74 - CROCHET & KNITTING Podcast - "The Dishevelled Knitter"

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Hi lovely people! I hope you enjoy this latest chat about all things knitting and crochet! As usual I have listed everything I can think of in the description box, but if I have missed anything just drop me a comment below! I hope you are having a fabulous March so far :) Ali x

[@brelee-x3e]

Thank you, best wishes to you and yours, and I love that sweater! Everything is pretty.

[@masuganut2082]

Ali, I haven’t gotten to watch your latest yet (homeschooling, garden prep and now we all have colds) but I knit just like you, could you please tell me what knitting needles you use? Double pointed and other please. Mine are cheap ones I got when I first learned to knit and they make knitting a task rather than fun. Thank you for your time, devotion, humor and intelligence 💛💛💛

[@MrsGrinnellma]

Just a side note...Bernie Sanders is a senator from the state of Vermont where the maple syrup came from that I sent to you in the Fall. I live in Massachusetts, but Bernie is just adored by many for his fight for healthcare, an increased minimum wage and education access for all.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Wow! I didn’t know that about him ☺️ I told the girls he was the senator for the area where the maple syrup is from and they were really excited by that! 😃

[@mzmarihudson8013]

Also he grew up in NYC and is related to a famous comedy guy who grew up blocks from him but they never knew that until recently. It was on a show about finding your roots. He still has that NYC accent.

[@clairerobinson6571]

Gorgeous makes and projects... The lobster project bag fits so much in! Cosmic Strings was my first indie dyed yarn - so gorgeous. Thank you for the one skein ideas, and introducing me to the dreamy Mrs S Creations! Yay for dodgy bag mal!

[@ericallerton809]

Ali,,,,so fun!!! Can't believe what u get done when UR so busy and everyone home!!! Love UR Socks,,,so🏙 pretty! And UR toys are amazing,,,,, Great for the dodgey bag,,,,mal,,, Elaine🏡🏡🏡🏡🏡

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Thank you Elaine 😘

[@karenk380]

The yellow socks are so pretty! The jester is bigger than i was imagining. he's going to be adorable with those fabulous color choices. You have some lovely incoming yarn. Eye candy😍. thanks for sharing. I am thinking of making ziggy interrupted. Ah, well, I think I say that about all the shawls and blankets you show. You are an inspiration! See you tomorrow on the vlog😉

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Thank you Karen! I have so far made one teensy granny square for the Ziggy 😅 It’s going to take me a while...😘

[@wendymcfarlane9068]

Lovely! I adore Alice too.

[@mzmarihudson8013]

Your comment about someday living in a single house reminded my of a British clarinet teacher I was taking lessons from a few years ago.... It seems a lot of housing in Britain is attached, and a hard habit to break ! She chose or built a exactly that, a duplex house like in Britain in a neighborhood of single houses! a second rental income of course. I've started to make socks holding the sock yarn double that I've dyed with some interesting nice results, I prefer the heavier socks for Winter. Love those arigumi!

[@sweetlavenderknits6670]

Hi Aly, so nice to catchup with you! Brad the Brachiosaurus turned out so adorable! Love your makes and plans for projects...all the best with the bedroom reno. Cheers!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Thank you so much Christine 😘

[@carolreynolds7335]

You’ll love the Ragg socks...I make a pair for my daughter every Christmas as boot socks and make them quite a bit longer. They felt slightly with wear and are very cosy.....eagerly await to see if a new colour comes out.

[@jopicklelily]

Another fab vlog 😊 thank you for your kind words at the end x

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Thank you Jo 😘 That coaster I made from one of your kits is my absolute favourite! It makes me so happy 😃

[@krisnugent1250]

Well you'll be able to find your lovely yellow socks during the bedroom distress since they aren't all boxed up. I hope the remodel goes smoothly and that you'll look forward to rearranging those wardrobes. When we finally added a walk in closet, the first I've ever had, I was so thrilled to be putting things in that I color coded my hanging shirts. Did not think I was that person, but hey..

