What I'm Knitting This Fall | KNITTING PODCAST | Episode 17

[@heatherhaught6445]

Politics is so polarizing here in the US. You are brave for bringing it up. I agree with you and plan to vote, of course. Some people will complain about bringing this up on your channel when they were looking for a safe space free from politics. I respect a podcasters decision to do that, but I respect those who weigh in even more. Knitting and Knitters have always had a role in politics, and this year in the US, the stakes are so high. Here’s to hoping your channel does not go dark in November.

[@AliMakesEverything]

Thank you! Crossing all my fingers and toes 🤞🏻

[@thehopefulheliophile]

Thanks for the reminder to vote, Ali! I hope you don't have a reason to go dark in November too.

[@AliMakesEverything]

Fingers and toes and anything else I can possible cross crossed 😅🤞🏻

[@AKnitterObsessed]

I’m pretty sure the El Naranjo pattern is part the book Memory Lane which hasn’t been released yet. I had the same confusion as you when I first saw all the patterns hit Ravelry cause they’re all gorgeous.

[@AliMakesEverything]

Ohhhh that explains it 😂 Thank you!

[@shala-blackpurlmagic]

Came here to say this. The pattern/book isn’t releasing until September so more info should be available in Sept. on Ravelry ☺️

[@chickenchickenfree]

I really liked doing a cowl as my first stranded colorwork - I learned a lot about colorwork, what I find fun to knit, and what made sense for my skill level. It was nice to have something pretty low stakes, since it only took a few mini skeins.

[@KarenStrickholm]

Also makes for a great holiday gift!

[@AliMakesEverything]

Oh that’s a good idea! 😄

[@Pinnipedantic]

@@AliMakesEverything jamie lomax/pnw knits for great cowls/doodles/etc

[@JenDulinVT]

I love your channel so much! Thank you for the reminder to vote at the end. It feels like my whole life will go dark if Trump gets reelected, so for those who say politics has no place in knitting or "entertainment," congrats on your privilege.

[@AliMakesEverything]

Thank you so much! I totally agree, here’s to hoping in a few months we’re not living in the dark timeline 🤞🏻

[@JenDulinVT]

@@AliMakesEverything ughhhh the darkest timeline 🙇‍♀️🎲

[@emilylarson1603]

I haven't knit a Sari Nordland pattern, but I have watched a lot of knitting podcasters talk about her this summer with the popularity of her Book Club Cardigan. It has been a theme that they have run out of yarn despite buying enough or even extra based on the yardage requirements. If you haven't already, it could be a good idea to check ravelry project page notes to see if 3 skeins is enough. Also, the Simple Thing is a great basic garter scarf template similar to the Sophie Scarf. It's free and easily customizable. I think the el naranjo pattern is from a yet to be published book that Laine is releasing soon ish

[@juliathomas2185]

If that cardigan is brioche, swatch and block a big swatch! You’ll be amazed my how much brioche in superwash yarn can grow!!

[@AliMakesEverything]

Good call, I definitely will! Thank you!

[@Pinnipedantic]

See, as a graphic designer I LOVE selecting colorwork combinations. I have such a hard time knitting in a single color! If that sweater is brioche, Stephen West is your friend. His brioche tutorials got me through my shawl.

[@AliMakesEverything]

Perfectionism strikes, I have to get it just right and that’s hard 😂

[@laraontoast]

ALL of The Wandering Flock's bases are supernaturally beautiful. I don't know how they do it. Their DK Merino is softer than some cashmeres that I have, and their laceweight mohair is the softest, non-prickliest I've used. Love them so much

[@AliMakesEverything]

Is this the story of how I get hooked on extremely expensive yarn 😂

[@laraontoast]

Just say the word: I'm a world-class cheerleader / enabler of purchasing ALL THE YARNS. (But seriously, yes, Wandering Flock is magic)

[@mywoolmitten]

New subscriber here, very glad I found your channel 😊 I've been looking at some Sari N patterns as well for my fall/winter knitting but haven't quite decided lol Thank you for your comments at the end of the episode ❤

[@AliMakesEverything]

Ooh happy knitting on whatever Sari pattern you land on! Thanks for watching 😄

[@juliao9146]

I think you probably know this, but superwash tends to grow a lot with blocking. I highly recommend you block a relatively sizeable swatch and hang it to dry to make sure you pick the right size for the sweater. For stranded colorwork sweaters, Andrea Mowry also has a bunch that are super cute. I think you might like Illuminate or Pink Velvet. Some of the color choices in the projects on Ravelry are stunning even if you aren't into the designer's own choices.

