The you tube channel, sun dragon tips and tricks is a wonderful resource for the Ranunculus, couldn’t have knitted it without it. Only since January, wow, unbelievable💕
This seriously makes me feel so much better. It’s all personal preference at the end of the day. I’ve found that even in my infancy of knitting I really do enjoy a pattern that falls somewhere in between just being thrown a chart and a hope, and having my hand held the whole way. Totally depends on the situation!
Oh no! I’ve always thought the Ranunculus looked complicated and I’ve been scared to start 😳 you’ve traumatized me and I’ll provably never knit it. Ha!!
Oh no! Well I don’t want that!!!! I don’t think it’s necessary to run in the opposite direction if you like the look of the pattern! I would recommend, however, doing a dry run first! It could be very helpful to whip out some scrap yarn or something that frogs kindly, and just skipping to the special stitch section! (Or just skip the project altogether if it’s not for you! 😜)
I agree- The woman from the Sun dragon knitting blog has several videos on the various steps of the ranunculus. I am almost ready to start my 1st ranunculus & plan to watch her step by step tutorials.
Wait…. You just started knitting?!?!? And made a DRESS? and a heavily cabled cardigan?? and this basket weave sweater?!? You’re amazing.! Love the podcast, am starting from eps 1!
When I cast on anything over 50, I use markers at 20-stitch intervals during cast-on so I do not have to go back over and over to make sure of how many stitches I have. For just starting out, you are doing so wonderfully and boy are you courageous with the choice of knits you are doing. I am a self-taught knitter and I chose to do a mohair hoodie for my first project. Wow, I went in on the deep end for sure, but it has continued to help push me to work on things that make me challenge my skills. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much! I’ve cast on the Ranunculus 3 times and wasted so much yarn ripping out it was wonderful to know it’s not just me. You’ve actually made me want to try it again
you've really performed excellently with just starting this year to knit!! I've been knitting for years and you already have done more than I would even attempt! Good for you, you are inspiring and a joy to watch. 😊
I love the smell of wool, very much. When I have to "rip out" several times, especially where there is a lace type pattern, once I "know" what I've done wrong I start with fresh yarn, and add in the used yarn once I get to a less complex part. It looks better, and helps me enjoy the knitting more.
Thank you for a fun adventure in knitting. I love that you dive in and try things. I like the little asides on the screen! Your joy in knitting is fun to watch.
You are my kind of knitter! Thanks for being so honest. I’ve knit projects that I ended up throwing across the room out of frustration and thinking, “I’m such a terrible knitter!” Only difference between us is that you’ve only been knitting for a few months and I’ve been knitting for years😀. But I keep knitting because I love it and I keep learning
I will always be honest here! So funny how we can be so hard on ourselves…I have been there so many times! It just depends on my frame of mind that day. Enjoy the craft and learn the things when you have the space to! Nothing wrong with just going through the motions either. Happy knitting!
I have never done that sweater either , even though everyone else has done it and say how easy it is. I’m really glad I watched you do it. I loved how you could laugh at it , to the point you had me laughing about it. I still want to try it. Just love your podcasts. I learned to knit when I was 76 years old, I am now 83.
I thought the same thing about the ranunculus, got on my way past all the yolk and such, it was way too small, wouldn't fit over my head so I frogged it, yelled at it and crocheted something instead 😂❤
So so good!! My friend and I have wanted to knit a ranunculus but were put off by the pattern for all the reasons you described so I am so grateful you shared your experience. Now when I start mine I’ll know what the pitfalls are ahead of time. Another stellar video, Nora!! ❤❤❤❤❤
I love the smell of sheep💕 It is actually a quality-control for me. No smell of sheep(wool) and I doubt the yarn. But the smell will wear off, and you will not regret using a real wool yarn.
Hello! I’m a fairly new knitter and recently took an the ranunculus…silly me decided to knit two at once because I couldn’t decide which yarn to use 😂. I also figured learning new stitches and techniques by doing it twice would help it stick. I’m finally at the point to split for the sleeves. I found this helpful knit a long helper from Podcaster Sun Dragon Tips & Tricks called “ Knitting: ranunculus knit-a-long assistance” and it was sooo helpful. Hope you find it helpful too!
This popped up randomly in my feed and it was perfect timing. I'm a crocheter planning to learn knitting over the winter. I've been watching a couple of long-time knitters - prepping my noggin for the switch - and just subscribed to yours too. I appreciate your cheerful and honest vibe - especially when things go a bit bonkers during a project. Thanks for the dash of laughter and hope!
Welcome!!!! I am also a crocheter-turned-knitter! I found that I couldn’t find too many podcasts with a “beginner’s” perspective when I started out. I will do my best to share my honest thoughts of navigating the craft as a newer knitter myself. I hope you fall in love with knitting 💛
You are adorable, thanks for sharing your journey with us. I love knitting so much so always love to see what others are doing. Love your little pooch Bandit!! I have a dog too, so cute and cuddly.
Sun Dragon Knits has fantastic tutorials for the Ranunculus. I made my first one watching her tutorials. I think you will like the way she teaches this pattern.
This made me laugh so hard!! I've been there!! An easy way to figure out stitch counts without calculus: Do the wide neckline since you know your gauge is smaller, then knit past the patterning in the yoke, measure your gauge on some of the stockinette sections. Take whatever stitch count you have per inch in your gauge and decide how wide around you want your sweater to be, say 50". Multiply 50" times your stitch count per inch, then knit whatever size has closest stitch count in the body to your target number after splitting for sleeves. Waaay easier than all the crazy math. Just follow the instructions for that size.
I knit my first Ranunculus recently. I also used size 7 needles. I opted for the wider neckline because I thought with the smaller gauge, that would be best. With the gauge I got, I had to knit the size 4 to get the 46” bust. I also had to start this pattern three or four times. I just wasn’t understanding the way some of the directions were worded. I wound up watching her videos for a few things and that was very helpful. I’m also a lefty mirror knitter, so that adds another level of complexity. I’ve been knitting for 40 years, so, it wasn’t just you. In the end, I love my sweater. I checked my gauge when it was time to choose a size. That worked out well. I wound up doing no decreases in the arms and I did twisted rib for the cuff instead of the I cord. (I would not have been able to get my hand through if I did that.). I’m adding a tip for the loops. When I first did them, I interpreted where to insert the needle incorrectly. If is says between stitches three and four, it means three and four not yet knit. Does that help? I can see from what you did, that you made the same mistake I did by inserting for the loop too soon.
