Deborah Newton - Ep. 81 - Fruity Knitting

[@UCHeyn]

This is the best knitting podcast ever! I really love you both! Have you seen when Andrea is talking and Andrew looks at her, the sparkling love in his eyes, loving his wife so much! ❤ You both are wonderful!!! ❤

[@helga5723]

Thanks for having Deborah Newton again. I learned so much and I am very glad that all her books are available again!!

[@joanallen20]

This was a great episode! I knit my first sweater four years ago and it dd not fit well at all, way too big. After watching Deborah, I tried taking a sweater that I have that fits, laid it on top of my too big sweater, basted new seams and tried it on. I was amazed at the improved fit, so I took to my machine, sewed new seams and cut off all the extra fabric. Now I will be wearing this sweater and am encouraged to try more garments.

[@sarahberney]

Wow this episode is another tour de force! What a treasure Deborah Newton is, I will be gobbling up all of her books and patterns I think! I have also fallen in love with a couple of Stephanie's designs. Superb.

[@jillbennett8334]

A fabulous interview with Deborah Newton. She was so well-prepared with swatches and examples that it was inspirational! Lots of great info! Purple should be excellent in your sweater. “Squinting” is so useful to determine contrast of light vs dark...I first started squinting when choosing fabric for quilts, and I often squint to choose yarns for knitting and floss for embroidery. I guess this is an example of what Deborah said about transferring skills from one craft to another!

[@diannebowles5605]

Great comprehensive interview with Deborah Newton its really opened my eyes to the possibilities with knitting - which are endless!

[@pstcali7152]

Thank you once again to you both. I love Deborah Newton and so happy when I saw who your guest was going to be. She is such a wealth of knowledge and so pleasant to listen to her talk about garment construction, alterations and solutions to knit wear. Thank you once again.

[@shirleybeard2318]

Such an inspiring interview with Deborah Newton my head is absolutely spinning. Thank you for another great episode.

[@FruityKnitting]

Deborah is great, isn't she, Shirley! Great to hear you're enjoying it - thank you!!

[@ToothFairyPurls]

Thank you Anrea and Andrew for another great episode. I loved seeing the medieval castle and the SCA event. It was great to see Stephanie and Deborah. I enjoyed it very much.

[@teresaoconnell4790]

Thanks, Andrea for a peek into the creative process. We agonize over the smallest details , only to chuck it all and do something totally different!

[@needle_nut7501]

Wow ,Wow What a video! Andrea your sweater is just gorgeous. I love green , but the first time you talked about it I almost screamed purple. The low contrast is most elegant plus it allows the eye to take in the beautiful stitches added to the garment. Deborah Newton is a mind blower. In the late 60's /early 70's we added crochet and knit trims to our garments and experimented with free-form crochet in several yarn types. It was a fun time. I have been a life time sewist and Deborah's interview brought back memories of a great era of exploration. I hope this inspires many to get her book, take her classes and do all the things. Thanks to all, Cheryl

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks, Cheryl. We love her creativity, particularly that she has no qualms about mixing her crafts and fabrics.

[@petraz.6166]

What a wonderful episode again!!! As far as the color choice for your sweater is concerned, I vote for the purple too. As soon as you put the purple skein close to the sweater, it was a perfect match!!! I am Czech and this is the second time I hear the Vltava (Moldau) piece by Bedrich Smetana (who was Czech) in your podcast.. It just lifts my heart up... I love this piece!!!! Thank you!!!

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Petra, we are always happy to hear when others really enjoy the music as well. Thanks

[@louiseheerschap4580]

I agree with many, the minute you held up the purple I thought yes that’s it! The last segment hit home for me. My husband and I spent our honeymoon on Block Island 58 years ago in September.

[@sheriakers4341]

Thank you both. I have learned so much from you!

[@lynnanderson2230]

Another great episode! Lovely designs from Stephanie and in awe of Deborah.s knowledge and skill!

[@jsmultron]

Thanks for sharing your thought process when selecting yarn colours. It’s really interesting and educational to follow. When you held up that purple yarn against your sweater, I loudly said YES! like I was watching sports. 😆 It’s perfect! Can’t wait to see the result. The interview was excellent, as always. What a great idea to pick up stitches from an embroidered chain. And all the alterations were just brilliant. I’m going to have to get that book.

[@knittingwithquills7008]

She has so many great ideas! Loved it.

[@NinaKeilin]

Fabulous episode. I just loved hearing from Deborah Newton. Everyone should learn to sew! I learned sewing, knitting and crochet as a kid, and the sewing really helps me understand garment structure for knitting. I was so excited when Deborah flashed on the screen the diagram for cutting out bias strips. I learned that technique from a book years ago--it's magic.

