5 KNITTING PATTERNS I'm Itching to Cast On: Summer 2022 Edition

[@maryklute9578]

I’m just imagining how cozy it will be to sit in front of the fire in that room during a snowstorm! What a beautiful space!

[@meganerickson4090]

I also recently moved into a new house. That “feel like I’m living in an AirBNB” finally faded about six months in. ☺️

[@ZackRekeSkjell]

I am one of those people with an extremely short Revelry queue with only things I’ll realistically knit and I alter it accordingly. When I put a pattern in my queue I almost always have already gotten the yarn or I know what yarn I’m getting. The queue is for me just for the things I know I’ll knit and everything else goes in favourites if I want to remember it specifically. My queue is just 6 items long. I get how this won’t work for everyone, but for me the curating is part of the creative process.

[@felicialonigro988]

We have a Forest Weave sample on display in the shop . We all knit it- so much fun to knit!

[@ruthnguyen5464]

Your sunroom is fantastic-it looks like it could be the Bennetts' sitting room! 😍

[@Voolenvine]

It totally does, right?! Thank you so much, Ruth.

[@saramiller1371]

Thanks for the project inspiration. I like both of the cardigans you shared! The blue one that Jonna knit looks so polished and I think a black one will be a wardrobe staple!

[@PaulaSimoes67]

"Wet the whistle"? Oh my, what a fun expression to learn...you tought me socks, colorwork, ( i am sirious , your tutorial did it for me), and now i am going to start taking notes to learn more expressions in inglish...you are the best Kristen, the best !!! You are the wittiest!!! You make me Google words to express what I feel about you... dear , dear kristen😊😊😊😊🥰love from Lisbon!

[@PaulaSimoes67]

Yes the models are very nice , Lilalu is absolutelly amazing...I love ALL of her designs!!!

[@Voolenvine]

@@PaulaSimoes67 Aww, yay!! That makes me so happy to hear that I've helped you learn all those things, Paula. I've decided to start learning German again, and I think podcasts/KZbin videos are one of the best ways! Especially ones that are about our hobbies/interests. 🤗 Thanks so much for the awesome compliment 💖

[@PaulaSimoes67]

@@Voolenvine 😊

[@cheskydivision]

Definitely have the chimneys checked and cleaned. Summer is the best time for that.

[@charlot-temisery]

every time you do these kinds of episodes my ravelry queue grows. I also am the kind of person who's ravelry queue just grows until i can't take it anymore. the problem is then trying to go through it and be ruthless.

[@Voolenvine]

Hah, the struggle is real, is it not? 🤪 I call it the MKBP ( Marie Kondo breaking point) 😂

[@davidhensley76]

I learned to crochet this spring & now my knitting is sitting, waiting for me.

[@mistyblue5312]

Hey Kristen love your eye makeup and the sneak peak of your sunroom.. … yes, our never ending queue’s that we need to get to!

[@mYakTibetanFibers]

the Fjolla looks amazing Kristin , can’t wait to see you modeling . Thank you for using our Baby Yak !

[@kaloriebear3044]

Hi Kristin. Thanks for the podcast. Bought Joji’s new pattern a couple of days ago. Almost on to the sleeves of my 7th Boxy. Yes. I can knit it in my sleep now. Sleeves? As an alternative to your method - try the Addi Crasy Trios. Wonderful and no ladders! Have a good week. Looking forward to the full house tour please?? 😊🧶

[@Dailywhatnots]

You inspired me to inspect my queue - what a shock - it was 10 pages long. I Marie Kondo’d the list. Very rewarding.

[@marniesgouros1491]

Hi Kristen, haven’t watched in awhile … loved seeing your WIPs and hearing about a few Ravelry queue items… I think I’ll go clean mine up a bit! Enjoy your break!

[@debraevans2839]

Lace does my head in

[@lunardesignstudiolinda1256]

The sun room is so beautiful hope you film from there again ,so calming

[@Voolenvine]

I think I will! The only thing is that sun keeps going in and out so editing the video to get the lighting consistent was a bit of a nightmare lol!

[@Irylknits]

I organize my Ravelry queue from time to time, I go into my queue and then the advanced search. After that I choose the categories - and browse the queue by cathegory. It makes it easier to narrow down the queue - since for instance I know I won't be making 20 garments for instance. I move those that I remove from my queue to one of my favorite bundles if I think I'll be wanting to re-visit the pattern somewhere down the road. I guess I do this a few times a year, since it's too easy to add to the queue!

[@Voolenvine]

Yes!! The bundles feature is great. That sounds like a good method to the madness! 😄 Thanks for sharing, Iryl!

[@sparrowhill6373]

I made the Forest Weave a few months ago with a 100% linen fingering. It's a great looking and easy to wear top that you will love! Once the set up rows are done it's an easy and fun to follow repeat too. 🙂

[@Angela-gr4vi]

Im going to cast on that forest weave too! It’s so beautiful!!

[@susastix310]

I was also immediately caught by the new design of joji (and already orderd some yarn) And it will definitly look great on you! Looking forward to see your version 😍

[@yvettemartinez6511]

Love it all Kristen💕. …I used to be a monogamous knitter but all the”new and shiny” as you say have me on a different path! Absolutely adore your sun room - if you and your hubby decide to convert your new home into an Air bnb I’m first on that list!!!😊

[@Voolenvine]

Aww, thanks so much, Yvette! Will do 😄 As for casting on all the new and shiny 🙈 Oops! 😂

[@theLogstead]

Every December, I replenish a binder with patterns that I hope to cast on in the new knit year. Seeing as I am part raven, and the shiny generally draws my attention, very, little, gets cast on from that binder, every, year. I still do it 😂 ; it has become part of my holiday traditions. Also, confession: partially your glittery mention of your beaded Birkin has me half way through chart 2 of that beauty this week 😳 🤣 .... totally loving it. Happy to have my first go at using beads in knitting.

