Happy Hour with Les Garçons - Episode 12

Episode 11
We are wearing
❖ Yesteryears by maxtheknitter
❖ Wind Whistles by Les Garçons
WIP
❖ Robin Beanie by Sari Nordund
❖ House of Diamond by maxtheknitter (not out yet)
❖ Bump shawl by maxtheknitter (not out yet)
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[@tarasignet7368]

His Dark Materials is great! I absolutely agree with you, the books, the audio books and the series is spectacular.

[@namiwolflover14]

The bumps shawl makes me think of the rumble strips on the side of highways that let you know you’re outside the roadway

[@janeevans7495]

Max, think of this to pronounce sewing...."sowing" like sowing wheat! So....ing! LOL Vincent it is called a "remanent" ...left over, remaining, residual...kaput!! Excellent stitching & creative use for Harris Tweed for that great bag! Good to see the two of you again so quickly...keep it up! An air-pat (won't wake her up) for little Lola!

[@sunnyw4148]

Always an enjoyable visit while I knit or not.

[@deniseconsiglio-lahti6443]

Thank you for the video. Always so informative and fun. Such lovely plaids you purchased. Gentle reminder, double check you plaids match up before you cut your pattern for those shirts. I spent every summer in Canada and we bought some beautiful wool plaids back in the 60’s.

[@les.garcons]

Thanks for the tip! Yes, I'll definitely double- and triple-check for sure! I've always loved a challenge though, I'm sure I'll love it!

[@helenhyatt9398]

Fun fact…commode in English is a portable toilet! 😂 You guys always make me laugh! Love it. BTW just finished The Snuggle is Real and I love it. Bravo Max.

[@gaellezaccaro1691]

yeah, merci pour cette vidéo c'était très sympa. bon vogue knitting live Maxim. enjoy ! J'aime beaucoup vos nouvelles couleurs 🤩 à bientôt !

[@pattigolden1]

I love that even the best doesn't weave in ends!!! Gorgeous blanket! I weave as I go, but my nemesis is blocking.... I think there are about 12 objects in the "to be blocked" pile. 🤷 I'm REALLY happy to see someone else who does the sleeves before the body!!! I'm always worried about running out of yarn, I'd rather have a shorter body than one sleeve shorter than the other. You guys are too cute, I love that you can laugh at each other!!

[@les.garcons]

Thank you, Patti🤗

[@bobettemccann8497]

Speaking of drinks, I love when you put a drink recipe on your knitting patterns 🍸🍹🥃🍸

[@MrEj7ak]

“Who wouldn’t miss Canada.” I hear you. Lived in Quebec for a year and miss it dearly

[@michellemcclellan4245]

So much fun. You are both fabulous. Love all the different projects, stories and the laughs. Perfect way to start the weekend. Thank you!

[@mindfulmelbournemaker]

Oh my god. My husband is the same - he hates musicals and is so confused by all the spontaneous singing but we went to Book of Morman when visiting NY and he LOVED it. You should totally go!!

[@LindaSimpson]

Hi guys lovely to see you again, wonderful work as always. Hugs ❤❤❤

[@les.garcons]

Thank you! 🤗

[@sarahiwasaki2754]

I ordered a knitting mill right after hearing your can use a power drill with it. I thought, awesome, something knitty my husband will like. It arrived today so I have a new toy to learn to use. Thanks for sharing this cool idea. (P.S. I also really enjoyed the His Dark Materials series - I bought the series for my school library.)

[@les.garcons]

That is awesome!

[@heathermclaughlin8991]

😂 you guys are the best! We called the TV fuzzy you are talking about “snow”. I remember you could hear the sound but the picture was snowed out. I am having flashbacks.

[@les.garcons]

Yes! Thank you! Someone else also mentioned "scrambled", where it wasn't really the black and white snow, but more of a distorsion

[@Kaila999]

Love love LOVE my air fryer. It’s the Instant Vortex 6 litre (basket type of air fryer). I use it at least 3x per week. It’s like an Easy Bake Oven for grownups. Try making crunchy chickpea snacks…waaaaay better than the ready-made from the store. PS I purchased that one because it was the #1 choice on the America’s Test Kitchen KZbin channel. (Gear Heads is the “series” that reviews kitchen equipment.)

[@les.garcons]

Half (if not more) of my kitchen equipment can is the best (or best buy) from ATK's reviews 😂 I used to be obsessed with the show, and I still go there to get recommendations!

