Ep. 93 - 2 Epic Finishes!!

[@msfreshfood1111]

In the olden days, on Fridays, I would rush home from work, pour myself a drink, light a candle, turn off the lights and sink into the X-Files. It was the perfect way to end the work week. And then they moved the X-Files to Sunday. Thanks a lot. Now it’s Friday evening. I flip on KZbin and there’s Chevyrell! So I make myself a drink. I curl up on the couch. I light the fire and I enjoy an episode from the stuff room. It’s a great way to end the week. I haven’t watched your show yet. I’m still making that drink and lighting the fire but I’m about to enjoy 40 minutes and 37 seconds of a good time. Thanks.

[@allsubstance]

I miss so much about how regular TV series used to be. I do not miss how stations would change where and when you could see your favorite show, plus any episodes you missed.

[@chevyrell]

Awww that’s awesome🥹💜 thank you for watching😊 the fire sounds amazing. Perfect scenario for a Friday might if you ask me🔥🍸🛋️📺

[@kevindawg5717]

Hey Chevy. Great podcast, I was so worried about your neighbours hope, all is well. Cole has a great auntie to help him make up his monster. ❤ love everything you do. I also love reading all the comments on your channel, you have some wonderful support here which others can draw from. ❤

[@BBaxterSwank]

I have watched your pod for a number of years and always enjoy it. I’m working in my studio on a deadline (no knitting today) on this gray rainy day I really appreciated the laughs you conjured in me. Thank goodness I was still on the pencil stage & not the X-acto stage - oops laughing can be dangerous with a blade in hand. Thanks for the fun. Love the long sweater.

[@deejcarter2003]

Oh wow, I’m in Fort Wayne too! Totally love your FOs and WIPS and now I have to go add several of them into my cart.🤣🥰

[@Mary-si5zh]

Luv your 7yr sweater but the vest is gorgeous .Luv it the way it is😊

[@zeldanrj3]

Kyle is so uhhdorable!! I have made a hexi cardi before, but not Toni's. I want to try that one. Ohhhh, that long coat you made gives me Fleetwood Mac vibes.. yaassss! I love Noro! My LYS carries it. I'll have to look for that style. Beautiful projects, I'm so glad your neighbor didn't go with the ambulance. Big hugs ❤😊

[@angieanderson6082]

I absolutely LOVE your Yarmalada!!! It is gorgeous!! Your colorwork vest is beautiful too, even with the tie-dye accents! 😉 Hope Cole taught that swing a thing or two. 😅. Enjoy making your monster! 👹

[@urbanyarn]

Wow! Beautiful finished works! I love them all - colours are outstanding.

[@the_dapper_scrapper]

You are a ray of Sunshine, thanks.

[@MYROCKOROCKO]

So dang pretty……. You an your sweater 🎶😉🎶🎶🙂‍↔️🎶🎶

[@knittingblackbelt40]

Great video my friend! So good to see you.

[@joandewolfe5949]

I CAN’T TELL YOU ENOUGH HOW MUCH I ALWAYS ENJOY YOUR PODCAST: U R PURE JOY😍

[@connieholden5786]

Happy Turkey Day!! Gobble till you Wobble!! 🍸 🧉

[@LindaNixon-ws4ge]

Love the XFiles

[@ShanaH414]

Holy sh&t that roving is amazing. I’m super excited to see what you make with it!

[@hens-n-chicksfiberarts]

Listened to the fleece book on audio. I liked it.

[@marywanamaker2700]

Beautiful makes. I hope your neighbor is feeling better.

[@jennymiles4426]

Great job on your Steek, well done I would not worry about the colour run but think that vest would look great as a cardigan, where the sleeves are knit in just the plain trim colour Love love love your crochet Hexi Cardigan, brilliant colours, money well spent on the Noro in my opinion. Cos as well as getting a stunning garment there’s the enjoyment you get while working on the cardi. I am guilty of spending big on Labienaimee yarn , but wear everything I’ve made with it so often and keep loving it and also love it while I’m making it.

