a friend to knit with - episode 47 my latest knits, purchases and travels.
Hi Friends! Definitely did some rambling in this video! Because so many people ask about my travel in a carryon I chat a little about that at the end. Sending all of you love and I hope you have a joyous holiday season!
Thanks so much for stopping by! Knit what you love! xx
**Find me**
Blog: www.afriendtoknitwith.com
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**What I’m wearing**
Starry Starry Night Sweater by Beth MacDonald Stone
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**Off the needles**
Hello Friend Vest
Pattern coming soon!
Debbie Bliss Bear Necessities
www.debbieblissonline.com/pro...
Friend to Friend:
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Hue + Me Yarn: www.lionbrand.com/products/hu...
Striped inspiration:
www.ravelry.com/projects/Mega...
** On the needles**
Violeta Pullover:
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Enter Code leslievioleta at checkout for 50% off.
Start a project page on your Ravelry account in order to enter the KAL.
The discussion board is here:
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Knitting for Olive Yarn:
knittingforolive.com/
Lyon Sweater by Petite Knit:
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
**Soon to be on the needles**
Slipover in Natural Alpaca Pelo
www.filati-store.com/lana-gro...
2 x 2 Rib Scarf Lalaine Pattern
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Lang Cashmere Light
**Good Things**
Idee Creative Market:
www.idee-shop.com
Violeta KAL runs until the end of January!
Enter code leslievioleta at checkout for 50% off pattern.
Kits available here: eweknit.co/products/violeta-p...
To enter KAL you must start a ravelry project page. That’s it!
JCrew Pants to travel:
www.jcrew.com/p/womens/catego...
My knitting bag:
Button Jar Studio
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Dear friend Leslie, again you were around the corner from me and yet so far away that we couldn't get to know each other in person. Winterberg is in the middle of Germany and maybe we can manage a meeting at some point. Thanks to modern technology like KZhead, you have the feeling that you already know each other well. When I was at school I had a pen pal in the USA. We used very light paper because airmail was weighed and was quite expensive. Memories... You look dazzling in the star sweater. It's always a pleasure to see you beaming with your beautiful knitted clothes. Since you asked for our opinion on the oversized sweater, I would take a deep breath and unravel it. I don't find the shape very masculine. You will be relieved after rubbing :--)) At least that's how it always feels for me. I wish you and your family a particularly merry Christmas. Things CAN only be fun with your likeable husband. Please greet him unknown to me. Your knitting friend Heike
Hi Lesley, I think I would frog it because it does look a bit girly for your lovely husband. Promise him another sweater l after on out of that lovely German book. Blessings Gail.🙋🏼♀️🇦🇺
Frog the Lyon sweater and remake for you. Buy the same yarn in a color Steve likes and find a more masculine sweater pattern for him!😊
Please write up your vest pattern! I can’t wait….. I enjoy everything about your podcasts.
Frog it Re knit for you ! Knit hubby different manly sweater 😂😊
I'm new to your channel, but really enjoyed listening. I'd recommend frogging that sweater and making your husband something else. :)
The Big Birdie Sweater - frog and use the yarn for yourself on another project. If your husband loves the yarn, buy the color he loves and make him a different sweater in it. And thanks for the packing tips! I struggle with it!!!
i love Debblie Bliss!
Oh, Leslie! Start over on that too-big sweater. You love the yarn and you love knitting. You can’t be sure you’ll love it on your husband.
I agree with other comments and say frog it! Loved the episode. Thanks for the continued knitting chats!
The girly sweater is crying to be frogged. What happens after that - a sweater that fits you or a more masculine look for your husband - oh decisions decisions. 🤔 The colors of the Knitting for Olive yarn is gorgeously complimentary to your hair color, really striking. That is a sweater I look forward to seeing on you. Have a delightful holiday! 🎄
I agree with you - frog it.
Welcome Back! And I have a tip about the pattern translation. If you scan it, (via app on phone) and then use an AI app (also on phone) you can translate other languages. I believe it will manage knitting patterns, especially those that you showed, as they aren't too long and charted. Merry Christmas!
Forgot to say… Solid yes to travel out of a carry on while travel to Europe. The management of your packing/outfits I do as well…. I try everything on… write it down and I as well record temperature of the days that are forecasted. My major issue has been my running gear if I was training for a race….. I used to tie my running shoes to my luggage , never had an issue. But the extra gear did take up some space. I am a skirt and dress gal and even in winter my tights /boots I find ( for me) are way warmer than pants. I agree if train or bus transfers etc…. These bags one can manage well. I never had my husband deal with mine as he has his own. Now that we do some travel to a warmer climate in winter and he takes his golf clubs…. I get away with checking my bag. Lazy on my part really. Love hearing about your trips.
Rip it out - start over and begin something new. I just did that last night. It actually feels good to get it off my needles and new beginnings!
