This was the best podcast ever! Not only on your site, but of all podcasts out there! I was mesmerized! I was watching all your sweater changes so much, I don't even know what Andrew was talking about (sorry Andrew!) and was totally captivated. Andrea, you did a superb job of the editing! It was absolutely fantastic! I think you have out-done yourself this time -- how will you ever be able to top this?!? This whole episode was so very well planned out, from the writing, the direction, the editing -- the entire production was the best ever! This truly is the very best podcast on the net these days! You have set the bar very high!! Kudos to your both!!
Thanks to Fruity Knitting Podcast I think I have just found out who my favourite designer is!!! I am already in love with all the things that Caitlin Hunter has showed us in this podcast, I want to knit them all!!! :D :D :D So thanks again Andrea and Andrew for the amazing job that you do with Fruity Knitting!
So loved this episode. It took me a bit to catch onto the sweater changes! I actually said to myself “Wait a minute!” And backed up the video. So fun! Your extreme knitting segment has now put the beautiful Shetland on my “bucket list” if I ever become a world traveler. Thanks for bringing a bit of culture to my world!
I loved the interview with Caitlin ! She is a real artist and her answers were so thoughtful. Thanks for giving her the recognition she deserves. I will definitely be knitting one of her garments!
I thoroughly enjoy your podcast, Andrea and Andrew. As a fairly new knitter (almost 2 years) and not a lot of projects under my belt, you always teach me so many new things. I look forward to catching up on all your podcasts. And what a pleasure it was getting to know Caitlin Hunter, I admire her designs and want to knit them all.
Really so beautiful. The way Andrea talks about her garment makes it seem so easy! My compliments to you both! The podcast is a treat to watch. I, by the way, tried brioche, but that was not a succes. So the hats Andrew made, is also a compliment! I will try brioche again! ☺️ All the different garments which you are showing, beautifully made!!!
Loved loved love this episode! Caitlin Hunter is one of my favourite designers - Ive knitted zweig and hearing this interview has really inspired me to make up more of her designs. I love her thought process and why she does what she does Thanks so much Andrea and Andrew
I cannot say enough times how much I love your podcast! I’m so happy to see that many others have joined me on the patron list!! We need you two lovebirds to keep producing this top quality show!! Andrea, your hand knits are absolutely GORGEOUS! You are definitely an inspiration to all of us, inspiring people to be thoughtful with their knitting and to concentrate on fit. I have yet to make a garment that fits. I have very little time to spend on my needles, so if I am able to make two garments a year that would be a miracle. The interview with Caitlyn was outstanding! Thank you for another amazing show.
Jane, you can comment as often as you want and thank you so much for being a Patron. Getting a garment to fit can take a lot of thought and often some rework. You might also check out the interviews with Deborah Newton and Ann Budd. Thanks again, Andrea and Andrew.
Thank you for another fantastic episode. You guys are trailblazers and the "gold standard" in my book. I so enjoy all your different segments, which are unlike anything else out there ... and the sweater changes ( with a straight face ) is brilliant !
I always look forward to your podcast so much, but this one brought a tear to my eye! I was in Shetland this year for the first time and totally fell in love with it. A tear of joy and longing for Shetland! Great content as always.
Oh my goodness. Clever, you two. I'm only twelve minutes into the show and I don't even know how many different sweaters you've worn already! ☺️ Lol! Cute.
I like the neckline on Caitlin's speckled sweater, too. The way she's done the curve, it gives the illusion of a boatneck, but the extra fabric on the shoulders keeps in place. For me, I love the boatneck but they always seem to slide sideways, this gives the look and the fit I like. Great design!
I guess this is my favorite episode yet - and that’s saying a lot! I loved the garment changes! 😀I loved the info on Wovember. I also really like the New Releases section and did buy the Meadowbrook cardigan pattern. But, the video on Shetland brought tears to my eyes with the majestic scenery. Thank you for this travelogue - it was lovely!
Who the heck uses the thumbs down button on these podcasts? I love them all 💗 Including the bits that might not have gone quite the way you planned - that’s what makes them special :) They are my favorite knitting podcasts 💕
Marty, that is so interesting. We find Shetland such a special place, and it includes all of these little islands with their own characters. Glad you enjoyed it. A + A.
Very late for a tip, but for anyone interested, put a layer of tissue paper on top and below the stitching of the steel. You should still be able to see through it. That stops any catching or sliding. Then it will just rip off where the needle went through the paper.
It was such a treat to see your interview with Caitlin Hunter I only recently discovered her designs and have two of her sweaters in my Ravelry queue. Thanks for another splendid podcast!
Double thumbs up for this podcast! You two are so clever. I have learned so much from this podcast but steeking has got to be the biggest eye opener for me. Maybe I'll find myself using that technique in the very near future. Thanks again.
Wow that Maurice Ravel piece at the end was lovely! And I loved the episode, as always. Caitlin Hunter is such an interesting designer, and her perspective on knitting and creating garments is so meaningful.
