Happy Hour with Les Garçons - Episode 13

Episode 13
We are wearing
❖ House of Diamond by maxtheknitter
FO
❖ Robin Beanie by Sari Nordund
❖ Moonbumps wrap by maxtheknitter (not out yet)
❖ 2x2 rib hat by Vincent (not out yet)
WIP
❖ Jack Tar by Merchant & Mills
❖ Brioche cowl by maxtheknitter (not out yet)
❖ Single Malt by maxtheknitter
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[@kdgeckoknits274]

Max, the scarf is fabulous. I love your idea to b/o in icord, then weave in the end across the row, creating more visual interest. FABULOUS.

[@deloresjackson437]

I just spent lovely afternoon with you two. It was 72F in North Carolina, which is really too soon, but I will take itI was knitting along as you were talking and several times, I laughed out loud. Another great episode, and I am looking forward to the next one. Your sweaters and the new yarn colors are beautiful. Vincent, you’ve got this! Cheers!

[@bobbiallison1117]

You will find that old Singer will sew blue jeans, canvas and materials the new ones cannot handle. I have an antique 1923 model that still has the owners manual. That sucker is priceless!

[@les.garcons]

When I have a little time, I'll research that old machine (and definitely get it tuned up!)

[@KizetteandTotoro]

Fuwa Fuwa (ふわふわ）means fluffy in Japanese. I LOVE the shawl/wrap. And the jumpers, and the hats! (Omg, the hats). It is great to have you back doing regularar updates. Have a wonderful week.

[@nathanl2408]

I hope you don’t mind me saying that the two of you are absolutely adorable in your matching sweaters 😊 I’m with Max on horror movies. No thank you. Vincent, I have complete faith in you! You can get that sweater done! I know for sure you will finish it before I finish my So Basic sweater 😅

[@martinguldimann9680]

I have an old Bernina 831 (from the 70ies or early 80ies) and it works perfectly also for heavier fabrics for bags, etc. I do all my sewing with that machine. Thanks for all your inspirations in your podcast! Thinking about starting to weave to use up more of my stash. I was very suprised to see your woven shawls! I really like them!

[@thekindles1183]

As always, a great time with you both! You're both so talented and inspiring. The air fryer is epic! Everything comes out so well in it! All the best, Kimberly

[@mindykannon4650]

“Dress up the dog to take her out” hahahaah and poop in the tub. Great seeing you guys! I have scary shit too!‘

[@TaraSykes3]

Yes your right here in UK we call speed bumps sleeping policeman. Your his and his sweaters look very lovely.

[@janinetrimble2034]

Moon bumps, c'est une parabole 🤣😁

[@jeanbeicher2420]

Oh Max! I completely agree. I hate that adrenaline feeling from scary movies! I don’t ever watch horror movies or go to haunted houses etc. I have a Janome sewing machine that I absolutely adore

[@mistyblue5312]

It’s no race Vincent just enjoy the journey… you can do it! Love your illustrations Max. The sweaters looks gorgeous on you two.❤❤❤

[@karenz7059]

I lost it at the very end LOL "if you love me, you'll do it"

[@TheWaywardSkein]

Max, I'm with you on the jump scares. HATE them. I can't wear hats either. They always look weird on me.

[@maryschartner4428]

The Maja cardigan is beautiful. If I were to knit it again I would not do the sleeve decreases as the sleeves turned out too tight. It is so fun to knit, though. I dont have a problem with rustic yarn but Lettlopi is very scratchy

[@gretchen292]

The Cadet blue yarn reminds me of the paint called Blackest Black. It seems to absorb light - and when you popped that out, it was the first thing I thought. You’re right - light goes in, but it doesn’t come back out…

[@les.garcons]

It's exactly like that. No light reflection!

[@Blaize24]

I can't WAIT for Mysterious Sea! I'm on the same yarn diet as Kevin and Ray and said exactly the same thing. I'm so excited!

[@melissafauna]

You two are a joy to watch. I have the same air fryer- the duo one. Love it!

[@maryglancy17]

Thanks to Needles At the Ready I tuned in to watch for the first time and enjoyed it very much.

