Love your podcast - thanks for the nature views in the end

Thanks for another great podcast Selma! A tip on your quilting….once you’ve sewn one strip of squares iron the seams all in one direction. For your next strip iron the seams in the opposite direction. You’ll find when you sewn the strips together they almost ‘lock’ together and your corners will match up. I’ve made many quilts that involved some stretching and smooshing to try to line up corners! Just like knitting- there are no mistakes….just unique design elements 😜

@leighk1275

Ай бұрын

I was going to say the same thing. Great tip! Nesting your seams will really help. You'll be able to feel them lock together with you fingers. Pinning the seams also helps when you're sewing strips.

It is a small world, isn’t it. I have been watching your knitting podcast quite a long time. Once you have mentioned your mother’s name and it really soud familiar for me. Today I have had a little chat with my dear neigbour - and she is your aunt. As young girls my two late aunts have worked in the farm of Lilja-family in Ylihärmä. Small world indeed.

@littlebigknits

14 күн бұрын

That is so incredible!!! It really is a small world! Thank you so much for sharing this with me. It totally warmed my heart!! ❤️

I love all the inspiration you give, thank you😊 I’ve made a lot of tee’s with round yokes where the short rows are added after I’ve set the sleeves. The turns are then placed under the arms, that works perfect for raising the back of the neckline.

@littlebigknits

10 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

Any more video please from love your video knitting

Lovely episode, I love the color of your Springline tee, it suits your eyes and complexion so well. Great quilt experience, I love your choice of fabric. I listenned as I was knitting on a tiny hat for my daughter's baby, I had made a few hats but baby decided to come early at 34 weeks gestation, he is very tiny (2.4 kg, 44 cm) he gave us a big scare but he is now going to be OK even if he will be staying in the hospital for a while. None of the hats I made fit, so I am now quickly knitting a very small hat. Thanks for keeping me company as I knit for this little treasure.

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

Wishing him all the best Nicole!! He’s got a grandmother giving him all the good energy!!

Selma, I just love you and so enjoy all your podcasts. I've been watching for a long time and always look forward to them. ❤❤❤

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! ☺️ that means a lot 🥹

Well that was a jam packed episode! Lots of pattern ideas and general thoughts on knitting constructions. I was either knitting on my cardigan or hugging on a cat while listening.

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Why don’t you block your Ankers Tee before ripping the bottom part with the line? It might block out and save you some time!

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

I think I neglected to say that I had steamed it and it didn’t remove it. I’m on the ribbing now so it’s all good!

I had the same issue of too much fabric with the 'No Frills' sweater and had to stop my sleeve increases early while continuing on with the body increases. I think the problem is with the inherent construction of a raglan not suiting an oversized sweater because you are adding to a sleeve at the same rate as the body. By the time you get to a larger bust circumference the sleeves are too baggy. The simple solution is to stop increasing once your desired sleeve circumference is reached while continuing to increase in the body only. My favourite classic but elevated drop sleeve sweater is the 'Dartmoor' by Caidree, which has lovely shoulder shaping and i-cord detailing. I've played around with the gauge and gotten great results on a couple of knits. My ravelry queue has just grown again as it always does following one of your podcasts!

That darker hair really suits you! You're beautiful both ways, but as a newer subcriber, I was surprised to see that shot of you in darker hair. Really makes your blue eyes pop! Great episode. Thank you!

Our adult daughter requested and Anker Tee out of turquoise Holtsgarn Tides. I had forgotten how much work it was to make one for myself maybe two years ago and agreed. First modification, based on mine, was to add german short row shaping to the neck ribbing before satrting the yoke pattern. It turned out well and fits so much better for wearing. Also, on mine I had knit the first severeal inches flat, so that I had an opening in the center front, added cute little pearly buttons and crochet loop closures. I'm planning on a fall version, with heavier yarn and a larger stitch gauge. I've seen a sample and it is a nice style even in the larger gauge.

