Another Dress?! Way Too Many Ideas... | WINTER KNITTING PLANS | aka Nora Knits

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Augustins no 25: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/augustins-no-25
Drops Fabel: lindehobby.com/drops-128/drops-fabel-uni-colour-p125?gclid=CjwKCAiA0syqBhBxEiwAeNx9N0EzpnunzDwAw0kPsqb8JOSy2m-d8wAoNvq0FOT9gQMcndKkPDqGxxoCH8gQAvD_BwE#vid:2347
Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk: lindehobby.com/drops-128/drops-brushed-alpaca-silk-p111?gclid=CjwKCAiA0syqBhBxEiwAeNx9NyJPOPTVt35w8fvVI1GiuMnFziwOQ2e0apukXDbLv8RuUXzsL_feeBoCb1wQAvD_BwE#vid:544
Boulevard Bag: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/boulevard-bag
Berocco: berroco.com/yarns/berroco-ultra-alpaca-chunky
Miles Shirt Jacket: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/miles-shirt-jacket
Lion Brand Folklore Cardigan: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/folklore-cardigan-4
The Kit: www.marymaxim.com/products/folklore-cardigan
Musselburgh Hat: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/musselburgh
Alpaca Valentine Yarn: www.americanmadealpaca.com/products/valentine-sportweight-alpaca-yarn?_pos=1&_sid=40e3deba3&_ss=r
Valley Yarns White Mohair: www.yarn.com/products/valley-yarns-southampton/10328803?country=US&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA0syqBhBxEiwAeNx9N5t2g1OCGB-cwlYgw-46uW9kxcpJXV2nL1lHgl3S9HDuEtghkuT5QBoCz88QAvD_BwE
Lana Grossa Setasuri: a.co/d/7lZ1v6a
Drops Fabel Print: www.garnstudio.com/yarn.php?show=drops-fabel&cid=17
Caron Blossom Cake: www.michaels.com/product/caron-blossom-cakes-yarn-10706264?cm_mmc=PLASearch-_-google-_-MICH_Shopping_US_N_Knitting+%26+Crochet_N_PMAX_BOPIS_N-_-&Kenshoo_ida=&kpid=go_cmp-18514200212_adg-_ad-__dev-c_ext-_prd-10706264&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA0syqBhBxEiwAeNx9NyKeLBWajdMXRr902zzUPHRhcAG2_m1lVMkcN3DK0CkuI5YSrIGEeRoCCrIQAvD_BwE
Warm up Sweater: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/warm-up-sweater
Eun Sweater: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/eun-sweater
Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk: lindehobby.com/drops-128/drops-brushed-alpaca-silk-p111?gclid=CjwKCAiA0syqBhBxEiwAeNx9NzwWA_VQYpO7u4mn8RisucRp1Rli_lNrC7CztlZoyCThMCzoSCxk9RoCULAQAvD_BwE#vid:544
Lion Brand Fishermen’s Wool: a.co/d/0Mt3JNO
Grayling Cardigan: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/grayling-cardigan-2
Noro Madara: www.yarn.com/products/noro-madara/10342887?country=US&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA0syqBhBxEiwAeNx9N7OD7mQ42TAcjB9kKVqR0P_Z9kByyH1IzPEQgMrninBu243UMBQlEhoCSXAQAvD_BwE
Learn to Knit a Men’s Sweater: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/learn-to-knit-a-mens-sweater

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@karenalbery2773 11 месяцев назад

Nora, my friend.... use. The. Yarn. If you dont you will save it forever and never have room in your stash for more thrifted treasures

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

I love this sentiment. Use the yarn!

@edinacole6382 11 месяцев назад

I see you recognize there can be a joy in knitting a sweater in pieces. Structurally, its stronger too

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

It seems like such a refreshing approach when I always have so much bulk on my needles lol

@heidikarpa2278 11 месяцев назад

Your editing and video structure is excellent. You’re doing such a good job. A pleasure to see. I’m getting my winter knits planned too. I’m so inspired. Thanks for adding so many new ideas for me to mull over. 😂🎉

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! I am so glad you’ve found some inspiration! 💛

@valerieodonnell6764 11 месяцев назад

I vote for the pink purse first because it will make you smile with the bright color throughout the winter.

@borganista 11 месяцев назад

OMG, a whole dress in 2 months 😮😮😮. Talking about knitting goals. You are so talented.

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Ambitious or ridiculous-we shall find out!! 😂

@s.aliciawarren4283 11 месяцев назад

Hi! Make all the things! Use all the yarn! Buy more yarn!! Have a blast!! You rock!!!!!

