Jonathan's Days: Knitting Podcast 017 - The Shift, The Shawl and The Socks

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FINISHED OBJECTS
The Shift by Andrea Mowry
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Spincycle Nocturne (Moonshine, Thin Ice & Nightwatch)
Jonathan’s Named First Design but he’s not telling you the name just yet…
La Bien Aimée Corrie Worsted (French Grey & Flouromorganite)
Sock Tube Turned Socks
Olann Síoda Sock (Nectar)
WORKS IN PROGRESS
Wrong Side Sweater by Maxim Cyr
www.ravelry.com/projects/Zani...
La Bien Aimée Corrie Confetti (Nightfall) & Corrie Worsted (Bone & Seaglass)
Woven Chevrons by Stephen West
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Studio Donegal Darnie (8809, 8812, 8813, 8808)
Another Sock Tube!
Olann Síoda Sock (Muir)
Yarn
Knitting For Olive
Merino (Oatmeal) Soft Silk Mohair (Oat)
Big Little Yarn Co.
biglittleyarn.com
Peruvian Fingerian
(Hereditary, Tsuki, Ame, Kage)

[@suedale1865]

Johnathan your jumper is chic in its simplicity uncluttered & clean I like it 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@808_waipahu2]

Yes, every “day” is wonderful. I love Kitchener stitch too.

[@liseisaksen2704]

I appreciate the editing comments you add in and just general enjoy your editing style- glad that you can't stop won't stop.

[@gaildawkins9508]

Lol do much going on... Love it... I've been busy cutting out project bags for my next event and my day off from work is always never enough.. Love your podcast 🌞

[@jackieleipert1950]

I especially love the wrist and bottom edge on the sweater you designed.

[@suebowskill1764]

Love those autumnal socks ❤

[@justdelphine5190]

I really enjoyed watching your podcast again, lovely projects on your needles and now I really want to make a sock tube as well

[@catharinemclaren6629]

That Hereditary skein is beautiful!! Really enjoyed the podcast as always

[@sallyidso182]

I have worked with 3 and 4 colors I don’t have a ring. I’ve tried 2 right 2 left, and one color on index finger one color middle finger. Very fun and satisfying. I arrange my balls of yarn in different places to keep twisting to a minimum. What I mean is left index yarn is in a bag to far left of me, mid finger yarn near left, right finger index near right, etc. Of course 4 color may have long runs , if you catch floats… twisted yarn is unavoidable in my world. I work with my yarn on the floor to tension better for me. Hmmmm that’s how I was taught 60 years ago? I’ve also done 3 in one hand just pulling up the working color as needed. I’ve thought a ring might be fun to try but I have not… maybe another lifetime 😊you tell me how you like it. I want a be positive sweater! The graphic detailing is brilliant. Bravo Max. ! And Bravo Jonathan Day! A clever design sir. Your color choices always inspire me. I want so much to knit all the yarns! As I always say… so much yarn so little time. No idea if this made sense but it is late and I’m hitting send. Happy knitting London guy.

[@annettemonty7350]

As always great job!!!!

[@TheSablelou]

While watching you tonight I am working on the MKAL and am absolutely obsessed! But the. I see all your beautiful sweaters and want to cast them all on!

[@kathykithcart1887]

Love your podcast,thanks

[@gracecampbell9624]

Love, love your shawl colors

[@backwardsraccoon]

Thank you so much for taking the time to share, record, edit these videos! Appreciate all of them! Your sweater is gorgeous too. And also, I can totally see myself wearing a t-shirt that says it's always Jonathan day :-) I have the same question about knitting with more than 2 colors too so I'm excited to see what tips/tricks you find out in the next podcast. Have you considered patron or Kofi? I'd love to keep supporting you.

