There used to be a BC Garn called Colori that was 55% wool, 25% linen and 20% silk and I designed myself a shrug out of it. It‘s my most-worn and -loved summer item. I still hoard a SQ of Colori in a grass green that I want to make another shirt or shrug out of. It being light fingering weight, I don‘t think they sold enough of it unfortunately. Thanks for sharing with us, I‘m in the mood to knit myself a linen shirt now! The Himmel cami looks heavenly as well (pun intended 😄), it’s going to land on my endless list of „to make“ projects!
@Lisamakes Жыл бұрын
Oh, that’s too bad, because I do love BC Garn. Happy to add to your “to make” List. ;);)
@superioradvantage Жыл бұрын
Love your apt! Beautiful colors
@Lisamakes Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@user-cc3wl8sm9w Жыл бұрын
Loved your knitting!!!!! ♥
@Lisamakes Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@suemount6042 Жыл бұрын
Rowan summerlite 4 ply and DK, garn studio safran all cotton yarns and lovely to work with
@Lisamakes Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the suggestions!
@conniebuchner4715 Жыл бұрын
I love the outfit you are wearing. The striped Tee with the vest, beautiful! Snow has melted in South Dakota finally, I can sit on small porch and crochet afghans for my granddaughters. I destashed a lot of craft yarn when we moved. I kept cotton and wool yarn. I started a vest, hopefully I’ll finish it for summer. 💝
@lisakisch1303 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Connie! It’s the first time I thought to wear it tucked into jeans. I thought it would be to bulky, but it’s not. Good luck finishing the vest!
@lindabjork2067 Жыл бұрын
Yarn I love is Cestari Sheep and Wool Company - knitting with 75% cotton and 25% wool. American made
@Lisamakes Жыл бұрын
I’ll have to look them up!
@katrinalevin4064 Жыл бұрын
I love your plans for summer knits. I recommend the cami or tank with the higher neckline for comfort.
@Lisamakes Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I do like a higher neckline for sun coverage. 👍
@pamelasmith6306 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful knitting …I love the striped tee….great plans for summer…
@Lisamakes Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Pamela! I’m knitting on the second sleeve right now!
@littlebigknits Жыл бұрын
I’ve been very impressed with the Katia cotton cashmere but it’s just that tiny bit warm. I think a chainette linen is a dream!! And thank you for the knitting content 😊😊😊
@Lisamakes Жыл бұрын
I have a local store here that carries some Katia, but not the fun ones. :) I’ll keep on the lookout for a chainette linen.
@littlebigknits Жыл бұрын
@@Lisamakes interesting! Is it all the weird ones they carried when I lived in Spain!? Lol
@Lisamakes Жыл бұрын
@@littlebigknits some, yes! Lol. Mostly, it’s all the cheap ones with acrylic.
@littlebigknits Жыл бұрын
@@Lisamakes strange that they export all the good stuff!
@Lisamakes Жыл бұрын
@@littlebigknits i can get them in Bcn, but the one here is just a small mercería that mostly focuses on sewing.
@knottygnome Жыл бұрын
i don't bother with provisional cast-on any more. i do judy's magic cast-on and just hold the stitches i'm not using on a spare needle or stitch holder until it's time to pick them up. much easier and no waste yarn.
@Lisamakes Жыл бұрын
Great idea. I’ll try that.
@tammycino.m.6985 Жыл бұрын
Found cotlin from knitpicks works well for summer, especially for the style of top that I wear, then throw in washer/dryer.
@Lisamakes Жыл бұрын
Ah, cool! I’ve never had the chance to try KnitPicks. Next time my BIL comes over I’ll ask him to bring me some.
@YoungfolkKnits Жыл бұрын
Your vest looks fabulous with that striped top!
@Lisamakes Жыл бұрын
Thanks! It’s the first time I’ve tried it!
