Welcome to the Knitted by Whitney RU-vid channel! I'm Whitney, a plus size knitter, and on my channel you can find podcast episodes, size-inclusive pattern roundups, and other special videos like how I style my knits, vlogs, and more! I like to talk about size-inclusivity, knitting patterns, book reviews, and what it's like to be a plus size maker.
I can’t wait to see your finished Seaborne Tee! I reckon it will have a lovely relaxed, draped fit once you’re done. If you’re looking for another book with a fresh fun take on the classic murder mystery format like 7 Deaths, can I recommend Everyone in my Family has Killed Someone? It’s got massive reveals as well, and the writing style is absolutely genius.
I can totally tell that it says The Knitter! It came out GORGEOUS! It's so tempting to be hard on ourselves while we learn a new skill, you did a great job. Love the tarot inspiration. <3
I like your pink top (and the chambray one)! I agree with you about not worrying about some of your bra showing. As a matter of fact, I would make it a feature! Have you got anything hot pink or some summery color? That would actually look really cute peeking out of the armholes!
If you are looking for yarn shops in Newfoundland check out the Knitty Stew’s podcast. She’s a flight attendant with WestJet and her episodes feature yarn shops in all the places where she has layovers. She has a couple episodes in Newfoundland with yarn shop tours.
If you check out my Ravelry you'll see that I've knit half a dozen of her patterns. I like her designs, but her sizing doesn't fit me properly -- I usually have to go down one or two sizes.
@@knittedbywhitney I have the same problem, but know I know I wear a size 2X in her patterns. I usually wear a 3X in a shirt. I like to wear my tops a little loose. I love your videos!
So some of this could be my gauge loves to relax during wear and grow width-wise, but I'm nervous about the rayon yarn being able to be bodycon. I made a truboo 3x3 ribbed cami with somewhere around 10% negative ease at my bust and its blocked out to be a loose, flowy cami on me. So I would maybe suggest, once you get to like barely waist length, putting it on try-on cords and wearing it for several hours to see if/how it grows. Don't be afraid of bust shaping though! I'm a huge fan of bust shaping, especially increase/decrease shaping. I also feel like those shiny, slinky yarns like rayon/viscose/tencel drape and grow more than cotton/linen. It's like because the strands are so smooth, the stitches just slide open easier. I have a cotton/linen blend cami in the same pattern and size as my truboo cami, but without the ribbing, and even though ribbing cinches in more, my cotton/linen stockinette cami keeps its shape way more than my truboo ribbed cami. So even though they are both plant fibers, they don't quite replace the same in patterns, in my opinion. I always try to look for similar projects in similar fibers if I'm replacing fiber type now (i.e. you might not find that exact yarn or pattern, but you might find a bunch of similar yarn like truboo used in other tank patterns. Bonus extra points if the project pages mention how it blocks and wears).
I don't think I'll mind if the dress ends up not being super body con, I'd be happy with a bit of flow. I chose a size that's 10% negative ease based on my upper bust to help combat the drape of the viscose. I'm feeling much more prepared for the bust darts after going through the resource in Claire's pattern! 😊 I did a try on tonight of my white version now that o have all triangles done and joined in the round and the fit is perfection!
I think you handled a disappointing pattern/yarn with grace! As someone who cares about size inclusivity, I appreciate you sharing your experience even when it isn't positive. That color looks great on you and it is darling under the chambray!! Love your podcast!
Thank you so much ❤️ It always feels awkward when I have to talk negatively about a pattern, I hate doing it, but I try to be polite and fair, while also being truthful about my experiences.
The qualities of linen and viscose are extremely different. Viscose is notorious for its ability to grow and linen for its ability to shrink with washing and blocking. While both plant based, a cotton or cotton blend would have behaved more similarly to the linen. Top turned out beautiful.
