Episode 9 | Scrappy Musselburgh | Granny Stripe | Sock Knitting | Favorite Knit | Stolen Minutes

[@jessys9868]

I had to watch this again, just to see that scrappy Musselburgh hat!

[@stolenminutes]

It was so fun to knit up!

[@evelynmorrell1842]

I Helecal knitting all the time to use up my leftover sock yarn. Such fun. I do slip the three stitches before I change yarn. But I always make my heel flap with one of the yarns I am using and make sure the last change is the on the top and not in the heel flap. Then I just make the change when I do my first row across and continue on. So much fun. You never know what you are going to get especially when you are using self striping.

[@stolenminutes]

Yes! I love the mystery of it.

[@janfujii3972]

Hi Carrie. I'm new to your podcast and am really enjoying it. I'm not a knitter although I am a prolific crocheter. I watch several knitting podcasts just because I like the podcaster. Thought I would say I'm currently listening to "The Women" and really enjoying it. You kinda can't go wrong with Kristin Hannah. And narrated by Julia Whelan. Win win. The book is gritty and graphic at times. But it's worth it. 😊

[@stolenminutes]

Ooh! Thanks for confirming it should be my next read.😊And I agree, I have liked everything of hers that I’ve read.

[@janlizKnit5968]

I use a blood knot for my scrappy projects, never fails! To hide it, I do a yarn over with the knot and then knit together next row to hide it on the back of work.

[@marysnyder3809]

Blood knot???

[@janlizKnit5968]

@@marysnyder3809 its a type of knot for fishing, but works with yarn too. Lol If you search blood knot on Google there are images and instructions.

[@stolenminutes]

Ooh, smart thinking with the yarn over and knit together. Will need to try that.

[@nadinestapler3881]

Just found your podcast, enjoying it very much. Thank you

[@stolenminutes]

Thanks for hanging out with me!

[@nadinestapler3881]

You are very welcome

[@LottaSocks]

Helical knitting is Magic! I’ve made several hats (my own design, pre-Musselburgh) Helically, using scraps. For socks I leave one of the colors to the right of the flap. Then it’s in place for gusset pick up etc. I do use the “slip 3 (or 2)” trick, but only on the instep, away from the decreases. When those “transfer” places occur, I knit/slip a bunch of sts back to instep area until decs are complete. Then it doesn’t matter, just fly along to the toe. Your new bags prints are Adorable! I’ve been wanting your bags for ages. Trying to decide which size … sock, medium or large … Then, Florals or Kitties…Love the handy ring!! Thanks for tip/s on “magic” knot, made me nervous, never tried.

[@stolenminutes]

Good tips!

[@sharondreisbach1107]

☠️🧜‍♀️🧚🐳🦈🐊🦜🍺🗺️🏝️⛵️🪝⚓️🏴‍☠️ Hello Helen!!!! Guess you could say I went “overboard” with the emojis!! Best of luck with the new studio space!!

[@patrinedornbusch874]

OMG that Christmas sweater!!! The shades of the red and green !!! Stunning!

[@stolenminutes]

Thanks!🥰

[@reneehuffman4070]

Love hearing about the Erma Bombeck collection at UD! I am an alum and it would be so fun to go see 😊 also sounds like we are in the same area. I found you just today as a YT recommendation... New subscriber!

[@stolenminutes]

I’m a UD alum too!

[@jessys9868]

I can think of nothing more wonderful than a scrappymusselburgh hat! It is just stunning, and I’m starting one today! New subscriber!

[@stolenminutes]

Awesome! Thank you!🩷

[@Jen-pr7zu]

Zoey and I loved watching!❤

[@stolenminutes]

Hi Zoey😻

[@ericallerton809]

Great to catch up!!!love the idea of the musselburg !!!with colors from each end!!! Helical knitting looks Great!!!!🎉must try it!! Sweet bags!!! Elaine🏘️💖

[@stolenminutes]

Thank you! 😊🩷

[@joycegans3239]

I am glad I watched you video. I bought one of your cat bags. So excited for me! Having had up to four cats a few times losing one is so hard. I am so sorry for your loss. It feels like a hole in your family. Right now we have two older ladies. We just love on them every day.

