Andrea Mowry - Ep. 33 - Fruity Knitting Podcast

[@1tlb0k]

I truly love all three of you. Your family makes me smile. And amazing knitting content & teaching too!

[@TinaReutin]

As a brand new subscriber and patreon, I am still binge watching almost the entire archives, what a joy. At the same time I watched Andrew‘s memorial service two days ago and am still processing that. I am loving seeing this family‘s podcast in happy times. I am praying for Andrew‘s family for the strength to carry on and to step by step find happiness again. In the meanwhile, I enjoyed Andrew’s happiness with his finished beanie. (I enjoy the show for many reasons.)

[@candiedginger8729]

OMG! Listening to Andrea Mowry describe her process and organization style was so mind blowing. It was nearly word for word the way I describe my own. It is very uplifting to have come across someone else who thinks so very similar to me. Thank you for having and sharing this interview. It is so very much appreciated.

[@cyndimartinez524]

Your tutorial was excellent-so clear and precise. THANK YOU,,, Your podcast is definitely my favorite.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks, Cyndi! Great to hear that the tutorials are helpful and that you're enjoying the show. A + A

[@veronikaruckamp6853]

I totally agree! A very helpful tutorial!

[@penniep2969]

@@FruityKnitting Andera, did you say that you are having trouble with tendons in your elbows? Something caught my attention when you said an 'event ' chsnged and caused this pain. Didn't you start to learn Crochet? I'm thinking that this may have something to do with the strain on your elbow. Ask your Doctor. Good luck with your crafts.

[@naturalmedley2955]

As a fellow Aussie and singer and knitter, I was drawn to your podcasts from the beginning. I am loving following your journey around the world, learning new techniques and all accompanied by the most glorious musical choices. You are such a class act. Thankyou!

[@FruityKnitting]

Thank you for your appreciation. We really do try to make each and every episode the best we can do.

[@marilyn1228]

Andrea, you are an amazing knitter and teacher. Fruity Knitting is my absolute favourite podcast!!

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks for your lovely comments, Marilyn!

[@patriciamcmullen]

This is one of the most professional podcasts on KZbin. Excellent work! So enjoyable and informative.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks, Patricia.

[@crystalthechurchmousestitc1888]

Thank you for another wonderful podcast. You are a beautiful, gifted family. Fruity Knitting is my very favorite podcast and I so look forward to each one. Take care... Crystal.

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Crystal, Thanks for your lovely comments, we do put a huge effort into every episode, so we are grateful for your appreciation.

[@katymorrison1157]

It always makes my day when a new Fruity Knitting Podcast comes out! :)

[@FruityKnitting]

Thank you!

[@mbyemini]

What a delightful interview with Andrea Mowry - she is such a creative and inspiring young woman!!

[@concettorametta9005]

I recently had the opportunity to attend an advanced brioche class at VKL 2019 (NYC) Andrea Mowry is a charming , articulate example of our best & brightest💫 Most impressive, is the wellspring of fresh prolific knit star genius Andreas gifted us with . Her Her sync in communication with the class as a whole was so perfect , there wasn’t even chatter among friends , Teaching well is an entirely different skill than design or knitting . Creative people can’t necessarily transmit the information in with easy clarity that also allows for the passion they have to come through . Andrea Mowry has either been blessed with natural Left and Right brain abilities of equal measure , or she’s worked hard at developing the rare combination. We,re so fortunate to have so many wonderfully talented designers of all types . Andreas ideas have already changed how many of us. Knit 🧶

[@keesvandongen9050]

Again I learned so much this episode! At last I can do the kitchener stitch without looking in my notes every single stitch.....But also very inspiring to improve and try new things. The interview with Andrea ( it is in the name 😉) was also interesting and inspiring, it is nice to get involved in the Knitting world and hear more about it. So both thank you very much and looking forward to the next episode. Bye Bye 👋🏼

[@drummerlovesbookworm9738]

Madeleine is SUCH a beautiful model! What a gracious and graceful young lady! And the skirt is really, really cool!

[@NinaKeilin]

Rewatching some of this. That wedding dress is spectacular. I also loved Andrea Mowry

[@ThePattiw]

I just found your video podcasts and am delighted! So much information without pointless chatter, and I love the featured guests, your projects and that the family creates together. Thank you! I had better go back and start at #1 and catch up quickly.

[@petrisimus]

thank you for beautifully made podcast. i loved every segment and i am so gratefull for making intererwiew with andrea mowry!

[@FruityKnitting]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed the interview.

