Ep 83:Fjolla, Audrey Top, Sellwood Tee, Shore Tee, Pure Joy

Ep 83:Fjolla, Audrey Top, Sellwood Tee, Shore Tee, Pure Joy - Mostly Knitting Podcast

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@claudiajudelman7965 2 ай бұрын

Really enjoying your podcasts. I’m in a bit of awe at your ability to work such complex patterns, gorgeous yarns not seen so much here in NY. I feel that there’s a handful of heavily advertised yarn companies and the smaller producers have wonderful yarns that aren’t in the mainstream. Your chosen patterns are challenging and lovely.

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Claudia. x

@roselimke8736 2 ай бұрын

Great podcast as always. I love hearing about all your projects. Congrats on making the decision to quit drinking alcohol. I stopped drinking alcohol a little over seven years ago - Sept. 1, 2017. It wasn't serving any good purpose in my life. I was 58 when I stopped and I feel so much healthier at my current age of 65 than I did while I was drinking. I get up early and workout, eat healthier and overall am a much happier, content person. So, no, you are not alone. Great job on recognizing you would rather feel healthier.

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Rose. Well done on your commitment to a healthy lifestyle! Thank you so much for the lovely encouragement. xx

@patriciahall8733 2 ай бұрын

Thank you of your personal update, I too made this decision a number of years ago, and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I am now 79 and have not had a drink in over 20 years. It works, so stay the course. Good job 👏🏻🙏🏻

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your encouragement and for sharing about your own decision around this. I am glad to hear you are so happy with that choice. :)

@knitssinprogress 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your alcohol experience .. these books also helped me on my journey : we are the luckiest , alcohol explained and soberful .. Love the knitting content as well !

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the encouragement. I am glad you have found help in these books alongisde your journey. x

@lauracurry9917 2 ай бұрын

I kept watching the little bird fly on and off the window of your home! So sweet.

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

We are very lucky to live in an area with a lot of wildlife. :)

@dianagoldermann1005 2 ай бұрын

I’m so happy for your tiny knits, however someone like myself takes forever to knit garments on my 6 ft. Female frame.

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Diana. I always wished i was taller so i guess there is at least one upside to being short - quicker knits. ;)

@floratrs 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so so much for sharing your thoughts about alcohol .. you cannot immagine how precious it is talking and sharing it in that simple, honest way .. big hug and thank you once again!!

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. So many people struggle silently, not knowing there are so many others going through the same experience. :)

@sarahlovesdonuts9601 2 ай бұрын

I feel like we can do hard things. We can figure out accommodations and alternatives to meet most challenges. With my visual impairment I’ve met others who have come up with ingenious ways to participate with the rest of the world. I’m glad our community shares their methods and techniques to conquer challenges as well. Tash. I decided to relegate drinking alcohol consumption for special occasions in 2016. It was just a part of being healthier as I age. I feel good about decisions that seem to protect my health. As always, I love your content and envy your skills and talent. With love, Sarah who hasn’t had a donut in many years😁💗💗💗

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Sarah. Thank you for sharing about your own experiences in meeting challenges and taking care of your health. It is so important to care for ourselves. xx

@dianaballard154 2 ай бұрын

Love your podcasts and knitting aesthetic plus you are so productive! In my opinion you made a very positive decision about not drinking, I too made that decision in 1975 and have never regretted it!

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Diana. Thank you for sharing your own experience. That is really good to hear. And thank you for the encouragement. xx

@leylamoossavi 2 ай бұрын

Great to see you back!! Alcohol does definitely harm your health in any amount. It’s also associated with breast cancer so kudos to you for your decision!!

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Leyla. And thank you for the encouragement. x

@ChynnaBlue1 2 ай бұрын

So excited to see your completed Fjolla! That one is on my list, so your notes are very helpful. Thank you. :)

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. So glad you have found the podcast helpful. :)

@marjetasaric 2 ай бұрын

I love your Fjolla, I've had my eyes on her but I want to finish my current wips first. I put it in my ravelry queue, and the hot water bottle cover too... I like how you came to the solution for the Audrey top. There are many ways to get around gauge challenges... Your videos are so encouraging and I learn so much from you - thanks!

