First impressions of the FLEA SWEATER design & pattern|| Midweek Ramble

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In today’s episode, I’m sharing my first impressions of the Flea Sweater by Anna and Heidi Pickles.
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@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS 28 дней назад

In today’s episode, I’m sharing my first impressions of the Flea Sweater by Anna and Heidi Pickles. www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flea-sweater---loppisgenser-pickles-pure-wool

@kathleengarvey4634 27 дней назад

The term " lice" is a direct translation of the Norwegian knitting term for the background flecks of color in traditional sweaters.

@BeautyNookbyLauren 23 дня назад

Interesting! Does it still refer to little bugs in the Norwegian? Or is it just a coincidence in the translation?

@soncerrae 28 дней назад

You are mixing what is called "dirty" and "clean" colors. The tobacco, navy, and teal? are in the dirty category (more grey in the color) and the light blue, yellow (and optional red) are leaning "clean". If anything, I think it's the yellow that stands out as wrong, as the photo of the men's pattern shows more of a sunflower, golden yellow (more grey in the tone.)

@corriemcclain7960 28 дней назад

Yes, I agree, the yellow is the one that stood out to me as the one to go to

@karenprovost2035 28 дней назад

Same for me, I feel it should be a yellow that leans towards gold instead. Love the rust more than red. I’m assuming you will knit a striped swatch trying out the colors?

@user-wq7fv4so1d 28 дней назад

The yellow needs to be more golden... Love the tobacco color better than the red. The sage green is too dull to me... I think that needs to be a little richer as well. Hope that helps!☺️❤️

@catzilla773 28 дней назад

I totally agree with you three! The yellow would be much better in a more golden or mustard hue. That combined with the tobacco color & the other choices would be lovely.

@harbourcolour 28 дней назад

I agree, I love yellow, but with this combo, I would use the gold and the burnt orange instead of the yellow. Nice pattern and colours!

@janhtay 28 дней назад

I'm so glad you shared this pattern. I much prefer the copper/tobacco/rust.

@nanabella007 28 дней назад

To me, what makes your color combo more “toy shop” as you put it, is actually the yellow. In the picture the yellow looks more muted and reads more towards ocher than the bright yellow you have in your selection so in combination with the red it brings out the primal color scheme. If the yellow should stay I think I would opt for the brown instead of the red. Really awesome project!

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS 28 дней назад

I totally see what you mean! I’m going to move the yellow out and see how it looks.

@knitfulgrace 28 дней назад

I started two flea sweaters for my brothers in October, it’s wild to me it’s become so popular! Can’t wait to see your sweater!

@MediaPeruanaKnits 17 дней назад

Oooh, socks! I would not wear this as a sweater but as soon as you said "socks" I was on board. You could use leftovers and do this easily. Adding that to my fall plans!

@LindaBikesKnits 28 дней назад

What a fun sweater to knit up! I think the brown copper looks very nice but when the two colors were placed close to your face, the red compliments your skin tone.. it brightens your face.

@sandramullen7650 27 дней назад

The red definitely. The brown dulls it right out.

@ashleighnorris 26 дней назад

Agreed!

@corriemcclain7960 28 дней назад

If it was me I'd get rid of the yellow and keep the reddish one and the brown one. It looks like a really fun pattern

@MiMi_bicyclette 28 дней назад

I vote for the “tobacco” color! (Personally love the pop of yellow!) 😊😊

@robinmccamont 28 дней назад

“Earthy” vibe, definitely!

@christineupright9543 27 дней назад

The rustic orange is gorgeous! I think if the yellow was more mustard it would be 🤌🏻

@michellenokken2597 25 дней назад

My exact thoughts

@heatherboone3066 24 дня назад

Totally agree!

@diannaewing9659 27 дней назад

As soon as you described the overall “vibe” of the sweater you were looking for, the tobacco color makes sense. Your color choices are going to make a beautiful sweater!

