making a dent in the WIP pile | kuriaknits podcast episode 20

Hello hello! Hope you are all having the best week. I am experimenting with editing and filming again trying to find the best possible combo. Thanks for sticking with me! ❤️💕
Find everything that I've talked about below.
|FIND ME|
Instagram: / kuriaknits
Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/projects/kuri...
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|TIMESTAMPS|
Oversized Seasons Cardigan 1:15
Moby Sweater 10:02
Heartwood 20:14
Semper Sweater V-Neck 26:31
Sweater No. 23 31:18
Terrazzo Slipover 34:58
Acquisitions + Close: 42:36
|FINISHED OBJECTS (FOs)|
Oversized Seasons Cardigan by Ozetta : Hailey Smedley
www.ravelry.com/projects/kuri...
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Moby Sweater by PetiteKnit
www.ravelry.com/projects/kuri...
|WORKS IN PROGRESS (WIPs)|
Heartwood by Tania Barley
www.ravelry.com/projects/kuri...
Semper Sweater V-Neck - The Knit Purl Girl
www.ravelry.com/projects/kuri...
Sweater No. 23 by My Favourite Things
www.ravelry.com/projects/kuri...
Terrazzo Slipover by PetiteKnit
www.ravelry.com/projects/kuri...
|ABOUT|
I live and knit in Southern Ontario with my husband and my terrier. The name kuriaknits comes from my last name - Kurian. Kurian has Indian and Syrian origins and I feel lucky every day that my husband shared it with me.

[@aprilg3193]

Just an FYI to U.S. viewers, I have not gotten custom charges from ordering off the Knitting for Olive website from the U.S. after multiple orders varying between ~$80-$250.

[@earlgreyknits1178]

I agree 100% about purl stitch hurting if done for an extended period of time. I’m self taught (using both books and KZbin) so I think my knitting style is far from traditional and perhaps that’s the reason it hurts after a while but regardless, people who say “if you don’t enjoy purling you don’t enjoy knitting” need to be quite. This is supposed to be a welcoming craft and community. There isn’t space for that kind of negativity. Ignore them. You get to enjoy your craft how ever you choose. Anyway, I just stumbled upon your channel and I like your energy. Happy knitting and happy new year. :)

[@ambernjohns]

Oooh, I have a sweater quantity of daylights in caffeine and you're swaying me to knit a Moby with it! So pretty!

[@ophiuchusoversoul1785]

Darling girl I watch you not for your perfect words and presentation, but because I adore your sweet personality and inability to take yourself to seriously. That said, I so so hope you bring us along on your trips! My days would be less smilie without getting to catch up with what your up to.

[@StopDropandKnitPodcast]

Hi Erin! I found your podcast recently and have been enjoying watching many of your episodes. You have such a fun and friendly manner and you are GORGEOUS! What an impressive amount of knitting you’ve done in such a short time!

[@StopDropandKnitPodcast]

I just wanted to add that the aubergine 🍆 color was made for you - it’s stunning on you (I’m a purple person, but honestly, it’s stunning with your hair!)

[@kuriaknits]

Haha thank you so much!! 💕

[@heatherr9201]

Yay purple! And omg I would love to get that shelter in purple! Can’t wait to see what you make

[@witchcityknits]

Love your podcast! I hope your experience in Cuba is everything you want it to be. My dad and all my grandparents are from there but had to flee when the dictatorship came into power. It seems like a popular travel destination for Canadians nowadays but many folks don't seem to know as much about the inequalities that exist there today and how tourism dollars fund the dictatorship's military. I really respected how you called out the ethics of referring to grafting as the Kitchener stitch on Instagram and hope I'm able to do the same with this comment and encourage folks to think critically about the ethics of traveling to Cuba.

[@kuriaknits]

First, thank you so much of sharing some of your family experience and posting this comment. To be honest, if I only travelled to countries whose governments I agreed with I would never travel. When I do go somewhere with an oppressive government, I try to do everything I can to go out of my way to be gracious with locals. For us, this means bringing some sought after goods, tipping really well, and intentionally going to some local businesses in town. I will be sure to keep doing research to try and be the best I can wherever I go.

[@witchcityknits]

@@kuriaknits appreciate your thoughtfulness, Erin! Btw I'm really excited to hear more on your upcoming trip to the Kent area. I studied abroad at Uni Kent in Canterbury and loved it. Such a special place. I'll also be visiting this Sping in April!

[@maryp4016]

Always a pleasure to watch your podcast. I love all your knits. Since you mentioned your LYS which btw that's my local shop as well, I have used her Sandnes Garn mohair and I also tried the Estelle that they carry may not be a kid silk but very nice and budget friendly as well. Take care til next time.

[@theneonknitter472]

I’m currently knitting the Aurora Cabin Shawl by Stephen West

[@heatherdiditknitandcrochet]

Love KFO. Live in Canada too, ON and only a few stores sell it. I ordered from the KFO website and got customs. Anything over $120 Canadian (purchase price) will get caught at customs now for duties as per our lovely government and new rules. Almost every knitting package for me is over $120 sooo not so many orders for me this year. Beautiful cardigan. Love the yarn palette behind you as well - beautiful colours. Your Mobi is nice too. Have a good day!