[@geraldinehudson4669]

Hi, don't be too hard on yourself, your waistcoat looks great. Embrace it and wear it for what it is, especially if your heart isn't in redoing the cast off. 😊

[@KristinF3246]

You do such beautiful work! I love the Ruana and the Royal quilting. Just amazing! ❤️🧶

[@paulastoner499]

Prayers up for your neighbor!! Epic finishes is right. I think your voyage is stunning, tie dye and all. The amount of time and love you put into your yarmalada shows! I imagine your quite glad to have both off the needles. Thank you for another great episode. I enjoyed it.

[@astridermanis7534]

What a wonderful Friday night treat. Thanks for the lovely visit. Your two finished pieces are beautiful. Sending good juju to your neighbor.

[@SusanJane-it8hi]

Just found your podcast from KnitSipHappy and you are a breath of fresh air. You are so natural and I love watching you. Bugger about the color run. That is so disappointing, but you'll fix it! Watching you from New Zealand. :)

[@allsubstance]

"For an attitude adjustment" - for me and you both, Chevy. It has been "a week," to put it mildly. Great to see you! I love your FOs!!!

[@DynamiteTrujillo]

Ok, I now have loose plans to make the poncho thing and the granny square sweater. I loooove them. xoxo

[@kbjazzfan]

RE: Daylight Savings Time, I think it's harder now because we "fall back" too late in the year. When we were kids (I think I'm a few years older than you), we fell back in September, closer to the equinox. Now it happens in November. I think that makes a huge difference because we don't fall back until after the days start getting shorter, so it's like the loss of daylight in winter is magnified by the end of DST. Just my hypothesis... Love your podcast!!

[@sherryknowles0811]

Well we keep hearing that DST is going to end & how many years has thing been a thing I know Arizona no longer practices DST...maybe it's a state by state thing...I hate when it is dark so early...for those that work a 4 days week, they leave for work & get home from work in the dark....how depressing is that.

[@justduckyknitter]

OK, I totally went down the Woobles rabbit hole and am 5 Woobles in already (one week) Chevy, I did the same as you and thought why can't I just print the pattern. . . After 3 Woobles I finally saw it starting me in the face, when you first open the pattern when you put in the code, right under the name of the critter you are crocheting, in tiny print, it says "Download Pattern" click and voila, there is that pattern (also very well written). I had such DUH moment and day and laughed at myself for missing it. 😂😂 Grab Yoh Drink!

[@chevyrell]

If I has a 💵 for every duh moment i have😝

[@robinbunis6792]

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃! Your neighbor... getting old is not for sissys!

[@debramurray5132]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family ❤

[@sandras2479]

I love the waistcoat ❤❤❤

[@beverleysimmons8080]

Good morning girl love you waistcoat beautiful and i know everything is expensive especially sewing making quilts no one wants to buy them. Been home for awhile with this sinus infection grrrr. He is cute though just working on that granny square blanket join as you go. Almost there. Ho my we had a wind and rain storm last few days no one was going anywhere lol so me cosy as a bear got coffee and crochet the day away lol. Have a great week from Newfoundland Canada i need a hat pretty love it

[@lisacard9104]

Cole! I was about to say I was sorry about the bruise but in the second photo he has a great smile, so I hope he is milking it for all it is worth! Beautiful FO's and here's to making it through each day as it comes.

[@10amTracy]

I feel you on both the weird guilt/pressure of having a stash and buying more yarn, as well as the emotional support yarn stash!😊

[@msfreshfood1111]

From my POV I saw no sucky FOs. Both the vest and the technicolor dreamcoat are beautiful. True story: if we ever manage to finish a perfect project, the universe will cease to exist. Don’t tell me I’m wrong. That thought keeps me knitting because perfection isn’t in my wheelhouse.

[@msfreshfood1111]

I love Yoro. Your color way is gorgeous.

[@chevyrell]

Yeah, I not really a fan of perfect to be honest💜

[@gonza284]

You could add rows when you connect the granny sides together in the back to give you more width. So even though it’s hitting close to your armpit now, it still needs the center back section to give you space for your neck. I hope this makes sense lol but that yarn is looking AMAZING!! 🤩

[@megmog4877]

even though you have some waves near the top, I think at least on the camera your colors came out really well despite over soaking the Epic vest. You should be proud, that is awesome!

[@Mercedesse.kreativ]

Oh , Chevas! I've been watching you for years...I am Franka from Germany. Years ago you send me sweet greetings❤. What happened to you? You look so amazing right now. I feel your full energy is back..loooove it❤❤❤you are the best!

