Do you have any tips for weaving in linen yarn ends? I’m just finishing up a project where I’m holding a strand of lace weight Marino silk with a strand of lace weight linen. Thanks! Christina 😊
I only knit, (I'm 23) but I would like to know how to crochet as well. Crafting is actually not very common in my family, my grandmother knows basic knit stitches, but no crochet. I do have a great aunt that crochets, but she only makes blankets, my cousin knows crochet-not knitting. I do think in the past it was more common to learn both, and I find a lot of crafters these days specialize in one without knowing the other.
Beautiful job on your Hypnosis. I moonlight at an LYS, and a coworker referred me to your channel after I told her I bought that Japanese Rowan book. Hypnosis is one of the projects I plan to make. Your FO is making me want to move it up my queue. I also wanted to give you a brief confirmation on your undergarment thoughts. I used to have a STUNNING Alexander McQueen dress shirt made of a very diaphanous cotton batiste. I wore a Hanes undershirt with the cut off sleeves under it, and it looked great.
Hello, Wow- the Hypnosis sweater is so gorgeous. Its such an eye catchy sweater. Like a work of art. The creator should make an effort to size this pattern for multiple body sizes as I believe she would sell a boatload to knitters. I know I would purchase it if it had my size. It could quite possibly take over the popularity of the Ranunculas sweater!!!! Cudos to you for taking on the challenge and figuring out how to adapt it for you. I would wear it with black yoga pants that were shorter above the ankle with a calf hugging fit. No baggy pants with it. If a skirt, a black figure hugging knit skirt that is mid calf. You don't want anything to distract from that walking painting!!!!!!!!! Carrie from Northern CA Bay Area 😘🖖❤🐶🐑☕🧵🪡🧶
Hello Melissa! I'm quite late watching and commenting but I'm in the middle of an international move and I wanted to wait until I had the brain space to enjoy a new video. I love your caspar top. I've definitely been considering making a tunic version of either to top or the camisole. I also have some RK yarn-dyed linen that you've inspired me to break out again once the move is done. For questions, I'd love to know more about where you find your inspiration for projects from, both for what to make and for colors, yarns, etc. For myself, I only rarely find myself inspired by RTW or other people finished garments and more often I'm inspired by abstract things or everyday objects so I'm curious how this process works for you.
I love the ‘non-verbal-ness’ of charts. Whenever l’m in a Kinokuniya store, I spend a long time in their craft section. Thank you for your thoughtful makes.
I love all of your videos, but especially loved watching you make my birthday sweater! Thank you so much! ❤ As many others say, you are so so talented and motivating, too. I love the detailed explanations. So refreshing in the knitting podcast world. ❤
This was great! I traveled years ago routinely when I was in the garment business for design inspiration. What I think Western knitters misunderstand about Japanese sizing is that it is often oversized and commercial garments aren’t offered in as many sizes because the oversized aspect fits many. I think Japanese patterns reflect this. I am petite and this is all up my alley! ( I actually bought my wedding dress in Tokyo!).
Hi Mel, good to see you and your amazing stuff. I'm intrigued as how to you figure out your latest challenge. Trebles between squares.....might change the overall look of the pattern...i would be tempted to add additional gorgeous of crochet at underarms, perhaps?😂 I have no idea😂 Much love to you and yours ❤
I love the Japanese style! I’ve not knit/crocheted a garment (yet!) but I have sewn quite a few, and love them. Regarding the sweater you are starting, I am wondering if you really need to make it any bigger, because that huge sleeve will automatically add quite a bit of room. If you need more room at the hip only, maybe just make the bottom row of motifs at a larger gauge. I look forward to seeing your finished sweater! Your workmanship is top notch!
Ooooo….does your first knitted item still exist? If not, I bet we can find one of your earlier pieces. I think it would be interesting to share some of the other making-passions or artistic endeavors you’ve had over the years.
Your knitting skill continues to blow me away! Such a beautiful sweater. For adding width to the cotton sweater, what about making the back and front different sizes? I'm thinking of adding 1 motif on each side of the front but keeping the back as is. I've used this as a strategy for adding room for my bust in knitted sweaters so wonder if it would work here. Also, Kinokuniya is a great source for Japanese knitting books, at least in-store.
I’m in love with that crochet motif! ❤ And your watercolor sweater turned out amazing. And, this might be showing my age, but see how that longer sweater looks with a belt at the waist. Great episode!
