Episode 15: Norte Cardigan + PetiteKnit Patterns

[@lensandyarn]

I studied French literature in the University and I have been an avid reader whole my life. Now when I knit, I feel like knitting takes from my reading and when I read, I feel like reading takes from my knitting :D My job takes time from both my reading and knitting! :D

[@AWoodenNest]

There's never enough time for All the Things. :)

[@Paulaef2009]

I appreciate your calm and peaceful podcast. You also are usually knitting projects that I am not seeing elsewhere. I'm glad you are feeling better now. Thanks for the episode.

[@stephanienappa8459]

I really like the color of those socks you're knitting, and I agree it would also make a gorgeous sweater! I've really been obsessed with that muted red-brown color lately. All your baby knits are so cute, and I love the idea of dyeing old onesies to give them a second life.

[@mekeem]

I agree about PetiteKnit patterns not holding your hand. I usually knit a little at a time at work or while traveling, and I do need detailed instructions to keep my brain on track. That said, I am perfectly happy to create my own line-by-line instructions if I really like a design, as I have for PetiteKnit & Cocoknits patterns. I'm nearly finished with Anker's My Size and I absolutely love it! Thanks for sharing your thoughts & projects :)

[@smallfootprint2961]

Hi Lindsay. I just found you. I live in So. Oregon so most of the summer was smokey. I wore a mask when I went out and then travelled during Sept and part of Oct. and spent the rest of the month getting over some bronchitis. I'm older and usually pretty healthy, so the bronchitis worries me. I prefer the lovely, rainy days of the Oregon I know. I'm trying to get back into knitting, so now that I'm well, I'll enjoy seeing what you're up to. I've always called myself a homebody but, my friends tell me not to say that or I'll only 'attract' people who never want to go out. Not sure what that means. I love fixing up my home, reading, sewing, cooking, knitting, etc. I get out plenty, so there. I'm prepared to move, so if anyone has any ideas about a comfy, area... pass along any info. I love your discussion of your knitting projects and will go back and binge watch your previous video. Thanks for all you talk about. Very comforting. Lynn

[@donnadeskin658]

So cute bear sweater. I live in Southwest Washington and think I will knit this for my 2 year old great granddaughter for Christmas. Love your podcasts. I also do books on tape as I knit.

[@xusblasco5563]

Feeling grateful for your calm ways, sense of humour, natural loveliness. See you soon 🍂🍃🍄🍁

[@krentu]

Another lovely episode :) Thank you! I have only knit PetiteKnits Oslo hat, but I found this to be short and sweet and without unnecessary hand holding. But where I live, people are used to knit without patterns. It has changed a bit during the last 15 years but before then we even didn't know what a pattern is. We only had so called stitch encyclopedias and when there was a design in magazine, it only gave you the stitch pattern. About soy milk - the proteins from soy adhere to cellulose fibers and make them more protein-fiber-like and because of that the dye can stick to the fiber, that is why it its good for plant fibers.

[@gilliantherese7202]

lol,lol,lol! "Old man sweater buttons"...that's exactly what I said when I saw them. Lovely podcast, thank you. :-)

[@eivetjafrasenja]

It is so cozy to follow your podcast. The way Petiteknit write her patterns is very typical Norwegian way to write patterns :) I have bought mitten patterns and got 8 pages, in norway you normally get the hole pattern in 1 page

[@AWoodenNest]

Yeah, I get the feeling that these giant, in depth patterns started becoming normal because there were so many knitters who were new to the craft. Each pattern seems like it’s catered for beginners, and it seems to have become the standard. Just a guess though. Now that I have some experience, I much prefer the more abbreviated versions.

[@ulladencker60]

She is not Norwegian, she is Danish 😊. But it's true that is a traditional way of making patterns in Scandinavia, where it's assumed you can knit and understand.. Helga Isager is difficult, even Danish competent knitters struggle with her patterns.

