The Little Grey Sheep - Ep. 52 - Fruity Knitting

[@christinevalentine3373]

My tastes must have changed and more probably, my technique. Thanks for all these wonderfully talented knitters and designers. I’m loving everything in this episode. Thanks again

[@helga5723]

Again a very helpful tutorial. I have learned so much from you, Andrea!

[@syhkodelique]

Inspiring Video!! Great Guests, too. Oh yeah, to knit fast and perfect 😍 fits!

[@scrappedlives]

Melany is wearing a gorgeous top! And the color for the vest looks great with both your hair color!

[@ttay8093]

Andrea, thank you for the video on the tubular cast one using the long tail method. Excellent! I really enjoy your videos. They seem to be over in no time. I guess the saying, "Time flies when you're having fun!" Is really true! Trish

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks, Trish. (You can watch them again... (-; )

[@ampm3098]

Awesome interview of little grey sheep. One truly appreciates and treasures the yarn more for all the thought and loving effort that is a true legacy that we get to use for our handmade creations.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thank you! We think it's great to get a better picture of where our materials come from.

[@jeanwinget8241]

Great work guys. Loved Madeleine's appearance, she totally stole the show. Keep up the good work.

[@vakkerting6587]

Thank you very much, Andrew and Andrea, for this wonderful podcast. The solution with the Zweig Sweater ... the way, you are combining these two different yarns ... that was very helpfull and very inspiring to watch. There is always so much profound information in your podcast, and I can learn a lot from you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@patriciaharpell8967]

You just keep outdoing yourselves! Such a fabulous podcast, filled with truly amazing artisans who live the lives that they choose. Thank you.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks, Patricia.

[@valeriesmith15]

Wonderful podcast as usual. Look forward to the next episode. Thank you.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thank you, Valerie.

[@covkimbo]

I love the mix of content of your podcasts, a mixture of technical information, interviews, out and about and chat is perfect!

[@FruityKnitting]

Thank you!

[@nataliabritodesouzapetricc5497]

Hi from Brazil! i love you both and the podcast , i'm watching the olders podcasts and have to tell how precious are all the tips and interviews, and tutorials !

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks, Natalia. Great to hear from Brazil!

[@angelasprecco4246]

Hahaha binge watching your shows and this one had me rolling lol! You two are too funny! Thanks for all the good natured humor on your show! Love it!

[@angelasprecco4246]

And poor Andrew! You are such a good sport!

[@18daisydoll65]

My goodness Emma is so inspirational.... makes me want to have a flock of sheep 🐑 🐑 🐑 🐑 🐑

[@louisekane8946]

Love Naliya's daughter...what a sweetie..she really did steal the show😀

[@diannepaine5667]

Yet another great episode. It’s now the third of yours I have watched and enjoyed them all. Think I am becoming a fan. Really enjoyed the interview with the little grey sheep. Very interesting..would love to see their yarn in the flesh.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks, Dianne.

[@godylief]

Andrea thank you for the tutorial it 's the best I've seen so far. Andrew I love your T-shirt

[@FruityKnitting]

Godelieve - Thank you. The t-shirt is a birthday present from Madeleine. She bought one for each of us when she was in Australia.

[@TinaReutin]

Andrea, with your work-in-progress knitting that you showed at the beginning of the episode, you looked like an Egyptian Queen.

[@jackiejames775]

Another great podcast, loved the interview with the little grey sheep.

[@aquinnahsun]

I really enjoyed the whole episode, especially the interview with Emma about her sheep farm. Fascinating explanation of the breeding process.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks Paula, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@melissarutherford1272]

Thank you so much for the tutorial on the tubular twisted stitch cast on. It was incredibly helpful!

[@pamyriv5058]

Great podcast! You made me laugh with the vest "forgiveness". Ha... Nice. Beautiful patterns. I did like your color choices for Caitlin's pattern.

[@Woeschhuesli]

Thanks for the tubular cast on reminder - I learnt this many years ago as the Italian cast on (and I mean it must have been about 1992!!) from the old German Verena knitting magazine (it's altered considerably since those days...). Here in Switzerland, Italian women used to be considered superior knitters, much as we now see in eastern Europe, very perfect and fine knitting. However, I later didn't knit for about 10 years and over the last 10-12 years since I got back to knitting, I'd forgotten how to do it and could only find other methods that seemed a lot more complicated, so am delighted you took the trouble to show us all, it came right back to me 🤗. I'll certainly be using it again, soon!

[@FruityKnitting]

that's great, I'm happy to hear that it helped you!

[@jamesstauffer7808]

I love the progress Andrew has made since episode 1 in his knitting. He's really inspiring me. Also, I'm thinking that Madeleine's heart is in it the more she knits. Yet another delightful and informative episode A & A. 👍👍👍👍

[@katreadsandstitches233]

Another beautifully done episode! I always tell people about your podcast every chance I get because I really am so in love with what y’all are doing. I’m very happy to support your efforts, and look forward to the next installment!