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your lovely comments. Well done on holding off casting on to finalise WIPs. :)

@Oldfashionlady 2 ай бұрын

I really appreciate your positive-y and your beautiful projects. Sending you loads of supportive wishes sweet lady!🎉

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Christine. x

@serendipitya7149 2 ай бұрын

Love your honesty and your knitting

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. X

@nicolaslattery9630 2 ай бұрын

Your tutorials are amazing. I'm in Port Macquarie, so you speak my language too, haha. Your guidance is so greatly appreciated 😊

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Nicola. I am so glad you find them helpful :)

@maryjoglenn1731 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your lovely knits & your personal journey. 😊

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. xx

@wendykelcey1246 2 ай бұрын

Congratulations! That’s awesome. My daughter-in-law felt the same way. I think you need to be cheered on! 👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the encouragement Wendy. xx

@Mr3355661 2 ай бұрын

Lovely.. informative .. beautiful knitting! Inspiring! Thank you!

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! x

@debbieward9732 2 ай бұрын

I quit drinking the weekend Wayne Gardner won the Phillip Island Motorcycle Grand Prix, I was there yet so hung over I couldn’t enjoy the day for the amount of throwing up I was doing…lol! And my mum was a raging alcoholic who died a few months after that race. And this year, after 44 years of doing it, I quit smoking! I honestly never thought I would quit yet back in April I did. I’m not happy about the ten kilo weight gain though I am pleased I don’t cough (hack) anymore. One day soon I will try walking for exercise and see if I can turn some of this fat into muscle 😊. It does seem like we all quit things in our own time and in our own way and the last thing we are ever thinking about is causing anyone else shame. PS. I love your FO Tash, it’s beautiful.

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Debbie for sharing your experience with quitting alcohol and smoking and how beneficial that has been for you. The unwanted weight gain is a bummer but the health benefits of quitting are so huge. Congratulations on pushing through with quitting smoking. I used to smoke too - I gave up around 20 years ago and am SO glad to not be a smoker anymore. I now feel the same way about being a non-drinker and all i feel right now is relief. Walking for exercise is lovely and gentle. I listen to podcasts or audiobooks or chat with friends while i do it and dont even notice that i am exercising. Add knitting while i walk as well and it is very much my happy place. Thank you again for sharing and for the encouragement. xx

@deniseengel1451 Күн бұрын

Thanks Tash ❤️

@nikitinaknits 2 ай бұрын

I fell in love with La Bella DK in Honeycomb 🙃 It has such a gentle fluff and drape to the fabric, so nice. excited to see your plans knit up!

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience. I am so excited to knit with it. :)

@AnnemarieTome 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the honest and frank way you shared about alcohol. Inspiring for many. Love your 2 new sweater ideas. I'm tempted!

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Annemarie. x

@janehodgett959 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for such detailed info Tash 🤩👌✨

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@lyndabishopp5853 2 ай бұрын

Love your knitting! Every pattern is a wow for me. Your comments regarding drinking hit home I’m sure to many people, including me! I’ve just listened to “Mrs D is Going Without” a fellow country person of yours. It’s a free book on Audible and I found it so amazing. It’s true you can certainly get more knitting done and have lots more money for yarn if you don’t drink alcohol. I’m joining you - let’s see how we go!

