Trivial Knits Episode 8 - So Many Finished Objects (Stephen West, Andrea Mowry, Purl Soho, and more)

[@LynTrapnell]

Hello from Melbourne, loved your content, such a refreshing and interesting you tube, I will go back and watch your other videos 😍

[@phoebetomei633]

Just found your channel and went through and watched everything you’ve put out! Really enjoy it!

[@trivialknits]

Thank you for watching!

[@terinskyweaver]

The lindal cardigan looks like a fascinating knit!

[@heathergregg9975]

really enjoyed seeing so much variety in projects and in colour. So many wonderful knitters aren't very motivated by colour and tend to knit in beige or grey - so I am enjoying your colourways.

[@trivialknits]

Thank you so much

[@gabriella3414]

Glad to see you back! If you ever felt like it, I would love to see a round up of all the different colour shifting yarns you have tried ❤

[@trivialknits]

Yes! I definitely want to do an episode about that!

[@woldten]

I would love to see this too! I've tried several myself and have my favorites, but certainly there are many options!

[@theresamccarthy1684]

Nice to spend some time knitting with you! So excited to see you on the Mil-cast with Junction Fiber Mill! How fun was that!! Happy knitting till we see you again!

[@trivialknits]

Thank you for watching!

[@christinecornell4732]

I found your podcast from listening to the millcast. I’m so glad to have found you.!! Your projects are amazing. Keep up the good work. I’m from northwestern Pennsylvania. I knit spin and crochet doilies.

[@trivialknits]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@theshawlknitter-unplugged1863]

Hi Laura, I found through Junction Fiber Mill Podcast. Im loving all your knits and your Trivia angle too! I to hardly knit garments, I knit mostly shawls, some very large ones, and like you am a faithful Stephen West fan. His shawls are my most favorite to knit. I am a color freak! So I can really go wild with his textures and color changes. I also have a Podcast here, @theshawlknitterunplugged where I share my nomadic knitting, weaving, spinning life. I spend half the year in India, and the other half in South Africa, where Im originally from. I look forward to watching some of your back episodes. Be well, Sita.

[@trivialknits]

Thank you for watching, Sita!

[@lisacoy8524]

Just found your channel. Great! So many hats. So many shawls. For LA. I can't imagine it ever being cold enough! Maybe you travel north in order to wear all your lovely accessories. Lol

[@trivialknits]

Thanks for watching!

[@KnotablueKnits]

Good to see you back! You've been prolific. Love seeing your knits as your projects are so different than most podcast fodder. 😊

[@trivialknits]

Thank you so much!

[@chiptaylor7925]

trivia of the video!! Thanks to my chemist husband who has a few patents under his name !!! He bought me a card with the first circular knitting needle patent Filed in the USA on December 21,1937 by L.M. Miler, patent # 2,102,600. The Painting in question is Madonna Knitting by Bertram of Minden 1400-1410. Bones for me the earliest known Knitted garment as of now is a pair of socks from Egypt in the 11th century. but they are a fine gauge and comply color work pattern suggesting knitting would be older then that.

[@chiptaylor7925]

so glad to see your video pop up always fun to see them

[@trivialknits]

Yep, you're the first person to correctly answer the Madonna! My source says circular needles may have been first invented in a different country, though that's cool you have a copy of the US patent.

[@jimmydoesknitting]

I really like how fun your practice is. The colours and the frequency... That cardigan though 👏👏 The Gaca is like my favroite. So happy you're giving it some air time.

[@trivialknits]

Thank you so much!

[@patkohler7848]

Greetings from Maryland. I love your podcasts and look forward to knitting with you in my early morning knitting time ❤️ One of my quirks with knitting scarves and shawls is not loving obvious wrong sides when they show. Would you be willing to show the backs of your knits? Thanks for all the time and energy you put into this wonderful channel. I also first saw you on the MillCast Podcast🥰

[@trivialknits]

Thanks for watching! I will try to remember to show the backs of my objects more often -- thanks for that tip!

