Toe-Up Socks and a Qiviut Cloud // Casual Friday 4-40

[@ericward5305]

I believe that a big part of what makes your channel so great is that it's plain to anyone that you're excited about what you're sharing and care deeply about all things knitting. If it becomes more of a grind than a joy, please feel free to change it up. We will be happy with whatever you chose because we like everything you upload. The community stays healthy while you're passionate about it and we wouldn't want to be a burden to you.

[@melanezoe]

Casual Friday is my weekly sit down with a cup of tea and, like meditation, rounds off my week and sets me up for the coming week. Your content is varied, interesting, and relevant to my life and interests. 30 to forty minutes is perfect. Technique Tuesday, however, is more like a part of my reference library-not tied to timing. I go search for what I need to help me through whatever I’m knitting so when it’s posted is not consequential. I’ll enjoy watching you whatever and whenever you post. Keep it happy and pleasurable for your life.

[@StellaLeeThreads]

This

[@beagare2197]

I could happily watch you for hours, every week. I’m in no doubt, however, about how much time and effort goes into making your videos. You are, without exception, my first go to practioner for every knitting technique and invariably there is something valuable to view. Any time and effort you put into this is hugely appreciated. But it’s important _you_ continue to get joy from it - so my view, for what it’s worth is I will welcome anything you upload, be it ever so small, or ever so large. Thank you for everything you do. You enrich my knitting life.

[@linamatthews512]

Hi Roxane, I love watching both Tech Tuesday and Casual Friday. Please do what you need to for yourself to prevent fatigue and burn out. Whatever you put out will be greatly appreciated. 😀😀

[@TheSuzberry]

I belong to several Knitting groups. Each knitting group thinks that I am a better knitter than I really am because I can quote you. You have given me so much information, and confidence, and love of exploring. I just cannot thank you enough. You do whatever you want to do, whatever you’re comfortable doing. There is no way anyone who watches your Channel can complain about the amount of help and information you have given us. You’re doing this at no cost to us. Frankly I don’t think we should get a vote. ♥️♥️

[@stephanieselb8329]

You’re my favorite knitter on KZbin. I appreciate that you share your love of knitting with us FOR FREE. Please do what is best for YOU. Whatever you decide, you need to make sure you have the time and energy to do it and to keep loving it.

[@sheryltisdale]

Roxanne, I love your Casual Friday's and you have covered so much with your Tech Tuesday's I know I can look up pretty much anything on your channel and find an answer. When I first started knitting I watched you (you are one of three people I watched) over and over again. Your teaching is invaluable to me, thank you for what ever you decide to do it is appreciated!

[@fredquinn3919]

Given the number of times (a very large number indeed) that you have saved my bacon (meaning you have offered the exact information I needed in a manner that I was able to understand perfectly along with encouragement and enthusiasm), I would have to say that whatever you are comfortable doing will be just perfect with me (and I'm sure a lot of other people as well). Thank you for all that you do.

[@amandahaynes2194]

I am sure I am only stating what everyone before me has too. Please do what fits you best. I love casual Friday videos as they have become part of my unwind and knitting time on the weekend, there is so much fun and informative knitting content. I also appreciate and refer back to your technique videos regularly. My life would only benefit from whatever you put out into the universe! Thank you for all you do.

[@jennifersanders4165]

Your technique videos have taken me to a different level of knitting and I appreciate all you do to teach us. Casual Friday is the highlight of my week. I know no other knitters. CF is the only knitting conversation I hear. I'd rather you reduce the time than lose Casual Fridays completely. BTW, your sweater is beautiful and the color looks fabulous on you. Thanks for all you do. Much respect!

[@LandonHill]

Just wanted to say that I enjoy your channel no matter how often you choose to publish new content. I am constantly recommending your videos to others because they are so helpful. I say you do what makes you happy. I have no doubt that your content will continue to be very helpful and well thought out no matter what form it takes.

[@sharimasson]

Hi Roxanne - I think your plans are great for the future. Do whatever you’re comfortable with and makes you happy. This is your life and we just go along for a fun, informative ride. Thanks so much for your generosity.

