Happy Sunday everyone! I have lots to share and I've linked to everything in the description box, but I'm going to link to it here as well to make it easy. In regards to my 'quiet rebellion' tee, the term 'rebellion' here is simply a nod to the importance of slow fashion over fast and handmade craftsmanship and quality over mass-produced. Of course, it can mean whatever you want it to mean. ❤ The Quiet Rebellion Tee: www.woolneedleshands.com/merch/p/quiet-rebellion-unisex-100-cotton-tee Isager Eco Soft Yarn: www.woolandcompany.com/yarn/l... Eclair: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr... Eun: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr... Stripe Hype: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr... Sweater No. 18: myfavouritethings-knitwear.co... About Strings Cotton Merino Yarn (black): amzn.to/3sTVSbP Paper Rock Scissors Needle Stoppers: amzn.to/3PbwbLA JesabelleB Leather Project Bag: shrsl.com/3y208 Magner and Co.: shrsl.com/3wdh0 My Glasses 👓: go.shopmy.us/p-986986
@@rushiaj1222 🥰At least you finished it! Did you still liked it at the end or changed your mind during the process? I didn't wanted my first project to be too complicated, but then I got really bored, I can't believe I'll have to spend days and days of doing similar stitches!
Your tangents just keep me coming back. The fact that you add music while you're venturing off down some rabbit hole makes me giggle every time. Thank you for being so you.
I’m also working in multiple sweaters at a time at the moment and setting milestones for myself! That Stripe Hype is stunning and now I want to try to squeeze one in for my LBFWKAL. I’m so easily influenced. 😅
Re: neck of your EUN sweater. If it starts to stretch too much, you could stabilise the shape where you like it by adding some crochet chain on the inside to reinforce.
As I was a crocheter first I am curious. Is this done by doing a slip stitch chain at the bottom of the neckline? (inside, of course) Just wondering...
Can I just say how much I love that you love and appreciate (and knit) with lower cost and commercial yarn just as much as you do hand-dyed/indie yarn? I feel like there is too much focus on hand-dyed yarn in the knitting podcast world. It's not sustainable for everyone to only ever knit sweaters with a $30 /skein yarn. And I'm saying this as someone who is not "low-income". I am from a middle-income household, but there is no way I am going to knit multiple sweaters a year that all cost like $200 in just supplies. So thank you for showing that commercial yarn can also make sweaters that are just beautiful!
Oh, my pleasure indeed! I hear you and agree with everything you're saying. I'm proud to lend a voice to that and open the door to knitters who either don't want to or cannot afford the higher end yarn options. ❤️
Another wonderful visit with Taylor. I love Paton and Lion Brand yarn. Once againyou have inspired me to knit more beautiful sweaters. I now have seven lovely grandchildren to knit for. So there is no end of possibilities in my future. Six granddaughters and one grandson.❤Lots of love to go around. So far I have managed to knit socks, mittens and hats, with one baby sweater just completed. Time to cast on another baby sweater for the second and newest granddaughter this year. God has truly blessed me. The first and number one granddaughter just started high school. 😊 One happy Alaska granny.❤
I’ve been working on a sweater since late July and I just split for the sleeves. Granted, I am an obsessed sock knitter and I work on my sweater passively. I’m also knitting a 3x. And plus size knits take longer. So when I see people knitting smaller sizes, I understand they can knit it faster because there are less stitches. 😊 hopefully I’ll get motived to finish my sweater before it’s summer again 😅
Yes! Absolutely. And I think this is important to remember. We all have different things that factor into our work and size of project is a major one. ❤️
So good to see you excited about your knitting again. I got the feeling that over the summer you lost your knitting mojo and I was missing it. I love all your sweaters - very exciting to have 4 sweaters on your needles. I am looking forward to all the finished knitwear ❤
Thank you Pam. ❤️ My knitting typically slows down with the onset of the hot weather here, but it never fails to return come late august. Thank you for sticking with me. ❤️
I love watching your podcast because i feel like all your projects are realistic and attainable in number, speed, difficulty, yarn choice ect and if not you say that it might not be. I love getting caught up in the clouds of inspiration on IG but sometimes once you float back down to reality you’re discontent with it but this keeps me happily working at my own pace on projects that are practical and personal to me.
I am SO glad to read this. It means a lot to me. Being inspired is always fulfilling, but sometimes it can overwhelm. I’m glad this can be not only a place to find inspiration, but also a soft place to land when reality sets in. Thank you for watching. ❤️
Add a piece of twill tape across the back of your Eun sweater's neckline to support the weight, and prevent the dreaded alpaca stretch. Just whip stitch it to the line that's created where you join the folded neckline in.
This is another fantastic suggestion. You see, this is why I love this community. We all come at this with different crafty backgrounds that can help provide some insight. Thank you!
