Rebel Cardigan, Geogradient MKAL 2023, socks & more | Aussie Knitting Podcast Ep. 3

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Hi, I’m Nadine (she/her) of ‪@YourKnittingBestie‬! This is my first PROPER knitting 'podcast' episode. I'm chatting about some socks, the Rebel Cardigan by AnkeStrick, the Geogradient MKAL 2023 by Stephen West, one special acquisition and some knitting plans with a gal pal.
On this channel, I share my love of knitting and my experience as a knitter in sunny Brisbane, Australia. Stick around if you’re looking for an Aussie knitting pal! You can click here to subscribe: / @yourknittingbestie
LET’S STAY IN TOUCH!
Contact: yourknittingbestie@gmail.com
Instagram: / yourknittingbestie
Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/people/UrKnit...
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:14 I'm So Basic Socks
8:05 Rebel Cardigan
22:24 Geogradient MKAL 2023
33:16 Regia Design Socks
38:11 Knitting plan - Vest No. 1
41:22 Outro
THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO
Please let me know if you would like any more information about anything I’ve talked about :)
Yarn - Mophead by Linda - Sock yarn in Sherbet and hand dyed minis (not named)
/ mopheadbylinda
Pattern - I’m So Basic by Summer Lee Designs (free sock pattern!)
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Cables - Chiaogoo Twist Red Cables (Mini) in 55cm + 95cm ($12.50 each) from The Little Yarn Store www.thelittleyarnstore.com/pr...
Yarn - Fyberspates Vivacious 4ply in 623 Blush. Purchased at The Little Yarn Store (no longer stocked).
Video - 2024 Knitting Intentions - Ur Knitting Bestie - Knitting Podcast Ep. 1
• 2024 Knitting Intentio...
Pattern - Rebel Cardigan by Ankestrick
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
My Ravelry page for the Rebel Cardigan - www.ravelry.com/projects/UrKn...
Yarn - Isager Alpaca 2 bought from The Little Yarn Store for $16 per 50g ball www.thelittleyarnstore.com/pr...
Video - Knitting Tutorial - Tubular bind off for 1x1 rib by Lily Kate Makes • Knitting tutorial: Tub...
Website - Shibui Knits 'Tubular Bind Off' - shibuiknits.com/pages/tubular... '
Pattern - West Knits Geogradient MKAL 2023 - www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
My Ravelry page for the MKAL - www.ravelry.com/projects/UrKn...
Video - Locking in your ends as you go, a better alternative to Weavin' • Westknits MKAL: Lockin...
Yarn - Skein Sisters Romance In Ethereal, Dollhouse, Rose Tyler and Poison Apple - $44.90 each - www.skeinsisters.com.au/skein...
Yarn - Regia Pairfect by Arne and Carlos in 9094 Astrup bought from Morris & Sons for $22.90
morrisandsons.com.au/products...
Yarn (acquisition) - Life in the Long Grass Moon Sock in Rain - $46 bought from The Little Yarn Store
www.thelittleyarnstore.com/pr...
Pattern - Vest No. 1 by My Favourite Things Knitwear
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Yarn - Heavy Merino by Knitting For Olive Available from Sunspun for $17 per 50g ball sunspun.com.au/products/knitt...
This is a knitting podcast for knitters and crafters who are looking for a friendly and relaxing video to relax with as they knit on their projects.
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14 июл 2024

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@larissabamberry3527 3 месяца назад

Hi Nadine, nice to see an Aussie podcast, I think you need a medal for wearing any knitwear in Brisvegas, even cotton or bamboo. Although I do understand the ferocious aircon issue. I think it is actually a good idea to knit alpaca on bigger needles to make it a more airy fabric, esp in Brissie. As a knitter from the NSW/Vic border area I have found that a dense fabric made of alpaca can be too warm indoors and only wearable on days with an icy wind. I’m currently working on an Agnete cardigan, with alpaca and silk mohair so using a needle 2 sizes up to make an airier lighter fabric that I think will still cut the wind, but be snugly and still wearable around the house on a cold morning before I light the fire.

@knewmyer 3 месяца назад

Your content is delightful, thank you for making such a thoughtful video! I’m looking forward to watching more 🌸

@sunrhyze 4 месяца назад

I was so interested to see your Rebel Cardigan in progress, because I'm currently working on my own (using Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool). This is my first cardigan, and I was so intimidated by the construction at the beginning I told myself not to read ahead, just go one section at a time and follow the instructions exactly. Now I'm past the split for the sleeves and just knitting away on the body, and I enjoy trying it on every few days just to enjoy the way the neck and shoulders look!