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

😅 I think I might be that person! 😂

[@EvieO1950]

I love your faffing about!! Bread is very cute. I’ve seen others share that they put foam rollers in the neck of amigurumi to keep the head upright. Your socks are lovely. Such a sweet pattern. The gigantic cardigan is quite impressive. It’s obvious Lillia loves it!! 💖. I bet one of the girls will want the multiplication blanket. 🧶💕🧶. I have Faye’s Spiral Cowl pattern and it’s wonderful.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Thank you Evelyn! A foam roller! What a good idea, soft but has structure! 😘

[@sarah-janeireland157]

Greetings to The South from a foggy Yorkshire Tea Land up North! What a fun-packed episode, crammed with such super socks and yummy yarn. Your delightful dinosaur reminds me of Beaker from Sesame Street, so cute. Stay safe and keep sharing your joy 🧶🧵🌼

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Meeeeep! Is that was Beaker said?! 😄

[@sarah-janeireland157]

@@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali Yes! Poor Beaker was always very nervous about Dr Bunsen Honeydew’s experiments and quite rightly so, as he was usually nearly blown up! Loved the Muppets 💖

[@catherinegage2768]

Brad is soooo cute!! Good job!!!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Thank you! 🦕

[@journeysthroughknitting]

Brad is on my to-do list! Such a neat construction with the tail. Wow - the Jesters is actually bigger than I imagined it would be. I figured it would be maybe 3" tall total. I saw the hook you were using and thought it looked very teeny (like maybe a 1 mm). Oooo - good switch on the Ziggy Interrupted yarn. That multi peach-y one has some purple in it which goes with the Spellman colour. Such a gorgeous pattern and I love your colours!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Thank you!!! I get so confuddled choosing colours but I love that combo 💜🧡💗

[@PinsandNeedles]

So glad you got your cheery yellow socks finished- they're gorgeous. I've about to finish my 3rd pair of socks this year, and none of them are for me! And thank you for your kind words about the retreat and Cartref Yarn. I'm so glad you enjoyed yourself x

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Thank you Zoe! I loved the retreat, thanks so much for inviting me along xx

[@calicaister4675]

Hi ali . I brought some cheap curlers from one of the cheapy shops , the one that are black and feel sort of like velcro. I cut the black off and your left with a sturdy plastic tube inside which I then use to stuff my necks . U can incase them in stuffing and also fill them with stuffing and because the tube has holes in it you can then sew your yarn back and forward through the tube which then stops it from floating upwards or downwards into the body x

[@vegasgoldenknitspodcast-susi]

That's brilliant

[@calicaister4675]

@@vegasgoldenknitspodcast-susithank you I'm just glad you understood what I was meaning

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

I agree with @Susi Parks - what a brilliant idea!! I’ll have a look in Poundland! 😃😘

[@sunbirdcrochet]

LOL... "slightly quizzical"! Please do keep him as is and add a raised eyebrow :)

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

😅 Thank you Claudia! I could put his hat at a jaunty angle to match 😄

[@sunbirdcrochet]

@@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali That would be so adorable 😊

[@susie077]

Hi Ali. I spotted a Brechin Castle Centre bag in your bedroom! That's my local garden centre. How funny! xx

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Haha! Yes! My mum's best friend school lives in Brechin so we visit when we're up in Scotland, the girls used to love the giant bouncy domes! x

[@annet22244]

Thank you.

[@verdandiknits]

For long necks of amigurumis I used to use a piece of gardening tube (hope, this is the right word). You can put stuffing around it, it helps keeping the shape and is washable, so even ok for toddlers and babies.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Now that’s an idea! Like a bit of narrow hose? I shall investigate! Thanks Vera 😘

[@ericabates5361]

Hello Ali, I think you have inspired me with your knitting to knit something 😁 I can knit but have not for years since I learnt to crochet.So I can knit but slowly & I really wanted to try Continental Knitting. Well anyway, tried Continental Knitting & just found it so tedious & fiddley 😬 because of my Old roots of knitting 😋 So I brought myself some Cheap circular needles & I'm knitting The Vortex Shawl by Fiber Spider 💕 Erica x

