Wow, Bärbels creations are truely artworks. If I could knit such masterpieces I wouldn`t even know how much I could charge if I decided to sell them. They look priceless, made for Queens and Kings. Wonderful
Hello. I am so enjoying your videos. I am glad to see Andrew and getting to know him. He is a beautiful man. I am sorr for your loss Andrea and Madeline. I also miss him even though I never met him; but the videos are great. You inspired me to crochet an afghan and I bought the yarn yesterday at Michaels and followed a ripple pattern in double crochet on a tutorial on You Tube. I already made seven rows and the yarn is in changing bright colors. I am really enjoying it, and I feel creative. Your dog is adorable. Both of you mother and daughter are beautiful, talented ladies. I wish you well. Take Care.😊
Fruity Knitting is the best podcast! I have been going back to watch all of the episodes and I am almost caught up. I just became a Patron yesterday and I think it is well worth it. What I don't understand is how someone could give this podcast a thumbs down??? Unbelievable!!!
This has been a fascinating episode of Fruity Knitting. Thankyou for inspiring knitters around the world. But the artistic merits of knitting truly stand out in this podcast. Beautiful. I've already ordered some of Nancy's books from my library.
Hi Sue. Thank you for your lovely comments. We are so lucky to be able to have such inspiring people on the show. Enjoy your brioche, and make sure you join the Fruity Brioche Kal! A + A.
Great Segment again. I love how you push Andrew to learn more and more and he seems to pick it up so quick! bravo to you both. Loved Nancy. I enrolled in her Craftsy class and made my first sampler. I also love Mercedes Tarasovich approach to Brioche as well. Great segment. Thanks again!
Andrew and Andrea, Watching this episode was akin to participating in a knitting master class. I am in awe of the sensory excellence and cannot imagine how you will ever top this! Thank you for the opportunity to be a patron of this most enjoyable example of the artistic capabilities of humankind! Just wow!
Sam, thank you so much for your support. We love putting people like Nancy out in video, but it depends on people like you deciding to become a Patron of the show. Keep enjoying it. A + A.
I have been a knitter for 40 years and I am enthralled by the way the knitting community has expanded with Ravelry, Instagram, Pinterest and a myriad of knitting events all over the world. But somehow knitting podcasts had escaped my attention until recently. Now I am an addict, and your podcast is absolutely top rate! Thank you for all the interesting interviews, knitters-of-the-world episodes, your beautiful knitting projects and all the rest. So inspiring! The only problem is finding the time to knit all the projects I find I now want to embark on.
OMG!! Just finally sat down and watched Fruity Knitting for the first time although you have been in my Q for a year!!! Now I have to watch everything I've missed!! Your content is superb, and ,I feel ,greatly needed in the knitting podcast world. The interviews are the best and your family dynamic is awesome!! Please continue to show your successes as well as not so much successes!! We all learn from mistakes and should not be afraid to admit to them!! Thank you
Hi from Australia... Yes Iknow it has taken me a while to catchup on this podcast. I am an experienced knitter, or so I thought until I tried to teach myself Brioche... OMG what a world of pain until I watched your simple practical explanation. Love your podcasts and love being a Fruity Knitting patron
Great podcast - as a patron I am so looking forward to the hat pattern - I think it will finally give the the much-needed push to start brioche. Thanks so much for all your great work.
Hi Elizabeth. We're both working hard on getting the hat and the pattern done. Why don't you start with a bit of swatching? Look forward to seeing you in the Kal! A + A
I have to say a HUGE THANK YOU! Just before watching this episode I had tried on a partially knit shirt and was unhappy with the yoke to bust ratio and thought I would have to FROG it and try again. Watching this episode, I decided to take a second skein and reknit the section keeping the yoke the same and adding increases for the bust. Then I can decide which version will really work for me! You rescued me. I actually clicked on the episode out of order b/c I saw the Brioche subject line.
What have you done, you amazing people?!? Now not only am I hooked on double knitting (about which I heard in another podcast-style video here on youtube just a few days ago; I already have two projects on my needles and I want more), I need to try my hand at brioche and mosaic knitting! I didn't even know there was such a thing as mosaic knitting. I am in awe. This video is awesome!
Wow! This is the first time I watched your podcast. Having seen Nancy on the show was a bonus. I learned brioche knitting from her class on Craftsy. I must say you have a wonderful podcast. You keep the podcast moving with different activities and people from the crafting world. Your podcast is brilliant.
Thanks, Jackie. Nancy has been hugely influential in introducing people to brioche knitting - just like yourself. Thanks for your lovely comments on the podcast. A + A.
Dear Andrea & Andrew, Thank you so much for this excellent podcast. I'm really not into podcasts BUT yours is so elegant, informative and downright delightful that after watching #35 featuring Nancy Marchant I subscribed and started with #1 and just finished #14. Bravo to the two of you....keep up the excellent work. Your podcast has been VERY helpful to me. In 2014 I had to have two extremely painful operations for skin cancer (Invasive Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the anal margin). Since then I had another in 2016 and yet another on August 3rd of this year (yes, just a little over a week ago). Thank God the last two operations were not cancerous! When I have these operations it is very difficult to walk, set, stand and sometimes to even lay down. The reason for this is because they can not close the wound. So, you have to put with this pain from the open wound until it begins to heal. Well, anyway, your podcast has been a true blessing from the Lord to me. It has taken my mind off of the pain and has redirected my thoughts to your podcast. I love to knit and lace shawls are my favorite. I have never tried Fair isle knitting. I live in San Antonio, Tx. and it's just a little hot for thick yarn. Since I started knitting with good wool yarn I could never go back to acrylic yarns. The yarns you use are gorgeous!! I really love the inaction between the two of you and your daughter is exquisite! Thanks again, Trish
Trish, it is so good to hear that the podcast has been some support for you through your difficult times, and your knitting too. We both wish you a speedy recovery. Andrew and Andrea.
