Sequence Knitting - Cecelia Campochiaro - Ep. 104 - Fruity Knitting

[@nita_bee]

What a lovely episode! I was watching another podcast talking about sequence knitting and of course the YT algorythm came through and recommended this. The first sweater you showed us with the dolman sleeves and the unusual construction really piqued my interest and it was so lovely to see your banter with Andrew as you support each other's projects and learning. The love in his eyes when he looks at you is so palpable ❤‍🩹

[@joelstyle7869]

I initially read about the broken garter pattern via PURL SOHO. When I read about Sequence Knitting and Cecelia Campochiaro book, I felt like I finally had a name for how I love to knit. I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!

[@marymckeough8418]

I absolutely loved your interview with Cecelia Campochiarro. My mind is blown!

[@annieyoung4]

Oh I love the way Andrew Listens so adoringly and intently 🥰 to you Andrea. I’m absolutely in love with your new dolman sweater Andrea. I’ve always loved challenging projects and this fits the bill.

[@marilynnmclaughlin5755]

Annie Young 70

[@123lauraj1]

So good to see your smiling faces again! I knit exactly like you originally learned Andrea and have taught Andrew. My mum taught me and I think she learned from her grandmother who was English. Fantastic interviews and Cecilia Losada is delightful.

[@sophier8932]

Thank you so much for introducing me to Cecelia Campochiaro!! I found her work and ideas fascinating!! Looking forward for more interviews with her.😀

[@amanda-leem7134]

I grew up crocheting and learnt to knit a couple of years ago. I learnt continental because you hold the yarn with your left hand and that was most comfortable to me. I really liked the sequence knitting segment. It looks a lot like crochet!

[@janelangdale6022]

I really enjoyed this episode, thank you. I found the flick knitting tutorial very helpful. I too am a slow knitter and don't want to rush through projects. I like having something on the needles, it was good to hear others enjoy slow knitting too.

[@raquelvalera1893]

Thank you so much for giving Cecilia a voice, she is a great person and I'm happy because more people will meet her after being invited to this podcast. A hug from the Costa Brava in Catalonia

[@alexisbriggs284]

I absolutely love your podcasts and always learn something new. Thank you for all your hard work. Also love the music and extreme knitting segments. I wish more people would sign on as patrons.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks, Alexis.

[@janetjroberson2581]

Andrew's knitting is getting better and the sweater that he knitted for you was beautiful he did a great job.

[@candicevee1]

Fascinating guests and interviews...thankyou!

[@dalmatianmom5238]

Hi there. The knitting style you've taught Andrew is called Irish Cottage Knitting. I would love to find out how all the styles move around and evolve. Good idea Andrea! Now to find someone willing to do this for us 🤓

[@kimrae6752]

, awww! I love this idea of your’s and I think that Andrew is the perfect person for this job! I live in California and I took a knitting class way back in 1983 and I Knit in the combination continental style.

[@helga5723]

I plan to knit a vest for my husband in yarn from Donegal and was thinking of some cables, but now I will knit the Hadrians Wall pattern / sequence. Thank you Cecelia and Andrea & Andrew for an other wounderful episode. ❤

[@pollyfoofoo8703]

Is cecilia the cutest person on earth or what!? Another wonderful episode thank you so much.

[@michaelc1844]

I think this has been one of my favorite episodes I have watched. All of the content was fantastic. I really loved the meet the shepherdess section guests. The sequence knitter really opened my eyes to some great possibilites. The knitter of the world was just great. That's why I like to watch. Thank you

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks, Michael.

[@cdpquilter50]

I want Andrew's "houses" tee shirt!!! Great show.

[@amymikelson3060]

I knit the way you're teaching Andrew to knit. It's much faster than throwing, which is what I used to do. I'm a tighter knitter that way, but my stitches are much more even. Going to Maine for that knitting seminar would be so fun. I don't even have a machine, I'd still like to go. The interviews and highlights were so informative. And, Andrea, your piano playing is incredible beautiful to watch. Another wonderful episode! Thank you!