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Lynda. That was actually the first book i read around cutting back or quitting alcohol. Her writing style was really funny and the content resonated really strongly for me. I am glad to hear it is a free book on Audible. I will mention that next podcast. It was 5 years ago when i read it, so it has taken me some time to get to the point where i made the decision to quit completely. But we all get there in the time that is right for us. Thank you for sharing your own experience. I hope that if this is the right time for you, that you find joy in the decision. xx

@PaulaSimoes67 2 ай бұрын

Very nice things you showed us once more! I wish I could dive in that volt of yours from which beautiful things keep coming out! NOW, YOU'RE REALLY BRAVE in sharing that decision of yours. I also found myself drinking much more than I wanted!!! My husband retired, and suddenly, we were drinking every night. We put on weight, and I realized I was at a stage of my life I shouldn't be drinking so much, but didn't make the cut! Guess what? A stage one breast cancer showed on my mammography!!! I am fine but this was really a wake up call for us. Alcool really is dangerous and I am not 20 anymore 😊 . Also must minimise the possibility of the cancer recurring, of course!!! And stay fit or I will not like the way I look in my knits...thats the worst thing I can imagine😊!!!! So I quit...no problems. My husband just reduced, but he will get there! You're defenetly not alone and I am sure you gave some strength to lots of people ... and I felt really warm inside when you spoke about this! ❤lots and lots of love from Lisbon 🥰

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the encouragement Paula and for sharing from your own experience. I am so glad you are ok after the cancer scare. Very sensible to do all you can to stay as healthy as possible. xx

@nancyhoffman2121 2 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your decision to cut alcohol out of your life. I know a lot of teachers who find it is the only way to relax after a school day. (I just retired from working in a school district so no judging here). Good luck this school year. 😊

@Kera.S. 2 ай бұрын

I agree, when I stopped teaching I also quit drinking and didn't even realize it until months later. It was a coping mechanism for me I suppose, but not a good one.

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Nancy. I think it just became a habit that built on itself. I am very happy to be breaking this habit though, as for me, it was not a good one. xx

@gbitter1395 2 ай бұрын

Hi Tash - I am so happy to see you are going to make the Clay sweater with the pattern I gifted you. I love the yarn you chose! Thanks also for sharing your personal story regarding your decision to stop drinking. Love your podcast!

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Gay. :)

@patsyvincent9483 2 ай бұрын

Another great podcast. I love the sweater you are wearing. As well as some you plan on making.

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Patsy. x

@carolbyrne3241 2 ай бұрын

Well done for taking the decision to stop drinking, just wish I could do the same with chocolate lol. Loving your knits ❤

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Carol. x

@Kera.S. 2 ай бұрын

I know you probably aren't a fan of adding elastic to the neckline of garments to fix issues but I did want to share a sewing thread called Eloflex. It's a stretch thread used for sewing knits that could possibly be used to stabilize a neckline at times just woven through due to the thin nature it would not be seen or felt. You could add however much stability necessary in order for the neckline not to roll out. Always love your makes and podcast. TFS 💙

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Kera. I am a little concerned about elastic distoring the neckline shape. But it is worth giving a go. Thannk you for the product recommendation. :)

@ajanetreiber5773 2 ай бұрын

I love your Fjolla - I have yarn ready to make it, just need to get on with it.

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I am the same - so many projects ready to go. The decision is which one is next! :)

@suzannejones5992 2 ай бұрын

Hi tash, my patty lyons workbook had just arrived. Wow. It's good. Looks good, feels good and the content is just right. Stickers well, not my thing. But the last section is absolutely fantastic. Just what I wanted. Thank you for you recommendation and I will enjoy reading and using both books together this winter. ❤

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

I am so glad you like it Suzanne. Stickers arent my thing either. I want to want to use them. ;) That's ok. They are there for those who enjoy them. :)

@tairazieman560 2 ай бұрын

Loving that Shore Tee! One thing that you could try (and easily undo if doesn’t work); is to try crochet with slip stitches around the collar… it may pull in to help avoid that stretching out. Might be worth a go before you snip anything… Looking forward to both your stash video and content about Bali! Thanks for sharing about the alcohol decision. Coincidentally I’d decided to stop as of tomorrow ( today is Canadian Thanksgiving); and both my husband and I decided we’d give this a go until the holidays.. Maybe I’ll be surprised and not bother starting again?! Going to look for that Allan Carr book… Taira (Ottawa,Canada) 😊❤