[@scotchharvey4490]

Hello Shari how are you doing?

[@danielleboots7032]

I really look forward to casual Fridays! Your Qiviut fiber is beautiful. Rock on Rox.

[@scotchharvey4490]

Hello Danielle how are you doing?

[@lindareid4546]

I trust your judgment completely regarding how to proceed & just really appreciate your high quality instruction!

[@sacredsortilege]

I'll watch anything you post! I'm on board with whatever you feel moved to do with your videos and with whatever keeps you excited about knitting. I'm also loving all of your toe up socks videos!

[@hastenbeck1]

Rather selfishly I want to keep Casual Friday as it is. It gets me through my ironing pile! Your Friday podcasts are so interesting and diverse. Following tidbits you have suggested, I have found some really interesting articles. What is most refreshing is you are informative and not constantly selling yarn, patterns or notions as other podcasters do. Thanks so much for your all you do for the fibre world.

[@newmoonjlp]

I really enjoy both the technique videos and the Casual Friday rambles. I appreciate being able to search through your lessons to find specific answers, but often your technique videos answer questions I didn't even know I had! We don't want you to burn out though--please focus your time and attention where it suits *you* and we will follow your interests wherever they may lead. I'm really excited about your collaboration in the 40s sweater project and curious to see how that all plays out over the coming months. Thanks so much for all that you do--it has been especially important to me during lockdown to have little anchor points like this each week to keep me grounded and engaged.

[@s.maskell7134]

One of the things I find so enjoyable about your channel is your deep technical knowledge of technique so when you demonstrate one or more ways to tackle knitting construction it really helps me to understand. I also enjoy the tidbits you share as we seem to share many of the same interests. So do what you enjoy doing and I will likely continue to happily watch.

[@elaineenstone6834]

Thank you for giving of your time and expertise. I really enjoy both casual Fridays and your technique Tuesday videos; however I appreciate how much time you devote to them. It is important for you to have time to knit for yourself so that you have knitty satisfaction. 🇬🇧

[@penelopelike9148]

I love your Casual Fridays and tune in religiously every week! If anything I would like them to be longer 😂 Not saying this to put pressure on but just to show that you could probably post anything and your loyal fans would be grateful.

[@vickyleather1147]

I’m taking “Everyday Life in Ancient Rome” and the topic was women’s work. Wives were valued by their ability to spin and weave woolen goods. The professor asked what this might have involved. A young student answered that you take wool and put it on a weaving board. I blurted out “Well, it all starts with the sheep!” Then I briefly listed the steps to get from sheep to wool. I love your channel, and particularly the history-related material. Thank you.

[@scotchharvey4490]

Hello Vicky how are you doing?

[@paulagrnsy]

I absolutely love Casual Fridays. Your teaching videos are great, but I like them best when I need them. 😉

[@debbytripp4656]

As a veteran knitter I enjoy your technique videos when I have a question or need info. However I really look forward to your Casual Friday videos each week. That said I guess my vote would be for your Casual Friday videos. I can tell that you spend a lot of time on your channel. Thank you.

[@cjrichmond6102]

I love watching both Tech Tuesday and Casual Friday.

[@Sequoya]

I’m good with what ever you do on this channel. It’s your world, and I’m a fan. I’m so close to having the skill set to knit my first sweater. These podcasts help with familiarizing myself with how to approach any knitting project.

[@kellipage2858]

Roxanne adjust your schedule as you need to. I enjoy your vlog so much. I've been knitting for more than 40 years and I'm always learning new information from you. Enjoy your day!

[@kimsechrest2202]

I've been a long time viewer of your Podcasts and enjoy them very much. I think your idea of shortening the Casual Friday when doing the Tech Tuesday is a good one. I say make it work for you. I just hope that you don't stop give us knitters such valuable information about knitting. I've learned so much from you. Thank you. I think it's time to buy you a few coffees.

[@moirahewitt813]

Happy with whatever works for you Rox.

