three FO’s, two beautiful test knits and one blanket • marlene’s knitting podcast, episode 21

[@nwaz964]

Yes! Do an episode showing how you wear your knits! I get so much inspiration from seeing others’ style

[@YoungfolkKnits]

Your beautiful Marco Polo! ❤❤❤❤

[@makingtreasures]

I had to hit pause to tell you that color of the Corran Cardigan looks *SO GOOD* on you 😍😍😍 as is the Stick Season Sweater! Also yes to all the seasonal styling/inspo videos!! 🙌

[@marleneknits]

oooh sophia, thank you! 🩷 I will get on it, hopefully in october/november and get them out to y'all 🍂

[@KnitsByNayla]

Saved your video to keep me company on this gloomy Monday as I finish up my workday. The colors of your Corran Cardigan and Stick Season sweater really suit you well. So autumnal and beautiful. When I finish work I will work some more on my Framework Raglan test for JessieMaed and then wind up EKF yarn and start swatching for the Killiney Test.

[@marleneknits]

that sounds so nice, thank you :) it's so nice that we're both doing this test 🧡 looking forward to seeing your version!

[@phoenixhulsey2868]

I've been seeing the sweet shop blanket a lot lately and I really want to make one, I LOVE your color choices! So cozy 🥰

[@roos7631]

I would love to see an episode about styling and wearing your knits! And I loved hearing about all the sock plans, you can't have to many socks

[@mynorthknitcorner]

I have the same issue as you with my corran cardigan. It just a little to tight. But beautiful non the less😊 I loved the color you have chosen for your cardigan😍 Thank you for another wonderful episode🥰

[@liisilu]

Wie schön, dass heute ein Video kommt - ein perfekter Sonntagmorgen ist nun garantiert :)

[@marleneknits]

hab einen richtig schönen und entspannten morgen ✨🧶♥️

[@BonjourColey]

Your Killiney is looking so beautiful!!!! Also please don't worry about all the questions, I personally love being able to see how people (mis)read stuff because it helps me think to see if there's a clearer way to write it. Thank you for your order, can't wait to see what socks you make. Lovely episode as always xx

[@marleneknits]

thanks coley!! I really have been loving the testing process so far and the way its coming along! I can feel it's going to be a wardrobe staple! and thanks for saying that, it totally makes sense how you describe it! xx

[@FinneKnits]

I'm also knitting a Northlandsweater right now. Mine is in a beautiful reddish brown, nougat sort of colour and it's gonna be for my dad. Just cast on during your video and I love it already. I just enjoy working yoke increases so much, keeps me entertained so well. Especially in combination with your podcast :)

[@marleneknits]

the color sounds amazing! 🤎

[@sarahs.handmakes]

It’s so cool to see your Killeney blouse! Your color choice is stunning. I’m also in the testing group and I promise you weren’t being annoying with any questions in the group 😅 it’s always better to ask than mess up

[@marleneknits]

hey sarah, that's really cool indeed and thank you so much for saying that! :)

[@brookwillow]

The Marcu Polo turned out SO GOOD! also that brick red looks great 🤩

[@thebooknivore]

Your Killiney Blouse is sooo good!! I love the way the colors look 😍 i literally cannot wait for the stick season sweater and to get my EFK saffron to make it!!

[@marleneknits]

oooff the stick season in saffron will be sooo good 🥹 I'm a bit emo because I had to restrain myself from ordering even if I loved that color very much 🧡 but I'm going to get some similar orange shade from knitting for olive in the future and make the cabled sweater of my dreams with it!

[@KnitandGrace]

Another lovely episode, Marlene! I should be knitting on my Stick test, but alas I've gone off track and cast on a Ranunculus in unspun yarn that I worked on today while catching up with you. Hope you have a lovely trip!