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your suggestion with crochet Taira. I havent had much success with this method before, but every project and yarn is different so it might do the trick here. Worth a shot at least, if blocking doesnt sort it out. Good luck to you and your husband regarding your decision with alcohol. I highly recommend reading The Alcohol Experiment alongside not drinking for a month. Very short daily reads but they challenged my thinking around what I believe alcohol was giving me. xx

@nadishna 2 ай бұрын

Watching your channel for about a year, it's very inspirational to see beautiful knits and detailed reviews. Thanks for that! I myself made same decision regarding alcohol 14 month ago and just enjoying the positive effects since then. Good luck and would love to see your shore tee next time as I am also close to finishing mine :)

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the lovely comments and for sharing your own experience regarding alcohol. I am glad to hear you are enjoying the benefits. Hopefully will be sharing my finished Shore Tee next week. :)

@Micheline-tk4ne 2 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your decision to quit drinking 👍 I do not drink myself, dont like the feeling . Great podcast as always ❤

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Micheline. :)

@amysoozette 2 ай бұрын

Sober since October sounds good. For me, I quit a while ago now. never think about it at all. Much better. Bravo Tash.

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Amy. Thank you for sharing your experience and I am glad to hear it occupies no brain space for you anymore. :)

@sueblaser14 2 ай бұрын

Adorable knitting as always! 🤩

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Sue. x

@magsohara7908 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Tash. Such a shame that your husband lost part of his holidays to feeling poorly 🤒 I’m in France 🇫🇷 for a few days just now and found a couple of lovely yarn shops one of which has Loch Lomond ( pronounced “low mond” ) yarn. I brought a couple of socks to knit in between times and on the plane. Heading home tomorrow though 😢 lovely to catch up with you again on your vlog. 🙋🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing the correct pronunciation of Lomond. I do like to pronounce things correctly. :) Hope you had a great trip and safe travels home. xx

@camderden2879 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing about your drinking decision. I have the same relationship with sugar and sodas. I have been off sugar and sodas for several weeks and feel so much better. I still am aware that if i have one soda then I probably will drink more of them again. I guess that would be “falling off the soda wagon”.

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the encouragement and for sharing what you are working on in relation to making healthier choices. It feels good. :)

@lynnmcentire4014 2 ай бұрын

So proud of your choice to stop drinking. Praying that you are truly blessed by your decision!

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Lynn. X

@Stumpybear7640 2 ай бұрын

I so love your podcasts Tash, you are so precise in your reporting of your knits❤ There are so many items you are knitting I would love to have a go at, although we have different body shapes. They look so nice on you. Currently making some beanies for my boyfriend. He is quite bald and feels the cold air of winter on his neep😂. So I get the needles out and get knitting. ❤

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your lovely comments. Beanies are the best knitting. So quick. So practical. Your boyfriend is very lucky. xx

@maryannbergeron9531 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful podcast as usual Tash. I would love to see a short video on the math calculations you mentioned if you ever have time for that. So good to have you back from Bali. Glad to hear your husband is on the mend. It is a shame to go on holiday and get sick. Kudos for you not only on making a decision to stop drinking but to share it as well. You are such a great role model and I am sure an encouragement to others. I made the decision to never drink as a teenager because of alcoholism in my family. Kudos to you for taking care of yourself. ❤

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Maryann. Well done in making that early decision to not drink alcohol. If you dont start, there is no struggle to cut back or stop. Glad to be out of the struggle now. x

@maryannbergeron9531 2 ай бұрын

@@mostlyknitting amen

@beverlythompson3246 2 ай бұрын

Your Fjolla is beautiful! Thanks for sharing

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Beverly. :)

@DillyDahlia 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing about your decision around drinking. I was in a very similar spot to you about 5-7 years ago where I was drinking every day, usually 2-3 glasses of wine. That’s a lot. I had a lot of stress at the time with my elderly dad, and the drinking made me put on weight too. Dad has since passed, and after that I totally lost my desire to drink. I didn’t like the way it made me feel. Maybe getting older has a lot to do with it…I’m 64. I do drink socially very occasionally. Anyway, good on you for stopping now…it’s so much better for your health.