[@les.garcons]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@melanietowner5870]

Vintage singers are worth their weight. No plastic!

[@phyllisburke4141]

Old singers are real work horses. I use my grandmothers singer built in 1909. Old singers can be simple to fix.

[@donnafisk2006]

Loved your podcast! Your sweaters are gorgeous! Oh, and also we love our air fryer especially for fish-so good!

[@lottes.kirkegaard329]

I'm cheering you on with the Single Malt sweater Vincent. Go go go 💪

[@sosewnknits]

I also have a weird shaped head Max - store bought hats/beanies don’t fit me and that’s why I started knitting! I’ve since learned I can really only wear watchman style beanies.

[@Boulette091186]

The song from last episode was Fat bottomed girl from Queen for comment-readers who might wonder. Vincent (my son) was very proud to be kind of quoted about that :D In France-french, we do say dos d'âne (donkey's back) maybe because a donkey ride is kinda jumpy/bumpy ? But we also say gendarme couché (rarely, I think the last person I heard say that is my great-aunt who's turning 102 this year or maybe her baby sister - aka my grand-mother who "only" turned 92 yo last week) which can translate as Sleeping policeman (men at arms ? guard ?). And Vincent, I do believe you can finish that Single malt ! Bottom up ! Cul-sec ! Have faith ! Maxim is right tho, if it starts to feel like an endless nightmare, maybe some time out will be a good option for that sweater.

[@gaellezaccaro1691]

Allo, vos nouvelles couleurs sont wow...la base british 4ply a l'air super intéressante à tricoter. Je vais aller voir ça ! Merci pour cet épisode, j'ai passé un beau moment avec vous, a bientot !

[@les.garcons]

C'est vraiment un coup de coeur, toute cette gamme!

[@donnapaskvan8927]

Love Negroni cocktails!

[@susancourse4607]

Another great episode, thank you Gents! Vincent, you will finish that project!! We know you can!!!

[@jenniferbarrett3272]

Just gotta say that your matching sweaters look spectacular!!! 🙌

[@les.garcons]

Oh thank you!

[@jeaninegunn4118]

Vincent, make sure you change needles often and clean your machine often too as those two things can easily damage sewing machines. Also use right needle for the thread you are using. Sweaters are gorgeous!!!

[@les.garcons]

Thanks for the tips 😊

[@ceasmithdavis3142]

So excited for the Mysterious Sea!

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

Beaux chandails !!!

[@angelafranklinlord8526]

Such good content! Excited for your mysterious sea…..and the double basket air fryer….super impressed! So glad you’re back🧶🎉!

[@pattigolden1]

Yes!!! Shania! I laughed at "old horror movies", I was a teen when "The exorcist" came out! 😂 I read "It", I'm not a fan of clowns! I love the differences in your sweaters. I had my bff's 1922 singer for years, fully operational treadle machine, she's finally in a place where she has room for it & was shocked that I "gifted" it back....I had to, it belonged to HER grandmother. ☺️ You make me want to break out one of my machines and make something. So excited for the new club!! Hopefully I'm lucky enough to get one.... My yarn pantry is full, but I'm willing to squeeze this one in.... Already thinking shawl. 💞

[@star_athena]

I was wondering if it would be the sea or the desert next! It will be beautiful ❤❤❤

[@garyandmoeslater8583]

Any interest in making The Yetis Cowl kits with your new colorways? I’ve just finished knitting Yetis Cowl with my leftovers from LAST year’s Holiday Mystery Box. What a great pattern for using leftovers! Thank you for yet another great pattern!

[@reginaseeger6672]

Oh no. I’m getting the mysterious sea ❤️❤️

[@jenniferbarrett3272]

Max, I have the same problem with hats. 99% look weird on me. So I guess I won’t make that one. Lol! Apperal spritz was my turning 70 celebratory drink. I really like it. The matching sweaters look good and, Vincent, it does not look like 12” of positive ease. Vincent your triple brimmed Aran weight hat would he the one to wear when taking the pup out when it is -40. I think the song about round bottoms might me “ I love big buts I cannot lie” or something like that. Lol! So glad you didn’t end up with a screw loose with the sewing machine repair, Vincent! 🤣

[@mimik2859]

Love watching you both ❤ I am making the House of Diamond sweater for my son. Oh, I love scary movies. You should watch ‘Quiet Place ’

[@les.garcons]

Oh, I watched it, and loved it! But again, without Max ;-) - V

[@jenniferbarrett3272]

I think your 2% just makes the whole theme better, Vincent! 😉 You guys crack me up! Have fun with Lola and have fun in New York!

