podcast 3 | petite knit slipover, why I have too many new wips, trying out sewrella yarn

[@susanramsay4189]

I had a friend waaay back when variegated yarns were new. She made a sweater and wound up with pooing that looked like the Rocky Mountains just west of Colorado Springs where we lived. Everyone asked her about the pattern, but she would reply, "I could never duplicate this. It's just the way the yarn came out." There is a way to unravel your yarn to the color you want and "force" it to pool, but it's way to complicated for me.

[@andreaderosier1461]

I once took a class on how to tame yarns that have a tendency to color pool. It was helpful. The teacher emphasized making the garment a textured knit with knits and purls.

[@katedavy6272]

I need to learn the tubular bind off. That slip on turned out do beautiful.i love the individuality of your sox. Beautiful.

[@neknits]

Thank you! Learning the tubular bind off is so worth it!

[@KnotChanelle]

I feel you! I'm drowning in WIPs and can't stop lol

[@katedavy6272]

Oh my, that terrazzo sweater is sooo beautiful. I love the self striping.

[@karensknitpicks]

So many WIPs! I can't wait to see when they're all finished! And the socks look so nice but I agree that I liked the spiral pattern better than the ones that had the vertical pattern. But they both look great regardless :)

[@ccam504]

So glad youtube showed your channel for a suggestion. Love seeing all your lovely knits. Thanks for all the details for your projects, the info is very helpful . I've knitted toe up socks for soo many yrs and followed earthstones girl podcast for a shadow wrap heel that's a good fit for me ; she knits cuff down with pretty stripes . Your socks look really good with the pooling. Looking forward to your next podcast 😊

[@KathrynMuhlestein]

I had the exact same pooling situation on my first pair of knit socks (one sock had vertical color sections, the other had more striped/horizontal sections). So fascinating! I’m still not sure how that happened😅 But I’m glad to know I’m not alone!

[@sarahlovesdonuts9601]

Congratulations on finishing your graduate degree. I’m sure that the last couple of years have been focused on this goal, so this accomplishment must feel great! Have a wonderful holiday season 💗

[@neknits]

Thank you! I hope you have a wonderful holiday season as well!

[@aloudjane137]

I agree exactly with where you are coming from with the slipover fit thing! I also can only really envision myself in an oversized slipover with wide shoulders. Nevertheless, you look great in your finished slipover :)

[@neknits]

Thank you! I am looking forward to making my next slipover a little oversized!

[@shannonoliver5414]

Love seeing what you are knitting. Your pullover vest is so nice. I’m knitting the Birkin sweater and finally got through the colorwork section. Merry Christmas to you and your family. 😊🎄🎁

[@neknits]

Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

[@Jennie8684]

I knitted myself a crew neck jumper in Rowan Tweed 2 years ago. I have sensitive skin and always wear a long sleeved Tee under wool/alpaca garments. I found the Rowan Tweed quite scratchy, especially around the neck. However, after about 4 washes I’ve found the yarn has softened considerably and no longer irritates my neck.

[@neknits]

Good to know! Thanks for sharing!!

[@PatriciaCZeile]

I love the combination of sock patterning!

[@chrissy24-7]

I like the spiral sock because it looks like ⚡ 😀. I just searched slipovers and queued one from petite knit. I love vests

[@erniejofo]

If you can try knitting one more sock. Take note of how it stripes or pools and then match it to one of the completed socks. Do it as an experiment. Also where do you get your sock blockers, if I may ask.

[@TRaceTK]

Fantastic episode ! Love your petite vest on you! I am waiting for some ordered wool to come in so I can make my first vest. Haven’t nailed down which vest pattern yet, will need to swatch and block first. Really beautiful WIP’s and I can’t wait to see them finished 😁 Maybe a steam block on your Ozetta cardigan would give you a better idea on fit, rather then a full wash at this point. You mentioned you like a roomy oversized fit, so a few extra rows of increases may not be a problem at all. Hope you figure it out and continue on with it for it is gorgeous! I alway use 72 stitches for men socks in fingering weight yarn 👍🏼 on a 2.25mm needle. Your new sock yarn looks amazing, I need to check them out. I can do tonal but not variegated 😊 Take care 💓

[@neknits]

Thank you! A steam block is a great idea - I haven't thought of that! And thanks for the tip on the socks! Others are also saying 72 stitches is good for their husbands' socks...so I will have to try that!

