🐸🐸 I love that you decided a project wasn’t working and ripped back and saved your yarn. Makes so much more sense than forcing yourself to finish something you won’t love.

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

💯agree Erin

Great to see other knitters 🐸 instead of push through and not end up wearing the item. I have just learned to do that myself. Thanks for keeping me occupied while I knit.

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Rip it rip it now I’m worried I’m out of control frogging everything 😆

It’s been a very wet summer in Vermont, so we have a number of 🐸 here! Finnish knitting stories once said, if we frog some thing, we should focus on the fact that we get to knit with a yarn that we love twice!❤

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Loren I love that you get to knit with it twice that makes my day thank you

🐸 Thank you for the opportunity!

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Good luck 🍀

So much great info! 🐸No more fomo!

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Suzy you are right no more fomo 🎉

🐸 great pod. I appreciate how you share honestly about disappointing knits. We all have them and need to remember that everything has ups and downs.

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

🐸 my soul relates so hard with "I want everything knit NOW" It's so hard! I feel like I'm a process knitter, but then again... 😂 Also those colorways for the giveaway are GORGEOUS! Thanks for sharing and adding to the knitting community 😊

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and good luck 🍀

Everyone has been knitting the mini mock tank! I love her patterns because they are so well written 💗 If I were in your shoes, I'd finish it and give it away because your issue is with the color. Nothing will change that, but you can see if you like it enough to make it in another color. 🐸 🐸

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Jess they are so well written 💕, I’m looking forward to casting on a cozy classic raglan soon

You do so much and have 2 kids. Amazing. 🐸 I know that feeling, when a garment just does not feel/look right and you are almost done, I tend to finish it anyway. 😅

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Thanks I often carry around my knitting and sneak in stitches when I can, and knit when they are in bed 😊

Hi Lauryl, I just wanted to agree with the frogging when your not comfortable with how a project is knitting up. I frog heaps and have no regrets, I have more regrets when I don't frog. I liken it to shopping for clothes, most clothing stores I walk into, I walk out of empty handed. If I don't need it and I don't love it on me, I don't buy it. It's the same with my knitting, I know me, and even if I just like it somewhat, I'll only wear it a few times, or I'll force myself to wear it and hate it. I want to love what I make, because I'm sick of trying on outfits in my own wardrobe that I dont like or feel comfortable in. That's why I started knitting in the first place, to make my clothes how I like them. Thankyou for such an honest approach to knitting. Enjoy the 🐸

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Everything you said yes 🙌

I am there with you on the garment fomo! It’s so nice to hear some one else talk about that. 🐸

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Ashley I think there’s a lot of us that feel this way ✨

8 hours of 🐸 ing! I admire the tenacity. I’m not sure I would have done that. I’m excited to see what you do with the salvaged yarn.

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Heather I’m so stubborn that even when I was over unraveling I couldn’t stop 😂

I have been enjoying your knitting content! 🐸 And it used to kill me to frog my knits, and after so many failed projects I now I have no time for knits that I'm not happy with so I will rip that thing apart and reuse that yarn with no hesitation 😂

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

🩷 yay for team frog it 🩷

Always love to hear you talk about your knits! Thanks for another great video 😍 🐸

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 and good luck 🍀

🐸 I'm one of the newer viewers. Your podcast is inspiring, not only regarding yarn and patterns, but also the way you talk about your thoughts about them. Thank you. If you don't think you're going to wear the mini mock neck tank or have someone in mind you can gift it to, I think you should rip it out and use the yarn for something else. It's basically free the second time you knit with a yarn 😉

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Basically free I’m ☠️ 😆 , I love this thank you Tina you made me smile this morning and I’m so happy you found the channel 💙

🐸Buxom Cat Knits is one of my favorite indie dyers! Too Cool 😎 Your Wisp looks perfect over the white tee! That blue 💙!

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Yay good luck 🍀

🐸🐸🐸 if you ever have to frog mohair or Suri again, throw the project in the freezer! It helps so much!!

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

🙏 good idea🙏

🐸 Love your channel! I'm at least twice as old as you, and at this point, know what looks good on me, and what to stay away from. I do try to knit big pieces in neutral colors, and save my color pops for shawls and smaller things. That's my mindset at a ripe old age. Also, you can ALWAYS give your pieces away if you don't love them...somebody will be delighted to have a handknit gift. That said...hah...knit whatever makes you happy!