@amaris-uhmariss-barela9118 27 дней назад

Honestly I’m OBSESSED w the colors w the red and minus the yellow! I am from Albuquerque New Mexico and it’s totally giving southwest which also matches your area 🖤

@etoylemckee6832 27 дней назад

You are sooo good at finding new and doable knitting adventures . We all love you for that

@StitchdbyAP 27 дней назад

I started this sweater pattern for my husband after scoring a deal on 6 fingering weight yarns during a yarn crawl! The colors (baby pink, rust, maroon, light blue, light green, and teal) all lean more muted and the overall sweater is giving super retro 70s vibes. Can’t wait to see how yours turns out!! 🎉

@user-fs7by7zt1u 28 дней назад

I think that the red makes the other colours zing

@donnamccormick6692 28 дней назад

The tobacco color is my favorite combo

@niknaiman5359 22 дня назад

Honestly you can't go wrong with either color combo as they would both be gorgeous. My gut first said the red, but as I look more I'm leaning toward the more rusty color.

@stitchedscorpio 22 дня назад

I really like the red!! but i agree with the other comments saying the yellow needs to be a bit more mustard/ subdued!

@mollymollie6048 20 дней назад

I love this sweater!!! I just got the latest Talbots catalog, and I was flashing back to 1979-1981-ish, and considering we were in the late 70s Disco era with the shirt dresses, and long sleeveless flowy dresses…now I’m seeing plaid schoolgirl skirts, and sweaters like this (which creates happiness for me, cause if we’re sticking with creeping along every few years, we’re gonna be full on preppy 80s…if only I’d kept the clothes from junior high…if I see knickers worn with argyle socks and Bass Weejuns Penny Loafers, I will be transported to 7th grade immediately 🤣) This sweater reminds me of the classic LL Bean navy or maroon stranded ‘lice’ sweater with the lice in offset vertical diagonals in sets of three. I had one of those, loved it…and I’m the same size, height, etc as I was in 7th grade…if only I’d kept all of those clothes!! (All you 7th graders out there, if you’re done growing, store all the clothes away, and in 40 years, you will be the height of fashion in ‘vintage’ 2024 ripping off 1980 🤣)

@janetcannon9842 28 дней назад

Try taking a pic of all of the colors together, then put a black and white filter on it. See which one (red or brown) has the contrast you want.

@johnnelson9688 28 дней назад

This is exactly what I was going to suggest, it really helps when choosing colours.

@dianem7563 28 дней назад

I think the dark clay color blends better then the red and gives me a southwest vibe.

@wookori 28 дней назад

I definitely prefer the tobacco color. I feel like it helps to transition and blend the yellow better into the other colors.

@erickrapp 27 дней назад

I love the flea sweater with the tobacco yarn!

@kimmyk3640 28 дней назад

This is the coolest sweater and I am here for it!!!

@emilycreager2269 24 дня назад

I want to do a temperature blanket next year. This might be a good choice to use up any extra yarn from that!

@SueMurnin 27 дней назад

That’s a lovely sweater it’s a colour pattern I learnt as a child! Also in my family it’s called Pip stitch because it looks like apple pips! Also as someone who knits a lot of Fair Isle please do some it’s very addictive 😂

@elmolady25 24 дня назад

def partial to the toy-ish vibe with the red, and it looks great with your tone and hair color. I don't get the vibe that you're into trends so much, but the color combo is on-trend right now as people discover and rediscover vintage clown art, and 90s kid-core!

@monahoscheid 28 дней назад

Do whatever colors make you happy. I love the more red yarn. You know what you will wear😅

@laurarimkis2472 25 дней назад

The more red tone works better for me. It adds a brightness that the other pulls away.

@brendamacdougall3749 26 дней назад

I like the tobacco colour yarn the best. I love how it looks with the your brim colour. personally I think tobacco coloured yarn is more smokey or muted looking with all your other colours. Love the sweater pattern and all your colour choices.

