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I personally don't feel any difference between knitting and purling. I learned both at the same time and feel they're basically the same thing for me.
so jealous
Same. I throw though, so I think that might make purling easier (another unpopular opinion, throwing is just as fast as continental it's just whatever your comfortable with ☕)
@@Stettafire Oh yes maybe that's the difference, me too. I tried continental a little and it just felt very awkward to me. It's switching between knitting and purling that can feel like it takes more time, like when doing ribbing.
That’s totally 💯 just the reverse of each other
Same! It baffled me when I started seeing people talk about how much they hated purling. I also knit English, so more evidence this is a throwing thing.
Crocheter here infiltrating but I’m glad to hear that you guys have just as much drama as we do
I do both and can say crochet is way easier and faster, but more complicated if that makes sense. More loops options to go into, and easier to mess up. But also crochet is easier to fix mistakes vs knitting mistakes
@@thewanderingstarseed I'd say the main difference is that you can crochet anything if you know the basic stitches because the more complicated ones are generally just variations of those. It's harder because no matter how used to the stitches you are, you still have to pay attention (like where you put the crochet vs knitting where it's hard to put your needle in the wrong stitch). Meanwhile knitting has a lot of different stitches that are fairly different and all take some time to get used to. But once you are, you can basically knit while reading something else.
as a beginner knitter, i love petite knit's patterns because they're very clear + because she's so mainstream, there are many videos of people knitting/showing tutorials/adjusting the patterns which i like as i explore knitting as a craft. i also definitely like her style (i mean i don't LOVE it but it's definitely a staple wardrobe) and my dream is to knit an ingrid sweater one day !! i definitely would never stay in that comfort zone though, i've limited myself to knitting only 6 patterns from her because i came to knitting to explore my creativity, and in my opinion, i want to make unique pieces that i wouldn't get in a store because i think that making unique pieces that really exemplify me as a person is what my goal in knitting is all about :)
I knit and crochet, and I enjoy when people ask what I'm making, and even if they get the yarn craft I'm working on wrong. It is a fun conversation starter.
me too!
Same
Exactly it’s always fun when people ask
I think it's more understandable to leave out the stitch markers for Magic Loop bc the beginning of the round is naturally delineated by the process but for regular in the round that's wild
Regarding sweater-curse or just any knitted gift: I was surprised how GOOD it felt to unravel a thing I was knitting for someone who was very important to me, like actually family-important, that left my life during the worst time possible.
The yarn was specifically picked by them, expensive and an absolute btch to knit with and I unravelled the whole thing, and now I feel so lucky I can make something out of it for my sibling instead!
I love weaving in the ends. Not sure why it makes me feel so satisfied. Maybe because I like sewing but I never sew and weaving in ends kind of mimicks it. So I get the best of both worlds. Knitting and sewing..... kind of.☺
Majorly agree about PetiteKnit. The patterns are designed for beginners so really lack that extra something. As an intermediate knitter I want a bit more interest in my projects rather than the boring basics.
Hahah, yesss!!! Sweater curse is BS! Totally agree on your opinion of Petite Knit. I also agree on the same point with my favorite things knitwear. It also drives me crazy when people references her patterns (they’re all numerically named) and I never know which one they’re talking about!!!!!!
I'm sitting and knitting a petite knit pattern as you say that and I feel I have to say that I have found her baby patterns and children's patterns to be life changing as my friends, nieces and others seem to be having so many baby's lately. I love ❤️ using her patterns for baby gifts. They have taught me so much about polishing my knits with her esthetic. I have adult patterns in line for both me and my husband. Just saying, they may not be the on trend patterns but I feel I am drawn to their timeless esthetic 💕
I’m a year late, but I’ve bought maybe two or three of their patterns and I really liked them. They’re not super complex or extravagant, but there is beauty in their simplicity. I bought them when I was a beginner but I still use some of the techniques I learned now, 3 years since beginning to knit.
to add to the overpriced isn't another word for expensive topic- overpriced also isn't a word to say "out of my budget" its ok to have yarn or knitting supplies be out of your budget. its okay to work with what you have. it doesn't devalue your knits as a knitter to use what you can. its okay to use acrylic yarn or cotton instead of the mohair or alpaca etc you see on instagram or TikTok. its also okay to use more expensive yarn or supplies if you can. knitting is so unique to everyone- and its okay to use what you can :)
I think there may also be another confusion here. I know a lot of people that confuse "overpriced" with "overrated." I mean, depending on your perspective, yes, handdyed yarns may be overrated. It can come with a very high snob factor, when other, less expensive yarns will do just as well. It may very well be "not worth the price" for you, but that doesn't mean it's overpriced. It could just mean everyone's gushing over it, and you just don't think it's worth paying that much when you can get something else for cheaper that works just as well. To me, that's pretty much what overrated means.
