Aro Knits n Purls - Ep. 32 "Denver: Dream Dyers”

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Wearing:
Georges Top by Kolibri
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Knitting for Olive "Pure Silk"
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Designs:
Outline Tank by Jessie Mae
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Brooklyn Raglan (not yet released) by ToriKnitsNYC
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Yarn:
Skein Yarn "Papaya"
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House of A La Mode House Tweed DK
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Woolberry Fiber Co
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The Wandering Flock
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Explorer Knits and Fibers
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[@thewoolverine4420]

Thank you so much for the studio tour footage at the end of this video. I'm a Colorado fiber artist who happens to be a wheelchair user. I'm going to contact these shops to do accessibility reviews for my friends who stitch. I had not heard of either one of these companies yet and I'm very excited to support these budding businesses

[@sheifapunla-green4223]

"It's warm enough that it doesn't make me look jaundiced" should be my motto.

[@donnastubbs9525]

You are incredibly delightful to watch. I love getting to shop vicariously with you. Thank you for sharing your stash, your knits, your honesty and your enthusiasm!

[@arox1647]

What a sweet message, Donna 😭💖 Thank you so much for watching my videos and supporting me

[@sophiac1761]

That was so so fun to watch and see all the colourways,I hope I can snag some of the my Guinness in September!! I just got covid so watching this while knitting in bed was the highlight of my day 🥰 Happy birthday month to you Aro, hope it is an amazing one!! 💖

[@patriciahill6839]

Love watching you for the enthusiasm you have for the yarns. You should believe in yourself more than you do as you are an awesome knitter. Your podcasts are really enjoyable and brighten my day

[@nadineuna]

"or SK-EYE-N if you're NASTY" is my favorite Aro quote

[@keikoparker4532]

Loved this video, so much gorgeous yarn! Thanks for the yarn studio tours as well.

[@annk2tog168]

Looks like you had the best trip! Beautiful yarn!!

[@MYROCKOROCKO]

Fabulous knit inspiration! 🎶🌷🎶🌷🎶🌷🎶

[@kraftsnkush]

OMG that top makes you look like Tinkerbell!! 🥰 So awesome!!!

[@KnitsByNayla]

Wow. Such a cool opportunity to get a behind the scenes view of the dyeing process. I would love to see that in person. Also now I want to quit my job and work in a dye studio 😂

[@nearysamai2231]

Love the shirt you are wearing!!!

[@katarinaguidi7899]

I love your feminine color choices! You inspired me to do a Woolberry Fiber Co pre-order. The pinks and blues are right in my wheel house and subtle enough to wear to the office (unlike some other yarn choices I have made - no regrets though).

[@juliamorrisey5541]

Saying you are "just" a maker is just so Wrong! Being a maker means you are a creator. Yarn plus needles and look at the amazing things you create! Not to mention, the insight you give us about patterns, why you make modifications and your thoughts on the yarns you use means you are a teacher as well. As makers I think too many makers under value how amazing we are. I think you makes beautiful garments and I so appreciate your thoughts on each one. I love the color of the tweed. It has a copper/ bronze look to it.

[@erinbattle1719]

This was my first time watching your videos and it was so fun to see the yarn you got and hear about your time in Denver! If you're ever considering more non-superwash yarn, look for the micron count! It's the diameter of the hair and it'll tell you how soft the yarn will be to the touch. Merino wool typically falls between 17-24 microns. A micron count less than 20 is considered "itch free for all skin types", while micron counts of 20-24 fall in the "itch free for most skin types" category. Sometimes it's hard to find micron counts under 20, but wool with a micron count in the low 20s are still very soft! For reference, it looks like Woolberry's Berry Natural bases are 20.5 microns from their website. :) Personally, I think when you start getting into micron counts that are like 25 or higher, the wool starts to feel more rustic/itchy. Since you say you don't like rustic feeling yarn, I would definitely recommend staying below/around the low 20s!

[@wendystaples5906]

I’m SO jealous you have your hands on the Ireland yarns. I have a SQ of Fiadh on DK coming and I can’t sit still. UGHHH she’s so good. Thanks for sharing and tempting me more for the second preorder. 😳🙄

[@splibragirl]

You are an amazing talent. Just accept it! We love you because you are a wealth of knowledge and seem to be a beautiful person and artist.