[@brendasolanki8424]

Your gauge challenges sound so exciting. I did it once and must say it did work but there was a lot of sweat and tears involved. Cecilia's designs are intriguing. I especially liked the crocheted shawl that went from circular to triangular. There is always a benefit to learning something new. That's what I love about knitting! The 7 hours you calculated would be saved can be used to learn the faster technique. My 42 yo son is getting socks that colour!! I too would love to see a study of those knitting techniques worldwide. Aaah those lightbulb moments as a teacher is such a wonderful joy for both teacher and student. Fascinating interview. Another great episode. Thanks to both of you. HUgs from Canada

[@rebeccasenko6956]

Another informative and inspirational episode. I do not understand how you keep the level so high time after time. Proud to be a patron.

[@Carynamaciel]

Lovely episode, thank you for all of the fabulous content. My daughter and I had the pleasure of watching Jim knit a pair of socks on his machine earlier this year at the Slater Mill fiber festival in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. It was truly fascinating!

[@janefellores7181]

Thank you again, Andrea and Andrew.

[@kathleenhockin8057]

Absolutely you should persist in learning. I knit English style (somehow taught myself a flicking style where all I moved was my index finger) for almost 50 years. My hands started bothering me with arthritis so decided to try to learn Continental thinking it would be less movement. I felt completely clumsy and all thumbs, thought I would never learn. It took a few days but I did learn and got comfortable and it is much better for my hands, also I think I’m faster both knitting and purling. Persistence pays off. 😊

[@virginiamagann]

I think Cecilia's presentation of Sequence Knitting is unique. I certainly observed from my study of her book,which is one of my favorites, that many familiar patterns are sequence knits. Cecilia didn't claim to invent them, but included them as members in a category of knitted patterns. My love of her book and her presentations is the new paths of thinking about pattern development and production and the knitting playground she inspires. Most knitting discoveries are, as Elizabeth Zimmerman states, "unventions"...they have been thought of previously but perhaps were not widely known. Thanks to Cecelia for sharing her unique way of thinking about knitting.

[@peepers4763]

Andrew, you’re tackling lace! Brave man. I’ve watched your progress with interest as a newbie guy knitter. I’ve already viewed later episodes and seen that lace sleeve, impressive!

[@FruityKnitting]

Big fan of lace. Give it a go. Just need to get past the phase where I still make occasional mistakes and don't necessarily have the skill to find and fix them...

[@gracefrank500]

Thanks for your demonstration of your flicking method, Andrea! I knit with the pencil method--exactly the same as you used to do--a method obviously developed in the days of straight needles. I switched to circulars about 15 years ago for the obvious advantages of knitting in the round and not having to carry the entire weight of the project on 2 needles. But it came at a cost of speed--circulars, unlike straights, are slower for me because they have a tendency to flop around requiring more hand muscle control to compensate. I have been working on an overhand flicking method as an alternative when my hands get tired from the pencil hold, just trying different combinations on my own. So, your demonstration is perfect timing! It's been so helpful to see how you do this, that you allow either the right or left needle to move, kind of like a hinge, while still maintaining needle contact with part of your right hand, something that wouldn't apply to using straight needles. Just brilliant!

[@elisabetedacosta4064]

hi Andrea, hi Andrew, I learned a very strange form of German knitting in school. With "my" technique my purl caused twisted stitches for the knit rows, but to change the way of purling was too difficult for me.... But some weeks ago I saw a tutorial from Arne and Carlos, there Carlos showed his way of Norwegian knit and Norwegian purl. since then I have adopted this for me as well. Now I like my purl very much and depending on the yarn I got a really good speed. Not really slow but also not fast as well, fast enough for me to do relaxed knitting without spending too much time with one piece. So, what I am trying to say is that it is possible to learn new techniques and for me it was an improvement. thank you very much for your podcast, I love it, it is informative and I have also been learning a lot.

[@teresaprice5070]

I learned knitting from a library book at age 6, and it was the throwing technique...when I picked my knitting back up 8 years ago, after a 35 year hiatus, I found a video on "flicking" and fell in love. My speed was cut in half!

