Salty Days progress & caught up on my blanket! // Love in Stitches Episode 251

[@west_coast_hygge]

From a random viewer…. In the knitting community. I cannot say how much I appreciate you following through with the size inclusive patterns! A) helps combat discrimination b) helps promote patterns that follow through with being size inclusive. C) every little bit helps and sharing it on your platform is huge. So thank you!!!😊

[@kristinahill3708]

Loving your projects! Isn't it wonderful to have WIPs that bring you joy.

[@Jerseymimi16]

Hi Natalie! Glad you made it here to New Jersey. Try using a short circular needle as a cable needle. In a pinch you can also open up a paper clip and shape it any way that works for you. I enjoy all your travels so thank you for taking us along!

[@lornaburnham5465]

I made the salty days sweater this fall and I love it. Very beautiful pattern and so well written!

[@sarapattschull]

Can’t tell you how much I appreciate the way you prioritize only making and sharing size inclusive patterns ❤😢

[@KnittyNatty]

No problem!

[@nicoledoyal8386]

No starting that pink sweater until those socks are DONE! Your day in the city sounded absolutely amazing and just what the dr ordered. ❤

[@karynspertzel207]

Gotland wool is gorgeous. It has an amazing luster and a faint but definite halo. I just bought some stunning farm yarn from a Gotland flock - several skeins of an undyed very black lambs wool with a skein from an older ewe that is a very light silver grey. I’m planning to knit Caitlyn Hunter’s Kevat with it.

[@Tinas_Workshop]

There is a Book called The Fleece and Fiber Source book that has more then 200 fibers and there is also a smaller field guide with over 100 fibers. It will give you all the info on the breeds of sheep like Goatland that you could possibly know including what is the best things to make with the breed. Lots of info and if you start spinning yourself will be incredibly helpful.

[@jennyvonderruhr5403]

Your day in NYC on your own sounds like a lovely experience. As much as I enjoy family and friends, it is so good to get to have a special day for yourself💕

[@heathertucker7056]

I think your day on your own wandering round New York sounded like a perfect day! Really enjoyed todays video x

[@joycepastore3860]

Maryland alpaca and fleece is really nice. It is held at the Howard County Fairgrounds, which is the site of the Maryland sheep and Wool festival held every May. It is a much smaller version of MDSW but so much fun with all of the alpacas.

[@maanknitwear]

I ALWAYS give in to chaotic cast on energy! If the cardigan is calling you, do it! 🌟

[@KnittyNatty]

hahaha I love it

[@lynne9870]

Am planning a salty days very soon - but definitely finish that before you start the cardigan 🙂

[@jennifermoody7363]

Your solo NYC day sounds like just what you needed! 🎉🧶😋

[@karenfeek1706]

I absolutely love my salty days sweater. Am planning to make again it was so much fun and fits so well

[@lavendercottagefibrearts]

i ordered some of addy's rustic dk in whispering pines. i love how the speckled colourways have a more watercolour effect on the non sw bases

[@LLKay6]

My Winter Magic arrived from Coven Collection last night and the colors are so beautiful. Now to decide toe up or top down. I am so looking forward to Sockmas 2024.

[@kaylamakesit]

Thank you for showing size-inclusive patterns! Your makes are beautiful and I am excited to see your progress on the lovely sweater!

[@KnittyNatty]

Thank you so much!

[@janetjroberson2581]

Hello from Swansea, Illinois. ❤❤❤❤

[@annettewiggins2220]

It's so nice to see you in that beautiful space! The color and texture of your sweater are gorgeous. I was worried about working cables without a cable needle for my snow crocus sweater. I used a light worsted held with a fuzzy lace weight yarn, and it went really well! Hope it will work for you too. You're the third person who's casting on a pink cardigan in the past week😀 including me! I'm going to make Zakkuri using Corrie confetti in vintage bloom, a dusty pink😊

[@joanneyoung5410]

Hi Natalie Fiber tales has a podcast. I remember that Laerke (sorry if I haven’t spelt it right) had yarn from her family’s sheep spun. It was a limited release as far as I can remember. She has lots of lovely patterns. I’m sure you will find the right time to cast on the new project but I’m sure you want your Salty days as an FO so that you can enjoy wearing it as it’s beautiful.

[@BeautyNookbyLauren]

I don’t think I’ve ever been this early! 😆 looking forward to another Knitty Natty podcast! 🥳

[@KnittyNatty]

Aww yay! Thank you so much!

