Baggy Jumpers - Not Quite Enough Yarn, September 2023

“Baggy Jumpers” Not Quite Enough Yarn, September 2023
Welcome to the September 2023 episode of the “Not Quite Enough Yarn” Podcast.
This is the story of my attempt at working my way through the stash, but without enough of each single colour to make a sweater.
Thanks so much for watching. Please feel free to add any thoughts, queries or questions to the comments box below.
Ravelry.com and Instagram usernames: knittingordeath
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The “Craft for Someone Else MAL”
Inspired by a suggestion from Hilary of Hemlock Knits / @hemlockknits
The item that you are making must be for someone else. That can be a gift for someone you know, or a charity donation.
Crochet/Knitting/Spinning/Weaving
Starts 1st April 2023, Ends 31st October, 2023
There will be two threads on Ravelry (in the Not Quite Enough Yarn Group)
1) A chatter thread, where you can post FOs, WiPS, comments and chat with each other.
2) FO Thread - a No Chatter Thread, where you can post pictures of your FOs.
There will be a draw at the end of June and the end of September for quarterly prizes, and a final draw at the end of October covering all entries from the beginning of the MAL.
Chatter Thread - a pattern prize up to US$15
FO Thread - a physical prize (eg yarn etc)
To be eligible to win a physical prize, the item must be finished, but it can be a wip s at the start of the MAL
The MAL is open internationally.
If you are unable to use Ravelry, please email me ([e-mail]) with your entry.
This month’s episode is named after “Baggy Trousers” by Madness
• Madness - Baggy Trouse...
What I’m wearing
Grey with stripes
Pure Fuzz by Skeindeer - Grey cone yarn plied with assorted 4ply/fingering scraps.
Ravelry link: www.ravelry.co...
Yarns and Patterns
Misfit Yarns: www.misfityarn...
The Wool Kitchen: www.thewoolkit...
Twisted Ambitions: twistedambitio...
James C Brett: www.jamescbret...
Chroma Pullover by Jacqueline Cieslak
shop.jacquelin...
James C Brett Legacy Double Knitting (discontinued)
Rowan Purelife: (discontinued)
Perran Yarns DK: perranyarns.co...
Manos Del Uruguay Silk Blend: manos.uy/
Boxy in Crochet, based on a knitting pattern by Joji Locatelli.
Denys Brunton Designer Yarns Magicolour (discontinued)
Grey Parade Mittens by Drops
www.garnstudio...
Magpie Tendency by Skeinanigans:
Ravelry Link: www.ravelry.co...
Nako Moher Special
Three Kittens Knitting Yarn Store - Facebook Profile: www.facebook.c...
Fibre
Witch Crafty Lady
www.etsy.com/u...
Tech Editing Course
www.coolwool.n...
Podcasts I’ve been watching:
Alice of Soxy Nana Alice
/ @soxynanaalice
Anne (SpaKnits) of No Excuses Podcast
/ @spaknits
Anita of Gaga Knits
/ @gagaknits
Aquilla of the Lefty Knitter Podcast
/ @aquilladahun-aleftykn...
Barbara of the Flame and Fiber Podcast
/ @flameandfiberpodcast3162
Bente of Arctic Crafts by Bente
/ @arcticcraftsbybente
Carie of Creative Obsession
/ @thecreativeobsession
Christine of Sweet Lavender Knits
/ @sweetlavenderknits6670
Chevyrell’s stuff
/ chevyrell
Caleisha - Quirky Monday Craftcast
/ artsycalei
Jude of the Stranded Podcast
/ judeharper03
Karen of Recreational Knitting
/ @recreationalknittingp...
KellyAnne - Yarn Tales by the Sea
/ @yarntalesbythesea5310
Liz of The Black Knitter
/ @theblackknitter
Mandy of Mouse’s Makes
/ @mousesmakes
Marceline of the Hey Brown Berry Podcast
/ brownberry75
Ramona of But I’m Knitting
/ romeraven81
Susan of Wild Cottage, Ireland
/ wildcottageirelandknit...
Valorie of A Visit with Nana and Papa / @visitwithnanaandpapa

[@shelleyhooper4701]

Hi Lesley, I’m watching you from Australia, and I just wanted to say how much I love your podcasts. Out of all the ones I watch, I look forward to yours the most, you make me smile a lot, even laugh out loud ( which is no mean feat ). So thank you, stay the beautiful person you are.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Shelley. Thank you for such kind words. Happy to raise a smile and a laugh. Hope life is treating you kindly. Thanks and take care xx

[@kyliehall4076]

Hi @shelleyhooper4701 I'm from Aust too, Tasmania here, and agree I love the podcast too

