Beth MacDonald Stone - Episode 22, Dimond Laine Vest

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WHAT I’M WEARING & FEATURED PATTERN:
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1. Dimond Laine Vest (official design) - Using Dimond Laine Percy (from the Lamb & Kid) colors Loam, Francie & Chalet Chic.
2. Dimond Laine Vest (first draft design) - Using Pasquali Suave held double with one of my workhorse yarns. MC is Woolyknit British 4ply color Purple Heather held double with Pascuali Suave 66 Pflaume. Other Pascuali colors are 76 Stormy Grey, 68 Flieder & 88 Traube. Other yarns paired with these are Holst Garn Supersoft Rosebud & Aubergine, Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift Thistledown and others that I didn’t note…
WHAT HAS BEEN FINISHED:
Scoop Neck cabled vest (my own design) - using Pascuali Cashmere Charis color 03 held double with Isager Silk Mohair color 41
WHAT I’M WORKING ON:
1. For Fox Sake (by Maxim Cyr) - usking leftovers: Hillesvag ASK 6055 color Grey for MC, ASK color 6541 which I redyed to be a dark blue, Tukuwool DK color Syli & New Lanark Wool color Limestone
2. Fleetwood Sweater (by Tanis Lavalee) - using more leftovers: Mota color 201 grey, Mota color 718G turquoise, Baa Ram Ewe Dovestone DK color Dalby (green) Sawkill Farm 3 Ply Worsted color Grey undyed, unknown Yellow. MC is DeRerum Natura Gilliatt color Fusian.
3. Vanilla Shorty Socks - using Skein Cocaine Hygge Lite
4. New design (unnamed) - using La Bien Aimee Twist Nouveau color Pop Grunge
WHAT’S COMING UP NEXT:
Sargasso Boxy Raglan (my own design) - Using the Lamb & Kid TRIO colors Avocado, Miel, Plaid is my favorite color, Pop Rocks. To be published October 2nd
MUSIC:
Atlantic Breeze by Beach Bar on artlist.io

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19 сен 2024

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@lisas.4448 День назад

Thank you sooo much for your fiber/fabric "Ted Talk" 😊 and sharing your expertise and experience. It made worlds of sense and is very valuable information that I don't think would be readily available to us non-designers/non-professionals. I learn so much when you share your approach and thought process, and appreciate you so much for sharing your knowledge and thoughts! 🙏

@bethmacdonaldstone 9 часов назад

Thank you! So glad you found that useful! ❤❤❤ I'll try my best to continue these chats throughout future episodes.

@feliciameier1929 2 часа назад

I appreciate your fabric advice. What I don’t know is how to go about that. I don’t really have a stash, so either use recommended yarn or Get some help from my LYS on a substitution. I suppose with a lot of experience, one acquires more knowledge of how yarns cooperate with one another to create different fabrics. Thank you. Love the vest!

@huckthex-dog3174 День назад

I so appreciate how open you are with your upcoming designs and your design process. I love seeing things come to life from start to finish and hearing about what works and doesn't along the way.

@bethmacdonaldstone 9 часов назад

Thank you so much! It really helps talk it out - makes it easier to make design decisions too. Thanks for watching!

@KNIT_LA 5 часов назад

I love the fabric distinction as a first step. It's exactly where I am right now as I seem to want to make lots of everyday sweaters and the variation is truly endless. Thanks so much for sharing all your beautiful work!

@stephaniewilliams8687 День назад

Great advice about yarn. I buy my yarn to match a specific project and not the other way around. It’s too difficult for me to make yarn work for a weight that it wasn’t designed for. As always, beautiful designs.

@bethmacdonaldstone 9 часов назад

Yes that's a great way to go about it. Hard here since we dont have a yarn store so I'm forced to do it the other way around. Whatever works eh?!?! Thank you!

@juliesellars969 День назад

Love the vests and the chat about choosing yarns for projects...

@bethmacdonaldstone 9 часов назад

Yay! Thank you!

@blairdestro 6 часов назад

Beautiful vest release! It's just gorgeous in person. Happy Fall!

@Judithgoulding9999 6 часов назад

So much fun to join you Beth! Of course had to do a wonderful stash dive and see what combos I could come up with for your latest Dimond Laine Vest... and yes I totally agree about the weights in Ravelry, and I regularly go into all sorts of thicknesses in stash to find the right weight I need... a very fun search, and definitely so fun to make my TAG groups for patterns. As usual, I'm also looking forward to your upcoming designs... I'm so ready to embrace some cooler days here... I'm definitely a pluviophile, plus I love the grey, cool days. Enjoy the descent into Autumn, look forward to next time, Cheers, Judith 💜💚

@Meredith36 20 часов назад

Beautiful designs, as always! I need more hours in my day to get to everything I want to do. Hope your fur baby had a lovely playdate. Happy knitting 💚🧶💚

@bethmacdonaldstone 9 часов назад

Thank you! You too!