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your encouragement and for sharing around your experience. I am glad that you have found that cutting right back has been so helpful for you. xx

@donnapreston767 2 ай бұрын

What an unexpected revelation you shared Tash. I had often thought while watching you “I’ll bet Tash is not a drinker” especially the way you can plough through so many projects but you surprised me tonight. I am a drinker and that reflects in my knitting at times. During Covid it increased and then losing my eldest son in 2021 during lockdown has been devastating and life altering and unfortunately seen my alcohol consumption increase. But it’s strange I’m not really enjoying it lately or getting anything out of it. I’ve listened to the alcohol experiment pre COVID and took a month off and it was great but then went back to it. I’m 58 and I think it’s time to at least drastically reduce my intake. Especially as I now have a 13 month old grandson. As you would know Leanne from the Knitty Stew podcast gave up alcohol many years ago too and I find her an inspiration plus a fabulous podcaster. Keep up the great work. You are an inspiration to us all 💕😍💕😍

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your encouragement and your share Donna. I am so sorry to hear you lost your eldest son. Life can throw some awful blows at us. Drinking “helped” me get through some painful experiences but the reality is, it didnt fix anything - it just made me temporarily care less about the pain. Which doesnt actually solve the problems. Then it became a habit that was hard to break. I am very glad to have just removed the energy around it - I dont have to think about it any more. Which is wonderful. But we all get there in our own time. I have been conscious of this in my life for over a decade and yet have only just made the commitment now. I feel so good though, i dont think i will ever look back. X

@donnapreston767 2 ай бұрын

@@mostlyknitting thanks for your lovely reply Tash. You're a gem ♥

@Agnes_KR 2 ай бұрын

Welcome back Tash, it was lovely to watch your new episode 😊. So sorry that your husband got sick during your holidays and glad to hear that he has recovered. I am knitting the Robinia light sweater also by Anne Ventzel and it has a similar neckline as the Shore tee. It has 2 rows of full twisted rib at the boatneck, but it is knit with 3 mm needles, while the sweater is knit with 3.5 mm. Even though the neckline was knit with smaller needles, it is curling down while I am knitting it. I saw someone commented about it on Ravelry and Anne’s response was that it will be fixed by blocking it. I really hope so 😊. Congratulations on quitting alcohol. It is a very good decision. Two years ago I was at the similar stage with my alcohol consumption as you described, I was drinking much more than I wanted to . My last drink was on the 9th of December in 2022 and I have not drunk any alcohol since then. It was the best decision, I felt and still feel very good about it. Alcohol does not do any good in your life, as you said. Quitting is just a matter decision and if you made up your mind, it is much easier than you think 😊.

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing about the Robinia Light. My Shore Tee is blocking mid project at the moment so fingers crossed. Congratulations on your decision. Thank you so much for sharing and for your encouragement. It is great to have got to a place where it is no longer a struggle and I am in one mind about my choice. It feels great. Glad to hear you have had the same experience after making the decision. :)

@rhondacutler3831 2 ай бұрын

Tash, so sorry your husband got ill in Bali, but glad he is okay now. Thank you, once again, for a lovely, informative podcast. I am also using the GOR LaBella DK in the same colour (which I bought from HandMakeCreate). I am knitting my husband Petite Knit's Ingrid sweater. I had the same reaction to the yarn initially. But once I wet blocked it, the texture changed completely into something really beautiful. We must have telepathy as I also bought the MYak baby yak (several years ago in NYC) with the idea of knitting the Fjolla. I put it aside but you have inspired me to pick it up again. Yours is beautiful. All the very best and happy knitting.

