Episode 55 - Lovely Cardigans

[@adeleb7753]

it's awesome that you share so much :))

[@janetmakin4743]

I discovered your podcasts a couple of months ago and have been binge watching them from the first one, I've now caught up and will miss my daily knitting with you. I'm just about to start my first ranunculus - wish me luck. Loved all you podcasts, thank you for doing them xxx

[@AlexCollinsDesigns]

Your cardigan is beautiful! I really enjoyed catching up with you while enjoying my morning coffee today. Thanks for another lovely podcast 💗

[@donnagilligan1538]

Lovely time spent with you on a rainy and windy Sunday afternoon in Coquitlam B.C.

[@ullamullis8544]

Thank you 😊 I enjoyed your podcast and your flowers at the end very much 😀

[@melmakesstuff]

That Bindweed is DREAMY 😍 - perfect color on you and I love the cropped length! Now I’m itching to cast that on. Thank you for an inspiring episode, as usual!

[@littlebigknits]

Awww Mel I’m always inspired by you!!! I think the Bindweed would look amazing on you!

[@francearchambault4218]

Hi Selma - Biscotte Yarns is a fantastic yarn shop in St-Bruno-de-Montarville. You may want to include it as part of your yarn crawl in the Montreal area. It’s about a 30 min drive from Montreal.

[@rootsrainyarns8017]

Thank you for another delightful visit.

[@Balehead77]

I am working on my Elton cardigan as I watch! I just finished the first button band. I have just one more plus the neckband. I am so excited to wear it!

[@lindashields5939]

Oh what a lovely podcast - again. I am having a very lazy Friday afternoon after an extremely hectic and somewhat emotionaly rollercoasterish week and listening/watching your podcast while knitting was perfect. Thank you. I hooe your mother is alright and that you and your family are happy and well. Salam wa sa’aadah

[@littlebigknits]

Glad I could help you ease into the weekend!! My mother is well in the “new” home. It’s been almost 6 months since she moved in. It was the right place at the right time. Hope you are doing well 😊

[@kathydunne6869]

Your Elton cardigan is exquisite! Your color choices are so beautiful , and frankly quite tempting !

[@littlebigknits]

😊

[@marydownes3869]

I knit a sweater of Alpakka Lin and absolutely loved it! The yarn is so light and yet warm enough for a cold weather sweater and I can wear it with just a cami as the yarn is so soft! I used the pattern for this yarn - 298R-8 Lun Summergenser. It was a very quick knit also! Thank you for your wonderful poscasts! I truly love them!

[@rhonddamorrow7740]

II loved your opening images of your autumn season! Ottawa looks lovely. I really enjoy your podcast - from Queensland, Australia!

[@juliadroy1179]

Love your bindweed and your plans are exciting xx

[@deloresjackson437]

Such an enjoyable time. I feel like I’m chatting with a friend. Thanks to you I am considering another Ranunculus; I cannot believe it! Cheers!

[@jessiky]

Watching the intro I’m thinking wow I’d love to live someplace like that! Gorgeous! 10 seconds later I realize we live in the same city lol Lovely podcast! So glad I found it

[@littlebigknits]

Lol we do live in a beautiful place!!

[@rushatoo]

I love all your knits, Selma. 😍😍😍😍 The Bindweed cardigan suits you perfectly. 👏👏👏Thank you for the lovely podcast. 💖

[@donnapreston767]

You’re a beautiful knitter Selma I love your cardigan

[@TraceyParkerPiano59]

Thank you so much for your lovely podcasts. I am a very recent empty nest mom, and these segments lift my spirits. Your scenery clips give me a glimpse into your beautiful nature and seasons. Your knitting and yarn segments are so thoughtful. And I recently took up audible and enjoy listening while i knit or do housework. Take care until next time!

[@RhondaLorch]

I was laughing as you were telling the story of not being able to find the leftover yarn from Alejandro’s sweater -said to myself that it would show up anytime now that you’ve ordered more. And sure enough!! Always a pleasure to knit along with you Selma.