This is so helpful! Thank you for sharing! I realized after looking more closely that you are 100% right about the loop stitches. Lesson learned! Thank you!!!
For some one who has been knitting only 3 years. You are heads ahead of many Give your self grace about mistakes we all do them. I have been knitting for 58 years and still do some I love ❤️ your happiness
I love your podcast. Honestly what caught my eye was your name….we are expecting our first granddaughter any day now and her name will be NORA!!!! I also am a newish knitter who is beginning first ranunculus sweater. I love your enthusiasm and joyful spirit!!! Thanks for your honesty and authenticity.
It’s great to see a new knitter who’s as adventurous as you!!As well as finding a step by step guide for the ranunculus, consider making a small swatch (two or three pattern repeats) to try all the different textures before you have to knit them in the pattern, it really helps with getting your head around how a pattern or stitch works.
I totally agree. For me, swatching is equally about getting gauge (or a fabric i like) and about practicing the stitch patterns. If you don't swatch new patterns to practice, you may have a noticeably different fabric at the beginning of the project as opposed to an area that was knit much later
@@msadm1225 When I first started knitting I thought swatches were for practicing the pattern. My first garment knit had all sorts of gauge issues and I finally realised why my mother used to measure her test squares.
Okay , mine did not work out . I used my hand spun yarn . Stephen west does his video loins with each step in his mystery patterns . And finally , the yarn you substitute should weigh and measure out as close as suggested yarn as possible. You keep going , we ALL have been there and you are reminding us and we are all smiling .
Nora, I have only just found your podcast, and I haven’t laughed out loud so much in ages! I have just begun a ranunculus myself… I am now going to look for your more recent additions, to see what happens next!! Thank you for sharing your adventures… Karen in the UK
This chartreuse colour looks so beautiful on you! You can CO 90sts but do a regular rib instead of a twisted rib, this will stretch more. Also you can perform surgery so you rip out the CO and knit the ribbing by picking up sts from the yoke.
That was hilarious!!!!🤣😂 Thank you for letting me join with you all the giggles! Thanks for the fun neat silk scarf trick I hadn't seen that before. I am wondering what your added stitches going to be? will it be 6 more 🤔???? and you end up where you first started😱??? 🤣LOL I do enjoy hearing about your knitting adventures and misadventures Thank you for sharing! 🥲
I am so glad that you enjoyed laughing with me!! We're here to have a good time--and if took something away from it, even better! I am dying 😂 my luck, right?!
Well I am one in a million that still havent knitted up the Ranunculus, i did purchased it but reading the pattern i was soooo overwhelmed ...so right now that pattern has been put away and maybe just maybe I will come back to this pattern in 10 years. But you explaining it sound so much better then reading it... That is why I ran and got the pattern because everyone and its mother was saying its soooo easy, they knitted up in a day and how many more they were going to knit.....grrrrrr lmboooo you putting over your head😂😂😂 the color yarn is great in you… neck line looks good… but now to take it off … hmmmm ohhh that came off very easy… Cone yarn: knit up some slipper socks 🧦 Great Podcast.. shared your podcast on my Instagram 🎉
See! I’m not alone!!!! I definitely think it’s the kind of pattern you want to print and read with a good highlighter pen nearby….cross out any information irrelevant to your size! Or just skip it 😂 thanks for laughing with me! And great suggestion!
Ahhhh Jennifer! Thanks so much for this! I loved your randomized knitting wheel! I might have to borrow that idea when the project plans pile up. Thanks so so so much for watching 🥰
Nov 4-5 for an ideal yarn sniffing quest is the New England Fiber Festival. They hold it at the big E fair grounds in MA and they have TONS of yarn vendors including lots of wooly wooly and farmy yarn for the sniffin'!
I feel ya. I have had the same struggle with the Salty Days Sweater. I knitted it to the first section of diamonds and pulled it out so many times that I felted the yarn. I finally threw away what I had and will try a different pattern next before going back to that one
I struggled with the Ranunculus the first time I knit it too. Like you I wanted a tighter gauge an that resulted in a small neckband which the silk scarf trick would have been very handy for. After trying to wear it a few times and feeling like it was a little constricting, I did sweater surgery and cut off and re-knit the neckband. I have made another one which was a much smoother process. You have had your practice runs so you are going to ace this time. Love the podcast 🥺
I have made this pattern twice, both time with the smaller neckline and I also like a snugger fitting neckline. I used the twisted German caston both times. It has a nice edge and is a bit stretchy but doesn't flare. Keep at it, it's gonna look great on you!!
I did swap out a very large band with pockets on a cardigan. It's in my Ravelry which is the same name, Netty062 and the sweater was called Portage, mine was Radioactive Portage. That's the beauty of knitting, making it work for you and making it to your liking. First of your podcasts i've seen and loved it!!
I’m gearing up for a ranunculus cast on too and really enjoyed your notes on that project. I feel like I read patterns the same way you do and any time that a little uncertainty in the pattern creeps in, I lose my footing. I’ll be following along and making sure you’re one step ahead of me! 😜
It’s so funny, I just want someone to confirm that I understood their instructions properly! New episode today shared a few little lessons that I learned in the redo! Definitely worth checking out-as well as the incredibly helpful comments sections on these videos! People have been so generous with tips! Please learn from my mistakes! Good luck! ☺️
Loved your upbeat podcast. You are brave to take this on since you’ve barely started. That will probably give others confidence to try! I’ve been knitting for over 60 years and still have to rip back and begin again. It just shows you how very important very clear instructions are so helpful. I recommend that you buy the best quality yarn that you can afford. Your time and effort are worth it! Keep knitting 😊
The color on our Ranunculus is beautiful. I dont think you want to snug up your elongated stitches. I think that is part of the decorative effect. I am on my fourth one right now and have some tutorials for the Ranunculus that you might find helpful on my channel Mostly Knitting. Bravo for your persistence and perseverance and for how much you have achieved in your learning of the craft in such a short time. I love your dress. I am a big fan of the knit dress. I wear them to work all the time and it feels like secret pajamas. Thanks for sharing you projects and the process. :)
Thank you so much!! 🥰 I actually had watched your first episode as part of my Ranunculus research! I loved the color you chose as well. Thank you so much for watching-and 100% yes I am always on board with secret PJs!