[@claireknitsnyc]

i'm a lover of scary movies, but find good ones hard to find. Understand why Vincent fell asleep during IT b/c it wasn't scary. Love your episodes. You inspired me to order bag patterns from Merchant Mills. Thank you for sharing all the info and your creativity.

[@pamroberts4209]

Quite an enjoyable podcast! I love all the FOs and love to hear about the air fryer too. lol Beautiful patterns and yarns - hope to see in person at Knit City Montreal. 😘

[@les.garcons]

Glad you enjoyed it! We'll definitely try to be there!

[@MikiCrespo]

Beautiful sweaters, extraordinary colorways💙

[@uchinawa5]

Your sewing is beautiful, Vincent. I recommend the Bernina if you’re going to sew different items- clothing, bags, etc. yes, it’s expensive, but I think that you’re going to advance very fast in your sewing.

[@julielandy9162]

It's always a pleasure ! Love the sweaters and everything else . Oiling your own machine really isn't hard. A small vacuum to get the lint is available. Stay well.

[@les.garcons]

It's a computerised machine, so I was a little more afraid to start tinkering in it (even though I did open it up 😂)

[@julielandy9162]

@Les Garçons oh I totally get that. Scary for sure.

[@ericadavan6952]

Yes! You can do the sweater Vincent! Hope to get the. Mysterious Sea :) I an English, I live in the states, and my dog xxxEmmaxxx speaks French :)

[@les.garcons]

🐶🇫🇷

[@ZackAnderson_KnitKnackZack]

I love you guys! So cute! Matching sweaters and all! 🥰

[@joowen1949]

Moonglow😊

[@TrickyNight24]

Nothin better than knit, smile, laugh at the “still crackin me up” convo’s. Well of course u CAN finish the so basic in 4 weeks lol do u want to? Is it a race? You’re more patient than most cuz if mine would be nose in the corner time out for sure! You guys are still freakin adorable (it’s the best word) Thanks for hangin out w us!

[@les.garcons]

You're right! It's not a race, but I'd love to be done with it and wear it too before it gets too warm for wool sweaters 😊

[@Loratorafromkelowna]

Hello from BC. Love you guys and love the way you are together. Thanks for the content. I’m making a Single malt right now and loving the pattern. I will make another!!

[@les.garcons]

That is awesome!

[@gordon415]

I’d love a pattern for Vincent’s hat. I’m a novice knitter so I need all the help I can get. And I love that hat! ( I’m currently trying to make the yeti cowl… having some beginners bad luck but I’m committed to seeing it through and learning along the way). AND the Hide & Hammer bag!!! YES! Will you be taking pre orders?

[@les.garcons]

Good luck with the cowl! We still haven't decided how to sell the bags so that everyone is happy

[@ChelsZacMemph]

You got this Vincent!!

[@deniseconsiglio-lahti6443]

The new yarn colors are gorgeous! I love color.

[@les.garcons]

Thank you so much!

[@electricsheepknits]

Love the new colors!

[@KizetteandTotoro]

(Vincent, you need a Janome…or a Juki. The are so well made. where other makers use plastic parts in their cheaper models, Janome uses metal . Very sturdy.)

[@les.garcons]

I'll start shopping ;-)

[@gretchen292]

Maybe it was “Fat Bottomed Girls” a song by Queen. It’s my personal theme song!!!

[@michellemcclellan4245]

Great episode. Can't wait for the moonbumps pattern. My brain is thinking your moonbump technique would look great in a sweater too!

[@les.garcons]

It would!

[@Gingerandrooo]

Hi from BC!! I love happy hour :) this is a great podcast !! Are you guys going to knit city Montreal in May ?