[@littlebigknits]

Yup that’s the way it works!!! Actually the yarn has even more of a story that I didn’t share. I ordered the yarn. Then found the nugget. The package arrived from harrisville and it was empty!!! I wrote and sent pictures showing them that there was only the packing slip, som le crumpled brown paper! The package didn’t look like it has been tampered with. I thought they may give me the option of a refund but they simply wrote to say a new package was in the mail 😂😂😂 the universe is clearly having fun with me!

[@RhondaLorch]

@@littlebigknits Yikes😂 What a saga.

[@blou5598]

For Alejandro's sweater's ribbing, consider re-knitting with reinforcing thread which is held together with the yarn to strengthen high-stress areas, usually sock heels and toes. The threads come in a range of colors so you should be able to find a match or close.

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

The color of youe Elton cardigan really matches your eyes, it is fantastic.

[@margittasaager7238]

Love the mug!!!!! Cute!!!!

[@dianevcalhoun6848]

I also enjoyed the book about the Blue people. I agree it was a bit predictable but I learned about something and somewhere that I had no idea existed. Always a plus for me. I am currently knitting my first Ranunculus! Loving it.

[@KnittingWithCatHair]

Lovely episode as always Selma 😊 Your Bindweed looks beautiful on you! I too have been contemplating making a winter Ranunculus, possibly in white Plotulopi. Thank-you for suggesting Mary Lawson--I will definitely be checking her books out 🤗💕

[@littlebigknits]

I have thought of a very woolly ranunculus I must say so I totally agree with your choice!! Loved Road Ends. Finished it last night

[@thekindles1183]

Great podcast! That sweater you made I fell in love with and it's on my list. All the best, Kimberly

[@HawthornCottageCraft]

Happy, happy, happy! Sunday with Selma!

[@dawnbrowne1702]

Autumn time is so beautiful. Thanks for showing some of these wonderful colours just lovely. We are now in Spring, so all the beautiful bulbs and blossom is all out. Lovely seasons. Enjoying your podcast as usual and your beautiful finished knits, the Bindweed, just beautiful....the ones that are coming that we can look forward to, and also telling us what you are reading. Just so enjoyable. Yes, watch Roxanne, you may get some thoughts on that neckline Thank you again Selma.

[@janemarriott3389]

I was so happy to see Gerty! I ran to get my Gerty. We all had such a splendid visit ❤️🧶

[@littlebigknits]

Too cute!! I’m glad we had a good time! ☺️

[@catherinesp6378]

Lovely podcast again! Thanks for playing that song until the end. It’s such a sweet, happy song! 💕💕💕

[@priscillapruitt4967]

You are a new channel for me - katheryn of crafternoon talked about you and so glad she did g very pleasant and informative. Now I have a new book to listen to while knitting. Wonder who sings and plays at the end?

[@margreffle]

I also listened to The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, loved it. I just finished Jane Ayre. I have a desire to listen to the old classics for some reason. Maybe because of the writing styles of these great authors. I just feast on the rich vocabulary found in these books! On the red Christmas sweater topic, I have some gorgeous cherry red DK suri from Blue Sky Fiber that I will knit my next Ranunculus, probably starting it December 1 because I am only doing gift/holiday and charity knitting in November. Thanks again for the name of the knitting ring lady, I have placed my order. 💗

[@littlebigknits]

Jane Eyre!! That would be a great one for me to listen to! And your Christmas ranunculus sounds wonderful!

[@corellias240]

I often crochet around the hem and cuffs of sweaters. I do the dc (UK)/sc (US) stitch. This makes them more durable.

[@songbirdsadeknits]

I’m also knitting a holiday ranunculus (burgundy/rust colour). I think it’s going to be good! Knits up quick, so it’s easy to squeeze in between other gift knitting. Looking forward to seeing what you choose to knit for the holiday, Selma.

[@sandrabrooke5900]

I just love your podcast. It’s like talking to a friend who thinks alike with you. I have read Bookwoman of Troublesome County. Loved it. I got the Twisted Stitches Book from audible library. I downloaded several of the books you recommended. I’ll let you know how I like them. I am knitting Steven King’s shawl. Taking my time because I am not fast.

