Episode 191 / Knitting + Crochet + Cross Stitch! / Working on ALL the things!

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[@joyceivan530]

I would skip the eyelet rows between July and August too and you can just call that portion Summer!

[@CrazySockLady]

Well that’s genius! 💕

[@carolewoods1675]

That was my thought, too!

[@gretchenmariee]

@@CrazySockLadyAgree. It should be right in the middle too so it’s just a design element 😊

[@staciehite6834]

Or, you could do some crochet surface slip stitch there. A different transition, but since it’s right in the middle, you could say it’s different due to firs half vs last half.

[@denisewells6856]

I had a quilt teacher tell me wise words when we both noticed a somewhat obvious error when everything was finished. She said, "mistakes in handmade items give it character and you will always have a little smile inside whenever you see it. You'll also remember the joy the memories surrounding this season of your life bring you."

[@CrazySockLady]

Such wise words! I love that! 💕

[@imzadi2u]

The dividing line between June and July is the half way point in the blanket. I think by leaving it as it is, both sides of the blanket will have the same number of eyelet rows (5 on each half) and it should look balanced! As with most mistakes, I think you would be the only one to know about it! Love that your hair is getting longer!

[@hookaknit4029]

This is true! 😂

[@pleximama9526]

My thoughts exactly!

[@92ForeverHis]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@cynthiaroy9950]

If i know you at all, you won’t be happy without the yarn overs between June and July!! RIP back! As for your lighting….no one has the right to criticize your podcasts in any respect! You’re wonderful to podcast so much and to be honest in your opinions of yarn, needles, blockers, etc!! Ignore the neh-sayers completely!!! You go girl!❤️👍🏻

[@annegraheck5713]

The pink yarn shawl recipient will feel the love and prayers. Thank you for your kind support.

[@monicas1419]

Great podcast! The pink shawl is beautiful! I hope and pray it brings comfort to the woman at your church. I love all the bright, beautiful color yarns you use for your socks and Lily is going to love her cardigan!

[@darlenedavis3585]

You really appear to be a go with the flow for some things. You will always know it’s the June/July section missing the eyelet so if you are OK with it, leave it be. You will still enjoy the beautiful blanket and it really is beautiful.

[@sandrasilvestri1418]

That Urth Yarn is simply gorgeous! Love the shawl. The natural lighting is absolutely fine. I actually prefer it. Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@heathertucker7056]

I’m sure the recipient will love the pink shawl you’ve made. What a kind thought. As for your eyelet quandary, personally I would leave it but if it really bothers you probably best to frog now! Lovely episode Kay, thank you.

[@joannekon545]

The eyelet row you forgot is right in the center of the blanket, so it will still look symmetrical if you don’t go back and add it in. (Since it's only eight rows of garter, I would probably go back though.) So in other words, I'm no help, lol.

[@CrazySockLady]

🤣💕

[@karlaleach790]

Love your Stockyards shirt and your show. You brighten the day!! Skip the eyelet row and call it a design enhancement.

[@graceyj7996]

Love all the yarn but cannot wait to see the watermelon! Great podcast as always and I think your lighting is just right.. thank you so much for putting all the work in on these videos as I so enjoy them!

[@marilynwalker3311]

As always loved your podcast. Sometimes life gets crazy, the sewing basket is beautiful. Hope that patio is done soon. Yikes three dogs!

[@katevelardi3868]

It fun seeing all your projects. So inspiring! As for missing your eyelets row I’d leave it and continue on. It’s still beautiful and useful with this imperfection. Something we can all relate to.

[@lorrieforgey1231]

Your crochet shawl is so gorgeous. I am teaching myself crochet. That looks like a great pattern. I’m sure your recipient will love it.❤❤❤❤

[@cindybrown2504]

I'm winding this yarn into a ball as we speak! It is so luscious!! Love that I was able to subscribe to this, which I heard about on your KZbin broadcast.

[@shirleenmasmad4886]

I too am a process knitter. I just want to get to the knitting. That being said I would not rip the temperature blanket. I would just continue where you left off. One person commented that it will make you smile when you look at the blanket. I don’t think that anyone who looks at the blanket would even notice. It is about half way finished. Of course it has to be your decision. I love your podcasts and hope you will continue to inspire us knitters. I always feel like I’m sitting across from you knitting with a friend. Enjoy your summer. Hopefully your patio is finished.