@PriscillaWhite-Tocker 27 дней назад

Hi Tayler, I definitely think you should choose the tobacco color rather than the bright red (the tobacco also nicely compliments your hair color). I love this pattern and am adding it to my queue. Thank you for sharing!

@deboraharnold8587 26 дней назад

Definitely live the rusty option, and maybe a more mellow yellow.

@ingriddurfee6582 27 дней назад

I like the “orange” better than the rust, but I think it’s because of the yellow as noted in many other comments.

@sues1446 27 дней назад

Also preferring the tobacco version ❤️ With a slightly more muted or warm yellow it would be spot on like the vibe in the picture.

@ljtnc6012 26 дней назад

Thanks for sharing this sweater pattern with us. I really want to make one! I'm terrible about picking out that many colors to go together. I wish they would offer kits to choose from. As far as your choices, the best thing to do is swatch to get a real feel. Because of the thick/thin nature of the stripes it's hard to be sure how it will work ip by just holding skeins of yarn next to each other, IMO. Cant wait to see your progress and FO!

@bethtaylor2500 28 дней назад

with the burnt red color. YES, YES, YES

@beanaasz4069 27 дней назад

I would suggest a swatch of each color scheme to see what you like best when it is smaller amounts of color at once.

@lindarobbins6750 24 дня назад

I agree with many others about the yellow being too bright, but I like the brown and red equally. This looks like a fun project!

@yeidyrodriguez6179 26 дней назад

I prefer the tobacco color. I think you should do a lazy swatch, wrap the yarn around a ruler in the order they go in the sweater and look at the side by side. I think that will help you figure out what you like best.

@dinam8934 23 дня назад

Lovin' the "Tabakki" with the rest of them 😉

@juliaboles7138 27 дней назад

The Flea Sweater looks lovely. Personally, I like the more muted, rusty red. I am wondering if a slightly more muted, mustardy yellow might work better too. I'm sure that whatever colours you settle on will be wonderful. I am looking forward to seeing how this turns out.

@RaeAnne127 28 дней назад

Red is my absolute favorite color. Having said that, the tobacco color is the best choice. Enjoy!

@SeeSimone 27 дней назад

Love that!! Red gives crayons, rust gives watercolor palette. Both excellent vibes, but the rust feels more everyday wearable. Either way, have fun!!

@Tish_Ann77 27 дней назад

Go with the tobacco color in the sweater! It's divine!❤

@FayGavigan-sr5dy 27 дней назад

Both gorgeous but tobacco as it’s such a lovely colour x can’t wait to see your progress x

@KatarzynaSzmigiel-Rawska 26 дней назад

I like the combination with tobacco colour more. It think you are right, it looks less lollipoppy ;)

@beaudoin1987 28 дней назад

tobacco!! I love the colors. Have fun.

@morelsonthetrail6920 27 дней назад

Go with the tobacco orange. I’d check and see if you have is a warmer yellow, the current one is bright and has primary color vibes.

@sylviaread8538 25 дней назад

Love the tobacco/earthy vibe!

@claretrevor8111 26 дней назад

Love the tobacco yarn. Very Southwesty!

@sato611 27 дней назад

I love your colour choice! I agree that your yellow is a tad brighter than the original, but I love that one :) it acts as a focal point that adds playfulness. If that were my project and I wisheed to retain the yellow, I would consider varying the colour values a little more. For example, the sage green is beautiful, but it doesn't recede as much at that strength? Even values among the contrasting colours could make it feel busier, I guess.

@cccatyh 26 дней назад

summer lee design co has a sock pattern with the flea stitch! “classic flea stitch socks”

@reneehuffman4070 20 дней назад

There is a sock pattern with a very similar vibe!! Sequential Socks by ND Wolfhammer

@jilliankonig2759 27 дней назад

I would choose a deeper yellow like in the photo, and the copper rather than the red to avoid the primary color issue.