Frog it and knit you a beautiful sweater.
The Starry night looks beautiful on you. I would suggest you frog the sweater. I think the details look a little feminine for your husband, even if it is dyed. Plus you want the yarn for yourself. Don't settle, you'll regret it. Just my thoughts!
I agree--the girlie sweater is crying to be frogged.
My thought is start anew it will make you happier.
Love the piece you are wearing. I would start over on that sweater. Your instincts are good in that the sweater on your husband has a little issue…. You will always view this in that way. ? You love the yarn and the gauge is a quick knit. Will look to see what choice you make ( either way a good one as the yarn will go to good wearing). Enjoy your holidays! Thank you for today.
Frog it. LOL (I enjoy your podcasts!)
Just found your podcast a few weeks ago and have been binge watching! So informative I’ll probably be rewatching a few episodes because you give so much great information. Thank you!
Hello friend, pea from fifty fabulous knits has talked about your friend to friend shrug, I am gonna have to get it, yours and hers are so beautiful, happy holidays friend
I say frog it and make something for you. And buy yarn for your husband in a color he likes. 🥰
If it were me, I would frog that girly sweater and use the yarn to make something you’d love. A more masculine pattern in a different color yarn would be a better idea for your husband.
Leslie, I agree with everyone who recommended frogging the Lyon sweater. I’ve never worked with Big Birdie but from the reviews I think it’s too special of a yarn to make something you are not completely happy with. Also, I have your mother’s recipe you shared a couple years ago for Mexican wedding cakes (I think that’s the name) and I can’t wait to make them and taste them again. Happy Holidays🎄🧶
You knitted the Starry Night into perfection! I always admire this quality in all your work! I got a couple of your patterns on the hopes I can replicate to myself!🤞thank you so much for sharing your projects with us❤
The Starry Sweater looks great on you. Frog the other sweater and knit something new for hubby in a color of his choosing. A blessed Christmas to you and your knitting tribe 🎄
You've been to Berlin, how great is that. I used to go to La Laine all the time. Must go there again. And I'll try 'Idee', I've never checked their wool department and their knit magazines. You had to come to point that out to me and I live in Berlin 😄
I enjoy your videos so much thank you! Also I'm with you on being a carry on girl. I also love traveling through Europe and a carry on is the only way to do it regardless how long you are staying. On my long stays I wash. I love love your vest and can't wait for the pattern. I see it being such a classic staple piece. Germany is amazing and yes they have so many yarn stores and that craft store is incredible. I really love the pattern for the slipover thats in german. Thanks again! Happy Holidays and Happy Knitting.
Thanks for sharing your challenges - I have so many WIPs I am not loving right now...
Ohh, I‘m so glad you were in Berlin the snowy week! I‘m based in Berlin, LaLaine is s charming little store ❤. We had a beautiful 10 days of snow on the ground and everything was magical. So nice you could enjoy it, and lovely your husband takes an active (or at least very tolerant 😂) part in your love for yarn. Happy New Year!!🎉
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I also vote to frog the sweater ❤ thank you always for wonderful podcasts 😊
Thank you for your vote! Love that so many people had such a clear thought to rip that baby out! Happy knitting friend! xx
Loved your packing segment, Leslie!! We also travel with only carry-on’s. So fun to see how you put it all together.
Carry on for life! It's so much easier with less choices and space for yarn! :)
Your Starry Night turned out perfectly! 🎄
Loved the packing segment and the notes to look back on. Can’t believe how much you get in a carry on bag. And oh yes, the knitting you share is so inspiring to me.
Hi Leslie. I used to over-pack all the time. It was a huge hassle when traveling to Europe, lugging around a carry on, my purse or tote, and a large suitcase. Last year for both our trips Paris and latter to Berlin, I managed only a carry on! I was so proud of myself for packing lightly. Like you, I chose a color palette, and stuck with it; not an easy task for a gal who loves to drape herself in wild colors. Love the baby bomber - so cute.
Ha! I can see where that would be difficult for you! But yes... there is something just so freeing about not being lugged down with too much stuff! Happy knitting sweet friend! xx
Starry Night turned out lovely. Frog the cream sweater and use it for something it works for the way it is. That's the only way to pack. I've sworn by it for years. Happy New Year !
Thank you friend! Thanks for the visit! Happy Knitting to you! xx
I really liked ad needed your packing suggestions.
I so appreciate you walking us through your Starry Starry Night! I had to put mine on hold to test knit Beth's Rhumb Line. Test knitting is something I've never done before and it was so fun! Your thoughts on Starry Night will be so helpful when I get back to it. Thank you! And the packing tutorial was wonderful!