Fist time watcher and I thoroughly enjoyed this podcast. Nancy’s creativity was just jaw-dropping and the results blew me away. I truly appreciate that you create items and show how they look on, plus sharing the do’s and don’ts. THANK YOU!!!
This episode (35) was fascinating, taking knitting from a craft to a level of art. over been inspired recently to learn brioche but have not yet started. Thank you Andrea for the tutorial. I so enjoyed the interview with Nancy for a better understanding of the evolution of the stitches/technique & the far reaching possibilities.
I found the brioche segment very interesting. I have noted an uptick in brioche postings all over recently and I"ve been curious about it. But I don't think it's for me.
Wow,, nice to see Andrew‘s knitting skills grow with time and his common sense advice to Andrea be so valuable to her, the Master. Andrea is a great teacher. Exacting and loving. The best kind of teacher. Another wow for Bärbel‘s amazing work and color sense. Gorgeous, right? (Note: I am a new subscriber/patreon and am enjoying binge watching all episodes from the beginning.)
Another fabulous interview. She is amazing.At VKL last weekend Stephen West told me to learn the Brioche stitch. I took an lecture with him. I will buy Nancy’s craftsy class.
Another brilliant podcast. The brioche stitch is beautiful. Thank you for featuring it. I don't think I will ever master it though. Take care....Crystal.
This podcast was wonderful I so wish I lived there so I could see Barbel Salet shop would so love to purchase her patterns and the yarn also, I was so taken away when she showed her coats AMAZING!!, and was shocked when I seen Nancy Marchant, a friend gave me one of her books to look at.
I love brioche and Nancy Marchant so found this podcast that way. What a spectacular introduction. Now I can not wait to watch every episode. Congratulations. I will seriously consider becoming a patreon. Thank you.
Thanks for another fabulous episode. It is the second time I watch this episode and it is great. Great interview with Nancy. I had done 4 projects from her and I really like them.
This was such a treat of a podcast!!! I am thoroughly impressed with Andrew's ability and attitude to undertake such a toothy project like two color brioche!!! Wow!!! I better get to it LOL I am strongly considering entering your brioche KAL. That would inspire me to brioche a shawl!!!! Thank you for such a wonderful podcast! BTW, Barbel's designs are just absolutely gorgeous. I would love to knit all 4 of her seasons jackets!!!!
Hi Andrea and Madeline. I am mourning Andrew’s passing. I am sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man. Andrea, I am watching your marriage video. You are a beautiful couple. Your dancing was awesome. Thanks to you I am knitting and crocheting again. I have crocheted a double crochet ripple afghan in numerous colors which I am gifting to my 11 year old granddaughter, Heidi, which I will see this coming weekend. I also took two classes of knitting in a yarn shop where I knitted a Garter Ridge Cowl, and I finished it and will wear it in the winter. Thank You. Taking Care.😊
this podcast is great.......you are gourmand......thanck you so much for the advice..... i'm italian and i do not miss your bet...... good job!!! Barbara
Enjoy your podcast ! You did a wonderful tutorial. I love Brioche, have 2 of Nancy's books, and took her Craftsy classes, both of the classes are very different. Can refer back to them, it's wonderful. Thank you ! Have just the right yarn to knit a hat, inspired to cast on. Ellen
A huge sigh looking at all those amazing shawls. Nicola’s shawls are out of this world! Andrew’s ‘Darls’ is so 🇦🇺, and ‘jumper’. I’ve been incredibly proud of both my fellow Victorians, but Andrew particularly because he’s the best of the best Australian males on UA-cam!
Andrea, I admire your commitment to the perfect fit. I don't think many knitters would take the time to make two versions of the lace yoke to test the size...good for you!
What a treat this podcast was! Wonderful guests and topics! Nancy Marchant is a brioche goddess. I have her leaf book - can't recall the correct name and must find it and then maybe choose one of her patterns to join your brioche kal! My only hesitancy is I'm travelling to Europe (Italy, Amsterdam and Ireland) from August 29-September 19 and am not sure of brioche as a travelling knit (plane knit?). May have to wait till I'm home and no distractions. Barbel from Germany - her work is beyond words. Love Ella Gordon's newest sweater design! Keep up the fabulous podcasting Andrew and Andrea!
Thanks for another fabulous episode. Great interview with Nancy. I feel really inspired to learn brioche properly. Im looking forward to your pattern. Thanks for your excellent podcast. You are both so informative and encouraging!
Hi from Texas! When my fabric selvedges are not clear, I pop a safety pin on each right side edge before washing. Saves me a lot of angst later on...love your podcasts. Thanks so much for sharing!
I just want to pop in to say how much I've been enjoying your show. I've only recently started tuning-in, and imagine my surprise to see Andrew knitting with my yarn!!! 🤗 Your hat turned out great! Looking forward to more wonderful episodes!