[@chevyrell]

Franka!!! Hello!!!! I think grieving my dad these last couple years hit me pretty hard. Just now feeling like I might be getting back to myself💜 It’s a new season 🌕

[@CinematicSkeins]

I LOVE your Yarmalada. I may need to make one. 😉 Also, I’m gonna need you to dye some of that fiber. I can legit send you dye stuffs. I’m not using it. 😜

[@egoreknits]

I wish I had remembered to take my knitting when I went to vote. I was in line for an hour. What was I thinking? I never get in the car without a project or 3. Love so many of your projects finished and in progress. Adding a bunch to my to make list.

[@barbmckinlay5108]

I just love both of your projects. Glad your neighbor is okay. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones.

[@TheCreativeObsession]

Now I need to make a Yarmalada and a HexiGranny cardigan! 💜

[@karenmezzacapo8763]

Love your hair, and yes, it’s been a devil of a week. I checked them out and haven’t been seeing them everywhere; in fact, I don’t think I’ve seen them since then. It’s probably beanie hat.😊

[@soxynanaalice]

Hey sweetie, the W could be Wool, and the C could be Corridale and Pol be Polworth, doesn't really matter, Have a great time spinning it up, felted slippers and thumbed mitts would be terrific! ❤

[@shelleyfry]

Cole looks so impressed. I love it. 💜 And I hope your lovely neighbour is okay. Amazing job on your finished pieces; congratulations on your perseverance. I must admit, if an item has to experience a bleed, it looked really good, almost intentional. At least on my screen… 😬

[@joandomske1593]

Hey good to see ya 😁🌿🍁🍂🌿🦃

[@marypanich9880]

Thanks for this video! I had an idea for the peekaboo Hexi cardi - Done in summer cotton and it would make a great coverup for the beach. Cute! That stingray is so adorable!

[@mbohl7149]

I really like the wrap you made with your Halloween advent yarn!!!!

[@pattigolden1]

LOVE the schlanket!! I think its perfect. I totally get not crocheting anything small because it hurts...heck, any crochet now hurts for me. 😢 Luckily I'm fine with knitting, I don't know what I'd do without my knitting!!

[@susanhebert3299]

Chevy I love both your FO’s are beautiful and in Canada we do the daylight savings too

[@carolroy5435]

EPIC!!!! Well done you! Bummer about your Voyage. I hate it when colors bleed. 😡 Cast on a Coorie In poncho with my Rhinebeck yarn. Lots of easy-peasy stocking stitch. How did I miss Simply Socks in Fort Wayne??? I showed up in Sarah's video (Fibre Trek) - look for the person wearing the red and gold horse sweater (Dala) hugging Sarah. We had a blast!! And thanks for the bathroom tip - worked out really well in the end 🤣🤣🤣

[@VisitWithNanaAndPapa]

Always good to see you.

[@michellekothe8627]

Happy Thanksgiving!!

[@Lulovestoknit]

I ❤ your podcast

[@mariakristinahawl1640]

My family in Italy complain about the inconvenience of time change, so daylight savings time is done elsewhere on the planet!

[@MyPinkBathtub-Diane]

I live in Manitoba, Canada and we observe Daylight Savings time. But not all of Canada does! The province next to me, Saskatchewan, does not! They just keep on keeping on. Might move there...cause yes, it gets harder the older you get!

[@sherryknowles0811]

You are so right when you get too much instruction..you usually lose interest....I will say I am not one that ever reads the "directions" to anything unless I get into trouble... they should call them in case of emergency sheets. I think it's my ADD lack of patience, or is it that if I take to long I will forget what I was doing 😂😂

[@olgalazar8840]

You are awesome!!! I also have a SALE ( stash above live expectancy ) in my work room. Remember, some people collect stamps ….😅

[@suebigger5097]

Good Evening Chevy🤗 I started watching this last night and I fell asleep. A love your duster🥰. I love your channel, I like your granny square top can’t wait till you have it done. Take care and have a Happy Thanksgiving 🍁🦃

[@debzamot5291]

❤luv ya chev..and Cole is growing up fast! Adorable. Happy holidays to you and yours.