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

Oooh those sound like fabulous modifications!!! 🙌🙌🙌

I was initially puzzled by your sleeves on the Lento, but I went back to my two podcasts about the sweater, and it appears that I did have a lot of excess fabric as well. I ended up decreasing much more rapidly than the pattern suggests, and this reduced the sleeves to a more reasonable size. It is a "sweatshirt" style, but the sleeves were too much for me. I do now enjoy the sweater. As always, I enjoyed the episode!

thank you for the podcast, I look forward to each of them. I agree on dropped shoulder construction. In my opinion if one has sloping shoulders and "big" arms they make you look frumpy, which is my case. I usually go for raglan or set-in sleeves, they look neat and fit well. Unfortunately for me dropped shoulders are everywhere at the moment.

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Yes they are!!

I too have been rethinking the practicality of making large, bulky wraps like the Half+Half Triangles Wrap that has been so popular. I live on the coast of South Carolina USA, which sees very little cold weather even in winter. Not much need for a wearable blanket! I'm now knitting the Soirée Scarf with some of the Linen Quill yarn I'd bought for H+HTWs. Like the wrap, the scarf has two halves, each in a different color of Linen Quill. Smaller in scale, but with the same vibe.

Thank you for the observation about the lento: I have been thinking if this or the in and out raglan. I may swing toward Ivana's recipe now!!

One of my favorite episodes! The tee is absolutely your color! It looks lovely on you! I am an experienced quilter and I have to tell you: You are exactly right about putting the quilt together in 4 X 4 or 3 X 3 blocks instead of sewing in strips. YOu already figured out that strips compound any slight mis-measurement. I love your choice of fabrics. You have a great eye for color and pattern!

@littlebigknits

14 күн бұрын

Thanks for confirming!!

So many wonderful projects and inspiration Selma!! I LOVE your quilt top!! Don’t worry about the mismatched corners! Once the quilt is done, those will disappear 🤣❤️

@miroslavakimlova1818

Ай бұрын

Beatiful quilt top.Jenny from Missouri Star always says,than "Finished is better than perfact!"

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

Thanks Megha!!!

Selma me encanta verte y adoro tus podcast! ... Quiero comentarte sobre tu sweater rosa, que mencionas en el minuto 40:26 sobre el problema que presenta tu manga, muy grande. Quiero ofrecerte un consejo: la medida desde tu cuello a tu axila no debe superar los 23 centímetros o pasa esto, esa manga tiene una amplitud de mínimo 26 centímetros y es lo que sucede. Si tejiendo cualquier prenda te supera los 23 centímetros ( y esto con holgura) seguramente tendrás problemas. Te envío mi abrazo enorme! y Creo que este sweater merece la pena una segunda oportunidad.

I would reknit ribing around the neck with smaller needles only. Nice work, and vour is flatering to you.

It’s funny I’m just now knitting the Colorica Cardigan my Rosemary Hill which I’m finding is it’s more complicated and she says “because of the way the sleeves are worked, you won’t have the extra fabric…” so I thought I’d try it because that’s one of the reasons I don’t usually knit them.

As a quilter and knitter, make the squares oversized then trim them down to the size you need after you've sewn it together. Solves most of the alignment issues. One famous quilter who uses that approach is Quilt in a Day with Eleanor Burns. She has a lot of quilting patterns as well.

My Lento was a complete fail too in the exact same way. I tried to take in the sleeve area and it didn’t work. It is sitting waiting to be frogged. I thought I would make multiple sweaters but that style was horrible on me. I don’t understand why everyone raved about it. I am making the EUN sweater and it is fulfilling that same desire in a much better way. I just lengthened a bit before dividing for the ribbing. The fit is so much better and the raglan detail so pretty. I will make more so consider making that with the yarn after frogging. Sorry that you were disappointed as well. Maybe other body types it works just fine but not mine! Good luck. Also frogging with mohair is definitely a two person job one for each yarn. 😊find a friend!

@Tailoring.Knit.Studio

16 күн бұрын

Hola Marie, 😍quiero decirte que he encontrado esta respuesta que das a Selma, de que es probable que por los tipos de cuerpo, no sienta bien la manga. Y no es así. es un error de calculo. al tejer nuestras prendas debemos tener a un lado la cinta de medir. para controlar los centímetros o pulgadas y evitar estos disgustos. Te envío un saludo enorme!

For older people who tend to have a hunched neck and rounded back. Drop shoulders envisage those unwanted feathers. The contiguous set-in sleeve is my favorite type currently. I also like Coco knits e method is also nice for getting a good fitting sweater.

