Ep 80 - My Baker's Hat, Acer Cardigan, Shore Tee, Sellwood Tee - Mostly Knitting Podcast

FO:
My Baker's Hat by eM Knits using Amirisu Worsted Hand Dyed
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FRIEND FROM THE VAULT:
Acer Cardigan by Amy Christoffers in Madelinetosh DK in Stovepipe
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WIPS:
New! Shore Tee by Anne Ventzel using Isager Trio 2 and Alpaca 1
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New! Sellwood Tee by Caitlin Hunter using Orange Flower MCS Sport
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Jupiter Crop by Caitlin Hunter in Vovo by Rosa Pomar
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Fjolla by Isabell Kraemer using Myak Baby Yak Lace in Oatmeal held double
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Skimmer Socks Revisited by Sheila Toy Stromberg using Madelinetosh Sock in Earl Grey
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Skimmer Socks Revisited by Sheila Toy Stromberg using Sandnes Garn Sunday in 4008
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HIDDEN BASKET OF WIPs
Random Crochet Basket out of Rowan All Seasons Cotton overdyed and held triple and using a 10mm crochet hook - might try 6.5mm hook for the sides
AQUISITIONS and PLANS
Yarn from Great Ocean Road - will show when it arrives
Marie Greene's "The Joy of Yarn: Your Stash Solution for Curating, Organizing and Using Your Yarn―with 10 Knitting Patterns"
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Upcoming Plans to Knit:
Peacock Tee by Lene Holme Samsoe ravel.me/peaco... - Use Cscade Ultra Pima
Pure Joy ravel.me/pure-... - use Skein Classy
Everyday Attitude by Suzanne Sommer using Alpaca yarn Panache
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WHAT HAS CAUGHT MY EYE
Weekday Tee by Aimee Sher
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FOs I NEVER OR HARDLY WEAR
Idlewood by Cecily Glowik McDonald in Cascade Eco+
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KZbin CHANNELS I MENTION
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TUTORIAL PLANS - in no particular order
1. Button band for Champagne Cardigan
2. Adding waist shaping - sides, princess seams
3. Understanding gauge
4. Mattress Stitch Side to Side and bind-off to bind-off
5. Sewn Bind Off
6. Fixing Mistakes video - how to spot them, which ones are "fixable" without ripping all the way back etc.
7. Bundles on ravelry
8. Measuring gauge in a swatch in a lace pattern
Endcard sweater:
Sorrel by Wool & Pine
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Thanks for watching:
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[@MihaelaNeagu09]

Hi Tash! I've just come here to post a comment, I haven't watched the video yet because I'm watching all your podcast from the beginning and I don't want spoilers. I just wanted to say how much I enjoy your videos. I've come across one of them about 2 months ago and I started watching from the beginning, I'm at no 46 right now. Thank you very much for taking the time to do this, I hope I'll catch up in a few months!

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch back from the beginning and to share that with me. That is such a beautiful thing for me to hear. xx

[@gaematthews3757]

That green looks lovely on you. I think it would be worth making something you would be happy wearing with that yarn. Thanks for a great podcast.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much. x

[@leannastoufer6333]

I thoroughly understood your description of the YO wanting to jump before the stitch! : ) And I also tend to leave my stitch markers in place, even when I've memorized the repeats. I have found it is an easy way to make sure I haven't gotten off track. Your Jupiter Crop is beautiful!

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much. x

[@sarahnye]

I now have the Baker hat and Skimmer socks in my project queue 😂 thank you for more ideas for leftovers or single skeins! Regarding your crochet basket I wanted to offer another tip for the stiffness of the fabric. I recommend yarn UNDER for your project instead of yarn OVER. Yarn under will deliver a tighter finish of your stitch without you having to tug and pull in the tension as much. You really want the fabric to have minimal gaps between stitches. Hoping your 6.5 mm hook helps as well 😊

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much for the crochet tip Sarah. I really appreciate the advice. x

[@gabrielecarter5440]

I love, love, love Idlewood! I think it looks spectacular on you! I tend towards that look for me because I’m quite short and it makes think I look taller! I’ve always loved large cowls! Both the look and the snuggly warmth.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Gabriele - maybe i will give it a few wears before ripping it out and see if i feel good in it. :)

[@catherinethomes2910]

I really like the Shore Tee…. I might have to knit it!❤ I’ll keep you posted! 🥰

[@mostlyknitting]

I'm enjoying it. The yarn is not the easiest to knit with but i am liking the results. :)

[@GabrielaVazquez-jc3pi]

