florence's knitting podcast 31: lots of pretty blue and grey knits!

ad | some of the items in this video were provided free of charge, you can see it marked (sponsored) in the lists below, although I'm not being paid to speak about anything in this video
my instagram: handmade_by_florence (previously handmadebyflorence but my instagram has been disabled so i’m having to move to a new account)
my ravelry: www.ravelry.co...
patterns and yarns mentioned:
I’m wearing the mixed rib camisole, currently in testing, knitting in knitting for Oliver merino in dusty aqua
albertville 1992 sweater: www.ravelry.co...
(sort of sponsored - white was left over from a sponsored test knit) (isager jensen in 100, 0, 11s, 23s, 98, 32s)
if you want to look through all of these designs, you can find a bunch of them here: eu.daleofnorwa...
winnie sweater: by woozybyceline on instagram, currently in testing
(camarose host in 8200 marmor, isager silk mohair in 2s)
cardigan no. 9: www.ravelry.co...
(rauma fivel in 200)
book club cardigan: www.ravelry.co...
(sandnes garn peer gynt in 1035, isager alpaca 1 in e2s, isager 20mm cotton buttons in khaki)
lillehammer 1994 sweater: www.ravelry.co...
(rosa pomar vivo in 20, a568, 01, a573, a583)
the yarn shops I mention frequently and things I bought:
- (sponsored) my ivory room (london): myivoryroom.co.uk (seeknit needles)
- oxford yarn store (oxford): www.oxfordyarn... (knitting for olive heavy merino and soft silk mohair in marzipan, isager sock yarn)
I also showed the (sponsored) book "knitted moomin socks" which was gifted by the uk publisher and the patterns can be found on ravelry here: www.ravelry.co...

[@leiknit]

I can vouch that the company has reached at least one additional customer by sending you the Moomin socks book. I actually gasped when you held it up.

[@deadlykween9126]

same aha the audible gasp i made

[@lorrainewalker9426]

Love the tank top, and the colour is perfect for you , thanks for sharing all your lovely knits 🧶 ❤

[@karynzlatkis]

‘Vovó’ actually means Grandma in portuguese. I love that yarn and it wears incredibly well 🥰

[@valliemcc8352]

That Moomin sock book is EVERYTHING

[@KnitwithYen]

This has got to be the best sponsorship, what an adorable book i NEED to get my hands on it 😍 Thanks for the amazing episode~~

[@eugeniashen4819]

Your intelligence is knitting into your artistic creativity, making your podcast totally enjoyable to me. Have a great summer.

[@andreamiller6200]

I am so glad you inserted the clips of you trying on the unblocked cardigan No. 9 and then trying on the blocked cardigan - I must say that it was because of this that I am now persuaded to consider knitting this, it is now in my queue, and thank you so much!

[@handmadebyflorence]

It’s a lovely pattern! I liked it much more than I expected to

[@user-bp8pl9lb9f]

I’m so happy that you uploaded new podcast today!

[@hannak0192]

The book about socks seems fantastic ❤

[@belwynne1386]

Great, great vlog. Very inspirational. I look forward to the ski jumper episode.

[@MikiCrespo]

The colors of your swatch 1994 jumper is just perfect 🩵

[@yuliyaminina8367]

I’m always surprised reading comments of people that never block garments. The yarn is usually pretty dirty, it often has some chemical coating, if anything, I just don’t want that stuff on my skin. But also, do people actually never wash their knits???

[@saracolyer3979]

Eeeeeehhhhh!!!! Can't wait for your cami/tank pattern to come out!! I knitted your cardigan pattern and love it! Keep up the amazing work!

[@cherieredelings5714]

I knitted your Tombo tee and really liked the construction of the shoulders; I definitely recommend it. It's so elegant, it's my favorite construction!

[@notaclue822]

I love Sari Nordlund s patterns. I just finished the Ballard tee and plan to make a long sleeved wool version. Your ski sweaters are so beautiful. I think it's difficult to adjust while doing it in a different gauge. It's not something I know how to do. Enjoying your podcasts very much.

