Simply in Stitches Knitting Podcast

[@marletteclark3227]

When you rip back the hem of your finished vest to make it longer, could you video the process and show us how you do it?

[@lynngrundy2817]

My thoughts as well a video on how to rip back and add length thank you from Australia

[@Simplyinstitches]

Yes I can but it's nothing special 😊 and probably not how professionals would do it but yes I'm happy to share 😁

[@marletteclark3227]

@@Simplyinstitches you’re the best! I’ve learned a lot from you actually.

[@Top-g919]

Thank you, Tina, I love your enthusiasm and choice of patterns and yarn. Very inspiring 😊

[@Simplyinstitches]

Thank you so much

[@theresachucle5362]

Love ❤️ all your beautiful sweaters they look amazing 🤩 Have a wonderful weekend and happy knitting 😊🪡🧵🤗🤩

[@Simplyinstitches]

Thank you , You too

[@stavroulak.503]

I've already said how much I like this mustard/yellow Ranunculus, it looks great. Nice that you had the extra yarn to add some length to your Tees, and make them more comfortable for you, it would be a pity after all that effort you put on them to not enjoy wearing them. The garden blanket looks cozy, and beautiful. I like a lot the colour you don't like, and it does look great in the blanket. See you ☺👕🧶🧵🪡

[@Simplyinstitches]

Thank you 😊 yes I love that colour with others but you know me I love the brighter tones 😊

[@mrsbobbinlacer]

Thank you for the lovely visit. You inspire me to get out my crochet or knitting. I have been doing to much cross stitch.

[@Simplyinstitches]

The downside of being a multi crafter , I feel your pain 😁 There's never enough time to do it all . Happy crafting

[@debracubitt6191]

Your newest mustard jumper WIP is really pretty Tina 😀

[@debracubitt6191]

Tina If you prefer to rip back your alpaca WIP simply do what makes you happy You know what you prefer to wear

[@debracubitt6191]

Socks help relax the knitting mind 😊

[@Simplyinstitches]

Thank you 😊

[@kayefudge9469]

Hi Tina I really like your top you're wearing, the gold is very pretty! Good luck with deciding about the cardigan! I love your crochet blanket ! Have a good weekend Kaye x

[@Simplyinstitches]

Thank you, You too 😁

[@ericallerton809]

It's raining here too this weekend,,,Tina.,, Going to a knit group now for lunch and a knit,,perfect!,!,! Socks ,,,Socks,,,still lots on my needles,,,,sophie shawl,,,sophie scarf,,,cro heated granny shawl,,,which I love ,,,Going to be big too,,, I want to start in the fall ,,the square blanket like Urs and use dk,,,!! Love UR yellow ranunculus,,,,,So much,,!!! Have a good crafty weekend,,, Elaine🏠🏠😍🌩🌩

[@Simplyinstitches]

I hope you had a lovely time at your lunch, happy knitting

[@LorraineNewlands]

I love your show

[@Simplyinstitches]

Thank you so much

[@paularoberts2129]

Hi Tina Lovely to see you back from your holiday,hope you had a good time Love the jumper you have on also the mustard one it will be lovely when its finished I’m working on my winter knits now maybe I’ll do one Lacey cardigan for summer but I do like to knit ahead of time Take care xx❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Simplyinstitches]

Thank you, happy knitting

[@pennygreenfield8418]

Great projects in progress Tina 😊 im presently doing a baby corner to corner blanket, trying to crochet a granny square jumper for mother in law and also had to cast on some socks for hubby 😂. Love it though. And you always inspire me too ive learnt so much from you. Thank you so much 😊

[@Simplyinstitches]

Thank you and good luck with all your projects.

[@ericallerton809]

Forgot to say,!!!was thinking of the xmas yarn from wys,!!! Think it was Sept or Oct,,,,last year,,, My very favorite was the gingerbread,,,,it was softer,,,!! And loved the colorways,,, Excited,,!! ElaineXo

[@Simplyinstitches]

Yes I remember waiting a few weeks to treat myself at the Alexandra palace show in October. I think I'll do the same this year 😃

[@glendabathgate4036]

I ve just finished the Juliana cardigan it’s very ruffle y in lace weight yarn by wys it’s turned out lovely maybe bit too fancy for 69 year old granny but who cares can always use as a bed jacket😅but enjoyed knitting it love ur knits Tina so talented xx

[@Simplyinstitches]

Knit and wear what you love . You deserve it 😁

[@karencrow7119]

The white(ish) wool looks so soft and cuddly but if you aren't going to knitting or wearing it, then finding something that you will makes sense. I look forward to seeing what you choose. Take care.

