Ep 56: Armor Sweater by Ankestrick, Stockholm Slipover by Petite Knit - Mostly Knitting Podcast

[@casuarinagirl8067]

Hi Tash..Your test and is lovely! I know the pressure with test knitting, it’s a love hate thing for me 😳 oohhh love the yarns you got, such fun. Thanks for the nice words 😊 going to watch your next episode, time has been a juggle lately, so rude when life gets in the way 😆🤣

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Karen. I know what you mean. So many commitments!

[@jla110661]

The Armour sweater turned out gorgeous. Fits you perfectly. I loved your happy face as you were opening the yarn haul.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much. I almost just deleted it because of the crinkling. I have to work out a good compromise with the spontaneity and the noise factor. Time for a microphone I think...

[@mongrain8934]

You always inspire me to knit the same garments with the same yarn you show 😊 !❤❤❤

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much xx

[@constancemcconnell2128]

Tash, your Armor sweater is another triumph! I am going to knit one when the pattern is released---just gorgeous. Another thing I'm adding to my queue after this podcast is the Whippoorwill shawl; I love it too. I always watch your podcast, but hesitate to comment because I don't want to add to your list of things to do (answering the comments), so a quick "heart" is fine 😊

[@mostlyknitting]

You are so lovely Constance. I love reading the messages and I expect there will come a time when the best i can do is a heart. But while I can reply, I definitely will. It is a big part of connecting with this lovely community of knitters. x

[@valeriebellecats8939]

Thank you so much for doing a lovely video when you have so many demands on your time at the moment. The Armour sweater is beautiful.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Valerie. x

[@renatacallisto7056]

Always enjoy your episodes. ❤ I have been watching from the beginning and have learnt so much. Wish I was as accomplished and clever as you when working out adjustments and selecting lovely yarn choices for different projects. Alot of trial and error for me but you continue to inspire me. I have taken on board many of your tips and logic. Looking soooo forward to your Patty Lyons interview!!!! I was excited as you were when watching the yarn orders from OS being unpacked 😊 Armour sweater looks fabulous. Thank you.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Renata for your lovely comments. I definitely didnt get to where i am in my knitting overnight. I have been learning a lot along the way and am still learning. You should see some of my early projects.... I am glad you are learning along with me. Have a great week. :)

[@susandorrington7623]

Loved Ch 1 and I would like to hear the next chapter please : >

[@deniseengel1451]

Ohhh such nice yarn acquisitions

[@mostlyknitting]

Yay - I am so excited to get knitting on them. Just need to finish up my WIPs!

[@carolbyrne3241]

The Armour sweater is just gorgeous and I love the way the lines travel round it. I have Patty Lyons book and it is great and I refer to it loads. Love the yarn haul, lots of knitting there lol

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Carol. Glad to hear you have enjoyed Patty’s book. Yes - lots of knitting and some lovely new yarns I havent used before. Very excited! :)

[@easternsecrecy9777]

The armor sweater looks beautiful on you.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much. x

[@gailfirenze4760]

🙋🏼‍♀️You achieve sooo much.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Gail. x

[@tacistudio]

Why a lovely episode and beautiful yarn you got from your IL. I thought your in laws were going to visit. I should’ve checked with you to send the knit toolkit with them… maybe next time you visit or they go visit you I will send that to you. Lovely episode Tash. I can’t wait to see what you will be making with all the beautiful yarn you got. ❤

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much for thinking of me Taci. I'm sorry the shipping is so prohibitive. Next time they are planning on coming, i will send you a message and let you know and give you their address. Thanks so much. :)

[@tacistudio]

@@mostlyknitting sounds great Tash. Thanks so much 💖

[@maryherbert9082]

Thank you for unboxing all your yarn with us. So fun.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Mary. :)

[@Dina21976]

Loved the episode Tash. The armor sweater is beautiful on you! Loved your yarn haul too. I am knitting on the Eva cardigan currently and love the pattern. Just on the last bit of the second sleeve. I used a different yarn from her suggestion, I used a fingering hubby brought to me from Vienna along with Biches et Buches mohair. Very squishy but less sportsy. Will be waiting eagerly for your next episode xx

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Dina. I am glad you are having a good experience knitting the Eva cardigan. It is time I added some more cardigans to my wardrobe. I havent knit one in years.

[@TheNordicharps]

I absolutely love the Armor sweater. Strangely anough, it looks as if it has waist shaping. It must be because the pattern becomes a kind of spiral and draws it in there. Perfect!