[@shaunastitches]

Hello fellow Oregonian! I just found your podcast. I think it's always nice to find another knitter/podcaster from my area

[@waterwomanknits]

Thank you for your lovely podcast, from a fellow PNW-er (near Seattle). I've hiked much of the Oregon Coast solo and in college during 5 years I lived in Portland, and I dream of going back all the time. I love your gorgeous knits and how thoughtful you are about everything that goes into them, from the dying to the fiber to the patterns.

[@lilag3789]

Absolutely feel you! I kind of quit reading since I knit too and I've just decided a couple of weeks ago that when possible I go to bed to read about 30 / 45 min before sleeping... It's been a real breathing space and such joy!!

[@myphotoworldjeankd4001]

The Teddy Bear sweater is so adorable. And the yarn you dyed was just the right choice. Wonderful job.

[@AWoodenNest]

MyPhotoWorld JeanKD Thank you 💛

[@nikkay3148]

the bear sweater !!! I'm in love!!!

[@aeastman59]

Oh, so sorry about the errata for the Aito shawl... that would be disappointing,! thank you for alerting us all, I do have that shawl in my queue to do in the future, and so I appreciate your talking about the issue... I think maybe that particular designer makes errors, I had a hard time figuring out her Betula Shawl because of several errors in the pattern, most of which which were fixed later... that bear sweater is waaay too cute!!! and the yarn you dyed was just perfect for it

[@nancydejohn2898]

Thank you so much! I bought everything and was just about ready to start the shawl. I saw yours and decided that I needed one. I’ve never knit with that type of wool before and you just saved me from being annoyed and quitting it! Thanks again. Really enjoy your calming demeanor. I enjoy every episode.

[@AWoodenNest]

Nancy DeJohn Thank you Nancy! So glad I could be of help with the shawl. 💛

[@hannahc7698]

I love how your cat replied back to you, so adorable! :)

[@AWoodenNest]

H YT Haha, yeah, we have chatty kitties. =^.^=

[@papercracker4176]

Another lovely episode. Just a comment regarding errata and Ravelry - not all designers do an update to their patterns when an error is found; sometimes they only add an errata notification on the main pattern page. (I've discovered this the hard way.) Your finished shawl is still beautiful, even without the garter effect in the lace.

[@macclift9956]

Nice to know what you're reading :) I'm not a knitter but I still enjoy this channel!

[@AWoodenNest]

Mac Clift Ah, well thank you!

[@lisbethandersen9394]

Used my evening catching up with your podcast.... Congrats on the pregnancy! and so great to see you are able to be productive with the needles again.

[@lvmitchell1]

Thank you so much for the advice on the petite knot patterns , I'm really struggling with the short rows shaping

[@jeanette3269]

Oh my ! thank you so so much for mentioning the errata for the aito shawl ! i am about to start mine and i would have knit it from the Laine magazine and no way would I have had a look at the pattern on ravelry!! THANK YOU!!! and yours looks super beautiful .. really the reason i want to knit it!

[@remembrancespottery8222]

Oooh the teddy bear sweater turned out absolutely adorable. I just recently found out some friends of ours are having their first baby so I've added that one to my list...as well as some dyed baby onesies. Thanks for sharing THAT little gem!

[@AWoodenNest]

Remembrances Pottery you’re very welcome! Happy knitting and dyeing to you. 💛💛

[@DixieGirl9876]

Love the dyed onesies and the teddy bear sweater is so cute.

[@heyBrownBerry]

Loving how comfortable you are in every episode - it’s so cool to see that develop since ep 1. Hugs for you. Thanks for inviting us in to your warm and cozy world.

[@AWoodenNest]

heyBrownBerry Hugs back. Thank you, Marce. 💛

[@Intentionallivinghawaii]

Thank you soooo much for talking about the errata! I an getting ready to cast this pattern on. I am certain you have saved me tons of grief!!

[@AWoodenNest]

surly808 you’re very welcome! 💛

[@illitilli3110]

Your Teddy Bear sweater is gorgeous! And as always, your podcast was soothing...

