Am I ACTUALLY starting a colorwork sweater???

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[@alisonsmith376]

An author shouting out your dyed yarn inspired by her books - WORLDS COLLIDE! I also love these shrinking world experiences. 😊

[@Kpup]

The best part about knitting a big wooly sweater in the summer is how fast it dries after blocking. An author shouting you out is so cool! I think I fangirl over authors of books I love more than anybody else

[@shelleycraft4273]

Thank you for sharing about the book nooks! I had no idea they existed...some ppl in my life need them!!

[@debmullis4087]

Plow in - that’s the phrase that came to me when you were describing how you’re approaching this project and your knitting mojo “slump” I think that sometimes you just have to plow in and see what happens, if we make mistakes we rip, we frog, and we can do the same thing if we just plow in and do it and decide later if it’s what we like or want - it’s part of the journey

[@LaLayla99]

I'm not a "celebrity follower" or whatever the term is, but it's nice when someone whose work you love interacts with you. I followed Anne Rice on FB when she was alive and I occasionally commented on her posts. I literally squealed when she liked and commented on my comment! 😁 The yarn colors are beautiful, btw!

[@mrwii5741]

You did a great job on that clockwork sweater! You look so beautiful in those overalls! 😊 awesome job on this video! ☺️

[@cynthiakolb233]

I had to get that tea. Ordered on Amazon. Arrived yesterday. Started today out with a cup. It was delicious. No sweetener needed.

[@debmullis4087]

Yes! I ‘ve been to that bookstore when I was in Paris - it’s fantastic and worth the trip if you’re there

[@janbatin4708]

I love your color choice for your sweater, Taylor. Yellow is such a happy color. I have the same Levi overalls from Anthropologie.

[@UnveiledAngel]

I've been making my way through your backlog of videos and they've been great to knit along to. My favorites so far have been watching the colorways being made. For recent videos, Ravelry Roulette is fun. Thanks for the content!

[@mjkwiatek7217]

Wow! That's great! Congrats on getting that recognition! 📗🧶

[@deniseyoung3738]

Mother, yarn dyer, knitter, book-reader, book nook maker, emergency bear repair.....do you sleep? Cool on the author seeing and liking your yarn!

[@michellehamilton6716]

😂

[@pinky62]

Thanks for tea suggestion. Yummy! I made it iced.😊❤

[@GeorginaTheLibrarian]

1:27 Taylor’s of Harrogate is amazing, if you ever get to visit Yorkshire, Taylor’s make Yorkshire tea (the best tea!) and they also are the same company as Betty’s, which is a traditional 1920s tea room for afternoon tea and baked goods. They make the most amazing patisserie, and they even have a cookery school at the Taylor’s factory where you can learn to make their famous fondant fancies etc. it’s an absolute institution, and you must visit ❤

[@lieslnew8247]

That’s it!! Definitely trying a colourwork as my next knitting project.

[@bevabberley1524]

Thank you Taylor I’m in the UK and our weather is pretty crap!! Temperature more like April weather. Love your podcast format. 🥰

[@alisoneichler4257]

While watching this video I am knitting my FIFTH pair of your Fireplace Mitts! Our travel group is going to Finland in January to see the Aurora Borealis. I thought it would be fun to outfit everyone with Mitts. I found some Eddie Bauer wool (80% super wash merino, 20% alpaca) at Joann’s. The yarn is available online and at some retail locations.

[@bayareaknitter]

Wow!!! That’s so cool that the author shouted you out! I was almost expecting you to say that she ordered the yarn as well! 😅 The colors are absolutely gorgeous! Have fun with your colorwork! I think adding the bits of white would be a nice addition!

[@LoriRobare]

Really fun episode! Loved the shoutout from the author - what a thrill! If you want to try out other overalls, check out Dovetail Workwear. They're a woman-owned company based in Portland. I got a pair of shortie overalls from them recently and they are so soft and comfortable.

[@birgitbonham6924]

How fun for you to have the author give you a shout-out. Also, I m just now reading a book that talks about a bookstore in Paris called Shakespeare and Co. Your book nook sure looks like the image in my mind

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Join me for a cozy little jabber about some things I'm getting up to...including colorwork knitting! ❤

[@redaleta]

Love denim overalls. I had a favorite pair when I was in my 20s. I love buying yarn in cones for sweater knitting.

