5 Things BEGINNER KNITTERS DON'T DO That Experienced Knitters DO 

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Everyone laughed about me when i, a boy at that time, started crocheting and knitting. Now i'm not ashamed anymore, as i succesfully made some money out of my crocheted items, and as i never considered arts (because yes, knitting and crocheting are arts), being a feminine thing to do, or a thing that only women can do. So boys, if you read my comment and you like knitting and/or crocheting, start practicing it, no matter what others say.🤗 Edit: thanks for all your likes and all your kind words. You are amazing people.

Casting on tip: place a marker every ten stitches to make counting way easier! When you get enough stitches use a separate color marker like red to remember where to start. Remove the other markers on your first round. Makes double checking that you cast on hundreds of stitches quicker 🤣 and now you don’t have to sit and count out 233 stitches one by one 😝

I started knitting in 1943 or44. And have always enjoyed it knitted for my children then grand children and now at 93, for my one and only great grand child. Have learned so much since I got an IPad and wish I had had the help of experts way back then. You are never too old to learn so thank you for your advise .

RU-vid: Do you want to watch this video about knitting? Me, a crocheter: Sure!

I learned to knit when I was three. I knitted a two inch by one inch rectangle to be used as a mouse doormat for a tv show. Mum sent it in and the program read out my name. A few years later, I knitted a striped dog coat for our dachshund, Fritz. He promptly took off around the block, came back without it, and despite looking I never found it. I have been knitting 54 years, and always enjoy new patterns.

For your notions pouch, I also recommend a nail fille, nail clippers, and travel sized hand lotion. Sometimes I don't realize my hands are dry, or I have an uneven edge on a nail or a hang nail until I go to knit. Having hand care items in the notions bag just makes sense for how my life works.

I’ll add, never drink wine while knitting (unless you are knitting in the same color as the wine) and if you are over 50, never knit without your reading glasses or never knit in low light, or when you are tired.

Don't feel guilty about using yarn you can afford. If knitting a cardigan out of "unicorn" yarn means the difference between rent or hobby, go ahead and buy an acrylic or acrylic blend you like regardless of what others say. I hear so much "but that's not wool!" No. It isn't. But not everyone can use wool (or a quality vegan yarn) and sometimes you just use what you can afford. You aren't "knitting wrong" if you use acrylic or an acrylic blend. If you are making knits and purls with two sticks using acrylic/acrylic blend, you're knitting correctly. I've seen so many new knitters quit because of "yarn snobs".

I’m a 70 yr old granny who has the goal of learning to knit socks this winter. I’ve ripped out my socks 22 times but I’ve learned so much & the winter is not over. I can do a long tail cast on , tight join & even ribbed cuff with no holes. Huge progress from my first class 2 months ago. I will master this as I’m enjoying the process. I like the sounds of interchangeable needles. It’s so hard to find the size I need at Walmart in my small city.

As far as WIPs - Usually have one crochet project and one knit project - that way I can switch back and forth if one “gets to me” over time.

I think I’m still a beginner knitter, but I would recommend to anyone super new, that starting an “easy” project, even if you know you won’t use the item, is totally worth it. You can always unravel the yarn to make something you want. The point is to get used to knitting and make all the necessary mistakes to learn before starting a more complicated dream project. Lol I was too ambitious and my first knitting project after taking 2 days to learn knitting was a super cool cable knit sweater and boy was it stressful and took me 3 months lmao it didn’t even fit me right because I didn’t measure the correct size for myself and now it’s in the closet graveyard. (It will be unraveled soon lol)

I'll knit the very first thing that brings me an "Oh, that must be fun to knit!". I'd like to know earlier that "Any knitting is better than No knitting", and not considering it earlier took the fun off of knitting for a while to me. What I mean by that is that back then when I started knitting, I saved all the yarns I thought were pretty (I was 9yo and saved to buy yarns), to use them when I had the perfect skills and the perfect pattern for it. It ends up I didn't practice properly, got bags full of yarns and then lost Interest in knitting, because I pressured myself to do it properly "with the yarn I saved for so long". I'm moving out of my house, and decided to knit WHATEVER as a gift for everybody who likes it. And boy, I improved as I didn't in 25 years of knitting! So what if I don't have the right needless? Then it will be a loose hat. So what if I don't know this stitch. I'll try, and then I'll do it better. When you risk to try, you risk to improve - by learning with mistakes, or expanding your understanding and skills. Practice makes improvement, not saving all your yarns for later. Yes, swatch, test, but Do it. Any knitting wil teach you what Not knitting won't.

