Merry Christmas everyone and a Happy New Year. Hope you enjoyed this chatty episode for a change and see you in the next year! (PS: sorry, the subtitles in the second half are patchy. I didn't have the time to complete it yet. Would have needed another hour)
Sending you lots of good wishes for a very Happy Christmas and a healthy and prosperous 2023. Thank you for this, and all of your videos, you bring me so much joy and knitting knowledge. See you next year xxx
Really glad you did that last question! I took German in high school and college (probably 5 years total) and can barely remember the basics. I think it’s really impressive that you can teach such a technical subject in a second language. Speaking of, do you know any other languages beyond English and German? Do you think you could teach knitting in… say… French?
Merry Christmas !!! I have been knitting for 40 days, Yes ..I said 40 days . I have crocheted 50 years, I got tired of it because There was no challenge in it anymore. I’m so glad you are here ! I am learning so much ! Thank you for all your information, I would have quit if I hadn’t found you. I couldn’t find anyone willing to explain it so clearly. I enjoy it so much, Keep up the excellent videos !!! Have a wonderful New Year !!
Interesting questions and well-thought, mature answers! Wish you had happy Christmas :) I was here mainly for tutorials so I didn't know about your blogs and patterns (nor the fact that this is your job!) I will check out later. P.S. I love your short tutorial videos! It's understandable that you don't do longer ones, socks or sweater tutorials. I heard it's difficult to get the angle but perhaps it's possible after some practice? Just an idea for the future :) I don't follow video patterns anyway, only watch techniques/sticthes so will be waiting for more!
Although that double standard or double face in the US and other parts of the globe do not really help. Being polite and not say the things directly and honestly is to me worse than actually calling out somebody for being an idiot. It is better to say the truth right up front even if it is not "polite". I may not be the most popular but if someone is being a jerk freely, then that is not a problem.
The problem with this saying is that in the North West US and Western Canada where I have lived "Bless your heart" actually means we recognize and appreciate what you are trying to do, whether we actually appreciate the end result or not.
In Kentucky it can either be used sincerely to show sympathy or it can be used in a snarky way to disguise pity as sympathy. It depends on context and tone.
That sounds so nice. In the U.S., even 50 years ago, knitting isn’t/wasn’t taught - and I grew up where winters were cold and long! I had to teach myself. You are very lucky.
@@patricialcarpenter4090 , Exactly! I lived in NJ on and off throughout my life and knitting was part of the curriculum of the Home Arts course when I took Home Economics as my "major" in HS, when I lived in CA. 😛 💖😺
Norman, I see your channel as 50/50 Life Coaching/Knitting Instruction. I like it for both reasons. Because you are analytical you don’t put a topic down with just a few words, or examples. Rather, you come at tasks and situations from several angles, and with a calm acceptance that your way may not be the only way. Gentle leadership, not didactic regimentation! Everyone loves the biography of a successful person, and you are no exception! Thanks for the story, and all the best in the New Year. We’ll be here! (I’m near San Francisco, knitting on a collar/scarf thing with Angora/Wensleydale/Glitter wire. Making it up as it shines out, and thinking about it flying to Europe next week on the neck of my friend. )
Norman, what a beautiful person you are!! I am listening to you while I am knitting my first scarf, and it feels that you are my new knitting friend. You are very smart and totally down to earth. Thank you for sharing “you” and your experience in knitting with us. 🙏
What I really like about your teaching style is that you give advice without being prescriptivist and explain the consequences of things. Instead of "do this, not that!" you'll say "here's what I find happens if you do this, so for this purpose I prefer to do that, but you can make your own choice depending on what you prefer." It's exactly the kind of thing I often find lacking in arts education (don't even get me STARTED on music pedagogy and how many students have their love of music needlessly ruined by it). An educator isn't just someone who shows off their master technique for you to copy, nor are they someone who insists you learn in exactly the same way they did - an educator, in my view, is someone who adapts the way they communicate their trove of knowledge to their students' needs, and that's exactly what you do. As an arthritic autistic I have come to realize a lot of teachers of all sorts seem to assume levels of fine motor control and proprioception that I simply do not have, as well as a learning style that does not work for me. Practicing a technique is meaningless to my brain, even frustrating or physically painful, until I know how to look for the results it was designed to create and can adjust and learn from there. I have a much better time in yoga when the teacher explains how a pose should feel, because simply trying to arrange myself into a copy of someone in an entirely different body tends to result in underwhelming stretches and unnecessary strain. I feel more confident on woodworking equipment, which like most other things in the world was designed for much taller and bigger-handed people than me, if I've been given detailed information on the risks of kickback on a given tool instead of just being told to "adopt a wide stance." For a lot of