The Knitting Notions I Ditched Forever
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ค. 2024
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In theory, all you need to knit or crochet is yarn and needles or hooks. But, in reality, there is an array of notions yarn throwers need to work at our best. But, what about the tools we don't need? This week I'm sharing the notions and tools you will not find in my notions bag.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - 1:31 Introduction
1:31 - 5:10 Retractable Tape Measures, I have thoughts
5:10 - 7:58 Stitch Markers, Surprising strong opinions
7:58 - 10:17 Where did all the Counters Go
10:17 - 12:56 Sock Blockers, what are they good for
12:56 - 16:23 Yarn Bowl or Dust Bowl
16:23 - 19:25 Final Thoughts and Outtakes
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I don't even have a notions bag. I just chuck everything in my project bag 😅 I did not expect to like project bags, but they really are handy for me because I move projects from room to room frequently and I need to protect my yarn from my dogs and dog hair. They also serve as my yarn bowl.
I also have little use for ring stitch markers and prefer the locking ones.
I don't usually use row counters, but I have found the chain ones that also act as the BOR marker useful on a few occasions.
One notion that I love is my Knitting Barber Cords. I use them all the time. They're great for trying things on, transferring stitches to a different cable, putting stitches on hold, and as needle stoppers. I've even heard of people using them in provisional cast-ons so that you can just slide your needle right in when you're ready, but haven't tried that yet.
We are all different.I use Knit Companion to track my projects but I use a barrel type row counter as a back up. I only buy the real counters with a ring on them so I use the ring to pin it to the beginning of every right side group. I am reminded every time when I see that recount her to advance to the next row. However, I only use it as a back up to Knit Companion. While I have a lot of locking stitch markers, I generally don’t use them as stitch markers. I use them when I count stitches and I pin every 20th stitch. I only use them as stitch markers if I have a Yarnover at the very beginning of a row as I can pierce the stitch with the locking stitch marker. For a pattern repeats, I prefer soft round rubber stitch markers as they don’t tend to fall off the needle if they’re the right size. I agree with you on yarn balls; I prefer a sturdy canvas knitting bag with a substantial bottom. It keeps my Yarn and Project in order and the bag stands up on its own.
I agree with most things you said and it is a personal preference. I like a yarn bowl for TV knitting because it looks nice. Thanks for the video
So glad you enjoyed it!
I don't use a notions bag. I use a small double sided plastic storage box that is about the size of a large paperback. Each side is divided into differently sized compartments so everything stays organized. One side holds my knitting and crochet notions, and the other holds my cross stitching ones. That way it doesn't matter what I'm working on, I have the goodies I need at hand without having to switch out what I keep in my project tote.
Love it! I've started using a soft sided pencil case that's compartmentalized. And love it so much more than a pouch.
I think when knitting became a trend, there was an opportunity to make accessories fashionable i.e. DellaQ bags. I'm too thrifty to put out $40 for a yarn bowl when ziplock sandwich bag did the same trick. Or use a large lampshade as a swifter, and lancôme promo beach bags/cosmetic purses for project/notion bags. Notice I said Lancôme? Yep, saved myself from buying stupid things and splurge on skincare lol.
I have one wood yarn bowl that holds cake yarn that I use and like, but once I started making magic balls (cakes) and crocheting with a size N hook and using 4 strands of yarn, I have made my own yarn baskets and totes and given away a bunch of them. They are handy for all kinds of things, they store easy, wash easy and you can transport your work in them pretty much like a project bag. Plus I use up a lot of scrap yarns this way. Stitch markers I like for knitting but not so much for crochet, I like the locking and bulb ones too. Counters, I use in knitting, rarely in crochet. And I use a metal gauge ruler, I use a retractable quilt tape measure once in awhile as well. I do like my neck light as I'm not always in ideal lighting when I work, it's especially helpful with dark yarns. And scissors, a good pair of small scissors is a must. My favorite are found in the sewing section of the store or Amazon made by Singer, the 4.5 inch detail scissors. I use end caps/ point protectors made for knitting needles on the end when they are not in use.
