Also, about those people who are mean to you, not everybody is for everybody. That’s what that block button is for 😂

I really do like your faded/not really faded Dopio pullover. It’s beautiful even if it’s not what you envisioned. I’ve been there. I have learned I am happier with a fade if the yarns all have similar color value as they blend much more easily.

Two comments in two days…. You have helped give me confidence to use Ravelry 7:43 . You’re a good teacher .

Fine, fine, fine you got me, I'll upload my entire stash into ravelry!

I just returned from a week in Shetland. I got the verY same Tam kit. Love your videos

I watched your Ireland video, I think it was the first one you did where you were on a boat going to an island for a couple days. I say that because you had a beautiful purple turtleneck sweater on that I cannot stop thinking about. If you have any idea as to what I’m talking about, can you please share a pattern with me? Also, when is your next Scotland trip?

Well aren't you the timely one! I started logging my yarn (on Ravelry) last week, and I have been thinking about matching yarns to patterns I'm going to make. Thanks for this one 😊 (And I know you have a life but in a perfect world? There would be a RIK episode every day 😄 You are crazy funny in addition to being informative. )

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Thanks to you I have my stash now logged in Ravelry. Thank you so much.

I hit the subscribe after watching the shetland videos. Congratulations on 5000! Great job 👍👏

Oh! And congrats on 5K. Hooray for you!

Love the fit--and color--of your california sweater! I really appreciate your explaining the influence the three yarns (color and halo) had on the "fade"; no comment on the finished object (as per request). Whenever it comes to fruition, I will love seeing the wool (bats?) to spinning to complete knitted object vid! I will watch your videos--no matter how often or seldom they come out--because of your cool knitting content and your witty and wry perspectives on knitting and other aspects of life!

I found your channel because of the Shetland video and have since watched several/many of your past videos. Do love the content and am fascinated by your honest and thought out comments about yarn, patterns, and finished products. I’ll certainly stick around. I admire you for giving yourself time to think about your feelings around your most recent sweater. 👏 Thank you for putting in so much time, energy, and thought into these videos. Until I see you again. Salam wa sa’aadah

Wooo 5K! CONGRATS!!!

My first ever knit garment was Coloring Book Tee (I did mine all in one color) in cotton yarn. Pattern is by Aimee Sher. I absolutely love the fit still, so I would say it could be a place to start. You may also find patterns specifically designed for fingering weight cotton, which might be a good place to start too.

I love both the sweaters. "Slow fashion is slow, for a reason" Most of the things I knit spend some time in hibernation. During Finish it February I may frog the whole thing.

Ok , I did watch- subscribe after seeing your Shetland recap. And it is because I am obsessed with Shetland and Scotland. I loved your Ireland recap too. BUT you are a good podcaster and I do enjoy your videos. So I'll stick . I am also good with 2x week. ........... I will not comment on the sweater so as not to sway you. Thanks.. Are you a teacher?

These Ravelry videos are great! Thank you!!!!

Rachel, you do you! I think you’re great, funny and charming, your knitting is extraordinary and I love watching your podcast ❤️

I LOVE that you have 3 pages of suitable yarn listed for this project in your stash! If you’re anything like me there’s probably another pages worth that you haven’t even entered into your stash yet😅 My 2 favorite Ravelry features are ‘Saved Searches’ and ‘Favorites’, both of which I use daily. I only use ‘Queue’ when I actively cast on a project. It’s my equivalent of a note card that would get tucked into the project bag.

Your sweaters are beautiful! ❤ you will figure out what to do with the doppio let your mind be quiet so your heart can speak 😅

I subscribed when I saw your Shetland recap, but I stayed because I really love your podcast!!!❤

I appreciate your honesty about your sweater. I think you were brave and adventurous to give it a try to do the fading. If you never try it, you don’t know what you will get. So much of knitting is about experimenting and frogging until you decide what you like. Bring it to Ireland even if you don’t wear it. You may find the perfect yarn to make a brand new Ireland sweater.

I want to respect your wishes but I really like the faded sweater. To me, the only point that is somewhat questionable is the bottom third where the tone changes from blue-purple to pink-purple. But even so, I like it. That said, what’s important is how you feel. If the sweater doesn’t make you feel good, you don’t have to make yourself have a relationship with it. You need to do what makes you happy, and that’s what’s most important. Fades are not as easy or friendly as Andrea Mowery makes them look. Hang in there.