Frog the sweater and make one for yourself!! 😊
So great to see you and your gorgeous projects!!! I would frog the Big Birdie sweater and make it in the right size for you. You have too many misgivings with giving it to your husband. The style will bother you everytime he puts it on. Yes, Gina can dye it, but the natural is really lovely and so in your wheelhouse. In addition, Big Birdie is a splurge. Put the splurge on your back! For your husband, I would suggest a sweater in Knitting for Olive's Heavy Merino. Knitting for Olive's yarn is wonderful. I am knitting the Arctic Light in Heavy Merino and the stitch definition with all those cables is fabulous!!!! The price point for this yarn is really wonderful as well. Have a wonderful holiday season!!!!
Merry Christmas. Thank you
For the hubby’s sweater. Buy some more Big Birdie in the color he wants and make him a man’s sweater. Frog the cream one and re-make it smaller for you!
That baby "bomber" is super adorable!
Vote to frog it! Love your Starry Sweater …. Thanks for another great podcast!
Thank you Karen! Great advice! Happy knitting friend! x x
Try to find the book called Knitting Languages by Margaret Heathman. I found it in paperback form years ago. It is a book that translates knitting terms and words into every language, including German. It should help you knit from those German knitting booklets.
So funny about your husband and his tastes. I love the scarf yarn and pattern.
It really is. He is hilarious! I often have to give my POV to steer him clear! hahah
Your enthusiasm for knitting and fiber is just so great! I so enjoyed this video, Leslie! I am excited about your new pattern. I am on my 8th Friend to Friend shrug! They make terrific gifts! Thank you so much!!!♥️💚
Watching you and several other other podcasters pushes me to move forward in my Knitting journey and stop making things that are “just easy”. I have made four sweaters since February this year, and it’s the first time I’ve ever made sweaters for myself. (I spent years making baby clothes, scarves and hats and shawls.). I even made two of your Friend shawls for myself and enjoy them both for around the house in the mornings or in the late evenings when I just need a little something something. Thank you for the work that you put in to make these videos for us to enjoy, my friend
Happy holidays Leslie!! Sooo love your podcast.
I just reworked the Lyon at a 17 stitch gauge. Let me know if you would like my notes. Thanks for another great episode! Merry Christmas!
I think you should frog and start again. The yarn and color are perfect for you!
Love your talk on your travel capsule wardrobe. Can’t wait to see the pattern for your vest! Merry Christmas !
What a great podcast as usual. You always make my day.
Love seeing ur knits and hearing ur adventures! Have a wonderful holiday season!
Funny - I had to frog my sweater in big birdie, too! It was huge!!! Not sure what I am going to make with it now. Let me know if you come up with something.
Always love your podcast! Would love to see your packing for a tropical holiday!
Oh I love that sweater vest! ❤
I love your podcast!!! I screen shot the pattern for the scarf (I know German). I’m going to make a scarf for my husband in blue and gray.😊
Cant wait to knit that vest!
The linen quill in kettle black looks amazing with white colorwork! I love how the stars accent the little flecks of linen. For the birdie sweater--I would put it in a big time out then frog it, lol. In a few months it will feel like you just got done shopping for a new luxurious yarn!
I love your Hello Friends vest. It is so pretty!
Would love the vest pattern! Aww the baby sweater is adorable!
Thank you for this podcast. Always so much fun so see your work. And your adventures while travelling! Happy holidays Leslie! I wish you some wonderful time with those you love ! And happy knitting! Love, Elise
Good seeing how you pack - I’m a carry-on girl too. Thank you for a wonderful podcast. Merry Christmas, Leslie !
Amazing podcast,just love it 🤍🩶🖤
Your sweater is absolutely amazing, great podcast
Enjoyed knitting the Friend to Friend for a Christmas gift 😊
It’s always soooo fun to see you here. I’m starting g another friend to friend tomorrow … this time for me !!! I deserve it right ? Thanks for another great episode 💖🎄🎅🏼
I love your podcast ❣️Merry christmas, Leslie 🎄🕯🎉 Many greetings from Germany, Jutta
Oh my goodness. This baby jacket is the cutest. I want to make one for my grandson 😍😍😍
So great to see you! Thank you for a wonderful podcast - so many inspiring things. I loved the packing tips. I ALWAYS over pack. So looking forward to that vest pattern. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Thank you and Merry Christmas!! You’re such an inspiring maker. Have an awesome 2024!!
I'm the queen of ripping out entire sweaters (of fingering weight yarn) to get the fit I want, so that's my recommendation for Lyon. In the time it would take you to pack it, ship it to Gina, have her dye it and return it, you could have ripped and reknit (it'll go fast at that weight/needle size!) And you don't even know if Steve will like the finished piece or even wear it. I remember the first time my husband encouraged me to rip back sleeves that were huge. It stings for a few minutes, but then you're happily knitting again! I've never regretted pulling back....even mohair. It's more important to have something I'll love and wear.
