The BEST of APRIL 2022: Ranunculus FO, Log Cabining, Granny Square Cardigans + more!

[@shllybkwrm]

Also, so funny, I was just looking at granny square cardis myself and ended up queueing up all the same ones as you 😂

[@dededraper7016]

Just found you after Kim and Jonna and Myak cast on party. Love your combination of crafts.

[@donnapreston767]

I love your word the "Dooblydoo" for where the links will be. It's such an apt word 💖

[@lindav1403]

Never met a granny square I didn't like! It's a classic.

[@JADufault21]

Pre-chimney, the hearth was in the center. Even colonial and pioneer homes the fireplace and chimney were placed in the center, the original central heating. Kristin you might want to look into assembly line quilting, do all your cutting before moving onto your sewing. With the log cabin for example- you know how many blocks you will have, start with the red center and it's friend, chain sew all of those. Snip them apart or not, press the seams open and then sew on the next strip, repeat the snip apart and press seam open. All the blocks will be completed at the same time. The Double Wedding Ring Quilt class I took met once a week for 5 weeks, doing the assembly line method we all had a finished quilt top at the end.

[@Voolenvine]

Thanks for the great info, Julie! I remember learning about hearths being placed in the center of a home, watching a home renovation show on HGTV 😄It's all so fascinating! And yes!! Assembly line quilting seems like the way to go ... I think I just wanted skip the cutting part and get straight to the sewing with this project 😋 Next time, for sure!

[@sharonwall8071]

Love your Ranunculus Kristen, i am also an aquarian and a lifelong knitter, garment maker and quilter. I remember when i started patchwork, i went to a sewing group and the teacher started out by saying " You go out and buy beautiful fabric, you cut it into tiny pieces and then sew it back together again". But what joy, i have just completed a quilt using Tilda fabrics by a Scandinavian designer whicn are so beautiful. Happy making and look forward to seeing you next time x

[@Voolenvine]

Thank you, Sharon! Hah, I heard this saying, too. It's so true! But endless possibilities 😄 Tilda has some beautiful fabrics!

[@RHYTHMgirlMo]

Love the Ranunculus esp. sleeve legnth. LovelLY!

[@Moishi54]

I also knit the ranunculus -twice. Same neckline in both and one was more narrow than the other.

[@sharoncruz9901]

I love your ranunculus. So unique in the charcoal and oil slick style mohair. I am about to start one in lavender/cream with soft lavender mohair. You know, I am amazed at how fast you've settled into your new home! I'm still working on mine 25 years later. LOL

[@dorykoszewski3162]

I was so glad to see the red square in the center of your log cabin quilt squares. It stands for the heart of the home hence the red. I had made a log cabin quilt for my mom and when she passed in 2020 the quilt came back to hug me. I don't see it as nautical with your lovely color choices. There are so many ways to put those squares together to make hundreds of patterns. Try it on your design wall or layout. Your Ranunculus is absolutely gorgeous and I love the color. Now I'm the only one that hasn't made one I guess. 🌷

[@Voolenvine]

Thank you so much, Dory! I'm so very sorry to hear about the loss of your mom, but glad you have a special quilt to remember her by. ❤️

[@AnneBeamish]

I adore the yarn combination for your Ranunculus. I am starting a new one soon.

[@CDForney]

I’ve been quilting for 30 years but am just getting into knitting and crocheting 🧶 😊❤️❤️❤️

[@isithometimeyet6553]

I love the 5th Dimension. I discovered there track 'Stone Soul Picnic' a few years ago. No idea what they were singing about but just played it over and over anyway. And 'Wedding Bell Blues' - what a great song. The minimalist aesthetic of your Log cabin is very charming. Can't wait to see the FO.

[@heather7862]

Haha I laughed when you said “itches so many scratches.” I’m always getting those backwards. My dad corrects me every time, “you don’t itch a scratch, you scratch an itch.” 😂

[@Voolenvine]

OMG, did I say that?! 😂 Most of the time I think faster than I can talk so ... words! 🥴

[@dkolla08]

I also just finished my first Ranunculus, so I’m part of the club. I love the sweater and pattern and will knit another at some point. I also have that exact color of Ito Sensai in my stash and almost don’t want to knit it up. I just love staring at that color. It has a lot going on.

[@carolmorrison5173]

Loved summer of soul.

