I have OCD and I made a mistake in my shawl. I couldn't figure out what I'd done wrong. So I just fudged a fix and moved along. I am inspired by the Amish quilt makers who I've heard deliberately make a mistake in their quilts because God is the only one who makes things perfect.
Boy am I glad your videos never go away! I had this exact cable wrong and bravely followed your advice on how to correct it. Nine rows down for me. Thanks SO much, Jana. You’re the best! 👏 🥰
I’m so glad I stumbled across you I’ve made the biggest mistake which I couldn’t leave but had no idea how to make it good unless I unpicked about 50 or more rows it’s a large garment I neatly cried but I watched you and I’ve done it, I can’t thank you enough your a true Gem and I’ve watched a few other sites but yours was far the best thank you from England 👍
Dear Jana, I just wanted to say I figured out the difference with the magic loop method! I've only done it with double points! Found a beginner tutorial on magic loop on circular needles! I did it, I just worked my first 4 rows of magic loop knitting!!! Yahoo! Thanx Tessa ~☆~
I love you! You take the Fear right out. My heart was racing as I watch you! I am going to go home and dare I say Swatch a mistake so I can drop the stitches and correct it so I will no longer fear it! Again this is the 3rd time I used the word Swatch and the 3rd swatch I have completed since the retreat!
I am so impressed how great a teacher you are. You have made facing mistakes not so monumental. I would have cursed and or cried then ripped. Thanks for this amazing video. Looking forward to the sweater kal.
Wow! You are one brave lady! Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge with us, and for showing us how to be the best Boss Knitters we can be! 🤗♥️
I don't know about brave, but logical maybe? I figured the worst case scenario would be just ripping back to that row, so there wasn't any harm in trying to ladder it down first. Thanks for always watching!
Hey Jana! I'm sure this will come as no surprise to you but I wanted you to know that you are not alone in being overly critical of your knitting. I also think that if you're going to knit something, it's definitely worth doing it well and correctly. I have never been able to unsee an error in my knitting much less leave it as a "design element" 😂. If I notice a mistake in my work I have to fix it no matter how far back in the project it is. Our work is a reflection of ourselves and I like mine to shine. Thanks for sharing your views! 😊❤️🧶
I’m pretty sure we are “knitting soul-sisters” bc I couldn’t leave a mistake either... I’ve completely started items over (esp when I was anew knitter) bc I couldn’t figure out how to tink back and fix... I’ve done it with my crocheting too! I cannot “unsee” a mistake either and even if no one else EVER saw it, it would drive me batty! Lol! Thanks for showing how to isolate and repair that stitch/row! It’s fascinating to see the repair steps as they happen!
Thank you so much for this video! Never knew one can fix a knitting mistake like this! I always frog the whole thing and sometimes I end up doing the project multiple times (good practice for a beginner like me but it's not very efficient). Thank you, love your channel!
As usual, a super helpful tutorial. Having watched you ladder down, I feel like I could tackle my next mistake. I have alvways been too fearful of ruining hours of work, but now I’ll repair my work instead of calling it a “design element”. 👍🏻
Well that was sure fascinating and gutsy! I will unravel if it’s a stitch or two and not too far down, but to go down that far and fix your work is amazing. Thanks for sharing!
Wow, I can’t believe I watched you rip out such a narrow column and then re-work it it correct the error. I don’t think I’ll ever become proficient enough to accomplish that. Really love your style and videos.
Oh man! I understand both sides of being 'evolved'! Haha. That was funny. I have left projects as is and don't mind it but they werent commission, not heirloom, and it was fine. But I have ripped out too. It is a tough call. Crying helps. Love your videos and learn so much from you. Thank you.
I'm so glad you fixed it. I'm the same way, once I see something I can't unsee it and I will fix virtually everything. Better to find it now than after your whole afghan is completed. Wonderful tutorial! Not many showing this kind of drop down. I personally find it easiest using a crochet hook to redo my dropped rows and I would have only undone the bind off to the point of the fix... I despise binding off so anything to lessen it is for me.
