Hundred Acre Wool Knitting Podcast Ep. 18 - My First Ranunculus and Mini 9inch Needles!

[@katibuggg1]

I definitely dont get bored from your long term projects. I actually love seeing the progress throughout them. We cant forget them, youre right.

[@HundredAcreWool]

I’m glad 😂 thank you!

[@kukulidouce2014]

I follow you but not all of the time... Found you again today by luck and, as the last time, can still get that cool and refreshing way you transmit in your videos like a breeze while educating us all... Today I found at least three tips and explanations that helped me for the future, IF AND WHEN I do overcome my procrastination addiction and finally finish a project... Though your podcast was not exactly what I was looking for, I saw it to the end and even replayed several parts of it in my quest for knowledge... You are extremely young to have had so much knowledge and design fundamentals and, why not say, TASTE about knitting... Perhaps you were fiddling around even before birth... Or your mom or grandmother were around a lot while you grew up, also fiddling with yarn and knitting needles... Finishing their works, instead of laying them dormant until the next spring, or several springs more, like I do... You are undoubtedly gifted and persevering, a natural communicator, and I wish for you a shower of starlit and brilliant continued success... Don't get ANYONE get in your way and just continue learning, interpreting your stitches and self-found solutions and go ahead, always forward... I come from Lima, the capital of Peru, a country where the Andes mountains grows longitudinally, parallel to the Pacific Ocean, from North to South, containing several valleys that go up to 4,000 meters above sea level... Within these valleys, isolated from each other, there are small communities that raise llamas for transport and sheep and alpacas for their wool... In these communities, from the time they start growing up, knitting is taught to girls and boys... Not only knitting of course, but sheep and alpaca herding, spinning the precious wool to thread to be knitted into warm garments they and their families can wear while struggling with freezing temperatures at the lowest temperatures one can only imagine... Besides going to school, if they can and only if a school can be found near by, sometimes by walking hours on end and returning at dusk, well into the night, they do their knitting in the quiet and darkness surrounding them in their huts, often at the light of only one candle, so their parents can take the finished product to market if such is available close to them, at least to the ones on that very Sunday in that particular nook of their immense valley... If so, they can sell these goods to tourists if they are lucky, at a higher mark up, thus contributing to the family's budget and be able to eat something different and fresh, be that green or red and survive, besides the potatoes the parents have cultivated as the only crop through that year for that particular yearly harvest... Their knitting is intricate, sort of the second one shown in your video of today... Their designs are intricate also but different from yours... They knit inside out, particularly when working a "chullo" (what they call a 'hat')... And they knit from the left, turning and returning the rows... To finalize, I think I have overextended my stay here in commenting to your video but I just wanted to convey to you how extremely helpful and clear your instructions are and would wish a wider vision of your knitting could extend to and expand the limited horizon of these people of mine so they may be able to spin and knit their wool and garments in a more progressive way and profit better from their daily efforts to find additional, more remunerative and bankable sidelines that they could use to eat, warm themselves, and survive in today's world reality... Love you...!!! (Had to edit for my English is my second language and sometimes my spelling is not so good... Sorry...)...

[@SylkyJ100]

Hi Bella! Your Ranunculus is amazing - I love it in DK. All of your knitting is gorgeous and I love your podcast!!

[@HundredAcreWool]

Thank you so much! Always nice to hear :)

[@jenniferbarrett3272]

Your Ranunculus turned out really well. I love the colour!

[@HundredAcreWool]

Thank you!

[@TheSabinewalkden]

Greetings from the UK Bella! I too think the blue looks absolutely stunning on you. I totally understand what you meant about the sleeves. It may be due to the fact the jumper is loose/wide fitting and therefore the sleeves come in at a strange position. The three quarter length is a perfect choice. I was wondering when you did your last podcast how the Yell cardigan was coming along as I had not seen you show it for a while. So many stitches and doing a chart too. Never think it is taking a long time because you have been very prolific creating many other beautiful things in between. It has been a lovely catch up with you and your projects. See you soon!

[@HundredAcreWool]

Thank you Sophie, have a great weekend!

[@MerryweatherKnitting]

I love that you are modifying the sleeve by knitting it up from the cuff. Your attention to detail is just brilliant. The colorway you are using for your Mer Sweater is so lovely, it suits you so beautifully 💕

[@HundredAcreWool]

Gabriella you’re so sweet! Thank you ☺️

[@heatherr9201]

Beautiful ranunculus, I am knitting on mine while I watch you episode… this is my second one

[@MikiCrespo]

One of the most beautiful Ranunculus 💙 your long term knittings mean more knitting podcast hurray 🎉

[@HundredAcreWool]

Thank you Maria! :)

[@escarla]

Loving your podcast! I also recently picked up 9" circulars and they were super fiddly at first, but now, IM OBSESSED! I recommend the chiaogoo mini red lace interchangeables. Great for socks and (fingering/sport weight) sleeves!

