Piece4PeaceCrafting Podcast Ep. 80

[@hastenbeck1]

Beehive yarns, dyed by Beth are always a very generous length. She has a gorgeous aesthetic and her yarn is of excellent quality. If you hadn't guessed, I'm a big fan.

[@dianescott3515]

Always love your podcast❤ Your Artus shawl is gorgeous, and I can’t wait to see how the Dotted Rays looks when finished!😍

[@RachelB_13]

I LOVE the 'year n makes' idea! That's so fun 😄 And your shawl is beautiful, the colours are amazing and those floats! So neat 🤩

[@karlalintzenich2376]

The colors of the dotted rays are to die for ❤

[@FibrePunk]

I'm so in love with your Artus shawl 😍 always love watching your videos, I always want to make whatever you're making!

[@thizizliz]

Selma from Little Big Knits just recommended the duet with Tracy Chapman and some country guy of Fast Car. it's from the Grammy's and while I have NEVER liked country - ok, except a few Dolly Parton songs cuz I admire how she does business - but it is awesome and the joy on her face is priceless. So that would be fun. Oh my goodness - so much yarny goodness. Loads of lovely things. It's always fun to see them 'become' as you show us their growth.

[@summerking8659]

Cannot wait to see your Mudcloth sweater - it will look stunning on you. Gas that you mention Sade as ‘Smooth Operator’ is still in my head from my Dance Yourself Fit class tonight. She certainly has one amazing voice.

[@denisascott]

What an awesome episode this was! Thank you for sharing all your makes with us! The shawl is gorgeous!! I love your journaling idea and your sketches are nice too. I think I will adopt this idea to keep track of my makes as well. I love the creativity. I'm not a knitter and I absolutely LOVE your content. You are such a bright light in my world. so, Thank you again for sharing your corner of the internet with all of us!

[@antoinealexander650]

Like the podcast to Charlotte's great. Once suggested the switch for the color work Twitter. If you're going to go up a needle size and upper size bigger than what you want, you should still do as well. When you're doing color work depending on who it is the the arrogant pool in. Therefore, your gauge will be totally different than what is suggested. So then you'll have to rework all the Call a work pattern charge.

[@TheParadisebird]

I came for the Artus and stayed for the vibe. Love listening to you!

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Happy to hear it. Welcome,Welcome!!✌🏽

[@ardrenalynch]

Adorable episode as always. Love you and your vibe.

[@tacistudio]

Just found your podcast and looove listening to you. Your Artus is gorgeous and I have my pattern ready to go to make it for this fall. Just subscribed and I’m off to watch other episodes. Fabulous podcast 💗💗💗

[@jillfoster6369]

Yay Saturday night and here you are Michael. That was so funny about your English accent. I speak in French to my grandson - well it’s a few words in French but then me speaking English in a French accent. Cannot describe the look he gives me😁 now I will see what you have been up to these last two weeks ❤

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

😂😂😂 I love that you do that with grandson. Little kids looks are the best.

[@bc-ie1pr]

The journal calendar is an excellent idea. You can draw!😊❤ Bonita

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Thank you! 😊 I’m trying my best and it’s been so fun to work on.

[@shirindam]

I’m in my set era. Have a hat glove and hat set is a beautiful thing in my head. Depend on how much yarn is left just make a mindless hat as a bonus. Great podcast my friend

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Such a good idea to use up the yarn by making sets. Love that. Thanks so much for watching. 😁

[@conniecknits]

Your shawl is gorgeous! The color combo is perfect. I also love your sweater swatch. I can’t wait to see that progress. It feels like Spring here in VA also. Flowers are starting to come up too soon.

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Thank you so much! I can’t wait to share my progress with you all soon. The false spring is really playing games with us. I hope the flowers and plants don’t have a hard time adjusting.

[@ImCFoxx]

Saw a cute idea from a teacher friend. She used a piece of construction paper with three or four lines on it of cut out black or brown paper. Then cut out smaller rectangles to represent Books. and the kids got to put the books on the shelves when they were finished reading the book. The goal was to fill up the entire paper shelves read titles- multicolored little cut out, book backs. 🦊 I love the Artus, it’s my favorite shawl - long time. I may be tempted to make it. Your color choices are great, very strong and masculine. is my favorite one that I’ve seen.

[@Melmaz32]

Thanks Michael! After seeing another one of your beautiful dotted rays, I’m going to have to make one.

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Yay!! It’s a really fun and relaxing project to have in the needles.

[@beckyjohnson9917]

I so enjoy your sense of humor🤣 Thanks for all you do❤

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Glad to hear it and happy to give you a giggle. Thanks so much for watching. ☺️😁

[@antoinealexander650]

That should be the color work shawl is fantastic

[@dianaw9829]

The journaling is fantastic! And your idea of encouraging parents to do this for their kiddos’ reading is such a great idea! I loved the Makes journal. The Modern Mudcloth sweater is such a beautiful pattern. A beautiful choice for the MAL. OMG! John Arbon Textiles! Lucky you, and well deserved!!!