I am so bummed about your tank. From what I can see, it only barely resembles the pattern photo. That is just bad grading, as far as I’m concerned. That said, I offer a gentle reminder that you are an experienced knitter and are well skilled to add short rows where the designer has obviously neglected to include them and account for drape and the weight of plant-based yarn. Not blame, just encouragement. Patterns are a framework we can deviate from to get what works for us. ❤
Thanks, but I shouldn't have to do the work of a pattern designer, especially not for such basic elements as proper sizing and fit. And that mindset puts beginner or advanced beginner knitters at a disadvantage if we approach patterns as starting points but need to use our own skills to get the right fit. Fixing a pattern that's not graded properly or designed well isn't fun for me, though I can understand why other knitters enjoy customizing their knits 🙂
Hey girl! I can explain why your tank does the thing where it drifts back on you. I'm not good with written explanations, so it would be better if I explained over video conference or unpublished video so you have the info for your own reference or if you find it useful, share with your audience. If you would like that, give me your email 😊
I bookmarked SO MANY patterns! I’m just finishing the Summer Sweater and just wanted to pass along that I ended up charting the lace pattern. It’s an 8 row repeat, but then the raglan increases are a two row repeat each doing the next row from the lace and you have to repeat the two raglan rows X number of times and at that point my brain was screaming so I charted the lace and did the math so I know how many lace repeats I needed. Otherwise, it’s a simple, lovely knit. 😅
Thanks for the tip! I'm so there for a chart! I can't make heads or tails out of written instructions because there's just way too much going on, but a chart spreads it all out and makes it clear for me
Jarbo has some beautiful free cardigans and sweaters. I'm doing the free cardigan by Jarbo called Cassiopeja #92726. It is a cropped colour work piece.
Whitney! You did it again😍😍 you always create beautifully curated lists of patterns and, as always, I saved quite a few of them - I received some wool that was my grandma's who passed away last year, so I'm looking for the perfect pattern to use it, to honor her and feel her close. Who knows, maybe I'll choose one of your patterns😊
Smashed it again with the pattern round up!! Can’t believe how many you got-the level of research gone into this! Insane!! Defo have my eye on a few in this list 😍 love how you have so much to say about each pattern. Amazing video Whitney ❤
I enjoy watching your podcast and I like your 'free' pattern lists. But Espace Tricot changed some of their patterns from free to paid beginning of July.
Girl, you are the BEST!!!!!! What a freaking AWESOME list!!!!! I added so many new designs to my wishlist and I'm obsessed with the Savannah, the Piper Sweater, and those Dottie cardigans!!! Thanks for putting in all this work and for presenting these beautiful patterns with so much attention to detail! LOVE YA!
That first size inclusive pattern video was the first I watched from you! Watched ever since. Thank you for your cheerful friendly videos. You always have a lovely smile and fabulous enthusiasm.
Thanks for sharing your projects with us, dear Whitney! ❤ Btw. even though I completely agree with you that being a slow knitter is a-okay, I don't feel that you are slow at all. 😁 I am always amazed by how many projects you work on and very impressed - especially as a monogamous knitter! I think you can be proud of yourself! 🤗
Thank you so much Hanna! I used to be a monogamous knitter too, but I started to find more joy in having multiple wips. I'm trying my best to stay on top of them and give them all equal love though 😊
I'm so sorry about your nightmare experience with the Baigneuses top 😢. I think that because your yarn is a rayon with a tendency to stretch, the existing grading issues were made worse. This is why it's crucial that test knits are long enough for the largest sizes to be test knit comfortably because otherwise, you'll end up with these kinds of problems. Edit: I think you'll need to add elastic to the neckline and armholes to really cinch them in, even after you've redone the neckline. I don't trust the fabric will have enough stability on its own.
I know this isn't the first video with it, but I love the pink hair! Not only is it adorable, but I think it reflects your bubbly personality too. Gosh! I am so frustrated! Your book review, weirdly, reminded me of a short story that had basically the exact opposite impact on me- it was a very mundane, slice-of-life type of story with very realistic, "regular" characters, but something about it was just SO well written, so homey and inviting that I was SO disappointed when it ended because I just wanted to live in their world more. In the absence of a specific rec, I _will_ at least recommend you check out some of Helen Oyeyemi's works if you never have; I feel like she always has characters I'm charmed by!