[@nicolefields5917]

Thanks for another fun-filled episode. Dear Andrew-knit in whatever way that makes you happy. I was a thrower for the first 30 years (I learned to knit when I was six) and then changed to continental/picking in my 30s. Now I’ve had nearly 20 years of continental and I love that I can switch back and forth between styles of knitting to suit different stitches and pattern requirements. You do you in whatever way that works! 😉 I especially enjoyed the segment on Good Karma Farm and all they do there from animal to yarn. The designs from Knitters of the World are amazing and I will be heading over to find a couple to add to my collection. Lastly, sequence knitting is such an interesting idea. I have seen her interviewed before in the Knit Stars series and find her mind amazing. I haven’t tried it yet myself, but I should do so for the experience of seeing how she thinks. Looking forward to her segment on marling-that’s something I think I will really enjoy. Best to you two!

[@BoBo-ti6jh]

Cecilia's work is beautiful. Can't wait to visit her website. Definitely going to buy a pattern.

[@shellakabooki3349]

What a great episode! Thank you for all your hard work putting together such a wonderful show. Informative and entertaining. Andrew: just keep knitting your way, do what works, and what you enjoy. Your method is fine, and can be done slightly faster with a little bit of fine tuning. Knit on!

[@crystalwood-rich2152]

I just love how Andrew is up for anything. You two are so cute.

[@TheSuzberry]

9:00 Andrew’s “don’t ask me” look as you are explaining the sweater construction.

[@karishmakhan2797]

OMG, the flamingo couple at the back is matchy matchy with you guys!!

[@CloTricots]

I love your comparison to playing an instrument. My husband and I are swing dance instructors. Every new student wants to learn how to dance fast. We show them how to dance super slow and tell them: when you have control of your movement on slow music, you'll be able to train speed.

[@FruityKnitting]

That's interesting to hear. Andrew and I did some ballroom dancing together. I'd love to see you and your husband swing, I bet you look fabulous!

[@micheleleblanc9336]

Thank you for another fun, inspiring & informative episode! Andrew - Great t-shirt! 🤗

[@sy2.083]

Loved this video! Ty and ty to your guest

[@samanthawade7624]

Oh my goodness that L'anse au Loup pattern is genius! I think after your explanation I need to make one now. Love it!

[@daleodberg6714]

Very helpful and very interesting, a wonderful show. Thank you,

[@michelecrocker524]

The way you are teaching Andrew to knit, is how I flick. I taught myself to knit, so it’s just what came naturally to me. I can knit fairly quickly this way and don’t really think about knitting faster.

[@lolly-loushowtos6834]

I love the idea of knitting that dolman sweater.

[@dileli1]

Great episode!

[@pedrorodriguez3532]

I love this sequence knitting. Reminds me of modular arithmetic.

[@catherinebuttrick5678]

I think learning another way to knit is a good idea. Not necessarily because it would be faster, but different repeated movements are probably less stress on our bodies and may help to prevent some repetitive injuries. Plus, as you say, going back to our old way is so satisfying!

[@yarncurator]

Andrea, LOVE the sweater you are making right now! Will be adding that to the queue shortly.

[@8709asdf]

Great interview with Cecilia, ordered her books, can’t wait. I learnt knitting in England in the 1980s and didn’t realise until now that I’m a flicker! Thought there were only two methods, throw or continental. I’m trying to learn continental method but find it hard to re-train my fingers. Thanks for great video!

[@postulatedspace]

Andrea, I am never going to be able to knit what you are knitting. It is like a science project. My head hurts!

[@keikoparker4532]

Great episode. I just finished making Jennifer Beale’s Stepaside sweater and it had a similar construction for the colourwork across the sleeves and yoke. It was so interesting and fun to make. Thanks for your sweater construction breakdown.

[@annaapple7452]

I learned knitting in the throwing way with the right hand, but gripping the needle from the top. This was how my mother was taught to teach little girls how to knit in schools (when that was still a standard thing, in the fifties). If I remember correctly, when you got the hang of it you were supposed to move on to flicking, as that is much faster. I never did ;) The right needle was tucked under the armpit to keep it stable. This was in The Netherlands, where continental knitting seems to be a relatively new thing. I have tried various styles now, and I don't think there is any superior style, and a lot depends on how you execute that particular style and which suits your body best.