[@maikes.8649]

I recently came across your channel and was like „oh, Kristin Lehrer, finally a German speaking knitter“. You surely know that your name means „teacher“ in German. 😄 Though this turned out to be another knitting channel in English, I really enjoy your content. Greetings from Germany! 👋

[@davidhensley76]

I'm learning to crochet with Arne & Carlos. Maybe I'll make my daughters granny square cardigans this fall.

[@Voolenvine]

I love their tutorials! You've got some lucky daughters 😄

[@faricaa]

Love your ring quilt, the colours are great! Amazing work.

[@Voolenvine]

Thanks so much, Nalka! It's definitely putting my quilting skills to the test 😅

[@thekindles1183]

I always look forward to your vlogs and love being a member too. I've been trying to work through my WIPs, but I am indeed feeling unmotivated by it. I might get through some and head into springy-ier tops. Thanks for sharing all the quilting and podcast you're listening too. - Kimberly

[@Voolenvine]

Thank you, Kimberly!! 🤗

[@elizabethpack7523]

I love the Liberty passacaglia rosette! Where did you get your LIberty fabrics? Quilting is another crafty rabbit hole that sucked me in about 5 years ago...and I've made about 10 quilts so far! It's so nice to have you join the quilting club! 🙂

[@Voolenvine]

Thanks, Elizabeth! Who knew I'd fall so hard for quilting? 10 quilts in 5 years?? That's pretty amazing. Bravo! 🙌 And Duckadilly.com offers liberty fabric bundles for a decent price! You get to choose a color scheme and they'll send you a surprise mix. 😄

[@half-caffcrochet]

I laughed so hard at about 9 mins - YES I have noticed that cute crochet tops (and granny square bucket hats!) are everywhere, YES I am also here for it, and YES I have been saying "I could totally make that" every single time I am out shopping! I have been doing all the crochet bags lately, granny square and not. 🌼😁

[@Voolenvine]

YESSS!!! Bring on ALL the granny squares!! 😆

[@kat1984]

I love knitting Andrea Mowry's DRK Everyday socks. They fit better than any other pattern I've made over the years

[@Voolenvine]

I'll have to give that pattern a try sometime. I've just been knitting my go-to sock recipe but it's fun to learn about new sock shapes and techniques 😄

[@acornknits]

I'm also completely guilty of seeing a piece of knitwear in a store that I like and thinking "ohhh, I could make that!". Then automatically reverse engineering it in my head to work out the construction 🧣👀🤔🧶 And congratulations on your finished Ranunculus! The colour choice is so elegant and really suits you 🥰

[@Voolenvine]

Thanks, Natalia! 😄 I think as knitters/crocheters we're primed to think this way 😂 Is it a curse? Is it a gift? who knows! lol

[@mistyblue5312]

Yes, I’ve been spotting those crochet cardi’s randomly on the street. Inspired to try making one. Great episode chockfull of dooblydoo goodness! Thank you.

[@intheyellowcorner]

I remember going to Germany with my high school German class (benefits of living in Europe). We were there for around two weeks and i didn't want to leave. I love it there.

[@Voolenvine]

What a great trip!! It's been so long since I visited. The countryside is so beautiful and the food!!

[@intheyellowcorner]

@@Voolenvine it really is beautiful. I went to Koln and the surrounding area. Id love to go back and visit Berlin.

[@Winkey-crafts]

I also love killing Eve. Would love to see the last season. Love your ranunculus! Think about casting on own. I’m listening to the “bookbinder by Bridget collins. About 3,5 hours in.

[@cheskydivision]

Don’t look up is sooooo close to finished. Really want to see you in it.

[@MarquitasKnottyCrush]

Love your R. Sweater but Yay Crochet!! I havent made a granny square cardi yet. Thanks for the patterns! Yes Fiber People are the best!!!

[@trishcostello813]

Yes, knitted a Ranunculus same time as you, finished in 3 weeks, easy knit. Been wearing a lot. Mm, losing steam, mine got frogged!

[@katieloves]

Found them!

[@montanafamilytrails]

In the 1800s, if a log cabin quilt was made with one black square in the middle instead of red, the owner of the home would hang it on the clothes line as a signal... it marked a member of the Underground Railroad where escaped slaves could find a safe house.

[@shllybkwrm]

You pronounced Midori Hirose quite well! But I wanted to note that the ITO Sensai has an a and so is not pronounced like sensei - more like sen-sah-ee if that makes sense? Anyway, love the way your Ranunculus fits!

[@satinleader0067]

Love all of those granny square cardigan patterns! Another favorite of mine I've been eyeballing recently is the Lakeside Coatigan by Lee Satori

[@Voolenvine]

Holy cow, that cardigan is EPIC! 🤯

[@mariecoghlan746]

Loved your video. If you’ve loved ‘killing eve ‘try ‘doctor foster’ . A rewrite of the Greek classic Medea.