[@Voolenvine]

Ah, yes .. the Birkin chart is indeed a labor of love! I can't wait to see yours finished, Tania!!

[@klaskelangford8324]

Thank you for another wonderful episode; love the cozy room; great for winter knitting time!

[@Voolenvine]

Thanks, Klaske! My thoughts, exactly 😆

[@carlajewett1091]

Your eyes look fabulous! When do we get a peek at the new dye dungeon?

[@Voolenvine]

Thank you so much, Carla. Soon!

[@valeriejohnson1043]

I made the Lotus and it’s beautiful. I think you’ll enjoy that one

[@simple_sorciere]

You have to check the patterns of Marie-Christine Levesque (MCL tricot). She have an aesthetic that you gonna love !

[@cmaur811]

You take so many vacations ?Lucky women

[@rachelraye285]

We have the same queue taste! I am also planning to do the April cardigan and Elah🥰. Wonderful video🤩

[@Voolenvine]

YEsss!! Great minds ... and all that 😁💖

[@sarahbenson5337]

I've never been able to navigate Ravelry.

[@half-caffcrochet]

I bought a kit you did with Rosewater, History Bound, and Blood Moon in it and I was too late to get nouveau so I bought it on the footsie base and made a Dingley Dell Tee last year (this year?) and am totally happy with it! I even wore it again in my most recent podcast and talked more about it. Love it.

[@Voolenvine]

That's awesome!! Sorry you missed out on Nouveau ... but I'm sure it knit up great in Footsie. Is it on Ravelry or Insta? I'd love to see! 💖

[@alisoncarlisle807]

I recently discovered Yumiko Alexander and.... how have I not noticed her designs before? Maybe her designs felt too fancy for a stay at home mom, but I recently started working part time at a consignment shop and they're the perfect designs for dolling up a tank top and pair of jeans. And the loose gauge means a quicker knit and maybe a little more breezy for these hot summer days.

[@iamnoraling]

Please stop making my queue longer. 😂 The forest weave sweater looks stunning!

[@Voolenvine]

Oops! Ich bin so ein Ermöglicher! 🙈🤪 Isn't that pattern awesome??

[@meghankelley6244]

I’m using your footsie base (blood moon and Grimm) to make the Long Summer Cardigan from Joji Locatelli. I’m almost done w sleeve one. This will wear so well 🧡🧡🧡

[@Voolenvine]

Oooh!! Good color combo, Meghan. I'd love to see it!! 🤩

[@meghankelley6244]

@@Voolenvine I emailed you a progress pic 😊

[@westmaven]

I have a fade of sorts of footsie na planning to use for Joji’s new lacy fade boxy sweater

[@Voolenvine]

Yay!! I hope you'll tag me on Instagram or Ravelry so I can see 🤩

[@cbs70]

Suggestions for black cardigan: DAA by I Kramer (plain v neck), Vaaka bu Anna Johanna (alternating stripes of black finhering & black lace round neck), Tähkä cardigan by Sari Norlund (v neck Thick yarn)

[@kimberlycianci3626]

Check out the Champagne Cardigan, also by PetiteKnits. The button band is pure genius, and I will definitely use it elsewhere.

[@Voolenvine]

Yes!! I saw that one too. I was hoping for something in fingering/dk and the Champagne Cardigan calls for worsted weight with raglan increases .... but definitely adding it to my queue! 😄

[@cindywaldron5567]

When do you start knitting?

[@AftonGroveKnitter]

What is the name of the beautiful, colorful, quilt pattern you made? Also, what is the name of the fabric collection?

[@Voolenvine]

Baby Kisses by Missouri Star Quilt Co. / "Love Always" by Anna Maria Horner 😄

[@AftonGroveKnitter]

@@Voolenvine Where did you purchase your fabric? Did you buy the fabric in a charm pack, or by the yard?

[@Voolenvine]

​@@AftonGroveKnitter I purchased it from www.missouriquiltco.com/ and purchased Maria Horner's prints by the charm pack. I'd recommend ordering the contrast/background fabric by the yard, as the pattern suggests 😉

[@wandagallant98]

Loves Sarah Bleau design she lives in Canada 🇨🇦 Québec and is a young student

[@rachelraye285]

How can we order yarn from your shop?

[@Voolenvine]

Hi Rachel! My website is www.VoolenvineYarns.com. I usually have shop updates once a week on Saturdays @ 10am ET -- if you sign-up for my newsletter you can get notified about what will be in stock. Links are in the description box! 😄💞

[@cbs70]

Fyi. That sideways construction was actually invented/original created by Laura Nelkin well over 5 yrs ago.

[@Voolenvine]

Thanks for the info, CB. I didn't know that -- It's such an interesting way to construct a garment!

[@cbs70]

@@Voolenvine Very. If you use garter stitch instead of stockinette, you will avoid purling if u don't love it. But Stockinette looks great. For lace knitting, I use the Norwegian purl, for regular bit short-is/infrequent knits, I just use regular purl st, but for loooooong monsters like this, I find Russian/Eastern purling THE fastest (of course u just have to accept that knit sts will b twisted & must b knit from the middle.

[@jameswife2003]

My queue is currently sitting at 47 pages LOL

[@Voolenvine]

🤯

[@jameswife2003]

@@Voolenvine I...uh. might have a problem with wanting to knit ALL THE THINGS 😂