Skeindeer Knits Ep. 149: A sweater in a week

KNITALONG(S):

KAL prizes for Selbu Mitten Clubs KAL:
S twist wool for Thyzka for Evja mittens

NEW PATTERN(S):

FINISHED OBJECT(S):
“Diamond sweater”: no pattern yet
Stonewood Mini sweater: no pattern yet

WIPS: WORK(S) IN PROGRESS:
Stonewood Mini cardigan: no pattern yet
“Dobbel Tinde”: no pattern yet

ACQUISITIONS:
Hillesvåg Tinde
Hillesvåg Varde
Ullcentrum 2ply

[nancylorenzutti]

Dear Skeindeer, Please keep doing these podcasts!! They are a beacon of light in this self imposed incarceration here in Hudson Valley NY. I love the sound of your voice ! It gives me hope that we will come through this, I’ve been knitting all the time now, trying to lift the spirits ! You are truly so fun and informative ! Thank you !! PS just finishing your Vinterfjell sweater for my granddaughter

[dianabloomdesigns]

I'm obsessed with your new sweater designs! It is unbelievable that that sweater came to you and off your needles in a week! It's so beautiful. I assumed it was fully seamed until you explained. Amazing. And I love the baby sweater! Can't wait to knit both. :)

[donnapreston]

I'm in absolute awe of how quickly you knit and design things?? I mean it takes me ages to knit anything and I do not have the brain power to design any knitting projects so I'm just gobsmacked what you achieve. Love love love the baby sweaters you designed, so gorgeous. You make me laugh. Keep up the great work. x

[andrearib]

Boast away! You are so creative. I just love that blue sweater and that color looks very nice on you.

[NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

The blue sweater is stunning. I am very excited to knit it, when the pattern is available. Great work.

[joanneyoung]

Eli your diamond sweater is gorgeous. Song titles and lyrics immediately come to mind. Diamonds are forever. Diamond life, diamonds are a girls best friend . Even though I took a steeking class I still avoid steeks so that cute little baby sweater just needing the placket steeked would be a good baby step. These are the types of sweaters my mum knit for me and then my children. They hated store bought sweaters and sweatshirts that got stuck. I’m glad you are doing okay in lockdown

[iamnoraling]

The diamond sweater looks amazing, and you look amazing in this. Also I love the puff shoulder detail.

[knittingabroad]

This talk about your not cable sweater was so "mouthwatering", that even though I never never ever wanted to knit a sweater bottom up I'm really going to think about it now. Next stop, looking for this wonderful vidde yarn and go go go go for the sweater!!!
Thanks for designing it!!!!

[catherinetuwi]

Oooh. The diamond sweater suits you beautifully. And I can't wait for the baby sweater pattern. I'm due in may, so hopefully I get and knit it before baby arrives!
Thanks for a great podcast

[jacquijohnson]

Your Diamond Sweater is absolutely gorgeous and that color looks amazing on you! It reminds me of the Cork Pullover but that one is all cables. Can't wait until you release the pattern💙💙💙

[FourPinesKnitting]

I love your diamond sweater and will be looking forward to the pattern release. I'm so glad you make the puff sleeves an option and not a requirement. I can appreciate that they look nice on some people, but I am not one of them. It's so nice of you to do the extra work to give us the flexibility to do either.

[CassieLuellman]

Your designs are stunning!! I can't wait to get my hands on that diamond sweater pattern 💕

[dawncarter]

Loved your pod cast, the baby colourwork sweater is just beautiful and I think you are right this area of design is lacking. As well we can often try a baby sweater before committing to an adult size and learn from them. The mitten end of the sleeves is brilliant. Take care! Wishing you well!😄

[ashfieldguild]

You are not obnoxious! You’re a bloody genius with amazing ideas and attention to detail who puts out fabulous patterns for us to enjoy making 😍 And you have every right to walk the streets with that trumpet, if we were allowed out! 😂 Love the ‘cable’ jumper, I’ll deffo be going with puff sleeves for that 😍

[knottybeachbunny]

Amazing new designs. You truly know "all the things."

[angelagrant]

Absolutely love your diamond sweater. Can't wait til you release the pattern I will be first in the queue.

[AB-nvtm]

This beautiful blue looks really good on you.

[woolaroundtheworld]

Hey. I think it is pretty impressive how many patterns you put out. So no need to stress yourself. I would love a glove club instead of mittens as i personally find them more practical. But do whatever you love. Have a great day

[PashuWarrior]

I know what I've been wanting to make, I would love a club that is a full Hat, Mittens, Scarf/Shawl Combo so that I have a full matching set ! Thank you for all you do xo

[coachcarleton]

Oh my. SO lovely. (Everything, but especially the blue diamond sweater!) I’m always inspired by your excitement over new designs! I’ll be buying that as soon as you announce it, hehe. That vibrant blue is just so wonderful! And I love the baby sweater with built-in “mittens” - so clever and cute!

I cast on the Synchestra last week, though I’m not a monogamous knitter either, so it’ll be a while before I can photo & post it. I’m delighted to hear that there will be another Skeindeer garment KAL for 2021. Yay!
And I’m curious about other heritage-inspired designs for a future KAL, so just let us know when you’re ready! 😉