[@littlebigknits]

I hope you enjoy my recommendations 🤞

[@mistyblue5312]

Love your beautiful cardigan - those sleeves are to die for.! Your Podcast is such a joy and brings me peace and harmony. Thank you so much. The trees/Leaves here, in Toronto, are turning spectacularly. Enjoy your trip to NB. Lucky you!

[@patricialoux5193]

Thank you Selma! I am always happy when I see a new LBK podcast up on KZbin! Your knits are beautiful as always and your podcasts full of useful information!

[@abeautifuldaytocrochet6216]

I think the red you first showed is BEAUTIFUL!

[@WahrlichKnorke]

Hello Selma, regarding the Shawl for your sister in law: There are new colorways for Malabrigo Mechita. Maybe 697, Moon Trio Full is a similar colorway? :)

[@suebrown436]

Every time I watch you Selma, I have to make sure that beside me I have instant access to Ravelry so that I can look at the patterns you talk about, and also a notebook to jot down interesting books. You keep me very busy! Loved the episode. ❤️

[@littlebigknits]

I hope I didn’t slow your making down 😊😊😂😂

[@ritalberg791]

My absolute favourite yarn is Rauma finull 🧡💛🍂🍃. Seems like a good choice with alpakka lin for your project. Excited to see the result. Thank you for a nice pod.

[@kathykujawa6183]

have a lovely trip. alone time-- WOW!! cool

[@emilypoleson3338]

New Brunswick sounds fabulous, enjoy! I’m almost at sleeves on my first Ranunculus knitting with some rustic wool. Now I’m thinking of another after listening to your thoughts! Possibly for my daughter in law, who loves knitting and is definitely knit worthy.

[@roxannashively3751]

Thank you for sharing your work. Beautiful.

[@genier7829]

I ordered a merino silk blend in spruce green just now for a Christmas sweater. I was eyeing it yesterday, the KAL tipped me over the edge. I"ll be joining in once the yarn arrives!

[@ParanormalBabydoll]

Selma, I would recommend doing a folded hem on your husband’s sweater. The double thickness and folded under edge might make it more durable for him. I love the Magnolia sweater and have had my eye on it for awhile. I look forward to seeing your version! 💗

[@glorypetyo7162]

Another wonderful podcast, thank you so much! 🧶❤️ After I make the Elton Cardi,,,,,, I must make the Dandelion Dreams top, I fell in love! Great with a discount code too!

[@marciamcguire6501]

Thank you, Selma ! Always thoroughly enjoy your visits ! FABULOUS knitting !!!!!!!!! You are SUCH an inspiration - truly . Love the opening and ending vista's and the SWEETEST SONG EVER to sign off on ! ( ^ ; * ) marcia

[@littlebigknits]

Thank you so much!!

[@kimsechrest2202]

As always, an enjoyable podcast from you. I'm knitting on my second Ranunculus sweater. Seeing if I can break my record of 12 days of knitting on the first one. Using the new Shibui "Billow" held with their Silk Cloud in color way 'Suit'. It's a loving combination. Thanks for sharing your knitting with us.

[@cecilehoare3053]

If you're looking for another Ontario author, Bonnie E. Virag wrote Stovepipe Sisters. Based on the survival of four sisters in the Foster Care program. I found it a very quick read mainly because the area isn't too far from where I live. I love the cherry red mohair against your skin, on camera it gives you a pretty glow!

[@jenniferbarrett3272]

Your Bindweed Sweater turned out really well. I love your modifications and it looks terrific on you. I am wondering if using a tubular bind off on your husbands sweater might help it wear longer, as it is a thicker bind off. I am so envious of you being able to go to Espace Tricot -sigh! New Brunswick sounds like a wonderful holiday to look forward to. I love all the fall colors in your videos and watching you kick those maple leaves made me nostalgic for my hometown in the Kootenays. Thank you for sharing the process you go through when knitting your swatches and deciding about changes in your sweaters. It is very helpful. I downloaded Road Ends as soon as the podcast ended and will listen to it while I work on my Shawlography Clue 3 (I already behind, as Clue 4 dropped today, it I am just learning brioche so my current section is going slow). Thanks for the recommendation regarding books, movies, and shows on TV. Love your music in the background.