In my opinion that neck style fits the lines of the rest of the sweater, and it looks pretty on you. Thanks for honing in on this gorgeous fun design, it’s on my list now too!! 🎉
Thank you for just giving me permission to start 4 more sweaters! Though i will probably have to get some of your new tshirts in the meantime because those 4 new sweaters will now make my knitting wip pile 4 times slower😊
A thought about the Eun Sweater yoke: take a break to maybe transfer it to tubing and block it. Might just give you the confidence you need to happily continue 😊
I have recently taken up knitting and have been looking for some communities to join for guidance and helpful tips. I am very happy i found your channel, seeing everything you have done has inspired me to really get stuck into knitting. Thank you so much.
I just wanted to say, your videos always bring me so much joy! Especially today, during sleepless night, thank you for distracting me from overthinking.
One of the things I LOVE about your videos is the level of detail you go into about the construction of the garments! The last two sweaters are on my list if only to learn the construction techniques!
Thank you so much Esmerelda! I often wonder if I go into too much detail only to muddy up my explanation, but I'm happy to know that you find value there. Thank you for watching!
1000% agreed about being your own crafter. I don’t often encounter many crafter’s who don’t have multiple projects going on simultaneously with the exception of new crafter’s and have said to people I know it’s the norm to do so because we might need a mental break from one project but still need to keep our hands busy
Thanks! Tayler, I have enjoyed your channel so much - I've been both entertained and educated/informed. I admire your personal style and way you prioritize, I appreciate your commitment to crafting, making and the fiber community...and I love your ability to make me laugh. Carry on!!!
Taylor, here is an idea about the cute ECLAIR sweater and its tricky collar. You can apply elastic wire (it is kind of like fishing wire but slick and stretchy). People use it in bead making for necklaces and bracelets. It's clear. You can use a safety pin to thread the stretchy elastic through your finished collar, This tip was suggested by another youtuber. I can not recall her name but she designs sweaters and offers tips on her making techniques.
I just used .7 mm Stretch elastic cord on my Winter Bluff sweater by Ashley Lillis. My first sweater and neckline was WAY too wide. It's better, might wear this, acrylic and wool from JoAnn, so more hot and bulky, but inexpensive first sweater. Google... How to tighten a sweater collar and Ashley Lullis has several methods.
No. 18 sweater-that is Julie Wiesenberger’s of Coco knits Construction method. Most knitwear designers reference and attribute her in their patterns for this method.. Just an fyi.
Mochiknits has some cute cardigans with that modular yoke construction you might like (I translated them into English, so I know they're well done!), Dolly and Seul are 2 of them. Love that Eun pullover, that's probably hopping into my queue!
I have become addicted to tunisian crochet lately. So, I have two knit projects and like 3 tunisian crochet projects going all at once. My husband thinks I am nuts, but that is okay lol I just bought more yarn which I really didn't need to make my self a sweater. It is 50% recycled cotton and 50% polyester. I got it in a Charcoal Grey. I can't wait till it comes in. It is coming from Denmark. So, you are not the only one that has a million and one projects going all at once. It keeps things interesting.
Question: Which circular needle brand has the longest actual needle, before it is attached to the cable? My daughter is disabled and a circular needle works for her, but having longer needles, before attached to the cable, would really help her. Thanks for any info you have to offer.
The longest I have are made by Kinki Amibar and they are bamboo needles the difference between them and Chiaogoos is only one centimeter, that is not a lot. Somebody else probably has better recommendations😊
Your sweaters are so lovely. I really like the stripped one and the teal one. I am still working on my 1st sweater but also a shawl. I find I really enjoy socks and hats the most so far. Thank you for an inspiring podcast.
I knit sweater No. 18 last fall and I also really enjoyed the construction. I get many compliments on it because I think it looks way more complicated to knit than it actually was. It’s also super cozy and squishy because of the stitch pattern.
Another enjoyable video of yours :-) I'm knitting Sweater No. 21 from My Favorite Things and I also love the shoulder construction. What a clever pattern.
Working on a pair of socks with intarsia and a brioche scarf/shawl. Thinking of sweaters on my to-do list. I never try to knit up too many projects at a time just in case i forget to write down notes of changes. It's not a race in my book. Will have to check out the alpaca-cotton blend for my next sweater as i am overflowing with Fishermen's wool in my wardrobe. I would certainly buy those stitch stoppers if i didn't have a big enough collection already from Fox + Pine... highland cows, lemons, coffee beans, ghosts, tulips, christmas delivery truck... You get the picture. Best thing ever!
That stand-up collar on the Eun is very attractive and I love the drop shoulder on Sweater No. 18. 🧡 Another interesting shoulder construction is the saddle shoulder. I haven’t made it yet but I’m intrigued. 🧶
I just blocked a pullover knit in the Patons Classic Wool today - i hope it softens and relaxes just a touch. Stitch definition is great and the selection of colours is fantastic. Thanks for another great video Taylor!
