Untangled Knitting Podcast Ep 6 // FO Lento, New Cast-Ons, Rhinebeck, and a Persuasion Movie Rant

[@joyceivan530]

So many fun projects! You have to get your Stria cardigan done. It is going to be gorgeous. I would also cast on the stripe sweater in the gorgeous Wandering Flock yarn and work back and forth on those two projects!

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

You nailed it! That’s my very plan! Thanks so much for the kind words and great thoughts 🤗

[@cindyg.8425]

I so adore your podcast. I recall working on the hill at UCSF Medical Center/Parnussus…..walked from the Sunset district, the first summer I needed a “real” coat. So used to Stanislaus County and the dry heat .. the dry conditions that are so favorable to growing Peaches / Almonds on my Fathers ranch. Now…. I wished I could have that heat as SF was so cold. When it burned off the afternoon walk was coat in hand. Such good memories of meeting my husband there, ( almost 40 years married). I really like the cardigan on you. Your knits are so nice and love your planning. We have 4 grandkids and I have knitted each their first blanket, sweaters… communion sweater….. the hats I knit them really get the wear . I find better bang for my knitting buck in my handknits for them in those hats. They really do wear these. They live in MO. Have a wonderful summer… travel times…. And knitting times! I look to see your next video. Love your honesty!

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Oh Cindy, I feel you so much with those freezing temps in that area. How nice to have such amazing produce in the family too! Big hugs and thank you for the kind words! 🤗

[@lynnez]

Lily your taste in colour is UNREALLLLLL!!!! The Wandering Flock bunch of yarn you were holding up basically took my breath away. Can’t wait to see your new rainbow sweater OMGGGG.

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Oh thank you! I'm really happy with it so far, Lynne! Can't wait to share!

[@nitterpub5157]

First-I vote for the Lento-because u know u are dying to make it 😉 and it will be BEAUTIFUL . Ditto on Persuasion-the best part was the rabbit 🐇. The Old Man is soooo good! Thank u for the sharing all your knits and ideas- I love your aesthetic 😍

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

OMG I forgot about the rabbit stealing all the scenes! Yes! And thank you for the added permission to make another simple thing I think I’ll love-Lento is is! 😂

[@ChristieArcher]

Hi Lily, happy to sit with you while I knit the sleeve to my most recent design. I love how your cardigan turned out. It’s stunning on you. As far as your next project while you finish the other cardigan… you seem to be most excited about the Lento sweater for yourself so I say go with that as your next CO. HTH 🥰

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

You got me, Christie! On to it! ❤️

[@kuriaknits]

Lily! I am so in love with all of your colour choices! My vote is for the rainbow lento but secretly for the ingrid because I'm planning to cast one on soon too. It would be so fun to knit it along with you. Thank you for your amazing podcast and I can't wait to see more of you soon ☺

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Yay! Thank you! I did in fact go for the Lento hehe, but I do want an Ingrid dearly. I'll be watching your channel and living vicariously as soon as you cast on. Thanks again for your kind words!

[@sonjastickel3811]

Hi - I just recently stumbled upon your podcast and was so happy to hear you live in Oakland as well! It was fun hearing you describe the summers here - I am loving the morning fog! I am originally from Switzerland and always struggle with the fact that there is so little rain but the fog is my friend! Thank you for putting out such lovely content.

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Hello, Sonja! Welcome to the pod and so happy to meet a fellow Oakland knitter! 🤗

[@karenmacdonald8970]

Hi Lily, I wanted to tell you how much I am loving seeing the wool you use to make your knitting projects and then the finished sweaters. I was thirlled to hear you mention the Anne of Green Gables books! I am from Prince Edward Island, Canada, the setting for the Anne books.

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Thank you so much!

[@taradennis7998]

Out of all the projects and options you discussed, you appear to be most excited about doing your own rainbow version of the Lento. I think you should follow your passion. If you’re still feeling undecided I would put the yarn piles together, and see the pile of yarn that you just can’t stop looking at and keep returning to. So happy to hear you’re going to Rhinebeck! I went last year and plan to go again this year. It’s a feast for your eyes, so make sure you bring a good backpack to put all your finds in, and don’t forget to try the donuts they melt in your mouth, and are amazing.

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Thank you, Tara! Great advice and Lento seems to be a very popular option lol 😂. If you’d like to meet up at Wool & Folk with other untangled watchers do send me a DM!

[@jillortiz6459]

Love your podcasts and your projects and especially your color choices - the blues are so terrific!! I liked the Explorer knit colorway, so I'm voting for the Oslo Hat or since you have 2 skeins, I thought you would have enough yarn for a Ranuculous (sp?). Whatever you choose, it will be gorgeous!