[@carolinerea7165]

Hi Tina always a pleasure to see you pop up on my feed. Thanks to your inspiration I’ve finished my first top down knit in the round TinCan knits flax sweater. Quickly followed by a Whitmoor which I’ve also finished😍😍😍. X

[@kimbailey4785]

Hi Tina! Love the T-shirt you're wearing. Glad you made it a more comfortable fit. I think the college days slipover will work better for you after getting that treatment as well. The mustard sweater looks great! I look forward to seeing that off the needles. Hope you have enough yarn. I am working on wonderful wallaby hoodies for Christmas presents. Trying to decide which animal to do next from Louise Crowther's books and working on a pair of socks. I have to do them at the same time (on two different 9 inch needles) to avoid second sock syndrome. No rain here (Georgia , USA). I had to water the garden and yard. Happy weekend!!

[@Simplyinstitches]

You can have some of our rain it hasn't stopped for 2 days 😖 enjoy your weekend

[@janescarisbrick6986]

I got wet...very wet coming home yesterday. So I have found 2 projects to start this weekend. I have finished a little baby dress and got to the plain round and round on a jumper. You've put me off that wool now I know it leaves itself behind x

[@Simplyinstitches]

I still love the drops air . The blue one I knit is great and not a problem but the light colour was not a good idea 😖😊

[@BigBusyBunny]

Happy Friday 🎉

[@Simplyinstitches]

Same to you, have a great weekend 😁

[@emilycausby7501]

That yellow reminds me of golden rod or marigold 😊

[@Simplyinstitches]

Yes it does 🌼🏵🌼 thanks for watching

[@Happinessiscrossstitching]

Hi Tina, Love your knitting projects, everything is so pretty, as always! I am currently stitching a Christmas cross stitch pattern that I am enjoying. It is going to be 33 degrees tomorrow here in France, so maybe sat under the shade doing my stitching.

[@Simplyinstitches]

Hopefully it's keeping you cool thinking of Christmas 😁

[@melpatton4731]

Hi Tina. He blanket is growing well. Love seeing all the lovely pieces. Gorgeous colour that top he wearing. I also have to have a longer length on my cardigans and jumpers. I have to feel comfortable. I still think you knit so fast. Lovely to catch up with you. Take care. Xx

[@Simplyinstitches]

I think it's more time spent knitting rather than actual speed . I think I plod along but that's ok. It's not a race 😁 Have a lovely weekend

[@cindibednarz4474]

Tina, lovely work. You inspire me, I am a fairly new knitter, could you show how you block your knits, I would love to see the process. Love the blue sweater.

[@Simplyinstitches]

Thank you, I tend to just smooth them out flat to block unless I'm correcting something then I will pin to hold in place . I'm sure there a already lots of videos already that do it better than me 😁

[@debracubitt6191]

Love your crochet garden blanket Very inspiring Happy blanket

[@Simplyinstitches]

Thank you 😊 have a lovely weekend

[@needlepullingthread1573]

Wonderful knitting, as usual from you. I am fairly certain if I could knit that Ranunculous t-shirt, I would make one in every color I could find. I need to get over to Ralvery and check it out, I see I can’t even spell it 🤣 we are going on holiday starting Sunday, I started a top down cardigan and I am sure I will take it along. Have a great weekend Tina

[@Simplyinstitches]

Happy holidays and don't worry no-one is confident spelling Ranunculous 🤣

[@laurahorgan7657]

Lovely podcast. Thank you! Your projects are fabulous!

[@Simplyinstitches]

Thank you so much, happy knitting

[@rlrieger7871]

Would you be able to do a video showing how you change the length of your College Days vest? How you rip back and lengthen. Can you only do that on a top down knit? And how do you keep the bottom edge from curling up? I've steamed and pressed several times, but still rolling up at the bottom. The sweater in question has a K1P1 rib at the bottom. Enjoy your videos.

