be, hope you do take us along a little bit to cheer you on in your progress. Love that blue on your Sweater #14, just gorgeous. Oh I almost forgot, and good luck with the spinning, another fun undertaking, will love to see your handspun yarn in future episodes. 🤗
Hi Sue🤗 Thank you and I will definitely share… in all things👏👏👏
Just found you Linda and have really enjoyed this episode. I look forward to future episodes. Exciting things ahead.x
It came out awesome.💕
Loved this episode. First one I saw. So surprised I was just in cloverdale today!! Love fibre arts. Thx for coco knits pattern tip. Went to knit first sweater.
Thank you for watching! If you are heading to fibres West and see me come say hello🤗👍
I wish you all the best in your master class adventure. I am looking forward to hearing all about.
Thank you so much!
Love the Vogue knitting journal! I can keep track of the changes I made to the pattern, make annotations of issues I've had and note where I left off on a project--handy when I pick it up again. It will be great for down the line I'm sure.
Thank you for watching Nancy🤗. Just wish they were not $25!!!!.. but I still think they are great👏👏👏
You have kept me company this morning while my computer has been down. You have brought many smiles to me today! All your sweaters are just beautiful! You have gotten me excited to cast on a sweater! I just got some beautiful Rowan Kid Silk Haze in the most beautiful red! Now to see how daring I want to be with this!
Oh Clara… red mohair silk sounds glorious!… let me know what you decide to knit!🤗
I have thought about doing that master knitting course also. Looking forward to hearing all about it. Good luck! You are very brave.
I love that you are Canadian (I'm from Ontario and just bought some Sweet Paprika on sale when visiting my daughter in Cochrane, Alberta!) and that your hair is grey! It is lovely! I let my hair go grey during Covid and feel that my clothing colour choices have to change. REALLY enjoying watching your yarn colour choices...lovely! I also love how you explain your mistakes and work with them. You explain things very well. And I appreciate that you save the extra chatter (which I usually watch!) for the end. Continue!! Do you recommend any other Canadian (Ontario?) knitting podcasters?
Hi Kathy🤗 thank you for watching and for the kind comments. my two favs form Central Canada are Kelly & Noelle of KnitsnPieces and Selma of Little Big Knits. You most likely already watch them❤️
Great podcast
Thank you Judy🤗
This is my first Podcast of yours that I watch and I enjoyed it so much. Your projects are beautiful and I am looking forward to see more of your Course journey ❤
Thank you Yessy- glad you enjoyed 🤗
I’ve heard other people talk about the Master Knitter before, too. That’s some serious business! Good for you for testing yourself. ❤
Good morning🤗thinking I am a bit nuts but that is A O K!❤️
I love this episode! You and I are definitely in the same knitting ball park. I love your method for fixing errors. I use similar ones. I don't knit many sweaters, it's mostly hats, mitts, socks and scarves or cowls. So...I ask myself some questions when I goof. I also owe you a thank you for showing me that I really don't want to become a 'certified' master knitter. I could never pass the swatch test.
Too funny Sheryl…. Not sure I will pass the swatch test either!…🤞
Hi Linda, sweater number 14B my advice would be before you go to far with the front, go back to your blue one and count the roes from under your arm up to where the shoulder joins and work out your stripes from there. Hope that makes sense so basically count up from the armhole towards the top and make sure your front starts where it needs to so they both make it to the arm hole in the same colour stripe. I would camp wearing silk mohair!!! Life is short so do it well 💪🏻🤭🤣 swatches lie!! I had one just recently ….. liar liar liar 🤥🤣 I have no LYS nothing near me so I’m an online shopper and it’s always a bit of a surprise 😬 Fun as always, thanks for sharing 🥰
Thank you for the helpful process… definitely counting the rows🤞. If I get to Australia (?) we can go on a clamping knitting retreat- lol!👏👏👏🤗
Yeah! Linda, I became a certified master knitter in 2018. It was very challenging but I was so grateful to have finished. I learned so much along the way. I wish you all the best.
The Knitting Guild Association is such a wonderful organization. I love that people from around the world join. 🧶
Thank you Jodie… napping out my study schedule today👏👏👏. Curious… how long did it take you?
@@forthefunofknit5322 4 years! But I was working full time and during the last two years also working on a Master’s degree. 🥰
@@jodiealaoui7293 wow… great accomplishment. Learning is a passion we share.🤗
@@forthefunofknit5322 If you ever need support or encouragement throughout your TKGA program, here I am. 🥰
Another great episode!
I did a cardigan with the coco knit method...loved it...works so well!
Hi Mindy- good to hear! Looking forward to getting mine done to see the end product.🤗
Thankyou Lynda for another amazing podcast 😊
You are so welcome!
