Martin Storey - Ep. 72 - Fruity Knitting

[@scathatch]

Martin Storey, apart from being a fabulous designer, comes across as an adorable human being. thanks so much.

[@diannepaine5667]

What a fabulous episode with Martin Storey. I have loved his patterns for years and so enjoyed all he shared with you. Thanks.

[@cherylh3856]

Your shows are becoming so, so polished. Content is so rich and interesting. Well-worth the patreonship!

[@FruityKnitting]

Thank you, Cheryl. You know it's your support that makes it possible. A + A

[@yearningforyarn9412]

I'm on Mds eastern shore and I cant wait to support this fiber company!

[@drea3556]

Nice interview with Martin Storey totally loved it. Bravo for getting him to showcase. Thank you.

[@annlehane6404]

Very informative and articulate and a pleasure to view! Thank you Gretchen for introducing us to those deer little sheep!

[@adalai7649]

Awesome episode! Love the cast-on. And Martin Storey!!!!!!!!!

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks, Ada.

[@silviav760]

Sometimes I do not know if I watch their videos because of the beautiful knitting patterns or the exquisite music, everything is a good set to enjoy while I drink my glass of malbec wine.Congratulations to both

[@guitar00fu]

I love Solitude yarns and have visited their farm. It was awesome to watch and participate in the dying process. I appreciate learning about the breed specific yarns and such knowledge has impacted my buying habits.

[@pstcali7152]

Thank you so much. I look forward to your podcast and today was a treat. I love Martin Storey and you brought back the shepherdess again which I enjoy it so much. Thank you once again. ❤️🇨🇴

[@caroljuniper5100]

Fabulous interview with Martin Storey who I have had the pleasure of meeting when he came to a local yarn store to host an evening showcasing Rowan designs. The cast on you showed is the same as the Turkish or Middle Eastern cast on which a lot of sock knitters use for toe up socks. Many thanks for a really interesting episode.

[@diannebowles5605]

Another fabulous episode The walk through the “ages” with Martin Storey was great!

[@pattyb2294]

Andrew, beautiful job. I love the ribbon idea!

[@sandymiller8206]

Andrea and Andrew, I don't know how you do it, but you've outdone yourselves once again! Thank you for such an incredibly fabulous and thoughtful production! I watched the amazing Martin Storey interview with rapt attention!

[@Skumitomum]

OMGosh! Thank you so much for that winding cast on! I haven't even gotten to the interview, but I'm so grateful for seeing this! Glad to be a patreon!

[@johanschneiders6293]

The Joe Batt's Arm sweater is one of the most brilliant knitting designs I have ever seen! It has all the techniques, unique constuction and it looks amazing!

[@shayannah]

I need an episode every day please as I haven’t found anything else as interesting to watch while I’m spinning!

[@helga5723]

I would so much appreciate to learn more about designs for men and to get to know designers for men's knitwear. Thanks for Martin today.

[@evaelenz3889]

Lucky me.....found Martin's book in MY bookshelf ! Thanks for another great episode

[@patmorrow3302]

Interview with the shepherdess was terrific. I learned a lot. Thanks.

[@tanyabarker4406]

That wrap cast on for a hem is fantastic, thank you for the tutorial. I think the orange in the first swatch is great.

[@Waterfox57]

It is way past my bedtime but had to listen to the episode. Thoroughly enjoyed this episode and love both articles. Just purchased some beautiful alpaca yarn while visiting Sydney, Australia and I will definitely be using Martin’s pattern of the Rowan Alpaca grey coverup. Just the perfect pattern.

[@Erginartesia]

I loved this episode and Martin Storey is fascinating as a champion of our knitting community. I MUST TEL you how much I LOVE this particular shepherdess interview and Solitude Wool. This one had made me a patreon.

[@AnaSemerdjieva]

The best knitting show!

[@isabelarnaud7128]

I love the complete swatch... better and brighter combination... go for itttt!!!!