[@reginamay76]

Love the sweater color on you. Just to chime in, when in a pinch I’ve used a smooth toothpick or my tapestry needle as a cable needle….😊

[@michellekitson5405]

Hi Natalie. Kent's blanket is looking great. I would concentrate on your Salty Days Sweater first before starting your cardigan but it is up to you. The sweater will look great on you once done. I think the colour does match your complexion. Glad you got to have some time going around New York seeing and eating your favourite things. Enjoy the yarn tour and looking forward to the one on Saturday. Thankyou for all the podcasting of your amazing journey around America. Safe travels. x

[@lorrainelambert9001]

Natalie Kent’s blanket is gorgeous and I can remember when you made your first one for Toaster 😊😊 I can’t believe you have been travelling for a year, what a journey 😊 I’ve enjoyed every minute of it and sharing all the wonderful memories you have made ❤❤❤

[@foxbanefibers1341]

I have ZERO room to judge if you decide to cast on another sweater/cardigan: I have 3 on needles and 2 more in the queue! And your day in NYC sounds my ideal day 🧡

[@LovedLisa]

Make the new sweater your cozy winter/Christmas project! The memories for that when you wear it after you are done would be so cozy

[@KateShaw2]

Salty Days is calling me! I want to make it after I finish my current WIP.

[@joannamartin7917]

Your Salty Days sweater will look gorgeous on you. ❤❤

[@jetv1471]

😂😂😂 toaster is just like my dog ❤

[@sharbear1968]

Hi! Ok!!! First Peh-Kahn Toaster is living his best life. Travel, sleepovers without mom and dad, and a cozy room with a view to catch all the action. Big ear scratches, sweet boy. Yarnbyrds is already sold out. 😢 Safe travels.

[@annabellavampirella]

Yep from Texas...peh Kahn for sure. And Mallow root is that colour

[@KnittyNatty]

Oh no!! That is wild. I'm so sorry. I believe space is limited. :( I will also be there on Saturday for the Ruby and Roses Trunk Show!

[@sharbear1968]

@@annabellavampirella southwest Ohio but I used to always be accused of having a southern accent so maybe I was a Texan in another life 🤣

[@sharbear1968]

@@KnittyNatty marking my calendar and hoping to make it.

[@ebbaclaesson]

Also! Gotland is an island in Sweden. At least I haven’t heard of any other place with the same name 😂

[@ebbaclaesson]

Your Salty Days Sweater looks amazing! I really wanna make it too. 😍 I have a couple of other patterns of hers qeued before that though🤭

[@maribethclark2798]

Pee-can, lol. Mallow is a herb/weed, probably where they got Marshmallows from. I think they grew/grow in marshy areas. Untreated does mean non-superwash, you were correct.

[@KnittyNatty]

ohhh interesting! Thank you so much!

[@marciathomas8702]

Gorgeous sweater, love the color 😍

[@andrealouis-visser4973]

Absolutely love the soft color of your new exciting sweater.

[@KnittyNatty]

Thank you!!

[@Ladeedi73]

💛

[@gildorgirl]

Happy Halloween! 🧶🍂🍁🎃👻🧛‍♀️🧟‍♀️🍫🍬

[@KnittyNatty]

Happy Halloween!

[@TheJrobalex42]

#saltydays Nat, Beware the second diamond section… some people have had issues with the pattern and you may have to re-figure it out.

[@KnittyNatty]

I've heard that! It looks... very similar to me, so I'm going to just see what happens when I get there. I'll be sure to share!

[@almadelagarza-wozniak1380]

Agreed, section C , manually aligned so my diamond not prefect but I am happy with it. I love this pattern , fun changes ! Quick easy

[@gloriarowehl4316]

I vote to start the cardigan right away! I am definitely NOT a monogamous knitter! And just an observation, it would be helpful if you inserted pictures of the sweater projects you are talking about. Thanks!

[@littlebishesstitches_yarn]

Happy Halloween to you guys too!💀🕸

[@heleneolsenthunem307]

Knit both sweaters 😄😄😄

[@KnittyNatty]

hahaha it has to happen

[@KristaMcLeran]

Instead of reverse sc try twisted sc. It gives pretty much the same look but is not as annoying to do as reverse sc. it’s actually a little fun and easy to get into a rhythm with it.

[@KnittyNatty]

I've never heard of it, but I'll look it up! Thank you so much!

[@kaitlinlewis2450]

Knitty Natty I HIGHLY Recommend getting the Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook by Deborah Robson & Carol Ekarius and the Field Guide to Fleece by the same Authors because according to the Fleece & Fiber Book, Gotland wool resemblings a fine Mohair or an Enlgish Luster Longwool. I do have Longwool in my stash and I do have Gotland both made yarn and homespund that I spun from the lock. I got both the Longwool and Gotland in my Home State. Also Kent should have add a Picture of a Gotland or any Sheep Breeds Mention.

[@kortnihorein]

I'm guessing the halo is coming from how it was Spun. If it's woolen Spun vs. Worsted spun, it will produce a more fuzzy yarn. Gotland is great for woolen Spun yarn.

[@Twyggs]

Man this is one of the most frustrating things about fiber crafts imo. They reuse the same terms for multiple different things (worsted weight vs worsted spun) so much!