[@TheDaneYard]

On your Yarmalata: try it with the belt on the outside of the back, feed it through the sleeves and buckle it in the front inside of the front. Marie Pickard

[@chevyrell]

That is bloody BRILLIANT!!!

[@TheDaneYard]

​​@chevyrell photos please! Marie Pickard

[@YarnStorieswithOlivia]

I was so happy to see you had an episode up. Congratulations on finishing those two pieces and definitely treat yourself to smaller projects. The colors you chose for the hexi cardigan are gorgeous 🤩 Happy Thanksgiving!

[@chevyrell]

Back atcha lady!!!😘

[@Lulovestoknit]

I ❤your podcast and wish I had seen this live bc I would be drinking with you ❤

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

On your colorwork vest, you might try to pick up more stitches for the sleeve ribbing, I think the fabric would stretch more over your shoulders instead of bunching over your chest. I hope your neighbor is OK. Happy Thanksgiving !

[@teresaharp]

Yay the big finishes!😊 I wonder if th PW was for Polworth wool. Purl Together has a great pattern for felted cloggs, might be fun. Actually she has tutorials, not sure if it's her pattern. How much fun, picking a monster face with Cole❤

[@KimberlyAtkins-r7f]

Happy Turkey Day to you too!

[@therepublicofme]

You have such beautiful eyes and look very pretty today ❤

[@chevyrell]

Awww thank you 🙈💜😊

[@candygrubisic]

Wow, still weird to see color bleed even if it was overnight. Seeing the Yarmalada finished, it was worth it. Size and not cinched is fine to me. Interesting sock heel. Still love the royal quilting square, the stitch is just so pretty. I don't know why guys wear hats "fisherman's style", but they do. Holy, now those are some big bumps of wool. You can probably narrow it down by staple length and of course, doing the sample like you want. My brain went to Wensleydale & Coopworth lol. Have yourself a good T-day too.

[@chevyrell]

That sock pattern is seriously so cool!!!!

[@teetracyfrazier5162]

Uk puts clocks back n forth for more day light

[@patriciaherzig1945]

A propos reknitting the border of your steeked vest: you could use this opportunity to adjust the steek and cut away the fabrik that is bulbing out on the front. greetings from 🇨🇭

[@pammyers1982]

Hi, Chevy! 😘😘😘 I would kick Dan in the shin if he said that to me. 😂😂 I bought the pattern book because I am a very experienced crocheter. I also think they are very pricey.

[@Lisa-vb3gn]

They are, but part of the reason for that is they are pre started. That can’t be done by a machine. Machines can’t crochet. So when you consider the labor involved-it makes sense.

[@PamStout-i3w]

I’m working on Diego the Stingray. At the top of the page that has the list of videos, there is a link to download the pattern. The link is to the right above the picture of the finished wooble.

[@dianam4778]

Re: daylight savings. Ask someone who works nights whether or not Dan is correct. (TLDR: he’s wrong) In spring, at 2AM, it’s suddenly 3am. In the fall, after you have worked an hour, at 2am, it’s suddenly 1am again.

[@brandyhartshorn4927]

Never thought about that until this year but it crossed my to wonder how does hourly pay work for that???

[@lopezmariae621]

Hello Chevyrell, It's always a pleasure to see your podcast! I’ve been in Indiana recently, and while it gets quite cold, it's also beautiful. I have a couple of questions: As a self-taught knitter, what sweater pattern would you recommend for a first project? Also, I’d love to learn colorwork-do you have any easy patterns to suggest?

[@chevyrell]

I’ve not knit it but SO many people say the Flax Sweater by Tin Can Knits is perfect to start out! As for colorwork, not sire a specific pattern, but a coffee cozy would be a nice little project to dip your toe in I think😁 maybe a cowl too! They also have DK and sock weight www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flax-worsted Something like this? www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mandolin-mug-mitts www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/milky-way-cowl-2

[@saraw8503]

I accumulate yarn and then I discover a pattern I am jonesing to knit. Turns out I never have the right amount or right combination of yarn so…….then I must buy more yarn!

[@karlamilton5281]

The roving could be used for stuffing if it does not suit spinning?

[@Hide_and_silk]

If the armholes on your gilet are steeked why not just reduce the width at the front (i.e. machine stitch and trim) to get rid of the excess fabric before redoing the edge finish?

