Åsa Tricosa - Ep. 58 - Fruity Knitting

[@PNWwonder]

Coming back to these older episodes is bittersweet. Andrew has the best smile. I am thankful the ladies have been able to continue the podcast. I think of you both often.

[@StormsEnd1604]

I am late to the party and trying to watch all of the FK videos! I am in awe of the Ziggurat method! I so admire people who figure out these exceptional methods for the rest of us!

[@helga5723]

Amanda, it's so cool to get yarn personalised from a special sheep! What a great idea! Thanks again for this episode.

[@bonniewright1137]

Your podcast is the best knitting podcast that I have seen. Thank you !!

[@18daisydoll65]

How do I express my awe and gratitude in words and emojis... only 3mins 53 seconds into this episode and I am stunned by the quality and content. Truly awesome filming music editing & Andrew & Jack. And Vivaldi💙 Fabulous well done team Fruity Knitting 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💐💐💐💐💐🙏🏼

[@FruityKnitting]

Thank you!!!!

[@videos4ME2cNOW]

Lovely.

[@anaguzman3339]

Wow! That is so impressive and the details on the ziggurat knitting style, Asa is so creative, simple looking styles that just beautiful Thank you for doing this interview.

[@leighabresch8143]

Wow, what another great episode! I've been knitting for years but I continue to learn so much about knitting from your interviews and discussions. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your interview with Asa Soderman and the chance to know a bit about her Ziggurat method. As I watched, I just wanted to leap through the screen and touch and feel and examine all of her sweaters. I've joined her Ravelry group and am purchasing the book forthwith. What a lovely woman! I could go on and on .. there was so much in this episode that I enjoyed. There is no doubt that I will become a Patreon to support your efforts. It's such a small expense to receive so much. Thanks for all you do for knitters everywhere. Also, Andrea, I will be knitting the Kim Hargreaves Hearten sweater in the Rowan Softyak DK in the Savannah colorway. After seeing yours in the Pampas colorway in Episode 57 I just had to have it. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@jsorensens2]

I never would’ve known about Asa or her book without you featuring her on your podcast. I was truly inspired! I am also “afraid” of sweaters, but with her detailed and generous explanations of her method during your interview I purchased the book! I look forward to a wardrobe of sweaters that I will love and wear. I’ll just “close my eyes and knit.” Hehehe. A&A, you two are just adorable and I am so happy to support you via patreon. Everyone who enjoys your show should support you!! Andrew, you always crack me up. I just love your sense of humor! Have a wonderful day you two! 😃

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks Jane, you'll have to let us know how you get on with the Ziggurat method.

[@drea3556]

What an interesting method. I will put her book on my list. It seems her method provides some stability to the top down method. Definitely like the details in the sweaters as well. Thanks for the episode.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks, Anderea. Always good to have you along!

[@janvanscoygrimmer5271]

What I most enjoyed about this podcast was meeting your lovely daughter and seeing the interaction between mother and daughter. How wonderful that she appreciates her Mother’s comments and advise. No snide remarks or rolled eyes. How refreshing!

[@feliseacosta9491]

Super podcast thanks so much. They just keep getting better and better!

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks, Felise!

[@18daisydoll65]

Andrea and Andrew you are opening up an extraordinary world of knitting and generosity for me....heartfelt thanks Love that you shared some of your delicious meal with us 💐🙏🏼

[@scathatch]

Asa Tricosa. What an interesting interview. Beautiful stylistic approach. Very classy. Loved the way you both warmed up through the interview. Love the designs.

[@MaryAnnPastene]

Another great episode. I was very interested in Asa's designs, so I purchased a book. Thanks for a very high quality video.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks, Mary Ann.

[@gailmendonza6078]

Love Åsa and her enthusiasm. Coincidently I had just bought one of her patterns. Really enjoyed this episode and always watch it from beginning to end. Another cool surprise, I know the sisters from Sweet Paprika. Love their yarn. Thanks Andrea, Andrew and Madeline too.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks, Gail.

[@sharonkeller7397]

I have to say, I adore your podcasts very much, and in this episode it is no different...but....the beginning, with the Castle ruin Liebenstein, and the music by Antonio Vivaldi, was glorious!! I have started and watched this part at least five times!!! What is strange to me is I love all kinds of Rock n Roll, soft rock etc. I have never heard anything like this before and I Loved it!!! lol Thank you for all of the hard work it takes to put all of this together! I appreciate it! Sharon :) xx

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks Sharon, I'm so glad you enjoyed the #extremeknitting segment. The music is brilliant and you can never get tired of it.