[@crazyonchicat]

i love how your nails match with the host yarn :D

[@woolgatheringfran]

I literally just favourited that Lillehammer pattern a few days ago so I'm really stoked to see that you plan on knitting it! Can't wait to see how your pastel version turns out, I'm sure it's gonna look amazing. Also really pleased to see you branching out into more technically varied knitting projects ^^

[@michellebattersby4070]

Hi Florence. Brilliant podcast as usual. I particularly love all your tutorials. My sock knitting has come on leaps and bounds since watching your sock tutorial. They look so polished and perfect now. So thanks for putting your time into them. I’m sure you have had lots of people asking for the toggles. However if not I would love them. I’m definitely going to make that cardigan you e just finished love the details of the neck etc.

[@Feainne.]

So glad that you explained the differences (or lack of them 😅) between tubular, sewn and Italian bind offs. I was thinking about it numerous times listening to other podcasts, but never bothered googling it, haha

[@thk849]

Thank you❤❤ you are the best knit channel ever❤❤❤❤

[@nikitinaknits]

Beautiful episode, I am now looking forward to trying Rauma Fivel. Also cardigan no 9 looks amazing. Lillehammer is on my dream knits list since a few years, I am glad you decided to knit it!

[@tanjaheida3213]

Beware. It is generally known that gauge is usually tighter when knitted in the round in small circumferences. That why we size up the needle for sleeves. Good luck on your Lillehammer sweater. It's glorious. 🎉😊

[@handmadebyflorence]

I know people often mention this, but I don’t personally find there is a difference with my gauge at small circumferences! I think it’s one of those things you learn about your own knitting with time, and for me it’s not a problem.

[@sarah.louisa]

I love watching your podcast, you manage to make me want to try a new technique, pattern or yarn every time! I'm really looking forward to your Olympic jumper vlog:) I'd love to make a bigger/ more complicated project soon, so this will be great encouragement! Also, the Moomin book is so cute.

[@FriendlyFibers]

I just received my Moomin book!! I can’t wait to knit a pair of socks from it :) I was shocked when you showed it!

[@shirleydotts8472]

I always enjoy watching your podcasts and seeing what you're working on. BTW, I just read an article about the 10 ten hardest languages to learn. Finnish is number one.

[@handmadebyflorence]

Interesting! I took Japanese in high school and that was pretty hard so surprised it’s more difficult than that

[@shirleydotts8472]

@@handmadebyflorence I just saw another list that had Mandarin Chinese as #1 so it depends on which list you look at. Finnish was in the top 10 -- so was Japanese.

[@autochick123]

Beautiful knitted projects again! Thank you for sharing your work Florence. I’m really excited to see a video on color work knitting and how easy it can be. I’ve done a little on hats and a shawl but I haven’t done a larger garment yet. I need more courage and brain bandwidth to jump in. I’m still working on your Step by Step Cardigan. I really appreciate your video, which helped me when I may have over thought the directions or just needed a visual like for the Italian bind-off on the bottom of my sweater. I need to start the sleeves soon. I’m waiting on 9” circular needles because I have little patience for double pointed ones. 😅 Thank you again for another fun podcast.

[@Anne-lv2qg]

Ooh I'm knitting the moominhouse socks right now! Just finished the first, and casting on the second very soon. I actually got the swedish version of the book to be able to knit them earlier but didn't get around to it🙃 The novita yarn is very nice to knit with, if a little splitty, and makes for very cozy socks

[@nestledinknits]

Love that Cardigan No9, the Rauma garn looks incredible I really need to get my hands on it! And though Olympics Jumpers are not my thing, I'm excited to see how this new one turns out, as the last one turned out so good!

[@nannialpacason3207]

I made a cardigan in it in white! It’s sooooo soft and cozy😍

[@nestledinknits]

@@nannialpacason3207 okay now I have to figure out how I can get it here 👀🤭

[@RachelJennetti]

I gasped when you showed the purple and yellow tweed because i JUST ordered that exact yarn for the moby sweater 😆

[@m0zarts-animation]

I am definitely interested in a video on how you construct your Lillehammer sweater! I love the color work on Norwegian sweaters but also don’t like the fit a lot of them have, so very interested in hearing more on the modifications you make and how you construct the sweater

[@stitchandthread]

Such a lovely cardigan in neutral 😍Ah I was looking for similar toggle buttons, but wasn’t convinced about those that I found. So, if you have any spare, happy to pay postage and use yours, or Valentina’s for that matter ☺️

[@marilynbrandt7070]

Hoping to knit Carrdigan No. 9. Thanks for your comments regarding size guidance-!!!

