podcast 41 | cumulus tee o-neck and sevilla blouse update, a basket bag, planning for Flock!

[@m0zarts-animation]

Congrats on moving in!! It was very sweet of your neighbor to stop by, I’m glad your neighborhood has that kind of community :)

[@ye3711]

Not only do I appreciate your attention to detail in both your explanations and knitting, but I also love your choice of vocabulary-it's so clear, enjoyable, and easy to follow

[@rebecca-72]

Congratulations on moving in! Your wips are all so classic and classy!

[@stilllookingfortreasure]

I wish I can use petite knit patterns. I see these amazing projects people are working on and get so jelly. But every single one of her patterns hike up in the front for me. Oh the woes of d cups. I love the basket! I have a very similar bag and instead of adding a bottom, I added a purse insert that already has structure and organization.

[@JosieThenFarmer]

Hi! I have f/g cups. I make a size bigger, and then depending on the project, I cast on less stitches under the arm or on both sides of the body I decrease. :)

[@MichelleFunk-r9k]

I work at The Lamb & Kid and would love to meet you! Come visit our booth at Flock or take a ferry (a really fun thing to do in the summer!) over to Bainbridge Island. We are a very short walk off the ferry! I’ll be in the shop on Saturday and the booth on Sunday. The shop will be open extended hours this weekend until 7:00 p.m.

[@neknits]

I’m planning on going to Bainbridge Friday and will definitely visit the shop! Hope to see you at your flock booth on Sunday! ☺️

[@Starlight_Knits]

That advent idea is fantastic!! Oh my goodness, so much fun🤩

[@ic7505]

Congrats on being in your new home. So exciting. I enjoyed listening to your process for buying at the yarn show. Very smart to think everything thru before you go 👍. How nice to have that kind of neighbour. Bodes well for the future. Enjoying the yarn show.

[@normawoodburn9430]

Thanks for sharing your disciplined approach to yarn festivals!

[@Mare6grands]

Love that idea of curating your own advent!!!

[@maryannbergeron9531]

Have fun on your trip. Looking forward to hearing all about it. ❤

[@nikitinaknits]

Beautiful podcast! Love light fingering projects, they feel breathable and weightless, but for me its a nightmare to finish them. But I still knit mostly fingering weight

[@daniellejohnson3364]

Congratulations on your new home! Can’t wait to see what you purchased at Flock, I love your approach to planning out purchases. I think the curated advent idea is super cool too!

[@joycecolbourne904]

I am working on the crochet bag too. Waiting for your handles to come in before I make my decision on which straps to do. Love your podcast.

[@ourdailyyarn]

Excited to see the handles for your Eze bag... great idea! I did the crochet handles and they are holding up so well. They're reinforced with slip stitches around the edges so it helps them from not stretching out. Congrats on moving into the new house :)

[@clc1302]

Can’t wait to see what you purchase at the festival! I’m also looking forward to seeing how your leather handles work out on your bag! Might do that myself!

[@sarahashley13]

The diy advent is a great idea and I'm curious if you decided to do it! I'm doing something similar by naturally dying mini skeins and having my husband package them up for me. Like you, I'd get more joy from a curated palette!

[@EvieO1950]

Glad you’re getting to move in. So exciting! Have fun at Flock!!

[@paulalafontaine8020]

Loved hearing your planning thoughts; deciding on my next project and buying yarn for it continues to be a challenge.

[@wandm32]

Have fun at Flock! I wish I could be there. Can’t wait to see what you bring back.

[@sharonmerton9812]

Magnificent planning thanks Amy! SO good to hear your structured mind approach yarn buying. enjoy your festival and I hope you snag a lot of goodness yarn-wise

[@annievu5746]

Congratulations on your new home. Exciting new chapter!

[@SuzanneTheme]

So many exciting events 😊 Looking forward to your next podcast 😊 Hope you had lots of fun😊

[@sharonkennedy8612]

Love your videos. You are a fantastic knitter.

[@krautkopf65]

Congratulations for moving in. I love Raverly and I add my yarn too so I can check how much I have of any particular yarn. It definitely helps too when I go to a store I can check right there what I have.

[@hebulanebula]

Have fun at Flock ❤ anxious to see your advent idea, love it ! I did purchase my first advent this year. 🧶💫

[@leitesta1725]

I’m so with you - I like to finish all the smaller parts first, too. Plus, I think the sooner I get the sleeves off hold the smaller the holes bc the yarn hasn’t gotten as stretched out! Have fun at Flock!!

[@paigeboomer]

When you showed the footage of the Sevilla blouse in different, brighter lighting, there was a bit of a marbled effect! It was like a navy blue/ black situation it looked very cool! You inspired me to also knit a Sevilla blouse in black. Perfect night dinner top!

[@liesbeeckelaers3031]

I just love your idea for an advent calender !!!

