upcoming knitting plans and a chat about size inclusivity

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Hi there friends and welcome to another video! This started out as an August/September planning video and ended up being a little more like a podcast episode featuring a conversation about size inclusivity in knitting! I would love to hear your thoughts on size inclusivity, but please keep it respectful and kind (I will be deleting comments that are not). I say it in the video, but I am just sharing what I am personally doing and I am not intending to force my choices on anyone.
I hope you all enjoy this lil video and get some knitting/crocheting/crafting done while watching!
~ Time Stamps ~
0:00 Intro
3:25 Size Inclusivity
13:05 Cumulus Blouse
20:16 Gift Knit for My Best Friend
23:16 Size-Inclusive Alternatives
28:16 Traveler’s Cardigan
33:59 Frog
37:34 Curio Collar
39:34 Outro
~ Connect with me ~
Insta: popsicle_frog
Ravelry: popsicle-frog
~ More Info on Size Inclusivity ~
Things I Have Read/Resources on Sizing
ysolda.com/blogs/journal/ysol...
www.digitsandthreads.ca/new-r...
www.theverge.com/22309480/kni...
www.craftyarncouncil.com/stan...
www.susannawinter.net/post/20...
www.eileencaseycreations.com/m...
Knitters who have story highlights saved discussing size inclusivity that I have watched:
Sarah Karine Knits (@sarahkarineknits)
Yelley Knits (@yelleyknits)
~ All the things I mentioned ~
Cumulus Blouse by Petite Knit // www.petiteknit.com/collection...
DROPS Kid-Silk // 31 Mauve // www.garnstudio.com/yarn.php?s...
Bandit by Jacqueline Cieslak // www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Bonnie by Orlane Sucche // www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Traveler’s Cardigan by Ozetta Knitwear // www.ozettaknitwear.com/patter...
WoolDreamers Manchelopi // Natural Mid Grey // monttricot.getpayd.com/catalo...
Frog by Claire Garland (@dotpebbles_knits) // www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
DROPS Lima // 0100 Off-White // 0705 Olive Mix // www.garnstudio.com/yarn.php?s...
Curio Collar by Lydia Morrow (@whatlydiamade) // www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
~ Music from Epidemic Sound~
Egg Rollz // www.epidemicsound.com/track/Y...
Rivers of My Mind // www.epidemicsound.com/track/Z...
~ Tech Info ~
Camera: Canon EOS 80D
Lens: Canon EFS 18-135mm
Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro CC

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31 июл 2024

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@Mollyyca5 Год назад

Thank you for mentioning the size inclusivity. As someone who is larger, I really enjoy using inclusive patterns. They don’t make me feel like im being put in the back of a corner in the store like most shops in malls in the U.K. for plus size clothing. it allows me to enjoy my hobby even more!

@lalaleelou1 Год назад

I am HERE for the size inclusivity discussion. It’s so encouraging as a fat knitter to see support from a straight size knitter. This is how change happens.

@meganobrien9520 Год назад

Love the size inclusivity talk! Not everyone is going to care, and not every designer is going to want to do it. But if it’s something we feel passionately about, we don’t have to buy from those designers! Personally, I couldn’t believe when I was the largest size in some patterns I was looking at recently (39” bust) and just chose not to buy those. It is extra work for the designer, but it’s not as if the grading all of a sudden changes at 1XL to be more difficult. If I’m paying a fair price for the pattern and it’s more inclusive, I’m in!

@popsiclefrogknits Год назад

Exactly!! Thank you for sharing your thoughts :)

@bobbibrown4838 Год назад

I just love you and your podcast! Thank you for being a great example of what a good human should be! And I for sure think we need a knit and chat about name !!!

@heatherstiara8033 Год назад

As a plus size woman, I would pay “extra” for a plus size version of a pattern if that is what it took. I cannot design. So I rely on patterns to knit. I don’t know how much extra work it takes to make it size inclusive. But I don’t understand why they’d want to exclude so many women. It’s cruel really. And, like I said, I will pay extra if it’s really that much work to include the extra sizes.

@ninamariaknitting Год назад

The sad thing is, it's not really extra work to grade patterns for larger sizes. You shouldn't have to pay extra because even though it can require a bit more work because the rate of increasing/decreasing needs to be changed, overall it's not that much extra work. If the design has a lot of cables or a lot of lace, then it can be a bit more effort but that would apply to every size. It's so sad that 1) plus size people are being excluded and then 2) that they've been made to feel that grading and designing for them is a lot of work. It shouldn't be like that.

@kaiden4937 Год назад

Not sure if this is the only reason, but I know that one reason why some patterns don’t have a ton of sizes is due to not having a diverse size range of test knitters. Test knitters aren’t paid to knit work-in-progress designs so it can be hard for smaller designers to get so many people to test out their designs in different sizes. However I’m not sure why designers who are much bigger in popularity aren’t able to find more people to test their designs since they have a much larger range of people who follow their work.