new skills, I often have to "work backwards" a bit and get exposed to the details (not just the product) of a more advanced form *first*, and *then* go back and try to learn the fundamentals. This is related to motivation, of course, like most people probably wouldn't bother practicing triple steps over and over if they didn't already like the idea of swing dance. But personally I don't just need a reason a skill is theoretically leading to something cool, I also need to be able to absorb enough information about the skill at a higher level that I can imagine myself doing it, enough to put the fundamentals in a rich context in my brain, which is what they need to stick and to make sense to me. I might even need to actually try things I'm "not ready for" myself, not out of some arrogance or impatience but because it genuinely will help me understand the purpose of whatever beginner technique drills I'm being told to start with. Unfortunately a lot of teachers actively discourage the exact sort of information gathering that helps me learn best, warning that it's unmotivating to "bite off more than you can chew" when in fact it's the cautious linear approach that usually kills my motivation quicker. This is why I love being able to freely peruse advanced knitting videos that I may or may not totally understand as a beginner. What I do get is good information, and what I don't get is good information about something I might later want to look up and learn! And for what it's worth if you ever get into doing non-tutorial project vlogs or anything I'd totally watch those too. My interest in knitting began when I decided I wanted to make some gloves. Specific gloves. Specifically, fingered Cratchit gloves with cables in fingering weight yarn knit in the round on size 2 DPNs. 😂 I then learned enough to understand how chaotic a choice that is for a total beginner, but it was only after trying and failing something absurd that I became interested in making my first chunky garter stitch rectangle, so I don't regret it at all. I still enjoy learning about new techniques and I accidentally got a bunch of my friends into knitting just by doing it around them. Er, sorry, all that is to say, I also appreciate how you'll often include both an easy and a more advanced version of a technique! I like the analytical understanding you share for how different approaches affect the work, and I like how you blend accessibility with thoroughness. I like being able to both navigate to a quick beginner reference and absorb a broader context. Thanks!
Thank you for this episode, it was good to hear you talk about ageism, this idea that being older is something to be embarrassed about is ridiculous! It’s a privilege to grow old & I’ve learnt so much from my friend who is teaching me to knit, & not just about knitting 😊
I love you! Thank you for pointing out the ageism and sexism in denigrating what has traditionally been "women's work." Old grannies have been through a lot are are tough as nails.
Hi Norman! Thank you for being such a kind and generous teacher in my novice year of knitting! Yes, I love your technical way of breaking down a stitch, it has been a game changer for me! I'm looking forward to being with you in 2023! Many blessings to you and your family this Christmas!! Teresa
About the first question, the other day in the train i sat across an elderly lady, i’d guess maybe in her 80s, and when she same get out my knitting she smiled very big and told me she thought I was going am amazing job and that she used to knit a lot as well. When I left the train when it was my stop I still saw her smiling ear to ear, I might have made her day. That experience was so wholesome that any other looks or comments from people don’t bother me anymore at all.
I don't know what happened, but when my father died almost 6 years ago, I completely lost all incentive and motivation to knit, until fairly recently, which drew me to this channel, what appears to be a year and two months after this video was posted. I have been facing a lot of other challenges in life that may have had something to do with it, but I am certainly not going to analyse it to death, because, ultimately, it doesn't matter. I am now feeling it, ready to pick it back up, refamiliarize myself with things, and start knitting again. Things are going to come up that takes us away from our interests for a time, if we are responsible adults, because it is just an unavoidable reality of life. Knitting is one of the most honorable, rewarding endeavors for everyone who is interested, as are all of the thread and yarn arts! I learned to crochet and do a little embroidery as a boy, and got a lot of teasing for it, not only from other children, but from adults, who should have known better, as well, which hurt, of course, but I never let their their narrow minded inhibitions stop me. i didn't learn how to knit until 8 years ago, and I am not the most experienced, but I go at it fearlessly! If I am not feeling motivated to engage in a creative hobby, I just set it aside for something that is motivating me. Eventually, I want to be able to design patterns, not just follow them. I know that it will happen, whether it be tomorrow, or years from now, but it will be just fine, regardless. If you try to force creativity, rather than express it, you are most likely to lose it, for the moment. I love your common sense approach to everything, Norman, and your soothing voice, too! 🥰
Thanks for all you do. I have been knitting for about 70 years, however, with your help, I have become a better knitter, and am enjoying it even more. I loved seeing your 20 year old socks with leather stains and particularly liked that the socks were used while you were dancing. So fun! Keep up the great work!