Lots of interest and learning in this episode, thank you. I think the early drop shoulder jumpers especially in the Nordic tradition were knitted in the round as tubes to make it easier to do the colourwork, and then the armholes were steeked to add the sleeves. This is still common in these patterns and not for the faint hearted 🙂

Great podcast. Because of my multiple sclerosis I haven’t been able to watch podcasts as regularly as I did, but I’m trying to catch up. I have missed watching your podcasts.❤ Your project and yarn choices are always great!!!

@littlebigknits

14 күн бұрын

Glad to have you back and I hope things are easing up a bit for you 😘😘

@catherinethomes2910

13 күн бұрын

@@littlebigknits thank you Selma 🥰🥰🥰

I really enjoyed this episode with all of the beautiful eye candy. So sorry about the"fail" because the fabric is drop dead gorgeous. Your white top is also so so pretty. As for dropped shoulders, people are saying that they're all around and that just highlights the great freedom being able to knit our own tops brings to us. I am still working on my Tolsta Tee and loving the simplicity of it.

Thanks for this convo starter. Like always the devil is on the details. The Stockholm sweater is a great design the Weekender Light is not. IMO. It is a bit heartbreaking that you have to knit the whole sweater to find out how good it looks. Like your Lento. I guess we are lucky we can save the yarn and use it on another project. BTW the Peacock tee is "amazing" I knitted one last year and my cousin wants one for her and I need another one for me. The fit is great and being made of linen-cotton I put mine in the washing machine 😻

I think pink is a nice color for you. Nice quilt. Nothing is ever perfect, misalignment can happen when the seaming is not accurate. I’m sure you cut the squares they were perfect. Just manage the seams better.

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

The shoulder/sleeve discussion at the end was really interesting. I love knitting round yokes and raglan ... but: I always worry, because the shoulders usually have so much slope. Some people have very straight, broad shoulders, others have bottle shoulders that slope a lot, and all in between. Depending on this certain ways to cut fabric or knit are a better fit in general. Now knits are elastic and may sort of block around the shoulder shape, so it tends to work out anyway.

Thank you so much for your sweet mention and kind words Selma💖I was honored to play your song choice🎵🤗

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

🤗 thanks to you!!

Hi Selma xx I’m really enjoying your podcast this Bank Holiday Monday xx Amy Palio and Rebecca Clow did a Lento KAL a while back and may have some tips on the sleeves? Maybe just knit them straight after the split? Xx

Lovely episode!! I also very much enjoyed your music choice on The Playful Knitter!!

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!🥰🥰

Great episode. If you're piecing the quilt by machine, keep in mind that the feed dogs pull the lower layer, so if you hold the strips to be connected with your thumb on the bottom and your fingers on the top, then roll your hand (so you're looking at your thumb), it will keep the two layers more even as they feed through the machine. This is true, even when sewing a pants leg, where you are sewing a long seam.

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip!!

What fun that you are quilting!! I have been knitting and sewing and quilting since forever. When I need to give my wrists a break I sew one my machine.

I always love your podcast! you are so knowledgeable and I feel like I always learn things from you. my favorite moment of this one that was around your conversation about the quilt. and when you said " I just wanted to make the damn thing"😂😂 that's pretty much how I feel about all of my knittinh. and I see it as a learning process and not about perfection ❤️❤️

@littlebigknits

18 күн бұрын

😂😂 it’s all a process and with sewing I find I need to wrap my head around each stage!

Congrats on finishing your first quilt top! Did you try ironing the seams of each strip in opposite directions? So strip one is ironed up and strip two is ironed facing south. This enables you to nest them together and the seams line up nicely, especially if you heavily pin the blocks that are a little off. Also there are tons of patterns where you don't have to line up seams and that hides a multitude of sins! Good luck on your quilting journey. Hope you continue!

@littlebigknits

18 күн бұрын

I did nest them but I probably could have pinned more!

