Pepper Knits Podcast Ep.11: Lunan Test Knit, Daisy Sweater & Lanark 2.0

[@WondaCartwright]

I agree with Jeannine, here, that you bring inspiration to so many knitters ! And that "you speak to the real, day to day knitter, and you are facing their same challenges". Complete agreement. Thank you !

[@LowriNarberth]

Yes, the cherished guest you are, when I put your programs on, while I am knitting. The other way around is, that all those excellent patterns are hosted very well by your show: you give them a very good name ! 🥦🥝🥝

[@LucieDesbiens-od1hb]

You hit the mark, dear Emily, with that Cognac Sweater. What a cool sweater. The color makes your bloom stand out so well. 🥰 I am usually not attracted by gray yarn on the shelf, but here I can see how well it does in a sweater ! Thank you for making me realize this. Your program is really excellent.

[@Angelica_.Catelli]

Your Daisy Sweater is glowing ! ! ! Marvelous. You are such a dedicated and generous person. The Lanark is also a big success.

[@WondaCartwright]

Today, Emily, you were the cherished guest, in my living room, accompanying me while I was knitting. I had a great time.

[@Dwaine..._McEwin]

Your gray Cognac Sweater is magic Sooooo good. And looks very comfortable. I really like your programs very much.

[@Maude.__M.-d4n]

You are driven by strong work standards and very high energy, Emily. Your series of podcasts are outstanding. Here, your Lanark Sweater is my favorite. I like the yarn you are using for the Lanark, and the way you describe your process.

[@Tomalisa__Proietti]

One more member of the Ginevria Bossone Knitting Group, greeting you ! The group is very fond of Emily's podcast. This Daisy Sweater is a marvel! We don't get over it ! Ciao !

[@UliviaTaccardi]

Like Lowri and Wonda, I tell you you were the cherished guest in my living room today, while my knitting group and I were there. We had a great time. So cozy. We like the way you discuss your projects. We hope you will continue to podcast for many years !

[@Juliette.._Giscard]

What diversity !! Just talking about the main 4 sweaters you have on this episode, the styles are so different [ Cognac, Daisy, Lunan, Lanark ]. Then you also have the skimmer socks. I really am a fan of your channel. Your snow white Lunan is really very appealing to me. The fabric is awesome. 💫🫒🫒🫒💫

[@Yollande_.Grondin]

We find wonderful knitters everywhere on earth !! You have genuine dedication and talent. I will watch your other sessions.

[@Konstanz__Rosenblatt..5]

Daisy Sweater and Cognac Sweater are such attractive makes ! 🎥🎥 You provide a lot of helpful insights, about how it is to knit your projects. I am learning. Long live your podcast !

[@Marie-JoseeNault]

My compliments on the Daisy Sweater ! That one is quite something. I followed your journey, making it, and I took on many learning points. Your videos are always always worth watching !!

[@janet_OLeary..-p9t]

Lanark Sweater would be perfect for the windy and humid winter evenings, in Ireland ! Congratulations for really pleasant presentation. 🐮🐮🐮

[@OlindaScarletti]

Daisy Sweater is a flurry of summer vibes !! I am not sure I am brave enough to tackle it, but I am in awe! I am also learning a lot from your discussion.

[@Marie-Claude._.Florent.._-r3g]

After seeing your Daisy Sweater, I feel I have seen everything that can be done in knitting ! I mean, I feel I've seen the best that can be done. I followed you crafting, from the very beginning of it, and it is fascinating. Lanark, here, is also having an excellent start.

[@MariaKokis]

Having a blast of a great moment, spent knitting in your company ! ! Listening to your talks, in an easy chair, on a rainy day. The house has a veranda sheltered from the rain. The rain is slow, constant, and there is no wind. It is really perfect. Your talk has the gentle rain sound as a background. Paradise.

[@Pierrette__St-Denis]

Daisy Sweater is a wonder. Even the showing-through of the pink floats, through the off-white fabric, enhances the color scheme. Normally, the floats showing through are unsightly, but here, it is a bonus ! Wow ! Wow ! 🫐🫐😇🫐🫐

[@pepperknits]

I agree! I think it adds even more to the garment

[@BarbaraSauvageau]

OH Happy Day !! 🌅🌅 Your projects are wonderful !! 🌅🌅

[@HeatherBennett-b7b]

Thanks to people like you, Emily, knitting is alive and vibrant ! Lanark Sweater would find a preferred place in any Canadian's wardrobe ! 🏔🏔⛸⛸🏔🏔 Be well.

