Episode 6 The Dahlia Cardigan, Twists & Turns MKAL, How to Reclaim unraveled yarn.

Hello everyone! Sit, knit and enjoy the intro video of my home. Episode 6 is full of Wips and Wishes! Not wearing a knitted item, but you love the yarn? I talk about reclaiming that beautiful yarn by frogging it and show you how to get the “kinks” out. I talk about the upcoming @westknits MKAL and show my color choices. And remember to….KNIT THE DAY! #unravel #reclaim #yarn
SHOW NOTES:
FINISHED OBJECTS:
The Soldotna Crop
By Caitlin Hunter
ravel.me/soldo...
The Dahlia Cardigan
By Lene Holme Samsoe
Ravelry : ravel.me/dahli...
Love Blooms Socks by @nellieknitz
ravel.me/love-...
Yarn : Euphoria Knits Frenzy
Color : Mermaid Tears
WIP:
Magic Heel Socks
By Judy Jewell of The Autumn Acorn
ravel.me/magic...
Yarn : Knits Picks Felici Color : Base Jump and Stroll fingering Color : Dove Heather
FUTURE KNITS:
So Faded by Andrea Mowry
ravel.me/so-faded
linktr.ee/Drea...
Yarn : Gingersnap
gingersnapthat...
Dust Fingering weight
Colorways : Satin Slip, Antique Lace and Heirloom
Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit
ravel.me/sophi...
www.petiteknit...
Upcoming MKAL
linkin.bio/wes...
Twists & Turns by Stephen West
My Yarn Choice : Purl Soho Linen Quill
Colorways : Pale Mushroom, Wheat Flour, Rosewood Pink @purlsoho
www.purlsoho.c...
PODCASTS IMENTiONED:
Stephen West
• Top 5 Reasons to MKAL
Potter and Bloom
• Video
The Knitty Stew
• The Knitty Stew in PEI...

[@marinalenzi3150]

I just loved hearing your memories of your grandmother. How wonderful to wear those buttons and feel connected to her ❤

[@sugarfolkhomemade]

Loving your podcast, so nice to watch while knitting, you seem lovely 😊 I love your color and pattern choices!

[@alwayssearching5129]

I love your channel! You inspire me the most, love to hear you, love the way you knit...have sooo many projects in mind just because of you. I live in Brazil so I follow your indications from one season to another because here we are entering summer. Thank you!❤

[@rrene5431]

Thank you for sharing your knits with us. Love watching your podcast.

[@dorothyrainey1141]

I just stumbled upon your podcast. Your knitting is so pretty! Looking forward to more podcasts!

[@knitterskniche]

Hi Dorothy! Thank you so much for watching and for the lovely comment. 🥰

[@cheriwalker887]

Hi Bobbi, I always enjoy seeing your projects and listening to your videos while I am knitting. I find 9 inch circular needles hurt my hand also but I recently bought a chiaogoo twist shorties combo pack. It comes with 2 and 3 inch needle tips in your ordered size and a 5 and 6 inch cable. This allows you to assemble 9 to 12 inch circulars. I use a 2 inch tip for my left needle, a 3 inch tip for my right needle and a 5 inch cable making a 10 inch circular. This extra inch surprisingly takes the stress off my hand while knitting. Happy knitting, Cheri

[@debbiewidner8791]

Nice gifts! Love Mountain Colors yarn!

[@pattymiller6696]

Your knitting is beautiful!

[@KnittingsAndSewings]

Bobbi, I really enjoyed your podcast. I did the MKAL with Stephen West last year. I believe the Stephen West MKALs go for 4 weeks, not 8. I did it last year and didn't even try to keep up, because I work full-time and didn't want to overtire my hands. I love your free patterns you recommend, as well as the regular paid-for patterns. I love the colors you selected for your Twists and Turns. Your sense of color is so classic and subtle/wearable.

[@debbiewidner8791]

Yes, shell buttons were made from shells. I thought on an earlier video of those as a possibility! Your knits are all beautiful!

[@knitterskniche]

Hi Debbie! Thank you for the button info. My grandma’s buttons are so precious to me and it means so much to be able to use them and not leave them in a jar on a shelf. Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment! 😍

[@genabelgrave6929]

I really enjoyed your podcast and that lovely story of your grandmother. My mother was the one with the sewing machine and her name was also Amy but her machine was a Necchi. I am also hoping to join the Stephen West CAL.

[@jayleendelrio2075]

Thank you Bobbi for another lovely episode….you live in such a beautiful area! I’ve tried several heel constructions but the heel flap and gusset for me fits the best. I can’t wait to see your Stephen West MKAL shawl and your So Faded sweater!