[@joyceh.366]

Congratulations on your new home, so exciting for you! Another great podcast. I will be at Flock on Saturday. I hope to see you!

[@cherieredelings5714]

I hope the fiber festival lives up to your expectations! I will be so interested to hear what you purchase. Thank you so much for putting the Urania sweater on my radar. I don't know how I managed to miss it since I constantly watch Ravelry; it is just what I wanted!

[@leaarnold1894]

Excited to see what you come back with from the festival!! Have fun and happy shopping!!!😊

[@LifeasMrsCooks]

Congrats on your new home. So I need to learn how to crochet so I can make that bag 😍

[@subellekazooti9589]

Congrats on the house purchase! I love your Advent idea. Have a great time in Seattle, one of my favorite places to visit.

[@knitsbystephanie_]

Congratulations on your house! Such an exciting new chapter in your life 🥰 Thanks for talking about your rough plans for Flock, and can’t wait to see what you get.

[@JanetOConnorOH]

DIY advent idea is genius!

[@RachelMakesThings]

Congratulations on the move! ❤️ and that bag is going to be so cute, especially with the leather straps!

[@kathleentanti4387]

Enjoy Flick. On my list of yarn festivals to go to at some point. I live in Australia so I hope to go and see that area of USA at some point.

[@LeilaBramkvist-tz6sc]

I did my own calender last year and it was very fun. 🤗

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks for sharing all your beautiful makes and all the details. Hope you have a great time at the festival. Looking forward to hearing all about and what you buy and the plans to go with the purchases - what shifts from your intentions going in and what stays the same and what comes out of left field. Congrats on moving into your new home. :)

[@abneyacres]

Love the Eze basket bag! You may find a felt bag organizer that fits close to the dimensions of the bag to give it a nice shape and the base and organization on the inside. 🎉

[@lauriejarboe6087]

that tote bag is almost enough to make me give learning to crochet a 100th time!!! I absolutely love it and the color really looks like an expensive European bag. Congrats on your new home!!

[@denisemarcos3117]

Have fun at Flock! Good luck with your new home sweet home! ❤️🧶🏡🧶❤️

[@amelia13131]

Loved the shopping planning section! Have fun at Flock! 🐑😊

[@cindyfuller3040]

I supported an Indy yarn dyer for awhile and got 3 10gm. Mini’s a month. It was great but I wasn’t really using them. Last year I really wanted to have an advent but they are very costly! I got the idea to make my own with those minis. I had previously knitted a mitten advent garland so I made 10 gram balls from them and put them in the mittens. The garland hung in my living room. Every morning I would take out the yarn for the appropriate date and knit it into the Litmus cowl by Amy Florence. It was so fun! Your podcast is great! Have a great day! Cindy

[@alisavanrooyen1030]

Have the most amazing time at Flock!

[@kathrynd7746]

First of all congratulations on your new home. Also this podcast was just in time for me as next week is Knitcity Calgary and I can’t wait to go to see all the wonderful offerings. I’ll be sure to make a plan as the temptations will be many I’m sure. Thanks for your ideas.

[@LoriNeu19]

I’m so glad to hear you’re coming for Flock! I’ll be volunteering in the Flock Merchandise booth Friday and Sunday so maybe I’ll have a chance to say hello. I love your top choices - they’ll be perfect for the low to mid 80s weekend temps. Maybe by next year I’ll have a finished top to wear, too! I’ve been favorite-ing many of the tops I’ve seen in your podcasts. Safe travels!

[@megm6569]

I love the advent calendar idea! Have a great time at Flock - Can't wait to see what you bring back!

[@andreaz-tf6iw]

fyi seattle can be a bit chill and windy, so bring a cardigan/light jacket. excited to hear abt flock when you get back congrats on the house!!!

[@emmaharrison182]

So excited you’re coming to flock! I’ll be there Sunday, maybe I’ll run into you!

[@slowdownjustine]

Yours is the first podcast I always click on. Another great episode. Congrats on the house and I hope you enjoy Flock.

[@heatherlynnewest]

See you at Flock!

[@meibaola]

Digging the casual vibe!!!

[@Gemh997]

Ekkk I’m so excited for you, have a fabulous fun time

[@lez19]

Woot so excited to go to Flock with you and explore Seattle 💕💕

[@lornaburnham5465]

I can't wait to see what u purchase!

[@janicesawtell5807]

I’m doing the Eze bag as well and can’t wait to see your handles and what you do for a base. I’m using 24/7 LB yarn in Bay leaf. have fun at Flock Fiber festival!

[@meritachung7075]

Congrats, Amy, on your new home! So happy for you! Another fantastic video of yarns content! Thx! I will attend the Flock as well but not fly in until Saturday. I plan to check out the Lamb & Kid and the La Mercerie on the beautiful Bainbridge Island on Saturday then attend the Flock Marketplace on Sunday. I hope to have the opportunity to say hello to you on Sunday. You are such a talented knitter! 👍👍

[@angelmyers4989]

Yarn Matter has a beautiful Suri in a color called Lavender Earl Gray. She will be at Flock! I would 100% recommend checking her out.