[@susanramsay4189]

To figure out how many extra rows you need on the raglan, check your rows per inch. If you need 1 more inch, use that. 2 more inches double it. I agree you may wind up with a little different fit after blocking, though.

[@QueensYarnBoutique]

All of your WIPs look amazing. I can't wait to see the finished projects!

[@neknits]

Thank you!

[@Barbragabriella]

Girl congrats on graduation! I just graduated too and heading for my masters next year. Best of luck with everything !

[@neknits]

Thank you!!

[@lauramartens5516]

Your knitting is beautiful, so glad I found your podcast.

[@neknits]

Thank you so much!

[@brandysears3546]

Sending support, love, and kindness from Lexington MI USA.

[@staceyreniere9836]

Yay!!! Another left handed knitter!!! 🎉

[@susanramsay4189]

My cousin was a lefty and my Aunt sat them both in front of a mirror to teach her how to knit. Did you guys do that?

[@catherinevanderloos9417]

I like the spiral sock more but pooling never bothers me. I think they are different since you started at a different point within the colorway.

[@mischellebb1110]

I'm a left handed knitter too! Your knitting is beautiful :)

[@neknits]

Thank you! 😊

[@sabbya.8112]

I would use 64 for dk socks and 72 for 4 ply. I knit 56 stitches for myself when using dk.

[@Likessoil]

A left handed knitter!! Hell yeah!! I’m also a lefty and feel like we’re so few!

[@neknits]

Yes I love hearing about other left handed knitters! Agreed, there are so few of us!

[@Likessoil]

@@neknits would love a video of what you’ve learned when it comes to adjusting patterns as a lefty over the years! I THINK I’ve figured out most of it (cabling being the big one) but would love your insight!

[@neknits]

@@Likessoil I would love to make a video on that topic! Definitely a lot of nuances that I've learned over the years and would love to share!

[@joyceh.366]

I just found you and love your shift scarf. I started one last year and not liking it due to all the lose ends. It doesn’t look like you have that issue and maybe I have done it wrong. As you change yarn colors, do you have a bunch of yarns ends to weave in once you are done?

[@neknits]

There were a decent amount of loose ends in my Shift but they don't occur at every other row. Moreso at the beginning/end of every section (there are 7 sections total). I saved all my ends to weave in at the end and it wasn't that bad!

[@belen8369]

Hallo! about the gray proyect, the one that you dont know if it will fit, why you dont block the part you already have done to check how the fabric will develop? i never do it myself but i heard a lot of people blocking part of the project to know if they have to do modifications before starting some parts.

[@neknits]

Great tip! Others also suggested that so I am going to try it!

[@nildamager1649]

Beautiful knitting 🧶👍

[@marta_makes]

Lovely video! I love vests, especially for autumn and spring. They are so versatile, warm, but not too warm, you can always throw it on for an extra layer. I really recommend you to try another one, that is more your style, if you'd like, I think you may enjoy it :))

[@susanramsay4189]

Re: itchy sweater. Wear a long sleeved thin t shhirt underneath. It will be warmer, but it shouldn't itch.

[@susanramsay4189]

me to me! I had the video on pause, and after I commented about a long sleeved t sirt, she mentioned the same thing.. .guess I should watch the whhole thing B-4 I comment.

[@katedavy6272]

Tha KS, that was fun

[@anjutaradilewska5519]

I’m a left handed knitter as well ❤

[@theGrateful11]

For my husband's socks I cast on 72 counts.

[@neknits]

Ah good to know! Others are saying the same...I will try that next time!

[@chrissy24-7]

What size is that for? Just curious, I'm about to try socks for the first time.

[@neknits]

My socks would be for a US men's size 8!

[@chrissy24-7]

I wish there was a guide for number of stitches for certain sizes, just so I'd have some idea of range!