[@dianesknits1349]

I love the mustard colour ranunculus! I can’t wait to see it finished. I will have to get that colour the next time I order drops yarn.

[@Simplyinstitches]

I glad you like it. Happy knitting

[@caroline3445]

Hi Tina 😊 Yes me too! I can’t wait to see the West Yorkshire spinners Christmas yarn for this year. Have you seen the new stylecraft yarn, impressions? I’m thinking it would look good as a flax or another plain knit sweater. X

[@Simplyinstitches]

Yes , It looks lovely. I liked the blue/green one . Very pretty. Happy knitting

[@lyndabishopp5853]

Hi Tina, just love your videos and all the things you knit and crochet. I’m a Ranunculus fan too (I’ve made 5) but I really love your Tolsta Tee. Can you remember how many balls of the Drops Cotton Light you bought? I’m about the same size as you but I ALWAYS over order and I’ve already got more than a fair share of scrappy blankets with my left overs! Just love your attitude to life!

[@Simplyinstitches]

I've weighed it and it's 270g . I'm the same , it's always hard to get it right and I don't like waste so want to use it up . Good luck with yours

[@lindahinds8388]

I had a feeling that the blue sweater was going to be added on to. I prefer longer length tops too. Right now I'm working on a cross stitch kit, a summer top, and a 2.5 inch mitered squares. I'm still not sure what I'm going to make with the mitered squares. I'm making them out of my mini sock yarn skeins. So they are fingering weight and so many colors. I do have some blank sock weight yarn which I might make more squares from and then make a bed sweater, or a blanket. I'm not really sure yet. I was getting a monthly subscription of 10, 10 gram minis but stopped getting after 5 months. I have been able to get 3 squares from each mini with a little left over, which I have been magic knotting together, after I finish with those I have other mini skeins I'm going to use if needed. I also have fallen down the rabbit hole of Shetland Lace knitting. So I have been checking that out.

[@jeffersonmorant]

That’s so thoughtful of you Linda, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

[@jennyallan8794]

Hi Tina, I'm crocheting amigurumi gnomes as i can't concentrate on knitting, but saying that I'm knitting a Christmas poinsettia tea tree light holder, i won't say how many times I've undone each of the leaves , its sooo simples 😄 the Whitmore jumper is on the needles has been for weeks and the Ranunculus pattern requires yarn 😂 loads of sock yarn and patterns at the ready 🤩 happy crafting xx

[@Simplyinstitches]

Gnomes do not sound easy to me 😁 happy crafting

[@LornaM2304]

I've been working on my first pair of helical socks, just working on the foot of the second one now! I was at a wedding yesterday and it was very rainy but we had a great day anyway 😅

[@amandawilliamson4780]

Hi Tina Love your mustard Ranunculus and your Tolsta Tee looks stunning too. What size hook are you crocheting your blanket on? I think you should definitely rip the Chartres cardigan back and use the yarn for another project you will enjoy wearing a lot as there is nothing worse than carrying on with it and it ends up at the back of the drawer/wardrobe. Going to start another Whitmoor sweater after I finish off two Oslo Hats that I am knitting at the moment. Take care and have a lovely week. Amanda from Lincolnshire xxx 🦊🧶🧶

[@Simplyinstitches]

Hi Amanda , I'm using 3mm . I'm happy with how it feels and looks . I think I'm a loose hooker 😵 I have never checked my tension but I only crochet blankets so it hasn't been a problem 😁

[@denisegill5948]

I love the Ranunculus! I am Currently working on No Need to Panic Sweater- short sleeve. Next on my list is Ranunculus! I love the color as well!!

[@Simplyinstitches]

Thank you., happy knitting on your sweater

[@atrinka1]

the mustard Ranunculus is fantastic! I need more of those in my wardrobe. The blanket looks so cozy! If you don't feel the Chartres, rip it and enjoy the wool in another project.

