Such a lovely chat. I made notes and saved your project on the zipper sweater and am already buzzing thinking about making your First Sweater!
@HiveKnitsNatters
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brianna! I am definitely going to make a second zipper sweater and keep it for myself this time...
@anitabechtel5180
2 жыл бұрын
your a breath of fresh air and thank goodness, no socks, which i detest. i am sure others have told you this but when knitting flat, like you are doing with sweater no. 11, i purl back with a size down. so if knit across with no. 7, i would purl with no.6 and that will help with the rowing out.
@HiveKnitsNatters
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Anita! I've done exactly that and just uploaded my latest episode in which I chat about the results xx
@rociochon2033
2 жыл бұрын
I saw The First Sweater in Karolines podcast and I purchased the pattern and yarn. Can't wait to cast on your gorgeous first pattern. I ordered Arwetta and Tilia in Ice Blue.
@HiveKnitsNatters
2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, that will look stunning in an ice blue. I find it incredibly tempting to cast on new versions when I see all the colours people are knitting my pattern in...! Thank you for your support
@catherinecunningham7126
2 жыл бұрын
Lizzie don’t ever worry about how you sound, you always sound humble and not like you’re bragging! I LOVE Rowan Yarns! Lucky you! They were just smart picking you to gift to, you are a knitting natural. I too am a recent Magic Loop convert. I just didn’t understand it, watched a couple tutorials, thought I got it and nope. I was test knitting socks for Christie Archer Designs and she made a Magic Loop tutorial and “click” it stuck and I LOVE it. The sweater for your brother turned out so beautifully, Lizzie! I am so excited for your First Sweater design to come out. It’s over my head but others will love to knit it.
@HiveKnitsNatters
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Catherine - thank you so much for your support and for leaving such a kind comment. I bet The First Sweater is not over your head, it probably looks more complex than it is (I think this is the case for a lot of knitting patterns). Take care x
@yellyswonders
2 жыл бұрын
HI Lizzie, lovely podcast as always! If you have interchangeable needles you can have one of each size on both ends you don’t have to change it every row.
@HiveKnitsNatters
2 жыл бұрын
hello my love! thank you, I am definitely going to give this a try as a few people have mentioned it. I don’t know why I didn’t think of it before, it’s genius!
@alliehabib1654
2 жыл бұрын
Lovely episode thank you, the sound was great and I like the closer camera too. I'm so glad your brother loved his jumper 👍🏻
@helenorvana
2 жыл бұрын
I'm recovering from surgery so I'll be terribly incoherent, but it's always lovely to hear what you've been working on. I'm so glad your zipper sweater worked out so well, despite all the drama it's given you!
@HiveKnitsNatters
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Helen - not incoherent at all and I hope you make a speedy recovery from your operation. thank you so much, it really was a labour of love 🐝🤍
@monicalarose7980
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing episode, can't wait for your pattern to release. And small amounts of yarn can make really cute gnomes :) Or Christmas ornaments, or yarn cozies.
@pennychampion6803
2 жыл бұрын
Lovely episode Lizzie, you look lovely in your first sweater, I am so looking forward to your pattern coming out and your excitement is infectious! I am knitting on a sock as I listen and have finished my first Love Note sweater over the Christmas holidays. Happy new year 😊
@HiveKnitsNatters
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Penny! It's been a bit of a whirlwind since the pattern came out but thank you for your kind comment
@peteglazier3827
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lizzie lovely to see you again. Your brothers sweater looked absolutely fabulous well done. Also your hat gorgeous colour. Enjoy your FaceTime with your mum and swap knitting 🧶 tips . Your first sweater looks good , I also watched this nanny knits 🧶 and she also looked good in your first sweater. Take care happy knitting 🧶 Sandra x
@HiveKnitsNatters
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sandra - lovely to hear from you again! Oh I was absolutely honoured that Lucy wore The First Sweater for her podcast episode! 🤍🐝
@leescott3300
2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the release of your pattern. The test knits I’ve seen have been lovely. Love your ramblly nattery channel - like knitting with a friend.
@HiveKnitsNatters
2 жыл бұрын
thank you so much! 🐝🤍
@hausofpurl
2 жыл бұрын
The instant I saw you in that sweater, I was waiting to hear the details! I cannot wait to knit it when I comes out!!! Congratulations!
