Episode 93 - The Rivendell Sweater as a Vest, A Gnome, the Giselle Hat and a Stash-busting Pillow!

[@olgapik8838]

Hi Selma, when you showed La Bien Aimée yarns (such gorgeous colors😍), I thought immediately that they would be wonderful for Douglas Cardi of Andrea Mowry.

[@juliamorrisey5541]

Love the slipover/vest you are wearing and it is a great color. Just goes to show the options available to customize a pattern.

[@thebooknitter]

You rivendel turned out beautiful ❤ love to see your proyects. I want to cast on the ilha too

[@knitsiphappy]

I'll look forward to seeing you in Toronto...our 3rd Knit City on a row 😊

[@littlebigknits]

Definitely!!!

[@Dina21976]

Selma the Rivendell (vest now 😊) looks perfect! I am now thinking of making it and leaving the sleeves!

[@kathycrouch2291]

I have that gnome pattern to make up!!! Love the sweater!!!

[@safiyab4767]

Love your Rivendell Vest. I watched the movie about the plane crash too, but it was so intense I had to watch it in two sesssions

[@Stumpybear7640]

Hi Selma. I dont know about the lA bien aimee yarns...you could do sleeves in the dark grey, or work out a pattern using all your beautiful colours? Like making basqu, cuffs and neck plus a few inches up. Ooh, i would have to draw it😂 Loving all your knits. Much love ❤❤❤ ps had to Google Cowachan sweaters. I had no idea. ❤ from Shetland

[@catherinegage2768]

Love your red sweater ❤and the styling is perfect!!

[@paigemckelvey8781]

I love the new music, today. As always, you provide good inspiration for new knitwear, podcasts to watch and interesting books and movies. I will share a good series I watched call the Lost Flowers of Alice Hart. Sigourney Weaver is the main actor and tackled a, not ofen spoken about, relationship that is all too common. I will check out the podcasts mentioned, if you like them, I probably will, as well. Enjoy the first hints of Spring.

[@littlebigknits]

Thank you for the recommendation!! It looks like the book may be a good read!

[@carol1966]

I love making gnomes - you should try some of her other ones. She has a new mystery one coming out if you like self striping yarn.

[@karinita0607]

Thanks for another lovely episode Selma! Your Rivendell is just beautiful, I like it a lot as a vest! Did you also see the first movie about the plane crash in the Andes? It is called Alive, from 1993. I think this new one is a lot better, very impresive!

[@littlebigknits]

Thanks for being here Karin! I have not seen it but lots of people are mentioning it now that I talk about the new one!

[@mariloknitting]

Thank you! Love have you let us follow how you resonate around the different projects.

[@littlebigknits]

You are so welcome!

[@pattyjaworek4568]

I was pleasantly surprised when you mentioned Rick Rubin's book on Accessing your Creativity. I recently read it too and I found that listing to some podcasts about the book helped me get more out it. Such as: "The Broken Record" podcasts : Malcolm Gladwell interviews Rick Rubin. Andrew Huberman's podcast - "Rick Rubin: How to access your creativity". Thanks for another great podcast.

[@littlebigknits]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing that!!

[@deniseengel1451]

Thank you. Delightful knits. Beautiful yarns.

[@littlebigknits]

You’re welcome 😊

[@louannhawkins4569]

Enjoyed the knits. I highly recommend Pahla B. I’ve worked out with her for almost 3 years. At 72 I am more toned than any time in my life. Blessings.

[@jenniferbarrett3272]

Delightful, as always, Selma. I sip my coffee, knit along and talk right back to you while watching your podcast! Wow! So many FO’s-so good- the Gnome-so classy yet cute! I am glad that I am not the only one who struggles sometimes to find the right pattern for the yarn and vice versa. I live your creativity. I have had a productive week with FO’s too-I finished my Weekender, finally, it languished for a while as other holiday and family WIPS took precedence. Then I ripped the whole thing out from the arm holes down as it was ginormous. Determined to have it be my Finish it February project. Love the result. I also knit two Manhattan hats for my son and son-in-law’s birthdays. On to the DRK Everyday cowl for my DIL and tiny hoodie for my soon to be great-great niece or nephew. I need to chose another languishing WIP for March Madness. I agree that we need to keep up these new monthly goals -health, WIPS, house, etc. thank you for the movie and book tips too.

[@littlebigknits]

Oooh I like the idea of tackling an old WIP a month!! So glad you talk to me ☺️☺️😉

[@francearchambault4218]

Selma - wow ❤ your Rivendell vest. Spectacular knit and the color really suits you.