My unpopular opinion is that there should be more options for yarn that is vegan and sustainable! The fact that the only mohair alternatives are acrylic is so frustrating- I am definitely limited in my projects. Luckily, I live in a very warm climate so linen and cotton are my best options.
omg YES! I really enjoy knitting and crocheting as a hobby and most of the time I'm fine with cotton yarn, especially in summer. But as soon as I want to make something more special or even a nice soft sweater, I'm very limited since a majority of yarn uses animal fibers. Also IF there's an alternative it's either expensive af, not very nice in quality or not sustainable at all. Pretty exhausting
I don't believe in the sweater curse. I knit my boyfriend a sweater and we ended up married. Maybe the curse is broken if you end up giving him a horrible beginner knitter sweater (it was really bad) and they still want to to be with you.
Petite Knit has never been a designer that stood out to me. Her photos are beautiful and lifestyle-y but they see a bit too simple, I feel like yarn choice makes such a big difference with the finished object ending up classic rather than boring.
hahahaha omg that’s a keeper for sure!!
I appreciate your opinion on test knitting, and agree with your short take. I do think that there is room for having paid test knitters at a certain level of success or commercialization. Like, publishing houses shouldn't be expecting people to volunteer to test knit for books or magazines. But like if an indie designer can't afford to pay test knitters, they can't afford it, so the option is either there are volunteers or the patterns aren't tested... no one is being coerced or exploited, and no one is taking anyone else's work here. There's certainly room for nuance in the discussion because there is that murky middle area, when does a designer become successful enough that they should shell out? Who gets to decide that? But overall I agree, the fact that people volunteer to do it is a good thing overall. It's a NICE part of the knitting community, IMO.
The only "spicy" opinion I have: we should REALLY cut on using acrylics/other plastic materials. Not just because they're not the best option for the environment, bir because it's making microplastic that can get through our skin and mouth and it's getting into our cells, and we don't know what type of shit it can cause in our bodies 🥲 there are others cheap yarns, like hemp (which is the best choice for environmental reasons) or cotton. Even bamboo is cheaper version
I agree with you on the microplastics and the environment but am tired of the greenwashing when it comes to acrylic yarn. The end consumer is not at risk of getting cancer from their acrylic yarn. The dangers come from manufacturing and working with the raw materials.
Everyone craps on acrylic yarn for being a danger to your health but continue to buy moisture-wicking clothes or stretchy leggings. It’s the same material.
@@carieruiz2285 yeah, and here I am not having any acrylic or poliester clothing because it's the most uncomfortable tings you can be in. I know what I'm talking about.
And acrylics are giving the micriplastic to us. And to water, when you're washing it. No, thank you very much
Regarding a company that promotes making your own clothes collaborating with a fast fashion company - perhaps doing this is an opportunity to reach out to people who have never thought about making their own garments. Maybe some fast fashion lovers would start to think about the possibility of making things for themselves. It is very easy to stay in a bubble of like minded people who do not want to support fast fashion - it is more difficult to have a conversation with others who may not have considered the negative aspects of fast fashion. I have never bought anything from We Are Knitters - I am a very slow knitter and have mainly been buying British wool from British wool companies (because that is where I live). However, the more people who are exposed to the joys of knitting the better - there is a possibility that a few of them will move away from buying as many new clothes. When I leant to knit I bought the cheapest yarn, and this meant it was synthetic, because I didn’t know if I would carry on doing it - I very quickly moved to using natural fibres in the main. Just some thoughts, thanks - 😊
Whether you like her style or not, Petite Knit’s patterns are beautifully written and technically excellent. I’ve knitted a vest and a jumper of hers and they are far and away the best patterns I’ve followed. As for My Favourite Things, I’ve knitted 2 of them and the patterns are fine, but not exceptional.
that’s what i figured since i assumed she wouldn’t have such a cult-like following if her patterns weren’t well written. i’m excited to try one out in the future but also cannot see myself becoming addicted to her patterns like i’ve seen others do! 😌
@@jaime_creates I don’t quite get the cult following but I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the 2 patterns I knitted. They’ve automatically become the “standard” against which I measure other patterns.
Absolutely 100% with you on the Petite Knit thing - I get the style is "costal grandma" but I am in my thirties - I don't want to look like a grandma.
