I love your colourwork socks. Nobody need question our creative motivations, intentions and speed of progress. Comments reflecting on them says more about the commenter's expectations of themselves. Spin on my friend!
I knit colourwork socks inside out and knit on the side of the tube furthest away from me (so that you can still knit etc as per the pattern). It works really well because the floats are on the outside of the tube and get a bit longer rather than a bit shorter than needed.
We used to always visit Toni when she came to Michigan Fiber Fest ❤ My daughter loved STR yarn 🙂 Thank you for keeping things simple with the Ravelry group Lisa, I really appreciate that!
Gorgeous batts! They make me want to bury my face in them! BTW sticklebacks are little fishes, about 2 inches or so long with spikey looking little dorsal fins. As children we would fish for them in the local beck and make a pond for them back home.
My first Tour de Fleece with a Schact Matchless. Just finished my first bobbin on this wheel and I really have not spun for 25 years. Thanks for inspiring me. I used Dharma dyes.
Who cares how many projects you start? Kate at Hawthorne Cottage Crafts just confessed she has 10 (ten!) pairs of socks on the needles :) Also, wanted to share that last summer my youngest son and I had a memorable day at the zoo and we saw a beautiful red panda. I remember thinking what a beautiful inspiration it would be for fiber. THE NEXT DAY I got an e-mail from Inglenook announcing the shop update with the red panda colourway. Talk about a sign saying I needed to buy fiber! Now its spun up and being knit into a sweater that will always remind me of a special day with my little boy. Love your channel so much!
Do you have the book, "Doubleweave Revised & Expanded" (The Weaver's Studio" by Jennifer Moore? I feel like that has stunning examples of how to use color in terms of making fabric. I personally focus on undyed fibers for lace making, but I did make an inkle loom so I will eventually check out some card weaving for my spun yarn. After looking at that book, I have so many ideas and direction on what I want to make for future projects. Thank you for sharing your lovely self. I'm cheering you on your Tour de Fleece challenge! <3
Don’t you dare let any negative Nellie bother you!!!! I adore your shows and, I’ll admit, I’m the same way- lots of projects, but they make me happy!! Keep up the good work!!!!
The “overwhelm” is real! I have a deep (DEEP) stash of yarns and fibers - and patterns and fabric. I love having options about what I am called to work on. It’s the process that appeals to me, not necessarily the product, although I like having a project finished. Sometimes the planning satisfies my creative itch and once the project begins I lose interest. I am more excited about Tour de Fleece this year than I have been in years past and I’ve enjoyed getting ready and re-exploring some of the lovely fibers I’ve gathered in the past. Now is their time to shine!
Color theory is very interesting, isn’t it! Lots of science which I was terrible at in school! 😂 I just ordered the book for book study, sounds interesting. So I’ll be late to the show… Also, checking out the color theory books! Love adding to the library! Found some good prices at Abe Books. 😊 Happy Fourth of July! 🎇🎆
Thank you, Lisa, for a wonderful video (again). I appreciate all the work you put into creating these wonderful windows on your crafting world. I’ve been spinning my TDF combo spin while I watch. Your spinning and also your fabulous battlet making are amazing. Have a great Tour. I hope the fractal spin goes well…I was nervous of it once but it’s straightforward really, and whatever you create will be delightful! 😊
I repurpose bags from academic conferences my husband or I attend for my project bags! They're usually big and sturdy so they're perfect for the job :)
Dear Lisa, always a pleasure to see you popping up in my subscriptions ! And I am happy to see I am not alone fighting the "new new new". The socks are so precious and the spinning part so inspirational. I am always amazed at fractal spinning ! Enjoy Tour de Fleece and Tour de France (difficult to get away from the current sad news here) ❤
Hi Lisa I always get happiness when I see you have a new podcast. You have inspired me to get my blending board out and create some floof! I dye my own fleece with a small vegetable steamer. I did an online course with Hilltop Katie, which is very practical and I highly recommend and not expensive. It’s so much easier to watch someone do it rather than read from a book - much less intimidating. ❤
Hi, Lisa. I just cast on the Swan Lake socks yesterday!😃I have had the project waiting for a while, but want to wear them to a picnic mid July so best get to work on them. Your socks from the book are gorgeous! I used to be a monogamous knitter but in recent years feel like I've taken on too many 'ideas' and built up a significant stash. I wonder if it's because I watch a few knitting podcasts that inspire me continuously. I'm almost relieved that my attempts at learning to spin have not taken hold. I think Sticklebacks (?) are a type of fish. I enjoy your podcast and your book review idea!