@jamiecrucefix4078 Жыл бұрын
Hello I live in Catalunya. Just visited Bilboa found some create yarn stores and came back with so Mundial Organic wool. Have you ever atteneded barcelona yarn festival? I'm hoping to attend this year it will be my first yarn festival,
@lisakisch1303 Жыл бұрын
I think one of the local Mercerías have Mundial. I’ll have to check it out. Yes! I’ve been to Barcelona Knits twice! I think it’s a great first festival because it’s not too big and overwhelming.
@RT-vh7lo Жыл бұрын
Have you tried the Isager linen? It’s crunchy to knit with but softens beautifully on washing and has a great sheen. I made a great top by Yumiko Alexander, who has lots of linen patterns. Happy knitting!
@Lisamakes Жыл бұрын
I haven’t, but it’s readily available here- I’ll give it a try!
@denbeesewswhat9841 Жыл бұрын
Love what you are planning on knitting up Lisa - I'm going to check out all those vest top patterns now and subscribe to 'you knit toronto'.....and I need a set of the denim knit pro needles too 😊😊. Enabled! 🤣
@Lisamakes Жыл бұрын
Ha ha! Yay!!! My plan worked. :) the link for Ewe Knit is eweknit.co
@isabelle.duchatelle Жыл бұрын
I'm waiting to be buying yarn again once my stash is gone, Antigone by De Rerum Natura is in my top 3 yarns I'll buy first. An organic French linen processed in Europe (and mostly in France). I have not used it yet, so I cannot really have an opinion other than I want to knit with it from what I've seen. An beautiful array of colours 😺
@Lisamakes Жыл бұрын
Oh, yes, I’m sure it’s lovely! I do love their other yarns. I am also knitting down my stash, but I’m not quite as dedicated as you! I’ll buy a few here and there.
@josjewosje Жыл бұрын
My favorite summer yarn is Holstgarn Coast
@Lisamakes Жыл бұрын
That reminds me, I do have a few balls of Coast in a deep brown. I’ll have swatch it up. Thanks!
@forthefunofknit5322 Жыл бұрын
Hi Lisa… fellow Canadian (Vancouver) and part time Estepona resident….love your channel. Thank you for the great tank top suggestions…I have added the Kuutar to my cue - beautiful.You might also like to check out the Anou tank top and the Catal Top. The Catal is a free pattern (👍). Question… when you moved to Spain did you purchase all new electronics or did you bring the sewing machine from Canada and are using an adaptor?. I am struggling with the thought of leaving my sewing machine behind as we transition to Spain full time. Thanks again and hope you all enjoyed the Easter break. Linda
@Lisamakes Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestions- I’ll check them out! I bought a new machine here, but we had initially only planned to stay here for a year or so. I got a €250 Elna, which has been great! I hope your transition goes smoothly. ❤️
@vale251 Жыл бұрын
Lana grossa -Linea Pura (puro lino) it is nice and soft yarn for summer.
@Lisamakes Жыл бұрын
Great suggestion- thanks! I’ve loved the other Lana Grossa yarns I’ve tried.
@juliathomas2185 Жыл бұрын
I’m interested to hear your thoughts once you’re wearing the Friday tee. I hear great things about the Knitting for Olive cotton merino but I can’t get it in-person and the wool content still makes me nervous for our Southern Ontario summers!
@Lisamakes Жыл бұрын
I’ll report back! I don’t imagine it will be one I will wear in July/August, but for May/June I think it will be great.
@joannamyers4633 Жыл бұрын
Enjoy your videos! I’m interested in the KnitPro short needles, but I’m having trouble finding them online. Where did you purchase yours? Thanks!!
@Lisamakes Жыл бұрын
I think in the States KnitPro is Knitter’s Pride.
@diariesofsureka8877 Жыл бұрын
Hey I from Toronto what’s the unit torontos website? Can you link it down below while replying to me I can’t find the knitting website for their site
@Lisamakes Жыл бұрын
It’s called EweKnit- link in the description box!
@jolynnwhite7946 Жыл бұрын
👍🥰😍👗👗🧵
@annekeo.1706 Жыл бұрын
I found your chanel. I like your very short explanations. Often a podcaster is talking to long about a pattern.
@Lisamakes Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Sometimes I think it’s too short, so I’m glad you like it. ;)