Just found your channel and so happy it was recommended to me ☺️. I am a crochet person but wanting so bad to learn how to knit. I haven’t developed the courage to start yet, but I’m excited to watch all your podcast episodes. ☺️
Awww yayy! Thank you! I watched so many knitting podcasts before I ever picked up a pair of needles and I swear it helped so much when I finally decided to learn! I’m glad you’re here!!!
I've used this yarn in all most of its available colorway. And yes, that's the sheepy scent. I personally like it but hate it during blocking stage. 😅 somehow when sheepy smelly yarn reeks when wet 😂 I am a fan of double knit button band. It's easy and very satisfying because it makesnthe cardigan look clean and polished.
You’re doing great!!! Helpful time-saving tip: skip the short rows on the front! I like the way it fits way better with it then and it makes it easier to tell which side is the front! For real, don’t overthink it! ❤️
Nora! Your FOs and WIPs are gorgeous!! Wow you’ve been knitting for less than a year! Your dress!! I love it, and it’s perfect on you! - yes I’m shouting! 😊 Once you get the hang of the Ranunculus you will love it - love the color of the yarn you chose. I tell everyone the pattern is actually one page that’s it! I also found that a couple hours of focus and poof you’re on to the body - the stitches are not difficult as you know, they just take focus. I hope you end up loving it. Thank you for sharing!!!
Nora, what a delightful channel ...I am so glad I found you! I have been a knitter for decades ...yet I struggled with parts of the Ranunculus pattern. Sun Dragon on You Tube to the rescue. She walks you through a different part of the sweater in each video as I believe part of a KAL she had with her store. Yetvshe carefully guards the integrity of this paid patternm. I feel sure I would not be enjoying my Ranuncukus today if it were not for her... nor would I have wool-in-waitijg for 2 more!
I recently knit the ranunculus so i understand what you mean by it being overwhelming. I’ve used the videos by Sun Dragon tips and tricks on the ranunculus. They walk through every stitch and show you every detail, without specific stitch counts. They did those video’s for a KAL so they are very thorough. ❤
Look at "Sun Dragon Tips & Tricks" I think she made a series on knitting the Ranunculus. I am going to check it out while knitting mine - if you can get it over my head.
As a cosmotologist from the 80's and a daughter of a woman who wore an "updo" and was always impeccably dressed... I thought I was the only one who knew that scarf trick. I continue to laugh my way through your podcast. Love hanging out with you as I knit and have my coffee. Thank you for just being real. Love the vibe of your channel for sure.
Hi Nora I found you through my suggested videos on TH-cam and absolutely LOVE your spirit and honesty. And sweet baby, that laugh is everything. This episode brought me pure joy from beginning to end. Your dress is amazing, love that basket weave cardi and I can’t wait to see that ranunculus come together!
I have been wanting to knit a Ranunculus for around a year but keep putting it off! I may cast mine on this weekend and knit along with you. Thank you for sharing all your trials and mistakes…I am interested to see how I get on 😂
Omg, I am soooo glad to hear I am not the only one that had a ton of issues with the Ranunculus. I kept thinking 20,000 people have made this why can’t I? Needless to say it has been in time out for a year.
I have been knitting a while and still had several mess ups in my first ranunculus… but then got it… and yes the videos help a lot… good job persevering ❤ your podcast… omg you are hilarious… and yes it’s ok to mess up rip back or leave it… it’s all good it’s your knitting… big hugs, Heather
Just found your video at the recommendation of my sister in law. I love your style! I was laughing so hard with tears in my eyes when you tried on your sweater😂. Thanks for sharing
I fudged a couple of times on my first Ranunculus. Lace is my nemesis. I always miscount something lol. I have knit 4 of them at this point, and I have the original pattern and then the updated pattern where it is divided into more sizes. I have used both patterns and in your circumstance, I would definitely increase neckline stitches and knit a size or 2 bigger than you would normally knit because you are using a smaller size needle. The key to the Ranunculus stitches looking like they do in the samples is in the blocking. You'll get it. Don't give up.
Nora love your podcast. Love checking in each week. I’ve never done the Ranunculus sweather before. I love the honestly, never heard this take- I appreciate your insight. Maybe I’ll join in. You are hilarious. Love the intro song. -Anna
Anna, thank you so much!!! I promise to always be candid! Please feel free to join me in this Ranunculus journey!!! I'd love to know how you feel about the pattern if you decide to cast on! I am so glad you enjoy our little song 🥰
OMG! you are so cute and real! you make my heart happy! I watched the whole podcast with a big smile on my face. I have not knit the Ranunculus, I am in my first knitted garment experience ( totally frogged the first, working on a different one), I have done a lot of socks and crochet garments but it is another beast. Looking forward to your next episode.
Awwww yay that makes me so happy! I have had a pair of socks on the needles since February 😅 just goes to show different strokes for different folks! Thanks for hanging out!
Oh Nora, you are hilarious.. I love your ability to laugh about mishaps and your laughter makes happier when I turn on knitting podcasts to de-stress from my day. I also watch Well Loved Knits and she knit 2 ranunculus sweaters and she changed the yoke a bit on the second one. I'm sure you already know that , but just in case you were comparing your yoke to her modified one... but most importantly, lacework can look messy and wrong until it's blocked. Having said that, I have not yet knit a Ranunculus but I have it on my list. I believe I will join you in this venture and together we can figure the pattern out. 😊
Thank you so much for laughing with me!! We need to keep this hobby fun! Please join me!!! The more of us with eyes on this pattern, the better luck we’re going to have 😂
Hey there understand your dismay with the Ranunculus when I made mine a followed a you tuber Sun Dragon tops &trick is was so helpful to watch her knit at the same time.
I just found and subscribed to your channel… I am not a new knitter at all, but I felt the same way about the ranunculus as you did… but I use the same video help as everybody else is mentioning, the sun, dragon videos. So now, because I feel like I have someone helping me every step of the way, I’m cruising through the sweater!! Love your podcast!
😂watching you try on your Ranunculus wip was so funny! Knitting my first ranunculus was challenging, but I watch all the help videos available with the pattern and the ones other people have done and it helped me a lot, I fell in love with how my sweater turned out and I’ll be casting on my 7th Ranunculus this weekend, your ranunculus is going to be beautiful for sure.
Glad I found you . Thank you for sharing your insight !!! So helpful hearing about this journey I have heard about this pattern , A LOT. Have not considered buying this so far , been watching to see if anyone makes a version that is flattering and looks good on.