@HiveKnitsNatters
2 жыл бұрын
thank you so much! 🤍🐝
@mimamona5158
2 жыл бұрын
This lemon yarn is absolutly your colour! 💕
@SocialButterflyRose
2 жыл бұрын
Regarding your blocking or frogging dilemma with the handdyed yarn: I would transfer the stitches to leftover yarn or the rubber strings for stitches and just block the piece you have. That way you know whether to frog and change needles or just continue without gambling 🥳 My gauge always differ from swatch to the actual piece, so I always block my WIP in its first stages 👌🏻
@HiveKnitsNatters
2 жыл бұрын
That's interesting, I only ever pert-blocked for the first time for my The First Sweater when I wanted to get the test-knit started before finishing the second sleeve. Thanks for the tip!
@chet1051
Жыл бұрын
LisaR I love your special gift to brother! The Zipper looks perfect ;) Did you hand or machine sew ? I found it easier to hand sew in a back stitch . Also , used a quilters tape to temporarily hold in place .. Thanks for sharing a lovely holiday memory !li
@HiveKnitsNatters
Жыл бұрын
Hand sew! I wish I knew how to use a sewing machine 🙈
@jennbeammakes
2 жыл бұрын
Before you start that gorgeous sleeve over... You can put your live stitches on a lifeline and block your in progress sleeve to see if that makes a difference. It probably will, but at least then you'll know. Also, if you're on interchangables you just need one tip of each side if you needed to go that way, the purl row will always obviously be the same end!
@HiveKnitsNatters
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! I changed the needle size for my purl row and I think that's done the trick..!
@alivandermolen7060
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations with your first pattern. I hope that it will be a succes. You have a nice corner for recording the podcast. Maybe the camera a little more to the left so there is less light in the screen from the bright light. Because you love bees I think the Humlebi shawl from Fiber Tales is lovely for you to make, because of the pattern. Do you know it already?
@HiveKnitsNatters
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ali - thank you so much. Yes a few people have commented re: the lighting. I think part of the issue is that the lighting changed quite dramatically outside between me setting up the space and starting recording but I hear you! I have seen that pattern and thought it looked beautiful. my only reservation is that I am not a massive shawl fan, but that pattern is so lovely and as you say, right up my street so maybe I will have to reconsider…..
@alivandermolen7060
2 жыл бұрын
@@HiveKnitsNatters Maybe for on the couch or chair, when it's cold in the evening ;-)
@ashfieldguild
2 жыл бұрын
Roll on Jan 29th, the first sweater is a gorgeous one 😍 On your sweater #wednesday 😉 try blocking what you’ve got first, just transfer to waste yarn or barber cords 👍🏻 If you want to try a smaller needle for purl, just use interchangeables with a different needle each end, no need to keep swapping 😁
@HiveKnitsNatters
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ellena - eeeek thank you! it sounded like a long time away when I decide the date and now not so much….they are both good ideas and others have mentioned that too. thank you, I don’t know why I didn’t think of the interchangeable trick, genius! 🤍🐝
@ashfieldguild
2 жыл бұрын
How does Simona make any money?! 🤣 Mini skeins are great for contrast collars and cuffs, like your bright green one 🤩 The new setting against the light means what you’re showing is in shadow. Doesn’t spoil it for me and I don’t know anything about podcasting, but you asked for feedback ☺️
@HiveKnitsNatters
2 жыл бұрын
thank you, definitely something to consider for next time. I think one issue was that when I set up to record it was grey and overcast. when I came back to start it was brilliant sunshine! not that I’m complaining in the UK in January….
@handknithug
2 жыл бұрын
Lovely episode
@sylviamccormick9510
2 жыл бұрын
Just finished watching your podcast, think you need to move round slippers as wasn't cable to see things cleverly because of the light shining in All your yarn and gorgeous, but there are a lot of us who have to use acrylic yarns simply to we can't afford merino and pure wools but we buy the best we can afford, yarn snob can make some people feel they are being looked down on because we choose acrylic yarns All the best with your pattern release
@HiveKnitsNatters
2 жыл бұрын
hi Sylvia - thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. I think you’re right, definitely something to work on for next time. I just need to find the right spot in our little flat. thank you for the discussion about the ‘yarn snob’ comment. I did not mean any offence and apologise if any was caused, it certainly was not my intention. one of the great things about knitting is that it is such a diverse hobby open to pretty much anybody. I am very much aware I am currently in a privileged position of being able to choose to purchase yarn with a higher price point. I also receive some gifted yarn which I show and talk about on this channel, which as mentioned near the end of the episode I am very grateful for and do not take for granted. I would never wish to alienate any of my audience. take care 🤍🐝
@springberv9631
2 жыл бұрын
Well done!
