(Not Only) Girls just want some handspun, Not Quite Enough Yarn, April 2024

Welcome to the April 2024 episode of the “Not Quite Enough Yarn” Podcast.
My name is Lesley. This is the story of my attempt at working my way through the stash, but without enough of each single colour to make a sweater.
Thanks so much for watching. Please feel free to add any thoughts, queries or questions to the comments box below.
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The “Modification MAL” will run until Sept 2024
Works in progress allowed if started no earlier than Christmas Eve (24th December) 2023.
Prizes will be drawn quarterly from posts on this thread. Each quarter there will be a physical prize (probably yarn), from a post with a picture, and a pattern prize (up to US$15) for a post without a picture.
At the beginning of October a grand prize will be drawn - the winning entry must be a picture of a Finished Object.
Please be a subscriber to this Podcast to be eligible to win a prize.
Prizes will be announced on the podcast and must be claimed by the 25th of the following month.
What crafts are involved?
All types of knitting or crochet.
All project types are eligible.
What counts as modification?
• Pattern creation - if you design your own patterns, please feel free to include them here.
• Change of structure/dimensions - eg, making something shorter, longer, wider etc.
• Change in construction - eg adding a different heel type, working a pattern in the round when it was written for flat, changing the neckline, making a sweater into a cardigan, adding shaping or darts, etc.
• Including patterns which change gauge - eg cables or colourwork, where modifications are needed to keep the garment size the same.
Good luck and please get in contact if there are any queries.
Links:
This month’s episode is named after “Girls just wanna have fun” by Cyndi Lauper • Cyndi Lauper - Girls J...
What I’m wearing
Blue gradient crochet cardigan.
A mash up of Lysvirka by Brigitte Osenbruck (Beyernbergen Designs)
(Ravelry link) www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
And Mauve-a-lous duster cardi by Sentrybox Designs
www.mjsoffthehookdesigns.com/
Made using Scheepjes Whirl
Green and Red Cardigan
Based on Magpie Tendency by Skeinanigans:
Ravelry Link: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Nako Moher Special Romantik Jakar
www.nako.com.tr/en/product/mo...
Top-Down Half-Zip Pullover by Sue McCain
suemccain.com/product/top-dow...
Assorted DK Merino Yarns
Fibres, Yarns and Patterns
Fern shawl by Jan Power Designs
Ravelry link: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Yarn - handspun Charollais from Webspun Wares:
webspunwares.com/
Scarf
Handspun from Hairy Dog Crafts
hairydogcrafts.com/
Black Elephant Yarsn
blackelephant.uk/
Exploration Station by Stephen West
Ravelry link: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Updated Truffle Shawl by Melody Johnson
melodyknits4u.blogspot.com/20...
Ranunculus by Midori Hirose
Ravelry link: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Warth Mill Yarns, Saddleworth
Podcasts I’ve been watching:
Alice - Soxy Nana Alice
/ @soxynanaalice
Anne (SpaKnits) - No Excuses Podcast
/ @spaknits
Anita - Gaga Knits
/ @gagaknits
Aquilla - Lefty Knitter Podcast
/ @aquilladahun-aleftykn...
Barbara - Flame and Fiber Podcast
/ @flameandfiberpodcast3162
Bente - The Epilogue Lady
/ @arcticcraftsbybente
Carie - Creative Obsession
/ @thecreativeobsession
Carol - Swatch This Space
/ @swatchthisspace-md4rs
Christine - Sweet Lavender Knits
/ @sweetlavenderknits6670
Chevyrell’s stuff
/ chevyrell
Caleisha - Quirky Monday Craftcast
/ artsycalei
Jude - Stranded Podcast
/ @strandeddyeworks
Karen - Recreational Knitting
/ @recreationalknittingp...
KellyAnne - Yarn Tales by the Sea
/ @yarntalesbythesea5310
Liz - The Black Knitter
/ @theblackknitter
Mandy - Mouse’s Makes
/ @mousesmakes
Marceline - Hey Brown Berry Podcast
/ brownberry75
Nanja - Blij dat ik brei
/ @theknittingtherapist
Susan - Wild Cottage, Ireland
/ wildcottageirelandknit...
Valorie - A Visit with Nana and Papa / @visitwithnanaandpapa

[@zabaglione]

Dangle clusters got renamed instantly to dingleberries in my head.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Ha! They are dangle berries in this house - and my mind went in the same direction xx

[@sharonparmelee9633]

OMG Les, You and Bev need to take your "show" on the road!!! What a grand family you have!!! I LOVE the humorous interaction you have with Bev!! She is a HOOT! CONGRATS on 6k..... I am soooo excited for you!!! You deserve many thousands more!! I was happy to see Ms Heidi turn around. Now while her little behind is very cute and adorable, her sweet face is so much cuter!!!