[@patriciaboughton5501]

Didn't even notice the missing transition rows until you mentioned it. Loved the "drama" music😀

[@knitty781]

You must have been recording about the time I was running out to my car to get the windows up in my car. Luckily, it was just outside the back door. All your projects are great. I'd leave the temp blanket and you forgot at a good time - halfway through the year - so I say just leave it. It will be fine. The look on your face when you realized it was priceless. The socks are wonderful. I love that speckled RW&B yarn. And that cross stitch ornament is very classic. Lily's sweater is going to be so pretty. I've been inspired to do some embroidery myself. I bought some muslin bags for my knitting and want to embroidery some designs on them.

[@ncb0726]

Thank you for showing the INSIDE of your sock!

[@TheProudmom03]

Hi Kay! You have such a beautiful heart... the afghan is beautiful! My vote on the Temperature blanket would be to rip it out... you are such a fast knitter it won't take you any time at all...either way though it will be beautiful and you could call that section "Summer" !

[@meliabellaknits6835]

Sending sunny weather your way for a finished patio! 🌞

[@alecsgirl]

My two year-old and I are yelling at the iPad, “Rip it back, Kay!” Lol 😁 you do you! Either way, you’re the boss of your knitting.

[@Kieancreations]

Hey Lady! For your temperature blanket….leave it! It can be a fun memory for sure! Or you can weave in a special color between June/July to signify the 2nd half of the year. Either way no worries life is art/art is life😂😊

[@lindapayne9474]

Just finished ripping 10 rows on 60" wide due to one boo-boo stitch near border. For myself. Once I saw it, I will always see it.

[@normasmith9596]

Life is too short to rip back. I agree just call it summer. Love your socks.

[@carolg5770]

The prayer shawl is so pretty, Kay. It will wrap the recipient in the hug she will need as she goes through her difficult time. Ohhhh I HATE when I find a mistake in a project I'm caught up in! I'm one that it will bother me and jump into my vision every time I look at it...but that's me. You do you! Whatever you choose, your blanket is gorgeous-both of them you showed today are. Love all your Patriotic socks-the thin stripes on the first ones you showed look so good! I think I'm gonna give that a try on my next scrappy socks. Right now I have SO many pairs on needles it's almost embarrassing....then didn't I bump my head and start Stephen West's Sock MKAL....I love it but one more pair in progress is NOT what I need! I get too distracted by all the shiny new patterns and what have you I guess. Swatches and knitting math....ugh.....I'd rather be knitting the project. Naughty I know. I hope the rain stops so they can get your patio done-it's so frustrating when weather doesn't cooperate for outdoor projects. Fingers crossed this week the sun will shine!!!

[@bbharris2929]

That yarn the viewer gave you by Urth (pronounced earth) is so beautiful, I have some of their yarn and it is quite nice to work with, it is also a great sustainable yarn company. As for the eyelets on the blanket, it would bug me to much to not have them in, I am on the ‘Frog It’ side. Thanks again for sharing your makes, and having a cup of coffee with me. 😊

[@susanlarson5017]

Hello from Maine! Enjoyed your podcast today. My 2 cents: Skip the eyelet row; it’s in a logical 1/2 year location to not look odd; it’s beautiful! I can’t wait to cast on my watermelon Yarnable socks too! Such a cute colorway.

[@whateverislovely5909]

I would totally rip it out and do the eyelet row, but that’s just me! I know myself and it would drive me crazy. But again, that’s just me. Do what makes you happy and what you can live with 😊

[@tammycino.m.6985]

Rip it back. You caught it this early. You will always look for it. Keep up your cheery videos.

[@barbarayarnell2833]

Glad to have found your channel. I love the Ft. Worth stockyards! Such a cool place. Keep on knitting, I'll be watching.

[@deborahhendricks1492]

I would think about those rows all the time. I would rip out. That's just me!

[@DeanJean17]

I would definitely not rip out 8 rows of knitting to correct that mistake! As you said, it will make a funny memory when you look back on it.

[@trtlcrzy]

If it were me, I would rip back. It’s only 4 rows and I think it’ll make you happier in the long run.