This is the very first time I have watched a truly worthwhile podcast - I have subscribed and am avidly watching from the very beginning. I work for the radio, and am totally impressed with your professionalism and the perfect mix of friendly information, fun facts, educational techniques, brilliant interviews that are sometimes really moving...All the segments are carefully put together and entertaining and interesting. Also I just love your choice of classical pieces and traditional songs. I can't find the right words, but basically, THANK YOU, I am so glad I found you! Keep going! :-)
Another brilliant podcast! Thank you for the high quality content and passion you bring to your podcast. I was a Hebredean till recently as we are on one income with two kids. But I value your podast so much and really want you to continue and thus decided that it was worth the 10$ a month for a Merino pledge. Viewers really should not hesitate in supporting you, we can only gain from a knitting podcast such as yours. And if we can invest in yarn, we can invest in you.
Happy New Year 2018. So happy to have discovered you. Yet another great podcast. Great interview with Nancy. I met Nancy in Italy after she stepped in at the last minute to replace Marie Wallin. Nancy took the time to introduce us to Brioche Knitting which was fabulous. I did knit a scarf in a multicoloured yarn. Watching this has reignited my interest and will add a brioche item to my todo list for 2018.
I LOVED this episode!!! Thank you!!! And I'm just about to learn this stitch (together with some of the girls in my group on Facebook) that we here in Sweden call PATENT, like they do in the Netherlands. I had no idea that this was the same as the Brioche. I have heard that it also goes under the name Fisherman's rib, but I had no idea it's the Patent stitch. Brilliant!
This is the first Fruity Knitting podcast I've seen! I enjoyed watching it (while knitting). I just learned brioche. I ordered Nancy's Knitting Fresh Brioche book. 😊. I subscribed to this channel, and will watch others. Very well done and interesting. 😃
Fruity Knitting, one more thing. Your tip about using dental floss for a lifeline. I am making a cabled hat, and decided I'd add a lifeline before starting the next cable row. Note to self: add lifeline TWO rows before cable row. I checked my needles, which are the Clover interchangeable bamboo needles. No hole. So I made a loop with the floss, slightly unscrewed the right needle, slipped the floss down the needle and pulled it taut over the screw area, then tightened the needle back onto the cable. Perfect solution! 😊
I'm glad you are back to knitting again, I was not interested in the dressmaking episodes. This one is fab, I'm not keen on Brioche however, I don't really like ribbing, Fair Isle and cable for me every time. I am enjoying your tutorial on Ba-ble sheepy hat, I'm going to make the cowl and mitts too. Its very cold in English winters so the set will come in handy. Keep going please I really enjoy your lovely podcasts its the highlight of my fortnight.
This is actually just the 2nd episode I’ve run across while UA-cam jumping (the other being Andrew knitting and you sewing due to tennis elbow issues) which I did subscribe to lol which is probably why you guys were in my assortment of video’s to see. Anyway, I’ve actually ran across and was inspired by the brioche stitch this summer and have had several successful projects and one just ok project come out. The just ok was more due to my aggressive increases in the round lol my cowl came out looking like a bizarre shoulder decoration. Cast on 110 sts of dk which is just over 50 actual ribs, cast off in a stretchy bind of with about 120 actual brioche ribs...it’s a beautiful giant disk with a hole in the center. With all my sts squished together on a 24 in cable, I couldn’t tell the increases were out of control lol, anyway, lesson learned. I love you guys and plan to become more involved with your channel and podcasts, etc. Keep up the wonderful work!
Second sweater looks a little tight. I wondered if you had washed the yarn before knitting, it might have made a difference on the first one. Loved the interview with Nancy Marchant. The brioche stitch is interesting when combined with different fibers as well as different colors. So the dark and light would be wonderful if angora is used for the white . Fine first clip alpaca is similar (sometimes called "baby" alpaca though it is sometimes a brand rather than actual baby or cria alpaca since they are not often shorn as crias). Love love loved the green brioche mohair lace scarf. It would be even more lovely if kid mohair is used. These kinds of fibers keep it light where it would otherwise feel quite heavy, especially if spun very fine. Another great episode.
Hi from Korumburra Australia, love your podcasts, you have inspired me to try Brioche knitting in handspun wool I have some white merino and coloured corriedale I will give it a go.
It was lovely to watch Nancy Marchant and very interesting. This is a big ask but could you please do part of your videos on how to wash these wonderful delicate wools. It seems a shame to go to such lengths to knit these difficult garments and only to spoil them with poor washing. Thank you Andrea and Andrew for absolutely interesting and informative videos. Best wishes Ann in South Australia.
You are a delight to watch and learn from. After 60 years of knitting so many stitches and types of projects. Yet, you are introducing me to new opportunities. How much garment drop might I expect from a brioche shawl if using a wool/nylon blended yarn? I’m trying to figure the final length of this shawl.
My husbands family used to manufacture double knits and silks. My mother-in-law ran the fabric outlet of the factory. She gave me a paper ruler called a stretch knit ruler I am sure that if you look it up on the Internet you can find one and it will tell you each direction how far your knit will stretch.
I am a novice on knowing terms but I think I did a Double knitting rib for a brim of a hat and then combined them to make the main part of the hat. Came out alright for my first hat ever made, gave it to my sister as a gift for christmas 2015.
Thank you! Regarding the stretch top: The greatest amount of stretch is from selvedge to selvedge (crosswise). Apparently, the second top used a stretchier fabric than the first top you made. One of the tricky parts of knit sewing!
