KukieKnits Podcast Ep 6 - Lean Green Knitting Machine

[@casuarinagirl8067]

Such fun Ira, just love watching you and your knits. Your husbands jumper 🥰 you and Francesca 🤣🤣 love Lily- Kate so great and designing and her patterns are perfection. Safe and happy travels ✈️😘

[@kukieknits]

Hi Karen! I just had to praise Lily for a bit because I'm testing for her and helping my friend through the poisoned apple top and it just reminds me how much I love her work!.... And Francesca started it, so.... I'm clearly not the guilty party here 😂

[@renatecasson532]

Your husbands jumper is amazing. Love love it. I would have given up half way. Ha ha ha. All your knitted projects are absolutely wonderful. I admirer your knitted skills. Have a lovely holiday. .

[@kukieknits]

Thank you so much!! It's fun in it's own occasionally painful way 😂😉 luckily the hard part is over so looking forward to finishing it up when I'm back! Thanks for watching.

[@PlatypusKnitting]

Every time you show your husband's jumper, I am amazed. I applaud you for getting through all of that purling tbl, and you can totally toot your own horn and say you've done a good job. But really, just be honest and say you've done a great job 😏. Looking forward to seeing your sisters top - interesting construction! - and your Slow Down. Thanks for the shout out and your kind words as well ❤. And tbh, sometimes I look back at my calculations and have NO clue what they mean. So basically, sorry that you get lost when I talk math, but I get myself lost too so... fun times haha.

[@AnItalianKnitter]

I still cannot believe you washed that yarn! 🤯 I’m kinda impressed. Only kinda though. I tease you to bring out the best of you, like the yarn washing. We all know you would not have done it without my extra push 😬 Love you ❤️

[@clairedeare1139]

Thanks for the size inclusive recommendations! I often hack patterns to fit my shape so it’s wonderful to hear there is a designer who gets that. Lovely podcast! Have a lovely holiday xxx

[@momat_knits8584]

The Skratstillet is coming along nicely. I like it!

[@kukieknits]

Thank you so much! I'm looking forward to finishing it once the Westknits MKAL is over.

[@FibreBound]

The test knit for Kat turned out so pretty, I love the shaping on you, it’s a very flattering fit! Your husbands jumper looks so amazing, love the texture and your yarn choice! The top you’re knitting for your sister looks lovely and structured too, thanks for telling us about the construction, I can’t wait to see this when it’s an FO. Yay for joining the west knits MKAL! If I wasn’t trying to clear my needles before it starts , I’d totally join Joji’s kal too, I love her patterns!

[@kukieknits]

Thanks!!! I'm really enjoying all my current projects and I'm so excited for the mkal and Joji Kal. I CANNOT wait to see what the pattern will look like and see everyone's project

[@alikelylass134]

You’ve inspired me to look deeper into Lily Kate patterns!! Also can’t wait to twinsy with our Necessity Jumpers 🎉

[@kukieknits]

We CLEARLY have great taste and will just have to match every project from here on, of course!

[@Allwemakeisgood]

I'm here for you and An Italian Knitter just casually calling each other liars back and forth 😂

[@kukieknits]

I'm my defense... she started it 😂

[@QueensYarnBoutique]

This was so enjoyable to watch!

[@kukieknits]

Thank you so much! I just got back from my holiday so I should have more episodes coming soon!

[@lefty_knits]

Hi Ira! I love your Necessity Jumper, the colors are so pretty! I'm about to knit my first Lily Kate pattern, the My Time Sweater -- I am always admiring her patterns and it seems like she's a really thoughtful designer, so I can't wait! I hope you have a good trip!

[@kukieknits]

Hi, thanks so much and thanks even more for watching! It's so exciting to try new designers and I hope you love her patterns as much as I do. ❤

[@leslienero7884]

I stumbled upon your podcast by chance and have enjoyed them all!

[@kukieknits]

Hi Leslie! Thanks for watching ❤

[@prusinjl]

That sweater is beautiful. I can't wait for the pattern to come out!

