Entering our peak knitting era, Aussie winter, plus loads of new acquisitions (a knitting podcast)

📸 Paige's instagram: @purlswithpaige ( / purlswithpaige )
🧶 Paige's ravelry: www.ravelry.com/people/paige95
📸 Sarah's instagram: @sig_knits ( / sig_knits )
🧶 Sarah's ravelry: www.ravelry.com/people/SIG-knits
📧 Email: [e-mail]
⚖️ The Standard Adult Beanie Unit (kanecoulton.github.io/SABU/)
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WEARING:
PAIGE
🛍️ ‘Lopapeysa' (Icelandic: [ˈlɔːpaˌpʰeiːsa]) purchased in Iceland
SARAH
🧣 ‘Clay Sweater’ by Ozetta (www.ravelry.com/projects/SIG-...)
🧶 Bendigo Woollen Mills Woodlands 8-ply col Amber
🧶 Isager Alpaca 1 in ’33’
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MENTIONS:
PAIGE
🧣 ‘Classic Ribbed Hat’ by @purlsoho
🧶 ‪@sandnesgarn8780‬ Double Sunday in ‘4018’
🧶 ‪@sandnesgarn8780‬ Alpakka Følgetråd in ‘4018’
🧶 Isager Soft Silk Mohair in ’65’
🧣 ‘Winters Frost Socks’ by This Handmade Life
🧶 Regia Premium Merino Yak 4 ply in 7510 Beige Marle
🧣 ‘Bookclub Cardigan’ by ‪@SariNordlund‬
🧶 Bendigo Woollen Mills Woodlands 8-ply in ‘River Sand’
🧶 ‪@RowanYarns‬ Kidsilk Haze in 612 White
SARAH
🧣 ‘Dear Björn’ by Fibre Creative, from ’52 Weeks of Socks, Vol. I’
🧶 Maximoo Yarns Sock 4 ply in ‘Arctic is Melting’
🧣 ‘Bakker Scarf’ by ‪@FiberTales‬
🧶 Plotulopi
🧶 Isager Soft Silk Mohair
🙊 Secret Test Knit for Kutovakika
🧶 ‪@sandnesgarn8780‬ Sunday in:
2321 Marsipan
6062 Mørk Blå
2543 Brunt Sukker
🧶 ‪@sandnesgarn8780‬ Tynn Silk Mohair in:
2511 Mandel
6081 Dyp blå
3535 Lys Kobberbrun
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ACQUISITIONS:
SARAH
(See above: yarn for secret test knit)
PAIGE
🧶 ‪@sandnesgarn8780‬ Peer Gynt in colours:
2511 Almond
6072 Blågrå melert
6050 Above The Clouds
6046 Jolly Blue
3819 Spicy Orange
4600 Jazzy Pink
🧶 Isager Silk Mohair & Alpaca 3 in ’33’
🧶 ‪@sandnesgarn8780‬ Sunday & Tynn Silk Mohair in 9825 Sunny Lime
🧶 CaMaRose Snefnug Natur in 7141 Creme
🧶 Isager Silk Mohair in ‘0’
🧶 The Wandering Flock alpaca sock & mohair yarns in ‘Cosmic Tye Die’, & holographic buttons
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BOOK CLUB CARDIGAN KNIT-A-LONG (KAL):
The Book Club Cardigan by Sari Nordlund ‪@SariNordlund‬
(www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...)
Discount code: BOOKCLUB
KAL running with Mathilde of ‪@nestledinknits‬ & Sandra of ‪@ensoknit‬ (on instagram)
Ravelry thread for KAL: www.ravelry.com/discuss/sari-...
Instagram group chat: ig.me/j/AbZXPgbr7TuOuS0f/
Dates: 1st of June till the 10th of August
You can participate with a WIP or an FO, and we’d love for you to also re-read your favourite book during the KAL (but that’s completely optional 🥰)
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[@sibleyhoneybee427]

I love your podcast! The way you encourage each other and get excited for one another is a breath of fresh air on KZbin. Thank you for a delightful podcast!❤🧶

[@twopurlsinapod]

Thanks so much 🥰

[@earlgreyknits1178]

Can I just say that, as an engineer I think your idea of putting a ribbon or even eye cord (though that might be bulky now that it’s already knit) in the back to bear the load is a brilliant idea and will definitely work. Just be careful not to make the ribbon ends at either side the new stress points.

[@twopurlsinapod]

Ooo good point, thank you so much.

