Haha! I loved when you said you had wips in the “naughty corner”. I definitely have a few sitting in the corner!
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
Right?!
@maryschartner44286 ай бұрын
Yay! You’re wearing a bright color! You look beautiful!
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
Oh thank you!
@blackmorerose6 ай бұрын
For me the biggest motivation to finish your colour work cowl is the fact you’ve been selected for a Marie Wallin test knit. That is very exciting. The marling on the jumper you’re knitting with the Giddy Yarns yarn looks beautiful. I like the way the undyed alpaca has softened the hand dyed yarn. 🧶
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
thank you! and yes it totally blends it out a bit more !
@cornwallsharon816 ай бұрын
I used to sew bags quite a lot and one of the best solutions for the base that I found was the cheapest, thinnest plastic chopping board you can find. Some of them are really bendy and you can cut them to size with scissors. Much more durable than cardboard, especially if the bag gets damp. Alternatively I’ve used flexible plastic folders and cut down
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
how fun ! Thanks for sharing !!
@fiber.and.floral6 ай бұрын
those socks are STUNNING. an absolute dream. And I love that your entering them into a local farming competition. I come from a small farming village and I grew up taking fieldtrips to see these competitions and looking at what everyone made. :) Wishing you luck!
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
aw thanks ! and that's so fun ! Maybe you should enter some too !
@PriscillaWhite-Tocker6 ай бұрын
Hi Vanissia! Your joy about all of your current and very beautiful projects is contagious! I also enjoyed seeing your beautiful crocheted bag and I am extremely impressed with your skill there because I find crochet to be SO challenging. It sounds like you have motivation to finish your colorwork cowl already so that you can cast on your Marie Wallin test knit! Whenever I have a project that I am not looking forward to finishing, I put on a favorite movie, podcast, TV show or some great music and just power through it. Then you get to use all of those beautiful colors you picked out for the test knit! Can’t wait to see it come together.
@thewoollyworker5 ай бұрын
it is done !! can't wait to show it off tomorrow, it really was worth the work. I think it was harder because i couldnt watch TV, as i had to keep an eye on the chart !
@sunrhyze6 ай бұрын
You are so entertaining! I could not stop laughing when you said your favorite book is Misery 😳🤣🤣 I have never, ever heard that before. I also am interested to know if there is "anything besides mohair in the world." I don't want to hold two yarns together to make every single sweater for the rest of my life. Most of all, you are unique (in my experience) for including the cost to you of the yarn you used to make every project. I really appreciate that detail. I have no advice on finishing your cowl. I'm so burned out on colorwork, the first thing on my list of knitting plans for 2024 was "no colorwork!"
@thewoollyworker5 ай бұрын
thank you so much !! super kind of you. And yes i started doing it very early on in the podcast and thought it was a good thing to keep track of and share ! and that's funny about your colourwork lol, we're on a different path !
@dianegordon27026 ай бұрын
I don't crochet much...but!...I have an abandoned granny square cardigan project that will now turn into the backpack🤭...thank you very much.❤ Feel better.
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
oh yes, good idea !!
@Tracy567816 ай бұрын
For your cowl, or anything you're struggling to finish. Set a timer for 30 mins and knit on it for 30 mins everyday for 30 days. It's called 30 for 30 and I use it to finish things I stall on
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
i will definitely try that !
@peggypaya14896 ай бұрын
Love everything you show. Love the vest. Gives me ideas. 😀
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
thank you :D
@German-Short-Knits6 ай бұрын
So nice Projects, but your new Hairstyle is even nicer 😊 and know i want to knit a red sweater 😅
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
aw thanks! and i can recommend !
@notaclue8226 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experiments with different fibre. I want to get away from silk mohair too. I find it uncomfortable to wear. I like that fabric you got for the Lento.
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
thanks, and yes, i'm super eager to try all different alternatives, even just simply dk yarns to see how it turns out
@catherinenoble57886 ай бұрын
Love the socks...consider blocking without sockblockers to see if they fit better before you try making any change later on.😊
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
very good idea !! will do !
@218lorna6 ай бұрын
I also have a bunch of Andrea Mowry beautiful patterns, and have yet to knit one, except her everyday socks ( which are wonderful!) But I hope to change that this year- maybe the Douglas Cardigan , for me. It looks so cozy. I hope you keep going on that beautiful cowl!
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
oh yes, that's a pretty one !!
@helenmt20006 ай бұрын
Absolutely loved to see how inspired you are this episode!!! Your excitement is contagious. Congrats on the test knit, looking forward to seeing more of it.
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
aw thanks, ive been having a lot of fun lately !
@bigkaffy84956 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. Another informative and entertaining one. Andrea has some lovely patterns. I’ve only knit one, the Weekender, completed a few years ago. I found her upper sleeve sizing to be quite snug on me. I’m not overly big in the arms, it might be an intentional design style. Something to keep in mind if that’s common across all her patterns. I can’t wait to see the Marie Walen cowl.
