Finnish Knitting Stories - Episode 96: Eurus Sweater, FoxTail Scarf, hand-spun hat & lots of giggles

[@juliaabernethy2500]

I can weigh in about how well Drops Alpaca wears... I finished a Rille Funky Grandpa sweater in August 2021 which is one of my very favorite sweaters, so I wear it at least every couple of weeks all winter, and often for days that start at 7am and don't finish until 9pm. It pills just a bit under the arms which is easy to shave or pluck. Very highly recommended! I know you're protecting Clucky from all the foxes! She's beautiful.

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

😄 Thank you so much! I've only worked with Drops Alpaca once. Unfortunate that's when I found out that I'm sensitive to certain types of alpaca. I was fine with Drops Nord and Brushed Alpaca, but the 100% one was irritating every cell in my body. 🙈 So weird.

[@ccam504]

LOL 🤣😂..Artsy..Fartsy...I'm in the US and my family uses that term all the time. So surprised to hear it made its way to Finland. WhooHoo !!! I love your scarf with the Pom-poms . Clucky is so cute, I would have to knit something the size of a dinosaur for my emotional Knitting support.

[@lavendercottagefibrearts]

I absolutely LOVE the fox tail scarf and what a great way to use advent leftovers and scraps of white yarns in those amazing Pom Poms! Please let us know if you end up writing up a recipe for it!

[@AnnieDaddo]

Happy Scrappy Sunday,dear Jana.Glad you like the scarf 🤭 ( Helen Stewart - Pebble Beach). It's Knitting for Olive-Cotton Merino ( Gray Lamb).Your monogamy is paying off.Good to ruffle the old brain cells and try something different.Great stitch definition.Have a happy day and well earned rest xx👋🐨🌏♥️xx

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Thank you so much, dear! People have been asking about that pattern and now I know the answer! 😊❤️

[@karendegeal2194]

Hug Clucky as you rip back on your Eurus sweater. What a helper she will be!! ❤

[@jenkins6839]

I always check thumbs up at the beginning of the video because I know it’s going to be great. I love the emotional support chicken. Grabbed the pattern already.

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Awww, thank you so much! 😊❤️

[@angehuntsman679]

Hurrah for this. Love watching you. Very best wishes to you and your family. Shout out to Clucky 😀

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Thank you! ❤

[@MarinaMandarinaWoolyWorld]

I love how your "fox tail" scarf looks on your white coat and with your beautiful blond hair! Especially when there is snow on the background. Looks like a magical fairy tale 🧚🏼‍♀️

[@lyndawhitton8027]

HI, I’ve just found your KZbin channels love them. Started knitting again big time so really enjoying your chat and info.Must mention the felted hats you showed ?sept 2022/23 absolutely amazing. I’m learning new things all time. So it’s knit,knit,knit. XX

[@tanjascholten4336]

Thank you for another nice Episode ❤ Do you ever try to knit with short big needles 8cm. For me a game changer...

[@brendasonju5656]

Your white sweater is so beautiful and it looks scrumptious. I love the half and half wrap. I want to make myself a pink and orange one as well. Happy Birthday to your boy! I enjoyed vlogmas I’m glad the funds helped 😁

[@KKnits]

I love how your leftover Advent yarn Scarf, or the giant pompom scarf turned out! It’s Fabulous! I have my Emotional Support Hen started, and I think you just named for me. Kana Vista! Hen in Finish and Latvian 😄as you taught us. The white cable sweater look wonderful, fluffy and soft. You can tell it is light as can be. I also have trouble with some types of alpaca! Some makes me go crazy with itch, yet others, especially the blown in type yarns are fine. There is a local to me Alpaca farm that has their alpaca fluff spun up un dyed that is so soft, and doesn’t itch. M planning a lace shawl with some. Hope you have a cheerful week, and your eldest has/had a wonderful at his friend party 😄

[@franceshalcrow7428]

Another lovely podcast Jana, I love the name Cluck Nortis, just brilliant. Your scarf is really lovely and rge pom poms set it off. Lovely makes as usual. I hipe your son has a lively birthday and I did watch all your Xmas vlogs, glad to have helped in a small way. Children seem to take a growth spurt around that age. My Granson turned 12 last month and is towering above me and is a size 10 uk shoe. I love all your silly talk too , take care Jana Xx

[@bevabberley1524]

Thank you your humer is infectious. I am knitting the chicken and her name will be Hilary.

[@noreenlou]

Good luck shopping, my grocery store was weirdly out of more than half my list.

[@DanaBarbieri]

Sunny here in NY now, too. I'm so happy to see the sun. The foxtail scarf is gorgeous. I hope you plan to make the pattern up. I would buy it. It is so nice that your son was able to have a great birthday party!