[@Felix...Trombello]

There is a revolution in the family ! My 3 sisters were not interested in knitting up to now, but that has just changed. I showed them your Daisy Sweater, and they are mesmerized. They now sat down with needles and yarn. Brava !

[@pepperknits]

That’s amazing!! So happy to be sharing my favourite craft ☺️

[@Manon.LItalien]

I really like your podcasts, Emily. I don't have the fancy words to say it, but I still want to say it. 🟢🥗🟢 And I will watch your sessions more than once. 🟢🥗🟢

[@NicciPaganico]

I can't decide which I like best, amongst the 5 major project/FO you are presenting here. And there is something for everyone ! The styles are so varied. 😍📿📿 Beautiful !!

[@Nia._Biagi]

You made an excellent Cognac Sweater. You are very talented at everything I find in this video, including modelling. I hope your podcasting carreer will last as long as possible !

[@Agathe_Lemay]

Superb projects in this episode ! The 3 sweaters are very diverse in styles, but equally lovely. Thank you !

[@Roger..._Benedict-wc]

That Daisy Sweater is a knitting miracle. Even the hue of the back pink floats, a bit visible at the front of the work, adds to the beauty. First time I see this happen. I also like the Lanark a big big much. I am a faithful follower!

[@pepperknits]

Thank you! I agree on the pink floats, I’m so proud of that piece 🥹

[@LuciaVitto]

Your Cognac Sweater and your Lanark Sweater look so good ! I also want to say that you are very well prepared and well organized, about podcasting. It is very pleasant to watch your videos.🍬🍬

[@ShaunaWestbrook]

My husband gave me a warning : "you will end up thinking of knitting first thing in the morning, and last thing before you fall asleep! ". His prediction is proving true ! I am thinking of my projects a lot, like that Daisy Sweater, for example. You build very inspiring programs, Emily. What a beauty !

[@pepperknits]

There is nothing wrong with that in my opinion 😋

[@Giulia__Lobascio]

Oh! My Figure Dress is fascinating. It captures the exact style I am dreaming of, to wear in the winter her, in the south of Italy, where we need long sleeves ( in winter). That dress is stunning, thank you for showing it to us ! 🧜‍♂👗👗🧜‍♂

[@AprilInglis]

Daisy Sweater is fabulous. What a work of art ! ! You wear it very well: it brings up the color of your complexion.

[@NormaMoscardi-v3b]

Brava Emily! I am not an advanced knitter, but I want to up my game, thanks to your encouragement. The way you describe your projects is helping a lot, in showing me how to address one question at a time, and treat everything like an opportunity to develop my skills.

[@pepperknits]

So happy to hear that! There’s always more to learn in knitting 😊

[@Madolina__Stigliano]

Just received a gift: 10 skanes of gorgeous 100 % Gotland wool, sent from a family member. I am overjoyed. That sounds like a match, to make a Lanark Sweater, to be worn at our vacation cottage in Valle D'Aosta. It is at the beginning of the Alps mountains. This sweater will be made thanks to your recommendation, Emily !!

[@pepperknits]

I’m sure it will be beautiful! And perfect for keeping cosy

[@EvangelineRoy-k6z]

Watched from a wonderful spot here, in our hot summer. Summer is short in Canada, but wonderful. Birds were signing and now crickets have started to give us their soundtrack. I was knitting while watching on my tablet. I had a wonderful time. Thank you.

[@pepperknits]

Sounds like the perfect set up to get some rows in 🫶🏻

[@Ginevria..Bossone]

That Lunan test knit is very very inspiring, promising. Beautiful color and design. 🌷🌷🎈🌷🌷 You pay a lot of attention to work well done. 🌷🎈🌷🎈🌷

[@EleonoreBasinger]

Your Daisy Sweater is such an achievement ! 🎖🎖 When you talk about the pleasure you had in making it, you would convince even the most skeptical person, that knitting is wonderful ! ! Your testimony is really the picture of happiness !! 🪡🪡🪡🪡🪡

[@FabienneDumoulin-sz2mr]

Hi Emily. You turned my light on, about many finishing tips, that make the difference. All your projects are awesome !

