I’ll Knit If I Want To: Episode 162
Вставка
- Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
- Welcome to I’ll Knit (& Spin!) If I want To! I asked y’all to send in some of your questions (from everything from fiber arts, to designing and on!) so I could put together a little video for y’all every Friday doing my best to answer your questions!
Sign up for my newsletter here: Sign up for the DRK Newsletter: eepurl.com/diPxsr
In this week’s episode we cover:
1. Socks with texture on the bottom! I’ve made pairs of your Bear Paw socks for my whole family and the one struggle I’m having is that right on the bottom of the heels, the ribbing wears extra thin. I’ve been darning my little heart out fixing them. I’m trying to make a pair of the DRK everyday socks, but I just haven’t been having luck with ribbing that goes under the foot. Do you have that problem? What would you do to fix it? Could I just leave the bottom of the foot as stockinette or would that change the circumference too much? Thanks!
2. Hello! I love to wear shawls, cowls, basically anything around my neck. I also love to wear makeup and like to blend my foundation down my neck. I was hoping for some tips and tricks on washing makeup out of our delicate knits. Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to answer all these questions. It has truly been invaluable and I can't thank you enough!
3. Could I knit the Tessellated pullover or cardigan with just the MC and then a fluffy yarn for both CCs? So really making it 2 colors vs 3 colors. Will this dramatically affect the row gauge do you think? I knit the pullover already in 3 colors and think it would be fun to try a 2 color version. What are your thoughts?
4. I am so inspired by your videos and patterns! You are why I have started spinning and am about to dive into sewing! I am curious how in the world people do magic of drafting fiber while their supported spindles are spinning. Is this something that just happens after a while? Is it dependent on the type of supported spindle? Mine just stops spinning as soon as I try. Also side question, what do you use to curl your bangs? They are always so cute and perfect! / Hello Andrea, can we talk about support spindles? I'm seeing them everywhere (thanks to you I think!), but I'm not seeing support spindles for sale many places. I am fairly well immersed in the fiber arts community and am not finding them at local wool events or yarn shops. The few I have seen online seem a fair bit more pricey than drop spindles, and maybe I need to get a bowl too? Can you tell us about the equipment and where we can get them at a range of price points?
Dan Tracy Designs www.dantracyde...
Enid Ashcroft www.etsy.com/s...
Bjorn Peck www.bjornpeck.se/
Spanish Peackock spanishpeacock...
Woodland Handcrafts woodlandhandcr...
Mingo Asho www.etsy.com/s...
Alice Savage www.alicesavag...
Allen Barry www.instagram....
5. I am spinning for the Traveler Sweater KAL. I bought all the fiber and now I have a storage problem. I am spinning on a wheel. I know you talked about storing your spun yarn on weaving bobbins. I bought some to do just that. Now that I have transferred the spun yarn to the weaving bobbins I don't know how to proceed. How do you get the yarn plied??? From the weaving bobbins? HELP I'm stuck and don't know how to proceed.
P.S. I have watched every single episode of I'l KNIT and have learned something every single time. Thanks for taking the time to do these. They are so inspiring!!!
Instagram: #100daysoflongdraw
Ravelry: www.ravelry.co...
Instagram: #100daysofknitting2024
Ravelry: www.ravelry.co...
Today I am wearing BRUME
Ravelry: www.ravelry.co...
My Website: www.dreareneek...
DRK March to May KAL 2024
Sweaters: www.ravelry.co...
Shawls: www.ravelry.co...
Instagram: #DRKMARCH2MAYKAL24
DRK Spin It to Knit It KAL
Ravelry KAL Forum: www.ravelry.co...
Instagram Hashtags: #DRKspinittoknitKAL2024 #DRKspinsTHETRAVELER
Ask a question for next week’s Q&A: forms.gle/pKM9...
Just wanted to thank you for putting itinerary on the thumb nail. It really helps when im trying to rewatch an episode for information.
Favorite tinted sunscreen? 🌞 Do tell! I really need to get back in the habit of daily sunscreen.
I love, love ,love your Q&A. Please don’t stop or shorten them. I am an info miser. Your Q&A are about the length of time that I am on the elliptical. I’m no longer bored on either. So please keep the info coming.
We love it Andrea! We are literally here for your "ted talks".
I love knitting heavy podcasts. I don’t spin and miss the days when it was all about knitting. But I know there are lots of spinners out there. Xx
For removing makeup from clothing around the neck I sometimes take a cotton pad with some micellar water and gently dab at the fabric and it helps to remove the makeup. I figured if it can remove makeup from my skin, may as well try it for removing makeup from my clothing. I think the main thing is to be very gentle.
LOVE THAT IVORY SWEATER…. I like worsted weight shawls, so I know I’d love that. ❤❤. Thank you for experimenting for us!