[@Simplyinstitches]

I totally agree , thanks for watching 😁

[@juliejealous632]

Lovely knitting as always Tina, it's been pouring down all day here in Lincolnshire so I am knitting on my grandsons cosy memories blanket wearing the socks I knit to keep my feet warm, I am wearing other clothes too 🤪I have 2 pairs of socks on the go at the minute, one are my Christmas Cheer socks and they use Drops Nord but I wasn't feeling the love for them. I think I will finish them and if I still don't like them I will give them to my sister or daughter! I'm looking forward to seeing all the new Christmas yarns, I wasn't a sock knitter last Christmas but thanks to you I can now knit them on 9 inch circulars 🧶🧦

[@Simplyinstitches]

Well done, I'm glad you're enjoying sock knitting. Welcome to the obsession which is Christmas sock knitting 😀

[@MrMonet111]

Finishing up the Confetti Crop by Kniitude. I lengthened mine😂😂 Expecting intermittent rain all weekend. Happy knitting 🧶

[@Simplyinstitches]

I hope you are enjoying the weekend even with the rain and wind 😁

[@govidgordana2293]

I’m with you, I love a plain vanilla sock. I’m going to my local yarn shop to pick up some drops nord. Have a great weekend 🧶💕

[@Simplyinstitches]

Thank you , You too . Happy knitting

[@carolyncampbell6149]

When you said this is my garden blanket I thought at first you meant it looked like a garden (I forgot it was for the garden) and it does! All those lovely colours are like a flower bed! I’ve finished my first ranunculus and am planning my next, it could become an obsession! Thanks for the advice on blocking, it worked fine. Take care Tina ❤

[@Simplyinstitches]

Excellent, I'm glad you were pleased with it. Yes I think the Rununculous is very addictive 😀

[@kristidemyer2253]

I have a couple of garments that are just a bit too short also. I would love it if you could show how you pull back the bind off? That's the part that is stopping me from making them more wearable.

[@Simplyinstitches]

New video today hopefully will help 😁

[@geeky_sasha6813]

Happy Friday! I’m knitting on the waves of glory shawls, and I have a blanket for “mindless knitting”. I’ve been playing around with a new yarn winder as well. Somehow still managed to tangle yarn.

[@Simplyinstitches]

I never did get to like it . Good luck I'm sure you will Perfect the art of yarn winding 😁

[@faydowner4718]

Love the gold ranunculus Tina, and your garden blanket too! Your sock cast on made me think about the year of socks.....are you still doing that, or just freestyling them now? 😊

[@Simplyinstitches]

Free styling , going where my knitting mood takes me . Thanks for watching 😁

[@missmoppet3092]

Hi, l love your videos, inspirational. Do you use a smaller needle for the rib on your ranunculus. I am making one size 5 needles and 4ply yarn. Happy knitting x

[@Simplyinstitches]

Surprisingly for me I followed the pattern and did what I was told 😁 good luck with your Rununculous

[@tinajenkins6342]

I was just thinking about ordering some sock yarn. Must be the weather 😂 Pouring with rain here. I’m really tempted now to get some Drops Nord. I’m still a beginner sock knitter but you inspire me. x

[@Simplyinstitches]

I love it . Give it a try and see what you think 😃

[@heidiclarke2333]

I ordered 12 balls of Drops Paris in various colours to crochet and knit pot holders and cloths for my daughter's new house, which we get to see when we finally see her after nearly 4 years!

[@Simplyinstitches]

I really happy for you, that lovely

[@knickiehall9149]

Hello Tina, By any chance do you offer knitting classes. I enjoy your videos. You are an excellent teacher. I have some patterns I want to try, but I am not confident. Please advise. Thank you

[@Simplyinstitches]

No sorry , no lessons . I would recommend giving any pattern a go if you have followed one of my tutorials you probably understand far more than you realise. Choose a pattern from a good designer that has a reputation for clear instructions. Everything you need is already on KZbin for tutorials. I recommend Very pink knits . If you want to know anything just search Very pink knits and add the knitting term . Good luck you can do this. Most of what I know is self taught , I've never been to a class 😊

[@valevans195]