[@judithallison2]

Like some other subscribers, Casual Friday is one of my favorite experiences of my week. When I retired at the end of January, I started watching many KZbin channels that I had only been able to sample while I was still working. Yours was the first one that I watched every video from the oldest to the newest. When I got to 2017's Casual Friday videos, I felt like I had found a long lost friend, a drink of water in the desert, if you will. I search out a Technique Tuesday when I need technical help, but if they appear more irregularly I would be Ok with that. You have to do what's best for you and your circumstances, but know that our knitting world won't be quite so warm if the CF light dims. Best wishes for your continued success.

[@allisondobbie2375]

All your videos are a tremendous gift to the world of knitting. I find them to be of immense and lasting value, whether the techniques, the history and context, learnings or ideas and inspiration. I really love them and I am so grateful for your generosity in the time and effort you put into making them. Your attention to detail and inclusion of references and links throughout is amazing and an important part of the value, not just for the USA but worldwide, and regardless of how experienced we are as knitters. I think this is what makes your approach unique. As others have said please trust your gut and do what is best for you. For me the quality of your programmes matters more than the quantity. I also think you could mention more often how we can support your work through voluntary financial contributions, I would like to know more about this. Thank you so much

[@alisonsmith376]

I’ll be happy with whatever you choose to do, Roxanne - it’s all good. Whatever you’re talking about, I’m loving it and learning from it. 🧶

[@theastewart6721]

Hi Roxanne. I’m just catching up here. First I have to say how gorgeous your sweater is! ! It is not merely a sweater but I work of art! Then again, all of your knitting is! As far as your channel goes, I know I’m probably repeating what everyone else is saying. You need to do what works best for you. I quite enjoy both videos. I learn from both and they are both unique. 30 minutes for me for Casual Friday is perfectly fine. Sometimes I will watch longer videos in 2 parts. Your socks are wonderful. Thanks for taking us through your process. Fascinating!💞

[@chellybarnard6394]

You are SO LIMBER!!! I was thoroughly impressed by how effortlessly you lifted your foot to show us your sock, and just kept talking. Well done! As for the changes, I might be in the minority, but the Casual Friday episodes are my favorites. I generally look at the technique videos when I already have an interest in something, or need a reference. But the main thing is that I want you to enjoy this work so that you will keep doing it. So really, just do what you want. I will be here.

[@RoxanneRichardson]

I am very bendy! I can take no credit for that, because I don't do any stretching or anything. It's just the way I'm (loosely) connected! :-)

[@osmia]

I vote for whatever works for you to continue enjoying your sharing with us.

[@tishshaefer9980]

I'm so pleased to have something to say! I'm just three years into knitting and not experienced enough to give advice but I want to comment on your question about your videos. I've noticed that since the pandemic restrictions have eased many podcasters have shortened length or frequency of their postings. I've been in awe that you kept up the pace you have. Do what's best for you and we'll adjust. Thank you for all the valuable and entertaining information!

[@annesfeltedfriends]

I love the Casual Friday’s AND Technique Tuesdays. So I do hope you continue to do both, but they could be shorter. Much appreciate your experimental approach to knitting.

[@Stephlovesnapping]

I love both types of videos, so as long as Casual Friday is still being uploaded alongside Technique Tuesday, shorter is fine!

[@lisagray6466]

I have loved your channel since I found it last year- I’ve gone back and watched nearly all of you past Casual Friday’s and almost all of your technique Tuesday’s . I’m happy to have you put out whatever you’re comfortable doing! Thank you for all the information; I’m a long time crocheted but just picked up knitting again last year. Finished my first pair of socks two weeks ago following your sock KAL.

[@jeribianca9013]

Hi Roxanne, I'm a bit late in answering, but if my 2 cents count as a years long viewer, I basically learned to knit with your Technique Tuesday videos. I continue to watch each new release and refer back to older episodes. As much as I love Casual Friday, in my opinion if your time needs to be cut, I would prefer it comes out of Friday. I don't consider my self a newish knitter as I picked up the needles about 4 1/2 years ago after a forced mental health retirement and not one day has passed that I have not knit at least several hours a day. A bit of crochet thrown in there too. (50 yr crocheter). As always, you are appreciated, and I respect any choice you make. After all, it is about your mental health, family and happiness. 👍😊

[@katgore99]

I sincerely enjoy the casual Friday time you spend. Your technique Tuesday is typically shorter but concise and very useful….I enjoy your communication style so do what works for you. Thank you for the years you have given. Looking forward to many more.