I just started knitting, as a crocheter, and it’s so interesting how it’s very similar but also feels completely different to your hands

I just taught my 9 year old grandson how to knit and crochet, he has really taken off and is creating his own projects! This is good advice to share with him!

I'm so happy to learn that my multiple WIP's are actually a good thing. I just assumed that more experienced knitters plow through projects to get the jobs done as quickly as possible.

Who doesn't swatch after 10 years and still just hope for the best? And just undo when disappointed that it doesn't work.

Saving your swatches to create a stitched afghan can lead to an interesting crazy quilt style afghan...oh, yeah...you can make stitch markers by tying little loops out of scrap yarn instead of buying plastic stitch markers. Just make sure your self-made stitch markers are a different color than your project yarns, or they might get lost in the pattern. The benefit is that they cost virtually nothing except some time when you tie them.

Because of my arthritis I tend to mostly knit by machine. The interesting thing is that all your points apply equally well to that. One thing I'd add is how your yarn changes when it's washed and/or pressed. Some become soft and fluffy, others go stiff. Some just go limp and insipid. The colour isn't stable with other yarns. Sometimes your tension changes dramatically.Testing this on your swatch is vital.

I’m 2 weeks into learning how to knit and I’m loving it so much that I started a double knit scarf with some fancy non mirrored letters which was quite a challenge!

Swatching is good practice for literally every creative discipline. I swatch everything. I'm pretty new to knitting, but I win awards for my sewing and needlepoint, and play with other crafts from time to time. People always ask how I pick things up so easily, and why "everything" I do comes out perfectly. Swatching makes a huge difference. If I'm sewing, which I'm very experienced at, I still try every seam finish, every interfacing, every finishing stitch, every thread, etc. *IN THE MATERIALS I PLAN TO USE.* Same for needlepoint. I try every stitch, in the threads I plan to use, either on the margins of my canvas, or on a small separate canvas. People who are great at painting, tend to swatch their colors before starting a big canvas. Swatching is magic. The other tip I feel like more beginners of any discipline need to hear is: Always buy the best materials you can possibly afford. When you consider what something costs, consider how long it will take you. $300 to knit a sweater in a really luscious yarn sounds like a ton of money, but if it takes you 100 hours to finish it, that's $3 per hour of enjoyment, and you end up with a designer quality sweater. Nicer materials are more satisfying to work with, and you won't be spending $40 to knit something you could buy at TJ Maxx for $15. Even if you're allergic to wool, there are still better options out there than Red Heart.

Additional tip: As much as you love a color, make sure the color loves you, too! An honest LYS will help with this. They want you to be happy with your results so you will come back again. Congrats to whoever gets the needles!

I would also add a tapestry needle for sewing in ends to my notions bag.

I knitted on aluminum straight needles, short and long, until a nice German lady said to use circular needles when I was worried about dropping a needle in a lecture hall. I bought some aluminum circular kits, large and small. Then I knitted a doll sweater on bamboo needles b/c that's all Joann's had that day in the store. I LOVED bamboo. I bought a bamboo circular set. Very well suited to me.

Thank you so much,I'm still a beginner a year after my wife's grandmother taught me the basics of knitting,I've found 2 wonderful ladies that has taught me alot different stitches and I made a blanket and a bunch of wash clothes,I finally mastered the Irish moss stitch,but truly failing on the fan stitch,but I just wanted to thank you for the great videos. And your tips are wonderful, and has already been a great help.

I have always used stainless steel needles, but sometimes had troubles with my vertical guage while my horizontal guage was perfect. I switched to bamboo for my most recent project because I was making a sideways knit sweater where this would cause a huge problem. Fixed my problem perfectly! Just another thing to consider when choosing knitting needles.

