The Bobbles & Berries Podcast · Ep.25 | Miles Shirt Jacket, Fairy Ring Socks, Irene Headband & more

[@sibleyhoneybee427]

I love the way your Miles Shirt Jacket is turning out! Enjoy your sock knitting on the train and have a wonderful trip. Those mushrooms are so cute. I'm just working on the last cuff of my Anyday Sweatshirt by Ysolda Teague and then it will be finished as a birthday present for my daughter. Then I'm going to cast on the Musselburgh in Arcane Fibre Works fingering weight in the color lilac lullaby.❤🧶

[@bobblesandberries]

I’ve heard so many good things about the Anyday Sweater! Ysolda’s pattern are wonderful! Happy knitting! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ajanetreiber5773]

Great episode, thank you. Your green Rhue jumper looks so good on you! I always enjoy books by Linwood Barclay, a Canadian writer. His book The Accident was made into a mini TV series in France.

[@bobblesandberries]

Thank you! I don’t know this author. I’ll have a look! ❤️

[@strikkast]

Thanks for a great podcast! I'm also a continental knitter, and when doing three stranded colourwork, I like to have to of the colors on the same finger the way I do two stranded colourwork, and then I throw the third. It's a bit fiddly to throw, but I find it easiest both to keep all the yarns untangled, and to keep the tension correct.

[@bobblesandberries]

That makes a lot of sense! Three stranded colourwork is a bit fiddly regardless of how we do it, I think. But it makes very pretty knits. ❤️

[@daniellejohnson3364]

Your fairy ring socks are so pretty! The stitch markers are so sweet too! I’ve been slowly readying the Throne of Glass series, but that murder mystery sounds interesting! ❤

[@bobblesandberries]

❤️❤️❤️

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

I love when you share your experience about knitting unspun yarn, "it forces you to relax". You sure make me want to try that yarn. Not reading much these days, busy knitting. 😉 I am now knitting a "Baby Bear Balaclava" by Pernille Larsen for my grandson's first fall and winter.🥳

[@bobblesandberries]

The Baby Bear Balaclava is such a cute pattern!! ❤️

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

@@bobblesandberries Parents love it !!!

[@TheThoughtfulKnitter]

How cute are your new mushroom 🍄‍🟫 stitch markers on your Fairy Ring Socks?! Adorable 😍🍄❤️

[@bobblesandberries]

🥰🥰🥰

[@MikiCrespo]

Luna is so lovely 😺 beautiful markers 🍄🍄🍄

[@bobblesandberries]

Thanks! ❤️

[@themanicafe5072]

Luna, podcast star! She had some things to say! We have cats just like that too. Love your Rhue, the colours are lovely

[@bobblesandberries]

😄😄 She always has many many things to say! ❤️

[@jessicalila3712]

I love your podcast so much! And I am totally with you on the sock yarns - I absolutely love knitting with the superwash yarns because they feel so nice but I switch between knitting those and then knitting with Retrosaria Mondim because I like the outcome I get with the no nylon sock yarns! Nice that we have both options!

[@bobblesandberries]

Ooh I have yet to try the Mondim! I’ve heard so many mixed reviews. I’m very curious. ❤️

[@Designs.Madebyjo]

I am finishing watching this, and honestly I cannot stop admiring your Rhue! I have the pattern but I have so many other things to knit but it is beautiful!

[@bobblesandberries]

Thanks!! I know the feeling! So many patterns and knits, so little time… 😄

[@Stitchesinstem]

Your trip to Oxford sounds so nice. I love solo travel breaks like that, especially if train travel is involved 🥲❤️

[@bobblesandberries]

Train travel is the best! I feel like someone should invent a train that goes nowhere in particular but that has snacks and comfy chairs to knit. 😂

[@emilykatemadethis]

Your mushroom socks are adorable 😍 I've had the jumper pattern for a couple of years but I could never figure out what colour I wanted it in since I don't like black. This colour palette is just perfect! I am so excited to find colours for the jumper now... Thank you for the inspiration 👏🤩

[@bobblesandberries]

Yay! I'm so glad this was helpful! Let me know what yarn you end up picking! ❤️❤️

[@gertihackl6682]

Dear Aude, thank you again for your lovely podcast. I hope, you have a wonderful time in Oxford.