[@oatmille]

I'm so excited for the mixed-rib tank! Funny thing, I only recently heard about moomins from another knitting podcast, Made By Moomeeno!

[@thekindles1183]

Love the podcast and those socks are so cute. All the best, Kimberly

[@catblues8645]

OMG I love Moomin (I still have the books my mum grew up with). I NEED that Moomin sock book.

[@oldwitchknits-Ursula]

The cardigan No.9 is so nice! I finished mine a couple weeks ago and got a few wears before it got too warm. I couldn't find toggle buttons near me so ordered a 50 (!!) pack from Amazon. They were the only ones in the right size/shape/colour. Hopefully some of my knitting friends can use up some of them lol. Mine also transformed from a too small lumpy mess to a wonderful perfect fit cardi.

[@ChristieArcher]

Nice collection Bobbi. I have all of these on my radar too. I’m finishing up my Anker Tee and will be casting on the Umbria Summer Top next. Then I’d really like to do the Sabai top after that. Plus I have a few cardigan patterns that I’m working to get tested/released.

[@stinefriishals]

I love the moomin socks!! I know there’s a similar book with childrens patterns that I really need to get my hands on.

[@weronikar.1994]

Hi Florence, for the tube like yarn You can connect two ends with needle, putting one end inside the other, there are some tutorials on YT

[@handmadebyflorence]

I think that would be difficult here because the wool is so fluffy! But I’ll give it a go, thanks for the suggestion

[@weronikar.1994]

@@handmadebyflorence I have send you video on IG with this method

[@knitsbyada]

I've been seeing the moomin sock book here in Finland, and have been tempted to buy it and this podcast episode might give me the final push. And can agree on that finnish is unlike any other language and as a native speaker it has made learning other languages a bit more difficult since there aren't a lot of similar sounding words

[@simovj]

I'd love to make the cardigan with the same toggles, if you still have any, I'd appreciate them. Also can't wait for your cami pattern release, I've been waiting for it since I first saw it! ❤

[@sharonmerton9812]

Hey Florence. Your Cardigan no. 9 looks beautiful. Gorgeous colour and drape. Any advice on picking up and knitting stitches from the "saddle" so that gaps aren't seen in those stitches please. I see a few in the ravelry projects with this, and I have this also on one project I am working on disappointingly. Love your aesthetic and knitting skills, with your great way of sharing it with us knitters 🙏🥰

[@Brightwatereq]

My big thing is not doing a swatch 😬 I just want to jump in and start creating. I have come to realize the swatch is part of that journey.

[@4mld963]

Love your Moomin joy!11

[@knittysixx5106]

I’m using a similar yarn to Host from a different company (Lang) and found the same issue with the knots. V annoying I used a Russian join to avoid the ends. Especially it’s the addition of the mohair it should be good aesthetically

[@T139w]

I am currently trying to decide between knitting the cardi no.9 or the esther jacket but either way I'm looking for nice toggle buttons and can't find any.. so if you are still offering some I'd love them!!! Lovely episode, I don't have the patience for that much colourwork but am really enjoying watching you make those jumpers!!!!

[@thesunandtheforest]

Oh I have that Moomin Socks book! The pattern you chose was one of the ones that made me buy that book. I haven't knitted anything from it yet though. Maybe this is a sign. (I also know a bit of Finnish, it's a beautiful language.)

[@dianepothier3078]

Love love your new original top. Can I make a suggestion? When describing a pattern especially the neckline and sleeve construction, it would be much easier to see and u understand if you pushed your hair back or put it up. I don’t want to be rude but there are a lot of people who have said they feel the same way love your podcast

[@handmadebyflorence]

I haven’t seen comments saying this before, but thanks for the feedback! I generally don’t wear the pieces I show in the video so I can show them in more detail though

[@IaMmeMilly]

You are correct! Høst means Harvest indeed, but Harvest is the word for Autumn. ;)

[@TheBrownieQueen]

I'm curious as to how you think the Book Club Cardigan fits when you're finished with it. From the photos, it looks like the V in front where the two sides come together is very narrow around the neck and has a steep angle compared to most other V-neck cardigans. The cardigan is pretty, but I'm really wary of the fit because of that and am not sure I want to knit it.

