Knitting A Good Yarn Podcast Ep.11 - Knit Love, Lust + Loathing, All the Fleurs + Epic Eurus Cables

Welcome to our knitty, spinny, fibery space. Expect a free flow of our creative process plus contemplations on life & meaning.

We share our podcasting space with our families, neighbours and 3 loving, barking dogs. We’re sorry about today’s episode which is heavy on the barking (especially in the first hour), but ultimately decided we’d rather be here and share with you with versus not at all (or at least not until mid October.) It’s a work in process and we appreciate your grace and patience with this one.


=== 🧶 Patterns Mentioned In this Episode

0:00 Intro

12:47 Pressed Flowers Cardigan by Amy Christoffers (@savoryknitting) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pressed-flowers-cardigan-2
- Nutiden Yarn Onska single strand (146g) + 2 ply handspun - Myrtle Yarn (BFL/Silk in Clair de Lune, Polwarth Bamboo Forest) & Bramble Ridge polwarth in Watercolour (129g total) - see Episode 9 for more spinning details
- Knit size 1 off gauge: US 1 ribbing, US2.5 body = bust size 36” with ribbing overlapped
- For Carmen’s Version, See Episode 9

29:50 Ranunculus by Midori Hirose (@midori_hirose_knit) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ranunculus-3 in Quince & Co Kestrel Wave (5.5 skeins)

43:45 Chrysler Top by Pernille Larsen for Knitting for Olive
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chrysler-top
in Knitting for Olive Pure Silk in Lambs Ear

59:00 All the Fleur Shawls / FleurALong KAL Fleur Shawl by Melissa Clulow for Espace Tricot
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fleur-30
#1: Carmen’s Crux Fibres Low Mileage Wool “Frost” sport weight 804 yards + Sonder Yarn Co Halo Mohair Sweet Pea 50g; Version 2 with 3 stitch bobbles
#2: Jackie’s Handspun: BFL/Dorset/Baby Alpaca “Playdate” Hand-processed Batt from Melly Knits; Version 2 with 5 stitch bobbles
#3: Jackie’s Crescent Fleur: 115g Nutiden single in Skir + 600 yards mohair, held single + double - mix of shibui silk cloud, julie asselin anatolia, sonder yarn co Haze - crescent mod coming soon!
#4: Jackie’s Green/Grey: Elf Leatherwork’s Single Source Fleece 65% Gotland/35% Silk Fingering + Lil Weasel Mohair Creatures du Marais

1:27:24 Interlude: Amsterdam Travel Talk, Bike Culture, Nature Gratitude

1:41:40 Stephen & Penelope Yarn Shop, Tiny Pebbles by Veera Välimäki @veerarain
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tiny-pebbles in West Wool Bicycle Pebble, Aquamarine, Beatrix, Powder

2:10:10 Interlude: Lust vs Love, Dream Knitting with The Opulent Alpaca Yarn
https://www.theopulentalpaca.ca/ - 1/3 Huacaya, 1/3 Romney, 1/3 Wensleydale
Dyyni Pullover by Rievive (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dyyni-3)
2:37:00 Eurus Sweater by @AeygoKnits: https://aegyoknit.com/products/kopi-af-eurus-sweater-dansk-1 in Håndværksgarn from Hjelholt Uldspinderi; Carmen is knitting on US10 (6.0 mm), Jackie is knitting on US8 (5.0 mm)

2:49:50 Alkmaar, Visiting Kolchis Wool Shop

2:53:45 Carmen’s Tessellated Pullover Plans - Colourplay! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tessellated-pullover

3:04:04 Sydänmaa Mittens by Hanna Leväniemi
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sydanmaa-mittens
Handspun BFL Batt from Anna @ohnina.handdyedfibres
https://ohninahanddyed.com/

3:06:50 Thank you!


=== Makers, Friends + Other Mentions - Claire De Lune BFL/Silk & Bamboo Forest Polwarth Untreated Combed Top by Kara @myrtleyarn https://myrtleyarn.com/
- Bramble Ridge Untreated Polwarth Combed Top by Meaghan @bramble_ridge etsy.com/ca/shop/brambleridgehanddyed
- Melissa Clulow @sonderyarnco: Canadian Shawl designer & dyer extraordinaire- Elf Leatherworks in Salt Spring Island: https://elfleatherworks.com/product-category/elfspun/natural-coloured-yarn/
- Stephen & Penelope West Knits Bicycle NSW Falkland Merino: https://www.stephenandpenelope.com/
- Barry & Isabel @theopulentalpaca https://www.theopulentalpaca.ca/our-story/
- Nutiden Yarn by @Honerocheir - http://www.honerocheir.nu/ - See Ep 0.75 for more info about the fibre

== Fleur A Long KAL ===
🧶 Runs until December 21, 2023, FOs/WIPs are welcome! 🧶 TO PARTICIPATE: Knit the Fleur shawl & SHARE YOUR PROGRESS using the hashtag #FleurALong
🧶 Winners will be drawn at Winter Solstice from the Instagram hashtag and our Ravelry Thread
🧶 Not required but invited: Let this knit be something special and meaningful for you. Special yarn, special intention, maybe making a special wish with each wrap of the bobble. And if you feel so inspired, when you post, share your story of what’s special about the knit for you.

=== Toothpick Knit KAL ===
🧶 TO PARTICIPATE: Knit ANY aspirational project - fingering/sport yarn on toothpick sized needles (3.5 mm or smaller!) from now until December 31, 2023. We'll be knitting The Twigs by Junko Okamoto #ToothpicksandTwigs but you can participate with ANY pattern!
🧶 SHARE YOUR PROGRESS using the hashtag #ToothpickKnitKAL

=== 👯‍♀️ You can find us on:
Instagram: carmen_acanadiangirl, jackie.keala, spinningagoodyarn
Ravelry: yogamomcan + jackie617ny