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Wonderful! I am so glas to hear you are back to knitting! 💕

[@ArcticCraftsbyBente]

So happy you enjoyed my "naughty" little extras. Let me know if you need more socks! ;)

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

I loved everything, the parcel was such a delight and I wear my socks at least once a week, they fit so well and I love the colour! :) Thank you so much Bente xx

[@debbiestuckey6599]

Lovely, as always, podcast Ali!! You never seem disheveled to us. Your projects are beautiful and I enjoy hearing your crafty plans. Am enjoying your daily vlogs as well! Take care! 💖

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Thank you so much Debbie 😘 That’s so kind of you to say xx

[@terrywilson5983]

Hi Ali! Great episode, so fun! Thank you!!! (And makeup--you don't need a stitch of it, you're adorable)!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Aw! You can stay 😅😉 Thank you 🥰

[@terrywilson5983]

Lol 😂

[@veracanters5284]

I always put one of these glue sticks you put in a glue gun in the neck of my amigurumus, it’s sturdy but also a bit flexible

[@sewgatormomm]

What a clever idea!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

I agree - a clever idea!

[@karenr3708]

Gorgeous amgurumi , I have seen people suggest rolled quilt batting for thin necks , I am making my second one it’s the alligator fro Pica Pau Bridget

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

What a great idea! Thank you! xx

[@heathertucker7056]

Really enjoyed spending a disheveled hour with you! I have the wildflower sock pattern in my library and I have been inspired to get them on the needles! Take care all of you x

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Enjoy Heather! They’re really pretty socks! ✨

[@deborahsmith2912]

Your podcast was so much fun with so many ideas and suggestions for projects and yarn.Thank you!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Thank you for watching! 😘

[@annehayward3506]

Just found you and really enjoying your videos now I’m going to check out this little life xx

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Welcome Anne! 😃

[@zoi1538]

I love everything in your podcast, Ali! Lovely socks, awesome cardigan with the squares!! Thank you for showing my Bernie Sanders mittens amigurumi! I loved seeing him on TV! Love to you and your lovely family! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Yay! I loved your Bernie, it really made us smile to see him! 😃

[@shetlandlace]

I love Brad's eyes! They tell us everything about his personality. He is an absolute sweetheart!

[@rosieandmaxcrafts7280]

I love that Harry styles cardigan ❤️ We bought my daughter the salt path for her birthday and I’m looking forward to reading it after her x

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Wonderful! I hope you both enjoy it, I am ordering her second book which is out in May x

[@marynolan6823]

Hi Ali, thanks so much for the vlogs love all your different vlogs.I find at this moment in time I am also feeling yuck and then I say to my Myself you have very little to fell YUCK about hoping I will cop on but doesn’t work, so we should let ourselves feel as we do and things will eventually improve. You have made an immense different to so Many people’s life with your vlogs and helped to get us all through these times. Hope you don,t mind me saying love you.and love watching your family. Ali I do have an alternative request and I am sorry to put you to this trouble because I know you told us before but could you please tell me where you got your fold up desk.💕💕💕💕

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Hi Mary, thank you so much for your very kind words 😘 My desk is from Argos! It was only £40 and they do it in white or black, best £40 we’ve spent in ages! 😃

[@jillpohren4801]

Hi from chilly Chicago! I’m so excited to see your selections for the Ziggy Interrupted - I’m at a stand still with mine and need a bit of inspiration 🙌🏾. Your new speckled yarns are so beautiful - I’m strictly a crocheted and love using these in projects. Thank you for sharing all your makes and wips - I always enjoy your videos! See you on the daily vlogs!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Hi Jill in Chicago!!😃 Thank you so much! I have made one teensy square so far for my Ziggy, I need to do better than that 😅😘

[@DixieGirl9876]

Love the dino! Best wishes with the bedroom makeover. Hope your day is good!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Thank you!! 😊

[@karleenpage5979]

Disheveled or not, I still love you! LOL Good luck with the bedroom and the neighbors!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