[@mandyhague6363]

Such a pretty hat and scarf, they will be very warm.👍 It’s a shame about your sweater but we all make some mistakes. It will be worth all the knitting as it looks lovely. 👍🧶😊

[@coleensmith3544]

Love your scarf, hoping you write the recipe.

[@magelinauke8088]

I love how your Foxtail scarf turned out! Please do write up a little pattern direction if you have time.

[@judithtaylor6916]

The scarf with the pom poms is lovely. ❤ Im trying to knit the Deschain Tee in a cotton yarn. Having to frog it twice as the cotton is so stretchy even though I swatched firs to get the correct gauge.

[@thebooknitter]

Oh clucky is so cool ❤ 🐔 i think your eurus look so cool even though you had to rip a piece. I am surprised how much the drops Karisma has held up so well 😊 please take care of her and also love your foxtales scarf

[@loisworthington5453]

Love the pompom scarf. It is fun.

[@laurarimkis2472]

Please write up the foxtail pattern

[@kaloriebear3044]

Thanks for another episode. 😊

[@jessicaolney4900]

Love the colors--I have trouble using bright colors and pairing etc so I am happy to live vicariously thorugh yours! Have you thought of making Franny a Vertices Unite? I was thinking of the swatch that Mr. West now has out with the pattern, that it might be perfect for her...Thanks for making me smile and giggle (I'm all in for the silly! Good fun). I hope the birthday was fun--double digits! Sure grow fast don't they even though we don't age (oh wait until they're teens, then you age 😂)

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Thank you so much! That's the first think that I thought about, when I saw the tiny swatches! 😄 My girls (Frannie and Clucky) definitely need tiny Vertices Unite Shawls. After all, it's my favourite shawl pattern. 😊 Oh, yes, double digits sneaked up on me. We had kids quite late, so I'm already the older parent. Some of the other moms are in their late 20s and I feel like a proper adult around them. 😄

[@jackiewheaton4199]

The pom poms are a great addition.

[@emilykatemadethis]

Your outfit is pure happiness 😊😊😊 and I think everyone should introduce themselves whilst clutching a plushie/knitted friend... It would make everyone much happier in this world I'm sure 😊 I am seriously considering relearning to crochet just so I can make a granny square cardigan 😍

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

😂 Yes, everyone needs an emotional support stuffie. Oh, you should definitely pick up crochet. I think granny squares would look excellent with all your vintage-inspired outfits. ❤️

[@debrizzo7031]

Love the scarf ❤such fun!

[@RitaCwise]

Your videos always make me smile! Thank you for bringing joy to my day.

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

I'm so happy to hear that! ❤️

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

I'm always excited to see your beautiful FOs and you did not disappoint. The scarf is lovely and the pop of colour elevated the beauty of the hand spun hat. I cannot even think about all that tinking back on the Euro. 😩 Happy Birthday, Bruno! 💙🎂 Thank you for sharing! ♥

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Thank you so much! ❤️ Ripping back wasn't that bad. I just yanked the needles out and unravelled. The yarn is so sticky that the stitches weren't going anywhere. 😄

[@carlamonico4739]

Hi Jana sending Happy 10th Birthday wishes to your beautiful boy! What yarn and color names of the 1/2 and 1/2 bright pink and orange wrap? Gorgeous colors

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Thank you! The yarn is Linen Quill in Peachy Pink and Pink Pop. 😊

[@JanLucas-k1n]

Your cable sweater is looking perfect. Don't frog. Wear it oversized and fill in neckline with wider band.

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Thank you! I don't think that would work. The mistake is too obvious and right in front. I already ripped back and fixed it. 😊

[@patsyvincent9483]

Another good podcast Jana. Say hello to Clucky.

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Clucky says Bok-bok! 🐔

[@jessmakingit]

Clucky! I had to go get the pattern. I am in the same situation as you when it comes to large needles. They just hurt. I can go for hours with needles that are 4mm or smaller. Anything larger just gets progressively more painful. Although, I've found that straight needles or crochet with larger sizes isn't as painful as large circulars. I would've thought the opposite, but I can stick a long straight needle into the crease of my knee or under my arm to help hold it. I think part of the pain for me is holding up the excess fabric created with thicker yarns or maybe even the needle weight. I find that wooden needles are better than my ChiaoGoo needles the larger they get. I can also use a variety of techniques with smaller needles, like using my knitting belt (even though I primarily knit continental) and that helps. Love that you share part of your life with us. Tell the big kid Happy Birthday. Take care and have a great week.

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Thank you! I prefer the short tips for my circular needles and it does help a bit.