THANK YOU for saying it's ok to have more than one WIP! I've always done that and felt guilty about it, but now I've added them to my knit/crochet journal as a running list 💙

I usually have a few projects going at the same time and if I hit a wall, sometimes I will start yet another one just to do something new. Usually with the intention of ripping out all the stitches and rewinding the yarn to the ball, but sometimes those projects go on to be some of my favorite things.

I've been crocheting since I was 5 and knitting since about 14. Because I crocheted first I hold my knitting needles differently which can sometimes lead to problems knitting lace. Some "knitting snobs" told me I knitted all wrong. I was in a class on knitting lace. The instructor, a lovely man, told off the snobs. There is no "right" or "wrong" in how you hold the needles as long as the project comes out correct. He watched me knit a few rows and then pointed out how I could adjust the way I knitted. Haven't had a problem since then. BTW I am 69. To anyone out there who has been knitting shamed, tell the snobs to get lost. If you can't seem to get a stitch to look right search for a video on line seeing someone do the stitch slowly can help. Happy knitting!

I began my yarn journey as a knitter- I learned from RU-vid tutorials and I love knitting, some projects you must knit. Later I moved on to crochet, I absolutely love crochet. It's so great for making things I enjoy making like afghans. But like I said. I love both and I really recommend learning both.

"not an immutable property" love the programmer language 😂😂

Spot on! The only thing I'd add is that I don't buy the odd "beautiful skein" or great deal yarn unless I have an idea for a project to use it in. I'd love to use the interchangeable needles to cast on Andrea Mowry's stripes sweater.

Crocheter here, but this wisdom is universal! My current project has more and more complex color work than I’ve ever done before, and I got a lot more than just gauge from making a swatch first. (And since the final piece will be a gift, the swatch is a nice little memento to keep for myself!) Changing colors affects gauge (in crochet, probably in knitting too but idk?) so I chose a large “B” on a different color background, part of the larger pattern, for the swatch. It was a great opportunity to practice all the tips and tricks I’d picked up from watching tutorials. The swatch has some wonky bits, i.e. lessons I’m glad I learned from the test run _before_ I started the actual project!

I've only ever used Acrylic in all my projects, and I recommend blocking for that as well. Even if it doesn't "reset" the stitches, it can take out any oils or grime that might have accumulated on the project in the knitting phase. The only times I wouldn't block is if it was for a toy -- and most cases the mums I give them to will wash them anyways.

I learned after blocking my first knitting project, "Blocking is Magical!!" 😁

I usually have several knitting projects on my needles: one that is my traveling project. It is the one that is fairly simple, and is my lunch break project or stuck in traffic like when the bridge is raised. The second one is my serious project, one that requires extra concentration, such as the lap robe I am knitting for my niece that has cables, cables and more cables. After that is done, I plan to knit a Celtic knot scarf. I loves cables.

I LOVE the tip about having multiples WIPs. When I started I just naturally did this, and was taken to task by several knitting members of my family about how "bad" it is to start a new project before I finish one. Nowadays I almost always have a project in a simple shape but a complicated pattern, and one in simple fabric but a really cool, unique shape, going at the same time. When the pattern gets overwhelming, I take up the other one and mindlessly knit the rows in between shaping.

I have a book "Knitting Short Rows" and love a featured sweater that uses the German technique. The sweater features contrasting short-row broken lines for color/texture and is worked seamlessly from the top down with simultaneous set-in sleeves. The gaultlet has been cast.

Thank you for all the helpful tips. I’ve started knitting several weeks ago, and I began learning the basic stitches. Knit one purl two and I feel confident that my first project is going to be fingerless gloves. I will post photos once they are completed. Thank you for all your advice.

I’ve been knitting for nearly 50 years and I’m still a “one project at a time”! But I usually have a crochet baby blanket going all the time as my relaxation if I’m stressed!

I just found you, and I love you!! You are very clear and you speak to my soul. I love knitting, crocheting and sewing. You make me feel like doing just that much better.

The project I would first cast-on with this lovely set would be my first raglan sweater made with my own handspun yarn. Caleb, you have inspired me to try my hand at sweaters and socks!

