Episode 29: Ranunculus #3, Pi Camisole, Neat Ripple Crocheted Blankets - Mostly Knitting Podcast

[@joannamartin7917]

I love your friends from the vault. ❤ I know what you mean about our kids having a Mum hug at anytime. ❤❤❤

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Joanna. x

[@dorisenderle5857]

Gathering children is like herding cats. Enjoyed watching your podcast.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much x

[@missmandylooknitsandthings7760]

Another lovely podcast. You made me smile so much. You are such a natural and it is so lovely hearing about your kids and the obvious love you have for them. Thank you for showing the pic of my shawl. Only 1.5 chevrons to go and the finished object is going to be a beast 😂😂 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much. Looking forward to seeing the finished object. It is going to be amazing! x

[@farmerswife51]

So relatable! The skirt and the button are not reunited!!

[@rosemaryeveleigh3562]

The Rananculous looks wonderful finished. The Pi Camisole is an interesting construction and I like the colour. The Anna Tee is knitted in a gorgeous pink yarn. On a warmer day you will welcome the looseness of the Anna Tee. I am much more socially involved and my grandson 20th Birthday is tomorrow. So this afternoon I baked 18 scones and we have them with homemade apricot jam (my husband makes the jam) and whipped cream. On Monday and Wenesday eveing I am out as well as Thursday morning. That is besides shopping etc. Take care Tash ❤😊❤

[@mostlyknitting]

Yum! The scones sound delicious. I hope you have a great time at your grandson's birthday party. That sounds like a busy week. Hope you have some time to rest in there. x

[@sarahlovesdonuts9601]

💗💗💗”Friend from the vault!!!”💗💗💗

[@mostlyknitting]

I know! You are an influencer, Sarah. ;)

[@lorrainelambert9001]

Thank you for another fab video 😊😊😊😊

[@mostlyknitting]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting Lorraine. x

[@mrspilgrim327]

Hi Tash, I had such a good giggle watching you today, you were on such a roll, just being yourself, it was great. I do enjoy how you analyse, and then explain what youre analysing, and why, and your conscience shines its way through it all. I love your ranunculus, and your blankets were a real treat......and I need that skirt, I cant wait to hear more about it next week. I meant to get something up on instagram, I was planning on putting up a jumper I just knit but I was a little disappointed with how it turned out. The fail made me a wee bit unnerved (the curse of pride), I will put something up, perhaps putting up my ruinous jumper will be good for me. Also, I have never used instagram until a week ago so thats probably adding to the nerves. I sound like a tech basket case but tis a long story to explain why. Thanks again for such a great vid. Oh, I almost forgot..I have to share this. Skein Sisters put out a call for sample knitters a couple of weeks ago, you may have heard about it. I read it in my email, got caught in a bored moment, and without really thinking just applied. I didnt think I would get picked, but as I filled out the form I thought maybe they would keep my details, and if I applied enough times I might get a look in when I'm a better knitter. It was straight forward, I just told them what I could and couldnt do, there are a lot of things I havent tried, and then I linked my ravelry project page. After I did it, asked myself why I did such a thing and felt a bit I felt a bit silly and guilty for wasting their time. About a week later, just moments after I was recounting my silly actions to my husband, I got an email saying I had been chosen as a sample knitter! Im still in shock, I couldnt even sleep I was so excited, I felt like a little girl again. God is very gracious isnt he, he answers those prayers we dont even dare to pray for, or think to pray for. I was thinking how you work for Skein Sisters and just had to share my excitement. Theres about 20 others from what I can gather, and everyone seems very friendly and helpful, its just lovely. Anyway, I hope you have a lovely week, I'll post something in the KAL soon. Cheers, Tara

[@mostlyknitting]

Aw - thank you so much: that makes me feel so special. X

[@bluejay5531]

So happy with each of your episodes 🌺 your knits are lovely, and the crochet blankets, what beautiful gifts, a real hug, as you say. I own a weighted blanket, there is something comforting about the weight (not now in summer though 😂) about the yarn, if I am not mistaken De Rerum Natura is a French brand, so they indeed pronounce Antigone as you said in French BUT as you rightly stated the play is a greek one, AND there is also indeed latin in the mix because "De Rerum Natura" is the title of a poem in latin by Lucretius. 🌺I also went to see the Barbie movie with my sister, and I had the same impression, it was fun but it has been hyped way beyond what I was expecting. I was a bit disappointed, but still, I loved the dresses and Barbieland, which was I was really looking forward to. take care 🌺🌸