[@margreffle]

I love your mini monthly challenges. Just little things to do every day to improve your life. I'll have to think of some. For crafting, I already try to do Scrappy Sundays, and this year I started working on various old projects every Saturday. These Saturdays I'm cross stitching a little kit I bought at a tarn shop last year. After this, I might start making hats and mitts with all my worsted and DK yarn leftovers.

[@littlebigknits]

Great initiatives Marg!!

[@margreffle]

@@littlebigknits I just realized that I entered 2 comments. One from when I started watching yesterday, and one from when I watched the rest today! 🫢😁

[@britdowson8324]

That vest is beautiful. The style and the colour look amazing on you.

[@ToothFairyPurls]

So lovely to watch your podcast and to share in your knitting stories. I think your March challenges are very practical and necessary, especially the flossing 😉

[@littlebigknits]

Bwahaha of course you would like that one!! 😁😁😁

[@lynnerc0328]

The Rivendell vest is gorgeous Selma, beautiful colour which really suits you. Styling wise I love it with the crisp white shirt.

[@littlebigknits]

Thank you so much!

[@eileenfitzgerald8987]

Hi Selma, thank you for your podcast. I always enjoy them, but especially like that you share content other than knitting content. Very thought provoking! Eileen

[@littlebigknits]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@nancycox6548]

I love how the Rivendell vest fits you and how it looks with high waisted wider jeans. And it is a great red! I didn't realize there was another movie about that plane crash in Uruguay. We heard the author of "Alive" speak and although I dreaded the lecture it was one of the most inspirational talks I've ever heard.

[@mcoknits856]

Beautiful vest. It suits you so well. Thanks for showing the Giselle hat. I’m already planning to make some as gifts for next year.

[@emmabutcher]

Wow Selma that red vest looks fab on you just on its own. I also adore the lacy fluffy hat. I was lucky enough to be one of the Ravelry winners for a pattern in the scrappy stash mal. I sent you a message with my pattern choice. Thanks so much

[@patmorgan8692]

Just love that red vest...it looks so great with the white blouse! Great job on the little gnome...very cute. I agree..sometimes it is hard to pick a pattern but I look forward to seeing all of your "next makes"...thanks for sharing with us!

[@littlebigknits]

Thank you so much!

[@leslienero7884]

You're slaying it with the finished objects today! The hat is so yummy looking, might need to make one and the vest is gorgeous! Came out just right.

[@notaclue822]

Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed it a lot. That Giselle hat is so gorgeous on you. It's interesting you can't see the darker yarn underneath, at least I couldn't. Camilla Vad is a favourite designer of mine so I'll be ready to hear what you have to say about her pattern if that's the one you choose. Your three colours are going to work out beautifully. I think it's a really fresh combination of colours.

[@thizizliz]

The BASEMENT PILLOW!!!!!!! Hooray - no, nothing fancy - you don't want it so precious you're afraid to lay your head on it! I'm loving the Rivendell Sweater and that lovely hat! Oh it looks so elegant and warm. Good for you on the movment - as a caregiver that is difficult for me so I try to walk 5 min every hour and in between I plank and do a couple of yoga moves. Now I'm ready to add a bit of weights.

[@jeaninegunn4118]

Oh Selma, I remember that tragic plane crash and watched the news when they were finally found. I was in high school at the time in São Paulo, Brazil, and you are so right - they absolutely had to have cooperation and understanding to do what they ended up doing in order to survive. I'm also on a roll with finishing projects and trying to "move" daily.

[@selvaakinci4482]

Hello Selma. Thank you for the podcast. I'm old enough to remember the news about that plane crash. I know exactly why it must be extremely difficult to watch. Their story has made such a mark in my 10-year old mind that I can remember it to this day.

[@judithtaylor6916]

Thank you again. Doing catch up. The Long Song sounds interesting.

[@littlebigknits]

Thanks for listening

[@monaeljabi8975]

Thank you Selma for steering me toward the cowichan sweater documentary it was beautiful and I admit I cried while watching it . Thank you again.

[@littlebigknits]

You are so welcome! Isn’t it lovely!?

[@katespin99]

I recommend that you make some different gnomes. Imagined Landscapes has a ton of different gnome patterns. Love the Rivendell with no sleeves. That color of red is so lovely.