[@stolenminutes]

🩷thank you!!

[@lynnmcentire4014]

Sorry you lost your cat. Our fur babies hold a special place in our hearts

[@stolenminutes]

Thank you😻

[@ilovejack100]

I love your cat, I have one identical whose name is Alley. I love your cat prints for the project bags. Thanks so much for sharing your yarn projects and other goodies!!

[@stolenminutes]

Thanks for hanging out with me😻

[@susanjones8938]

Oh the kitty prints are so precious. I love it.

[@stolenminutes]

😻thank you!

[@tamesonob]

My cat looks just like yours and also likes to snooze on the back of the couch while I'm sitting on it.

[@stolenminutes]

Cats and knitting are the best.🩷

[@karinanderson7319]

Hi Carrie, I'm so sorry about Ellie going over the Rainbow Bridge. 💔 You've been in my thoughts and heart. The Helical knitting on your socks is beautiful! When I do a Magic Knot ball, I add just a wee drop of Fray Check on the knots. I think it helps!❤

[@stolenminutes]

Thank you😻Smart touch with fray check too!

[@TrudySchwartzBurrill]

Your field sweater is very pretty. I like the ribbing all around to be red except only the last row or BO on body depending on what type of BO you do.

[@stolenminutes]

Good idea!

[@louannyoung8434]

I haven't had any experiences with my magic knots coming apart. FIngers crossed. But I have heard some say a dab of fabric glue on the knot gives them peace of mind.

[@stolenminutes]

🤞🏻just keep an eye out!

[@elaineenstone6834]

Wonderful. Love the Christmas sweater and you Musselburgh. The socks look fun too. 🇬🇧

[@stolenminutes]

Thank you!🩷

[@sandyrinehart5566]

I love your Musselburgh hats. What is the finished length of your scrappy hats? I have made several but I have used fingering yarns so far. I would like to make one with DK weight yarn. ❤

[@stolenminutes]

Thanks! I knit mine to the length it specified in the pattern. When measuring, because it can be a bit subjective depending on if it’s stretching or not, I err on it being longer than specified rather than shorter because I know I want to turn up the brim.

[@shetlandlace]

Love your knits! Love your books. The Women is on my Audible Wish List. I love knitting mysteries, and you inspired me to download Knitted and Knifed. Maggie Sefton also writes fun Knit Mysteries. You need a light read to clear your palate from the heavy books.

[@stolenminutes]

Thanks🥰I’m going to look Maggie up! Yes to palate cleansers!

[@heidiclarke2333]

Might have knitted a scrappy Musselburgh hat in a week! Definitely wouldn't go any heavier either. I didn't trim the ends off my magic knots and just made them on the inside of the hat.

[@stolenminutes]

Wow! A week!!

[@lesamatthes7811]

I am going to give your helical sock knitting a try! Love your latest scrappy Musselburgh.

[@tracyvirta6692]

Thx for explaining how you do your helical knitting on your socks. 😀🧶🧦

[@stolenminutes]

I hope it made sense😂🤪

[@janetjroberson2581]

Hello from Swansea, Illinois. I love your sweater, I am a V-neck fan! I also love your hats, I am going to start a scrappy crochet blanket.

[@stolenminutes]

Thank you!!🩷

[@jenniferwiltrout1975]

Love your podcasts. Your sweater is gorgeous as is your Christmas one in the works. Your bags are the best.

[@stolenminutes]

Thanks for hanging out with me🩷

[@atrinka1]

The magic knot is excellent when you pull the two ends, but it can capsize if you move the knitted or crocheted piece in other directions. I don't risk it

[@stolenminutes]

Yep, it just wiggled itself loose😫

[@darlenedavis3585]

Your scrappy musselburgh hat is amazing and your Field sweater is stunning. Nice to know what you found with your magic knot ball. It’s always been a concern to me.

