Grocery Girls Knit Episode 178 - Sparkles & Stripes!

[@tinacarlos2530]

Thanks for the tip about twisting the barber cord ONTO the needle! I was always frustrated by the cord coming off the needle in the middle of the transfer (I guess I pull too hard on the cord 😊). But since I started your tip, the cord doesn’t come off unless I REALLY pull hard. So awesome!!!

[@sew_So_beautiful]

Im a finisher too. My husband brings home any sewing and yarn from farm and estate auctions that he finds, and often there are knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, needlework, sewing, etc that have not been finished and I love finishing them. Especially when I know who started them and they have passed away.

[@mikedianestephens8010]

I don't know how I lived without my Barber cords! Like Tracie, I knit top down sweaters and they make it so easy to try them on. I also use them to hold my sleeve stitches. I tie them to keep my stiches from slipping off. They ARE a game changer!

[@lizknittinggirl]

Just wanted to let you know that our knitting group here Mount Gambier in South Australia regularly receive donations of unfinished items and yarn and complete them to be given to family or charity.We’re called Twisted Threads. Thank you so much for your podcast. I’ve learned so much especially about knitting and Canada. I simply can’t believe how low the temperature gets in your Winter. It’s so much fun watching you. So thanks again. Hopefully one day I can work out the time difference so I can watch you live.

[@kajon84]

Australia is 16.5 hours ahead, so if it is 7:33am Sunday in Alberta it will be 12:03am Monday in Australia...

[@ruthanngonzalez9477]

I just want to tell you two how much I enjoy your podcast.❤❤❤. You inspire me and make me laugh. Thank you for being there and making the world a more accepting, joyful and loving place.

[@sew_So_beautiful]

Thats so cute how your cups each match your sweaters.

[@kimcarter9227]

Wasn't able to stay for the whole live yesterday so finishing today but just wanted to say......the two of you in your sparkles, WOW! Just beautiful. I love the yellow and Jodi, your color with your hair and eyes is perfect. Grocery Girls are ROCKIN' the sparkles ✨

[@debrizzo7031]

Nice to see you again. Love your videos ❤ we all have learning experiences with our knitters, you are not alone!

[@patticoutain4092]

OMG- now no delay (but did notice delay for a few seconds) - on Tuesday 3/21 a little delayed to watch😀😀 such a joy to be part of your exciting knitting LIFE plus your exceptional ……… selves ladies💕💕💕💕💕

[@gailgoodall2532]

Goodness I got you live here in New Zealand, I love love your podcast. I love the yarn my daughter Summa bought me back from Canada. I told her my favourite podcast the grocery girls live in Edmonton,I screamed when she gave me the yarn.Thank you

[@lynnettelawther1779]

OMG!!!!!! I’m obsessed with Jones Road Beauty. It is game changing makeup for us ladies!

[@susangoodman2144]

Your trip sounds amazing! We just got back from a ski vacation in banff, it was a wonderful week, such a beautiful town. Skiing was great!

[@vickyprouty6748]

You guys are amazing. I love watching your podcasts ,it’s like having coffee with really good friends. Thank you for what you do.

[@Susi1406]

Yes! I love what mohair or Suri alpaca does to a yarn! I have often saved a yarns I didn’t love when I paired them with with a mohair or suri! It’s amazing 🤩!! Game changer! Now it’s something I try to do all the time 😂

[@jordanrutherford812]

I’m making the daisy blanket! It’s my absolute first crochet project, it’s definitely beginner friendly. I bought the kit from Lion Brand but my main color is rose water (pink). Go for it! If I can crochet it, anyone can.

[@maryruthshanks3742]

Hint for traveling to the warm to hot and humid areas and you want to knit. Think summer tees that are only linen, cotton and silk blends. Last year I wanted to do your summer KAL getting ready for winter sweater. Got the gauge done but it’s hard to knit wool sweater when it’s 95-100 f with humidity of 90%+ Even in doors with good AC.

[@rebeccaknudsen6190]

Susan B Anderson has pattern with a formula to know how many rounds of extra knitting you need in your after thought heel. It's a game changer knowing exactly. Check it out.

[@knelson1152]

The yarn from Mexico hasn't been finished and that's why it is curly. That means it is a bit overspun. To finish it. Soak in tepid water for about 30 minutes. Press excess water out like you do a sweater, and then wack it against a wall or the tub until the yarn is balanced and smooth. You can bang it on the wall pretty hard. Be sure to hold the yarn in different places when you do it so you get an even yarn. Hang to dry. Some people put a weight of some sort on it while it is drying to pull any curls out. I don't do that.

[@continentaldriftknits]

Great thought I have some handspun I’ve bought like this too

[@maureenholian1560]

Hi Tracie and Jodi, I truly enjoy all your podcasts! You are both so inspiring! Your yarns are so pretty! Great tattoos... They are such a beautiful Work of ART...perfect colors/shading!! Happy Knitting! 🧶

[@lizkaji2750]

Tracie could you also do a Ravelry page for the sweater Jodi is wearing?😁I love the mods she did!