[@selfishknitter]

Thanks for sharing your tours with us. Both look like impressive operations!

[@AnItalianKnitter]

This is just what I needed 😍 I’m feeling poorly today and spending my day in bed. You always cheer me up, thank you

[@arox1647]

So glad I could bring something good to your day and I hope you feel better soon!!

[@bmwvintageprincess]

Don't say that you won't get enough because we all know you don't listen to yourself when it concerns yarn

[@edinacole6382]

absolutely LOVE the top you are wearing. I did not envision it would look like that when worn

[@arox1647]

I think it’s one of those pieces that comes alive when worn ✨

[@tobytanktea]

You nailed the experience of walking into Colorful Yarns!

[@arox1647]

I did my best to capture the “OH LORDY” moment I felt when I turned left 🤣

[@bmwvintageprincess]

I have watched and rewatched. You are a ❤️ love

[@celestemurphey6758]

You are just adorable🌸

[@keld4784]

Super cute!! Love the big bows! 🥰

[@HauteKewture]

Wholly support the decision to sew some garments! Love your passion for the colours!

[@lisanakao1043]

I am so glad you had a great time in Denver.. after seeing My Genius I have to get a sweaters quantity. I will definitely be watching for the September preorder. The hour flew by would not have noticed if you had not mentioned it. Happy July 4th, hope you had a good day and stayed safe.

[@charlenepodgorski8545]

Love your fabric choices they are amazing! I’ve told myself the same thing this year I want to sew a couple garnets for myself. I’m a totally new garnet sewer, I’ve made a couple projects but not garments. Can’t wait to see your finished sewn projects

[@Moonwing72]

Oh! You mentioned one of my favourite yarn dyers skeinyarn Australia 🇦🇺💜 Kristen makes amazing hand dyed yarn 🧶

[@herdazzlingcreations7487]

I ran across your podcast a couple of months ago. I have been catching up and I just love it! You are hilarious. Of course in one episode you talked about Bob's Burgers, I was hooked! One of my favorite shows. Keep enabling me with all of your great knits and yarn purchases 😁🤪

[@melissaj8384]

Your bows are AMAZING! It looks so good on you.

[@vickishaw374]

I’ve never used Woolberry yarn, but I love their soft colours. So gorgeous!!

[@KimClinger]

Did that tea say Edith Grey? Let us know how it is. I’m an Earl Grey tea girl too, so it would be interesting to try Edith Grey. You are adorable and I love catching your podcasts!

[@abigailpascualkracko8049]

watching this at work while knitting and waiting for my meeting haha

[@shannonoliver5414]

As usual, your colorway choices of yarn are amazing. You are adorable and the sweaters you knit are beautiful. 😊

[@MzCR73]

That blue-green "bluegrass" color you showed looks so pretty against your skin. But you have beautiful skin, all those colors are so pretty with your skin tone.

[@Emilie1116RY]

The whole staring at the color of you sweater thing is relatable! And I have a couple sweaters that are so soft that I end up petting myself while wearing them. Very awkward!

[@arox1647]

I do that CONSTANTLY 🤣 especially with my mohair pieces!

[@pork_chop]

Darn it, now I need a yarny field trip to Denver. Shoot. 😉 🧶

[@ClayCraftCoffee]

Those fabrics are so cute!! Yay for sewing. Also, a 180 degree skirt is called a 1/2 circle skirt. And as someone who sews and hates measuring 🤣, I have faith, you got this!

[@livismith5007]

I just love watching you!! You’re too fun- but I will admit that I was a bit distracted. I’ve been eyeing those bright purple skeins on the shelf behind you head. I love purples. What is that yarn? I’ll be so sad if it’s something that is no longer dyed!

[@lemonkirby628]

I think it's good to be a Leo if you find the right people to hang with! It means you're outgoing, fun, and loyal :)

[@Pride_in_Stitches]

Adding Denver water to my wishlist lol

[@mymothersdaughter1265]

You look stunning!!!!

