Toast 7 - Onwards to brighter days, we hope ..

[Laska2Meryls]

Hello again Toasties !!
Here we are again ..Spring has definitely sprung.. and here we are leaving lockdown again (hopefully for the last time) and with any luck planning some social opportunities to wear our lovely stuff actually out somewhere !!

@Templetreeee - I don't think I used to pay much attention - what threw me though was the instruction to use different sized needles for the same thickness of wool - double knitting. I also used to use the wool recommended on the pattern which I am not with this (some horrible 1950s nylon!).

[quote Sooverthemill]@Templetreebalm I know! I've been knitting for about 55 years ( eek) and I've recently started to be more rigorous with tension after a few disasters with size and running out of yarn. Tbh I just test a new yarn I've not used before and use the tension given on ball band rather than on garment over the pattern unless it's really complex.[/quote]
I used to be good and check but I can look at a garment, know what yarn, needles and tension have been used and make adjustments.
I frequently alter patterns if I dont like how they have constructed something.
Im an avidobsessed knitter though and I dont recommend that anyone else does this

[quote faustina]@Templetreeee - I don't think I used to pay much attention - what threw me though was the instruction to use different sized needles for the same thickness of wool - double knitting. I also used to use the wool recommended on the pattern which I am not with this (some horrible 1950s nylon!).[/quote]
Eeek nylon !
Cant stand the squeak!

@Templetreeee - exactly! Why go to all that bother and end up with something in nylon!!

This is the pattern - it's quite like the Toast one, but also a Margaret Howell one I've admired - the V neck version:

tank

[quote faustina]@Templetreeee - exactly! Why go to all that bother and end up with something in nylon!!

This is the pattern - it's quite like the Toast one, but also a Margaret Howell one I've admired - the V neck version:

tank[/quote]
Aha!
I can see why they said a 4.5mm as they say to use DK or Light Worsted .
Thats a DK or Light Aran in the UK.
Sometimes they can be between DK/ Aran
Have a fiddle with your yarn on both a 4mm and 4.5 and see what you get and prefer.

Just disappeared down a vintage pattern rabbit hole.
I have absolutely loads inherited from aunties
I think you have inspired me to knit one

I went down the same rabbit hole on Etsy! It's fascinating isn't it?

Thanks for letting me know about the light worsted - I'd never heard the term before. what are you going to knit?

@faustina

I went down the same rabbit hole on Etsy! It's fascinating isn't it?

Thanks for letting me know about the light worsted - I'd never heard the term before. what are you going to knit?

Its an american term really. So they have worsted instead of aran. You will always get some yarns lighter or heavier than others. Ravelry is great if you join then you can look up yarns and see what needles/ notes/ comments others have made. I think I will knit a tank. I always swore that if its cold enough for a knitted item it ought to have sleeves but I quite fancy one !

Yes, I quite fancied a tank too - haven't had one for ages, not since I used to pinch my father's to wear in fact.

I have just noticed that Toast has menswear back! Only a small collection they say, until the A/W

I’m so disappointed. Received an email informing me that my order for a Tala dress has been refunded. I had been assured that this dress had been “allocated to me”.

An apology would have been nice...

Gracious @Gonegrey31 how disappointing. Mine is due tomorrow according to Royal Mail. But I always expect it a day later in these times. I thought they seemed to have most sizes back in stock.

I bought a tank type thing from Hush. I most definitely don’t knit - not since an unfortunate experience with a pink scarf in Primary 5 . Like @Templetreeee I never saw the point I something without sleeves but it’s proved to be just another nice layer in these cold days. And was cheaper than the Toast one. Only problem my daughter has pointed out my resemblance to Timmy ( the little lamb with a lot to learn)

www.hush-uk.com/raya-knitted-vest-ecru-off-white/002602-0217.html

Oh GoneGrey that is a bummer.
I'm sure @Toast1997 will be back to invite you to contact them to discuss

@faustina I have that pattern! Bought yarn for it in February but haven't made it yet

@Countmeout - that's a really nice one!
@Sooverthemill - what a co-incidence! We could have a knit off - I'm using a shetland tweedy black wool - and I just did the tension thing with 4mm needles and it's spot on so full steam ahead!

Gonegrey, I'm so sorry - yes, Toast weren't much use were they - perhaps retreated in shame

[quote faustina]@Countmeout - that's a really nice one!
@Sooverthemill - what a co-incidence! We could have a knit off - I'm using a shetland tweedy black wool - and I just did the tension thing with 4mm needles and it's spot on so full steam ahead!

Gonegrey, I'm so sorry - yes, Toast weren't much use were they - perhaps retreated in shame[/quote]
I bought the plain/ fairisle round neck one

@faustina probably not! I'm half way through a jumper and have just started making a shawl to wear to DD1's wedding in July. I haven't made a shawl since about 1974. So hope to knit a few centimetres a day until then!

The Bone Gansey has arrived from JL.
Lovely, very happy with this and will wear to death.
I got a Medium and its a relaxed fit

doorornottodoor
Did you get the Pihu skirt and dress ? whats the verdict?

i dont know what size you got but would like your opinion on the skirt waist sizing especially

Toast got me back into knitting in lockdown. I bought the fairisle green sweater last year, then searched the wool and knitted a fairisle vest. Since then I’ve made a few things, including a stunning Marie Wallin jacket that I’m so proud of.

Thanks, Toast!

Wow! @Bimblesalong I’m in awe of your knitting skills. That is beautiful

I braved an order last night, I got some birthday money and ordered the Emma Aitchison (I think that was her name) silver necklace with the three beads. I was looking for an every day necklace that was a bit different but not too obvious. Got a confirmation of order email instantly.....

Bimble that's stunning & seriously impressive that you knitted it, you should be proud, it's gorgeous!

Yes it was Emma Aitchison and it’s called Ripple Chain. She’s got some lovely pieces on her website... one to remember for sale time!

@Bimblesalong - that is beautiful, thank you so much for the name too - I'd never heard of her - have subscribed now and will aspire to kitting something from her next
@AmethystMoonShine - happy birthday! What a lovely thing to order yourself. I've admired that many times - also the rings

That is fantastic @Bimblesalong. Such a talent to have.

Happy birthday @AmethystMoonShine that’s a beautiful necklace.

@Templetreeee can you show us which one you bought please.

As predicted the Tala dress did not arrive yesterday. Hopefully tomorrow. There seems to be a black hole in Royal Mail Swansea somewhere that swallows Toast orders .

Well Thankyou very much, lovely toastistas. I am delighted with it. She has some lovely kits on her website - I started with the socks, which are gorgeous.
Happy birthday Amyethyst. Treats are the order of the day - lovely idea.