[@sandiolson2064]

We like bulky sweaters. But sometimes. We get off. I have had to many sweaters to small. So will also double check my measurements again.

[@larajean1]

Love Jodi's "Sunday Morning.." ...would not normally pick that color but it is stunning!

[@ephemerabluetit335]

We knit hats for the shelter all year long. Then Christmas knitting is free for all.

[@stephanievanleeuwen10]

I can’t wait for your summer sock camp! Looking forward to keeping it simple and enjoying other sock knitters. Maybe will try an afterthought heel for the first time

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

Being a high arch person, I loved your discussion on sock heels. My go to would always be heel flap and gusset, but sometimes I want a contrast color heel so I will try a cut in afterthought heel adding 6 to 8 rows before knittinh the heel. Jodi, I love the mix of colors for the hats, It almost lokks like painting with yarn.

[@continentaldriftknits]

I have a high arch, try cutting a few more stitches either side than half, this creates a larger opening to then fill

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

@@continentaldriftknits Thanks, I'll try

[@laurarimkis2472]

Have to tell you, I am on my second sweater using the Illimani sabra 11. It is an amazing yarn for a nice light sweater. I did joji's lacy boxy And getting ready for another one of Hers. The drape is amazing!!!

[@debraneal4307]

Tanis Fibres - Canadian designer - has a great t-shirt raglan summer top - the Rock it Tee - it's cute and easy. Also - Ewe knit Free pattern Meridian top is beautiful and free.

[@Animalbandittt]

I have to laugh… I have 4 and 5 year old boys and I ALWAYS buy myself something small for my work on that day too😂 and to other friends kids birthdays I bring something small for the mom! A coffee mug, coffee beans, etc❤ love it!

[@continentaldriftknits]

Re the measuring your fave sweater - I measured the length of my favourite T-shirts and have been hitting exactly where I love for the last couple of knits knitting to that length ❤

[@Sassybooklady]

Humidity does make knitting hard! I live in Eastern Texas, and I knit all summer but only in the air conditioning. And I absolutely cannot knit mohair once it starts to warm up (which is right now!). Although it was 30 F this morning, we have already had several 80 F days. I am desperately trying to finish a test knit with mohair 😝

[@nokesbob2256]

I would take that hand dye yarn from Mexico and have a weaver make you a rug on a loom. Those colors would look great together.

[@marcioamorim6439]

Apaixonado por voces ❤

[@saraholden5213]

Hi, Jodi, I love your hair color. I think it is very flattering!

[@serenityinstitches8236]

It was so fun watching you on a Saturday! 😊 Love all the sweaters, especially the one with ribbing added down the front- great idea! I mostly have knit cardigans due to hot flashes. Maybe a pullover in cotton or bamboo?? Love you guys! Christina Hillsboro, OR

[@karlalintzenich2376]

Higgins Lake - most beautiful lake ❤

[@my4kitties]

I am also working on gauge for You and I Knit pattern. My first swatch I came out with 18 or 19 stitches per inch and I'm now up to 20, but I haven't reached 21. So Tracy this has been a very helpful discussion. I am using Bamboo Pop sport held with Manos lace weight baby alpaca, silk and touch of cashmere. I love the feel using US size 4 needles. I also only want 1" 2" at the most ,ease. I am 34" bust, 5' 2". OH YES, I got this pattern because of you guys! This will be my first sweater in 20 years.

[@marycameron8621]

Fun time AGAIN! I loved the puffy sock segment - hilarious!!

[@SamanthaMerwin]

1:09:21 that's my downtown hoodie!! 10/10 recommend, everybody needs one

[@sophiefletcher8423]

Love your channel! You have brought up double chins a couple times. I recently found online that it’s not a double chin it’s accumulated lymphatic fluid. There are all kinds of videos online. I have been trying it and definitely getting improvements right away! Cheers

[@Rockabillyviking]

I do fine without the sweater cords... Because I always use interchangeables and just add a cable connector and another cable 🤷‍♀😉

[@hollyrust2174]

Make a sweater/jacket with big wooden buttons with that yarn you got from Mexico!

[@lesleysmith7452]

Your sweaters! Stunning! Absolutely beautiful ❤❤

[@thehouseonhadleyknits102]

I’m Soooo close to finishing a sweater for my husband in Hemp! Seriously…I’m over it! If he doesn’t love it, it’s MINE. I’ve earned this! LOL

[@CassieDA17]

I’ll have to try an afterthought heel again. I typically do toe-up with a mini gusset and a fish lips kiss heel or just a fleegle heel. I love both of those heels

[@continentaldriftknits]

I have a really high arch and I do extra rows and gussets and the best option was that when I do the short row pick up I extend the opening to a couple more stitches either side of half the stitches - effectively gives a bigger opening

[@suegraham4323]

Fun afternoon, thanks!!

[@chrisg4854]

Love Easy Like Sunday Morning!

[@nokesbob2256]

I love both the sparkle sweaters, but I really want to knit Tracie's gold version. It just pops. I just finished The Classic. I used Knit Picks Hawethorne tonal, in the colorway Hood River. It is a deep multicolor red. And I held it with one strand of Knit Picks Alpaca Cloud lace in the color Elizabeth, a deep red. It turned out beautiful. I love it.