@ruthlee2752 День назад

You are so right with your information when we are dealing with yarn weights. I find they are rarely what the label states and fibre content can change everything as far as fit and wearability. People are afraid to create their own knitted items, even when using a pattern. I often find the fabric suggested is too loose for my liking and I often change to my preferred fabric. It’s all math in the long run and so easy to change. I learned this after many fit failures. It’s so much more fun to take a pattern and change it to your liking or create something from scratch thanks for the information. I’m sure will be able to change the outcome of their garments by paying attention to yarn weight and fibre content love your new vest.🧶🇨🇦

@bethmacdonaldstone 6 часов назад

I totally agree. It really is so much fun making a pattern your own with different yarns etc. Thanks so much!

@jettedresbll4039 День назад

Very very worthful and clever information about fabric and yarnchoice. Very useful for all kind of knitters. The diamond Laine Vest is a fantastic design and I will be knitting it for sure, In Denmark we have a very skilled yarndyer of luxurious yarns A knitters world - take a look on her . I will make my yarnchoice by her. Enjoy the pre-autum and thank you for today.

@bethmacdonaldstone 5 часов назад

Oh I have heard of A Knitters World - her yarn is LOVELY! Thanks so much for the kind note. Take care, happy knitting and enjoy your Autumn too!

@jettedresbll4039 5 часов назад

@@bethmacdonaldstone Thank you very much for your time and sweet greeting

@edytheneumann4656 22 часа назад

I really love your conversations around understanding the yarn''s properties and how to mix and interchange them effectively. Experimenting can be a bit of an adventure! The vests are so beautiful as if the slipstitch boxy pullover design coming up. Congratulations on all your creativity and thanks!

@bethmacdonaldstone 9 часов назад

Thank you so much!

@annamariamatthews5930 День назад

Thank you for your great information about yarns and the tip about hand dyed yarn and the purl bumps !

@bethmacdonaldstone 6 часов назад

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

@cynthiatennant9896 День назад

Thank you for talking about the yarn and the fabric it makes, then choosing a pattern. I’ve just been knitting a year and it’s very helpful to learn from your experience. I look forward to trying one of your patterns as my skills grow. Thank you ❤️

@bethmacdonaldstone 9 часов назад

Glad it was helpful!

@sharonrobillard5163 День назад

That was such valuable information that you presented I really enjoyed the discussion of the types of fabric verses yarn weights…and the design results, it got me thinking of how wonderful it would be if you gave a class on this … I may be dreaming but how fun would it be to have a retreat in Bermuda with you sharing these ideas! You’re my favorite knitting podcast/designer. 💕

@bethmacdonaldstone 9 часов назад

Glad it was helpful! And definitely an interesting idea for a possible class. Thank you. Food for thought... ❤❤❤

@bonnadowns524 День назад

The purple color is so gorgeous 👌💗💝🙏 Love your podcast😍

@bethmacdonaldstone 9 часов назад

Thank you so much!

@tessamildenhall4721 4 часа назад

Undulation is a flowing, up-and-down movement like the motion of waves. Have you ever looked out over the ocean and watched the water flow up and down in waves? If so, you watched undulation, which is exactly that type of movement. Undulation is what I thought of when i saw the sweater with red thread over and under the cream threads in your sweater. The railway trail sure looks a mess after the hurricane. Struggled to walk past those stinky goats along the path. Tx for another great episode.

@CathyJames-b8z 22 часа назад

You awesome as always.. dont apologize for yr brain cos we have no control over it. And haha that's me every day so how I manage to knit fabulous things amazes me.. keep being you girl. 😂😂😊😊😊😊❤

@bethmacdonaldstone 9 часов назад

Thanks so much! Not much control over this brain here! 😂😂😂❤

@karenparker9113 День назад

Another great episode! Hope all is well!

@bethmacdonaldstone 6 часов назад

Thank you Karen! ❤

@Yarnloveturtle 22 часа назад

Thanks as always for a peek inside your design process. I also go in color phases - currently blues-purple-pinks -- but that won’t last too long! I LOVE that new cable design - so pretty and thoughtful! 💕 Lorien

@bethmacdonaldstone 9 часов назад

Thanks so much Lorien! ❤

@janethogan8387 День назад

Thank you for your podcast, love all of your designs. Agree with your comments and many others on this thread. Hardest thing for me in knitting is yarn substitution. I will look at it differently by starting with gauge versus the “weight”. Great advice. Thanks

@bethmacdonaldstone 9 часов назад

Oh yes, go the route of gauge and honestly dont even look at what the vendor says is the weight. I find that so misleading. Good luck and happy knitting!