[@SewRunKnit]

Hi there. Thank you for your video. I would be in favor of your videos being twice a week with the technique Tuesday and the shorter Friday catch-up. I also really appreciated the explanation of the evolution of your channel. I am a relatively new regular viewer although I have popped in on and off to see several of your videos. I am very much impressed by the quality of your video and value the time that it takes for you to put together such a wealth of information for us.

[@markknittergal4263]

You said what I feel perfectly! I hope you see this extra vote, Rox.

[@dorothyrainey1141]

I totally agree with you about your frequency and content of your videos. I understand so much work goes on behind the scenes.

[@rainieraine1192]

I do admit that I watch Casual Friday every week because I love the variety of content which you show, but will only watch a Technique Tuesday if it is something that I need help on. So, personally I like the way you do your schedule at the moment, but please do what you would like, thank you so much.

[@user-yc5is1sq7m]

I've watched all 188 Casual Friday videos-love. I vote CF above TT in that there are buckets of tech videos out there, CF is more like an encyclopedia of knitting. By the way, I’m calling you out on your favorite color- you say red, but I think you fancy purple more. 😉 Love your work- thank you for all you put into this.

[@RoxanneRichardson]

I have a lot of sweaters that are in that red/purple mix. :-)

[@nicolastevenson4558]

I have to join the comments already posted. You offer an invaluable contribution to the knitting community . It has depth, and thought, rather than simply a litany of purchases and WIPS etc, so casual Friday is something to look forward to .Technique Tuesday is now a fantastic reference resource which can be dipped into on an as required basis. As a relatively long term knitter Casual Friday is more important for me. Of course, other knitters will feel differently. Would you consider alternate weeks for both ? The one thing I am less interested in on KZbin is other people's questions, which I consider best placed in your Ravelry discussion pages. However, you are the boss!

[@munchkaroo]

I love both video formats and would watch whatever frequency and length you choose! I use your technique videos as I need them, but I use casual Friday videos as my “social knitting” time in weeks when I can’t attend any Zoom or in-person social knitting around me. Thank you for all the work you put into both formats!

[@maryannc7223]

As many others have said, I am grateful for whatever you decide to post. Casual Friday is part of my weekend routine of sitting with my KZbin knitting “friends” as I knit. Technique Tuesday, I tend to watch as needed, although I when I watch the TT for that week, I often find it’s something I needed to know that I didn’t know I needed! A few months ago I watched you and Suzanne Bryan’s video about how you each make your videos. It was that video that prompted me to think about the value of the advice you give…If I were to take this information as a class at a knitting shop, how much would I be paying? More than I can afford, honestly, but it prompted me to contribute via KoFi. I hope others follow suit!

[@dbishop2116]

Thanks, Roxanne, for inviting viewers to comment as you move forward with your channel. I also am definitely a Friday fan because of the variety and depth of fiber arts resources and projects that you bring each week. And I enjoy you sharing your journey as a craftswoman…improving your spinning, 100 years of sweaters, the tidbits! Thank you and could you provide info on the Qiviut cooperative source?

[@RoxanneRichardson]

Looks like I forgot to paste the link into the show notes. It's there now.

[@shirleemohiuddin7305]

Roxanne I love all your videos and join the group that votes for whatever is best for you! Whatever you decide I will graciously accept and watch. I love Technique Tuesday and Casual Friday both equally. But thanks for asking! And thanks for all your wonderful videos!

[@gabriellespanke]

I prefer the Casual Friday videos. Its the only video I have scheduled to watch every week. Other channels I might save a few videos and binge watch four or more all at once. I only watch the Technique Tuesday when its a technique related to a current or upcoming project. I usually watch old episodes and rarely watch it the week its come out. I like your Tidbits section and the sweater projects the most, though I usually enjoy the entire Friday episode.

[@cwilson991]

I think what you are saying sounds great. I have been watching your videos on cast on to find one I like for sweaters. So I love them all.

