Another Knitting Pod/Ep. 59: My Hit or Miss Summer Knits

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Here’s what we chatted about:
1) What I’m wearing: Contrast Racerbra by Jessie Maed Designs, in HHF DK in Piggybank
2) Garter Glide Tee by James N Watts
This has not been my favorite knit, I’m sorry to say! It’s definitely in the miss column.
I knit it in Farmers Daughter Fibers Foxy Lady base in Meet Me in Atlantic City.
3) May Be the Lily Tank by Camille K
I used Scheepjes Catona mercerized cotton yarn. This was also in the miss column.
I found the cast-on very fussy, and the body didn’t hold much fun either.
4) Nightshift Shawl by Andrea Mowry
I have loved this piece! I can’t wait til its cool enough to wear it.
All the yarn I used is Spincycle.
The colors I used in the foreground include: Love Spell, Deep Bump, Salty Dog.
The background colors include: Ghost Ranch, Shades of Earth, Melancholia, Dream World, and Opia.
5) Book Club Cardigan by Sari Nordlund
I am beyond excited to knit this cabled cardigan!
I am using Cascade 220 Non-Superwash in the colorway Copper Heather.

[@SylkyJ100]

Hi Leena! I love your podcasts so much and especially enjoyed this one because I just pulled out all my languishing WIPs last weekend and realized that life is too short to continue working on something I don't like or don't see myself wearing! Also, I found a couple of things that I really want to finish, and I don't recall why I put them in "time out". Thank you for being so inspiring and fun to spend time with! Hugs from Texas! ♥

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Sylvia! So nice to hear from you!! Knit what brings you joy! I hope you’ve had a lovely summer. So nice to hear from you 💜

[@10amTracy]

I live in Berkeley, where we don’t really get extreme temperature changes through the seasons. So I just knit what I want all through the year. Most of the time, summer knits don’t tempt me, and I love woolly wools, so I’m usually knitting sweaters and cardigans. 😊

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

What a beautiful place to live! Woolly knits are just the best ✨

[@jwentworth9064]

Thanks for another enjoyable pod. I wanted to share a pattern that I just discovered that has blown me away with its beautiful design and back story, and I feel that it might fit your aesthetic. It's called Braille Shawl, designed by Irene Lea. It features slipped stitch designs and a quotation in braille on the border. I don't know how it has been kept under the radar for so long.

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Hi! I love this so much. How incredibly beautiful and even more how meaningful. Thank you for sending it to me! It’s in my queue!!

[@jennifermckenzie2968]

If you want a great non SW 100% wool that feels and looks great, try Knit Picks Simply Wool. I'm using it right now to knit my husband an all over cabled pullover and it feels amazing. The yarn is worsted spun and the cables just pop. I'm in love!!

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Fantastic! They have so many great, well-priced yarns in beautiful colors. I will definitely check this one out. Thanks for the rec 😘

[@megm202]

I'm knitting with Linen Quill as I watch! What a small world and wonderful yarn :)

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Ah, Linen Quill! It’s quite close to the perfect yarn. I wish they still made it in the worsted weight. So curious what color you are using!

[@megm202]

@@AnotherKnittingPod I agree! I'm using High Tide. I have several other sweaters planned (just waiting for my queue to shrink a bit more before ordering more yarn!)

[@Kaet_RN]

I feel the same way about some designers- I want to love their patterns and want to be that person…but it just doesn’t click. That book club cardigan! 😍😍😍 it’s going to be so good. If you get cooler weather send it east- it’s been like 90 and 80% humidity and just so gross. Ready for fall! Diane from the island lamb knits a lot of cabled sweaters, and I feel like she has also used cascade. ❤

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Hello my friend! Even though its a million degrees I’m loving my cabled cardigan! Tomorrow it is going to cool down and I am so so so excited!! Hoping to get a hike in. I hope you are well and sending you a great big virtual hug 💜

[@jasmynepierre9168]

Would recommend seaming with a crochet hook if you're not feeling mattress stitch! I've found it to be much less fussy and more pleasant!

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Hi Jasmyne! I actually used to do this as well, but I felt still feel like mattress tends to be more invisible. It’s possible that I don’t have the exact right technique though. I will look into it, as I would do anything not to mattress stitch!!

[@cydneycolvig656]

I had the same thing with James’ patterns too. I love his aesthetic and I have done a couple and then the dappled lace raglan. It killed me. I could not get the beginning and nobody else seemed to have huge issues, and I have never been so confounded. I finally got it, finished it and will wear it, but it killed me. That beginning. I feel your pain. And I am a linen quill fan too.

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

I’m glad I’m not the only one! They are well-written patterns, I don’t know why they end up being so painful!

[@cydneycolvig656]

@@AnotherKnittingPod I think some people’s brains just work differently than others and with certain pattern writers you just click and others you just don’t. I always want to learn more and when something is not working I will push till I figure it out and finish it, but I sometimes wonder if I should just walk away. I never do. It’s like I always finish the book, even if I throw it across the room in the end. That was Verity. I hope you have not read it. Anyway, my point is will I always think about the pain of the dappled lace raglan, because if so I should probably gift it. To someone I dislike.

[@tonizegarra2179]

great episode Leena. Thank you for being real and honest about your projects. I feel the same way when you cast on a projects and the yo realized it's not making you happy. I do not enjoy knitting with cotton i think it even make my hands tired. Have you tried Cotton merino from Knitting for Olive? I would love to try it and see if the blend i good on my hand and texture of the fabric.