[@lizehhh]

Thanks for this wonderful episode! I knitted Binary by Michelle Wang years ago and I could just not memorize the chart of the serpentine section. It nearly drove me crazy. If only I'd known it was a set sequence, it would have made a big difference I think. Might go back to that pattern.

[@angiem2873]

Fabulous episode and I learnt to knit the same way and have often thought where did all the techniques come from - I’ve changed to flicking but I also knit continental

[@lsdev4229]

It's nice to see you trying to pronounce our Canadian provininces Andrea. I am sure I couldn't pronounce many German words either. I live in Nova Scotia and pronounce it "Newfunland".

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks for being sweet. I'll keep trying, maybe next episode I'll say it right.

[@dawncarter5092]

I was taught to knit by my mom, and she tucked the right hand needle under her arm. This alarmed her mother in law, who discouraged tucking the needle, and I knit similar to your style Andrea. I’m not sure which part of England she was from, but it wasn’t Yorkshire like my mom. Lovely show. Thank you.

[@livdriscoll3981]

I taught myself continental 10 years ago and my knitting sped up so much but was still calming for me. A game changer was becoming proficient at Norwegian purl- now my purls are more even and as fast as my knits and never twisted unless I want them so! Maybe it’s more Andrews style? Andrea, maybe that could be your next teaching point after flicking?! Lol thank you for your amazing content

[@BabethKoprowski]

I am from Newfoundland and an easy way to remember it is “understand Newfoundland” it rhymes 😊

[@amyahdocq8835]

Just simple indeed... just New Found Land... which was the original meaning when navigators came

[@ninawernick6501]

On the thoughts about fast knitting, I've found one of the most crucial things that have made harder and more involved patterns doable for me is knitting speed. Knitting a bit faster frees up concentration - you don't have to keep a pattern in your head for as long, so it's easier to do longer or more complex repeats. You also do more repeats in a shorter period of time, improving memorisation.

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Nina. Andrew here. I think that is totally true, not just with speed, but just with knitting ease. I often get lost in a pattern when I have trouble getting through a particular stitch.

[@ninawernick6501]

@@FruityKnitting that's so true. I did I little sweater that has a make 7 from 3 stitch - k3tog, then yo k yo k yo k into the same stitch... it took all of 30 seconds to do, it was super frustrating, and if it were on more than just three rows I may have just switched project entirely.

[@shannonstoney1]

I had a huge breakthrough tonight after watching the tutorial on flicking. I can see now that I could possibly get a lot faster, not as fast as Hazel maybe, but faster than I was knitting. I use a knitting belt so her method works well for me.

[@BabethKoprowski]

How you learned to knit is how I learned. My family is from Ireland. It is called lever knitting or Irish cottage knitting

[@bdarci]

All the English Misses Marple knit that way.

[@missnicolette33]

Thank you! Merci! 🧶🌈🧶

[@amyahdocq8835]

Interesting! I am a flicker and I hold my needle like a pencil ~ like in your 1st exemple ~ but I knit like in on your 2nd exemple, from the tips of my needles (flicking with my major/middle finger) and guiding my left needle stitches with my left hand fingers and with both my needles almost not budging and I can knit pretty fast this way if I want to... eventhough I don't like to knit fast, just enjoying the process. When crocheying, I do the same, holding my crochet like a pencil which is more easy on the hand and causes less/no pain. My mom was holding her needles from the top (she didn't teach me, I was just copying her as I wanted sooo much to knit and she didn't want to teach me as she had absolutely no patience for that) but because I started to knit at around 3 years old and with ~ of course ~ tiny hands (I still have very little hands), I developped this way to hold my needles and it was perfect for me... I tried the continental method and personnally doesn't like it... as for the portuguese way, I get entangled in my yarn like a little cat so, doesn't work to much for me. When I knit with straight needles, then I just hold the needle under my armpit and flick (I would love sooo much to have a sheat to hold my right needle but I am not living in Europe anymore 😔 so can't find one). So yes, there is many ways to hold your needles... but the most important is to hold them to be comfy, to not have pain because we are crisped on our needle and to just enjoy the process of knitting. Thank you Andrea for this video and Andrew... like everything else, it needs a bit of practice but, whatever the way you do it... just enjoy knitting... I really admire you to take on such a pattern with such a joy. I just bought this pattern and will start it soon but OH! Like you say Andrea, it is quite intimidating to read just the sleeve part of the pattern😳... I might do like Andrew and use index cards to not loose my place in reading the pattern. Thank you again for your wonderful videos... 🌹💞💜