😅 Thank you Karleen! 😘

[@colleenclary2062]

Loved this episode. Looking forward to seeing your layout for the scrappy granny blanket and that handmade journal is a treasure in itself. See you on This Little Wonderful Life! ~ Colleen

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Thank you lovely Colleen! 😘

[@naidamelendez1388]

Amazing podcast as usual. Thank you.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Thank you Naida 😘

[@lorihanson6192]

I absolutely love the Amigarumi Dinosaur with a very cute sweater for Lillia's Birthday. He is super cute! I just love him. Thank you also for sharing a close up of the Wildflower and Honey Comb Socks. The details in the stock are beautiful and now I want to make a pair! Can you recommend where to buy stock blocker forms? I dont any yet. I have only made three pairs of socks and they were challenging because I was under a lot of stress at the time. I will write in more detail later about this. I admire your patience and experience in sock making. I want to make myself a collection of knitted socks like you have until become proficient.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Hey Lori! I got my simple blockers from Loop in London (I ordered them online) but I also have some lovely wooden ones from Etsy, it's worth looking on eBay too for cheaper versions! xx

[@hollymc3]

I enjoyed it! I love seeing all your projects, old and new. The on line retreat sounds interesting. I live so far from any retreats in real life that on line might be a good option. Near the end you mentioned a podcast by someone called Jo. Sounded like Pickle lily. Could you tell me how to find it please? Thanks!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Hi Holly! Thank you 😘 Jo’s shop is here etsy.me/2iElWmm

[@anitalou862]

Love the Harry Styles cardigan, my nineteen year old is knitting it, though she's left it here in the hope I'll do the ribs, collar and button bands. You've inspired me to finish it before she returns from uni at the end of the month. I did see a beautiful muted pink and purple version, whilst driving through my local town last week. The dinosaur in fantastic.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Thank you Anita! I’m sure your daughter will love the cardigan, Lillia adores hers! It’s very cosy 🤗

[@epiphany8276]

Raynor Wynn was interviewed on a walking show I watched on youtube recently. I'd just chosen her book for my choice for the bookclub I belong to. Thanks for the podcast. Looking forward to the Dodgy bag along! Jane xx

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

I finished the Salt Path last night and I so enjoyed it 😃 Thank you Jane 😘

[@WoolMakes]

Lovely video as always! I love the dinosaur you made! I started a triceratops in December and still haven’t finished it😂🤷🏻‍♀️

[@PoohBah]

Brad is amazing , I’ve asked my sister in law to crochet me one of him . Before you see his head on you could’ve put a wooden dowel rod in is heck and little up in his head to give support .

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Wooden dowls are great but move a bit, mind you I could use a really long one! Thank you! x

[@PoohBah]

@@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali I understand

[@carolyndavies9859]

Hi Ali, good to see you again, I hope you enjoyed the retreat I was exhausted after it! Anyway, have you thought of using a lolly stick for Brad's neck? You would also be able to cover it!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

My brain was whirring afterwards! So much information! I loved it! Ooo a lolly stick, we have plenty of those 😄

[@suedale1865]

Ali have you thought about a chopstick for stabilising the Amigarumi I neck they are rounded no hard edges broader at one end & slimmer as it goes higher up the stick ! I have made 3 of the Age of Brass & Steam as a 100g skein shawl (just knit the whole 100 g ) I have done various permutations of the eyelet section & they are brilliant cosy warm without bulk 2 for COVID knit gifts 1yellow to brighten up my winter & on my 4th using Sherry Iris Hellebore mini skeins using only one eyelet section & it’s looking so fine & pretty just on 3rd out of 5 colour ways it is a great pattern I listened on audible to “ the salt path” Raynor Winn read herself & now about to start the “wild silence “ REMARKABLE story what courage 👍 from your recommendations thank you 🙏🏻

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Thanks Sue! Such a good idea! A small chopstick 🥢 I do like the look of the Age of Brass and Steam 😍

[@paulinestevens]

Hi Ali, lovely podcast ‘comme d’habitude’. You could call the jester Isaiah as ‘one eyes higher than the other’!!! 😂

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Thank you! I got the French (thank you Duolingo 😅) but not the joke 😅 ?!