[@catnapper3923]

Love your colorwork project; I do love colorowork. I find it “knits itself.” I bet you’re having dry heat - we (East Coast) have hot humidity, which makes all cotton shirts and towels wet all the time and feels as if a smothering hand has been clamped across your face. I long for sweater weather - so much more energy. Xx

[@LadyPatienceK]

The yarn colours are amazing! You should read the Stomlight Archive and do some colourways 😍 Then I could knit something beautiful while listening to the books, with the BlackPiper music playing in the background. (Yes, the first book has a soundtrack!)

[@birgitbonham6924]

Oh yes...

[@LadyPatienceK]

@@birgitbonham6924 😁

[@plummyplummy]

I'm only just starting the episode but as a Northern Californian stuck in the same heat wave.... I'm also hunkering down inside in front of my A/C unit working on a cabled sweater trying to trick my brain into thinking it's not 107 outside LOL

[@dianeellison3090]

Just random, but your longer hair looks great. New yarn colors are gorgeous!!

[@debraraymer3386]

I think three colors will look beautiful

[@catblues8645]

You could also make the smallest triangle in the triangular pattern sections white, I think that would look nice

[@laurelrobbins8673]

I love those book nooks so much! I really want to get one and put it together. I think it would be so much fun or maybe even Christmas gifts for my kids who are grown-ups. I remember a long time ago I put together a tiny little general store And I loved it so much. So much fun! Love the colors of your sweater by the way I’ve also been in a knitting slump, but I think it’s coming to an end. I cast on a pair of socks for my 6 year old grandson and am working on them now. I’m in Reno btw and am feeling your heat but not quite as much - it’s only going to be 99 today.

[@Mollydogdesigns]

How cool is that? That Ms. Canas gave you a shout out and she crochets? That’s fantastic! Thanks for sharing ! As for the color work, I say yes to adding the ecru color. It will look amazing 👍😄👏❤️🧶

[@sunrhyze]

That is an actual bookstore in Paris. I remember Craig Ferguson and Kristen Bell hanging out there for a segment of his late night show. They were a kick together.

[@dianem7563]

I'm with you on the neckline shape, I wear sweaters when it's cold and don't want drafts creeping down my neck.

[@nokesbob2256]

I would like to do a colorwork sweater some day, and use the yarn that changes to different colors. I always forget what they call it. I agree about the too big necklines and I hate adding the collar on after you knit the sweater. I guess I'm set in my knitting ways! I am currently making another Bright Side sweater, because the pattern is fantastic and so easy to follow and each sweater I've made a little different. Different collar heights and hems and cuffs. This time I'm using a yarn that is so special to me, and I've saved it for like ten years, but realized I better get to using it. It's original Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light. The color is Victorian Gothic and they don't make it anymore. It's this charcoal black color with highlights of lighter charcoal. It's turning out beautiful.

[@anitawessels3932]

Good job on your sweater. ❤ Well I am in central South Africa.....our min temp was -5c(23F) to max 5C (41F) . For us this is cold ❄. We do not have snow but we do have frost.

[@AnneWiley-vp5rj]

I love the color combo of gray and bight yellow. It’s gonna be a beautiful sweater. Congrats on getting over your slump-slumps stink.

[@LadyPatienceK]

I agree! Yellow and grey are 😘👌🏻

[@niknaiman5359]

I love everything about this episode. The fact that you acknowledged the outfit right off the top.... like you were reading all our minds.... to the GORGEOUS collections you made from those lovely covers.... to the connection via socials with the author. From beginning to end this episode just made me smile and appreciate you so very much.

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Ah, this means a lot to me Nik. Thank you so much for letting me know. Always so nice to see you in the comments. ❤️

[@margaretsparksrittenhouse8787]

A circle of inspiration, you and the author.

[@alisavanrooyen1030]

That is so awesome,to have the author shout you and love your work! What a boost you must have gotten. You definitely deserve it.

[@jkttransport276]

Oh em gee! Your overalls are the cutiest!!!!

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Thank you!! 😘😘😘

[@JoyWandrey]

So awesome that Isabel Canas follows you and loves your work! I am someone who follows a lot of authors, and is married to one, and it's always awesome when cross-arts "collaborations" like this happen. Love the Vampires colorways, it's gorgeous!

[@dorym8045]

It’s all your fault I’m currently building my 3rd book nook. 😂❤😊I find them so absorbing.

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Oh yay! I’m so glad you enjoy them like I do. There’s something therapeutic about them! ❤️

[@dorym8045]

@@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS The ones by Minicity seem to require a lot of gluing. I’ve already glued my fingers together once. Thank goodness for acetone nail polish remover. 😅

[@abigailrichard4600]

I'm so excited, colorwork sweaters make me so happy and I love making them

[@lforsey1899]

I love to see artists of different mediums inspired and excited by each other's work!