[@artemisnighthuntress3709]

You can pick in continental knitting as well

[@gailmendonza6078]

My mom grew up in India and she knits like that. Lever knitting, of course that’s how I knit too. Btw love Cecilia and Jennifer Beale 🇨🇦.

[@diannefitzmaurice9813]

I am a leftie. Someone taught me to knit as a leftie but all the patterns were reversed so I had a terrible time until I learned to knit continental . The biggest difference in styles in whether the needles or wool is moved. Once I learned to knit continental and could move the wool instead of the needles I didn't need to move the right hand much at all and it made such a difference. And purling is just as easy with continental .

[@MrSquirrelDog]

Always love your episodes 📺 🍿 🧶

[@FruityKnitting]

Great to hear from you, Dave. Hope you're doing well.

[@robyn3349]

Thank you!

[@kimmyz]

I have a tip that may help Andrew. I've been knitting for more than half a century, and I've found a way to avoid the very common "purl ridge" problem that many knitters have when doing flat knitting. I'm talking about stockinette stitch knitted flat rather than in the round. On the wrong side rows (normally purled), I keep the right side of the fabric facing me, and I knit backwards. So on the right side rows, I knit continental style and on the wrong side rows (knitted backwards), I knit English style - throwing the yarn with my left hand (or flicking if you prefer). This seems to be the only way I can get a nice looking piece of stockinette knitted flat/in pieces. Some people switch to a smaller needle for the purl rows, but I find knitting backwards to be easier. It's a little awkward at first, but Andrew is still learning, so I encourage him to try the backwards knitting. It's actually pretty fast once you get the hang of it. I knit at lightning speed doing the continental method with very little hand movement for the right side rows. When I'm doing ribbing or more complicated stitch patterns, I just knit the normal way - knitting and purling. Holding the needle like a pencil is something I've never done.

[@FruityKnitting]

What an interesting idea! I've only ever heard of knitting backwards as a way to avoid constantly turning the work, say when doing short rows, but doing it as a general solution is new to me!

[@kimmyz]

@@FruityKnitting Here's a link to a video showing (similar) to how I do it. The reason I throw with my left hand for backward knitting is because the yarn is already in that hand since I normally knit continental style. Again, I only do this for knitting stockinette flat because I can't seem to get rid of the "purl ridges" otherwise. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpmaY6uQpKyjbNE

[@organopeptide]

i learned how to knit in a way that i haven't seen often if not at all called Continental combined, that is more ergonomic, it has its limitations on the round so i had to learn to purl and knit different if i have to knit in the round, but if you knit garments flat is fast and the tension with the purls and knits are very concise, a strong proponent of the method in the US is Annie Modesit.

[@juliewilborn-barth7]

Thanks 😊

[@emilybeaton2947]

Have you tried knitting Continental? Holding your yarn in your left hand? I find that easier and faster.

[@MonikaJoyner]

I think, Continental knitting is probably the fastest way. It's the common way for German knitters. Because you live in the middle of Germany you should give it a try.

[@Ursaminor31]

It’s the best way, not to denigrate others techniques, but it is so fast and efficient.