[@lankakaaos]

Thank you for nice video. How do you weave in your ends in granny spike stitch blanket? I’m also making one out of my arkilanka stash and can’t decide how to weave in the ends.

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

I cut the yarn, thread the new one through the old one for about 10-15 cm and then crochet tightly with that bit. 😊

[@debkuppusamy7912]

So happy to see the sun here too! Watching and finishing my chicken- she has not revealed her name yet🤣

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

😄 They are mysterious creatures. 🐔

[@WendyHAROLD-h6n]

As always, thank you for your time and expertise

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Thank you for watching! 😊❤️

[@louisepetit8999]

It’s bright and shiny her today in Dundee, Michigan in the USA. Iam glad you have a sunny day

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

It's so nice to see the sunshine again! 😊❤️

[@Linda-r7n8n]

I’m confused. You have 2 96 episodes.

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

I'm not sure what do you mean. I can only see one. Do I have a typo somewhere? 🙈

[@MrMonet111]

Love your scarf!😊

[@heatherallan9767]

🌱thank you 🌷

[@Linda-r7n8n]

What is the sweater you are wearing in Ep. 96. It is so pretty.

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Thank you! Do you mean my granny square cardigan?

[@edinacole6382]

Oh my god, those pom-poms are wonderful and they make me so happy!

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

There is something magical about big pom poms. They always make me happy. 😊❤️

[@soandiesews]

Fabulous Pom poms 😁

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

😊❤️

[@noramcdonald2669]

You are so much fun! I am laughing with you. What is the pattern’s name of the shawl your friend gifted you? So cute! Love your energy!

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Thank you! 😊 I don't know, but I'll ask my friend about the pattern.

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

The pattern is Pebble Beach by Helen Stewart. 😊

[@geraldineaydin2493]

Hi Jana, a great podcast as always! Your knitting is always beautiful and you knit so fast! I love your scarf ~ so I would love to see a pattern for it or at least how to start and end the points.❤ Hope Bruno’s birthday went well, I’m sure it did.😊Thank you for all you do! 💐🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@msd8420]

What about the polensdaf scarf, was is finished ? I was waiting to see the results, did I miss it in a previous video , does anyone know ?

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Not yet. I got stuck on the dark colour and put it aside. 😄 Now that I'm done with the Fox Tail, Polesden is next on the needles. 😊

[@msd8420]

Thank you so much for your reply, I thought you might have put it aside too but wasn’t sure.. I have to say the eurus is so pretty I am considering making it too but I also want to make the polensdef scarf first I will start after I see your input on it when you are finished :)))

[@louisedesilets]

Bonjour Jana! Thank you for all! I love they way you are, so sweet!🐔🐣🐥🦊🦝Good knitting!

[@alenatomasova5035]

Ďakujem za super podkast, šál s brmbolcami je nádherný ❤a tiež sveter čo máš oblečený ❤

[@summer0708]

Your scarf is beautiful and I love the added pompoms. I hope you have the time to write a pattern. You’ve inspired me to be more creative with my knitting.

[@urbanjunglegt]

🍀 nice to see you 🍄🐁🐿️🐁🪻🌾🦃🦫🐿️🦫🐇🦔🦦 greetings from Türkiye ❤

[@alecsgirl]

Your handspun hat turned out so lovely!

[@Stumpybear7640]

Hi Jana, that scarf is fab, Clucky is an excellent co-presenter and makes me smile. The sideways jumper is novel, I havn't seen that style in years. I hope your son has a lovely birthday party. We don't hear much from him and I'm glad to have contributed to his party in some way. Nb. I am the shy one in my family. Much love from Shetland xxxx❤❤❤❤

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Thank you so much, Linda! ❤️ Our son had a great birthday party with his friends. Oh, I remember those kind of sweaters being around in the 80s, but I haven't seen them for a while. 😄

[@MR2spyder100]

Glad you finally got some sun! I l9ve your finished objects this week. I have an unfinished cable sweater sitting in the UFO pile, because the fronts dont match AND I mis-crossed the cables during shaping. 🙄 Its a complicated Celtic design & not intuitive at all. Now I've lost tons of weight & I think I'll frog it and start over, because I love the yarn colors. What irritated us before tech came along? 😂

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

I guess even older tech. 😄 I remember my dad yelling at the TV. 😂 Oh, definitely frog that sweater and make something beautiful and in your new size! ❤️

[@lynnniemi3053]

I love the Fox tail scarf and would love to see a pattern! I am mathematically challenged, so, without a pattern I don't think mine would turn out as pretty as yours! I love the statement pom poms! Stay happy, Jana, thank you for bring joy to winter.