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
yes that's very good to know ! I heard other people say that too
@knotenkopp1866 ай бұрын
It’s so nice seeing you so proud and confident with your colour choices for that cowl test knit. I’m always so impressed and surprised what colour combinations work in fair-isle-knitting. So very excited how your combination will play out. And loved your new hair styling. Glad you’re feeling much more confident with it
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
thank you and yes, it's very new for me to experiment with colour combinations, usually i just use other people's beautiful ideas if they've done something i admire ! And thank you! hope all is well with you!
@user-sr7sq3kh2m6 ай бұрын
Thank you for all of the details and tips. Your finished objects are so well knit and professional looking.
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@jimmydoesknitting6 ай бұрын
Your exploration of mohair alternatives is super interesting. I've decided no mohair recently, but sometimes want to play.
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
So far, the Cumulus has my heart ! Really eager to make a video all about it but want to wear the garments first to really give a thorough review
@jimmydoesknitting6 ай бұрын
@@thewoollyworker amazing idea. I look forward to it.
@carlafawcett38516 ай бұрын
Always fun to watch you chat about your knitting. I think your hair is cute! I find that making myself work on projects that are a bit of a slog , it helps me to set a timer. Even 20 minutes, then stop when the timer goes off, and change to something else. I find I look forward to getting back to it next day : ) Looking forward to seeing the finished cowl. It's beautiful !
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
thank you!! and i will definitely try that this week then
@laurasilvestri25596 ай бұрын
Your enthusiasm in this episode was contagious 😊 I dont buy hand dyed yarns but I still like looking at the colours and hearing about the pattern BTW I love the hair
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
aw thank you!! And that's good to know!
@sharonmerton98126 ай бұрын
Great podcast thanks Vanissia. You really suit that lilac - look forward to seeing you in it! always so good to hear you talk through a pattern, your process, and yarn experiences. Learning with you and knitting along whilst watching. Chunky Lulu slipover in buttery soft 12ply grey merino presently. Loving it as a fast knit ha. Get well 🥰
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
thank you so much !! And that sounds lovely !
@mickiwhite47546 ай бұрын
Oh wow! So many beautiful plans and projects! I've made the Pink Fizz, the Pink Velvet and Birds of a Feather! I loved knitting all of them! You are going to be busy with test knits and WIPs. So much fun!!! Happy knitting ❤
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
omg love that !! Hope that will be me in the future aha :P
@manon_knitting6 ай бұрын
Great episode !!! you being selected for the Marie Wallin test should be your motivation to finish your other cowl ;) The color of the sweater you're wearing is stunning, i think i might need one of this color too. and OMG the lavender Duomo will be AMAZING, this color suits you very well :)
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
thank you, and do it !! it's such a happy colour, you cant be in a bad mood and wear it lol !
@tangerineknits6 ай бұрын
woooww many fun colorful yarns & patterns in this episode! It's really interesting to hear you talk about the nifty design features in patterns that otherwise look "simple"- like the sweater no 23 and the dear duomo sweater. And those thoughtful features that definitely makes me more interested to check them out! I love the "morass" color of your winter clutch! I saw that colorway in store when I visited Edinburgh (in a different base, I think it was merino and linen) and was sooooo close to buying it but couldn't for the life of me think of a project idea on the spot haha. The bag is a great choice and will be such a nice pop of color!!
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
thank you! And yes, I heard someone talk about nice features in a colourwork sweater that i wasnt interested in otherwise, but it made me keep the designer in mind, if they were so thoughtful, it was a great quality ! And how fun that you saw that colourway, I always feel like it's almost redundant to talk about handdyed colourway names since they are so unique, but every now and then, you see it being repeated somewhere ! And 100%, knitted bags are a new staple for those one-off skeins !!
@kaitlyn_diane6216 ай бұрын
Knitting on my red Monday sweater while I watched today! Per usual a wonderful episode, I always appreciate your attention to detail as well as your excitement for the craft. While I am not a big hand dyed yarn person - I do know sometimes you just see THAT skein you must get, and I love hearing about different patterns/ways to implement hand dyed into a piece when I have those moments. Looking forward to more on the Marie Wallin test knit and your color selection!
@thewoollyworker5 ай бұрын
thank you!
@Kimsgardencare6 ай бұрын
Your new hair looks super cute 😊
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@LeesaRe2236 ай бұрын
I just love your style of videos and I always learn new things and your enthusiasm makes me smile! That crochet backpack is so awesome. I'm going to take a look and see if I can modify to a tote bag rather than backpack.
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
i think that would be very easy to do, the chart is just one big rectangle !
@mikelafiddle6 ай бұрын
I did the pink velvet for the march2maykal last year. 10/10 would recommend, I loved knitting it and wear it all the time. It was actually my first colorwork project and taught me how to knit continental.
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
ahhh that inspires me !
@lisafall35616 ай бұрын
I love your crochet bag. I favorited that pattern years ago and never got back to it. You’re inspiring me to give it a try. I may do it in wool so that I can felt it down if it becomes too big.
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
Please do!