[@jeanninex8888]

You are bringing inspiration and help to so many viewers !! ⛵⛵ You don't claim at showing the most extraordinary fashion hit to be showed off in New York next fashion show, but that is not your goal. ⛵ You speak to the real, day to day knitter, and you are facing their same challenges. And you help us find solutions. We love you for it. ⛵⛵⛵⛵

[@FiorenzaBarbieri]

You never stop ! Your Daisy Sweater and the rest are works of art.

[@Bianca..Dionisi]

Thank you for your judicious comments about knitting the yoke of a sweater in the round, versus knitting flat panels and then sewing them. Good discussion. I suppose that in that decision, we need to take into account the design of the sweater, and especially the weight of the yarn ( 100 % cotton ?! ) and how lose the stiches are going to be. All the factors that influence the likelihood of the fabric to stretch. Thank you for discussing it. ⛳⛳⛳

[@DorotheeSenechal]

I am in awe in front of your Lanark Sweater. The yarn, the color, the shape, and that rustic look about it. Wonderful. 👔👔

[@pepperknits]

Hopefully I can finish it soon! I’m looking forward to wearing it

[@LucieDesbiens-od1hb]

Very very interesting. Thank you. 🏕🏕

[@Therese.Talbot-w6z]

You vanquished all the challenges in that Daisy Sweater. How in awe I am ! It is gorgeous. I also like the Lanark Sweater very much. 🫐🫐🏪🫐🫐

[@NathalieSt-Pierre-pb6gj]

You have magic fingers, really. Very beautiful garments ! ! 🎀🎀🎀

[@Vanessa_Marois]

You never disappoint, Emily ! I am in admiration in front of your Daisy Sweater. I am not a big enough knitter to tackle it, but I am determined about making the Lanark Sweater, even if I expect I will have to go through trials and errors, because I am not an advanced knitter. But I like that piece so much, that I don't mind having to unknit some parts, to fix my mistakes. Thank you !

[@pepperknits]

Go for it! It was my first time knitting half fisherman’s rib and after some swatches, I realised it’s not that complicated. The designer also has a full video tutorial to help as well! You can do it!! 🩷

[@judithtaylor6916]

With your test knit it is essential to do a swatch and wash/block it.

[@pepperknits]

Absolutely!

[@FrancoiseRoy-lv4qr]

Thank you for being so clear and thorough. Excellent video ! !

[@MartineRemillard]

Your approach to knitting is so candid and enthusiastic. 🏮🏮 It is a pleasure to listen to you, and see your work !! 🏮🏮🏮

[@Colette__Rochefort]

I agree with Ines Leberre that Daisy Sweater makes strong impression. I like the idea of making a more formal version of it. It is challenging, though. I totally see myself making many swatches, indeed, to figure out what shades would work. Because if I go too neutral, then the flower pattern will be too blurred. I can see off-white as base color, and the flowers "rust" color, to be styled with a suitable shade of brown/brick red/rust skirt or trousers. And a well matching thick scarf for autumn. It's all in the proper choice of colors. But I can see it. That way it would be OK with the dress code of my work place.

[@pepperknits]

A white and rust coloured Daisy sweater would be stunning 🥰

[@GertrudeMailloux]

There is no other knitter like you ! ! ! You are a very productive crafter and an efficient presented: we are not losing our time ! 🥜🥜 Your Cognac Sweater has such a great shape. I wish I was able to make it the same. 🥜🥜🥜

[@Nour.._Ibrahim-n4w]

Your Daisy Sweater is really top-of-the-line ! ! Excellent discussion of all your projects !!

[@Marie-SuzieBlais]

So many lovely projects ! You have a fervent, creative mind ! I adore the Lunan Polo, the Lanark Sweater and the Cognac Sweater. 🛕🛕🏅🏅 You are an inspiration ! !

[@VeronicadiGenova-zh4bf]

Kudos on the Daisy Sweater. I also like the Lunan Polo very much, very promising. You never disappoint ! ! ! 🦊🦊🦊🦊🦊🦊

[@IreneOGrady]

This is lovely, thank you ! !

