Knitting with Linen yarns - what you'll love and what you won't

Knitting with linen yarn is different than knitting with wool, and in this video, I'll share with you what to expect and how to get the most out of these yarns.

[@randirycroft4385]

Randi here in bc Canads new to your pod cast. just collected a full cone of linen yarn, tuned into you because never knit with this yarn before

[@CrazyForEwe]

Hi Randi! Welcome! That sounds awesome! What gauge is it? What are you planning to make?

[@randirycroft4385]

@@CrazyForEwe Hi, Its very fine, I think lace weight, I will mix with some fine wool after I dye it, I make sweaters. That's all I like to knit, Top down, easy to measure sizes, from baby to adult, add the pattern as I go. Very interesting info from you. Thank you I will log in again!

[@heather7862]

I have been knitting a lace tunic with Quince and Co Sparrow and I absolutely love it! It is crisp and a little stiff when knitting with it, but I don’t mind. It’s 100% linen.

[@dirkenelstasentanghe]

Hello Ellen, Thank you for the nice videos you make every week. For the first time i'm knitting a pure linen sweater in Hør from Isager yarn model ’Barcelone’ and i must say it's a luxury thread didn't really expect it. It is so pleasant knitting. Kind regards Els (Belgium)

[@CrazyForEwe]

Hi Els! How very lovely to hear from you! I’m so delighted to know that you enjoy the videos! Thank you for watching. I looked up the Barcelona pattern-very pretty! It is the striped one with a little collar, right? You will have to share a picture when you are done! I have Isager’s book, Classic Knits, but have never made anything from it. You have inspired me to go take another look. Where in Belgium are you? We visited Brussels and Brugge many years ago and enjoyed the mussels and frites. Beautiful country!!

[@dirkenelstasentanghe]

Sorry Ellen for the delay, yes it is indeed this pull! We live close to Bruges, 20 minutes away by car. Kind regards Els

[@Sheron1956]

I love the v stich garment!!

[@Sheron1956]

😍😍LOVE the v neck garment!!! I would to try!!!

[@CrazyForEwe]

Hey, Sharon! Thank so much! Isn’t that an awesome garment! I love it too! I have it as a Kit! www.crazyforewe.com/products/sand-vest-top

[@Enig_Mata]

Thanks for the video - great to learn the pros and cons of different fibers. I'm not sure if you're aware, but there's a beeping noise in your video every 30 seconds or so. You can hear it at 4:28, 4:58, 5:08, and many other spots in the video. I heard it in another video you posted. Maybe it's a low-battery indicator.

[@CrazyForEwe]

Thank you for letting me know about the beeping. No idea what that is. I don’t record and post, I just live stream. That is so weird.

[@christinemccloskey7429]

Hello. Thank you for this podcast. I am having a problem in finding the Sand Top by Quail. Do you still have the kit available for sale? If so, where can I purchase one. Thanks much.

[@CrazyForEwe]

We have the yarn and pattern in stock. What color and size do you need?

[@christinemccloskey7429]

@@CrazyForEwe Hello. I would need a size medium in the colorway that you show on your podcast if you still have it.

[@CrazyForEwe]

Hi Christine! Here is a link to the Sand top kit www.crazyforewe.com/products/sand-vest-top

[@christinemccloskey7429]

@@CrazyForEwe Hi. Thank you but I wanted to knit it myself. Do you have any linen yarns that you might recommend? Thank you

[@CrazyForEwe]

@@christinemccloskey7429 yes! This is the kit to knit it yourself’