@colettemoolman44106 ай бұрын
I've had that crochet backpack pattern in my favourites for a long time but.... I can't crochet lol. I was hoping my mom could make it for me but her poor hands won't be able to handle it. So, I'm very jealous of yours.
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
i think it's going to be a masterpiece when it's all done with the lining etc ! It is a lot of work, but not too hard ! have to pay close attention to the pattern
@kruellajones6 ай бұрын
Great episode as usual 😊 you have inspired me to go through my hand dyed yarns and cast another Lento on using suri instead of mohair so thank you for that.❤
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
Wonderful!
@danalesakova9686 ай бұрын
Very nice podcast Vanissia thanks for sharing and inspiration,,,👍
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@jordnthomas6 ай бұрын
i love the urania cardigan! might be my favorite thing you’ve made!!
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
aw thanks! It's a really different fun shape!
@catblues86456 ай бұрын
I just bought a cone of baby yak + baby suri alpaca yarn which is as thin as a silk mohair but sooo much softer. I'm holding it with a no-name cone of cashmere merino, and cast on the Aeternum Sweater by Zanete Knits. And it is SO SOFT. I don't think the shop ships internationally so I won't post the link...
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
wow that sounds amazing !!!
@EricaGeurts6 ай бұрын
Love your enthusiasm and energy 😀
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
Thank you!! 😁 It's been a good week!
@Thx-I-made-it6 ай бұрын
I’m practically going feral about needing a red sweater after watching this episode !!!!!!
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
lmaooooo, love that for you
@notaclue8226 ай бұрын
Your vest is gorgeous. I love the yarn you used.
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
thank you!
@chet10516 ай бұрын
LisaR : I may be mistaken , but I think Marie may have just begun supplying "half " skeins . I believe I heard this on the woolly Thistle podcast . John Arbon should be easier to access for UK, Europe...Woolly Thistle is online (US)
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
interesting!
@heatherr92016 ай бұрын
The lili is one I bought a couple months ago to make this spring…. Love it!
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
cast it on ! :D
@Goodknits_6 ай бұрын
You are inspiring me to try knitting a bag. Really like the little purse!
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
it's so fun to do something a bit different and hopefully very practical !
@notaclue8226 ай бұрын
It is challenging to get the length of sweaters right, isn't It? I love your sweater #26 and your thoughts are really useful.
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
So true!
@sanhay41976 ай бұрын
My lento ended up taking less than 2 (420m each) skeins of mohair that I held together with alpaca 3. I made size 5 or 6 with full lenght sleeves and ribbing. So it might be that you can do a lot with your lento at the end. But obviously my combination was different. Anyhow I knew it is suppised to use little yarn but managed to be shocked still. Enjoyed the podcast. 😊
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
oh that's good to know !
@lynnmcentire40146 ай бұрын
I use plastic canvas in the bottom of bags.
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
good tip, thanks!
@alexandradegruyter6 ай бұрын
❤🌈
@allysonbrownmarcolini5146 ай бұрын
So inspired seeing that backpack. Might have to jump on it! What level of experience do you think is required?
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
i think the pattern is intimidating at first because it has so many pages but it really helps you through it step by step and explains everything! Maybe do 1 mosaic crochet pattern first to get the gist, but that should be fine ! And ive never sewn anything before so that will be new for me!
@melhebs16 ай бұрын
Love the haircut!!!
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
thank you!
@alexandrah5356 ай бұрын
It sounds like your blocked gauge was off due to the cables on those socks! Did you gauge swatch (I wouldn’t have for socks, but this can be a problem in cable sweaters) in cabled rib and block the swatch? It’s typical for cable patterns that don’t extend horizontally very much to stretch out a lot because it’s basically just a ribbing 😊
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
i didnt swatch no! I will check the gauge. I didn't think they would stretch vertically, but that's a possibility for sure!
@helenmt20006 ай бұрын
@@thewoollyworker my Marysia Cardigan grew a ridiculous amount vertically, I had to rip back maybe 5 or so pattern repeats on the sleeves! It could definitely be why the fit of the socks was off. The yarn for my cardigan is a mix of merino, cashmere, and silk btw, since I assume fiber content has a role to play here.
@joycezzz1006 ай бұрын
Is the red sweater a bottom up? I just love your knitting. I love all Lopi yarns
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
no, it's top down, seamless !
@CassieDA176 ай бұрын
I’ve wanted to knit the Lento also, but wondering what makes it different than any other raglan. Is just the gauge? I also think it’s funny that you said it knits up quickly but the word Lento means Slow or Slowly.
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
yes, definitely the gauge, apart from that it's very simple and similar to others (also 3/4 length sleeves and kfb for increases, but these can be substituted !). And yes that is pretty ironic !
@joycezzz1006 ай бұрын
Where can I get the pattern for the purple sweater?
@thewoollyworker6 ай бұрын
it's the dear duomo sweater, available on ravelry !
@corteofs6 ай бұрын
It is sad that you cast on so many projects but then get bored with them and want to rush though them. The colorwork cowl does not look boring :-)