[@bobblesandberries]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@StitchyJam_Knitting_Podcast]

Omg I LOVE your @katiegreen adaptation of the Fairy Ring socks! ❤

[@bobblesandberries]

Thanks! ❤️

[@tessietwoboyle660]

My husband and I listened to we solve murders and loved it! I have also listened to all of the Thursday murder club books I love his humour and writing style!

[@bobblesandberries]

My husband and I are listening to the Thursday Murder Club too! (Even though we read them already…) Richard Osman’s humour is amazing, that’s very true! ❤️

[@kate-emvintage]

I really enjoyed this episode, as usual! Lovely to see all your makes, the mushroom socks are so cute. Are you tempted to knit the matching hat? I wanted to apply for the headband test knit but didn’t feel I had capacity currently. Will definitely be knitting it when it’s released, love the colour of yours. Great that your cat joined in! I’m very interested in the new Sara Sheridan after your mini review, I love historical fiction. I finished the Fair Botanists about a month ago and found it fascinating. Haven’t read the new Richard Osman yet, still catching up with the Thursday Murder Club series! Have a brilliant time in Oxford.

[@bobblesandberries]

Thanks! I do have the pattern for the mushroom hat. I bought it because I love the art so much! I don't know if I'd knit it for myself but I might knit it as a present for a child. That would be fun!

[@kate-emvintage]

That would! Maybe it’s in the future for the baby who is getting the duck from Mouche and friends! I’d quite like to knit it myself but don’t know if my colourwork is up to it!

[@joannemoseley8994]

Your Fairy ring socks are sooo cute! You could just put a purl stitch or a 1x1 cable cross where the flea stitches are supposed to be to add a bit of texture instead. Or not. Either way they are good! I can’t wait to see Nana duck knit up. I also love that book, but have not yet had an excuse to buy it…

[@bobblesandberries]

That’s a great idea! I’m a bit too far down the leg for that now though… I hope you have an excuse to buy the book soon. It’s super cute!

[@julierogers1155]

OMG, that knitted DUCK is so CUTE.

[@bobblesandberries]

So cute! ❤️

[@Stumpybear7640]

Re sock knitting, short DPNs work best for me for tension. Xxx l love your podcast style xxx❤

[@bobblesandberries]

Thank you so much! Other people have said the same. DPNs for the win it seems! ❤️

[@melanieholland2898]

Just heading into work in Oxford city centre! Hope you enjoy the sights xx

[@bobblesandberries]

😃 I’m really looking forward to exploring! ❤️

[@theknittingburrow]

Enjoy Oxford!! Such a beautiful city :) Currently knitting on the Dagmar jacket by PetiteKnit and reading Eruptions, amours et autres cataclysmes by Sigridur Hagalin Bjornsdottir

[@bobblesandberries]

Thanks! I love the Dagmar jacket! Definitely will make one in the future. What yarn are you using for yours?

[@theknittingburrow]

@@bobblesandberries Snaeldan 5ply (got it from Laine des îles). It truely is an amazing yarn

[@bgbaltuth]

Thank you. Im in the US. I am listening to Leanne Moriarty book Here One moment. Nice to listen and knit. I am working on socks- just plain in TuKu wool. Love this wool. thank you have fun in Oxford. ttfn

[@bobblesandberries]

❤️ I’ve heard so many good things about Tuku wool! Enjoy!

[@gayleklein8890]

I really found your podcast so enjoyable! I hope you have a wonderful vacation and find a yarn shop! I knit colorwork with both hands. I learned to knit English 60 years ago! I taught myself to knit continental so i think that helps!! I am currently knitting socks for Christmas gifts and a sweater for my granddaughter. I am currently on a Coorie In Poncho kick..on my 3rd with another planned for my daughter! We well, and enjoy London!!