Questions for Q&A! I first came across your channel when looking for info on Irish cottage knitting. Do you still use the style? Have you maybe tried and adopted any other “regional” knitting styles? What’s your favorite knit up to date? Both the most worn and the one you’re most proud of (if they are different) Not sure if you’ve shared it here, but can you maybe show your first ever knitted garment? How has your knitting influenced your clothing style? And also, you’re very cool, I love your videos. 3 this month is an absolute treat, thank you so much! Hope you have a great day 💜
Your hypnosis sweater is absolutely a work of art! 😮- my face when you regaled us with the neck issues! But, props for persevering and encouraging us by sharing your struggles. 💚🧶😉 I was curious… what sweater blocker are you using there? As always, thank you for taking us along on your journey. 😊
Love the jumper. I've been waiting for you to finish. Now I'm going to waiting for the next top which looks gorgeous, the sleeves are very interesting. I've said before I don't knit but love watching your videos. X
I'm intrigued by the Japanese patterns you use. I find lots of cool patterns only in Japanese and I'm afraid to try. Do you just go with charts and schematics? I really want to get over this hurdle.
Motifs can be joined as they are made, which makes them sturdier and prettier and less craft like ɓut more one piece. You could do partial Motifs to the sides
I find combos knit and crochet in wearable items. Crochet is better for some things like edgings. Knitting creates softer and I think stretcher fabrics. I haven't found many combo patterns.
Firstly, your Hypnosis sweater is gorgeous! 😍 My ears perked up when you mentioned patterns that combine crochet and knitting, because I've been eyeing up the recently-released Link Sweater by Tomomi Yoshimoto, which has a crocheted yoke and hem but is otherwise knit. That might have to be my next sweater project! Love your channel, it's my favorite knitting-related channel and I'm always so happy when a new video pops up! ☺️
I grew up in Korea. "Household Management" was one of the mandatory classes for girls, starting 7th grade. I was taught crochet, not knitting. And I must say I never liked it. My mom did all the home work crochet for me. On my own, I learned to knit in my early 30s. I still don't have much desire to learn how to crochet. Crochet is a lot more popular in Korea. Koreans tend to not crochet and knit at the same level. I certainly don't.
Your Hypnosis sweater is phenomenal!! For the new pattern, you may be able to make an extra chain row all along the length of the first strip of motifs before you attach the second row. If you wanted to make it even on both sides you could make the four long strips of motifs, add like a chain 5, sc in previous ch space down the length of each. Then do a join method where you do 2ch, sc on right chain space, 2ch, sc on left chain space. Hope this makes sense!
What an interesting puzzle to solve is your crochet/Knit summer top! I love that you almost always choose unusual garment projects. Your Hypnosis sweater is absolutely stunning ! Congratulations on all of your hard work and perseverance. ❤❤❤
I absolutely adore Japanese designers' attention to detail, tiny little things that inject fun into the knitting process, and their whimsical take on design. I don't think I could wear many of these designs, but get so much pleasure in looking at the patterns!
You Hypnosis is stunning, just amazing! I want to make it as well and I totally get it when you say that after doing it you can everything :) I'm just not in that stage yet. I'm looking forward for your crochet top, I started doing some crochet and I find it very interesting your thought process and all the modifications (for crochet and knitting). All the best :)
Ho alcuni dei libri in giapponese che hai mostrato, Sono davvero belli e diversi. Capisco bene, gli schemi, Ma per la taglia, bisogna lavorare molto. Questo smorza l' entusiasmo prima ancora di cominciare.😱
What a wonderful episode, Mel. I found your musings on the crochet pattern very interesting. I am an avid crocheter and I experimented a lot with delicate crochet garments in the past. Marie Wallin wrote 2 amazing books on crochet garments, some even combine knitting and crochet. While I love the way Japanese patterns are written, I learnt the most by studying Marie Wallin‘s crochet patterns. From what I see on the pattern pages of your project, there is every stitch laid out in its order. The squares are joined-as-you-go. Replacing the slip stich join with a taller stitch would change the overall look of the lace borders of each motif significantly, I assume. What you could easily do is adding a vertical strip - either knitted or crocheted - under the armhole down to the hip. Make each strip 3 cm wide will give you the desired additional width. Lengthen the sleeves accordingly, and you should be fine.
Yes, I do remember seeing those Marie Wallin knit/crochet combo patterns - a lot of floral motifs if I recall correctly. I know I have some of those saved on Ravelry 🥰