[@maxkingsland8228]

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[@SilverDragon196]

Aca Tricosa is a Genius. Everything is simple yet perfect. Thanks a million.

[@charlotteknox8100]

Thank you both for such an informative video. Loved the shepherdess and her farm and animals. Now I want to raise sheep. Madeline’s sweater is divine. She is pretty and has grown up with the best qualities of you and Andrew, Andrea. Well done.

[@candicevee1]

I enjoyed this episode. Your daughter is adorable and I can’t wait to try the Asa’s new method of construction. I also love the scenery and classical piano. Thank you.

[@noragarza1197]

Brava, Andrea. Your film-making and editing skills are extraordinary. Vivaldi, 14th century ruins, aeral shots, and Andrew knitting! What a magnificent clip. I sent video stills and the link to my son who is a beginning knitter. Well done. I learned so much about plys, and I enjoyed the shepherdess segment. I look forward to the next show.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks, Nora. Good to hear that you're getting your family into the knitting - and the show!

[@ЗульфияЭфендиева-ъ4ч]

Wonderful and very smart method of knitting top-down sweaters!

[@jeribianca9013]

Hi Andrea and Andrew. What a wonderful lady Asa Tricosa is! I have never heard of here in the knitting world. Once again, you have broadened my world with your awesome podcast. Thank you so much for a job well done. Madeleine's sweater is very beautiful. She has done a fine job.

[@diannebowles5605]

The ziggurat method looks intriguing - thanks for show us it

[@daniellebissonnette3304]

Love Åsa Soderman's energy, she seems like such a fun and genuine person.

[@RuralSpanishRetirement]

Blimey! Not only do I want that book but the recipes for the yummy looking good at the end 😁!

[@salinajane3435]

What a truly delightful episode!

[@tanyaseaman4126]

The Ziggurat method was the inspiration for my own new construction method! (I'm just now testing my first version of it.) So it was very exciting to see this interview. Thank you!

[@Khamomil]

I love your show, which I discovrerd a few days ago.Your choice of music is a great side-attraction and we're lucky that you display the entire list of patrons while playing a gorgeous piece. You have such good taste, you show us that knitting can be very classy.

[@angelasprecco4246]

Amazing views and music! What a treat! And also amazing guests! Thank you!

[@Krityum]

Excellent episode. I love love love your podcast. Such a treasure of knowledge.

[@Kelliandetc]

Oh my, this was my first exposure to Asa Soderman’s sweater method and I’m SO intrigued! How fascinating! Thanks for this interview! I’m going to keep my eyes peeled for her book.

[@CarrieMtn]

Asa’s sweater method is very creative! It reminds me of the way Elizabeth Zimmerman and Cat Bordhi think “out side of the box. When I have time to put some brain time into this, I will start that lovely cardigan.

[@melissamcdaniel3451]

Beautiful job on your sweater Madeline.

[@aeastman59]

thank you for having Amanda from Prado de Lana speak about her farm and yarns... I have been very interested in her yarns and really enjoyed hearing about her farm and work... Madeline your sweater is wonderful! I went to Germany for Christmas about 5 years ago and spent some time in Ulm.. the Ulm Cathedral so beautiful, like lace out of stone! The interview with Asa about her technique and book is very intriuging... I think I will have to get that book and try it out! Thank you Andrea, Andrew and Madeline for another great, very enjoyable podcast

[@sbartdbarcelona44]

Love this episode. Thx you

[@georgeannbraden5065]

Oh No, I’ve watched all the episodes and now I have to wait! Great job enjoy I your work.

[@ttay8093]

Another excellent pod cast. Loved Åsa. Can't wait to see more of her. I also enjoyed Amanda and her sheep and wool.

[@beckyphillips4127]

Asa is just wonderful!!!