[@susanhenry9730]

I loved your discussion of choosing colors at the start, was inspired by and look forward to Andrew’s cable work (working on these skills myself at the moment), and, as a weaver, knitter, and quilter, was fully engaged with everything explored with Deborah Newton! What a treasure. And yes, the music is always a rich addition to every podcast. The Maldau is a particular favorite. Thank you for your thorough preparation, consistent thoughtfulness, and creative inspiration with every episode.

[@rebeccasenko6956]

I vote for the purple! Thank you for demystifying altering knitting! You keep finding more aspects of knitting to teach us more. So inspirational!

[@FruityKnitting]

That's two for the purple...

[@hp-cs7mx]

Oh my ! Fum recollections have flooded back of my wonderful evening of feasting as "Lady Heather of the Antipodes" at a Medieval evening un UK, c 1978. Also, we attended a Medieval Festival in Maryland years later, about 1984, which was also a day of merriment with jousting, Shakepeare actors roaming around, fair games etc - marvellous.

[@brendasolanki8424]

What a great interview with Deborah! And once again totally timely (How DO you keep reading my mind?, laughing) as I have a sweater that is too big that I want to alter. Her comment about garment makers using all the different creative techniques really hit home! And I loved Stephanie's designs and desire to make more economical options available. Lastly the music...both pieces were spectacular. Thank you so much for another great episode. Oh yeah, I love the purple choice for your sweater.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thank you Brenda!

[@TheMonkeybusinezz]

Purple all the way! Once you held it up there was no question that this works so much better!!

[@salomeelizabeth6026]

Oh yes that music was just so beautiful xxxx Love the knitting and the show also.

[@amyahdocq8835]

Thank you sooooo much for this medieval video... plunge me back in my soooo missed Europe and I LOVE your voice

[@teresaallan6841]

Great episode as always! Love the Canadian content! 🇨🇦

[@ruthdarelius3194]

Love the purple - thanks for the interview with Deborah Newton!

[@christineteffenhart5722]

I really enjoyed the segment with Stephanie Earp. Lovely patterns.

[@patiespenlaub6143]

Because if health issues, I was unable to attend Deborah’s retreat fall 2018. We did correspond and I did samples and some basic designing. Thanks for having her on this episode because I’m again thinking about designing garments! As usual, Andrew and Andrea, your episode is interesting, fun, and educational. Thank you!!!

[@AriannaTremayne]

I love the Medieval segment ♥ We have Medieval Fairs in the UK, but I have never seen an impressive one like this one. Super cool! Thank you :)

[@kimrae6752]

Another amazing episode! I’m so happy to be a Patreon supporter! I ❤️ the purple and the interview with D. Newton was SO inspiring! Now I want to go hand cut up my knitwear and add weaving and lace to them!

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks for your support, Kim! Deborah is so creative and inspiring - we loved having her on again.

[@pastevens2577]

Another fabulous episode! I always learn so much and come away so inspired. I especially liked the part about altering garments. And the purple will be fantastic on your sweater. Thank you!

[@Aveeno2325]

Excellent episode, as usual. I really enjoyed listening to Deborah, and it is cool that she lives so close to me, and in the state where I work. It would be really awesome to meet her one day - maybe at the Block Island retreat! I'm newly inspired to go through my Finishing School book again instead of just weaving in ends and calling it a day.

[@jackiegrant3972]

Thank you for sharing the medieval segment with us, absolutely loved it especially the horse games section. I ride too, but not to that level! lol :-D Love the podcast!

[@FruityKnitting]

That's nice to hear, I'm glad you enjoyed the medieval part and yes the horses were gorgeous.

[@suelowther5104]

I squint allot when I am watercoloring!!! Great color choice. When you were introducing your dilemma, my gut reaction was a deep purple or rust. As I watched, you too suggested this. Great!

[@hazeluzzell]

A lot of my friends are in the SCA in America. I live in England and in 1992 I joined Regia Anglorum, (Kingdoms of the English) although of course you don’t have to be English to join! We recreate mainly Western European people from 950-1066. I became enthralled by textile production from the period and have been studying it for the past 27 years. I have given many lectures on the subject and written a few chapters for academic books on the subject. (Sorry, no knitting back then!)

[@FruityKnitting]

How interesting!!

[@harryfrohmann8656]

Another excellent episode with more Meistersinger related content! This time the dancing Girls from Fürth! Lovely!

[@evaelenz3889]

Andrea, I do, I really really do! I love your podcast - you pushed my knitting skills high up into knitting heaven (you still do), thanks a lot

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks Eva

[@deboraharnold8587]

I love your podcasts and this one is wonderful! I have to say, I think the green is stunning on your pink sweater, it works beautifully with the pink. Thanks for another great show!

[@amymikelson3060]

Fantastic episode! The purple will be gorgeous. Your music is always so lovely. I appreciate that you give us the names of the pieces you incorporate.