@user-mu5sb5rb2b 28 дней назад

I like the tobacco color better than the more reddish one. I think they call the little things in the sweater lice because it is the FLEA sweater

@ryebread5202 28 дней назад

I would swap tobacco for the yellow and add the burnt orange/red

@michellepissk-schupak5440 28 дней назад

Tayler, I think the yellow and the red together is giving it the primary look. If you like to keep the yellow in, I would vote for the tobacco which is more toned down. When you add the red, it looks like primary colors. I can't wait to watch it evolve. Glad you are back! I did miss you but glad you had your summer with your family.

@nancyistenes7643 27 дней назад

I feel the same way about the term lice. However, that is the true historical term of that motif in fair isle knitting. If we don’t like it, we are going to have to take it up with the accent Scotts.

@christinegallagher2537 28 дней назад

Ditch the yellow and either choose a mustard yellow or the red instead, keep the tobacco/rusty colour.

@sheilakoning 28 дней назад

Definitely the tobacco brown....but that's more my color. I made a "simple stripes" by suviknits sweater last year with similar coloring...I love it and the fingering weight makes it very comfortable to wear.

@phoenixhulsey2868 27 дней назад

I personally like the combination with the red. I think that brightness ties in with the brightness of the teal color, otherwise that one feels out of place when the tobacco color is in. You could also consider a more muted yellow color, but I personally really like it!

@1wa11ace1 27 дней назад

go with the red/orange. Looks way better!

@lynnnagy9854 27 дней назад

I would go with the tobacco color. I would change the yellow to have a more gold color, like the color of your pillow on the couch behind you.

@Shelbs-Art 28 дней назад

I love the rustic orange option!! It does a good job of toning down the almost primary color palette!😊❤️

@balkenbrack 8 дней назад

I love it with the tobacco colour.

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS 8 дней назад

Thank you! I do as well!

@jessicatretola4682 27 дней назад

I think the tobacco color looks best with your combination in the flea sweater.

@nannevels7534 27 дней назад

I vote tobacco color! :) It has a beautiful rustic fall vibe.

@claireeymin8239 27 дней назад

For a basic raglan sweater, the Flax has a great range of sizes for anyone wanting to add their own stripes and fleas.

@tjthreegreenbananas155 28 дней назад

Love your color choices. Yes! The red color. I was typing that adding another color in the reddish range feels like it would give a help the other colors stand out. Can you use both the orange and the red and swap out one of the other colors? It's difficult to tell without a swatch, but it will look great whatever you choose. Thanks for sharing this pattern. I've been looking for a pattern to use with those single colors of fingering weight that I have. Super excited to see your progress. Good luck!

@kathrynsmither3905 27 дней назад

The tobacco color looks very classic! It will be a beautiful sweater!

@gunvorstorck 27 дней назад

It's an awesome pattern, and it is in my Q now. The reason the little dots are called lice is because it comes from a traditional Norwegian sweater pattern called "lusegense" and "luse" is lice in English.

@dianejoel717 27 дней назад

I’d go with the tobacco color for your sweater. It will be more subtle than the other but very beautiful.

@l.a.w.79 27 дней назад

I like the burnt orange combo best. The red pops but not the right feel with the other colors

@dorym8045 27 дней назад

Great idea for dipping a toe into the color work genre. Although I don’t wear horizontal stripes on my upper body (I’m big enough up there without enhancing it), it would be nice to try the pattern of stripes and lice in socks, scarf, cowl or hat. And I agree ‘lice’ is a less than great term but after watching Arnie & Carlos a while ago, I can appreciate the origin of the term. And I prefer the tobacco color.

@greenpurl8482 25 дней назад

I've been to the Pickles yarn store in Oslo, Norway. Looks like a candy store - so colorful and bright! They only carry their own yarn. Thanks for introducing me to this pattern - I think this might be my first stripe/colorwork sweater!