Yes, watching knitting podcasts and following knitters in social media makes it difficult not to want to cast in everything! It’s too bad that it takes so little time accumulating materials and so much time making the thing. You’ll be surprised how fast those colorwork socks knit up.
It is when you take a length of dyed wool and split it in half along the length. You then take one of the halves and further split it vertically into 2,3 or even more. You spin the first half as is. Then you spin each thinner strip to a separate bobbin. Finally you ply together. Whew 😥 that was a lot. Googling may send you down the rabbit hole! Have a great week. 💕
Hi Lisa, I highly recommend using Landscape Dyes. I dye yarn, roving, and fleece in the crockpot using these dyes. They have the mordant already in the dye so usually the color sets pretty easy. I can email you where I get them if you like. Happy spinning! LuAnn
@@SoulfulSpinning I was using clipchamp and it kept crashing during export. So, used another video editor and couldn't figure out how to add photos. I wanted to share pics from the conference and travels. Oh well.
Thank you so much for the shout out and adding the links to my info, I really appreciate it! I just realized we are both in the Midwest, and yes being a teacher means I tend to need to be hyper organized-LOL
I think part of being a creative person is having many interests. This leads, at least for me, to many, many projects, each with a different technique, etc. This gives my very busy brain a chance to switch between what's driving my heart at that moment. Don't let people make you feel conscientious about how many projects you have. Isn't part of the joy in making the exploration what makes us unique? So happy to see a new episode from you!
You have such gorgeous 'stuff' in your stash : ), I love all of it! I hope you video your fractal spin and/or vlog your TdF spinning. I have never done a fractal spin myself but I have watched a few YTers do it and I am mesmerized by the whole thing. I don't have the materials to do it myself but I can dream, lol. Thanks for reminding me about the Ravelry group for spinners - I need to go join. Enjoy your fibery fun!
I too have enough yarn to last me until the apocalypse! I'm doing a No Buy July while spinning for the Tour de Fleece. Anything to stop my consumerism madness!
I love the design of your “failed” sweater. I’m wondering if you could take it in or add some darts under the arms, just as a seamstress would do? I have seen RU-vid videos on “steeking” for altering a knitted garment. Just a thought. You are so cute and funny. You made me laugh along with you many times. I am working on my first cardigan. I bought the pattern from a member of revelry. I have altered the design only because I spun my own yarn & it was not the same weight as the pattern called for. I’m almost done with it. I started it about 2 months ago. It doesn’t look like the pattern but, I like it. 😂 I love your podcast. I will check out some of your recommendations you shared. Thank you for sharing & communicating with us. I would be sad if you “ghost” us. ❤
Hi Cyndi! I think I am going to cut open the sweater and turn it into a cardigan but I have to get my nerve up and research the process. Thank you for your kind words. They really do mean a lot to me. Take care. 🥰
Yay to dyeing!! Get yourself a big plastic Rubbermaid tote, put all your dyestuffs and equipment, and you can just take out the tote, and you are ready to dye on dye day. Mine has been my favorite way to keep the dyeing efficient, and easy to set up clean up. Joy comes from then deciding what to name your newly dyed braids! Have fun. I tend to dye haptically (no planning ahead, just dig in and make color decisions as I work in progress)-I like low water immersion dyeing, and Saran wrapping/microwaving…..having some syringes is a great way to add color in small amounts, too….lots to explore!
I have all the things I need I think. I love the tote idea! Low immersion is the way I am going to go at first. I’m excited and trying to have a sense of play and joy. Thank you 💜
Absolutely Love you Batts Lisa. My heart was dancing as I watched you playing with those colors and fibres! 💞 Its been way to long since I dyed fibre and had a play!! 🎉 In a workshop I did we had a mystery bag of fibre, we spun whatever came out next. Then we made a scarf changing the stitchas we came to each color, even swapped from knitting to crochet. It was sooo much fun and liberating. Have fun spinning them 😃
Those colored brades look so fun to spin up. I had someone said to me when I was just starting spinning and wanted to dye wool. They had me go to the store to buy all different kind of Kool-Aid drink packets to use as a cheap dye. It was so fun to do, and if you have a little white wool and try it. Lisa let me know what you think 🤔 about kool-aid drink mix as a dye.😊
Thanks for another great episode. Try having fun with dying before you worry too much about the math. I always love to see what you’re working on. This is my favorite channel on RU-vid.