[@thekindles1183]

Selma, that red is gorgeous on you! That brilliant with the rocks. I used a washer for mine last year, and it didn't give enough stability for my gnome snowman. Love the time and knitting talk. -All the best. Kimberly

[@mongrain8934]

Your Gisele hat is stunning! I really like the yarns you used. ❤❤❤

[@jacquelynjones6364]

Thank you Selma its always nice to see what you've finished and what you are working on

[@loispatrick2594]

I love that you turned the Rivendell into a vest... it's my favourite shade of red and looks gorgeous on you. Your game is so cute.... he's been on my list to make for a while ❤

[@inherskein]

Thanks for the lovely words 🥰 I have been enjoying your podcast for a long time, from before I created this account! I also lived in Ottawa for a few years so your footage brings back good memories of my time there ☺

[@littlebigknits]

You are welcome Marie-Eve!! And thanks to you!

[@Elianaalfonso7703]

Selma, that red looks so amazingly fabulous on you! I loved The Society of the Snow. I thought the filming was incredibly beautiful and the mountains made me long to see them again (which I will next week). The original book about the crash was also amazing, and tougher even than the film. Thanks for another great episode.

[@nadinestapler3881]

Your pillow turned out so great.I like it a lot.

[@lindas.patton7552]

Your red sweater that you are wearing g is gorgeous. The blue gnome is so cute, I have not seen one with cables! Dried corn and marbles would be good in the bottom. The pillow turned out great! I love the beautiful hat! I am anxious to see the sweater with black flowers, it will be beautiful. Thank you for updates. Take care.

[@littlebigknits]

🤗🤗🤗

[@lupepedraza8497]

Hi Selma, always a pleasure to see your podcast again. I am a bit older than you 😅and remember distinctly the boys who survived the PLUNA crash in Los Andes. Carlos Paez Vilaro the father of one of the boys was who headed the search and never stopped until the survivors, including his son Carlitos were rescued. Glad you enjoyed it, even though it's one tough movie to watch. I'm uruguayan and I'm very proud of was was accomplished there. On the other hand, I live in Vancouver and just returned from visiting family in Uruguay. I visited Manos del Uruguay yarns! OMG! I was so happy in that store😂. Of course I bought some lovely yarn and had a great time in Montevideo. OK hope to see your next podcast soon.😊

[@littlebigknits]

My husband was sure to tell me about Paez Vilaro whose house on the coast we have visited and that one of the survivors went into politics. Amazing human triumph! 🇺🇾

[@barbarapregger8526]

I always love watching your podcast, Selma. Wow so many FOs! Your monthly challenges are a great way to get things done or started!. 😊

[@littlebigknits]

They really are!

[@shelleywilkins9339]

Another amazing episode. Thank you for keeping me company while I work on a sleeve( last one yeah!) Your gnome is gorgeous. One thing I do when I knit kids sweaters is use any leftover yarn to make them a matching gnome. They love them. The movie about the Andean plane crash is from the book “ Alive” by Piers Paul Read. I remember reading it when I was young and found it to be more inspiring than horrific. Well worth a read.

[@claudiaullrich7808]

Prinzessin Tausendschön, it's a princess from a German fairy tale. It is her name actually. It means she is a princess with beauty of a thousand times. What a nice name to a sock yarn. Very nice.

[@frankiecoletteobrien1205]

I love the Giselle hat. I've had it in my favorites for a while. I'll have to move it up on my queue.

[@sylviafikiert4825]

Selma I am joining you in the exercise challenge for March! Lovely episode as always ❤

[@littlebigknits]

We can do it!!

[@margreffle]

I love your Giselle Hat! It's perfect with a dressy coat. I'm planning on making one! I want to also make a lacy wrap/scarf in the same colour mohair as my hat. Very classy and dressy!

[@claudiarepp4471]

Thanks for another great episode. Wonderful projects and wool.

[@littlebigknits]

You are so welcome!

[@tanjacramer1565]

Prinzessin Tausendschön is a character from a fairy tale. Tausendschön originally means a flower that is beautiful beyond all measure. Thanks for your lovely Podcast, greetings from Germany

[@littlebigknits]

Thanks for the info! 🤗

[@miekeharinck500]

you have indeed been very productive the last few weeks! about the gnome : I knitted the small ones by Susan b. anderson (name of the pattern : gnome). I love those little ones because to me they seem to be more a true tomte or nisse as described in nordic folktales. the nisse or tomte are invisible (hidden somewhere), but they are somewhere in the house protecting the people in the house from the evil wintery forces. these small ones are easy to knit, they are stable as they have little feet, no fuss with rocks. -- I love your recommendations for films and books. greetings from belgium,

[@adriennerichter8971]

Hi Selma, I love your series and all of the projects you knit. I am inspired to knit more each day and the pillow and gnome are perfect. Many, many thanks.