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

OooOooo I can't wait to hear about the finished object!! I was totally the same. I read a bit too far in the pattern at first and I had nothing but questions hahah. But once you split for sleeves it's so worth the effort. The shoulder fit is out of this world!

@jenlikestoknit 2 месяца назад

Love your reaction to your friend wanting to knit! I would feel the same!

@rosemaryc9093 3 месяца назад

First, thanks for the podcast. I’m really enjoying it. I just finished knitting Ankestrick’s Garden cardigan, and the construction was also a bit different..

@jessicaolney4900 4 месяца назад

Hi Nadine! I also knit magic loop as small circularrs hurt my hands; for color work they'd be better, but I just knit those "inside out" on magic loop. You are ahead of me on the MKAL: I am still on Clue 2 😂I hope I can get it done at least by next October--I guess I am on your Team Rock. I had started the original clue 1, then lost interest with all the drama; but then picked it up again in December and started with the crochet granny square middle, which I really liked that Jana (from Finnish Knitting Stories/Kettuknits) had done and it meant that I could use all those small pieces of yarn that were frogged from my nearly-finished Clue 1 original.

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

Hello! I LOVED reading this comment. It made me feel a lot better to have another person on my team rock 😂 I really like your deadline of next October and I'm totally adopting that as my deadline as well. The crochet granny square middle is such a beautiful alteration, I'm sure your WIP is looking stunning (and will look even better in Oct 😉)

@undermyskein 4 месяца назад

Also….to know correct sleeve length,before casting off sleeves, I place the stitches on cord, block it, then adjust length if needed

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

A great tip, thank you!

@luliknits 4 месяца назад

Hi from Argentina! I was watching In her skein's video and she recommended your channel and I really enjoyed it!!! Such lovely projects

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

Hello!! Oh wow, how lovely of her to give me a shout out! I absolutely love her podcasts. I could (and have...) listened to her for hours. Thank you for visiting 😊

@rosemaryc9093 3 месяца назад

Drops air is fluffy and warm. I’ve used Camarose Snefnug which is similar and super cozy. Light but warm.

@undermyskein 4 месяца назад

Hello from canada 🇨🇦 enjoying your podcast! Awesome job 😊 I tried the 9” chiagoos and 👎 . Wanted to say…if you’re using magic loop with a long cord, you can use 4” or 5” needles…..my favorite method

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

Hello! That sounds absolutely perfect - some longer needles would make such a difference. I sense a shopping expedition in my future 😉

@OllieandMay 4 месяца назад

Hi Nadine, on sock knitting, take my Advice if 9” circulars are giving you pain, Stop using them, You will end up with Arthritis in your hands. I use Chiagoo Fixed circulars either 60cm or 80cm for socks, I only use Hand Dyed 75% Merino and 25% Nylon Yarn for my socks, I’ve never had a problem with Holes in the last 6 years I’ve been knitting them, also write down your sock measurements and the amount of rows between the Cuff / Heel and Heel / Toes for your sock as you go, you’ll get your own sock recipe ❤

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much for this very helpful comment. I can't wait to have my own personal recipe 🩷😊

@saraw8503 4 месяца назад

I wore my Rebel cardigan today. I used Woolstok yarn.

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

So exciting!!

@cherylfarnhill2140 4 месяца назад

Hi Nadine, I have just found your channel and subscribed! I am a complete beginner knitter here in Australia, it’s so lovely to find someone talking about yarn and things available here, thanks for your great videos.

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

Oh wonderful!! You have so much fun ahead of you 😄 Thanks so much for following along and for your comment 🩷

@michellelambton3636 4 месяца назад

A lawyer! No wonder you speak clearly and are well prepared. Bravo! See you next time❤️🧶🌈

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

Haha thank you!! Talk to you soon 😊🩷

@sjorchatodman34 4 месяца назад

Thank you for another lovely episode Nadine. I had the Rebel cardigan in my favourites on Ravelry, yours looks so nice, you've convinced me to 'bite the bullet' and buy the pattern.

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

Wonderful!! I hope you like it as much as I do 😊

@jdeeann 4 месяца назад

I just wanted to say a quick hello from northeast Texas. I'm enjoying the videos I've seen so far. Your work is beautiful.

