VOOLENVINE: Episode 293 - Carving a Sweater

[@bradcmasters]

Hey Kristen, I'm in NYC from Melbourne Australia and thanks to your love of Brooklyn General I decided to check out the other day. Fantastic store, I can see why your so enamoured with it!! My wallet certainly left lighter haha. Keep up the awesome videos, love seeing your WIP and FOs

[@julialucas6626]

Love the mauve wig. Really suits you and your skin tone. With your Zweig sweater 💜💖💜

[@karmakauffman7445]

LOVE the wig! The color is totally perfect for you! ❤️

[@reginaovrid5184]

Thank you for the helix knitting tutorial, made a huge difference in my knitting. Always avoided alternating two skeins. Thank you, thank you!

[@gillmiller5193]

Love your hair,very nice. Also love all your new stuff. Your sweater looks brilliant, I have the pattern ! - I need to start ASAP. X

[@soulstitcher5846]

love your Halloweenie mauve-iness!! and LOVE this camera lens you've recorded witih....seems to make things much clearer & vibrant...and yes, just perfect!

[@Voolenvine]

💖💖💖

[@gillianrunting9853]

I just lost my coffee at your "pillage" comment! Thank you for all your wonderful work x

[@heathermacmillan3076]

You are rocking that hair! And thank you for bringing Tied Knots to my ever meandering attention. It’s a solid next on my tdn (to be knit) list 😘❤️

[@Voolenvine]

Thanks Heather!! Honestly, if Justyna charged $10 for the pattern, I'd pay it. Tied Knots is a winner!

[@ThatMNYarnGirl]

I've always really respected that you frog a project when you don't enjoy it, but I can see how it might be different when you're working on something for your husband. Sometimes if I lose steam on a project I tell myself that after I knit a couple rows I will reward myself by working on a project I am more excited about. It slows down the process but still gets you to the finish line! 😉

[@Voolenvine]

That's an excellent strategy!! :D Gonna give it a try..

[@the_knotted_knitter]

love the wig, you are right, you really could pull that off as an everyday look .

[@chococat178]

You are the “Mauve Queen” for Halloween 🎃 Loved the wig and hat ❤️❤️ It is always so fun to hear about your yarn acquisitions.

[@DynamiteTrujillo]

OMG. You're mauve for Halloween!! That's brilliant. The attitude deck is freaking great. Love love love. 💖

[@Voolenvine]

I did!! Happy accident? 🤷🏻‍♀️ 🤣 OMG the Attitude Deck is right up your alley!

[@aliciaw8121]

Love that rebel deck although i'm not sure how much insight it would give me 😂

[@anissam5009]

For projects I don't enjoy knitting but really want the end product, I make sure I have another project on the needles that I really enjoy working on then I set a goal for each day for dreaded project. So I'll say "you have to knit an inch (or knit for half an hour or whatever the goal is) a day before you get to work on the fun project." That way I'm making progress on the dreaded project but not spending hours a day doing something I don't want to. Just an idea, hope that helps.

[@Voolenvine]

That's a really good idea! I might just employ that for the "Husbeast" sweater 😂 Thanks Anissa!

[@kristenbjork6678]

Kristin, that wig is truly quite stunning on you! Just beautiful. Cheers!

[@Voolenvine]

Thanks so much, Kristen! :D

[@maizydaizy22]

I love that color “hair” on you! Not could match your zweig any better either...it’s perfect! Also love that new hat you knit and went straight to Ravelry to download. Thanks for sharing that pattern!

[@kimberlyearly8918]

That color actually looks really pretty on you!!

[@Voolenvine]

Thanks Kimberly! :D

[@FroggyFish40]

Wow! Loving the hair colour. Looks fantastic on you xx

[@dianay2909]

Havent even made it past the first 2 seconds and im loving that hair. Lol

[@Voolenvine]

Hah! Thanks Diana 😘

[@ZazuYarns]

OMG! I'm just catching up on podcasts and didn't see this until now! You should SO get mauve hair! You look awesome!!!

[@jdominirose]

Please kit your Radiant pullover. Simply stunning! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ashleymckeever7474]

that wig and hat combo is super adorable!

[@littlebigknits]

I just about jumped over to Amazon to look for a wig!!! That hat really does have the perfect slouch and will go well with any hair! Lovely to see you!!

[@Voolenvine]

Hah, Thanks Selma! Wigs really do make the best last minute costumes! They used to be my go-to, before I learned to sew.

[@dawnoverholt6877]

Love that hair color on you. Have you thought of a mauve streak.

