KNITTING in the ROUND My WIPs and UFOs - Stranded Colorwork choosing Colours fairisle knitS TKM 13
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- Опубліковано 23 жов 2024
- Discussing some of my knitted WIPs and UFOs - how to pick colours for stranded colourwork projects - fairisle knitting KNITTING IN THE ROUND
Teaching and giving confidence to people who want to knit creative knitting projects.
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Fantastic you want to knit Jo! Thank you for my hare pattern and for the beautiful Florian and tiger print gift - will treasure it. Am working away slowly on the off piste vest.
Let's watch Mrs. Smith learn to knit.
Hello Thank you! Jo
Oh yes, teach Mrs Smith how to knit. What a lovely idea. Jo, it is going to be so cool if you knit along with Gary. Besides, Gary said, he buys more yarn than he can knit up, but as soon as he has a "partner in crime", yarn will be used up. :-) Sooner or later the grandkids will be knitting too ( wishful thinking ;-) ) and who knows who, lol, maybe even the "Unknitting Man", haha.
I always find it so charming, when Andrea`s sister`s girls knit in the Outback of the Australien bush. You know, Andrea from Fruity Knitting.
I think the podcast is growing better and more structured every time Gary. It is like watching a garden grow. Enjoying it very much.
Huggs from Schurwald Forest, Germany.
Hello again. Thank you! It look like I will be knitting! Jo
While I've not used it much for knitting, I have made several crocheted blankets and scarves - variations on granny squares and granny paperweight patterns- using vintage tapestry and crewel wool that has mostly been bought for very little from charity shops and fleamarkets or gifts from friends and neighbours having a clear out. The array of shade and tone in just one colour is amazing, and the ends can be joined together really easy, so like you I am a big supporter of not needing to spend a small fortune to build up a colour rich wool and yarn palette.
The suggestion of helping Jo develop her knitting skills sounds really good, and if she's a bit camera shy, focus on her hands learning how to wrap the yarn would probably be less stressful for her.
Hi Ericka. I am a bit nervous, but we are hoping to encourage other people to try, so I should lead by example! Thanks for your positive feedback!Jo
Just re-watching this episode and you asked what we thought you should to to continue with your zig-zag jumper. I vote to continue going AWOL because it would be instructive for us to see you do that. In a previous episode you showed us how you broke up and also stopped and changed in the middle of a repeat. So the AWOL jumper would be a good opportunity to continue with that line of teaching and show creative ways to do it. Thanks for all you and Jo do to make this podcast so helpful and interesting!
Thanks for your kind feedback! Means alot to us! Jo
Hi Gary and Jo. This was another great, informative and fun episode. I did see Mrs. Smith at the end of the last episode. It was nice to see her unaware the camera was on and being busy with what she was doing. Much good wishes to you both and to everyone. Have a fun time until next video. Oh and I look forward to seeing your trip to the Great Wool Weekend the yarns and stitches fair you are going to attend this coming weekend. I'm hoping for great weather for you to enjoy it. What fun.
Hi Jeenee .We were very lucky with the weather it was gorgeous. I was quite annoyed about appearing unexpectedly at the end of that episode, my hair!! Thank you for your good wishes xJo
@@theknittingman6443 Hi Jo, I do not remember noticing anything wrong with your hair. It was just fine and it was great to see you at the end of the video. I look forward to the upcoming episodes of your learning to knit. I have not knit in decades now but these videos have me wanting to knit again. What fun. I'm glad your weather was great for the Great Wool Weekend. Have a fun week. See you all next video. Jeenee
Thanks for another great video Gary and Mrs. Smith. Look forward to watching every week. I agree that watching Mrs Smith learn to knit in your style will great to see and it may encourage some of us “colourwork apprehensive” knitters to give it a shot. Once upon a time I designed and hooked a few wall hangings and your videos have given me the idea that perhaps I could knit those designs into lap blankets…..maybe.
Hello I will be giving the knitting a go! Thanks for supporting us Jo
Oh goodness, I would love for you to teach Mrs. Smith to knit. The only thing is - will she help you use your stash? Or will she start her own?? :) And I watched the flea market section twice and when you ask "Shall I buy some of these plastics?", I think your grandchild says "No" then Jo says "What For?" I just love your interactions. Thank you for another wonderful episode.
I will be knitting! I am picking the best bits!Ha! Jo
Yes, I would love to see you teach Mrs Smith how to knit.