Absolutely love sharing in your experiences! Jaw hit the floor seeing your ankle length knit dress. Knitting goals OMG. I wish I could knit a Ranunculus right now. It's been on my list for so long. I was watching A Lovely Yarn's most recent podcast (she's having a Ranunculus KAL soon) and she was talking about her Ranunculus makes/modifications (neckband!) and shared Sun Dragon Tips & Tricks, too. There's 40 videos! So awesome.
Sun Dragon Tips and Tricks has around a dozen tutorials on the Ranunculus. They are so clear and she takes you through each step one video at a time. Excellent reference for knitting that yoke.
I loved the opening.. so hilarious! And, I love your beginning music... it is just perfect. Your videos are so fun, you have a very sweet, fun personality. Hope to watch more and more videos. Oh no, now I'm really, really afraid to try a ranunculus!!!! So enjoyed that, though. Just watching the scarf pull-on and laughing soooo hard, oh my, that was so funny. Off to watch more of your videos. sending love,hugs,prayers.
Haha, had a lot of fun watching you struggle with this neckline 🤭6 months from now, I hope you’re enjoying wearing it after ALL of the HARD WORK you put in it 😂 subscribing! ❤
You are a joy to hang out with on this channel! ❤ I have been avoiding the Ranunculus and I was hesitant to try and fail because so much of the sweater looks unfamiliar/new to me. But you're right: the imperfections make it perfectly handmade. So I think I'll give it a go. ❤
Awww thank you!!! I always try to reframe my thinking when it comes to something new in knitting…90% of this sweater is knit stitches! We know how to knit stitch in our sleep…that means that only 10% will be new and that is definitely doable! Plus, you can always practice and pull it out again! I believe you will do it! Please let me know how it turns out 💛
I love the color of your ranunculus. I’m now knitting my first one. I watched Sun Dragon knits tutorial for the wrapped stitches…but yours look right to me. I went down one needle size to a US 9. Didn’t want the open fabric that size 10 gave, or theat much positive ease. Size 7 needle seems pretty small, IDK. Good luck!
I agree with others that have suggested the Sun Dragon Tip & Tricks Ranunculus Assistance Video Tutorial series. Rebecca does a fantastic job of explaining and guiding you through each section of the pattern and it's included variations (the different necklines, the different sleeve lengths, etc). Aside from the Ranunculus series she has technique tutorials you may find useful as well. Stick with it and good luck!
Wow you’re doing great for such a new knitter! I think that’s why you’re finding it difficult though as you’re still very new 😊 I would go up a needle size and practice your loop stitches with some scrap yarn. Good luck it’s going to look amazing- love the colour ❤
Thank you so much! I’m the kind of person who skips past the “mock-up” in sewing and just starts cutting the good fabric…apparently that applies to my knitting as well. After spending a little more time with the project, I actually just gave someone else this exact advice 😂 it just required a little more trial and error and then it wasn’t so bad after all!
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The you tube channel, sun dragon tips and tricks is a wonderful resource for the Ranunculus, couldn’t have knitted it without it. Only since January, wow, unbelievable💕
Yes this is how I made my Ranunculus following sun dragon TH-cam. It works 👏👏👏👏
The sun dragon videos were a godsend to help me through the yoke and sleeves part of the pattern.
The rununculus was my first sweater because I saw I could folow the tutorial on sun dragon tipos and tricks and It was really easy😊
Laughed along with you today! I also recommend Sun Dragon tips and tricks video series for the ranunculus. I made one using her videos. Good luck!😊
absolutely recommend sun dragon tips and tricks!!
Yes!!! I wouldn’t have been able to knit the Ranunculus w/o SunDragon YT videos
i’ve knitted for 45 years and the Ranunculus pattern got me too, i had three or four false starts
This seriously makes me feel so much better. It’s all personal preference at the end of the day. I’ve found that even in my infancy of knitting I really do enjoy a pattern that falls somewhere in between just being thrown a chart and a hope, and having my hand held the whole way. Totally depends on the situation!
Sun dragon has videos step by step..very helpful
Oh no! I’ve always thought the Ranunculus looked complicated and I’ve been scared to start 😳 you’ve traumatized me and I’ll provably never knit it. Ha!!
Oh no! Well I don’t want that!!!! I don’t think it’s necessary to run in the opposite direction if you like the look of the pattern! I would recommend, however, doing a dry run first! It could be very helpful to whip out some scrap yarn or something that frogs kindly, and just skipping to the special stitch section! (Or just skip the project altogether if it’s not for you! 😜)
Omg 😂 thank you for showing your try on tribulations! So funny and real!
Always!!!!
Your podcast and your personality as well are absolutely lovely. So warm and funny❤.
this is the greatest compliment--thank you so so much! 🥰
I agree- The woman from the Sun dragon knitting blog has several videos on the various steps of the ranunculus. I am almost ready to start my 1st ranunculus & plan to watch her step by step tutorials.
Wait…. You just started knitting?!?!? And made a DRESS? and a heavily cabled cardigan?? and this basket weave sweater?!? You’re amazing.! Love the podcast, am starting from eps 1!
Thank you so much!!! 🥰
🥹 thank you for the laughs and tears ❤
When I cast on anything over 50, I use markers at 20-stitch intervals during cast-on so I do not have to go back over and over to make sure of how many stitches I have. For just starting out, you are doing so wonderfully and boy are you courageous with the choice of knits you are doing. I am a self-taught knitter and I chose to do a mohair hoodie for my first project. Wow, I went in on the deep end for sure, but it has continued to help push me to work on things that make me challenge my skills. Keep up the good work.
I kind of love just diving into the deep end! Glad to know I’m not the only one 🥰 definitely great advice to keep track of a cast on! Thank you!!!
Sun Dragon tips &tricks for knitting the Ranunculus. Row by row help.
Thank you so much! I’ve cast on the Ranunculus 3 times and wasted so much yarn ripping out it was wonderful to know it’s not just me. You’ve actually made me want to try it again
you've really performed excellently with just starting this year to knit!! I've been knitting for years and you already have done more than I would even attempt! Good for you, you are inspiring and a joy to watch. 😊
aw, thank you so so much! 🥰
I love the smell of wool, very much. When I have to "rip out" several times, especially where there is a lace type pattern, once I "know" what I've done wrong I start with fresh yarn, and add in the used yarn once I get to a less complex part. It looks better, and helps me enjoy the knitting more.
