My immediate thought when you talked about mitten blockers was to trace them on old thin plastic cutting board material and then cut them into blockers! (Yes I do have some hiding in the cupboard that I don’t know if they can be recycled- so why not reuse them?! Now you have me excited to knit some mittens and try it! PS- thanks ladies- you bring curiosity, kindness, and cleverness to a hobby I adore. And I love your use of highbrow and lowbrow yarn- super approachable.
@knittingpossect
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comments! 💕
@claudiahuffmaster8249
Жыл бұрын
I have to tell all of you the minute I see your on I think, my friends are on and look forward to sitting and knitting while I watch you.
@knittingpossect
Жыл бұрын
That's the highest compliment I can think of. Thank you. (Laura)
@susanc3111
Жыл бұрын
Kate, I’ve knit a lot of mittens and when I was deep in stranded mitten world, I made a couple of sets of blockers out of cardboard and duct tape. I wrapped the cardboard to waterproof. The hand was one piece and the thumb separate. They worked pretty well. But I also blocked mittens and just pulled and pushed them into shape. Love the episode!
@knittingpossect
Жыл бұрын
Thanks you for the advice! I’ll try it!
@nicolelafontaine1720
Жыл бұрын
You could also try to block the mittens on a long baloon you blow 15 % smaller than your desired circomference. They will fit perfect on your hands later. After knitting a 28" x 52" baby blanket "Honeycomb Afghan" by Laura Strutt, during hot humid Montreal weather, I am now knitting my second pair of "Color Palette Socks" by Laura Moorats, best pattern to get through leftover fingering yarns.
@knittingpossect
Жыл бұрын
It’s been super humid here also! 🥵 Those are cute socks! Happy knitting and thank you for watching!
@annkathy257
Жыл бұрын
Great video ladies! I enjoyed watching! 🙂
@beckydraper9913
Жыл бұрын
Make a mitten blocker. I made a set of sock blockers with a plastic flexible cutting board from the dollar store. A placemat works too. Use kitchen scissors.
@donnacohen-avery8086
Жыл бұрын
I used to stuff my sock blocker into mittens before I got my mitten blockers. The leg end works well.
@rachelraye285
Жыл бұрын
I love how your cherry sweater is coming out so beautiful! I am inspired to pick mine back up again
@knittingpossect
Жыл бұрын
It’s so good!!
@kathythiel2419
Жыл бұрын
I love your podcasts and the suggestions for various patterns are wonderful. I'm looking forward to giving some of them a try. You asked for what we're knitting at the moment and I'm knitting the Stephen West SSAL. I've never done any kind of KAL but so far I'm finding it fun but occasionally a challenge, especially when I find that I've misread the directions but I'm enjoying Stephen's helpful videos.
@knittingpossect
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I misread patterns all of the time! 😝 Have fun with the KAL! -Kate
@diannecalcutt7453
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this. You are all so busy but still take the time to share your knitting with us, and a laugh or two too.
@jo-annethompson9645
Жыл бұрын
I think Laura should have picked some Ito Sensai as well. It's a nice fine mohair and so soft. I am now trying to work out how many skeins of Eldrich I will need to have shipped as no other colour will ever do...thank you! I was working on another Vuono Hat as I watched you podcast. I think that's number five and I still have to knit my own. You're fun to watch, I loved when all three of you leaned back as one 😂
@knittingpossect
Жыл бұрын
🤣 we can be Eldritch twins! 😍
@forthefunofknit5322
Жыл бұрын
Hi from Surrey BC❤️ So much fun to watch this episode… all the mishaps were super entertaining in a good way😂- Kim… I am just learning to Sew too👏👏👏 working on my first pattern “The Pocket Skirt” by Peppermint or Paper Theory. All: love your pattern and colour choices… the stripes! The grays, blues, teals… and the YARN- Omg- pure luxury. Thank you for a fun hour and Laura- safe travels. See you all next time- hoping to catch you live🤗. Big hug to you all- Linda
@kingdomfleeceandfiberworks5897
Жыл бұрын
If you ever visit NEK (HARDWICK) stop in and visit the mill/shop! Esp during the yarn haul😊
@katiecoughlin5179
Жыл бұрын
Ladies such a nice podcast. I get so excited when I see an episode. Thank you for taking the time and sharing. All of you travel safely and have a great time!
@barbaram4372
Жыл бұрын
It’s always fun to hang out with you. I just cast on The Emsworth Vest by Isabel Kraemer and when I started typing this I remembered you helped me pick the yarn at Rhinebeck last year in the Primrose booth. Im such a slow knitter, I’m hoping to finish for this year, but if not there’s always the pocket-a-along!
@labraknit
Жыл бұрын
Love the blue and white stripes. Perfect for vacation wearing. It’s always smart to rip out and fix things when you are not happy. Safe travels Laura. You will not miss all this humidity
@knittingpossect
Жыл бұрын
Summer weather in Scotland is so much better for me!