Thanks for this video, Norman. I am thankful you chose English to do your videos in. You have helped me understand better and do some things. Thank you, and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
I love your attitude and passion for the hobby so much, Norman! This was fun to listen to as I made some treats for Christmas. Happy holidays to you. ❤🎄
I currently live is the Midwest. I just learned to knit. I made a scarf for a friend. I just learned a week ago and an so proud of my self. Ty for your videos. I have crocheted for 50 years. I was 4 years old
Norman, thank you for that episode. I am so happy you decided to make your channel in English. Being from the USA, I have only one language, poor English. I do remember seeing some of your older videos. I specifically remember a couple that you made wearing a hat, you said it was due to covid you hadn't had a hair cut in a while. I know that feeling well. I was 'almost' desperate in the spring of 2020 to cut mine myself. I would have except I promised my stylist I would never do that again. I have learned so much from your tutorials. I started watching videos on how to knit late last year. I was most impressed by continental knitting as I have arthritis and repetitive motion injuries to my hands from years of computer work at my former job. Happily, I am retired. I am a crocheter who knits. Soon, I want to be a crocheter and knitter equally. I totally know what you mean about wanting no distractions when you are knitting. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I am looking forward to your next episode.
hmmm as for me, I watched haircut tutorials ad infinitum during Covid, and now do cut and color my own hair. Living on SS checks, it has really helped me, I can spend the money on other things. And ... I actually get compliments on my hair every time out go out and about. Of course its because its lavender, but well done. It is not very layered, just a bit, but it still takes a lot of trial and error to get it right. I would always come home from professional cut and start with the scissors at the back so I figured why not do the whole thing? Fun and Cheers!
Hello Norm! I just would like to thank you for your instructional and informational videos and lessons. I struggle with conceptualization. Perhaps have some form of dyslexia. I cannot do knots. I can't learn how to do that casting on with the yarn wrapped around one hand and completed with one needle. My brain just can't interpret what I see into action or skill. I'm 74 and have been knitting, crocheting, and sewing my entire life. I'm British and learned everything the UK way. I learned to follow and read patterns exactly. Except I don't and can't. I have ADHD and always forget to cross off a row, turn my row counter, you know! So my work always contains errors. And then I stumbled across your tuition!! And what a life saver you have been. The most important thing you taught me was to "READ YOUR KNITTING." It was a struggle at first but I persisted. Take my latest project as an example. A simple pair of baby mittens knitted in the round with 1 alternate stitch ribbing and then alternate knit and ourl rows. Easy right? No!! The ribbing was okay because I could see the stitches but the alternate K and P rows were a nightmare because I'd forget to turn my row counter and was always going wrong. However, now I knowhow many rows I need and I don't use my row counter. I read my knitting. And I don't go wrong!! For more complicated stitches I even draw a chart because one of the things that is rarely explained and that I always mess up is the placement of the stitches in a pattern. Does this stitch go above, to the left, or to the right of the other stitches. Because I can't follow patterns I'd always get my stitch placement wrong and my work wouldn't look anything like the instructions. Now I learn th pattern and the stitch placement and I read my knitting. Thank you so much, Norm. From your teaching I've learned how to work out the 'anatomy' of the stitch or pattern. And then how to read that in my work and not the pattern. My work is now accurate and I'm much less anxious and frustrated. I do not spend days and days working hard only to end up with a complete mess as often as I used to. I'm sure I can't be the only person with these issues and this experience? I can't than you enough!!! 😊 With kindest regards, Carrol Ann.
My grandmother (b. 1901 Minnesota) taught me to knit, crochet, and needlepoint when I was around 7. She told me that she’d seen ladies knitting what they called “continental’ when she was researching genealogy in England and it was much faster but she only knew her way (“English throwing”). I’ve spent most of my life trying to unlearn throwing and I appreciate Arne & Carlos videos for finally teaching me Norwegian knitting. Knitting a hat using a broken rib stitch gave me the muscle memory finally and I’m so happy to naturally “pick” now. If anyone isn’t satisfied with throwing, it really is possible to unlearn-find a small project with alternating knits and purls and expanses of knit (flat garter or stockinette on the round) and find tutorials on the technique. I really enjoy these videos and your calm, melodic voice, Norman. I love that knitting and crochet has introduced me to interesting people the world over.
No Norman, you didn’t do a special vlog to answer kindly to all our questions. Because, first of all, you are kindness itself and we all know it ( but of course, it can be a reminder for newcomers). And you did it because you just cannot wait to wish everybody a very special festive time. It’s in your genes, Norman, you cannot help being kind ! 😊So, let me just add this special thought for you, my Kindness : have a wonderful time for Xmas and the New year, with all my best wishes for wonderful things to come for you in 2023. Alsace loves you greatly !🥳🍾☃️🎄✨🥂🎁🎉
It's nice to mix it up a bit as well. I enjoy when you show some of your other projects, like the intarsia socks, sweaters and stuff. Maybe that could be an episode? To "show off" some favourites items you made and maybe talk about your inspiration and design choices.