[@gretchen292]

I ❤that painting. LOVE. It. ❤

[@lemonkirby628]

When it comes to colorwork with more than two colors, I just hold yarn double in one hand and pick/throw the color I need from that hand when I come across it, being very careful to spread my stitches and keep my floats even. What decides whether or not I want to pick or throw my third color is color dominance. I'm a lefthanded continental knitter, so when I knit two-handed colorwork I throw with my left and pick with my right. Whatever color I throw has more color dominance than the color I pick, because the floats of the thrown stitches run underneath the floats of the picked stitches. Sweet Georgia has a taking back Friday video about color dominance that I found really helpful when it came to colorwork. I hope this makes sense and doesn't come off too ramble-y. I'm excited to see what technique you look to use for your colorwork sweater Jonathan!

[@lankakaaos]

Thank you for lovely episode. I have two wips coziest memories blanket and Wests mkal shawl. I couldn’t knit the shawl so I did knit one squere in blanket. I knit one handed and I knit with max two yarns at the same time. I just knit same row another time with third (and fourth) colour. I secure my floats on next row if needed. I love the sweater you have designed. It is plain with little twist so it is very wearable. I just love that kind of sweaters and accesssories. Those are so easy to match with other clothes I have. I would do the stipes also in the hem of that sweater. It would frame the sweater. In my opinion it would look nice. Here in Finland it is cold and we’re going towards winter. So I just love I get to wear my woolen knitwear. So lets just enjoy this bit chillier time and knit maybe one more sweater and pair of socks

[@jackieleipert1950]

Your Shift Cowl is beautiful. Love it.

[@saraw8503]

When I did the shift I became obsessed with the shape. So I went on a search and have since made Aeque, dovetail, ripple rock, eloquent cowls.

[@theneonknitter472]

Congrats on your first design 🎉🥳🎊

[@kathleentanti4387]

Loved as always your latest video. I’m in Australia. Doing the MKAL and finishing off some jumpers. Then it’s t shirts in linen.

[@SomerKnits]

I also love kitchner! That's probably why I don't mind doing a long tubular bind off.

[@ceb2737]

My Kitchener never turns out on my socks but I have found the Finchley stitch and it is my new favorite. And I love your new sweater pattern. 🧶

[@theknittystew]

Hi Jonathan! Congratulations on the continuation of your first design. LOVE all your projects (FOs and WIPS!) Really enjoyed the playful energy of this episode, and I am 100% holding you responsible for breaking my yarn diet... Corrie Confetti (Nightfall) come onnnn!! How does one NOT want that yarn. Good thing they're sold out atm. I'm working on Clue 1 of the Westknits MKAL. My first one everrrr. Not gonna lie, it's a bit of a slog right now. The MKAL veterans assure me to trust the process. Thanks for making such a fabulous podcast. TAKE CARE! :)

[@kathykujawa6183]

keep it fun for YOU. if you are happy and enjoying your crafts- we will always enjoy it too! i always wanted to know about that painting behind you. its stunning. i love it.

[@Blaize24]

I definitely want to knit your sweater! I ,too, enjoy the rhythm of Kitchener stitch. Definitely add the stripes on the hem of your sweater.

[@Winkey-crafts]

Not the MKAL! It’s so much fun. Love the socks! Your design looks good on you. I’m also loving a cowl, so easy to throw on. I made the on from purl soho 3 times now, great gift knits.

[@ashleykhan447]

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉 I love your jumper and I would be excited to participate in your preview knit. Keep up the great work and designing

[@myrsinisanimals9971]

Thanks for another nice episode! I am working on Clue 1 of the Westknits MKAL while watching this

[@highfiberknits]

I identify with the Mexico knitting dilemma so much! I thought I’d knit inches on a cami with 2.25mm needles and an entire pair of socks. I didn’t even finish a single single one! I had no trouble travelling with my needles to and fro Mexico too!

[@alanptaylor11]

Hereditary... very spooky movie. With an interesting plot twist... 👻 You said "light a candle" just as I was doing exactly that. Spooooooky!

[@theneonknitter472]

Since your last episode I finished my Color Craving shawl by Stephen West. I also started and finished a cowl. The pattern is the chickadee cowl by Kristen Kapur. While watching I was working on the Westknits MKAL 2022 - Twists & Turns

[@ceritat]

I must have been lucky as I just came back from Mexico last week (I live there) and had metal needles in my purse and I had no problems but then again I flew out of a small airport. I will keep this in mind nonetheless. Love your videos!