[@HundredAcreWool]

Thank you so much! I do really like mine so far, I’m sure to purchase more!

[@glendabathgate4036]

Oh Bella that’s the most perfect version I ve ever seen and the colour suits you just stunning

[@HundredAcreWool]

You’re so sweet! Thank you

[@saftabc5962]

The Ranunculus is as you say really, really beautiful. The colour is gorgeous and you are beautiful knitter!

[@HundredAcreWool]

So kind, thank you!!

[@violetnewby]

Your sweaters are just gorgeous. I mean G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S!!! Whoa, such lovely work! I agree that we should not feel guilt (or pressure) about long-term projects. Something that beautiful takes time. You should enjoy the process. When it gets finished, it's finished. Until then, may you keep on experiencing joy in your journey.

[@HundredAcreWool]

You are so sweet thank you ☺️ Process process!

[@andreasanford8814]

I'm here just to see your Yell progress because your colors are stunning

[@paintnknitter]

Your sweaters are all beautiful 😍 I love your sweater you are about to release.

[@KnittedbyCatherine]

Beautiful ranunculus - it really suits you. Love the colourwork sweater too - it will be fabulous when finished. Congrats on your design - it looks so soft and snuggly 😊

[@HundredAcreWool]

Thank you ☺️

[@SusiesStitches]

Love love your sweaters what a great job on everything!

[@HundredAcreWool]

Thank you so much!

[@sandrabrooke5900]

Hello I just found you. I am very anxious to see your knitting projects. I love your blue sweater. I would love to knit one for my granddaughter.

[@HundredAcreWool]

Hello and welcome! 👋 thank you!

[@Happinessiscrossstitching]

I only found you over the last week and I have now caught up with all of your videos! Yay! You are so talented and inspiring, I love your videos, everything you make looks absolutely gorgeous, your Mother must be so proud of you.

[@HundredAcreWool]

Yay! I’m so happy you enjoy 😊 thank you for such kindness! This really made me smile

[@angeljohnson7147]

Your colorwork is absolutely breathtaking! Keep going!

[@HundredAcreWool]

Thank you!

[@knotfancyknitter]

Your Yell cardigan is coming out so well! This is definitely on my list of future makes, but I need to get a little more comfortable with my colorwork before I dig into an all-over sweater. I am a little late to the party, but I just found your podcast. I love to see all of your makes.

[@HundredAcreWool]

Welcome! I do highly recommend the Yell, it’s not difficult if you know colorwork and it’s such a beautiful pattern!

[@tressasmith1244]

Chiaogoo has interchangeable needles with short cables. So you can use them on sleeves. I have them and love them! The blue bag set has small cables just like the small 5" or 4" needle sets.

[@KnittingWithCatHair]

Love love love your Yell Cardigan Bella! It's going to be an heirloom piece for sure 🤗 And your Ranunculus turned out beautifully! Can't wait to see your next one 😂

[@HundredAcreWool]

Thank you Nikki!! You’re so sweet ☺️

[@mickiwhite4754]

I purchased the both sets of Chiagoo minis (red case and blue case) just for small circumference knitting. A great investment if you already like your 9 inch circulars! Your sweaters are gorgeous!

[@CassieDA17]

Your Ranunculus came out beautiful! I love my 9” circulars. I have both the blue set and the red set of them and use them a lot!

[@HundredAcreWool]

Thank you! I’m sure I’ll try those out :)

[@sandiemable]

The Ranunculus sweater is gorgeous! I agree with you on the fabric; not liking a super sheer look. I can't wait to see the colorwork cardigan when it is finished. Enjoy the rest of your week, xoxo's Sandie

[@HundredAcreWool]

Thanks Sandie!

[@TraceyParkerPiano59]

I enjoyed this very much!! I love all 3 sweaters! Big congratulations to you on your first design! - it’s lovely!!

[@HundredAcreWool]

Thank you Tracy! You are very kind

[@shannonoliver5414]

Your Ranunculus is gorgeous. I just knitted my first Ranunculus and it was so much fun. Your sweater design is also gorgeous. I am a bit scared of cables but maybe someday soon, i will give them a try. Lovely podcast. New subscriber. 😊

[@MsPogo]

You do such beautiful work. Your knitting is so lovely.

