Episode 24: Skimmer Socks, Green Gable & new WIP Audrey Top by PetiteKnit - Mostly Knitting Podcast

[@rosemaryeveleigh3562]

I like your Skimmer Socks they are practical. The Sweater you have knitted for your Daughter is great. The vaux from the Vault looks so smart. We won't even mention the Cumulus tee. The pink Sorrel will look beautiful when finishes. Enjoy the cruise 🛳

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Rosemary. I just love your comments. Hope you are having a great week. Xx

[@orlaghmartin6267]

Love when even very experienced knitters rip or frog. Xxx greetings from Ireland

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks Orlagh. I wish it weren’t so but I love the at it is possible and we can fix things in this way. :)

[@farmerswife51]

As I am behind almost an entire year, I will imagine that someone has already suggested that you buy a neck light for knitting with dark yarn. I have multiple Lumos neck lights. They have different settings for different situations. One of them is specifically for dark yarn. The Lumos neck light has also become a replacement for flashlights during a power outage, as both of your hands are still free. I am enjoying your podcast so much, thank you for sharing your world with all of us!

[@mostlyknitting]

That's a great idea! I used to have one (cheapie off-brand) and it died a little while ago. Might be time to invest in a new one. Thanks so much for your lovely comments. x

[@KnotablueKnits]

The whale footage is amazing! Enjoying all your episodes 😊

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much x

[@juliestone8302]

Happy travels! What an exciting few weeks you have ahead, enjoy. Loved the whales, weren't they having so much fun? See you next time 😊

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Julie. :)

[@bluejay5531]

Today I have been taking a few hours to continue the reorganization of my huge stash, (working on bin number 3 currently) while watching your podcasts. I understand how frustrating this moment is when a few of your wips have some thinking through to have done and some ripping back....I am always ripping back and redoing for one reason or another, because I modify a lot and am constantly trying to learn and make things better....the Felix pullover is such a lovely color. take care 🌸🌸🌺

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Barbara. I find i both enjoy going through my stash and find it frustrating. I like being reminded of what i have but I also feel like it takes so loooong. Maybe if my stash was a bit smaller, that might help. ;)

[@bluejay5531]

@@mostlyknitting I have a ridiculously huge stash I am ashamed of, also because I am not a fast knitter... and am not buying any more yarn until it becomes manageable, in the meantime I am on a mission to try to have it really organized so it helps me to "shop" in it for future projects...

[@nefraial]

I have a very old little row counter of that type that was designed to push onto the needle which has long lost its ability to grab a needle but counts well, being not too loose or too tight to turn the numbers. I like it having turned it into a BOR marker. You could easily tie a bit of string to your row counter to connect it to a ring and use it like a stitch marker for beginning of round too.

[@mostlyknitting]

That's a good idea. Thank you for the tip. I will do that for sure. That will definitely help me keep track of both my rows and the counter that is counting my rows. ;)

[@nefraial]

@@mostlyknitting Mine is sitting on a lightweight plastic bead so it hangs straight. It is a handy BOR marker :)

[@RebecaMendez-u1t]

So sorry about your struggles with the Sorrel and the cumulus T. Hope you are able to salvage all the hard work. Happy wool travels. Hope you find some awesome yarn...Best Wishes.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much. :)

[@BonnieW446]

Hello from Canada. I appreciate your detail to the modifications you make and your ideas about corrections you are thinking of making. I’ve knit the cumulus in a cotton wool blend from Wool Addicts and also got puckering at the neck with a similar pickup ratio. And luckily the puckering eased out gentle blocking. Maybe block before you rip back and see what happens to the neckline. I’m also in a week of a lot of frogging🤷🏼‍♀️

[@mostlyknitting]

Hi Bonnie. Thanks for letting me know that the puckering eased with blocking. I am happy to give that a try before ripping back. Sorry to hear you have a lot of backwards progress in store as well. :(

[@susiesparkesactor]

It’s wonderful that you are so genuine when things don’t go according to plan Tash. 😊 I’m sure you’ll breathe a big sigh of relief and satisfaction when your Sorrel is eventually finished! And bravo not adding to the WIPs that need attention, our knitting should bring us joy. Hope you have a fabulous trip - it’s fffffffreeezing here in Melbourne so you’ll need your warmest knits! 🧶

[@susiesparkesactor]

And thanks for showing my Ranunculus! 😃

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Susie. Stay warm. :)

[@kazwahmelbourne9271]

Hi Tash, I feel for you with your Sorrell, what labour of love that is turning out to be. It will be worth it in the end though! I just love the colour of your ranunculus, It's stunning! Im wondering if some of those tiny gaps in your cumulus will close up or fill in after blocking? The whale footage was phenominal!! I hope you and Zack get to see some whales while your out. Enjoy Sunspun, I love, love, love that shop. I'll say "Hi" if I see you at the wool show in Bendigo, Im really looking forward to it, it will be epic! Thanks for another great episode, Oh and thanks heaps for the link to the felted baskets....I can't wait to have a go at them. Kaz 😊

[@mostlyknitting]

Hi Kaz. I am going to try and block the neck first before ripping back. Worth a shot to see if it fixes the holes and the puckering. I hope i get to see you at Bendigo. Definitely come say hi - you know what i look like but not the other way around. ;)

[@maryp1224]

it is amazing how much you get done.....love your inspiration. You helped me with my first Musselburgh hat! thank you and I found a great row counter from Twice Sheared Sheep....it is numbered link that I use at the start of row and change the number as I start another row...easy peasy - Love it!