[@jodiealaoui7293]

Your finished projects are beautiful!! I love stranding mohair but choosing colors to pair up isn’t as easy as one would think. I think you landed on a great choice with the Isager. 💕

[@kirstysanchez764]

Congrats on your new home! On the latest episode of Those Twins Who Knit, Jessica made the Julia Bag by Mochiknits. The pattern recommends starching the base to provide structure. Might be worth looking into for your Eze Bag!

[@vanessataylor15]

Congratulations on being in your new home. The Zosia wrap is on my list too. I plan on using the Natural Fluff base from Botanical Yarns. She is exhibiting at flock so recommend having a peek at it. It’s a really interesting fibre blend, it’s 400m per 100g but knits up more like fingering-sport/DK weight.

[@FadiaTR]

Hi Amy! I'm local to Seattle and will be at Flock too 😊 I'm also planning to wear the Kuutar top but I'll wear mine on Saturday. I'm deep into my research for Flock these days too and it's nice to know I'm not the only one. I hope I get to see you!

[@DogMom3B]

Don’t forget about your leftovers to supplement your minis for an advent calendar. You won’t have to buy as many if you have leftovers in your planned palette

[@vanessataylor15]

This is such a good idea!

[@TheSolipsist0]

The bag looks stunning. Maybe you convinced me to start crocheting. 😅 Congrats to you house!

[@oldwitchknits-Ursula]

Congrats on moving into your new house! I have been thinking about what to wear to Flock. I am planning tank tops as well but I am worried the AC is cranked up and I am going to freeze lol. Packing a cardigan in my bag just in case 😃 See you there hopefully!

[@shannonroy8014]

Always an enjoyable podcast. 💜

[@dawnbater9014]

Hi Amy, funny thing. I was watching videos on the Verticies unite shawl trying to pick colours. i saw your thumbnail and thought it is perfect. So I think i’m going with blues, ivory and browns. Just thought i’d let you know your thumbnail might be inspiring my verticies unite shawl 🎉😂

[@myhappyspace4533]

Enjoy your time in Seattle ❤

[@ShariPulford]

Have fun at Flock!

[@AnnyBun]

Safe flight and have fun❤❤❤

[@AntisocialAuntie]

Enjoy your time in the Seattle area! I won't be able to make it to Flock even though I live in the area - summer at the motel is busy. Safe travels 🧡

[@Lisamakes]

I love knitting with Ulysse. Highly recommended.

[@hannahbrents8557]

On one of the last those twins who knit podcasts one of them made a similar bag and the pattern directed her to starch the bottom and insides of the bag. Maybe that’s an option if you don’t want an insert.

[@sarahashley13]

I'm getting ready to cast on the v-nevk version, but I usually prefer shaping in the back. Would you recommend buying the o-neck version and adding that shaping to really give the v-neck an enhanced fit?

[@jenniferoden9343]

You should check out the Lamb & Kid booth for the Zosia Wrap. They have a yarn called Big Birdie that could be held single for that project. I'm on the hunt for sport weight non-superwash for the Alpine Sweater and possibly the Pressed Flowers Cardigan and sock yarn for gifts. I heard that there is no public wifi in the marketplace area. This will make cell data slow, so have your notes downloaded to your phone.

[@lindabjork2067]

Make sure your next video is about Flock. I wanted to go and can't this year. Next year we have a trip planned in August and I won't be able to do it next year. So.....maybe 2026...but that's too far off. It's a thought at this point or rather a longing...to go.

[@SarahP_official]

Congrats on the move 🎉 and have fun at flock. I made the anthology throw from last years advent I bought and I kind of want to make another one as it is so pretty but... do I really need 2 blankets 🙈😂

[@Some_sticks_n_string]

Love seeing the progress on your O-neck tee. What kind of join are you using with the pure silk? My v-neck cumulus is in the same colour as yours and I really struggled with hiding my joins.

[@joyceh.366]

Hi Amy, you had shown patterns from Sari’s pattern book, Timeless in Ravelry, can I ask how you did that?

[@ifeilluminated9437]

Have you considered starching the bottom of the bag? May help with a flat bottom

[@michelestephenson2702]

What join do you use for the KFO pure silk?

[@olgaknit]

❤

[@nadja9331]

❤🌈

[@QueensYarnBoutique]

I also like to have a plan when going to a fiber fest. 🧶I really like the Zosia Wrap. I am so happy that you are in your house.

[@jeng8557]

Congrats on the house! No need to apologize you are the $h!t! 🫶🏼🤘🏼

[@Starlight_Knits]

That advent idea is fantastic!! Oh my goodness, so much fun🤩