[@barbaraireland6772]

OMG...I just ordered that crochet book. I want to make garden collages and frame them. @frankiegreyfibres you could crochet flowers to highlight each of your amazing yarn colours!!!

[@shellyknoll1818]

Diet Dr Pepper: same issue here in Ontario. Only place I can reliably find it now is Walmart. (Now I’m going to go enjoy one! Lol)

[@sandracroley9784]

I don't know if it's a problem on my end, but even with the sound turned up all the way I was straining to hear this episode 🤔

[@carriekohlmeyer354]

1:39:00 OMG, Tracie! I was in Huatulco the same time you were less than a mile further down the road by La Bocana Beach, and I also met Sol and got a presentation on the natural dying! The huge looms were amazing. Huatulco was beautiful! I’m from Montana, but everyone one we met there was from Alberta. I asked every single Canadian if they knew you guys 😂 The four small projects that tagged along with me only saw the light of day on the planes! Definitely hard to knit when it’s that humid.

[@catherinewithall8344]

I think I tuned in The giggle Girls podcast , loved it!

[@sew_So_beautiful]

Is the sequin yarn itchy against your skin in a sweater? I know with sequined sewing fabric, you have to trim out the sequins or cover them where they touch the skin at the neck or in the seams. And this goes through on both sides of the fabric when you knit it, all the way down the sweater.

[@carolrachuk2090]

Those bugs made the colour in the British Red Coats!!!

[@marcioamorim6439]

❤❤❤❤

[@maryegan3480]

You guys make me laugh out loud.

[@pearlwhyte6770]

Would love to touch base Re finer and pattern fir the green hat

[@susanfogarty7620]

You are so funny, always a struggle to get going😂

[@Lysa_03]

Love y’all ! Thanks for all the information and teaching !!!!! Tracie /Jodie can I ask a question please I noticed that you guys use tumblers to drink out of and they’re always different colors. Are they Starbucks tumblers or not?

[@noragarza1197]

Good show. How about making a poncho with the rustic Mexican yarn.

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

Oh! Such a great suggestion 👍🏼

[@lauracarnie6652]

Your Mexican wool would make a beautiful tote or wall hanging.

[@CassieDA17]

I can see that Mexican yarn knit into the “rug” sweater pattern

[@pamelawatkins1067]

Like your new sign

[@lucindadeans4704]

How do you measure the favorite sweater? I assume you lay it on a flat surface, but wanted to be sure. Thanks for your help. Your show is so enjoyable. I check the calendar and look forward to your day.

[@elizabethdelong6431]

Damn so busy I missed you live!

[@gailgoodall2532]

Oh bummer I see it was 8 hours ago anyway love you guys keep it up

[@an-magrittlerfald6816]

Koselig episode som alltid 😊 God påske etterhvert 🐣

[@Jammanich]

Its 3am I have to keep on watching tomorrow. Tracie, how did the trick for hot flashes work???

[@michellec3808]

How much sparkle yardage do you need for your size sweater?

[@bboice08]

More sparkle on darker colors!!!

[@carolb8073]

What is a good yarn for a summer tee ?

[@kellykoehle9120]

I was gifted a set of the original barber cords and was so excited. I've twice had them come off, even though I attached them just like you did. I dropped so many stitches and it took so long to pick them all up. I was wondering if the type and size of needle cause them to fall off. I was knitting with 4mm steel tips. I'd love to know which type of needles you use to keep them on. Thanks so much!

[@marysnyder3809]

Same problem here,

[@elisekt1860]

We have a coke/dr pepper bottling company in town. Do you think they just slap a different label?

[@gregorlerch8444]

OMG I'm so mad at myself 😢 I missed live

[@karenfeek1706]

If you like to fabrics your gauge made do the math and adjust the size that fits

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

Thank you! I think that’s the answer too. 😄

[@floratrs]

hello!! the sweater that Tracy is wearing.. would you be so kind to tell me which one is it? thanks a lot!!

[@ephemerabluetit335]

Prickly pear and lemon head?

[@jellyfish1969]

The sound is so quiet, and sounds like you're inside a can. If you play this back, then go to almost any other video on KZbin including your old ones, the sound is vastly different. I miss being able to see you and hear. I can only hear you if I put the phone up to my ear now.

[@patriciashetler4736]

I think they discontinued diet Dr Pepper

[@patriciashetler4736]

Oops. Mis information. Vanilla cherry diet doctor was discontinued

[@jentextiles]

I so dislike tattoos I’m out x

[@GroceryGirlsKnit]

🤨🤨🤨

[@silviagowdy7562]

Thanks for your exit announcement. Wasn’t really necessary, was it ?

[@terricox3559]

Life and soul of the party

[@maryruthshanks3742]

Hint for traveling to the warm to hot and humid areas and you want to knit. Think summer tees that are only linen, cotton and silk blends. Last year I wanted to do your summer KAL getting ready for winter sweater. Got the gauge done but it’s hard to knit wool sweater when it’s 95-100 f with humidity of 90%+ Even in doors with good AC.