[@elaineenstone6834]

Your completed shawl is lovely and I hope it brings comfort to the recipient. If it were me I would rip back the rows and insert the eyelet row as it would bother me every time I looked at the blanket. Do hope your patio gets done. 🇬🇧

[@yessysdesigns]

Some exciting to have a new patio.. I would frog the 8 rows. Knowing me, I would always think of that section that I forgot 🙈🙈🙈🙈 Love the yarns you are using ❤️

[@janispainter3135]

My OCD would not let me skip the eyelets, but you do you! It will be beautiful either way.

[@frecklesimmer]

Ripping the blanket back would be a great opportunity for a tutorial on how you would do it - I never know if you're best to put an afterthought lifeline through, put another set of needles through or just frog and hope you can catch the stitches! I'd probably tink back every stitch just because I'm terrified of ripping back but that would take forever!!

[@donnawelch3548]

Lovely knits as always. I would put the eyelet row in now in your blanket. Once it's finished and you are using it, all will be okay. Happy Summer !

[@karinanderson7319]

Oh no, Kay!! That is so much work to frog on your Temperature Blanket!!😢 What about leaving it, but doing a couple of rows of duplicate stitch, stitched over top? Filming without your lights actually makes your skin really glow, pretty! The shawl is beautiful, I love your knidness❤️💖🤗 Happy Belated Birthday Wyatt!!🎁🎂🥳

[@tinakercher8768]

Don’t sweat the small stuff! Your temp blanket is gorgeous!!

[@rebeccabowen7027]

That's such a bummer to miss the eyelet rows! If it were me, it would bother me too much to leave it. It's looking so cool, though!

[@barbh1505]

Looking forward to your progress on Lily’s sweater🧶

[@shirleenmasmad4886]

I forgot to mention how much I like the prayer shawl you made. It takes someone with a kind heart to knit or crochet for a friend or charity. Did you use a pattern? It was really pretty. What a great gift.

[@chelsea6804]

This might sound funny, but maybe add the eyelet row now...? It will keep a nicely consistent look, but you'll know it happens a few days into the month midway. Just an idea. :) I love love love all of your lovely projects! So fun. Thanks for another great episode!

[@chrissyfarmer2949]

Do NOT rip back on your temperature blanket. Put the eyelet row in now, on day 7. Won't be that far off. An extra day in July anyway, and if it were leap year, you'd be even closer. Won't be that noticeable when the blanket is complete. Love your term "Yarn Dungeon"! My guest room holds a lot of yarn as well. Good Luck with the Patio!

[@sandybassett4901]

I did knit a temperature blanket a years ago, and mine too had a neutral color of yarn to separate each month. In fact, a couple times I forgot to add the neutral yarn. I unraveled a good weeks worth each time to correct the error, and I’m glad I did. I tend to get annoyed with those kind of mistakes. It’s only a moment in time to repair but the finished look will always be enjoyed. StitchedbyMimi P.S. But you do you!

[@ericallerton809]

Great episode!!! So much inspiration,,,, Love the blanket,,,!!!summer idea sounds great,,, Have great weekend,,,, Hope it's not raining,,, Elaine💖💖

[@teenera3064]

So many brave makers... I would have to rip back and do the eyelets 😅

[@juliejealous632]

I say keep going with the blanket and call it a "unique design feature" 😊 I love the shawl you made. Such a beautiful thing to do for someone ❤

[@ashleybucher1576]

Getting to watch a new episode and knit socks during my lunch break makes for an awesome Thursday! 🥳the shawl is beautiful, Kay! You have such a giving heart 😊

[@CrazySockLady]

Thank you! 💕💕

[@anitawessels3932]

Thanks Kay for a lovely episode. Just leave out the eyelets between June and July out. As one of the other KZbinrs say you are the boss of your knitting.

[@TheMomzombie]

It would bother me so badly. I’d have to rip it back. Go with your ❤️. Hugs🤗 to you.

[@marthahayes5226]

Don’t worry about the eyelets…if you can. Whatever you do, decide today. Don’t keep knitting a few more days then decide you can’t live with it. Been there, done that!!!

[@gretchenmariee]

Love your little basket. I have one in I kept Barbie doll stuff in when I was a little girl. It’s not nearly in as great of condition of yours, but it was always a favorite of mine growing up. I know they made a lot of these in the 40’s, especially in the Indiana/Ohio area.