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Yay! I hope some with little ones give it a go. I mean, if it’s helping me be excited about reading then I’m sure it will help the little ones too. Can’t wait to show you all the progress on the sweater and with I end up doing with the John Arbon yarn.

[@KittenWAW]

That blue amidst the browns and grey just glows like a Maxfield Parrish sky! Great eye for colour! I added the u to color to honour your accent.

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Thanks so much and I appreciate you adding the U to that word. Makes me feel at home. 🤣🤣

[@anonknitter]

oooohhhh I can't wait to see that modern mudcloth sweater. Will be a stunner for sure!

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽I’m excited to start it.

[@caroleperry2615]

Your next sweater is going to be so beautiful. I'm excited for your journey. I'm a John Arbon Textiles mill member. They have the best yarn!

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Thanks I’m excited to start that sweater and take you all along that journey with me. I’m also really excited to try the JA yarn. I need to find the right pattern for it first though.

[@FiberJazzRebeca]

Hello Michael watching you on your replay and you are new to us. I crochet and my hubby knits. We love your shawl and other project’s. Love the color pallets. Sade, is great!

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Welcome!! Welcome!! Glad to hear you all enjoyed this episode. Love that you both are crafters and I hope you stick around for more of the craftiness and silliness here on the channel. 😊✌🏽

[@katmahasti]

Michael, that mudcloth sweater will be 🔥 on you. We had our fake spring in Buffalo, and next week my sprouting tulips will be like, "damnit!" Sade's "Jezebel" 🤌🏿💋

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

I hope some. Yeah the poor plants with the fake out on the season change. Sade is always a yes. 😉

[@GATeacherfriend]

It's so good to hear from a fellow Sade freque. Love that album from the time it came out and all the others too. It will be interesting to see what you do with the gift yarn. It's lovely for sure!

[@jillfoster6369]

Oh my goodness, the journal is a fantastic idea. I love it and will have to copy🤭. Your Saturday night vlogs makes me so happy. Love hearing what you have been doing in the past two weeks but also love seeing your superb knits. All just such a treat so thank you Michael. ⭐️

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Thanks and please do copy. It’s been so fun making those little spreads. Happy to make your Saturday evening a a little more cozy. Thanks for coming to hang out with me. 😊✌🏽

[@Meredith36]

The journal looks like so much fun! I'm the type of person who always starts a journal but never finishes, lol. Though it looks like the sweetest, calmest thing. I adore your Natasja shawl! I bought the yarn for it and hope to be skilled enough to have it finished by the end of the year. Happy knitting 💚🧶💚

[@janetjroberson2581]

Hello Michael from Swansea, Illinois. I just bought the “ Dotted Rays Pattern “ and as soon as I get time I will be knitting it. I love the colors of the yarn, you could knit a hat with the leftovers.

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Yay!!! It’s such a fun pattern and I hope you enjoy knitting it. You’re so right about making a hat to go with the shawl. Great idea

[@marianraecrochetknit1199]

The conversation with the kids is funny. I love all the things. That all over colorwork sweater would be beautiful in chocolate brown as the main with ice blue. Just saying. 😁

[@janecornell4890]

Now there is where we differ. With age I go down the years not up!🤣🤣🤣 Wow! The Shawl! How hard was it to make? Does the pattern explain it nicely? Love the socks. Mine are a plain gray heather pair 😕 but I am saving my colorful expensive yarn when I become an expert like you! 😉. I am too afraid to cut into the sock to become the exact expert as you! I think my journal picture will be shelves of WIPs spilling yarn and needles out of project bags! Remember what the Groundgog predicted.....!!!

[@Graceygoodies]

I teach third grade, so totally love what you are saying.......and the kids are so lost sometimes with my references...I've been out on medical leave since December 18th....I don't go back until towards the end of March...I am missing them, but also not...if you know what I mean...LOL.....That red is to die for! What a nice friend to make them the shawl......I may have missed parts of the episode, as one of my kittens kept stepping on the keyboard and fast forwarding the episode...sigh!

[@yolandelittle1767]

Love love love your Artus shawl. I want those same colors.

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Oh thank you! KnitPicks for the win with the yarn for sure.

[@nicoswanmakes]

Love that journal idea! Thank you for sharing, everything ❤ That Mudcloth sweater has been waiting in my library way too long. The mudcloth we had in our home growing up was indigo and white so that was my colourwork plan.

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Thanks! It been so fun making those little drawings. Ooooo indigo and white would be stunning in that pattern. We must cast on soon.