[@rachelmcmillan879]

Ha! I thought you were calling your sweater “My First Inclination” when you were discussing the name and thought it was brilliant. It took me a few moments to catch up with your thought process. It’s a beautiful sweater by the way.

[@TheDireWookie]

I also like Kitchener stitch, find it quite meditative. Love the shift cowl, been planning a Nightshift but with a surplus of finding weight and cowl could be good. Figure it should work ok with hand dyed variegated yarns too.

[@mikewolfe5829]

Better to have too many projects with when traveling than not enough and end up buying more. 😆😉

[@Stettafire]

I do fair isle and I throw. Both strands are in my right hand and I only throw the one colour (so I kinda drop the one I'm not using, if that makes sense?) to stop the threads from tangling when I lift one yarn over another I then pull it under on my next go, so that way my threads never end up super tangled. I also detangle at the end of each row if in the event of tangles. It's much better to deal with tangles early then to let it turn into a massive knot. Throwing is my preference but I can also do continental, but in that case all my threads will be in my right hand and they are kept in the same orientation as I pick to avoid tangling. Same general rules about tangles apply for me regardless of continual or throwing. As for two handled fair isle. I just think it's odd and I think it overcomplicates what is otherwise a very simple technique

[@grahammcnicol7468]

Look forward to your next podcast, you do whatever makes you happy, your sewing makes me feel happy, that it’s not only me that makes mistakes but feel you will overtake me in your skill level very quickly. Having 4 weeks between knitting content is a great idea as this craft is not as instant as sewing. Happy crafting Jonathan best wishes Frances. ❤😊

[@karenbuchs7414]

Your Shifty is beautiful! I especially like the the subdued color palette. I have a set of Addi Bamboo interchangeable, and the same thing happened, I e/mailed Addi and they sent a replaceable tip. Worth a try, Jonathan,

[@kneedeepinstitchespodcast9942]

I wish it was cooler here in Arizona, USA. It is still very warm. I am currently working on my Twist and Turns MKAL.

[@mesheela]

Congratulations on the progress of your design. Love that you just went for it & joined the design world.

[@purpleunicorn164]

As soon as it got chilly I have just been knitting and some crochet so much. Resisting the need to cast on everything. Love your podcast! So much fun to watch while I craft away!

[@maureeng1423]

I always enjoy your company, thanks for the new episode! Today I added 3 patterns to my favorites after hearing about them from you. I absolutely LOVE the yarn that perfectly matches the painting. You continue to inspire me.

[@thatguywhoknits2988]

So thrilled that I found another guy who knits! You’re a joy to listen and knit to 😊

[@friendlypersuasions2640]

❤ So happy to discover your knitting podcast! Thanks- you’re fun!

[@Lisamakes]

Great pod, as always! I’m testing a new cowl that you might like, actually, called the Gridlines Cowl by Susanna Kaartinen. Very graphic, in fingering, and there’s Kitchener stitch. :)

[@mixedandknot5911]

Hello Jonathan, New here and loving it. I just finished the Stephen West Penguono and loved knitting it a lot. I will start another one soon with all the leftovers. I love this chevron shawl by Stephen. Anyway, I wanted to pass on information to you about Fair Isle and Stranded knitting techniques. I hold two strands of yarns in each hand and then twist them when I need the other color RS depending on the pattern. Remember, do not hold the strands too tight. Good luck and I hope this makes sense.

[@samanthacoombes7989]

Great podcast, thank you 😊 just trying to finish my Scout shawl by Florence Spurling, boy this has been a challenge, as it’s colourwork flat with purl rows! So can’t offer any tips on using more than 2 colours, but by the end of the project my hands are trained to purl with both hands. On an easier note I knit Satelite earlier this year, and not only was it lovely to knit, it’s my favourite shawl ever to wear…hope you enjoy yours just as much.

