Episode 13: sock knitting, test knits and a side of art journaling
Hi My name is Mari and I am a Colorado Knitter. You can find me on instagram @coloradoknitter and on ravelry @colorado5knitter
What I am wearing:
The Throwover by Andrea Mowry
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Knit in Magpie Nest Worsted and Spincycle
New game to us: Ransom notes
www.amazon.com/s?k=ransom+not...
Finished Objects
1. The Cozy Knitter 2024 Advent socks
www.thecozyknitter.com/en-us
Soxploration sock pattern by Dennis Desantis
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
2. Karamelli sweater by Veera Valimaki purple version
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Knit in Knitpicks swish DK
www.knitpicks.com/yarn/swish-...
3. Gabe’s watchcap
knit in Brooklyntweed Peerie held double
Works in Progress:
Test knits
1. One I can’t share quite yet
2. Second on is for Rebecca Clow of @the.creabea
Using Holstgarn superwash
holstgarn.dk
Colors are cinnamon and graphite
3. WIP of 2024
Selbu Coat by skeindeer knits
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Yarns
wetcoastwools.com/products/tinde
wetcoastwools.com/products/sol
Project bags:
www.jennarose.ca
www.etsy.com/shop/BeautifulSy...
4. Ski days WIP
Helical knitted striped socks
• The Magic of Helical K...
Pick a WIP in 2024
Clara Cardigan:
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
What I am listening to on audible
The Storm we Made by Vanessa Chan
www.audible.com/pd/B0C1DGLKPR...
Hobonichi Weeks and A6 art journaling
Supplies tend to be from :
Yoseka stationary
yosekastationery.com
And Niconeco
www.niconeco.com
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Great episode Mari...I enjoy the "Brunswick Beanie" by Sue Grandfield.🥰🇨🇦Sharon.
I'm loving your Holst Garn Cinnamon & Graphite combo! I have both in my stash so you're inspiring me to choose another project. Love the helical sock knitting idea too! Thank you for another fun episode!
@ColoradoKnitter
6 ай бұрын
Yay! Thank you!
Love what you did with the leftovers from the Cozy Knitter! I didn’t get this years but I have my leftovers from the last two years and I’m going to use your idea! What a great way to make really fun socks!
@ColoradoKnitter
6 ай бұрын
Yay! They are so fun! Hope you enjoy it too
Mari! You outed me for abandoning ship on our KAL! Seeing yours makes me want back in 😂☺️
@ColoradoKnitter
6 ай бұрын
😂
Lovely podcast. Thank you!
@ColoradoKnitter
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for listening ❤️
Loved your video. You are an inspiration and you’ve made me want to get back to an A6 Hobonichi! Your knitting is beautiful!
@ColoradoKnitter
6 ай бұрын
Yay! Can’t wait to hear about your hobonichi journey! I have to say I start strong each hobonichi and then it gets less and less attention. We will see if I can keep at it daily ❤️
Happy new year I love the red cardigan can’t wait to see it finished great color Enjoyed your episode Happy knitting
@ColoradoKnitter
6 ай бұрын
Happy new year! And thanks for such a kind comment 🥰
Beautiful projects! Love the helical knitting for leftover sock yarn. Happy New Year!
@ColoradoKnitter
6 ай бұрын
Happy new year!
Thanks for mentioning Yoseka stationery. I live in Manhattan, so I'll visit their store now that I know about them.
@ColoradoKnitter
6 ай бұрын
Oh it’s gonna be so great! I hope to visit someday
Really enjoying your podcast! I love the helical knit with the cozy knitter leftovers. I’ve been thinking what to do with mine and I think you have the best solution! Also love your Clara cardigan. Can’t wait to see the vest too! Have a great day!
@ColoradoKnitter
6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! I love that Clara too, need to get back to it. Wishing you a great day as well ❤️
I love your podcast so much and look forward to it. Your enthusiasm for sharing knitting is so lovely! You actually had an impact on my Christmas-on a podcast a while back you shared a purse you had purchased. The Bee Bag from Lyons Leather Co. I instantly thought it was absolutely beautiful and I sent a link to my husband who bought me the forest green one for Christmas!! He also bought the matching wallet and key fob and it was such a delight to open on Christmas morning. Thank you for also sharing the non-yarny things!
@ColoradoKnitter
6 ай бұрын
Yay! Thanks for your note! Hope you love the Bee bag as much as I do
Such a gorgeous sweater that you're wearing! I wonder if your colourwork is a bit snug around the yoke. Maybe try a larger needle for the colourwork in future, or do extra increases in the yoke. In the meantime, try blocking the sweater, and just pin just the yoke out a tiny bit wider. Hopefully the yarn isn't too grippy, so you can still do that. It's such a beautiful sweater, you deserve to enjoy wearing it!
@ColoradoKnitter
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip! I am starting to wonder if that is the problem as well. I wonder in top down if I start out tighter than my swatch and it’s affecting my fit. Super idea about re-blocking! I will do that. It is a wonderful yoke
Happy New Year! Thanks for the stationary recommendations! ❤
@ColoradoKnitter
6 ай бұрын
Happy new year!!
Love your red cardigan. Or such a great color. It looks like you don’t have much left. Also loved your socks. I need you try that technique. Sounds like tot he s a fantastic Christmas and new year.
I have done helical knitting with one stitch before, two stitches before and three stitches before.... depending on how I'm feeling. I'm going to try those socks, thanks!!
@ColoradoKnitter
6 ай бұрын
Nice! I didn’t know about changing the interval! Thanks
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@mongrain8934
6 ай бұрын
Forgot to say how much I like the socks you are working on !!!
The ColorPlay sweater, looks great! Did you do the Short Rows? Makes a difference for that neck part. Have yet to knit it!
@ColoradoKnitter
6 ай бұрын
That is a great thought! I think i did do short rows, what I am starting to wonder is for top down if my gauge is a bit tight when starting off my projects…hmmm
@MsPenelope10
6 ай бұрын
@@ColoradoKnitter it could be. I try to be real loose. Or even go up a needle size for the neck😊
@ColoradoKnitter
6 ай бұрын
@@MsPenelope10 wondering if that’s why my circular yokes don’t settle over my shoulders well
@MsPenelope10
6 ай бұрын
@@ColoradoKnitter it could be. I don’t like a tight neck! If I have an issue with the first row it’s because it’s too tight!
I am considering knitting the Clara Cardigan and notice the designer put, what I guess is, short row shaping in front panels next to front ribbing which I don’t care for. It seems to disrupt the look of the front. Did you do the shaping or leave it out? I looked at photos of other’s projects and it appears that some did them while others left them out. I can’t tell for sure but it looks as though you left them out but would like to know your thoughts on making that decision.
@ColoradoKnitter
6 ай бұрын
I went back to read the version of the pattern I worked from and I don’t think I did any short rows on the front panels. Keep me posted if you decide to knit it!