[@Chrisesparkle]

I agree with most comments below and really appreciate your advice, techniques and CF. Just wondering if you could buy yourself some free time by planning a series of techniques and recording them together over two or three days to broadcast one each week. I also liked the idea of collaboration for your 1940s project. Your enthusiasm and interest in a wide range of subjects is so stimulating. Thank you.

[@sharimasson]

Forgot to say I always knit toe up, magic loop or 2 circus. I much prefer the Fleegle heel- much less bulk in shoes. Love the ones you’re wearing. My feet are size 6 and I can’t buy socks small enough. Depending on the particular sock I use 48,sts, 52 sts or 56 sts. I do like the heel on yours

[@scotchharvey4490]

Hello Shari how are you doing?

[@annekuell5421]

I reference your technique Tuesday videos and I really look forward to Casual Friday videos.

[@beasluszka6258]

I 'second' what most have said. We so appreciate all the time, experience, fiber news, history(human and genealogical) and 'random' tidbits you share. Like the others, I'd be glad for you to continue in whatever amounts you find fit into your life. On the qiviut fiber, I have half a memory of Wild Fibers Magazine doing an article (or an issue) on it many years ago. On their website, there's a musk ox on their tenth anniversary issue, but I couldn't see what's inside. I thought perhaps your guild library might have all the back copies. While I was doing all this qiviut poking around, I did see that carding should be done on cotton cards.

[@dawnoverholt6877]

I bought some quivit fiber in 2016 when we drove to Alaska. I have only spun a little of it. I blended it with merino and plan to knit a hat.

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

About 'ceramic textile': I once saw, years ago, an article about an artist who made very large ceramic sculptures looking like they were knitted. In this case they made tubes of clay, that were then bent into loops and put together so they formed the shapes of knitted stitches. Of course this is totally different from reproducing small knitted items in clay, but I think it's interesting for knitters too. It was clear that this ceramic artist knew very well how knitting stitches look and are composed!

[@Yirggzmb]

I love all the videos and am happy to see whatever you do. On the breed study and the inconsistent yarn - consistency is nice, but I can get that in any store bought. As long as it's not terribly wild in variance, I actually love that my hand spun isn't perfect. Feels like it has more life to it.

[@RoxanneRichardson]

Interesting! I really wish I could hang around with other spinners in person more, so that I could see what the yarn of a good spinner looks like.

[@deejcarter2003]

Rachel Smith on KZbin has various videos on spinning different breeds. She tends to get very technical but you can choose what’s helpful.

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

I love casual fridays, but I sure would prefer more technique videos, they are so useful to me, I go back to them over and over again. Roxanne, I must say I find your flexibility quite admirable, it is great to present your socks. I was told that to count sheeps you cout all the legs and then divide by four. 😂 The problem with counting sheep is that they keep mooving. I guess now we can take a picture of hte whole herd and count them on the picture.😁

[@Ami5Jo]

As I've said before I enjoy and appreciate both your uploads greatly. I think for me it would be helpful to get technique videos more frequently(at least for a while), especially if they include design help. Your knitting math has opened so much understanding and possibilities, I've gained much better results. 30-40 minutes friday videos would sound pretty good, but as long as you feel good and get to say all that you want to and not feel stressed about the lenght.😊⭐

[@tsiis]

You do you (and I'll support and watch you regardless), I love the Casual Fridays, I'm not a knitter (yet) but I find everything interesting you bring up/are working on, I particularly like the tidbits.

[@bikihonko1468]

I love both your technique videos and the Casual Fridays. I don't know anyone who knits, so its nice to hear knit chat. Whatever you decide to do, I'm ok with. With your technique videos my knitting ability has bloomed and I'm no longer afraid to try. I do have a suggestion for technique videos, could you do a series on knitting cables aimed at those who hasn't knitted them before?

[@elizabethscott3218]

I really enjoy the Casual Friday podcasts and would rather have a shorter version than none. I tend to find Technique Tuesday videos based on the help / specific project I am working on.