@HiveKnitsNatters
2 жыл бұрын
🐝🤍
@yarnandgoodcompany5153
2 жыл бұрын
Regarding your rowing out - you could always wash and block what you’ve knitted while it’s on the needles .. hope that helps 😊-
@HiveKnitsNatters
2 жыл бұрын
thank you! someone else has also mentioned this and it’s a good idea….I shall ponder what best to do 🤍🐝
@JoyfulFreckles
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Lizzie, found you through Karoline Knits - so happy I found you! I wanted to ask, do you find the mohair held with the wool itchy or spikes you neck? I have been tempted to go for Alpaca from The Farmer’s Daughter (oh dang?) but it seems like a bit of a gamble!,
@HiveKnitsNatters
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Joy - welcome! Thank you for your support and for leaving a lovely comment. Karoline is a great friend of mine and her channel is wonderful. With regards to the mohair, I don’t find the combination I used for The First Sweater (Filcolana Arwetta and Drops Kid Silk Mohair) itchy around my neck at all - however I am not that sensitive to mohair. I know some people do prefer to use suri alpaca and find this less irritating.
@camillejolin2233
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lizzie ! Your first pattern seems very promising, I can't wait to knit it ! I really like the design !! If I can help with a French translation, let me know. I'm French, not a translator but I think I can be pretty efficient, I knit English patterns and have no problem to understand them so the translation in French won't be a problem.
@HiveKnitsNatters
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Camille! Out of interest as a French speaker do you prefer to use French or English patterns if you had the choice?
@camillejolin2233
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly it doesn't matter to me because I'm fluent in English and quite a beginner knitter so I have to learn the vocabulary anyway ^^ But if my English level was worse, I would definitely be happier with a French pattern !
@camillejolin2233
2 жыл бұрын
@@HiveKnitsNatters Hi Lizzie ! I've finally bought yarn and your pattern to do my first First Sweater and I am really amazed by your work ! You give so much details and information, it is wonderful ! Espacially for people like me, who are still beginners. Thanks a lot for all this ! I've made the swatches and I'm waiting for them to dry, can't wait to go on :)
@dorisenderle5857
2 жыл бұрын
Try wet blocking the section you have knitted to see if it blocks out.
@nanastevens4094
2 жыл бұрын
Watching from Wurtsboro. NY, USA. enjoyed the podcast very much. A hint for zipper insertion-hand baste it in place. That way you avoid the distortion from pins and it only takes a few minutes. Pull the basting out when done. Now I have a question, what is an airing cupboard?
@HiveKnitsNatters
2 жыл бұрын
Hello - thank you! and thank you for the tip, do you know I did see some others on Instagram/videos had hand-basted and at the time I thought that looked far too complicated, but I think actually you’re right and it would have been easier to manage than the pins. next time! haha, your query about the airing cupboard made me laugh. it’s a cupboard often with the boiler or hot water tank in that’s naturally warm that we Brits store towels, laundry etc in and dry clothes in. sounds weird when writing it down like that! do you have anything similar?
@Juliette751
2 жыл бұрын
Lovely pod. Maybe a bit more wall and a little less direct light. Just a though.😀
@HiveKnitsNatters
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Juliet - thank you! yes I think you could be right…shall work on that for next time 🐝🤍
@sharonsands3808
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lizzie. Just found you and subscribed. I would just block the piece you are currently knitting to reassure yourself before you alter anything. I feel it will block out ok. Great podcast by the way. Sharon From Dorset
@tricotmeringue
2 жыл бұрын
Why not block it first before redo it ? You’ll have one of your answer
@HiveKnitsNatters
2 жыл бұрын
you make a good point…..I suppose I haven’t really done that much, and blocking will take time. hmm what to do….!
@tricotmeringue
2 жыл бұрын
@@HiveKnitsNatters well it all depends, I really don't like to redo thing haha so I would prefer to block it to see if this is necessary or not, you can always knit something else while it's drying
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