Millcast Episode 93: Trivial Knits

[@woldten]

When Laura agreed to take on the Lindal Sweater Test Knit, I was so incredibly excited! Having already knit several of my designs, I thought she would be the perfect tester for this project. Not only did she end creating a gorgeous cardigan!!! (I love that ochre color with the warm tones on the Making Tracks), but her questions, comments and thoughts on the pattern construction and instruction were crucial to the final design! (Also as an aside, I must say, that when I first found out that Laura was a finalist on Jeopardy, I had a bit of a fan-girl moment. I grew up watching Jeopardy every week with my father and we would each try to answer as many questions as we could. It is one of my favorite memories of him and meeting her last year at Rhinebeck was really very special for me.)

[@theresamccarthy1684]

What a great episode, Tang yarn, Trivial Knits amazing knitting and Peggy’s beautiful cardigan! Who could ask for more? Hope you feel all better soon, Amanda!

[@junctionfibermill]

Thanks so much!

[@jeanetteharvie9069]

Laura is my editing coach! I randomly learned that she is also a prolific knitter and I'm just so thrilled that all of my interests are colliding in this one episode! I really enjoyed it!

[@junctionfibermill]

😊

[@jetv1471]

I love Laura’s taste in colors for her projects! My guess was “ no knitting in church “ … but the comment about fishing totally makes sense!

[@elaineenstone6834]

The law in the Channel Island of Jersey forbade men from knitting during the harvest season on pain of a large fine or imprisonment. This was because the men would earn more for their knitting than for farm work. The law is still in place today. Jersey and Guernsey are the two largest of the island group containing several others, Alderney, Sark and Herm. The islands are situated just off the Normandy coast of France but are British islands. 🇬🇧

[@Kathy-xy2sr]

Peggy your sweater is gorgeous! Really enjoyed the interview, great episode! Feel better Amanda!

[@junctionfibermill]

Thanks so much!

[@tracyvirta6692]

Great interview with Trivial Knits. Being a Michigan gal, l was chuckling how many times you both said “yeah” So midwestern of you both ❤😊

[@carlahibbard1776]

I'm guessing the trivia answer is doing "worship" or "Church" ? Not while driving...then....!

[@barbarasteffee5666]

TANG! I, too remember the Tang astronaut commercials. Lovely creation. I am clueless about the law in the Channel Islands so I won't cheat and say what others have said. LOVED this update and the interview...I will tune in to Trivial Knits soon. Peggy, the colors in your sweater are ......absolutely no words to describe how beautiful it is! If you wear a lot of white gold or pewter I would think textured pewter buttons from the Woolly Thistle would mirror the garter texture in the leaves. Can't wait to see what you decide. I LOVE the bright colors but I gravitate to the dark jewel tones and I have yet to see anything in JFM yarns that I don't love. Get well Amanda!

[@junctionfibermill]

Thanks so much!!!

[@kathleengerwien845]

What a fun episode! I remember Tang! My mother was concerned about food dyes in the 60’s, which is not the norm in the 60’s; thus we only drank Tang and Kool Aid at other homes! I really enjoyed the interview with Laura! I am thinking the law had to do with guild, and, in the 1500’s men were the knitters, particularly in the guilds. Perhaps knitting was forbidden in church…. just a guess!

[@bags-by-carol]

So fun and had to jump right on the new colors -- I'm always a sucker for Halloween purples/blacks together. Holding out for the neon purple to add a third for this grouping! ;) Really enjoyed seeing Laura's amazing knitting -- never enough of all of you. 🥰

[@junctionfibermill]

Thanks for watching!

[@recusa6519]

Oh, darn! I thought I was the first one to “like” the JFM Monday night podcasts! 😮

[@junctionfibermill]

😂

[@sharonkeeney2428]

Was the law that dinner had to be cooked first 😂 😊Great episode!

[@junctionfibermill]

Thanks!

[@Meredith36]

Great episode, as always. I just bought my tickets for Millapalooza and am so excited! This is my first ever yarn related event 😁. Happy knitting 🧶💚🧶

[@junctionfibermill]

Wonderful!

[@pathowes32]

Super Millcast

[@junctionfibermill]

Thanks so much!

[@junctionfibermill]

☺️

[@ruthswarthout1115]

Loved the millcast today and all the lindal patterns knit up in making tracks. The sweaters that Laura and Peggy are just beautiful 😊 hope you feel much better amanda. WOW talk about neon so fun cant wait for the other colors. Interesting conversation with Laura thank you fir having her on. So my answer is could not knit in public during the working hours

[@junctionfibermill]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ruthswarthout1115]

@@junctionfibermill amanda what pattern scarf were you wearing today

[@junctionfibermill]

Thanks!

[@ASquareGranny]

It’s “TEE AYYY INN GUH”! I loved Tang. The astronauts drank it! Lol. Orange is my favorite color; I need to figure out a project STAT! Amanda, sounds so C0v!d like. 😮 yikes. I’m so glad you feel better!! Halloween IS HUUUUGE here, too! Hmmm….what law? Hmmm…no knitting in church? Hugs ladies! Thanks for making my Tuesday morning ☺️🫶🏻🧶🧡

[@junctionfibermill]

Negative Covid test!

[@sunnyw4148]

I think the trivia question si that knitters were spending too much time knitting (is that possible?) and the amount of hours you could knit in a day was limited.