Currently, I do have two knitting garments into making and two crocheting garments into learning progress. I started knitting since when I was about 7 - 8 years old and my stitches can be very smooth but I only know how to do two patterns, maybe three. Actually two kinds of stitches that with different combinations can give different patterns. Also, I'm Greek, so I do the Greek way, which I'm finding out it has quite some differences in comparison with other ways. Once I saw a tutorial of making a pattern that I was familiar with, but the way she made it was peculiar to me. Anyways. Good video. You are being really accurate and on point. I'm glad I found your channel 😊.

OH and thanks for simplifying all of this… i’ve been knitting for over 20 years and never had anyone so succinctly before!

Well dang, I thought I was an experienced knitter before watching this video 😂 Thanks for the great tips!

Great video. I do all these things (been knitting all my life, so over 60 years!) I got the steel interchangeable ChiaoGoo needles last year and absolutely love them - best needles I’ve ever used. I use the little pouch to keep my other bits and pieces in too (scissors, needle gauges, stitch markers, tape measure etc.) Highly recommended! I have also got a couple of sets of brilliant blocking mats from Amazon, and wish I’d known a about these years ago - they make blocking super-easy. I design all my own knitwear these days and my greatest inspiration is Kaffe Fassett. I have boxes of bits and pieces as well as cones (my fav way to buy yarn). I adore colour! You can save all your swatches and when you’ve got enough, crochet them together into a blanket. I also crochet and love that too.

I started a big chunky knit blanket last winter. I'm so ready to pick it back up again! Even though I just moved to the desert south and it's not really cold enough to use, it will still be a comforting project.

I noticed that one of the sources in the description is Brooklyn Tweed. My goodness, it’s good to know that he still is knitting. Many years ago, he made (and posted about) a knitted wool coverlet using a vintage doily pattern. It turned out amazing!

I would like to be able to have the correct size of needles when starting a project without having to run to the big box stores to see if they have it in stock. These needles would be far superior to what i have now. I also would like to learn to make the vanilla sock by Kay. thanks for your advice on making swatches too! Good video.

These all sound like great tips, for someone doing initial research in order to start knitting pictures examples of swatching & blocking and how that term applies would be nice. Thanks Eric B.

Hello! And a big THANK YOU! I’ve only been knitting for about 9 years, and still consider myself a beginner because there is always something new I learn every day. I started knitting as a cognitive exercise after cancer left me with an “acquired brain I jury” and it’s been a grand journey so far! I love your advice about swatching. I knit for others and right now I’m making a Celtic cabled scarf for my 6’5” brother. Scarf makers will immediately think, Wow - that’s going to be long!! I started with a heathered yarn, and your instinct was right, the pattern didn’t show well. Stash that yarn. I started with another yarn, but to get the dimensions right, I had needles that were too big for the yarn - too loose, and the pattern didn’t show. Stash yarn number 2. I took my story to the knit store I love in Tucson and asked for help. They recommended a yarn that was perfect, color& weight. So I started to knit. Yay? No. Because although the yarn doesn’t advertise this quality, it sheds. And sheds. And sheds. All these little tiny hairs. I’m still knitting because I noted that where I had to rip out and redo some sections, way more than twice, the yarn has started to felt. So I think I can be hopeful that, after I block it, my brother will be able to wear it. Also, I have the Chio metal needles, and I definitely need bamboos! So now I ask for your advice. If you were me, would you give up and return to the yarn hunt, or would you continue to knit?

Other than not understanding what you were actually talking about until you were done talking about it, I enjoyed your video.

I would love to use these needles to practice new stitches! I am an adventurous beginner knitter and have a friend who loves knitted potholders - so I’m making a variety of potholders for her while practicing my knitting. I’m so happy to have something beautiful to give away and she’s so wonderful to always say each piece is beautiful! I’m up to the half brioche stitch. Shawls are next.