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thanks Sharon. It was fun to have Bev here. Next week it will be all about Heidi's face, as I recorded her climbing on me! Hope you are well and good luck in the draw xx

[@lindanagle5081]

I agree, I am 67 and if I want to knit emotional support chickens,nobody can tell me not to.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Absolutely right, Linda. Enjoy them xx take care xx

[@louisewall7100]

Love the latest spun. Beautiful colour. Looking forward to seeing what you make with it xx

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thanks Louise - it's one of the few handspuns that I don't have lined up for a project at the moment! Hope you are well and have fully recovered from your trip. Take care xx

[@slowstitches]

Lesley, I love the striped scarf! It's gorgeous. Not sure I'd have the patience to cast on 350 stitches. Thanks for another enjoyable podcast. Enjoy your Jack in the Green festivities!

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thanks Sandy. The only advantage of 350 stitches is not having to do many rows! Certainly, it had to be a mindless knit - something that long growing slowly wouldn't have got made. Hope all is well with you. Thanks and take care xx

[@Catherine-cv1hj]

Oooooh vicar 🤭😌 ‘dangle clusters’! Oh it had to be said Lesley. X you’ve made me smile at last.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Catherine - glad to make you smile and sorry that it took so long. Take very good care of yourself xx

[@kdrinnin1]

Love your Fern shawl and the handspun that you used gorgeous!

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thanks so much - I was so pleased with how it all turned out. Hope all is well with you xx

[@karlamilton5281]

The lady who created the pattern with the dangle clusters- I can giggle at her thought of what to call them 😊The shawl is very pretty.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

I know! It makes you wonder what names were rejected! Thanks and take care xx

[@summerking8659]

Even though I watch the vlogs and see FOs & WIPs it’s lovely to see them all together at the end of the month :-)

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

That's so kind - thanks very much. Hope all is well with you xx

[@patriciacapell2201]

Some lovely projects you have going Leslie. I absolutely love your long scarf! It’s gorgeous!

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thanks Patricia - I was pleased with how the colours came out. Hope life is treating you kindly xx

[@johannabliss5406]

your scarf is lovely even if it is long :) I so look forward to the end of the month and watching your podcast. It always makes me happy.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

You are so kind, Johanna - thank you xx Hope life is treating you well xx

[@annie1040]

You're hilarious when you say "there is a possibility that I may run out of yarn" I love to see what you add in together. Th fluffy cardigan is looking great and I'm looking forwad to seeing it finished and maybe knitting my own. Stay safe and keep well x

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thanks Annie. I would actually get bored if I didn't run out of yarn! Happy knitting and take care xx

[@paulamacdonald3222]

Your recent finished scarves are lovely. Thanks for another great podcast ❤

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

You are very kind, Paula. Thanks and take care xx

[@VisitWithNanaAndPapa]

Forgot it was time for month end. I am super grateful for your visit

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

And I am always grateful for yours. Take very good care of yourselves xx

[@angelaholcroft4515]

Hi Lesley. Eventually got around to watching. Home from a fab wonderwool weekend. Met lots of lovely people. Saw lots of lovely inspirational wonderwool. Came home with a couple of tunisian crochet hooks. (Fancy having a go). Mr Attic bought my birthday present from Wee County Yarns. Will have to wait a few weeks to see what he chose. Their stand was stunning. I love seeing all the handspun projects. I rather liked the muddy one that's going into your ranunculus. Super long scarf is also a favourite. See you on Friday for the vlog. I may have recovered. I always suffer after a weekend away, but It's worth it. Have a good week. Xx

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Angela. Glad you had a show - your stand looked great on Instagram xx Enjoy your purchases and hope the recovery is smooth and quick. Take very good care xx

[@christiesteckelberg8366]

Loved your omAGE TO WAYNES WORLD!

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thank you! Hope all is well xx

[@georginabird9354]

I can hear the sea in the back ground , it’s lovely ❤❤❤😊

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Ha! I don't notice it anymore, but glad that you liked it. Hope you are doing well xx

[@CathyZced]

I so enjoy your podcasts! You r very uplifting. I have wanted to knit lace and was given a Hank of Nellie and Eve Dales 50:50. It is so pretty but a tad rough. I saw your silk cowl previously and was inspired to knit a lace cowl combining the N&E with another softer wool blend. It is working up so nicely! Thank you for all the handwork you present.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Cathy. I am so glad that the yarn combination is working. And you are inspiring me, as I have some not so soft silk, and you are convincing me to combine it with something else to use it. Thanks and take care xx

[@spaknits]

I love the colours you've chosen for the Exploration Station. Another pattern I own but have yet to knit. The little crochet shawlette is beautiful and perfect as a present 👍 Hope the May festivities go well. My parents were there one year and really enjoyed one of the parades xx

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Anne. Thanks so much. Looks like you had a great time in Wales. Take good care xx

[@lizstraw8041]

Loved the scarf! Elegant looking. I am sure you heard me talking to you every time you ask a question, or giving my opinion or advice. 😂

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

I did, Liz and I am grateful for your thoughts xx Thanks for being here and all the best xx

[@summerking8659]