Hi Rachel, I'm new to your channel. As an older lady, I came to the time of life where I had to stop knitting for myself. I've knitted for charities for about 10 years. Quite a lot of my yarn is donated. So I have to be flexible with what I have. So I'll get to the point, you can make the neck of your California sweater deeper, just add extra rows in a complimentary yarn. Any colour will do. It's not seen inside and sewn down. Love your podcasts, keep knitting regards Sandra x

Huge congrats on 5k ❤

Rachel, I love your videos. You have a wonderful, unique, quirky humor that makes me smile every time. People are mean to you? That's unacceptable. Ignore them. :)

I loved your quick change snaps 😄❤

Rachel my purple QUEEN 💜💜💜 not trying to influence you at all but I cannot get the idea out of my head of steeking that doppio 👀👀👀👀👀👀 it would be the most gorgeous purple lover duster cardi 😍 I support any and all decisions and will cheer you on 🫡

Love both of your newly completed sweaters. Your video’s are great and you don’t deserve anyone to be nasty or mean to you. Block them, if you can. I thoroughly enjoy watching and I hope you stay above your 5K subscribers. If not, you will see it again in the future. Looking forward to your next cast on.

Just wanted to comment (usually i lurk on YT only 👀) and say I literally was so excited to watch this video just so see if I could replicate the yarns you used on your Doppio LOL (sadly for me, thats not gonna happen). I think it is so gorgeous and it is one of those pieces that if you let it grow on you (like mold?) it will probably end up being** one you wear all the time. Excited to see if you go back and change it, though! It will end up gorgeous any way you make it

My next cast on is a little bit inspired by your channel. I bought this gorgeous eggplant purple cotton yarn in a sweater's quantity, because I have no purple in my wardrobe and I love purple. So seeing you every week with a new purple something has been inspiring!

Who could possibly be mean to you??? That's ridiculous! You're a delight! You're great! People suck! Keep knitting....we're watching! And congrats on 5,000 subscribers! Woohoo!

Congrats on 5k Rachel, you so deserve it 👍🫶🏼

When I knit either 100% cotton yarn, I find it shortens in length and width is unaffected.

I especially loved this video, Rachel! Congrats on 5k! Anyone who doesn’t stick around is missing out 🖤 Thanks for always filling my vision with periwinkle goodness.

Working on my dewdrops cowl right now!

Rachel, you look amazing in purple! Love all your makes. Keep up the lovely work you do. Wear what makes you happy. 😊

Congratulations on 5000 subscribers. Your finished sweaters are both so lovely.

Congratulations to reaching 5K 🎉 I found you via your Scotland trip vlogs but I’ve stayed for the podcasts - love them and love your humour/outlook on life & knitting. Thanks for all the work you put into these videos Rachel 💜

Thank you for sharing your real results and thoughts/feelings. You are a breath of fresh air to listen to.

Thanks for the explanation of how Suri affects a sweater color because of halo. I want to add Suri or mohair to a future sweater but keep getting stuck on how the color will effect the wool yarn I plan to use with it. I have a better idea now of what to pick color wise. (I think your doppio sweater is really pretty especially the yoke.). Your dew drop pattern is so pretty.

Good for you for focusing on how you feel about your Doppio sweater. I knitted the doppio but no fade or color change. I really love the Doppio. The fit is amazing. It was a quick knit for me too. (11 days)

I think the doppio sweater looks really great. I totally understand the disappointment when something doesn't turn out how you pictured it but it doesn't take away from how lovely it is and its great meanings. 100% agree about you making the decision based on how it makes you feel though

I came via Shetland video and stayed for the humor and inspo. 😊🎉

I personally love your version of the Doppio! But I’ve been there. I have a couple really comfy sweaters that I only wear around the house for similar reasons.

Hi Rachel! I am thinking of knitting the Lumme sweater and was wondering if you did a video wrapping up your modifications, likes/dislikes and final thoughts on that pattern? Thank you!

Ohhh you have to do that Treehouse DK into a Doppio, it will be so so beautiful.

I do really like the Doppio color block fade, but if you find that you aren't thrilled with the color, I bet overdying it would bring some really nice cohesion to the sweater! You could do a KoolAid dye, or use non food safe acid dyes! -Kirsten/Lacewingfiberco

For what it‘s worth, I think the fade looks great, especially around the yoke! Glorious! Also, really enjoy your podcasts and your FO diaries. ❤