[@Charlie_Dlp]

vos podcasts sont merveilleux, tellement interessant et vos tricots tellement beaux, bravo a vous, je passe toujours un moment de detente en votre compagnie, j'adore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@davidhensley76]

I learned cabling when I was 11, using a Leisure Arts book. You, Andrew, have a world-famous knitting teacher to show you how to do it. My favorite cable needle was a small plastic paintbrush handle, about 4 mm.

[@FruityKnitting]

I'm going to look for a paintbrush now...

[@NinaKeilin]

I like to use a hook, and I put the cable stitches back on the left hand needle before knitting them. If it's good enough for Norah Gaughn, it's good enough for me!

[@joiajeanson538]

Yesss! The purple is the answer! Looks amazing and makes my eyes happy😃

[@snowyowlcrafts6777]

Wonderful show again, thank you! Andrew, I love your shirt!!! 😄

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks! That was a present from Madeleine, so I'll let her know.

[@nanakj50]

Love anything rust-colored, Andrew. Andrea, your sweater is beautiful!

[@donnadecourcy2072]

I love that Stephanie Earp was your knitter of the world guest. Lovely designs. As a former Montrealer, I am anxious to visit Espace Tricot on my next return trip. Deborah Newton is such a generous knowledge sharer. What a wonderful way to spend time with her in your interviews. Again, from your knitting updates and special features to the music, including your voice, Andrea, I always so enriched after each show. Indeed, joining as a Patreon is such a small price to pay for such quality content. Thank you! 🇨🇦 🇩🇪 ps. I love the purple choice, and your persistence in finding just the right hue. Have you ever tried taking a photo in black and white to help determine the values of the shades? It is a quilting trick.

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Donna, so glad you enjoyed the content. Yes, I know about taking black and white photos, that really works. Now I'm waiting for my new purple yarn.

[@donlyn492]

Deborah Newton is brilliant!

[@katiasegura1699]

Buenas tardes!he disfrutado viendo este episodio,en realidad los q he visto me han encantado. Son especiales porque ustedes incluyen mucha cultura en ellos ,desde la música hasta los reportajes a las tejedoras y de verdad q me inspiran, gracias y un cordial saludo desde Costa Rica 🤗🌄

[@petitboutdelaine510]

Hello from France!I love green!What you knit,it's great!Please,don't change.

[@margaretgerth1067]

Oh, my goodness. I was really not liking the green on your sweater even though I love green. As soon as you held the purple up to it I found myself nodding vigorously. It is perfect! Well done. Sometimes it really is trial and error!

[@sunshinesilverarrow5292]

Lovely as always, thank you guys! Hugs & sunshine 🌞 N

[@eileentomaro768]

love the purple... the green is a lovely color, but the purple is so much richer. good choice

[@bridgettodd4956]

Love the colour your knitting is fantastic

[@teresaprice5070]

Ohhhhh, I was part of SCA many years ago...I've recently considered rejoining as a fiber artist!! How awesome!

[@susanf.little1404]

Oh, The Moldau, my favorite. Thank you.

[@TheSuzberry]

I’m forwarding this to my SCA folk friends. The thing that makes SCA events different in the US is that we don’t have mundane observers, everyone has a period persona.

[@2011wildflowers]

Oh Andrew, that T-Shirt!!!!! It's just too cool!

[@sandrachilds7229]

Too much to comment on in this episode packed full of content. But to borrow from American baseball, you two knocked it out of the ball park.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks Sandra, that's music to my ears.

[@ninawernick6501]

Oh Andrew. I'm the same - worried about starting something new, so I must read ALL THE BOOKS first just in case. But you've got to start also... Good luck!

[@FruityKnitting]

Andrew just loves to read, he's not that worried.

[@postulatedspace]

Hello A & A. That's it - I will be your patron.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thank you, we appreciate your support.

[@laightnightknits4358]

Just realised this is probably the right place to ask if anyone knows of a source of soay/castlemilk moorit fleece. Just a conservation curiosity really but I can't seem to find any online.

[@stitcherscottage]

Loved everything especially Andrew’s shirt. If possible, could you please share the manufacturer or where to purchase. Thank you.

[@FruityKnitting]

Got it. Madeleine must have picked it up when she was in Australia. monsterthreads.com.au/collections/monsterthreads-womens-tops-and-t-shirts/products/sailor-man-grey-td-womens-tee

[@stitcherscottage]

Thank you🥰

[@miphotogal]

Where can I find the books you mentioned. I looked on Amazon and Etsy for the first one with no luck.

[@JBreit007]

Andrea! I love your outfit today, so beautiful!

[@laightnightknits4358]

Absolutely LOVE Andrew's shirt! I want to make that Fisherman's Gansey :D

[@elainekidd5442]

Love the purple!

[@sharvo6]

36:40 would really like her back for a tutorial on that yarn handling!!