[@NK-jo9kz]

Wieder so eine tolle und spannende Podcast Folge! Ein knitwear Styling video klingt super spannend, oder auch generell ein Überblick über alle gestrickten Teile in deinem Kleiderschrank 😍 Ich liebe es immer sehr dir beim erzählen und zeigen zuzuschauen! Währenddessen habe ich an der Knopfleiste meines Champagne Cardigans gestrickt. Nichts besonderes, aber hoffentlich ein tolles Basic in meinem Kleiderschrank 😍

[@marleneknits]

vielen dank! das ist gut zu wissen :) der champagne cardigan ist auch noch auf meiner liste, finde es auch so ein klassisches design, das man sicher zu vielem tragen werden kann :) in welcher farbe strickst du ihn? 🧡

[@NK-jo9kz]

@@marleneknits Ja genau, das hoffe ich auch. Damit ich ihn mit möglichst viel kombinieren kann, habe ich mich für hellgrau entschieden. Bis jetzt bin ich sehr zufrieden. Noch die Ärmel und dann kann ich ihn endlich tragen, ich freue mich schon sehr 😍

[@felicianunez7662]

I was able to get a few rows in on my Ranunculus which is on my fall knitting plans to finish

[@WispsandWool]

Your Killiney is looking beauuuuuuutiful! So excited to see the test knit parade for it!

[@knitosaurus_rex]

My Corran turned out smaller than expected as well so it’s not just you. Yours looks gorgeous and I really like how you’ve styled it.

[@hornrimmedgirl]

So maybe my Tolsta sizing debacle is not completely my own knitting‘s fault then? Definitely sizing up on her patterns, as I like to wear tents.

[@marleneknits]

yeah, I think that's what I'm going with in the future! it helped me remember the importance of checking circumferences and all the information that the pattern offers and not just pick the same size 'as always' because that's just not the same every time!

[@westmaven]

Marlene I enjoyed hanging out with you this Sunday morning, beautiful knits! I’m currently working on my Caitlin hunter test knit a long sleeve version of the alpine bloom tee🖤

[@marleneknits]

thanks for virtually knitting with me 💕 that sounds beautiful!

[@leighhuggins5030]

Working on Taylor Owen's Kingston Cardigan in Noro Uchiwa, Kumamoto colorway, this yarn is absolutely stunning and I will definitely be working with it in the future.

[@skyytreen]

I am currently working on my first Tolsta Tee!

[@marleneknits]

a classic! have fun! 🧡

[@ByMichelleKnappmann]

Loving thoose red colours for you! I love my Chiaogoos as well, mine are in metal though😅

[@marleneknits]

thank you michelle 🧡 I love the metal and bamboo both!

[@kelseaglickman8310]

I would love to see a styling video!

[@lisefrydenlund4147]

Hello from Oslo in Norway. Knitting hair in.... og yes, I have a cat so...... 🤣🤣 Hope you had a Nice trip to Copenhagen, love to see what you bought, some day I hope to take a trip to Copenhagen too. You knit so much Nice things.

[@marleneknits]

thank you! I'm looking forward to share more about it soon :)

[@karliepaige8269]

Thanks for another great episode!! Love all your projects, I was working on my Tulip sweater by Melody Hoffman while watching 😊

[@Goodknits_]

I also end up with my hair all weaved into my projects 😂 the downside of having long hair Your stick sweater is looking so nice. That’s a beautiful colour 😍

[@mxriabtw]

i would enjoy a "how i style my knits" video!

[@tacistudio]

Your projects are so very pretty. I love the colors you chose for your blanket. Which yarn and color did u chose for the main color ? Another Lovely episode 💖😍

[@marleneknits]

it's sandnes double sunday in marzipan :) thank you 🍂💛

[@manon_knitting]

love love love your testknits, the yarn and the patterns are just beautiful 😍 I was working on my test knit (the cardigan jumper by vert knit) while watching your podcast.

[@marleneknits]

thank you ❤️ that's also suuch a nice pattern!

[@knits_by_helen]

well done for powering through on the 2.5mm project! I love the look of your marcu polo 🤍 I’ve found myself wearing my black version for work

[@marleneknits]

thank you! I think that's such a perfect scenario to wear it in! :)

[@strickmausi]

i'm currently working on my slightly sassy v by aimee sher in mominoki ramie silk yarn hehe. and funnily enough my 2 most recent FOs are in a dark red/brown/orange colour while the slightly sassy v is also in an orangey colour 😂 so i'm definitely feeling the colour theme you were talking about as well! i'm all for the red, burgundy, brown orange colours this fall 🤗

[@marleneknits]

yay! so happy you're also feeling these colors 🤎🧡❤️

[@una3766]