[@chtitmog]

I have became a continental knitter last year because of growing pain in my right hand, wrist and arm: my speed improved tremendously since. But then I discovered that Shetland knitters (English style) can actually knit just as fast as continental ones. After watching countless of videos, I learned that the secret to speed knitting - regardless of your style - is to keep your fingers closed to the needles so that it minimizes the movements - it is also very ergonomic. I am still a slow knitter compared to others but my tension is even at this speed so it's okay. 😄

[@amyahdocq8835]

It deepends how you hold your needles when you flick and if you keep your stitches on the tip of your needles, one can knit as fast as continental...

[@miajones6302]

I have tried I need to keep practicing it’s the tension that I can’t maintain

[@janetjroberson2581]

Hello from Mounds Illinois.

[@janetjroberson2581]

I have an Erlbacher Gearhart speedster sock machine. I am still learning how to use it.

[@Woeschhuesli]

There are different ways of Continental knitting, too. I think it often has to do with the way the yarn is tensioned. I use the Swiss style with a double wrap of the left index finger (like an Anker portrait!), but also the route your thread takes, which not everybody does the same. My knits and purls do not require much change of finger movement or angle but my stitches may not always present as „normal“, which is not an issue when you can read your stitches but makes twisted stitches very easy. I am therefore never put off by purling or twisting stitches in a pattern!

[@TheMonkeybusinezz]

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[@JacqsieRae]

Years ago I went to a garage sale in the country...there was an old sock knitting machine for sale for $20.00. I could kick myself in the "dupie" for not picking it up!... I think of this loss....everytime I see an old machine...ughh. Love your podcast...thank you guys!

[@ajanetreiber5773]

That must be the one I bought .... just kidding!

[@JacqsieRae]

@@ajanetreiber5773 😆

[@TheMusicalscrapper]

LOL it is pronounced New fun land lol Newfoundland has its own English there is a large Irish inspired dialect but they have made it their own. It is an amazing place and the most wonderful people I taught there for a year in a very small town on the south coast. Was a great year

[@FruityKnitting]

I'll keep trying. I realized afterwards that I needed to emphasis the New more. We'd love to go there sometime, it looks like a fantastic place to hike.

[@maryschartner4428]

Andrea, when you were explaining how you adjusted your sweater to fit your gauge my eyes started to roll back in my head! Why do you DO that to yourself? I liked your schematic and how you explained it but then your voice started going “wha wha wha” when you spoke about the numbers🤣

[@thewoollychat5129]

Wonderful and I live in a village on the path of Hadrians Wall - so if your ever passing through give me a wave. I'll be the one on the bench by the church in Crosby.

[@sunnyw4148]

Cecilia is a wonderful teacher. I took a class from her at Purls of Joy when she was still working her other day job. Andrew have you thought about color coding you lave chart so all the K2tog are one color and really stand out from the SSK? That and some place markers have really improved my knitting. I can see you knitting some sequence things.

[@marijkerittmann7607]

Andrew try knit companion its an app that helps you keep track and it has totally changed my ability to knit lace.

[@davidhensley76]

I had a professor who would sit at the piano & play Bartok perfectly, then play it again one chord at a time, and then play it perfectly again. Then he'd move on to Liszt, Ravel or whatever else he felt like playing. He would practice for 5-6 hours that way, to "get it in fingers."

[@hazeldonner1855]

I’m not sure if I’m a flicker but I hold my needle like a pen. My index finger stays on the needle until I need to flick the wool over and then returns to the needle. I have been doing this for sixty years. On and off I have tried different methods to see if they work better for me but I cannot seem to do anything different. I’m sure my finger would ache being stuck in the air all the time.

[@martinelabelle4599]

I didn't realize that I was flicker. This is the method I have used for 40 years. I do keep all my stitches at the tip of the needle so there isn't as much movement. I even use this method for color work.

[@cyndylee544]

From what I've seen, there is the "flicking" technique and another type called "lever" knitting. Of course you an find you tube videos on each of them. I'm a continental knitter, but some time ago I did learn to do English style knitting, except I carried the yarn on my right hand. I'm not as fast as continental, but it gives my hands a break from the normal way I knit, which can also be relaxing. It's also good to learn other styles that can help in stranded knitting, but you can also try other styles to see if there is one that can help your speed. However, Andrew, you do need to give it some time to be able to build up the speed. It takes time to learn that particular technique and then it's a matter of building speed. It won't all happen at the same time. So all that to say, definitely give it a go, but give it time as well. I used to practice with a ball of yarn and needles separate from any projects until I really got the technique and tension down. I hope it will help you with your speed, but you do a beautiful job of knitting anyway!

