Summer Fiber Fever: Doing All the Things // Casual Friday 4-23

[@cynthiakemp2932]

Fleece and Harmony is a wonderful podcast. Lots of information and very nice to knit to. I recommend it.

[@lynnesmith6827]

Fleece and Harmony is one of my very favorite podcasts. Two sisters raise sheep, process yarn and sell their hand dyed yarn along with Rowan yarn in their shop! Obviously I include your podcast on my list of favorites!🥰

[@123lauraj1]

I had to chuckle when you were talking about knitting a 1980's sweater. When I finished University in the mid 80's I was really getting into knitting and I saw the Knit Kit you have in the window of a book store. I passed by it everyday on my way to the subway (I lived in Toronto, Canada). One day after saving up enough money I went in and purchased it. I think over the years I may have knit 2 or 3 projects from the kit, but I loved looking through it over and over again. I don't have it anymore and I guess I sold it at a garage sale during the years I was not knitting :( I saw yours on the shelf behind you and it brought back such good memories. Thanks for bringing it out to share with us.

[@BeatlesFanSonia]

I taught myself from library books in the 80s! I still consider myself a novice because I didn’t continue knitting all the time. At that time, I also taught myself to embroider, cross stitch, needlepoint and crochet. Therefore, I’m am master of none! 😂

[@sherryperry67]

Oh Roxanne! Thanks for the kind shoutout! So unexpected but very sweet! I was so delighted to meet you and your friend Celeste, and I am looking forward to your talk at the Knitting Guild! I have learned so much from your videos, especially all the various ways to knit to get the results I want! Thank you for sharing your love 💕 of making!

[@ctobo2587]

Thank you for pointing us to such interesting people and topics. Love those links.

[@lindseywhite3371]

I follow Abby Cox too. I loved the video on research. The history of clothing is fascinating to me!

[@yettaoshea8869]

I am so jealous of Tredal Yard Goods. I would so love to live near a fabric store like that. I haven’t seen a fabric store like that since the late 70’s. Sadly, They never seem to last long. I am a garment sewer and so miss having any quality yard goods store.

[@RoxanneRichardson]

Treadle Yard Goods is definitely a gem! They opened in 1976, and would have closed a few years ago, if it hadn't been purchased by one of their employees (one of the original owners died in 2002, and the other was ready to retire in 2015).

[@hitzchicky]

If you don't like the tonal style of the hand dyed yarn, when you overdye it, try dying it in cold water that you let it sit in the dye for a day or so. It'll make the dye absorb more slowly and you can get a more even color.

[@RoxanneRichardson]

I like tonal -- it's what I was aiming for, it's just lighter than I prefer. Thanks for the tip, though, on dyeing in cold water. I hadn't heard of that before!

[@elaineenstone6834]

Gracious, you are keeping very busy. I have just made a pair of socks with Felici yarn and loved the stripes.

[@michellelindgren8419]

Hi Rox. I like the way that you are adding 3 rows on your vintage sweater. I’m looking forward to seeing how it turns out.

[@RoxanneRichardson]

Coming soon!

[@vindeljay]

Love Fleece and Harmony.

[@paulagrnsy]

Love the buttons!

[@ursulamanwiller5630]

The buttons are gorgeous. What a find. Just perfect.

[@judithmuscroft8177]

Hello Roxanne - just settling in with knitting and coffee - this is my favourite time of day- fortunately I’m retired so I am free to relax and enjoy! I have binge watched your previous shows(?) and I have learned so much! Thank you for your time and knowledge!

[@Kato_Rin]

I know you said you weren't interested in the 90s, but I think you should give it a go with one caveat: working from a pattern that wasn't originally knitted in English. That way you can see differences in how sweaters are constructed around the world!

[@B3Kusa]

Hello Thank you so much. Everything is so interesting. Could you please elaborate about summer yarns. I live in Florida, love to knit but, have not yet figured out the most Summer fitting yarns. Thanks for you beautiful videos I enjoy very much 💕

[@pamyclark1263]

Try making your cables half as wide, then you can alternate your right and left cables.