I love your podcast very much and I would love to see you guys interviewing Melissa leapman she's my favorite designer and teacher greetings from gander Newfoundland Canada
Andrea, what about tacking some lace binding around the inside of the neck line (or just on the shoulder seams) like you used to hem your dress, to keep Madelaine's top from growing. It could be a bit scratchy, though. Just a thought. Love your show.
Hi, I’ve been learning to do the wonderful brioche knit stitch on the flat so, but struggling with the casting on of stitches so have abandoned a few on the edges along the way! Do you cast on odd or even number of stitches? I did try to do the brioche purl with two colours one for left hand and one right until I realised I could only do this on the round going to try that today! Thanks for the lessons I’ve only just found you both love your podcasts.
Hi Dianna. Nancy does have a Craftsy course which people have said is great. You might also find a course at your local yarn store to help you get into the brioche. Try something small for our Kal!
I think it's best to start the (double knitting, brioche) definitions at the stitch-level instead of at the row level. For example, double knitting entails two sets of stitches on one needle. How do we deal with that? It depends from there so then we need to go to the row-level explanations and so on.
Dear Andrea, I really enjoy your tutorials !! I have been looking for knitting needles (DP & circular) with the hole for a lifeline (the way you do it with dental floss), but have been unsuccessful in finding it. Where would be a good website to purchase those please ? Maria from Canada
Great interviews. I also find the decreases in the hat beautiful, but I was unable to find the instructions or the tutorial on the website. Are they available now? Thank you for a very inspiring episode
I have Nancy more chance brioche book and it has a pattern called Hedera jacket calls for five different colors work in it of Peruvian Hollyn 100% wool does anyone know where I can find this in enough yarn colors to make this jacket thank you
Just like Kay Jones of the Bakery Bear podcast I strongly suspected that Fisherman's ribs and one colour Brioche were the same. I've tried and it is definitely the same. You can't tell the difference on a swatch that has the two techniques one on top of the other. I also suspect that there is a way to "Fisherman's rib" the two colour Brioche but have not yet figured it out. Has anybody did ?
Die Modelle von Bärbel S. sehen aus wie Nachahmungen von Christel Seyfahrts(Fanø ) Designs. Sowohl was die Muster, die Details wie Biesen, Kanten... angeht, selbst der Laden.
I am trying to find the 100% Peruvian more for the head of your jacket and your Rios book I cannot find enough colors in the same color shade it five different colors where can I find the Peruvian Halen yarn Allen wool
Nancy I have your book brioche book and I’m doing a Hedera jacket in a different five colors but I cannot find enough colors in the same shade where can I find the Peruvian 100% wool Helen Yarn I appreciate if you let me know where I can buy
Hi Hannah, I'm happy that you would like to try my hat. I said in the episode that it will take a couple of weeks for me to film the tutorial and edit it and write up the pattern. It should be available sometime next week.
Wow, Bärbels creations are truely artworks. If I could knit such masterpieces I wouldn`t even know how much I could charge if I decided to sell them. They look priceless, made for Queens and Kings. Wonderful
Hello. I am so enjoying your videos. I am glad to see Andrew and getting to know him. He is a beautiful man. I am sorr for your loss Andrea and Madeline. I also miss him even though I never met him; but the videos are great. You inspired me to crochet an afghan and I bought the yarn yesterday at Michaels and followed a ripple pattern in double crochet on a tutorial on You Tube. I already made seven rows and the yarn is in changing bright colors. I am really enjoying it, and I feel creative. Your dog is adorable. Both of you mother and daughter are beautiful, talented ladies. I wish you well. Take Care.😊
Barbel Salet's colour work is just amazing.
Fruity Knitting is the best podcast! I have been going back to watch all of the episodes and I am almost caught up. I just became a Patron yesterday and I think it is well worth it. What I don't understand is how someone could give this podcast a thumbs down??? Unbelievable!!!
Thank you Debbie, we are grateful that you appreciate all the work that goes into it !
That was the best podcast so far! I watched Nancy talking about Brioche twice. Thank you so much 😊
There is plenty to take in from Nancy! Thanks for watching - twice!
This has been a fascinating episode of Fruity Knitting. Thankyou for inspiring knitters around the world. But the artistic merits of knitting truly stand out in this podcast. Beautiful. I've already ordered some of Nancy's books from my library.
Hi Sue. Thank you for your lovely comments. We are so lucky to be able to have such inspiring people on the show. Enjoy your brioche, and make sure you join the Fruity Brioche Kal! A + A.
Many thanks for uploading - stunning what wonderful artworks Nancy is able to create!!! 😍👌👋👋👋👋
Great Segment again. I love how you push Andrew to learn more and more and he seems to pick it up so quick! bravo to you both. Loved Nancy. I enrolled in her Craftsy class and made my first sampler. I also love Mercedes Tarasovich approach to Brioche as well. Great segment. Thanks again!
Andrew and Andrea, Watching this episode was akin to participating in a knitting master class. I am in awe of the sensory excellence and cannot imagine how you will ever top this! Thank you for the opportunity to be a patron of this most enjoyable example of the artistic capabilities of humankind! Just wow!
Sam, thank you so much for your support. We love putting people like Nancy out in video, but it depends on people like you deciding to become a Patron of the show. Keep enjoying it. A + A.