[@littlebigknits]

😊😊😊

[@Codythefnafnerd]

Thank you for sharing your projects!

[@kirsilagebro7054]

Hei Selma, hienoja neuleita ja lankoja kuten aina, kiitos! Luin kirjan Elossa! Se kertoo lento-onnettomuudesta Andeilla 1972, kirja ilmestyi suomeksi 1974. Isoveli oli lainannut sen kirjastosta ja luin sen joskus 15-16 vuotiaana ja se teki todella vahvan vaikutuksen. Viimeksi luin Valerie Perrin; Färskt vatten till blommorna (englanniksi Fresh Water for Flowers) mielenkiintoinen ja erilainen kirja, suosittelen. Kevättä odotellen🌞 terveisin Kirsi

[@littlebigknits]

Kiitos suosituksesta!!

[@mistyblue5312]

Loved every minute, especially what you are wearing. Reminds me of that blouson look of the 80s! Happy to hear about your movie choices - I watch a lot of foreign films (so much to learn,) and especially love Korean movies. 😊 I’ve been riding the Hallyu wave for years.

[@littlebigknits]

Thank you so much!!

[@juffrouwooievaar6396]

Thank you Selma for a lovely vlog 😀 I love the Esther and your gnom is 😍 Greetings from the Netherlands, Anita

[@littlebigknits]

Thank you! 🤗

[@francinelessard2676]

Hi Selma! Always enjoy your podcast! I made the Ilha sweater for summer in cotton/linen. I love it! Thanks for your « joie de vivre »!

[@littlebigknits]

You are so welcome!

[@annamariamatthews5930]

The red color looks stunning on you!

[@margotgrant3947]

Rivendell 💫💫💫 Regal 👑🍒 Wow! I vote for crisp blouse with collar, paired with mid-calf length Stewart Hunting Tartan skirt; actually beautiful sans long sleeve

[@littlebigknits]

Nice styling!! Crisp shirt is in the laundry. Will try next!!

[@lindaturner2980]

So look forward to your podcasts. Super FO and WIPs and lovely to hear your ruminations of what comes next! Thanks Selma, love from Linda in the UK 💕🧶

[@littlebigknits]

You are so welcome! 🤗

[@leeanutson1026]

Hei hei - I love your idea about monthly challenges- I started doing them too! I used Corrie worsted in a test knit and I love the yarn! It was a pleasure to knit. I just started testing the Rivendell cardigan and I think it is going to be a welcome addition to my wardrobe. I am volunteering at Knit City Toronto so I am sure I will see you there! 🇨🇦🇫🇮

[@littlebigknits]

Where will you be volunteering??? Looking forward to seeing you!

[@leeanutson1026]

@@littlebigknits I don’t know yet they haven’t told us and we don’t have a meeting until the end of April! I’m not going stay at the hotel, because it really isn’t a very long drive if there’s no traffic. Besides, that just leaves more money for shopping! And you can never have too much yarn.😊

[@alisoncaronflyingfree]

Honestly flossing is such a great challenge because it's so easy to talk ourselves (or myself) out of flossing. You're inspiring me to begin a new knitting project. I've been putting it off because I have to swatch but it's time to put my big girl pants and and like Nike says Just Do It. 😀

[@littlebigknits]

You can do it! What will you swatch for??

[@alisoncaronflyingfree]

The Tolsta Tee with stripes. @@littlebigknits

[@suzannebrannan9715]

Love your vest version of the Rivendell. I'm making it too. Just joined the body. Ixve considered 3/4 sleeves.

[@xusblasco5563]

Thanks, Selma! Always looking forward to seeing what you’re coming up with. Delightful time 💕

[@theknittystew]

What a delightful catch-up Selma! Thank you for keeping me company while I'm over here on sleeve island. Really enjoyed knitting along with you as always! That Late Bloomer is going to be a stunner.

[@littlebigknits]

You are so welcome! I am really looking forward to making it!!

[@kathykeller3430]

Thank you for your podcast. I really want to make the Giselle hat, putting it in my queue. I’ve made a couple of Musselburghs and the Giselle is a wonderful variation of the double layered concept, with lace! Love it. Your Rivendell suits you beautifully, the colour and the silhouette. I really like it with your collared white blouse and also worn on its own. Until next time.

[@littlebigknits]

Yes the Giselle will be an easy concept if you have made a Musselburgh!

[@julieplumb3427]

As always enjoyed my time with you Thank you 💕

[@joanmachado9063]

Great podcast thank you

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

Your red vest really looks good on you !!! How nicw to see you use the yarn you got in Barcelona. I am looking forward to have your feedback on the wear of La Bien-Aimée yarn, I've heard from some knitters, italso ahs a tendency to pill. Thank you for introducing some new to me podcasters. Your monthly challenges are quite inspiring, thanks ! Loved the footage and song at the end.