Love Stephen West patterns I would try one of his shawls. Beautiful needles

I’ve have a WIP on needles for over 30 years, it is a complicated Aran knit and I was halfway through the project when I stopped. My mum and I knitted to the exact same tension and could both work on the same garment. I haven’t knitted in years but winning these needles would get me started again. I loved knitting and made lots of Arans and Icelandic Lopi jumpers, which were all the rage back in the day lol, I also loved intarsia knitting which I learned from my mum who taught me to knit when I was about 6 or 7. Watching you today has made me think of trying to pick up that discarded WIP and get it finished. It won’t fit me as I’ve got quite a bit bigger, but I think I’ll have a go. Thanks for the information and motivation to get started again.

i enjoyed your video very much and loved your knitting tips. i am a 67 yr old lady in nova scotia. i used to knit when the kids were growing up. then I had a stroke and still have limited use in left hand. it took 7 yrs to get left hand strong enough to hold the needle so i can knit again. i have since knit 4 sweaters, 15 scarves and 3 bedspreads. i also knit for charity and donated about 70 baby blankets with matching teddy bears. Id love to have interchangeable needles they would be compact and treasured. im typing with 2 fingers that are getting tired. thank you 4 the great video and happy knitting.. i hope it gives you as much pleasure as it does me...karen in nova scotia

Timestamps for if ur in a rush (but pls watch the whole vid if u can, it's great!): 1:43 - *Swatching* (doing a swatch helps you learn the yarn before starting anything, gives you heads up re gauge, tension, stitches per inch, helps with executing patterns more effectively 3:31 - *Blocking* (shows tension, identifying minor process issues/user error, shows shrinkage, possible wear & prevents potentially ruining projects due to above) 5:12 - *Have >2 WIPs simultaneously on the go* (helps with boredom, burnout, stress over complicated patterns, keep notes so you don't forget where you are in pattern, putting down a project that isn't making you happy is ok bcs knitting is supposed to be fun, you work out how many WIPs at a time is right for you) 6:50 - *Know your yarn* (identifies appropriate gauge/sizing, suitability to know what yarn for what project, learn about the fibres to make better items that aren't mismatched which will make knitting harder/more stressful) 8:18 - *Have the right tools* (notions can be DIY'd but markers, rulers, bags helps make more easy/enjoyable; you develop needle material preferences -- i.e. don't force yourself to use dpns if magic loop is easier for you, for example metal sharp needles are tricky for slick, fine yarns as a beginner, bamboo hard if you're tight knitter, arthritis/pain can contribute, wrong tool inhibit your ability to knit well and easily/learn more, can cause stress and anxiety if you don't have good tools for the job and alters finished product, confusing as a beginner, interchangeables are expensive up front but are a good investment and cheaper in long term over single fixed circulars with set cord length/needle size, but be realistic about what you like or need--aka are you knitting everyday or once a year, don't waste money on big set if you make one kind of hat with same wool and fixed needle might be suitable) *As I said before, if you can please watch the whole video, give DIY the watchtime/support as the creator!*

I guess I’m more experienced than i thought 😅. I’ve just begun blocking my swatches! And I’m starting to experiment with lace fibers. I love it so far. If i were to win i would start getting into my cabled patterns on my wish list 😅

This was so much more insightful than most similar videos I've seen. As a very experienced knitter, I loved recalling my growth and even revisiting old mistakes. New subscriber! Thanks!

Just taught my four year old son to knit on a loom. Love to see other male knitters to show him!

I'd make Claire's shawl from the Outlander season 1 episode "Rent".

It’s probably too advanced for me but the Papillion butterfly shawl is what I want to learn to knit! It is gorgeous!

I do traditional and Tunisian crochet. All of your tips apply to these yarn crafts also! Love the way you presented them.

UH OH..I knit for 25 years now , I HARDLY ever swatch...actuallly im lying, I never swatch. I do DO little tests on the yarn, little square of the pattern or whatever, maybe that is considered swatching. Maybe it is. GREAT video., LOVE it..even though I knit for years, I love watching knitting videos etc,. Excellent. Thanks for footage of the store. Wonderful...... BLOCKING is the best thing ever. Great great tips. yes, I already know them all but ITS GREAT information for Beginners. Excellent.

Thanks for these 5 great tips! After learning how to knit 45 years ago I have recently began again. So much more out there as far as fibers and needle options - so exciting! Have stuck to simpler projects but it is time for me to step out and try a beginner sweater - which is what I would use these needles for. Great video - glad I found you! 😁

I would cast on the a chevron blanket in my daughter’s school colors for her dorm.