[@TaraSykes3]

I love that you enjoyed Scotland so much, you made some wise purchases there. The Scotsman traditionally gets his kilt and full attire when he turns 21. It's extremely expensive and often families chip in towards the cost. Kilts are very specialised tailoring and are not easy to make. I would recommend podcaster from Edinburgh Amy Palko "The Meaningful Stitch". Loved all yous show content this evening, twas a joy to watch, thank you for brightening my day.

[@les.garcons]

Oh, thanks for the recommendation!

[@tarahdoran386]

wow those jumpers are beautiful an look so good on you both , lovely to see you again so enjoyable , love your art an warmth from uk

[@cassandras3465]

You are both so talented! I love your use of colors, so modern. Max you always come up with such beautiful patterns. Vincent you are such a talented dyer. ❤

[@ZarakhCreations]

For Max, Commode works in English, too! Just evokes a more fancy or fussy antique dresser. But also, another more prolific meaning is toilet/ WC.

[@les.garcons]

The more you know! Love learning new words 😊

[@lindariccardohenderson1656]

Love the care and respect you have for each other. You have sold me on the mills and merchant bag!!

[@lesleyrichard888]

So very glad you are back, it is so much fun spending time with you both. I love that you are "makers" and talk about all sorts of different things, including air fryers 😉 I am starting to take up weaving and really enjoyed seeing your finished pieces, both this episode and last. Looking forward to your next show.

[@denisedube-stevenson3808]

Finally! Laine Magazine pronounced correctly.

[@dr.barbaracureton8758]

Yes to the Book of Mormon from a family of 4 who do not like most musicals.

[@suestamm3190]

Your knitted garments are awesome! Both of you are so talented. Love your choice of colors/patterns. Cheers!

[@les.garcons]

Thank you so much!

[@janethamilton5216]

Once More With Feeling! Love it so much! There was a CD available of the cast recording at one point.

[@LeahLaushway]

I have that CD! I should post the album, since it seems otherwise unavailable.

[@lunardesignstudiolinda1256]

Thank you for the weaving!,,,,

[@lafrileuse4459]

Ravie de vous revoir! ❤

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

I love the shawl/scaf new design, would call it : "Moon Rays" .

[@les.garcons]

Great name! On adore le nom (je vous soupçonne francophone!)

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

@@les.garcons Oui, je suis francophone, mais je crois que pour notre communauté de tricot le nom en anglais est plus facile, sinon "Rayon de lune" ça fait un peu cucu ... Il faudrait peut-être y ajouter un trait d'union car il y a déjà deux patrons sur Ravelry du nom de "Moon Rays" Moon-Rays n'est pas utilisé.

[@tishshaefer9980]

You two are as funny as Kevin and Ray. And so talented. I finished a sweater with a folded collar. In the past I folded over the completed ribbing but this time I knit stockinette for the inside. It lays much more flat. Thanks for all the inspiration and fun. ♥️ (PS - I'm one of those really old viewers.)

[@Hungerlandknits]

I had to watch Once More With Feeling after watching this episode, because ”They got the mustard out” got stuck in my head. Thanks Vincent! 😂

[@erinpark8028]

His dark Materials was amazing! Loved every minute. Now showing to my son who is 11 who is also reading the books.

[@mindykannon4650]

Hope to see your at VNL….should be great fun!

[@mistyblue5312]

A little late to the party, but wanted to watch every bit of it. Love the “if not for my 2% there would be 0%” comment. 😂😂

[@les.garcons]

I mean, it's true, innit? 😂 - V

[@mistyblue5312]

@@les.garcons 100% true! Lol,😃🥰

[@lyndaannibal8990]

Thanks for another fabulous podcast. I love your patterns and I think I’m going to have to knit one for my sweetie,in those colours Vince. Of course, I love all your colours that you two knit with. Have a great two weeks.

[@knittingpossect]

Kevin and Ray came over last Sunday both carrying your bags! I tried to steal at least one of them before they left, but no luck. They are amazing. Also, Love your new color ways. See you soon. xo Kim

[@beckydraper9913]

I love my air fryer, I bought it 3 years ago and use it so much, still top on my list for kitchen appliances

[@Boulette091186]

"Big round bottom like we like them" my son Vincent (who's 10) heard that and commented "Oh it's kind of like ♫ Fat bottomed girls you make the rocking world go round ♫ Except with boys. BAGS ! I mean BAGS !" So thank you for the laugh XD

[@whiskyandwool]

Max, check out Tender Buttons when you’re on your NYC trip. It’s an amazing selection of vintage and classic buttons. So so good!! You could pick buttons for all the shirts Vincent is making 🤩 It’s not in the garment district but in mid-town Eastside which means it’s 7th Av’s best kept secret 😉 Hope to see you at Vogue!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@chet1051]

LisaR-Yay ! I kept wondering when someone would use the I-cord machine for making I/cord ;) thought maybe there was a taboo or some bad experience with it 😂you guys elevated the idea with the drill addition! Gorgeous weaving ❤Squooshy Blankets - Im distracted from my wips want icord blanket too

[@kathyffarney-keck8593]

In the spring we will see moulin Rouge and kinky boots back to back. I can't wait. I love the yoke on your sweater

[@estherdigianvittorio5279]

I’ve seen many shows on Broadway but my absolute favourite musicals of all time are Rocky Horror Picture Show and Notre Dame De Paris!

