New Ranunculus + Comparison - Knit California Podcast Episode 44

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Hello and welcome to Episode 44 of the Knit California Podcast!
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0:00 Intro
1:15 Ranunculus FO & Comparison
24:53 Seasons Cardigan
28:35 Catedral Pullover & KAL
35:33 Future Knitting / Videos
39:14 Outro
Ranunculus by Midori Hirose
Ravelry link to pattern: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Yarn is Sewrella Yarn Silk DK
Pink Version is You Are Good for the Soul (Mayflower Collection)
Green Version is Pampas (summer tonal): sewrellayarn.com/
Seasons Cardigan by Ozetta: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Yarn is Knitting For Olive Heavy Merino in Oatmeal: knittingforolive.com/collecti...
CATEDRAL KNIT-ALONG (KAL)
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@yarn_dragon Жыл бұрын

About the front short rows…my understanding is that the designer wanted the stitches to mimic wearing a string of pearls…

@knitcalifornia Жыл бұрын

Ahh, that would make sense! More for a visual design reason then for structural reasons, good to know, thank you!

@Sharon-ov6ft Жыл бұрын

Instead of ripping out twisted rid bottom, try separating like you would do for after thought heel. Put 2 lifelines a couple of rows above the ribbing, with one row between the lifeline. Cut and remove middle row and then put top of sweater on needles and knit additional length then kitchener stitch the ribbing back to the sweater!

@jayninecrafts Жыл бұрын

Girl, make that green ranunculus longer. Just do it!!!

@knitcalifornia Жыл бұрын

Hahaha! Maybe eventually!

@sylviafikiert4825 Жыл бұрын

I have knit the Ranunculus twice only in the last 6 months. If I would have come across your episode I would have knit it earlier. You have done a fantastic job at explaining the process of this garment and the comparison 😊

@manon_knitting Жыл бұрын

love love love your ranunculus tees! I've never a big fan of the pattern and never understood the hype with it but your versions kind of made me change my mind about it ! the cardigan is so lovely. can't wait for the next video since I saw your stories on Instagram !!!happy knitting

@beckyreed Жыл бұрын

I would do a tortoise-shell-y brown for the buttons on the cardigan!

@megan9854 Жыл бұрын

From another Ranunculus hold-out, thank you for this!! You echoed my feelings about the Ravelry listing, I find the pictures so unappealing for my body type that I definitely didn’t get the popularity. But your pink one looks great to me-the green one does too but I really like the extra length on your pink one. This might’ve just earned a spot in my queue.

@lindajenkins3950 Жыл бұрын

I am so happy to find your channel today. I'm one of the few people that haven't knit the ranunculus mainly because the photos I've seen are unattractive and not my style. Your version is so much more to my liking. Your comparison is very informative and I can't wait to cast on my first. Thanks from you newest subscriber!

@miril8283 Ай бұрын

I am working on the process of the ranunculus sweater for this summer! And your video is so helpful for me ! Thank you so much! ❤ And thank you for knitting math episode as well! It’s Happy knitting day !! 🧶😆💕

@knitcalifornia Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@butterflysoar1 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the comparison you detailed on your two ranunculus sweaters. It was very helpful because I bought the pattern some time ago but have been hesitant to jump in yet. Feeling more confident now. The yarn you used is beautiful and I like both colors. They both look good on you but I do think the green one is a little more flattering because it is more slim looking on you. Thank you for keeping Rocky in the video. You would have lost me if you had deleted him!

@deniseconsiglio-lahti6443 Жыл бұрын

I love your approach to knitting. I just discovered your KZfaq channel so I’m going back over your older ones. Very fun and educational . I live in SoCal but just recently moved here. Trying to get adjusted to knitting for this weather and find LYS. Thank you for sharing your knitting experience with us.

@clairedeare1139 11 ай бұрын

Congrats on 2k subscribers! I love your podcast. You have a lovely energy and you share some really great tips too xxx

@peggypaya1489 Жыл бұрын

Love your podcast. It is always very informative and helpful.

@deekay1641 Жыл бұрын

Love your podcasts so much. It was fun to see your pup, he is so cuddly. You do such a great job of going into detail about your projects, it is so helpful, and you are so honest about every aspect of it. Keep up the good work. Congratulations on 2000 plus subscribers.