I have been a knitter for 40 years and I am enthralled by the way the knitting community has expanded with Ravelry, Instagram, Pinterest and a myriad of knitting events all over the world. But somehow knitting podcasts had escaped my attention until recently. Now I am an addict, and your podcast is absolutely top rate! Thank you for all the interesting interviews, knitters-of-the-world episodes, your beautiful knitting projects and all the rest. So inspiring! The only problem is finding the time to knit all the projects I find I now want to embark on.
Thank you so much for this wonderful podcast and interview with my favourite knitter and designer Nancy Marchant. Thank you !
Great to hear that you enjoyed it! A + A
OMG!! Just finally sat down and watched Fruity Knitting for the first time although you have been in my Q for a year!!! Now I have to watch everything I've missed!! Your content is superb, and ,I feel ,greatly needed in the knitting podcast world. The interviews are the best and your family dynamic is awesome!! Please continue to show your successes as well as not so much successes!! We all learn from mistakes and should not be afraid to admit to them!! Thank you
Wow! That leafy scarf with the stem running down the center is stunning!
Hi from Australia... Yes Iknow it has taken me a while to catchup on this podcast. I am an experienced knitter, or so I thought until I tried to teach myself Brioche... OMG what a world of pain until I watched your simple practical explanation. Love your podcasts and love being a Fruity Knitting patron
Episode 35 with Nancy Marchant is the BEST podcast yet!!
Thank you.
Great podcast - as a patron I am so looking forward to the hat pattern - I think it will finally give the the much-needed push to start brioche. Thanks so much for all your great work.
Hi Elizabeth. We're both working hard on getting the hat and the pattern done. Why don't you start with a bit of swatching? Look forward to seeing you in the Kal! A + A
I have to say a HUGE THANK YOU! Just before watching this episode I had tried on a partially knit shirt and was unhappy with the yoke to bust ratio and thought I would have to FROG it and try again. Watching this episode, I decided to take a second skein and reknit the section keeping the yoke the same and adding increases for the bust. Then I can decide which version will really work for me! You rescued me. I actually clicked on the episode out of order b/c I saw the Brioche subject line.
What have you done, you amazing people?!? Now not only am I hooked on double knitting (about which I heard in another podcast-style video here on youtube just a few days ago; I already have two projects on my needles and I want more), I need to try my hand at brioche and mosaic knitting! I didn't even know there was such a thing as mosaic knitting. I am in awe. This video is awesome!
Wow! This is the first time I watched your podcast. Having seen Nancy on the show was a bonus. I learned brioche knitting from her class on Craftsy. I must say you have a wonderful podcast. You keep the podcast moving with different activities and people from the crafting world. Your podcast is brilliant.
Thanks, Jackie. Nancy has been hugely influential in introducing people to brioche knitting - just like yourself. Thanks for your lovely comments on the podcast. A + A.
I am a serious knitter your channel is such a joy!
I love this interview! Such an inspirational and amazing lady 🙌
Nancy Marchant is amazing... I loved this episode!
Thanks, Kim.
I'm very impressed with Andrew's brioche knitting.
(So is Andrew.)
Dear Andrea & Andrew,
Thank you so much for this excellent podcast. I'm really not into podcasts BUT yours is so elegant, informative and downright delightful that after watching #35 featuring Nancy Marchant I subscribed and started with #1 and just finished #14. Bravo to the two of you....keep up the excellent work.
Your podcast has been VERY helpful to me. In 2014 I had to have two extremely painful operations for skin cancer (Invasive Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the anal margin). Since then I had another in 2016 and yet another on August 3rd of this year (yes, just a little over a week ago). Thank God the last two operations were not cancerous!
When I have these operations it is very difficult to walk, set, stand and sometimes to even lay down. The reason for this is because they can not close the wound. So, you have to put with this pain from the open wound until it begins to heal. Well, anyway, your podcast has been a true blessing from the Lord to me. It has taken my mind off of the pain and has redirected my thoughts to your podcast.
I love to knit and lace shawls are my favorite. I have never tried Fair isle knitting. I live in San Antonio, Tx. and it's just a little hot for thick yarn. Since I started knitting with good wool yarn I could never go back to acrylic yarns.
The yarns you use are gorgeous!! I really love the inaction between the two of you and your daughter is exquisite!
Thanks again,
Trish
Trish, it is so good to hear that the podcast has been some support for you through your difficult times, and your knitting too. We both wish you a speedy recovery. Andrew and Andrea.
Fist time watcher and I thoroughly enjoyed this podcast. Nancy’s creativity was just jaw-dropping and the results blew me away. I truly appreciate that you create items and show how they look on, plus sharing the do’s and don’ts. THANK YOU!!!
I bought the craftsy lessons Nancy offered for Brioche knitting and she is an excellent teacher. love this podcast.
This episode (35) was fascinating, taking knitting from a craft to a level of art. over been inspired recently to learn brioche but have not yet started. Thank you Andrea for the tutorial. I so enjoyed the interview with Nancy for a better understanding of the evolution of the stitches/technique & the far reaching possibilities.
Thanks, Deborah. It's great to hear that so many people are inspired to try brioche. Look forward to seeing you in the Fruity Brioche Kal. A + A.
I found the brioche segment very interesting. I have noted an uptick in brioche postings all over recently and I"ve been curious about it. But I don't think it's for me.
The coats and shawls made by Barbel are unbelievably beautiful.