[@thk849]

Hi Florence, can you make a video how to shape neck line and sholders in sweater like petit knit stiripped jumper. İ hope you to teach us the method of knitting jumper with short row sholders❤

[@dfblake7]

If you still have some of the toggles, i would love to have some please to make the same cardigan. Thanks.

[@kavitadeepchand]

Hi Florence. I love knitting cardigans and am very tempted to try the cardigan no 9. It will be my first MFTK pattern. If there are toggles going spare I would love to use them (I live in London). If not, do you know where Valentina bought them from? Finding buttons is always tricky. Good luck with your next project.

[@handmadebyflorence]

Unfortunately they have been claimed! But before she sent them to me I was planning on buying some from Wool Warehouse; they seem to have a good selection of the toggles in particular!

[@kavitadeepchand]

@@handmadebyflorence Thanks for the recommendation Florence. Good timing as I was about to place an order with WW so will hold back and have a look at the toggles.

[@Knitslip]

Hi Florence, I noticed you use the seeknit needles. Any suggestion whether I should get the koshitsu or the shirotake?

[@handmadebyflorence]

I use both! Shirotake are much blunter and less smooth, so if you enjoy other wooden needles you might like those. Koshitsu feel pointier and are much smoother - I think most people would prefer them, particularly people who like metal needles or knit lace etc.

[@viannedemirel]

I‘m so bald you‘re relasing the tank top pattern :D

[@morganking7402]

i'm currently knitting with rowan softyak dk (similar construction to camarose host) and i am dealing with the same issue! the knots are ridiculous

[@amalie6744]

How much yarn did you use for the cardigan no.9?🌸

[@annalena5153]

This might be a weird question but what exactly is the difference between blocking and just washing your knits? Like i get that you’re shaping your garment with blocking but do you do this every time you wash it?😅Love your videos by the way❤

[@handmadebyflorence]

Yes, pretty much! I always dry my knitwear flat to get the shape I want. If I’m cleaning it, I’ll block it afterwards so it dries to a good fit

[@feliciameier1929]

I could not understand the name of your favorite needles (c-Knit?). Would you mind telling me their correct name. Thank you! Wonderful episode!! All your episodes have a great flow to them.

[@handmadebyflorence]

They’re from Seeknit KA!

[@katerinamelin734]

In Swedish you say “höst” for autumn so you was very close 🤗

[@Photosandthecity]

Moomins 🥰❤

[@andreabeian3492]

❤

[@katrineknudsen1380]

"høst" actually means "harvest" in danish not autumn, that's called "efterår":). But i think "høst" can mean autumn in other languages. You would typically harvest in the autumn after all.

[@RedLeafStitches]

Hey! I have a question for anyone who’s used Peer Gynt - do you usually tend to use it for patterns calling for DK weight yarn? The yardage is so small for 50g (even less than even some Aran weight yarns), and the one time I swatched with it for a DK weight jumper (the Svenson pullover) I couldn’t get gauge to save my life, it was so big. Any tips greatly appreciated, as it’s such a beautiful yarn I’d love to knit with it! 🧡🧶

[@handmadebyflorence]

Personally I find I can comfortably meet about a 20st gauge with it! But I’ve also definitely heard from other people who find it too thick for a DK

[@noriskern7385]

I would gladly pay for the courier if you sent to me down here in the south of Brazil. It's hard to find quality wool.

[@marilynbrandt7070]

Please write the name of the bind-off, not the Italian bind-off please.. Thanks!

[@handmadebyflorence]

tubular bind off?

[@marilynbrandt7070]

It was not clear in your presentation so I will listen again….!

[@kajon84]

The translation wrote SE bind off, I don't know what that means, either ​@@handmadebyflorence

[@kajon84]

Transalation in caption stated SE bind off, I don't know what that means either ..​@@handmadebyflorence

[@christinacruden886]

I’m sorry Sweetheart, I’m having a problem trying to understand what your saying. I do like what you are showing. ❤️❤️🇨🇦

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