@knitcalifornia Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🩷

@KnittingsAndSewings Жыл бұрын

I am a knitting youtuber also. I just discovered your channel and really enjoyed your discussion of the Ranunculus. I will also look forward to checking out your math tutorial on the Ranunculus. Great channel. This new version really fits well and is lovely on you.

@knitcalifornia Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@pattihensley1159 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the ranunculus inspiration, I may get brave enough to try it.😅

@barbaragrant4857 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your in depth breakdown of the knit techniques, especially the short rows. I too vote no short rows in the front. I think both colors look very good on you!

@hebulanebula Жыл бұрын

Hello 😊 just subscribed ❤ I’m following anyone who has made the Ranunculus..because I really want to make it , but I’m in the process of making my first raglan sweater ever, so basically looking for tips and encouragement😅 keep the distractions in, more fun ..real life !! Thank you

@knitcalifornia Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks for subscribing! I have a couple other videos a little farther back where I talk more about the Ranunculus, the first time I made it, if you're interested in checking those out! It's a fun pattern! :)

@teresawagoner1469 Жыл бұрын

That pink color looks so good on you and I love your bun!

@cindymswyo Жыл бұрын

Just found you, great podcast🤗. I think I will add the cardigan to my list.

@sandracroley9784 Жыл бұрын

Hello from Canada 🇨🇦....just had to pause the video and applaud your pronunciation of "Toronto"....you could pass for a Canadian 😊❤

@knitcalifornia Жыл бұрын

Thank you for catching that! I had to edit out my first incorrect pronunciation 😅😅😅

@elanamarie 9 ай бұрын

Had to subscribe because you are such an awesome fur baby mom! Love how natural and honest your podcasts are.

@knitcalifornia 9 ай бұрын

Thank you and welcome!! 🩷

@maryannbergeron9531 2 ай бұрын

I know it has been a year but I just found your channel and subscribed. I am getting ready to start my first ranunculus. ❤

@knitcalifornia 2 ай бұрын

You got this!

@movingstitches Жыл бұрын

Ok you will be the main influence to get me to do a Ranunculus- there, I said it and I am committed 😂 Really looking forward to seeing your haul and no judgement whatsoever here! You have a beautiful “ yarn shop”😉

@knitcalifornia Жыл бұрын

Cast on, cast on, cast on! hahaha

@debbie.mckenzie Жыл бұрын

Hey Leslie! You nailed it regarding the Ranunculus pictures. I just made my first one about a year ago. Last night I dreamed about doing the short rows on the back. I omitted them on one of the 2 I've made and I do prefer that look. Next one I make I plan to extend Them slightly 2 hopefully omit the little bump I get at the center back. If we lived closer together I would definitely volunteer to frog and lengthen your green one for you, But I'm in tennessee. I have that Catedral Pattern but I'm having second thoughts about knitting a bottom up sweater. Good luck on yours! I think we are about the same size and I LOVE when you give details about how your sweaters fit! Ok back to my Musselbourgh hat. I'm also late to THAT party, but I have one skein of yarn that wants to be a hat and I bot the pattern a year ago, so here goes. Now THAT'S some tv knitting right there!

@bernicejames8014 Жыл бұрын

Omg your dog is just to cute. Great podcast

@charlenestevens2676 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your in depth comparison of the Ranunculus tops…very informative, as I’ve literally just casted one on and just finished the neck but am not sure if I wanted the short town in the front or not, and now you’ve helped me make that decision, I will not add them in the front. I like your idea of having light coloured buttons on your Seasons cardigan. If they are dark the eye will go straight to the buttons and will not show off your beautiful sweater but the clear sparkly ones would be perfect imo.

@jenniferpullium2896 Жыл бұрын

Watching this just as I’m about to do short rows on my ranunculus! I decided to omit the front ones based on your pink one, as I think it looks awesome. For the grey cardi, how about a dark abalone or stone texture button?

@carmenguzman7991 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, you answered a-lots of my questions.