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Hi Toni! I have not tried the cotton Merino from Knitting for Olive…I’m sure its lovely though. I guess I just don’t see too much of a reason to both with cotton. I do want to find a linen blend to try though…its hard when you love the aliveness of animal fibers.

[@mikelafiddle]

Hi Leena! So excited to watch your podcast. Your personality has been so calming to me in the past few months. Thanks for sharing your crafty musings with us

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Thank you so much! That is the nicest thing I could have possibly heard. So happy to have been with you. Take care of yourself, ok. 💚

[@sandracroley9784]

I wonder if the book is God of the Woods? I just heard about this one yesterday...I think I'll give it a try. I am working on the Joni by Natasja Hornby, and really enjoying it. I haven't worked much with Linen Quill. I do have 3 skeins in a bright pink. I should really find a pattern to spark my interest into using it 🤔

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Hi Sandra! It was God of the Woods, yes. It’s next on my list! Long Bright River is fantastic. I highly recommend. Congrats on finishing your Shizen!! It looks amazing on you!

[@shawnholland4436]

I love your podcasts - so REAL. I can relate every time. You go girl and keep it up!! We all have the love of knitting, but sometimes it’s just not firing on all cylinders!❤

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Thank you so so much!! And yes-the best thing about knitting is that we can rip out the things we don’t like and get to re-purpose our precious yarn!

[@theyarngoeson]

You picked a gorgeous colorway/yarn for your Book Club cardigan! 😊 I’m happy that I’m finally making progress on my Arboreal sweater - decided to knit on it while we watch various shows in the evenings. It has been super hot and sweaty during the days so that when I knit on my socks; I just finished a pair of socks in stash purchased from June 2023. Thanks again for a wonderful catch-up!

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

I’m with you…its so incredibly hot, I am counting the days until summer is over. Doesn’t keep me from knitting thankfully! The Arboreal sweater is so beautiful. Fun to knit but classic enough to get plenty of wear. 🩷

[@stephanienorwicz1366]

Thanks for another great podcast. I just love your honesty and stories about your knitting journey!

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Thank you Stephanie! I’m glad it came off as authentic…I hate that I might sound too negative. But I can’t be anything but honest. Be well my friend! 💜

[@kdolguin]

GIRL…..I LOVE LOVE LOVE the colors of your shawl!!!!!!

[@janetjroberson2581]

Hello from Swansea, Illinois.

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Hello! Lots of love to you in Illinois! Hope you have had a lovely, fiber-filled week 💜

[@lauriejarboe6087]

I'm working on the Eun Sweater using Cascade 220 non S/W and I am loving it. Not only is it affordable but it is so nice to work with that I don't even experience any rowing out with purling. It will be ideal for the Book Club Cardigan.

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

What a gorgeous sweater, and I have never heard of that designer-beautiful, streamlined knits.

[@Westcoastknitting_podcast]

Such a great and authentic podcast. Lovely projects!

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Aw, thank you so much!! Thank you for watching 💚

[@anigozan3785]

Great to hang out with you, for an hour or so, again xx

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

So happy to be back with you all 🩷

[@slkendall85]

I just finished reading “the last time I lied” which feels a bit mysterious and spooky and perfect for summer.

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

That sounds right up my alley! Looking it up now!

[@helentkalcic4417]

Not sure if someone asked, but do you have a link to the provisional cast on with a barber cord? I’ve seen/heard that technique but can’t seem to find a great video. I love ❤that approach to bottom up sweaters, not sure why designers don’t include that in their patterns??

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Absolutely!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ2ki55oqdCHq9Usi=unKqmNvOPCCBHWSY Hope this link works. This is the way that I use and it almost feels too good to be true. One tip: make sure you don’t start too close to the end of the barber cord. Live and learn ;)

[@FayGavigan-sr5dy]

Hi, a cheeky question. I watched an older podcast where there showing us your gorgeous barvaria shawl. On a chair there was a gorgeous pink speckled shawl or blanket ? What is the pattern and the lovely yarn? Many thanks 🙏 Fay x

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Hi Fay! I think that its the Puffball Wrap by Hedgehog Fibers, in the colorway Puffball! Thank you for watching!

[@FayGavigan-sr5dy]

Thank you I love your podcast your knitting and musings on life ❤️

[@louiserossiter4310]

You must wet block it. It might turn it from an ugly duckling to a swan ❤

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Absolutely, I agree wholeheartedly. Wet-blocking is transformative. I will do it before the next pod!

[@bethpaschal7859]

Hi Leena, I’m glad you found a pattern to light your knitting flame. Can’t wait to see that beautiful yarn do its thing in that Book Club Cardigan. By the way, have you read What Happened to the Bennett by Lisa Scottoline? I thought it was a gripper.

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Hi Beth!! Thank you for the book rec, I’ve never heard of this author! Will definitely put it on the list. I hope you are well, and happy knitting 🥰

[@LindaNixon-ws4ge]

Feederbrook Farm yarn is similar to SpinCycle. Love your shawl

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Hi Linda! There are definitely Spincycle-like yarns out there. I just haven’t found another with as stunning a color range. They put colors together I would never think to!

[@karenfeek1706]

I wished you had triedyour sweater on for us. Let us judge. Might be adorable on you.

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

I will wear it next week, for sure! Let’s hope it is transformed by wet blocking. 💚