Sun Dragon TH-cam channel has a step by step tutorial series for the ranunculus that is very good. Love your podcast!
Thank you for a fun adventure in knitting. I love that you dive in and try things. I like the little asides on the screen! Your joy in knitting is fun to watch.
I'm also one of the few who has not knit the Ranunculus... Thanks for sharing your knitting adventures! ❤❤❤
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You are my kind of knitter! Thanks for being so honest. I’ve knit projects that I ended up throwing across the room out of frustration and thinking, “I’m such a terrible knitter!” Only difference between us is that you’ve only been knitting for a few months and I’ve been knitting for years😀. But I keep knitting because I love it and I keep learning
I will always be honest here! So funny how we can be so hard on ourselves…I have been there so many times! It just depends on my frame of mind that day. Enjoy the craft and learn the things when you have the space to! Nothing wrong with just going through the motions either. Happy knitting!
I have never done that sweater either , even though everyone else has done it and say how easy it is. I’m really glad I watched you do it. I loved how you could laugh at it , to the point you had me laughing about it. I still want to try it. Just love your podcasts. I learned to knit when I was 76 years old, I am now 83.
I thought the same thing about the ranunculus, got on my way past all the yolk and such, it was way too small, wouldn't fit over my head so I frogged it, yelled at it and crocheted something instead 😂❤
Oh boy!!! You know it’s bad when you turn to the hook 😂😂😂
That yarn on the cone would make a gorgeous RANUNCULUS!! 😂
OMG! 😂
So so good!! My friend and I have wanted to knit a ranunculus but were put off by the pattern for all the reasons you described so I am so grateful you shared your experience. Now when I start mine I’ll know what the pitfalls are ahead of time. Another stellar video, Nora!! ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much 🥰 I hope that this will help you navigate the pattern a little bit better!!!
I love the yarny pop-ups. They are so cute!
I love the smell of sheep💕 It is actually a quality-control for me. No smell of sheep(wool) and I doubt the yarn. But the smell will wear off, and you will not regret using a real wool yarn.
How interesting! I’m sure it’s something I’ll get used to! I do enjoy working with the wool!
You are a DELIGHT! omg, the try-on ... I died. Thanks for sharing this process ... loving all of it.
Thank you!!! 🥰
Hello! I’m a fairly new knitter and recently took an the ranunculus…silly me decided to knit two at once because I couldn’t decide which yarn to use 😂. I also figured learning new stitches and techniques by doing it twice would help it stick. I’m finally at the point to split for the sleeves. I found this helpful knit a long helper from Podcaster Sun Dragon Tips & Tricks called “ Knitting: ranunculus knit-a-long assistance” and it was sooo helpful. Hope you find it helpful too!
This popped up randomly in my feed and it was perfect timing. I'm a crocheter planning to learn knitting over the winter. I've been watching a couple of long-time knitters - prepping my noggin for the switch - and just subscribed to yours too. I appreciate your cheerful and honest vibe - especially when things go a bit bonkers during a project. Thanks for the dash of laughter and hope!
Welcome!!!! I am also a crocheter-turned-knitter! I found that I couldn’t find too many podcasts with a “beginner’s” perspective when I started out. I will do my best to share my honest thoughts of navigating the craft as a newer knitter myself. I hope you fall in love with knitting 💛
You are adorable, thanks for sharing your journey with us. I love knitting so much so always love to see what others are doing. Love your little pooch Bandit!! I have a dog too, so cute and cuddly.
Nothing better than a cuddly buddy to knit with! Thanks for watching!
Sun Dragon Knits has fantastic tutorials for the Ranunculus. I made my first one watching her tutorials. I think you will like the way she teaches this pattern.
Love the sleepy smell . Your an amazing knitter for a new knitter and your dress is beautiful. Really enjoying your podcasts
Thank you so much 🥰
This made me laugh so hard!! I've been there!! An easy way to figure out stitch counts without calculus: Do the wide neckline since you know your gauge is smaller, then knit past the patterning in the yoke, measure your gauge on some of the stockinette sections. Take whatever stitch count you have per inch in your gauge and decide how wide around you want your sweater to be, say 50". Multiply 50" times your stitch count per inch, then knit whatever size has closest stitch count in the body to your target number after splitting for sleeves. Waaay easier than all the crazy math. Just follow the instructions for that size.
Pretty much what I wound up doing after taking the looooooong way around 😂 I’m glad I got a good laugh out of it!
I knit my first Ranunculus recently. I also used size 7 needles. I opted for the wider neckline because I thought with the smaller gauge, that would be best. With the gauge I got, I had to knit the size 4 to get the 46” bust. I also had to start this pattern three or four times. I just wasn’t understanding the way some of the directions were worded. I wound up watching her videos for a few things and that was very helpful. I’m also a lefty mirror knitter, so that adds another level of complexity. I’ve been knitting for 40 years, so, it wasn’t just you. In the end, I love my sweater. I checked my gauge when it was time to choose a size. That worked out well. I wound up doing no decreases in the arms and I did twisted rib for the cuff instead of the I cord. (I would not have been able to get my hand through if I did that.). I’m adding a tip for the loops. When I first did them, I interpreted where to insert the needle incorrectly. If is says between stitches three and four, it means three and four not yet knit. Does that help? I can see from what you did, that you made the same mistake I did by inserting for the loop too soon.
This is so helpful! Thank you for sharing! I realized after looking more closely that you are 100% right about the loop stitches. Lesson learned! Thank you!!!
For some one who has been knitting only 3 years. You are heads ahead of many
Give your self grace about mistakes we all do them.
I have been knitting for 58 years and still do some
I love ❤️ your happiness
Thank you! I do need to remember to give myself grace 💛 this comment really warmed my heart thank you so much!
I love your podcast. Honestly what caught my eye was your name….we are expecting our first granddaughter any day now and her name will be NORA!!!! I also am a newish knitter who is beginning first ranunculus sweater. I love your enthusiasm and joyful spirit!!! Thanks for your honesty and authenticity.
Awwww that’s adorable! I love it!!!! Thank you for joining me 🥰
It’s great to see a new knitter who’s as adventurous as you!!As well as finding a step by step guide for the ranunculus, consider making a small swatch (two or three pattern repeats) to try all the different textures before you have to knit them in the pattern, it really helps with getting your head around how a pattern or stitch works.