[@kukieknits]

It's so cute and classic! Thanks for watching ❤

[@woolseeknitting]

I like how the braid in your hair goes with the cables on your sweater :) glad to see you knitting the 7pm tank because I've been considering it for a little while and I looove insider reviews!

[@kukieknits]

Thanks! It's the only hairdo I know how to do, so it worked out!

[@christinachristophe7957]

Hi! I really enjoyed your podcast and have subscribed. I found you because Francesca, the Italian Knitter, sent me your way. I love your energy, your knitting and your project choices. Enjoy your vacation! If I don't want to wait 3 weeks to see you again, I'll watch an earlier podcast (Christina from Canada)

[@kukieknits]

Hi Christina, thanks so much for watching and for your lovely words. It's so much fun connecting with people from all over the world, I am very happy to have you join me ☺

[@SimpleKnitCo]

I heartily approve of your green phase

[@kukieknits]

Thank you so my queen and knitting idol.

[@kelknits]

Yay, I'm going to knit the lone skein shawl too. I need to wind up my yarn tonight so I can get it cast on.

[@kukieknits]

I was just watching your podcast at lunch and was gonna recommend that when you asked for suggestions. I also chose not to do the lightweight hipster because of the cross stitches I did that on the West MKAL last year and never again.

[@barbararadzeviciusbondi4150]

I've made a couple of cardigans in Dooish yarn. I washed it after the garments were finished. I love the yarn also. It bloomed beautifully after washing. My daughter liked the so much that I gave her both cardigans. I love the sheepy smell and the oil while knitting 🧶🧶

[@kamayknit]

Ahemdriedmangospleaseahem Also that lilykatemakes sweater is going to be hawt 🔥 very keen to see how that turns out

[@wobin_dwonderdog]

I still love the stitch definition on that Skratstillet

[@kukieknits]

I AM done with most of the twisted rib now.... so..... me too!!

[@sylviafikiert4825]

Hello Ira 👋 Lovely podcast as always 😊 I also like Lily Kates patterns I have made her Anyday vest twice. I am also participating in Joji kal and I will be making the Lightweight Hipster shawl.

[@kukieknits]

I was tossing up between the lone skein or the lightweight hipster too, and ofc decided to go with the newest shiniest pattern 😂

[@deniseroberts130]

Beautiful FO's! Will check out Lily Kates patterns and your other recommendations and the Steven West KAL. Enjoy your vacation time.

[@kukieknits]

Thanks so much!

[@morsmitt3126]

I love the matching mint nails

[@kukieknits]

Thank you! (They're a lil chipped, but had to leave them to match my FO 🤭)

[@wattlewoolastridpurins6486]

The single skein for the Lone Skein Shawl looks stunning, and I love your progress on your sister’s summer top! I can’t wait for the Stephen West MKAL - I’m so very excited about it 😁

[@kukieknits]

So many knitting plans, so little time!! Thanks for watching Astrid!

[@kamayknit]

Bust circumcise 😂

[@kukieknits]

I KNEW YOU would say something about that 😂😂😂😂😂

[@julieknitsandspins]

😂😂😂 I just had to chuckle 🤭

[@HauteKewture]

Oh gosh I don't you don't have to undo that bind off! How's the Drops on the hands? I'm keen to try it...

[@kukieknits]

I really like drops Nepal and Lima, the alpaca component makes it so soft. It DOES smell super bad when you're blocking tho 😂😂😂😂 Dry it in the spare room.

[@HauteKewture]

@@kukieknits hahahaha air fresher will be purchased! 😂

[@barbararadzeviciusbondi4150]

About size inclusitivity..I only buy patterns that have my size, why would I buy patterns that are either too big or too small for my size? How does that work?

[@kukieknits]

Hi Barbara, a lot of knitters won't buy a pattern that isn't size inclusive even if it caters to their size, so I just thought I'd mention she has a great size range. Great to know that you had a good experience with Dooish, I love their colours and would love to knit more patterns. Thanks for watching!