I just found your RU-vid video on having the right tools and found it so helpful!!! I have been learning to knit socks this past year and finally have completed my first few pairs. I have a goal this year of learning to knit a sweater. I’m terrified but really want to. I bought a pattern and the yarn and your comments in swatching and blocking the swatch were very helpful. I actually have never done that yet. I hear experienced knitters talk about it all the time and haven’t worked in a large project yet. So thank you for reinforcing it. I’m sure you have already given away this amazing set of interchangeable needles?? If you haven’t I sure would love them. It seems like the perfect way to not have to collect every size possible and always be prepared! I look forward to learning more from your videos! Cathy

Ok, a dude, talking about knitting, I was skeptical. But this is one of the best ruminations on knitting I've ever listened to...so smart, to the point and useful. Thank you.......

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"Control over my stitches"😅, they have control over me. I would cast on Kells by Lucy Hague. Have this on my list for years 🙈

I learned to knit when I was 5. I didn’t know anyone else who knitted at the time, except for the neighbor whom taught me. I plan on knitting my husband the single malt sweater. I really think he will love it. Thank you for for sharing your knitting and time with us out here looking in on you and other podcasters.

Thank you for that nice video and your precise speaking. I am from Germany, experienced knitter and English speaker. But when it comes to American English I often get lost. 😂 You don't speak slowly, but so clear, that I am able to understand every single word you say. Thanks! 👍🏻

1. Swatching (for more than just gauge) (1:45) 2. Blocking (your swatch and project) (3:34) 3. More WIPs (with less guilt and stress) (5:14) 4. Know your yarn (& how it is best used) (6:48) 5. Have the Right Tools (on hand) (8:20)

I’m learning toe up socks right now, but would love to try Norwegian pattern sweaters from Arne and Carlos channel

I learned to knit, age 3, 75years ago. I’m still learning. I use a knitting belt when using long DPSs, tuck my right needle under my oxter (armpit) when using long, single point needles, carry my working yarn in my right hand, but when using circular needles I carry it in my left hand. And I’m still learning. One piece of advice I would give is that there is no “right way” to do anything. There is, however, the way that is right for you. For most knitting swatching and blocking are indispensable, though the techniques may differ. Wips - I’m a champion at Wips! I love knitting hand spun yarns, enjoy knitting Aran and Fair Isle. I know I’m late to this party, but I enjoyed the straightforward, pleasant delivery of advice. Best wishes from Scotland for 2024.

Had horrible case of covid last October and had to relearn how to knit. Found a pair of socks I had started before desperately ill-about 3 inches worth. Am trying to get back into the swing of things-these are on 4 dpns. Want to learn how to use 2 circular needles now. Your hints were helpful in my relearning journey. Thanks.

I would cast on the vintage ‘Sign of Success’ sweater pattern by Giles Brandreth

I'm planning on starting one of the Papillion shawls soon, once I get done with all the rainbow amigurumi I'm currently making up to sell at Pride. So those Chiagoo needles would be amazing to use for that shawl. :-) Just found your channel yesterday, loving it so far! Thanks!

I go by tens also and use a different color marker for extra added edge stitches that will not be following pattern.....after working a pattern for my "hems & cuffs"...I reuse the stitch markers to mark beginnings of repeat pattern, beginning buttonholes, pocket placements. I also work the 2 side fronts and back on the same circular needle at the same time. I learned to knit from a girl across the hall in our dorm when I was in 9th grade at Harwood Girls School '61-62 as a boarder. Thanks and appreciation to her for a lifetime of enjoyment and accomplishment and satisfaction with this skill/craft/needlework she taught me. Albuq.

I really want to know how to knit. Right now, Knitting Terminology is driving me BANANAS!! I need to learn the counts and rhythm of knitting. Thanks for this video. It helps!👍🏾👍🏾

A Charlie Brown hat, that resembles his classic shirt that we all know and love.

I sure would love a set of these needles! I am wanting to try to make the beautiful Papillon shawl, and I think the bamboo would give me just the right control over the yarn that I would need. These sound perfect. I agree with other viewers who recommit keeping hand lotion nearby. Knitting really dries out your hands, and a drop of lotion feels wonderful! I loved your video!

I have been crocheting for years. I am teaching myself knitting now. I would probably do a scarf or baby blanket first before tackling a big project. Thank you for sharing.

