winter knitting plans 2023, pomegranate KAL, livestream update - The Woolly Worker Knitting Podcast

[@paperknits]

I love that your knitting plans are legit plans, with yarn picked & bought, and things already cast on. I have no doubt that you'll actually knit all these things!

[@thewoollyworker]

aha thank you!! It was so so hard to get it to a smaller number, from the million things i want to do, but I really wanted to commit, and making these types of videos really helps staying focused !

[@Marielm1]

Here’s your encouragement. Make the anniversary sweater. See, now it even has a new name!

[@thewoollyworker]

haha thank you!!

[@jhenderson2286]

Agree! Also, that type of easy lace actually goes faster than stocking stitch. If you make a start you could maybe finish the body during the 12 h knit?! You have been incredibly busy, with both livestream plans and knitting. Loved the podcast :)

[@thewoollyworker]

@jhenderson2286 thanks! Think I'll stick to the stockinette as I don't trust myself otherwise aha !

[@sylvieboisvert]

put an old pair of jeans or towels in your front loading washing machine, it is more the friction that will felt your project along with the change in hot to cold water

[@thewoollyworker]

interesting to know! The purpose is to felt it to a certain extent but i guess it's just harder since i won't be able to stop it halfway through i dont think so yeah, maybe do it a couple times with loads of other stuff in!

[@sylvieboisvert]

yes but sometimes it has a mind of its own

[@edinacole6382]

I primarily buy yarn on cones in my favorite colors to wear. I display the cones on shelves in my office so I can look at the beautiful colors. When I feel excited about a particular color or a particular pattern, I start knitting. I have lots of left over yarn so I knit socks or colorwork sweaters/hats when I have enough leftovers. I love Holstgarn Supersoft for many reasons; cost, color, and it comes on a cone. I also buy Yarn2Cone Woolyknit from the UK also. I prefer fingering weight (4ply) yarn because I can use it double strand or with titicaca or a mohair. It is so versatile and it allows me to be creative.

[@thewoollyworker]

aw that's so lovely ! it must look amazing all together !

[@rebecca-72]

Wow. Wow to your sponsers… wow to your charity knit along marathon, wow to your winter knitting plans and a drooling wow to those gorgeous reds! Make the red anniversary sweater. You will look stunning in it and he will be so impressed and pleased and always want to buy you more yarn 😍. I’m currently knitting a Autumn League Sweater. My upcoming plans are the hood sweater by Purl Soho as a gift, and then the Dornie Sweater with stash yarn. I‘ve got the Sweater No. 15 and the Wishbone Sweater and the Diona Sweater also all in my queue. Decisions, decisions….Ok, I‘m going to go read all the details now and vote. This is fun!!

[@thewoollyworker]

thank youuuu and yes you're right, i really should ! And those are some fantastic plans, hope you get to them !! :D

[@keedledee]

Your video was nicely done. I will be watching from now on. I just found you!

[@thewoollyworker]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@kathileo]

The Charity live stream is just such a great idea :) Noted in my calender! Looking forward to you and your guests! To my winter plans, they are changing all the time! Currently I am knitting on my Lulu Slipover (in my first hand-dyed yarn) and my Cinema Sweater! Your planned knitted garmets (especially the red ones :) just so beautiful. My Christmas gifts are almost finished! Looking forward to your next podcast :)

[@thewoollyworker]

Aw that's fantastic ! And the lyly slipover looks so good, i havent seen any handdyed ones yet ! Happy holidays :D

[@jo-annefalconer6280]

Wow you have a lot of plans and a lot of amazing patterns thank you for an amazing podcast

[@thewoollyworker]

Thank you! 😊

[@HeidiSpear-oz6rw]

Make the anniversary sweater! You will love it and once you get started, I bet you will enjoy the whole process. So many pretty items in your plans!

[@thewoollyworker]

you're right, i really will try and get it started!