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Thank you so much, Jill! I just ordered the new blue from Nutiden and was worried I was really over doing it! LOL And yes, that color is divine and I'm definitely going to do some yardage pattern hunting! Thank you for the inspiration!

[@susiewhite9154]

Great podcast episode, Lily 😊 love your champagne cardigan and hearing about your WIPS and future projects. Keep on Knitting 🧶❤️

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Thank you, Susie!

[@sharonvanpelt6005]

So glad I stumbled across your podcast (I plan to binge watch/knit your previous episodes) as it was most enjoyable. My vote would be thenOslo Hat.as it’s small and will be a fairly quick project and a good palette cleanser. Have a great week.

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Thank you so much for your kind note, Sharon, and welcome! 🤗

[@laurenk5379]

Right there with you on Persuasion. I saw the trailer and knew it wouldn't be good. The director/writers seems to have a total lack of understanding of Anne Elliot's character. I'm also going to Wool & Folk and hope to see you there!

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

😂 right? Yes to wool & folk! We are going to set up a little meet up! 🤗 will announce on Instagram and here!

[@maureencapotosto9257]

Go with the knit you feel most excited about. The Lento is fabulous. I would have to knit another or I couldn’t give it away.

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

oh Maureen! SUCH A GOOD POINT! I've got a real push pull on this one--maybe I cast on BOTH a Ankers and another Lento LOL

[@thecharmedskein]

I'm so glad to see you posted, I needed a reason to extend my slow morning a tiny bit longer! As for your next cast-on, I was just thinking that you need a palette cleanser right before you mentioned the Oslo hat! I would probably start the hat and then whatever project I find myself daydreaming about during the miles of stockinette would be my next choice :) Or the Lento sweater, since it's so quick and something that you seem slightly more excited about than the Oslo hat - can't wait to see what you end up making!

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Oh thank you so much! 🤗 I’m thinking something quick too and that Explorer Knits color just has me drooling! 😂

[@Caseyfuriouslyknits]

I’d vote for stratified as your next cast on! That La Bien Aimee palette is so good for fall!! Though I think you seemed most excited about the sunset lento. Either will be gorgeous! I’m still working through my planned summer knits with an outline tank!

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Yes! Thank you, Casey it is such a fall vibe!

[@sharonjordan2049]

My vote is for a Little Guy sweater...And maybe turn it into a knit along??? I want to get started on one for my Grandson for the fall.

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Love it, Sharon! The Ankers sweater, but with the vertical section in stripes is what I'm thinking. Not sure I can coordinate a formal KAL, but I will totally make one with you LOL

[@mariaveloz958]

My husband and I are really enjoying the Old man also! Another great episode, looking forward to your episode about the raglan adjustments, and I'm also excited about Aimee's Anne sweater. So much nostalgia for me too, I would love to go to PEI someday!

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Thanks so much Maria! And I’m sooooo excited for the raglan mods too! 🤗

[@tinagartner3497]

I always love to see you every time you are back 🙏🙏🙏 thanks for you from denmark

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Tina! You are the sweetest 🤗 Thank you so much for you kind words, always so wonderful to spend time and share! 🧶 💙

[@padenknits]

Love your podcast and the way you talk about colors and art. It's poetic! Thank you for sharing! The only downside to this episode was the noticeable number of ads compared to your previous episodes.

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Thank you so much for your kind words, and for letting me know! I'm completely at a loss as to how the ads are allocated, but will absolutely investigate. Thank you again, I love your knits as well!

[@gayleklein8890]

I am right up there with you on Persuasions! So much effort went into this lack luster film! So sad! I am so glad your family will enjoy a New England holiday! Can't wait to see how it goes!!

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Thank you so much, Gayle! 🤗

[@675eab]

Thanks for sharing your work and project ideas! I love the colors you select for your projects. Dreamy! I just moved to NJ and I am thinking about going to Rhinebeck for the first time! Maybe I'll see you there. Also a big Austen fan. Haven't watched the Netflix version, but have seen many reviews that don't recommend it. I think you're right about overlap between fiber enthusiasts and Austen fans ... we have good taste haha

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Love this comment, thank you so much! ☺️

[@knittingagoodyarnpodcast5765]

I'm sure you've already cast on by now, but my vote would have gone to the lento or the Oslo hat because both are quick and fun and good contrast to the toughy Stria! If you didn't do the Oslo though, I wanted to say that you could also consider a ranunculus with your lavender beauties! Really enjoying your podcast!!

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Lento it was, for sure! 😂 Thank you for watching! 🤗

[@clarityfiberarts]

Your champagne cardi is gorgeous!!! Loving your podcast! Looking forward to future interactions and episodes

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Thank you so much!!!

[@ChristineDorsey1]

I really enjoy your podcast, and who knows - maybe I’ll see you at Rhinebeck! I live in VT but I’m from Albany, so not far from the Hudson Valley. Going with a friend, and we’re doing an AirB&B in Red Hook. And yes, not much better than the Northeast in October!