[@donnevita]

I just came across your channel yesterday and I just wanted to say that I absolutely love it here. Totally feels like we are having a chat! And it is kinda fueling my current obession with knitting haha! I'm a beginner knitter (however, long time crocheter), but seeing all the beautiful knits that you two make is giving me some confidence to try more complicated patterns. I really want to make a vest as I feel like it would be appropriate for Brisbane "winters" and I had been intimidated by the suggestion to hold two yarns together, but you two do that for so many of your knits that I'm feeling like maybe I'm overthinking it?!

[@RosieAtHome]

Congratulations Paige for passing your exams!

[@twopurlsinapod]

Thanks lovely 🥰

[@themoontomyconverses]

I’m knitting my first sweater and watching you guys talk about wips and catch-up while I work is just so relaxing!! I’m so glad I found this podcast!!

[@twopurlsinapod]

Haha I'm so glad :D

[@AnnieDaddo]

Oh you two!🤭 Great episode and you did leave a smile on my face ,head turning from side to side hearing a little song in my head "Non,je ne regretted rien" by Edith Piaf😉.I wish you fortitude at Bendigo 🤞( but secretly look forward to your "Acquisitions" section .Two kids in a lolly shop you are but I do love your verve ( plural?).Jusqu'a la prochaine fois.❤️👋🐨🌏xx

[@tui_bird]

we are SOLIDLY in peak knitting season in Wellington and I am enjoying it. I have SO many things I want to knit though. Ideas coming out of my ears.

[@twopurlsinapod]

Yep, so overwhelmed this time of year as I desperately want to knit everything to wear straight away

[@Gingerpeachcreative]

Ahhhh! Excited that Sarah is testing for Kika too! I'm doing one of the book knits as well and I'm so excited about it. Those colors are absolutely gorgeous for that knit, too!

[@twopurlsinapod]

Haha it's real IYKYK vibes but I'm glad someone gets the vision :P Am absolutley loving it 😁

[@mimi.k]

I'm so glad your channel was recommended to me - instantly felt at home with your knit and yarn chat 💖🧶☕. Congratulations on passing your exam Paige🎉 . One of my sons has been sweating on his first semester medicine results (he passed, yay). I keep recommending knitting to him to help relax but he's seen what yarn addiction can do to families and isn't convinced😄. In May we helped another son to move from the Sunshine Coast to Melbourne and I got to enjoy the novelty of wearing my hand knits for longer than thirty minutes ❄. While in Melbourne I got to fan girl at Little Woolie Makes in Hastings, which may have been my motivation for driving to Melbourne and back- don't tell my son🤫.

[@nata6025]

The ribbon idea is spot on. You see a lot of merino knitwear in shops (at least Glassons does this) who use a clear plastic tape to reinforce the shoulders of their tops. If you want to keep it all natural, have a look at the fabric shops for silk remnants and use the selvedges for reinforcement

[@shllybkwrm]

Good idea, like reinforcing a button band with ribbon 👍

[@twopurlsinapod]

ooo love it, thanks for the tip 🥰

[@knittingflem]

I think the ribbon in the back of the clay sweater would totally work!! I know I shouldn't, ut I am so here for the yarns you gals are buying ihihih👀👀❤❤

[@twopurlsinapod]

Haha thanks lovely 🥰

[@mostlyknitting]

Love your makes, WIPs, stash and plans - the whole vibe. I'm inspired to get on and make my Clay sweater. I'm in Sydney and cold here as well. Thanks for a lovely podcast. :)

[@twopurlsinapod]

Thanks so much for watching! Good luck with your Clay sweater

[@edinacole6382]

I had ribbons across the back shoulder all the time, especially with cardigans. Sew one strip of ribbon from one side, all the way to the other side then, the back neckline won’t stretch either

[@twopurlsinapod]

Perfect, thanks for the encouragement to get this done 🥰

[@4mld963]

Simple structural hack to prevent/ minimise garment stretch is to add a crochet chain along whatever ‘seam’ line on the inside of the garment - adds minimal bulk, no extra resources needed (eg elastic, ribbon), simple, quick

[@twopurlsinapod]

Yeh think I’ll start with crochet chain and see how I go 🤞🏻

[@nikitinaknits]

Wonderful podcast, was knitting with you guys this morning! Amazing aqusitions!