I have a knitting book I bought in France - guess I will just use google translate when I finally knit the patterns!?
I’m knitting the Violeta as well. I’m in love with the lace. Your knits are beautiful.
Thanks Leslie - looked like a fabulous trip! I'm ready to cast on my first Friend to Friend shrug - can hardly wait!
Love your podcasts, Leslie! I would frog the too big / lamb & kid yarn, and start over on a sweater for yourself. The little bomber jacket is adorable!!
Loved the gorgeous photos and videos you posted of your trip on Insta. Welcome home! Wishing you and your beautiful family a wonderful Christmas.
Awe. Thank you friend! merry Christmas to you and yours! ❤️💫💚
Thank you for making this podcast- always a delight to watch! I enjoyed your packing tips as I also only travel with my carryon and the bags. it is always good to get more tips on how others make it work! Merry Christmas!
I enjoyed knitting with you this morning. I love your style, and can’t wait to cast o my first Friend to Friend. Your packing segment was so inspirational for me! I will be traveling quite a bit in the next few months and can’t wait to pack!
I’m traveling to Germany in June! I’ll be in Dresden so thanks for the tip. Welcome back! Love seeing all your FO’s and can’t wait for the vest pattern.
Love you starry night sweater and that men’s cardigan so cool❤
Leslie what a fantastic episode in every way!! Thank you for sharing all your travels and inspiring ideas. (I vote for frogging and remaking something different that you will love…your hubby will be busy adoring his scarf) 💫 Happiest of Holidays to you 🎄
Thank you for all the packing tips! Such a valuable tool! So enjoyed this podcast, love your pattern and yarn choices, I’m a neutral person at heart! Your Starry night sweater looked beautiful on you! Happy Holidays!
Frog it and make it for you. If he likes the yarn order it in the color he likes and make a sweater he likes. Love the sweater you are wearing. Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁
Leslie!!! That starry jumper is just so gorgeous. ❤❤❤ I loved this chat. Everything you showed and discussed you did with such passion 😊Such lovely knits and patterns. You really inspire the knitting choices I make. Merry Xmas.
Hi Leslie! Yay - my Thursday morning knitting friend to knit with! Ok, my .02 is - finish that sweater with a manly flourish, send it to your friend who would die for the love of dying the sweater for you, and give it to your man for Christmas, and then give him a bear hug to go along with it. Then (or now), order another batch of same yarn; repeat. Merry Christmas to you - Libby in utah
It was so lovely to spend time with you, Leslie. Your Starry Night sweater is stunning!! Hope we get to meet up in the new year and knit over a coffee
My favorite podcast! 😘 Frog that sweater; you won’t regret it. Besides, Steve needs a Clinton Hill sweater.
Looking gorgeous in your Starry Starry Night Sweater. Thank you so much again for test knitting this. It’s perfect on you. Love hearing all about your knits and ideas - super inspiring. Also your travel/packing suggestions were excellent and perfectly timed - I’m doing the same for a quick trip to Toronto. Thanks again & Merry Christmas!❤
I use Google translate for my foreign language patterns. You should be able to use your new books that way.❤
I was so excited when I switched on KZhead and saw your face! Another great episode that had me smiling all the way through. I don’t read books in bed but I do drift off to sleep dreaming of knits and colours and yarn 🤭 That baby bomber jacket is adorable. I’m a good carry-on traveler myself. Hubby hates waiting for luggage so if we can we travel light. Thanks for the fun and wishing you a fun and festive Christmas 🥰😘
Happy to see you again and boy you have been busy, busy!! Absolutely love your Friend to Friend Vest. The simplicity is what I have been looking for in a vest and I already bought the yarn this past fall hoping to stumble across a vest pattern. Have a very Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year!!!! ❤Kathy from Massachusetts
Thank you, Leslie for sharing yourself, your knitting and travels, too! I always enjoy watching your podcasts. I just finished my first Friend to Friend and it fits perfectly. I will be making more! I say frog the sweater. I don’t think the fabric for a man is appropriate and having to dye it is another step to make it right. Happy knitting and have a wonderful holiday season.
Definitely looks girly- frog it ! I had the same thing happen with one of her patterns
Love the green vest been looking for a pattern like that can not wait in Paris hoping to stop by a yarn store have a wonderful Christmas
Hi Leslie, Thanks for another enjoyable episode. I’m also participating in the Violeta KAL. I'm knitting mine bottom up. What a lucky baby who receive that darling jacket.
Always such a pleasure to catch up with you Leslie! Love all your packing info!
Awe. Thanks so much for the visit friend! xx
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Happy to see another episode. Your knits are always inspiring and I’m looking forward to your vest pattern. I live in aclimate where full on sweaters don’t work for me but a vest is something that could especially made in a linen blend. Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy holiday. Hope you got the 2 Friend to Friend completed. My vote is frog the sweater and find a different pattern.