Norman: I have to knit in complete silence. Me: Glad I don't have that problem. I like having something to listen to while I knit. Also me: /misses two brkyobrk stitches while listening to TH-cam. Doh! Thanks for all that you do, Norman.
I like watching youtube while knitting, especially knitting videos. So frogging is part of my hobby, sometimes I pay more attention to what's on the screen then what I'm knitting 🙂
The attraction to your channel (what attracted me to you, anyway) is 1. You’re a man who knits (I actually spent an afternoon looking for crochet TH-camrs who are men because I was just curious about it) 2. Your instruction is thorough and concise. You get to the point. (I hate TH-camrs who ramble without purpose and say the same thing 3 different ways. ) 3. You’r enthusiasm for this hobby is infectious. 4. You’re very likable! (Not boring!). I crochet a little. I don’t even own a set of knitting needles but I have watched a ton of your videos already. I still learned a lot just by watching now I’m interested to try knitting!
Norman, this was delightful. Thank you for giving us a look at your life and mind. That's very generous. And thank you to all who asked the questions we're all interested to know
Norman, this video was awesome! Thank you for taking the time to answer so many questions. It gave me a lot of food for thought and I got to know you a bit better 😉
I think my favorite thing about you is your self confidence(and your teaching style, and your sense of humor). Thanks for the video and Merry Christmas!!
While I was traveling through Germany and Austria 3 days ago, I stopped in Passau (lovely little town) and passed by a little yarn store, I had to think about you Norman, about what a joy you gave me in 2022! I learned so much and have enjoying knitting even more because of your blogs, tutorials and positive messages. I want to thank you, I had a difficult year and knitting helped me through those difficult moments. I want to wish you and your loved ones a lot of happiness and good health for 2023. And off course, happy knitting!
I found your channel a few weeks ago. You are a wonderful teacher, not only about knitting but about life. Thank you for sharing your love and wisdom to us all. I have been knitting for many years but there is always more to learn. Carry on being wonderful, much love to you ❤
Covid had many silver linings for me and your channel is definitely one of them. Thank you Norman for all your work and teachings. I exclusively knit during the Winter season as during the Summer I spend most time outdoors. I re-started knitting two years ago and found the best channel (yours) right away (there are no coincidences). You inspired me and since then, I have knitted presents for my whole family and they are all wearing my scarves, touques and mittens which are essential protective wear in our cold Canadian winters. All the best to you and your loved ones for the New Year and may 2023 bring you more health, joy and prosperity. Vielen Dank Norman. 😀
This was really nice. I have been following you for quiet some time. Very usefull information, told in a very kind way. I started knitting when I was 7 and now I am a grandma! I used to make my own patterns. That is in the past, after I suffered from a stroke ( which happened when I was knitting, but that is another story) Luckily I can knit again, not as fast or as good. But I still enjoy it. Making my own patterns is gone, sadly. But in the past year I slowly started to adjust patters again. So I still make progress.
I'd love a video on knitting pain and how to alleviate or prevent it, Norman! I hope you had a good Christmas. Ooh and I loved your German speaking! It has such a lovely cadence.
Thank you so much for this video! Your analytical brain is definitely a big part of what makes you a good teacher and I would add that you are also a good teacher because you are open minded, kind, willing to answer questions and you provide alternative ways to do things that can be used by different types of learning and knitting styles. Now I have a couple of questions: 1. Is your travel blog still available online? It would be amazing to see you on a travel channel type of show telling us all about the world (and all the knitting that’s out there hehe). 2. In another video you mentioned that you prefer solid colored yarn, but for variegated yarns I was wondering if you have ever tried planned color pooling and what your thoughts are on that technique whether you have tried it or not. 3. Have you ever used a sock blank to knit a pair of socks and what are the pros and cons of using one that you can see (again I would like your thoughts whether or not you have used one)? 4. Have you tried dying and/or spinning your own yarn? There are not enough people in my life who enjoy the opera or classical music so it was fun for me that you shared that hobby with us. Thank you for all that you do and have a wonderful holiday season!