I always knit when I'm watching your podcast and tend to look at my stitches rather often -- someone else commented that you kept her on her toes -- well I have to admit I had to stop knitting to ensure I wasn't having vision problems lol. Great job guys it was so much fun seeing all your sweaters/cardigans and WOW to all that knitting time. I also enjoyed the segment from Emma Boyle. As usual loads of awesome content :)
Caitlin's designs are so gorgeous! I loved that she named so many lovely yarn dyers to check out. I'm a huge Wes Anderson fan, so I'll definitely be checking out Republic of Wool's collection!
Such a great interview with Caitlin Hunter. I already had the swoncho pattern, which I saw on Kristy glass Knits. I love her style. I'm going to do some others. Love her sketches too.
I was at Vogue Knitting Live last weekend in Seattle and quite by accident found Farmer's Daughter yarns. I bought yarn for the Time Trades shawl and am the most excited about it. What a beautiful pattern by Caitlin Hunter... highly recommend you check it out
WOW!! Caitlin Hunter is basically in my head. Thank you for perfect designs!!! I'm glad to have a new favorite designer on Ravelry :-) What a lovely episode, the sweater changes were brilliant
I'm still catching up on all your podcasts...love each one as they cover such interesting topics and your interviews are so interesting-love hearing how each one got into design and where they get their inspiration from. I also love that many source from their own sheep or from indy-dyers. I have yet to make a garment and have zero sewing skills BUT.... you are such an inspiration that I would love to give it a go. Thank you for such content rich inspiration.
I had so much fun! I can watch that episode again to see your garments again :) (I knit while watching). But, Andrea, Andrew needs some more gentlemen's jumpers :D
Another wonderful podcast Andrea and Andrew. I loved each section! The interview with Caitlin was a real treat. I’ve already knit her Ninilchik Swoncho and will be casting on Sunset Highway in the coming fortnight ❤️. Sunset Highway is actually going with me on a trip home for Christmas to Australia!
Hi thanks for all your interesting podcasts. I followed some others and after a nice and interesting start they all end up knitting socks and advertising yarn which is a bore so I,m super thankful for your format!!!
Another great episode! Hillesvåg Ask yarn is indeed woolen spun. They do sell some worsted spun yarns, but on their website they write that these are imported. Their Norwegian yarns are all woolen spun, which seems to be the tradition in Norway in general when it comes to non-superwash yarn that is used for knitting. An exception is Selbu spinneri, which produces semi-worsted yarns with wool from rare breeds ♥
One more comment. I love your podcast. It's informative and entertaining and never boring. I also like Kristy Glass. There are a lot of random podcasts out there now that in my opinion are weak boring or just plain terrible. People think they can pick up a camera and yammer on with no focus or editing. You don't do that. Both you and Kristy Glass have performing backgrounds, and I think that is key.
Wow, this one is like a hand knit fashion show; the sweaters are changing in a snap. How do you do that? Andrew doesn't appear to move while Andrea keeps popping in and out with different outfits!
wish I could find a credit for the strikingly simple pine bough yoke design so well-coordinated with asymmetrically seated red *cardinal* -- its our state bird here in Pennsylvania and would make a lovely Xmas sweater (not one of the original designs featured at Ravelry link Elena Montenegro provided) I have a stash of emerald green yarn that stumped me (green not my color I'm afraid) until this popped up - keen to attempt a copy _imitation is the sincerest form of flattery_ ha ha
The Sunset Highway was very popular at Rhinebeck this year, which I saw on Instagram and on Krisy's video. I did not go in person. I did virtual Rhinebeck.
Such a fun episode- I too thought I was going crazy. Took awhile to catch on!! Question- I recall a tutorial on how you backstitch and seam garments, but I don’t see it in the channel. Can you point me to that? Also, it would be great if you would list where tutorials are in the podcast - I rarely need them when I’m watching, but when I’m ready for the technique it would be great to be able to easily find them. Love the podcast; happy to be a patron.
Hi Kesha, if you go to the patron page and click on Posts on the left side you will see a feature Tag saying Tutorials. All of the tutorials are in this spot for your easy finding and watching. Thanks for being a patron, we appreciate it.
Hi Andrea, I am sitting in front of my sewing machine ready to sew the sweater I have knit my son. I have 5 steek stitches. Should I be sewing on number one and five of the steek stitches or the stitches before and after the 5 steek stitches? It looks like you are knitting the stitches before and after the steek stitches, but I am not positive. Thank you.
Hi Kristine. I thought it was somewhere outside Anchorage, but I might be wrong. I'm sure you could catch Caitlin on Instagram (if you're on Instagram...) Thanks for watching. A + A.
Hi. We provide credits at the end of the show and also in the program notes: fruityknitting.com/2017/11/07/caitlin-hunter-wovember/ Thanks for watching!
Just heard about the needle felting method of reinforcing steeks and I think it's a game changer: www.masondixonknitting.com/how-to-make-a-needle-felted-steek. I can't wait to try it out!