Hi Selma, Love your podcasts, I have a few comments though. 1) that “orange” tee you are knitting is a good color with your fair hair as well as the “hot” pink. Those lighter colors seem to wash your coloring out. You are lovely by the way and remind me of my great neighbor. 2) I am learning a lot from you about swatching as a start of any project. Also, learning what looks good on my own body shape. 3) now to quilting and this may be long as I have been quilting for about 25 years now. You are talking about you blocks that are misaligned. Why not rip the seams where you think they aren’t quite right? When sewing two blocks together and you find that one is slightly larger, place that block on the bottom when feeding through the machine. Because the feed dogs are on the bottom, they will help to ease the block together. When you pin those blocks that are not exactly the same, try to ease that bigger block a little and be sure to put it on the bottom. 4) You are talking about making a 4-patch which will have quite a few more seams. Try another quilt like your 1st and practice once again. 5) Watch all of Jenny Doan’s KZread videos that you can. You can learn “sew”much from her and her family, you will be surprised. Look for Missouri Star Quilt Company videos. When you are ready to do your bing search for her Ultimate Binding video. 6) Use batting made for quilting. I like the Quilter’s Dream 80/20 for most every project.(especially when starting out) It is not expensive and I think you will find the results much better than using flannel fabric etc. Ok, so do not beat yourself up, your quilt is pretty and when you quilt it so of those misalignments will become almost invisible. If you can read and watch videos while knitting go for it! I find that because I am a quilter, I gravitate towards knitting as some of the same concepts are the same. Enjoy, and when you are a woman my age you will be prolific! I just won a contest in my home state of KY with a quilt top, which was not to be quilted. It will be auctioned off this Saturday to benefit a school supported by the DAR(Daughter of the American Revolution). AND, thank you for the $1000 donation you were able to make to abused women and children! You are amazing.

@littlebigknits

6 сағат бұрын

Thanks for all the input and congratulations to you on your win!!

Oh that T is delightful! I agree about the neck but perhaps that 's the yarn, not technique or design. The scarf is also perfect for spring. And I'm really liking the pinks you've been making. They suit you beautifully. OH golly, so many beautiful designs. Sadly though, you're right about the extra fabric in that sleeve. What a shame. What fun to wander through your project bags and see all the lovely things. Good news that you are feeling better and able to take us on that wonderful path. Have a great Sunday.

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

Thank you Liz!

Hi thank you for putting this bundle together, so many nice patterns. I love the birds and ships.

Cute quilt! If you tie it off in the corners no one will even notice. Love your knits. You always give such good info. 😀

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

That’s what I’ve been thinking actually!!

So nice to catch up with you! Thanks for keeping me company while I worked on my Friday tee! I have always thought drop shoulders shine when worked up quite oversized.

Another great podcast. The Tombo Tee by Florence Miller is a great pattern for stripes or plain knitting. Saddle shoulder and raglan for a fantastic fit.

@littlebigknits

29 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!

Regarding a Lento replacement, I’d recommend the Cromwell pullover by Blue Sky Fibers. I’ve made 3 of these and love the pattern so much. It makes a sort of sweatshirt fit. I never hear anyone talk about it but the construction is fun and it’s flattering 😊

So sorry your Lento didn’t work out! I love mine and actually thought about going up a size for my next one. Now I wonder if that will just cause problems with the raglan and sleeves. For your Anker, can you soak and block the bottom? I’m wondering if that will help the stitches “fall back into place.” It’s just beautiful, by the way!

Thank you for another podcast. About Lento sweater - check out Gingebread sweater by Espace Tricot 😉

@littlebigknits

18 күн бұрын

I'll check it out!

Hi Selma, I used BC Garn 50/50 cotton and merino and found that it stretched so much….. kinda like baggy! It is very soft but looses it shape. So I have put that blend on the back burner. Of course maybe I could have used a smaller needle… don't remember what I used but it was a sport weight. Good to hear your opinion on these yarns 🙏🏻… I watch you but don’t always comment 🤭

@littlebigknits

14 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing!! And commenting 😊😊

I love your scarf and immediately purchased it when she released it. Your color is so pretty and I’m inspired to make one for myself. I love all your choices and colors. I’m blonde and similar coloring so I really relate to your choices. You’re such a talented knitter. Thank you for your time!

@littlebigknits

18 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy the Party Line!