[@blou5598]

Amazing episode, Michael! The Artus is spectacular. Dotted Ray - exquisite color combo and that RED!!! Modern Mudcloth sweater will truly be a masterpiece of your work. Love it and the B&W is exactly what is called for. John Arbon is among the best; that is a treasured gift. One thing, PLEASE do not hang your sweaters; it will distort their shapes. Consider folding in cubicles like socks. Thanks for sharing all your goodness.

[@wendybonvie6807]

I LOVE your bullet journals. I am inspired.

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Thanks!! Totally give it a shot. It’s been fun to try something new.

[@lettymjurado]

Michael, Michael, Michael all I can say is YOU ARE AMAZING! 😍

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

That’s so kind of you and now I’m blushing. 😊🤗

[@emeraldstitcheswf]

We're a theatre family. My grands don't bat an eye when their mom and I talk in different accents! I bet they do at school 🤣😂🤣

[@MICHELLEROMEOLEHNERT]

You are my favorite. I am only 11 minutes in and I cannot stop smiling. Love your book journal drawings and year of makes page. Such a great idea. You are doing a fine job with all the drawings so far! I will possibly comment more later but I just could not watch any further until I let you know you are my favorite. 🙂

[@marymann3975]

You could write the name of the book on the spine and then you'd also have a list of what you'd read. I love it!

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

I didn’t mention it but that’s what I’ve been doing.

[@218lorna]

Your Artus shawl is so beautiful!

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Oh thank you!

[@1preciouswoman]

I love the journal! The color saturation of those socks--wonderful!! And the swatch--BEAUTIFUL! Oops, did I yell? That black and white is going to be amazing. You're making Dotted Rays and I'm working on the Rockefeller Shawl by Stephen West. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Thank You, Thank You!!! I’m really loving everything that’s on the needles right now. I haven’t made the Rockefeller yet but it is one that’s on my list.

[@donnamalloy3036]

Love your channel soo much, keep up the great work ❤

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Thank you! Will do!

[@patriciacrellin1744]

I love your journal idea with all your knitted items; it looks great! I saw a plastic template from one of the toy shops here that had sweaters, hats, socks, gloves etc. You just draw inside the cut out area and I think that is more at my skill level. I am on the last chart or Artus (or should I say ah-toose?) shawl. I keep on messing up the centre stitch colour but I cannot be bothered ripping back anymore, that is what duplicate stitches are for!

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

That's a great idea! I’ll have to look into stencils that sounds like fun. Duplicate stitch is for sure your friend. I hope you love it either way. ☺️

[@nwaz964]

LOVE the bookshelf page!!!

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Thanks so much!! It’s been a fun little project.

[@julielandy9162]

Oh Michael, everything was so beautiful. That black and white pattern is going to be stunning. ❤❤❤❤😊

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Thanks so much!! I’m really excited to start that sweater soon.

[@hirzst]

Hi Michael, love watching your podcast! I also plan to knit the Mordern Mudcloth Sweater with a few modifications. It’s a bit intimidating but beautiful. No time to join the KAL because it’s a lot of colorwork and I’m currently managing three WIPs. Take care❤

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Yes to making the Modern Mudcloth Sweater. I say cast on while the MAL are going on and if it’s not finished it’s totally fine. At least you will have started it.

[@elizabethsovern8939]

The drawings for the knits are just delightful! And as usual, so much great knitting!

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Thank you so much!

[@lilianrivera3069]

❤ Beautiful shawl

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Thank you! 😊

[@BBaxterSwank]

Spring is coming - crazy, but I just noticed some daffodils pushing up along my house here in southern New England. However, temps are plummeting this coming week.

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Same here! I feel torn because I like that they are starting to pop up but I know the frost that’s coming will knock them out. 😭

[@roxannashively3751]

What a beautiful shawl.

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Thanks so much!!

[@lilliemlord1890]

Thank you your welcome and enjoy that pretty weather while it lasts and peace and joy to you too ❤😊

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Same to you, let enjoy this weather while we can.

[@stephaniewoolever-zs4dc]

OMG the shawl turned out beautiful!! So happy you have found joy in journaling as well. Your drawings are wonderful!

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Thank you so much! I’m really happy with the shawl too. The journaling has been such a wonderful addition to my making as well.

[@karenjordan1822]

OMGosh!! I love your journal. What a super idea. So much more fun than just a list of projects. Wonderful ❤❤❤ PS. What about a hat rack?

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Thanks so much. I’ve been having a blast making the pages in the journal. Now that you mention it, I will add a hat rack to the drawing now.

[@sandrascarsbrook2213]

Hi just found your channel and I really enjoyed listening to you. Made my day. 💐

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Welcome! Welcome!!! So happy you enjoyed watching. 😁✌🏽 Hopefully see you for the next one.

