Finished Sabai Top, California Sweater, Hermione's Everyday Socks | Knitting Podcast Ep. 14

[@moniquem8093]

I made 3 Sabai tops in different yarns the designer recommended, she also has another free version on the same pattern without the rib, I made both and they turned out great, will make more in the summer,

[@jacqueismaking]

@@moniquem8093 so cool you’ve made three! What was your favorite yarn you used for it?

[@kathypuetz6353]

First time watching your podcast and love it. I really love how you have your taped notes with all the yarn and size info.

[@jacqueismaking]

Today was the first time I did that, thank you so much for noticing and for being here! I always try to include things that are most helpful to you guys 🫶🏼

[@Mr3355661]

Just discovered your lovely refreshing podcasts! And… Further, Joy, since you are in my beloved home state of Wisconsin and I still have beloved family… in Chilton and Milwaukee. albeit I am on the East Coast. ( I’m raised in Madison! You are absolutely a refreshing delight… I have knitted my entire long, long life… Lovely to discover the Evergreen fiber Works! Beautiful fibers, I shall look forward to adding to my stash! With sweet remembrances of the magnificent fall in Wisconsin of my childhood… I look forward to sharing that with you in the days ahead with my knitting needles and hand! Your refreshing inspiration… A new addition to my realm… As only a Wisconsonian could provide With joy and good wishes. Dianne

[@jacqueismaking]

What a lovely comment to read, my northern kin 🧡 I always find I flock to other northerners! Glad you discovered me and still love Wisconsin from the east coast! Happy knitting 🧡🧡

[@gurif71]

Hi, thank you for another lovely video. And yes 😊 in Norway we call it "sentrifugering" when we do a spin cycle.

[@jacqueismaking]

And just uploaded another too! I love that’s what you call it!!!

[@MrsKWheatley]

Hi Jacqui, just for the future, Mel Makes Stuff has a brilliant video on how to join vegetable yarns. Lots of ideas to try ❤

[@jacqueismaking]

Thank you so so much, I’m going to tune in for sure! It’s tough!

[@ericagestelle9655]

Yes, I believe this is the video where she covers that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4TUopmod7mkfcUsi=y2q55gPOG2ih7unE

[@victoriacutler3612]

I just found you Jacque and am throughly enjoying catching up on all your episodes. I must say as an experienced and much older than you knitter, I am amazed at the knowledge you have amassed in only a year! Also, your ability to adeptly describe knitting patterns is impressive. Well done. Looking forward to seeing more of you. 😃

[@jacqueismaking]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for being here! I strive to learn more to share with you guys each day 😊

[@Wearewoolpeople]

I feel like the natural drape and the fluidity of the sabai top in the line yarn looks beautiful on you. The detailed finishes in the pattern make it look effortless for summer. So lean into the wabi-sabi organic nature of the pattern-yarn combination, I think it looks lovely! Maybe it’s because it is your last summer knit and youre looking forward to the cozier vibe is why this one didn’t bring you as much joy as you hoped.

[@jacqueismaking]

I so love this advice to lean into the wabi-sabi of it all, so good!!!

[@smasonoc]

Have you tried helical knitting for alternating skeins to prevent pooling ? I used it for my Weekender sweater knit in Malabrigo Rios. It doesn’t leave a line at all. It worked well, except for the slip stitch “seam,” which made a bit of a mess and I could not figure out how to fix it. But on straight stockinette, it was so easy.

[@jacqueismaking]

I want to try that next!

[@malinbjorkman4615]

I’m not often commenting, but this time just have to!!! 😍 What a lovely California sweater!! Your cat 🐈 really knew what he/she chose to lay down on ❤❤

[@jacqueismaking]

So sweet, I am so glad you’re loving it like me (and her!!!)

[@neenaj365]

Ooh I love the Sabai top. It looks good on you. It’s in my pattern list ❤

[@jacqueismaking]

It’s a cool make, I really do love the extra details!

[@NancyPanarella]

I appreciate your honesty about Sabai top. Not every pattern works for everyone. I agree with you about Sandnes garn line. Everything shows….

[@jacqueismaking]

Thank you for this comment! Always better to just be real about my true feelings. It really does all show 😅

[@HeidiSpear-oz6rw]

All these appropriate comments about your knitting, which is lovely, and I just really want your Brandy Old Fashioned recipe! 😂

[@jacqueismaking]

Oh my goodness I love this comment, haha! I don’t have a signature, but if I come up with one this fall I’ll include in a video just for you 🤗 perhaps in the video where I’m wearing my FO with the yarn?!

[@elizabethtrimble6853]

I absolutely love portuguese knitting! I heard about it in a KZbin video in the summer and had to try it. I practiced it for a solid day, after which I felt that my knitting/purling looked indistinguishable from my former way of knitting, and I've never looked back! Purling is SO much easier!