[@lorrainebinskin2990]

First time watcher, from Australia. Loved the family interaction, I learnt a lot, I have found myself getting bored with my knitting, Andrea Mowry has made me rethink using texture and colour. Thank you excited to see your next video.

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Lorraine, that's great that you are now feeling re inspired with your knitting.

[@18daisydoll65]

I love your programmes, so warm, informative and inspirational. When I first came across your podcasts a couple of weeks ago, I thought that they were too advanced for me. Perhaps it was just that particular episode. Then I watched the video with Lynn who teaches knitting to prisoners and your beautiful wedding day footage.... I've been hooked ever since. Thank you to you and all your contributors and subscribers 💐🙏🏼🍾

[@nicolejosan6364]

Your sewing is is getting better :) The reason for puckered buttonholes is normally the foot pressure. On stretchy material you need a walking foot to keep that from happening, and adjust the pressure (usually on top of the machine, just over the foot is a dial for that. If not, check your manual). You can also put paper under the fabric and zigzag around the intended area before, then do the buttonhole, cut it open, remove the zigzag and the paper. Paper has absolutely NO stretch, and the zigzags will keep the fabric on. Thank you for all your effort, even if it's a few years later, Your podcast is still fresh and interesting.

[@cmaur811]

Best interview with Andrea .. I’ll be spreading the word..

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks, Carol - for your feedback and for letting other know. There must be lots of knitters who never think of watching a podcast but who would enjoy meeting some of the designers, so thanks for putting the word out.

[@jukerdanz]

Thanks for another great show! Andrea Mowry is so inspiring and open about her process, I feel like knitting with speckled yarn now. You are very inspiring too Andrea and have got me sewing with knit fabrics.

[@xxNicolaJanexx]

Wow, love your podcast. Your family seems so fun. I hope to pass my love of knitting on to my kids. Watching you fix that sweater was incredible! Such patience and the result was flawless. Inspirational!

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Nicola, thank you for watching. If you teach them a bit of knitting when they are young, they will probably come back to it when they are older.

[@EmilyStraw]

I love your podcast but seeing Andrew LIGHT UP with his finished hat was the best thing I have seen on the show so far. Well done!

[@FruityKnitting]

I admit it - I am very proud of my hat. Thanks for watching, Emily. Andrew.

[@waldhornschnecke195]

Thank you so much! Wonderful episode! Loved especially Andrea Mowry! Thx!!! 💓😍

[@FruityKnitting]

Yes, Andrea is very lovely, isn't she.

[@karen427M]

Thank you for the tutorial! So clear and helpful! I really enjoy your podcasts, thank you for all of your hard and inspirational work you do.

[@daleodberg6714]

So interesting to see Andrea Mowray, thank you

[@MrsUMakes]

Your podcast came up in my recommendations, and oh did I enjoy it. I love the magazine style production with different guests and segments. Your tutorial on grafting the sweater pieces was much needed as I have a sweater with extra long sleeves that need shortening. I'll definitely be coming back for more.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks Mrs U. All of our guests have something to inspire and help other knitters, so we love having them on the show. Good luck with your sleeves, and enjoy catching up!

[@rrene5431]

Love your podcast! Thank you for the interview with Andrea.

[@J8n3eyr3]

Thank you for having her talk about her sweater!

[@lonestew]

About making buttonholes in stretchy material....would it be better to use a surgical scalpel to cut the hole? It wouldn't pull at the lycra fibres, which is probably what makes the hole pucker.

[@shirleyknits123-7]

WOW I learn so much when I watch your podcasts. I also love how your love Andrew looks at you with such adoration, respect and hotness. You are lovely and his eyes and smile shows it. Keep it up😊

[@FruityKnitting]

That is very sweet Shirley, thanks for watching.

[@paulajohnson6511]

Catching up on your podcasts. They are very informative and I really enjoy your interviews. Thank you.

[@Cielovista]

I don't sew but was wondering if the solution to the buttonhole issue would be to make the buttonholes vertical like on a shirt. Andrea, you are such an inspirational knitter and podcaster. Thanks for all you do!

[@FruityKnitting]

That is an interesting point - that the buttonholes on a shirt are vertical. My feeling is that the button holes would "gape" - stretch apart, because the material would be under tension. With a shirt, the material is hanging fairly loosely, so that wouldn't be an issue.

[@Cielovista]

I can see that. Your hack is a great idea with the snaps :)

[@jennyrouth5219]

This episode popped up when I finished your most recent one. Your Bousta Beanie looks great. I just finished mine after you recommended I start with it for my first fair-isle project. Mine turned out great and my husband likes it BUT I wish I had watched this episode first as I would have been happier with leaving out 2 rows. It’s a bit slouchier than my husband would like...oh well! Cheers!