[@twopurlsinapod]

Haha thanks lovey 🥰 now just need to knit them all up…

[@laurensquires7412]

You have no idea how happy was to see the notification pop up that there was a new ep from you guys- i just had a horrendous night shift and needed some cheer before heading back in tonight. Loved seeing your BWM projects, i got the woodlands in the natural cream colour and it made a lovely Stick Season. Feeling very silly now that I didn't buy ALL THE COLOURS! Congrats on passing your exam Paige, hope you have a brilliant bit of a rest now before AT life!!

[@LeAvventureDiArianna]

Greetings from Italy! Just found your podcast and I love your energy! Have a great knitting season and cannot wait to see you soon xxx

[@twopurlsinapod]

Thanks so much lovely 🥰

[@jillsio]

I am constantly amazed by the yarns and projects you choose! I have the same response as paige with my eyes getting so big when I see something I want so badly lol!

[@twopurlsinapod]

Haha it is a universal reaction 😆

[@jump62359]

Just discovered your channel and I love your energy! Can’t wait to see what comes out from your acquisition!

[@twopurlsinapod]

Thanks lovely 🥰

[@stadknit]

I love your yarn purchases! 🤩 I live in Norway and Garntopia is my go-to online yarnshop. I love Paige’s unicorn yarns. How about knitting a plain raglan sweater like KFO’s It’s not a sweatshirt in this yarn? This design will make the yarn shine and the sweater would be so cool! 🦄 Btw I used to head up Dalegarn and we published all the Norwegian ski sweaters. They were made in Heilo, which has since been discontinued. 😢 Peer Gynt is its equivalent with the same gauge, only by a competing yarn manufacturer. 😊 Dalegarn has dwindled these past few years while Sandnesgarn has boomed. 🎉

[@terryparker847]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge! I have a couple sweater’s worth of stashed Heilo from my first knitting life, 25-30 years ago. So nice to know it could sub for Peer Gynt. Love the Heilo. Has been interesting too that Dalegarn faded away and Sandnes is so strong. Dalegarn was the best for patterns and yarn. I also have a sweater’s worth of Rauma 3-tråds strikkegarn. I don’t think that is made any more.

[@twopurlsinapod]

This is so interesting, thank you so much for sharing! And what a claim to fame!

[@franmarel2883]

So enjoyable knitting along to your chatty podcasts! Congratulations to Paige for passing her Exams! I would justifying buying up big with celebratory yarn purchases for some time! 😉😉 And after seeing Amy’s Clay Sweater I bought the pattern immediately. Sadly Bendigo doesn’t have Woodland at the moment but I’m sure I’ll find something suitable in my stash. 🤔 also downloaded the Winters Frost Sock. Happy Knitting!

[@twopurlsinapod]

Thanks so much!!! The celebrations are still ongoing 😂 Woodland from Bendigo was limited edition, but they come out with a similarly cute tweedy range now and again, so keep your eyes peeled!

[@franmarel2883]

@@twopurlsinapod thanks and just realised I called Sarah Amy. Doh!! So sorry 😬

[@tessa5]

You could do a crochet chain along the neck/shoulders of your sweater. Roxanne Richardson has a helpful tutorial. I did this on a raglan cardigan of mine last week, even though I can't actually crochet. But it was really easy and the cardigan doesn't seem to sag. Love your episodes! I'm now going back and catching up on al the old ones I haven't seen yet.

[@twopurlsinapod]

Ooo thanks for the recommendation!

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

So much great knitting, thanks !

[@twopurlsinapod]

Thanks ☺️

[@debsmeth]

I’ve just found your podcast and I’m so glad! I’m also an Aussie knitter, but in Perth don’t have as much need for lots of warm knitwear unfortunately…You two are adorable, and I’ve been going back through your archives to watch more videos 😊

[@HauteKewture]

Your lopapeysa from Iceland is gorgeous!! I'm going to Iceland in Nov this year! Keen to get some yarn from a couple of the small stores and a mill people can visit!! Love catching up with your WIPs and FOs, gives me joy!

[@twopurlsinapod]

Thanks lovely, have an amazing time in Iceland! 😁

[@user-kv7me5ry8j]

Thank you for your podcast. I’m really enjoying watching.

[@twopurlsinapod]

I'm so glad!

[@judeoliver5256]

Wonderful video!. And Paige I'm smiling now as I also just purchased SG Silk Mohair and SG Sunday in Sunny Lime to make Cumulus Blouse. Its just delicious and will look great on you!

[@twopurlsinapod]

Oooh it would look SO cute as a top!! Can't wait to see it in garment form

[@Mynextknit]

Love you ladies! So excited to see this mystery test knit and how the wandering flock yarn knits up!