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

@@kyliehall4076 thanks so much xx

[@louisewall7100]

Have a great October Lesley. I’ve got a massive birthday this month 😱. Can’t quite believe the age I will reach 🤔xx

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Many, many happy returns. All the best people were born in October. Hope you have some great celebrations xx

[@louisewall7100]

@@NotQuiteEnoughYarn I have to agree about the best people 😄. We’re having a family weekend away Have a lovely birthday too Lesley xx

[@flameandfiberpodcast3162]

Oh, terrific! That duplicate stitch at the neck is brilliant!! It's so inspiring to see your knits! Thank you! ❤️🥰😍

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thanks Barbara - it's thanks to you that there is handspun! Xx

[@marshawoods2634]

Thumbs up on the 3-colour jumper mods., especially at the neckline.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thanks so much. I was pleased with how it turned out xx Hope all is well with you xx

[@karenmezzacapo8763]

Love your shows, you tell the successes and boo boos. Thank you. ❤️ Take care.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thanks Karen. If I didn't talk about the mistakes, the podcasts would be much shorter! 😉🤣 Thanks and take care xx

[@enidshaw3852]

Lesley, I forgot to add >>>advance felicitations, hope you enjoy and it is a good one xxxxx

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thanks Enid - you are very kind xx

[@marywanamaker2700]

Beautiful projects. Congratulations to the winners. Have a great week.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thanks Mary. Take very good care xx

[@eteenpainkerien]

Thanks, Lesley, for sharing your insight of what will change with the platform. I have so appreciated the settings you have made and feel very uncorfortable if people making the videos do not have the choice over their channels any more. But we will live with whatever happens as we do not have any other choice. Cheers!

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi. Thanks so much - you are absolutely right that we will not have a lot of choice - all the time KZbin is free to watch and free to upload, we have to take what they decide, if we want to stay. Thanks for being here and hope all is well with you xx

[@mairead5891]

Always lovely to see you Les. Glad to hear your father's health is improving. There is a term for projects waiting to become wips that I love - Needle Adjacent. This not only includes projects where the yarn is caked, a project bag is found and needles all ready, but even those that are but a twinkle in the knitter's eye!

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Mairead - that is a good phrase , thank you. Hope that you are doing ok xx

[@enidshaw3852]

the Chroma is fabulous the extra colour on sleeves sets it off looks good in the pics, as does the model . same with the crochet boxy I feel same as you regarding publishing the pattern. looking forward to seeing the finished jacket . keep taking care xxx

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thanks Enid. The jacket is coming along well, so should be finished next week (famous last words...) thank you and take good care xx

[@micheleellis3338]

Thank you. ❤️🕊

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thank you for being here xx

[@SigalAlon]

Hello Lesley! I watch you from Israel and always look forward to the weekly episodes as well as the monthly roundups. I love both finished sweaters. Hurray for making it through the test pattern, eventually. I like it being oversized and cumfy. The striped one is more my taste as far as colors go. It is fabulous! Your spun yarn worked out fantastically into a fingerless glove. Gorgeous colors and stitch definition. Wonderful yarn acquisitions and new yarn you've spun is lovely. KZbin do what suits them and brings more income to them.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi. Thanks so much. You are very kind. Yes - KZbin can do what it likes - it doesn't charge us to post videos or to watch them, so it's income generation is it's own decision, I guess. Thanks again and hope all is well with you xx

[@mckenzie3440]

Hi Lesley, Thank you. Look forward to your Bog jacket being done interested to see the construction. Love your crochet boxy, also the striped sweater you are wearing always catches my eye. Good to hear your dad is doing ok. Take care.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thanks so much - that is appreciated. I am enjoying the bog jacket - it won't be my last! Thanks and hope all is well with you xx

[@kdrinnin1]

I love your end of month vlog as well as your weekly. And I love how the "test knit" turned out!

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thanks so much - that's very kind. Hope all is well with you xx

[@jinnyedge6180]

Finally well enough to catch up with podcasts again. Love your crochet ‘Boxy’ sweater. You and your topless mitts, you cheeky minx 😳 I wish it really was more like autumn 🐿️🍂🤎🦔🍁 Jinnny

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Jinny. I was wondering how you are and am delighted to hear from you - especially as it means you are well enough to watch xx Thanks so much and take care xx

[@carole.e.t.7832]

Thanks for another relaxed and interesting episode, love knitting in your company. Don’t worry about the commercials, I just turn off the sound and then it doesn’t even bother me. Glad to hear that your dad is making progress. Take care - looking forward to your next episode. 🧶☕️🕯️🌟💕