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Best comment ever 💛

@s.aliciawarren4283 11 месяцев назад

❤️

@sallyannr7095 11 месяцев назад

You are such an inspiration to me! It is so easy to lose my knitting mojo, but then I watch an episode of aka Nora Knits and I want to knit all the things! ❤

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Awww yayyyy!!! Thank you so much 💛

@catherineweaver3652 11 месяцев назад

I’ve experienced the button scenario, too … I get it! 😂❤

@danielleegolf4290 11 месяцев назад

You could make the bag with the fun pink yarn...then use your special variegated pink yarn for a hat and wear them together...? I think it would be adorable. Love all your plans and can't wait to see them as wips!! ❤

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Omg you’re right! It would all make the cutest pink winter accessories set! 💛

@JonnaEL 11 месяцев назад

Thankful to see your sweet face when I sat down to do an Italian BO on my balaclava. Excited to watch!

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Aww yay! Nothing better than a little company during an Italian BO 😅 that's another thing I've been itching to make. Too many ideas!

@anneauten2307 11 месяцев назад

I’ve been excited all day to watch this! Yay! Pink purse definitely.

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Aw yayy!!! I think I have to agree!

@amandalawrence2100 11 месяцев назад

Love your ambition to knit all the things ❤

@Anji2866 11 месяцев назад

Ambitious plans indeed! I really would love to see your dress completed next month. Go girl! Just do it!

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Me tooo!!!! Thank you!!

@loribush9749 11 месяцев назад

Hi Nora! I really like your videos, your energy and enthusiasm is contagious...It's hard to believe that you have only been knitting since January! Your thrifted finds are great and sends a wonderful message about perhaps rescuing a lost treasure...Keep up the good work! 😃

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Aww I love that 💛 my little yarn rescues!! Thank you so much 🥰

@heathersantellano2751 11 месяцев назад

I’m inspired by your thriftiness. I never have that kind of luck thrifting yarn. BUT I love that you come home and figure out what you WOULD have spent on a sweet thrift find! I do that too!! Or when I get something deeply discounted. Lol makes me feel so accomplished!!!

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

It’s such a big part of the fun for me! I think I just go so frequently and only have a good find 5-10% of the time…but I have been so lucky!

@edeneres 11 месяцев назад

a knitted dress!...I respect your ambition! Love your videos :)

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!!! Shoot for the moon 🌝

@AnnaE949 11 месяцев назад

Heya Nora, you continue to bless us with extra videos, thanks. For the Boulevard Bag, I LOVE that hot magenta bold color, what an opportunity. As for that pretty brown Ultra alpaca yarn, I’d consider carrying a thin linen/cotton yarn with it… as fibers like alpaca/bamboo/silk tend to grow. Might impact on the shape long term. The Musselburgh hat is definitely on my list. Knitty Knatty hypes it up so much. I’ve got to give it a go. Shaket is a new term for me, I’ll have to borrow that one. 😊 The folklore cardigan looks cute. That American Made Alpaca yarn is gorgeous 😆. I always appreciate it when a shop has price labels. It’s deer horn buttons part two! Heeheheheheehe. I love the length of that Never Sweater, I’ll have to look that one up. I want a duster cardigan so bad, this is definitely a future goal of mines. Great video as always Nora. Take care, Anna

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much, Anna!!!!! I’m glad I shared my thoughts about that ultra alpaca because quite a few people have mentioned I should hold it with something else! So good to know!! Idk why I always find myself cornered into making (really beautiful) purchases 😂 thank you for hanging out 💛

@ensoknit 11 месяцев назад

I love your videos! I love your editing style! I love your humour! I love your energy and personality! I honestly jump a little and smile when you’ve posted a new video🥹❤️😍 thank you so much!

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Aww thank you so so much!!

@JulieLeChef 11 месяцев назад

Okay some thoughts: The fuchsia bouclé is *dying* to be made into a cute little handbag. For the hat, I'd go with the blush alpaca. The stark white with the hand dyed yarn is a bit too "candycane" vibes (unless of course that's what you're going for!). And for a cozy sweater recommendation, I'm currently knitting Midori Hirose's "White Mountains Light" pattern and it's a dream to knit up. Super well written, very adaptable, and a slight boxy shape that would probably lend itself well to a split hem. The Light pattern uses sport/dk, but I think the original uses worsted. Highly recommend. Happy Knitting 😊

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

You are so right about the bag and hat! I'll definitely have to swatch. Thank you for the rec!!! 💛

@Alaskaventureswithbrodie 11 месяцев назад

I totally feel like that when I go into a shop or I’m talking with the makers and you spent all this time with them so you definitely wanna purchase some thing fully committed once you got the item up at the cash register. 😂 I love that you use affordable yarn to and that you thrift yarn. I never thought about checking at the thrift store for yarn. Not everybody can afford super expensive yarn. So it makes it more doable for all your viewers.❤

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

I think it adds another really fun layer to the hobby! I also want to start incorporating more “splurge” pieces here and there to celebrate the money saved on the thrifted ones!!

@katarzynatoeplitz3805 11 месяцев назад

As always I really enjoy your channel. Those long cardigans are a go to! Can't wait to see the results.