1) It's sitll available online www.annees-de-pelerinage.com/ 2) No, I haven't dabbed into planned pooling but hopefully willf ind the time to toy around with sock blanks this year 3) I have dyed but not spun any reasonable amount yet :)
Merry Christmas Norman! I loved your magic trick of turning money into yarn! As soon as the words passed your lips I ran to my husband to share how I to can do magic!!! Thank you for the tutorials and the best knitting *joke* Have a blessed Christmas and New Year to you and yours ((HUGS)) from Michigan
I’m so happy that your videos are in English (as English is my only language). You’ve had a very interesting journey through life. I enjoy your videos. Happy holidays. Looking forward to your next video.
Happy, healthy and prosperous 2023 to you Norman. I'm thankful that I found you! When I was younger I paid a lady that had a yarn shop to teach me to knit only to have her tell me she couldn't teach me because I was doing everything backwards. Thanks to You Tube and you, I learned that what I have been doing is Continental Knitting; self taught. Thank you for sharing techniques in your posts makes everything so clear for me. This is a great way to end the year thank you!!! Happy Knitting and Happy Blessed New Year!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Norman. I would love to see an episode on the best way to sew a project together, like a sweater, and the best way to end and start a row when you know you're going to be sewing it together.
i have already tons of resources on seaming on my blog, here, and over on my youtube channel. As for selvage, the best selvage for seaming is no selvage ;-) (at least in my opinion)
I love that you admitted to all the challenges you face as a knitter (frustration at a certain technique or project) But also as a person. I find knitting as a sort of therapy that occasionally aggravates me, but also excites me. I'm glad I found your channel. Happy Christmas!!
Norman, my grandson and I are becoming knitters. He asked to learn on a recent trip to a craft store. Here we are, looking for another view on all the techniques you so beautifully present. I, myself, am only a beginner, but with your help and the interest of my grandson, and a very charming independent knitting shop nearby, I anticipate getting better and better. Thank you for doing what you do. We did sample several other knitting content creators, but not once we discovered your materials. Merry Christmas.
I'm sure I have commented this in one of your previous videos. I appreciate your candid responses to viewer questions. Most of these questions I would never ask, however knowing what is required to run a TH-cam blog makes me appreciate your videos even more. I love how deconstruct knitting techniques and provide options to fix common problems. It always seems like when I struggle with one technique, you have already made a video that provides solutions. As a side note, my fix for being good at continental purling was to knit a huge, simple flat piece that required a lot of stockinette stitching - it helped me with purling faster and more consistently, as well as having more even tension between knitting and purling. I find knitting is both a humbling and highly rewarding experience. Thank so much for everything that you do, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
I started watching your channel because I'm learning to knit and your tutorials are really clear. I stayed because I love your personality and outlook on life. Even though we've never met, and probably never will, every time I watch your videos I feel like a friend has come to visit. I love your tutorials, but I also really enjoy when you share your opinions and personal experiences. I would also love if you shared any aspect of life in Germany. I'm an armchair traveler and love learning about other places and cultures.
Hi Norman, I loved this episode! It is wonderful to get to know you better as a person as you answered questions. Would you consider doing episodes showing and telling us about your private projects as you finish them? I think it would be inspiring for us to see what we may be able to knit in the future. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and your partner! 🎄
I just recently decided to take up knitting again after a 20 absence and I came across your video channel. I am enjoying learning about all the techniques I never knew before! Even though I have not actually started to knit yet, as I want to watch more of your videos first, I went ahead and purchased your sock pattern on Etsy. I love the colors in it and it looks like a perfect sock to knit. I won't be starting this as my first project, however. I am planning on making a scarf and matching slouchy hat first just so I can ease back into knitting in general. You are a fun person to watch so thank you for sharing all these great videos!
Very interesting, thank you Norman. I appreciate your anti-ageist attitude, as a lifelong knitter and recent Grannie 😊 I think perhaps you’re misremembering how long it took to get comfortable with continental style knitting and I don’t want people to be put off trying to switch, as I did a couple of years ago. The action is so much smoother and, as you point out, quicker. Knit stitches are super easy and only took 2-3 hours to master but admittedly purl stitches take a bit longer. If you persist, I’d suggest it takes about 10 hours (not 10 years!) to master the purl stitch in continental knitting. It’s worth the effort, I believe. Happy knitting New Year everyone!
Hmmm..I can only recount my own experience 🤷 It certainly didn't take me more than some hours to learn the purl stitch, but to purl at beyond 60st per minute with ease..that took quite a while (Ps: I never switched to continental or talked about switching 😅)
Merry Christmas, Norman! I sincerely hope you have a blessed New Year. You are such a well-rounded and level-headed young man. Your sound advice has improved my knitting.