[@HundredAcreWool]

Thank you so much!

[@beateervin1772]

I love your sweater. I made a ranunculus earlier this year with lace weight yarn and mohair. Definitely need to wear something under that 😉 It is such a fun and quick knit.

[@HundredAcreWool]

Haha that sounds beautiful though 💗

[@Charlie_Dlp]

tes tricots sont très jolis, ton yell cardigan magnifique et j'attends avec impatience la sortie de ton design mer sweater, j'espère que j'arriverai a le faire car je ne parle pas anglais!!! mais j'ai deja tricoter des modèles en anglais donc je vais l'acheter car je le trouve très beau !!! bisous de france;

[@sweetpeasouthernhome]

The yell cardigan is coming along so beautifully and your ranunculus is stunning too. That has been on my list to make since it came out. Now I want to cast it on lol.

[@HundredAcreWool]

Thank you ☺️ yes do cast it on! Was a fun and fast knit - also only took me two skeins of DK yarn

[@TRaceTK]

Gorgeous Ranunculus!! Love my 9 inch needles, use them for socks, mitts, sleeves, baby projects 😁 You should look at the Chiaogoo Mini set, it is red. Needles come in 2” and 3” for each size, and different lengths of cords. So when the sleeve is larger on a top down you can make a 10 inch or 11 inch etc. Take care 💓

[@HundredAcreWool]

Great idea! Thanks for the tip :)

[@patricialoux5193]

What a gorgeous Ranunculus! It is perfect on you!

[@HundredAcreWool]

Thank you!

[@parisknit]

I love Ranunculus! I have made one and I want to knit another one. If you knit fingering weight with another mohair, it is more structured. I do wear in the winter/fall/ early spring here in LA!

[@HundredAcreWool]

Ooh would love one with mohair 😍

[@kittycatscarf]

Amazing job. Really love your work

[@HundredAcreWool]

Thank you!

[@TravelingMisknits]

Beautiful knits as always! have you tried flipping your knitting inside out when doing colorwork on small circulars? It'll help your floats a lot, because they will have to "travel longer" if that makes any sense...

[@HundredAcreWool]

Thank you! That is a good tip - haven’t tried that one yet

[@emmy2961]

I love using my interchangeable shorties Chiaogoo set for sleeves, I always found that magic loop slows me down a lot, so it completely changed my knitting experience once I got them, and I get stuck on sleeve island a lot less :)

[@judithkarn3515]

So you don’t do magic loop? What do you do instead? How do your needles help you?

[@janetdcruz595]

Looking lovely on you🙏

[@noradavid8275]

I like your version of the ranuculus - arms, dk yarn ☺

[@HundredAcreWool]

Thanks so much! 💕

[@laurelgirard8475]

I am a crocheter, but your beautiful sweater stopped me in my tracks! Do you have a crochet version? It’s really fAbulous!

[@HundredAcreWool]

Thank you! I have never crocheted so I do not have a crochet version of the Mer sweater, but I do think it’s a relatively simple knit

[@alicehoyle4198]

The ranunculus is beautiful

[@victoriapileski3966]

I still struggle with the 9” needles but I am willing to continue to try them again

[@HundredAcreWool]

Maybe won’t work for everyone, I am using US 3 in this project

[@coloursinnature5484]

🌹🌹🌹

[@annabelle7123]

It is Midori Hi-ro-'seh'. Just saying! I think your ranunculus looks and fits better with smaller gauge.

[@HundredAcreWool]

Thank you for the correction! My bad

[@paulaorsi5568]

What yarn did you use for the Ranunculus ?

[@enaamzenaldeen1737]

Danke schön

[@Stumpybear7640]

Gorgeous renunculus, so suits you, I would like one but I'm quite busty, so reluctant to knit it to find it doesn't suit me. Xxx

[@HundredAcreWool]

Thank you! I do recommend it

[@margaramirez2701]

Bonito tejido me gusta

[@dianebeth3946]

Hi How did you work the yolk. I gave up trying to get all the stitches on &. Work it. Would you be able to physically show how to start the ranunculus sweater. I would appreciate it. Since I don’t have a shop to rekey on that could take me through it. I really would like to learn it. I would appreciate the input . Thank you

[@HundredAcreWool]

I did the smaller neck size according to the pattern. I believe the designer has a tutorial for the cast on here on KZbin

[@uteprinz8225]

It is very short, I mean. I also have made such a mofel

[@GolnarSetayesh-mb6bl]

Hi my girl you are very beautiful girl 💕 i wish I could speak your language and understanding what you say i wish i wish