[@robyn3349]

Brilliant!

[@pialindeg]

Love you so much. Oh I wanted you to use the yellowish green its so pretty - but when the material is not right - its not right. Andrew - love your cableknitting wauv.

[@charlottemunnik2021]

Hello Andrew and Andrea, I don't think you mentioned the name of the castle or the town it is in. My girlfriend loved the footage of the festival and would like to maybe visit it one day. Can you give us the name? She is now googling all castles in a one hour drive of Frankfurt. Haha. Thanks for this nice episode.

[@ElinT13]

That purple looks really good on your sweater, I personally like it better than the green. Since green is more or less complimentary to the reddish color of the body, it looks like a bit of a harsh contrast.

[@Shasha-jo5iv]

I like the light color the best because it gives it a sort of lace overlay look, you wouldn't have that with the darker color!

[@lidiapopescu5974]

SALVE TROVATA LA TRADUZIONE GRAZIE

[@tambraarchibald6217]

Have you considered going back to the beautiful multicolored yarn after the color work?

[@bridgettodd4956]

I was talking about Andrew's knitting Andrea go purple it will look awesome

[@alienorfrei6867]

Is there a way we could contribute to add close captions?

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Aliénor. I've enabled the "community contributions" for this video. Contact us on Ravelry if you want to talk about this. Thanks! A + A

[@christinaheesakacowden-wut3809]

Just a quick comment, before I watch the rest of this episode: The darker green is soooooo much better than the lighter. I would definetly choose the darker one! The lighter one makes everything all wishy washy. Just my humble opinion though ;-) You are the one who has got to wear it in the end :-) ;-)

[@postulatedspace]

Andrew you are a new breed of husband all the way. How do you learn to knit and talk about knitting on knitting podcast with your wife? My husband can’t wrap his head around the knitting podcasts concept at all. He goes “what? What does that mean?” all the time. Bless your heart.

[@louiseschmaltz5595]

Another wonderful show! But for some reason it was interrupted three times for commercials! Is KZbin doing something different? It was annoying to have my time with you interfered with.

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Louise. Some of the music that we use is copyright, and because of that, KZbin puts in ads and some of the revenue from the ads goes to the music copyright holders. It's unfortunate, but we did decide that we want the good music. This episode had more copyright music than normal. I think that you, as viewer, could pay some sort of subscription to KZbin and then you would get it ad-free. I don't know the details there. Thank you for watching! A + A.

[@andreamoore7035]

I have knit a few things in the color Andrew is using for the scary cabled project and I really look forward to seeing that project in upcoming episodes. Unfortunately, I cannot participate in this KAL. I have too many commissions from family. Can I consider miles and miles of stockinette scary? as in dying of boredom? See Espace Tricot's Mayu. Interesting construction, tedious knitting. Thank you for adjusting your patronage request. I really prefer the approach the Bakery Bears do to sell the value to their supporters. I look forward to being able to support both channels in the near future.

[@valeriethomas7562]

I'm knitting Sanctuary By Stephanie Earp while I watch this....brilliant

[@FruityKnitting]

Perfect!

[@peggyisme]

the green is pretty! It would be my choice...keep going.

[@yoshiew05]

purple!

[@l.e._s.a]

Здравствуйте , очень нравится ваше видео ,но ,если бы был русский перевод ,я была бы счастлива )))

[@suem6004]

Елена Белова согласно. Если бы я знала бы русский луче, перевила бы

[@l.e._s.a]

@@suem6004 да также как я не знаю английский )))

[@l.e._s.a]

@@suem6004 может можно включить субтитры на русском ,я пытаюсь ,но у вас автоматически создано на английским

[@judyrostello5360]

I loved the walking sticks, the jewelry and the knife holder (for lack of the correct name) at the fair. Do you have a website or a contact number to call to purchase any of those items?

[@FruityKnitting]

No we don't unfortunately.

[@sunnyw4148]

Oh I like the purple. I love to cable, but have never been happy with the way cabling without a need looks when I do it. It looks more pulled than it should. Andrew you may find you do not like that shape of your metal cable needle. I prefer two other kinds. One if a U-shaped metal needle where the stitches don't fall off as easy. The other is a straightish wooden one where the wool will cling to the needle a bit more. So when resting with stitches on it, the stitches don't slide off. When I knit cable socks, which I am very fond of, I use a sanded toothpick. By having the right cabling tool for what feels good in your hands, the whole cabling process will be easier and each cross will be more welcoming. This cardigan will be beautiful.

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Sunny. I can imagine that a straight wooden cable needle might be good to use. Norah recommends getting a needle which is about two sizes smaller than the needles you are knitting with - as you say, so that the stitches don't fall off. I might look at what I can find. Thanks for watching and for your comments!

[@gillianrenshaw2415]

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