[@bobblesandberries]

Thank you so much! The Coorie In Poncho is such a lovely pattern! ❤️❤️

[@Marionnetteandco]

Hello! I have juste finished Black rabbit hall by Eve Chase. Great book. And i am knitting the love note sweater for my 12 yo stepdaughter while watching your podcast 🥰 have a nice day

[@bobblesandberries]

I don’t know that book. I’ll have a look! Thanks ❤️

[@pennydavies6253]

I absolutely love your sock blocker/measure! I’ve never seen one! Loved your podcast (and Luna). Happy knitting 🧶

[@bobblesandberries]

Yarn Worx is the only place that I know of that sells them in the UK. I’m not sure about other countries but there must be some out there. Happy knitting to you too!

[@sloveneopinionfirst1059]

Just a hint: if the pearl stiches are looser, you use smaler size of the needles to avoid different tension in every other row.

[@bobblesandberries]

Thanks! I usually do that for garments and it works great! In the case of the socks, it unfortunately doesn't seem to make much of a difference for some mysterious reason... ❤️

[@thescottishyarnfestival]

I was lucky to be gifted a copy of London Calling by Sara Sheridan when it was published a few years ago. I don't tend to see many podcasters or booktubers mention her, so it was nice to hear you are enjoying her work. I'm working on Methera Lune by Karie Westermann while I'm watching you today ❤

[@bobblesandberries]

I didn’t realise she’d written more books! For some reason, I thought last year’s Fair Botanist was her first novel. That’s very exciting! I’ll check out her other books.

[@missjenny1953]

Another new subscriber! Your podcast was lovely and your knitting

[@bobblesandberries]

Thank you! And welcome. ❤️

[@junewebb4985]

You only need a longer cable to knit 2 socks magic loop with 1 set of tips. Put your progress for the first sock on waste yarn, knit to the same place on the 2nd sock, then pop the 1st sock on with the 2nd to join the party. Both should be positioned at beginning of round to continue knitting.

[@HappilyKnitted]

I love the colorwork socks with the mushrooms! They are so cute! Also, the color of the Rhue sweater is stunning on you!

[@bobblesandberries]

❤️❤️❤️

[@christycampbell1874]

Another awesome episode!! I just ordered the Thursday Murder Club because I had to wait too long for my library copy! I am excited to read the new series too! I am currently knitting a Skyping beanie for my husband with cascade 220 and soft silk mohair. Great free pattern with dk and aran weight directions. I've made several and the fit is great. Have a nice week!❤

[@bobblesandberries]

That sounds like a wonderful pattern! I’ll check it out. Might make one for my husband as well. 😊 Enjoy the Thursday Murder Club! ❤️

[@christycampbell1874]

@@bobblesandberries thanks! ☺️

[@judithjunop]

Just discovered your content. Love it, especially the books

[@bobblesandberries]

I’m so glad! ❤️ Welcome to the podcast!

[@paulam.5785]

Hi Aude. I think you'd enjoy Summer Lee's socks cuff club. It includes vanilla sock pattern and then you get a pattern once a month for a new cuff design. Also, I love using flexi-flips for socks. You might like them too. Hope you have a relaxing vacation. Oxford is amazing. ❤

[@bobblesandberries]

Hi! I’ve seen so many people knit their sock cuff club socks, I might just have to join in! 😄 I’ve never thought of using flexi-flips… I’ll definitely check it out. Thanks! ❤️

[@carolineschlendorf7807]

I am really enjoying your podcasts. And, I just realized that my new favorite stitch markers that my friend brought back to me from Edinburgh this summer are yours. They’re so darn cute! 🐑

[@bobblesandberries]

Aw that’s awesome! You’ve got a very nice friend. 😊❤️

[@pennydavies6253]

Love your Fairy Ring socks!

