February Update // Soho Square + Awilda Sweater

[@tatersprecious5827]

You are SUCH a winter! Dark hair and eyes, cool skin tone, and high contrast between your hair/eye color and your skin tone. 😊

[@annelancaster8738]

Thanks for another fabulous podcast. I love seeing your knits! You have great style. Happy Birthday!🎉

[@haleynh]

I love hearing your thought processes, and I LOVE the greens/pinks combo for your second soho square. Happy birthday!

[@Whinniesandknits]

I’m always impressed how you put colors together. If I were to guess, I think you’re a Spring. I look forward to hearing the results from an expert!

[@rachelgordon1105]

I am tired of making something that doesn't work for me either. I agree with you so much. I know my colors and style of sweaters that look good on me and I am making only them. Thank you for confirming my thoughts also.

[@sherismith9517]

HBD!!🎁

[@juliec7930]

Your color choices are fantastic! Love how true you are to yourself!! Happy Birthday!!

[@stacyelstone]

Thank you so much!

[@addy5335]

Happy Birthday and have a great trip. Look forward to any footage of Arizona.x

[@stacyelstone]

Thank you so much! I'm vlogging for sure!

[@MichelleFunk-r9k]

Hi Stacy, I work at Lamb and Kid and I am also a tight knitter. I actually knit Elmer (which is probably one of my favorite yarns ever, btw) at a sport weight on a size US 5. We call it a fingering weight, but it’s on the heavier side. If I knit it on smaller needles, my fabric turns out too dense and not drapey enough. I don’t know if you tried swatching it on different needle sizes, but I would do that first (and block your swatch) before you start choosing different garment sizes.

[@stacyelstone]

Yes! I knit my swatch on a 5 and I really love the fabric! Elmer is such a dreamy yarn! I do usually wash and block swatches before I start knitting just didn't get around to it yet!

[@blairdestro]

Have a wonderful and memorable 30th Birthday with your friends in the sunshine!

[@MarshaNovak]

There is another way of doing colors called “dressing your truth” that has been really resonant for me - maybe look at both.?? Happy Birthday

[@ceb2737]

I hope you have an amazing trip and a Happy Happy Birthday. My son is also turning 30 on the 25th of this month. 😊

[@belindafernandes5712]

Love those colors! Have a wonderful trip!! And Birthday!

[@suetupper9162]

Love your videos so much Stacy...its crazy because its always the same things on my needles and the same yarn!..linen quill is beyond anything for me as well......I am starting a "wink"..but I'm using Wrap and turns as well..love them.....love your hat and sweater..Happy Birthday

[@thekindles1183]

Happy Birthday!!!! Love your thought process on the knitting of items and colors you want.

[@stacyelstone]

Thank you!

[@ravensrockknits]

Happy Birthday 🥳

[@LadyOfLaMancha19]

I think that the key to looking your best, colorwise, is wearing whatever color you like, but then wearing one of "your colors" closest to your face, while wearing a lipstick/gloss color that really suits you (if that's your thing). I love neutrals, but I am super pale, so if I wear a blue, teal or coral collared shirt or scarflette and a raspberry or coral lip, I feel my best. But it took me decades to reach that realization!😂 Besitos from Spain

[@stacyelstone]

Oh I love this! I'm not a huge make up person but i'm trying to get more into lipsticks!

[@theyarnfashionista]

Hey Stacy! Happy birthday! Love your Manhattan hat! That pink is perfect on you. Your color palette is absolutely gorgeous! It's so inspiring 😊

[@stacyelstone]

Thank you so much!

[@doralevitt2879]

That sweater your working on is gorgeous!

[@maryt6540]

Happy birthday Stacy. My birthday is February 17. I just love your thoughts on color choice. I live in metro Detroit, but spend the winter months in AZ. Wishing you a wonderful trip.

[@stacyelstone]

Thank you so much!

[@deborahpreston6673]

Love all the colors especially the second set as they are my colors

[@stacyelstone]

Thank you :) I'm having so much fun putting these palettes together!

[@MarshaNovak]

Adding to the Dressing your truth - color palates are divided into tints, tones, shades and clear color with no add - so really more options- as a “tones” or type two any color yarn dyed on a gray base would fit. Your type is determined mostly by facial features though other stuff too

[@jesskathan]

Have you made Purl Soho's striped version of the Half and Half wrap? Every time I see it... I think of you!

[@stacyelstone]

I have not!

[@carlajewett1091]

Your color choices are brilliant! Totally my aesthetic.

[@stacyelstone]

Thank you!

[@katelynrader4592]

Happy early birthday! Since you've tried about every color of linen quill, what is your favorite soft white and favorite pink? I want to try it for a few sweaters this year and don't know what color would work best.

[@stacyelstone]

I LOVE pale oats and honey pink. Wheat flower is also very beautiful! Peony pink is very pretty but it’s a little too pink for me.

[@24567423ify]

I think you might be okay with your Pressed Flowers. I added 4 rows of ribbing because I thought mine might be too tight. The V is pretty low, so below the largest circumference of my bust. I hope you love it. Mine is one of my favorites.

[@stacyelstone]

Oooo that’s exciting to know!

[@julianichols7513]

Are you talking about the Awilda by Caitlin Hunter?

[@stacyelstone]

Yes

[@samanthamund5194]

Hi Stacey, I found your podcast trying to find information on the SoHo Square. I bought pearl Soho Linen quilt as well I had a heckuva time choosing colors. I really liked what you picked out. I ended up going with what Jackie Rose used for her large square I’ve never done German, short rows so I’m excited to try that out I did I want to ask what do you use for a ball winder and Swift? I’ve been struggling trying to find one and I see so many of them out there and I really wanna get one that works well to make that commitment. If you have any advice I’d love to hear what you have to say. Have a great time in Arizona.

[@stacyelstone]

Welcome! I use a Stanwood Needlecraft ball winder, I've had it for about 7 years now and it's still great, I also bought the wood swift that they offer at the same time! They've really held up!

[@FirnMamaMakes]

❤❤❤

[@thefictionkitten_]

happy birthday! my birthday is February 27!

[@stacyelstone]

Happy almost birthday to you!

[@thefictionkitten_]

@@stacyelstone Thank you! I hope you enjoy your trip to Arizona! 30 is a big milestone!

[@sallypeaches4066]

Where can I purchase all these wonderful colors?

[@stacyelstone]

Purl soho and the Lamb + Kid websites!