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thanks Carole - much appreciated. Thanks for spending your knitting time with me xx Hope you are well xx

[@carole.e.t.7832]

I’m enjoying fall-season. Went to Ikea in Älmhult (where it all first started) yesterday with one of mt sons.He bought shelves. Me? Bought Xmas presents gor my 3 granddaughters and chocolate for me ❤️🤭

[@angelaholcroft4515]

Hi Lesley. Lovely to spend some time with you. Glad you've had a crafty and productive month. Love both sweaters. Good to hear that your dad is doing well at home. Sure, he'll find the mittens useful. Heard a few talking about the KZbin changes. We've got the grandchildren having a sleepover. So, there's not much crafting happening. Had a hilarious game of bingo, which they brought with them. Granddaughter knew all the lingo. Apparently, they play in school. Have a lovely weekend, take care. X

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Angela. Bingo? I don't know about you, but that was a bit "uncool" when I was school age Interesting how things go in and out of favour. Glad you had a great time with the children. Thanks and take care xx

[@beckybramlett3515]

Everything you make is gorgeous !! I love them all !! I fell like KZbin’s loosing $$,so the ones that were paying extra to keep the ads off their channel, now have them anyway. More $$ in their pockets ( KZbin).

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Becky. It's a frustration, isn't it? We'll have to see how it pans out. Thanks and take care xx

[@janedaniel7288]

I do love your videos. I can laugh and feel cheered up no end. But then you mention me aswell!! So excited! I was just catching up on my crafting records (it the only thing that is current and, mostly, up to date) Been over to Washington, Newcastle way to celebrate birthdays with two of the grandchildren. Not twin, but a grandson who some ow turned 13 🤷 and a granddaughter who turned 10. Their birthdays are five days apart, so we go with who ever is nearest to the weekend, this year granddaughter's was on Sunday. So had a good bit of crafting whilst husband drove their and back. Luckily I always take spare yarn as I was asked to make a book cover for a school book, so invented a bag/book cover and whipped it up on Sunday afternoon. Well done on your makes. I do love the short sleeved one. More my style. Right I'd better email you before the brain forgets! Thanks again xxJane 🐑🌈

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Jane. Glad you had a great weekend with the family. Good invention on the book cover! Hope the grandchildren had grear birthdays. Congrats on winning the prize - thanks for taking part in the MAL xx

[@Janet-ov7zx]

Hi Lesley- I really like your neck band treatment on the color block sweater. The bands of color on the neck bring a sense of coherence to the sweater. I agree with your call on making both sleeves and pockets out of the same yarn. Again, I think it makes the sweater look more planned, and the colors work so well together. I’m glad for you that you are finding more time to craft. I’m sure that makes for a much happier Lesley. Also I’m glad your dad in doing well at home. What a relief for everyone! Take care, see you next month or on the vlog. harpingJanet

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Janet. Thanks so much. There was an element of "making it up as I went along" but I am pleased with the result. Hope all is well with you. Take good care xx

[@michellehenderson2773]

Hi Lesley 🙋‍♀️ I love your sweaters there both beautiful and your crochet T I love it❤ thanks for another great podcast take care x

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thanks Michelle. That's very kind. Hope you are well xx

[@soxynanaalice]

❤ the show as usual love. Lovely to catch you on zoom. Maybe now we are home I'll get time to get healthy and back into the swing of podcasting. Love your Dad's mitt. The boxy is devine! Cheer s love xx almost forgot, your hairs is so fun! Love it.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thanks Alice. Hope you are making a good recovery. Take very good care of yourself xx

[@brendatroche5762]

It's odd, I've never seen ads on your videos! Blessings ❤

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

That's interesting. I have KZbin Premium, so I don't know how invasive they are . xx

[@christinecarr1679]

The striped Boxy jumper looks nice.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thank you xx

[@intuitknit]

Hi Lesley. Enjoy watching your episodes. I know its not knitting related but your hairstyle lately looks paricularly complimentary. Not sure how its changed but it looks very nice.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thank you - that's very kind. It's a new style for me, and I am pleased with it, so far. Thanks and take care xx

[@franderrick9552]

The Elizabeth Zimmerman Bog Jacket pattern is a good knit and no cutting required. I've made the child sizes twice and I am thinking of making an adult size next.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thanks Fran. I saw that she had done a pattern - it's a very adaptable shape - I can see a few of these in the pipeline xx

[@sharonquinn7045]

I love your latest knits. It's good to hear your Dad is doing well. Have a great week.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thanks Sharon. Much appreciated xx Take care xx

[@heathertucker7056]