[@twopurlsinapod]

Thanks lovely, so sad I can't show it off yet.

[@hgalbally]

Hi, love the podcast! Regarding the Clay jumper, how about double crochet every second stitch or whatever is necessary on the inside shoulder seam? I often make necklines smaller by crocheting too. Hope that makes sense! Helen

[@twopurlsinapod]

Hello! yes it does thanks so much for the tip 😁

[@ensoknit]

iiik I love your episodes so much! Your bookclub cardigan is going to be amazing Paige! I love all the yarns you guys bought too, so much yummy yarn!

[@twopurlsinapod]

Thanks lovely ❤️ Yours is looking incredible as well!

[@torisandifer518]

Paige our Book Club cardigans will match! I overbought the River Sands yarn (I thought it said 200m not 200g) so I’m using the leftovers for this! Holding it with the Ito Sensai mohair in the color Angora

[@twopurlsinapod]

Mmmm this is gonna be so beautiful! Love the idea of matching cardigans in different places 🥰

[@emmaw_e]

Congrats on your exam ! You definitely deserved that lovely yarn after all that work, can't wait to see it knit up !

[@twopurlsinapod]

Mmmm it’s gonna be so luxe. Thanks lovely 🥰

[@ebarnett7389]

The Bendigo mohair combo for the BCC is going to be AMAZING! Love the Clay sweater too. I reckon a crochet chain on the inside shoulder seam and some elastic should do the trick! x

[@twopurlsinapod]

Thanks ☺️

[@KnitsByNayla]

Both of the sweaters you’re wearing look AMAZING!

[@twopurlsinapod]

Thanks gal 🥰

[@JyCUI]

Wow knowing you guys are getting amped up for colder weather and knitting is reigniting me wanting to knit even though it’s HOT on this side of the globe thanks

[@twopurlsinapod]

Haha yeh it's weird seeing everyone else talk about summer knits when I'm huddled round my heater and very greatful for my bulky jumpers.e

[@donnapreston767]

I stumbled across you girls and am so happy to find a Melbourne based podcast!! Loved all the content. Loooooved the Wandering Flock yarn showed at the end, just amazing. I just received a big order from BWM (a farewell gift from my previous work team) so didn't pay for that one and then went to Sunspun yesterday and made another hefty purchase eeek. But today when I saw the gorgeous red beanie, I now want one of those....I can't justify buying any more wool and adding to my already substantial stash...can I??? 💓💓💓

[@nestledinknits]

Ahhh so happy you're joining the KAL Paige, it's going to look so good in that tweedy yarn! And congrats for passing your exams 🥳 Sarah, the colours you chose for the secret test knit look stunning together I'm so excited to see the result in the project 😍

[@twopurlsinapod]

Thanks chick 🥰

[@venmanjenny]

Woohoo another Australian knitting channel, (I am from Sydney!) just stumbled on your program - very inspiring and light hearted content.....much appreciated!

[@twopurlsinapod]

Hellooo! Thanks so much lovely 🥰

[@jilliankonig2759]

Love the sweaters. To keep the neck from stretching out, you may want to limit how big around it is at the bottom of the ribbing (where the sweater body starts). There are different types of elastic - maybe some firm elastic will make it stretchy enough to go over your head, but will allow it to spring back and limit the stretch once it is on you.

[@twopurlsinapod]

Hmm good point, I've got a few different options stashed so will have a play and see what works best. Thanks!

[@efenwick8608]

OMG you guys - another awesome episode! Beautiful knits, beautiful patterns, beautiful yarns! Sarah remembering Paige’s buttons had me laughing out loud! And BRIDGERTON! Come on! I’ve watched S3 2x, plus rewatched S1 & S2 - perfect background viewing for knitting (apparently internationally!) 🙌🇺🇸 🇦🇺 🙌 PS Paige, your Olympic base colors matched the sweater you were wearing in the video! So funny how we all gravitate towards our fave colors. 👍👍 Can’t wait to see progress on both your book cardigans… Paige, you have to share your ribbon vest again, too. I haven’t touched my colorwork vest in months - I need some motivation! 😜 Looking forward to the next episode - thanks for posting! ❤️🥰❤️

[@twopurlsinapod]

You can do it! It'll be perfect come your autumn in a few months ❤️

[@ZackAnderson_KnitKnackZack]

The Dear Björn socks are so fun! I had a blast knitting them for my SIL. Definitely wanna knit them again.