So sorry for your Lento. I now how many stitches I like for my sleeves and when I think I have enough stitches for my sleeves, I don’t add stitches there, only on the body to get the positive ease I like. I made 2 Lentos and love to wear both! Maybe you will be more successful with another Lento. Good luck with your next projects ❤

So many fun tops and colors! You are braver than I with the white (I know my sloppy self too well 😂). OOOh that pink mesh with white pants/jeans (or black) would be so summery. Matching socks as a wedding gift is such a lovely idea! Yay for quilts!! I quilt , too and it's so fun to have the memories of those fabrics and their past projects, or being new. on't worry about skewiness--you will quilt it and if you like the crinkliness once washed, it's all good and will be lovely. As Jenny from Missouri Star Quilt Co says: "I'm not going to die over it". 😂 (You could machine quilt using a big curvy/wavy , S-stitch and then it will not go right in the seam lines. but straddle)

Another great episode.Thanks for sharing your makes and your thoughts. I also am tempted by the rib wave sweater, it is so beautiful and feminine. I am just worried it might be a bit too delicate and feminine for me. But it always good to try new things, isn't it?

@littlebigknits

28 күн бұрын

It certainly is! It isn’t frilly or something like that would make it very feminine. I’d say go for it. I suspect it’s going to be an interesting make

Always nice to have your inspiration. I was glad to see what did not work with the lento, oiled yarn have been too…fluffy…interesting. I am more set in shoulder person but many of patterns showed some would work ideas think because either a casual look or because they gave some interest to neck area. Sorry about the redo of the neck area. Wish I lived nearer it would be fun to be able to knit with a skilled knitter. So many great ideas I this episode. Thank you.

a lovely informative podcast as always thankyou Selma x

Great podcast! I am now doing a test knit for Samantha Guerin called Bonfire Tee. Love her designs!

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

Must look that one up

@glorypetyo7162

Ай бұрын

It’s a color work yoke I know you would love!

Selma your blue silk top looks very pretty on you. I almost wept when you showed the Lento and talked about your decision to frog it. It’s such a beautiful colour and fabric. I don’t envy you the job of ripping it out 😢

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

Let’s see how that goes!!

I am also mailing the ankers t but I am using sandness garn line. Great to knit except the small needles are tough on my hands. Just the sleeves to go! Thanks for the love,y podcast. So enjoy your style.

It was lovely to spend time with you today....love all of your knitting and thanks for sharing some patterns...love the Ribwave sweater and also love Sari Nordlund's patterns. Your quilt top looks amazing and those colors are so beautiful...great job and would love to see the finished product!

@littlebigknits

28 күн бұрын

Thank you! You will see the quilt for sure!!

Lovely episode. Well done with you first quilt. It looks lovely, don’t worry about alignment, it won’t be noticeable when it’s finished. Love the colours too. Hx 🧶🧵🇬🇧💕

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

Oh thank you!😊

I’m knitting an old pattern from Bartlett Yarns in Maine. 1970’s , bare minimum instructions. I’ve knit it before so I’m ok with that. A sweater vest.

Love all your knits! Watch Finnish Knitting Stories and she has a podcast on all her Lentos. She loves them and they all look big on her.

I knit an Anker sweater, without short rows, and didn't like the fit. If you have much of a bust, it makes a barrel shape. Ripped the entire sweater out and am repurposing the yarn. Maybe short rows would help thattoo. Thanks for the suggestions.

Selma, Love your podcasts, this one was so relaxing. Plenty of interesting information. Your first quilt is very nice, you should be proud. I have been quilting for over 60 years so if you have any questions just ask. Hugs ann

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

Oh thank you!

Thank you for another lovely episode. I have not done any quilting, but your first one is inspiring to me and the colors would match my house so well ha ha. I am hoping to make the springline tee as well. I tend to have some issues with necklines, because the back of my neck is a little sloped like a little hump, probably from years of bending over reading books as a child. After learning German shortrows I add them to sweaters that are missing short rows, but sometimes they don’t fit right so I have no problem ripping things back and trying again. And I appreciate you do that. There’s no point in knitting the garment that you never wear. I have a few of those.

So many lovely projects, Thanks for sharing, have a lovely Sunday 😊

Love your quilt top!!!!!

Lovely episode!