[@theyarngoeson]

It's always great to see you! Love your cardigan - what an amazing construction! I would give up on that project too, I have in the past - seems a great idea and then wow what a slog haha. All of your WIPs seem a lot of fun and really wonderful yarns to work with. You always have great trivia questions, I think circular needles are more recent but I will be looking the info up online.

[@trivialknits]

Thanks for watching!

[@woldten]

Thank you Laura for featuring the Lindal Sweater in your lineup for this episode of Trivial Knits! I remember when I first asked if you would consider testing for me, knowing that you typically didn't work on larger projects like this, and you agreed to do it saying that you had been wanting to make a sweater - I was so completely thrilled! Then to see your color choices and how really truly beautiful they looked together! All the testers loved seeing your work and your contribution to this project was priceless. Thank you so much for everything! I look forward to seeing what's on your needles next! xo

[@trivialknits]

Thank you, Ona!!

[@KnitByKnit]

I love your Aion Cowl⭐ What size did you knit? Your pattern/yarn/colour combinations are inspiring, thank you for sharing💚

[@trivialknits]

Thank you! I just kind of kept knitting until I thought it would wrap around my neck snugly. I'm not sure I knitted it to a particular size. As far as I can tell in the pattern, the sizes only affect how long your cowl is (not how tall), so you can really modify it as you go to be whatever you want.

[@leewittenstein9105]

So happy you're back!! I been inspired by you to embrace my trivial knitting side. :)

[@trivialknits]

Awesome!

[@marnijervis3706]

Welcome back! I love your videos...they inspire me! I just added three patterns into my ravelry cart thanks to your projects. Thank you for sharing your knitting journey. 😊

[@trivialknits]

That's awesome! I'd love to know which ones you added to your cart!

[@annepozerycki5052]

The Lindal Cardigan is absolutely beautiful!

[@catscrochetandchardonnay3241]

I just found your channel and super happy, enjoyed hearing you talk all about your knits! I also knit the Coral Reef scarf and love mine too.

[@trivialknits]

Thanks for watching!

[@suelowther5104]

I’m knitting the Lindal Cardigan right now and find it very challenging. I am halfway around and love the way it is turning out.

[@trivialknits]

Nice! What yarns and colors are you using for yours?

[@suelowther5104]

I’m using Making Tracks- The Deep End and Lookout Ledge. Because they don’t offer a dark navy in the Farm Fresh colors, I substituted Drops Karisma #75 colorway. Such a nice combination.

[@woldten]

@@suelowther5104 I think this color combination is absolutely gorgeous!

[@suelowther5104]

@@woldten thank you

[@lindawatt1791]

Glad to see you back!

[@melissatrueblood2520]

My understanding is making a yarn Superwash takes away the scales. I think of scales like friction = rough. The more a yarn is treated it would be smoother and softer.

[@sunnyw4148]

The micron counts for Merino varies from over 25 to about 16 or 17. When you get extra fine merino that usually means under 20. Merino that is 25 microns has more of a tooth to it. Yeah it feels more like natural wool. Just found your podcast by way of Junction Fiber Mill and will go back and watch all of your previous ones. Have you thought of showing us one of your favorite/most worn FO from the past. Say Stephen West shawls or something? Just a thought. Madonna is knitting in the round.

[@trivialknits]

Yes, it was the Madonna who was portrayed knitting in the round! That's a good idea to show my most worn FOs in a future video. Thanks for the idea!

[@whatmarielmade]

Just found your channel + love your podcast (plus the fun "trivia" interactivity in your videos)! Excited to go back and watch your podcast backlog :) Trivia guesses below 💛 1. Main Q: Scotland?? 2. Bonus Q: 1800s, 19th Cent?? 3. Bonus bonus Q: Oh gosh...why do I feel like I've seen an image of this type of painting? Gosh...I have no idea, maybe a royal person?? a queen??

[@trivialknits]

Thanks for watching! I think you're 0 for 3 on the trivia but I love that you took some guesses!