I started knitting this winter and the journey has been so nice since then. I've made some hats, headband, baby blanket and baby boots... and I just finished my first sweater just for me! I think I would like to challenge myself with these new needles with more sweaters, this time for my nephews (probably a long-time challenge that would be a Christmas gift this year). I'm still searching for the right pattern, but I know I'll find one soon.☺️

I sooo want a set of interchangeable needles. I am determined to knit my way through the Harry Potter Knitting Book, and I also really want to do an entralac cowl.

I really like your suggestion of having several projects going at the same time. I bought some beautiful fine tweed yarn over a year ago to knit an argyll sweater however have not started it yet since I felt I had to finish another project I have been struggling with. So if I win the wonderful needle set I will start working on this sweater and put the other work aside for a while...just thinking about it makes me excited and I am looking forward to doing something new and with interesting and fun colors !!

I absolutely love talking notions with people. I love seeing what other people carry, and learning what people like about different tools.

I am a retired teacher and crocheter by nature. This year I made it my goal to focus on my knitting skills as I consider myself a beginner. I have some Chiaogoo circular needles that I really like because of their point. I would love a set of bamboo interchangeable needles that would allow me the control over the yarn. My first project would be a sweater for myself. Your work in this video is AMAZING! I can only dream of being that good of a knitter at this point. I've subscribed to your channel and can't wait to see what other advice you have!

I’m a long-time crocheter who recently got into knitting, with a set of interchangeable needles I would love to cast on my first pair of socks! 🧶 😊

The first set I bought did not last, off brand, I love the chiagoo needles. Flax by tincanknits is what I would start next. I need to get away from always doing socks.

Started crochet by watching my mom when I was little. Made my first pillow at age 4. Mom was astonished and noticed later I crochet from the back of my work and not the front as a left paw. lol

My mom taught me how to cast on by using the backward loop when I was 9 years old. After that I was on my own. Since then I have taught myself better cast on techniques. Thanks to you and You Tube. I am currently knitting the Antler Sweater by Tin Can Knits. I have 10 grandchildren so I mostly knit hats and blankets.

These tips are great! I’d love to knit “Meg Swanson’s Weekend Sweater” from Schoolhouse Press. It looks like a good first sweater pattern.

Since I have never knitted anything, I would like to make a simple shawl for my shoulders when it gets chilly.

I have tried to knit for manny years but when I went to Iceland last year, someone took the time to show me how to read complicated knitting charts amd so I have knitted nine sweaters this year. I would love to have the interchangeable knitting needles because keeping all the different size kneedles organized is a real challenge. I have an entire box full of needles. If I got your set I could donate them to someone who is beginning to learn to knit.

I started learning to knit with metal needles and they were smooth and wonderful. When I bought some bamboo needles to try, boy that was challenge! Bamboo can snag the yarn at first and it doesn't feel as smooth and pleasant.

Hi when I win the needles. I will make an infinity scarf. Then socks.

I am just learning to knit. I have been crocheting for 55 years and always wanted to learn to knit. I usually have 3 projects going at a time. One is a knit project and 2 are crochet. I switch to my crocheting when I get stressed with the knitting.

I've crocheted for decades and can do basic CO, knit and garter stitch with some practice. Besides checking gauge, swatching really helps me practice each new pattern, establish more even tension, select the best available yarn, hook size, brand and type for the project and decide whether/how to modify the pattern (e.g., start with foundation stitch row vs. chain stitches). I usually make a stitch diagram or graph out the pattern and mark any changes to the the original pattern instructions during the swatching process. I also make a scratch sheet listing row or round numbers, repeated rows/rounds with # of repeats, etc so I can check off or tally each row/round or repeat as it's done. I add stitch markers to mark units of 10, 20, 50 (or whatever # is handy) stitches/rows/rounds in a WIP. I always place a SM in the live loop whenever removing my hook from the project and when done for the day, I attach a note to the SM with the date, row/round # (and repeat # if applicable). As for WIPs, I'm too compulsive to have multiple WIPs of the same craft type. If a crochet break is needed, then I switch to a beaded jewelry project, counted cross stitch, art, lucet, sewing or something else, but never have more than one WIP of any crafting "genre" at a time. (Otherwise nothing would ever get finished! 😄)

I would cast on the Lightweight Hipster Shawl by Joji Locatelli.