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That flee market is like 30 years ago in France ...I love it! All that really old stuff. Wonderful I would love to set off straight away :)) Thank you Gary and Jo! All the best from Germany
I can't wait to see the Widow knitting. 🤩
I've never seen yarn for resale at yard/garage/used goods stores.
Hi Dianne ...... soon! Jo
Yes we would like to see Jo learn to knit.
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It would be great to see Mrs Smith learn to knit! I love Portmerion - I've got a lovely baking dish with ducks on by them 😊
Yes She is trying to put it off by getting our girls on our videos. Thanks Gary
I can't wait to see you design the Knitting Widows Shawl. You should plan to do it like a Make-A-Long. It would be fun to do it with you! Jo should definitely learn to knit....you never know, she may start appearing on camera too! LOL. Great episode Gary. i wish I was in England so I could come to the Fibre show. Take Care. Rosie
Hi Rosie, we were lucky with the weather for the fibre show, it was glorious. It will be our travels clip this week. The shawl is being planned out as I speak! Thanks for your kind comments Jo
WOW these Wips are wonderful ; how on earth do you do this !, 😍 love the Fairisle 🥰 x
Hi Joyce Thanks very much Gary
Loved this episode . I recognised where you were . I kneel down to look at yarn too! I don't buy much new yarn either . I buy wool jumpers to unpick as well as balls of yarn in charity shops or at car boot sales. Your loft stash sounds like mine . I was recently left my friends dad's stash together with needles , books and several knitting machines and a spinning wheel. It is hard to find anything now! This summer I am planning to dye some wool . My mind is always buzzing with ideas . You never get bored when you are knitting. Have you ever done knitting in the cinema ? It embarrasses my Granddaughter's.
Hi yes you must be local to us? What a wonderful gift to inherit! Jo
Hello you two.. another great video, thank you... definitely would love to see Mrs Smith learning to knit, BW Judi
I have gotten behind in watching podcasts, lovely to catch up on yours. I love the daffodils on your table, so nice to spring when we are here we're in autumn in NZ. Thanks for your inspiration 🥰
Hi Helen, Glad you like them! Jo has been filming bluebells for this weeks episode. Thanks Gary
I would love to see Mrs. Smith learn to knit!
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Thanks for another great episode! I was laughing as Mrs Smith sought out the yarn at the flea market with the video camera! Would love to watch you teach Mrs Smith how to knit! Also, she definitely deserves a beautiful shawl after all her work doing the videos!! Have a great wool weekend! It is Sheep and Wool festival time here in the mid Atlantic of the US in a couple of weeks! So looking forward to it!!
Hello Christine. Thank you! I have an idea about my shawl design. Based on the beautiful things in Hotel Metropole in Venice. Thank you for your support! Jo
Hi Gary and Mrs Smith, PortMerrion home of the tv series The Prisoner, we visited there many years ago, absolutely loved it, and yes Mrs Smith totally needs to learn to knit, I love seeing other people’s wips and ufos, it makes me feel ok about my huge pile, see you in the next one. I saw Mrs Smith 😁
Yes I saw Mrs Smith, and thought to my self, she will be horrified.😂
Hi Emma, we went to Portmerion when the kids were little and got some gorgeous photos, it was very inspirational. Yes he tricked me! I wasn't too happy! Looks like I will be knitting! Jo
Hi Emma, we went to Portmerion when the kids were little and got some gorgeous photos, it was very inspirational. Yes he tricked me! I wasn't too happy! Looks like I will be knitting! Jo
I derive so much satisfaction from the whole process of knitting a beautiful garment. It would be great if Mrs. Smith can experience that as well.
I would love to see your knitting lesson with the knitting widow. 🥰
Hi Gayle coming to screen soon! Jo
Although I am quite taken with the mysterious Mrs Smith, watching her learn to knit is something for her to carefully consider. Sidelines can be a much more comfortable place to reside, maintaining a good degree of privacy. Her role now is quite critical and time consuming, as is.
However, I would personally welcome any content you and your family present. I look forward to all your episodes.
Hello Jane Thank you I do feel happier behind the camera, but the votes are coming in and it looks like I will be knitting! Thank you for your positive feedback. Jo
Yes, yes, I am eager to see Jo learn to knit and to watch you be extra patient with her so she gets hooked too. ;-) Could you do a tuto on how you make pockets ?
Hi Nicole I am nervous about learning! The pocket tutorial is episode 15 Thanks Jo
@@theknittingman6443 Jo, don't be nervous, knitting is supposed to be calming and relaxing. The only thing you have to be worried about is it can quickly become addictive, but you don't even have to buy yarn, you almost have your onw store at home, plus you can even contribute to reducing the stash !!! Isn't that a great motivation ???