I'm very surprised you don't have any teaching experience. Anytime I come across a new technique I'll need to know for a project I immediately come to your channel to see if you have a video on it. Your attention to detail in your visuals (you mention how hard it is to keep things focused but also how you consistently choose needles+yarn with good contrast and yarn with good stitch definition) and the way you explain things is wonderful.
I find it so interesting how different the preferences are in knitting (as all other things in life). I have the first sock I knit lying for 3 months because I'm stuck at the heel and do not know how to knit them. But I have knitted several sweaters and hats. By the way, I find the color combination of your interior totally beautiful (petrol and mustard). Merry Christmas!🌲🌟
i went to a 2 day workshop for knit socks recently and i’m also stuck at the heels. i couldn’t manage to get 1 single heel in 3 hours cuz when i make mistake i have to frog until the heel starting row😮💨
Norman, I've recently found your videos. I agree with many others. The tutorials are great for when we need help, but this more conversational video was excellent and fun. Thank you and Merry Christmas
I give you alot of credit. I could never be in front of a camera. I used to sell my crocheted and knitting items on Etsy for 12 years. I was on there since the beginning when they weren't that saturated with sellers. I had to stop because I wasn't making much money. I went back to college and stopped both crocheting and knitting for over a year 😲 I went back to knitting just recently. I have three works in progress but getting them finished slowly. Two ten-stitch blankets and one sweater. I am determined to get them finished. The sweater is for me. I usually knit and crochet for other people and do not have alot of things for myself. Well keep up the good work. Like I said previously, I could never get in front of a camera.
Thank you for this, Norman! I'm wishing you all the best this holiday & new year season! I love to knit wherever I am. When somebody makes a "judgey" sort of remark, I ignore it. I get to practice my hobby (which feels ever so much more creative than staring at my phone, which is what I see most people doing in public). There are times that I love trying other crafts, but I seem to always come back to knitting. 💛
Hi Norman! I am actually a crocheter, not a knitter, but I love watching your videos because I really enjoy your personality and your intelligent perspective on things. I would personally love it if you made more sit down, chatty type videos and I hope others agree.
I didnt knit a thing in several years. Just picked it up again a month ago and falling in love with it all over again 😁 The resources online now are plentiful compared to what there was 5-10yrs ago. So much new inspirations
Opera lover 😁 yes! My son is a classically trained bass-baritone, my great uncle was a soloist in the SanFrancisco opera, my little sis is a professional violinist, her husband is a doctor of cello....oh yes...love our classical music! No wonder I enjoy your channel so much😄...and of course, the knitting!! Enjoyed this alot. Merry Christmas!!
I've only just into knitting. I was shown as a kid but got very fed up with what I was only shown and that was English style and fed up with removing my right hand off the needle. Then in February this year I bought a magazine to get a quick replacement crochet hook that was in the pack with a set of tiny straight needles and some yarn. The yarn bit wasn't a problem as I crochet and have loads but needles, I can't remember where my mum's needles have gone since she pasted away 1st Jan 2015. Since the mag had these needles I tried again, I remembered how to cast on, the thumb style and could cast off, but had a go and nothing over 45 years had changed my mind, It still annoyed me throwing the yarn. Then I remembered going to the Knit and Stitch show in London and someone was knitting Continental style, so I looked it up on here as to how to do it. I have since February knitted 3 hats, 3 scarfs, a Rowan Fair Isle Patch Christmas Blanket, and friday finished a jumper that was partly from a pattern on line and my own. The jumper is knitted bottom up, front, then back and then arms wrist up and all sewn together. I knitted up bottom up, then the back, picked up stitches around the neck and turned it into a polo neck, picked up stitches around the arm holes and knitted down to the wrist. I've shortened the arms too as I always push my sleeves up because they can get destroyed as I'm in a wheelchair and can get caught as I'm self propelling myself. I'm getting some more yarn to knit this one again but in the circle bottom up to the armpits but adding a panel across the fron and back with Fair Isle, then put the back on hold, finish the front then the back and bring it back all onto the same needles to finish the top. Here's the odd bit, I do not what so ever understand knitting patterns! I worked out the jumper from looking at the picture and seeing it in my head and knitted it. I'm frustrated because I want so much to understand knitting patterns, so I can just knit! My mum could understand them but she's no longer here which is also upsetting that I can't ask her. Thanks to this Continental style I can knit. I use 2 strands at the same time when doing Fair Isle One colour left hand the other I'm now throwing and flicking with my right hand, Although I think that's also to do with being a drummer and over the years learnt to write and paint with either hand. Yes I do take my knitting out with me, and I do not give a hoot what anyone says! When people had bad comments about me changing from being a drummer to playing the bagpipes and these