I totally agree. For me, swatching is equally about getting gauge (or a fabric i like) and about practicing the stitch patterns. If you don't swatch new patterns to practice, you may have a noticeably different fabric at the beginning of the project as opposed to an area that was knit much later
@@msadm1225 When I first started knitting I thought swatches were for practicing the pattern. My first garment knit had all sorts of gauge issues and I finally realised why my mother used to measure her test squares.
Okay , mine did not work out . I used my hand spun yarn . Stephen west does his video loins with each step in his mystery patterns . And finally , the yarn you substitute should weigh and measure out as close as suggested yarn as possible. You keep going , we ALL have been there and you are reminding us and we are all smiling .
Nora, I have only just found your podcast, and I haven’t laughed out loud so much in ages! I have just begun a ranunculus myself… I am now going to look for your more recent additions, to see what happens next!! Thank you for sharing your adventures… Karen in the UK
Thank you so much for laughing with me!! I hope you have an easier time navigating the Ranunculus than I did! 😅
This chartreuse colour looks so beautiful on you! You can CO 90sts but do a regular rib instead of a twisted rib, this will stretch more. Also you can perform surgery so you rip out the CO and knit the ribbing by picking up sts from the yoke.
Thank you so much! Great advice!!!! I appreciate it ☺️
That was hilarious!!!!🤣😂 Thank you for letting me join with you all the giggles! Thanks for the fun neat silk scarf trick I hadn't seen that before. I am wondering what your added stitches going to be? will it be 6 more 🤔???? and you end up where you first started😱??? 🤣LOL I do enjoy hearing about your knitting adventures and misadventures Thank you for sharing! 🥲
I am so glad that you enjoyed laughing with me!! We're here to have a good time--and if took something away from it, even better! I am dying 😂 my luck, right?!
Well I am one in a million that still havent knitted up the Ranunculus, i did purchased it but reading the pattern i was soooo overwhelmed ...so right now that pattern has been put away and maybe just maybe I will come back to this pattern in 10 years. But you explaining it sound so much better then reading it... That is why I ran and got the pattern because everyone and its mother was saying its soooo easy, they knitted up in a day and how many more they were going to knit.....grrrrrr lmboooo you putting over your head😂😂😂 the color yarn is great in you… neck line looks good… but now to take it off … hmmmm ohhh that came off very easy… Cone yarn: knit up some slipper socks 🧦 Great Podcast.. shared your podcast on my Instagram 🎉
See! I’m not alone!!!! I definitely think it’s the kind of pattern you want to print and read with a good highlighter pen nearby….cross out any information irrelevant to your size! Or just skip it 😂 thanks for laughing with me! And great suggestion!
Love your video, you made me smile and I had a good giggle. I feel like we have all been there with a certain pattern. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you!!! 🥰
Yes! I want to come enjoy knitting without taking myself too seriously! 🙃
You are in the right place!!!
You can check out sun dragon tips and tricks for some great videos for the ranunculus! They did a knit along and the videos are for the tricky bits!
Just found your podcast this morning. Enjoyed watching it and love your philosophy about homemade projects.❤
Thank you so so much 💛
Fabulous podcast! You've got all of us cheering you on throughout your knitting journey. Go Nora! 😊
Ahhhh Jennifer! Thanks so much for this! I loved your randomized knitting wheel! I might have to borrow that idea when the project plans pile up. Thanks so so so much for watching 🥰
@@akaNoraKnits Ha! Let's all spin-to-win our next cast-on.
Excellent idea!
Thanks for your honesty when trying to do the ranunculus pattern. I would have given up by now. Good for you for sticking to it.
You will always get honesty from me!! Sometimes, you just have to get to the bottom of something!
Yours is my new favorite podcast. Thanks for being you!
Aw, thank you!!!
Nov 4-5 for an ideal yarn sniffing quest is the New England Fiber Festival. They hold it at the big E fair grounds in MA and they have TONS of yarn vendors including lots of wooly wooly and farmy yarn for the sniffin'!
No way!! I had no idea they did a Fiber Festival! That actually might be doable! Thanks for the heads up! 👃
I feel ya. I have had the same struggle with the Salty Days Sweater. I knitted it to the first section of diamonds and pulled it out so many times that I felted the yarn. I finally threw away what I had and will try a different pattern next before going back to that one
That is on my favorites list!!! Definitely want to get to it next year, so good to know that I should tread lightly! 😅
I struggled with the Ranunculus the first time I knit it too. Like you I wanted a tighter gauge an that resulted in a small neckband which the silk scarf trick would have been very handy for. After trying to wear it a few times and feeling like it was a little constricting, I did sweater surgery and cut off and re-knit the neckband. I have made another one which was a much smoother process. You have had your practice runs so you are going to ace this time. Love the podcast 🥺
I find your content and humor and delightful! Thank you for sharing!
Aw thank you so much! 🥰
I have made this pattern twice, both time with the smaller neckline and I also like a snugger fitting neckline. I used the twisted German caston both times. It has a nice edge and is a bit stretchy but doesn't flare. Keep at it, it's gonna look great on you!!
I did swap out a very large band with pockets on a cardigan. It's in my Ravelry which is the same name, Netty062 and the sweater was called Portage, mine was Radioactive Portage. That's the beauty of knitting, making it work for you and making it to your liking. First of your podcasts i've seen and loved it!!
I love being able to customize handmade garments 💛 thank you for the reference!!!
I’m gearing up for a ranunculus cast on too and really enjoyed your notes on that project. I feel like I read patterns the same way you do and any time that a little uncertainty in the pattern creeps in, I lose my footing. I’ll be following along and making sure you’re one step ahead of me! 😜
It’s so funny, I just want someone to confirm that I understood their instructions properly! New episode today shared a few little lessons that I learned in the redo! Definitely worth checking out-as well as the incredibly helpful comments sections on these videos! People have been so generous with tips! Please learn from my mistakes! Good luck! ☺️
Loved your upbeat podcast. You are brave to take this on since you’ve barely started. That will probably give others confidence to try! I’ve been knitting for over 60 years and still have to rip back and begin again. It just shows you how very important very clear instructions are so helpful. I recommend that you buy the best quality yarn that you can afford. Your time and effort are worth it! Keep knitting 😊
Thank you so much 🥰 happy knitting
The color on our Ranunculus is beautiful. I dont think you want to snug up your elongated stitches. I think that is part of the decorative effect. I am on my fourth one right now and have some tutorials for the Ranunculus that you might find helpful on my channel Mostly Knitting. Bravo for your persistence and perseverance and for how much you have achieved in your learning of the craft in such a short time. I love your dress. I am a big fan of the knit dress. I wear them to work all the time and it feels like secret pajamas. Thanks for sharing you projects and the process. :)
Thank you so much!! 🥰 I actually had watched your first episode as part of my Ranunculus research! I loved the color you chose as well. Thank you so much for watching-and 100% yes I am always on board with secret PJs!