[@les.garcons]

Possibly! We haven't made definite plans yet, but we couldn't miss it, really

[@farkiemacd]

gorgeous tweed! I'd love to make a bag out of Harris Tweed but I am not sure what I'd make... I just love the concept of Harris Tweed, and there are so many gorgeous varieties. Can't wait to see what machine you end up with, and see the bag done. :)

[@les.garcons]

Fortunately (or unfortunately?) the machine just needed a tune-up and is repaired now. I haven't tested it fully yet (though they did at the repair shop) but I might need to stick with it for now 😂

[@farkiemacd]

@@les.garcons yay! We can see the finished bag soon, then! But let’s be honest, buying sewing machines and using sewing machines are two separate hobbies. 🥰

[@domesticdivo1972]

Excellent podcast!!! Always inspiring!!!

[@les.garcons]

Thanks for watching

[@reginaseeger6672]

I’m loving your new colors and the Kangas shawl. I do have three skeins from the mysterious mountain collection. Can you recommend any shawl patterns for this yarn. I’m not a sock knitter. Thank you. Loved the podcast as always. ❤️

[@les.garcons]

We will look into it for shawls using three skeins! I know Ray from Needles at the Ready is doing a Vertices Unite with 5 skeins from our clubs.

[@reginaseeger6672]

@@les.garcons thank you. I’ll check out the vertices shawl. Don’t worry. I know you’re busy. I just thought you might have had one in mind.

[@3stitchesshort]

Scream and I know what you did last summer are from my childhood... I'm gonna need you to stop making me feel old

[@les.garcons]

They're also from our childhood, well teenage years? That's why he called them "oldies" haha

[@heidimark2179]

That single malt sweater doesn’t fit you because it is for your right hand person in the studio and the sweater is trying to tell that. 😂😊 Love watching you guys so much ❤❤

[@les.garcons]

Did she pay you to say that? She's waiting for me to give up! (I'll show her the comment, it'll make her laugh)

[@ibriggie]

Cool episode boys! Curious where this sewing machine doctor is located? I’ve got a Pfaff I’d really like to get fixed! Thx!!

[@les.garcons]

The shop is called Monsieur Machine à coudre, it's in Montreal, on St-Hubert just north of Jean-Talon. They're Singer specialists but they surely repair other models!

[@ibriggie]

@@les.garcons Merciii!!!

[@melanietowner5870]

Rip it out and start fresh

[@verdandiknits]

pleeease show us your vintage machine. If you show the number embossed on the front, I could maybe tell you where it was made and how old it exactly is

[@les.garcons]

I don't know if I'll be able to show all of it. It's in a dedicated desk (right word?) because it's a hybrid manual/electrical machine.

[@millahism]

En Suisse on appelle les dos d'ânes des "gendarmes couchés", ce qui est à peu près aussi bucolique que des "sleeping policemen" ! Mais je me suis toujours dit que c'était un peu cruel de leur rouler dessus, à ces pauvres gendarmes 🥲

[@amyeichenseer7692]

Yes! Buy another sewing machine! I also had a Singer One, and I REALLY disliked it! Sorry Max….😂

[@tocko14]

My son gave me an air fryer for Christmas and I'm not doing so good with it! What are some of your favorite recipes and where are they from?

[@les.garcons]

I'm trying my luck online mostly, but I just bought two recipe books by America's Test Kitchen: Air Fryer Perfection and Healthy Air Fryer. I haven't tried many recipes is far, but they seem good!

[@maryglancy17]

You can’t go wrong with the recipes from America’s Test Kitchen and Vincent references two paperback recipes books by them for the air fryer he purchased on Amazon

[@donnapaskvan8927]

So does your dog take her time or hurry to poop when it is so cold?

[@les.garcons]

She still takes her sweet time, haha!

[@LeahLaushway]

@Max "Genre" c'est le meme en Anglais! 😊

[@estherdigianvittorio5279]

Moondrops???

[@justinewheeler9304]

I’m with Max - I hate scary or gory films! As a kid, I cried watching Star Wars…