[@littlebigknits]

If it pills at that price!?!? Let’s see!

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

@@littlebigknits Yes, exactly my thought.

[@nonnasstitchingloungewithr7281]

The Rivendell is stunning. It's a great colour on you. I've never made a Sari N. pattern. But I may try this one!

[@littlebigknits]

You should!

[@judithtaylor6916]

I am presently knitting the Ilha in a lace weight yarn made from a fleece I prepared and had it commercially made into yarn. Its lovely and light.

[@sandramussons3171]

Hello Selma!!!! As always I love everything you show!!!! If you can tell me the name of the documentary you saw please.... I want to search if I can see it too.... Have a nice March!!!! 😊 Greetings!

[@littlebigknits]

Thank you! It’s called the Cowichan Sweater and it’s in CBC gems.

[@ericallerton809]

❤thanks Selma!!!!always enjoy ur podcasts Elaine 💕🏠

[@littlebigknits]

You are so welcome!

[@fjellrosastrikkepodcast]

Love your podcast, really lovly energy ! Abt the peeling, i have had a series in my podcast about the animals we do get our wool and fibers from, and i was learning that , more soft and exlusive the yarn Are the more peeling. Cuz the softer the fiber Are the smaller/ shorter/ finer the fibers Are and then IT peels more. Cuz short fibers have more " ends" and the peeling happends in the ends. But chasmir and yak is lovly 😍❤️ hugs from Gurli , Norway 🇳🇴

[@Lucy-qm2re]

I also watched the Society of the snow a very good movie.

[@victoriaguerin2851]

LOVE the red Rivendell vest!!

[@yorkieterrier8868]

I knitted the Ranunculus a couple of years ago. However, I have just frogged it. I had knitted it in an alpaca silk yarn but it grew and grew. (stretched) whilst being worn. I plan to knit it again using the same yarn but held together with something that wouldn't droop and stretch so much. I am hoping that will work so that the second yarn, stops the growing!

[@littlebigknits]

Something with less stretch will make a difference for sure!

[@rosalynblackett6661]

Your hat is beautiful and the color really suits you. I wonder, if it's not too much trouble can you please mention ounces as well as grams and yards?

[@anneb.8633]

Your lined hat is a real triumph ❤

[@AnnieDaddo]

Thank you Selma for inviting me into your space with my first,early morning coffee and knitting 🙏Ever inspiring and mindful...encouraging mindfulness in us all.Your Giselle hat and dicky look beautiful together.Go well in your week,dear lady.❤️👋🐨🌏xx

[@littlebigknits]

Thank you Annie!

[@mariawinter8634]

The giselle hat looks so lovely and feminin. I think I'm going to make one for me.

[@sheilamccart7553]

That vest is great

[@rosalynblackett6661]

I love the pillow!

[@thecreativeknitrovert]

love the gnome ❤

[@mjb9525]

Another very enjoyable podcast Selma! You’ve probably Answered this before but what kind is your swift and winder? And where did you purchase them? Please point me to the right episode if you have already posted this. Thank you so much.

[@littlebigknits]

The ball winder is no longer being made but the swift is a stanwood

[@teenera3064]

For the Giselle Hat...do you think it would work to make it so the brim could fold up? I'm thinking about family members who are sensitive to the warm fibres but I could use wool or mohair on the outside and the inside could be something they aren't allergic to?

[@littlebigknits]

Yes, you could but the mohair doesn’t actually touch the skin so maybe give it a try. There is so reason you couldn’t do cotton on the inside and mohair on the outside

[@teenera3064]

@@littlebigknits great thanks!

[@urbanjunglegt]

🍀

[@SaritaHolappa]

Nice video! 💕 Is that a Kalevala ring that I see on your finger? Looks like a "Perniön sormus". I'm from Perniö Finland so It cought my eye

[@littlebigknits]

It is indeed!! I did not know the name of the ring so thank you for that!

[@annpeltier5294]

Hi Selma, why don't the gnomes have eyes? Leprechauns do and Norwegian trolls do.?? Just wondering..I love your knitting ideas.thanks

[@littlebigknits]

I have no clue!! I just followed the instructions 🤷‍♀️

[@patriciahall8733]

Gnome’s are not just for Christmas. The Wizard of Oz for example, lots of gnome’s, so no need to put your gnome away and bring out only at Christmas time, just enjoy him.