Just found your channel and so happy it was recommended to me ☺️. I am a crochet person but wanting so bad to learn how to knit. I haven’t developed the courage to start yet, but I’m excited to watch all your podcast episodes. ☺️
Awww yayy! Thank you! I watched so many knitting podcasts before I ever picked up a pair of needles and I swear it helped so much when I finally decided to learn! I’m glad you’re here!!!
I've used this yarn in all most of its available colorway. And yes, that's the sheepy scent. I personally like it but hate it during blocking stage. 😅 somehow when sheepy smelly yarn reeks when wet 😂
I am a fan of double knit button band. It's easy and very satisfying because it makesnthe cardigan look clean and polished.
You’re doing great!!! Helpful time-saving tip: skip the short rows on the front! I like the way it fits way better with it then and it makes it easier to tell which side is the front!
For real, don’t overthink it! ❤️
Thank you so much! I think “don’t overthink it” should headline the top of the pattern! 😂
Great video. Love your positivity and realistic approach to your knitting.
thank you so much!
🥹🥹🥹 I didn’t know that about the burn test. Thanks for the tip! What a bargain for that pretty cone of yarn.
💕 The yarn I'm using now smells like a barn. I like it. You're impressive for a new knitter. Taking on a dress is brave. Good job.
Thank you so much!!
You have me in tears every episode. Your stories are the best 😂 the cone of yarn could be a wool/nylon blend? It would make beautiful socks!
Nora! Your FOs and WIPs are gorgeous!! Wow you’ve been knitting for less than a year! Your dress!! I love it, and it’s perfect on you! - yes I’m shouting! 😊 Once you get the hang of the Ranunculus you will love it - love the color of the yarn you chose. I tell everyone the pattern is actually one page that’s it! I also found that a couple hours of focus and poof you’re on to the body - the stitches are not difficult as you know, they just take focus. I hope you end up loving it. Thank you for sharing!!!
Thank you!!! 🥰
Nora, what a delightful channel ...I am so glad I found you!
I have been a knitter for decades ...yet I struggled with parts of the Ranunculus pattern. Sun Dragon on You Tube to the rescue. She walks you through a different part of the sweater in each video as I believe part of a KAL she had with her store. Yetvshe carefully guards the integrity of this paid patternm. I feel sure I would not be enjoying my Ranuncukus today if it were not for her... nor would I have wool-in-waitijg for 2 more!
Your laughter and positive attitude is contagious! Keep it coming! ❤❤❤
That makes me so happy to hear 🥰 thank you!
I recently knit the ranunculus so i understand what you mean by it being overwhelming. I’ve used the videos by Sun Dragon tips and tricks on the ranunculus. They walk through every stitch and show you every detail, without specific stitch counts. They did those video’s for a KAL so they are very thorough. ❤
Look at "Sun Dragon Tips & Tricks" I think she made a series on knitting the Ranunculus. I am going to check it out while knitting mine - if you can get it over my head.
I did the double knit button band on the Petite Knit Champagne Cardigan. It looks great.
As a cosmotologist from the 80's and a daughter of a woman who wore an "updo" and was always impeccably dressed... I thought I was the only one who knew that scarf trick. I continue to laugh my way through your podcast. Love hanging out with you as I knit and have my coffee. Thank you for just being real. Love the vibe of your channel for sure.
This just makes me so happy! Thank you!!! It’s a great little trick on the days when you need it! Thanks for hanging out 🥰
Hi Nora I found you through my suggested videos on TH-cam and absolutely LOVE your spirit and honesty. And sweet baby, that laugh is everything. This episode brought me pure joy from beginning to end. Your dress is amazing, love that basket weave cardi and I can’t wait to see that ranunculus come together!
Well thank you so so much!!! I’m just happy y’all are laughing with me!!! Let’s have a little fun here ☺️
I have been wanting to knit a Ranunculus for around a year but keep putting it off! I may cast mine on this weekend and knit along with you. Thank you for sharing all your trials and mistakes…I am interested to see how I get on 😂
Please do!!! The more of us, the merrier! Definitely keep us posted and please learn from my mistakes!
Omg, I am soooo glad to hear I am not the only one that had a ton of issues with the Ranunculus. I kept thinking 20,000 people have made this why can’t I? Needless to say it has been in time out for a year.
😂 my thoughts EXACTLY! Sometimes we just need a break!
Thanks for sharing your makes! I worked on the yoke of my first Ranunculus while watching. :)
Oooh yay! We’re in this together!
You pooped up in my videos today. Goodness, I am so glad it did! You are so fun to watch. Thank you for starting.
I LOVE the aroma of a good Merino wool, especially when it’s not dyed. Never Superwash! And Camel yarn is divine!
I have been knitting a while and still had several mess ups in my first ranunculus… but then got it… and yes the videos help a lot… good job persevering ❤ your podcast… omg you are hilarious… and yes it’s ok to mess up rip back or leave it… it’s all good it’s your knitting… big hugs, Heather
Just found your video at the recommendation of my sister in law. I love your style! I was laughing so hard with tears in my eyes when you tried on your sweater😂. Thanks for sharing
Aw I love the family knitting friends! Thank you both for hanging out and laughing with me!!!!
I fudged a couple of times on my first Ranunculus. Lace is my nemesis. I always miscount something lol.
I have knit 4 of them at this point, and I have the original pattern and then the updated pattern where it is divided into more sizes. I have used both patterns and in your circumstance, I would definitely increase neckline stitches and knit a size or 2 bigger than you would normally knit because you are using a smaller size needle.
The key to the Ranunculus stitches looking like they do in the samples is in the blocking. You'll get it. Don't give up.
Man I am so glad I’m not alone! Thank you for the encouragement!
Nora love your podcast.