@allysonbrownmarcolini514 11 часов назад

New vest suggested name: Joan of Arc or Jeanne d'Arc. I'll definitely be applying to the test knit for this one....would love to do long sleeves in the 3x2 rib! ❤

@bethmacdonaldstone 9 часов назад

oh super! Long sleeves in rib would be amazing! Cant wait!!!

@ScrappyCruiserNR День назад

As lisas.4448 said, thank you for your Ted Talk. As a new, plus size knitter, I struggle with learning how to construct a strong enough garment that can handle its own weight as well as have a nice drape. A lot of consideration needs to go into selecting yarns and patterns. Thanks for everything you're doing!

@bethmacdonaldstone 6 часов назад

Oh yes that is a really good point; strength for weight and not compromising drape... You may find it best to go for a lighter weight yarn by spin which would be a woolen spun and then knit on a slightly larger gauge for a bit of drape. Worsted spun is a denser yarn and may add too much weight which would really show in the shoulder and neckline areas, I'd be very cautious using a superwash yarn as it has lost all of its elasticity and inherent strength in the superwash process. Hope this helps!

@ScrappyCruiserNR 5 часов назад

@@bethmacdonaldstone That's very helpful. I'll look for woolen spun type yarns in the future.

@Proudmom9091 22 часа назад

It reminds me a little of the fling geese the grey swears vest

@bethmacdonaldstone 9 часов назад

Interesting! Thanks! I have a huge fondness for the geese. Lovely!

@pammoriarty5176 14 часов назад

I think the armor vest could be called Guinevere. The more feminine reference to King Arthur and his knights. Thanks for another wonderful podcast.

@bethmacdonaldstone 9 часов назад

Thank you! Great idea!!!

@lilianemann1441 День назад

When I saw your new vest design, the name I thought of right away is the "Flying V's Vest." If you made the design as a summer tee, it could be the "Flying V Tee."😊

@bethmacdonaldstone 9 часов назад

Thank you! Great idea! I'll add that to the list & thanks!

@sandramccann-xj3hi 9 часов назад

Hello from NS 🦞 Great episode as usual...so informative! Regarding Jeff's "FFS" sweater, it looks like the short rows for the back are now on the side. Ripping it back to the sleeve separation and turning it is the solution, no?? Super fun design. I love the glasses!!!

@bethmacdonaldstone 6 часов назад

Hi yes that was exactly the problem. I had hoped to just cut out the neckline and redo but the short rows were too close to the colorwork. So yes, I ripped back the body to the sleeve separation. Back on track now 😅❤

@juliamorrisey5541 День назад

I think the fabric conversation is important. I find that I like 'basic' designs that I can modify by changing sleeves, length, ribbing, etc. I have a v-neck top that I have knit 4 times with different fans and other mods that takes that one pattern from very casual tee in a cotton blend, to a tunic, to a dressy alpaca version. The yarn dictates my options.

@bethmacdonaldstone 9 часов назад

I totally agree! And having a staple base pattern that you can riff off of is amazing too. Well done!

@crystalblue38883 День назад

For your un-named vest: Butterfly (of course can use in different languages) another name: Tethered and lastly Defining....Hope that helps Thanks for yarn discussion - want more on that topic. Picked out some drapey yarn and having quite a difficult time finding the right pattern - do not want the neck line to grwo etc.

@bethmacdonaldstone 9 часов назад

Oh yes - that is a concern with drapey yarn. Maybe just know that the neckline of whatever you choose to knit will need reinforcement like a single crochet round after the ribbing. I have done that quite a bit with fabrics I know will grow. Good luck!

@AmberParkhill 3 часа назад

I wouldn't rip out at the neck. The problem happened when you divided for sleeves, you put the sleeves in the front and back instead of the sides. So I'd rip back to where you divided for sleeves and turn it there. It's a pain to redo almost the whole body, but at least you're not undoing colourwork. I always find that if you rip out the neck, you'll have a line where you switch from knitting up to knitting down.

@teresasleeper2458 День назад

How about ‘Clarias’ for the vest. It’s the name of a living Pacoderm, the walking catfish. It has armor. But it kind of reminds me of Clarice for Silence of the Lambs. 😮lol I have to catch up on wips so I can cast on some of your patterns! ❤

@bethmacdonaldstone 6 часов назад

Thank you! I love that name! How clever! Top of my list so far!!! Thank you!!!

@HeidiSpear-oz6rw День назад

Love your podcasts, designs and this talk about fibers and fabric. Key factors for me are reducing pilling and warmth. I crave soft and airy, at least sometimes, but the extra insulation of mohair and cashmere don’t serve me well at 55, and I am one of those unlucky people that react to alpaca. Plus they are just so warm! Some chainette merinos offer a lovely, light fabric with halo at first but then pill like crazy (worse than cashmere in my experience) requiring lots of maintenance and not really ever looking as good as they did before being loved. Your cotton second strand might really be an excellent alternative for these reasons, even if not so light. So you think that is the case or does the density of the resulting fabric play the central role? I would love to hear your thoughts on the range of gauges we can play with using various fibers but the impacts on wear. Thank you for always encouraging learning and play. And, yes, the struggle for a word or a quick pivot is very relatable!