[@RuthehPhoto]

Your shawl is a stunner! I knew it would be. How great to feel joy while knitting ( and now wearing)🙂

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Thank you so much!!! It’s really was a pleasure to knit and I’m so happy I can finally wear it out in the world.

[@ilovethegoddessshop]

That mud cloth sweater is EVERYTHING!!!😍

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Right!?!?! I can’t wait to start it soon.

[@tacistudio]

And also Sade is the BEST ! ❤

[@chrissy24-7]

It's a bit blown out today, if you have lights you may want to adjust them. Really love that blanket and looking forward to watching that all over colorwork sweater develop!

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

On no! Thanks for tell me this. I really appreciate it. I had them set as they always are but I’ll be sure to check them again next time. Hopefully you still enjoyed the ep.

[@chrissy24-7]

@@piece4peacecraftingpodcast Always! 💕

[@naomiamezquita631]

Love your podcasts, Michael! That shawl is STUNNING! Bravo!!

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Thank you so much!

[@Quietly501]

Ok, so I have to have the Dotted Rays in the same colors you are working with so I just ordered them from the UK❤🎉😂

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Yes!! Twinning!!

[@erbanbits]

🤩 looove the journal. Also, what about: lace weight shawl springtime KAL !!??!! ☺️

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Thanks!!! Ooo that’s a good idea! Let me see if I can find a pattern I like before I commit to that. 😊

[@sallyg9183]

I love the drawings you did and love the concept, be proud my friend!

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Thank you so much 😀 I had fun making it.

[@EmmePhillips-HookinEmme]

All the things! Love the shawls and your journals! Fabulous❤

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Thank you so much!

[@bobbiallison1117]

You moved my candle! Oh no! I have spent way too much time wondering what it smells like...My Last Nerve...please put it back in sight, I miss it!!

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Omg I didn’t even realize it wouldn’t be in the frame anymore while rearranging. lol I’ll have to find a new spot for it and let you know what the scent is.

[@annalderman5612]

Your local library has ebooks and the Libby app for audiobooks. Free.

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

I for sure use both of those. Love Libby, even is it takes awhile to get the books sometimes. But such a cool service

[@Ladeedi73]

First time viewer, new subscriber now! 🙌🏾🤩😍

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Welcome!! Welcome!!!! Thanks so much for the sub, I hope you enjoy your time here hanging out.

[@sunrhyze]

Sade! Whatever happened to her? I spent several days out of a two-week Hawaiian vacation in 1994 in bed from some terrible food poisoning, and on the second night we were flipping through TV channels and came upon a Sade concert. For an hour and a half I was able to forget that I was dying. She was mesmerizing.

[@whiskersandknits4240]

Love Sade ❤❤

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Same!!!

[@ElleBelle5]

Hello, can you point us to a tutorial for this wretched bind off? Didn't find any resources by the designer, but hoping to find something that will demystify the ending to a very long project. Thank you.

[@MousesMakes]

"What you got for Christmas"?!?! Speak for yourself Sir, I have been a very good girl! 😂😇 Love the knitting journal idea❤ Also ...Yeovil Sour? Its a town in the south west of England, in Somerset, which is the county above Devon where John Arbon are based. Its pronounced Yo Vill! I live about 25 miles away. I do love your podcast but rarely comment as I watch on TV usually. But this morning, you're on my phone! X

[@triciam.b.5589]

That shawl is boss.

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Thanks!!!😎

[@guylainelecours767]

What is the name of your pattern sock on the intro (2:30 min) . The yellow, red ans grey one. I didin't find the project on your ravelry. :)

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Those are the Kumiko socks by Yucca. Thanks for telling me they aren’t on my ravelry. I’ll have to add them as I thought they were. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@Knittingangel67]

Check out Shelbey and the book club podcast.

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Will do!!

[@chesun4579]

Make a red hat. Purl Soho has a free pattern

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Good idea!

[@rochellehancock8120]

What do you mean you "don't draw"? I love your journal!

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Well, it’s not something I’m very comfortable with but it has been a blast working on them. You should give it a go

[@guylainelecours767]

What is the name of your ravelry, i didint find you :(

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Piece4PeaceCraft hope that helps.

[@paulettemcguinness6469]

✌🏻🧶❤️

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

✌🏽🧡

[@star_athena]

Okay! I love to draw and read and your journal is so fun! But I hate to tell you your Artus shawl is really terrible. You should quickly pack it up and send it to me and I’ll take care of it… 😂 JUST KIDDING it’s amazing! Nice to see you as always ❤❤❤

[@piece4peacecraftingpodcast]

Omg Star you should totally give the book journaling a try. It’s been so fun playing and putting it together. Honestly I understand, that hideous shawl should be shipped off. 😂😂😉