Hi Marlene. Another lovely episode. I usually knit with Chiao Goo steel needles but I was thinking to get some wooden needles for when my hands need a rest and for when travelling. For wooden needles do you prefer the feel of the chiaogoo bamboo or the knitpro birch(ginger) that you used to use? Thanks, Una 🧶❤

[@marleneknits]

hey una, great question! nowadays I would always go with the chiagoos (especially because of the cords, the feel of the needles is more similar), hope that helps! 🤎

[@una3766]

Thanks Marlene. I ordered a few of the CG bamboo tips to see how I get on and I like that I can use my red cables that I already have with them. Looking forward to all your episodes. 🧶❤🧶❤

[@cottagekeeper1044]

Hi, I was wondering do you think that the sweet shop blanket squares could be turned into pinwheels? I would also like to know your opinion on the video tutorials in the pattern? I’m very new to German short rows and I’m a little intimidated. Thank you for your help and advice😊

[@marleneknits]

hey! I‘m not sure I understand your question? I have not looked at the video tutorials since I was okay using the written instructions :) I think it would be better to ask the designer about further questions on the pattern but I find german short rows to be a doable technique and have found tutorials on youtube generally helpful if I don’t know a technique yet! really hope you’ll figure it out, happy knitting ☺️

[@cottagekeeper1044]

@@marleneknits hi I just bought the pattern a couple of hours ago. I think it is doable for me. I appreciate you getting back to me. I found a discount code on little drops of wonderful podcast. It is a 20% discount. COSYALONG. I hope you have a great week 😃

[@anythingbymerja]

Beautiful projects as always! 😍Love that flock cardigan you are making! What needle brand are you using for your socks? I'm currently using bamboo DPNS but want to invest in something that does not grip to the yarn as much. Love to hear your thoughts on that. And while watching this video I was knitting on my Favo sweater by Fiber Tales. Such a beautiful pattern and the right amount of challenge for a newbie like me! 😍

[@marleneknits]

thank you 🤎 I only use Chiaogoo Red Lace for my Socks and LOVE them, recommend them very highly! that sweater looks amazing!

[@slowdownjustine]

I sympathise with knitting hair in... I have a black cat, and knitting with light yarn makes sometimes knitting his hair in all the more visible ;)

[@mlea79]

Omg i thought this was just me. My hair gets everywhere and the dog is molting lol 😂

[@marleneknits]

hahah it's comforting to know that we're not alone with this.. whether it's pet hair or our own! :D

[@gabriele_strickt]

Allo Marlene, du strickst wunderschöne Sachen, ich bin begeistert!! Leider ist mir der Podcast in englischer Sprache zu anstrengend, ich bin da nicht so fit, gibt es bei youtube die Möglichkeit sich den podcast übersetzen zu lassen???? Liebe Grüße 😊😊😊

[@marleneknits]

liebe gabriele, danke und schade, aber das kann ich natürlich verstehen! bei youtube gibt es immer die möglichkeit der untertitel, wobei ich dir hierbei keine 100% korrektheit der übersetzung versprechen kann, da sie automatisiert erstellt wird, aber vielleicht probierst du es mal aus? liebe grüße! 😊

[@KatharinaB23]

Love your test knits! I discover so many patterns with your help. I'm revisiting my FOs for the #FallFixAlong from Anna APTAtelier. I just cut off the ribbing from my first garment to lengthen and reattach it. So scary!

[@marleneknits]

thank you, katharina! :) I'm also planning on joining anna in the fix-along to lengthen the brim of the weekend hat I made last winter 😄 so brave!

[@irinah206]

You can try to make your nephew Sirdar spider-man jumper, I bet he would love that. My son loves his spider-man mits

[@purmplelol]

As someone born and raised in US the us sizes in needles also confuse me. I watch a lot of KZbinr knitters not from the us so I mostly hear about the mm size and I don’t get why there has to be a different size name

[@nadja9331]

❤🌈🧶

[@IledeMontagne]

I'm American and i also get confused by the US needle sizing 😂 I'm always amused when podcasters only mention the US size, because then they have to figure out what to call the needles that don't have a US size and have to resort back to metric

[@marleneknits]

I knew I'm not the only one confused by this haha! :)