[@jacqueismaking]

I need to keep trying!!! I love to hear it’s worked for you. Do you use a pin?

[@stephanienorwicz1366]

Love your California sweater - the color is stunning. Looking forward to participating in the Fall Feels KAL

[@jacqueismaking]

Thank you so so much, I cannot wait to see what you make!

[@sparkle5240]

LOVE your error message :) And love watching your podcast, of course!

[@jacqueismaking]

I thought it was pretty cute, so I’m super glad you noticed 🫶🏼😊

[@dorisbeers4898]

Totally get what you are saying about the layout of a pattern, I agree. If you knit this top again how about putting a strand of sparkle with it. That might perk it up a bit ❤. It looks great!

[@jacqueismaking]

What a fun idea 😊✨

[@kiwijenniferknits]

Thanks Jacque, for another wonderful episode! I really enjoy it! I love many things about today's episode and in particular, the Evergreen yarns that you recently received. They are gorgeous and the Brandy one will look amazing for a Musselburgh. Happy knitting!

[@jacqueismaking]

So glad to have you here again 🤗 I really love them too, I am just dying to cast them on see how they look worked up!

[@lizh2752]

Once again, you are just soooo funny! Please show us the spin cycle in Norwegian again when it is appropriate! Also, LOVE how you knit a few rows on the California Sweater and then pick it up and lay your face on it! I must tell you, I picked up a quilt today that had been at the longarmer, it is 110 X 110. Jacque, that thing must weigh a TON and I didn’t even put in the sashing that it called for. Ha Ha, the joke is on me. Happy making my friend!

[@jacqueismaking]

Haha you are so so sweet, I’m glad you like my humor 😊 I bet your quilt is GORGEOUS, that is huge!!!! For a bed??

[@lizh2752]

@@jacqueismaking Somebody’s bed I guess. I usually give them away. or put them in shows to see if I can win anything!

[@QueensYarnBoutique]

Love your California Sweater! 🧶I'm thinking of knitting a hat for the Fall Feels KAL.

[@jacqueismaking]

Thank you so much! I’m already excited to see what you make 🍁

[@galeannvandevoort6748]

Your Sabai is lovely! Loving your California sweater too. That color is 🥰 🧡🧡🧡

[@jacqueismaking]

🤗🤗 thank you so much!!! Can’t wait to see the California sweater complete!

[@lisacoy8524]

Hi, I completely agree with you about hiw slippery line. I also told myself that if ever I were to use it again, I'd have to use bamboo needles. Kept on falling off my Addis and then would split. Yuk. But I like the feel and result of the yarn.

[@jacqueismaking]

Exact same here!

[@ukegirl13]

My cat always lays on my knitting too!!!

[@jacqueismaking]

It’s so cute but also scary haha!

[@dlyon7535]

Jacque, don’t worry about the neckline of your Sanai top, which is just lovely. It’s not you. Boat necks will naturally gape if you bend forward.

[@jacqueismaking]

Thank you for this kind reminder 🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@janetjroberson2581]

Hello from Swansea, Illinois.

[@jacqueismaking]

Welcome back!

[@mendyelliott9495]

Beautiful job on your Sabai top! I hear you though. I’m slugging away on my last summer tee and ran out of yarn last night 🙃 yarn was initially for another top. Sooooo does that mean I can start fall knitting now 😂

[@jacqueismaking]

Do not ask me this because I will say yes that is a sign it’s time for fall knitting LOL

[@mendyelliott9495]

@@jacqueismaking yes it’s a sign!!!

[@HappilyKnitted]

Thanks for another lovely podcast. I am hyped for the fallfeelskal! Are you going to allow WIPs? I already have the yarn and am itching to cast on!

[@jacqueismaking]

Absolutely will allow wips! 🧡

[@HappilyKnitted]

@@jacqueismaking Alighty, thanks! Then I can get started right now! Yay :)

[@editekeditek8600]

Merci 🌸💗

[@jacqueismaking]

Thank you!!

[@TheSeamlessKnitter]

You could put some elastic in your collar of the sabai top.

[@jacqueismaking]

That’s a great point! I wasn’t sure how that would work with a boat neck collar.

[@TheSeamlessKnitter]

​@jacqueismaking it will cinch it in a bit so it won't gap.

[@elizabethtrimble6853]

No, I just wrap it around my neck. I would lose a pin for sure, or it would be upstairs attached to a different shirt. My neck is always nearby! 😂

[@jacqueismaking]

I'm with you on that, I'm always losing things!

[@selfishknitter]

I have been curious about Sandnes Garn Line and never made the connection that Tynn = thin. 🤯 Really appreciate the pattern/yarn notes left up on the screen, and the error box was fun! What program(s) do you use to edit?

[@jacqueismaking]

Haha I learned that somewhere along the way and it also blew my mind!! Thank you for compliments, I use capcut!