[@AWoodenNest]

illitilli Thank you! 🐻

[@Mssfjj]

The way petite knit writes her patterns is actually the traditional way to do it in Scandinavia. Most Scandinavian knitting patterns will have very basic instructions, for instance it won't tell you how to do decreases, just that you have to do a specific number of them. This on one hand makes room for doing it your own way, so if you have a favorite way to do it you can do that, but yes it is generally a bit challenging to learn how to knit in Scandinavia unless you specifically choose a beginner pattern :)

[@autumnfoxandrabbitcrafts]

I was really happy to see you'd uploaded another podcast after the last one :) Oh my gosh that bonnet was just gorgeous, beautiful project shares as always & lovely to see that your able to hit the dye baths again!! In my first few months most smells made me feel sick when I was pregnant with my little one :) thank you for sharing your wonderful projects, wish I was as good a knitter as you....oh well now I've a lot more time to practice!!xx

[@knitlocal6675]

Super beautiful little girl...great show as always..love that baby jumper

[@AWoodenNest]

breda kilcooley Thank you Breda :)

[@virginiasattler-reimer9554]

Beautiful knitting projects, and your dyeing is gorgeous! Very inspiring!

[@AWoodenNest]

Virginia Sattler-Reimer Thank you Virginia. 💛

[@adventureswithyarn6548]

Your podcast is beautiful!! I live in Oregon too and I totally feel you about the weather and waiting for the rain to come back ❤️

[@AWoodenNest]

Adventures With Yarn Yes! The rain has been such a breath of fresh air. Ahhh.

[@mansch5]

Thats the funniest thing ever. I am sitting here knitting my first sweater ever and its from Petit knits and you are mentioning, that "it might not be the best for your first sweater" 🙈...I just had to rib back 3 times, because I keep missing something 🤔 oh well.....I love your podcast 😃

[@edytheneumann4656]

Thank you - love your music choices! Disappointing about the Aito but still so beautiful - I'm about to start working on mine and appreciate the heads up. The Norte looks like a simple to knit and wear choice of a cardigan and I've favorited it. Your daughter's surprse appearance was delightful as well!

[@AWoodenNest]

Edythe Neumann Thank you Edythe!

[@TRaceTK]

Lovely podcast, I always want to knit EVERY gorgeous project you show 😍 Your natural dyeing is so inspirational! I am always so surprised to hear how many errata’s there are for so many different publications! It is the main reason why I will not buy them, and stick to Raverly 😊 I would except top notch tech editing from a publication, especially considering the price of each issue 😲 Have a great week 😘

[@AWoodenNest]

Tracey Kuzniak Yeah, Ravelry is always going to be my preferred method too, I think, though the magazines are so gorgeous.

[@karencooper4010]

The sweater is adorable.

[@AWoodenNest]

Karen Cooper Thanks Karen 🐻

[@Irylknits]

Reading and knitting at the same time is awesome. I've been doing that for decades - and even though I like audiobooks as well, it goes much faster to read myself. I also agree with you on the narrator part - sometimes the narrator is not the best match for the book! When it comes to pattern writing, scandinavian patterns typically are really short. I haven't knit anything from PetiteKnit myself, but grew up knitting from short patterns. Typically a sweater/cardigan pattern would be about 1/2 page in a magazine + any charts. No handholding - so a lot of trials and errors on my part, since I didn't know any other who knit when I was a teen.

[@AWoodenNest]

Nidra777 Yeah, I think as far as my preference, I prefer the abbreviated style of PetiteKnit, but I very much appreciate the extra hand-holding when I’m learning a new technique.

[@maker5035]

LOVE your podcast. Hope to see you at Puddletown Knitter’s Guild some time in the future. Also, I recently replenished my button collection at Scrap PDX on Burnside. They have a HUGE variety of buttons for pennies.

[@AWoodenNest]

Alicia 808 Ah, I’ve been meaning to visit Scrap. I’ve heard good things. As for Puddletown Knitter’s Guild, that’s completely new to me! I’ll look into it, thank you. :)

[@suegaravet7223]

Love your podcast and projects. Background music is great!

[@AWoodenNest]

Sue Garavet Thank you Sue!