[@Anne-MarieJobidon]

Your recommendations are very practical, down-to-earth : I love it ! 🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏 My personal favorite is your Lanark Sweater: looks so nice, warm, cozy, and I would wear it often, living in a cold country. 🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏 You deserve a good round of applause on you Daisy Sweater. You were up to the challenge. 🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏

[@KimOShaughnessy-yf4du]

Lunan polo shirt and Lanark sweater are the ones I would dream to try. Thank you for excellent podcast, very thoughtful explanations. 🐞🐞🐞🐞

[@MaureenOFlanigan]

This is full of enlightening, very educative and entertaining material ! I am not losing my time, watching your podcasts ! I have to watch this one a few more times, to let the information sink in. You are a wonderful knitter and speaker.

[@MichelineBeaupre]

I am having an excellent afternoon: the Lunan Polo knit that you are showing is the pattern I need. I have been thinking of what to knit for my niece, and this one would do very well. I also very much like your choice of yarn, and the color. Your programs are always so interesting !

[@pepperknits]

The Lunan would be a great knit for your niece! The pattern is due to be released at the end of July I believe ☺️

[@giorgiaVokas]

Another very appealing knit test, you are doing there. I particularly like this one [ Lunan t-shirt ]. The design, the yarn and the color are super. As always, very clever and engaging discussion ! It goes without saying that the Daisy Sweater and the 'Oh ! My Figure Dress' are stunning. I am fascinated by your discussion of them. For advanced knitters.

[@IsabelleLavoie-jc8qg]

Look at you , keeping my knitting circle entertained non-stop for almost 40 minutes ! 🎏 The ladies didn't have time to chit chat, while the video was playing. Everyone was listening. And usually, that is a very chatty lot. We had a great time !

[@pepperknits]

Wow what a compliment! So glad to keep you all company whilst knitting 🩷

[@EricaGeurts]

Just came across your podcast. Really enjoy your style and choice of projects. I’m Irish but never heard that saying before. But I like it anyway. Happy knitting 😀

[@InesLeberre]

Daisy Sweater makes strong impact. I've been thinking of what colors I would use. I want to wear it when the dress code is "business /semi-formal ", but then it needs to have toned down colors. I'm thinking of white as base color, and the second color be rather neutral { yellowish beige, or pale blue-gray }. My goal would be to style the sweater as part of a dressy set. That way I would wear it for formal occasions. Like with scarf and skirt. I imagine there could be a lot of trial and error, with me making swatches and experiments about this. But with some luck, the final result could be stunning.

[@LucieDesbiens-od1hb]

Thank you Emily.

[@Keith._.Anderson-iou]

That Daisy Sweater is bouncing with summery vibes ! Congratulations ! 💜 I very much like your second Lanark Sweater, it looks so comfy, and with such a warm color . 🧃🧃 Your knit testing experiences are very interesting. Keep sharing !! 🧃🧃🧃🧃🧃

[@InesLeBerre-iy9lb]

Another very engaging, just lovely video, Emily ! 😍 Lanark and Cognac Sweaters are great ideas, for me to write down in my knitting note book. Don't get me wrong: I am in awe about your Daisy Sweater. But I am only a beginner - intermediate crafter, so the Daisy Sweater is gonna wait, unfortunately. Ha Ha !! 🙋🙋🙋 I also enjoyed the other comments I found here. Thank you to the Irish person who writes : "Amish quilters always include a deliberate mistake - because only God is perfect." ... I really appreciate that kind of cultural information. 😍😍

[@AndromedaKokis]

It is always a pleasure to see what you have been up to ! ! ! 🍓🍓 You impress me every time. 🍓🍓

[@StephanieSoucy-zu3mn]

You never disappoint, Emily ! ! 🐷🐷 You are such an inspiration. My favorite is your caramel-color Lanark Sweater. 🐷🐷

[@QueensYarnBoutique]

Your Daisy and Cognac sweaters look amazing! 🧶👏🏾

[@BridgetOKeefe-uy5dp]

🐒🥚🐒🥚🐒 Another excellent one. You work so well ! ! 🐒🥚🐒🥚🐒

[@karinnorvell1965]

The daisy sweater is the cutest thing I have seen in a long time 👍👍You make beautiful sweaters.

[@clearwater7000]

Your flowery sweater is amaaaaaaaazing, one of the most beautiful I ever seen! Beautifuuuuuul!

[@pepperknits]

I love it so much! Thank you ☺️💞

[@thelefthandedreader6632]

Congratulations on the daisy sweater. I love it!!