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

I love that! I am drawn to colors that I won’t always wear or that may not be super flattering, using them as a pop of color might be a great way to use them thanks for the advice💕

Sometimes you want to finish other times you have to 🐸 I hear you, we all get fomo sometimes, that tank should look amazing as colourwork in a miserina, with a dark background, you keep doing what you do, love the podcast ❤❤

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Candice 🖤good idea

🐸 I've had many cleansing moments by frogging WIPs that will neve be loved. Excellent decision. Happy to have found your channel :)

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Samantha I’m so happy you found me too💕

🐸 frogging is always tough, but if you know you won’t wear it, it’s always best to trust your gut. Thanks for the video and giveaway ❤

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

💕Tori you are right

🐸 I have really been enjoying your podcasts. You have inspired me to knit with some black yarn.

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Carolyn 🖤 it’s definitely addictive

I love your style. First time watching but enjoyed very much!! Thanks Laurel!!💚🐸💚

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Marilyn I’m happy you found me good luck✨

🐸 🐸 🐸 I just love your videos. Everything you talk about hits home. And I'm learning a lot about all the different yarn blends you use. Super helpful! ❤ox

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad Carol✨

Hi! Glad to hear everyone is feeling better. Dealing with sick kids when you don't feel good is RUFF! I was working g on a heel flap during this episode. Ok...frog the tank! Just frog it. You don't like the transparency of the yarn, the fit is not what you like and the combination of fit and color is EVERYTHING in a hand knit. It's so totally ok to frog it. I think your gut instinct on going for the raglan is better. You have enough for a sweater and by the time you finish the other 2 black tops fall will be right around the corner! I love that Joji shawl. Super cute. You should finish that one off and put it as an FO on her summer KAL. It's any Joji pattern it doesn't have to be Myak yarn. So, my order would be, frog first, finish the Joji, do the 2 black tops and cast on a ranunculus. Just kidding about the ranunculus just wanted to see if you would laugh. What a fun give away! The colors are not my jam but it's nice of you to share. Someone is going to be really happy with it. Bye

@heatherpiotrowski9396

Жыл бұрын

Sorry...I feel like I always write too much... I wanted to add that I get the FOMO thing. It's hard to see so many things that we know we can make and we want. Who has that much time? I wish I did! I don't go thru the FOMO thing anymore. About a year ago I was rushing to make as much as possible so that over winter I could wear all my stuff. I was casting on too much and not finishing anything. Holidays came and I was just too busy. Around Valentines I was starting to finish all of my projects. I decided to take a look at why things took me so long and it was mostly me going oh, that's so cute I could knit that...oh...that's cute too...everyone is knitting that... So I decided I need to be more me. I like what I like. I don't look good in the same thing everyone else does. I would be happier making things I love on MY body and not just the hot now things. Every time lately that something new drops like the bandana I really think...is this something I'm actually going to pull out to wear? It's super cute but no, I'm not. I like shawls and I need a shawl. Not a mini. I don't mind the time it takes to knit the shawl. When it's done...it's glorious! It's not always easy to just be yourself when you see what everyone else has but in the long run it makes me more calm.

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Heather I love you comments keep them coming they really make my day! Plus you always have great advice! I really think that Fomo leads to overwhelm and I have to remember to check in with myself the reality of ever wearing the item. I think yarn collection, knitting, pattern admiration are all their own hobbies. 😉 Also all shawls all the time I’m onboard ! I’m trying to decide now if I will do the west knits mkal now I get crazy Fomo and and undecided when it comes to the finished item but I sure do love the challenge and excitement of it all

@heatherpiotrowski9396

Жыл бұрын

I love the west knit stuff but tend to do his patterns in black, white and grey. I like the style but not always the color combos. I'm not fond of mystery knit alongs. I have to know what I'm walking in to. Good luck. I'm off to cast on a ranunculus. J/K gotta finish a pair of socks first.🤪

🐸 I enjoy your podcasts. 🎊 Choosing the patterns and designs that look good on my body is an ongoing challenge for me. I understand your frustration with this part of knitting.