[@mostlyknitting]

That is so interesting about all the names of the yarns and the brand De Rerum Natura. I absolutely loved English at school and enjoy reading so much. Just not enough hours in the day to do all the things. Yes - Barbieland and the dresses were fabulous and worth watching the movie to see. x

[@bluejay5531]

@@mostlyknitting totally! not enough hours, not enough hands (to knit) eyes ( to read)...I studied a little latin at school but unfortunately forgot most of it...🌸🌺

[@joanne5263]

I look forward to each one of your KZbin episodes. You were absolutely glowing when talking about your children and the blankets you made for them. I love that. Each episode you inspire me with your knitting, and your choice of projects are lovely. Thank you for sharing your craft with us. I watch all your tutorials, and have learned so much. Please keep them coming. Be well.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, Joanne. x

[@cherylportsmouth5101]

Your cumulus tee looks lovely on you as does your ranunculus. I knitted my cumulus tee in knitting for olive in silk which I purchased from "The Yarn Bowl" in QLD. They have the cotton merino also. I love the drape knitting for olive has. I've knitted a rock it tee using holst garn coast which I find is a much lighter weight but still nice to wear.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you for your lovely comments, Cheryl. Thank you so much for letting me know of an Australia supplier for the Knitting for Olive Pure Silk and the Cotton Merino. The prices are really reasonable, too. That is great to know. I'll mention that on the next podcast in case people dont see this in the comments. The one top i made from the Coast is lovely to wear, I just found i didnt enjoy the knitting that much. It was also very different to what i was expecting and that can make a big difference in online ordering. Even if the yarn is nice, if it isnt what I thought it was going to be, I end up with negative impressions. x

[@cherylportsmouth5101]

@@mostlyknitting you're very welcome Tash. Glad I could help. The holst garn coast is not nice at all to knit with, unfortunately I have a few diff colours I purchased when they were on special. Not what I expected either.

[@carolbyrne3241]

Thanks Tash for another informative episode, your cumulus tee looks lovely on you and the blankets are amazing and so interesting to see how different they look in the different colours. Love your ranunculus is so lovely, I still haven’t knitted one yet! but I will one day lol ❤

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Carol. The blankets definitely were a labour of love and took a long time. But it was fun adding the colours and watching them grow. Thanks for watching and commenting. x

[@susiesparkesactor]

If we were back in the 80s Tash the perfect solution for those roomy saddle shoulders would be shoulder pads!🤣 Your blankets are amazing, such a beautiful array of colours! Such a gorgeous keepsake for your kids. You find such interesting patterns - the wrap skirt is incredible! Thanks for another fabulous episode! 😃

[@mostlyknitting]

You are so right Susie - i need to find myself some shoulder pads! I'm actually giving this some serious consideration - popping into Spotlight and seeing if they have some small ones. I am not even sure if thrift shops would have garments with these in them... Thanks so much for watching and for commenting. x

[@heidiclarke2333]

I was going to suggested this.

[@CG-ie3di]

Tash, the Anna Tee. It looks as if the problem is not with the sleeve, but with the upper body. If the shoulder raglan shaping had not gone so far before starting the straighter body section (where it looks fairly straight before the armhole shape). Then do a steeper increase to reach the right number of stitches for straight section (I wish I could draw this!) - essentially cutting off that top corner where the excess fabric is on the body. I hope you make make sense of all this!! As always, thanks for a wonderful podcast - I enjoy them all.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much for your thoughts around this. I think you are right - i needed to come out maybe an inch less in those shoulder extensions. This is a construction I am less familiar with so it was hard to tell when knitting it how it was going to end up. And, of course, it blocked out quite a bit wider as that puckering went away. It is still very wearable a I do still like it - and love the colour - so i am sure i will wear it. but if i do a repeat knit, i would change that section up a little. in the meantime, i might look for some small, discreet shoulder pads. ;)

[@WoollenMaple]

That blanket in the background is lush ❤

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much :)

[@barbarakluver5477]

I sympathise about slopped not-broad shoulders! Me too. I finally gave up trying to wear shoulder purses as they are always just sliding down my arm.