@bethmacdonaldstone 5 часов назад

Thank you! Yes I would definitely think the Pascuali Suave would be perfect for you. It is light and not too hot but works like a suri alpaca or mohair. Also it creates a lovely cohesive fabric if you like to knit loose for drape and air flow (when held with another yarn). Oh do try it! It sounds like it would be perfect for your needs! Good luck and happy knitting

@randie5436 День назад

I love your work. I admire your creativity so much. I jumped back into the knitting world in January after a very long hiatus. My question is, do you ever buy any sweaters? If you see something in a store that you love, do you buy it? Or are all your sweaters handmade? I live in Michigan and I have a huge collection of cashmere sweaters that I wear all winter. So I was just curious as to whether you have any store bought sweaters,, and if you see something you love do you just buy it or just reproduce it yourself? Thanks!

@bethmacdonaldstone 5 часов назад

I actually dont even look at new sweaters. I've been knitting for so long now and far appreciate the handknits over the store bought. I think I may have one or two store bought sweaters still in my closet but I have those because one is my Mothers old cashmere cardigan that she wore as her high school uniform here in the 50's (cant get rid of that) and I have another gauzy cardigan that I just couldnt be bothered to knit myself (its very much like the Hitofude Cardigan by Hiroko Fukatsu - although as I write this, I think I should just knit this one too!). 😂😂❤❤❤

@fionasteinbrecht60 День назад

Hi Beth , love your vests , I made the Gans vest by Albiona , great pattern , I want to a scrap yarn vest , any ideas ? Thanks loads , Fiona from Munich I saw pascuali yarns today 😮

@bethmacdonaldstone 9 часов назад

Arent they lovely!?!?! Such a great yarn company... Scrap yarn vest, hmmm, I would do something simple for that. You could knit the Dimond Laine Vest just omit the colorwork and change yarns as needed. Basically, I would just look for a simple vest design with minimal extraneous details and go for that. Good luck!

@lindacornelius3451 День назад

Beth what dress were you wearing under you sweater the last one that will be in October. The tan dress. Thank you for all your designs

@bethmacdonaldstone 9 часов назад

Oh that's a very old JCrew skirt. Thanks!

@karensantolupo522 День назад

Hello, when will you be putting out your cowl pattern? Love your podcast.

@bethmacdonaldstone 6 часов назад

The cowl pattern will be out the week of Cakepalooza which is the event that it is designed for. I am aiming for Oct 16th for the publication but honestly it may go out late on the 15th since the 16th is a travel day for me. Thanks!

@karensantolupo522 5 часов назад

@@bethmacdonaldstone awesome, can wait to get it on my needles.

@kellyfehr6400 День назад

I absolutely love the "armor" vest. Can't wait for this pattern. I already bought a yarn: Rowan Felted Tweed which is 50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose. Do you think this yarn will work well for this design?

@bethmacdonaldstone 6 часов назад

Oooh I LOVE Rowan Felted Tweed. It is in my mind one of those yarns that is not totally correctly labelled. It does work out to a DK (sort of) after blocking as the bloom is tremendous. But it really knits like a sport weight. Also the ply is better suited for colorwork, where a round multi-strand ply (5 + is ideal) for cables. Not sure if it is plump enough or round enough for this cabled vest. So sorry to say... Furthering my chat about yarn weights; the Pascuali Charis is labeled as a DK but it definitely knits up like a worsted. Such a shame! Always go to the suggested gauge on a ball band and ignore the other info. ❤❤❤

@m.malsbenden9579 День назад

Thank you for inspiring me to order a cone of british 4 ply yarn in GB.I like to knit the purple vest .Are these two vest the same pattern ? Greetings from Germany.

@bethmacdonaldstone 6 часов назад

Yes they are! Hope you enjoy the British 4ply. Lovely yarn and very hearty. One of my favorites!

@randie5436 День назад

Do you usually have more than one project going at a time, or do you tend to focus on one piece at a time? I’m making an afghan for my grandson and it’s so tedious. There are 250 stitches casted on and sometimes I only do one or two rows at night because of how slow going it is! 😂

@bethmacdonaldstone 5 часов назад

Oh definitely! I usually have around 3 or 4 on the needles. Only one active design though, I cant devote the necessary attention if there are more active new designs. So usually I have a new design, something that someone else designed, a re-knit of one of my designs and a sock on the go at one time. It does help especially with the larger more time consuming projects. ❤

@randie5436 5 часов назад

@@bethmacdonaldstone 👍🏻☺️