[@CrazySockLady]

Oh that’s so fun to know! 💕

[@debracubitt6191]

The Urth Yarn is gorgeous WOW

[@vlm3612]

I’m so picky about my own work that I would have to take it out and make it right 🤣

[@maggiekeller1812]

If you’re going to skip it, I say perfect timing! It’s half way through the year!❤😂🎉 I say do what you want, but I would keep going and laugh at myself lovingly just a little when using it❤❤❤

[@kimgourley2723]

Call it crazy from the heat and leave it be😊

[@maryclapp9842]

I think I would rip out the rows and add the eyelet row. You will have that blanket a long time and will always notice the error. But you will likely soon forget that you had to re-knit some rows. Plus it’s pretty easy knitting and fun knitting.

[@wstyrsky]

Yay for your Fort Worth Tee! My hometown!

[@AveryLaneCreations]

Another great episode! I don’t know what I would do for the temp blanket. I would probably leave it and not rip it back but ultimately it’s what you will be happy with.

[@ellie38gwen]

I would sew either little pompoms or buttons on that change. Its then "special" as it marks your half way through the year point.

[@bethgraves1194]

In quilting there is a very old saying that a mistake in a block, makes it a ‘humility’ block. Only God is perfect. It is a lovely knit.

[@Melanie-Jay77]

Hello Kay. Happy Birthday Wyatt! I'm making a musselburgh out of Hypnotic Yarnable Pollen Party. It's so soft to work with. I loves my little star stitch markers sooo adorable!! ❤

[@AveryLaneCreations]

I love seeing the yarns you pick out 😍

[@Ladeedi73]

9:06 the shawl, and the sentiment are so beautiful😍🥰 12:37 I know how you feel, but I would probably rip back. It’s a real personal decision tho 😊 46:06 happy birthday Wyatt🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@janetjroberson2581]

Hello from Mounds, Illinois. I just glad that I am not the only one that makes that kind of mistake. I probably would not rip it out but consider it part of the design. I know how you feel, I need to have my deck stained but it keeps raining so they can’t stain wet wood. Then my neighbor shed caught fire and melted the siding on my house and they have no insurance so I had to call my insurance company and am waiting on them to replace my siding. I have vinyl siding and trying to match it is the problem.

[@CrazySockLady]

Oh my gosh you’ve had a lot going on! I’m glad your house didn’t have any major damage!

[@karenmallory282]

Since it was just 4 rows I would just put the eyelet now. I love the temperature blanket. I want to start one next year.

[@sandrafoster2211]

Watching just now. As far as the lace in-between. Leave it as is, because it is the middle of the year. The basket you found, I've had one for more then 25 yrs. Got it in an antique store. Use it for embroidery.

[@heidiclarke2333]

My husband's birthday is July 1st and until you mentioned mac and cheese, the food list was just what he would ask for😅

[@jayninecrafts]

I would have to fix the blanket. The mistake would drive me nuts forever. 😂

[@chet1051]

Lisa R : Noo! I would SO NOT rip out ♥️ It's beautiful & it's got a story now :)

[@RMoss-kz2vg]

Girl, rip it out - you know it will bug you unless you do. And I love that yarn shop in Charleston, WV!

[@christinescamihorn6609]

That sound effect was THE best. Personally, I am the kind of person that would go back and fix it since it's only 8 rows. HOWEVER, since it's the halfway point, you could just say you skipped it on purpose to give you an easy fold point. 😂

[@sonyataylor2436]

I already have sock 1 done with my July yarnable, I couldn't resist!

[@lizh8041]

I would definitely rip back! It’s just a few days and will be easy to catch up

[@janetholler9931]

Iroc Knits says you will never regret ripping it out. I would rip it out.

[@Strickbirgit]

Don‘t correct the eyeletline, it‘s the in between the year - halfway through. Finger‘s crossed with Lilly‘s Cardigan. Thank‘s for the lovely podcast! ❤

[@auntbella2]

Because the eyelet row between June and July marks the halfway point of the year, would you be comfortable taking a small crochet hook and picking up stitches across of the row (slip stitch or sc) where the eyelet would have been to mark that halfway point? Of course, then you have to decide if that slight textured ridge is going to throw off the flow of the blanket. (My suggestions are basically me thinking out loud, which is what I would do if I was in your place. And would probably end up tinking back. 😑) Btw - loved the dramatic music with your facial expression. Nice touch. 😊 one of the many things I love about your podcast. You’re genuine.

