In my country yarnshops are selling Sandnes books with just one skein of Sandnes as well. There is no need to buy for a certain pattern of each individual book.
@KnitsandGiggles5 ай бұрын
When you get around to casting the Sandes Garn Gingham Sweater you should host a knit along! I'd love to knit it with you. It will be my first color work project!
@roxannetarjan14115 ай бұрын
Great episode Melissa! Lots of inspiration. Enjoy Toronto! ❤
@stringthingsbymel5 ай бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@rebeccaswildside6 ай бұрын
One of the lovely ladies from Those twins who knit has made the artisane cardigan! I highly recommend watching her review of it and the FO. Great video as always ❤
@stringthingsbymel6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation; I'll definitely look into that!
@jensenfridfinnson43636 ай бұрын
The way I RAN to art of yarn’s website and ordered booklets. They’ve been sold out everywhere else!! Thank you for the tip!
@iamchinny36 ай бұрын
Your advice to count rows instead of using a ruler/tape to measure is amazing. It's taken so much anxiety out of my knitting.Thank you.
@stringthingsbymel6 ай бұрын
You're welcome! It certainly makes knitting less stressful for me too.
@lowlandknits5 ай бұрын
@@stringthingsbymel Yes, this is great advice, thank you. Do you have a formula that you use to calculate for lengths of fabric that are not fitting nicely into 20 cm (as in your example)? For example, I have now a pattern in which I have to knit enough rows to measure 23 cm. The gauge of my swatch is 31rows =10cm. How many rows do I need to knit?
@stringthingsbymel5 ай бұрын
I always like to break it down to "rows/cm" Example: 1) 31 rows ÷ 10 cm = 3.1 rows/cm 2) 3.1 rows/cm × 23 cm = 71.3 rows (round down or up; whichever works best for the pattern, ending on a rs or ws row, etc)
@zwischenzeilenleserin6 ай бұрын
At the beginning of this episode I have just started a 2x2 ribbing sewn bind off. And I haven't even made it halfway through. Thanks for the company :D
@Speedpadler6 ай бұрын
Watching your video and when you mentioned suri alpaca I thought of Bramble Ridge 😊. Glad you mentioned them, it’s the softest suri yarn and so easy to use. ❤.
@carlafawcett38515 ай бұрын
I just bought the booklet so I can make the Artisane cardigan : ) Hope you do an in depth podcast about it if you knit it ! I adore it
@kasiamichalec23056 ай бұрын
Your projects and yarn selections are beautiful
@lauriejarboe60876 ай бұрын
No need to rush the "glowworm". It will be a perfect Grinch (in a good way) for the holidays!!!
@stringthingsbymel5 ай бұрын
Ooh I actually like that Grinch reference! I was wondering if this green would work for Xmas and that makes me feel better. Thanks!
@birchandlily5 ай бұрын
I love you Hannah Cardigan! The oversized fit is so gorgeous on you. If you're thinking of dyeing a finished knit garment I HIGHLY recommend dyeing up some skeins first, It can be hard to get even colors (especially tonals) without some practice, and I'd hate for you to knit something stunning and then be disappointed after you dye it!
@stringthingsbymel5 ай бұрын
Thank you! I'll definitely do some research and experimenting before dyeing any FOs. Thanks for the the tip!
@tanjaheida32135 ай бұрын
TEMA means Theme. It's a special.
@tillywoo16 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday Mel 🎉 Regarding your issue of rowing out when working purl rows I always drop down a half needle size for my purl stitches eg. 4mm on one end of my cable & 3.5mm on the other. Obviously you will purl ONTO the smaller needle & not from it. I hope that makes sense 😂. Love your videos ❤🇬🇧
@stringthingsbymel5 ай бұрын
Thanks! This is exactly what I'm doing for my Paul Cardigan except I purl tighter than knit. With long rows on this one I definitely want the help in maintaining tension.
@tillywoo15 ай бұрын
@@stringthingsbymelLooking forward to seeing the progress on your Paul Cardigan on your next video 😅 enjoy! 😀
@AliceOfSpring5 ай бұрын
Hi. Love your vlogs and knitting ❤ will you spill the tea how to knit so fast as you or at least faster? I am 1,5 year in knitting now and it's getting faster but not as I wish.
@stringthingsbymel5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! Mechanically speaking, I'm not that quick of a knitter. I guess my "secret" is that I knit very consistently - nearly every day, and anywhere between 1 to 3 hours a day.
@AliceOfSpring5 ай бұрын
@stringthingsbymel thank you for answering ☺️ I guess I need to organise myself better
@mishasamuel5 ай бұрын
That was me complaining that I can’t find the Haley sweater pattern or the booklet 2111 anywhere 😅 Except at Mother Knitter that will give you the single pdf pattern (not even the booklet) if you buy $200+ worth of yarn for that specific pattern (so both Double Sunday + mohair) 😒 I’m obsessed with that sweater and it makes me so sad I can’t get the pattern 😭 ETA: If someone has a tip on how to get this pattern please share ❤
@ruthallan42896 ай бұрын
Have you seen Fleece and Harmony Caramel Apple colour available in their Point Prim sock yarn. I think it would be a goid match for your fluff. I know, too late, but keep it in mind for the future. I am enjoying your podcasts. Keep it up. Ruth
@stringthingsbymel5 ай бұрын
I did decide to cast on, but I love discovering more hand dyers. Thank you!
@MrsKWheatley6 ай бұрын
For your Glowworm matching, have you considered La Bien Aimee Mondim in the colourway Kokko? Lovely projects that you are working on!
@stringthingsbymel5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip! I think Kokko may be too yellow so I've decided to cast on with what I have.
@maxx60506 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday!
@stringthingsbymel6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@m1rknit5 ай бұрын
Curious what the vneck depth was for the cardigan? 5:08
@stringthingsbymel5 ай бұрын
Hi, my v-neck depth is ~25cm/10"
@АнгелинаВойцешевская5 ай бұрын
💐🌌😍👼 👍🔔
@lornaburnham54656 ай бұрын
I have knit two seperate sweaters in fisherman's wool. I find it itchy even after washing!😢
@stringthingsbymel5 ай бұрын
Oh no! I hope I don't find mine too itchy. I heard washing in conditioner or vinegar can help soften the fibers - have you tried any "softening" methods?
@lornaburnham54655 ай бұрын
@@stringthingsbymel I have not tried conditioner or vinegar but have used a unscented lanolin laundry concentrate specific for yarn garments. Didn't find any difference. I will have to try vinegar or conditioner. It's not a huge deal breaker for me cause I always wear minimum a tshirt under my sweaters. I live in Saskatchewan so extra warmth is ok lol!
@TheSeamlessKnitter6 ай бұрын
Hope to meet you at Knitcity Toronto.
@stringthingsbymel5 ай бұрын
Please come say Hi if you see me! Would be lovely to meet you too.
@TheSeamlessKnitter5 ай бұрын
@@stringthingsbymel I will be going on the Friday
@helenedumoulin90926 ай бұрын
Could you please write down the shop ‘s name that sells the booklet … I would like some …
@stringthingsbymel6 ай бұрын
Hi, shop is Art of Yarn www.artofyarn.com/books/?mode=grid&sort=popular&brand=1646666 I've added the link and an alternative shop in the video description.