[@helenmt2000]

I actually love that darker color you picked out for the Foxberry Sweater I think it looks great on you! It goes with your eyes very well. I also wanted to say again how impressed I am with how you've organized the livestream! Truly amazing how much work you've put in.

[@thewoollyworker]

Oh thank you for saying !! Always love hearing that from another perspective aha. And thank you!! Really means a lot!

[@fenrisulven8475]

I was finishing my sweater no 15 as I watched this video 😊 you are going to love it, it's very relaxing. Also,about holst supersoft, I actually knitted it in holst supersoft held together with a mohair and got just the perfect drape. Unfortunately, since I didn't hold it single, I can't speak for how soft it is after washing. But it is true that it blooms and softens a lot after a good wash. Can't wait to see your progress on those winter plans of yours. Cheers!

[@thewoollyworker]

ahhh can't wait ! And will report back on the supersoft then! Since i am holding it with laceweight

[@notaclue822]

I love the Holly Sweater. The colours are gorgeous.

[@thewoollyworker]

thanks, im super happy with mine!

[@The-Vintage-Needlecrafter]

I am into pink this winter, and sky blues. I am working on my pattern called Iceland cables . Next I am planning on casting on The Darling Cardigan in blush pink. Thank you for such a nice informative podcast.😊

[@thewoollyworker]

ohhhh pink and ice blues, love it!! and that will be a stunning cardi

[@tangerineknits]

That CLARET COLOR, oh my 😍 The way that I am tempted to get that color too despite having just purchased 2 sweater quantities of red yarn... is not okay hahaha. I am for sure in my red era as well - and I am very excited to see your pomegranate sweater no 23!! Also just cast my vote for the magnum opus! So honored and excited to join you for a portion of your charity live stream (in SUCH great company with your other amazing guests)!! Loved this episode and also thank you for the kind words 🥺

[@thewoollyworker]

The fix is to knit all the red socks and accessories ! So happy to be doing this KAL with uuuu

[@tangerineknits]

@@thewoollyworker Haha it's true!! And yessss so excited for our KAL :)

[@EricaGeurts]

Love the colours in your Sonja sweater. And another vote from me to start your “Anniversary sweater” ❤ I’m truly in awe of your inspirational and organisational skills. Count me in on your Charity Livestream.

[@thewoollyworker]

thank you and aaaaah so many people are saying that !! will have to cast it on now aha! Will see you then :D

[@sandramagar1565]

I love your thoughtful content and straightforward approach to organizing your projects. The livestream is a wonderful project/event and I’ll be joining in all I can! You’re ideas are fantastic!

[@thewoollyworker]

thank you so much Sandra, that's so kind!

[@theresapagnozzi9117]

Working on Holly Sweater now, then going back to what I’m calling honeymoon projects. Made purchases in Ireland so those are the main plan until those purchases are fulfilled :)

[@thewoollyworker]

awww good way to plan!

[@genier7829]

The Holly is great! I am actually knitting a red cabled sweater now. Even the pattern is called Braided in Red! I will probably be done before the KAL, but maybe there is another red project in my future, especially if I have yarn left over.

[@thewoollyworker]

you can enter the current WIP now and if you finish it by then end of the KAL that's an entry! so that's perfect!

[@glofdahl1733]

Thank you for an inspiring episode (as always 😊). Look forward to the on-line podcast, sounds great and so well organized! Nice with sponsors too!

[@thewoollyworker]

thank you for the kind words ! Always good to feel appreciated :D

[@karenhattiberries9158]

Your live stream sounds amazing - what you have achieved in the last year with your channel is inspiring

[@thewoollyworker]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you think so and yeah it's been a wild year !

[@jamiecrucefix4078]

I am repeating a pattern for fingerless mittens I didn't think I could knit a gift knit in time but I found the Men's Fingerless Mittens by Elizabeth Deremiah and it ony took my evening/ morning sessions to complete a pair. So working on a 2nd pair I bought some balls of Mondial BioLana whilst in Bilboa so great to use stash yarn up. It's was my first go a cables. I've got my Ravelry queue all prepared with projects to use stash and will be casting on my Marie Wallin project this Christmas.