Thank you so much! I look forward to your podcast whenever it shows up in my feed. 😃

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Gabriela. That is such a lovely comment. x

[@Palouseweaver]

Hello from Washington! I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy listening to you talk about knitting. I’m in my 60’s, and I just started knitting sweaters this year. ❤

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much. I am so glad you have started knitting sweaters - it is so cool to be able to knit garments. I hope you are enjoying it. x

[@tacistudio]

Hi Tash, I love all of your projects and your sweaters are always amazing. I think that the project you are making as a basket could also be a great bag. I am not sure you can make that yarn, with those hook sizes, to turn stiff enough to be a basket even with the spray recommended. I have made many baskets and usually it will work better when you have a thicker yarn and you use a smaller then recommended hook for that yarn, so, the yarn you have might work, but you would need to use a much smaller hook ( I usually go down 2 sizes at least) even smaller than the 6.5 mm. I hope it helps and that you can make your beautiful basket. Great to see you again. ❤

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much for the crochet suggestions Taci. I can use all the help i can get when it comes to crochet as i dont have a lot of experience in this area. x

[@michelleann4259]

Love those colours on you in the Jupiter crop and the simplicity of the Fjolla the detailing on the sleeves looks really good. That green for the idle wood is a beautiful colour and I agree the cowl doesn’t look horrible but it does seem a little over the top with short sleeves!😊

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Michelle. x

[@debbaker603]

OMG🎉Thank you for addressing the stitch marker and y/o debacle…. I have always had an issue with a stitch hanging on the stitch marker and not knowing which side it belongs to lol. You’re the best. I love your podcast. Thank you for all you do!

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Deb. x

[@nikitinaknits]

selwood tee look soo beautiful and gentle! Loving your podcast!

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much! x

[@theknittystew]

Great episode with so much inspiration and helpful information! Tash I think I've commented this before, but I'll say it again, I think we share a knitting "gene"! I made the Idlewood too back in 2011 and never wore it, not once. HAha! I ended up reclaiming the Eco Wool, which I love. I've often thought of making February Lady Sweater by Pamela Wynne with it or Nordic Trail by Elizabeth Smith with it. Hmm, maybe we should host an "old stash & old pattern" KAL. That could be fun! Have a wonderful week and happy car hunting and 17th Birthday to your son. Where does the time go?

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Leanne. That is so funny that you also made an Idlewood you never wore. I think sometimes i make something before really thinking how and wear i will wear it and does it actually fit into my own aesthetic. I love the idea of and old stash or old pattern (or both )KAL. And i would love to host one with you. That sounds fun. x

[@rosemaryeveleigh3562]

I have just watched this podcast on my Tv. The previously knitted cardigan is great and looks good on you. The green top with cowl neck is top heavy so knit something else. The Bakers hat has turned so well and I you should knit more soon. The wips are coming along and I agree that the skimmers socks are better in self changing stripes. It is still heckticalky cold especially with the South Easter. Take care Tash ❤😊

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Rosemary. Top heavy is a really good way to describe the green top. Not a good balance. Thanks for all your thoughts as always. I really appreciate your comments. Look after yourself and stay warm. xx

[@deniseengel1451]

Thanks Tash.

[@mostlyknitting]

Pleasure Denise. x

[@easternsecrecy9777]

I always appreciate a good schematic as well.

[@mostlyknitting]

It's so helpful. I wish all garment patterns had them. :)

[@GailHoffmann]

I had to laugh at “daggy”. As an expat living in the U.S. for many years, I would expect many viewers from overseas would not understand the term “ daggy”. I loved it. It made me just a little homesick. 😊😊😊

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks Gail. It is funny how we have these words that are unique to our country. :)

[@mariehansen2534]

Hi Tash, I really appreciate your podcasts and how busy you must be. I also really appreciate your Tutorials and was very interested to learn more about Judy's Magic Cast on as a hat cast on please. You taught me how to cast on for the Musselburgh hat and I have made 12 of those, it was a bit eating peanuts, why stop at one. Looking forward to seeing this tutorial. Thank you.

[@mostlyknitting]

Hi Marie. I am so glad you have enjoyed the Musselburgh hat pattern. I have actually done a tutorial for Judy's Magic Cast on as one way to do a tubular cast on and that is what I used for the Baker's Hat. Here is a link kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4GrmpZ5r692Y80si=rK-iojssUYzl8R7J :)

[@oldwitchknits-Ursula]

I love the green! Definitely needs to be turned into something you love wearing!!