[@drea3556]

You go girl rock the mauve wig. Just love it. I could see you permanently rocking that color. Just love Tied Knots hat, you are such and enabler I have to knit one your version is just beautiful. You going down the rabbit hole after Rhinebeck? Lmao. Can't pass up some good yarn. Thanks for a great show as always. Until next time. Stay good as always.

[@Voolenvine]

Thanks Anderea!! 💖💖💖 hah, not sure I could keep up maintaining that color hair 🤣 And totally give Tied Knots a knit. Such an awesome pattern! Thanks so much for watching 💖

[@drea3556]

Voolenvine 😘

[@WolffUndSchafePodcast]

Hi Kristin! I haven't watched ANY knitting podcasts in ages, cooped up in my writing/research cave, so it's so nice to watch you again! The Joji sweater looks great, I love the colors you've picked (and dyed!). I like Justyna's hat too, I didn't know it was a free pattern! I'm not knitting too much these days, but right now I'm thinking about knitting socks for my son, it should be a nice little project :) A knitting tarot deck and I've never heard about it! Need to check it out! :D Much love crawling back to my cave< ;D

[@ashleighrichman9035]

LOVE the wig! That plus the hat and you look adorable :) As for the wool for Dennis's sweater-- have you thought about soaking the wool and then letting it dry before you knit with it? It might help the wool bloom a little more and make it more enjoyable.

[@Voolenvine]

Thanks Ashleigh! ❤️ I did think about soaking it. But I think it really comes down to the needle size I'm using. The yarn was meant to be knit at a larger gauge.

[@ashleighrichman9035]

@@Voolenvine sorry it's such a slog 🙁

[@belindaf8821]

I'm sure someone else has said this, but what if you washed the skeins to try and get some of the grease out? Another thing that can help is warming it up to let the grease melt a bit. I haven't seen that wool in person though, so I'm not sure if either of those suggestions would work. It sucks when something you want to make for someone you love is a pain in the arse to knit!

[@pennykyle9370]

Love the wig....perfect colour for you.

[@willameena66]

pink hair really looks good on you

[@PattymacMakes]

I love the pink hair on you! If you ever decide to change up the black, the mauve would be a great choice. Lovely projects as always. Love the new hat!! I didn't do anything for hand out candy for the kids on Halloween this year. I didn't even buy a pumpkin or a mum to place out front. And it was fine.

[@carolcorcoran9643]

About Dennis's sweater do you think your needle size is to small for the yarn? I'm having same problem with 3 cowels because its worsted weight on size 5.

[@Voolenvine]

The texture of the yarn on smaller needles is not a happy combination. It's definitely more suited for larger needles.

[@anneliejohansson]

Love your hair!

[@debbieharrison567]

You look awesome in mauve

[@zoop3000]

"The Mauve Avenger" from Hey Arnold comes to mind. lol

[@Voolenvine]

Hah! I had to google that one. 💖🤣

[@GuroFlemmen]

Didn't you buy some Lettlopi to knit the Skogafjell for your husband? I have knit with Lettopi several times, and I think it's nice to knit on metal needles (not on wooden).

[@Voolenvine]

I did! But Dennis decided he wasn't crazy about the pattern. So I'll be knitting that for myself at some point ;) I can't wait to work with Lettlopi!

[@GuroFlemmen]

@@Voolenvine maybe he'd like Riddari better. It's a really beautiful mens sweater (that also work for women - I want one!). But I understand if you'd like to use the yarn for a Skogafjall for yourself. It's a lovely sweater!

[@marla6847]

LOL, I may have been the one who commented on the hubster sweater. I am knitting the Denali out of Peace Fleece sport.DK in a medium gray (Father's Gray). I knit almost up to the armhole in the spring during a ten day vacation during which I had many hours in the car to knit. Since then I have not knit a stitch. I love the pattern, but something about a man's sweater is just so . . . well, I don't articulate it, but you understand. My advice is to find a time when you have some car or TV time and pick it up and keep slogging away. I love my spouse and I know he will love his completed sweater. And let's be realistic here, I am doing five cables across the garment and yours is ahem, easier, so please be a good role model and get yours finished so I can get motivated. Maybe we can be Peace Fleece husband sweater motivational buddies. Will post a picture once I get some good light.

[@Voolenvine]

Hah! After you mentioned it, I couldn't get "Carving a sweater" out of my head while knitting on it! 5 cables??? I salute you. Your husband will cherish that sweater for ages! Unfortunately, I am not the role model you seek 🤣 Over the weekend I decided to call it quits with this yarn. It's just physically unpleasant to work with, and not worth the effort. 😞 BUT I will be casting on Rift with some different yarn. The husband shall have a sweater!