[@littlebigknits]

I hope you enjoy Road Ends and the making of the Shawlography!!

[@sandracroley9784]

Magnolia Bloom will be something I cast on soon. I don't know yet how the pattern knits the bobbles, but...on my current knit when I do the bobbles I have incorporated a tip that I learned lately to keep one's bobbles perky. The tip is to do the bobble, then wrap the yarn around it counter-clockwise, then carry on knitting. My bobbles are looking nice and round, and perky 😊

[@CookwithCatalina]

Hi Selma! I am cleaning the kitchen and I am so hungry. I listen to KZbin, watching from time to time, here it comes up your channel next after another and I hear " I am salmon eats " instead of Selma knits . lol...I need to pause, seat down and eat something :))

[@littlebigknits]

Lol!!! I believe you do 😂 you can eat and watch 😉

[@joieashley1951]

Like when you do brim doubled over and pick it up you're making the ribbing double thick and it doesn't rip out I've had a problem with. Jackets woolen spun from Brooklyn yarns. Folded brim ribbing on jackets I designed for friends who want custom work 🤗. PERFECT 👌🏻 FOR HOLDING SHAPE FOR ALL GARMENTS 👍🙄😏🤔🤗😘

[@susannestenlund8426]

Thank for a lovely episode, you have been my early morning knitting tea 🫖 company. Knitting on my “lysa” mittens only one thumb left . Now we can have winter in Sweden , I’m prepared 🤗🧶

[@mcoknits856]

Hello from Toronto. I enjoy your podcasts. For the Harrisville sweater where you are re-knitting the ribbing, I would try twisted rib in a smaller needle which should be more durable.

[@nancymorgan5505]

There is a nylon thread for knitting into the heels and toes of socks and maybe that would give your husband’s sweater a little more strength!?

[@ireneserafino9733]

I love the malabrigo speckle

[@VisitWithNanaAndPapa]

poison apple from leading men for a perfect red love your knitting so much

[@jolande52]

Thank you for a great podcast again, Selma. Very inspirational! Your cardigan is lovely!!

[@ruiknits]

Hi Selma! Love your podcast and your bindweed! I’m currently working on a bindweed knit in Nutiden :)

[@littlebigknits]

Oooh look forward to seeing that! I hope you post on Ravelry!

[@vickyhinz5097]

Loved the podcast!! The colorful foliage video was wonderful. My favorite color is purple also, so I love the cardigan you were wearing. I so enjoy your podcasts, so calming & informative.

[@blancaprice19]

Enjoying your podcast, as usual. So good to see you! 🇨🇱🦋

[@helenmulcahy1399]

I always look forward to your podcasts and they never disappoint!!❤️

[@littlebigknits]

Thank you so much!

[@lynntimmer1620]

Pure delight! Thank you for sharing so many lovely garments and yarns!

[@lisagimblett8646]

Such wonderful fall colours! I live in southern Ontario and the colours are very slow to turn. It is Oct 23 and most of the maple trees are still mostly green.

[@SarahGarcia-sx2bt]

If you re-knit the neckline you may want to pick up and knit the new one before you remove the old one. Kind of like how you pick up button bands for a steek. I saw on another podcast where a person folded down inside rather than remove it. I've tried removing necklines from top downs before and made a right mess. Good luck! 🙂🤞

[@nancybwilborn6752]

Hi Selma….always so good to see you. The scenery before and after was beautiful. I thought the red color you choose was the best with your skin tone too. The first red that you bought and showed was a beautiful shade, but really not for you….maybe you could use it in a color block away from your face as it is really pretty. Loved the project you were wearing, the length was flattering.