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Sounds wonderful 🤗 We have a really lovely group shaping up I think! Planning to meet up at Wool and Folk. Maybe at sunset 🌅. Shoot me a message on Instagram if you’d like to join!

[@helentkalcic4417]

Gonna say, wish I was the friend Receiving that sweater, looks like the perfect hug!!! Have u thought about any summer knits with your new yarn? I’ve made the Classic Camisole, takes one fingering skein and about a week of knitting. Great travel project also!🧶🥰happy knitting!!

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Thank you, Helen! Summer knits are a bit confusing for me since when it’s warm here it’s actually very sunny and hot! I’m debating a t though!

[@helentkalcic4417]

@@Lily_curatorial_knits I get it, cause my climate is very much like yours, as I live in northern Alberta and we only get 3 weeks of mornings where I can actually wear a tank top, otherwise it’s cool in the morning. I just recently started making summer knits to use up my small sweater quantities, and I’m hooked on it! 🤗we can change 3x in one day, going thru 3 seasons!🤦🏽‍♀️

[@jo-annefalconer6280]

Hi I would agree with you on the Emma / Clueless adaptation but not with Persuasion, but maybe i need to watch the original again. for i palate cleanser go with the kid knit.

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Well if you love this new Persuasion then that’s fabulous! I think this Netflix version missed the mark, but love any attention to these beautiful stories! ❤️

[@mindykirschner2979]

Hi Lily, I just found your podcast and I have so enjoyed this episode! I love your taste in yarn, patterns and literature. I will also be at Wool and Folk and if I see you I will make sure I say hello.

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Lovely, Mindy! Thank you for your kind comment and hope to see you there 🤗

[@shawnholland4436]

I’m dying to make the Ingrid Sweater! I plan to cast it on in October after the Rhinebeck Sweater KAL using Andrea Mowry’s new Aspenglow pattern. I wish there would be an Ingrid Sweater KAL in the US. I’m still a newbie to sweaters as I have only knit two so far. Glad I found your channel!

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Welcome to the sweater club, Shawn! I’m so excited to do the Ingrid and I must admit I am sorely tempted by the Aspenglow too! 🍂

[@Stumpybear7640]

Hi Lily, I love your style and taste in yarn. New subbie here! Xxx

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Welcome, Linda!!! I so appreciate your kind words and looking forward to your comments and thoughts! Big hugs!

[@suzannebright7932]

So surprised to hear you talk about Anne of Green Gables. I live in Nova Scotia (neighboring province to PEI) and grew up watching the show and reading the books. Anne with an “e” lived on Prince Edward Island…a glorious island that I highly recommend visiting. Thanks for mentioning this iconic story from the East Coast of 🇨🇦. I love how this community brings us all together and knows no borders🧶❤️

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Suzanne! You made my day! Anne of Green Gables was SUCH a touchstone of my childhood, and her love of natural beauty and joy in the world totally inspired me! Knitting indeed knows no borders, and it's so wonderful to hear from you all.

[@alexradloff4095]

Hi Lily, greetings from Melbourne, Australia. Love your beautiful knits and colours. And your choice of different yarns. Just wondering whether you have a yarn budget - many of the yarns you use are pretty pricey, especially when factoring in postage - or is it just that I am paying in Australian dollars😄..

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Thank you so much, Alex! I do have a yarn budget that I (kind of) try to stick to. I also fully recognize my privilege in the more expensive yarn choices that I sometimes make. I like being able to buy in person, at yarn festivals and at my LYS whenever possible--both to save on postage and get to know the makers!

[@lauramcguire7970]

I would cast on the hat, mainly because that colour is divine!

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Thank you, Laura! Yes, such a great color and super inspired by everyone's thoughts and comments. Thanks so much!

[@katiebroekema6374]

Have you considered the promenade blouse by caidree for your explorer knits yarn? I think that would be enough for that pattern if you wanted a garment instead :)

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Oh that's a great idea! It's lovely, but I honestly will need a break from stripes lol! :)

[@katiebroekema6374]

@@Lily_curatorial_knits we have all been there! 😂

[@vickifenlon2235]

Love the test knit…

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

I'm nearly done, Vicki, you are going to flip! LOL

[@ldhope2644]

I'd love to see that 'rose city' bag of yarn made into that striped sweater. 😻

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Yassss! Got to get that one done! ✔️

[@chrislesczynski4584]

Your gauge swatch for the test knit out of the Rui Knits yarn-did you knit it in the round? Mine always look so wonky and yours looks perfect!

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

I knit it flat! yikes, I know, but I actually have very consistent gauge flat to in the round and so I've learned to just go with it! Thanks so much for chiming in!