[@lilybogaards5089]

Interesting as always! Do you know Katie Green Bean? She’s an British illustrator and wool lover. She has made a drawing with all British sheep breeds. She has those printed on tea towels, fabric and cotton ribbon. Not sure if that covers all the breeds you have in your kit, but that could make great labels. For skirt: you mentioned invisible zippers. In a 60s skirt I would go for a traditional lapped zipper. Plenty of tutorials on YT on how to do that. Just some thoughts. Have a nice weekend 💕

[@RoxanneRichardson]

What a great idea for the labels! There are breeds other than British in this kit, but it might be possible to figure out a way to use this idea. Thanks!

[@joanmachado9063]

Great video thank you 😊

[@FleeceHarmonyPodcast]

Thanks for the mention, Roxanne! We love your podcast! Always so informative!

[@karenb136]

Those glass buttons you got to put on your vintage sweater are beautiful! They go perfect with the color. I’m excited to see it when it is finished. Definitely will watch the new mill tour and the shearing. Thanks so much.

[@Jessesmom12]

Hello! I’m new to your channel, but I’m signed up for your guild talk. I’m looking forward to it. Thanks you. ❤️🌺

[@chet1051]

Lisa R Writes : So funny - That was MY first knitting book also ! I think readers digest book was was next . Love your " grandpa " sweater:) 90s it's all back in style now - comfy !

[@ccpperrett7522]

Thank you Rox. I enjoyed listening to you video, ideas, tips, projects and adventures. Knitting on my baby blanket as I listen.😉

[@sunrhyze]

Regarding the sock yarn (which is extremely popular with a lot of knitters, and not insanely expensive!), Felici (fe-LEE-chee) is Italian and means "the happy ones." Which I guess refers to your feet when you're wearing your handknit socks. 🧦🙂 I've heard about Zimmerman's percentage system and would really enjoy seeing you go through that step by step.

[@sophroniel]

I also enjoy Abby Cox's videos; you might also appreciate Nicole Rudolph's new videos in-depth exploring fabrics, and her video essays about certain articles of clothing! I also enjoy Sally Pointer, The Long Haired Flapper & Retro Claude, three creators whom I think you would enjoy if you like people like Angelica Clayton and EngineeringKnits. I am really getting into the historical knitting/lacework as of late, and I like them as background to my knitting. This is an aside, and I know you have lots of discussions on your Ravelry group which I've just joined, but I'd really appreciate your thoughts and/or video/s (if you thought it worthwhile) as visual/audio media is much more accessable for me and the way I process info. The topics I have been interested in recently and would love your imput on include: - different/unique selvedge stitches (as I seem to see the same advice over and over and this is not a topic I see covered with much depth in books) - converting lace (or other complex) patterns to in-the-round work (which is incredibly helpful to discuss as someone who wants to write more lace knitting patterns, and as someone who doesn't overly like lace charts!) - how to knit/approach customising and/or working shaped/fitted gloves (in the way you do a lot of custom sock fitting vids) - any advice/tips working with extremely fine gauges when hand-knitting (as it seems to be something I see a lot in historical settings but not in contemporary stuff) As always, despite being a lonely old 27-year-old spinster isolated in the south of New Zealand, I deeply appreciate all your videos, both their frequency and also your topics--as well as their thoughtfulness, thought-out-ness, and your calming voice. I am dealing with being medically retired for going on six months now (rheumatoid arthritis yay), which has both continued to limit my ability to knit as much as I want due to physical limitations, but also concurrently solidified my desire to make becoming an expert knitter/maker a part of whatever career I can build in my future 😊

[@cindyweldon5647]

Greetings from St. Paul, I too am a fan of Treadle Yard Goods for their button collection and helpful staff. Looking forward to your Guild talk next week!