[@juliadeboer7895]

Hold two strands together, or knit the cuff twice the length and fold over and sew down, so that the cuff of your husband’s sweater is more robust. Just a thought!

[@sunnyw4148]

I put Norah's book on my xmas list too. I am hoping to devote a year to that book and her other cable book. Also some of her other patterns

[@oliviabarresi5180]

Thank you Selma, I always enjoy your podcasts so much and then the video at the end with all those autumn colors is just stunning!! Big hug 🤗

[@littlebigknits]

🤗🤗

[@brendamorison8671]

Another lovely podcast. I am anxious to see what you do with the red nutiden yarn (or maybe it is really "pre-yarn"). I bought the same red nutiden and in fact have started a little or not so little nutiden collection. But, I am paralyzed with indecision in regards to what to knit with it. It is so special, I think I must do it justice. Selma #2 says a warm hello to Gertie!

[@littlebigknits]

Hello #2!! I hear you re the nutiden. I feel like I could swatch to eternity!

[@lilitateje]

Always your podcast it is the best way to knitt with somebothy :-)

[@mdbenoit]

For your Ellery sweater, Roxanne Richardson just came out with one of her Casual Fridays podcast in which she updates the neck of one of her sweaters by taking it in the way you want to. She might have some ideas/techniques that might give you a solution. It was lovely to see your walk in the Arboretum. It's almost on my doorstep and I rarely go at this time of year.

[@TRaceTK]

I woke up early today, even before the sun rose!! What a great calm and relaxing start to my morning listening to you while I knit by the fire 😍 Oh the coral Nutiden with Shibui is so beautiful with your colouring, remember the days ( the 80’s) when it was a thing and we were”labeled” a season?? lol well I think you are a Spring 😁 yes because of that lilac sweater too! haha gorgeous on you Selma! I worked in a yarn store in the 80’s and a every time a certain customer came in she would tell me I was a Spring and pull out the shade cards and show me what I “should” be wearing. I guess what I was wearing wasn’t right and it really bothered her lol. Have a great day 💓

[@littlebigknits]

That is funny!! I would have thought of you as a fall?! Those were the days!!

[@TRaceTK]

@@littlebigknits lol maybe I am but I really don’t like those colours. Forgot to mention, I almost always do a provisional crochet cast on for my neck lines. That way I can go back an adjust it so many different ways.

[@joanmachado9063]

Great video thank you

[@amandarenshaw2940]

For your shawl - could you alternate the speckled and orange as you said for maybe a dozen rows or so then continue with just the orange and teal. Almost like a fade? So there’s a transition between them.

[@littlebigknits]

What a great idea!! Thank you!!

[@juliamorrisey5541]

Could you use the stitch pattern in twisted stitches book for a knitted floor rug? It just seemed like the texture would add some interest to a small rug like that. Some of the stitch patterns looked like they would work in socks. I have been playing with some stitch patterns in some of the books I have to make socks and it has been a fun way to try some stitch patterns that intrigued me. I do really enjoy your podcasts. You give so much information about patterns and yarns and it is really helpful.

[@sannemikkelsen9491]

Thanks for a lovely episode. For the ribbing, maybe you should fell whit two strands of yarn. Strand two should be a yarn whit som nylon in.

[@traceyhall9018]

Red is such a hard color to wear when you have blonde hair and pink undertones (as I do also!) But I actually think that red mohair suits your complexion really well 😊

[@bonniek.markham1148]

I love your new purple cardigan. It looks fabulous on you. I really liked the tiny baubles on your swatch. What is that stitch called? Thx 😊

[@betternpopcorn]

Have you had a hem fray like that before? Does he tug on it? You mentioned lengthening the sweater. If he’s tugging it down repeatedly, that may account for the fraying. The other thing you might consider is a folded hem. A little more fabric to tug. It’s so great he wears it. It’s an attractive sweater. I’ll be interested to see what works. Update in a year or so? Thanks so much for an interesting podcast.

[@littlebigknits]

That is an interesting thought!! I don’t think he tugs on it but I’m going to have to start watching him!!

