FYI: The BFL/Kid Mohair appeared to be "compacted" rather than felted. 9/10 times, a magic trick to verify and, more importantly, fix this and will reveal they aren't actually felted is to: run the entire length of the roving through steam. I use a steam gun, but you may also use steam from a kettle. Regardless of which of the two methods you use, be very careful not to burn yourself. Anyway, back to the "magic." As soon as the steam hits the compacted roving, it will expand/puff-up/balloon. It will shock you the first time you do it.😊
@lunasmum686919 сағат бұрын
I love that first jumper, such pretty colours. I have a USO (Unstarted Object!) to get going with. I did a combo of 7 chains of fibre a year or two ago but wasn't sure about it. Looking at it again I quite like it though I don't know what it will turn out like! Also, it is DK weight which is heavy for me to knit. Anyway, I am hoping I have enough as I have chosen a pattern (Renton on Ravelry) which is a nice cardie to knock around in. I'm not sure what the thickness of the yarn used by the designer for this but I will adjust if I can't get the correct tension. I had planned to have all the yarn wound into balls before the Olympics began but it is very tiring and painful for me to stand for long so I am alternating with winding and spinning another project I have on the go which will take me ages. I have lots of yarns I have spun but don't know yet what to do with but they are not enough for a garment.
@victoriasandrews9996Күн бұрын
So glad to see that first sweater getting the love it deserves, it is so beautiful. I always wondered how you could stop knitting on it when it was so close to being finished. 😂 this is a great knit along.
@LenaGa2 күн бұрын
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@CintamaniCrawford2 күн бұрын
but your handspun is precious and needs to be saved for a special project!
@tracybird45474 күн бұрын
Love it all! Great to see your videos in my feed! I’m grateful ❤❤❤
@Dollcan4 күн бұрын
I’d say a successful Tour - brava! Love most of the skeins. The ropey one was certainly different. Thanks for sharing.
@manicspinner19594 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing your TdF results (and WIPs); I was traveling during TdF so did not participate. Love all the experimentation you did.
@mollywelsh87518 күн бұрын
Yup, will do-I’ve so much handspun on hand
@manicspinner19599 күн бұрын
And here I just FINISHED a handspun boxy!!! ;-). But I do have a WIP from handspun that I would like to finish. Might use this opportunity to do that. I also have a sweater's quantity for another "fade" (from a processed fleece that I divided into shades of gray). I now have two handspun fades, so not sure what to do differently with this batch, but I'll give it some thought.)
@3003suzieq10 күн бұрын
Hi T this is Sue that used to live near Wiesbaden. Nice seeing you again 😀
@ColorsofHopeCraftsASMR15 күн бұрын
That’s awesome that you have multiple wheels! My husband insists I only need one and that I should be able to do everything on my Kromski Sonata. What is your opinion?
@julieduke727918 күн бұрын
That was brilliant! Thankyou
@nblmqst116723 күн бұрын
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@arielscrafting496529 күн бұрын
I love the trueblood colourway. Im still debating on spining braids or fiber that I have dyed for this tour.
@Dollcan29 күн бұрын
So exciting!
@elizabethstreeter2145Ай бұрын
I said to my husband will I write a few letters or read my book this afternoon instead I am knitting a sock and watching you at the moment. Oh well still time to maybe write one letter then spend the rest of the afternoon reading The night island by Jayne Anne Krentz great author if you haven’t read any of her books also writes as Amanda Quick and Jayne Castle love them all. Good luck with deciding what you are doing on tour-de-fleece
@TrickyNight24Ай бұрын
lol, just say when
@CupofTeaandaYarnАй бұрын
Love your tutorials! I am inspired to go shop my stash and spin up a storm 🤣
@eddavanleemputten9232Ай бұрын
As I’m watching this video my SO overhears you saying “nothing fancy, just spin”. SO: “Nothing fancy? It’s SPINNING. That’s FANCY. All other folk buys yarn in a shop.” Walks away, shaking his head. I’m dead. 😂
@lizziehollandАй бұрын
Im so sorry to hear about Gizmo, he was a special boy. Im glad your crafting is doing well at keeping the sadness at bay, evwn if juat for a ahort while. You have made some beautiful things as always. I love the star blanket braid that's just like the stephen west motif in one of his shawl patterns.
@DollcanАй бұрын
I’m so excited! I’m going through my stash today. 🎉
@MelanieWarren-oe5tvАй бұрын
May I ask, what does the other side look like? Is the contrast yarn showing?
@lisalau9816Ай бұрын
Love BTS! Pretty fun to learn about your sweater project. Hope you post a few more videos about your progress.
@lindas59644 ай бұрын
I’ve got this image in my head of the perfect hand spun yarn. Not variegated, no pooling, or stripes. Just some melange similar to the bright green/yellow piece you have in the background. Like when you look at the desert or the sea, colors flowing softly into other colors with no real line of demarcation. So difficult to get without going “muddy”! Perhaps the secret is to limit the palette? Idk, I’ll keep searching until I find it…sigh
@vikkizoo14 ай бұрын
❤️
@carolgarner59714 ай бұрын
I really love the pattern but I think I want to make it really big to make a full size shawl
@Dollcan4 ай бұрын
I’m finishing up the rib and love it!
@melissahall31544 ай бұрын
That skirt is so beautiful!!!! Great job, Tracie!!!