😂😂😂
I’ve had it be more common that when I’m crocheting I’ve been asked what I’m knitting :D
I agree with you on PK! 👌
I kind of enjoy weaving in the ends, because its like the last steps to finish a project completely. I do not feel that satisfied if i do not weave them in.
I love petite knit’s Sunday Sock pattern. They’re so cozy. But other than that, I haven’t done any of her stuff. She does really classic stuff. And I do like her. But I can’t afford all the mohair she uses 😅
You can change the lace + mohair for a DK yarn as long as you get gage. I did that with a child's vest and it came out beautifully. (I needed to use something that could be machine washable 😁 as it was a gift.
Immediate follow when you said about petite knits 🤣🙈
v late to the vid and discussion but personally as someone whos tested a pretty decent amount of patterns, i feel like its nice to get a lil something extra. just getting the pattern i tested is nice but i feel like you /should/ give me that once ive put in the hours and the money to test it. saying that getting the pattern you tested is compensation is a little eh to me. thats not compensation, thats just volunteering. however giving out an extra pattern is compensation to me.
if i didnt get the final pattern after testing and i was expected to buy it id be upset, so i dont consider that real compensation (which is fine! like you said volunteering doesnt equal getting compensation). my problem lies with designers saying that getting a pattern that you yourself took hours to test and fix for them is somehow compensation for your work.
getting to sell the finished item if thats not usually allowed in the terms (like kara does) is compensation, a free pattern that you DIDNT already put hours of time and work into is compensation (like you do). however i think a lot of this discussion happened with a pattern youve already taken your personal time to fix and give feedback on being given out as “compensation”
jesus i wrote a novel💀
I'm pretty new at knitting (I first learnt like at the end of the 1990's, my grandma taught me, but I kept losing stitches XD), and I tried different styles because I wanted to use circular needles as well, but for the love of any Yarn Deity, my hands cramp so bad while trying circular needles both in English and Continental, especially continental is a nightmare for my hands... I discovered the Portoguese technique, and OH MY GOODNESS, the knitting is very very slightly "slower" than in other styles, but the purling is INCREDIBLY EASY, and it solved all my cramps and difficulties with handling the yarn.
My hot take is that I won't knit a my favourite things knitwear pattern. I really love her designs, but she has repeatedly been criticised for not being size inclusive and has never made an effort. As one of the biggest designers out there, even if she couldn't figure out the grading herself, she could definitely hire someone to do it for her. If she changes her practices I would love to make her stuff as I think her designs are beautiful, but it just doesn't sit right to me to support someone who doesn't do the (in my opinion) bare minimum to make knitting accessible
totally agree! it’s so not good enough and i wish she would do better! i think i spoke about this in another video i did when i showed my cami 2 or maybe my sweater 20? it feels quite lazy since she is such a big designer who definitely as more resources than a small designer like myself who always grades for 9 sizes 🫤
@@jaime_creates yes, I respect small designers that grade inclusively so much, and it shows that bigger designers could definitely be size inclusive
I will add that knitting for a good friend can be cursed. I made a girasole throw for my best friend of 50 years, 6 months later the friendship was over.
Most major designers hire graders. It's a pretty common practice because often grading is a skill onto itself (a very important one for the sake of inclusivity)
A little late just discovered your chanel! I also feel that about petite knit it’s very basic been knitting one of her children balaclava and my son loves it. But the pattern description isn’t better than other patterns. I also wonder why so many follows her, cause everything is in danish, I do cause I’m danish. And I experienced that she doesn’t give a like when tacking her. I think that that it’s not the hardest thing to do if you wanna connect to the community
I'm so excited to stumble upon another melbourne Podcaster !
Old video but i do have to say that for petite knit i do see how it can see for older people most of the things i wear are on the trends i guess but i did find one thing from her and so far it is fun because it is so difficult
Loved the video and hearing your thoughts/opinions. ❤️ Also kinda freaking out because my opinion made the thumbnail!!!
it's funny, when I post my crochet pieces and mention they're crochet, people insist on calling it knitting. Then I kindly correct them, and they still continue to call it knitting. But also if I'm wearing a knit piece that I have purchased, and mention in the description that I did not make that piece, people would still comment on MY KNITTING =D
I love yarn that can be spit spliced! I'm with you, I wish I loved weaving in ends and knitting in pieces and putting together. I just don't!
I feel like sometimes I get judged for using WAK yarn! I buy it all second hand. Lol a lot of ppl sell it for so cheap and I buy a lot of my yarn second hand in general. Haven't bought from their site tho 😅
Also news of the drama hasn't really been made as public as folk might think. I'm not on social media much, so I only heard of it recently.