[@sandrasavoie8641]

Love your shrinking world experience and love that we can now chat with authors, artists, celebrities, etc in this techno world!

[@solangethompson4251]

I love my Pinassa sweater. Heads up: the sleeves are quite narrow, but otherwise it's one of my favourite knits ever.

[@dorym8045]

I think it tickles you so much about the author posting is that it acknowledges that you reached someone you admire and connected. Also, glad to see someone else mends stuffed animals. I used to do that for the toys of my 4-legged children. ❤ Good episode.

[@kat_livescolor]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who's been wanting to knit sweaters in the middle of a heat wave 😅 🫶🏻

[@marysheridan7104]

Hi Tayler...how exciting that an author recognized your expertise!!! Love the colors too...spot on!! The world isn't such a Big place sometimes!!

[@user-il9cv2zw4l]

hi i always enjoy watching you

[@janicemonkowski5329]

The book nooks sound like gown up legos. 😂

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Yes! Great way to put it! ❤️

[@bridgetedgren4548]

Always love watching your videos! I love that an author saw your yarn colorways based off of her book covers. That’s so cool!

[@mendyviola]

Knitting socks while waiting for Beryl to hit us. I aha e a pair of demin overalls for when I’m working outside doing heavy yard work. Hoping that I don’t have to break them out tomorrow.

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Oh gosh, stay safe! ❤️❤️❤️

[@mendyviola]

@@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS we are fine. No power though. Could be without it for days.

[@chrissy24-7]

I just loved the inspiration colors and how they came out, i am in limited income but i treated myself to 2 skeins of a lovely orangey red. Well done ❤ your book nook is adorable! I also love dollhouses I think maybe the weird for what you felt about the author seeing your post etc is, "fangirling" and I'm here for it!

[@jo-annefalconer6280]

Love it all

[@Julie-gp4qd]

I also did a booknook miniature and loved it! Then I went on to making a music box out of wood. I think it helped me get out of my knitting slump a bit by giving me another craft for an outlet and a little time away from knitting/crocheting so I was happy for the change of pace.

[@57sduffy]

Validation of your talents by another creator 🎉 I LOVE your work! ❤

[@crys6375]

That’s so exciting about the author! And now I need to go order some book nooks for one of my kids to do. I think she would love them and it would be a great way to pass some of the time this summer.

[@Mr3355661]

Delightful.. your expansive creative enthusiasm ! And your sweet family! Wonderful the response from author to your fibers!( few of which I ordered). Wow. We never know how our “ light sparks” will reach and ignite outside .. so we imagine.. our realm! Brava for you.. both .. Tis the “ Dance of life”.., so.. keep dancing & wait for the magic light to touch you! Dianne

[@AllisonHobbyist]

You might want to read The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods - the Shakespeare & Co bookshop in France is one of the settings (still reading it but so far so good).

[@heathersgoinnuts]

My son's teddy was called Blue Bear lol That is cool that the author retweeted you. That is definitely something to be extremely excited about.

[@amandal718]

As an Australian....I would do anything to have summer back!! 🌞

[@maryKnits95]

I love how you were so into the storytelling you forgot your tea and in the outro, it was the same 😅 That's loving what you do! Thanks for sharing!

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

lol! And then I drank it cold while I edited the video. 😂😂

[@rebeccajcrosby]

Southern hemisphere girly here and I'm not envious of your summer at all. They sound as horrible as ours. I'm snuggled up with a tea and my knitting as I watch this ❤

[@jessicacollins8049]

If i had central air conditioning it would be like the arctic in my house.

[@RobbieHutchins]

I just told my hubby that I want a particular Book Nook for Christmas. You love all of yours so much, I just couldn’t resist 😂

[@karenb136]

I just ordered some of that tea. Looks good. That was so amazing about the author seeing your posts about your yarn and following you. So cool.

[@holoinfinity4691]

Finished my friend's boyfriend's socks then got my driver's permit Friday. Just casted on a new pair of socks w/ 2 strands of fingering weight because my friend gets cold easily so I know she'll love these. Loving the wip on the sweater! I've only knitted a hat with an occasional st of brown with the main color a grayish blue for a child. That's the closest to any colorwork project I've done with knitting.

[@user-ce3ud8ci1x]

It is a real bookstore in Paris near Notre Dame.

[@star_athena]

Such a happy episode! Get it, Tayler! ❤❤❤

[@Knittingnana]

I love the colors in that sweater too!