[@bobblesandberries]

❤️❤️❤️

[@julieknitsandspins]

Wonderful episode! Love all your knits. I just finished an Oslo hat while watching and it’s soaking! It is a gift knit. My newest cast on is MFTK Cardigan No.8. I’ve also kept a sock or 2 on the needles for back up. I like seeing the new yarns too. TY ❤

[@bobblesandberries]

Thanks!! I really need to try a MFTK pattern. They all look so nice! ❤️❤️

[@julieknitsandspins]

@@bobblesandberries This is my first! So many like how she writes the patterns.

[@Stumpybear7640]

Mftk?

[@bobblesandberries]

@@Stumpybear7640My Favourite Things Knitwear

[@Designs.Madebyjo]

YEEES Aude, we will have piles of knit socks together! This month i have t-6 days to knit a whole sock because of my holidays and a test knit, but your mention has given me the push i needed!! Also for your heel flap, do you swap to DPN’s or do you do the heel on magic loop? I use DPNs for my heel flap and turn and then go back to 9inch circulars!

[@bobblesandberries]

Yay! You can do it!! I used a needle with a longer cable but with just the two needles tips so I guess it’s like DPNs? Maybe I should use actual DPNs. I might hold them slightly different and it might improve my tension… 🤔

[@evaweitling849]

The Sock heel problem I have solved by knitting with out turning so that I am not purling normally. I will recommend Patty Lyon’s book Knitting Bag of Tricks

[@bobblesandberries]

I’ll have a look! Thanks for the advice. ❤️

[@Serenity-fu8xz]

I think I know what’s going on with the heel of your sock the heel turn. When you tention your yarn at the beginning your tention at the beginning of the row, and then when you get to the middle of the row, your tention has loosened up so retention in the middle of the row just like you do at the beginning of the row, get back normal tension and then continue the row also your pearls look tighter than your knits so practice tensioning that’s my tip for you and practice different styles of knitting different positions you’re holding your needles try it. You might surprise yourself and learn to knit differently. I sure have.❤

[@bobblesandberries]

I will try that. Thanks! ❤️

[@juliewhiles7390]

really enjoy these vlogs x

[@bobblesandberries]

Thank you! I’m so glad you’re enjoying them. ❤️

[@melissalampman7214]

If cozy mystery is your favourite genre, have you read Louise Penny novels, set in Quebec? Very cozy, murder mystery.😊

[@bobblesandberries]

I haven’t. But I’ll definitely look them up! Thanks for the recommendation! ❤️

[@knittysixx5106]

I loved We Solve Murders!

[@bobblesandberries]

It was so good, wasn’t it! Can’t wait for the next one! ❤️❤️

[@themanicafe5072]

Ok finishing up the podcast finally, but coming back to say thanks for the book recommendations, they're different to what I usually read but I'll give those a go I think! I'm currently reading some Colleen Hoover to see what all the fuss is about. I'm usually more fantasy romance or historical. But they're fun. Currently knitting the last rows of my Solaris Shawl and I'll be sooooo happy to be done! :)

[@bobblesandberries]

You’re very welcome! I haven’t heard of Colleen Hoover. As usual, it takes me ages to catch on to anything remotely popular. 😂 I’ll check her out. Good luck with your shawl! Is it one of those with millions of stitches per row at the end?

[@themanicafe5072]

@@bobblesandberries It's easy read romance which isn't usually my thing but I have to say, i get the hype. It took me ages to catch on too but a film based on one of her books (it ends with us) came out recently so I thought id read the book to then watch the film. Currently doing JSSBO on the shawl. 759 stitches, I'm so ready to be done!