[@valeriesmith15]

Thank you so much Andrea and Andrew. Lovely to speak to Martin Storey, I have got quite a few of his books. Such a very talented man and looking forward to his shawl collection.

[@KnittingArtisan]

Proud to be a supporter of Fruity Knitting podcast. Thank you so much for another wonderful episode. I enjoyed all the guests and thoroughly absorbed the your interview with Martin Storey as someone else so eloquently stated, with rapt attention. The Sherpherdess segment was so informative. Many thanks to all the guests for sharing their knowledge, life’s work and designs as well as their generosity.

[@kathykeller3430]

So love your Podcasts, proud to be a Patreon supporter, thank you for all you add to the knitting community.

[@artfullyspun5480]

Gosh Andrew was funny. Love this episode. His blue knit is gorgeous!

[@formerlytheclarks4692]

This podcast has renewed my love for and joy in knitting, after a short period of inactivity/boredom with the craft. I've dived on even deeper, researching new and better techniques to refine my skills and I've even knit myself my first perfectly fitting sweater! Thank you for all you do. I'm also a proud patron of your podcast. By the way--I was just on Rowan.com to look for a pattern and saw a big photo of Martin Storey advertising this very interview!! Well done!!

[@wrighax]

LOVED learning about solitude wool and creating yarn to bring to the particular characteristics of the wool.

[@brittarnhildsverden]

Hi. I am so happy I found your Fruity Knitting podcast. Now I plan to go back to the very beginning to watch all the episodes. Will give me a lot of great knitting time :-)

[@deborah8253]

Love the tutorial on the winding cast on!

[@stitchersdelight]

Thank you, another interesting episode. Love the Shepherdess portions that you do, I will go back to the previous episode you mentioned and catch up ! Have a wonderful week !

[@catherinerichardson3783]

I love the show, I learn form your first show your are a project knitter with out a stash of yarn, Im new to knitting only a year into it, finding myself to be a project knitter as well, your show is very knowledgeable.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks, Catherine. Good to have you along with us!

[@MrsUMakes]

Amazing episode, I love Martin Storey'scdesigns. His wrap collection is amazing, I love the grey poncho, I want to make it now.

[@TheMoodyRose]

I just love your dog Jack! He's so excited on his walks. What is he always digging for? He's so funny.

[@FruityKnitting]

I think he hopes to find some sort of an animal, but he hasn't ever been successful. But whenever we stop, he's straight into it...

[@jannywitvoet4268]

the orange and yellow band. Definitely!

[@nikkijohnson2832]

What a team! Again s great podcast! Enjoyed every minute!

[@alisonwdouglas7870]

Andrea and Andrew..I absolutely loved this episode (I love them all ) It’s the fastest hour and a half of the fortnight . Thanks so much xxx

[@FruityKnitting]

Thank you, Alison!

[@leslieridley8653]

Very Informative Lesson from Solitude Wool! It was a pleasure meeting you last year when you came to A Project Knitwell Meeting at Virginia Hospital Center.

[@raggmopp857]

What a fabulous setting! Andrea, you and Martin Storey looks so well together with jumpers that compliment each other. And all those knitting afghans over the couch against the cream colored walls make an interesting, yet not overpowering background. You can tell you are in an artist's home or studio.

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Joyce. You are so right. Martin's home has so much atmosphere. It was inspiring in itself.

[@peggyw172]

First time watcher, and this is truly wonderful. The hosts are so lovely. I enjoyed the music selection. The cast on was great. Andrea, I think the jumper hem would look great in orange and yellow color work. Thank you for the interview, and I will be watching again!

[@raggmopp857]

I like the new zipper. It allows the attention to be on the beautiful design and yarn.

[@gailmendonza6078]

Absolutely loved this episode. You guys did it again. So proud to be a Patreon. Thank you Andrea and Andrew. Hope I get to meet you at EYF, it will be my first time.