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!!!! 🥰

@mandypathania7804 10 месяцев назад

I really like your style. Your knit choices are very inspirational and I always find another piece I want to knit. 😊

@akaNoraKnits 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much 🥰

@pinkpineappleknits 11 месяцев назад

Omg! I love the dress pattern and the mods you are planning are perfection! Can’t wait to see it. 😍

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Yayyyy me neither 😅

@virginiaanderson8875 11 месяцев назад

You always make me smile - and I am a beginner knitter- you are so encouraging, - love to listen to your plans and give me so many ideas - (I call them “Great Expectations”.

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Ahhh yes! The great expectations! At least I know that most won’t happen 😅 a girl can dream! Thank you so much 🥰

@kathyn3875 11 месяцев назад

The Musselburgh Hat might be fun with the boucle yarn on 1-side! It would make a cool brim when folded! The expensive skein of yarn could also be used in the yoke of a fairisle sweater!

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

oooooh!!!! fun ideas! I like it!!

@AnnaE949 11 месяцев назад

What a cool idea!

@tamiwilbanks836 11 месяцев назад

Your Christmas dress will be gorgeous!

@kennedykings3909 11 месяцев назад

Ohhh using the thrifted brown alpaca as the base for the bag is a fantastic use for the yarn. I've only used the Berroco alpaca light for my boyfriends mittens. I'm jealous of how sturdy they are. The alpaca content fills in the gaps between stitches in a way that would be well suited to a bag. If you're looking for a shacket the curly cuff jacket by rilleruth would be AMAZING. The jacket has a boucle lining that your white thrifted boucle would be perfect for! Using a brown for the outer layer would give amazing sherpa jacket vibes. Love your videos!

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Sooo good to know! Thank you! I have seen that jacket and totally love the vibe! It’s definitely on the list of considerations! Thank you 💛

@happycrabknits9109 11 месяцев назад

I love your videos!!! You’re such a charm and your personality makes me wanna be your knitting friend !

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much 🥰🥰🥰

@kaymack5304 11 месяцев назад

So much fun to watch and I love that you put in a lot of pictures of the patterns as you go through.

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Thank you 🥰🥰

@beautifulyarn 11 месяцев назад

I don’t even knit and you’re my favorite! I love your genuine silliness.

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Ahhh yayy! Thank you!!!

@MelindaStewart-cr7wo 11 месяцев назад

Such a fun and interesting video. I love that you choose patterns so different than the patterns other podcasters choose. If it were my choice I would hold the pink boucle and the white boucle together for the bag. I decided to knit my husband a sweater and chose the Stick Season by Rebecca Clow because it has lots of info for adapting to a Mens sweater plus he liked it! I purchased 15 balls ( 2,400 yards) of Berroco Arno from Little Knits for $82 including shipping. She is a small online yarn shop that has some fantastic deals. It came yesterday and is so soft and lightweight. I hope you do many more of this style video but any video from you is always a pleasure to watch. Thank you!

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! I appreciate the tip! I do love the look of that sweater, I hope he loves it!

@woxanna 11 месяцев назад

Hi Nora - I think most men like simple so I chose to knit Lion Brands' Neighborly Cardigan in a size 4 for my daughters' future father-in-law. Took about 1 month for me to knit cause I knit slowly. Very easy - well written and classy. Used Knit Picks Wool of the Andes - 100% wool in Onyx Heather and did the zipper. Everyone was very impressed ..should do this for your dad.. Happy knitting.👍

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Great recommendation! Thank you!!!

@Alaskaventureswithbrodie 11 месяцев назад

You have grown to be my favorite knitting channel!

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Awww yayyyy! Thank you so much!

@truelaneknits 11 месяцев назад

I am sooo excited to see that dress on you!!!

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Right?!! I’m so excited about it 😬😬😬

@nadineandrews 11 месяцев назад

Hello from the Rocky Mountains of 🇨🇦. Thanks for a great video! I feel like your plans are completely doable, you just need to move somewhere with 7-8 months of winter.😉 😊

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Made me chuckle 😂 thank you for joining me!

@moonbasket 11 месяцев назад

I think the pink alpaca yarn would be a lovely pair of mittens. Mittens aren't as much of a statement when they're in a big color bc they aren't on your head. And alpaca is so soft and warm they would feel lovely. Alpaca isn't as sturdy as wool so they wouldn't be like big wear and tear mittens but they'd be awesome fashion mittens. ❤

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

I do need a pair of mitts 🤔

@SarahBeal-r7m 10 месяцев назад

I literally saw the ‘knit a men’s sweater’ that you showed, bought the pattern AND the yarn the cast on that same night! So excited!

@akaNoraKnits 10 месяцев назад

oooh yayy! It just looks like the perfect guy sweater! I hope it is!