I spent good money on adjustable sock blockers. I regret the day that I bought them! If I want a photo, then I want to see the sock on feet. I have boxes of other notions that never get used. Here's one you can add to that list: those giant safety pin type stitch holders which seem like a great idea until they unlatch when you're not looking and your stitches take a walk off of them. My little grandmother used to put everything on a bunch of saftey pins. Those worked. It was ugly, but it worked.
great video! I also dislike the stitch markers that have items hanging from therm. They're super cute but a pain to use and often snag my knitting. Also, I'd love a video on how to read your knitting. thank you!
I agree with you on everything you said! My grandma taught me also, you can use paper clip as markers, and a cork as needle stopper, to not poke yourself and/or lose stitches. I also bought some stitch holder that looks like safety pin to hold sleeves for example, but I don’t use them, because I want to try the sweater and if I want to pass my arms, I need something way larger so I always end up using scrap yarns. 😊
Paper clip is one of my favorite multi tools. I once did a video on all the ways you can use them in knitting.
I’m with you on stitch markers and row counters- to count my rows in either using KnitCompanion or doing tally marks. Also, you have a great vibe, your laugh is infectious.
Thank you! I do love Knit Companion when working charts.
Totally , I keep getting rid of the clutter in my notions bag.
I think it might be because of where I live but those thick plastic locking stitch markers, they have a nasty tendency to snap on me. I have a theory it's because of the colder weather up here; especially when I was still living on the prairies and my projects spent a *lot* of time outside as I took the bus everywhere and always had at least one project with me. So I just refuse to even look at those after the number of times I've been stabbed/scratched by the broken edge on one of them. I'm convinced they're the tool of some demon in all reality 😂😂
Love the bulb pin ones but find it has to be a project I'm paying attention to or I just knit right on passed them. They're thin enough that I don't notice them, particularly when I'm using worsted or Aran weight yarns. Which is most of the time because that's what's locally readily available in yarns. So while I love the bulb pins I still use a lot of the ring ones *but* only the ones with beads or little danglys on them; those my fingers recognize as "hey, you need to do something here!". Plain ring markers are of no use. I wind up with them in my lap because they don't register as even needing to be slipped to the other needle 😂😂 And no I'm not going to stop knitting while watching tv lol
Tape measures and short rulers: I'm forever misplacing/losing them so I grab the cheap ones from the dollar store. By the time the cloth/plasticy ones are stretched, I've lost them and replaced them anyway lol 😂 As you say, save some pennies where you can!
I have a decorative bowl that I use as a yarn bowl; no notch or big high sides. The reason I use it at all is because 9 times out of 10 my yarn is in a ball not a skein or a cake, and generally balls like to roll around. Apparently I missed the memo about keeping your yarn on the floor 🤷🏼♀️ so mine is usually next to me on the couch or on the coffee table so having it in the bowl keeps it from bouncing onto the floor, and becoming Evil Kitten's plaything (EK, aka Jade, is 4 years old now, and shows absolutely no signs of becoming a calm/quiet cat), or getting dirty, or more likely both. When I switch projects I pop one back into its project bag, and take out the next one, popping that ball of yarn into the bowl. The bowl is also handy for holding beads if I'm working on a beaded knit shawl (I use the crochet hook method of placing beads)
Lol Apparently you're not the only one with strong opinions, Carrie 🤗 Love your videos
I find the clover locking stitch markers, especially the quick lock ones, are more pliable than other one. Maybe they would hold up better in cold weather? You can also get coiless safety pins in the traditional shape that are larger and might be more noticeable?
Is the song "rock the boat"?
Laughing about you using the metal retractable tape measure and not liking the other types which you say are heavier? as the metal ones weigh WAY more. (My metal one weighs almost 400g and my plastic case one weighs 23.1g 😏)
But to each his own!
😂 I only use a metal one when I am blocking a large project and the tape staying straight and locked is a benefit. It lives in a drawer.