[@jeansavoy6046]

I love your technique Tuesday videos, they have helped me so much. Just watched the one about designing your own hat (thank you)….but I really look forward to your casual Fridays. They are so interesting. I really love your tidbits. So I love both. I’m a fan and will watch all that you are willing to share with us💕

[@debrademusz6044]

I love your videos. They are so informative and helpful. You have a good way of explaining techniques. Thank you.

[@laurelstieg9375]

I'm an old maker and new spinner as well..I love the rustic non perfect spin..nice..took a visit to the Alpaca farm near me and got some beautiful cloud and roving..very informative for me ,thank you..😊

[@itsallaboutlight]

I like Technique Tuesday but I love Casual Friday. What about combining them and teaching a Technique within Casual Friday? You do that already sometimes. I don't know anyone who loves to knit like I do. When I watch Casual Friday, it's like having a conversation with someone who loves knitting ....even though it's a one way conversation. 😆 but I will appreciate what ever you do!

[@tricothon]

Hi Roxane, I recently discovered your casual friday videos and I am immensely enjoying them. I have to say that for me, technique videos are not that appealing, and you have such a huge selection of them already. Although I really consider myself an experienced knitter, I learn a lot on your casual fridays episodes. It is very exciting for me as I do not learn much on other knitting channels, I watch them more for inspiration. All the content you share about knitting history and vintage patterns and free archives or conferences is fabulous and I do not find this kind of information anywhere else. If there is a need for more technique videos, I absolutely understand you wanting to do more. Also if you enjoy it more. But I just wanted to let you know how much I love you casual fridays videos :)

[@lsweeten1971]

Qiviut! Expensive and hard to harvest. Those big animals do not like being touched all that much. =D G'luck with the Qiviut.

[@TruthSerumBarton]

you Rule. Thanks so much for explaining your process!

[@craig6578]

I remember in one of your older videos you said ‘sometimes you just have to not worry about technique and just knit!’ It’s knitting season and you should enjoy it without pleasure to produce video after video. You don’t want to burn out! You could do a few technique Tuesday that are more on knitting theory, similar to you videos on measuring your foot to get a better fitting sock. Perhaps one on sweater fit, hat fit, and cowl/hood fit. You would not have the pressure of getting swatches done.

[@MrsDuckpotatoe]

Casual Friday videos are my favorite and I would miss not hearing about everything you do. That said, I won't stop watching if they are shorter. I enjoy the TT videos if I need help on something specific but I do not watch every one you make like I do the CF videos. That said, I understand seasons and really appreciate your dedication to the TT videos and helping knitters improve their skills. Maybe this is will just be a season of change and not a permanent change and after you get some of the more in-depth T videos out, you can go back to the longer CF? just don't stop these CF videos!!! I would miss them terribly if you stopped them all together. Thank you for all the quality content and time you invest in us, your audience!

[@denisenj7648]

Your knitting advice is brilliant and extremely well explained but I really love your stories too, more so than tidbits. I like your genealogy stories too. Honestly, I could listen to you read the phonebook--do they still make those? Lol. Whatever content you want to work on and be happy about is fine with me!

[@zan_wild]

I always look forward to Casual Fridays, but the technique vids I tend to watch multiple times 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@ritad673]

You are so right about the Downs being springy! They bounce back almost like a sponge. It IS very difficult to spin a consistent long draw. It takes soooo much practice. I am just finishing up carding of an 11-lb. raw Suffolk fleece I processed as a 50/50 spin for our local Sheep RescEwe. It's been a joy. Suffolk is very strong. (It's telling me it wants to be spun into fingering weight for socks.) My quandry oftentimes is, "What does this yarn want to become once it's been spun?!"

[@RoxanneRichardson]

I was amazed at how specific the difference was in the Southdown, compared to the other wools I've spun so far. It's interesting to hear that other Down breeds will be similar!

[@alanptaylor11]

I love your techniques videos, but if you don't cover a technique I can usually find other sources. Your tidbits are much more valuable to me. You're a human aggregator! 🤓 So I'd prefer full-length casual Fridays and less frequent technique Tuesdays.