[@sarawaldburg7988]

Really good episode! So much to learn and admire!

[@kmcg6444]

I love the winding cast on! Can't believe it's not used more often!

[@mariabergmann9084]

You look awesome Andrew in your black shirt and vest! Perfect combination!

[@FruityKnitting]

Thank you, Maria.

[@GoldenErnieEddy]

Thank you for your lovely podcast and your tutorial. I'm going to give it a try!

[@sunshinesilverarrow5292]

Thank you guys, as always, a good one! Hugs & sunshine 🌻 N

[@jillbennett8334]

BEST episode ever! Martin Storey was absolutely charming and I loved his box o' ideas and the vintage magazines! Gretchen was fabulous too. I'm off to look at Solitudewool's website. Thank you for a great episode. BTW, I like the orange and yellow border.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks, Jill! Lot of support for the orange and yellow...

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

Fabulous fabulous episode. TFS!

[@SilverDragon196]

I just love this shepherdess and I love, love, love her yarn. She is living my dream. If she ever decides to share her knowledge about wool and do some courses for people please let me know. Big thanks to shepherdess and of course big thanks to Andrea and Andrew.

[@elinarlowry7897]

I like the red/yellow band at the bottom of your MS sweater. It adds "weight" and what I think is a better balance, below the very bright and forward colors/patterns of the body of the sweater. Really enjoyed the interview with MS. Thanks.

[@Bobbieliz]

My first thought when you said that you thought the red was too heavy is to reverse the greens. I enjoyed seeing the demonstration of the winding cast on! I am going to use that.

[@graceolszewska3638]

I can not believe Andrew did this sweater by himself without Andrea"s help!! I love it!!!

[@michelenemann8885]

Beautiful job Andrew !

[@bettygray6291]

I remember the Woolworths booklet, mum knitted all the family Tank tops from it, boys & girls x

[@catherineo2855]

I love your Starmore sweaters which suit your colouring perfectly as they tend towards earth tones. Most of Alice Starmore's designs are in earth tones which clash with my pale blue toned complexion. Unfortunately Sheltand wool and Hebridean wool both irritate my sensitive skin. I plan to knit a few cushions in Starmore's colours and yarn and to rework some of her fair isle sweaters in jewel toned colours of merino, likely using sock yarn. I have done this for Dale sweaters using a machine zigzag stitch to reinforce the steeks. Not everyone can wear the yarn or colours for these designs. I love your podcast both the wealth of information and the enthusiasm and joy you bring to knitting.

[@marjorambee3521]

Martin Storey is so adorable! :)

[@candicevee1]

When doing this type of hem (Linda Marveng Cardi) I like to put a purl ridge on the right side mid way up to make a nicely turned edge.

[@raggmopp857]

Joe Batt's Arm is an adventurous knit. You can say that again! I'd put it on the expert level. I wish I was there; I just love that sweater. Unfortunately, I'm barely an intermediate knitter. All you experts. GO FOR IT! I'd love to see some finished objects.

[@smokedkipper5]

Joan here Andrea. You were wondering what colour to use at the bottom of your jumper. I have used Fine Lace double, to knit with felted tweed, in colour work. There is a reddish shade you might like. Thank you both!

[@CookwithCatalina]

Hi Andreea! You are both so cute! That jumper that Andrew is knitting is beautiful and so well done. I am a beginner and I wish one day I will knit as neat as he does. :) That cast on is fascinating ..I love it and you know... I recently watched another video ( roxanne richardson) teaching this method which it's also called "Turkish cast on" . I am amazed how easy this is and I am scratching my head" how come the Turkish came up with this idea...why not the Romanians ??" ( of course I am a Romanian , lol. )But while the cast on is interesting , I love that you can use it as a double hem knitting those stitches together in that way. So cool...thank you!

[@weberei2889]

The hem is great!