[@alecsgirl]

Yes, and combined with the half fishermens rib stitch, you’ll especially want to watch out for growth. The cables should help a little though.

[@AliMakesEverything]

You’re right, swatching will definitely be important on this one! 😄

[@abigknit]

I knit the collete top in sandness line (cotton, linen, viscole) and was miserable becasue of how little stretch the yarn had while knitting up. Maybe pick a wool/ cotton blend?

[@AliMakesEverything]

Oh interesting! I think the cotton lino has a decent amount of stretch but I’ll definitely knit a swatch to check before I commit to it!

[@knitwitchronicles]

The Minou cardigan was my first brioche knitting project and it was way easier than I thought! Loved the pattern and the process 😊 the cables only happen on knit rows and it was easy to memorize. The brioche is between the cables, that's why those stitches are so pronounced!

[@AliMakesEverything]

Ooh that's awesome to hear! 😄

[@shamszakhour6076]

What a gorgeous cardigan. I just bought it. Such a relief to see that it's not brioche, it's fisherman's rib, which I hear is much easier. (I've never done either.) Still, you might want to use lifelines until you have the pattern down. (I love that the yarn for your sister's cardigan matches your lipstick!)

[@quil10it]

YES!! Vote 💙💙💙💙💙💙🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

[@nikitinaknits]

Love your selection of projects! The gift cardigan is going to be worth it, its wonderful

[@AliMakesEverything]

Thank you, I hope so! 😄

[@jedens924]

I knit Colette this year and it’s a super intuitive cable knit! One of the fastest projects I’ve made, because it seems to fly by as you keep working toward the next cable repeat. Go for it!

[@AliMakesEverything]

Oooh that's very encouraging! Looking forward to getting started on it! 😄

[@lionakuikhoven9467]

hmmm.. I thought I left a comment yesterday but can't seem to find it anywhere. Anyway: loved this episode as always! 💛Thanks so much for making these, and I actually really like how fast you talk, means I am actually continually engaged and have no time to get distracted by other things (but knitting) 😉 Did you see the colourwork Christmas stocking pattern by Anna Sjosvard? I immediately thought of you when I ran into them on Ravelry today after watching your episode.

[@AliMakesEverything]

Ooh that is such a pretty pattern! 😄

[@jkobis]

Just found your video. You remind me of my daughter Melanie. She lives in Mexico. I have never met anyone who can speak as rapidly as she does! Then I found your video. I love it. Besides speaking rapidly she has a very distinct voice. I really like the green color yarn. I am also obsessed with the cable Christmas stockings . I just downloaded the pattern thanks

[@AliMakesEverything]

Hahahaha you sound just like my mum, she's always talking about how fast I talk 😂

[@leighhuggins5030]

I'm so happy I found your channel today! No idea why the KZbin algorithm kept me away from you thus far because after this video you are now one of my fave knitting podcasters. Also - my first ever fingering weight cardigan took me about six months...it is my favorite garment that I have ever made, but wow was it a slog to get through. If I may, I highly recommend having a simple stockinette in the round project to go back and forth between the Minou Cardigan. Not only to give your hands a rest but also your brain. Last year was the first year that I did gift knits for my family, and I made a Zipper Sweater Man for my uncle, a ribbed beanie for my aunt, and a knee-length cardigan for my mother. I started in early October and was frantically knitting until the last possible moment on all of these projects. Granted, I was also in graduate school and working part-time, so I didn't have the time I do now to dedicate to more complex projects. You do you, and please be gentle with yourself along the way

[@AliMakesEverything]

Eeee thank you so much, I'm so happy to have you here! 😊 Wow, you were an ambitious holiday knitter last year! I'm so impressed!

[@shamszakhour6076]

You might already know this, but a tip for your mom's ribbon yarn scarf: Once you knit that first triangle (and just before you start knitting the even section, weigh the project. Then you knit until you have that much yarn left over. That's when you start the decreasing triangle at the other end.