[@TammyLynn-z7d]

What about making pencil roving w/diz. Then knit a Miles Shirt Jacket by Ozetta. I always have so much fun watching your videos. Take care.

[@chevyrell]

Thanks for the suggestion! Worried that i would spin it to thin if i used a diz🤔

[@TammyLynn-z7d]

@@chevyrell I was thinking more along the lines of unspun. Nutiden type? I think that can be created w/diz? It will be fabulous whatever you do. Can't wait to see. Happy Thanksgiving to you!

[@Crochetedpossum]

What size musselburiug did you do? I just did one too!! Love your sweater!

[@TrudySchwartzBurrill]

Always fun. Cole is so big, just like my grandson, Noah. Anywho. You are a crazy chick that is so much fun. I have to meet you one day. Perhaps when. I visit my son. He lives in Pittsburgh, PA; it's close to yo7, but not really. But we live to travel and drive. So, coming from Texas, my hubby will figure it out-no clue when just a future hopeful idea. We have tons in common. Tarot and David Bowie are too many to list. But you're on my list of people to meet. I'm an OG who's kept up with your wild and hectic life. I would love Steve Martin if you missed the reference. Am I thinking about getting my grandson a wobble for Xmas? If I help him at 6 years old, he's super intelligent. Do you think that's doable? I won't purchase the fox for him until I hear back. But his middle name is Fox. I will get Gertrude the lama because that used to be my first name, and my mom named me. I've never been called that except by a high school boyfriend who called me Gerd. I'm so glad your neighbor was not taken away in the ambulance that's so scary when we see that in our neighborhood. Your heart sinks. I always love your projects. I think I may have to make the granny things you're making. It's very tempting. Also, I love the long knitted mud length. I guess my mom would call it a duster. I'd call it a hippie throwover. P.S. I've been thinking about starting a KZbin channel. But it might be two-one about my bird and training and showing her to the world. The main ones would be knitting and fiber adventures. But I'm curious about advice. How did you become comfortable being yourself and allow your adorable personality to show through? You have a ton of laughs and fun. What makes your podcasts so fun is your natural ability and your editing skills. What program do you use, and what do you film on? Thanks. Sorry for all the questions. But you're used to my insanity by now, too! Have a great Thanksgiving and all those happy family things. Cheers dear friend, Trudy😂🧶✌️

[@deborah-k-IN]

I feel your pain on your vest. When you work so hard on something and it does not work out, it is so disappointing.

[@LaChefication]

I just did the Peanuts Woobles -…the pattern is at the top of the page when you get to the videos. If you look at the photo of the wooble at the very top, there’s a link that says download pattern.

[@chevyrell]

Thank you!!!

[@MRSSYRUP]

Hey I was wondering if your neighbor is ok? I saw the concern in your face, so I'm hoping she's fine! And tell Dan we do "lose" an hr and it's not getting old it's him being a butt....as find Nemo would say, look at me I'm gonna touch the butt 😅😅😅 any ways love ya friend

[@teenera3064]

We don't change the clock where I live... I like it but it would be even better if no one changed

[@marcimakes8936]

Arizona and Hawaii do not observe daylight savings time.

[@chevyrell]

Indiana didn’t just a few years ago either! I grew up changing clocks in Ohio. You should’ve heard the hoosiers bellyache when we started to change😝

[@flosimonsen8162]

You not that old, tell Dan I said so, and its not just you, I hate any time change, we also change the time in Ontario, Canada! What a pain in the ass! Whoever thought of this needss their head read, it's starts to get dark at 4:30 pm here and it seems 10 pm at 6 pm What!,! Lol

[@chevyrell]

Yes!!!! I feel like 6pm is bedtime😝

[@RKCALGARY]

Don’t bring a Wooble to make to your cabin in the mountains that has no cell service or internet.

[@HookedOnWishing]

🍂🧶🧡☕️

[@louisacapell]

It doesntv" trick your brain" you literally do gain or lose tge hour. That day indeed will have 25 hours, and in the spring that day absolutely has 23 hours.

[@shaneyoung3407]

Gorgeous women with gorgeous hair and beautiful blue eyes!!!

[@chevyrell]

Ur making me blush 🙈 thank you 😊

[@shaneyoung3407]

@@chevyrell you’re welcome. Gorgeous. Hello from Winnipeg