@marcysalo4499 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your detailed debrief on your two projects. I've had Ranunculus in my queue forEVER. I own the pattern, just haven't made it for many of the same reasons you describe. I like your suggestions on the math and I'll take a look at that video. Definitely understand why the length would be an issue. I also think I would prefer to use fingering weight... so we'll see. But thank you for your wonderful insights. I enjoy your channel. Congrats on 2,000+!

@orlaghmartin6267 11 ай бұрын

I love cable cast on too thanks

@CatFromFL 5 ай бұрын

Pink perfection! Don’t overthink it. Its very flattering without making you look too busty. Its gorgeous and if you feel good thats just a plus! I am less busty and used a fluffy yarn so mine looks different. Of course I am 72 yrs old so modesty was a definite desire.

@michelera6365 Жыл бұрын

Love both versions of the sweater! Both look very nice on you. I would just leave the green as is.

@ginnyc Жыл бұрын

It's me! I've never knit a ranunculus! Probably one of the few who haven't. I know everyone loves adding mohair but not me. I live in a warm climate and I'm not really into the mohair. However, I've seen how beautiful it looks on you and I really want to try a short sleeve one, probably in a sport or dk. So thank you for all the helpful hints. I'm also working on the catedral. I've seen a couple of comments about the sleeves being too small and I believe the designer said to add increases to get the desired width. Love the seasons cardigan, I say it every time!

@melissafriedrich3171 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on 2k subscribers, loved the ranunculus comparison, both look lovely. Maybe pearl buttons for your cardigan, or pale natural wood … I’m not good at picking buttons either 😊

@knitcalifornia Жыл бұрын

Ooo pearl buttons are a great option too! Thanks for the suggestion!

@ellbow7287 10 ай бұрын

Yes natural wood buttons would look great and wouldn't limit the colours you wear with your cardigan.

@the_knit_owl Жыл бұрын

I would go for either tortoiseshell or pearl buttons for the cardigan! Also heavily inspired by you I cast on my first ranunculus this past week! It’s a lot of fun so far 😊

@the_knit_owl Жыл бұрын

Also congrats on the 2k!

@jilljarvis94 Жыл бұрын

Love all the details you share while processing about your makes. For the green ranunculus, you could pick up stitches above the bottom ribbing and then graft it back together after adding the extra length!

@knitcalifornia Жыл бұрын

I've been thinking about doing that! Maybe eventually!

@lavetakucholtz4139 Жыл бұрын

Loved the ranunculus comparison. I’ve made wintery version and have yarn for a summery one. I think dark wood buttons for your sweater . Lol

@jo-annefalconer6280 Жыл бұрын

With your green Ranunculus you could snip above the rib and pick up stitches on two circs knit down 3 inches and then Kitchener the rib back on. Love both of yours, maybe I will knit one afterall. I agree regards the cable cast on.

@andreaderosier1461 7 ай бұрын

The green color looks beautiful on you!

@benknitter Жыл бұрын

Congrats on 2k!! 🎉 I also like the green one better color wise but agree with you about length. Everything is croppedddd 😅

@knitcalifornia Жыл бұрын

Woooo!! Thanks Ashley :)

@tocapey9966 Жыл бұрын

I like your Ranuculus sweaters. I have plans to cast one on. Light buttons would look good, don't go dark. Lol,seeing your package s. Hard not to order more yarn. Plan is to use stash and only order with yarn for a planned project. Just need more time to knit.

@nancymorgan5505 Жыл бұрын

I so agree with you on the premier of the Ranunculus pattern being unflattering on the models. I’m glad knitters out there fixed the image of it by adjusting the finished size. I didn’t knit one for about a year after it first came out and enough examples showed a better fit. I do like your green Ranunculus color better than the pink and also agree it needs to be a bit longer. Have you thought of cutting at the rib, knitting another inch or so and reattaching the rib? I’ve seen other vloggers do this…😊

@knitcalifornia Жыл бұрын

I've considered it for the green version! I did that on my Oslo Sweater last year, and I think I may still be recovering from it hahaha, but maybe eventually I'll do more sweater surgery!

@angelau1194 11 ай бұрын

I like your ranunculus much better than the original "baggy" version (especially on the ultra skinny models!) and the green colour is just so beautiful. I've just subscribed 😘

@knitcalifornia 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@ladydlc550 Жыл бұрын

I've held off knitting the Ranunculous because the pattern photos are so unattractive. Your information about how it is constructed is immensely helpful.