[@twopurlsinapod]

Yeh am loving them ❤️

[@sandycross3343]

Hi Sarah, a useful KZbin video that you may want to view is by Roxanne Richardson “Fix sweater/shoulders/neck that are too stretchy // Technique Tuesday” Good luck!

[@juliamorrisey5541]

Sarah, thcolor of the Clay sweater is beautiful on you. I have to say the the ideas of the tape or I-chord to help to maint a in the fit so that the weight does not stretch out the neck, are very intriguing. As I live in the states it is very strange to so clearly see the difference in seasons between hemispheres. It is about the equivalent of 30 C here today. Too warm for a sweater here.

[@twopurlsinapod]

Haha it's funny seeing everyone talk about summer knits as I sit here huddled around the heater for dear life...

[@lieslnew8247]

I just came across your channel. I follow quite a few other knitting channels but just wanted to say as a fellow Aussie it is so nice to listen to you talk about jumpers ( instead of sweaters) 🥰. I know I’m late to the party but could you talk a bit about where you source your yarn from AND I would love to hear more about”local” yarn fairs. 😊

[@twopurlsinapod]

Hello! Yep it always felt weird saying sweater… stay tuned we’re heading to a big yarn fair soon 😁

[@stadknit]

For the stretched out collar, maybe crochet a row of single crochets around the bottom of the collar (on the inside) to the circumference you want, so it won’t stretch out?

[@twopurlsinapod]

Yep gonna start with some crochet and see how much stretch it gives I think. Thanks ❤️

[@janetjroberson2581]

Happy 4th of July, from Swansea, Illinois.

[@mugglefolk]

Omg knitters from Narrm😆 so much content from u.s and Europe so this is exciting for me

[@twopurlsinapod]

Hello! Hope you're staying warm at the moment!

[@heatherr9201]

Ribbon should work, but what about just a crochet chain?

[@twopurlsinapod]

I think that should also work, and will probably be easier so will try that first. Thanks 🥰

[@annellewellyn5535]

I knitted the same Icelandic sweater 40 years ago!

[@twopurlsinapod]

Wow, talk about timeless 🥰

[@knotyeoldecrochet]

Omg I meant to comment last time to get yarn from Sally Ridgway Designs in Tassie while you were there! You can purchase online ... Her yarns & colourways are amazing! So great to see what you're both working on 🤩 Susannah

[@twopurlsinapod]

OMG I've just seen all those colours 😍 Thanks for the rec!

[@knotyeoldecrochet]

@@twopurlsinapod you won't be disappointed! And she has more colourways that she dyes from time to time & beautiful mohair and alpaca silk! And it's from non mulesed sheep which is important too! Have fun!

[@Animalbandittt]

Sarah, you made Paige’s project bag in mustard and yours in blue… can you remind me the pattern? I went back through show notes but couldn’t find it (though I know you have linked it before). You’ve inspired me to make one of my own!! 💙from Colorado!

[@twopurlsinapod]

Hello! It's called the Buckthorn bag and tote. Such a good pattern so enjoy!

[@lavendercottagefibrearts]

love all the yarns you bought, especially the wandering flock skeins. i had not heard of garntopia before you mentioned it last episode i think, and now i am extremely tempted to get some blown yarn for a jumper. i think one of you have used the sandnes garn poppy yarn in a previous episode. how does the snefnug feel compared to it? was tossing up between those or also the kos from sandnes which is a slightly different fibre composition but still a blown yarn.

[@twopurlsinapod]

Yeh they’re really similar and could probably be used interchangeably. Both glorious 🥰

[@jennymiles4426]

Are you aware that The Yarn Bowl in Brisbane has quite a good range of Sandnesgarn?

[@twopurlsinapod]

@@jennymiles4426 yep! They’re usually my go to if I need single balls.

[@kristintamm502]

Could someone please tell me what lands they're meeting on? I want to research it but I keep writing it wrong.

[@RosieAtHome]

Sarah and Paige are meeting on the lands of the Wurundjeri people, of the Kulin Nation.

[@kristintamm502]

Thank you!!! I'll look it up now.​@@RosieAtHome

[@Macasmum]

👩‍🌾🐑

[@twopurlsinapod]

❤️

[@paulgarry5497]

More cycling/melbourne view intros please….

[@twopurlsinapod]

Haha can deliver

[@lygiabing4936]

Love your show ladies. I believe your jumper is a lopapeysa (Icelandic: [ˈlɔːpaˌpʰeiːsa]) or Icelandic sweater .

[@twopurlsinapod]

Ah, thank you! I've popped it in the description