[@salomeelizabeth6026]

Love the Corrie confetti and the sweater, but I like your other one in corrie confetti gorgeous knits Hi from Victoria Australia :-)

[@knitsinpurple2005]

Thank you for another great podcast. I love your sweater design.

[@saraw8503]

Watching as I finish final cuff of my Easy V sweater. Thanks for the accompaniment.

[@kathystewart4488]

Your sweater is fantastic Johnathan. Well done. Love the collar, yoke and colours.

[@knittingtraditions]

So happy to hear your needles made the journey, the anxiety of a 11 hr flight with no knitting😅 is to feel

[@juliemansius9921]

I thought it was just me that loved the kitchener stitch 😂.

[@knitnut246connie7]

Me too❤️🇨🇦❤️

[@heathergoldsmith]

Wow, I was just looking at that painting and thinking how cool a skein of hand dyed yarn would look in those colours! That kind of spun me out!

[@henrietta4240]

Wonderful podcast, add Japan to your no-fly metal knitting needle list.

[@deloresjackson437]

As usual, another fun podcast. Your new “draft” sweater pattern is lovely; good luck as you progress towards a release date. I can see knitting it in dark grays for me. I am looking forward to your next podcast, whether it is knitting or sewing. Cheers!

[@FeijaFleur]

I love that you also show your sewing. I've been knitting for 4 years and started sewing earlier this year.. knitting is my main craft but that doesn't mean I enjoy sewing any less, and I enjoy sewing the same goes for other knitters.

[@22Tya]

Congratulations on your first design! I can’t wait to knit it

[@kellycarnegie6265]

Another fab podcast 👌 I'm so excited for your first design 😀

[@nidhiupadhyay2013]

I knit colourwork two-handed, and the few times I've ventured into 3+-colour rows I've found it super finicky, but I think it's because I've only done it in small bits and haven't been able to get into the rhythm. I throw the main colour and pick the contrast colours, and I'd imagine the colourwork ring contraption would be super useful, because my main problem was preserving the colour dominance hierarchy on my contrast colours.

[@katharinewright971]

Love your woolie design!! Looking forward to its release into the big wide world. And Yes, you always make me laugh with your subtle comments. 🎉

[@pearlykhaw2521]

Add Fiji to your list - my fixed ChaioGoo needles got picked up but the lady in security just waved me thru once I'd explained. The male security guy looked completely confused though 😆

[@elli7047]

Beauuuuutiful shift cowl! Love your podcast.

[@annk2tog168]

Funny how the yarn skein matches that painting so well! Very nice sweater pattern you created!

[@kristenrossi6528]

Beautiful sweater design Jonathan!

[@janemarriott3389]

Re: Mexico-- just an idea-if you are going to be returning often you might want to mail needles down so that when you arrive and mail them back. Maybe an interchangeable set? Of course that won’t help with flight knitting. . . Anyway, wishing you and your partner all the best.

[@davidjohnwilson]

I’m a big fan of Kitchener too - there’s something about the rhythm that is super satisfying. Love your podcast - and your design might make me finally knit an adult-sized sweater…

[@cm4107]

I've lost most of my craft8ng MOJO. It's gotten me in a huge funk.. Doesn't help when you have all kinds of system issue with your work computer. I've got about 30 WIPs that I would really like to go through ove the next week or so and frog the ones 8 know I'll never finish. I'm glad you're back and that you had a safe trip. I hope you enjoy your time off. Your design is gorgeous. I'll probably buy the pattern when it's available, but probably won't ever make it, at least not for myself.. I don't have the patience to knit myself a sweater. Maybe for a smaller human I know.. 😁 anyway wnough rambling.. Love your podcast and I'm glad you're back.

[@megannguyen4367]

Today I’m not knitting while watching your podcast, I’m busy with my pomegranate 😂 Enjoy your pod so much!

[@ellenkoert8268]

your sweater design looks amazing and thanks for the company while I am working on the lace part of my Zweig sweater.