[@daleodberg6714]

I love the beanie and the rust and beige jumper.

[@EostaraScot]

Wow, that house dress is totally amazing. Stunning.

[@_La_Knight]

I love the color work sweaters from the knitters around the world segment. She does such gorgeous work. I want to accomplish a few of those showpieces too.

[@FruityKnitting]

Marthe was great - so creative and so enthusiastic. Thanks for watching!

[@jessicaottaviano8748]

I love you all so much! I thank you, and your beautiful family, for the thourogh tips and tricks. I enjoy your videos.

[@rachleebookgirl]

The knitting surgery tutorial was amazing! Wow!

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks, Rachel. Hope it serves you well!

[@aeastman59]

Lol, the end was so cute! I loved that very real moment caught on camera, so cute! Love your podcast I always learn something which is my main goal of watching podcasts, thank you so much!

[@KKnits]

Loved the interview with Andrea Mowry! And I thought the popper snaps was a great solution for the Button skirt. I sure enjoy your podcast!

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Karen, Thanks for watching.

[@TrudySchwartzBurrill]

Good job as always. Thanks you so much.

[@megcarr3126]

Hi Andrea and Andrew, I can't remember where I saw it but I have seen a tip on one of the sewing blogs saying that if you use a craft knife to cut your button holes with a ruler you get really neat button holes. you could try that with the stretch fabric. I love the podcast.

[@FruityKnitting]

I was wondering about that - whether the unpicker was pulling on the material and so contributing to the puckering. Must try that. Thanks for watching, Meg.

[@daleodberg6714]

and great work Chantal Belisle 🌸

[@bgcyclist]

Wonderful tutorial. Just found you a few weeks ago and have a lot of catching up to do.

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Cindy. Thanks for your feedback, and enjoy catching up! A + A.

[@kariclarke4215]

Man - I had a slight panic attack when you cut that beautiful sweater. Whew! You all are talented. A family of talented knitters - want to be my neighbor? I bake. . .

[@kimberleygirl7533]

Try iron on stabiliser on the back when doing the buttonhole. Then cut with a stamp type of cutter. Worth a try.

[@noradavid8275]

I loved the "unraveling" music 😄 perfect for and anxious road to a successful ending. It reminded me of a Humphrey Bogart movie ending!

[@sarahbethw8050]

Watching this episode and the interview with Andrea Mowry while knitting her Comfort Fade Cardigan.

[@WahrlichKnorke]

Veeery interesting interview with Andrea, you asked very good questions. Thank you!! :)

[@nystrompalannetmaria594]

Found your podcast pretty recently and am struggling ;-) to catch up - you are the most adorable couple (family+ Madelaine) - it is so nice to see and hear you together

[@christinaheesakacowden-wut3809]

In order to get nice button holes in a stretchy fabric you will need to put a fairly sturdy interfacing behind the facing. That should do the trick :-)

[@BeeBee123ist]

I absolutely love Chantal dress! Just like sewing, but with knitting ❤️

[@susiejune9399]

Best show, loved it from beginning to end

[@basicstitchpodcast2619]

I'm glad I watched till the end, like the really end hehe (not to spoil anything)

[@FruityKnitting]

Good on you! Thanks for watching.

[@qldteacher]

Thank you for another great episode. I'm interested to know how hard Lantic by Sarah Hatton is. I am still looking for a jumper pattern I can manage and I'm thinking this might not be too difficult as it is knit in pieces. I really enjoyed seeing and hearing from Madeleine - how wonderful your family all knit! @knittingpoppy

[@Cerecia61]

Thank you for that Grafting part! :)

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks, Diana. We love to hear that the tutorials have been helpful. A + A.

[@solveigakiran4246]

Very clear explanations!!! Thanks:)

[@jeanmckie8879]

Thanks for tutorial. So clear.

[@patmillett8056]

Hi Andrew and Andrea, Thanks for another interesting podcast. Andrea, as you were explaining your challenge of buttonholes on stretch material, I wondered if the trouble might be your cutting tool. I own a pair of scissors specifically designed to cut buttonholes (a section of the blade is missing so you only cut the hole). I have also seen a sewer use a sharp chisel the width of the button hole hit with a hammer, against a board. It made a perfectly clean cut. Just some thoughts to share with you. Cheers!

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Pat, Yes, that is probably the problem, thanks for your advice.

