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Welcome to Edible Thoughts Makes where I share works in progress, finished projects, new recipes (as well as those tried and true), books, and more! Aiming for a few episodes each month that may range from updates of a 5-10 minutes to full shenanigans up to an hour (aiming for 30-45 minutes). I invite you to be inspired and to inspire others. I am inspired by color, nature, personal narratives, and everyday life.
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💜Stephanie (she/her)
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This is great! I don’t have my yarn wound so that I can pull from the middle. Am I right to think that I can instead use yarn from two balls? (Casting on for a Half&Half Triangle wrap.) 😊
yup!
This is so helpful!
Glad you find it so!
Thank you! I have a 33 inch bust and have not knitted the rinoculus because it would be so big on me. your comments/demonstrations were fabulous and I have saved this podcast for the future when I'm ready to make the rinoculars.
Glad this video is helpful for you!
What a lovely video. So special that you shared family memories with us.
Thank you so much!💖
I just love your purple cardigan…especially over the blue checked dress. So nice!😊
Thank you so much!
OMGAWD! SOOOOO Frickin Bahrilliant!
Very interesting food for thought section. English isn’t my first language so I try to find the exact word to describe things and thoughts but be clear with the people I speak with. Sometimes people say we do not say that and employ a very generic word. So I am quite happy to hear about the importance of description to describe objects we can’t touch , see by ourselves and feel between hands!
Your colors !!!! That farmer’s daughter fiber combo is stunning
Thank you! FDF colors are so good!!
Tip on knitting flat for better gauge: Most people have a looser purl gauge so when knitting the purl side go down 1 needle size from your knit side. Try a swatch and see if it improves the evenness.
I don’t have a looser gauge purling is what I was saying. The uneven tension is apparent randomly, not just on purl rows.
Your pinafore dress turned out great! I’m a huge fan of Robert Kaufman Essex fabrics. I’ve used it for so many projects. It’s just quality fabric that is timeless. ❤
Kaufman Essex is a favorite here!
Your gingham dress looks so lovely for the summer months. On the washed linen you wondered about ironing before cutting. The best rule of thumb for any fabric is to wash/dry/iron it as you would the finished garment. That way you get the most accurate fit. Obviously, if there are wrinkles that would hinder the cutting/sewing process gently press those out if you don’t intend to iron the finished garment. HTH. 😊
Thank you! I always wash/dry/iron fabric before sewing. This particular fabric was just extra crinkly to begin with and after wash/dry/iron.
Brilliant.....I will try this technique. I quit knitting socks due to trouble the gusset....now I will try again! Thank you.
You’re welcome 😊 cheering you on!!!
Why not knitting the short rows on the neck?
You do what works for you. In the video I explained that I like the look and fit of no short rows in the front so I omitted them.
Thanks for sharing. Are there actually videos link in the pattern?
Please check-out the designer’s Ravelry page for the pattern (www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ranunculus-3) - they’re all listed there.
So after seeing this video, I decided I also wanted to skip the German short, rows on the front of the sweater, but I’m not sure from the instructions where to start the next step. I completed the German short, rows for the back of the sweater, and I’m ready to go to the front of the yoke. Can you share that information with me please?
@@LDunn-kb3po For round one of section three, knit a rnd to resolve the double stitches. There won’t have a center front marker to remove because the front short rows were skipped. Continue with round two as written.
Thank you I will try this! 😊Love all the detailed information that you share!! I’m very excited to try to knit this the way you made your sweaters.❤ I will share a photo after it is completed. 👍
After seeing your lovely makes im getting my pattern out and try to do a top, thanks for sharing i love all your makes, your hair is beautiful x
Thanks so much 😊. Excited for you!!
I absolutely love all your makes in this episode. The yarn and pattern pairings are great! The colours you have used are definitely in my wheelhouse. 💜
Thank you so much!
You have me thinking about adding long sleeves to my Building Blocks vest....... always love catching up with you, my friend!
Or knit another one 😆
P.S. Stephanie, aren't you in the vicinity of the Twin Cities? I will be visiting my son there soon and would love to check out some local yarn shops. Do you have any recommendations?