[@ginnerlucreates1884]

Well you did it, you got me to check my stash to see if I had enough to knit a Shift cowl (I do). You’re such an enabler 😊

[@Hannah-ks2kc]

LOVE your wrong side sweater! I'm currently working on a shifty sweater and made a Nightshift shawl and love the patterns and the look of them 🧶

[@emilymiller40]

I totally feel the chill! I started a mohair sweater in the spring with only the collar and short rows done before I put it down for the summer. I picked it up a week ago and I’m well into the body now after finishing the raglan 😅 I love your sweater design!! So excited to see it come to fruition.

[@monicalarose7980]

Your Wrong Side sweater is amazing!!! What a stunning color combo. Tempted to copy you!

[@megmakes-knittingcraftpodcast]

I'd been missing you! Down in New Zealand it's Sunday morning and I'm sitting in bed knitting a No Frills. So inspired by the colour match with your painting!

[@jillfoster6369]

Yay - you are back from your jolly so lovely. Love your sweater. Looks like a good one to knit so will be excited to know when the pattern is available. Your inside out sweater will look perfect with a stripped rib. As you have done with the cuffs. I am a two handed English style knitter, although I knit the Yorkshire way ( have my right hand needle tucked under my arm), and don’t have any issues with three plus colourway and I don’t think you will either. If I can manage it then you can. I am knitting a sleeveless pullover for my daughter. Also knitting Christmas hot-water bottle covers for gifts. Enjoying both. Laughed about your needles as I could feel your stress levels rising. Look forward to seeing you soon and have a good few weeks. ⭐️

[@alyssagoodrich]

For others: Cusco, Peru gave me a hard time with metal needles but ultimately let me through (but I think this was only because I had a lot of a baby blanket already done and that the airport was super hectic). No issues in Lima, Peru!

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Your sweater design is fantastic, Jonathan! And the colors you chose for your Shift cowl are soo good. I actually have never been more inspired to knit one. Your color palette makes all the difference for me. ❤️❤️❤️ And I’ve been pulled over for a bag inspection at the airport (Barcelona actually) for knitting needles and I was sweating the whole thing. People were looking and it was so sketchy. Same though. They never found anything and I moved on, but it was quite nerve wracking.

[@ericadavan6952]

Always love your color choices etc. love the sweater design too…that could be in my future 😆

[@TheRachSunshine]

Love your podcast, just casting of a Flax for my father in law. All parents are getting sweaters this year, and so is my sister. Done 3 so far, just another ranunculus for my mum and I’ve done it! Loved every minute but then back to knitting for me. Hope you’re doing well xx

[@janelldaley9403]

Jonathan I love your sweater design. Best of luck with it! I am having a good “DAY”😂thanks it’s Friday now and I am just starting A Mowry Big Cozy Cardi. Your Shift cowl looks great. 🧶💕🥳

[@emmareader-lee4012]

Really enjoyed this episode! I'm stuck at home with covid so it was nice to watch while working on my MKAL :)

[@kympaling6675]

I’m currently knitting Guinea pigs for my toddler 😂 I love the idea of the sock tube!

[@LesTricotsdeMarie]

Congratulations! First design (and a sweater..really !), yeah! Cute Shift and just LOVE, LOVE your wrong side!! I can't help you with colorwork because I "throw" all my colors from my right hand or, if possible, I do like mosaic and knit 1 round with 2 colors (slipping the stitches when it's 3rd-4th color) and do a second round with the other 2 colors.

[@ainasjokvist4648]

Hi Jonathan, I've missed your podcast. But it's always worth waiting for. So good company knitting and watching. I hope your had a good time in Mexico. The shift is looking so good, I like the smooth shift in the colours. The wrong side sweater is looking good. I vote for yes for the hem to have the stripes too. Need to test the sock tube. My knitted socks are disapearing my daugther finds them and then I'm not having them back😂. I'm currently knitting on a dress (mimic) designed by Joji Locatelli. A friend and I is participating her knitalong. I also knitting a baby cardigan as a mini project in the knitalong. I finished the cardigan yesterday and today I started knitting on matching tiny mittens for it (they are so cute). They are for my ex husbands baby that was born last weekend. Take care and see you soon. 🧶🧶🧶

[@jennifermckenzie2968]

Jonathan your sweater design is lovely! I'm already thinking of colour combos :) I, too really love doing the kitchener stitch! I think we are in a very small camp lol. I also like doing Italian bind off for the same reasons.