Regarding the question about wearing thin spots in socks: I know that I always wear out the ball of my foot first. I've started adding additional darning in that area when I finish making the sock to prevent the wear in the that area. There are many UA-cam videos showing different ways to do this, either by adding an extra strand of reinforcing thread or by weaving in extra yarn on the back side which is my preferred method. The extra yarn just felts into the area where I tend to get extra wear, and makes my socks last longer. Hope that helps!
For a tea combo you might like try Earl Grey and mint together. That's my jam 😀. I really like how you are listing the questions on the video thumbnail- great idea
As always, another great episode! Thank you so much for going into detail about yarn substitutions for your Brume sweater. It has helped me tremendously. I now have a better idea what to look for. xx
You are so welcome!!
I look forward to your podcast every week, and I love your new TED Talks! For storage bobbins, I use Leclerc styrene spools, which can fit up to 100 g of yarn depending on yarn thickness, and how tightly it's wound on. They're easily found in an internet search, and cost maybe US$4 each. See you next week!
Gall soap is a very powerful and yet all natural stain remover. I know it works very well for removing make-up stains. I found a product that is liquid and made specifically for wool and silk.
I think that using a pretreater spray on the stain (like Shout spray) on the stain and letting it set for 5 minutes before washing the garment will do a good job removing make-up stains ; its the oil in the stain which sticks to the fiber. The spray contains enzymes which break down small proteins so I would do a test swatch first to make sure it doesn't harm the yarn.
Your explanation for spinning was a big help. I took a class but your description was better. I was frustrated in my class. I will try again.
A little original Dawn dishwashing liquid works great on stains. Safe for ducks and safe for your wool. Palmolive also has a clean and clear version. Works on underarm stains from deodorant too. A little vinegar on top will help remove colour stains. I usually follow up with some Eucalan to add back some lanolin.
Love your “Ted” talks Andrea! Great episode, thank you for the spindle parade. They are stunning works of art❤
That little spinning demo was so very helpful Andrea! Thank you!
I have major hair envy. Looking gorgeous, girl! ❤😍
Got your email and immediately bought the pattern - thanks for the discount! Then I thought about it for a few hours and went to look at the yarn. Then I ordered the yarn. I've *never* done that for a pattern based only on the description. So well done. Can't wait to start this!
You look Stunningly Beautiful in that color!!! That sweater is GORGEOUS 🥰❤😍(love both colors but the blue is my absolute favorite 💙!)
Thanks Andrea, for talking about the difference in the yarn substitutions of your new sweater and how important that is and why, etc. I do love your 2nd version more and I think the important take-away here is to be sure and swatch as well. Thanks for taking the time to find an alternate yarn weight and substitutions that could also work in addition to the one you used in the first version. It is very much appreciated. I love learning new things from your informative videos!
Glad it was helpful!
This green color suits you so well ! Thanks for your informative podcast
Stains in knits-I’ve had great luck working up a good lather with a bar of Fels Naptha and dabbing the foam gently into stains in my knits. It has worked super well for me, and I’ve never had felting problems
It is always nice to knit as I listen to all your answers. Thanks !
I love listening to you talk about spinning. I don't spin though and it's like listening to a beautiful language that I don't speak lol
Try micellar water (very gentle but effective makeup remover) to remove makeup from your knits!
That lighter colour suits you so well!! Beautiful sweater as per usual, Andrea!
maybe you can call it a cowl collar lol it really looks like a cowl connected to the sweater
I appreciate hearing
your spindle suggestions and I hope to collect some art work spindles someday soon, but I have found that a
kinder-egg pierced with a bamboo skewer works very well.
Awesome episode thank you!! I am trying to learn support spindle spinning and self taught. It’s also part of my long draw spin along. I’ve had so many crazy issues in learning. I did great to practice flicking without fiber. I attached the fiber and couldn’t spin. The fiber was I’m the way. I finally figured out the issue and angle of the spindle/fiber. The next issue was the long draw. I’ve been parking and drafting and all thumbs to spin. Your explanation was perfect!! I have to try it out. Thanks for the info also of the spindle makers. The one I have now is from the dancing goat and like it but have nothing to compare it to yet. I do have the mushroom spindle on order. Should be here any day now. And the Spanish Peacock I drool over. Only has been impossible to get. Funny how I’m obsessed when I’m still learning,, I was never like that with a drop spindle. I am with my wheels though. But after all of this; thank you
Thanks for the spinning demo on the support spindle. It was very helpful!
I don’t know if this is a tip anyone should actually follow, but I do knit for my little girls. And they are the grubbiest creatures ever. I make our own soap (super-fatted coconut oil lye soap) and I will literally put their sweaters in the bath and take the bar of soap and rub it on the super dirty and stained areas. Usually I’ll rinse them out and let the sweaters soak in a conditioning bath for a half hour afterwards, but it works every time. I’d rather wear my precious knits too than keep them just for special days 🧡
Love all the helpful info! Your new pattern is gorgeous! Pattern and yarn purchased. Can't wait to try the oh dang DK.