Awesome!! The Yarnery (has been around since 1972!), yarnery.com/ Dandelion Fiber Co (more southwest Minneapolis, recently opened!), dandelionfiberco.com/ Knit & Bolt (northeast Minneapolis, has fabric too!), knitandbolt.com/
@@EdibleThoughtsMakes thank you so much for the shop recommendations! I'll let my son know so he can figure out the best route for a yarn crawl 🤗
Ha! I also put clothes on over my head while I have my glasses on 😊 Your sewing is beautiful. Every time I see what you and Kaci (Young Folk Knits) make it makes me want to start sewing. Your color sense is glorious. I have several Aimee Sher patterns and the yarn for them that I cannot wait to make (but I have a number of gift WIPs that take precedence unfortunately). Thanks for sharing such lovely work!!!
Thank you, this was so helpful prior to starting my first ranunculus. All your versions are lovely.
You are so welcome! Thank you!
I totally know what you mean! Anything that can't go over my head with my glasses on, does not survive in my closet for very long. I usually try to make it work for a few weeks and then gift to someone I know who doesn't wear glasses regularly. :)
I LOVE all your projects and the colors of the yarns! Thank you for sharing them with us. I do have the same problem with my glasses sometimes when I put something over my head, but I don’t usually take them off. I also garden and bake … I have just started making sour dough bread and my first one actually turned out really good 😊
FYI I think it was a few years ago she came out with sizes 38 and up in a modifications release she did in 2022 I believe. It’s called mods for larger sizes or something incorrect like that. I know because I made the 38 and the 40. :)
So inspiring like always!
Thank you ☺️
First time watching and such a lovely episode! So much I could type but I’ll try not to go very long; I’ve been making progress keepers in the same way from Michael’s, the most recent are cicada wings in honour of the emergence this year. I’m finishing up a colourwork sweater and debating my next caston as well as taking part in Tour de Fleece.
Welcome! Thank you for joining me in this creative space. Thank you for adding to the conversation!💖
Love all your prodjekts. I knit on Garden cardigan.
Thank you! Thanks for sharing 🌷
I can relate to hot coffee to lukewarm coffee to iced coffee! Teacher Nicole was always drinking cold coffee and so is Summer Nicole. What a fabulous episode again! I love hearing about your garden, sewing, and knitting! you are quite the modern renaissance woman!
Thank you so much Nicole!!! ☀️ Fun to see what you’ve been up to this summer via IG and KZread!!
I also get my glasses caught on my clothes! Have to put them on in the morning to make coffee etc and then by the time I'm dressing for work I forget they're already on my face 😅I was spinning as I watched this episode, but you've inspired me to make some tank tops with some of the MANY skeins of beautiful handdyed sock yarn I own, so I am scheming up some plans for those once I finish my current knits.
Glad I’m not the only one 😂 🤓. I feel like tank tops and cardigans go well together and I want to add more of both to my ever-growing knitwear collection! Take care friend!
Thank you for sharing your lovely projects as always, and hope you're continuing to have a lovely summer! I can definitely relate to getting my clothing stuck on my glasses - even after wearing glasses for almost 3 decades, I still do things like get them stuck when pulling on a shirt, or accidentally flinging them off when pulling off a shirt 😅
Thank you so much!! Right??? I’ve been wearing glasses since 2nd grade. I think what it is, is that once I put them on in the morning, they don’t come off until I go to sleep. So essentially they’re part of my face during the day and I just forget they’re there 😂 😅 🤓.
@EdibleThoughtsMakes exactly!! I started wearing glasses in first grade and think about them the same way - they're just part of my face until I do something silly like knock them off when pulling off a sweater 😂
cardigan is pretty and the buttons look great! Your cute dress encourages me to get out my fabric and independent designer pattern and start sewing.
Thank you! 🥳
Thank you for sharing. Love your variety of garments.
You are so welcome! Thank you!
I’m not a sewer but I was enchanted with your description related to making the gingham dress. It looks perfect on you. Way to go!
Oh thank you so much 😊
All beautiful makes. I’m going to get this pattern now.
Thank you!! Have fun sewing!!
Thanks so much for your input. I do not like boxy, big sweaters but I so wanted to make one. Just found you and subscribed.
Thanks for subbing! Best wishes with your knitting adventures!
Your blue dress and v neck cardigan are absolutely beautiful! Well done. 👍 😊
Thank you so much!
The flowers this time of the year are beautiful and it's fun to see what other people have in their gardens. The buttons on your cardigan are perfect and you can see the rings very well. It is so great when husbands have talents that add something special to our projects.
Thank you so much!
Every time I watch your videos I’m inspired to make so much more! Your color choices are always so delightful. Thanks for a cozy hang 💛
Thank you so much friend!! Happy Friday!!!
