I think the part that I love the most about your videos is that you include when you’re not satisfied with your work and unravel. We tend to see so many people with perfectly finished projects and I personally feel like I am the only one that struggles with knitting sometimes. But when I see this in your videos I find it comforting and reassuring ❤
regarding bamboo/wood/metal needle differences: you're absolutely right, I've noticed differences in my knitting when i'm using different types of needles. working on a pair of socks right now and the first sock was knit with metal needles, while the second is being knit with bamboo, and it's very strange how different even just the feel is. I swapped between metal and wooden needles on a sweater i've been working on and i could see the difference very clearly, just like you pointed out. luckily the socks don't look different (mostly because i knit super tightly lol) so no need to start over! congrats btw, the sweater looks beautiful (even if there are some things you aren't happy with) and your dog is adorable, please give it pets from me :)
Thank so much for watching! I feel like a lot of people like bamboo needles because they have a slightly sharper tip and do feel more like quality, as they don't lose the outer coating/colouring like metal needles do. They maintain their appearance very well over time. Plus they make this nice sound when knitting, you know what I mean? LOL Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts with me :)
Thankyou for another inspirational video. The personal struggle to or not to unravel or unpick is very real.. I just spent several weeks remaking a quilt - way more unpicking than sewing... Watching has refuelled the desire to keep going ❤
I'm not sure if you ever figured out "the sound" but I believe that's your camera's auto focus. I'm binge watching your videos on the tv and recall hearing the sound on your previous (latest) videos.
One of my grandmothers waa a big knitter and she taught me a littlle but i could only stitch an average stitch but I can't imagine how to start again and never learned to finish because the thing i began wasn't either. And while I appreciate the time lapse because we cana watch on quick time your whole process, but it's a tad too quick! You could slow it down some and I bet you wouldn't get any complaints. I mean we are tuned in for it in the first place. Take the time to allow us to see what's happening a little more and youll win me over for sure. 💗
Thank you for sharing another wonderful process video! I really appreciate how you share all parts of the process, even when you aren't happy with the results. It's so relatable to me as I often make mistakes in my knitting. I look forward to seeing what you create next!
I love these videos, thanks for sharing you thought process. Oh zit will probably be easier is you shift or maybe knit one more stitch at the end of your DPN you will be moving the needle over a stitch every round so you don’t get the columns of loose stitches.
I love love love your knitting stories. I am a better knitter because of your tips and seeing your work in actions helps me know I am not alone with some knitting mishaps. As always, I am impressed with your photography as well as your creativity with each video. I truly look forward to the next video.
You are brilliant! My favourite knitting content ❤ I hope you'e make versions of these videos available with the knitting in real time. It'd bee so calming to watch xx
I love watching your videos. I love the ending and all the things you learn while you worked on it. Keep producing videos. Knitting is meant to be slow and relaxing don't let social media bum ya out. 😉
Hello, thanks for another meditative video. They are always so nice to knit along too and the calming music makes me slow down and concentrate. I have been thinking of repurposing some more jumpers as well. I have 1 very old one that is really sentimental. So I think making something new to love gives the original sweater another life.
Thanks so much for watching. Yes, repurposing yarn is a great way to give an older piece new life & to make it more modern for your current wardrobe! You should definitely give it a try :) I'm sure you won't regret it.
I love this repurposing video! I will keep a look out for the right sweaters at the thrift store now that you've shown us what to look for in the seams. Beautiful new sweater you made.
Thank you for another beautiful process video -- I love your content so much!! As you may already know, there are some good tips on youtube for helping reduce/avoid the "ladders" that can form at needle transitions. I use a tip from Crazy Sock Lady who suggests tugging a little bit tighter when knitting the SECOND stitch after the transition (but still knitting the first stitch with normal tension). It helps to even out the transition area as the fabric is created, and it has worked quite well for me!
Thanks so much for watching! Oh, thats a good tip. I went with knitting the first two stitches tightly, then the rest followed with normal tension. But I'll try your suggestion next time, Thank you for sharing :)
I love you're videos so much! I have also been repurposing yarn from thrift stores and old sweaters. But, whenever I get a sweater from a thrift store, I can't get the musty old smell out of it. Do you have any tips for cleaning the sweater/yarn?
Thanks so much for watching! When I thrift a sweater, I usually soak it in cold water with some fabric softener over night. Then I lay it out to air dry. I find this helps gently cleanse it and freshens the smell. And as a general rule, I try to avoid sweaters that have odours. If the smell is really noticeable, I just skip it. Hope this helps :)
Spit splice only works with animal/natural fiber yarn, like wool for example. If it's acrylic, it won't join. I recommend checking the composition of the yarn to ensure there is some natural fiber in the blend. Splicing will still work even if it's 50% wool and 50% acrylic. Anything lower than this percentage may not splice properly. When binding, you can use your spit or plain water. From there, just rub the ends between your palms quickly until there is a seamless join. Hope this helps!