[@debraevans2839]

Guess what, in Melbourne Australia I went through security and the X-ray machine couldn’t cope with my glitter yarn jumper. They asked me to take it off, but I only had a bra underneath, so I had to be patted down. Crazy town.

[@theta-mage]

Oh, the Wrong Side sweater looks very cool! I was working on Into the Wild by Tania Barley while watching.

[@agnespowderly8349]

Working on the MKAL while watching your lovely podcast .Like you I resurrected some old WIPs and I am trying to free up the needles .They are small projects so it’s it’s all possible !.

[@monicalarose7980]

Great episode! I'm also Team AddiClick - I love the squared version. I find the ChiaGoo metal harsher on my hands, probably because I knit rather tightly and tend to really grip :). Love your Shift Cowl - I'm currently working on my first Shift and very excited to see it finished, the color shifts are so cool. Congrats also on your first design - so amazing. I'm in awe of the podcasters I follow who are already designing sometimes after only a couple or few years knitting. I'd love to try but feel like I'd need to take a course on knitwear garment design to have enough confidence to try.

[@debraevans2839]

Jonathan, needle companies have one job, making perfect needles. Get them to replace them.

[@LoriParsons]

Beautiful sweater Jonathan! I love the cooler weather..Winter is my favourite season!❄️Is it just me that can’t do the Kitchener stitch?🥺🤦🏼‍♀️Maybe I just need to practice more?!🥹

[@kathykithcart1887]

Also love your new sweater design, hope you have women sizes also in it.

[@fjellrosastrikkepodcast]

I hve a design from 2014 that is like the Max wrong side, also inside out, and called wrong sweater 😂😂😂 what a weird thing. Long way from your fanzy bags ,I use alot just grosery plastic bags for my knitting projects 🤗😂🤐 but Next weekend I am of to learn how to saw projects bags, so now soon i gonna be a little bit fancy ! My newest design of mine Are in the combo knitting for olive merino and mohair, its the best softest product i ever had!! Have a Nice weekend( i Knit with my yarn on my left side, so one thread on my finger rest i trough however how many thread i Knit with, just one on the finger ,all thread to the left, thats me🤗🤗)

[@sandrinecaselli2982]

Thank you for this new épisode. Always appreciating your videos, your knits, your energy! I knit the carved pullover by emily haver (i hope i'm not wrong with her name): i'm a french teacher and i wanted to wear something fun for Halloween! See you in your next episode, always with pleasure!

[@maudonink7592]

Hi Jonathan, don't think you should compare your knitting speed with Inga or Creabea, as they ALWAYS only knit in one colour without many patterns. It takes much longer to knit multi-colored pattern or just texture. Would love to see them knit a Marie wallin or a Sari garment. 😉

[@gabrielecarter5440]

I LOVE your sweater design!!! I'm a continental knitter - can't seem to be able to hold the yarn in my right hand. I knit 2 color stranded colorwork by just holding both in my left hand. When doing 3 colors I end up resorting to the little ring. Can't keep 3 yarns apart on my finger without the ring. Haven't tried 4 color, but the ring has enough slots to theoretically make it work. The ring is a bit annoying and slows me down, but much faster than trying to struggle with 3 colors without it.

[@ellescott5724]

Love love Love your sweater 😊 how wild is that skein matching that painting! I’ll be in London next month, can you tell me which yarn store is a must visit?

[@carolbulmer8253]

Hi, Jonathan. I love the Shift Cowl! The colours are very flattering on you. I also love your sweater design. When will it be posted? The socks are cool… I love the colour. (Jonathan, I’m new to the Kitchener. Have you done a tutorial on it?) I like the colour of your next socks. The Wrong Side sweater is looking really good… I love the colour of the yarn. I love the colours that you are using on the chevron shawl by Stephen West shawl. I love your acquisitions… especially the colour way that matches your painting.