@noreenmcneely9261
Жыл бұрын
Laura, couldn’t agree more about Daily Pullover. Made mine in kettle (black) and wore it many times this past winter. I also love Jade Saphire Sylph which I used in my Shakerag. Thanks for inspiring me to use it again. It’s a real splurge for me but you made me realize that it’s worth it! Thanks!
@bethmacdonaldstone
Жыл бұрын
Always fun to catch up with your knits etc. Hope we can get together for lunch in Aug. Might miss you Laura! Boo-hoo... Have fun and happy knitting!!!
@KnitandGrace
Жыл бұрын
Kim, thank you so much for mentioning my little podcast! I’m so happy you’re enjoying it. 🥰
@OldeThymeKnits
Жыл бұрын
Hi Ladies! Always so fun to see you! Kim your sweater is amazing!! Wow! Hope you all have nice summer, Laura, safe travels! Take Care...Marie
@gabrielecarter5440
Жыл бұрын
Another great podcast - thanks. I’m finally knitting Rock It Tee by Rains Fiber Arts. Been in my queue since forever.
@tishshaefer9980
Жыл бұрын
Great podcast! There's a great article at Interweave about brioche vs fisherman's rib including drawings showing the subtle difference in the fabric. Google it to find it. Fisherman's is more beginner friendly and it's so close to brioche that only an expert can tell. I will be knitting the Gentlemen Cardigan for my son which is brioche knit flat. I'm totally doing fisherman's rib instead because brioche for me is not mindless. Have a look at the article and see what you think. ❤
@knittingpossect
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion!
@larajean1
Жыл бұрын
Great show as usual!
@knittingpossect
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@ChristineDorsey1
Жыл бұрын
Hi ladies - always fun to watch your podcast. I'm in Stowe, VT and I left my office in Montpelier early today due to expected river cresting in town...southern VT is getting clobbered, and it seems to be making its way north - Waterbury is starting to flood. I live on a hill so hoping we don't have too bad a time, but roads around us are getting dicey!
@sisterstephanie2557
Жыл бұрын
Best wishes to all of you in the way of that storm. ❤💚💙💜
@knittingpossect
Жыл бұрын
Stay safe!!
@dianepothier3078
Жыл бұрын
Kate did you cast on the number of stitches the pattern Renunculous called for. I see a lot of people complaining the neck is too big. I’m older and do not have the neck to wear a wide neckline 😅
@knittingpossect
Жыл бұрын
Sorry for the delay, I “lost” your comment! 🤣 First note, I am using the original one-size pattern. I cast on for the wider neckline but did 70 stitches on size 8 needles. I used an alternating knit/purl long tail cast on. I hope this helps!
@heidijohnson3965
Жыл бұрын
There are Sewers out there…yes we are proud of being a Soooer. 😊
@gailkorhonen8553
Жыл бұрын
Love catching up with you! I’m currently working on a friend ti friend shrug for my sister-in-law and a Floodlight Tee by Tanis Fiber Artz! Safe travels Laura.
@beckypellerin9777
Жыл бұрын
Kim-love that you’re sewing!!!
@KateColors
Жыл бұрын
Laura, I would go ahead and knit that sweater. I think the motifs will show up fine. ❤
@knittingpossect
Жыл бұрын
That's how I'm leaning now too. The fabric is sooooo good. Fingers crossed
@karenbudnick
Жыл бұрын
Try Banksville Fabric in Norwalk. Really good quality.
@VisitWithNanaAndPapa
Жыл бұрын
Hat pattern - Hermes Hat by @sambaknits is so much fun and goes so fast. Mostly spinning yarn, but working on Vibes tee by Tif Neilan
@KateColors
Жыл бұрын
Kim, Turn-A-Square by Jared Flood.
@sallythompson2635
Жыл бұрын
Kim how about the Goobalini Hat. It’s on Ravelry 💕
@sabinebauerle7655
Жыл бұрын
Or a balloon that has this longer form
@marycalderwood18
Жыл бұрын
Just lay the mittens flat to block- no need for blockers
@kgspaulding
Жыл бұрын
Will it work to soak then pin them out on a board with blocking combs and pins (after measuring your hand and thumb)?
@knittingpossect
Жыл бұрын
Maybe 🤷🏼♀️
@Yarnloveturtle
Жыл бұрын
Kate, you’re welcome to borrow my sock blockers for your mittens🧶👍🏻
@knittingpossect
Жыл бұрын
Yes please! 💕
@VisitWithNanaAndPapa
Жыл бұрын
Lay your hand on cardboard, draw it out. then put it in there.
@karenkaeding8575
Жыл бұрын
Can not watch as it is too blury. This has happened a lot. Will pick up again when the quality is better. Sorry.
@knittingpossect
Жыл бұрын
Sorry for that. We will hopefully resolve the problem next time.
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