[@paulinestevens]

@@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali Isaiah = ‘eyes higher’!!!!😂😂😂😂

[@carolmorrison5173]

Thanks Ally!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

😘

[@magsadams20]

I would use side cutters and cut one of the eyes off and reattach another eye rather than pull back. It looks so cute xx

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Thank you - that sounds like an idea to consider 😘

[@leelee771000]

Oh my goodness thank you! I will email you after this.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Got it! :) xx

[@linvin18]

Ive seen a tip for strengthening necks. You crochet a tube, like an arm, stuff it and put it inside the neck.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

That’s brilliant! So many wonderful ideas I’d never even considered! Thank you 😘

[@amandadavispomeroy]

We will be celebrating on the 31st as well! My husband & I were married 3/31/07 💗 I hope she enjoys her day!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Happy anniversary for 31st!! ❤️🥰⭐️

[@cecilehoare3053]

There is a new cowl out by one of the ladies from Forest City Knit Girls called the Calla Cowl, it's a cowl that goes down into a v in the front.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Thank you Cecile! I just went and looked at that, it’s gorgeous! I’ll add that to my list of options 😃

[@jessicarabbit1164]

Have you seen the Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague? Kay of the Crazy Sock Lady podcast has made 3 so far and has pictures in her FO thread in Revelry. Just thought I would mention it for yarney ideas

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Oo thanks! I’ll check that one out! 😃

[@reikiriecreations]

tip : put a small piece of pvc pipe into the (long) necks of amigurumi's. i love the cardigan lillia has "stolen" ;) it looks good on her

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Thank you! Good tip! 😘

[@vegasgoldenknitspodcast-susi]

Love your podcast! Would you have any suggestions for ami for beginner crocheters?

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Hi Susi! Thank you 😘 I would suggest something like the Dumpling Kitty would be a good one to start with as there are no limbs to contend with - www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dumpling-kitty

[@kozymom1528]

Excited about#dodgybagmal2021!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Me too! 😃

[@hazeluzzell]

Have you seen Bernie Saunders mitten stitch marker from Corner of Craft? Gorgeous! There is a Wabi Sabi Facebook group...

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

I have - she’s so clever! 😍

[@TheFroggie66]

How about tightly rolled batting for the neck of a creature like Brad? That might keep it from becoming floppy?

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Great idea! Thank you! xx

[@journeysthroughknitting]

New comment as I can't find my first one to add to it... Anywho, I love those Cartref minis - any of the combinations will be stunning! I also wanted to say you could do a pin with the saying "stop faffing about" on it! I love your faffing but I think that would be a hilarious pin!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

😅😅😅

[@karincarter235]

Ohhh, that is a funny idea!!!

[@Ellinesscrafts]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

💕

[@mary-loucrosland5685]

Good morning Ali Just an FYI. We can’t hear Dan blowing his nose and flushing the toilet. Lol I was wondering. At one point I think you were speaking about making a sweater called the feather light. Now I may be mistaken but I think it was you just wondering if you made it. Take care and thank you for your pod cast. Mary Lou

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

😅 🤧 🚽 I started the featherlight and it’s fermenting in a pile of WIPs. I really want to make it so I shall be coming back to it, hopefully soon! You have a good memory! 😃

[@evadedenbach1226]

I've rarely worn makeup since the pandemic.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Same here 😅

[@cfisher3294]

Re your granny squares, make into smaller blankets and donate to a maternity unit.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Thank you, that’s an idea! 😘

[@Tanglethread]

Hi Ali I would love to contact the lady about her journals here in Australia you can message me through Instagram ... chikkiemoo Debra Shegog Crowhurst xxxxxx

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Hi Debra! I will drop you a message on IG x

[@Tanglethread]

@@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali thanks Ali much appreciated xxx

[@dorisenderle5857]

No,we can’t hear anything except you.