[@nicolefields5917]

Thank you for another wonderful episode filled with lovely people and interviews. It was such a pleasure to meet Martin Storey as I have been a fan of his designs for some time now. And though I’m not Martin, my vote for the Aberdeen sweater is to go with the orange and yellow, the red is too heavy in my opinion. Hope you get some help from the expert designer himself for your final decision! Best to you and Andrew!

[@pattyb2294]

I love that cast on

[@salomeelizabeth6026]

OMG my favourite designer...I look at patternand choose it.. and the .. oh yes it's a Martin Storey :-) even the rabbit cardigan for my grandchildren Luv!!! Yay..luv the zipper and ribbon gorgeous! Oh and I've kniited One Patricia Roberts fairisle vest so many colours together. i have one of her books and the vest was named Ovaline. She had one with clowns and ballons also..lovely patterns. No wonder I love Martin Storey designs. I did manage to bet some Woolybear in the knitshop in Flinders lane Melbourne.( it has been closed for yrs now.) But I even used Swedish yarn in soft yellow, yet it all worked so well. LOVE the Rowan felted tweeds.

[@nancyherrick8773]

Sorry for my last accidental comment of “Z”. I love your podcast. AMAZING!

[@BethanyBovard]

Awesome episode, as usual! I learned so much from the interview with Martin and I was thrilled to learn about Solitude Wool company. As for the Aberdeen sweater color dilemma - ouch! I don't envy you having to make that color choice. :) I was surprised their color palettes for Fine Tweed and Felted Tweed weren't more similar. What if, instead of going with a red/yellow border, you did something like a natural/neutral color border such as Ancient & Alabaster or Boulder & Clay or even Treacle & Camel colorway. Of course, that'd probably take it from a traditional Scottish pattern ... I am horrible with colors so never mind me! I hope you come up with something you love.

[@pamelarivera5058]

Hi. Nice podcast. I was surprised with all Martin designs. So creative. I liked the deep red better. Maybe you could try changing the colors instead of the pink do deep green, light green, purple and pink.

[@Camijo77]

No doubt, the red one! Is just looks wonderful, almost royal. The orange is to weak.

[@pedrosam1922]

Que hermoso teje. Dios bendiga su creatividad.

[@skinvet]

Thank you for a wonderful podcast - I am about to watch the interview now but have a question regarding Andrea's tutorial....Can you do this provisional cast ok no in the round?

[@flgirl1607]

For your new project ....I love the red and yellow band. The orangie one looks a bit harsh with the beautiful shades of the body. I find it distracting. Good luck with your choice. You have to wear it after all 💕

[@BraveDiamondsRabbitry]

I loved the cast on tutorial. Could that same technique be used for doubling the brim of a hat?

[@FruityKnitting]

One commenter said that they used it for socks and loved it. I guess it would work for a hat too. Thanks for watching.

[@nicofotonl]

Dear A&A! Would you have a pattern available for the blue cabled cardigan Andrea designed and Andrew knitted? I love it! Many greetings Nicole , The Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@carolclaibornemumey8919]

Yay Andrew on the sewing!! I'm going to have to up my game on that part of the sweater I'm knitting LOL!

[@carolclaibornemumey8919]

That is one cool cast-on! I had never even heard of it. Thank you. OK, starting now, I'll try to hold my comments until I've actually watched the whole episode. It's just so exciting though!

[@FruityKnitting]

@@carolclaibornemumey8919 Hi Carol, so happy to hear your enthusiasm. You can comment as many times as you like!

[@carolclaibornemumey8919]

Wonderful show as always! I particularly loved seeing Gretchen, the Virginia shepherdess. She is from my home town! I now live in Canada, but I get back home frequently so I will definitely visit Solitude on my next trip home. Martin Storey is storied for sure! I hope to be worthy some time soon of one of his patterns. Perhaps I'll join the KAL; let's see if I can fit it into my queue!