@faydowner4718 11 месяцев назад

I've binged all your videos Nora......I love them! You're so down to earth and honest with your thoughts. As for your mammoth list of winter knits.....I'd make socks with the variegated yarn, and for your h&m sweater replacement have a look at the gentle lopi by melody Hoffman.....I am half way through one already and it's a lovely pattern! Now I see how ambitious you have been I will go and rethink my to-knit list........😊

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so so much 🥰 I will have to give that pattern a look!! I definitely recommend shooting for the moon 🌝

@susanorr2001 11 месяцев назад

great video. you make me want to knit it all! got some progress on my new grandson's blanket..he was 3 weeks early and I have to get it done asap. so great knitting time with you.

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Awww what a sweet knit 🥰 thank you for hanging out with me!

@novaconetta1577 11 месяцев назад

I love the blossom cake color that you picked. I crocheted and loved the granny pop cardigan (also a raglan) by mjs off the hook with another caron cake and it turned out really pretty and soft.

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!!! I shall look into that pattern!

@ccTrophy 11 месяцев назад

Immediately when you showed the pink option for the bag, my brain went "hot pink hot pink hot pink!" But then you showed the white and I got torn haha. I fully support both. Both is good. Also I'm working on the Never Sweater test knit at the moment and it is definitely a reliable stockinette in the round project!

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Both is good!! I love hear that!!

@lgbinkley 11 месяцев назад

Nora thanks for sharing your winter knits. Have you looked at the Dawn to Dust Shacket by Tiffany Thai? I really like that one.

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Yes! It is on the list!

@thebooknivore 11 месяцев назад

Okay I love the Christmas dress pattern choice! I love the idea of it being midi but i also am kinda obsessed with the long sleeved shorter version next to the one you’re inspired by! I think I like either the Eun sweater or the Never Sweater for your big sweater to replace the h&m one!

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

I LOVE that one too!!! I am excited to try it on as I go and decide!

@Animalbandittt 11 месяцев назад

😂cracking up at your expensive skein of yarn story… “THAT IS ITS PURPOSE” 😂

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

😂 I don't know why I am always in this position!

@edinacole6382 11 месяцев назад

Yes, yes, the mohair will look great with your $40 yarn. I think you will end up loving the hat.

@thatcrochetchick369 11 месяцев назад

Hi Nora! I love all three ideas for your boulevard bag! The only hesitation I have is that the brown alpaca will have a ton of drape. This is great for garments, but sometimes compromises the integrity of an accessory like a bag. I know you talked about using mohair, and I think that would definitely help with the structure. Anyway, those are just my thoughts. Happy knitting!

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Such great feedback! That actually is part of my concern and I'm not so keen on knitting something with the tightest gauge it will allow. I think I'll have to wait and see what I'm working with on the brown mohair front before I go down that road

@sonyazombiee 11 месяцев назад

So I have been knitting the Folklore cardigan for, uh, almost three years, and while it's been slow going for me (I got tendinitis last year sooo) I really love the pattern. The textures are so fun and it is a nice change from seamless knits if I want to jump around projects. I'm looking forward to seeing you work on it!

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Oh my! I hope your body has been healing 💛 I’m excited for th change up!

@isabellesiegel9111 11 месяцев назад

I'm knitting the Eun and loving it! Definitely recommend :) Also i love your pod so much!

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Ahhh so good to know! Thank you!!!! 🥰

@MrsKWheatley 11 месяцев назад

I love your no-nonsense approach to yarn purchasing. So much variety and thought goes into your purchases. And I was laughing so much at the story of your precious skein of hand-dyed yarn. I've been there, too! For your Dad, have you thought about the Lanark sweater by @creabea? It's a great design and lots of pattern support available.

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Yes I love that sweater! I think that might be a great fit!

@megaelsa1000 10 месяцев назад

Use the valentine yarn for socks, bold colour choices are completely ok on your feet:)!

@peggykragh7941 11 месяцев назад

The Berroco Alpaca will pill quite a bit. I’m thinking that may have been part of Lily Kate’s reason for choosing Boucle. Excellent and fun podcast. Keep it up!

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Gooood thinking! We shall see! Thank you!

@Thx-I-made-it 11 месяцев назад

I have a few truly over the top skeins of variegated hand-dyed yarn... my most obnoxious is two skeins of a green and white, GLITTERY yarn......... it's sitting on my shelf haunting me. I don't know who I was when I bought it. I'm excited to see what you make out of your skein! I've really been enjoying your videos

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Oh my goodness, glitter?! I love that. Sounds like a great bit of yarn to use up for the holidays! Perhaps a pillow? What fun to put out for the season! 💛

@lindapayne9474 11 месяцев назад

Love the sweater pattern and idea of a sweater for your dad!

@mariemunson6087 11 месяцев назад

Hi Nora, I knit the sunami cardigan it's a lovely cardigan with lace. And cables around the border which you knit at the same time as the body. I absolutely love the dress, I hope you get it done in time it would look lovely at Christmas xx

@AnnaE949 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing the Sunanami Cardigan. It looks so classic. -Anna

@alexandriafrench5697 11 месяцев назад

Hi Nora! I was literally just about to comment that I knit a "Learn to Knit a Men's Sweater" for my father-in-law last year for Christmas and I looked up and there it was on screen as you were scrolling through projects! I can verify that it is an excellent Dad sweater! The only change I would make is to maybe add some decreases toward the wrists or do a ribbed cuff. The i-cord bind off without the extra decreases looks a liiiiittle wonky, but otherwise, it was a great quick knit and the 5x1 ribbing looks so crisp! I love your videos! It's so fun to have a space to nerd out over knitting and yarn!