Love for the knitting widow to knit from the beginning, it would be lovely
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Another wonderful episode and with so many exciting projects to look forward to! Yes, teaching Mrs. Smith to knit color work is a great idea… love seeing her cameo appearances, even if you have to spend time in the doghouse! 😁I love your drawing style and hope to see your illustrations for the children’s book someday …maybe let us know when it comes out? 😊❤️Oh, and I vote for just darning the moth holes instead of ripping back. 👍
Hello Linda. Thank you for your continuing support! It looks like I will be knitting! Jo
@@theknittingman6443 😊And who could ask for a better teacher! I’ve been knitting for a very long time, but I’m still learning and love Gary’s approach to knitting …that it should be fun and not to worry too much about all the “rules”. Sometimes the rules make good sense, but sometimes going “off-piste” is more fun, even if you have to start over with the new skills you’ve learned from your mistakes. Looking forward to seeing your progress!👍❤️
Another great video Gary. I received the cat blanket pattern a couple of days ago and looking forward to getting started on it. You've got a great start on your UA-cam channel and, to be honest, my heart sank a bit when you mentioned a private members group. I know of a few UA-camrs that I follow who have these groups and I hear them say, "if you want to see this other special thing you need to be a member of our group", it's always disappointing. As much as I'd love to support all of the wonderful knitters that I've come across, you start adding up anywhere from $5 - $40 per month for all of these memberships, plus what it costs for youtube itself to watch add free... well I'm afraid I just can't do it. This is only my opinion Gary and I do look forward to all your future episodes.
Hi Catherine Thanks for your comment. I am obviously working towards knitting becoming my full-time occupation and was hoping that creating a membership scheme would aid in that endeavour. It would be in addition to what I already do so it would not impact my current output. I wouldn't be able to give up my current job unless I could replace the income from it. You would be able to choose whether you wanted to join and view the extra material that I create during the time that I would otherwise have been working. Thanks Gary
@@theknittingman6443I completely understand and sincerely hope this works out for you
Oh yes!! Mrs. Smith should definitely knit with the rest of us..we would love to have her join us! AND she will be helpful with the SABLE situation!
I have been going through my fingering yarns bc I would love to join the group doing the jumper/vest. I will be swatching to figure out my gauge and decided to try making my swatch on a small circular needle so my swatch will reflect my knitting in the round gauge. Good idea? Maybe I will end up with a mug cozy in the end!
Thanks for all the inspiration...and excited to be getting a tiger print too with my hare pattern! What a treat! My blue birds one has not flown over the ocean yet ...so I have some real treats to look forward to!
Hi MJ How wonderful that you like our patterns and are knitting them. Keep updating us with photos. I will be knitting and will be picking out the best wool! Jo
thanks for another great video - my favorite part was the old sewing machine - i had a singer with a knee lever rather than a treadle - couldn't tell which this one was though
Hi, I see a fair few but I think that one was a bit ropey, I have a hand turned one. Thanks Gary
Always a thumbs up Gary !! Looking forward to seeing Mrs. Smith learn to knit : ) Hoping the member club doesn't mean we will see less of you
Hi Carla ,it will be other work commitments that will affect our podcast output. Glad you are enjoying them. I hope me learning to knit will be interesting! Ha! Jo
Really enjoyed seeing your wips. Would love to see Mrs.Smith learn to knit. Good advice on buying yarn and keeping costs low. Lovely, relaxing, enjoyable episode.
Hi Kay thank you! Looks like I be will be knitting! Jo
Would love to see a collaboration with Martin from knit365. Not sure if your within a reasonable distance or not. Just an idea as you both are great for inspirations and ideas for projects. Also you both have the passion for fiber arts.
Hi Puppers, Maybe one day! I watch Martin too. He is only in Cardiff about 200 miles away, but when we go house sitting at my Sisters near Bristol he is just down the road. Thanks Gary
Love to see Mrs.Smith learn to knit. Enjoyed seeing w.i.p.s and great advice on buying lower cost quality yarn. Beautiful patterns and colours and such an enjoyable,relaxing and informative watch.
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Put the sweater that has moth holes in the freezer for a time to kill any other moth eggs so you dont get more holes after you have done all that work
my advice too! Freezer kills moth larvae and eggs (that may still be in the wool)
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Yes. Teach Mrs Smith. I love teaching vids. Do you wash the yarn that you buy from flea markets before you knit? If so, how you go about washing balls/skeins of yarn?