[@Aligardens]

I absolutely loved killing Eve, I haven't watched the final season yet I am going to get AMC to finish it but Im still watching outlander at the moment!! I am just learning how to sew and I am enjoying the process. Your quilts are awesome, it has been on my radar lately to try quilting! I have just recently started cutting out 3x3 squares and trying to stitch them together, oddly enough 🤪 it is difficult to cut straight let alone sew straight enough for all of the corners to match up! I have a ways to go but I look forward to it. I am missing your hand dyed yarn and all of the projects your making with them. ❤️ More soon I hope!

[@Voolenvine]

Yay! Congrats on learning to sew. When it comes to sewing straight lines, you'll get it! practice, practice, practice! When quilting, seam allowances are usually 1/4". So, keep your eye on the edge of your presser foot and ensure the fabric doesn't extend beyond it when sewing. I also like to use washi tape to mark wider seam allowances ... I hope that helps/makes sense. I ought to do a tutorial on this 😋 And yes!! I'm just waiting for the right project to come into my life. I have a couple of my colorways that I'm itching to knit with.

[@Aligardens]

@@Voolenvine Thank you! Washi tape, I will look into this ASAP!! I have a foot on the sewing machine that is clear plastic in the center so it is really easy to see what I am doing(I am a lefty so I might hold my fabric on the opposite side of the machine). My grandmother is 87 and she is unable to see out of one eye, so she gifted me her janomi sewing machine, serger (haven't looked at it yet), and and Embroidery machine (haven't looked at that either). I am excited, overwhelmed, and determined to honor her by learning all of it

[@leegifford3261]

You made me laugh when you said you feel like you’re sewing with lasagna noodles! Have you seen any videos from Jordan Fabrics? Donna is a fabulous and talented teacher as well! I totally get the creative rabbit holes and it’s fun to see what you’re discovering.

[@Voolenvine]

They really do look like lasagna noodles, right!? 😋 And yes!! I love Donna's channel. I actually watched her Double Wedding Ring Quilt tutorial. Super helpful!

[@PaulaSimoes67]

It's beautifull, It's quick, but the gsm's...MY LORD!!! I fail more than often on those gsm's .. whats wrong with me? There are unexplainable holes in my pre yoke fase...what should I do? No, I don't want an answer....I will keep trying. Thank you for the colorwork tuto....a small that you did some time ago. Lots of love from Lisbon.

[@beepbopboop3221]

Is it still summery when the yarn is mohair and silk and the alpaca? I've never used mohair so.

[@laura_n]

If the Patons Australia pattern falls through, let me know as I have the book at home.

[@Voolenvine]

Aww, thanks so much, LolaStar ... thankfully, I'm all set 😄 💖 So glad to know the physical pattern is still out there and relatively accessible!

[@iamnoraling]

And I wish I could speak english fluently one day, but unfortunately my brain decided to like numbers more than words. 😁 The colourway should be „Schlammpackung“ which literally is mud package. But maybe one can translate it to mud or clay mask. PS: Your Ranunculus is gorgeous. 🖤

[@Voolenvine]

Thanks so much, Nora! 🖤 "Mud Package" 😂😂😂 Now there's a colorway name! Many different shades of mud in 1 ball of yarn. Maybe that's what they were going for? 😋 And hey, numbers are a universal language ... so there's that! 😄

[@karenclement743]

I was thinking you were going to subscribe the dress and shawl behind you.

[@Voolenvine]

I completely forgot to do that, Karen! 🤦🏻‍♀️ It's the Birds of a Feather shawl by Andrea Mowry ... here's the link to my Ravelry project page for it, if you're interested :) www.ravelry.com/projects/voolenvine/birds-of-a-feather

[@katieloves]

where can I find the links?

[@anatrampert1332]

Greetings from Germany! Where in Germany?

[@Voolenvine]

Guten Tag!! 🙋🏻‍♀️🇩🇪 I have family in Obernheim 😄

[@anatrampert1332]

@@Voolenvine 4 hours away from me !!

[@Voolenvine]

@@anatrampert1332 no way! 😄

[@anatrampert1332]

@@Voolenvine if you visit again I have to invite you to a cup of German coffee!

[@Winkey-crafts]

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[@paulyknit]

The log cabin gives me Japanese vibes. weird lol, probably because of the red on the Japanese flag.