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Barbara I feel this! You have to knit it to try it on 😆 and that’s where I land in frog land so often! I have been trying to remember to keep in mind store bought tops that I like on my body and look for similar patterns but it can be so hit or miss 😔

@barbarahart1169

Жыл бұрын

@westmaven It is so important to get gauge and to read/ follow the instructions, unless I'm going for a different look or fit from what the designer intended. Some designers are just so much better at pattern writing. Every time I knit an Isabell Kraemer design it always fits perfectly. Wish that was true of all designers

🐸 Hi knitting bestie! Love your style. Thanks for putting out videos. Looking forward to more from you. 🙂

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Hi knitting bestie thanks for hanging out with me 💜

🐸 Thank you for another great podcast.

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening ✨

You look great in blue! Hope everyone is back to health! 🐸

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Cathy 💜

Recently found you and enjoy watching you from the north coast of Oregon! I do get overwhelmed, when I have too many projects, which sometimes causes me to cast on a new project. That never helps.😂 you are inspiring me to go through my wips and make some decisions. Some I will 🐸 and others I need to get done!

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

I have spent so much time in Rockaway and manzanita I’m happy you found me ✨

🐸 thanks for sharing all your projects!

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for hanging out with me Greta

Thank you for an other beautiful podcast! I really enjoy hearing your process and I think that 🐸 ing is needed when you know that you will not be happy with the end result. I did loss my knitting mojo a few months ago after finishing a big test knit, but I’m happy to report it is back 😊 looking forward to your next episode.

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Yay Linda I’m glad to hear your Mojo is back and I can’t wait to hear about what you are making 💕

Love your finished Wisp vest. I'm excited to see your project from Close Knit. I used her ATS pattern to knit a cardigan during lockdown and this year I've done 2 toddler cardigans using the Lars pattern. I'm currently collecting yarns together to start a pullover this summer. Her concept is so freeing!

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Bonnie that’s awesome to hear I am so drawn to her style

I found you through "A Lovely Yarn". I really enjoyed your podcast. You are honest and true to yourself for sure. I like that! I'm so happy I found your channel 🐸🐸🐸🐸

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Susan Thank you so much!

Loving the videos. Sorry to her about your kids. It’s horrible when the house is sick. 🐸

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sharon

🐸 I love watching your podcast! I'm so excited to make a Wisp tank! I love your blue one so much! And i think you should finish your tank top and just add it to your wardrobe and just see if you can style it.

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

The wisp tank is a very fast knit! I do think keeping the tank around and seeing if I can integrate it into my wardrobe isn’t a bad idea

🐸 beautiful knitting projects! I enjoy your podcast.

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Cindy💕

🐸 I just love that blue on you! ❤️

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jennifer 💙

If you decide to 🐸 your tank top, you could “change “ the color of that yarn by holding it with another color for a thicker quicker project. I love the idea of a black cumulus tee!

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic idea 💡

🐸 the overwhelm is real 😎...just keep knitting, just keep knitting 🤣

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Yes 🙌

🐸 I am SUCH a slow frogger. Frogging suri (in any quantity) in 8 hours is hall of fame worthy IMO

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

🏆thank you 🏆

🐸 Hello from Australia 🇦🇺 😊. Thank you for a great channel xx. I went through my stash and WIPS on the weekend 😮😂 it’s amazing how they amount up!!

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Bronnie 👋 those projects and stash sneak up on you

🐸 I am new to your podcast and enjoyed it very much! Can’t wait to see more. 😊

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Cindy and good luck 🍀

I found your podcast recently and am so happy I did! love you channel 🐸

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Welcome!! Lindsey I happy you found me too.

So glad I found you! 🐸

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Me too!! Margaret good luck 🍀

🐸 honestly the tank looked great. I would keep going but you know what you’ll wear. Hey keep knitting and ship it to me lol! Just kidding thanks for the video.

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Jessica I’m tempted 😆

🐸 Glad to have found your channel! Knitting on my Helix Cardigan here. Love the colors on your Half and Half wrap, I got the yarn for it but haven’t started yet… one day 😅

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Welcome!! I’m glad you found me

🐸 you’re the best!

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Tara 🥰 thank you

🐸I had about 650 yds of lightweight black cotton leftovers I didn’t know what to do with and because of you I started a black ranunculus. Lol! Knitting mojo for me is not to do too many hard projects. I do my concentrated knitting for 1 hr 1st thing in morning then for my night knitting I do stockingnet or garter. Half hour of a blanket too. KISS keep it simple sweetie

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Christine Yay for a black ranunculus 🖤

🐸 vest looks great!