Can't wait to see your Seaglass Cardi! You put together the best colors.
Thanks so much Stacy!!! I love the Autumn Rainbow Rainy Day vibes I'm getting from the color palette I pulled together. Not sure if I'll cast on in July or August, want to make sure I watch all the videos that come with the pattern first so I have an idea of what I'm doing with the new-to-me techniques! I'm intrigued!!
What a fun collection you’ve made. I have a tip for you on cutting out rayon… Get a small rotary (I like the 10mm) and as you are cutting place an acrylic ruler (like a quilting ruler) along the edge of the pattern. It will keep your fabric from shifting and will give you much better precision. You can also do a heavy starching to the fabric before you start cutting which will help too. Thanks for sharing this video. I really enjoyed it. 😊
Thank you so much and I appreciate the rayon tip!
I love your color sense, and I’m particularly interested in your sock knitting, primarily because I doubt I will ever knit a garment, but I’m doing socks! I’m finishing my first complete pair, and I’m so excited. I just can’t get enough sock knitting. Your flowers look beautiful, both inside and out. Thank you for sharing your world with us!
Thank you so much! Sock knitting is so portable and so much fun. Thank you for spending some time with me!
Your work is gorgeous - always love seeing your color choices, they are stunning.
Thank you so much!
SUMMER COLORS… this whole episode screams Summer! Flowers, dress, tops, socks and on… I must get my gear together for the Tolsta tank/vest in summer colors! Remarkable pattern variations + different yarn weights, Rebecca is phenomenal! Currently making crochet baskets using my never-ending acrylic bits & bobs… well, more like bins & bags!! heh heh (7 large baskets, oh my!!) Thanks for a fun time! One more hat to finish & I’m off to make some tanks/camisoles or tees for summer (thanks for reminding me to make a few shortie socks… I’m so used to knitting round&round, I forget to stop & make the heel…hah!)
Yes, SUMMER VIBES in full blast!!! haha. Thanks for sharing what you're working on and what's up next!!!
Your teaser at the end about the Seaglass cardigan definitely has me interested. I thought about knitting that pattern, but I’m happy to get your thoughts and feedback before tackling it. I loved seeing your projects, your bags, and your husbands buttons!
I'm glad there are videos and lots of explanations included in the pattern - I look forward to thoroughly looking through them all before starting!! I'll for sure swatch to get a feel for the technique. Fun to learn something new that isn't too daunting!!! Thank you so much for spending some time with me Kym!!
Hello 😊 lovely to catch up with you again! You have knit so many beautiful summer tops 🤩 I am knitting on the Tolsta long sleeve with stripes on the body and sleeves I have seen you knit stripes on many of your garments and I got inspired.
Thank you so much!!! What colors are you knitting with for your Tolsta?? So exciting! Love stripes.
@@EdibleThoughtsMakes I am doing green and burgundy Tolsta.
Lovely spending time with you as always! You have beautiful pinks and purples in your knitted wardrobe 🩷🩷 I just picked up Fleur dress by Fabric Godmother so I’m excited to make it 🩵🩵
Thank you so much for joining me in this creative space!! OoOooo the Fleur Dress looks fabulous!!! Thanks for sharing your next creative endeavor with us!
Hello from Swansea, Illinois.
Hello!
Hi Stephanie, you’re having hot weather and we are in the vmiddle of winter. Love all your makes. 🙋🏼♀️🇦🇺
Thank you so much Gail! Stay cozy!
Stephanie, I love hearing about your thought process in modifying your garments so that it is functional and comfortable for you!! you are so thoughtful and articulate and omgosh how lucky are we that we get to learn from your process. 🤩 My only regret is that I don't live somewhere local to you so I can harass you for knitting and hot-turned-iced coffee dates. (P.S. those three colors will be absolutely gorgeous as socks. 😱💕)
Thank you so much Eunice!!!! Um, that sounds DELIGHTFUL. One day. One day maybe we'll have the wonderful experience of meeting in person. You never know!!!! Take care friend!
Just have to pause to say yes to getting stuck in my clothing because I'm too lazy to take off my glasses!
Maybe for those who wear glasses all the time (versus those who wear them occasionally), the glasses are part of our face and not something taken off and put on multiple times (like they go on in the morning and stay there until I go to bed). So it's easy to "forget" to take them off?? lol
@@EdibleThoughtsMakes Good point!