people I used to know for years, one was very nasty in what he said to me that I had let down the drummers side! I've not spoken to him since, other than saying to him, well, I'm better then just a drummer, that I now play the pipes too! Yeah ok that was boasting but he really had a go at me! So I threw it back at him! Pipers and drummers around me that heard what I said all clapped! I then punched the air! lol Back to the knitting, I have been looking for knitting groups near me that I can get to and get into. It's hard because I 1st need disabled parking, and then the next problem is access, most places have steps, no ramp, narrow doors and can't get my wheelchair through doors. I just told my GP today regarding an appointment she arranged for me, but she said you didn't go. I told her, to contact them and ask if they access! I told her the gate from the pavement was too narrow to get through! Then if I got past that, there's 5 steps!, then the doors, then 4 steps inside before reaching the reception! Luckily I called before hand to ask, they said no, they don't have access! Worse part and didn't really want to say this on here for all to read, this was to have counseling for depression that a this building hasn't got disabled access and this is 2024! My GP today was shocked, so now they're trying to find somewhere else that I can park and have access in. lol Since being disabled I've been able to do what I used to do, piping and drumming, so knitting has really helped and I want to learn more. All my life I've been learning, I play the Bugle, Trumpet, Drums, Bagpipes, Clarinet I learnt in a week! Oh that's one thing that helps, once seeing being shown learning,etc I want to know more. That's why It's annoying that I need that translation as to say to understand knitting patterns. Thank you for all your uploads hints tips etc. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Not forgetting how amazing your English is! 👏👏👏Oddly as I wrote this last bit, you started to talk in German 👏👏👏Brilliant. xxx
Hello Norman - I have knit all my life (started at age 4 when my father taught me). I enjoy all your videos and have even purchased needles that you reviewed (Knitter's Pride Nova Plantina) - but this video I had to write and thank you for because of the very first question you reviewed - why would anyone care what other's think of thier hobbies or ideas? You are such a balanced and caring person and you explain this so well - I wish there were many more people with your ideas and thoughts! A very Happy New Year to you in 2023 and thank you for all you do!
Norman, I love your personality. You are so accommodating to your subscribers. This was a lovely way to wrap up the year. Have a wonderful and safe holiday. 🎄 Thank you for all that you do and see you next year. ❤
So glad found your videos. Life got busy and I have not knit for many years. Now retired I have come back to it and your videos have been a great help to me. You are a very good teacher.
Oh wow, I really liked this episode. It was fun. I KNOW it’s hard work to do what you do, and I’m glad you told us a little - just a little - about that. I don’t have a question for you, but I do have a compliment. I recently decided I wanted to do a deep dive into intarsia (why? I do not know). So I bought the kit to a project I liked and studied up on best techniques. I loved your intarsia lesson. You were so calm and practical. I started in, developing a rhythm and trusting that after 80 hours or so, I would surely have learned something. I did learn it and it was fun. It was therapeutic. Materials were expensive and the project required a lot of time and that is what I enjoy too: working a long time with beautiful stuff in my hands! Like not wanting to finish a good book. It may have “cost a lot of money” but perhaps cheaper than going to a therapist - AND. - I have a product at the end of it. I think it’s money/time well spent. The back of my intarsia did not look like yours and I sort of coveted that nice neat wrong side you showed us. But I thought “What would Norman say?” I thought you’d say “It’s ok to develop your own way of doing it. So what if it’s not exactly like mine?” The right side looks great, the stitch definition, drape, tension are lovely and I have my own quirky wrong side that no one is supposed to pay attention to anyway. So that’s the compliment; you calmly taught me how to do it and reassured me that it was okay to branch out a little. I’ve always been more of an inventor than a direction-follower, and I’ve been cogitating on a new method for intarsia in the round. I’m kind of excited about that. We’ll see. Sorry such a long comment; you are so busy and have so much to do that struggling through a long note is probably no fun. But thank you so much for helping on my beautiful new knitted piece . Happiest of new years to you, Norman, and thanks for broadcasting in English. Makes MY life easier, if not yours.
I forgot to say as an example of my 'conceptualization' problem I taught myself knitting in the round several months ago and have completed several projects. But it was extremely hard on my hands and tough to do. Yesterday I figured out I was knitting inside out. My right side was on the inside of the needles instead of the outside. We'll what a difference it makes when you do it correctly. Solves the terrible 'laddering' issues I was struggling with despite pulling those first few stitches tight. I still struggle with how to start off correctly. So if you could find it possible to do a very slow 'step by step' for how to start off correctly that would be great. And that casting on method Imyou use. I do slow the videos right down but I need a whole video of repetitions to be able to do it. Thanks. Norm!!