So funny, I was tinking back on my. mittens because I misread the patter and watching you made my fixing seem like peanuts. I made the mistake on the first mitten but because of the colouring it doesn’t show. So I have done both, lived with the mistake (grate, grate), and fixed a mistake. Now if I can stop looking on the first mistake.URG
Dear Jana, I was just asked a question about where are we all from on your facebook group? I didn't even know which group I was in! As a way to meet others who live closer for a stitchy meet up! So I answered it, not realizing that I was not supposed too! I was so hurt I left the group! Best wishes Tessa~
Tessa, I saw the comments and also the feedback that one of the moderators sent to you. The moderator politely asked that you post your location in the appropriate comment thread, per in the original post. No need to leave the group over a simple misunderstanding.
Something like that, I wouldn’t bother to fix. Sure it looks like a glaring issue, but once the blanket is complete, it will be invisible. If I were doing a seamed sweater, and inadvertently knit two of the right front pieces, then yes, I would fix the mistake. Totally depends on the project, and the context of the mistake as it relates to the project. The Amish deliberately make a mistake in the making of a quilt, because, “Only God is perfect.” To each their own ☺️
I've heard that about the Amish and others that view mistakes that way. However, my knitting (and human-ness) isn't perfect anyway regarding tension, stitch size, cables etc... so I'll strive to do the best I can, knowing that it'll never be "perfect" even if I didn't make a glaring mistake. Thanks for watching!
I am so glad you fixed this because I learned so much about fixing mistakes other than picking up dropped stitches, which I just had to do this morning. I have to learn to read my knitting better. This really helped. Thanks so much! Love your easy teaching style also.
LOL! I haven't ever chucked yarn in the stove, but I did rip out 1000+yds of yarn because of a mis-crossed cable (or two) at the beginning of a top down shawl. I just couldn't see how to fix it. Since then I've learned a couple of techniques to try. The link to that video is in the description if you want to watch the destruction. Thanks for watching!
I have OCD and I made a mistake in my shawl. I couldn't figure out what I'd done wrong. So I just fudged a fix and moved along. I am inspired by the Amish quilt makers who I've heard deliberately make a mistake in their quilts because God is the only one who makes things perfect.
What a great thought!
Boy am I glad your videos never go away! I had this exact cable wrong and bravely followed your advice on how to correct it. Nine rows down for me. Thanks SO much, Jana. You’re the best! 👏 🥰
Yay! You did it :)
That was an incredible vid. I never knew I could do that to a knitting project...mind blown🤷♀️
I’m so glad I stumbled across you I’ve made the biggest mistake which I couldn’t leave but had no idea how to make it good unless I unpicked about 50 or more rows it’s a large garment I neatly cried but I watched you and I’ve done it, I can’t thank you enough your a true Gem and I’ve watched a few other sites but yours was far the best thank you from England 👍
Very nice to see as a new knitter. Thank you!! 😊
I love your style. You are so real and approachable! Thank you!
Dear Jana, I just wanted to say I figured out the difference with the magic loop method! I've only done it with double points! Found a beginner tutorial on magic loop on circular needles! I did it, I just worked my first 4 rows of magic loop knitting!!! Yahoo! Thanx Tessa ~☆~
Ok. I did it!!! I am so glad I found your broadcast and became a patron😃😁😋
Fantastic!
I love you! You take the Fear right out. My heart was racing as I watch you! I am going to go home and dare I say Swatch a mistake so I can drop the stitches and correct it so I will no longer fear it! Again this is the 3rd time I used the word Swatch and the 3rd swatch I have completed since the retreat!
Swatch is no longer a swear word? LOL!
I am so impressed how great a teacher you are. You have made facing mistakes not so monumental. I would have cursed and or cried then ripped. Thanks for this amazing video. Looking forward to the sweater kal.
Wow, thank you!
Wow! You are one brave lady! Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge with us, and for showing us how to be the best Boss Knitters we can be! 🤗♥️
I don't know about brave, but logical maybe? I figured the worst case scenario would be just ripping back to that row, so there wasn't any harm in trying to ladder it down first. Thanks for always watching!
Purl Together always! 🤗♥️
I’m getting back into my knitting and repairing mistakes is very helpful, thank you!
Hey Jana! I'm sure this will come as no surprise to you but I wanted you to know that you are not alone in being overly critical of your knitting. I also think that if you're going to knit something, it's definitely worth doing it well and correctly. I have never been able to unsee an error in my knitting much less leave it as a "design element" 😂. If I notice a mistake in my work I have to fix it no matter how far back in the project it is. Our work is a reflection of ourselves and I like mine to shine. Thanks for sharing your views! 😊❤️🧶
I’m pretty sure we are “knitting soul-sisters” bc I couldn’t leave a mistake either... I’ve completely started items over (esp when I was anew knitter) bc I couldn’t figure out how to tink back and fix... I’ve done it with my crocheting too! I cannot “unsee” a mistake either and even if no one else EVER saw it, it would drive me batty! Lol! Thanks for showing how to isolate and repair that stitch/row! It’s fascinating to see the repair steps as they happen!