[@thewoollyworker]

oh that's very nice !! And what marie wallin??

[@jamiecrucefix4078]

The Finch FairIlse@@thewoollyworker

[@gabriella3414]

Can’t wait for your charity event. I’m in Australia so lucky for me I am on holidays at that time! Also, I just managed to grab the last two balls of pomegranate at my LYS!

[@thewoollyworker]

That sounds great!

[@PepsiMaGs]

As a Dane I am really amazed that you have so many Danish designers on your list - and even a lot of Danish yarn. ❤

[@thewoollyworker]

Definitely very influenced by instagram aha!

[@KNITKNITWHOPURLSS]

I wish I could join your pomegranate knit along but I have so many projects to do. I can’t wait to finish my gift knitting and start knitting all of my project plans that I have. I have a binder full of printed out patterns and yarns waiting to be used up hahaha. Love your winter plans. I think my favorite is the fern sweater and the beret🥰

[@thewoollyworker]

Aww lots of good things to be looking forward to! And the fern sweater seems to be a favourite so i will have to cast it on asap !!

[@roseannthomason2123]

I would love it if you would show the ball bands on the yarn that you are showing. I like being able to see what it looks like if I’m searching for the yarn to purchase. Thank you and love your podcast!

[@thewoollyworker]

I usually put the information in the description, or in my project page or stash on ravelry so it should all be there!

[@elianaalfonso7703]

Another fabulous episode. Love your plans. Looking forward to the 2nd of January

[@thewoollyworker]

Thank you so very much!

[@sonjagerstl6593]

I am really looking foward to taking part of your charity knit along marathon. I am always doing a new year's CO - for 2024 I am going to make the "Flagship Vest" by Espace Tricot, so 12 hours knitting in good company sounds perfect to me. 😀 I am currently knitting the "Eva Cardigan" (with Drops Daisy) and the "Liko Sweater" (with Holst Supersoft). I did the "Buggiflooer Beanie" (with Cumbria by The Fibre Co.) the week the pattern was published. And I am loving it! Such a fun and quick knit! My other winter-knitting-plans: "Talkeetna" by Caitlin Hunter and "Elah" by Isabell Kraemer. The "Fern Sweater" is also on my list (for 2024). I will knit it with the roll neck, this detail makes the sweater so special!

[@thewoollyworker]

Fantastic ! And love to see so many projects in common or things that are on both our lists ! Small world isn't it aha. I really want to make an Isabell Kraemer pattern next year ! See you on the stream :D

[@woolseeknitting]

so excited for the livestream and to see your projects grow this winter!

[@thewoollyworker]

yayyyy Rachel !! Also excited for what you've talked about in your "winter plans" segment of the knit and chat !

[@manon_knitting]

Love the video, and love to see your knitting plans. im planning on knitting the Ingrid sweater and the birch sweater this winter. Can't wait for your knitathon !

[@thewoollyworker]

i want an Ingrid too ! It's been so long but i think it'll never go out of style aha. Will be so nice to know you're coming !!

[@MsFuzzyBuddy]

What a great lineup! It's amazing to get such great sponsors too. I LOVE John Arbon yarns! and KFO! Wow. I will have to check out Dystopian fibres too.

[@thewoollyworker]

ahhh i know!! And there are more!! Will be such a good opportunity to stock up aha

[@ewasmith3085]

Red is a very traditional Christmas colour historically in the Western tradition and in the Christian church so you have very good reason to be knitting 'all the red things' right now. Looking forward to the live stream!

[@thewoollyworker]

thank you, it definitely must be related to that feeling in the air !