[@lauralynn3043]

Another lovely podcast, Bobbi 🙂 You reminded me of my childhood when I played with Nana's buttons while she sewed. I also have her button box. Thank you 💕

[@christinebrown6154]

Your knitting projects are lovely. In Scotland the weather has changed to early autumn. Lots of time for winter knits. Thank you 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@maryjanemason7290]

I'm a die hard 9" circular needles sock knitter. It's difficult for the first 4 rows but after that it flies! I also change to DPNs for the toe. My favorite heel is the Fish Lips Kiss. It's only a $1 on Ravelry. Love your cardi,

[@jackikachner4595]

Love your podcasts so much! Thank you for the time, thought and energy you put into them. 🙂

[@knitterskniche]

Jacki, thank you so much! Your comments are so kind. 🙂

[@nefraial]

I tried the Chaigoo 9" needle and I did not like it. But I discovered it was the needle itself rather than knitting in the round on a tiny circular. The 9" I got has a cord a little thicker than the mini changeables I purchased for some reason, so it liked to resist being curved more than the interchangeable needle cord. The needles on the cord are also the same size, and I felt slightly blunter than my interchangeable as well. I decided to get a Chaigoo twist set that has two pairs of different size needles, a 2" (like the 9" circular) and a 3" pair, with a couple of thin cords. I bought a long cord too so I could have one set of needles on a short cord that came with the needles and the other set on a long cord for the areas on a sock where magic loop is required (eg. toe decrease), and I really like knitting in the round with the different size needle and having the long one for heel flap and toes.

[@marinoni8864]

44:00. Getting the crinckles out, needs no soaking in warm water: just hang the loop and put Some hot steam onto it. The yarn Will relax immediately, and Needs les time drying. I use a niddy noddy to put the loupe on. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@knitterskniche]

Hello Mari! I’m going to try your suggestion to steam the unraveled yarn today. I ripped out a sweater yesterday and I need to get the crinkles out. Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment! I love that you’re watching from the Netherlands. Take care and have a wonderful day. 😊❤️

[@dr.evelynsharp2351]

Gorgeous yarn for your West MKAL but I'm concerned there's not enough contrast. A way to tell is to take a picture of the colors you want them turn it black and white. I'm thinking all of your light colors will look the same in black and white. If they do, you won't see the difference well in a piece. I've done this for while but Stephen also recommends doing that. I think you're Heirloom for your so faded would work well as the contrast in the west MKAL. Your knitwork is really beautiful!

[@EvieO1950]

Beautiful color work sweater. You do lovely work. The gray sweater is great too. Classic look. When I was trying to learn to knit socks the book I had had you knit two tiny socks like that to learn the basics. My last pair was Jo’s Perfect Slipper Socks by Cozy Up Knits in DK yarn. Interesting construction. 🧶💕🧶. Thanks for sharing!

[@cathykozicki6053]

I’ve not done the half and half shawl, so I put my order in for a kit yesterday. On sale, love it! Can’t wait to start knitting it. I got the chestnut and flamingo colours. Thanks for pointing it out to us!

[@JB-un2jo]

I recognize Mentone! I loved your podcast as always. So glad you shared the So Faded. I think I will make one with a face I already have. I hope you checked out The Taming of the Ewe in Gadsden. Nice little tea and yarn shop.

[@myphotoworldjeankd4001]

I tried the 9” several times just didn’t like them. It was killing my arthritic fingers as well. But I did try the FlexyFlips and love them. I knit socks much faster with them. Love your Dahlia Cardigan.

[@knitterskniche]

Great suggestion to try the FlexyFlips! I’m going to order some today!! Thank you for commenting and watching! 🙂

[@nancymorgan5505]

There is just something about that linen quill yarn. I’m using Mountain Bluebird and Twig brown for my 2nd Half and Half.

[@ellenapostolou690]

I really like your colour and pattern choices. The dahlia sweater is very pretty. I have the Letti-Lopi yarn from Iceland which is 100% wool, 4-5 mm needles. I’m wondering if you think it would work in the dahlia sweater. Or would I do better with another style of cardigan. It would certainly be warm.

[@knitterskniche]

Hi Ellen. The Dahlia Cardigan pattern requires a 4 mm needle. I would advice you to knit a swatch. Here is the link to the pattern. Thank you for watching and commenting! 😍 ravel.me/dahlia-cardigan-solo

[@mominoly9reilly76]

Your Soldotna is beautiful. What yarn did you use and the colorways?

[@knitterskniche]

Hello! Thank you for watching and commenting. I updated the Soldotna Crop on my Ravelry page. ravel.me/Bobbiknitsit/sc 😀

[@debbiewidner8791]

Do you print your patterns on home printer or take them to commercial printer? They all look so much nicer than my home printed ones! Enjoying your channel very much. Thank you.

[@knitterskniche]

Hi Debbie! I have an HP 5200 printer which is a basic home printer. I like it but… the ink cartridges are pricey and do no last long. Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment!!🥰

[@lucilesenseney5556]

What is the name of the sock pattern...love the idea for the heel. Thanks.

[@knitterskniche]

Hi Lucille. Thank you for commenting! Are you referring to the Magic Heel Socks? Here is the link. Let me know if that’s not the pattern you’re asking about. 😀❤️ ravel.me/magic-heel-socks

[@kristinesvendsen7667]

Which yarn did you use for the soldotna and what colours?

[@knitterskniche]

Thank you for watching and commenting! I added the colors and yarn I knit my Soldotna Crop with to my Ravelry page. Here is the link ravel.me/Bobbiknitsit/sc 😀

[@sherithurber7847]

Loving your content. Question: Is the Half and Half Triangle Wrap by Purl SoHo knit in fingering or worsted?

[@knitterskniche]

Great question. I should have addressed that in the video. It is knit with fingering weight and US size 3 needles. Thank you for watching and commenting Sheri! 🙂

[@atrinka1]

Ohhhh! Thanks!!!! How do I contact you? I'll look for you on Instagram 😘😘😘😘😘

[@knitterskniche]

👏👏👏 Congratulations!! Message me on Instagram with your mailing address!!! 😀