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Ursula. x

[@EvieO1950]

You can always increase a few stitches as you go around the base of the basket with the smaller hook to keep it from puckering. Just put two stitches in the same stitch here and there. The green looks really good on you. I’d be tempted to remove the cowl part and wear it. Or lengthen the sleeves if you have more yarn. Take care!

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Evie. Unfortunately the cowl was knit first so a bit harder to remove... :)

[@noradavid8275]

Great video

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Nora. :)

[@carolbyrne3241]

Just love how the fjolla jumper looks on you, gosh you took me back with the huge neck on your short sleeve jumper lol ❤x

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Carol. I know - that enormous cowl thing was a look for a while.... ;)

[@Mckee4055]

I have found that having smaller (diameter) stitch markers when doing this helps. If they are too big, the stitches can also move around too easily. The smaller markers keep things neater on my needles.

[@mostlyknitting]

Good point. That's a great tip! I'll mention that next week.

[@SuzKnits]

The Baker's hat looks really nice. and your fjolla Wip!

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much. :)

[@jilliankonig2759]

Lovely projects! I'm looking forward to seeing how they turn out. You have me thinking of making skimmer socks. When using magic loop for sleeves that have a motif in the middle, I split the stitches so the whole pattern down the middle plus some stitches on each side is on one needle, and the end of row is in the middle of stitches on the other needle.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks Jillian. That's a good idea. I'll do that from now on. :)

[@StickToYourKnitting]

I am dying to make Fjolla! I might have to move it up in my queue. I feel the same way about magic loop; it is cumbersome, but sometimes the best option, although, since I started working my sleeves on a short cable and my “shortie” needles, I’ve been much happier.

[@mostlyknitting]

I wish i could use shortie needles. They hurt my hands with the way i knit so they arent really an option for me...

[@knotyeoldecrochet]

I have a suggestion for your crochet basket ... Well a few suggestions lol You could wrap yarn around skinny dowel or even bamboo garden stick (maybe glue here n there) and space 5 equidistant around the basket & weave it through the stitches as you place it down to the base so it gives it some structure / form, etc ... Or you could horizontally weave through 1mm or even 2mm crafting wire used for armatures in needle felting ... At the base you could do the first 3 or rounds then can space out bigger ... ❤ Susannah in Perth, WA

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much for the suggestions Susannah. I'm open to whatever will help it be studier and less floppy. :)

[@alisonking5209]

I just love your podcasts. I live on the Gold Coast and keep looking for your classes at Skein Sisters unfortunately will be 2025 before I get there as 2024 is full 😂😂

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Alison. I hope you manage to come and do a class at Skein Sisters and I get to meet you in person. xx

[@christinevalentine3373]

Beautiful colour hat on you.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Christine. x

[@janetjroberson2581]

Hello from Swansea, Illinois.❤😊

[@roby-nu5tt]

Hi Tash! I really love your podcast and all the tips you give. I'd like to try and knit a sweater with a bottom up construction, but I'm a bit intimidated. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks and love from Italy!😘😘

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much. To be honest, i havent knit many bottom up pullovers. I really enjoyed the Acer Cardigan by Amy Christoffers and that was bottom up. She writes really good patterns so she may have a bottom up pullover that you like the look of? x

[@sueaitkin8030]

Your big cowl would maybe look better with long sleeves. Thanks for your podcast, you give good information!

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Sue. x

[@tonnyvancromvoirt3523]

Hi Tash, my compliments for your podcast. And so nice that you describe all the patterns so well. It's very helpful. But i have a question. with the Jupier crop you say I blocked it first. how do you do that? Groet Tonny

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Tonny. Here is a link to a video where i block a project that is still on the needles. :)

[@erikadean5164]

Love that hat! But please .... what's with the "inches"? Last time I looked we use the metric system in Australia .....

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks Erika. I have been knitting for a long time and I have used inches for so long, this is what I think in when it comes to my knitting. And it is important for me to be able to share in the way that comes naturally to me.

[@Lowlander33]

Hi there, I have recently found your podcast and I just love them, so thank you! You often talk about purchasing your yarn on de-stash, is that on ralvery or Etsy? Thank you !