[@andreamiller6200]

Those vintage buttons are totally magnificent! Just the ticket, it seems, and can't wait to see them on the sweater.

[@kmac6428]

Q I just had to frog a panel for a cable sweater. I've started a new cable sweater pattern that provides required Guage for 4 swatches. The trouble is that I can get a multiple of gauges from the same blocked swatch by lightly manipulating the fabric. I have lost all confidence. I have reknit so much that my yarns starting to felt. I would love to learn more about blocking and measuring deceptive fabrics that can change their size every time you sneeze. Thank you for your videos. I love how deep you delve into topics.

[@paulagrnsy]

I follow Fleece and Harmony.

[@sophroniel]

Ooh! Addendum! Retroclaude has a great 1940's sweater she found and has the pattern listed. I want to do that pattern myself, it's gorgeous. Otherwise "The Vintage Pattern Files" is a good source for 1930's - 1950's especially, and mostly blouses, jumpers and cardis etc.

[@lynntimmer1620]

So interesting! again! I'm so happy you mentioned Treadle Yard Goods. I have never been there but am definitely interested in exploring that venue for buttons and more. I haven't looked into the Knitters Guild but may want to do that in the future after your enthusiasm. Sadly, I will need to miss watching the June 15 online presentation. I'm sure it will be fantastic!

[@jenniferrich5292]

I’m totally jealous of your fabric store😬 Those buttons are so beautiful and just right! I feel for you, knitting with fingering weight when you are used to worsted. I’m in Texas, and almost all of my sweaters are fingering weight. I even knit a Boxy designed by Joji Locatelli. All I can say is that I sized it with less than the recommended ease.😉 I really love wearing it, though. I have one or two dk weight sweaters which I also love, but I can’t use them very often. Good thing there are so many sweater patterns of all kinds of different types, tight?🥰

[@rosalindnewman659]

You look gorgeous. As always. Thank you for sharing.

[@enacrt]

Knit ridiculously colorful fingering weight sweaters to wear in April and bring some color _yourself_ to the gray "spring" you have in MN

[@lmchatwin77]

I already commented, but a thought about mirroring your cables on the back of your sweater. What if you left the two outside cables and center one as they are and only mirrored the two on either side of the center? You could also mirror the two front on either side of the button band to tie it together. My opinion is that it still would look fine with all the front mirror. Just a thought.

[@lmchatwin77]

I'm not sure if you've heard of it, but if not you might check out the sheep game KZbin channel. It's a sheep farmer from Scotland. He has alot of good content also. He had a couple of videos touring the wool exchange, I believe that's what it's call. I found that very interesting.

[@jp80a68]

Hi Roxanne thanks for another great podcast I really enjoy your nerdiness (if that is a word). Can I just share a great resource with you for when you are lookin at 40's patterns, it's called Fab40's. co.uk , and easily found under the search ' the vintage knitting lady'. Unfortunately most patterns are 4ply so as you say you'll wait a while. I am sure you already know about the downloadable patterns from the V&A.

[@RoxanneRichardson]

Thank you! Fortunately/unfortunately, I have so many 1940s patterns to choose from in my collection, that it's a bit overwhelming to try to select *the* pattern I want to knit (I have the Murray/Koster 8-volume book series published between 1940 and 1949, in addition to lots of pattern booklets, giving me more choice than any other decade)

[@alisonsmith376]

Love hearing about the reverse engineering project!

[@CSC-lj1kl]

I like to calculate my yardage when my yarn isn't under the tension of being wound around a niddy noddy. Because when wound around a niddy noddy the yarn is stretched--so I could think that I have more yardage than I really have. There is an excellent video on KZbin by Kimberly/The Natural Spinner. It's been a while since I watched the entire video, but I'm sure all of it is worth watching. But the part about measuring the skein starts at around the 12 minute mark. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4Cxe6GOm8-EgqM

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You look like you lost weight! Not that you needed to but you look great as usual!

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