[@jasminecustombags]

You are so inspiring. Thank you so so much. I have a question and I hope you can help. I am a new knitter and I want to start a sweater. I was wondering if there's a yarn on the less expensive-side that you would recommend that has a nice texture and feels great? Thank you

[@wavingcat5]

Hello Aro, I am listening to you talk about evening out tweed bits and tbh I feel like you called out that the emperor has no clothes. Earlier this year I bought LBA Corrie Confetti in Framboise (swayed by the swatch photo with silk mohair in Lannister, which I bought too). The problem is I sway between being lured by it, and seeing FOs that look like they were accidentally thrown in the washing machine with tissues left in the pockets. I thought my two options with this yarn are to either make a good pattern decision (some patterns seem to look more linty than others), or maybe the truth is I should rehome the yarn. I hadn’t considered a third option of picking out or trimming the most lint-like bits. I am seriously wondering if you have an opinion or any advice on this yarn? Thankyou for all that you share and do!

[@robind8155]

What do you use to wash the knit wear during summer?

[@TriciaFarwell]

Do you find the Knitting for Olive Pure Silk to be splitty? I'm knitting a cumulus tee with it and am struggling with splitting it.

[@arox1647]

Yes that is something I noticed. It was better when I worked w my Addi Turbos bc they have a more blunt tip than my Lykkes

[@MidwestGrace]

My birthday is also the end of July and I get the same comment about being a Leo…despite being an introvert 🤣

[@xiulinhu]

if the ireland collection is live for pre-order in september, i need someone to hold me back. it’s my bday month 😩

[@arox1647]

WE GO HARD FOR BIRTHDAYS IN THIS HOUSEHOLD

[@jacquelinechavez3040]

Not related to the video but where did you get that Shiba bowl on your shelf? It’s super cute!

[@arox1647]

It was a commissioned piece by an artist based in Japan. Search Shiro’s Funny Animals on Etsy

[@jacquelinechavez3040]

@@arox1647 thank you!

[@biljanagarotic]

Hi! How do moths not get into your yarn when its sitting out in the open?

[@sarahschira9105]

Might be climate. It’s really cold where we are in winter and I’ve never heard of a problem. Utah might be cold enough as well.

[@biljanagarotic]

@@sarahschira9105 thx :)

[@shllybkwrm]

"fingers crossed it will upload before the 30th!" I think you jinxed yourself Aro 😂

[@arox1647]

I really did 🤣 I totally forgot I said that until it finished uploading today and I watched through it. My face: 😑🤦🏻‍♀️

[@SanctimoniousLion]

These colours are so lovely! But a quick question: Whenever I look at my stash consisting of way less yarn than yours (maybe 15 projects) I feel super anxious because I feel like my yarn stash is a to do list and my job is to minimise it by using it up as quickly as possible. Do you feel about your stash simply as a collection of beautiful coloured skeins by themselves or do you ever feel the “obligation” to assign projects and knit them up?

[@arox1647]

I consider my stash to be just as much art as it is a supply - I destash when it starts to feel like an obligation rather than inspiration

[@sarahschira9105]

Creativity isn’t a rush. Your yarn will make great sweaters in 20 years, too. Don’t make it a burden. Think of it as your stash of possibilities!

[@SanctimoniousLion]

Thank you for the replies 😊 they're really a good mindset towards having a yarn stash😊

[@lois-marietodd1502]

Souffle tee by Penrose knits

[@АннаШумилова-я3б]

Это Ваша фабрика пряжы?

[@sbloodychloe]

damn I *really* should have gotten a SQ of Guinness SIGH

[@lalathekido]

Are you really a knitter if you don't have the square shelves? /s

[@ikkjedeg]

You say a lot of things that imply a negative self-esteem and I'm not sure if you're trying to be super modest or you actually feel that way. I'm concerned that you actually feel that way, and if you do I hope you can work with someone who can professionally help you accept the love you deserve. You're lovely and beautiful and special, and I hope you accept those facts about yourself.

[@bmwvintageprincess]

The purples and the pink do not fit the pastels yarn. Take them and ship to me. Thx in advance.

[@bmwvintageprincess]

Can you give me some of your yarns? Pleeèeèeeze!