Lovely to watch your September round up! Difficult to pick a favourite of all your finishes this month but I think the Boxy tee is my favourite! It looks really good on you! I think you are brave to persevere on you Penguono (sorry spelling!) if you’re not enjoying it. Life’s too short Lesley! Glad to hear your dear Dad continues to improve. Take care and thanks for a lovely episode x

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thanks Heather. The Penguono may not be surviving - it's a fine line between bravery and stupidity! Hope all is well with you and that you enjoyed your adventures last month xx

[@j_filippo]

Fun monthly roundup. I pay a monthly $9.99 for KZbin premium so I never have to watch the commercials. It’s worth it to me as I don’t watch cable tv this is my connection to the world tor news and entertainment. Way better than paying for cable imo

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hiya. Your KZbin premium costs quite a bit less than mine. That's interesting! Thanks so much and hope all is well with you xx

[@cherylcarlson3315]

Hi! Thank you for keeping me company as ply the bits of handspun to free up another spindle. I agree, the fiber tells me what it wants to be and tends to be thinner but very consistent so now need 3 ply or chain ply some of the 2 ply. Have some fleece soaking,more drying outside. Still trying to decide how best to showcase and what I will wear the next 30 yrs.. Lots of yarn on sale the other day... all acrylic and not one appealed to me, this is a very good thing given the number of fleeces. Hope all goes well the next month for you

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Cheryl I am glad I'm not the only one who lets the fibre dictate the spin...I just need to keep practicing to achieve your level of consistency. Well resisted on the yarn sale and happy spinning. Thanks and take care xx

[@Shewhoknitsandspins]

It’s October 5 and my calendar says it’s your birthday. Wishing you a very happy one with yarny goodness.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thanks so much - yes - another year older Thanks and take care xx

[@AStateofDeNile]

I sit here knitting on my Chroma watching you talk about yours/ Thank you enabler! lol Keep the channel monetized. A few ads don't hurt anyone. Sometimes refreshing the browser gets rid of them if there is no skip button. I love your whirly whirly designs. You made me fall down the rabbit hole with the bog coat ... umm there is a knitting pattern on Ravelry that one can be knit up. xx

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi. Hope you are enjoying the Chroma. It's a very cosy sweater! I know that Elizabeth Zimmerman did a bog coat pattern - footsteps I am happy to follow. Thanks so much and hope all is well xx

[@71Siddy]

Thank you for a lovely episode. Interesting thoughts on YT from a creators perspective. I watched ads for the longest time, to support creators, but then I had it, and opted in for Premium Light, to get out of the ads. YT has changed the conditions of that under way, and now they have completely cancelled it from end of october, so about same time they are changing for creators, by the looks of it. I will probably buy a more expensive product they are offering, as I dont pay for any other streaming or tv, and YT creators have provided me with mountains of entertainment, knowledge, inspiration and company, and I hope they will keep on keeping on for a long time.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hiya. Thanks for your thoughts - it is interesting to see where KZbin is headed on this one. Hope you are keeping well and thanks for being here xx

[@jessmakingit]

Thank you for sharing again. I absolutely love your most recent crochet boxy. So beautiful!! Everytime I see one of your crochet boxy sweaters, I vow that I am going to make one. Haven't yet, but I sure enjoy seeing yours. Speaking of Bog Jacket, I've made one, of sorts. It's in one of your scrappy type MALs. I loosely follow the instructions from one of Elizabeth Zimmerman's patterns. I will post which book when I figure that out. I didn't do any steeking. I bound off and cast back on at the locations that would normally be steeks. It worked perfectly. Take care.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Jess. Thanks so much. I saw that there was an EZ pattern for it. Hope you get good use from yours xx Thanks so much, and thank you for being here xx

[@nadjas.4275]

Oh my - two finished boxy-style sweaters. You are on a roll! I have just started another boxy (knitted version) since we are going on a long car drive next week and I turn into a whining baby the minute we hit heavy traffic. So when we need 5 hours instead of the usual 3 at least I have a half finished sweater 😄Happy 1st. of October - love your new hairstyle! Cheers, N.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Nadja. Perfect car knitting - sorry you hit traffic, but hope it was a good visit. Thanks and take care xx

[@mitzikolody4569]

Hi Lesley 👋 xx

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi. Hope you are well xx

[@helensmith8350]

Hi Lesley, love your podcast as always, smiling all the way through. I just watched a new podcast recommended by the grocery girls, and I thought this episode could help you with your Penguono mojo, I’ve always wanted to knit one, and I might now, but in the winter as we are now going into Summer and it’s already toooo hot here in Australia ❤ They are the ‘Knitting Twinings’ from Paris.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Helen. Thanks for the recommendation, although I think that this attempt at the Penguono is over. Thanks and take very good care xx