[@brigitteallain-dupre9931]

Bonjour Aude! Bonheur d’entendre une frenchie à Édimbourg ! J’y suis passée en route pour les Shetlands, je cherchais des boutiques de seconde main ou j’aurais trouvé des vieux tricots faits main…ma recherche est restée vaine, mais j’ai aimé l’atmosphère de la ville! Votre épisode est très sympa parce que vous êtes nature et osez avouer que vous nous demandez conseil pour votre problème de talons de chaussettes! J’adore! Je vis en Bretagne à la campagne, mais les chaussettes tricotées sont trop épaisses et trop chaudes…. Mais votre pull est superbe! Merci à bientôt!!! Brigitte G

[@bobblesandberries]

Bonjour Brigitte! Merci pour votre gentil commentaire. :) Oui, en effet, je pense qu’Edimbourg est un peu trop grande ville pour trouver ce genre de tricots en boutiques de seconde main… Malheureusement. Comment était votre séjour aux Shetlands? Y étiez-vous pour la Wool Week? Malgré avoir grandi et vécu en France pendant des années, je n’ai jamais vraiment visité la Bretagne. J’en rêve! À bientôt!

[@brigitteallain-dupre9931]

@@bobblesandberries c'est gentil de me répondre! Venez en Bretagne quand vous voulez, je suis près de Vannes, et j'ai une maison Rb&B! A Edimbourg j'ai adoré le jardin botanique, je suis aussi une fondue de plantes, de jardins, et les anglais sont très forts là dessus! Je suis allée aux Shetlands à Mainland en 2015 pour visiter tout ce que je trouvais concernant la laine, le petit musée, les filles sympas de l'atelier Ninian, et la super boutique de Jamieson, je suis devenue addicted aux couleurs textures et fair isles patterns, je reçois aussi les publications que vous avez montré sur votre video, et je tricote des super "tam" pour vendre au profit d'une asso contre la cancer. L'été d'après j'ai fait un "tricot trek" en Islande avec Hélène Magnusson, pas mal non plus! Ici, j'apprends à des femmes à tricoter en rond pour découvrir les ressources inconnues des françaises de cette manière de tricoter! My favorite designers are Alice Starmore and Kate Davies, you certainly know them, you are lucky to be able to join the wool week, I would enjoy to go, but... see you soon dear Aude! Nice to know you!!! (I met you par hasard on Utube!)

[@Cstarsmoon]

Kitty wants a hug 🫶❤

[@arwenwestrop5404]

Hmmm... I have never seen that in my heel turns. However, while I was usually happy with my heel turns, they have greatly improved since I have started using double pointed needles for the heel flap and turn. For the rest I use magic loop, so the dpns only come out for the heel flap and turn, but I do find that these two parts of my socks look a lot better since I've started using dpns for those bits. I hope this helps!

[@bobblesandberries]

Thanks! It helps a lot. Other people have suggested using proper DPNs so I will give it go for sure. 🤞🏻❤️

[@christiesteckelberg8366]

Loving your podcasts, your makes. What will you do in Oxford?

[@bobblesandberries]

Thanks! I just went for a short holiday break. :)

[@moiragarner1253]

I have messy toes. We all have a thing 😊

[@bobblesandberries]

😂 I guess we do. ❤️

[@alexandradegruyter]

❤️🌈

[@ingeborggroth1415]

re/ your "messy" heel: I couldn't recognize properly what kind of heel(flap) you are making. It looks like a triangular shape. My heel flap is not triangular, it's straight. Mine is not messy. I got my sock knitting skills from Christine Perry's (= Winwickmum) sock tutorials. She's the queen of socks to me. - I hope you don't feel lectured ... Oh, and I knit my socks on DPNs, maybe this does play a role, too.

[@bobblesandberries]

Thanks! I will have a look at Christine Perry’s sock tutorials! Maybe I need to find a different way to knit my heels. My heel flap is square but the heel turn is triangular.

[@aprilflowers6288]

HELP FOR YOUR HEEL: Your purl stitches are bigger than your knits on your heel. Look up Portuguese purl videos. It helped me with my gauge on purl stitches.

[@bobblesandberries]

Thanks! I’ll definitely look this up. ❤️