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Mary. You know what - i think i have a row counter like that but it doesnt have numbers on it. You have to count the links. I am a big believer in doing whatever i can to reduce my cognitive load so i think i will look into getting one of the ones you described. :)

[@constancemcconnell2128]

Tash, I'm sorry you've had problems with your Sorrel and your Cumulus Tee. I hope you are able to fix both of them so they are satisfying again. I appreciate your sharing these travails....and I so relate! When a knitter as accomplished as you are hits these bumps, it consoles me with mine. I'm stopped at the moment on my Corran cardigan because I think it might be too small....it's bottom-up and when I joined the shoulders with a 3-needle bind-off and tried it on....oh dear....I felt a bit sad, as you said. I may try to block it in this unfinished state and see if that will work...otherwise it is frogging and starting over. Your Felix is gorgeous and I'm sure Mia will love it. Happy travels!

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Constance. I hope the Corran cardigan turns out ok and the lace opens out enough so that it fits well. I am blocking the Cumulus again and waiting for it to dry to see if that has sorted out the puckering and filled in the holes a little. Fingers crossed for us both. Have a great week. :)

[@meliabellaknits6835]

Have a lovely vacation!

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Melissa. Cant wait. x

[@wendykelcey1246]

Love your videos and your projects! Thank you!

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Wendy. :)

[@maryannbergeron9531]

I love your videos. So happy I found your channel. I love the Sorrel pattern but not fond of the reverse stockinette look. I’ll have to think on it for a while. ❤ you are a great inspiration for knitting. ❤

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much MaryAnn. I used to not like reverse stockinette but i quite like now how it softens changes in yarn. And I love the dipped stitches at the yoke so that wins it over for me. Have a great week. :)

[@kayg4416]

Thank you for another lovely episode. I like how you explain your modifications. I like the light blue color for the mockneck tee. Enjoy your vacations!!!!

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much! Have a great week. 😊

[@SS_S.]

I'm going to be at the Bendigo sheep and wool festival too. It's my first time and I'm really looking forward to it. I'm trying to go there with a shopping list and be specific about what I purchase. I'm thinking 1x jumper quantity in a DK or worsted, 1x shawl quantity in fingering, 1x single skein of something super soft for a cowl, and 3x sock yarns. I'm already anticipating going a bit overboard 🫣

[@mostlyknitting]

My first time at Bendigo too! Please come say hi if you see me. Good luck with your shopping list. You are going to have so much fun!

[@bevabberley1524]

Hi love your channel. Have just goggled Green Gable and found available to download on Etsy 😊

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much for the lovely comments, Bev. And thank you for letting me know Green Gable can be purchased and downloaded on Etsy. It is a nice pattern. x

[@jacquelynjones6364]

Another great video Tash, thank you

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks Jacquelyn. :)

[@carolbyrne3241]

Love the slipper socks but I think I will wait until you try them out because one of my biggest hates is socks disappearing into the shoes 😂 I really feel for you with all your WIPs not going to plan and I hope you get them sorted out. Enjoy your breaks away and see you soon ❤

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Carol. I have worn the Skimmer socks today and walked around in them for a few hours now and I can happily report no slipping - which is more than can be said for the commercial ones i have purchased. So big tick here and I will be making more for sure. So quick and use such little yarn. Yay for the win - FINALLY! x

[@carolbyrne3241]

@@mostlyknitting Great thanks Tash will be going ahead and get the pattern, I think my daughter will love them as well. ❤️

[@VirgsB]

Thank you for another wonderful video!! Enjoy your upcoming trips. Have lots of fun and get some rest!! 😊

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@michelleann4259]

I love your podcast so much! Enjoy your cruise. Hopefully you will post some pics on Instagram? I am going on my first cruise in September to Alaska! Look forward to knitting with icebergs floating by in the backdrop. As always your FO and WIP are beautiful❤

[@rosemaryeveleigh3562]

I like the Audrey top and is is right for the summer. The arms a way too low.❤ the Pink Sorrel is set too look much prettier without the brownish color. As usual the Muusselburgh knit. Take care Tash😢

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Michelle. I will try to post some pics on Instagram? I am not great with it but will try and remember to do it in the quiet moments. How wonderful - a cruise to Alaska. You will have a great time. Have a great week. :)

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Rosemary. I will experiment with Audrey to see if i can get the armholes a bit higher. if not, it will be a beach top over swimmers. ;) Yes - so much happier with the Sorrel. Sometimes we have to be prepared to go backwards to get a result we are happy with. :)

[@lynneharlow6390]