[@Serenity-fu8xz]

That was incredible. Thank you.❤

[@eileenwhitmore2677]

You never disappoint, your podcasts are ALL extremely interesting and an easy decision to make to become a patron. Thank you for all the hard work that you do.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thank you Eileen

[@catherinefox7832]

Loved this interview with Asa such a fun talented designer, and designs are so beautiful. 😁

[@ИринаИванчук-х9б]

Very interesting and informative video. You are a very beautiful family . All your videos are interesting. Thank you 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@EV-D-10]

Great episode!!!

[@louiseschmaltz5595]

Another wonderful episode! Thank you! I can only imagine the work that must go into each one!

[@susieashton-davies1650]

WOW Asa is a genius... such dedication

[@hazysummer72]

I bought the Bajads pattern from Asa back in 2015, but couldn’t really understand the method (and was new to short row knitting) I’m feeling absolutely empowered now to try again having seen her explain with examples, it’s like having a mini workshop I can refer to if I get stuck. Thanks to you both for sourcing such engaging podcast guests

[@kristinabazzano4910]

Great podcast! I have knit a sweater with Amanda's yarn and it is a favorite and another sweater's quantity in my stash. The interview with Asa was inspiring. Her method was described so well and I love all the visuals. Thank you!

[@sandrachilds7229]

What tipped my decision to become a patron was the extreme knitting, even though content is wonderful, I am always rewarded when you start the episode with extreme knitting.

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Sandra. We hesitated a little before putting the extreme knitting right at the beginning, but we're happy with it - at least occasionally. Beautiful music and stunning scenery... Thank you for your support. A + A.

[@annettedeutschendorf3419]

What a treat you had for us today. Ever since you held up Asa's book in the previous episode I've been hoping you'd have her on your podcast. I plan to get her book and I'm sure her explanations will be very helpful. Thank you so much, Andrea and Andrew! Best wishes from the north of Germany, Annette (who is happy to be a patron for your podcast and looking forward to each new episode)

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Annette. We were introduced to Åsa at the Edinburgh Yarn Festival, so we've been planning to do an interview for a while. Her book is really beautiful, and there's plenty in there with the designs and general tips. Thanks for your support. A + A.

[@dreamonthewave]

Another very inspiring episode. So much so that with pleasure I am now a patron too. Looking forward to many more episodes. I also just ordered the book and am excited to try this knitting method. At the moment it is still a bit too hot for me to knit but soon...

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks Frieda for your support and have fun Zigguratting!

[@lindalane4999]

Brilliant sweater construction. I need to try this method.

[@sallyconrad2874]

Love your podcasts, after watching the interview with Asa I just had to become a patron. Job well done guys.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks Sally, we appreciate your support.

[@akraemer1970]

Es erfreut mich zu sehen, dass eure Tochter Handarbeiten ausübt. Aber bei so einer guten Lehrerin und Vorbild, kann dies nur funktionieren. Erstaunlich die Ähnlichkeit zwischen Vater und Tochter 🌻liebe Grüße Alexandra

[@sparklie962]

Another delightful episode! I can't believe how much my knitting horizons have expanded since finding Fruity Knitting during this challenging lockdown situation. Who'd have thought there could be a silver lining.... meanwhile, off to go check out Asa's eBook which I was thrilled to find on Ravelry.

[@michelepm3791]

Such fantastic podcasts! Just discovered! I am working on a cabled and mixed garter st jumper in the round (simple for me) but I am inspired to try something that I just usually think looks too hard. Hopefully looking back at your other pod cast i might find something on fitting pattern to your figure. Love watching while I work!!

[@FruityKnitting]

Enjoy catching up, Michele.

[@jsmultron]

Another great episode! How generous of Åsa to share her method in such detail. Your interview with her is a great complementary resource for anybody trying to learn the ziggurat method from her book. As always, I love your dynamic as a couple. The sudden cut from Andrew's views on the actual colour of the Fleece and Harmony yarn to the shepherdess section made me laugh. I don't know if that was intentional, but it made me imagine a whole discussion on yarn colour ending up on the cutting room floor. :D

[@vivianlee4848]

Fascinating interview, Andrea! I’m intrigued to try this new method. Wonderful episode!

[@patriciabarthelemy2048]

How funny... I bought an Åsa Tricosa pattern last weekend to try her method (with a sleeveless top to go faster ;)). Thanks to the interview, now I want to discover more! I can't wait for the next episodes.