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Rhonda. Looking forward to seeing your husband's Ingrid sweater out of the La Bella. You wont regret making Fjolla out of the baby yak. It is a lovely yarn. :)

@lorrainelambert9001 2 ай бұрын

Tash I made a conscious decision about 9 years ago to not drink and my partner hasn’t drank for about 25 years and it hasn’t impacted on our social life but we are so pleased that we stopped, well don’t 😊😊😊

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing, Lorraine. And thank you for the encouragement. I am so happy to finally have made the decision. No looking back for me now. :)

@MikiCrespo 2 ай бұрын

Amazing knitting projects 🩶💙🤍

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much x

@SusanJane-it8hi 2 ай бұрын

Love watching your podcasts Tash. Great content as usual, and the Hot Water Bottle cover, couldn't have come at a better time. My husbands hottie needs a new cover.:) I love watching you on You Tube on the big screen, but I can't comment on there, so I have to remember to go to my laptop, to be able to do this. :) Sue from NZ

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Sue. x

@jenniferbarrett3272 2 ай бұрын

I too did not have pure joy with the Pure Joy. I got myself all screwed up with the wedges and ended up not completely happy with my result. Same issue of losing my place in the pattern. Lol! I am currently knitting Joji’s Instant Crush though and , in Frankie Grey Mohair and loving it!

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing that Jennifer. I imagine it is totally fine if you knit on it every single day. But for me, just a couple of days off and i had no idea where i was. Not good for someone who either only knits occasionally or is a non-monogamous knitting with other projects on the go at the same time. Glad to hear you are enjoying the Instant Crush. :)

@lisagill5787 2 ай бұрын

For the neckline on the Shore Tee, maybe try sewing in some knitting elastic to tighten it up instead of redoing the whole thing

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the suggestion Lisa. It could definitely help, but I am concerned due to the boatneck style that it would distort the shape. I am open to all options that could work though. Thank you for the suggestion. :)

@sophiecote7138 2 ай бұрын

Hi Tash! I invite you to explore a new designer from Québec in name of Tricot Meringue. She have very nice patton in french and english. Thanks for this moment again 😘

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Sophie for the designer recommendation. She has some lovely patterns - the Laela sweater is particularly nice. :)

@ceb2737 2 ай бұрын

I absolutely love your podcast. But Today you made me cry (happy tears), when you said you were quitting drinking. I have stage 4 breast cancer and was a drinker for many years before finding out my illness. I know it’s not a proven fact but for me personally I believe the cancer was fed by the alcohol, which turns to sugar, which cancer lives on (and estrogen in my case). Any way…long story short, I wish I would have stopped drinking YEARS ago. It really is so bad for your body. And I just wanted to say I’m rooting for you. 🎉

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the encouragement and for sharing your personal experience. I am so sorry to hear you have Stage 4 Breast Cancer. I suspect there is a link too. So perhaps with me sharing and you sharing, others who are considering it may quit or cut back sooner. xx

@janetjroberson2581 2 ай бұрын

Hello from Swansea, Illinois. ❤❤❤

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Hello there!

@wendykelcey1246 2 ай бұрын

Would an elastic thread help the top of that beautiful sweater? It’s beautiful!! Thanks for sharing everything!

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Wendy. It could definitely help, but I am concerned due to the shape (such a long flat front - boatneck, really) that it would distort the shape. I am open to all options that could work though. Thank you for the suggestion. :)

@jilliankonig2759 2 ай бұрын

Lovely job on the Isabell Kreamer sweater! Have you considered doing fewer increases for the Clay sweater so you have a smaller than 39" chest? The design ease looks like a lot of the Petite Knits patterns. At 156 cm and less than 50kg, I don't like things to look like they didn't come in my size. I've been sewing for over 60 years, and the thing I like about sewing is that I can not only have the color and fabric that I prefer, I can make the garment fit me properly.