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

Lovely to meet you! Thank you 🩷

@mbshaddix 4 месяца назад

I laughed out loud when you said not “Team Sloth, but Team Rock.” 😂 I have enjoyed your episodes and was excited to see your version of the Rebel. It’s on my wish list. Love the neckline detail on that one. It’ll be worth the squinty eye strain! Have fun converting your friend to our obsession.

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

Hahah I got myself with that one too 😂 Yes the neckline detail is just amazing on the Rebel! I just finished it, actually and I love it so much. Thanks so much for your great comment.

@Jennie8684 4 месяца назад

Great job. It’s always nice to find an Australian podcaster. Greetings from the Central Highlands of Victoria.

@dianescott3515 4 месяца назад

You are so much fun to watch. I saw the Rebel cardigan earlier this week and thought it looked like a great-fitting cardigan. I was happy to see your progress and hear your thoughts on the pattern. I, too, am still working on the Geogradient shawl lol I’m trying to think of an easier way finish it off after the third clue.😊

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I'm glad to hear from another person who is still finishing the MKAL! After reading another comment on this video, I think I am going to aim to be finished by October this year 😆

@topcat1746 4 месяца назад

Hi Nadine, love from Ireland. Once you block your cardi the yarn will bloom and should be less see-through.

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

Hello and love back to you! 🩷 I've just blocked it and I think you're right - it's looking much better. Thank goodness!

@topcat1746 4 месяца назад

@@YourKnittingBestie Result! Blocking opens the wool fibres and they mesh together to give you a nice cosy fabric x

@whataboutsarah1 4 месяца назад

I’m really enjoying your podcast Nadine! Love all of your wips, and agree the speckled yarn is gorgeous.

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

It made my day to read your comment this morning, I’m so pleased you’re enjoying the podcast! I think more speckled yarn will find its way into my stash for sure.

@JemMellor 4 месяца назад

I too get pain using 9" circs, well I used to, I have the same set as you, I always have mine set so my longer needle is on the right, shorter on the left, I knit my cuff and toes magic loop and the leg, heel flap, heel turn, gusset and foot portion of the sock with the 9" circs. It's purling which causes my hands to pain when using the 9" but I just push through it when doing the heel flap, I make sure to stretch out my hands often and take it slow when doing purl rows to help prevent the ache. Just found your channel today, hooked already! Hello from across the pond ❤️

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

Hello! The heel flap is the part which I found really tricky as well - especially the purling. Stretching out your hands frequently sounds like the key to success and something to remember for me! Thank you so much for your comment 🩷

@jodydcrawford5470 4 месяца назад

The technique you mention about weaving in the ends as you go for the Geogradient was brilliant and changed my enjoyment of the knit for me completely! I’m a bit neurotic about ends too, and so as I was knitting back the next row, I tried to catch the floats for at least a couple of stitches, really locking them in. I will be using this technique for pretty much everything from now until I die…!

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

OooOoo great idea to catch the ends on the next row as well. I'm totally doing that when I finally get around to picking up this project again. I'm with you on using this technique forever!

@FibreBound 4 месяца назад

Hi Nadine! I am so glad I found your channel, it’s so fun to listen to you talk about your knitting! I am a rock with my mkal project as well, it hasn’t moved forward since December, though I am keen to work on it when I’ve finished a test knit. I look forward to catching up with your past catalogue and catching up with you again soon 💗

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much and hello from one rock to another! 😁 I love your videos and am making my way through them as we speak. Thanks again for the lovely comment 🩷

@inherskein 4 месяца назад

Hi Nadine! I'm so happy to have stumbled upon your channel!! I think ''your knitting bestie'' suits you so well, listening to you talk about your knitting it truly feels just like chatting with a knitting bestie ☺Looking forward to your future episodes!

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

Hi Marie-Eve! I was so excited to see your comment and absolutely beside myself when I saw comments from people saying you had mentioned me in your video. Thank you so much, you are so kind!! I absolutely love watching your podcast - I watched for hours just this morning. Sending you so much love and I can't wait to see what you can achieve with your channel, tech editing and beautiful patterns 🩷🩷

@inherskein 4 месяца назад

@@YourKnittingBestie thanks Nadine 🥰

@kimmyk3640 4 месяца назад

I love the description of your channel--'Can't stop talking about your projects.' 😄 You sound like me! I love your channel.

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

Haha thank you!! You sound like an excellent conversation partner 😁

@christinkinstad8990 4 месяца назад

Here is a big HELLO from Norway😃 What a sweet and interesting podcast you have made! I saw your first one some time back and watched episode 2-3 just now. I'll bet you'll get a lot of followers. I will certainly come back for more🥰

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

Hello and thank you so much!! How fun to know someone is watching all the way from Norway!! 🩷

@rosepaul9681 4 месяца назад

Congratulations on your socks. They are beautiful. 9" circs give me hand pain too. I prefer magic loop or DPNs. I still use my Chiagoo 9" needles to hold stitches for heels and such. Your Aussie accent is charming.