@user-lz4yr6yd2z4 ай бұрын
Трейси,большое спасибо за видео! Очень интересно!❤
@lizzieholland4 ай бұрын
Super helpful and so much quicker then re-knitting!
@kierachandler17714 ай бұрын
They are amazing cross-stitches are you going to do the rest of the group sorry about your loss I know it's difficult but he stayed with you as long as he could he would want you to keep going and taking care of his siblings
@sallybiank56634 ай бұрын
I am so very sorry for the loss of Gizmo! I have been watching you since about the beginning and I know how much you loved him. I sending healing prayers for your heart! Losing a pet is like losing a family member. A very traumatic experience! Sending hugs! Sally
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FYI: The BFL/Kid Mohair appeared to be "compacted" rather than felted. 9/10 times, a magic trick to verify and, more importantly, fix this and will reveal they aren't actually felted is to: run the entire length of the roving through steam. I use a steam gun, but you may also use steam from a kettle. Regardless of which of the two methods you use, be very careful not to burn yourself. Anyway, back to the "magic." As soon as the steam hits the compacted roving, it will expand/puff-up/balloon. It will shock you the first time you do it.😊
I love that first jumper, such pretty colours. I have a USO (Unstarted Object!) to get going with. I did a combo of 7 chains of fibre a year or two ago but wasn't sure about it. Looking at it again I quite like it though I don't know what it will turn out like! Also, it is DK weight which is heavy for me to knit. Anyway, I am hoping I have enough as I have chosen a pattern (Renton on Ravelry) which is a nice cardie to knock around in. I'm not sure what the thickness of the yarn used by the designer for this but I will adjust if I can't get the correct tension. I had planned to have all the yarn wound into balls before the Olympics began but it is very tiring and painful for me to stand for long so I am alternating with winding and spinning another project I have on the go which will take me ages. I have lots of yarns I have spun but don't know yet what to do with but they are not enough for a garment.
So glad to see that first sweater getting the love it deserves, it is so beautiful. I always wondered how you could stop knitting on it when it was so close to being finished. 😂 this is a great knit along.
❤
but your handspun is precious and needs to be saved for a special project!
Love it all! Great to see your videos in my feed! I’m grateful ❤❤❤
I’d say a successful Tour - brava! Love most of the skeins. The ropey one was certainly different. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing your TdF results (and WIPs); I was traveling during TdF so did not participate. Love all the experimentation you did.
Yup, will do-I’ve so much handspun on hand
And here I just FINISHED a handspun boxy!!! ;-). But I do have a WIP from handspun that I would like to finish. Might use this opportunity to do that. I also have a sweater's quantity for another "fade" (from a processed fleece that I divided into shades of gray). I now have two handspun fades, so not sure what to do differently with this batch, but I'll give it some thought.)
Hi T this is Sue that used to live near Wiesbaden. Nice seeing you again 😀
That’s awesome that you have multiple wheels! My husband insists I only need one and that I should be able to do everything on my Kromski Sonata. What is your opinion?
That was brilliant! Thankyou
\(^-^)/
I love the trueblood colourway. Im still debating on spining braids or fiber that I have dyed for this tour.
So exciting!
I said to my husband will I write a few letters or read my book this afternoon instead I am knitting a sock and watching you at the moment. Oh well still time to maybe write one letter then spend the rest of the afternoon reading The night island by Jayne Anne Krentz great author if you haven’t read any of her books also writes as Amanda Quick and Jayne Castle love them all. Good luck with deciding what you are doing on tour-de-fleece
lol, just say when
Love your tutorials! I am inspired to go shop my stash and spin up a storm 🤣
As I’m watching this video my SO overhears you saying “nothing fancy, just spin”. SO: “Nothing fancy? It’s SPINNING. That’s FANCY. All other folk buys yarn in a shop.” Walks away, shaking his head. I’m dead. 😂
Im so sorry to hear about Gizmo, he was a special boy. Im glad your crafting is doing well at keeping the sadness at bay, evwn if juat for a ahort while. You have made some beautiful things as always. I love the star blanket braid that's just like the stephen west motif in one of his shawl patterns.
I’m so excited! I’m going through my stash today. 🎉
May I ask, what does the other side look like? Is the contrast yarn showing?
Love BTS! Pretty fun to learn about your sweater project. Hope you post a few more videos about your progress.
I’ve got this image in my head of the perfect hand spun yarn. Not variegated, no pooling, or stripes. Just some melange similar to the bright green/yellow piece you have in the background. Like when you look at the desert or the sea, colors flowing softly into other colors with no real line of demarcation. So difficult to get without going “muddy”! Perhaps the secret is to limit the palette? Idk, I’ll keep searching until I find it…sigh
❤️
I really love the pattern but I think I want to make it really big to make a full size shawl
I’m finishing up the rib and love it!
That skirt is so beautiful!!!! Great job, Tracie!!!
Трейси,большое спасибо за видео! Очень интересно!❤
Super helpful and so much quicker then re-knitting!
They are amazing cross-stitches are you going to do the rest of the group sorry about your loss I know it's difficult but he stayed with you as long as he could he would want you to keep going and taking care of his siblings
I am so very sorry for the loss of Gizmo! I have been watching you since about the beginning and I know how much you loved him. I sending healing prayers for your heart! Losing a pet is like losing a family member. A very traumatic experience! Sending hugs! Sally
Jimin wears lots of sweaters I love BTS too