@ninamariaknitting Год назад

@@kaiden4937 The thing is that designers should still grade for bigger sizes and have a testing call. Often not finding testers for sizes is used as an excuse not to grade for those larger sizes. I've seen plenty of designers who've graded the pattern for larger sizes and then write on Ravelry that the size wasn't tested but it can be obtained for free if that size is made and feedback is given.

@heatherstiara8033 Год назад

@@kaiden4937 I saw a pattern that I’m going to buy and the designer put on there that 2X-5X hadn’t been tested and that if anybody wanted to knit that size she would give it to them for free to test. I’m still planning to buy it to support the designer, but I thought that was really nice. :)

@ellenowlin Год назад

so i havent even finished watching the video yet, i'm only at about 10:15, but as a fat person who IS one of those people being excluded from my favorite things knitwear's patterns because of her lack of sizing (even for the larger sizes she's making in that new pattern) i just want to say that your approach to how you're not going to support that designer anymore is like.......it's really great. it makes me emotional to see, honestly. this is really how you use whatever platform you have to be an ally and support others. not just being like "here's this thing i made, here's the link to the pattern, it's not size inclusive sowwy )': " but actually saying "no i *wont* link the pattern, i'm going to talk about how this person isn't doing enough so i can educate others because i didn't realize these things when i started knitting, and here are better more size inclusive designers with similar patterns you can support." so thank you. that shit made me like and subscribe and write this comment lol

@jolowry1047 Год назад

I really enjoyed this video, and thank you for having the discussion about size inclusivity. I just started knitting and it’s a discussion I didn’t know was happening in the knitting/crafting world. I’m so excited to see frog come alive and I’m interested in your other knits as well. Also, I can 100% imagine the smell of sheep. I used to raise them and I would kill to smell that yarn lol!

@woolhaze Год назад

I'm glad to see more discussions about size inclusivity happening. I haven't bought a new PetiteKnit pattern since before she was first called out, since she's been disturbingly slow to upgrade her older patterns to inclusive sizes and isn't consistent about new designs being inclusive. People say, "well she's not American", but that's sheer ignorance - fat European people exist too! This is not "just an American problem".

@adynofpasavil Год назад

Your second video got recommended to me the day after you posted this! So excited to knit to your immaculate vibes. Love the videos so far! Also, I was blown away with how incredible your Ingrid Sweater turned out. I made one back in late April, early May. It flew off the needles for me as well. Hope you're well! :D

@cearamichalowske Год назад

Thank you so much for taking the time to find alternative patterns to recommend! Ozetta’s patterns are all so gorgeous, I’ve currently got her Seasons Sweater on my needles

@popsiclefrogknits Год назад

I love Ozetta's patterns so much! The first pattern I ever followed was her Camp Socks pattern, so I'm so excited to knit one of her garment patterns! (and I wanna make the Seasons sweater at some point, I'm just intimidated by half-fisherman's rib)

@cearamichalowske Год назад

@@popsiclefrogknits I promise half fisherman’s rib isn’t bad at all! If you can knit and purl, you can totally do it!

@kerrybobs Год назад

I appreciate you highlighting the size inclusivity issue with certain pattern designers. Its refreshing that a young knitter is socially aware & would like to see changes so bigger knitters can make & wear hand knits. I really enjoyed your podcast. Hi from Liverpool uk x

@kuukiyomi6364 Год назад

Wow, I had no idea about size inclusivity in knitting. I'm glad that you are doing what you are doing 🥰

@truelaneknits Год назад

I cannot wait to see you knit up FROG!

@jenniferwiltrout1975 Год назад

So glad you included size inclusivity as it is very important in include all sizes in patterns. Love your podcasts.

@aromanianknitterinnorway Год назад

Nice to see you again! I have kumulus blouse on my list too. I have 126 cm bust so def I am looking for size inclusive patterns. Happy Knitting, Maria|LittleKnits

@PeePeeLaMoi Год назад

I've been sewing several frog pin cushions from an Etsy pattern, I bet one could sew on a popsicle 😆

@ninamariaknitting Год назад

I can understand small designers lacking the confidence and experience to grade for bigger sizes but large designers like My Favourite Things Knitwear and Petite Knit can pay for a pattern to be graded if they don't know how to do it. It might not be the cheapest option but considering their pattern sales it's something they can afford. Plus, if larger sizes are included it means there will be more sales! It makes me so angry.