This spring I bought my first fleece. I've scoured it, and next step is dyeing (another first) and then carding different colors together to make heathered shades. Jamieson's of Shetland color sample book is my inspiration. I got Greener Shades dye. Will see how it goes! I look forward to seeing what you create with your color experiments.
that's a beautiful braid! fractals are really fun to spin! :) it get very wild with colors so sometimes it might be hard to find a pattern for, but in my opinion it's very worth it :) enjoy your tour de fleece :)
Hi Lisa, I have fallen down the support chicken hole!!! I am working on number 4 chicken. I can think of so many people to knit one for😂. They are so cute, Im not sure I can give them away.. I have wanted to dye fiber or handspun yarn. Maybe this summer. Enjoy your summer
Resistance is Futile when it comes to that chicken! I have plenty of left over wool from carding etc. to fill quite. few. I bet they looks so cute in handspun 🥰 Do you have your chickens in Ravelry?
I just spun my first fractal and also just got my first Inglenook braids from the last update! The fractal was so much fun! Separating the colors into little piles is very satisfying and then you get to switch colors so often that it never gets boring.
I have an oooover stash as my husband would say . I tend to say I can't have enough or I need a color I don't have so I need the yarn. Either that or I dye the yarn that I need. Or I will dye and spin. I say it is my craft that makes me happy and keeps me from being crabby it's his choice. LoL!
You are my favourite podcaster on YT! I can relate with the size of your stash - I have enough to last me till I am 200! Regardless, it brings me joy and you inspire me to get to it and create. Thank you 💕
I always have around 10 projects going between knitting, crochet, weave and spinning as well as some slow stitch and kawandi. Eventually they all get done and when I have several finish at the same time, people are amazed on how productive I have been. So funny!! I think a mix of projects keeps your mind interested. We all know that boredom sets in with a project and having others to work on keeps me away from surfing on the net. Keep on with your multiple projects and start as many as you want!!
I personally work on what is bringing me joy. My hobbies are my stress relievers and I have no judgement on how that looks for people. Have a million projects if you like! I enjoy seeing what you are up to and would love if you never had to worry about what you show us. I just enjoy seeing what you are working on and what is bringing you joy!
I completely agree with you! Some people thrive on having lots of choice and the ability to work short stretches on a project before they switch to another. Other people thrive on having fewer projects and less yarn in their stash. Who are we to judge. Please, you do you. I love you just the way you are!
There is only math IF you want to replicate it. However, dying is my rabbit hole. Once I started I fell in love. I’ve let my kids (the ones I mentioned in my below comment lol) dye sock yarn from knit picks when they were 3 and 5 with bowls of dye (mostly jaquared), a spoon, and all set out on plastic wrap. It’s already presoaked in citric acid to hold the dye, and then they just paint the skein. You then roll up the plastic wrap around the yarn then microwave to set the colors for a few minutes, then let cool if you dont chose to flip. They are my PRETTIEST SOCKS I HAVE. And with this you dont have much bleeding of colors, so they were exactly like what they painted on them. So much fun for a group activity if you have a few people you want to invite over for craft night!
Thank you for this. I think I am making it a bigger deal than it needs to be. Thanks for the tip about soaking in citric acid first. I bet it was loads of fun for you and your kids!
3 ply sock yarn! That sure is a challenge. I can do 2 ply sock yarn but that is super cool for a challenge to do! My next spinning tool will be a support spindle for laceweight to do that :) I am currently spinning for TDF hand dyed cloud top (it came with my espinner from the whoolery so its a mix lol) from each of my kids. 4oz each I weight out,and let them pick the colors. Sylvia (8yo) choose 14 different colors lol. They arnt bad though and Im excited. I’ve just started spinning hers and my son’s (10yo) roving is currently cooking in the dye pot haha😅