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Aww yayyy!! That's actually my one hang up with just looking through the photos--the cuffs! So good to know, thank you 🥰

@rachelraye285 11 месяцев назад

I made the Grayling cardigan! You scrolled by it!!! I love the pattern and it is an easy knit. Both the grayling and the folklore will fly off your needles. Awesome picks Nora!!

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Ooh yayyy! I love to hear that!

@Winkey-crafts 11 месяцев назад

Totally understand you saving the yarn… but it wants to become something 😊 the valentine yarn is beautiful! If I would be making something out of it I’d be knitting a scarf (the do not disturb is a one skein project) I think you would get more wear out of that. Your dress, 😮 can’t wait to see that finished. And what a great yarn treasurers you found in the thrift shop , so jealous!

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

It does want to be something!! Definitely worth considering a scarf!! Thanks for the recommendation! 🥰

@jessmakingit 10 месяцев назад

Hi Nora, another great episode! Thank you. For the men's sweater maybe Cascade 220 Superwash would be a good reasonably priced option for worsted yarn that's easy care. There is a great color if you want something dark but with some hints of color in certain light. It's called Galaxy #367. A couple other awesome heather moody colors that wouldn't be so solid that they become boring to knit, but not too loud if the guy you knit for is a more classic dresser are, #860 Smoke Heather, #327 Storm Cloud Heather, or #1923 Red Wine Heather. There's just so many choices and I've always had good luck using Cascade yarns. I have a sweater's quantity of Galaxy and of Red Wine Heather bagged up and ready to start a sweater some day, but first I think I'm going to make a Shacket, once my elbow is healed. I've got some Juniper Moon Herriot (Alpaca) that is a hank or two of a variety of earthy fall colors and I think it might work great for the plaid Shacket that I mentioned in a comment on the Shacket episode. Have a great day & take care.

@akaNoraKnits 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so so much for this recommendation! Funny enough-Cascade was exactly what I had in mind!! I appreciate your insight! Thank you!!!

@TheMoodyRose 11 месяцев назад

Hi Nora! For your Dads sweater, if getting it done by his birthday is too soon you can always give it to him for Father’s Day. That will give you plenty of time. The purse yarn, I personally like the first option of the brown, but then thinking about the drapy yarn it might not be a good option. The fuchsia would be fantastic tho!

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Such a great idea! Thank you!

@johannazercher705 11 месяцев назад

SO glad I found your channel, you are so fun and gorgeous!

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Aw thank you soo much 🥰 omg with the bow?! Her patterns are just so beautiful!!!

@johannazercher705 11 месяцев назад

@@akaNoraKnits yes, exactly! (Got some marzipan coloured fingering and some old rose/mauvy (?!😅) Mohair, it'll Look stunning with a Black velvet Band 😏

@jennifershears-dolle209 11 месяцев назад

Hi Nora! Such great plans! I love the bag pattern, I'm a sucker for a great bag so I purchased it and hope to make it. I can't wait to see how yours turns out. I've been thinking about my 2024 knitting plans. One thing I hope to do is spin anough yarn to make a sweater! I use a drop spindle, so it does take time, but I purchased 2 fleece and plan to wash and spin them for the sweater. One is corridale and BFL, it is a beautiful chocolate color, and the other is cotswold a beautiful creamy white. We shall see how it goes! Thank you for your great videos, I just love visiting with you 😊

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Thank you! I cannot wait to get that bag on my needles! It is my reward for finishing my time-sensitive wips 😅 I love the idea of bringing a fiber across every stage of a project! Even if it takes three whole year, it will be well worth it!

@jennifershears-dolle209 11 месяцев назад

@@akaNoraKnits thank you for the encouragement! I can't wait to see how your wips come out. 😍

@jkoiicme 11 месяцев назад

have you seen the dawn to dusk shacket by tiffknit? it has the typical look of a buttoned shirt ~ also the step-by-step sweater by handmade by florence is a good basic sweater free pattern! especially with the gauge of the blossom cake yarn ^^

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Yes!! It is definitely on the list!! I didn’t realize the Florence sweater was a similar gauge! That could be nice and easy!

@angelaobernesser9167 11 месяцев назад

I had a hard time finding a yarn for my boyfriend's sweater as well, but I ended up going with Valley Yarns Whatley and he loves it! It is a cotton alpaca blend. It is really inexpensive but super soft and lightweight. He is quite big (6'2", 250lbs) and for a sweater I needed 13 balls of this. He also runs verrry warm, so I figured the cotton content would help mitigate that! I haven't finished the sweater yet but I think it'll be a hit.