Wow,, nice to see Andrew‘s knitting skills grow with time and his common sense advice to Andrea be so valuable to her, the Master. Andrea is a great teacher. Exacting and loving. The best kind of teacher. Another wow for Bärbel‘s amazing work and color sense. Gorgeous, right? (Note: I am a new subscriber/patreon and am enjoying binge watching all episodes from the beginning.)
Another fabulous interview. She is amazing.At VKL last weekend Stephen West told me to learn the Brioche stitch. I took an lecture with him. I will buy Nancy’s craftsy class.
Another brilliant podcast. The brioche stitch is beautiful. Thank you for featuring it. I don't think I will ever master it though. Take care....Crystal.
Thank you, Crystal, and give the Brioche a try. A hat is a great place to start, chunky wool... (-;
This podcast was wonderful I so wish I lived there so I could see Barbel Salet shop would so love to purchase her patterns and the yarn also, I was so taken away when she showed her coats AMAZING!!, and was shocked when I seen Nancy Marchant, a friend gave me one of her books to look at.
I love brioche and Nancy Marchant so found this podcast that way. What a spectacular introduction. Now I can not wait to watch every episode. Congratulations. I will seriously consider becoming a patreon. Thank you.
Thanks for another fabulous episode. It is the second time I watch this episode and it is great. Great interview with Nancy. I had done 4 projects from her and I really like them.
This was such a treat of a podcast!!! I am thoroughly impressed with Andrew's ability and attitude to undertake such a toothy project like two color brioche!!! Wow!!! I better get to it LOL
I am strongly considering entering your brioche KAL. That would inspire me to brioche a shawl!!!!
Thank you for such a wonderful podcast!
BTW, Barbel's designs are just absolutely gorgeous. I would love to knit all 4 of her seasons jackets!!!!
Thanks, Oly (-; And yes, join the Fruity Brioche Kal!!!
Love you Nancy Marchand! You always inspire me,
Madeleine is a fortunate child. Nice team work of a outfit. Thanks
OH my goodness! Thank you for that incredible suggestion of threading the needle with your lifeline thread! I will be trying this out sometime!
Hi Andrea and Madeline. I am mourning Andrew’s passing. I am sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man. Andrea, I am watching your marriage video. You are a beautiful couple. Your dancing was awesome. Thanks to you I am knitting and crocheting again. I have crocheted a double crochet ripple afghan in numerous colors which I am gifting to my 11 year old granddaughter, Heidi, which I will see this coming weekend. I also took two classes of knitting in a yarn shop where I knitted a Garter Ridge Cowl, and I finished it and will wear it in the winter. Thank You. Taking Care.😊
The Knitters of the World segment was fabulous...eye candy :)
Thanks, Ma!
Yes, I agree. Fabulous.
I love this podcast so much!! I literally clicked on the thumbnail just to like this video, but I'll surely take time to watch later
Well enjoy it when you do. Thank you, Khang Do.
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Wow. That interview was incredibly inspiring. Thank you!
Thanks, Jacqueline. That's what we're aiming for! We'd love to see you in the Kal.
I so envy your purple kitchen, and love 💕 your podcast
Amazing episode, again. I see the scarf that Andrew knitted in doble face brioche. Many thanks.
Barbel Salet, her knitting is spectacular !
Thanks, Ellen.
i love Bach! best start for a podcast EVER!
this podcast is great.......you are gourmand......thanck you so much for the advice.....
i'm italian and i do not miss your bet......
good job!!! Barbara
Thank you, Barbara. It's exciting for us to hear that you're enjoying the show in Italy!
The interview was amazing! So inspiring! I love your podcast so much ❤️
Thanks, Nicci.
Enjoy your podcast ! You did a wonderful tutorial. I love Brioche, have 2 of Nancy's books, and took her Craftsy classes, both of the classes are very different. Can refer back to them, it's wonderful. Thank you ! Have just the right yarn to knit a hat, inspired to cast on. Ellen
A huge sigh looking at all those amazing shawls. Nicola’s shawls are out of this world! Andrew’s ‘Darls’ is so 🇦🇺, and ‘jumper’. I’ve been incredibly proud of both my fellow Victorians, but Andrew particularly because he’s the best of the best Australian males on UA-cam!
Andrea, I admire your commitment to the perfect fit. I don't think many knitters would take the time to make two versions of the lace yoke to test the size...good for you!
What a treat this podcast was! Wonderful guests and topics! Nancy Marchant is a brioche goddess. I have her leaf book - can't recall the correct name and must find it and then maybe choose one of her patterns to join your brioche kal! My only hesitancy is I'm travelling to Europe (Italy, Amsterdam and Ireland) from August 29-September 19 and am not sure of brioche as a travelling knit (plane knit?). May have to wait till I'm home and no distractions. Barbel from Germany - her work is beyond words. Love Ella Gordon's newest sweater design! Keep up the fabulous podcasting Andrew and Andrea!
Thanks, Gillian.
Thanks for another fabulous episode. Great interview with Nancy. I feel really inspired to learn brioche properly. Im looking forward to your pattern. Thanks for your excellent podcast. You are both so informative and encouraging!
Way to go on the brioche, Andrew! I enjoyed the interview with Nancy, as well--so thanks, Andrea!
Bärbel!!!
Wonnnnnderful!!!!!!!!!
Hi from Texas! When my fabric selvedges are not clear, I pop a safety pin on each right side edge before washing. Saves me a lot of angst later on...love your podcasts. Thanks so much for sharing!
