introducing the sauble tank! summer knitting kuriaknits podcast ep 28

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|TIMESTAMPS|
Sauble Tank: 0:21
Field Day Jacket: 12:16
Bogota Cardigan: 18:10
April Cardigan: 30:04
Travel Rambles: 32:46
Sauble Tee - Light: 40:09
Acquisitions + Close: 45:17
|FINISHED OBJECTS (FOs)|
Sauble Tank by Me!
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Field Day Jacket by Ozetta
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|WORKS IN PROGRESS (WIPs)|
Bogota by Le Style Knitting
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April Cardigan by PetiteKnit
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|ABOUT|
I live and knit in Southern Ontario with my husband and my terrier. The name kuriaknits comes from my last name - Kurian. Kurian has Indian and Syrian origins and I feel lucky every day that my husband shared it with me.

[@fenrisulven8475]

If you change your mind and come to Bergen, I may join you for a bit of the hike. I live here and am very well acquainted with our mountains. Also the weather doesn't differ much from Scotland - expect rain regardless of the season 😊

[@jooleeyaknits]

Turkey Point gives me flashbacks of the worst camping experience, so glad you went with Sauble instead! 😂

[@kuriaknits]

Oh no!!

[@Marvelie]

Congratulations on your first testknit! I'm excited to see what else you come up with so keep going😉Also, my go-to for travelling are vacuum sealed bags. They saved me last time I went to England and I could bring back so much more yarn

[@ViperBurlesque]

Ohhhh the tank top is SO PRETTY!!! If I didn’t hate deadlines I would love to apply to test it haha. I live in BC and can empathize so hard on wildfires - I remember some years it just snows ash and it’s actually cold because of the smoke covering the sun. It’s really intense. Wear a KN95 and protect those lungs! ❤

[@mngmay]

I think it's worth reaching out to the designer for knit support and ask a clarifying question about the chart rather than approach it as saying something is wrong. That way they have the opportunity to clarify or maybe they will realize it's wrong and let you know it was a mistake on their part.

[@janilze]

I went on a road trip in Scotland with my family 4 years ago and Skye was my favorite place. However the roads there were not something I would personally want to drive on since they are a lot of narrow mountain passes (my dad and brother were the only ones who drove there). Definitely more to think about than just driving on the other side of the road. Whatever you decide to do, I hope you have fun!

[@waywardsister8367]

I'd just like to say, your knitting is so beautiful. I've watched it develop over time and it, and your new design, are really lovely. I don't wear tank tops as I now wear a lot of vintage, hence not applying to test, but I really want to wish you the best of luck.

[@kuriaknits]

That is so kind, thank you!

[@kaesnow2380]

❤ so excited to get this pattern! It's beautiful and I have the perfect handspun for it! It is also perfect for my body shape! As for the lace pattern, live by Elizabeth Zimmerman's words of wisdom "uninvent it" 😊. It's all out there somewhere, but like colors, textile patterns are our pallet to create our own visions and share those visions with others who love fiber. I can't wait to knit yours! (Also, I think the natural cardigan really pops your eyes! I love that color on you and now I want one too in natural , hehe.....watching your podcasts is always dangerous for wallet!)

[@kuriaknits]

Haha thank you.

[@ksdunlap1479]

the lavender is so pretty on you

[@genier7829]

I just thought of another dream Scottish site, which is the Isle of Lewis, specifically the megalithic sites and other prehistoric sites on both Orkney and Lewis.

[@agnespetrik4489]

For your returning trip use a vacum bag😅 I don't recommend for your trip to EU because all your clothes will be wrinkly, but for coming home is perfect😊

[@Mandy0456]

I think you should pack for carry-on size now, but pack a smaller bag within your stuff. Then on your way home you could check your main bag, and have the extra bag as your carry-on.

[@julieknitsandspins]

Once I picked up a suitcase at a thrift store to bring all my purchases home 😂 cheaper than shipping it!

[@julianabazha6716]

Hi, i would like to test knit your design. It’s beautiful. I have the yarn for it already. Its great to support you as you are local to me and I watch your podcasts regulary

[@HoneybirdStudio]

Your Sauble Tank top looks amazing - it'll be a summer staple for sure! And the colour you chose really makes your eyes pop! We've had some wildfires out here in the west as well recently, causing the air quality to be quite poor for a couple of days earlier this week. Thankfully we've had a bit of rain in the past day so fingers crossed that might help. I hope you are staying safe, and hope that the fires don't continue to spread.

[@yarnrat33]

I'm from Scotland and visited Isle of Skye for the first time 2 years ago. Probably the most beautiful place I have ever been, I highly highly recommend. Loch Lomond and Loch Ness are also beautiful places to visit. I would definitely not recommend driving in the Scottish highlands as even I found it difficult as a confident driver on Scottish roads😂 Your Sauble Tank is also extremely gorgeous and I look forward to seeing your future designs!!❤

[@Jess38]

I'd LOVE to test knit your design!

[@rockstarkate78]

Sorry this is off topic but your skin and hair look amazing in this video! And your eyes too, they really match the tank top! Love the design, I'd be excited to knit it when it comes out.

[@kuriaknits]

Thank you so much!!

[@SimpleBegiknits]

The Sauble Tank looks amaaaazing! The green just makes your eyes pop! I love how the lace pattern adds a delicate bit of interest, while still remaining minimalistic. It feels like a tank that will be a classic piece. 👌 The forest fires were so bad! I live in Ottawa, and by the third day, my eyes were constantly watery, and my throat was stinging, even though I stayed indoors. The fires will have caused ravages to so many ecosystems too. Stay safe!

[@kuriaknits]

Thank you! And hope you're staying safe this time around. Really concerning.

[@cherylcarlson4656]

I love your tank!!! I don’t see I go to apply. I would love to test it

[@cherylcarlson4656]

I found it

[@theneonknitter472]

You should go to Iceland

[@denisedejose718]

Maybe bring an empty duffle bag ( or buy one) in your suitcase and pay the fee for an extra bag on the airline? I bought an inexpensive bag in Peru to bring back yarn and the fee for an extra bag was only $25 Cdn

[@theneonknitter472]

The air quality is a lot better but not great in Saint Paul, Minnesota where I live

[@woolseeknitting]

congrats on the sauble tank!! and re: packing, do you have packing cubes? my mom got me some last year and it's been a game changer for carryon only travelling.

[@kuriaknits]

I do! And thank you!

[@donlyn492]

I believe I have seen an episode on another channel, Fruity Knitting where one sleeve was longer than another. What she did was , she used dental floss to save 2 rows, she actually cut the garment between those rows and then proceeded to knit in stocking stitch until she reached her proper length , then she grafted the 2 pieces together. It is a little scary , thinking of cutting it, it looks to me like your lace is lovely but your stocking stitch could use more length. Maybe if you consider it you could actually do the cutting part near your armhole section , where you feel its too deep. It's a lovely periwinkle colour and a beautiful pattern, it would be a shame to not be happy with the final result.

[@kuriaknits]

This is a decent idea. I went a different route but would consider it in future. Thanks!

[@genier7829]

It is definitely wort frogging the band and extending the length. If I wait until 'later', it never gets done and the garment never gets worn. It is too pretty not to be exactly the way you want it. I'd love to visit Orkney, never been to Scotland at all.

[@mikaeladelaney6098]

Do you mind sharing the tools you used to grade this design? I’ve designed a few things myself but haven’t ever attempted grading!

[@kuriaknits]

I used Ysolda's size chart and Sister Mountain's yardage calculator!