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks, Pepper. Great to hear that you're spreading the word.

[@bazoin1]

A really enjoyable episode and I'm totally inspired.

[@FruityKnitting]

Inspiration is what we're aiming for. Make sure you get into the Ravelry group and show us your work.

[@debbieraby]

I loved the interview with Emma! I have added her farm to my list of must visits when we finally make our trip to the UK. Thank you!

[@stacykoster5982]

I love this podcast! Thank you for the tubular cast on tutorial.

[@mable5562]

Another excellent episode. Love the drone footage..so cool!

[@annmorris6575]

What a wonderful episode! The interview with Emma was so interesting that I’m going to send it to my brother....who does not knit, but is so interested in all things. Thank you so much, Ann

[@xxNicolaJanexx]

What a beautiful episode. I loved your tutorial about the cast on, I want to give it a go. I’m inspired by the time and care you (& the rest of your family) put into each knitted item. It’s definitely not about quantity but quality. Sometimes I think , especially with Instagram , there is this race to crank out items as fast as you can! And we’re always racing to knit the next new pattern. I’m feeling inspired to slow down and knit something expertly. And to not be afraid to rip back if needed!

[@patmillett8056]

Totally inspiring! Thanks.

[@Gigimamapa5]

It is another stellar program. I am amazed at how Andrea can modify a pattern. I am not that clever, but I am working on it.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thank you, Gisele. (Stellar!)

[@mrsrabbitsmoments8854]

Another fantastic episode...even for a non knitter like me! Best wishes x

[@krafty6261]

Loved your interview with The Little Grey Sheep, so interesting and love her yarn!! Always so much to learn, thank you !

[@cherylumberger4243]

Fascinating!

[@caroljuniper5100]

Great episode - your interview with Emma of The Little Grey Sheep was really interesting and informative.

[@amcclellan509]

Another fantastic, informative and funny episode! Andrea, the way that you worked out how to make the yarn work for your Zweig sweater was genius and i also appreciated the tutorial on the twisted tubular cast on. I’m going to try it out on my next sweater. I often have to knit things twice, mostly because I have a hard time following instructions. I feel a bit better about it knowing that someone with your advanced knitting skills has to do the same from time to time.

[@sunshinesilverarrow5292]

Thank you guys for jet another lovely episode and I always look forward to hear which music peace's is going to be played in each program.. And I have to say, the choices are just excellent! So extra 👍 for that 😘 Hugs & sunshine 🌞 N

[@shirleybeard2318]

I always learn so much. Well done once again. I am able to travel to EYF from Seattle Washington in the US next year and can’t wait to see the Little Gray Sheep yarn in person. Thanks to you both for producing this expert podcast.

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Shirley. I'm always excited to hear about people travelling from the US to Edinburgh. It will be a great experience. Thanks for watching! A + A.

[@lindaolsen4211]

Appreciate your comments about the Zweig... I knitted my lace section with a cotton/linen yarn and the body with Hedgehog yarn and it has turned out lovely

[@suebaughman2440]

You two make me laugh! Andrew, everyone has to reknit at some point! Have fun. Chalk it up as a learning experience.

[@FruityKnitting]

All part of the fun.

[@bettystine8724]

Great content, as always.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks, Betty.

[@kimberlypenney7216]

Andrea you are so clever. I think your reasoning is right on with the yoke.

[@eileenwhitmore2677]

Thank you for another great podcast. I have bought the hat pattern as i want to have a go at colour work. I enjoyed very much the interview with Emma talking about her sheep.

[@robyn3349]

Thank you!

[@russellsansom1673]

Great interview with Emma and a fab technique demonstration. Thank You! And now you know that the little grey sheep is so close to Farnham where there is the Unravel yarn festival could you be tempted to visit next February?

[@teresaoconnell4790]

Now would be a great time to watch some past episodes and be sure not to miss anything . Make sure to press the like button.

[@teslaandhumanity7383]

Emma lives near me I will have to visit her shop in Hook , Hampshire

[@kellykoehle9120]

I always look forward to Tuesdays when the blog comes out! It is what I look forward to after work. I had a question about the extreme knitting part of this podcast. How do you manage to take Jack along to Wales? Don't they have a quarantine for pets?

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Kelly. Great to hear that you're enjoying the show. The question about Jack is a good one. We used to go to Dingle in Ireland - also beautiful, and great music in the evening. But as you say, flying with a dog is really hard - and expensive. That's how we came across Wales. We drive from Offenbach over two days, taking the Eurotunnel. There is still a quarantine check on the way over to the UK, but as long as you have done everything right, and they can find the chip (!!!), it's easy enough. It is scary with the chip, though. Our first chip died, or disappeared. Fortunately we noticed it before we travelled, but it could have been disastrous.