Good tip, Jo. Greetings to Texas. A + A.
wow, the guest today were amazing. Berbel's color work and patterns were show stopping beautiful
I just want to pop in to say how much I've been enjoying your show. I've only recently started tuning-in, and imagine my surprise to see Andrew knitting with my yarn!!! 🤗 Your hat turned out great! Looking forward to more wonderful episodes!
Hi Kristin. It's great that you've discovered us. There are so many shows out there that it's hard to keep up. Enjoy catching up! A + A.
That was a wonderful Brioche tutorial, Andrea! I will have to make a note when I want to try it to come back to this episode. Thank you!
This is the very first time I have watched a truly worthwhile podcast - I have subscribed and am avidly watching from the very beginning. I work for the radio, and am totally impressed with your professionalism and the perfect mix of friendly information, fun facts, educational techniques, brilliant interviews that are sometimes really moving...All the segments are carefully put together and entertaining and interesting. Also I just love your choice of classical pieces and traditional songs. I can't find the right words, but basically, THANK YOU, I am so glad I found you! Keep going! :-)
Isabelle, the words you found were just fine! Thank you, and keep enjoying the show. (I am also a big fan of radio...) Cheers, Andrew.
Wow! Babel's designs are amazing. Yes, she should definitely do a book!
Another brilliant podcast! Thank you for the high quality content and passion you bring to your podcast. I was a Hebredean till recently as we are on one income with two kids. But I value your podast so much and really want you to continue and thus decided that it was worth the 10$ a month for a Merino pledge. Viewers really should not hesitate in supporting you, we can only gain from a knitting podcast such as yours. And if we can invest in yarn, we can invest in you.
Happy New Year 2018. So happy to have discovered you. Yet another great podcast. Great interview with Nancy. I met Nancy in Italy after she stepped in at the last minute to replace Marie Wallin. Nancy took the time to introduce us to Brioche Knitting which was fabulous. I did knit a scarf in a multicoloured yarn. Watching this has reignited my interest and will add a brioche item to my todo list for 2018.
I LOVED this episode!!! Thank you!!! And I'm just about to learn this stitch (together with some of the girls in my group on Facebook) that we here in Sweden call PATENT, like they do in the Netherlands. I had no idea that this was the same as the Brioche. I have heard that it also goes under the name Fisherman's rib, but I had no idea it's the Patent stitch. Brilliant!
This is the first Fruity Knitting podcast I've seen! I enjoyed watching it (while knitting). I just learned brioche. I ordered Nancy's Knitting Fresh Brioche book. 😊. I subscribed to this channel, and will watch others. Very well done and interesting. 😃
Thanks, Kathleen. We're glad you found us!
Fruity Knitting, one more thing. Your tip about using dental floss for a lifeline. I am making a cabled hat, and decided I'd add a lifeline before starting the next cable row. Note to self: add lifeline TWO rows before cable row. I checked my needles, which are the Clover interchangeable bamboo needles. No hole. So I made a loop with the floss, slightly unscrewed the right needle, slipped the floss down the needle and pulled it taut over the screw area, then tightened the needle back onto the cable. Perfect solution! 😊
Very inventive
I just found you. Delightful people - I am now subscribed. Thank you for your podcasts in advance. I have a lot of catching up to do. :)
Enjoy it, Janet.
I'm glad you are back to knitting again, I was not interested in the dressmaking episodes. This one is fab, I'm not keen on Brioche however, I don't really like ribbing, Fair Isle and cable for me every time. I am enjoying your tutorial on Ba-ble sheepy hat, I'm going to make the cowl and mitts too. Its very cold in English winters so the set will come in handy. Keep going please I really enjoy your lovely podcasts its the highlight of my fortnight.
This is actually just the 2nd episode I’ve run across while UA-cam jumping (the other being Andrew knitting and you sewing due to tennis elbow issues) which I did subscribe to lol which is probably why you guys were in my assortment of video’s to see. Anyway, I’ve actually ran across and was inspired by the brioche stitch this summer and have had several successful projects and one just ok project come out. The just ok was more due to my aggressive increases in the round lol my cowl came out looking like a bizarre shoulder decoration. Cast on 110 sts of dk which is just over 50 actual ribs, cast off in a stretchy bind of with about 120 actual brioche ribs...it’s a beautiful giant disk with a hole in the center. With all my sts squished together on a 24 in cable, I couldn’t tell the increases were out of control lol, anyway, lesson learned. I love you guys and plan to become more involved with your channel and podcasts, etc. Keep up the wonderful work!
Second sweater looks a little tight. I wondered if you had washed the yarn before knitting, it might have made a difference on the first one. Loved the interview with Nancy Marchant. The brioche stitch is interesting when combined with different fibers as well as different colors. So the dark and light would be wonderful if angora is used for the white . Fine first clip alpaca is similar (sometimes called "baby" alpaca though it is sometimes a brand rather than actual baby or cria alpaca since they are not often shorn as crias). Love love loved the green brioche mohair lace scarf. It would be even more lovely if kid mohair is used. These kinds of fibers keep it light where it would otherwise feel quite heavy, especially if spun very fine. Another great episode.
Thanks, this was great, very informative!!
Hi from Korumburra Australia, love your podcasts, you have inspired me to try Brioche knitting in handspun wool I have some white merino and coloured corriedale I will give it a go.
Oh - great to hear from Korumburra! Go for it with the Brioche - join the Fruity Brioche Kal!
