Jessica Knits Episode 26

Welcome to episode 26 of my knitting podcast! Today is all about circular yokes. You can see my latest colorwork sweater design in process, and then I answer a number of questions. The questions are listed here in the upper section, and the links to anything I refer to in the podcast are down below the “where to find Jessica” section.
- Are your patterns in Spanish?
- How do you put your inspiration into a colorwork design?
- What are circular yokes?
- How do you space the increases?
- Plus-sized alterations to eliminate “bat wings”?
- Fit for larger bust: too tight and the armhole too low?
- Adjusting yoke length for fit?
- Gauge too tight, how to keep it right?
- How to choose colors for colorwork?
- Short row shaping and placement?
- Do you knit with others near me?
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Where to find Jessica:
Newsletter signup: view.flodesk.com/pages/619546...
Website: www.jessicamcdonalddesigns.com/
Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/designers/jes...
Instagram: / jessicamknits
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What I’m wearing: Silver Birch sweater
Links mentioned:
Youngfolk Knits podcast for adjusting the fit of a yoke sweater for a larger bust. You can find here channel here:
/ youngfolkknits
@youngfolkknits
How to Choose Colors for Colorwork Knitting blogpost
www.jessicamcdonalddesigns.co...

[@donnarasor5662]

Jessica, thank you for sharing all this information! Your knitwear has excellent fit and now we know how just much work goes into your designs. I really enjoyed this Q&A and hope you will share more in the future.❤

[@julieknitsinthewoods2987]

Thank you so much for taking the time to talk construction. You have me thinking. I’ve been mulling over fit instead of blindly knitting. Although I do love it when I figure out what I want/need and can just go with it. It’s a process for sure. I’m still working on how raglans and yoke fit on me. I’ve used saddle construction and am really curious about the contiguous sleeve method. Haven’t figured that out yet. On knitting community, I also knit and watch podcasts to connect to others. Truthfully I think I continue to improve as a knitter because of it - I appreciate watching and learning. On family and work, I so appreciate your efforts to not only design but to give of yourself for the rest of us while still taking care of your family. You make a difference and are valued ❤

[@emilylee9441]

Thank you for this great episode. I learned a lot!

[@vickyollevier3419]

Really like your podcast & the Q&A!

[@pamelamckenzie2685]

All what you have knitted fantastic I going to try I learning lots from you thank bless you. Great video.

[@jackpickett2288]

Jessica,

[@paulam.5785]

I enjoyed your Q&A so much. You and Andrea Mowry are the best designers out there sharing your vast knowledge with all us. So much appreciation. I am about to start your Wild Horse cardigan and can't wait to have it in my wardrobe! Your new design (snowflakes) looks so pretty and can't wait to see it. 🍂🍃🍁🌞

[@lorikoury120]

I’m here to tell you that you’re very talented and an awesome teacher. I think many of us are envious of your lifestyle because you put your family and God first-as it should be!

[@lynncharlesworth8561]

Lovely vibe your podcast has. Thanks so much.

[@EvieBear236]

Can't wait to see the Big Fletching finished. That is color work I think I could do! This was a very informative podcast. I appreciate all of the information on the short row shaping.

[@knitmomwi]

Hooray 🎉 Grownup Fletching! Hope to test.

[@bobbibrown4838]

Hello! I just love your videos! I feel like I leave learning more then I know. I was wondering if you would consider doing a video of tip for new/ thinking about designers. Oh and I loved this long video it make knitting even more fun. It feels like I am knitting with a friend.!

[@meganking5077]

Thank you for discussing this! I asked about the increase math and I might dabble in some things! I definitely want to do snowy pine and I think my husband would like that as well!

[@ddkrisje]

I am so happy for you that your book sold so good🎉. Your patterns are perfect 🤩 ❤

[@sherismith9517]

Such a a great first watch of your show. Your sweaters are beautiful!

[@madisonmonteze]

Really enjoyed this Q&A-so helpful! Can’t wait to see the finished Big Fletching. Happy knitting! 😊

[@davidnaomiold6303]

Another brilliant informative podcast Jessica. So interesting to listen to, mixed with family life, soo enjoy. Thankyou🙂.

[@julieforseen1738]

Fantastic episode Jessica. Thank you for being a great teacher 😊

[@mairaurena4488]

What an awesome way to answer all those questions. I learned so much, definitely will be revisiting this one. Thank you so much!!

[@susansmith3264]

I really learned a lot on this episode! You are so informative. I love that sweater you are working on, as I always do, with every one that you show!