[@AoifeOKeefe]

Bravo! 🍧🍧 How well you are sharing your enthusiasm about a) the process of what you are making; b) your final result. 🍧🍧🍧 It jumps to mind how much you enjoyed every minute of the journey. 🍧🍧 That tells a lot about two things : a) what a genuine artist you are. b) how good the patterns are. 🍧🍧 Bravo !

[@MachaBabaroutsis]

Your sweaters are so beautiful. Now I am knitting with my cat trying to play with my yarn ! He thinks it is a game for him ! ! Ha Ha !!

[@Brenda-Ann__Deere]

Lanark is my favorite. The more I see it in your videos, the more I want to make it. The grey Cognac Sweater you are wearing is lovely, and suits your features very very well. 🪢🪢♐🪢🪢Thank you for an outstanding series of podcasts !

[@MrsKWheatley]

Hi, I've just found your podcast and am really enjoying your aesthetic and thought processes. I don't know about Irish traditions, but I do know that Amish quilters always include a deliberate mistake - because only God is perfect. It's been a convenient excuse for me over the years!

[@pepperknits]

I haven’t heard that before! Thanks for sharing ☺️

[@Brenda-Ann__Deere]

Very very interestig comment. Thank you. And thank you for encouraging Emily and her channel. She is a very hard worker, and very dedicated.

[@PaulineDeschenes]

Your Daisy Sweater is a marvel of knitting work ! I also am very tempted by the Lanark Sweater. Would you say it is doable by a medium experienced knitter, who would be knitting only her third sweater ever ? Thank you.

[@pepperknits]

Yes you could definitely knit the Lanark with enough patience! I made sure to practice the stitch pattern and decreasing on a swatch. The designer also has video tutorials to help with the trickier parts

[@MartineRemillard]

Thank you for this piece of advice, Emily.

[@Pomamma._.Ferrari.-d5p]

This session is wildly popular ! Daisy Sweater is indeed a star. I also like your version of the Lanark very much. 🏙🏙🏙

[@GeorgetteCaron]

I found your podcasts just a few days ago, and I really like them. 💬💬 I'm looking forward to watching the next one ! 💬💬 The Lunan t-shirt and the Lanark Sweater are patterns that I can dream of doing one day. 💬💬💬 Your Daisy Sweater is out of bound for me, but it is really AMAZING 💬💬💬 !

[@pepperknits]

Thank you! So happy you’re enjoying watching

[@Nanette.._Laloge.-sowg]

Finding many remarkable sweaters, here ! This is very rich in content. I hope you continue to produce these videos, Emily !

[@nata6025]

35:40 thanks for sharing your knitting experience w fisherman rib. I had the same opinion when I was knitting the September sweater from Petiteknit, purling in the round made my brioche looser than I liked. I'm going to take on your idea to knit future brioche/fisherman rib projects flat to avoid purling

[@pepperknits]

Good to hear it’s not just me! Knitting it flat is so much more enjoyable in my opinion

[@AkobaAoko]

Oh My God !! Daisy Sweater is such a wonder ! Congratulations. Lanark Sweater is also a favorite for me. Your video is so full of great works !

[@SundayMorningKnits]

Thank you for your discussion on size-inclusive patterns! As someone who has a bust bigger than 120 cm, I really appreciate your discussion of size inclusivity! Also, I love your Lunan tee! I'm doing the crew neck but I think I'll need to make the polo soon too 🙈

[@pepperknits]

Thank you Laura! It’s super important to me and not spoken about enough Yay! Looking forward to seeing your Lunan ☺️ I just got to the collar and it’s a lot of knitting but will be worth it 🫶🏻

[@MarySmith-i8t]

I agree with all the positive comments that I can read here. Bravo.

[@MadeleineLislois]

I like to watch podcasts and see people's projects and acquisitions. I watch a lot of podcasts. 🦬🦬 But this particular video is why I absolutely love your channel ! ! 🦬🦬 I just find your advice so useful. Plus it is delivered in such a cozy and friendly way !!! 🦬🦬🦬

[@VivienMacDonald-wv6xy]

You really are a talented speaker, Emily, to pack so much information in 35 minutes ! ! 🤎 🙎 🤎 All that information is very interesting and really practical. Wow ! 🤎🙎🤎 The Lanark Sweater is really nice, and the caramel colour is very very pleasant !