[@walterw9829]

Excellent show. I really like the orange and yellow banding at the bottom of the argyle sweater. It brightens it and fits the with the greens. The red and yellow band is heavy and that red doesn't just add weight it makes it look dated - just my 2 cents. Maybe switch the yellow and orange or use a pinker red Looking forward to becoming a Patron and seeing what you choose for the band.

[@ruthhevia9217]

MUCHAS GRACIASS...……… SALUDOS DESDE SANTIAGO DE CHILE

[@suzannestrachan1318]

Definitely orange and yellow.

[@jennilufair]

These patterns can be found in paperback edition of "Scottish Knits: Colorworks and Cables with a Twist" available in the US on Amazon.

[@osos3574]

The name of that cast on is Turkish cast on. I use that for socks and it is like a miracle.

[@anamolleda3816]

Re Aberdeen. Forgive me if someone else has already made this suggestion. But, yarnsub.com lists Debbie Bliss fine Donegal as a substitute for Rowan Fine Tweed. Donegal has two reds--Strawberry and Deep Rose. Another substitute listed is Rowan Valley Tweed, which has a red called Poppy. Maybe one of those will complement your bottom band. Love that pattern and want to knit it myself.

[@zornjunctionyarncoyarn3259]

Love each episode always interesting and educational! Zorn Junction Yarn Co

[@littledollhouse1779]

You could use another brand for the red as you seem to like neither of the colors red/orange in Rowan tweed

[@loriflaglor5686]

I love the orange in the band! You’re right, the red is too heavy.

[@pamspash1901]

Hi from NY, USA. Loved this episode. Especially the interview with M Storey. Regarding, Aberdeen, turn your swatch upside down...rearrange your colors....it’s the pink is wrong there. Just my opinion. Thanks.

[@davidhensley76]

It's not related to knitting, but there's a clip of Helen Reddy "Talking 'Strine" with Carol Burnett on KZbin. If you like Australian accents it's worth finding.

[@spearmintleaves5058]

I use the winding cast on for toe up socks, it makes a very neat toe.

[@newhampshireknits]

I really like the orange and yellow band for the Martin story sweater! The red is too heavy and in my opinion makes it seem a little crazier than the orange.

[@vivienneshen8189]

The lace pattern on the Linda Marveng jacket is lovely, and per Barbara Walker (who has it named as "Frost Flowers" in her Treasury of Knitting Patterns), it is an old lace pattern, dating from at least the early 19th century. So likely not from a Japanese Stitch dictionary. But it wouldn't surprise me if some of those prolific Japanese designers have their own take on this beautiful lace.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks for letting me know, I'll look it up

[@vivienneshen8189]

It's one of my favorite lace patterns :D PS lovely interviews. I very much enjoyed hearing about the breed specific yarn!

[@jennywren2395]

On screen the orange on the lace design you are wearing looked a better fit for the bottom of your MS top you wish to knit. I would check out different brands to find the right orange for that bottom band, the lighter orange was a too light weight look colourwise and the red took it down.

[@joyceward5477]

Go with the orange and yellow, it works.

[@pattyb2294]

Do you wash and block and dry your gauge swatches before measuring?

[@FruityKnitting]

Mostly, but not always. It depends on how familiar I am with the yarn.

[@rnchimilar]

Regarding your sweater band bottom. Try a red brown more earth tone probably go better with mutes tones. Just a idea

[@netty062]

What about the band on the Aberdeen in black and white? or black and cream? ~Ginette

[@judithnelson1228]

The red with the yellow gives it a more Mediaeval look to me. It works better than the orange but does not have the discord. Could you get a better look with changing the red to a purple?All the best with it.

[@patriciacoughlin1654]

OMG, Andrea, go with that delicious, heart, red. It will bring your stunning Ness out. Everyone will see you across the room. Just a touch of hot, class, red. 👍👍

[@wendycayless]

is that Lynton you can see on your walk in Devon by any chance?

[@FruityKnitting]

Yes, well spotted