Episode 08: 3 November 2024

[@starofthesea24]

I love the needle binder I may have to get one myself, and those cards are awesome. The sparkle yarn is so gorgeous cant wait to see it knitted up, so is the self striping those socks are going to be awesome, grats on the yarn chicken Bebe both of your sweaters are gorgeous, good to know that about the aspen Stephen and the gloves are gorgeous too

[@justanotherknittingpodcast]

Thank you! The sparkle is now a WIP! I’ll be talking about it on the next episode 👏👏 -Bebe

[@Rusham11]

I enjoy reading the comments just as much as I enjoy watching your podcasts.

[@justanotherknittingpodcast]

They are fun!

[@shirleyflavell5705]

Loving your knits, fantastic. Great to hear of your adventures. Thankyou both for sharing. I look forward to your next podcast.

[@justanotherknittingpodcast]

Thanks Shirley!

[@melpratt786]

Love love love the Miss Babs! Can't wait to see what you make with it Bebe! So glad you guys got to meet so many fellow podcasters! 🎉❤

[@justanotherknittingpodcast]

Miss Babs is glorious!

[@corgikat21]

You have a fantastic memory Bebe! Nice meeting you and missing Stephen😂. Love the stitch counter and will be on the lookout for one. I think a Musselburg will be a perfect make for that Miss Babs Rhinebeck skein.

[@justanotherknittingpodcast]

It was lovely to meet you :)

[@carolinehannan3921]

Thank you for another great podcast. Orkney is so mysterious, I loved it there, And Shetland is just beautiful. Interesting to hear your views on Rhinebeck, several people have found it overwhelming like you did. See you again soon.

[@justanotherknittingpodcast]

Orkney was just magical! I loved it

[@mongrain8934]

Your podcast episodes are never too long. I enjoy every minute of each topic! ❤❤❤ I have never been but would love to attend the biennial Knit City Vancouver at the end of September.

[@justanotherknittingpodcast]

Ooooh, Knit City in Vancouver! That's going on the list! --Bebe

[@Lisa_Tennant]

Welcome home! Steven, your Troutbeck was amazing! And Briodagh? Holy moly! Incredible! Bebe, your Seaton looks fantastic! I wound up frogging mine, and restarting, as it was far too large. Almost as far as you are, but trying to finish my Framed sweater first. I likely won’t be able to wear either one in Texas, but they are lovely. Ilha is also on my list, and yours really is gorgeous. Thanks for another fantastic episode! -Lisa

[@justanotherknittingpodcast]

Thank you for those compliments Lisa. It’s amazing being away but so good to be home too. Seaton and Framed in Texas … yep it’s about the joy of the journey and getting the result right ? - Stephen

[@sjorchatodman34]

I watched a couple of podcasts about Prince Edward Island Fibre Festival just recently, that is now on my 'to visit' list. The scenery and the classes and the extended activities would make a wonderful yarn trip. The girls from Fruitty Knitting go to the Swiss Yarn festival every year, that looks amazing, plenty of English speaking vendors. I too learned the hard way how much superwash jumpers grow! I d go down a size and a needle size now...... we live - we learn

[@justanotherknittingpodcast]

PEI would be amazing! It's on my list too, but a little harder to get to from NZ. --Bebe

[@julylo755]

So glad you guys had an amazing time! I now want to make the pilgrimage to Shetland. I've been to Rhinebeck since I live in NYC. But...the best yarn festival I've been to is the Prince Edward Island Fibre Fest. If you watch the podcast Fleece and Harmony, you've probably heard about it, since the podcast host, Kim, also organizes the festival. I was blown away by the natural beauty and tranquility of Prince Edward Island. It's a small but mighty festival. Thanks for knitting such gorgeous makes and just putting together a fantastic podcast. It's funny, I don't like horseshoe cables either!

[@justanotherknittingpodcast]

Thank you for the find words. Prince Edward Island definitely sounds like a destination we could put on our radar. I think you’ve heard how much I love Shetland, but yes … you should definitely go there, just remember to pick the fine days like we did. I can’t vouch for it in bad weather, though I have seen videos … brrrr. - Stephen

[@MrEj7ak]

Bendigo wool festival looks fun. I will get there one day.

[@justanotherknittingpodcast]

It's on the list! It looks amazing! --Bebe

[@chazclover3685]

I would recommend checking the Taos festival (now in Santa Fe, NM) or the festival in Estes Park, CO

[@justanotherknittingpodcast]

Awesome thank you!

[@MichelleWilson-rb5ik]

Welcome home, and thanks for taking us along for the journey. I recently purchased the Musselburgh pattern and have knit 3 so far, all in fingering weight. The only fiddly bit is the pinhole cast on but from there on it's a doddle, perfect travel, knit, sip n chat project. It is my favourite hat to wear. I have heard some people say it's a lot of knitting for a hat, but I find it a completely relaxing knit and the knit a little to get your gauge is so good. Good on you for frogging a sweater you weren't going to wear, it's such a freeing feeling in my opinion. I have made the Svenson and I really enjoyed making it and like how it looks on my hubby.

[@justanotherknittingpodcast]

The Musselburgh sounds like just what I need for on-the-go knitting! --Bebe

[@sharonsmith6470]

Thanks for sharing your adventures. Love to see your knits and what’s coming up next. Have fun!