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Leah

For the tank, maybe you could try a contrasting collar color? Something you feel is more flattering beside your skin. You could also do contrasting hem and sleeve hole trim.

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Kate I have definitely been thinking of this as a solution 🥰 great minds think alike

@terezy

Жыл бұрын

Yes! That would look really cool, maybe the other colour could be one that is already in the skein (or similar)?

@terezy

Жыл бұрын

Lilykatemakes on ravelry - her upwards top has i-cord contrasting edging (edge?), that frames the tops in lighter colours really well...

@rockstarkate78

Жыл бұрын

@@terezy That's what I was thinking, or black!

Ripping out mohair is so painful! I love the blue color you chose. 🐸

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sarah 💙

Hello! I keep one more complicated and one simple project on the needles at once. That's all. The giveaway looks awesome! 🐸

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Kathleen that’s always a great plan and definitely try to do the same

Just found your channel and I go through ups and downs with motivation. One thing that helps me is limiting the amounts of cast ons at one time.

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Blake this is very good advice 💙

Beautiful colorways in the giveaway yarns. 🐸

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Good luck 🍀

I can relate so much to wanting to have all the things now and not being able go get them done fast enough! 🐸

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Katy if I could knit any faster I would 😆

When I loose my mojo I stand or sit in front of my stash and touch yarn. It helps me refresh my brain. 🐸

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic idea, I definitely like to reorganize my stash when I don’t feel like knitting and that can spark ⚡️ some new creative energy for sure.

***Giveaway is now closed ***** look for the next episode to hear the winner announced.

Yes, I always want to knit every Jessie Mae pattern. The designs look good on so many people, but I just do not have the body type for them

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

She does a great job with her patterns for sure! It’s whether or not the feel comfortable to wear and I’m definitely eager to try the cozy classic raglan pattern that might fit my style a little better 🩷

I tend to knit a ton of socks through the super hot weather, when we get into early Fall then I start knitting sweaters again. I will take a day or two to think over a project that “isn’t working for me” or if I try things over at least three times, other times if I just stop on a projects for up to six months - I know I just don’t want to continue with it and then I will frog it 🐸

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

This is wise advice 🥰

🐸 love you videos. I had trouble with the wisp tank too, and really shoul rip out and reknit. Yours looks great!

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Joyce it’s so much better now I definitely encourage you to change it it’s a lovely shape when the fit is right.

I have also been in a frogging zone lately... Probably because I cast on way to much in the spring 😅. Thanks for the giveaway! 🐸

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Good luck!

so much 🐸 going on for you especially with the fuzzy yarns :x I started a cardigan as my second garment in all suri and I made so many mistakes 😅 I definitely did not enjoy fogging the suri :x - definitely should've done my first cardigan in something easy to frog, oups😄 I hope it is going upward for you now and you have better knitting-luck for your next projects!🍀

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow I bet the cardigan is stunning though

🐸 good for you. I have a feeling I’ll be 🐸a couple projects as well. I’m not much of a tank top girl either. Like the ts or vest style.

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Heather there are so many cute vests right now if only I could knit faster!!!!

Fun episode. Just love catching up with your knitting adventures. Thank you Lauryl! 🐸

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Cheryl ✨

🐸 I am definitely in the FOMO category but have tried to be more meaningful and considered in my choices this year. You would not believe the amount of sweaters I've ripped out this year as I really wanted to use my beautiful yarn on things I would actually wear. Thinking about your mini mock neck tank, when I listen to you I can tell how much you love the yarn so I would definitely say use it in a project you love 🐸

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice Mandy 💕

🐸 I enjoy your videos very much 😊. I am overwhelmed with how many projects I have yarn for, and yet again today i ordered a kit for a KAL...serious FOMO here. As I'm watching, I'm actually ripping out a Dingley Dell by Isabel Kraemer that I knit last year. It's never been flattering on me at all. Ive hesitated to rip it out because it felt like a waste....but it was already a waste if I wasn't going to wear it. Then I saw a recent Joji shawl pattern, and could totally see it in this yarn 😊

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Sandra, dingley dell to a shawl 😍 it’s going to be amazing and it’s such a good feeling when you get something to wear that you love 💕

I still have a hard time 🐸ing, but maybe once I get faster at knitting maybe it won't be so heart wrenching lol! Definitely the color of the tank blends with your skin tone.