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I'm glad you like the accent and I'm really keen to use 9" chiagoo needles. That sounds like the perfect set up!

@PatriciaWales02 4 месяца назад

Hi Nadine. I’m also in Brisbane. The best thing about knitting socks is buying casual boots to go with them.

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

Hello! OOoohhh yes I could definitely get on board with that 😄

@jessiebird802 4 месяца назад

Thank you! I'm about to cast on for the Rebel Cardigan, and I was pretty sure after reading the pattern I understood the yoke, but it's nice to have it confirmed. Yours looks beautiful.

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

How exciting! I hope you love it as much as I do. I’m about to pick it up to work on the body and I can’t wait to have it done and in my wardrobe. I’d love to know which yarn you’re planning to use for this one? (I could totally see myself making a second one!)

@jessiebird802 4 месяца назад

Possibly sad story: I splurged on a strand of Quince & Co merino sport and a strand of Fyberspates Cumulus. But the Cumulus is a bit too heavy, and I can't get gauge for the smallest size (it's a gift). I'm giving it a shot, as I wanted something slightly bigger anyway, but it's a bit dense. 😐Fun knitting so far, at least!@@YourKnittingBestie

@Fuerte541 4 месяца назад

Hi, I am also making the Gradient Shawl and have just started clue 4. The drama was disappointing and put me off starting the project. So many podcasts were doing the mkal and showing their progress that if finally motivated me to start it after clue 2 came out. I wasn't a fan of clue 3 or 4 but decided that I want to finish this before the end of February. I also used that link to weave in my ends instead of Stephen's method. I would knit the first 3 stitches then pick up the loose thread and work it in. I recommend doing the swatch for clue 4. Out of the 6 row pattern, only that row with the dip stitch takes forever to get through.

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

Finishing before the end of February is a great goal - I wonder if I should try to do that too! I would love to have it off the needles and on my shoulders sooner rather than later. Thank you for the tip on clue 4! I'm excited for you that you're so close to the end - I hope you love the FO :)

@creativian68 4 месяца назад

The way you pronounce Isager is very good. Danish is difficult to pronounce. In Danish the g in Isager is almost silent.

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

This was so reassuring to read, I have been stressing over the pronunciation! Thank you so much.

@camillepowell5937 4 месяца назад

Hello from H-Town in Texas! I really enjoy your videos!

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

Hello!! Thank you so much 🩷😀

@lauraeccleston 4 месяца назад

If you don’t have a handful of WIPS at any given time, you’re not doing it right 😊

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

My thoughts exactly! ;)

@karinamadeus6418 4 месяца назад

I reckon its pronounced ESAKA - in my humble opinion. Great to see a Brisbane yarn nerd.🤩

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

Oh yes I could see that! Great to have another Brissy knitter here 🩷😀

@colleenw8457 4 месяца назад

Hi Nardine I am a fellow Australian knitter and have been looking for fellow Aussies to watch. Well done!!!! I only have a tiny complaint when you put wool up showing us its backwards. But otherwise good podcast. You go girl !!!!!

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much for letting me know about this!! It was an editing mishap. I've learned how to fix it now so hopefully you won't see it in future episodes 🩷

@wendycayless 4 месяца назад

Love your socks and cardi! You are ahead of me with your Westknits shawl - I'm on Clue One of the 2022 shawl! What yarn are you using? You can spit splice to join if it's 100% wool. Be aware that the Arne and Carlos Pairfect yarn is designed for heel flap socks. Will be interesting to see how it works out with short row heels.

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

Thank you!! That makes me feel much better about my progress on the MKAL. I think it will be a while longer before mine is done for sure 😅 Spit splicing is a great idea - I think that yarn is superwash wool with a bit of silk. Do you think it would work okay with that composition? Thanks for the heads up about the Pairfect socks!! Perhaps I’ll leave the short row heel for my next set of socks. Thanks again for your lovely comment 😊

@wendycayless 4 месяца назад

@@YourKnittingBestie with silk in the blend, I'd probably go for a clasped weft join

@YourKnittingBestie 4 месяца назад

@@wendycayless I’ve just watched a video on that joining technique and it’s genius! I can’t wait to try it out.