[@justanotherknittingpodcast]

Thank you so much!

[@karenwhite2601]

My first time with you both and loved this podcast. I just couldn't believe that Stephen frogged his gorgeous Svenson. I guess I'm in a minority but I I thought the colour was beautiful and I liked the pattern too. I live in the UK but have never managed to get to Shetland. I know I'll enjoy watching your podcast about your trip there.

[@justanotherknittingpodcast]

Welcome! I couldn’t believe it either! -Bebe

[@Elianaalfonso7703]

Thank you so much. This is such a fun podcast

[@justanotherknittingpodcast]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@kristinehammond6670]

Many thanks for another great episode. I loved looking at all your finished projects and works in progress. You might like to consider the Australian Wool and Sheep Show held in Bendigo Victoria every July - next year 18/19/20th. While it doesn't have the beautiful grounds and autumn colours of Rhinebeck it is worth a visit. There are over 300 retail traders and the usual sheep and dog trials etc of a wool fair, so lots to see. For the US you might like to consider going to one of their knitting retreats. They are held in many places across the US usually in very beautiful locations, and often with a tutor of a particular technique. I also enjoyed hearing about your Rhinebeck experience. It is something I would like to do one day. I was wondering however whether you found the cost difference of yarn, food etc at Rhinebeck a bit of a surprise? I know when I recently travelled around Denmark I found that yarn was much the same cost as here in Australia after currency conversion, but in the US, from what I have noticed on Rhinebeck podcasts, yarn and food etc is about the same as here, but before the currency conversion, making items 50% more expensive. Something to consider I guess when planning a trip. Best wishes and many thanks.

[@justanotherknittingpodcast]

Thanks for those ideas - Bendigo is (now) on the list! Yes, wool, and everything really, was very expensive in the US compared to here. The hand-dyed yarns were the same or more expensive than NZ even before the currency conversion - you have to really want something to spend that much! --Bebe

[@lindakillick1066]

Come to Canada and you can wear your Aran colourwork sweaters!

[@justanotherknittingpodcast]

That sounds like a dream! --Bebe

[@jilliankonig2759]

I've been working with superwash yarn for gifts for Christmas (to avoid giving the recipient a chore to maintain it), but I never use superwash for myself because I dislike the mystery of a sweater that turns out so different from the one you knitted.

[@justanotherknittingpodcast]

It's a bit frustrating that's for sure. I much prefer woollen spun yarn for that reason! --Bebe

[@saresbee2927]

Yes Bendigo wool & sheep show - Victoria, Australia - definitely worth the trip across the ditch

[@justanotherknittingpodcast]

Okay, definitely interested in this! Have started researching....--Bebe

[@margaretsamplerlover]

Watching you two is dangerous for me. lol! You remind me of everything I want to knit! I want to knit Oa, the traveler hoodie (not the shell), I'm currently knitting the Seaton thanks to Bebe and loving it, -- what else? Oh, I want to knit the Esther jumper too. And I'm debating what sweater to knit (eventually) for my son, so I always love to see the sweaters from Stephen like the So Basic sweater. I didn't go to Rhinebeck. I think I've been enough times and hate crowds enough not to have a desire to go. But the Friday events are more tempting. There's a new one called A Woolen Affair that I'd like to go to. As for West Coast events, yes, Sacred Sheep, I think, is going on this weekend??? And in August there was the Flock yarn festival -- I think that' s what it's called. It's in Seattle, I think? Which means you can also go to Bainbridge Island where there are at least a couple of good yarn stores. :D I want to go -- someday. Never been to Seattle. And Bebe, thanks for that tip about the neckline knitting. I'm slowly learning that necklines make a big difference in fit of sweaters, so I need to remember that!! Anyway, glad you are home safe and sound. Thanks for another great podcast!

[@justanotherknittingpodcast]

Hey Margaret! Thank you for these thoughts on events. I don’t know if I emphasised it enough in the video but I LOVE my So Basic Sweater. I mentioned I did mess up the sizing somewhat, but that does not detract from it.

[@patsycoats4061]

You might want to try Maryland Sheep and Wool or SAFF in South Carolina

[@justanotherknittingpodcast]

Oooh that sounds good

[@corentinesquenet2223]

Oooh! I have a Megan Babin on the needles too, Saven. Which size did you go for Stephen? I went up one to a 5, but I knit her Cord sweater in the 4. I usually take a couple of inches off the body length too.

[@justanotherknittingpodcast]

Hey Corentin! I’m going to go with size 5 (50.25 inch). The size 4 is only 46.5” at the chest which I think is too tight for me. I feel this will be a little roomy without being oversized.

[@justanotherknittingpodcast]

Crikey!!! I just had a look at Savin, that’s a lot of cable crosses.

[@jilliankonig2759]

I got a small wooden "abacus" from a company named Farmacy at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival. I use it all the time, although mine does not have a cover.

[@justanotherknittingpodcast]

It's such a great idea! --Bebe

[@patsycoats4061]

Throw your Superwash sweater in the dryer on low and it will return to its original shape.

[@justanotherknittingpodcast]

Great tips, thank you!