[@Lisamakes]

Your Bindweed is so pretty- and definitely more modern with the adjustments you made. I also love your plans- I’ve always wanted to make a Magnolia, too! Besos de Barcelona!😘😘❤️

[@littlebigknits]

Ooooh cast on a magnolia bloom!! In between test knits 😊😊

[@Lisamakes]

@@littlebigknits good idea! They’re quick, right?

[@Prairieknitter12]

Another beautiful and informative podcast! I really appreciate your trying on WIPS so that we can see your progress and learn from it. I’m about to knit the Elton as well. Can you tell us how much yarn you used and what size you made? I’ll probably make a size M. Thanks so much for sharing your talent and time with us❣️

[@littlebigknits]

I made the L. My gauge was a bit tighter. I think it won’t have the ease suggested however. I haven’t finished but I think it will use 1.5 of the bfl and the full skein of the mohair. I will talk about it on the next episode for sure

[@Prairieknitter12]

@@littlebigknits thank you!

[@carolynblack420]

Another lovely podcast! For your husbands sweaters have you considered using some of the nylon reinforcing thread that you can use in the hard wear points of socks?

[@littlebigknits]

Interesting idea! Thank you 😊

[@heatherr9201]

Some people hold the yarn double for the ribbing…that might make it more durable….

[@kathykujawa6183]

i vote for the Debbie Maige sweater for xmas in cream or pale grey. so pretty. and you can wear it all winter season- not just for xmas. also- just wondering if maybe double rib hems on your husbands sweater might wear a bit better. just a thought

[@ludouglas1]

while that red is acutally a purple red, i think you're right - the second colourway was perfect and that magnolia bloom is the most gorgeous sweater . I'd do the cuff double on your husband's sweater and I think that would make it more enduring. I'm wondering if his job is using computers and that this happened because of the action of his hands on a desk with a computer? Just a thought...:-)

[@TheThoughtfulKnitter]

Lovely as always Selma 💗 Such beautiful footage of fall 🍁🍂 I totally agree about Sex Education, it’s so well done!

[@susancutt5726]

I always look forward to watching your podcasts. The colours in Ottawa are spectacular this year! I’ve read all of Mary Lawson as well and was excited to hear about her new book. She sure did capture Northern Ontario! I think a red rununculus would be beautiful. Check out isis fibre arts she has a beautiful red! Enjoy New Brunswick!

[@littlebigknits]

So glad that someone else likes Mary Lawson as well! I’m so excited that her books are now on audible 👍🏻👍🏻

[@catherinemortimer7956]

What if you turned under the hems of your husbands sweater rather than rib? Would that make it more durable?

[@andreabritz4572]

Lovely podcast again, Selma. Do you think that a tubular cast off might provide additional sturdiness?

[@paulyknit]

Norah Gaughan also designs beautiful menswear. I'm very intimidated by her patterns, but I would love one of her mens sweaters.

[@littlebigknits]

It would be glorious I am sure!! I hope you decide to take the plunge at some point!

[@ellenkennedy796]

Selma, I LOVE your Gertie mug! Every time she makes an appearance, I chuckle. Did you purchase her locally? Your cardigan is gorgeous btw. And just for the record, I have knit 11 versions of the Ranunculus 😂🌸

[@littlebigknits]

She is from Brown Bunny Pottery who is in the US. I got her at Rhinebeck a few years ago. I chuckle too at my anthropomorphism of this mug!! 😂

[@ellenkennedy6489]

Ooh thank you Selma xx

[@eileentarrant9876]

The red looks lovely with a blue tinge to it but maybe not showing the true colour 😘

[@margittasaager7238]

Would Llook lovely with an A-line Chiffon paisley blouse.

[@annarich8034]

this is your first episode that i have ever seen but i don't understand some of your explanations

[@littlebigknits]

Sorry to hear that. Happy to explain something if you have a specific question.

[@bonniewright1137]

Purple sweater looks too short

[@deborahderden4860]

I realize that everyone has different opinions but our family considers many of the shows on Netflix as extremely questionable snd have chosen not to support them.