[@suzeca-22]

Thanks for pointing that out about the shawl. I saw your last podcast and loved that shawl so much I decided to go buy the stuff to knit it. Then Melody’s podcast popped up and after seeing it I REALLY wanted to make it. Didn’t realize the pattern was getting released to Ravelry the day after her podcast, when I couldn’t find it I went and ordered issue 4 of Laine. So I would have gone down exact same rabbit hole you did. Although I do like reading my patterns off my iPad so I was thinking of going and getting the Ravelry pattern as well but since I had already spent 30.00 for the book 😲 I was having an argument with myself as to whether I should spend more money on the pattern. Yes I will go get the pattern now. Thanks for the heads up 😊

[@AWoodenNest]

Susan S You’re very welcome! I’m glad to spare anyone from making the same mistake I made. Someday I may make another the correct way, but probably not for a long, long time. 🙈😂

[@suzeca-22]

A Wooden Nest Ya I liked yours so much I went and bought a gradient gray set like yours. I avoided the black after you pointed that out and found a darker gray. But then when I saw mandarins I liked hers so much too I went and got a gradients brown too! Brother what do I think I’ll do with two. Can’t gift it no one I know is knitworthy they will felt it. Guess I will have two.

[@aeastman59]

oh and did you ever try Tigger Targhee sock yarn from Blue Moon Fibers, right here in Scapoose Oregon? I think you would love it, and its non-superwash and no nylon to make the feet sweat... and its very cushy feeling

[@Oriodaran]

Again this beautiful song at the beginning. Would love to know the name of it! Also I always enjoy watching your podcast so much. You are so incredible calm and peaceful

[@AWoodenNest]

Thank you

[@theknittingburrow]

Hi Lindsay, I just wanted to let you know that I really love the cozy ambient that you create in your podcast. There isn't a lot of light but it shows everything perfectly, it's quite magical! How do you achieve that?

[@AWoodenNest]

I think some of the darkness is an illusion due to my black accent wall in the background. ;) I do tend to avoid over-exposure (personal pet peeve, I guess), and record next to an open window so the natural light/shadows can do their thing.

[@woodsandtea]

Torture pure torture! I was just about to go to bed and then found out you put up another podcast and I can’t keep my eyes open so now I have to wait to watch more than the 4 minutes I’ve already watched😉🤪😁 I don’t even think I’m making sense ok now I have to really go to bed

[@AWoodenNest]

Woods and Tea Haha 😂💛

[@Emenord]

I am actually kind of shocked to hear that people think PetiteKnit's patterns are difficult! I used her, and Klompelompe's patterns to learn how to knit. But I guess that's because I am Norwegian, and we use short patterns and charts, whereas American patterns and others, fill their patterns with a whole novella... I have adhd, so I just can't follow along. Give me a chart any day...

[@AWoodenNest]

Emelie Desireè Nordström I agree! I much prefer charts. Sometimes I wonder if we started making knitting patterns so long and in-depth to cater to the beginning knitter crowd since none of us learned in school. Or there weren’t any classes available when i was in school anyway.

[@lisbethandersen9394]

I think it has a lot to do with tradition. I have only seen her patterns in Danish but they follow the way we usually write pattern here. Many Danes find American patterns to detailed. I kind of like the American way to be honest but it also depends on the project.

[@karenjordan1822]

Do you eat a lot of avocado? Or do you source your avocado from somewhere?

[@AWoodenNest]

We eat a lot of avocado :)

[@gailbinot3343]

Ha Ha ! "Current occupant"

[@woolapykpodcast9092]

It’s just NOT okay changing the speaker in the midst of a series of audio books 😫 I too get so upset everytime that happens 💩

[@AWoodenNest]

Yes! I was sooo upset. Especially when the new reader doesn't even make an attempt at continuity. Sigh. ;-)

[@j.nicoledorflinger2672]

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[@AWoodenNest]

Irene Nicole Schweizer ☺️💛🍂

[@maker5035]

Four of us are have a knit nite on Saturday at my place, SW PDX. DM via IG