KNITTIMELAPSE ⎮ Part 2 trying again after unravelling everything 

Thank you so much :)

Hahaha I related to this so hard 😂

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Glad you enjoy it!

Thanks for the info!

I told my kids years ago that it was Buzz Lightyear...knowing all along it was from the planes 🤣🤣 PS ... they believed me ❤❤

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed! Good luck on your sweater :)

Sometimes wetblocking works to create the boxier shape, but the result is more guaranteed with the decreases :)

Oh, I see, thanks for answering! I've been seeing a lot of these marks lately

Thanks so much! I hope you give sweater knitting a try in the future

Oh thank you LOL

Aw, thanks so much!

Sometimes even with a swatch it doesn't work out for me. I'm definitely still learning and trying to get better. Thanks so much for the suggestion. They sound right down my alley and I'll have to check them out!

Fabric stretches, especially alpaca. Wet blocking your swatch and also accounting for the weight of the garment will help you plan for the growth of the yarn. Also, the sleeve issue is because you didn’t plan sleeve cap shaping. You did the armhole shaping on the body but no shaping on the sleeve. Once you do that the sleeve will fit better. :) Your perseverance is impressive. Keep it up. ♥️

@@MarlyBird Thanks so much for the suggestion, especially about wetblocking :)

I also echo the swatch & block before starting the project suggestion. Swatching doesn’t get enough respect. Swatching is doubly critical when working with an unfamiliar yarn/fiber and without a tested pattern. The Knowledgeable Knitter book by Margaret Radcliffe (an excellent Knitting book author) has a chapter all about swatching that makes the case for taking the swatch to new heights. Not only is swatching and a good blocking an opportunity to determine stitch & row gauge to calculate and determine the finished item size, it’s also a chance to examine the yarn performance and suitability for the project. Later on a swatch is a good way to test stain removal products or test dyes if necessary. It can also be unraveled for repair yarn. It’s not wasted time and yarn. A swatch can be much more than a small plain square for stitch and row gauge. Make a “grand” swatch with all main elements of the project - including the beginning edge treatment (ribbing, etc); the main body stitch; a portion of any decorative stitch areas (cables, lace or other specialty stitches); any top/side/edging treatments (button bands, button holes, I-cord, bing offs, etc); and maybe shaping methods included in the item . That may mean the swatch starts with ribbing, a folded hem, a ruffle, etc; is edged with a button hole band; and could incorporate several portions of stitch patterns. It might not even be square if it has a sleeve or neck shaping portion near the top. Think of it as a sampler of sorts. Make it big, not just 4”/10 cm square. Block it. If the design incorporates a loose knit gauge or uses a yarn fiber/yarn construction known to stretch out of shape with gravity (alpaca, silk, cotton, novelty, etc) or develop a bias (overspun single ply yarn) , hang the blocked & dried swatch for a day or two and perhaps even attach evenly spaced light items to the bottom edge to mimic the force of gravity that the finished object will have to endure. Put the swatch in your purse, pocket, or back pack for a couple days to see how the yarn/fabric holds up to wear if the item needs to be especially durable. Yeah, all that takes time, effort and extra yarn. But so does frogging/tinking and re-knitting over and over, which is hard on yarn and hard on the knitter. The extra effort will yield a finished object more likely to be satisfying instead of a disappointment.

@@annas7715 Thanks so much for sharing this. I have been considering making swatches since I've recently started writing my own patterns. You make valid points. It is time consuming to unravel and retry. A swatch is a simple solution to help reduce this.

Thanks so much!

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I'm glad you enjoyed :) Thanks so much

Thanks so much Marlena :) I definitely agree with you. The beauty of knitting is that it's customizable! Thanks so much for staying tuned.

Thanks for the suggestion

Thank you :) By the way, I like your username!