Have a wonderful weekend drumming Lesley x

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thanks Muireann - I managed to drum on the sunny day and not the wet one! xx

[@christinecarr1679]

I like your little green and blue shawl. Hope your health is better in May. My health news: it's over a year since my surgery so I had a colonoscopy (camera through Scarlett). No cancer. Yay! Take care, Les. ❤

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Yay - that is very good news - thank you - I have a big smile on my face. Take care and wishing you continued good health xx

[@heathertucker7056]

So happy that this month you devoted some time to hand spun! I actually got to Wonderwool and it was absolutely fantastic! I even attended a drop spindle wool school workshop! I am totally inspired to master hand spinning! I’m not sure I shall ever be able to go again so I savored every moment and might have made a few purchases 🤔 If you ever get the chance, please try and go because we know you “ might not have quite enough wool” Take care and thank you for a very entertaining video x

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Yay! Glad you managed to get there and enjoyed it so much. Good luck with the hand spinning and enjoy your purchases. One day... Take good care xx

[@FirnMamaMakes]

💛💛💛

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thank youxx

[@carole.e.t.7832]

Thankyou for all the inspiration! Such an impressive amount of creativity.😍💫🧶 Have been in bed all day with a migraine from a warmer place.. have listened to you soothing voice 🙏🧶

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Oh, you poor thng. I hope that the migraine has eased - that's no fun at all. Take very good care xx

[@carole.e.t.7832]

Thankyou ❤️ I was feeling a lot better Monday and yesterday and today I’m back in normal routines. Wishing you a pleasant May Day🌻🌞

[@TheDaneYard]

Love your shawl

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thanks Marie. I will certainly be making another. Xx Hope all is well xx

[@pip-woollycwtches]

Dangle clusters 🤪🤣. Sounds painful 😣. Hope you have a good week xx

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Ha! Sounds like something that should be looked at! Hope you had fun at Wonderwool xx

[@lindas.patton7552]

All the yarns are beautiful. I actually have been knitting on a sock. I still need to finish the sweater! Oh well, it will get done. Lol Take care.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Linda. It will get done - enjoy the sock, in the meantime xx

[@janedaniel7288]

Oh Madam a dangle cluster. Imagine Kenneth Williams voice! 😅 We so have a similar mind set. Love the red floof jacket. I think it might be to posh for dog walking. I have some 1980's mohair. No idea as yet what it is destined to be. It's still deciding after the shock of not being turned into a 1980's shoulder padded masterpiece. Of to Skegness next week. We are going to Butlins for the first time. Basically it was £59 from Monday to Friday! So why not. Ever been to that part of our island, so keen to take a wander. Plenty of time to do a bit of knitting during the journey. I'm learning to listen to my hand and taking breaks and stopping, mid row if I have to, when I know I should. Can you believe it's May already! Be December before we know it. Very proud Nanna news. My 11, going on 20, year old granddaughter is crocheting herself a blanket, holding two DK weights. A white and all my scraps, odd balls etc. Really so very proud of her. She started with a single crochet and now doubles (US terminology, blame KZbin. I didn't realise for a long time there was a difference). Oh love the new scarf and the dangle cluster shawl. I had to say it again!😂 Have a fabulous May. xxJane 🐑🌼

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Jane. Dangle Clusters - ooh matron! Yay to your Granddaughter crocheting - not suprised you're proud of her, that's great. Enjoy Skeggy - I've never been either, hope you have a great time and are able to craft and rest in suitable measure. Thanks so much and take good care xx

[@user-mj7ti8xe7f]

Thank you very enjoyable. Thank you for your thoughts and comments.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Wendy. Thanks so much for being here. Hope all is well xx

[@NadineTouzet]

Hi Lesley, another month gone 😮😂! I knitted the Arctic Light jumper, the weather being what it is (with lots of cables and what not, a delight for fighting memory loss), I’m finishing another one from what is surely by now a vintage pattern from a book I bought in my younger years, I’m still working on my cotton rug, and only need 20 more cm (over 130cm … imagine the number of stitches on 3mm needles)The garden is filling up nicely with rosebuds that are ignoring the foul weather. Hope you have a nice month of May! Take care xx

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Nadine. I had a look at that pattern - a beautiful item, and you are definitely a better person than me! But judging by the fact that you are making a rug on 3mm needles, your knitting style is much more patient than mine. Enjoy the roses and let's hope there is sun for them. Thanks, as always and take care xx

[@NadineTouzet]

@@NotQuiteEnoughYarn The rug is a basic garter stitch project meant to make a huge dent in my stash of cotton balls. The dent is laughable ☹️. I envy your skills. Cheers xxx

[@GagaKnits]

How could you not knit something with dangle clusters. You are a very prolofic knitter/crocheter but still the stash doesn't go down. Oh well, it's not from lack of trying. I'm off to Wonderwool tomorrow. I'm in that dangerous position where I don't need anything. 🙄

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Anita. Hope you had a good time at Wonderwool. Need has nothing to do with it xx Take good care xx