I have a very similar story when it comes to learning to spin...lol. First, I found a great deal on some already washed & ready to go alpaca floof locally....THAT interaction led to me also buying a Newcomb floor loom from the same gentleman (another AMAZING deal! as he was moving overseas & getting rid of a lot)...THEN, I finally got a spinning wheel! I have since gotten 3 more contractor bags of alpaca fleece (this batch is not pre-washed) but I have yet to learn to spin & have not assembled the floor loom 😭😭😭. I really need to find a local spinning guild & hope to find a group as welcoming as the one that you found (& also find the time with my job where I am now having to travel out of state every month) Wish me luck! But I know that we can both do this! 😀
Too much fun Amy.., would love to share your journey… do you post anywhere? If not… feel free to send a pic or 2 as you progress… I would be very interested 🤗👏👏
A snow day indoors and a new For the Fun of Knit podcast to enjoy ... great timing! I'm definitely looking forward to seeing how your #14B turns out with the stripes as I know you'll do something fun. I'm also looking forward to learning about all the different wool types you get in your subscription. The knitting community can help keep breed specific small businesses around if more of us are educated about the amazing choices available and not just always sticking to merino.
Thank you for watching and sooo true. Canada has a vibrant wool industry and I hope to champion where so can❤️.
Hi Linda, so nice to see the projectbag again.🥰😂 And awesome that you are doing a knitting course, looking forward to hear about your progress in the coming episodes.
Hi Ingrid… forgot to mention we are booked to visit in September!!!👏👏👏 spend 3 or 4 days in Enkhuizen then Amsterdam!.. lots of sight seeing, visiting family, shopping at Stephen and Penelope, and hopefully knitting with new friends!(?)❤️
@@forthefunofknit5322 That is amazing Linda! What is the date?
Intarsia is so easy. If you can twist yarns for color work, you can easily do intarsia!
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Another enjoyable podcast Linda and thank you for reminding me that I have the Coco Knit books ( they have been sitting in my craft bookcase for a couple of years). All the best for the Guild Knitting course.
Hi Dianne- thank you for watching… your yarn is enroute but the told me it could take 8 weeks(?)!… good thawing as knitters we are patient (?) lol.
Hello & Good morning! Wondering if you are attending Stitches West. It is starting this Thursday March 2!!!! I'm so excited to be able to go after its starting up post Covid 19!!!!!!!!! Best, Carrie from San Francisco Bay Area
Thank you for watching Carrie!.. unfortunately I will not make SW2023 but it is definitely on my “list”! Have a great time and happy yarn buying🤗
Are you going to visit Stephen and Penelope in Amsterdam, I just love their enthusiasm and range of yarns.
Hi Liz- absolutely!!!! Maybe more than once- lol🤗
Just found you and enjoyed your podcast a lot! Picked up some good tips! Although your course sounds great, my brain hurts thinking about it! All the best with spinning!!
Thank you for watching Gayle… glad you are enjoying🤗 as for the MHK program… it is sooo much fun being a student again!👏👏👏
@@forthefunofknit5322 that's great! I love learning new things, but I am delving into history while I knit! Good for you!!
Oh my goodness me. You are just amazing. Really! Love all you've been up to. The sweater workshop book wasn't available in my library, but I bought it online from a shop in the state next to me. Am inspired to learn more skills this year, too. 💜💜💜
Hi Heather… let me know what you think of the process👍🤗
@@forthefunofknit5322 I will definitely share. 💜
Congrats on your debut Spinning journey!! I fell down that rabbit hole this past autumn! I had bought an electric Eel6.0 and then decided I needed a wooden wheel so I bought a Schraft Lady Bug wheel and I LOVE it! Soooo relaxing and fun. I’m self learning by looking at podcasts! I’m so interested in your journey so please keep us informed!! It takes practice and I’m doing that willingly!! Sending you hugs from Virginia!! ❤ Angela
Hugs right back Angela…. Are you getting snow?. I though about Anne spinner but for the cost I thought it best to learn on a wheel. My choice was between the Lady bug and the Kiwi - loved them both. I will also be practicing gladly…. Just put it together this week so should be able to report a bit about my progress on the next episode - theoretically - lol. Happy spinning and knitting!🤗
@@forthefunofknit5322 No snow for us here-your sister may have had some. I’m about 30 miles from her. What a nothing winter for us here this year. I want a big snow-be happy with just one. As to you Master Knit adventure-that’s not for me. I’ve been knitting since 1955-and taught school for 28 years etc. I’m over it-no more serious classes for me except I would love to take an in person Spinning class. Are you coming to Maryland Sheep and Wool in May? If so, I would love to hook up with you and your sister. Let me know. 🧶🥰🧶
@@agillsfo definitely will be at Sheep and wool… let’s stay in touch
@@forthefunofknit5322 For sure!! May isn’t far away!! 🧶👍🏻🧶
I just received the most wonderful Spinning book and want to share in case you don’t know about it. It was recommended to me by a long time spinner- I bought it on Amazon 🙈 where else haha-and it is amazing!! It’s YARNITECTURE by Jillian Moreno. Check it out! 🧶❤️
Hi. I love everything you knit. I am also just getting into spinning and taking a course at the end of April. Look forward to following your journey.