Hi Tina. Ranunculus top looks smashing. Such a lovely pattern. As does your blue Tee, beautiful. I had Drops Nord in my WWHouse basket today(for new sock pattern) but then changed my mind when I saw the washing instructions & bought a different brand. If only I’d waited until watching your post 🤐, Still, there’s always another order not far away 😉. I’ve been wondering about this years new WYS Xmas colour too. It’s July after all so it’s okay to start thinking about Xmas isn’t it 😀. I’ve persevered with learning to crochet & about to have a bash on my first crochet piece. A true beginner but have to start somewhere. Love your blanket. Could you tell me what size needle you use with 4ply plz as I’ve a lot of stash I could try using. Thanks for sharing all of your amazing pieces Tina. Have a lovely week ❤

[@Simplyinstitches]

I'm using a 3mm hook . I'm not good at crochet and loose so I don't know if it's recommended 😊 I like Bella Coco tutorial videos . She is very clear and simple to follow. Good luck with your projects

[@valevans195]

@@Simplyinstitches thanks Tina. I’ll try a 3mm with some sock yarn scraps. I think your crochet looks great. I’ve been following Bella Coco’s tutorials & practicing with thicker yarn. Keep doing foundation chain too tightly& everything then becomes a curly wurly 🙄 so need to work on that 😂. Think I’m trying to run before I can walk. I’ll keep at it. Thanku ❤️

[@caro-line3811]

Bonjour Tina, comment vas-tu? I currently have 4 projects in progress. 1- Boneyard Shawl by Stephen West (only 8 rows left) 2- The Weekender by Andrea Mowry (I have the sleeves to knit) 3- Candy Skulls by Chelsea Lee-Keenan (Request from my daughter for Halloween) 4- Contrast Blast Socks: Surprise Sock Along by Stephen West (I got carried away by the mystery). My next project will probably be the Ingrid Sweater by PetiteKnit or the Tessellated Vest by Andrea Mowry. Afterwards, begins the knitting of the holiday season!!! It's a lot, but I love it! 😂 Looove the "moutarde" Ranunculus. It's a great color on you. Take care 🤗

[@Simplyinstitches]

Thank you, wow you have a lot going on . It sounds very exciting 😀

[@magorzatadylewska6884]

Beautiful blue blouse! What yarn is this?

[@davinaplanello4946]

Hi Tina why don’t you do some ribbing around the armholes of the cream cardigan and then it would be done , rather than ripping it out it would look lovely . Love the mustard sweater it’s my favourite colour . Happy crafting ! See you soon

[@Simplyinstitches]

Great idea it would be finished but I know I wouldn't wear it . Thanks for the suggestion 🙂

[@94hydenseek]

I've loved seeing you the two Ranunculous sweaters you knitted and I'd like to knit one myself but keep putting it off because it does look complicated, can I ask you what cast on you used? I know there are a couple of different options.

[@Simplyinstitches]

I did my usual cast on with the smallest neck numbers. I don't know why the cast on is over complicated. Maybe I'm missing the point 😊

[@94hydenseek]

@@Simplyinstitches Thank you, it was the cast on that was putting me off starting!

[@carolb8073]

Can you use acrylic yarn too ? Also what did you knit your Tolesta Tee in ? What I’ve been doing? Well I frogged two starts of socks because it’s too tight on my foot. I’ll have to knit a 9. Then started the sock and frogged 3 times because I dropped stitches where I couldn’t fix 😢 I’ve started on a sweater and frogged it because I wasn’t paying close attention to what I was doing 😢 One of these days I’ll be able to completely knit something . The only thing I can finish is something that’s crocheted lol

[@Simplyinstitches]

It's in Cotton, I talk about it more in the last video 😁

[@Izzyic7505]

Tina, love the new ranunculus - in the dirty yellow colour lol It is a lovely colour. I guess 'mustard' works but I still think it's more golden than mustard. Toronto is hosting the Honda Indy this week-end (car racing) and we are supposed to have rain all week-end - sigh. Not that I care, I don't watch nor go to that race but it's a shame for tourism etc. Re your Chartres cardigan - it does seem a shame to rip it all back but if you've lost the love of it, what can you do, and as you say it will shed all over your dark t-shirts. What were you thinking - lol :) Re your latest granny square blanket, make it big enough/long enough to wrap around your whole torso and just leave your hands free to work :). I'm currently betwixt projects - swatched for a cowl using fingering weight and 3.25 mm needles. Didn't like the fabric it created so back to the drawing board with smaller needles - yikes - will I still be able to see if using a 2.75 or a 3mm??? Happy to see your post today - don't you normally do Sunday's? My cleaning lady is here and I'm banished from my crafty corner so you've helped take up some time as I wait to get my house back. Yes I am very (very) grateful to have a cleaning person but wish I still had the physics ability to be able to do it myself. See you soon. I do love listening to you 'think out loud' as you figure out what you're doing and why you're doing it :)