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Ingrid I feel like the tank and my freckles blend and that’s not the look I’m going for 😆 thanks for your honesty 💕 as far as frogging I do think the more you do it the less awful it is and when I leave the project for awhile it’s a little easier to let it go

Hi Laurel! Congrats. Definitely good to take out projects 🐸that you don’t love but love the yarn! Enjoying your podcast!

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lorien ✨

i find youre tops realy nice. thst scarf from purl soho is so great, i would love to knit but it is so big🐸 love youre podcast.good luck and stay save🍀

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Gerda the half and half wrap does take forever to knit but it’s so cozy once it’s done 🍀good luck 🍀

🐸 I've been eying the mock neck pattern as a layering piece under my flannels, but cant seem to finish the projects on my needles 😂

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Ooohhhhh that’s a really cute way to style I’m in to it!!!

🐸 I love that I found your podcast! I’m a newish knitter and I find your tips and thought processes very helpful! And can I just say how much I love your rhino lamp…he’s amazing!!!

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Brandi, I’m happy you found me the rhino is from Barcelona I have an episode about him but he’s from a company called Ornamante check out their website and instagram I love all their stuff

so glad to have found your podcast! i’m relatively new, just started knitting in january and i have a hard time choosing patterns that i will want to wear too - whether it’s because of the style, or my color/yarn/fiber choice! i hate to 🐸 but i know it’s necessary sometimes

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

I have been trying to find store bought items I like on me and jump off from there . Welcome to the knitting community knitting bestie you can always message me on IG I love helping pick yarn and patterns 💕

Love from Sweden! 🐸

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Lovisa 🩷good luck 🍀

🐸 teehee froggie 🐸

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Good luck ✨

I am new to your channel but I felt this in my soul😊 My knits (and spins) have just not been as amazing as I thought they would be when I started. It has become a joke in my family how many times I have actually knit each project before I finally got it done.😢🐸

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy you found me, and I’m glad I’m not the only person frogging projects 🩷

Hello from Mounds, Illinois.

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

👋 Janet!

🐸 I love the color of your wisp tank and it looks so good how you styled it. A suri tank held me back though ... I wonder what's the likelihood I would personally wear a suri tank. I'm not even sure I will wear a knit tank (knitting my first one now).🐸

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Nicole 💜 you inspired me to go for the tank I think a tank but make it a vest is going to be my approach because I definitely will wear it that way. Or any sort of layering . I’m grateful for your tank a long 🤗

@professorpurl

Жыл бұрын

@@westmaven "the tank but make it a vest" is probably how I am going to be styling my outline tank!

🐸 love that yarn! Plus I live in Portland so if I win no shipping for you 😅

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Kate that would be very convenient 😆good luck ✨

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Just a suggestion, but why don’t you rip back your Jessie maed top to the sleeve separation and add some increases to the body and use a contrasting colour for the collar and trims to break up the colour.

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Nicole great suggestions, I think you are on to something changing up the trim color

🐸I hate to frog, but if I knit something, I do not like to wear, I donate it. That way I feel like I had the pleasure of knitting and it will be of good use to someone who is in need.

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Debra this is a wonderful idea

Why not a shell beneath a twin set… if you have 3 additional skeins? I always intended mine as layering pieces. Also, like it for lingerie? No bra, around the house luxury?

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

I hadn’t thought of a two set vibe that could be super cute. You have given me some inspiration thank you 🙏 🩷🩷🩷

Maybe somebody has already suggested this but you could over dye the tank…. Or just wear as a PJ top

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Tess these are great ideas

🐸 I think the tank needs to be frogged. You aren't going to wear it and it isn't your style or the fit you like. You like ease. You've got other things that need attention that will make you happy to finish. Do things that bring you joy.

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Sage advice, I appreciate it ✨good luck 🍀

Hi 🐸 🐸 😊 just starting out are you on ravay

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Yes I am! There is a link in my KZread channel page but you can find me by searching for westmaven. 💙

@tb-gy5uk

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

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@shandagreene6407

Жыл бұрын

I love your channel. I can’t wait to knit the Wisp tank after seeing yours.

@westmaven

Жыл бұрын

Yay!