[@kellykoehle9120]

Thanks for the information! We'll have to give that a thought.

[@roxannewaddell3830]

Love the interaction between you two, when my husband and I "discuss" anything we definitely do not call each other "dolls" or "darling".

[@diannebowles5605]

Ive made a zweig and love it!

[@mandylavida]

looks fab! less memory in the lace will work in washing as you won't need to reblock the lace.

[@kmhealed]

I haven’t liked any of the other zweig sweaters I have seen. I think because the speckles seem to fight with the design. Now I have seen one I like! I’d say it is a good disaster for you!

[@margotpriest1677]

A terrific show, as always.I'm thinking of experimenting with the cast on with socks--stretchy sounds about right. BUT, Andrew, I want to know about your T shirt. Is it a Yarn Festival souvenir? It is great fun.

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Margot. It's great, isn't it? A present from my wonderful daughter!!

[@yarnadelaideknits4423]

interesting your predicament with the speckled yarn. It is very hard to envisage how speckled yarn is going to knit up when it hasn't been reskeined after dying.

[@rianaeiren]

Is that draped grey and teal top that Jenise is wearing at the start of her segment knitted, and is it one of her designs? It’s so pretty and looks sort of like a sari!

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Riana. Had to be one of hers, so I checked on Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sari-cardi Cheers, A + A.

[@Woeschhuesli]

PS Did you ever see the BBC series Secrets of the Castle about Guédelon castle in Burgundy, a 25-year project constructing a 13th century castle? Highly recommended for insights into castles, especially British ones!

[@FruityKnitting]

No I don't know it, thanks for letting us know about it.

[@FruityKnitting]

We'll try KZbin. We watch BBC as a treat when we're in the UK, but don't get it here.

[@Woeschhuesli]

Yes, all episodes are available on KZbin. Enjoy! (There are a number of historical series by some of the same people, too.)

[@littledollhouse1779]

Hi i love the jewel lace pullover from Jenise Hope but i can't find it on Ravelry. Is it not there yet?

[@2011wildflowers]

I have been looking too and can't find it! :(

[@FruityKnitting]

I think it's the Geo Lace - www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/geo-lace.

[@faithlinkministries]

Just join the two together and let them fight it out lol

[@TheSuzberry]

I love the Zweig pattern. But I’ve seen it worn so much that it feels ‘too popular’. I like my knitting to feel unique. Any suggestions on how to do that with Zweig?

[@FruityKnitting]

Andrew here (full disclosure). You could join our #modifyyourgarmentkal and turn it into a cardigan. You'd be a star across the knitting world. I did also think that it could be done in a single color, but I don't think that's a winning idea. Or "Fade Your Zweig"... Anyone else?

[@m1m5yp28]

Loved the knitted sweater you were wearing, but you never mentioned it. Whats it called?

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Miriam. We added a note to the "What we are wearing" section in the program notes: fruityknitting.com/2018/04/24/little-grey-sheep/ Thanks for watching!

[@alwayshappyfeet5278]

Andrea, I have a quick question > what is the name of the pattern you are wearing on the show???? > just a perfect ,little summer top >I would love it to knit it myself

[@FruityKnitting]

In the show notes, under "What we are wearing": fruityknitting.com/2018/04/24/little-grey-sheep/

[@mandylavida]

Are there any KALs running at the mo?

[@FruityKnitting]

Yes - Check it out at the Fruity Knitting Ravelry group - www.ravelry.com/groups/fruity-knitting-podcast

[@marthamckeon278]

Not a big fan of speckled yarn, but I think the skein you got would make nice socks --Andrew can knit them for you!

[@milanasmeckaya]

Красота! Класс! 44

[@mimers66]

Oh my goodness Alina (sp?) is so adorable modeling her Mom's hat design!

[@Norfolk250]

ArRrRrRgh! It’s too small (0:32:22). So he started over!?! The pattern itself would take a side reversed pannel REALLY WELL to make up the difference! Arrrrgh! Knitting is all about innovation, from the very day it was invented. So, all those lines creating an arrow effect could have had an underarm thin side-pannel to join the front and back together ... reversing the monotony of the pattern, and created an extra eye-rest. Oh well. It’s what ‘I’EEEEEEEEE’ would have done. Alright. As you were. Knitters’ Rant over.

[@suzieirby2137]

I LOVE Andrew! If I were about 20 or 30 years younger....(fill in the blanks)

[@mojanrahro8962]

how lovely you are

[@catnip...]

That kid was NOT cute! It was obviously looking at the person doing the filming, where that person was trying to get her to smile, only that was Not a smile! That was a Wallace and Grommet face! 🙄