[@camillaohlsen1444]

How about trying continental knitting?

[@carolclaibornemumey8919]

Andrew what if you do both? Flick the knit and throw the purl perhaps? Hybrid knitting is common I believe.

[@bonniewright1137]

How can you do the steeking if you don’t own a sewing machine?

[@ninawernick6501]

you can hand sew it down, tiny backstitches will do the job. If it's a sticky yarn, like wool, a chain of crochet stitches is also recommended - I've never done the crochet chain, but I can confirm neat, small backstitched handstitches do the job! Go right through the wool, use a small sharp needle.

[@FruityKnitting]

@@ninawernick6501 That's a good answer, that is what I would also do.

[@kathyfaulk710]

Looks like you need longer fingers to do the flicking style

[@janet8084]

Andrew - do you have any highlighter tape to help keep your place in your chart? It looks like scotch tape and comes in several colors in the US. It will be your best friend - place a copy of the pattern and chart in a clear sheet protector. Place the tape on the row above the one that you are working on (so that you can doublecheck as you knit by comparing the current row to the one that you just completed. Move the tape up each time that you complete a row. Cannot wait to see the finished sweater (but no pressure!!)

[@sabine9524]

Yippie 🐑😁🤗

[@marthablom5734]

L'Anse au Loup is very close to Quebec... many French names in Canada due to French founders, especially along the coast close to Quebec. Newfoundland is pronounced Newfundland...

[@Norfolk250]

I live in Ontario, and as a teen I just couldn’t ever pronounce ‘Saskatchewan’ properly. It kept coming out as ‘ka kat chewann’. I am glad to say today that I grew out of that problem. So, even canadians sometimes have pronunciation problems.

[@clairemarten9677]

Thankyou for another great episode! I smiled when you explained about changing gauge for this project as well! I’m wondering if, instead of changing gauge to get the drape and density of fabric that you prefer, you ever choose a different yarn?

[@FruityKnitting]

Sometimes I do.

[@bethgierhart2559]

Andrew, I love your t shirt. Who is the design by?

[@FruityKnitting]

Thank you, Beth. I've added the details to the Program Notes under "We were wearing".

[@JoshBombFiberArts]

I LOVE ANDREWS SHIRT!!! Where can I find it?

[@FruityKnitting]

Isn't it brilliant. Madeleine found this company when she was in Australia. I've added the details to the Program Notes under "We were wearing".

[@karendaley3184]

I had to laugh at your conundrum at pronouncing Newfoundland and L'Anse au loup. There was a big French population there during the fishing season at one time, also Portuguese. You still see the vestiges of these settlements in the place names, which have been anglicized in many places (eg Baie d'espoire is Bay Despair, with a charming irony). My husband is from a small town in Newfoundland and I love to visit there. It's a beautiful island with a strong knitting heritage. At one time, it was typical that every family member would knit to keep up with the family's need for clothing, and perhaps have some to sell.

[@BigDbride]

Great episode! Andrea, I love the blue sweater you were wearing during your interview with Cecelia. Did you knit it? If so, what pattern is it?

[@FruityKnitting]

Thank you!! We always try to mention what we are wearing in the Program Notes: fruityknitting.com/2020/07/07/sequence-knitting-cecelia-campochiaro/

[@bpf125]

Andrew, Knit companion online for following charts

[@FruityKnitting]

Yep, I need to check that out.

[@peggyisme]

It is best to try new techniques on something you can do 1000 stitches on without changing projects, so like a scarf or hat.

[@norahledermann5092]

Episode 103

[@Shasha-jo5iv]

Andrea you look beautiful in that dress and make-up!

[@miajones6302]

Hello my favorite knitters