@zoranavujatovic3259 Год назад

Hi! I understand your standpoint, but both Petite knit and My favorite things are European, and here in Europe we have a bit different size standards. In most shops you can't find sizes over XL, especially for women, because majority of people don't need them, you have to go to a specialized shop to buy bigger clothes. So I believe they are just following European standard and norm. But since the have become and international designers, they probably should be a bit more considerate.

@caroldaley7187 Год назад

Size inclusivity is a good thing, most pattern designers are working on doing it, it just doesn't happen overnight. It takes a lot of work to do this, anyway, could I have the name of the lovely gift you are making your friend.Please and Thank you.

@jenikay8 Год назад

I have to say I love your t-shirt! I agree with you about buying size inclusive patterns only. There is zero reason to not offer a wide range of sizes.

@netknit7886 Год назад

As a larger lady I understand what you saying but not all pattern are suitable for my size bralet, crops, etc

@Teatime-mq6bv Год назад

I am with you to get patterns in larger sizes. But maybe it’s really difficult to find test knitters? Well, I don’t know to be honest. However it’s simply not fair! Everybody should have the same chance no matter you need xxxs or xxxxxl. I am from Europe and I know that problem from buying normal clothes. In my town the sizes of clothes start at 36, sometimes at 38 which should be medium in the USA. So for a very long time I had no chance to buy my clothes in my town as I was very thin. Ok, you could buy smaller sizes in teeny shops, but well…, they were not my cup of tea. If you need a larger size than xl you also mostly have to go to special shops,or can only buy special brands. They simply offer what people buy the most. Very frustrating and discriminatory! When I first came to the USA I was so happy about the range of sizes and since then I have bought most clothes in your country even I am no longer as thin as I used to be. I really appreciate that this young Lady is thinking about that theme! Anyway, she is a really awesome young person. Love watching her videos💕

@taylorhuber7370 Год назад

Really love the talk about inclusivity and [redacted] knit designer. I’ve fallen trap to loving her designs and feeling the need to “make it work”. Like using a larger needle size to make it looser and have the largest size fit etc. It’s definitely a really toxic mindset and made me feel bad about myself for not being able to fit her biggest size and I imagine many others have felt this way too. I don’t think designers truly understand or care about the toll it can take on peoples mental health to experience these things. Especially when she is such a popular designer. I made her design for a sample at the yarn store I work at and I’m kinda regretting it as I don’t want to put other people in that position when they look up the pattern :( it’s definitely something im working on to be mindful of who I support and show myself more respect by realizing it’s not my fault I can’t fit into her patterns lol thank you so much for talking about this and being honest about your thoughts❤️❤️

@popsiclefrogknits Год назад

Thank you for sharing your experience, and it's terrible because you're right, these designers probably have no idea what it is like/the toll it can take on people's mental health. And to be totally honest I don't know either, but just because I haven't experience something doesn't mean it isn't happening and isn't something that should be addressed, especially by someone I would consider to be one of the most-knit knitwear designers that I know of. (I hope that made sense)

@knitoriousamy4903 Год назад

Ahhhhh - I was a Bandit tester and I JUST BARELY made the very end of the shot of the testers page. Wooooooot - I'm famous!! :) Thanks for all your support of size inclusivity!!!!

@popsiclefrogknits Год назад

Oh my goodness, your Bandit cardigan was gorgeous, I loved the plum colour so much!

@kristieward74 Год назад

Great podcast size inclusivity is so important. It's so disappointing to find a great pattern but find the biggest size often listed as xxl. Is just 45 inches☹️☹️☹️ But omg your a silver lab mom just like me. Mine is 5 and has my heart his name is Bode

@meepiecrafts7799 Год назад

i love the talk about sizes, but what we also need to realize that is very difficult for desingers to find testers for larger sizes. like fiber tales she tries a lot but does not find testers. so maybe it is also an issue. i am a plussize so i do understand the issues

@Han_hanie143 Год назад

hello, could you knit a striped frog sweater?

@sgstuff-q8e Год назад

you have knitted the cumulus blouse and tee - did you need to buy both patterns? Or are they basically the same, just with longer sleeves? Or was there a discount for buying both? Hope you don't mind all the questions :D

@popsiclefrogknits Год назад

I bought both patterns! They are basically the same but there are slight differences so I'm not sure how easy it would be to mod one to make the other.

@sgstuff-q8e Год назад

@@popsiclefrogknits appreciate the response. Only started knitting this year so probably need the patterns! Certainly not up to modding yet!

@mdel1129 Год назад

I can't understand this " not size inclusive thing.... " a designer has the right to make the size she wants.....

@sharks2571 Год назад

Yes, but people have the right to represent their values (inclusivity) by choosing not to financially support those who do not uphold said values, and to advocate for others to do the same

@mdel1129 Год назад

Ok, you are right,...... and for a follower to be annoyed by that politically correct jargon