That was incredible to watch! Thank you so much for sharing your gift!
Thank you so much for this video! Never knew one can fix a knitting mistake like this! I always frog the whole thing and sometimes I end up doing the project multiple times (good practice for a beginner like me but it's not very efficient). Thank you, love your channel!
Very helpful demo!
As usual, a super helpful tutorial. Having watched you ladder down, I feel like I could tackle my next mistake. I have alvways been too fearful of ruining hours of work, but now I’ll repair my work instead of calling it a “design element”. 👍🏻
I am impressed with your ability to read your knitting. I can handle straight knitting mess ups but trying to fix a cable not so sure .
Well that was sure fascinating and gutsy! I will unravel if it’s a stitch or two and not too far down, but to go down that far and fix your work is amazing. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Thea, I figured I didn't have anything to lose by trying it! Otherwise, I'd be ripping back to that row anyway. Thanks for watching!
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Wow, I can’t believe I watched you rip out such a narrow column and then re-work it it correct the error. I don’t think I’ll ever become proficient enough to accomplish that. Really love your style and videos.
Oh man! I understand both sides of being 'evolved'! Haha. That was funny. I have left projects as is and don't mind it but they werent commission, not heirloom, and it was fine. But I have ripped out too. It is a tough call. Crying helps. Love your videos and learn so much from you. Thank you.
What a wonderful teaching moment.
I'm so glad you fixed it. I'm the same way, once I see something I can't unsee it and I will fix virtually everything. Better to find it now than after your whole afghan is completed. Wonderful tutorial! Not many showing this kind of drop down. I personally find it easiest using a crochet hook to redo my dropped rows and I would have only undone the bind off to the point of the fix... I despise binding off so anything to lessen it is for me.
Amazing how you fixed this..
So funny, I was tinking back on my. mittens because I misread the patter and watching you made my fixing seem like peanuts. I made the mistake on the first mitten but because of the colouring it doesn’t show. So I have done both, lived with the mistake (grate, grate), and fixed a mistake. Now if I can stop looking on the first mistake.URG
I love the pattern - can you tell me what it is please?
The link is in the video description. Here it is as well:
www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/norahs-vintage-afghan
It depends on the nature of the mistake, but more often than not, I fill fix it.
Dear Jana, I was just asked a question about where are we all from on your facebook group? I didn't even know which group I was in! As a way to meet others who live closer for a stitchy meet up! So I answered it, not realizing that I was not supposed too! I was so hurt I left the group! Best wishes Tessa~
Tessa, I saw the comments and also the feedback that one of the moderators sent to you. The moderator politely asked that you post your location in the appropriate comment thread, per in the original post. No need to leave the group over a simple misunderstanding.
Something like that, I wouldn’t bother to fix. Sure it looks like a glaring issue, but once the blanket is complete, it will be invisible. If I were doing a seamed sweater, and inadvertently knit two of the right front pieces, then yes, I would fix the mistake. Totally depends on the project, and the context of the mistake as it relates to the project.
The Amish deliberately make a mistake in the making of a quilt, because, “Only God is perfect.” To each their own ☺️
I've heard that about the Amish and others that view mistakes that way. However, my knitting (and human-ness) isn't perfect anyway regarding tension, stitch size, cables etc... so I'll strive to do the best I can, knowing that it'll never be "perfect" even if I didn't make a glaring mistake. Thanks for watching!
I am so glad you fixed this because I learned so much about fixing mistakes other than picking up dropped stitches, which I just had to do this morning. I have to learn to read my knitting better. This really helped. Thanks so much! Love your easy teaching style also.
Ah, but have you ever been so upset with something that you unraveled and rewound what you could and threw the rest in the wood stove? 🤣
LOL! I haven't ever chucked yarn in the stove, but I did rip out 1000+yds of yarn because of a mis-crossed cable (or two) at the beginning of a top down shawl. I just couldn't see how to fix it. Since then I've learned a couple of techniques to try. The link to that video is in the description if you want to watch the destruction. Thanks for watching!