Thanks so much

Thanks so much for staying tuned! I'm glad you enjoyed :)

Thanks so much for staying tuned

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Thank you for staying tuned :)

Thanks so much! This was so nice to read and it inspires me to keep knitting and making videos like this :)

I use a smaller needle to pick up the stitches. It's quicker and easy. Then I transfer back onto the original needle. This is to avoid knitting a tight row.

Thanks so much for the comment! It's definitely more about knitting with care. It's not about trying to knit perfectly if that makes sense :)

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Thanks so much!

Thank you!

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Thanks so much. Maybe in the future I may consider releasing a pattern for this :)

Thank you :)

@@ToTheKnitPoint You're welcome!🙏 You're doing the hard work, I'm just watching 👀

Really late reply: I hope your unfinished projects will be given a second chance. We all get into a rut sometimes, or lose knitting momentum. I hope to encourage you through my videos to keep knitting! Happy knitting and good luck.

Oh thank you :)

I'm sure this was shown in the previous part as it had to be unravelled when a join came undone.

I used a technique called spit splice. I did show it in part 1, but I can also include it in part 3 as well :)

@@traceyb3345 Yes, you're right

The gauge is 26 x 37 and yes, it did take a long time to knit!

Hi Nancy, Thanks so much for the comment. One of my goals is to be able to knit something up just by looking at it. Hopefully at one point, I won't need a pattern. I find writing my own patterns help extend my understanding. Of course it's easier and quicker to use an already tried and tested pattern. I pick up new skills & techniques from them too, but I find I learn more when I deconstruct something. I don't view it as a disappointment and I try not to see it as a burden. If something isn't working out, I change my pattern accordingly.

Hi Lynne, Thanks so much. I'm using an alpaca 75% and polyamide 25% yarn blend. It's unravelled from a men's sweater I bought. I made a video detailing how I unravelled and repurposed the yarn. Feel free to check it out on my channel!

Thank you

Hi Rachel, I'll use smaller needles to get my stitches back into place. This really helps prevent losing them as I pick up and it's a lot quicker. I especially do this if I see that a row looks too tight. Also, I transfer back onto the original needle size to avoid knitting a tight row. That wonky look might be due to picking up the stitches twisted. The solution to this is easy though, just make sure the needle goes in the loop purlwise. (Hope this makes sense) Lastly, my patterns are not for sale. They're just personal projects to help improve my skills and understanding. And I write my patterns so I can alter them for my future projects. Maybe in the future I may consider selling patterns (if the demand is there) I'm still a novice right now though. Sorry for writing a novel, hope this answers your question!

@@ToTheKnitPoint Did you... just call yourself a novice...? You are already amazing!

@@EuiHwanP I agree! @totheknitpoint is definitely not a novice!!

No, I haven't experienced this

LOL!

Yes, that's exactly why I unravel. I'd rather have a quality piece rather than one that's quickly knit up with a bunch of mistakes! Thanks for watching :)

My patience was built over time :) I really enjoy knitting too, so I don't mind unravelling and fixing mistakes. I view it as part of the whole process.

Oh thank you

I do love knitting, but I'm not punishing myself nor am I trying not striving to be a perfectionist. For me it's about trying my best. If I know I can fix something in my knitting, then I will always try. I don't view it as burdensome, but more of a learning experience.

Hi Deloris, I have to respectfully disagree. Wetblocking is an essential last step for all my knitting pieces. It allows the fabric to bloom and relax and overall, it makes the piece look more elevated and professional. This is always visible when I compare a before and after shot :)

isn't it embarrassing to have 60 years of experience in such a wonderful craft and still have such bitterness in your heart?

Wow, that is a pretty rude thing to say.

And despite all that, you’d be terrible at teaching it with that attitude. Every student would get discouraged at the progress they made and either quite or decide it would be better to learn on their own.

you're not impressing anyone with your wretched words. try knitting yourself a better attitude but that might be too far beyond you, even with your sixty years.

and how long did it take you to knit a simple garment? get off the internet and go to bed, old person