[@cathiapizetta4957]

Nice plan! Gorgeous items! Looking forward to seeing them!❤

[@thewoollyworker]

Thanks so much! 😊

Lovely winter plans and gorgeous colours! This beret is so pretty, I look forward to seeing your experiment with felting. Very happy to hear about the pomegranate KAL, that's my moment to shine! I am swatching with red yarn right now for a 1960's dress, but I think I'm going to need to go down a needle size, contrary to my usual. I myself hesitated between a couple reds in the KFO sale, almost picked Red Currant, but ended up opting for Petroleum Green since I already have too much red items in my wardrobe or in yarn. I'll make a Sugamplum Jumper in this colour, perhaps a Jessie Maed tank in another shade, and I also have crochet thread in a lovely red too. Will red + something (colorwork) be accepted? Because I have a double knitted Gryffindor book scarf on the needles right now

[@thewoollyworker]

thank you! And yes, all the reds of the merino are fantasitc honestly, but their greens and blues are perfect too! So Yiqi and I are thinking that if it's more than 50% red it should be ok! Can always show a WIP in the discord and see !

[@kaitlyn_diane621]

I recently got Supersoft to knit a small neck scarf with, just as a bit of a test before diving in for a sweater. Definitely wash and block it, and watch a few videos with people discussing it! The spinning oil/excess dye makes it a bit rustic feeling but washing (I believe dish soap was recommended) helps the yarn bloom quite a bit. I also hear it softens over time with wash/wear.

[@thewoollyworker]

thanks!! all good to know. I think it'll be ok held with the alpaca at least during the knitting!

[@jimmydoesknitting]

So many plans! I'm diggin the blue for you this season.

[@thewoollyworker]

thank you! my time to shine

[@knittingEillets]

Lovely episode! I'm starting to get hyped for your 12 hours life podcast... :-D I'm planning on knitting my stick season sweater and my cosy bulky weight sweater (drop shoulder?/Raglan?). Stick season will be a orange/red and the bulky one a lovely handdyed and handspun from bum threads in charcoal and blues...and I might want to start a sweet shop blanket.

[@thewoollyworker]

thank you! Love the stick season!!

[@lemenyh]

Thank you for another episode ❤️ I'm not buying any yarn this winter. Have accumulated quite the amount this year and want to get around to using it before buying any more.

[@thewoollyworker]

That's a great idea! Definitely something i want to be careful with next year

[@lemenyh]

@@thewoollyworker yeah, I'm really trying to be more mindful about my yarn purchases. I mean, I buy the yarn because I want to knit something with it. And if I just keep buying, chances are I'm not getting around to the 'older' yarns in stash. And I really want to. So I have set the goal of not buying any new yarns before spring except if it's a gift and I don't have anything that would work.

[@thewoollyworker]

​@@lemenyhthat sounds reasonable! I like the idea of working through older stash and having a bit of a rotation otherwise I risk losing interest !

[@silveralanatural]

Look at Little Big Knits channel, Episode 89. She shared details on how she worked with the Holst Garn soft.

[@thewoollyworker]

thanks! will definitely check it out

[@hipknithooray]

Totally joining the Pomegranate KAL! I also want to knit a red sweater before Chinese New Year so it will be a fun accountability measure

[@thewoollyworker]

yesss, sweater no 20, right? It will look AMAZING in red!

[@gillshand5820]

I’ve just finished sweater no 20. It’s on your wish list. I love how it’s turned out.

[@thewoollyworker]

aw yes, i do really hope i get to this one too this year !

[@marleneknits]

Looking forward to the 2nd ❤

[@thewoollyworker]

Can't wait!

[@pauline_knits]

About hand dyed looking different in the round vs flat: in my opinion, this happens with any variegated yarn because of the sudden change in width/circumference (because the speckles aren't arranged the same way). I think knitting in the round vs flat creates a difference when marling 2 yarns (see the Melange sweater by petiteknit) - but wouldn't be worried when one of them is mohair. Curious to see if your method helps with that anyways!