[@Simplyinstitches]

I hope your plans come together. Yes I haven't got back into the Sunday videos since my Holiday. I'm doing more cross stitch and don't know weather to keep them separate or not . I'm also going back to work so I don't want to commit to a deadline . I want my videos to continue to be a joy not a chore 😁

[@suenicholls5446]

💕😀xx thanks Tina. Yes, you should DEFINITELY frog the cardi. You’ll never like it and I’m sure you’ll love to reknit the lovely yarn. We must do what our heart says! Lots of love🥰

[@Simplyinstitches]

Yes definitely, have a lovely weekend x

[@suenicholls5446]

@@Simplyinstitches 😀💕xx 👍thanks Tina.

[@sharonlittler5558]

Tina do you the ranunculous just following the pattern from start to finish. have seen so many suggestions for the neckline. casting on different number of stitches.

[@Simplyinstitches]

I knit it as instructed but cast on the smallest neck in my usual way. It fits fine the original just looked too faffy and seams to stretch out big from what I've seen. Personal preference 😊

[@sharonlittler5558]

@@Simplyinstitches Thank you

[@moniquem8093]

Hi, can you please link the Drops pattern for socks you used Nord for? thank you

[@LottaSocks]

Ahhh, yes…. When in doubt over a certain project, the BEST thing to do is Cast On a new thing! Cures whatever ails you, right?!?! Speaking of Cast On… top down raglan v-neck cardi yarn ready & waiting. Found a SQ in stash, worsted weight acrylic in blue/gemstone-ish colors. Socks…ahem. About 5 pairs need ends woven in. 3 pairs need toes. I think I need to actually f.i.n.i.s.h. those WIPs. It will feel better AND justify any new-ish projects. 🙂

[@Simplyinstitches]

I think you need a finishing party . A glass of something naughty , snacks, your favourite film /tv program. I challenge you to 2 hours of finishing . You could achieve so much in 2 hours 😃

[@LottaSocks]

@@Simplyinstitches Challenge accepted!! Usually I sit down & tell myself to “just finish off 3 ends”. Most times I’ll finish about 12 ends, you know, once there, might as well continue. To tidy up a bit, those socks + hat + neckerchief are sitting in a pretty bag ….soooo … Me thinks out of sight, out of mind. Since I’ve been challenged, I’ve nothing left to do but f.i.n.i.s.h. I’ll report back in w progress! (You’re too funny!!!🤣)

[@melaniehibbert707]

Hi Tina like ur knitting but I've noticed you mainly knit in the round rather than the flat, is this better as I've never done this before. Also can I ask how long have you been knitting and crosstitching for? Also do you other crochet stitches?

[@Simplyinstitches]

Hi I knit in the round because I think it's neater than sewing up and easier to finish . I know some people prefer flat because seaming can give more structure and it's not as big to organize on the needles . I've been knitting for nearly 50 years on and of and cross stitching for about 35 . I'm a very beginner at crochet . treble stitch blankets are my limit 😁

[@melaniehibbert707]

Thank you for your response. I might in the future try knitting in the round and see if I can get my head around the pattern. I do crosstitch and at the moment I'm doing the santorini from the crosstitch magazine of 6 years ago.

[@lindahinds8388]

Hey Tina! Hope all is well. Did I miss you saying you were taking some time off? Just letting you know I have noticed you havent posted anything as of late. Praying all is well in your home and with your family. Until i see you next, take care.

[@Simplyinstitches]

Don't panic I'm back 😘

[@pakedermsfavs9080]

Oh I have an idea . With the end balls make Foxy a mommy and me shirt ! ❤😊

[@marilys3549]

Maybe the sweater length isn't the problem.... could be your jeans are to low in the rise. Lower rise jeans are out of fashion. People have no idea where there natural waist is anymore. The natural waist is about the same level as the crease in your elbow, not just about the hip level.