knittingthestash Episode 170: Spencer's New Sweater!

[@wendysullivan5511]

Charmer of mohair! love it. Great sweaters, and I love the bear! About the mitts - I can see how you might feel they deserve the respect of an artpiece...I agree with the suggestion of making another pair (not as white, not as precious yarn) and then decide if you still need to keep this pair pristine. I'm not much of a resolution-maker, either, but always love to see what new topics you take on. Enjoy your snow and your holidays!

[@lilbruin]

Happy Merry and thanks so much for these vids. Cheerful, entertaining, informative. And showing off lovely projects to boot. I've been following for years now, I think (found you through Albina McLoughlin way back when), and always find something to love. This week: those toes! Hope the New Year brings you and yours all and only good things. PS: wear the mittens.

[@debbieretzlaff2912]

I wouldn’t wear those beautiful mittens out to the chicken coop but maybe for a date to the bookstore or knit night❣️Love all of the things and info on reconstruction for a personal fit❣️ Happy holidays to you & Spencer❣️⭐️🎄☮️⛄️🧶

[@zoedoodle]

I'm with you! Those mittens are such absolutely beautiful works of art, that to use them would be a crime. Mittens just get too much wear and tear, too much dirt and grime!

[@lauraalicewatt]

happiest of holidays to you! and yes, wear the mittens -- that's what they are for!! have a lovely new years celebration and an excellent 2025.

[@michellelindgren8419]

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!!🎉 It will be fun to see what you knit next year. And I think that I would have a hard time wearing those mittens too. Maybe make another pair with a dark background that wouldn’t show dirt and such.

[@KittenWAW]

Boy, I am for sure never, Never, NEVER ever gonna borrow one of Spencer's (really nice!) sweaters! He plays rough when he takes them back, and I don't look good beheaded. Funny, though, how even with just a cameo appearance, he can steal the show. The braids are an interesting solution, but I was getting little itchies on my back just looking at them. Even in this early stage, the bear has a kind of powerful stance and look about it. Merry Happy and Jolly Joy Joy to you both.

[@knittingthestash]

hahaha! Watch out when Spencer comes for his sweater! Thanks for making the bear sound more powerful than he is at the moment. Once he has a head, I'll feel a little better :) Happy new year and holidays to you!

[@paulalafontaine8020]

Definitely wear the mittens ……but not this year. This winter they are precious to look at and enjoy in their perfect newness. Happy holidays to you.

[@knittingthestash]

Love that, Paula! Thanks and happy holidays!

[@maryrichardson8790]

I love hearing about your projects, you are so skilled at knitting! I have to do a bit more knitting to get as knowledgeable 😄🤞😄🎄🎄🙋💕

[@knittingthestash]

Thanks, Mary! Happy holidays to you!

[@Janet-ov7zx]

Spencer is a lucky guy! Great sweater! Wishing you a very festive holiday with lots of knitting and felting and everything fun! harpingJanet

[@knittingthestash]

Thanks so much, Janet! Happy holidays to you!

[@christinec1928]

Happy Holidays and all the best for the New Year. Cheers! 🎄🎉

[@knittingthestash]

Thanks, Christine!

[@MikiCrespo]

Beautiful mittens 🧤💙 Happy New Year

[@knittingthestash]

you too!

[@balancedskein]

Happy holidays, Melissa!

[@knittingthestash]

Thanks, Kendra! You too!

[@themonogamousknitter]

Happy Holidays to you too! 😊

[@knittingthestash]

Thanks! And to you :)

[@themonogamousknitter]

@@knittingthestash Thank you! 💕

[@sunnyw4148]

Use those beautiful mittens. Save for best and if they wear out, you will just have to knit another pair.

[@knittingthestash]

You're so right, Sunny!!

[@yearningforyarn9412]

All the blue around you has your eyes popping!!!

[@catblues8645]

Hi Melissa, I might have missed it, did you mention which yarn from Rauma you used? That blue is AMAZING and I need some 😂

[@knittingthestash]

I didn't say! It was Rauma 3 tråds Strikkegarn :)

[@tinekejoldersma]

Now I would never yell at you. I learned to wear all. Life throws curveballs at you all the time, better wear them. Spencer's sweater is great, in the colour I love, can I borrow it? I would fripple all the time at the braids, not my thing. The end result is fantastic 🥰