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

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[@Su_ohne_a]

Hey there, its always sooo nice to watch your podcast - I'd almost call it a weekend tradition for me now to sit and knit and drink a coffee whilst watching you❤ Are you planning on attending any yarn festivals this year? Maybe even in Germany? That would be great - I'm sure Clucky would like it!

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Thank you! 😊 I hope so, but I haven't planned anything specific yet.

[@cherylcarlson3315]

Love hearing of weather and goings on, makes places feel more real from so far away. I live in US but know things are so different elsewhere and I want to learn.. I got some roving beautifully dyed but spinning it hurt my hands so much. Am fighting the thumb pain and weakness in lower arms/fingers when knit. Tired of reality.

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

I'm so happy you're enjoying my local weather channel! 😄 Oh, I'm so sorry about the pain! I noticed that I get spinning pain if the fiber has a very long staple or I unintentionally hold the fibre too tight. You could try to loosen it up or pre-draft it before the spinning.

[@catherinecunningham7126]

Jana, your Foxtail scarf turned out sooooooo adorably!!! Happy birthday to your son. Stay well. 🌹

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Thank you so much!

[@kreynolds176]

I just had to rip back a whole cowl type collar on a lace weight sweater that took me forever to knit, so I feel your pain. Just take a deep breath and do it. ❤

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Ouch, yours is worse. 🙈 I already ripped mine out. 😄

[@corriendunar3436]

Congratulations on your sons birthday 🎉 wishing you a lovely Sunday 🧡🧶

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Thank you! ❤️

[@uterick-seleck2541]

Love your shawl, and with those pompoms it is gorgeous . And this cute little hat with neon yarn cast on, such a great idea. Have a good week.

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Thank you! 😊 You too! ❤️

[@ivettabauman]

wow, this was an energy here:) so happy and shiny:) Thank you for that!

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

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[@verylikecheryl]

You’re so lovely, Jana. You always make me smile x

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Thank you! 😊❤️

[@christinemccoy5237]

Happy Birthday to your kiddo! Thank you for the great content.

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Thank you!

[@sallyidso182]

Thank you so much Jana. I’m grateful to see you

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Thank you for being here with me! ❤️

[@bigblackdogfiberarts]

OK, so I LOVE the neon orange and pink together! I might have to steal your color combination since I have a cone of each stuffed in my stash. Why I have these neon colors in my stash when I look...let's just say those colors don't go with my coloring. I had a moment last fall when I decided I needed more neon in my life. Green, blue, orange, yellow, pink. I went completely off the rails with the neons. lol Also, how brave are you with a white coat? I'd be a disaster in a heartbeat if I tried to wear a white coat. lol

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Heheee, I often buy colours that don't suit me, just because they are so pretty. 😄 I've decided I'm old enough to wear whatever I want. 😄 Oh, and I only bought the white coat, because it's machine-washable. 😄

[@bigblackdogfiberarts]

@@FinnishKnittingStories I’d have to wash it daily! Lol

[@Sassycanuckknitter]

Hello Jana - I love your brand of silly, knowing how to be silly and not take oneself so serious is a good skill to have. Your knitting and Clucky have made my day. :) Happy knitting to you...and may your work be happy this week too.

[@Sassycanuckknitter]

You discussed the tech problems at work last week, and as an office worker myself I can related as last week there were tech problems like that around the globe. For us it was the MS Teams software and our vpn which limits work productivity and was definitely not cool. Hugs Jana....fingers crossed that this week is better on the tech side for us both. :)

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@jeanburby6492]

Love the scarf with the pompoms. Love your new sweater. It is beautiful! Love clunky! My hands hurt with size 1 needles and fingering weight yarn! 😢 I am doing it in little doses too.

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Thank you! 😊 Are you a tight knitter? Have you tried using different type of needle (e.g. wood or square)?

[@jeanburby6492]

@@FinnishKnittingStories I am not usually a tight knitter. I did get a square needle to try from my lys. Hoping it helps. thank you

[@klarameijer1889]

I knitted the chicken this week, my cat did trow it on the ground, hihi

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Hehee, cats! 😄

[@tetradea]

Absolutely fabulous as always ❤ Thank you 🤗

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

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[@smajo112xpeke8]

Šila parala, konce harala😊

[@rikkenielsen2364]

It is always a great pleasure and inspirering to join you for a little knitting time. I love your foxtail scarf 🦊 and Cluckie is so fun 🐔

[@FinnishKnittingStories]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@laurapawuk9713]

I love the foxtail scarf! How does it lay nice and flat being a tube? Is it just in the blocking?

[@pakedermsfavs9080]

🐔 ❤😂

[@FirnMamaMakes]

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