[@stolenminutes]

Thank you🥰I’ve had the magic knot work before but when I had a couple come loose…time to re-think at least.

[@catsnyarn]

That sweater looks so good!

[@stolenminutes]

Thank you!!

[@tinakercher8768]

Oh I just found your channel. I love all your scrappy projects and your Christmas sweater is amazing!! I can’t wait to try helical knitting my self striping left overs. How fun!! I have knit 2 Carbeth sweaters that I love wearing. It is a great pattern with thicker yarn so it goes fast, but it is still very wearable.

[@stolenminutes]

Ooh! I knit a carbeth and it’s just sitting in my drawer. I need to wear it!

[@kristinahill3708]

Your field sweater is so gorgeous!!

[@stolenminutes]

Thank you🩷I’m so excited to wear it!

[@Blaize24]

I'm so sorry about Ellie. Your helical socks look amazing and of course your Christmas sweater is brilliant! And I'm going to TRY to get one of the project bags on Friday.

[@stolenminutes]

Thank you😿🩷

[@selfishknitter]

Sorry to hear about Ellie. The cat print bag release is a nice tribute. 😿

[@phyllisburke4141]

The v neck is beautiful.

[@stolenminutes]

Thank you🩷

[@Codythefnafnerd]

sorry for your loss

[@stolenminutes]

Thank you so much🩷

[@beckysmith8018]

Love how your scrappy musselburghs came out! And those socks are beautiful! Have you read Kristin Hannah’s The Four Winds? I was sobbing through it. And I’m so sorry about Ellie. She definitely hit the jackpot for families with you guys.❤️

[@stolenminutes]

I have read that one. So many good books! Thank you for your kind words about Ellie🩷

[@nadinestapler3881]

I read Julia Childs biography. Very good read.

[@stolenminutes]

I need to look that up. Thanks🩷

[@mariegoodinson1744]

Hi Carrie, So sorry to hear about Ellie. It's so hard to lose a cherished furbaby. I love how your fields sweater is working up. The colours are so perfectly festive. I have just cast on 2 new projects this week; the first a Musselburgh hat using cascade fingering weight yarn in black (I do not know what I was thinking!!) and the second, the Folklore Cardigan. I'm challenging myself with the cables. I love the cat pattern project bags... Do you ship to the UK? I have a birthday coming up so I'm wondering if I should drop hints to my family? 😂🧶🪡

[@stolenminutes]

A black hat will be worth the effort. Cables look harder than they are! And, yes, I do ship to the UK.😻

[@FirnMamaMakes]

❤❤❤

[@tasha34658]

I’m not a fast sweater knitter too. Just take your time.

[@stolenminutes]

I’m just impatient…😂

[@egoreknits]

As much as I like the magic knot, I don't quite trust it. I always put just a dab of fabric glue on each knot after it is knitted into the project. I know how you feel with losing your cat. We also had a cat with us for nearly 16 years. My oldest kids grew up with her. She was an all black cat and she is missed.

[@stolenminutes]

Our furry friends leave big holes in our hearts😻

[@glendabathgate4036]

Lovely bags

[@stolenminutes]

Thank you!!

[@emvee29]

Dumb question…. What is scrappy yarn? I’m new to this craft. Just love your hats

[@stolenminutes]

It’s leftover bits, but no set amount, just what’s left after finishing, from other projects. For me that’s usually socks so my scrappy projects are all sock/fingering weight yarns. So for the hats I tied together a whole skein of different lengths of these leftovers and held 2 strands together to knit.

[@phyllisburke4141]

I find the superwash yarns don’t hold up to the magic knot.

[@AKknit]

I agree. I think you need a yarn that felts for it to work.