[@robertmae3416]

I've always been a big button fan and collector, probably because, as a child, I played in my grandmother's button jar. So I agree with you. When it comes to selecting buttons for a knitted garment it is really important to take the time to find just the right set. You've nailed it for sure. I've seen some awful choices over the years and they spoiled the finished work. Well done.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks Robert

[@mrs3fish]

I am so happy you got together with Åsa! She is fabulous and fun designer and teacher!

[@Kim_Karr]

There was so much to comment on in this podcast, as ALWAYS, but I have to say that I finally ‘get’ plys now! Thank you for your very easy to understand description of what plying is and why it’s done. Bravo! Of course meeting Asa was a real treat. I don’t know if I’m there yet as a new sweater knitter, but I’m considering it. And I especially love meeting Shepherdess’ and hope that one day you will have the opportunity to interview Tammy of Wing and a Prayer Farm, also in Vermont. I must have my daily dose of Tammy’s farm on Instagram and am hopeful that one day I’ll see her on my favorite podcast. I’ll even up my Patreon donation if you do! 😉😁

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Kim, I'll see what we can do!!

[@karenbochinski]

Thanks for having Åsa come to your show. We had a designer that does this same technique come to our guild. She showed is the technique and I practiced a lot at home and started making baby sweaters with it. I now have knit 3 top and one hoodie. I really love this technique. All my tops and sweaters are knit top down. I am too afraid to knit a sweater pieces. The original person who figured this technique out in the 1970 was Barbara Walker. I got her book and it did not make sense to me. Thank goodness I go hand on construction for the teacher that came to our guild. I want to purchase one of Asa patterns especially the ones with the pockets.

[@TheSuzberry]

Every time I hear this version of “Marie’s Wedding” i want to get up and dance. Sometimes i do. - I’m proud to be a Patron.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks Suzanne, we really appreciate your support.

[@jamesstauffer4924]

I don't know where to start on this one so I'll go from end to beginning. The nosh has me near salivating. Inspiring interview that has me wanting to learn top down though Missus Zimmerman is probably spinning in her grave right about now. I was PMSFL when Asa Tricosa admitted to "cultural appropriation" while explaining the Ziggurat/Mesopotamian connection. I now know that Western Civilization is truly doomed. Madeleine's cardi is gorgeous, and I love Andrea's Myak yarn. I'm also coveting Andrew's lairy red cardi. I must've missed the episode that was introduced. Another brilliant podcast, and thanks for letting Jack make a cameo appearance. We need to see more of him, and do knit him up a Cornish Frock for winter. In green of course. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@jacquimain2107]

Just started the green jacket and having a bit of trouble doing the beginning....so pleased with this video...being greedy I would love to have a step by step video to see the first lot of steps.

[@robyn3349]

Thank you!

[@swimminglyhelen]

That is a magnificent intro!

[@cmaur811]

I was at VKL in NY today , mad at myself I didn’t buy her book .. only because it was to heavy to carry around . I hope Amazon will have it soon.Asa is so talented.

[@msmny286]

Hi Andrea, I did just that, I found Vivaldi's 4 seasons Winter on Amazon, so far I have listened to it about 5 times, it is so beautiful.

[@dafadowndilly8919]

Interview was, for me, very interesting. More so because I have never ever knitted top down or in the round.

[@CamilaGomes-hb8xg]

Madelyn has the mom's looks and daddy's ways lolol and she's an amazing knitter... Question for you all: Do you work a piece a time or has different patterns cast on? Wonderful work as usual, as a brazilian with almost zero access to wool, I am glad to be able to learn more about it, so thanks a lot for all the hard work

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Camila, I usually knit one project at a time.

[@christinaheesakacowden-wut3809]

Ulm is only 30 minutes away from me :-D Good luck and lot`s of fun, if you end up there Madelaine :-D

[@jr509]

I have just recently discovered Asa I have done a Cocoknits workshop may need to try this? So many designers so little time.

[@eleonoralazzarini2232]

Super Åsa Tricosa!

[@diannefitzmaurice9813]

That is going to be one warm sweater made in that thickness. Yak is about the same warmth as alpaca so is 6x warmer than wool. But it does look wonderful. Love the new Meet the Shepherdess feature. Hilarious though it might look with the little girl feeding the sheep, it is actually quite dangerous. Sheep are quite boisterous when they go after food and an adult can easily be knocked over in the process with a resulting injury like broken ribs, never mind effects for a small child. After this happened to me in a similar situation but with much smaller but stocky sheep, I learned always to make sure a fence was between us or get out of the way quickly. Madeline's sweater is lovely. Bonne chance for your appication to get into U of your choice.