I knit the “totally tank” recently and it had a similar construction as the one you’re knitting from ‘my favorite things knitwear’, it seems complicated while reading it and is super intuitive while knitting it. I Loved the whole process too ❤
You are so enjoyable to watch. I hope when I become a better knitter I will have the confidence to make myself a beautiful sweater. Until then I watch vicariously through your eyes
I'm knitting a Felix cardigan with Kelbourne Woolens Lucky Tweed. It's my first sweater. I was knitting while traveling in a vehicle and loved the colors of the nubs that shined in the sun. Using this yarn for a Felix was based on a store sample.
i just want to say again how much i appreciate the effort you put into all of your videos and editing and your consistency you are amazing, taylor! and your hard work shows. i know it's part of your job, but thank you for sharing your passion with us
OMG Tayler - I have those exact same stitch stoppers. Everytime I use them I get the giggles. I never thought of them as rock, paper, scissors … to me they are “peace”, “fist bump” and “hi”! 😂😂
Nice projects😊 I have about 6 in different stages and I've already finished three for the fall. The yarn just want's to get on needles, who am I to disagree😊 happy and productive knitting sessions to you👍
I know you are just sticking to two colors for your stripe hype sweater right now, but I feel like you would be SO GOOD at picking the most GORGEOUS color combinations for a multi-colored striped sweater!!! (like in the original stripe hype sweater photo)
Thank you! I was tempted, but I really wanted to knit this first one (yes, I want another 😅) in two colors so I could use stash yarn. In the future though, I'll definitely be playing with color. ❤️
I have I guess 4 projects on my needles. I've got a raglan sweater that's almost finished. The neck band is the last thing on this sweater, which helped me understand your sweater construction. I've got a cardi that I'm swatching. Then there's another pair of socks. I've always got to have a pair of socks cast on! And then a cowl that's been on the back burner for like 9 months... maybe I ought to finish it now that fall is coming.
I so enjoy your podcasts and eagerly wait for your next one. I’ve not knit a sweater before. I’ve been thinking of knitting a sweater for awhile and just might do it now. Thanks for another great video.
Love seeing sweaters on the needles! I am almost finished my second sweater - I had some SERIOUS second sleeve syndrome - it has leg of mutton sleeves so it is A LOT. I decided to work on the weekend on that instead of swatching for the deep rose sweater I want to cast on!
I usually have one sweater on the go. But as I'm getting to the end, I allow myself to scratch the itch of matching wool to patterns, gauge swatching, and even starting out like you have done. Then when it's time to transition, I've already got things worked out.
Always enjoy seeing what you’re knitting! I started looking through the Eun projects on Ravelry, and I see someone has made it with the LB Fisherman’s Wool! 😊 I’ve been delaying making myself a sweater because I’m actively working on my health and fitness. I noticed today that my bust size isn’t changing as much as my lower half. I think the Eun sweater is a good choice for knitting a cozy wearable that will offer some longevity during changes in my body.
Working on husband's Denali sweater for over 9 mos now, but I’ve got a deep burgundy wool that I need to decide on a pattern for. Intend to make small projects and have 4 such in a Gideon Method rotation. And half a dozen that need seaming or ends woven or whatnot. I think they need their own GM “block.”
That oatmeal yarn looked like mint green on my phone for whatever reason. My phone light was dimmed. I thought you dyed it. I thought the mint and copper color looked great. I'm sure the oatmeal does too.😊
I immediately bought the Eun Sweater pattern - it’s exactly what I was looking for (currently pregnant, will be breastfeeding in the winter) in my next sweater!
I'm going to be so curious how the Isager Eco Soft works when blocked. I fell in love with the Eun sweater when you featured it in previous episode. Saw a nice project with the Eco Soft on Ravelry which looked gorg (and didn't require holding two yarns together, obviously). I don't have any experience with using a cotton blend yarn so a bit hesitant. Of course, I could do a large gauge swatch and block to find out 😉. Thanks for all of your inspiration!
If you're concerned about the neck being too floppy/loose, add some see through elastic thread! Kutovakika(?) shows it here and there in her podcasts and it really cinches in the neckline!!
The Stripe Hype looks like my kind of sweater especially when the yarn you’re using is so affordable. I’m interested to know how much it softens with soaking and blocking. I’ve knit a couple of pullovers in worsted/aran weight but, since the winters here can be super cold (like -40 celcius at times) jackets are a must so I find that weight of sweater too warm and find I like lighter weight ones with a tank underneath if I need something warmer.
It’s funny because you can’t possibly imagine knitting without looking until suddenly you’re knitting without looking…and not even noticing. Just you wait. 😉
@@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS haha, thanks! I would love if you would consider a video one day about how to go from being a scared beginning knitter to an accomplished and brave knitter like yourself 😊
I currently have 2 sweaters on the needles that i'm dragging my heels on. one because i snapped one of my longer DPNs that I was using for knitting the sleeves and still haven't dropped into the local yarn shop to replace it. the other one is in time out because its the wrong size needles for what i need to clear off for Stephen West's MKAL next month.
Your projects seem to be progressing nicely. Do you remember a few months ago you started a KAL for recycling? I'm almost finished with the first part of that. I have about 4 rows left. Then the cable sweater is still in progress (curse KAL sweater). I'm currently picking out patterns for my first fair isle sweater, and looking for a particular yarn blend for a renunculus. (I had picked a particular yarn, but when I went to go buy it, it was sold out, so they need to make more or I need to change my mind, which I don't see happening because it was exactly the color I wanted and the weight-fabric drape I was looking for.)