[@davidgarza7568]

Your sweater is gorgeous! The color looks great on you is there a pattern available to purchase? Have a nice weekend and please be safe. Stephanie

[@RoxanneRichardson]

I always put a link to my Ravelry project page for whatever knitted item I'm wearing down in the show notes. This sweater was my own design, and there's no pattern. It would be a nightmare to grade for multiple sizes, because of the way the stitch patterns interact with the body shaping, and would be frustrating to knitters who needed to make fit modifications. It's very specific to my body.

[@davidgarza7568]

No problem. Thank you so much for the response. I always enjoy your Friday videos. It is one of the last things I do at the end of the day before going to bed at night. A highlight to wrap up the work week. I hope you and your loved ones are well. Take care

[@adamkirkham810]

I think you should do what you enjoy with your channel and more technique Tuesday's with shorter casual fridays will be just great. When you're enjoying it, it really comes across in your vlogs. I really enjoy the longer projects you work on and the updates on the progress and what you learn, so maybe you could rotate updates on spinning / sock construction / sweaters through the decades, so you can still go into detail but feature one big project in a casual Friday - if that keeps it more simple for you, just a thought. I think shorter is better, I just don't watch vlogs that are over an hour long, they drag on.

[@alanptaylor11]

I like lifted increases for a toe-up round toe. They are almost invisible.

[@x1435]

For me, I enjoy the causal Friday content more because I am a beginner knitter and still focus on crochet. Technique Tuesday content is probably more valuable to the greater community though. In the end, I think you need to do whatever makes you feel most creative and motivated. If it's not fun and interesting, you won't enjoy it yourself! I'm happy with whatever you decide :)

[@mariehansen2534]

Thank you for sharing this timely video. I really enjoy working toe up socks and I was wondering is it possible to use a cuff down sock pattern to knit a toe up sock please. If it is possible do you read it from the end to the beginning or what would you suggest please.

[@janbatin4708]

Hi, Roxanne. Where in Minneapolis do you teach classes. I live in Plymouth, and would love to take a class from you. By the way, the sweater you’re wearing is beautiful. Thanks for the great tips on your channel. Hope to hear from you…😊

[@paulagrnsy]

If I had bought kiviut in Alaska, my husband would have had a fit! So expensive!

[@helenramsey9395]

Beautiful socks 💗

[@eileenfb1948]

I feel it's important to follow through with what interests you, and what feels right. That way you are more likely to keep your high interest level. Regarding toe up socks. I learnt to knit them that way and one reason was that I wanted to make a pair of short summer socks from only one 50g ball of wool. Toe up was the only way. I find the first few rows are tricky especially as I want to knit tightly - maybe I could do the toe with a smaller needle - can I get needles smaller than 2mm? I do Trudy's cast on so there is no joining at the toe. I am fairly new to your channel and have done a little binge watching. Thank you for sharing so much.

[@debracisneroshhp2827]

@eileenfb1948, Thought you might be interested to know Chao Goo makes "mini" interchangeable circular needles sets that would satisfy your question re: smaller needles (I bought mine on Amazon), hope this helps. 💖🙌🙌🙌😺

[@kathleencarty149]

Have you ever tried a kfb increase by twisting the knit in the back (left leg) toward the just knit stitch still on the needle. To do this the left needle which enters the stitch from the front is removed and reinserted from the back. I find that this reduces the typical purl bump that this increase produces. Please shorten Casual Friday in order to keep doing it or less often if that’s what it takes. Love your podcast and the details of technique Tuesday.

[@RoxanneRichardson]

I hadn't tried that method of doing a kfb, so I tried your suggestion. I'm still getting a bump from the twist of the 2nd st. Typically, if I want to eliminate the bump, I will do a knit front, slip back (enter the st from the back, but don't knit it, just slip it). That produces a result like a lifted left increase.

[@kathleencarty149]

@@RoxanneRichardson But without working into the row below, keeping the increase on the same row. I’ll try that. Thanks

[@CassieDA17]

Could you explain what carding is?

[@bridgetchristianson8706]

I really appreciate your casual Friday videos as well and I understand the amount of time and energy it takes to produce them. I will miss them but I can always rewatch a previous episode. Are you saying that you’ll do one or the other in a week? So if you do a technique video there won’t be a casual Friday and visa versa? That’s reasonable.