[@lisapettit7403]

We have the same LYS! I was going to mention that Filcolana was coming, but you beat me to it. i got so excited when I noticed that, but my daughter just didn't understand. 🤷‍♀ I am currently working on the Lento sweater.

[@Sydtoole3]

I have that Sandes Garne book and am also excited to cast on the Gernsey Sweater (it was the whole reason I bought the book)! Also I was wondering this week if Canadians would have to pay customs on KFO so thank you for answering that for me! My LYS has some but their colours are a bit limited and I might put in a larger order in the second half of the year for some sweaters. Have fun in Cuba!!

[@caleahmarie365]

I love the knit picks aloft mohair! It’s wool and silk and it’s great!

[@lemonloverlee]

I second this: I find KnitPicks Aloft (72% mohair, 28% silk) to be quite a bit softer than Drops. It's pretty affordable, especially when it goes on sale.

[@kuriaknits]

I haven't tried it yet! thanks for the recommendation!

[@3tangents]

Hey just a heads up that the stitch pattern you're referring to as "broken rib" is actually garter rib, because the rib gutters are in garter stitch rather than purls. Broken rib is a different stitch pattern, where you offset the ribs by one stitch horizontally in a kind of zigzag, eg. for a 2x2 rib: kkppkkppkkpp (regular) pkkppkkppkkp (moved one right) kkppkkppkkpp (regular) kppkkppkkppk (moved one left) This creates a kind of puffy rib pattern which looks and feels squishy kind of like fisherman's rib or brioche, but with a much simpler and more economical construction. The puffiness is created by the offset rather than additional rows of yarnovers.

[@kuriaknits]

If you google "broken rib" it is the first couple results are what I'm referring to. Might be called different things in different places!

[@sandracroley9784]

We love Cuba! We did a tour to Havana on our last trip...it was a long bus ride, so I don't know if we'd have gone if we'd known that (we were told it wasn't far). I am glad we saw Havana, although it was 40°, so too hot for me to enjoy completely. This weekend I have started a Lento out of very bright Songbird Yarns. I have no business casting on something new...but a girl's allowed a birthday cast-on, right? 😄

[@mngmay]

For the finger pain issue I have seen in a knitting group that some people will buy the finger covers for gamers - it's basically a little finger glove and reduces the friction on your finger.

[@kuriaknits]

Ohh this is a great idea!

[@ibjessd]

I dream of going to Cuba one day as my father and family are from there (Guantanamo specifically) but fled when Castro took over. Since I’m in the US, that’s not possible until things change. I look forward to hearing about your experience!

[@kuriaknits]

I hope you get there one day!

[@janetshepherd9062]

Interested in why you are going to Cuba. I went 3 years ago. It was a life changing experience. I did take knitting and had no problems. Love your podcasts!

[@kuriaknits]

It was the only place my local airport went to haha. I am excited though - and I'm glad you had such a great experience!

[@lisasigsbee9251]

I think the word you were searching for was assuage. 😄

[@10amTracy]

Bring a packable duffel bag!

[@knittysixx5106]

Assuage your guilt! Now you can sleep 😂

[@sc00badive]

I'd skip the mohair and move on to Alpaca, it has a halo and is dreamy soft. I keep hearing about Suri Alpaca but I haven't tried it yet.

[@kuriaknits]

I've only tried a thicker suri! I would love to try it as a mohair alternative. It is soooo soft.

[@christinaboschmann1678]

You’re awesome!! Just found you/ fellow Canadian here!! Just curious: what is the “loo-may “ oversized sweater you’re referring to?? Keep up the amazing content 🙏🏽

[@kuriaknits]

Lume Sweater by Sari Nordlund!

[@sparkle5240]

If you are knitting in the round on interchangeable needles, you only need the right size needle on the end with which you knit (the other one can be a smaller size). Just mentioning it so that you said that you had multiple WIPs with the same size needles.

[@kuriaknits]

Thanks! I always forget this!

[@suewaldeck8198]

Seriously they're getting Filcolana? That's the best news!

[@binarystar11235]

I always love your podcast episodes! Good company while I knit :-) I just wanted to let you know that the background music makes it harder for me. Maybe it is also possible for you to not add music? A suggestion to consider. That would mean I can watch an episode all in one go in stead of a few minutes at a time over the course of a day or multiple days.

[@kuriaknits]

Thanks for letting me know! I was trying something new - but I'll be sure to fade it out completely next time.

[@binarystar11235]

@@kuriaknits Thanks, that really makes a difference for me!

[@friendlypersuasions2640]

❤ Please know that I mean this in the most kind way… please slow down a bit? It’s kind of stressful at the speed you’re talking. Just a helpful comment.

[@StopDropandKnitPodcast]

I think there’s a setting you can select to slow down the speed a little bit if it’s too fast for you…. She can’t and shouldn’t change and this is her authentic self, which is such a pleasure!

[@kuriaknits]

Hey! You can absolutely slow down the video in YT settings. I hope that helps!