[@barbararadzeviciusbondi4150]

No idea if when knitting as such began. I thiught the knights had some knitwear other than the felted wool as padding and underclothes eg stockings

[@Yarnlociraptor]

My first episode of your vlog, very fun!

[@dinaboop]

That Lindal cardigan is not a trivial knit, it's major! I love the colors, and the construction is next level. Magnifique!

[@trivialknits]

Haha, yes, it's definitely off-theme. But too cool not to share! Thank you for watching!

[@annabing6721]

My guess is the first circular needles were used in Norway in the 18th century. Your Lindal cardigan is stunning.

[@trivialknits]

You got the country right! I believe it's a different century though. Thanks for watching!

[@barbararadzeviciusbondi4150]

The sweater is beautiful. A jigsaw pattern is beyond my dyslexic brain to workout.

[@ksteigen]

So happy I found your channel, I really enjoy your content. Cannot wait until you make an episode about all your big shawls 😄 Greetings from Norway

[@trivialknits]

Thank you for watching! I'll try to do a big shawl episode soon!

[@peggytraeg]

Circular knitting needles are said to be invented in Norway in the 19th century, but the design seems to be patented in the U.S.

[@trivialknits]

Richard Rutt agrees about Norway! He reports a different century though...

[@peggytraeg]

Beautiful knitted items.

[@peggytraeg]

I am apprehensive in using superwash wool because of its "growth" factor when washed. How was the Swish yarn for you? I would be using it for granny squares (crochet). PS: You would be a good teacher for an easy KAL. I am sure KAL can be a pain. :)

[@trivialknits]

So far I love the Swish yarn. It doesn't really feel like the type of superwash yarn that is so heavy it's in danger of growing (though I know exactly what you mean). It's lighter somehow. There are so many colors that it would probably be great for granny squares. It's very nice to work with too.

[@peggytraeg]

@@trivialknits Thank you for taking the time to reply. I very much dislike making something and then it doesn't look good after a wash. I am, also, very sensitive to wool fibers. I am still learning which yarns I am willing to put against my skin.

[@barbararadzeviciusbondi4150]

Junction Fibre Mill won't do international postage. Its beautiful but unobtainable here

[@AdventurerKnits]

I may want to try the Stephen West MKAL this yr but in a really budget way. I’m considering perhaps Knit Picks Stroll. I’d love your feedback! Also since you’re sensitive to some wool too, do you find PurlSoho Linen Quill prickly/itchy?

[@trivialknits]

Yes! I have used Stroll before, but not in many years. It's a decent yarn to work with, though it doesn't work up as soft as some other superwash sock yarns (in my experience, but your mileage may vary). It would probably be a good budget option, though! If you want to add mohair, I do think the Knit Picks Aloft yarn is pretty nice as mohairs go. I've never used their Palette yarn, but I want to try it. It's nonsuperwash so I'm not sure how it is for wool sensitivities, but it looks nice in the projects I've seen people complete with it. I have worked with Linen Quill but never actually finished a project with it yet, so I can't say if it blocks out softly. I'm guessing it's pretty prickly, with those long linen fibers that stick out! If anyone else has thoughts, I hope they'll see this comment and reply.

[@maggiecheng8735]

Hi, i want to knit the Dustland Cowl exactly what you did and with the same yarn. Did you cast on the same number of stutches per the pattern? And how long is your cowl? Thanks

[@trivialknits]

Yes, I believe I pretty much followed the pattern except for the length and the twist. Mine is about 20 inches long before seaming.

[@paulafralick2905]

In your baby hat that isn't soft, is it a high twist? That might be the difference.

[@trivialknits]

Interesting. I think the yarn is pretty high twist, but not higher than other superwash sock yarns I've worked with. I'll have to look into that!

[@paulafralick2905]

Citcular needles. 1910 in the US. The first 2 needle knitting was in Syria in the early Christian era -- before the 12th century. My bes5 guess.

[@knittysixx5106]

Norway 18th century Mary