[@CaravelKiwi]

Love your finished-with-mods Chroma, I bought the pattern and have it waiting while I finish several wips and other sidetracks. Ditch the Penguono, Lesley, your face is a dead giveaway of how you feel about it. I attempted it too, but gave up quicker than you! I won't be doing the latest MKAL of his either. BUT I do have a project that I think you'll like, it 's a poncho in any number of colours and yarn weights. The free pattern is released tomorrow, I'll forward it to you. Cheers from a windy NZ spring.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

You know, I think you are right , I'm not even sure I will wear it, once it's done. Thanks for offering the details of that pattern - it sounds like a much better idea. Thank you for being the voice of reason. Take good care xx

[@karlamilton5281]

Such beautiful stitch work. So smooth and even. Such a lovely sweater

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thanks Karla - so kind. Hope you are doing well xx

[@lizakingstoncoleman2059]

Hi Leslie ❤

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Liza. Hope all is well with you xx

[@lindapollaerts5168]

I love both sweaters?Beautiful handspun yarn,i just started spinning and still struggle a bit

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Linda. Hope you are enjoying the spinning, even if a little struggle comes with the process. Thanks and keep well xx

[@slowstitches]

I don't know why but I love hearing about your whirly whirly machine, Lesley. Love both of your sweaters (FO's). Thanks for podcasting.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thanks so much. I am glad hearing about the machine makes you smile xx

[@recreationalknittingpodcast]

Love your new yarns. I’m looking for some pinky yarn for a tee. Did you see Jude’s new yarn color? #want I’ve no business buying another inch of yarn, but Im in love with it.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Karen. That Taylor Swift colourway? It does look amazing, doesn't it? Hope you are well and life is treating you kindly. Cheers xx

[@marthaellensmith7913]

As someone who suffers from fairly severe neuropathy which is neurological not circulatory, I have found knitted wool socks a necessity for sleep. I know they shouldn't work, but they do. So perhaps knitted wool mittens WOULD help your father. Just a thought.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi. Thanks for that. He is happy with the ones he has, but definitely wool for the next pair. Take very good care xx

[@FrankDudgeon]

Yet another enjoyable and informative podcast. Given all you have to do I'm amazed at how productive you are. It's comparative...I feel like I must be part sloth. I particularly liked the looks of the boxy sweater. Very attractive. Cheers.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Frank. That's kind, but don't forget that last month's FO was one pair of mittens! As long as we enjoy what we do. Thanks and take care xx

[@aquilladahun-aleftyknitter]

Albeit annoying with mid roll ads. I will still watch your podcast!!! I had many people on my channel say they will stuck with me. Also many people paid for premium so they don't see ads at all.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hiya. I will still watch you, too! My concern is, even if we turn off monetization, will the mid roll ads still play? Frustrating, isn't it? Just something we'll have to get used to, I guess? Hope you are doing well - I am about a week behind on podcasts (as usual). Take care xx

[@aquilladahun-aleftyknitter]

@NotQuiteEnoughYarn that is another question I had too. If they are still going to play them, I might as well keep on the monetization, right?

[@vegasgoldenknitspodcast-susi]

It's always wonderful to spend some time with you! I agree with you about ads. Distracting and disruptive, especially mid-roll. Have a great October, Lesley!!

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thanks Suzi. Frustrating about the ads...but KZbin has the monopoly. Hope you are doing well. Take care xx

[@tls8688]

Have you ever calculated your average number of metres knit/crocheted in a year? I think you can do that through the project files on , if you’ve kept track.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hiya. I usually do a round up in the December podcasts with amount used/gained calculated, so working out averages should be straightforward. Thanks and take care xx

[@MichelleWorn-qf2sh]

Hello

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Michelle. Hope all is well xx

[@judebennett1739]

My understanding is that you still get ads on channels that are not monetised, it is just the creator has no control or influence over the ads and thus the creator doesn't benefit from them. I have watched several channels that are not monetised which still have had ads on them if you tube decides. I would rather a creator benefits if i am going to have to sit through the ads anyway. i would look into ad placement on not monetised channels before you make any decision.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Good advice - thanks Jude. I think I'm going to sit it out for a while , it's a decision that can be taken at any time. Thanks for your thoughts xx

[@teresacooper1422]

I am one who will watch the ads to give the producer the revenue, until the ad is either longer than the original video, or I get the same ad 3 times in one video. Apple and the movie trailers are bad right now.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Teresa. Thank you for that. It will be interesting to see how things go, and what the KZbin planners will consider to be an "enhanced user experience " Thanks and take care xx