[@EverythingBekka]

I simply love your spirit & energy! I hope you don’t have to go dark on your channel! I am definitely loving the cable obsession 🫶🏾 Good Luck 🤞🏾🥳

[@AliMakesEverything]

I truly hope so 😂 Thank you so much! ☺️

[@mireillemoreau289]

I’m at the same place as you about color work! What pattern choose? What colors? This is a nightmare! 😂

[@louisegottliebbro2843]

That Minou Cardigan is absolutely beautiful 😍

[@AliMakesEverything]

Isn’t it?! 😄

[@MBador49]

Looks like the El Naranjo sweater is only published in the book, "Memory Lane: Embellished Knits to Cherish" by Claudia Quintanilla

[@AliMakesEverything]

Ohhhh that explains it! I didn’t find anything about a book in my googling. Thank you 😄

[@Dreamknitgirl-1]

For bottom up garments, I always place it on waste yarn and block right before sleeve separation to make sure I have the length I want. This works well for me and I. Don’t get any length surprises at the end!

[@AliMakesEverything]

Smart! I guess you have to have a pretty accurate understanding of how the armhole depth and neck are going to turn out and fit on you? It still feels like a lot of variables but maybe I'm overthinking it 😂

[@Dreamknitgirl-1]

@@AliMakesEverything Very true!

[@photogchik007]

red and purple sorta low contrast for the Lume would be amazing

[@KariEngblom-Youkey]

Just found you! 😊 and yes, i will vote❤. Love your video. Look forward to more. Absolutely LOVE the swiggle sweater!😊

[@AliMakesEverything]

Thank you so much! 😄

[@soolee8747]

Your sister is lucky to have you in her life! And on a related note, maybe buy / take a look at her pattern (and maybe even swatch) before deciding which sweater to tackle first? If it were me, I’d start the more complicated project first, just to give myself more time to rip back when needed. But I personally don’t knit well under a tight deadline-when I’m stressed or try to knit fast, I make more mistakes. Also, I haven’t tried stranded colorwork myself, but lots of knitters I know (and even more whose podcasts I watch) swear by knitting rings. They apparently help with keeping an even tension. Might be a worthwhile investment, especially if you do end up making your own collection of colorwork garments!

[@KarenStrickholm]

Wondering, what is a knitting ring?

[@soolee8747]

@@KarenStrickholm When doing color work, it’s super important to keep an even tension so that the yarn doesn’t pucker (which will distort the finished object). Basically, a knitting ring (sometimes called a knitting thimble) is an aid to help with tension. It has grooves or notches so that you can keep multiple strands of yarn moving smoothly as you work.

[@AliMakesEverything]

Ooh both are good thoughts, thank you! I think I will swatch both the sweaters if just to quell my excitement about casting on with the new yarn 😂

[@moomsie]

Your plans are so restrained - I just cast on all the things! I got good Mum points for telling my daughter there is a new Rainbow Rowell book. She did have an issue with you having your books arranged by colour (I was a School Librarian for a while and she grew up helping after school). I told her that as long as you can find the book, it is OK, and the books do look very beautiful.

[@AliMakesEverything]

Hahahahaha I like to think of the colour-coding as a testament to my love of my books because I know them well enough to still be able to find anything I'm looking for! 😄

[@sharonmerton9812]

Hi Ali. Just discovered your podcast and love it! subscribed....thanks for your take on the knits.

[@AliMakesEverything]

Thanks so much for watching! 😊

[@embeemakes]

I Just discovered your channel, and as a fellow graphic designer I totally get the struggle to find the right color palette for colorwork knits.

[@AliMakesEverything]

Hahahahaha I'm so glad I'm not the only one!

[@edinacole6382]

Have you tried the contiguous method of knitting top down sweaters? Barbara Walker was the first to discuss the process/concept. I love this method and it gives structure to the shoulders

[@AliMakesEverything]

I’ve seen people talk about it but I’ve never done one! Definitely curious to give it a shot though 😊

[@comfycozytoo]

I think you will find stranded colorwork to be easier than you thought and a nice break from the cables. Im knitting my first colorwork project now. Colorwork cufd club (august) by summer lee. Its just two colors so that helps.

[@AliMakesEverything]

Your socks turned out so beautifully! 😍

[@comfycozytoo]

@@AliMakesEverything thank you! 💜

[@champagneknits9333]

❤❤❤ great episode.