[@christineking5550]

It's ok to rip out Dennis' sweater. Rip it out, see what you can destash or maybe try a project with a looser gauge. Choose a yarn you know you will enjoy working with. It's not worth it to continue if it's really not enjoyable. When you work with a yarn you like to work with, it will zoom.

[@jhuntsman17]

you look adorable as always

[@gooseyfibers405]

You look so lovely/ethereal in the pink!

[@jaycarr5906]

If that were me knitting a sweater for my significant other, I'd want to enjoy it. It sounds like its the dense gauge that's bothering you not so much the yarn. My hands kill me if my gauge is too dense. I'd rip it out and find a pattern with a looser gauge if I were you.

[@Voolenvine]

Good point, Jay!

[@kimmierroo]

The wig and COLOR suit you!

[@teresaleive4049]

Will you be going to Vogue Knitting Live next January? I looked for you at the podcaster meet up at Rhinebeck but never saw you there. I wanted to give you a shawl that I made based on House Ravenclaw from Harry Potter. It is teal and gold and looks like a banner without the bird on it.

[@crookedknits]

That wig looks great on you! You should wear it more often. Or maybe buy some mauve hair dye haha!

[@jaycarr5906]

Also you are knitting a aran weight yarn on a worsted gauge, that has to be painful.

[@Voolenvine]

I'm knitting worsted. It's not a terribly dense gauge. I did swatch and it blocks out nicely ...

[@ArtBeatKathie]

You look mauve-u-lous. Yeah I did that. lol Mauve is also my fav color! That color suits you so well with your skin tone. Embrace the bubbly...and also embrace the Goth side. You can do either as the literal mood strikes.

[@Voolenvine]

Hah! Thanks so much, Kathie! The 40mm is definitely the unsung hero of lenses. And OMG... don't talk to me about "glass". I've tasted the Kool-Aid 💸💸💸🙈 Thanks for making me feel less guilty about it 😋💖

[@colleenmadsen5391]

Just thought I would help you out with Treccia. It is Italian for braid and is pronounced trehchia with very little emphasis on the i.

[@Voolenvine]

Definitely helpful, Colleen. Thanks so much!

[@jenniferverstraten3024]

Love the wig 😘 cant you bribe someone into finishing the sweater for Dennis ? 😂 im hating my like a cloud atm. Constantly mess it up and just sooooo bored but its tge only thing on my needles and im on a mission to finish it before the move 😱

[@Voolenvine]

Ahh... It's those "simple" patterns that end up being so tricky. Like a Cloud is going to look beautiful on you, though!! Think of it like a "housewarming" gift to yourself 🤗

[@cindyyates2864]

Love mauve wig pretty

[@sallyburch4360]

Is there anything that doesn’t look good on you? That mauve wig looks so good on you!!

[@Voolenvine]

Aww, why thanks so much, Sally. 💖💖💖

[@mytrueserenity5666]

So love the mauve wig! Not bad on the pronunciation of treccia (means braid in Italian). Change the hard k sound for a softer ch sound. Tre-cha. :)

[@Voolenvine]

Thanks for the pronunciation help! :D

[@gilliantherese7202]

Peace fleece is not that bad...put on your big girl pants & finish the sweater. Your husband will appreciate it. :-)

[@Voolenvine]

Thanks for the encouragement, Gillian, but I actually called it quits with the yarn over the weekend. The yarn wasn't for me. So I'll be casting on another version or Rift with different yarn. I think my husband will appreciate a sweater that I actually enjoyed knitting. ;-)

[@gilliantherese7202]

Fair enough, sometimes we need to change it up. Hopefully, something else will be more enjoyable. Yarn hubbies rock! :-D

[@pattybvt]

Not sure why so many people pronounce “Laine” magazine as “Line-a”. “Laine” is French for wool and in French is pronounced “Lenn”. The “Line-a” pronunciation has always confused me... Love the hair 😀😀

[@gilliantherese7202]

Laine magazine is Nordic, not French...the Nordic pronounciation is Line-a

[@pattybvt]

Thanks for that explanation - I didn’t realize that was the Nordic pronunciation. Now it makes perfect sense. Thank you!!

[@Voolenvine]

@@pattybvt Ah-hah! The "Lanie" pronunciation police have arrived - as predicted 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks 💖

[@pattybvt]

@@Voolenvine Sorry - I know you weren't looking forward to this!! BUT - it did explain the reason for the pronunciation. And my hackles won't raise when I hear it said "Line-A" any more, LOL! As always, thanks for your podcast - I look forward to it every week! All the best....

[@Voolenvine]

@@pattybvt No need to apologize, Pat! I just got a chuckle because I KNEW it was coming 😋 Pronunciation comments are always helpful!