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Oh soooo smart! Thank you for the rec!!

@edinacole6382 11 месяцев назад

Lovely pink/red yarns! I love them

@cynthiaspear-duncan7661 11 месяцев назад

You are not wasting the yarn.you thrifted it....such a clever person. How luxurious to make the bags you want! Do it

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Wait you’re so right! If people have designer bags made out of all sorts of luxurious materials, why shouldn’t I make my own?? 👏🏻

@Izzabellaa 11 месяцев назад

I cannot wait to see this dress!! You can do it ❤

@MrsGrinnellma 11 месяцев назад

If I ever doubt the fact that a beautiful skein of hand dyed yarn deserves to be knit or crocheted into a hat or a cowl for myself or a deserving friend, I look at a catalog, like the Sundance Catalog, to see what they are selling a wool hat for. Then I say, OK, I am fine with using a skein of $40 yarn to make myself a hat. I have a go to hat pattern that I know works every time so I am never disappointed.

@sandrakastel633 11 месяцев назад

So this similar thing happened to me. Signature dpns. They were like $90 but I was too far into it to say no. I haven't used them yet either. ❤ your channel!

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

😂 I am so sorry you haven’t used them! I hope they come in handy one day!!

@AnnaE949 11 месяцев назад

Heheheheee, I’ve been there. At the register, inner dialogue, in my Homer Simpson voice: “uhhhh….d’oh!”.

@kayegallagher6703 11 месяцев назад

Love all the winter knitting plans! ❤ I would use the pink yarn for the bag mostly because the nylon in it will add a bit more strength to it so it will hopefully last longer. I am also knitting a sweater dress and I'm trying to finish it by Christmas. 🤞🤞 Also, the Eun Sweater is on my to knit list as well 🎉🎉

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Great thinking! I’d love to know what dress you’ve got on the needles! Love that we’re on the same page!

@kayegallagher6703 11 месяцев назад

@@akaNoraKnits I'm knitting the Meridienne sweater dress! I grabbed the pattern with the discount code you provided on Instagram awhile back. 😄

@jamiethrogmorton2540 11 месяцев назад

I think the fab (Fabel!) dress would be a wonderful accomplishment by X-mas. Everything else would be gravy.

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

I’m with you! Fingers crossed!🤞

@theyarngoeson 11 месяцев назад

😊❤ you pick such a great variety of patterns! I’m cheering you on and can’t wait to see your FOs! I used to be so ambitious, trying hard to knit all the things and, now my knitting is much more slow-going so I just get way less things made throughout the year.

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!!! I think that's okay too! I feel like that's part of what I enjoy about watching knitting podcasts. I feel like I get to knit vicariously through other people and then spend my valuable knitting time on projects that really excite me!

@jamiecrucefix4078 11 месяцев назад

Hello from spain so glad to have found your channel. I'm looking forward to seeing how your christmas Augusten 25 dress looks like I hope you can knit it time for Christmas. I think either of the boucle yarn option for the bag work. Also anyone of the two mohair options for the mulburr hat with Valentine yarn work too. Thank you for introducing me to Tricot Espace designer I added the warm up sweater and the Sunday morrning wrap to my favourites.

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Hello Spain!!!! I was supposed to visit Barcelona back in March of 2020 when the whole world shut down, and haven’t been able to arrange the trip since. Such a dream! Thank you for joining me 🥰 I’m so glad you found something new here!!

@francesm1704 11 месяцев назад

Ohhh nice! The Musselburgh hat is awesome for a mindless knit. I’ve so far knit nine and soon to cast on number ten lol

@ericasjogren4099 11 месяцев назад

For a zipper sweater I really like Petiteknit zipper sweater man, there’s a bulky weight one and a light weight (dk I think). Love pink for the bag and you should definitely match it with the hand dyed pink for a Musselburgh hat! 😍 and yes my first thought for the long cardigan was Noro sock omg that would be so pretty and so expensive but hey you deserve a LUXURIOUS cardigan!! That’s like a once in a lifetime knit!

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

I’ve heard great things about that zip-up! I’ll have to look into it! I think you’re right with my pinks! And really do feel like I save soooo much with my yarn purchases that I can justify a luxury knit once in a while! We shall see!

@janicpanny 11 месяцев назад

I am so in that place of saving my expensive yarn. I’m a crocheter who discovered hand dyed yarn a year ago. It’s. So. Gorgeous! I’ve amassed a small fortune in variegated, tonal, and speckled treasure. All this year I’ve been crocheting through my “cheap” yarn in anticipation of 2024 and a year of learning to knit that lovely pricey yarn. My brain equates expensive with knitting - maybe because it seems to require less yarn. 🤷🏼‍♀️

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

So funny how we think that way! I agree with the people in the comments here. Knit the yarn, use the yarn! It’s always better made up into something than sitting in a stash!

@GymGirl88 11 месяцев назад

Punchy pink purse!!!!!!