Hi Susan yes I have got big plans for Mrs Smith's training. I don't wash the yarn before I knit, not enough time in my day. Thanks Gary
Hmm, on the carpet bag WIP I think you should frog back to the chevrons and keep it bright as it looks fantastic on the lower section.. sorry, you probably didn't want to hear that! Judi
I like it! Gary
hi gary and jo, i have a suggestion for an outing: there is a national trust garden in Cornwall i just heard about on Gardeners World, and it is at Cortille House. I envision one of your family picnics, or at least a walk while the daffs are in full bloom...check out the latest Gardeners World if you want to know more!
Thank you! We have never been there, will try to visit! Jo
@@theknittingman6443 i forgot to mention that they have a historic collection of daffodils and they are in full bloom now...
Lovely! Have a go at knitting Mrs. Smith. Just an up date on my bamboo jumper, Gary. The cast on rib really stretched out and the cast off band had no give. I’m undoing the bottom to try a stretchy rib cast off. Overall the stockinette part was very nice and surprisingly very cool to the touch. It should be very nice for a shawl
Hello, looks like I will be knitting! Jo
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Maybe someone's suggested this here-haven't read all the comments-but how about starting a yellow jumper project! To Mrs. So and So who said yellow is difficult to wear-Take that! 💛💛💛
Hello Thank you for your suggestion! I am planning a new design soon. We have had some family problems and hope to get back on track. Thanks for your support x Gary
Lovely video - love the yellow sweater story and your music references - but worried about teaching your wife to knit - what comes “easy” to you may be difficult to another and one of you may run out of patience - plus to do it on camera - remember “a happy wife is a happy life”
Hi Donna. Glad you are enjoying the videos. I will give the knitting a go! Jo
The old connected needles can be a curly nuisance but if you place the plastic cord in hot water and streatch it out straight problem solv
Thanks - i remember my Nan teaching me that when I was a kid - bless her
I like the experimental WIP. These days I am preferring large bold Fair Isle designs, like the Chevrons. You talked about a sort of membership club--would this be like Fruity Knitting, on Patreon?
Hi Chris, although I know that Fruity Knitting are on patreon I don't know what benefits their members get, it would be nice to know, for our research. We were thinking of setting up our membership scheme on youtube to keep it all in one place, this wasn't available to FK when they started, as it is a relatively new youtube innovation. It would mean members would get extra content, training videos, knitalongs, pattern discounts, behind the scenes videos, etc. Do you think that it would be worth our time researching this as a potential option? Thanks Gary
@@theknittingman6443 YT benefits sound similar to what I receive w/ Patreon on FK & Franklin Habit. Maybe one platform is more beneficial for creators,, for you? May the best platform win The Knitting Man!
Portmerion pottery love it , I have a lot of botanical versions , and what place it is to visit....I am not a number I'm a free man
We loved it there too! Jo
There's also something great called Patreon.
Hi Nicolette, yes we are considering Patreon as a option to allow us to continue with our channel. thanks Gary
I'm so jealous! I cannot find wool yarn at second had shops, all I see is acrylic.
Here the same. But this isn't the UK, here in the Netherlands many knitters do not seem to like real wool. And this country is not known for sheep's wool (except the Texel wool used to fill duvets), most sheep here are for meat
@@ingeleonora-denouden6222 I'm in United States. I dont think Americans knit the way Europeans knit, at least not in the Western States where it rarely snows. I did, however, just today, find two VERY old sweater kits with wool yarn which i will purchase tomorrow! I wish I could post a picture of them here. They are a first for me. Never have I seen wool or a vintage kit so cheap! and how ironic that I would find it after I commented that I cannot find any LOL
Hi Edina How annoying! keep trying ,you never know x Jo
Continue with zig zag
Thanks Cara
I’d like a pattern but am traveling
I just read all of this. I’m so happy you are keeping in touch. I’m traveling solo and in MT at the moment fighting off some bugs camping. O! Will they ever stop?
I’m making a shawl, peacock pattern and saw these comments. Please show me how you make pockets. Not for my shawl but for your kitty vest I saw you make. I have that in my traveling plan too. Thank you so much for keeping me company. Am so grateful 🙂
Really enjoyed seeing your wips. Would love to see Mrs.Smith learn to knit. Good advice on buying yarn and keeping costs low. Lovely, relaxing, enjoyable episode.
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