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much for the lovely comment. I usually buy from destash on ravelry in the Australian Knitters group. Postage is still expensive in Australia but less prohibitive than international. :)

[@Lowlander33]

@@mostlyknitting Thank you for getting back to me. I am on ralvery so I will check it out. I am from upstate New York so I’ll look in the states. lol

[@amysoozette]

There's enough yarn in that big cowl to finish the sleeves and just have a plain scoop neck. My son in Colorado got the Rav, he loves it.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Amy. I really appreciate hearing a personal review on the Rav as well. :)

[@RogerGilder]

With the green sweater... rip the cowle and make sleeves...the colour and fit looks beautiful on you.😊

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@neenaj365]

That’s weird, we test drove an xtrail a couple weeks ago and the salesman was in the passenger seat. Maybe a company policy for Xtrail? We already have an old xtrail. Anyway, he wanted me to also test drive the new xtrail as well as my husband but I couldn’t as I was recovering from leg surgery - so definitely not cos you’re looking dodgy - it’s a company decision.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks for that info. That makes sense. :)

[@becs7808]

Could you pull out the cowl and add sleeves? Turn it into a jumper?

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks Bec. Unfortunately not that easy as it was top down, starting with the cowl...

[@patchwork9712]

Hi Tash. I think it was you who mentioned (a while back) a knitting podcast in French. I have written down Helen Michele Knitting podcast but, despite trying every combination I can think of. Can you tell me the correct details please?

[@mostlyknitting]

Hi there. This is Melanie's channel. I think this is the one you are referring to? www.youtube.com/@DesAiguillesAventurieres

[@patchwork9712]

@@mostlyknitting Thanks!

[@tracygill1898]

Hi Tash, thank you for your lovely podcast - I look forward to watching each episode every week. I am always inspired by your projects - I hope you don't mind me saying this, but I just wanted to point out before you finish knitting the whole sleeve on your Fjolla, I think your lace pattern is a bit off about 5 lace repeats from the bottom - I have watched twice and frozen the frame to double check and I think I'm correct even though I hope I'm wrong!

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Tracy. What an eagle eye! If i had done the whole sleeve, i would not have gone back for sure. But i can deal with 30 rows. Not ideal but not horrible. Thanks for the heads up! :)

[@susansatchwell8482]

What about smaller cowl or crew neckline. in a lace stitch or small cable . Think cowl is overwhelming on your small frame.

[@mostlyknitting]

It is too much, i agree. I think i need to rip the whole thing out as it is top down and starts at the cowl. It's ok though - with such a large gauge, it wasnt a lot of knitting. Plus i did it so long ago....

[@Wearewoolpeople]

Hi Tash - I think that your green cowl top looks really good on you tbh, apart from the length which isn't in fashion any more as you say. Do you ever get these friends/'foes' out of your vault and like them again after you've put them on and talked through them? We had a young guy insist on coming with us when we tested a Huyundai for my daughter a few years ago and agree it was awkward (and he was - um .. not bright to say the least), afterwards he tried such a hard sell on us we ended up walking away in amused disgust and bought a toyota lol. I have a bit of trouble keeping right and wrong side of brioche correct with the y/o business - which stitch does it belong to, the left or the right once you're turned and keeping it consistent is tricky for me. Looking forward to your stash video .. happy knitting . Ailsa

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Ailsa. I definitely have some of my old FOs come into rotation again when i pull them out. Usually i need to do some form of surgery or fixing such as shortening the body or lengthening the sleeves. I had the same thing with the guy who came with us. He called me the next day and i didnt recognise the number and i was really busy so i rejected the call. He called again a second later and i thought maybe one of my kids had lost their phone and they were borrowing a friends or something - it felt urgent for someone to call me straight away after i rejected the call. Nope. Nothing urgent. Just the guy trying to sell me a car. Too pushy for me...

[@bubnbrat100]

Can you recommend a good tutorial on using Judy’s magic cast on to do a tubular cast on?

[@mostlyknitting]

I actually have one for this This is the one for the tubular cast on after you have already done Judy's Magic Cast on. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4GrmpZ5r692Y80si=a1ZfJjKFXwGL2Y2K This is my video for Judy's Magic Cast on kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYm9eZywgtafnqMsi=oc1k5PI0NGPJUoBv

[@maryannbergeron9531]

As a mom of 6 boys, I can commiserate on the cost of automobile insurance. 😱. Love your WIPS as each one is coming along beautifully. Happy Birthday to your son!! ❤

[@Kera.S.]

If I don't like an increase I look through my book and find another one that suits me better as long as I get the same results.

[@mostlyknitting]

That's a good strategy. The only thing that i wanted to be mindful of here is that increases are on every row and M1s would be problematic due to pulling up yarn from the row below every single row.

[@filomenamendes-hb4to]

❤

[@mostlyknitting]

x

[@jennyenglish9842]

Tash loved your baker's hat colour really suited you.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Jenny. x