[@KarenStrickholm]

Excellent choices! Maybe work on 2-3 at same time? Love your new-to-me channel!!

[@AliMakesEverything]

Thanks so much for being here! 😄

[@midnightknitter5654]

I love the brioche cardigan, and that is going to become a maybe for me. FYI the pattern El Naranjo is going to be released by Laine publishing as a book (Memory Lane) sometime in September, and I also really want to knit that. I made the cargill junior for my son and it is a fun knit.

[@AliMakesEverything]

Ooh nice to hear an endorsement for the Cargill sweater, that one’s going to have to stay in the running! 😄

[@Meredith36]

Love the fall knitting plans. Happy knitting 💚🧶💚

[@LyndsayMyers]

Wait what?!?! How did I not know Rainbow R has a new book out!!! Amazing! Thank you!

[@AliMakesEverything]

It must be because I was hogging all the targeted ads for it-I didn’t even realize I preordered it two different times, months apart 😂

[@gloriaahhh]

I did a cable class with Sari at Flock this summer and she said that she’s a process knitting for lace, but a product knitter for cables because she doesn’t love knitting cables as much. So, that made me feel better about not being a process cable knitter.

[@AliMakesEverything]

Ahh that makes a lot of sense! That class must have been so much fun!

[@WanderandCreate.withEmma]

ha, I have the same approach with my Christmas gift knits - one year a select few will get hand knit socks, the others may (or may not) get some the next year!

[@AliMakesEverything]

Hahahaha perfect!

[@fvidder2210]

Knitting cables flat is SO much easier because, yes, patterns basically never have crosses on a WS row. So if you have a cable row and then three more rows, it's easy to tell where you are due to having WS and RS. If it's in the round, I often find myself squinting at my knitting going "Am I on row 3 after the cable or row 4 where I need to cross again?"

[@fvidder2210]

DYING! Naranjo is from a book (a very expensive book) that is coming out in September. You've been seeing this designer around because all the test knitters have been going nuts lately. But no, the pattern isn't available yet.

[@fvidder2210]

September 17th in case my comment with the link remains hidden.

[@AliMakesEverything]

Oh that’s a great point! I can definitely see that being helpful hahaha

[@AliMakesEverything]

Ohhhhhh 😂 I was googling it and finding nothing! I was like what is going on?!

[@fvidder2210]

@@AliMakesEverything 😆 I'm guessing your eyes jumped right over the "Published in" field on Ravelry since it's usually just a link to a ravelry shop, but in this case, it lists the book info in the sidebar. I'd heard about this book from another podcast already (can't remember which one, doh!), but that's where I reminded myself of the publisher details so I could google for the release date. I hear patterns from this publisher don't have the best proofreading, but maybe this book is different. And the patterns are so pretty!

[@amyhutchinson9080]

Loving the CPW updates!!

[@AliMakesEverything]

I was so committed that when I realized I hadn’t gotten the data before I set up and filmed the intro I poked around on my phone like upside down only half able to see my phone screen to open the app and find it without moving anything 😂

[@meganvetsch4088]

I will be voting in November. Even though I live in a Red state and (ugh electoral votes😤). I don’t think I can survive another Trump presidency.

[@KarenRothfus]

Have you researched why the forefathers implemented the electoral college, it is brilliant when you understand it. I once had a college prof have us write a paper on it, then how it should be updated. In 30 years no one could come up with something as fair.

[@AliMakesEverything]

Thank you for voting!

[@georgiacueto1470]

I feel the same; I live in NYC and wish I could vote in a swing state where I feel my vote would count more. I fear for what could happen if the republican party wins, I’m hopeful after this debate.

[@alliebraden2849]

My name is Allie ! I think you’re smart and funny , also your wall behind you is so amazing!!!!! Did it come in your house like that?

[@AliMakesEverything]

Aww thank you from one Al(l)i(e) to another! 😄 My Dad built the bookshelves for me, he's a hero 😄

[@champagneknits9333]

Perhaps the pattern is going to be in the soon to be released book?

[@AliMakesEverything]

You’re right, it seems everyone knew about this book except me 😂

[@shamszakhour6076]

Regarding "going dark": You and me both, sister. I am 65 and went dark after the Trump/Biden debate. I lost all hope until I heard the news about ",la". I have hope, once again! And, yes, I will vote without fail. (Though my state is not in question.)

