Finished Zipper Sweater, NEW Mill Collab and Bundles, and Stripe Hype | Knitting Podcast Ep. 20

[@jacqueismaking]

Check out the shift cowl bundles I created with Junction Fiber Mill here: junctionfibermill.com/smtgsa

[@dlyon7535]

Jacque, what you have accomplished during your first year as a knitter is absolutely amazing. Your creations are just beautiful. You are an inspiration! Thank you for sharing.

[@jacqueismaking]

Thank you so much, it means a lot to hear that and I feel so encouraged by you 💞

[@corinna5351]

The zipper sweater is GORGEOUS! It really looks professional, especially with the zipper. You did a fantastic job I think.

[@jacqueismaking]

So kind, thank you so much Corinna!

[@24567423ify]

I love your podcast so much. I also love Junction Fiber Mill. Great collaboration

[@jacqueismaking]

You are always so sweet to me 💞 I'm so glad you enjoyed the podcast, they are the absolute best!!!

[@annaatchison]

Jacque 😭 thank you so much for sharing the cowl!! I’m normally so early to your vids, but of course I’m late to this one!! Thank you for these podcasts, the encouragement, and the overall inspiration you give to the knitting community! ❤

[@jacqueismaking]

@@annaatchison It deserved to be included, it is so gorgeous 💞 hope you are doing well and always appreciate you being here, thank you for your kind words!

[@suzannehabada8404]

1:01 p.m Thursday. Such beautiful colors honey, I can't wait to see the finished product. ❤

[@jacqueismaking]

You are so sweet, thank you! 💞💞

[@QueensYarnBoutique]

Great job on your Zipper Sweater Light. 👏🏾 Love the colors of your Stripe Hype Sweater. 🧶

[@jacqueismaking]

Thank you so much! I’m so excited it’s finished!!!

[@joannemoseley8994]

I love Peggy and Amanda! They are so vibrant and genuine. I think your zipper sweater is gorgeous…you are right, you are just too close to it right now. I do agree that yarn choice really can make or break a project. The more you knit with different yarns, the more you get a feel for that.

[@jacqueismaking]

You’re so right, Peggy and Amanda are the best and I cannot wait to support them more. Genuine people can be rare to come by! I totally agree on my zipper sweater yarn, knitting is a life long learning process!

[@connieb6161]

I finished the zipper light recently. The collar was FOREVER!!!! I used knit picks palette held double and it has the structure you are describing.

[@jacqueismaking]

Didn’t it take forever?!?!?! I think if I ever make this again I’ll do the Aran one!

[@dianevcalhoun6848]

I loved the zipper sweater, though it looked like so much work. At some point, I will knit one for myself. Great podcast!

[@jacqueismaking]

I’m so glad you enjoyed the episode! It truly was a labor of love, I think if I were to make one again I would highly consider the Aran version, so perhaps consider that for a little less work, and more structure for the zip!

[@MikiCrespo]

Absolutely beautiful Stripe Hype Sweater. Love the colors 🩵

[@jacqueismaking]

You are so sweet, I am glad you like it!

[@WhiteCrispful]

I made The Nightshift during summer so I cam wear it now 😅 and I am currently working on The Shift to give away as a Christmas gift. The patterns are amazing, really worth the work. Although at the end of The Nighshift I must say it DEFINITELY was a labour of love 😂 it was hard work.... but worth it.

[@jacqueismaking]

So excited you've made both and love them!

[@divinelyengineered]

For the Stripe Hype, I would do the light teal as the contrast on the collar (it'll make your eyes pop!), do the Navy on the sleeves (I think it'll contrast the teal nicely) and then the dark brown on the bottom hem!

[@jacqueismaking]

@@divinelyengineered I love these ideas so much, I think I’ll use them!!! 😊

[@cazs5474]

I started a Shift cowl this morning !

[@jacqueismaking]

So excited we are making together!!! What colors did you choose?

[@MidwestGrace]

I started the night shift cowl during the summer with a non-color changing yarn. I should pull it back out and finish it! Right now crochet has kind of taken over for me as I’m working on the free Gingerbread CAL from sirdar

[@jacqueismaking]

It is so cool you're doing a crochet CAL too!