@heatherpaul7973 27 дней назад

I love the tobacco look. It grounds it all but still giving that pop of color

@rpontex 26 дней назад

DEFINITELY the red! The other colors are muted enough to look childlike. Beautiful pattern anyway!

@helenedujardin3539 27 дней назад

That sweater is going to be gorgeous! I love the idea of the tobacco over the red - less Toy Story vibe. I was contemplating knitting the Wool and Pine Sea Glass sweater which has a better size range but now I'm torn ahah! Can't wait to see how your project turns out!

@jessmakingit 26 дней назад

I really like the pop of bright orange! Great sweater pick

@jane8760 28 дней назад

like the colors you chose first. Not the bright red…the rusty color 😊

@cjkathe 27 дней назад

The rust for sure. You've probably already decided on it. What a great pattern for leftover sock yarn, but I'd love it in a non-sw merino, too!

@melissah9877 28 дней назад

While red is my favorite color I vote for the tobacco for your Flea Sweater.

@jodioughton-schmidt2533 28 дней назад

I vote for the tobacco color. Much more earthy and subtle than the red

@RoniKaupert-maca 28 дней назад

My preference - burnt orange, but I'm a Texas Ex.

@gracegarmire75 27 дней назад

I personally would drop the cyan and keep the red and the orange

@HarmonyInspired 27 дней назад

I was already thinking I would replace the yellow with a red when you brought out the burnt orange. So I would go with the tobacco and burnt orange. Or you could do the burnt orange and the yellow. But in my opinion the bright yellow does not play well with the earthy tobacco. Honestly, I thought the yellow was a chartreuse, that's how bright my brain is reading it against the other colors. It sure does look like a fun sweater to knit. And it will be beautiful on you.

@scarlettohara5039 28 дней назад

I saw you bring that brighter red onto the screen and it literally said out loud 'no, that's it." I would go with the darker red. I like them both but I think the darker red pops

@Monty-in-gumboots 27 дней назад

Hi Tayler, maybe you could go with 7 colours instead of 6. Otherwise love your 1st choice for the 6 colours with the 'tobacco' as the brighter red seems a little to stark a contrast overall but maybe added as a 7th colour could work? I love this sweater & started this a year ago. I'm a novice knitter who has only knitted beannies & this is my 1st ever sweater. I went with 7 colours and it looks great. Also did german shortrows to shape the collar. The body came out great but have messed up the 1st sleave and will have to chop it off and re-do from the elbow down. For choosing my colours I went with Elizabeth Zimmerman's advice and printed out the pattern example photo's in B&W to get an idea of colour values.

@maureendesmarais6955 26 дней назад

Thanks again for the sweater review. Added to my queue!

@Kaylyn610 27 дней назад

Love love love the tobacco!

@isarose3136 28 дней назад

I would either go red & yellow, or rust and maybe a gold instead of the yellow-I would not use the rust with the red. I don't love the yellow....But the muted teal and sage keep it from being too "primary". If you're set on using the yellow, I would use the red. If it were me I would do the rust and tone down the yellow to a dusty gold. And I think I'm going to need one of the bulky (non-mohair) ones! And YES it could be bigger in the bust to be more accommodating.

@patriciamachanoff69 27 дней назад

I live the tobacco color instead of the red. Very earthy

@shaynaformity1384 23 дня назад

The colorway of the man's sweater reminds me of Kroy sock yarn. 🙂 If memory serves (no guarantee haha), I think you may have made some socks for your husband from that yarn.

@nanhendrickson5012 28 дней назад

Hello!! I like the yarn combo with the tobacco color rather than the red. Love the sweater!

@seleneyue 26 дней назад

I think the burnt orange is beautiful, but the red offsets that yellow better. I'd switch to a more mustardy yellow to go with the burnt orange.

@mariannefrippiat1485 27 дней назад

This will be gorgeous ! I prefer the tobacco, it seems on the same 'level' as the other chosen colors. I find the red a bit too loud, if you see what I mean lol :)