Thank you for the chat on using fluffy fibers - it's just what I needed today! I'm swatching for a brioche sweater, using a fingering merino-cashmere plus a laceweight suri for the 2 fingering weight yarns in the pattern. I held the suri double for the first part of my swatch, and my gauge was waaay off. Instead of 22 stitches per 4 inches on size 3 needles, I had 17. Now I'm going to try again with a single strand of suri and see if I get any closer. Brume is gorgeous, and will be the perfect project for the Spinster's Daughter "Love me like you used to" I have in my stash. I'm also a fan of the folded down collar - love the structure without the constriction :-)
Beautiful sweater in either colour and you look gorgeous in both! I also can't stand anything tight round my neck. I'm fairly new to your channel and I'm loving your podcasts; I'm gradually working my way backwards through them and have just reached #100! I am learning something new with each and every one.
The blue Brume is the same color as the sweater I'm working on right now! I can't wait to cast on a Brume
Love all your podcasts ❤ this one is particularly timely as I recently frogged a sport weight/mohair knit that turned out huge (chose wrong size) and your Bruce will be PERRRRFECT! I’ve downloaded and excited to cast it on🎉 thank you for always taking the time to podcast, you are so authentic and natural, it feels like I’m in your studio having a good old yarn ! 😂
I have been waiting for a pattern like the Brume pattern! I apppreciate the discount! I bought a sweater years ago that I wanted to remake and this pattern will be perfect! A setting spray after the setting powder might work for preventing the make-up on clothes issue. Charlotte Tillbury's setting spray has been recommended to work well.
I always wear an apron when I cook but it seems that tomato sauce knows how to jump and splash onto my shirt where my apron isn't - argh! I know what you mean - I try to never cook in anything light that I love.
I've just been watching episode 97 and listened to the answer about copyright. I left a comment there forgetting it was an old episode so thought I'd add it here as it's more likely to get seen - here it is: 'I fully understand about the selling of finished projects being a big NO and a breach of copyright, but what about giving finished projects as gifts to friends or family? Is this ok?'
Great episode, lots of info! Love the Brume Sweaters. Thank you Andrea!
LOVE Brume!!! and so happy you look like you are feeling better XO
i feel for questioner #2! my thoughts are mostly abt prevention--some youtuber suggested draping a thin scarf over your face when you pull a sweater on, and i wondered if Ms Q2 could wear a thin, small washable scarf around her neck to take the worst of the makeup. i use a setting spray from Urban Decay that seems to keep goop on my face [and makes it a tad harder to remove]. washing--soak the sweater longer?? idk. looking forward to seeing other suggestions!
Thanks for the supported spinning demo, it makes me want to try it. My spinning experience so far has been an exercise in frustration (but I know I haven’t given it a focused chance yet).
Me again. I have wonderful success in stain removal including spaghetti sauce with soaking my knits in power scour. It works. Good luck
The Woolery has storage bobbins - plastic and cardboard.
Loved this episode so much! 😃👏🏼🧶
Already started my Blume! Loving it.
38:18 of course we're still here! I'm always here for all the goodness, knowledge drop, and excitement for knitting and fiber ❣️🥰
I LOVE you, your channel, and hopefully soon I'll be a proficient enough knitter to be able to do 1 of your sweater patterns! BTW, as I am currently working on the Bakker Shawl as my 1st 'real' knitting project(I would have done your everyday shawl if I'd seen it before casting on), what sweater of yours do you suggest I start with as a new knitter? What are your thoughts on what to start with, top-down or bottom-up construction? I sew and quilt so I do have construction experience at least lol
Wonderfurl podcast! Andrea, you are always so resourceful, fun, helpful and positive, and you definitely look great with both sweaters, although I am a little bit partial with the blue one.
I love the Brume sweater, and I wonder if a good substitution for the OhDang yarn could be the Blue Sky Fiber Brushed Suri , also DK, and also very light and fluffy.
Stains: I iive in Switzerland, and I have been successful in cleaning stains from make up using the Marseille soap, easily available in our stores.
Thanks for sharing all of your experience! Love this episode-I don’t wear makeup, but my daughter does, and I was thinking about the makeup setting spray (Urban Decay) she uses to help prevent transfer onto clothes. Which tinted sunscreen do you use? Always looking for a good one to try!
I don’t know about knits, but I got lipstick on some of my clothes and I bought on Amazon this stick stain remover called Kiss Off and it worked great. It was really inexpensive too.
OMG you are so entertaining!!
Just bought it! I plan to knit it in Lana Grossa Setsuri Big.
.. sorry typo .. I meant your Brume Sweater . It’s perfect ❤
Great chat on Blume - do you think the blown yarns like Drops Air or Snefnug would also work?
Oh, tomato sauce and I stick together in the kitchen. And my clothes are witness to this.
Great podcast
Hrer in the UK I work for a company called Avon and we do a prep and set spray
Who knows nothing about spinning except what Andrea tells us and goes out and buys a supported spindle 🙋