[@MikiCrespo]

Definitely love your podcast 🧶💗🧶

[@SylVie]

ouiiii / yessss vous revoilà ! 😊

[@bethwhitaker8794]

I’m the same with my air fryer and Instant Pot. I got rid of the Instant Pot and looove my air fryer!

[@MereteKdesign]

What a lovely episode 💖💖💖. I had some good laughs. Love your humorous side. Thanks for sharing your creativity 🙏

[@susancourse4607]

We all needed this podcast to brighten up our January, thank you so much. The snow, the cold, I am a Scot (from a wee town between Edinburgh and Glasgow) living in Southern Ontario, and I suppose I fit the demographics of your listeners, (older than you both). The Harris tweed, absolutely you could not pass that up, that will last you close to a lifetime, excellent quality. And all your shop purchases, such lovely fabric. Thank you for a wonderful podcast, the drinks, the yarn, the knitting, the air fryer, the laughs, see you next time Gents.

[@les.garcons]

Thank you for watching! We only mentioned our demographics because we get a little glimpse of those stats in our channel. It's so fun to know who and where our subscribers are 😊

[@susancourse4607]

Demographics are important! Knowing your audience is so important. Have a wonderful weekend!

[@justlivinwithyarn]

I love that episode (singing) of Buffy. Now I think I need to watch it again, I started the series over again in December, but I'm still in season 1, might have to skip ahead.

[@joannekellam191]

The Book of Mormon is a fabulous show! Vincent, you’d love it once you got there!

[@karynlittleknits]

Yes yes yes to the Book of Mormon !

[@paddyknits]

I loved the air fryer convo!

[@lesliefuson7026]

Wicked is my favorite musical, it is wonderful!

[@judithcarter3471]

THANKYOU for going into depth about the details in weaving your beautiful dishcloths……it was so interesting!

[@les.garcons]

You are so welcome!

[@manus21]

Love the new episode ❤ I saw Book of Mormons a few years ago in London - I took my ex boyfriend who also doesn't like Musicals. But he actually LOVED Book of Mormons - the Songs, the humour - it's a great Musical and I still love listening to the Songs. ❤

[@les.garcons]

OK, maybe I'll give that one a try 😂 - V

[@domesticdivo1972]

Excellent Podcast.I have the Opus Hat and Cowl on the needles enjoying every minute of the process!!!!

[@les.garcons]

Wonderful!

[@uchinawa5]

I also sew and knit. I recommend the “Forever Shopper”by Spencer Ogg Patterns. It’s the only shopping bag I’ve made that the guys in the family really like. My grandmothers were expert knitters and sewers, and I remember a vest I had as a child that had a tartan front and a fisherman’s knit back. It was so comfortable with a little more dressier look. Good luck with all your fibre makings. They are beautiful.

[@les.garcons]

Thank you for the recommendation!

[@electricsheepknits]

Love your show! Also have suri pastel yarn arriving today from your store 😊 can’t wait! Going to make the Yeti Cowl! Cheers from Oregon!

[@rochellel4026]

Awesome episode! I enjoyed it, even laughed at funny moments. My partner and I had to replace our toaster oven last month. We discovered some new ones that have air frying feature. So we bought it and tried that feature with homemade frites. It came out crispy in no time! What a game changer!! Enjoy air frying and happy making! 😊💕 (aka yarnelleknits)

[@Seamlessknitter]

Love my airfryer. Use it everyday. I got rid of my microwave. I paid $250.00 for mine. I cook and warm up everything in it.

[@lindagrutzmacher4364]

Thank you for the podcast! It really brightened my day. Excited for the bag. I was debating on a colorwork sweater. After seeing the gorgeous moody colors, I can't wait to get started!

[@les.garcons]

You are so welcome!