Love checking in each week. I’ve never done the Ranunculus sweather before. I love the honestly, never heard this take- I appreciate your insight. Maybe I’ll join in. You are hilarious. Love the intro song. -Anna
Anna, thank you so much!!! I promise to always be candid! Please feel free to join me in this Ranunculus journey!!! I'd love to know how you feel about the pattern if you decide to cast on! I am so glad you enjoy our little song 🥰
OMG! you are so cute and real! you make my heart happy! I watched the whole podcast with a big smile on my face. I have not knit the Ranunculus, I am in my first knitted garment experience ( totally frogged the first, working on a different one), I have done a lot of socks and crochet garments but it is another beast. Looking forward to your next episode.
Awwww yay that makes me so happy! I have had a pair of socks on the needles since February 😅 just goes to show different strokes for different folks! Thanks for hanging out!
Great video! Love that you shared your knitting ups and downs.
thank you! I think it's really important to not only share my mistakes, but also what I learned! Hopefully it helps someone else!!! Thank you 🥰
Oh Nora, you are hilarious.. I love your ability to laugh about mishaps and your laughter makes happier when I turn on knitting podcasts to de-stress from my day.
I also watch Well Loved Knits and she knit 2 ranunculus sweaters and she changed the yoke a bit on the second one. I'm sure you already know that , but just in case you were comparing your yoke to her modified one... but most importantly, lacework can look messy and wrong until it's blocked. Having said that, I have not yet knit a Ranunculus but I have it on my list. I believe I will join you in this venture and together we can figure the pattern out. 😊
Thank you so much for laughing with me!! We need to keep this hobby fun! Please join me!!! The more of us with eyes on this pattern, the better luck we’re going to have 😂
@@akaNoraKnits I have joined you and I am struggling a bit. I updated you in the latest podcast.🙄
Hey there understand your dismay with the Ranunculus when I made mine a followed a you tuber Sun Dragon tops &trick is was so helpful to watch her knit at the same time.
I just found and subscribed to your channel… I am not a new knitter at all, but I felt the same way about the ranunculus as you did… but I use the same video help as everybody else is mentioning, the sun, dragon videos. So now, because I feel like I have someone helping me every step of the way, I’m cruising through the sweater!! Love your podcast!
I love that for you!!! Here's hoping the sea of stockinette comes sooner than later 😅
Just found you and love your energy, thoughts and humor 🎉
😂watching you try on your Ranunculus wip was so funny! Knitting my first ranunculus was challenging, but I watch all the help videos available with the pattern and the ones other people have done and it helped me a lot, I fell in love with how my sweater turned out and I’ll be casting on my 7th Ranunculus this weekend, your ranunculus is going to be beautiful for sure.
Holy cow! Good for you!!! Practice makes it go more smoothly each time, I’m sure!!! Thanks for hanging out here 🥰
Glad I found you . Thank you for sharing your insight !!! So helpful hearing about this journey I have heard about this pattern , A LOT. Have not considered buying this so far , been watching to see if anyone makes a version that is flattering and looks good on.
Hey neighbor! I’m a CT gal too. Love your podcast and the wonderful journey you’re taking. It’s true, down to earth, and fun! 😀👍
Your Cone yarn would make a lovely vest or waste coat. You are hilarious 👏👏
Good idea!!!! Thank you!!
Absolutely love sharing in your experiences! Jaw hit the floor seeing your ankle length knit dress. Knitting goals OMG. I wish I could knit a Ranunculus right now. It's been on my list for so long. I was watching A Lovely Yarn's most recent podcast (she's having a Ranunculus KAL soon) and she was talking about her Ranunculus makes/modifications (neckband!) and shared Sun Dragon Tips & Tricks, too. There's 40 videos! So awesome.
Ankle length dress = Lot's of good movies and stockinette ! You can do it!!!
Omg. I am cracking up! Thanks for sharing!❤️🧶❤️
thanks for laughing with me! 🥰
Sun Dragon Tips and Tricks has around a dozen tutorials on the Ranunculus. They are so clear and she takes you through each step one video at a time. Excellent reference for knitting that yoke.
I loved the opening.. so hilarious! And, I love your beginning music... it is just perfect. Your videos are so fun, you have a very sweet, fun personality. Hope to watch more and more videos. Oh no, now I'm really, really afraid to try a ranunculus!!!! So enjoyed that, though. Just watching the scarf pull-on and laughing soooo hard, oh my, that was so funny. Off to watch more of your videos. sending love,hugs,prayers.
Thank you so so much!!! 🥰
Haha, had a lot of fun watching you struggle with this neckline 🤭6 months from now, I hope you’re enjoying wearing it after ALL of the HARD WORK you put in it 😂 subscribing! ❤
Hahaha thank you so much! I just wore it for Easter! It’s definitely one of my favorites!
You are a joy to hang out with on this channel! ❤ I have been avoiding the Ranunculus and I was hesitant to try and fail because so much of the sweater looks unfamiliar/new to me. But you're right: the imperfections make it perfectly handmade. So I think I'll give it a go. ❤
Awww thank you!!! I always try to reframe my thinking when it comes to something new in knitting…90% of this sweater is knit stitches! We know how to knit stitch in our sleep…that means that only 10% will be new and that is definitely doable! Plus, you can always practice and pull it out again! I believe you will do it! Please let me know how it turns out 💛
I love the color of your ranunculus. I’m now knitting my first one. I watched Sun Dragon knits tutorial for the wrapped stitches…but yours look right to me. I went down one needle size to a US 9. Didn’t want the open fabric that size 10 gave, or theat much positive ease. Size 7 needle seems pretty small, IDK. Good luck!
I agree with others that have suggested the Sun Dragon Tip & Tricks Ranunculus Assistance Video Tutorial series. Rebecca does a fantastic job of explaining and guiding you through each section of the pattern and it's included variations (the different necklines, the different sleeve lengths, etc). Aside from the Ranunculus series she has technique tutorials you may find useful as well. Stick with it and good luck!
Wow you’re doing great for such a new knitter! I think that’s why you’re finding it difficult though as you’re still very new 😊 I would go up a needle size and practice your loop stitches with some scrap yarn. Good luck it’s going to look amazing- love the colour ❤
Thank you so much! I’m the kind of person who skips past the “mock-up” in sewing and just starts cutting the good fabric…apparently that applies to my knitting as well. After spending a little more time with the project, I actually just gave someone else this exact advice 😂 it just required a little more trial and error and then it wasn’t so bad after all!