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much. That is interesting you say that. It is a clever design if it does a trick on the eye in that way. Like an optical illusion. :)

[@theknittystew]

Hello from Canada! I really enjoy watching your episodes. You pack a TONNE of wonderful inspiration and information into each video. I am well-aware of how much time goes into filming, uploading and adding the photos on screen, plus writing and including all the links in the description box, so a big thank you for your time. My queue is growing after each of your episodes... and it's already far too long haha!! Your Poppy Tee in that red is going to be dynamite!! I've used the Peer Gynt and it does have good stitch definition, but not good yardage as you said. De Rerum Natura Ulysse is a desert island yarn for me... I have yet to try the Gilliat... yet. Happy knitting!! Look forward to your next podcast :)

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Leanne. I am keen to try the Ulysse after hearing it is a desert island yarn of yours. That is very high praise. I love your podcast as well. Thank you for all your time in recording and editing all the parts that go along with podcasting. :)

[@kathleenmccrory7166]

I’ve worked with Gilliant recently! Lovely to work with! Enjoy! Knit a cabled cardigan. Quite the challenge but beautiful!

[@mostlyknitting]

Hi Kathleen. I bet the Gilliat would have been great in cables. Glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@roberthoward3723]

Me and my wife love your content - thank you.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Robert - to you and your wife. :)

[@cazs5474]

I loved seeing your great smile as you unpacked your new yarns , I was smiling along with you !

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much. xx

[@daveterryprehara576]

Your new finished sweater is lovely. It was a treat to see you open your new yarn packages, it is like Christmas surprises 😂. I’ve been enjoying your podcasts for a couple of months now, thanks for all you share. Terry, Knutsford BC Canada 🇨🇦

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Terry. :)

[@roxannetarjan1411]

Your Armour Sweater is amazing. Perfect fit and colour/neutral for you. Another great episode; always informative and inspiring! Bravo on 5he Patty Lyons interview. Hope we can all get to see/listen to it. You’ll be great! Regards, Roxanne.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Roxanne. I need to get the technical side sorted. It will be fine. Just need to give it time and attention and practice. I'll see if one of my kids will help me practice. :)

[@Macasmum]

Your FO sweater is STUNNING 💖. The neckline is perfect for you. Thanks for a great podcast today. 👩‍🌾

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much. x

[@AnnieDaddo]

Thanks Tash.🙏Another entertaining episode.What exciting plans await with your goodies from the US🎉👌! Congratulations on your test knit.Stunning.I certainly understand that knitting to a deadline is unappealing.Much more pleasurable to create as you please on any given day.Go well and enjoy your weekend.👋

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Annie. You too!! x

[@amysoozette]

I love that peach and pink combo! Can't wait to see that. I love that you have so many WIPs. I tend to do that as well.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you! I am glad to hear i am not the only one. ;)

[@rosemaryeveleigh3562]

The Armour Sweater has turned out so well and it looks great on you. The slipover is going to look soo smart when finished.your acquisitions are beautiful and will made great knits. Tash take are ❤😊

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Rosemary. Hope you are having a lovely weekend. x

[@maryannbergeron9531]

I love the Armor Sweater and am anxious for that pattern to be released. It definitely looks like a sweet knit. Love watching your reaction to opening your purchases. It looks like Christmas morning excitement. I am so happy you were able to squeeze this video in this week. ❤

[@mostlyknitting]

Me too!! Thank you so much Maryann. :)

[@Sairjay]

Thanks Tash for another video full of information and ideas. hmmm…….. I may need to go yarn shopping I’m feeling what can only be described as “yarn envy” but in the nicest possible way. Look forward to the planned tutorials as they arrive. Have a great week.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much. I feel the same way when i see other people's hauls and I want to try something they have purchased or get the excitement of new potential. I am totally happy for them with their new yarn, so it isnt a negative emotion. It is a desire to share in the joy, which is beautiful. x

[@rhondacutler6712]

Thank you once again for a lovely podcast. Your Armor sweater is just beautiful. I especially love the funnel neck. I especially loved watching you unbox your US haul. We visit family there once a year and I always return to Oz with way too much yarn-just can't resist. BTW, I am up to the sleeves on an Eva Cardigan. I'm knitting it out of Rowan Felted Tweed. Enjoy your relatives.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Rhonda. Ah - we always seem to pick the same patterns. Looking forward to seeing your Eva. x

[@LidijasOriginals]

The Armor Sweater looks lovely on you. Good job 👍🏻 So cool that you bought yarn from The Knitting Loft. I go there all the time. Love that shop and they have so many great yarns to choose from 😊

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Lidja. I love that it is a favorite LYS of yours. They have a great selection and some really good prices.