[@kortnihorein]

@Twyggs right?? It gets so confusing.

[@KnittyNatty]

Okay this makes sense! It's seems so hairy though. Almost like mohair. I was curious if Gotland was wool from a goat 😅

[@ericasjogren4099]

@@KnittyNattyGotland is definitely similar to mohair! So you’re not wrong ☺️

[@charlotteluker2146]

As a knitter that is still new to patterns, how did you adjust the Salty Days pattern from a worsted weight, along with the Mohair? I wanted to make that sweater but didn’t feel comfortable with the sizing using a different yarn. Wouldn’t those two yarns be closer to a bulky weight? Is it all about needle size, or stitch count, or both?

[@AngelaRoberts-n7x]

Your sweater looks nice next to your face . It doesn’t wash you out. ❤🎉

[@KnittyNatty]

Okay... promise?! haha thank you so much!

[@sallysmethy4556]

Hi Natalie! Welcome to NJ! Great Yarn Shops around me in Morris County (just an FYI)... I'm knew to your site (came here via Musselburgh crochet cast on...and thanks it's going better than expected! hahaha!)... Just curious- do you have an intro video that explains how you and your husband ended up 'on the road' - what a unique journey! Love your content - SO upset I missed Rhinebeck this year really looked amazing and although I doubt I'll get time, I will be visiting Maui and just watched your video from there!! LMK about your origin story. Thanks! Keep stitchin'

[@KnittyNatty]

Hey Sally! Thanks you and I'm so happy you're here! Yes, sort of! I've got a video where we I shared our plans to start our traveling journey: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWOulKClrdqqZ9E And another more recent one where Kent and I do a Q&A together!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpK4gZeAms1ojq8

[@sallysmethy4556]

@@KnittyNatty Fantastic! I look forward to watching!! Also, If I can pick your brain on one more thing... as I mentioned, I am trying to make my very first Musselburgh Hat and I am at the last increase before the straight part - should I-could I move to a smaller cord so working in the round is easier (I am currently using 32" circulars)? Or am I to continue working with the Magic Loop method? Thank you in advance!

[@suzettegaybba-vanzyl6484]

Thursday night watching Love the beetle juice blanket and dear o of dear your new cast on The pink 🩷 super wash It's ment to be

[@KnittyNatty]

🤩

[@hebulanebula]

I know you’ve probably told us before, but can you remind me, how Toaster got his name ? 🐾😊 I got my first advent this year, and I think I’m going to make a blanket using the pattern you made a couple times , like the one you are now making for Kent 🧶💫. Happy knitting, happy trails ...✌️🍁☀️

[@joycepastore3860]

What are your plans for when you finish the van trips? Are you going to sell the van and buy a house somewhere? It sounds like you’ll be staying at your parents for a while.

[@marquia6409]

Just curious if you saw the reviews on the salty days sweater. It may be fixed but when I made it there was an issue with the second diamond. I saw someone recently make it and they had the same issue.

[@KnittyNatty]

I've heard that! I will keep everyone posted once I get there!

[@nicolepantojas]

I have such a hard time trying to find the right neutral color for myself!

[@KnittyNatty]

Right?! It's tricky!

[@BR54niner]

I still struggle with the whole size inclusive criteria. Seems strange to me that there is such a focus on insisting that designers always make such a broad range of sizes (gone are days of encouraging healthy sizes) as opposed to there being at least the option for designers to not have to fear being cancelled or not promoted. Will there ever be a day when there is “criteria” for “price inclusivity”? I mean, if a 60in bust is the range, imagine how much yarn would cost. Perhaps dyers should sell their yarn at a third of the cost for those knitting for a 60 in bust. BTW, I am at an unhealthy BMI and while I appreciate the ability to knit my size I just think it’s absurd to expect designers to scale or else not be promoted.

[@barbararadzeviciusbondi4150]

Size inclusive? You don't look to have a 60 inch bust so why would only buy a 60 inch pattern? US knitters...and those patterns cost so much more and so many pages. Its ok if you are gifted patterns

[@PelafinaLievre]

Size inclusive purchasing encourages size inclusive designing. Plus, she has a podcast and spends many episodes on projects and probably doesn’t want to do multiple podcasts on a project some people in her audience can’t knit.

[@danirose2072]

Buying size inclusive encourage size inclusive designing. But also, this allows more of the audience to be able to purchase the patterns, not just those of the same size as Natalie.

[@KnittyNatty]

Ah I mean a pattern that goes up to a 60-inch bust. It also includes my size! I haven't noticed a cost difference with inclusive patterns, though I'm happy to pay a couple more bucks if that means that more people can make the pattern too.

[@joycepastore3860]

Maryland alpaca and fleece is really nice. It is held at the Howard County Fairgrounds, which is the site of the Maryland sheep and Wool festival held every May. It is a much smaller version of MDSW but so much fun with all of the alpacas.