[@beepbopboop3221]

Did your skirt pattern call for iron on stabilizer? Most buttons on stretchy fabric do have stabilizer for stability.

[@D.fiberartisan]

Wonderful tutorial!!

[@missjenny1953]

Great tutorial, I have a similar job on Mum 's cardigan next week.

[@FruityKnitting]

Good luck with it, Jenny.

[@missjenny1953]

Fruity Knitting its a dog's breakfast I have to admit. My mother is elderly and not very mobile. She also gets attached to things, this cardigan being one of them. She pulls herself around the kitchen bench and wears out the elbows so often. Last time a cut out iron-on interfacing into a heart shape and embroidered around it! That was pretty indestructible but now she's unraveled the other sleeve so I have chopped it off and will knit down and add a cuff. It really needs to go in the trash 😒

[@brittarnhildsverden]

You really should come to Norway on the 17th of May one year. Welcome to Trondheim :-)

[@sheryltisdale]

Love your podcast, you being a professional knitter, look into making hand made button holes, my mother could do them, I never learned, I am sure someone on here knows how to make them, they come out beautiful if done right. Just a thought! Thank you

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Sheryl, Yes, hand made buttonholes would be lovely. Thanks for watching.

[@janeferguson6537]

i love the skirt you are wearing, andrea! awesome show!

[@mariadelmardospasos]

Excellent podcast ass always and I have to thank you for the wonderful, precise and very informative tutorial on how to cut and grafft a piece that is too long!! So helpful as I didn't have the slightest idea of how to do that!!!

[@diannebowles5605]

I love how you call each other Darls xxx

[@stavroulak.503]

First of all congratulation to both of you for the amazing Podcast and the very useful tutorials. One question though, why did you turn the garment upside down, did you have to, or that was a personal preference for other reasons? Many thanks again.

[@christinaheesakacowden-wut3809]

Actually to make the buttonholes not strechty you have to put interfacing along the skirt edges. There is different kind of strength interfacing out there, with stretch and without. Get the very sturdy one with no stretch and voila, buttonholes with no stretch. :-)

[@sandymiller8206]

Nice to see your highlighting so many different designers. Is it time for you, Andrea, to share some of your own designs??? Hope so!

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Sam, I need to get back to knitting first! Thanks for your support.

[@How2shine]

Colorwork: if you want to leave out only one color repeat you can change the order the colors (so you do not have to change the crown decreace)?

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi. The issue is not with the colors but with the pattern. The is pretty much rows of triangles, one facing left, then one facing right, etc. The decreasing is done to fit the left or right orientation. If you left out one repeat of the pattern just before the decreasing, then the decreasing repeat would be going in the same direction as the previous repeat, which wouldn't be right. The solution - now that I think about it, would be to skip the first repeat of triangles. Not sure whether that's clear, but I'll try to bring it up on the next episode.

[@How2shine]

Hi, yes your desceription is clear, thanks for your explanation. I´m just thinkin of starting colorwork so all information is important =)

[@Rstega6562]

On the buttons, I'm not a sewer by any means. but maybe if you sew a piece of fabric o the back like a patch... Maybe some ribbon. like hand sew a mini rectangle the size of the button hole and then do the button hole on top (right side of fabric) It might work. Just an idea

[@Sewdeluxe]

I would love to be Andrea's apprentice, you so lucky Andrew!

[@FruityKnitting]

I am lucky... (-;

[@Stumpybear7640]

I think it was Andrea who left this comment 🤣😙

[@staceyw.6608]

Andrea, that blue sweater you are wearing is gorgeous!

[@incilarobertson]

Thank yuo for your clear tutorial.

[@dance1149]

Very informative podcast with lots of content. Out of interest what type of US accent does Andrea Mowry have? I've never heard such a strong rising inflection. Thank you!

[@FruityKnitting]

That we don't know - even after checking her website. Sorry, Rosalind.

[@mt-moonchaser1029]

It's a California thing called Valley Girl... Everything said sounds like a question. I've noticed that lot of young people tend to use it, even those not raised in that area.

[@888lola]

I like your content. I do find you ask particularly long and multipart questions. I have notice this pattern in many of your interviews. It’s fine if that is your style. I prefer shorter more open ended questions that allow the interviewed person to speak on and embellish upon.

[@karendiesner5008]

Hi Andrea! I'm catching up with all your excellent podcasts and really enjoying them - but I can't watch this one because You Tube just keeps telling me "this video is not available". Do you have any idea what could be happening, please? I would love to see this one too! I'm using an iPad... hope you can help!