[@Karen-Knits]

Another lovely podcast. I must get pad and pencil at the ready as you have lots of good ideas, and mention lovely patterns! I’ll be very interested in what you think of the Tyne mohair….. I’m currently knitting the Colour Rain sweater by Knitting for Olive, in mohair, and quite like it. But must say the Katia Concepts mohair, on the spool is just gorgeous, though only used it once at this stage. Please feel free to chat away, as always enjoy (whatever length) your chats!

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Karen. I will definitely report back on the Tynn Silk Mohair. I have heard some mixed reports so interested to try it.

[@mrspilgrim327]

I'm a bit behind in watching youtube so I don't know if my comments will make sense, but here goes. I just wanted to ditto on the test knit deadline thing. I have only done one and purposely chose a small project, a head band, as my maiden test to see how I liked it. I'm glad I did, because even though it was small, I had to restart a number of times because of gauge issues, and I just hated the hole deadline part. It became a total chore, I was surprised at how much I disliked it. I can't wait to hear what you think of Patty's books, I was very tempted to buy Bag of Tricks when it came out so Im curious to hear your thoughts, and I'm really looking forward to seeing your interview. Congratulations 🎉 what an honour and a privilege.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Tara. Interesting that we had the same feelings about test knitting. Knitting to a deadline made it a bit of a chore. I am very glad that podcasting hasnt done that for me. :)

[@mrspilgrim327]

@mostlyknitting I'm glad podcasting doesn't do that to you either, I do look forward to hearing about your knitting adventures. 😀

[@Linda-r7n8n]

Very pretty sweater!

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@nicoleschouwey2077]

Le Armour sweater très chic

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Nicole. x

[@bluejay5531]

Hi Tash! the Armour sweater is lovely and fits you perfectly! I loved the unboxing, so much fun, I am so wanting some kind of yarn in some kind of poppy red orange color, but I need to first figure out what I want to do (probably either a cumulus tee or an anker tee) and in what yarn (maybe knitting for olive pure silk in bloodorange) but it is so difficult wirh the colors online! would you say the sandnes poppy has some kind of pinkish/strawberry tone to it? because I am looking for some kind or bright red-orange/vintage lipstick red kind of color....and often the colors look different on camera/in pics...🌷

[@mostlyknitting]

I wouldnt say there was any kind of pinkish tone to the Sandes Garn poppy. It is definitely an orange leaning red. I hope that helps. :)

[@bluejay5531]

@@mostlyknitting thank you! yes that helps! it does look like the color I may be looking for, so does the knitting for olive bloodorange and the purl soho poppy of your half and half, but that one is out of my reach in Italy, I would have to ask my brother when he comes from the US (and I tend to burden him already with yarns and supplements! so i try to be mindful)

[@roopamaheshkumar5515]

Hello Tash, Your Armor sweater is lovely and I love the colors of your half & half wrap. Whippoorwill shawl is now in my favorites :) I want to knit the armor sweater, but I prefer short rows for better fitting. Does the pattern include short rows ? Thank you for taking time amidst your busy schedule to make this video, I always look forward to your videos every week.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much for the lovely comments. Armor doesnt have short rows and that was intentional as it just doesnt work with the stitch pattern. Having said that, i normally love short rows but the funnel neckline design means it actually works really well without them. Hope that helps. :)

[@roopamaheshkumar5515]

@@mostlyknittingThank you!❤

[@hollandwood2769]

Would you link to the linen yarn you mentioned?

[@mostlyknitting]

Hi there. I mentioned a couple of yarns with linen in them. If you follow the link to my ravelry page, any yarns i use are linked on the project page. :)

[@jenniferfryer9638]

I have been trying to source Patty Lyons book in Australia with no luck. Do you know where I could source it please?

[@mostlyknitting]

I know you can get a paperback version or kindle version from Amazon and also The Yarn Bowl has it in stock. theyarnbowl.com.au/products/patty-lyons-knitting-bag-of-tricks-patty-lyons

[@jenniferfryer9638]

@@mostlyknitting Thank you. Just ordered the last book and found the size circular needles I’d been looking for. Have a lovely weekend.

[@judithtaylor6916]

Very hard to hear you. Are you normally softly spoken? You are in an open area, your voice is getting lost in the space.

[@mostlyknitting]

Hi Judith. I am sorry to hear you are having difficulty hearing me. You may be able to turn up the sound on KZbin (different to the sound on your computer/device). I do plan to get an external microphone but that would mean changes in the way i edit and I just dont have to time to manage that at the moment. I will do my best to speak louder and clearer and towards the microphone in my phone. Thanks so much for the feedback. I will do what I can. :)

[@judithtaylor6916]

@@mostlyknitting thank you for replying. I did put the sound up high😵‍💫 it could be just the open space you are recording in. I went back and listened to one of your previous podcasts and the sound was definitely louder than this episode.