[@Purlykitten]

What a fun episode!!!! Tang, Pink Pony Club, Jeopardy & forecast Peggy will be wearing her sweater very soon. Pick a contrast button and a blend button - ask us to weigh in and then either take the advice or not. Then you can blame us if you have button regret when you wear it. On the trivia question - no knitting on Sunday.

[@junctionfibermill]

Thanks for weighing in!!!

[@elizabethbradley7794]

you guys are too cute!!!

[@junctionfibermill]

Awww-thanks!

[@bgbaltuth]

I remember the Tang astronaut commercials . Great color! Ladies Great Millcast. It was against the law to knit and walk at the same time. Thank you

[@junctionfibermill]

Thanks for watching!

[@Doreen545]

The law made it illegal for men to knit during daylight hours. Tang is vibrant and lovely and very very orange! Good work!

[@junctionfibermill]

Thanks!

[@sarahlovesdonuts9601]

Amanda your mom and little girl look so much alike. It must be amazing to watch your babies grow to look like your family members.💗

[@katherinef7249]

Great Millcast. Love you guys!

[@junctionfibermill]

Thanks for watching!

[@virginiaanderson8875]

OMG “Tang” a blast from the past- perfect!!!- love your new bright colors - fun!!

[@junctionfibermill]

Thanks so much!

[@KnitKind]

Peg’s sweater is gorgeous! Good luck with button selection. I’m with you on tending toward blending with the background more than popping with the yoke. I’m also a big fan of shell buttons that can fall in the middle depending on the color - subtle iridescence that picks up the contrast color but doesn’t match or outdo it. Thanks for sharing another fun episode, mill updates and the interview. Enjoyed it all! And hope you all feel well soon. It’s the season to build up immunity, I suppose…

[@junctionfibermill]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@teripersing]

Thank you, ladies, for a super Millcast episode today!

[@junctionfibermill]

Glad you liked it!

[@crystalsunday864]

Love the name Tang!!! Perfect. Oh I wish I lived in Vermont....

[@DonnabSWfla]

Trivia....women were allowed to knit but men were banned because they needed them to focus on other types of work during the day. Love the color Tang...great name.

[@junctionfibermill]

Glad you like it!

[@deniseengel1451]

Thanks Peggy and Amanda. Great name for that color! Loved the interview. Men could only knit at home so banned everywhere else.

[@junctionfibermill]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brendamorison8671]

It was illegal for men to knit in daylight hours. Enjoyed the episode.

[@junctionfibermill]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marciemann6810]

Answer to trivia question: no knitting in church (?)

[@carlenlanser2276]

Great episode & love the new black yarn. So hard to fine a good black color. Amanda, what is the pattern name of the scarf you are wearing?

[@junctionfibermill]

It is the Lindal Tørkle by Woldten - it was our KAL last year! This is the smallest variation.

[@saramartin3665]

Was it because the fishermen could make more money knitting than fishing? It became illegal to knit in the daytime? I travel in the US with US 1, 1.5 daggers all the time. I always sock knit on planes.

[@junctionfibermill]

I bring my whole Chiagoo set sometimes... lol

[@patriciapamponette9841]

The cardigan is awesome, do you get the pattern with the bundle.❤😮

[@junctionfibermill]

No, but the pattern is on Ravelry!

[@soniaboyko2703]

The law was that men could not knit during daylight hours. Excellent episode! ❤🧶

[@shelleykrueger2951]

Loved the interview and your new yarn colours. Regarding the trivia question, apparently it was against the law for men to knit in the daytime during harvest. Did the women not knit at this time or were they not as important as men?

[@lauriew6623]

yarn rationing

[@debbylovesyarn5148]

Knitting was banned during harvest time to ensure that there were enough workers for the harvest.

[@elizabethbeads]

As far as I can tell, it’s a myth that In Jersey it’s illegal for men to knit in July and August, and in Guernsey, it is illegal for men to knit in daylight hours. But since I can’t find a legal citation, I think it’s probably an old wives tale 😉

[@jevery2498]

What is: Not allowed to kill sheep? Is that the Jeopardy law?

[@marshasemple7108]

The law was that only men could knit.

[@manicspinner1959]

Clarification: *U.S.* airlines do not confiscate knitting needles, but Mexico and European airlines may/will. Way around it: take wooden needles and place them in a pencil box with pencils. ;-) (And have a backup in your checked luggage.)

[@junctionfibermill]

Good tip!

[@carolynbulson2081]

Illegal for men to knit during fishing season? Though I thought somewhere (maybe Scotland?) each fisherman had his own sweater pattern so he could be “identified.” 😬

[@maryarneson5815]

It's illegal for men to knit during daylight hours, because men could make more money knitting sweaters than fishing so the law stepped in.

[@junctionfibermill]

👍🏻

[@robinphyfe5047]

The law was created because fishermen realized they could make more money knitting than fishing. The law was passed to get men back to fishing!

[@junctionfibermill]

Glad you liked it!

[@judithtaylor6916]

Qatar airlines advised I cannot take knitting needles on 12/10. Even bamboo not allowed. But others have taken from Australia. Our Australian Airport Security say YES but Qatar say NO. So I am protesting publically. I wrote they are discriminating. I will not book with them again, but its an organised tour and the tour company said I could take bamboo needles. I need to knit on a 17hr flight.

[@junctionfibermill]

Yikes!

[@judithtaylor6916]

Illegal for men to knit in daylight hours. They realised they could make more money from knitting than fishing. Im going to Guernsey 31/10 so will ask my cousin there if she is aware of the law. She nor her hubby are knitters unfortunately.

[@junctionfibermill]

Keep us posted!