Interesting thoughts around drop shoulders. For me it so much depends on the sleeves when it comes to a drop shoulder. I think a lot of drop shoulder patterns (especially ones that are maybe 5-10 years old) have a oversized fit but tight sleeves, for me that's not a good look I think, but when it is a bit relaxed, and the sleeves have the same amount of ease as the body, I think it is a lovely style to wear. For example the Ingrid sweater by Petite knit has that nice and relaxed fit :)

Thank you for another interesting episode. I now have more patterns to add to my must make list! Hope you’re feeling better.

@littlebigknits

18 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

❤always great to catch up,,,,Selma!!! Love ur sweet scarf,,,, Must make it,,,love 🧦 socks and small scarves,,,, ELAINE 🏠💗

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

Happy you’re here Elaine!!

Love the quilt top!

Drop shoulders. Thank you for your helpful insight.❤

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

Glad if it was of value!!

I watched the playful knitter several days ago and I really enjoyed your music selection. It was a fun treat. 😊

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!! 😊😊

Always a pleasure, Selma. Thanks for Sharing. Nice quilting and knitting ❤ Happy travels 😊

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Good to see you again -- and I hope you feel completely well soon. Congratulations on your first quilt! I've been quilting about 30 years; knitting for over 60 and enjoy it immensely. Four-patches and nine-patches are great options after a one-patch. And then there's the log cabin too. Don't fuss about your points matching -- that takes practice and sometimes even after years, they don't always match! Quilters are apt to say that won't be visible by a blind man on a fast horse at 100 metres, so don't sweat it! 😉 As for size, another way to enlarge it a bit is to add borders. You don't need one long length to do this; just as with your backing, you can piece the borders. With a multi-coloured top, I often use a plain (solid) border that picks up one of the colours in the top pieces. Whatever you decide to do about quilting, welcome to the community! Hugs from central Alberta...

@littlebigknits

14 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tips!!

Thank you Selma

The cotton bamboo linen from Lion Brand is nice to work with too 🙂 Can't wait to see your tees next episode 😀

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Lovely catch-up with your crafting, Selma. I'm watching whilst knitting on a pair of socks and sailing on our boat here in NZ

About drop shoulder sweaters…it could be that if you choose a design with a deep (or somewhat deep) V neck, it will lessen the “mass” of fabric on our torso and thereby make the “bulk” of drop shoulder sleeves less … “bulky”. In other words, taking away something from our chest could make what’s happening at the shoulders/arms less noticeable. And the V neck might draw the eye to our sternum, away from the arms. Just a theory. You can be our guinea pig😉

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

Ok 👍🏻 there’s a Helga Isager pattern called Crystal that I’m eyeing that would fit the bill.

@Kaila999

Ай бұрын

@@littlebigknits oh, that does look beautiful! And the 3 columns of lace down the front can also trick the eye. Good luck if you end up making it!

Wanted to say I really enjoy your podcasts and believe I have viewed most of them. My friend, Terri and I will be seeing you at Ghost Ranch in September. We were among the fortunate that were able to get reservations. It was a bit like trying to get tickets to a Taylor Swift concert.😆 We are both very excited and look forward to meeting you!!!❤️😁 Andrea

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂 I’m glad you got in Andrea!!

Such a beautiful colour on you - The Springline Tee.

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! ☺️

Great episode Selma, always enjoy what you are making, feel better soon🥰🇨🇦Sharon.

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

Love your white Anker. It looks beautiful. I made four of them for my grandkids last Christmas and I love the pattern. I haven't made it for myself yet because of the tight neck and no short rows. Great ideas on where to put short rows! As always you are very helpful. Rosie

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🥰🥰

Hi Selma! I am a relatively new follower and I love the colors in your Lento sweater. Have you thought about knitting it as a Ranunculus but not doing the necklace type yoke and just making it plain? I love all your Ranunculus sweaters!

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

What an interesting idea!! I had not thought of that!!

Gosh! I thought blue was your color, which it is, but that persimmon pairs perfectly. Well done. I need to make that scarf.

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

Go for it!

About your Lento, which is beautiful 😍, you could rip the sleeve back and do raglan increase just on the body and stop the raglan increases on the sleeve just when you feel the sleeve has the right amount of stitches for you. Then you’ll have perfect sleeves and perfect body on your Lento. Easy peasy 🤗🌟✨🌟

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

I could. Ripping that far back makes me wonder if I would just rather try another pattern. I’ll consider it though

@MarieAhlen

Ай бұрын

That’s true… All the best to you, whatever you choose 🙏✨

Thanks for another great episode! The fabric of your Lento is gorgeous❤. I think I would consider ripping back in order to modify the raglan increases. You could get a great fit if you skip the last couple of increases on the sleeves while keeping on making the raglan increases on the back and front of the body.