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Jillian. I decided to go down a needle size and i think that should help to get my gauge a bit tighter which i would like anyway, and to make the FO a bit smaller. I do want a bit of positive ease so hopefully this will make it just that little bit less. :)

@jilliankonig2759 2 ай бұрын

@@mostlyknitting I was a math teacher (retired now). Just wondered if you have a formula for how much smaller to go on the needle size to end up with a finished size between sizes on a pattern. I've just been knitting a gauge and dividing the number of stitches for the body (after separating for the sleeves) by my gauge to estimate the final size. Is that what you're doing? Thanks!

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

I dont really have a set rule as far as needle size. I have to like the fabric, of course. If i am diligent, then i knit a gauge swatch and take the size i am making, multiply by the pattern gauge and divide by my gauge. That gets me to what size to expect the FO to be. Being a retired maths teacher, i suspect you have this concept down. :)

@kittykat717 2 ай бұрын

Lovely of you to share your decision regarding alcohol. The taste of alcohol for me was never pleasant. Coffee and tea is much more enjoyable. I also stopped eating animals.

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the encouragement and for sharing your own experience. xx

@StickToYourKnitting 2 ай бұрын

As usual, I had to stop the video and run over to Ravelry to add a pattern to my queue! This time it is Moby. What a pretty sweater, and it looks like a very engaging pattern. I noticed you don’t swatch in the round. Do you feel like not doing so affects your gauge when you knit a garment? It seems like so many of my knitting gurus are adamant that if you knit in the round you must always swatch in the round, but let’s be honest, it is kind of a pain to do it!

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

I have found that my gauge is the same so I dont bother swatching in the round. I agree - it is a real pain and I dont like doing it so when i realised it made no difference for me, i stopped doing it. :)

@stephanienorwicz1366 2 ай бұрын

What a great podcast and thanks for sharing all your beautiful works and your personal stuff too. I'm seriously considering make that same life change - as a retiree I find myself "socializing i.e. drinking" more than I'd like so you have given me something to think about for sure! Question about knitting - I'm slowly advancing my knitting skills (I currently call myself and adventurous beginner/intermediate but theres always something new to learn) but I have never done a provisional cast on and I'm wondering when you pick those stitches up aren't you then knitting in the opposite direction? Not sure my question makes sense but I"m guessing it is not noticeable since it is a pretty standard technique.

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Stephanie. And thank you for the encouragement. As for the provisional cast on - you are right - you do knit in the opposite direction. So you do end up half a stitch off in either end. But because of the nature of knitting looking the same from either direction, it isnt noticeable. :)

@stephanienorwicz1366 2 ай бұрын

@@mostlyknitting Thank you for your reply, I will definitely try this for a better fit.

@suzyqb7709 2 ай бұрын

Hi Tash, if you decide to undo the collar of your Shore tee would you consider filming it? I am not familiar with that technique .

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Suzy. It has actually blocked out well so i dont have to do it - hooray. But if i have to do this in a future project, i will definitely film it. :)

@dlyon7535 Ай бұрын

Hi Tesh, which of the two Skimmer Socks do you recommend, the “Revisited” version of the original? Many thanks, Debbie

@mostlyknitting Ай бұрын

Hi Debbie. I have only made the revisited version so can’t compare but obviously I really like this one. ;)

@sylvihelenpedersen1898 2 ай бұрын

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@donnarossignol5695 2 ай бұрын

Hello. Your knits are beautiful. Just have a question about your Moby sweater swatch. First let me say that I have only knit garment and your knitting experience far exceeds mine. Please do not take offense. I have watched many knitting podcasts and I’ve always seen the swatches knit in pattern as in with the texture/cables included.If that is really not necessary then that’s good to know. Happy knitting and best wishes.

@mostlyknitting 2 ай бұрын

Hi Donna Thank you so much for pointing this out. So many sweaters i have knit, even if they are textured, still give a gauge for stockinette. I mindlessly did a gauge swatch and didnt check the pattern page on ravelry. Thank you so much for drawing that to my attention. That may actually work really well for me as i want the sweater to be smaller than the smallest size anyway. I will mention this in my next podcast. Thanks again, Tash :)