Those coats are exquisite 🌱💐🍂❄️
It was lovely to watch Nancy Marchant and very interesting. This is a big ask but could you please do part of your videos on how to wash these wonderful delicate wools. It seems a shame to go to such lengths to knit these difficult garments and only to spoil them with poor washing. Thank you Andrea and Andrew for absolutely interesting and informative videos. Best wishes Ann in South Australia.
You are a delight to watch and learn from. After 60 years of knitting so many stitches and types of projects. Yet, you are introducing me to new opportunities.
How much garment drop might I expect from a brioche shawl if using a wool/nylon blended yarn? I’m trying to figure the final length of this shawl.
My husbands family used to manufacture double knits and silks. My mother-in-law ran the fabric outlet of the factory. She gave me a paper ruler called a stretch knit ruler I am sure that if you look it up on the Internet you can find one and it will tell you each direction how far your knit will stretch.
That sounds interesting, Evelyn. Going to google it!
I am a novice on knowing terms but I think I did a Double knitting rib for a brim of a hat and then combined them to make the main part of the hat. Came out alright for my first hat ever made, gave it to my sister as a gift for christmas 2015.
What a beautiful sweater great job I wish I could be that talent even though people at my job says I am have a great day.
Fantastic video!
Thanks for watching. A + A.
I would love to buy a book by Bärbel Salet!
Thank you! Regarding the stretch top: The greatest amount of stretch is from selvedge to selvedge (crosswise). Apparently, the second top used a stretchier fabric than the first top you made. One of the tricky parts of knit sewing!
I remember Nancy Marchant's articles in Vogue Knitting. Probably still have the magazines here.
I love your podcast very much and I would love to see you guys interviewing Melissa leapman she's my favorite designer and teacher greetings from gander Newfoundland Canada
I love your podcasts!!!!! Would you mind sharing with me how you shaped Andrew's brioche hat crown? I love you two!!
Hi. I did think there were some tips in the episode, but we have released the pattern and a 30 minute tutorial video to our Patrons.
Well, lifelines are a must when knitting Nancy Marchants design. Let's stock up with dental floss!
Andrea, what about tacking some lace binding around the inside of the neck line (or just on the shoulder seams) like you used to hem your dress, to keep Madelaine's top from growing. It could be a bit scratchy, though. Just a thought. Love your show.
Yes, that's a really good idea, thanks.
Hi, I’ve been learning to do the wonderful brioche knit stitch on the flat so, but struggling with the casting on of stitches so have abandoned a few on the edges along the way! Do you cast on odd or even number of stitches? I did try to do the brioche purl with two colours one for left hand and one right until I realised I could only do this on the round going to try that today! Thanks for the lessons I’ve only just found you both love your podcasts.
so beautiful works ladies. i would love to be able to make those.
Hi Dianna. Nancy does have a Craftsy course which people have said is great. You might also find a course at your local yarn store to help you get into the brioche. Try something small for our Kal!
I think it's best to start the (double knitting, brioche) definitions at the stitch-level instead of at the row level. For example, double knitting entails two sets of stitches on one needle. How do we deal with that? It depends from there so then we need to go to the row-level explanations and so on.
Thanks for the great info on brioche - almost makes me want to attempt it!
Ba..bel is so talented
Dear Andrea, I really enjoy your tutorials !! I have been looking for knitting needles (DP & circular) with the hole for a lifeline (the way you do it with dental floss), but have been unsuccessful in finding it. Where would be a good website to purchase those please ? Maria from Canada
Great interviews. I also find the decreases in the hat beautiful, but I was unable to find the instructions or the tutorial on the website. Are they available now? Thank you for a very inspiring episode
You might like using 2 - 40cm needles better. It's my favorite way to avoid magic loop, and have that ease of movement. But metal this time.
Hi Karen. That is an interesting idea. Might try that.
As Crystal Seyfarth and Barbel Salets work is almost identical, who started the design idea first? Does anyone know?
I have Nancy more chance brioche book and it has a pattern called Hedera jacket calls for five different colors work in it of Peruvian Hollyn 100% wool does anyone know where I can find this in enough yarn colors to make this jacket thank you
I wonder if you can do the Brioche stitch in the round, i.e ...socks.
Just like Kay Jones of the Bakery Bear podcast I strongly suspected that Fisherman's ribs and one colour Brioche were the same. I've tried and it is definitely the same. You can't tell the difference on a swatch that has the two techniques one on top of the other. I also suspect that there is a way to "Fisherman's rib" the two colour Brioche but have not yet figured it out. Has anybody did ?
Die Modelle von Bärbel S. sehen aus wie Nachahmungen von Christel Seyfahrts(Fanø ) Designs. Sowohl was die Muster, die Details wie Biesen, Kanten... angeht, selbst der Laden.
I am trying to find the 100% Peruvian more for the head of your jacket and your Rios book I cannot find enough colors in the same color shade it five different colors where can I find the Peruvian Halen yarn Allen wool
Nancy I have your book brioche book and I’m doing a Hedera jacket in a different five colors but I cannot find enough colors in the same shade where can I find the Peruvian 100% wool Helen Yarn I appreciate if you let me know where I can buy
Highland
Hi,I really wanted to try your Brioche hat and I became a patreon to try and get it but I can't seam to find it can you help please, love your video's
Hi Hannah, I'm happy that you would like to try my hat. I said in the episode that it will take a couple of weeks for me to film the tutorial and edit it and write up the pattern. It should be available sometime next week.