If things aren’t quite right, I’m all for ripping back or frogging…a great saver of time, energy, stress, satisfaction in the long run I reckon. Speaking from experience! 😀 I’m currently going through…slowly! 🙂…some older knit jumpers that I’m not really wearing for whatever reason and deciding whether they can be fixed or frogged(if the yarn is worth saving) A bit like your wip basket. One issue I’m having at the moment is too much fabric in the upper chest of round yoke colourwork jumpers. What to do, what to do…Why didn’t I notice it at the time! 😝 Really enjoy the podcast. Thanks for taking the time. Have fomo re Bendigo. 😕

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Lynne. I have a basket of rarely worn sweaters that also need to be looked over. I'll tackle that when the WIP basket is empty. Hope you can make things work with some of them at least. Have a great week. x

[@casuarinagirl8067]

Hi Tash, your black cami you can just graft as usual as there isn’t much stretch on those stitches that you’re grafting. I’ve knit quite a few camisole tops and I’ve always kitchenered (ha ha is that a word?!) them together without issue. I would wash the straps pull the crap out of them and let them hang for a while pinned together on a hanger first so you get your finished length, I learnt that lesson the hard way. I’ve used Judys Magic Cast On to go in two different directions before it’s super quick and easy once you get going. Top down is always so much easier that way you can work out exactly where the armhole needs to be. It’s why I sometimes like finished edges because you can always pull things in where needed 😑 Good call with your Sorrel. It’s too pretty just to leave that section in, it will be worth the effort, that’s my opinion anyway 😂🤣 Row counting what I sometimes do is place 2 markers, one could be beginning of round and then every time I knit a row (or start) I move the second marker a stitch to the left each time, I just use a plain simple round marker, when I get to it flip it off and onto my finger carefully while I knit one stitch place it back on and keep knitting that way it doesn’t really stop me, just slows me down for a second. The other thing I used just recently was a digital counter that sits on your finger and I could just hit the button every time I started a new row, that was pretty cool when I really need to count. The Sophie scarf when 8 rows were up boom no issue. OMG your cumulus, I’m feeling for you. I always pick up a stitch in every row when I do an icord edge and if I need to decrease I will knit three together instead of 2 together as that way it cinches it in but it doesn’t leave a hole. The other thing is when you wash the fabric the buckling my settle into place 😑 We live right at the beach, just some trees in front of our house and they are whales most days. It’s magical, they get so close some days that the surfers can get really close to them. The other day one guy was about 4m away, we get dolphins from time to time too. Enjoy Melbourne and Bendigo and then your cruise. Thanks for sharing, Karen

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Karen for all your thoughts and tips. They are all so helpful. If I knit Audrey again, i will give Judy's Magic Cast On a go and see how it goes. I hope i like it enough to make another. I will definitely give that strap a good going over and I love the idea of hanging it with the weight on it before finishing it off. I will definitely give blocking Cumulus a try to see if it fixes the holes and the puckering. You never know and it cant hurt to try. And yes, poor Sorrel. I will rip back those rows tonight as I just want to get back to forward motion on it. How wonderful to see whales and dolphins from your house. That sounds delightful. Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great week/fortnight. :)

[@AnnieDaddo]

Just watching now,Tash..your Sorrel looks so nice on you.Getting those fades right is tricky... something I have yet to try.But I'm game ...not yet😉.🙏.Thanks for another great episode and have a lovely weekend.👋🕊️

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Annette. Have a great weekend. :)

[@AnnieDaddo]

@@mostlyknitting got such a surprise when you showed my shawl 🤭x

[@erinlee920]

Hi Tash, it would be great to see a tutorial showing how the most convenient way is to rip back in sweater work / large projects. Seeing the Sorrel on the floor and it being a two person job, it would be great to have some advice and tips on that 👌

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks Erin. I can definitely discuss that in the next episode. :)

[@sharonburr9880]

Love the sorrel but I agree it kind of looks like the sorrel has birthmarks on it . I’d rip it back .

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks Sharon. Yeah - has to be done. I'll be glad I did it as soon as those murky rows are gone. :)

[@hildaandrews8150]

I’ve always wanted to see whales. The boat was cancelled on my one try. All the best of luck to you. I hope your frustrating projects will soon start working right.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Hilda. We just watched from shore so didnt see as well as could have if had been on a boat but we did see a few which was nice. :)

[@michelleann4259]

For your ranunculus how much positive ease do you have in your size? I heard one lady say she has about 17 inches?

[@mostlyknitting]

With the purple one i am making now, it is coming out at 42" which is 10" positive ease for me. The size listed on the pattern is 46" which would have been 14" positive ease. Even the 10" is a fair bit. My orange and green ones are about 40" so 8" of positive ease. They are so lightweight and drapey that it doesnt seem that much. Hope that helps. :)

[@michelleann4259]

@@mostlyknitting yes I see that on your project page now! Couldnt see it for looking! Btw glad your daughter is ok. Kids are a constant source of worry aren't they? As always enjoyed your episode!

[@glendabathgate4036]

What a shame ur having problems with some knits I knit in pieces but maybe just luck but never have problems just luck6 but have been knitting for about 65 years but still learning

[@mostlyknitting]

That’s awesome Glenda. You are very fortunate. It is good to keep learning. :)