[@liliawebb9377]

Loved the opening feature and Jack nestled down in the ivy. lol. I have a question, probably silly, but in all the many castles you've shown us, I've wondered....there were roof coverings on the castles in the beginning right? I'm thinking of Hogwarts I guess, but if there were roof coverings all that long time ago, what were they made of? We're used to seeing the ruins and all the grass and weeds growing inside. Would that have existed in the beginning? Just a simple-minded viewer, wondering.

[@biaberg3448]

The roof were made of wood, wich have rotted. The stone remains.

[@Cedardale_craft]

Just came across this from Ada's blog. So interesting to listen to her talk. Also intrigued by the top down method she mentions at the start of the interview, but couldn't catch the name of it? Are you able to help?

[@TheSuzberry]

Im pausing this while i order the book.

[@francesrogers3665]

I love Jack 🐾🐾

[@netty062]

Aahhh ha ha the ending! Well done hiding that little gem. :)

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks for watching that part. I don't think many people get to the very end.

[@LeapingFrogg]

A wonderful method for top-down set-in sleeve design but such a shame that her patterns & book are so cost prohibitive. Not all of us can afford $10+ for 1 pattern or $50 for a book. She could reach more people with her designs if they were more affordable.

[@louannhawkins4569]

Your daughter’s cardigan is beautiful. What is the name again?

[@russellsansom1673]

An interesting thing I heard about Vivaldi was that he detested summer because he suffered from Hayfever. This is why the summer movement of his Four Seasons is so miserable. As a knitter, I can appreciate his sentiments.

[@kathleenstoin671]

Her book is now selling on Amazon for the ridiculous price of over $200. Even at $50, it's not for me! She can keep her book! I'll stick to Barbara Walker's simultaneous set in sleeve method, or the Contiguous method, available on Ravelry. I'm not as opposed to running in more yarn ends as Asa seems to be, either. It still beats knitting separate pieces and sewing them together.

[@glendabathgate2088]

What an adorable doggy greetings from very hot edinburgh

[@lynettewykes9923]

Now there is a lady that is passionate about wool. Did you notice how Amanda was cradling and stroking the wool in her arms just like a baby. It was lovely to see such love for the work they are doing on the farm.

[@davidhensley76]

Do you know the madrigal "Fair Phyllis"? It's about a shepherdess feeding her sheep, but then her work is interrupted.

[@cappilug]

Hi beautiful your video. Do you have a pattern for a winter sweter, very simple. thanks

[@BraidAndTinker]

Hi Carol, take a look at the Flax sweater pattern from TinCan Knits. It's a very simple and easy design.

[@satsumamoon]

Ziggarat looks fun but Id rather make seams that have all that complication :D

[@catnip...]

A wheel is a wheel, don't try to reinvent the wheel! It's like telling directions from A to B only her way is A to D to E to F to G to H to get to B. As for the pockets, they have all come from other pattern books and etc, my mum was making them back on my sister's cardigans and jumpers back in the early 60's.

[@karinberryman7970]

No kidding, going for a walk wouldn't be half as much fun without a dog! We really feel it when they're gone. Truly delightful cardigan by Madeleine! Congratulations! That green is so sublime! Madeleine go to Jordan Peterson's youtube page. He's a serious clinical psychologist and has an incredible comprehensive grounding in philosophy, biology and real life. He's no celebrity, he's a real person who has suffered.

[@karinberryman7970]

I've always just wanted to jump out of whatever coach, van I've been travelling thru Europe in, and march off into the forest singing 'The Happy Wanderer'. Those woods you're strolling through look utterly charming!

[@brigitteverhaegen8880]

Hi there, I’m a Patreon for a couple of months now, and I’m wondering how much the names in the subtitels are updated, because my name is still not in the list 😉🤭 Thanks Andrea, Brigitte Verhaegen from a hot, hot, Belgium ☀️☀️☀️

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Brigitte, Thank you for your support as a Patron, we do really appreciate it. We did write that patron names on the credits will be limited to the first 500. We do periodically update but it has to be done manually and actually takes a few hours to do.