[@chrislesczynski4584]

@@Lily_curatorial_knits Yay! I have been thinking about just doing my swatches flat from now on. I think it is a true picture of my gauge other than the messy tails all over the place! By the way, your projects and yarn are beautiful! Love your podcasts!

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Oh thanks so much, Chris! 🤗

[@ShreyaIyer92]

I’ve been working on my Stria cardigan since January and my goal to finish is Christmas this year… Let’s see!!

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Shreya, you give me hope! 💪 I so want the end product and I’m tryyyyying to enjoy the process!

[@ShreyaIyer92]

@@Lily_curatorial_knits We can do it!!

[@annikak.837]

Omg I can't wait to see that sunset Lento, please co that one 😍🤪 Lento is Finnish and means Flight, so a flight in sunset sounds like a great match!

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

I didn’t know the word meaning and just adore it, Annika! 🤗 Thank you so so much!

[@saraw8503]

Oslo hat and Sophie scarf with the lavender yarn.

[@shreyashiganguly]

I am so happy to see your video today. I saw the trailer of Persuasion and hated it. I wish they would stop ruining great literary works like this. Petiteknits has some good child's garments. That would be perfect for your son. Between large projects I often knit something for my daughter or an accessory as a quick and easy palette cleanser. Have a great day.

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Oh thank you for the kind comment! It’s funny because some adaptations I just love but this was not even the same character 😆 I’m really debating what’s next but my guy does love knit wear!

[@saracampbell6548]

Your champagne cardigan is perfection! Seriously, I want to make the EXACT same sweater now. Re: your next knit, I vote sunset lento. That color combo is top drawer. Also - yeah for another west coaster going to Rhinebeck! I am from the greater Seattle area and am going for the first time this year, too. I would LOVE to come to a meet up at Wool and Folk, but I’m one of the 5 people in the world who don’t have Instagram - any chance you would be willing to share the meet up details via email or ravelry?

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Sara! Absolutely! I’m trying to be more conscious of the KZbin folks! ❤️ I have a little plan in the works for wool & folk and I can’t wait to see you there!

[@jasmynepierre9168]

You might have enough of that lavender yarn to make a lento!!! I know Rebecca of Creabea was able to eke one out of 800m

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Wow wow wow, Jamyne coming in with the creative pairing and I LOVE it! Thank you so much!

[@sylvieboisvert]

that cardi color suits you wonderfully and is so beautiful.

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Sylvie, you are too kind! Thank you so much, I really appreciate you!

[@sylvieboisvert]

@@Lily_curatorial_knits you are so welcome☀

[@arianaw6513]

As a knitter who loves Jane Austen, I feel so vindicated by the end of this podcast. Going back to watch Pride and Prejudice (2005) and never thinking about Netflix's destruction of Anne Elliot again. (Also I love your champagne cardigan!)

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Thank you, Adriana! And yessssss! I think my new cast on deserves some 05 P&P love 😂

[@julieenslin909]

I needed to hear you say this about Persuasion! I agree. I had started to watch it after a recommendation but immediately felt it was a gross version of the original. Just start with new material instead of trying to own a different genre and make it yours, I say. I feel the same way about Anne with an E.

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Yes!!! Julie, you are so right. It's not even that their story is that terrible, it's just not the same story as Persuasion! LOL. Also, I must say that I'm not a strict textualist when comes to adaptations, I think Clueless is one of the best adaptations I've ever seen! But COME ON. Thanks for sticking with me through the rant!

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

😝 Clearly I'm still a little heated

[@julieenslin909]

@@Lily_curatorial_knits wait, Clueless was an adaptation? I've got some homework to do...

[@julieenslin909]

It was an adaptation of Emma??!! I had no idea and my mind is like, totally blown!

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Yes!!! I mean once you see it you can’t in-see it, but as a California girl and literature nerd growing up in the 90s I was in awe!

[@cherylclough4309]

I’m for the Rainbow sweater. That is a gorgeous sweater. I’m hoping to make it to Rhinebeck, but not sure yet. I’ll keep watching and if you get a meetup arranged, I’ll be there! If you like cozy mysteries, try Ashley Weaver’s Amory Ames series. The first is Murder at the Brightwell. They are such fun.

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Cheryl! Thank you so much, I’m adding the Amory Ames series to my list now 😼

[@cathynewkirk6807]

I enjoyed the episode! You should enter your striped Lento in the #summerifstripeskal with A Friend to Knit With and Misadventures of Skeoncocaine. It’s beautiful, and I can’t wait to see the next one!

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Thanks so much , Cathy! I didn’t see that KAL before and I will definitely enter 🌈

[@goldwest53]

I love Old Man, I think, because he’s my age and such a bada$$!

[@Lily_curatorial_knits]

Just like YOU! 💕

[@gloriashird3601]

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