@littlebigknits

18 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

Hi Selma love the podcast again, as always

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

Thank you🤗🤗

Love, love, love the colors in your quilt top! I was a quilter before I was an avid knitter. Sometimes I miss quilting. If you decide to make more quilts, you might consider buying a cutting mat, quilting ruler, and rotary cutter to help make your squares the same size. You can also use it to square up your blocks (trim them to an exact size after sewing) which helps make your corners meet neatly as you piece the squares together. Good luck...have fun!

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips!! I have all of those tools but I should have double checked all the squared I think! Next time!

Good evening. Glad to be here with you! 🎉

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

Hello hello!! 👋

For your Lento, I would determine what your ideal sleeve stitch count would be, rip back to that point, and just continue with the chest increases while not doing any more sleeve increases.

Hi Selma, a lovely podcast..again. I am a quilter and have a thought for you and you may already know this tip. Each row needs to be ironed in the opposite direction to nestle together. When they seem off a bit usually is the seam allowance isn’t the same and I have to rip it out and adjust it😊

@littlebigknits

29 күн бұрын

I did do that successfully on most rows and I need to examine the rows where I may have ended up with the backs going in the same direction.

Also on the lento you could still keep the increases on the front and back and not on the sleeves. That would eliminate some of the bulk on the sleeves

I love all your sweaters... the pale pink lento sweater is so pretty an d looks so nice on you :))

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

I just bought 52 Weeks of Socks and the Musselburgh Hat pattern. Late to the game, but ready to try them. I see several gift hats coming up, but maybe I should try knitting one first. Happy knitting.

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

We have to start somewhere!

Hei - so nice to see you knitting in orange - it is a great colour for blondes! What shade of lipstick are you wearing - it is lovely! I am sorry to hear the Lento didn’t work out for you! I have knit two and I have started a third. I rarely knit anything more than twice! It fits me so well and it is a great pattern to do a fade with deep stash yarn. I tested the Rivendell cardigan - it is a beautiful piece, and I am just doing the button band. It will probably be too warm to wear to Knit City! 🇨🇦🇫🇮

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

Where will you be at knitting city!?

@leeanutson1026

29 күн бұрын

@@littlebigknits I am on the admission line on Saturday and I am manning information booth on Sunday. I’m not staying for any of the evening events. I have two little dogs and I can’t leave them alone for too long.

@littlebigknits

29 күн бұрын

@@leeanutson1026 ok I’ll see you at the door!!

I think you can do a more rapid sleeve decrease at the upper sleeve region to reduce the bulk. Lovely spring colours and I think the body does look fine on you.❤

@MsMegil

Ай бұрын

As always, I enjoy seeing your videos pop up. On your quilt - your cutting may be ok but check your seam allowance. Variations from the 1/4” can multiply over just a few blocks and really make a difference. So maybe take a critical look at the back of your quilt to see if this may be a problem. Actually measure it in several places. If you don’t have a quarter inch foot, they are well worth the investment. Also try sewing three 2 1/2” strips together. Press. Your resulting block should measure 6 1/2”.

Have you tried the Cozy Classic by Jessie Maed? The fit is absolutely perfect. I have made a few and I'm so thrilled.

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

I have it in my favourites but for this I wanted a looser gauge but thank you for the endorsement!!

Thank you for another lovely episode, Selma :) I found the KFO cotton/merino stretched a little when I made a summer tee with it last year but not so it is unwearable. I would use it again :)

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

Glad to hear it!!

Love the color of your new scarf, it goes nicely with your blue tee. Thanks for a great podcast. I was hoping to go to the Ghost Ranch workshop as I live in Albuquerque. Maybe next time.

@littlebigknits

Ай бұрын

Consider putting your name in the waiting list

I have just unravelled a drop-shoulder cardigan, just don't like that style. I have washed the wool & will re-knit it into a raglan cardigan. You do such lovely knits, very inspirational.