[@RoxanneRichardson]

I'm saying that in the weeks when I produce a Technique Tuesday, Casual Friday will be *shorter* (maybe 25-30 min, rather than 40-45)

[@bridgetchristianson8706]

@@RoxanneRichardson to me that’s really generous.

[@cindymitchell6525]

I appreciate your videos since I am a newbie to knitting. One thing I have noticed that some of your technique videos have different things that help me besides the title. I wish that the description on the title had more information on the content.

[@RoxanneRichardson]

Titles and thumbnails are really tricky to nail down. It's a completely different skill to making the video, unfortunately! I usually try to include more information in the description.

[@bonniekelley8070]

I've been looking for so long for a sock pattern done toe up. I prefer a round heel and want a gusset and heel flap like you've done on your sock. Also the bind off has to be stretchy. I made a pair that wouldn't go over my heel. You hit everything I have searched for for years. Can you write a toe up vanilla sock pattern just like that? That would be perfect.

[@enacrt]

I've heard qiviut disintegrates, like, melts away, in warm weather, some people store their qiviut sweaters in the freezer, at least during the summer.

[@RoxanneRichardson]

I'd be interested in learning more about this phenomenon, because I haven't heard that before, and can't find any information about it. Do you have a source you can point me to?

[@enacrt]

@@RoxanneRichardson I learned it from one of Andrea Wong's videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3bFaWyJqZysfLc

[@enacrt]

She replied to me in the comments (in Portuguese) that she lost two skeins of angora because she stored it in a warm room, and that this happens with fibers from animals that normally live in cold places.

[@RoxanneRichardson]

@@enacrt I wonder how warm a "warm" room is. I live in a house that has central heat and central air conditioning. I can't imagine that 60-85 degrees F would be a problem.

[@theresalee9392]

Just so cool!

[@lindac7146]

I love working toe up socks, but I can only wear the sl1, k heel because of my wide feet and thicker ankles. I can't find an instruction that tells me how to knit that heel so that it lays on the back of my ankle like a top down sock. When I knit a toe up sock using the same heel construction, the ankle piece is on the bottom of my foot. Does this make sense? Does one of your technique videos address this problem?

[@RoxanneRichardson]

Heel flap and gusset construction can be done toe up so that it looks like the cuff down version, but it's a completely different process than cuff down. (This is not uncommon when it comes to reversing shaping that includes incs/decs and short rows). I haven't done any videos on the process, yet, because I'm still in the analysis stage of toe up sock knitting. (I have 16 years of cuff down sock knitting experience, but this is the first year I've spent any real time analyzing toe up construction.)

[@lindac7146]

@@RoxanneRichardson I tried to figure out how to do the adjustments so it would look like a top down sock, but it was so deformed looking I frogged the whole thing and began a top down sock instead. Looking forward to watching your lesson whenever you get around to it. Best Wishes.

[@bornokyo5575]

I actually prefer shorter videos. 20 minutes is ideal. Not short. Not long. I like your Casual Friday and the things you talk about.

[@debraraymer3386]

I was afraid you were not going to do a Casual Friday every week. I understand the time constraints, and I am in favor of your plan.

[@thecatmont]

Belfast Mini Mills can help you, give them a call. I just purchased a merino silk qiviut hank, soo warm

[@emveecee]

Ditto what Jennifer Sanders said...

[@pamelamatthews8244]

I always enjoy viewing whatever you post, and incorporating many of your techniques/tips/tricks into my own knitting. I am a better knitter because of you. The important thing is to do whatever makes you feel fulfilled and to avoid burnout!

[@alenemazzuca5118]

Casual fridays are so great, however you must do what inspires you. impressive flexibility with your sock sharing

[@audreyh3809]

I really enjoy your videos, but I am one of those who prefers shorter videos. I have a hard time finding a big enough block of free time to watch anything more than a half hour video. If the video is longer I sometimes fast forward through parts of it or try to remember to come back to it later…which is another challenge…lol