[@deborahhuss9579]

I just love your knitting patterns. I am knitting the Once and Floral and can't wait to finish. I definitely celebrated finishing the colorwork with an Aperol Spritz as suggested. I am enjoying your interactions with each other! If English is your second language, then I think you are doing great! Love the new bags and will be watching for their release. Glad you came back so soon and looking forward to the next episode.

[@les.garcons]

Thank you! It is both our second language yes. Sometimes it's easier with a drink (or is it?!)

[@Jukilou]

It reminds me of a picture of astronaut foot prints on the moon!

[@AJoyousNoise]

Omg. BofM is amazing!!!!!! The funniest thing!

[@linziewinzie7469]

Hey just watching the recent episode. Love your podcast. My cat is called Lola too. She was born both a boy and a girl x

[@margreffle]

I choaked on my spit the second time Max called Moonstruck Moonbeam by mistake. I love that "scawl" or scarf/shawl! I think you should name the pattern Bumps In The Night, especially because of the moon theme. 😁

[@knottygurlcrochet]

Is there going to be another his dark materials club? So excited to potentially snag one of those bags! I was too slow the first time around lol ❤😂

[@les.garcons]

We somewhat lost the momentum for the HDM clubs. And we've come so far since the first one, we probably would want to re-do all seasons!

[@mlou4206]

Air fryer 🙌

[@tammysutherland5983]

Another great episode - it's wonderful to see you both again! Vincent - may I ask what model of Air Fryer you bought? I'm in the market for an Air Fryer and eager to know which model you went with

[@les.garcons]

We bought the NINJA AF101C (3.3L capacity). It's quite small, and perfect for two people or smaller portions. We did switch since the episode. I got a bigger model with two baskets (and sold my smaller model to a friend), but I'm still not sure I like it as much as the smaller one. I'm still using it almost daily! - V

[@suetaylor]

I warmed my Danish pastry in my fryer. Tasted lovely!

[@les.garcons]

Ooooh, great idea! I'm going to buy pastries just to try

[@raphaele4561]

Hello, hé hé hé ! I am older than you (50 years...) plus I am French 😬. In France a film titled "gueule de bois", absolutely can't work, ha ha !... thank you so much for this video, you make my day (which was a big sh...). I laughed a lot, and now I can have red wine, with cheese : comme une vraie française

[@les.garcons]

Au Québec, nous disons « lendemain de veille » pour parler de la gueule de bois. C'est le titre du film ici!

[@raphaele4561]

@@les.garcons c'est beaucoup mieux !!!

[@cindyestrada4936]

YOU need to see the Book of Mormon! it is a great musicals with wonderful transitions and wonderful song and dance and the humor os ssoooo good. I have seen it with various casts. Its a must see for sure! I am a picky musical person but The Book of Mormon is sooo good!

[@helensurrey6145]

In the Uk, speed bumps are called sleeping policemen. Good name for your shawl 👮‍♀️

[@les.garcons]

Oh, I love that name! Here, they're called "dos d'âne", which translates to "donkey's back"

[@QueenViolet8]

I just found your channel and visited your shop ❤ the enamel pins so Cute 🥰 when will the Fir Fox Sake be back in stock? Thanks 😊

[@les.garcons]

Mmmm not sure if it will, I'll ask Max. We have Max the Spinner Fox that is similar 😊boutiquelesgarcons.com/collections/enamel-pins-and-progress-keepers/products/max-the-spinner-fox-enamel-pin

[@kayfkay14]

7:21 I loved His Dark Materials. I’d watch James McAvoy sit in a chair.

[@les.garcons]

I'd watch with you! - V

[@btakane7169]

😂😂😂

[@Lisamakes]

“Right hand man/woman”

[@les.garcons]

That's it!

[@marysevb]

Square + Shawl… Squawl that becomes a play on words with Squall (bourrasque)…. 🧐

[@tracycara3814]

I love my air fryer

[@shelleyaw123]

Enjoy your videos. I also love your dyed yarns. Do you ship to the US?

[@les.garcons]

Yes we do 😊 to every state (including Hawaii and Alaska!)

[@Lisamakes]

Moon Bumps?

[@adamriddle373]

Rumble Stripes Shawl

[@cindyestrada4936]

Also what books were you recommending?

[@les.garcons]

It was the His Dark Materials trilogy: The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass (I think, writing this from memory!)

[@annbruno8295]

What was the HBO show? I never caught the title and I rewatched 😅

[@les.garcons]

Hehe, it's His Dark Materials

[@melissa-joy]

Oooooh! How do you think Ellie’s Childhood Home in mohair would look paired with Hedgehog Tweedy in the Future Reflections color way?