[@annparsons6238]

I’m in the process of knitting the Zipper Sweater for my husband. I’m a tight knitter so am making the second largest size but after spending hours working on it I find the sleeves are way too large 😢 I’m now deciding what to do ! I do understand everything you were referring too ! Loving your podcast 👏🍂

[@jacqueismaking]

Oh no, I hope your sleeve solution is quick! Thank you so much and best of luck!

[@JillMSmith]

Hi Jacque -- I love your podcast. You're so bright and cheerful. Thank you for sharing your beautiful knitting and bringing a smile to my day. Quick question -- do you know what the sweater pattern is called that the fiber mill ladies held up? The one with knit on one side and purl on the other. I've been searching all over for it, but I can't find it anywhere. Thanks! [Update: I just found it; it's called the Vintage Flannel and is found in a Laine publication.]

[@jacqueismaking]

Hi Jill! Thank you so much for your kind words, that brought a huge smile to my face this afternoon. I’m so glad you found that pattern, isn’t it so cute?! I think that would be so fun to make and wear, as knitters! All my best.

[@crystalblue38883]

Love your zipper sweater and just about to start mine in the light version too. However wanted to do in a tweed to hide any irregularities I might encounter in putting in the zipper which is a little daunting. Using City Tweed DK in Morning Glory color - a wool/alpaca blend although wanted 100% wool but could not find a tweed that I liked. I know its going to be a lot of knitting! also have the traveler hoodie in my queue. But instead of the hoodie - saw that someone modified it to a funnel neck with a tie which will be my version.

[@jacqueismaking]

I am so excited you are making the Zipper Sweater Light with tweed, it sounds gorgeous! also, wow, what a great idea for the traveler, that’s on my list too!

[@JhonielDiazdiaz]

I always praise the bags I buy from kislux , to be honest, its durability is very good, much higher than the original

[@jacqueismaking]

😂

[@selfishknitter]

I really like the brown zipper tape with that sweater. I’m sorry it didn’t turn out exactly as you imagined it.

[@jacqueismaking]

Thank you so much for saying that! 💞🩵

[@beckywhitt7356]

I’ve knit my husband 2 of the pattern Learn to Knit a Men’s Sweater. Is a zip up and easy to knit. I’ve knit them out of Cascade 220. Pattern by Staci Perry

[@jacqueismaking]

I am curious if I would like this pattern more!!

[@camderden2879]

I like the idea of the bundles, but wonder if they could make one with what most people call the “jewel” colors? (Emerald, ruby, sapphire, etc.) The bundles that they have for the shift seem to be on the lighter side while the colors Andrea uses for her patterns seem deeper and more saturated.

[@jacqueismaking]

This is good feedback! I do think the colors work up a lot richer than they appear on screen, but yes, these are the current colorways they have.

[@peggykragh7941]

I’m also knitting the Zipper Sweater light. Where did you purchase the zipper? I have just split for sleeves so I haven’t looked much, but did send a message to petite knit who said they did not have a vendor in the US. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. I enjoy your podcast.

[@jacqueismaking]

So fun you’re making it too! I would look on Amazon, I had some zipper tape I used (I make a lot of bags) but I would recommend a true garment zipper instead.

[@peggykragh7941]

@@jacqueismaking Thanks!

[@JileLecoustre]

I used my first winnings to buy a canvas LV and in less than two years the wallet was cracked/broken in multiple places and the store refused to repair or replace it. I don't know what kind of resale value such junk could have. I ended up donating it...well, maybe I might buy a fake LV from kislux but these designers/robber barons don't even think about taking another penny from me.

[@jacqueismaking]

😂

[@lavendercottagefibrearts]

i really like the look of the zipper sweater in the yarn you chose, but it does have more of a cozy comfort feel than a tailored garment feel. i think sometimes it's not that you don't like the finished product, but if it doesn't align with the expectations you had in mind when starting out, it can feel a little disappointing. nevertheless, it is a beautiful sweater and looks very comfortable.

[@jacqueismaking]

You're absolutely right! Hard to learn that skill too. Appreciate you watching as always 💞