Yikes! I had no idea about the sweater curse. I’m 3/4 of the way through making my fiancé a sweater… 😳
I think you’re gonna be okay. 😀
agree with susie! they’re going to love it!
Oh snap, I’m so bummed about the whole WAK incident. I have some of their yarn in stash I bought waaay before everything went down. I guess I’ll use it to practice my knitting as I’m a new knitter (my first love is crochet, lol) or should I just donate it? I’m torn. 😔
i would recommend just using up your stash! that’s what i’ve seen most people who no longer support them doing :)
@@jaime_creates Yeah, I have been thinking about it and I’ve been leaning towards to just using up the yarn I have to practice my knitting. Thanks for helping me to solidify my decision! 😆
You've already bought it so use it and love it. Just don't buy more if the company no longer aligns with your values
My unpopular opinion is I will never purchase a pattern from my favorite knitwear. She’s so against being size inclusive that I just can’t support that
What is that yarn you are knitting with?
I know this video is really old but totally feel your petite knit opinion! Also she has ammended her sizes but she called it petite knit originally because she didnt want to cater for plus sizes which is super weird. Also im sick of all my feed just being petite knit patterns lol
I have to agree with petite knit, her one pattern I really like is the Ingrid sweater. I myself even love more classic, cozy, knits but her style just isn’t for me. Ozetta is my favorite for those types of things! Maybe it’s that “coastal” look I don’t like but I agree completely!
Also I don’t like chunky knits for myself, I don’t like knitting them or them on me but I can APPRECIATE a chunky knit, I love seeing other peoples
the ingrid sweater is the one that almost got me but something about the fit just doesn’t suit my style! i can’t quite put my finger on it tho 🤔
Something bothers me about this video and it has nothing to do with what she said. I am a self taught knitter so there is a lot I don't know and a lot i have figured out on my own. When I knit in round on circular needles, I don't have the cord so long that it stretches it like hers is. I like it to have slack. Is what she is doing normal and I'm the one doing it wrong?
Just finding this, but as a moment of comedy with "craft confusion," I was sitting in a historic building at work, sewing away on a hand-sewing project. Someone comes up and askes, "What are you knitting?" Um... knitting? I'm using a single needle, solid fabric, and there's no yarn anywhere to be found. I'm confused. I didn't get upset or anything, especially since this was a stranger. I just responded with, "Oh, I'm handsewing a plushie for a friend."
But Petite Knits, I just... no... the styles are so boring, to the degree that I want to say that whole phrase with that whine of a kid that doesn't want to do their homework. I know some people love them, and I've even seen a couple people on TH-cam, excited about some of the patterns or highly recommending them, but I just can't imagine doing any of them when so many more interesting patterns are out there. It's very... New England small town... New England fishing village... Maybe New England Homesteader for a few of those.
Of course, this is also from someone who is super inspired by Shetland and Icelandic/Nordic colorwork knitting, so by comparison, those are also incredibly plain. I guess some of that makes sense.
27:08 It drives me nuts when my bf refers to my knitting as sewing 🤦🏾♀️ I do both but it’s like c’mon I knit like everyday, just say knitting 😢
You should look into the Sycamore Sweater by PK!
Weaving in ends with crochet is semi fun. You can easily see where to go into and it's easy and thought free. It's chill. With knitting it's far more annoying, I get the dislike in that
Yeah, I'm not a PetiteKnits fan. Her style feels like it plays into this larger trend of extremely minimalist, "safe" clothing that is more about showing off the body underneath the clothes than the garments themselves. In the same way that the "clean girl"/skincare based makeup aesthetic is inherently biased towards those with naturally beautiful clear skin, PetiteKnit's minimalist heavy positive ease style is biased towards those with bodies that meet a conventional beauty standard. Like, not to be crass, but when I'm scrolling through patterns on Ravelry my mantra is always "Is it a beautiful pattern, or is the model just skinny?", and PetiteKnits feels like the epitome of that for me.
I don't use stitch markers either lmao
So true hamilton Stan
petite knit patterns don't include bigger sizes, and the designs show lol. so I find different creators that create similar patterns but in more accessible styles. I don't get the hype, but I understand why someone whos able-bodied, white, and skinny, would be at the forefront of a community. She's obviously talented too, her gauge and tension is incredible.
I totally agree with your sustainability discussion too, its not just black and white and things can look different for others than someone else. Also I am also chaotic and don't weave in my ends well xD Just trust knot and weave as must as possible but if its out its out lol
Sound like a hater to me.