@SharonCullenArt 11 месяцев назад

On the hat, of the yarn choices you have, I wanted to mention the Fabel yarn is a self striping pattern yarn. I’m not sure you were aware of that and that might be even bolder on your head than the pink variegated yarn.

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Yes! I would definitely proceed with caution 😅

@claireknitsnyc 11 месяцев назад

Great video as always. Thanks for sharing. I wanted to tell you that I've knit a few hats w/ alpaca yarn and unfortunately they get stretched out quickly. I've learned to not use alpaca for projects that i want to keep structure. Since yours is a mix w/ Merino, maybe it would be ok. i also stopped using superwash for hats (same reason), they get too drapey. Have a lovely holiday and as always thank you for your great videos.

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Soo good to know! I wonder if it would even be worth it to try with a ribbed hat instead to try and counteract some of that stretching 🤔 thank you!!!

@anishinaabae 10 месяцев назад

i'm not sure if anyone has mentioned this to you yet, but in case they haven't: drops brushed alpaca silk is knitted up as an aran weight yarn, whereas drops kid silk mohair (and most mohairs i've seen) is knitted up as lace weight. if you're holding a fingering weight yarn together with an aran weight, you're going to get a bulky weight gauge rather than the DK weight required for the augustins pattern!

@akaNoraKnits 10 месяцев назад

Yes! If you check out some of my recent podcasts, I have been discussing the ways in which I am adapting the pattern to suit my gauge. Thank you!!

@Citroen_2cv 11 месяцев назад

Tripping through Michael's one day for something unrelated, I saw a barrel of Caron Cakes and stopped dead in my tracks -- bought a few gorgeous colorways and knit a pair of rowdy Stephen West leggings, They came out SO GREAT, and I can thrash them in the wash. Soft, beautiful, highly entertaining to knit because stockinette + shifting colors. One day I'll wear them to work with a long black sweater and boots and no-one will recognize me. (Typically all wool, all neutral, all the time) Sometimes it's just acrylic for the win --

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Omg so fun 💛 seriously, sometimes a little acrylic is all you need!!!

@Oldorcuttyarnery 11 месяцев назад

Nora - what about a Sophie scarf for your “valentine” yarn? You could pair it with the mohair or not - and you’d have a sweet little accessory with a pop of color - without being a brightly colored hat??

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

I actually have a stash yarn that I think would be perfect for that pattern! The trouble is that I'm not so sure I'd wear it

@eliner4906 11 месяцев назад

Loved seeing your knitting plans. It's so inspiring! I'm already planning to knit 2 Musselburghs this winter, so I'd love to knit those along with you! 😊

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Thank you! There ya go, a very informal knit along!

@Unitubeful 11 месяцев назад

Enjoyed the video and loved the different idea options you gave. As for your accessory bag it is interesting because for ME i am all about the fuchsia (I already have a leather purse in this color and love it) I would say for you to go with the Ossie brown for a couple reasons ... one it reminds you of your pup that you love, so you made a connection with the color. Two ... that color can go with more outfit options making it more versatile for you. As far as yarn guilt goes .... you should only feel guilty if you DON'T use the yarn, and its just collecting dust in a shady dark corner in your closet (IMO I'm sure some would argue different) As for my winter knit plans i only have one ... i am looking to making a second pressed flowers cowl in a sparkle red and a sparkle white color.

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

You are so right! I think I need more than one, but I love the idea of my Osi color and then the pop of pink! That sounds festive and lovely!

@sarahgordon1679 11 месяцев назад

I’m loving all your winter knitting plans. The Miles Shirt Jacket is in my winter plans, too but you’re right about the collar…I think I’d prefer a normal shirt collar. Also one of my planned winter knit is the zipper pullover light by Petite Knit. It’s a quarter zip like you’re thinking for your dad. I think they have a mens version also. Or the Lanark sweater by Rebecca Clow looks beautiful!

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Yes I have to look into those! Great options!

@vikkiharding2785 11 месяцев назад

I'd love a shacket pattern round-up ❤ all such exciting plans for your winter - I'm looking forward to seeing your Christmas dress in particular! With the bag project, i really don't think thats a waste of nice yarn - if you'd get more use out of a bag than a hat, making a hat would be the waste! Besides, you can wear a bag in all seasons 😊 so make it in the yarn your heart desires!!

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

yay! so am I 😅 thank you for the green light! So funny how we can overthink these things!

@Twilightwitchery 11 месяцев назад

I have several gift knits I need to start on now that I’ve finally finished the embrace octopus sweater. I always end up a bit behind. I think the brown for the bag would be lovely.

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Gift knitting is so generous! I hope your recipients love what you’ve made 💛

@luliknits 11 месяцев назад

Nora, loved your video!! Just wanted to warn you that generally, chenille-type yarns tend to be really delicate and they split easily, I'm not sure I would use it alone to make straps, maybe use a cotton black yarn to give it a bit of strength

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Ahhhh so smart! I’ll see how it knits up but it might not be the best option. Thank you!