Congrats Gayle!… thank you for the kind comment- I am going to practice spinning a bit on my own first and then sign up for a course… no particular reason… just trying not to overwhelm myself- lol. Happy Spinning and Knitting!
Hello Linda I’m knitting with two beautiful blue’s different i strand off each diamond mohair n mirical panda it looks nearly the same colours as the
Your sweater 14 b 🎉
Sounds lovely! happy crafting🥰
Congratulations on starting the Master Hand Knitter program. I was comparing that one to the Professional Hand Knitter course a while back (with the same knitting guild) and decided to enroll in the "Professional" course. I have just been putting it off until I know I'm ready to dive in. It has a specific timeframe, so I need to know that I can finish on time. But I'm so excited about it. And I can't wait to hear about your journey!
Ditto Jill! Congratulations… do you have a specific goal in mind…..like tech editing (?). I am curious about the difference so will look it up. Have fun and happy knitting🤗
OMG the course you signed up for is mind boggling and I’m wishing you the best and will eager to hear bits and bobs as you go through the course. For me my palms started to sweat just hearing you talk about it. 🙀 I’ve heard about the CocoKnits method of knitting a sweater and that whole idea of being able to adjust patterns to truly make a well fitting garment is at the top of my want to be able to do list. Have fun spinning and a great couple of weeks.
I sometimes wonder if I am a bit nutty but … hey… all part of “Linda’s” knitting journey… time will tell if I have the capacity for it- lol. Happy Knitting!🤗
From what I took away for your podcast this time is that you need to pay attention while knitting. Sometimes, that is just too much to ask! Good luck on your new class!!
Too funny Dorothy… and so true… too much to ask- lol. Thank you for watching.🤗
My Mum is called Mable but my hands don’t like anything above an Aran. Oh my goodness the course sounds very full on. You will be quite the girl when you pass it all xx
Hi Ruth❤️Lovely to see your podcasts again!…might have bitten off lore than I can chew but time will tell. I have the course material now so will start soon. “I can do this, yes I ca! I can do this, yes I can!”…it’s working!🤗😜
Hi Linda, first who wouldn’t want to stay for the chatter?😁 I will be joining the Mable Kal as well. I am going to Stitches West this weekend to pick out yarn! Hoping Julie will be there in person. She doesn’t have her own booth anymore. She pops in A Verb For Keeping Warm. Her LYS. They will have a booth this year. I made the Toni cardigan a separate pattern. The Lizzie cardigan from the book. You did a great job explaining. I always recommend Cocoknits. The process can be overwhelming. But if you go step by step. You will learn so much! The fit is perfect. I carry techniques into other patterns. Especially bust darts. It’s amazing and I do not have a large bust! If you add extra stitches under the arms and side seems. It’s just not the same as an invisible bust dart. Excited to see what you think. Love your podcast ❤️
Hi Teresa… lucky you! SW is on my list but not this year. Hope you get to meet Julie- that would be fun for sure- glad to hear you are a fan of her process and have had success… I am enjoying the knit so far. Happy Yarning!.
Perfect v-neck.
Thank you Phyllis🤗
After you do your steek, you will appreciate this tip more. When setting up a steek, its typically an odd number of stitches, so you have the same number of stitches on each side of the cut. Next time, make that center stitch a purl-i.e. a five stitch set up would be to knit 2, purl 1, knit 2. By doing this you create a clear runway for cutting.
Hi Kathy…. What a Great idea!… Next time for sure❤️👏👏🤗
Thank you for another interesting episode! On striping the arms for wip3; try to do shortrows by building the arm from the shoulder down. For referens see Aimee cardigan by Joji Locatelli.
Wonderful idea!!! Thank you❤️🤗
You might try the Gleaner portable. So much easier on the hands. Better ergonomics
Hi Laura…. Did not know it came in a portable size… will check that out- thank you
Other factors that change gauge: barometric pressure, distance to magnetic north (or south)😂
Oh my… way too funny👏👏👏… and we cannot forget if Mercury is in retrograde!