[@robyn3349]

Thank you!

[@НатальяВавилова-к4з]

скажите пожалуйста,как связать такую шапку,где взять описание?

[@daleodberg6714]

Amazing graft!

[@noradavid8275]

Gorgeous beanie 👏👏👏👏

[@Rolfjhl]

Actually, the music for the footage from the Norwegian national day is the King of Denmark's gaillard... A bit of a national faux pas in a way, but I'm probably the only one to notice anyway.😆

[@teslaandhumanity7383]

Vertical button holes with stiffer interfacing for the skirt . If not use a trouser silver catch on inside , just Incase it becomes a stripper skirt 😉 at waist .

[@jkaras1032]

Just wondering why this video in unavailable?

[@video2010iphone]

Why did you name your podcast fruityknitting?

[@michelevandervoort161]

I love your podcast, but ep.33 is not available. Regards

[@michelevandervoort161]

I can see this ep. 33 on my computer. Happy me😊. But on the tablet is unavailable! Best knitting podcast ever.

[@klaskelangford3660]

Lovely sweater!

[@Norfolk250]

0:12:36 I was waiting for Jack’s hand to show up, too.

[@daleodberg6714]

Tks Marthe, knit on.

[@yettaoshea8869]

Your skirt is gorgeous! You might want to look into bound buttonholes as an alternative to a zigzag one on your machine. They are a bit labor intensive but you end up with a nice button hole.

[@intuneknitter4220]

Do you guys turn on ad revenue from KZbin? It wouldn't be much, but it might also help provide some extra cushioning on the financial side of things :-) Great show! I have to catch up a bit

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi, thanks for watching. KZbin ads give an extremely low return. If we had 100, 000 views we might earn around $200 a month. The work that goes into producing our show is now a full time job. That is why we rely on patrons to be able to continue producing a quality production.

[@intuneknitter4220]

Oh I think Patreon is a must for any content creator these days. I think it's great that you're doing your show unsponsored. Have you guys thought of going live? I don't know how much your target audience goes for live streams, but a lot of my subs do them. Superchat is a great way to make money as well. It's a one time donation that you make to make your message (in the side chat) stand out. It's usually just a means of being able to give to your favorite creators. I'll continue supporting the show with my subscription, and hopefully soon I'll be in a place where I can spare you guys a few bucks every month. Now, I can barely afford the yarn to support my habit!

[@PinsandNeedles]

Well now I need to knit myself a poncho! And we'll done on the jumper surgery.

[@daleodberg6714]

A brilliant alteration

[@LoveByHH14]

Did you remove 20 rows or 21?

[@meganmills6545]

Andrea is pretty good at answering queries but as this is an older podcast it may take her a little longer to get to it. So in the meantime... I know Andrea said it was 20 rows more that Madeline knitted, but she also said the gauge was slightly different on the front and back. So if something like this ever happens to you or someone you are trying help then you'd want to remove however many rows you need to get the lengths to match, plus 1 more row (or round if you are trying to get two socks or gloves etc to match each other). You put an extra row back into the garment with the grafting row so if you don't take out that 1 row extra first then you end up with the finished item 1 row too long.

[@meganmills6545]

Oops - that should be Madeleine, not Madeline - sorry Madeleine! :-D

[@LoveByHH14]

@@meganmills6545 the grafting part of this video is sooo helpful! I had no idea about this technique and thank you so much for showing it to us.

[@meganmills6545]

@@LoveByHH14 Hi Heather - I'd like to say "You're welcome" but I think your reply to me was really meant for Andrea? You are right, of course, that she did a really nice job of showing it to us. If you ever want to do it to tricky patterns I have a little tutorial (free) at megan.cc about it under the corner for a mitred shawl. On that I use it in a lace pattern that has yarn overs, double decreases, single decreases and changes to garter stitch part way through the row. I don't have a video but with the help of Andrea's lovely video here I think anyone could do it. Always, of course, on a practice swatch first! :-D

[@LoveByHH14]

@@meganmills6545 yes!! Really, it was a thank you to both of you! Thank YOU for sharing your tutorial with me (all of us :)). I'm excited to look it over!

[@Bluewaterpinessantarosabeach]

Godspeed.❤❤❤

[@carontownsend9890]

The skirt is lovely You could have tried bound button holes

[@18daisydoll65]

What's a Kal?🤷🏼‍♀️

[@gaylemae]

18Daisy Doll that’s short for Knit A Long

[@staceyros]

Madeline should be a model, beautiful