@sharonyeates1373 11 месяцев назад

Hi Nora. Love the energy as always. I don’t know if you are familiar with the Lanark sweater by Rebecca Clow it’s on my to do list and it’s unisex too. Looks really cosy. Have a great day.

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!! Yes I love the look of that one!!

@keelyjennings4175 11 месяцев назад

I'm knitting the Folklore Cardigan for my daughter. I have finished the back and both side panels and it's been a few weeks. I'm a little nervous about the seaming though!

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

I’m so reckless when it comes to seaming 😂 it’ll be on the inside so you’re the only one who would ever know if it was off!

@Candiceknits 11 месяцев назад

I have bought the yarn to make the folklore cardigan for my daughter a few months ago, she is a major Swifty.

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Ooh fun!!!

@nellispinelli9 11 месяцев назад

In terms of shackets, I would recommend looking at the dawm to dusk shacket by Tiffany Thai (it has a collar). It's on my list of eventually knits... Along with the Miles shirt jacket 😅

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Yesss it is on the list!!

@Amanda.aka.Megan.Shines 11 месяцев назад

I can totally relate on the self-pressured purchases of things you would never spend that much on otherwise! I was traveling home from a work trip in Atlanta and I was so sick (recovering from food poisoning and withdrawal from my anxiety meds because of said food poisoning the night before). When I got off the plane I saw a text from my husband (who was picking me up) that he was stuck in traffic and it was going to be a bit longer. I just wanted to go home, I was getting hungry, I was thirsty and I was cranky. So I went to gift shop for a water, dramamine, and a little snacky. I saw some toffee, and I was like yes, candy will fix this. Got all wrung up and was about to pay when I saw my total was like $60. I was expecting $15, maybe $20. And then I saw that the toffee was like $50. But I was in too deep and felt too embarrassed to be like "you know what, never mind on the toffee." So that's how I ended up with the most expensive tin of candy I've ever seen.

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Hahahahahhaa I have been here so many times! I hope it was delicious 😂

@louiserossiter4310 11 месяцев назад

Make a swatch with your hand dyed yarn and the mohair and look at the fabric it creates to decide whether you like it. It could be beautiful.

@lynnmcentire4014 11 месяцев назад

That is my advice too. Swatch each of them and see which you like

@kim_makes4038 11 месяцев назад

Again, I’m inspired!! I love seeing your plans for ambitious projects - I’m looking at you long line cardigans 😂 It made me think a bit more about what I choose to knit - I think I lean towards something I know I can have reasonably quickly ( definitely want the product but less of the process!). I adore and would wear items like the longer cardigans more but putt off by the fact I wouldn’t have them in a few weeks? I’m going to have a coffee and ponder my life/knitting choices 😂

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

I totally get it!! But it’s nice that they are at least knit at a bit of a chunkier gauge!!

@brooklynnbarnett1537 11 месяцев назад

Hi Nora! I have wanted to knit a shacket myself for quite a while now, and I have came across a pattern that has the traditional look of a shacket! It is called the Dusk to Dawn Shacket by Tiffany Thai and I found it on ravelry! I plan on knitting this one, and I thought I would share if you haven’t seen it already!

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Yess I have that one on my list!!! I definitely think I need to do my shacket pattern round up because I have done an INTENSE amount of research into different patterns 😅 but I do love the look of that one!

@brooklynnbarnett1537 11 месяцев назад

@@akaNoraKnits oh yay!! I look forward to it! I love shackets! ☺️

@edinacole6382 11 месяцев назад

OMG! I knit a cable cardigan that looks almost the same with Drops and a strand of wool. Mine is from Kim Hargreaves and I made it in pink. Presently, I am knitting a "basic" stockinet cardigan with the Drops in the same shade of grey you held up and a strand of wool. LOL

@helene4110 11 месяцев назад

Hi! Another idea for variegated yarn is to use it as a contrast color in a color work project. I, too, wouldn't use variegated yarn in a hat or a garment alone but I love the look it gives a color work project. Also, I learned a new English word today. "Shacket"! So thank you! I love learning new words. (I'm French... and by the way, your French pronunciation is great)

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Such a good idea! Thank you so much! I shall feel less silly about it next time! 💛

@lisagill5787 11 месяцев назад

I’m going to start the Folklore cardigan soon, and have a musselburough on the needles now, great minds think alike! Please do a shacket round up video!

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

I love that so many of us are on the same page! Definitely will!

@Animalbandittt 11 месяцев назад

I would absolutely make the miles and for your collar, utilize short rows for a rolled over collar

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

Smart smart smart!

@jannaknapp5297 11 месяцев назад

Have you looked at the Turtle Dove II pattern for your Caron yarn? It is a free pattern. I knit mine on 5mm needles with Cascade Luminosa which is also a blown yarn. I love it.

@akaNoraKnits 11 месяцев назад

So good to know! Thank you!