[@christybray8789]

Always good to see a new video from you! Have you read any of Spencer Quinn’s YA books? Since you are a dog lover you might enjoy these too 😁 Start with Dog On It. 🐶❤️

[@AliMakesEverything]

Ooh I have not! Adding this to my book list 😄

[@OceanLyre]

Eeek the minou cardigan is on my fall knitting plans list too 😍

[@AliMakesEverything]

Ooh I hope it goes well for both of us! 😍

[@LJernegan]

I live in the US, and I will be voting. This election is so polarizing that I plan to hide under my bed the day after. It is causing me so much stress.

[@AliMakesEverything]

Right there with you 😅

[@sarahhunt6059]

If you're looking for a nerdy stranded colour work jumper then maybe have a look at Mary Hunt on ravelry - her stego sweater is in my queue - it has dinosaurs!

[@AliMakesEverything]

Ooh that one has actually been in my favourites for ages but I’d forgotten about it! Tempting!

[@shellyshendry]

For colorwork, look at Strange Brew by Tin Can Knits and create your own. As for order, swatch, then cast on all the things! As for politics, I just subscribed to replace someone who left. You be you!

[@AliMakesEverything]

Ohhh yes I’ve heard of this one, thank you for the reminder, and for subscribing! 😄❤️

[@ll29123]

Ever since I saw someone say that the Cargil stitches look like 🍑 I haven't been able to unsee it

[@karensmith2204]

Trump has my vote.

[@katheard262]

Mine too! And I really dislike what was once a fav channel being sullied with politics. Knitting is my escape from the world.

[@mrsclaunch]

I’ve been loving your videos until you got into politics. Wish we could keep them out of the videos.

[@AliMakesEverything]

Sorry, there are plenty of channels that will do that but it’s just not me! Thank you for watching!

[@virginiatruyens1687]

You talk too fast!

[@vernoimi]

The podcast is nice, however I can’t keep up with the 100 km per hour talking speed. Why so much verbiage?

[@simonamaloney5258]

WOW, i didn't expect for you to go so political, i was here for the knitting. You just list a fan.

[@celinehc22]

It’s her channel where she gets to choose exactly what content and messages she shares. Just like it’s your choice to go elsewhere. Simple as that.

[@verylikecheryl]

Knitting is very political. For example, did you ever reflect that making is an inherently communist activity? We are reappropriating the means of production, one sweater at a time 😂 Saying you only came for the knitting is a bit like going on a walk to see the view and saying you didn’t expect all of this air.

[@KarenRothfus]

@simon. I hope you see the hypocrisy here. You are being demeaned for stating your truth, while she is being championed for stating hers. This is what this election is about, Freedom of Speech which all Americans are entitled to, but which most of us now know is not happening. Luckily it is coming out in like a hurricane. Just this week we have seen how the government has blackmailed, paid,threatened, etc the media to portray only their side of the narrative. Our government is corrupt, but luckily our forefathers came from a tyrannical system and created one that has safeguards in place to prohibit it, unlike Canada which is already lost, our job is to make sure those safeguards are not taken away and that freedom continues to be part of our fabric. Thank you for speaking your truth.

[@AliMakesEverything]

I get it, I just can’t be a channel that never acknowledges politics because to me, they’re embedded in everything. Sorry to see you go!

[@Mushy07]

@@AliMakesEverythingsubbing now for both three knitting content and the recognition of how politics affects everything

[@AugustChild-t5j]

IMHO Politics has no place in where we go to escape into entertainment or creative projects.

[@Pinnipedantic]

That’s an opinion you’re free to have! Personally, politics affect every part of my life, so I appreciate the call to action. This was truly the lightest political statement she could have made, and it’s in line with values she’s displayed.

[@fvidder2210]

As a queer person, there is no time when I'm not in danger from bad laws and bigoted lawmakers. I don't have the luxury of escape.

[@AliMakesEverything]

You’re welcome to want that, I’m afraid my channel just can’t fit into it and that’s okay!

[@KarenRothfus]

@@PinnipedanticI am so sorry for you

[@Pinnipedantic]

@@KarenRothfus i love my life! i'm just also a queer fat single woman who would like to have property rights and be allowed in public! nothing to be sorry about