[@danolson6476]

Well I'm at a place where I allow myself to take things apart in order to correct them. Its to teach me to love the process, anyway that is the idea.

[@christinewoolley7192]

Great podcast again, Kay, and I loved every minute. As for the blanket, if you can live with it, that’s fine. No one else will notice! The Persians always weaved a mistake in their carpets because only God is perfect, so there’s definitely a precedent, and a friend recently told me that there has to be a mistake so that your soul can leave the project when you’ve finished. Works for me, too 😊

[@kristinahill3708]

Complaints about lighting? Never! Your podcasts are always genuine and inspiring. The shawl for your church friend is so beautiful! I know what you mean about feeling led to make certain things for certain people. What a blessing you are! As far as the eyelet rows, do as you like. Whatever brings you joy 💕

[@dianegiannini8968]

You are halfway through the year… don’t tink back but use a different yarn not in the blanket and do a little chain stitch row across it to signify the month and half way through the year!

[@lavendercottagefibrearts]

If you skip the eyelets between June and July the blanket will still be symmetrical as it’s right in the middle of the year.

[@crystalspandrusyszyn3115]

I would just add the eyelet row a few days late! That way you will know when it's July(ish) a couple days late wouldn't bother me if it was mine!! Then if you forget again you have a plan and all the months are represented! Months are different lengths so it wouldn't change the look of the blanket much!

[@shelleyfry]

There’s great symmetry with absence of eyelets as it’s the middle of the blanket. I’m assuming there’s no eyelets at the start, and there will be none at the end, so in my head it works out - and regardless, it will be a really easy way to quickly identify the middle of the year. But it has to be right for you and your brain. It’s very cool though. As are all the other items you’ve been working on.

[@shellygrimsley7809]

If you had to accidentally forget any eyelet transition row on your temperature blanket you actually couldn’t have chosen a better spot if you had done it on purpose! The end of June was the end of the 6 month mark and July the beginning of the next 6 month mark so you’ve just created a double wide section in the very middle of your blanket that will probably look intentional! 😁

[@heatherscountrycrochet1986]

Girl it’s your blanket. You will be the one using it. If it doesn’t bother you that the eyelet row isn’t there for that one divider don’t worry about it. Just keep going and be happy with your beautiful blanket. And if you decide you want to rip back to put the eyelet row in then that’s ok too. 😊

[@prestonlockwood2068]

Stephieknit’s husband. My two cents worth: keep going, the temp blanket will still be symmetrical. No need to go back. Also when folded in half, it won’t be on delicate loops. Almost like you did it on purpose:)

[@MarinaGvozdeva]

Skipping rows in your blanket I would call “summer skipping” 😂🎉 definitely not going back to reknit

[@KristinWhitehead]

My OCD self would want to rip back and add the transposition, however the part of me that says keep it stress-free says just leave it since you're the only one who will know

[@annettemartig1754]

Good to see you! I know you don't want to hear it, but I would fix the temperature blanket :) June/July is right in the middle. I may not initially think it a big deal but it would likely bug me. Regardless of what you do, your blanket is turning out very lovely.

[@beanaasz4069]

At first I thought fix it! Then I had another thought, leave it. It is the half-way mark! Bottom line, it is yours. If it will always bother you to have not make the eyelet row, go back. If it won't be something that you always see negatively, leave it. Hope it's not raining and they are pouring concrete.

[@marileesavage9938]

Fix it! It’s so beautiful, I think you will regret if you don’t. You caught it pretty early 🤪

[@lindaetherton5669]

If it were me, I would rip the temperature blanket back and put in the eyelets just because I would know and it would bug me every time I used it. But if you can live with it and not be bothered, I think it will look fine because it will be the middle of the blanket.

[@pamelahavey8341]

Love the podcast! Don't stress about the eyelets. Its gorgeous.

[@lindajohnson9155]

If the missed rows would bother you as much as it would me every time I looked at it, frog. I watch on my tv and the lighting before you adjusted was perfect for me. I could read labels clearly. Once adjusted the labels and closeups were blown out. Ran into Joanne's yesterday and Halloween and fall displays were up. Crazy.

[@thatcrochetchick369]

Can you drop down and add some sort of makeshift eyelets? IDK if it would work but at least you wouldn’t have to rip back? Also, I LOVE the idea of a prayer shawl!!! I’m probably going to start one now...