When you say that you picked up yarn off "Marketplace" - is that on Ravelry? I'd love a link to the marketplace you are referring to. Your Noro Silk sweater is beautiful!! I love how it is going. I love all your WIPS. It is always inspiring to watch you. I just started my own UA-cam channel and you have always inspired me so much! My channel has knitting, spinning, weaving. So glad you found a local spinning guild. That's the best spinning support you can get!
Hi Chelle🤗 congrats on starting your podcast! Just watched your first episode! You are an amazing maker and have some very ambitious goals! I can’t wait to watch ad you build your sweaters quantity of hand spun yarn! I have the same goal. I have a fleece, need to wash it, prep it and spin it… soo much fun. Would love a tour of your wheels ( maybe you have recorded that in the next videos…. So off to watch the rest!). Glad that you like the SW MKALS… and/or shawls… I love wearing my shawls as well. Take care. Linda
The cast on for the Mabel sounds a lot like how Joji Locatelli casts on her sweaters.
Just new to your channel ♥♥♥ it, I am from Didsbury Alberta. What is the pattern of your sweater that you are wearing and what it the yarn I want all the info on it!!!!!!!!! I am a crocheter but I am wanting to trying my hand at knitting and this is something I would love to knit and own someday. Please tell me. I am also do you have wavy hair and straighten it LOL?
I have subscribed too.
Hi/ apologies for the super tardy response. The sweater is the Turtle Dove by Espace Tricot (free) and I love love love the pattern. the yarn is Drops Air in light Grey but I do not recommend as it pills too much…. This yarn is better suited to a tighter guage I think… just my opinion. Let me know if you end up knitting it and with what yarn.🤗
Just love your podcast and I love your projekts and FO:s😊 Thank you! And I wonder Where do you buy the lovely projektbags?❤️
Hi Eva- either directly from the makers websites or on Etsy🤗
Hi Linda, do you know the UA-cam channel Fiber Chats? Irina interviews so many interesting people and one of them, a man I forgot the name, is a master knitter and did the course you wanna make. You may find this interview really interesting and helpful. I have the same problem as you. My purling tension is too loose. We all have to learn a lot to be a master in knitting. 😁
Greetings from Germany.
Thank you Peggy! Will check it out🤗
Just found your channel and really enjoyed your down to earth way! On another note, your hair is gorgeous! I’ve gone natural to so I’m wondering if you use plain hair products or a special brand and also if you use blue or purple shampoo? Thx a bunch and will start doing a catch-up on your videos
Thank you for watching Lorelie(?)!! I use what ever shampoo is available but once a week I use L’Oréal Purple Shampoo and Purple Conditioner to avoid getting a blonde tinge.🤗
By chance do you know they have a Sunday Tee out now, from watching previous podcasts I remember you making the Sunday cardigan .
Happy Tuesday Linda… no.. I did not know they had a Sunday “Tee”… will have to check it out🤗Thank you!
Just signed on to your podcast LOVE IT! What are you wearing?
Hi Bonnie- Turtle Dove by Espace Tricot
If you add vinegar to your pre-rinse, add it to your blocking water. It may be the pH of your water that is causing the bleeding (not necessarily excess dye). I’m not a dyer and I’m sure there many people much more knowledgeable. I speak from personal experience because my tap water is basic (pH higher than 7).
Very interesting information… thank you!. 🤗
I like paper too don’t apologize. It’s been the best way of writing for thousands of years. What happens when the internet goes down?😮
Too funny and too TRUE!. Thank you for watching🤗
I have a silly question, could your sweater gleanings be reused for felting?
I think I missed how to find your destash on your Ravelry page. What is your Ravelry name?
Good morning Tamara… FortheFUNofKnitt… case sensitive and 2 t’s🤗… in the next few weeks I will be taking new pics… and adding a bit more❤️
Gotcha! I was not capitalizing or adding 2 "t's". Now I've got ya! Lol!
I so love your energy, your joy and excitement for knitting. I find myself with a smile while I watch your podcast. Thank you!
@@tamaratafoya9466 you made my day❤️Thank you- happy knitting!
How does one find destash yarns on Ravelry? Is it a search feature?
Hi- you find me “FortheFUNofKnitt” ( case sensitive and 2 t’s ( lol)…. Look at my stash and select “will trade or sell”… hope this helps🤗
@@forthefunofknit5322 ok! Thank you!
I couldn’t find your Ravelry link for destash? Can you send? Thanks
Hi - FortheFUNofKnitt… case sensitive and 2 t’s at the end🤗
What is marketplace? I must know! Thx
Facebook marketplace… great for selling random stuff🤗
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We should live close together. Then I could buy all your warm tone yarn and you could get my cool tone mistakes. Lol.
Noro is not a good yarn to steek,hope it will work for you, indeed the ribbing should have been knit back and forward.good luck
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A lot of talking, would’ve loved to have seen more completed jumpers