@patriciastricker2360 Жыл бұрын

If you want to lengthen the green one, what if you picked up just above the rib and then cut your yarn and knit and then kitchener it back together.... like what knitty natty did on her Rhinebeck sweater last year... that way you don't have to reknit the rib

@cindyleewood1 8 ай бұрын

Your sweater is beautifully made. I really enjoy knitting and am working on building my pattern collection and yarn collection. And as to your videos you are recording not filming. Nobody uses film anymore.

@knitcalifornia 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. Many people use 'recording' and 'filming' interchangeably. Cheers!

@EdenYell Жыл бұрын

are the front short rows so that the neckline is wider, more like a boat neck?

@malloryfarm Жыл бұрын

Clear sparkly buttons!

@smc_727 Жыл бұрын

Very Pink Knits has a tutorial on weaving in ends in cotton and other plant fibers that I've used before and may help with your Helianthus Tank. You can basically just tie a knot, so it is super quick! Here's the link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oJqZgtqky5rXnYU.html&ab_channel=VeryPinkKnits

@carolynhussey847 Жыл бұрын

Aww, your dog is so cute! Is he a mini bernedoodle?? I just adopted a 3 yr old mini bernedoodle she is so lovable and wants to cuddle all the time! Thanks for the ranunculus info!

@knitcalifornia Жыл бұрын

A Yorkiepoo! Awww a 3 year old mini bernedoodle sounds soooo cute!

@Jennie8684 Жыл бұрын

I prefer the colour and neckline of the green Ranunculus on you and the fit (width & length) of the pink one.

@carmenguzman7991 Жыл бұрын

Have every thought about doing the pressed flower shawl or cardigan

@knitcalifornia Жыл бұрын

I have thought about making the pressed flowers cardigan or sweater! Not sure if I've fully committed yet, but I love the patterns! They're so beautiful.

@charlaleal9728 Жыл бұрын

Do it girl! It wd b totally worth it!

@mckennaclement123 Жыл бұрын

I would do wooden buttons!

@andreaderosier1461 7 ай бұрын

I’m wondering why you made the green one shorter. I actually like the pink length better. I think that in the long run you will be very happy with the result if you lengthen the green sweater.

@knitcalifornia 7 ай бұрын

I made the green one first and the pink second. I'm happy with the length of both!

@kaywhite2554 Жыл бұрын

Hi there - do you do the plain knit row after doing your rib cable cast on?

@knitcalifornia Жыл бұрын

Hi, no after the rib cable cast on, I go straight into the ribbing, whether I'm doing regular 1x1 or twisted rib.

@clairegasson4187 Жыл бұрын

I love your Ranunculus and think it looks better without the short rows at the front.

@knitcalifornia Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Me too

@brendamorison8671 Жыл бұрын

You could graft some length on your green sweater and not have to redo the twisted rib.

@noradavid8275 Жыл бұрын

How about flat, mother of pearl buttons?

@Marielm1 Жыл бұрын

Do it. Lengthen the green one.

@danielepoirier7237 Жыл бұрын

Love dog

@melissarutherford1272 Жыл бұрын

What breed is your dog? He is beautiful.

@knitcalifornia Жыл бұрын

The big dog, Buddy, is a black lab mix, and the two puppies are Yorkiepoos!

@QueenBaha 9 ай бұрын

🌿💐🌿💐🌿💐🌿💐🌿💐🌿

@Citroen_2cv Жыл бұрын

Your buttons need to be pale wood.

@ephemerabluetit335 Жыл бұрын

Wow, yours is small!!!

@Ynnsie 6 ай бұрын

Darlin' if you want to be a knitting influencer, you aren't convincing if you baulk at ripping out 3 inches of anything, even twisted rib. Certainly as a potential subscriber I am not interested in so many minutes of agonizing over whether the green is really a 10....Otherwise helpful points. Thanks.

@knitcalifornia 6 ай бұрын

I'm already a knitting influencer and I didn't need to rip out the ribbing. Continue watching my videos to see how the green Ranunculus ended up as one of my most worn knits in 2023.