[@mostlyknitting]

I know - so frustrating. i mustnt have done enough swimming or something when i was younger... ;)

[@barbarakluver5477]

@@mostlyknitting thank goodness for cross-body bags!

[@AnnieDaddo]

Well done,Tash.A great and informative episode yet again.🙏👌That pink tee looks so lovely on you.Very classy.Happy weekend.👋

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Annie! You too. x

[@danieletodaro6561]

I have the sloping shoulder and have found that knitting the size smaller for the upper body and switching to larger size when you split for sleeves works without having to figure everything out yourself. The key is to measure your upper chest (right at your armpit - all the way around) knit to that measurement (keeping in mind your chosen ease) for the upper body, then add the number of stitches for splitting for sleeves that will bring you to the stitch count for the chest measurement. Some of my students actually keep the stitch count for small size and increase on the sides to come to the bust measurement they want.Which keeps the upper area nice and neat. Hope this helps. If you need more explanation, just let me know. Also, Isabell Kraemer has some good patterns that have a great shoulder construction for a sloping shoulder (even though all of her photos show a really strong horizontal shoulder 🙃.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much for that explanation. I guess part of the issue is i am already usually knitting the smallest size, so there isnt one smaller to go down to. But then i can use the measurements you have mentioned and work with that. I do love Isabell Kraemer's designs so i might go check out some of hers and give one a go. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and to explain the measurements. :)

[@KathyRaboin]

I looked up pronunciation of Antigone and you were correct

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks for letting me know. You just never know with pronunciation. And sometimes things are pronounced differently in different languages or cultures - tomato/tomato :)

[@shirleyflavell5705]

Lovely podcast, thanks for sharing Tash. Those crocheted blankets are amazing and beautiful. Love all your projects.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Shirley!

[@RebecaMendez-u1t]

Great choices for your Pi Tee and what wonderful finished projects...Just gorgeous. Love the choices of your colourwork -Grey and darker pink. it always takes to actually knit the colours together to find the best fit. Wow about the blankets.... so tempted to make one. I did a quilt for my youngest son that he used a lot (also quite heavy). A lot to be said for the weighted blanket security and calmness it gives you. I just placed the roots and shoots in my likes for a future project... so beautiful. I thought maybe if you add a very slight shoulder pad - it may fix the issue a little....

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much for watching and for all your thoughtful comments and suggestions. x

[@kayg4416]

As always love your podcast. I got up the nerve to start knitting my first garmet!!! Your tutorials on different stitches and repairs are so helpful. The way you think through your kniitting has taught me a lot. btw... I am in the USA where for some reason we still use imperial measures, but I only use metric at work so I use metric much more. :) The purple rannunculus looks so good on you. Kay

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Kay! Well done starting a first garment. Whatever it is, i think it is so good to stretch ourselves and see what we can achieve if we push a little outside our comfort zone. What are you making?

[@kayg4416]

@@mostlyknitting I am making the Ralph Zippy Jumper by Tamera. I am not sure why I decided to make a sweater w/ a 3/4 zip for my first garmet but it's going well. I can't tell size wise if I'm on track or not. I'm also knitting the Everyday Shawl by Andrea Mowrey.

[@mckee309]

In Canada we’ve officially been metric since 1975. But still use imperial/metric interchangeably too. 😊 We buy our yarn in grams but speak of how many yards are in a skein.

[@mostlyknitting]

It is funny what people keep and lose. We have dropped yards but kept feet and inches. But each generation seems to be moving more metric. Which I think is good - the conversions are a lot easier. ;)

[@hildaandrews8150]

BC Garn Bio Balance is 55% Wool/45% Cotton and I have heard several people say how much they like it. I can’t wear it next to skin. I’m not inclined to try the KFO merino/cotton so I can’t compare.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much for that information Hilda. I will have to see if that is available readily here in Australia. :)

[@filomenamendes-hb4to]

❤❤

[@mostlyknitting]

xx

[@Ynnsie]

You are a VERY dangerous person to watch! First, you make me think I should spend all my waking hours knitting as you clearly do! (tho' I know you also teach high school math + knitting classes + parent). Second, your taste in clothing/patterns mirrors mine so, through you, I'm seeing altogether toooo many things I clearly need to make. Go away! I'll keep watching you to make sure you do! Fie! 🤨

[@mostlyknitting]

I hope you were able to find inspiration here without feeling pressure. :)