[@valeriehowden471]

Just looked up that tea - looks like it's discontinued 😢. I have 2 sour cherry bushes that are close to having fully ripen fruit. Must experiment! Wonderful world when the author shots you out. She is probably in just as much awe that her creations have inspired you in your creative endeavors. Colourways are beautiful, Tayler.

[@Rachellovesyarn]

Beautiful yarn and author love for it is wonderful ❤

[@unicornmystery]

The bookstore in Paris is called Shakespeare and company. F Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway and other greats hung out there a lot. I hit my copy of great Gatsby stamped there. Which proved I’m such a nerd because while everyone else headed to the Notre Dame I made a b line to this store!!

[@belwynne1386]

I found the tea on Amazon and bought two boxes. Speaking of your recent vlog on Advent calendars…my favorite genre are tea Advent calendars. I am going to check to see if Harrowgate sells one.

[@myndolin]

Awesome that she gave you a shout out! I'd be over the moon about it as well. Yay you! As for the tea, I just have to share my latest find. I've just recently got back from a trip to Sydney, where it is currently winter and perfect tea weather, and I decided that on this visit, I'd try out a few things I'd never seen at home. I tried Taylors of Harrogate's Yorkshire Tea in Biscuit Brew and it is SO good. I'm usually an Earl Grey, Darjeeling, Jasmine Green Tea kind of girl. Occasionally lean into fruity teas. So I have no idea why this particular tea called to me, but it is absolutely not to be missed. Sadly, I can't find anywhere local that carries it, but it is available to be ordered online at a few places, and though it was a bit pricey, I have a box in my possession and couldn't be happier.

[@kathryndenne1717]

Here in nz winter's been a mixed bag so far We had a week of cold, rain and grey with no sun last week but today its a lovely sunny winters day. We were in the negatives first thing but its currently 7C(45F) heading for a high 10. Quite nice as its the first day of our winter school holidays.

[@janetcannon9842]

In love fruit-infused tea, too!

[@mrsclaunch]

Love the overalls. I recently got a pair too. So comfy.

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Thank you! SOO comfy!

[@ez9114]

Have you thought about making a top or blouse from linen and viscose yarns, or something made of cotton? there are such wonderful summer patterns as summer dresses and tops. I recommend you try it! the colors of your yarns on the covers are amazing! do you ship to europe?

[@Lisamyers22]

Keep up the good work! -Adam

[@dori5969]

I was wondering about the outfit as I have been seeing how hot it has been for you guys. Am a hop, skip and a jump away from you all ,over here in Bishop, Ca. Our temps would like seem cool for you but it is hot. I really like that sweater and looked at it more on Ravelry after your last video. I do not have plans to knit any sweater just yet but sure like this one. I am with you on the neck thing. Heck, its a sweater And a question ,I seem to recall you starting on a hood after showing that one you got . Is anything happening with that? Thank you for all your great energy.

[@anitaarmbrister6601]

Cool author following you. Yarn is gorgeous by the way. I've got LL Bean bib shorts from the 80s that I still wear that I found at at a yard sale. So I guess if you keep something long enough it'll come back in fashion? LOL

[@ShettikkaWoods-jl8iq]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@catzilla773]

As it turns out, I’m also starting a color-work sweater using a cone of Lovely Valley and two colors from your Berkeley collection! Would you please let me know what size needle you’re using for your project?

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Oh cool!! I love that! I’m using a size 4 for the main fabric, with a size 5 for the colorwork.

[@catzilla773]

Thank you so much! After swatching, I’m leaning towards size 5 to show off the loft of the yarn. I appreciate you mentioning sizing up for the color work!

[@siray5382]

🥰🥰🥰😍😍

[@belwynne1386]

Where did you get that tea?

[@Sandy-lq9xe]

Has the artist who created the cover artwork been made aware of this?

[@danielleegolf4290]

I love those three colors together! Such a great combo. I hope you're coming out of your slump!

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Thank you Danielle! I totally think I am!

[@3Dhyana]

I dislike a wide neckline on sweaters, especially if my bra straps show.

[@Lusithane]

I don't know who told you that's the way "cicadas" is pronounced in Spanish but they're highly misinformed. A quick search on Google translate can give you the proper pronunciation.

[@glendarodriguez7393]

Agreed. Back home they are called cigarras.

[@jennasosa7740]

Got to read Project Hail Mary.... Movies coming out soon. My color work project right now is TreK by tincanknits. Almost ready to start my yoke. 🫶🏼

[@dawnupperman524]

I actually bought the yellow yarn on Saturday. It looks beautiful !

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Thank you so much Dawn! I saw your order come through and was excited to see you ordered the yellow. 💛