[@thewoollyworker]

Thank you, yes very good point about the different distance the yarn has to travel and this affecting speckles ! Will definitely inspect it after having done all this work to see if it makes a difference !

[@CassieDA17]

I need to put my stash together with patterns- you inspired me. I just finished the same West Yorkshire Spinners Christmas yarn (holy berry with cherry drop) with a fish lips kiss heel! I add a mini gusset to the FLK heel for a better fit. I have to see if I have any red yarn, would an orangy red qualify?

[@thewoollyworker]

Ohhh we'll be matching !! And orangy red sounds ok, can always pop a photo of it on the discord to check !

[@picsofknits]

i couldnt get gauge for the calm down cardigan too (but I didnt try too hard😅) i should have done the smallest size to make up for it and didnt but its so cozy so no regrets!

[@thewoollyworker]

ohhhh good to know! I mean it is meant to be v oversized so i think i will have to just go for it !!

[@stinefriishals]

Is that a little mareep in the background? 🥹 I’m Knitting a grey Marseille sweater at the moment (my third time Knitting this pattern), and I’m trying to do a Lana vest, but then the entire household caught covid so there’s not a lot of time for charted knits 😅 Do want to finish a ufo this winter, and some Selbu mittens 🩷

[@thewoollyworker]

yes it is!! Good catch! And those are some great plans, hope you feel better soon, the lana would be a bit much in this chaos !

[@alexandradegruyter]

❤🌈

[@whatleighmakes9119]

Hey this is so interesting, thank you! I'm still learning but could the gauge change when a woolen spun yarn is blocked? I understand sometimes it "blooms" with blocking, so that could maybe affect gauge? Please do correct me if I'm wrong, I'm here to learn! x

[@thewoollyworker]

hey! Yeah you're right, the yarn can change a lot, although sometimes it blooms and fluffs up, but doesnt necessarily grow, especially if they're not superwash they won't stretch out lengthwise as much ! But if you were talking about my Calm Down cardigan swatch, ive already washed and blocked the swatch and still not on gauge sadly, so it didnt help!

[@Glaleria]

I will be skiing on januari the 2nd 😅 will you be uploading a vod of the stream?

[@thewoollyworker]

yes actually! will make sure to mention next time

[@metaphoryarns8490]

Delightful knitting podcast. The problem with knitting red yarns is that I'be never met a red yarn that doesn't bleed. Do you have yarn brands to recommend in a red that won't bleed?

[@thewoollyworker]

ohhh not sure ! I've had luck so far with the reds ive tried and never had an issue ! So any red ive used i can recommend!

[@Stitchesandbobbins73]

Hi Vanissia, just to start with I really enjoy watching your videos, I just wanted to pick your brains my next cast on I was going to try Tyne Peer Gynt noticed that you said you don’t like Peer Gynt personally can I ask why? I don’t live anywhere near somewhere that stocks it so to have some feedback would be great. Thanks 💕 I want to knit the Lane Loop Sweater I want to use a fingering and lace I like a little fluff 😄

[@thewoollyworker]

hello! I personally dont like it as i find it too itchy, both while knitting and while wearing, and also the peer gynt was very stiff and dense, but that might be different for the tynn peer gynt. Of course everybody might have different preferences, and it's hard to know without trying it!

[@Stitchesandbobbins73]

@@thewoollyworker Thank you for telling me your experience, I had reservations about how itchy it may be! I am not over sensitive but still sensitive, I can wear knitting for olive mohair mixed with merino without it causing me problems. Would you say it’s rougher and more itchy than mohair? I have heard you say that your trying not to use mohair x

[@tulpenballerina]

Just wanted to let you know that the J in Sonja is pronounced like the Y in yes.🤓

[@thewoollyworker]

ohhhh thank you!! will remember that

[@canndell]

Have you soaked and blocked your swatches? It will probably change the gauge if you do

[@thewoollyworker]

yes i did ! still sadly not meeting it but i love how it feels after a wash