[@les.garcons]

We haven't seen the Tweedy in person but we think it'd work well 😊

[@taradennis7998]

So nice to see you guys podcasting together again 🎉 I vote for the new shawl to be called Moonbeam, that was part of your inspiration, and I think it sounds lovely.

[@JosePerez-rg6wy]

Is the yarn behind you your yarns or are they from other dyers

[@les.garcons]

Behind us is all our yarn 😊 we have some other brands on the sides

[@danielpip1313]

Okay... first of all, bunnies aren't just cute like everybody supposes. Second... I did a quick search of the comments to see if anyone already asked you this, but WHAT MODEL AIR FRYER DID YOU BUY THAT YOU LOVE SO MUCH? We have one, but it's smaller than we'd like, and I'm curious.

[@les.garcons]

We bought the NINJA AF101C (3.3L capacity). It's quite small, and perfect for two people or smaller portions. We did switch since the episode. I got a bigger model with two baskets (and sold my smaller model to a friend), but I'm still not sure I like it as much as the smaller one. I'm still using it almost daily! - V

[@janeevans7495]

It takes 6 - 8 yards to make a man's kilt....$$$$$

[@SarahGarcia-sx2bt]

Any adult parts 🤣

[@LeahLaushway]

Vincent, the fabric you mentioned early in the vid is a cotton toile? My mother spent her career as a seamstress, so I can answer a lot of sewing terminology questions.

[@les.garcons]

It's undyed cotton, to make a mock-up of garment before cutting the actual fabric. I think I got mixed up with the French word: I think we call the mock-up a "toile"

[@LeahLaushway]

@@les.garcons Ah, yes! I believe Max said the name of it during the podcast: it's called "muslin".

[@KnitNannyRuth]

Do you have any recommendations of stores to buy sewing or weaving materials/accessories in Montreal? By the way, Fabricville is much superior to Fabricland (in Southern Ontario)!

[@les.garcons]

Hi Ruth! For sewing accessories, we both most of our stuff through Merchant & Mills when we made a wholesale order for the shops, but I have no other recommandations. We might have to stock them ourselves, what do you say? For weaving, I bought most if not all my equipment and accessories at Tisse et File in Mercier (on the south shore of Montréal). Catherine, the owner, is super helpful and has a great selection of in-stock looms and accessories (but can order from many suppliers too). I can't recommend the store enough!

[@KnitNannyRuth]

@@les.garcons Thank you so much for your prompt reply. I have used some Merchant & Mills products and they are very good quality! I looked up the weaving store....so nice....I won't be able to go there right now but will keep it in the back of my mind for a future visit.

[@marysevb]

La question qui me brûle les lèvres, quel modèle d’airfryer avez vous acheté?

[@les.garcons]

C'est le Ninja 3.8L; il était en rabais durant le Boxing Day!

[@lindalidster4406]

I live a “dirty martini

[@MissSholia]

On a essayé d'écouter His Dark Materials chez nous mais la qualité des émissions est tellement mauvaise sur Crave. L'image flashe tout le temps un peu (un peu comme sur les vieux écrans cathodiques pour les ordis) et la qualité de l'image est BOF. C'est un peu décourageant. Est-ce que ça s'améliore dans les saisons suivantes ou c'est comme ça tout le temps? 😭 Max j'aime vraiment le concept du châle avec les fils rentrés de façon à faire un motif. C'est ingénieux! P.S. J'adore les mots français "avec accent". Les gens qui parlent anglais doivent se dire... mais qu'est-ce que c'est? 😂

[@les.garcons]

Oh, on n'a pas remarqué ça sur Crave. On utilise l'application Crave directement sur notre télé, comme Netflix. Quand on streame à partir d'un autre appareil, ça saute

[@MissSholia]

@@les.garcons C'est bon à savoir. Nous on le stream à partir de l'ordi. Je réessaierai si on a une télé intelligente un jour 🤷‍♀

[@dexterlockhart425]

£120 pounds is more like 5-6 skeins you forgot the conversion😂 That being said I would have done the same reasoning and bought it

[@ericadavan6952]

Re. Audiobooks, I often (almost always) wish the narrator would just read the book, without different voices!,

[@carolf497]

Stopped this video to tell Vincent he has to see Book of Mormon. I found it hilarious but a little uncomfortable at times with its humor -it is definitely pushing boundaries so not for everyone. Now back to the podcast

[@lunardesignstudiolinda1256]

Your not crafters your Fiber Artists lol thanks

[@brandykai1]

Book of Mormon is the ONLY one I like. It is funny as long as you aren’t Mormon. If you like South Park type humor, then go. If shows like Family Guy aren’t funny to you then skip it.