Thank you. Good Q & A video. You answered well & thoughtfully. I haven't been knitting long but I've come to the right place for instructions. Currently, having fun working on an afghan comprised of leftovers from various yarn projects.
There are chiropractors who specialize in hand/wrist manipulation to release the nerve impingement of carpal tunnel syndrome, for anyone who doesn’t follow your advice to stretch and take breaks. They can’t always prevent surgery but they can’t help once the surgery has been done, so it’s recommended to consult one prior to going under the knife.
Good outlook! Don’t stop loving what you do because of others problems! Sometimes we need a break from anything we do! There are so many knitting patterns and styles. Taught my husband to knit and he made an Aran sweater for our son and a pair of color work mittens for our daughter. Those were his first projects. He stopped knitting after that.
Reslly many many thanks I love your videos and tips mostly because you are very wise and experienced knitter, thanks for helping us on this amazing yarn road
Hi Norman. I really enjoyed this video. I started it when it first came out but life got in the way. So on this relaxing Sunday I rewatched it. First let me just say that your gloves and socks are stunning! Intarsia in the round with that many colors? Wow! Well done! And I love the pattern of the gloves. I remember when you did the video on that yarn. It is gorgeous. All of these questions are so interesting. As far as knitting being only for old ladies and also not for men, I’m right there with you. That’s their problem. One thing I really struggle with is organizing my knitting needles. I wish I could come up with a solution. I keep trying, lol. I’ve never been to the opera, but I love classical music. I have been to the symphony though. Boston Symphony Orchestra. It was an amazing experience. I’d love to get good at gardening. One of these days. I am a good cook though! Thanks for taking the time to share with us!😊🤗
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I'm seaming a jumper and really don't like seaming sleeves to shoulders. Would you be able to do a video on seeming please? Your videos are always so clear and detailed. Thank you!
well, i do have some seaming and grafting videos here (like: th-cam.com/video/wF2D5m-UFGI/w-d-xo.html) but other than that, no i don't plan to do any jumper tutorials
I really enjoyed your video and hearing more about your story! I think you're a natural teacher. Putting yourself in the mindset of a learner helps you be the great teacher you are. Love your tutorials too!!
I really enjoyed your video, as always!...I am happy you showed your beautiful gloves.... the ones with the expensive yarn( I forget the name),,,, but I had watched a video last week where you talked about this yarn,,,,, so interesting, so to stumble on this video today and that you showed the completed project was so nice..... You do an AMAZING teaching job!....thank you so much! From Toronto Canada!
Happy New Year🎉🥳, I am a beginner in knitting. I just wanted to thank you for your great tutorials,opinions and being such a good teacher in knitting.!!While knitting my socks I love watching your videos from day one 😊🤩 Thx for your work and personality 🫶🏽Thank you so much ✌🏽
Getting to know more of someone who is taking the time to teach us how to or improving our skills, puts us at ease on a personal level. Thanks for sharing your content. BTW I taught my youngest 3 to knit, my boys did well, my daughter not so much. I did have them do some research on knitting and the Male presence is very notable. So as you said whats the big deal, if it makes you happy go for it!❤ I personally appreciate the tips to make me a better knitter.
Thank you, Norman. Hopefully your Christmas was lovely, and your New Year’s will be happy and safe. You DO teach well! It is a surprise you have not done this before. Thank you, Patti C.
This was a fun video (of course I knit all the way through it). I have really benefitted from your instruction and advice. The most revelatory thing you showed was that you manually adjust and tighten or even out your stitches as part of your finishing process. I never thought of this, and I have been knitting for 60 years. I think I just thought that blocking would take care of any unevenness. It is such a simple thing to make adjustments before blocking. Thank you so much for this technique. I hope you and yours have a wonderful holiday and a happy new year. I look forward to more videos in 2023.
You radiate as a wonderful and kind human being with outstanding expertise. You should be grateful you are not my neighbor because I would never run out of reasons to drop in on you, which is something I don't welcome nor ever do to others, but your way of being is so therapeutic as well as teaching uncommon and nerdy approaches. More and more knitting is becoming more recognizable as a fine art.
Happy holidays and soon Happy 2023, Norman! Yes, this was a fun video as are your techniques, teaching, and tips podcasts! Just teaching and tips videos are rather one-sided! Adding a little Q&A, adds some additional flavor to your brand! Keep up the awesome work! All your planning, prompt response, and hard work certainly set you apart! It makes you unique and that’s not easy to replicate. Being genuine and saying it like it is, but not belittling is not easy to do! Your tireless efforts paid off and 100k plus subscribers attest to your relentless efforts, congratulations! 💯⭐️👍👏
Thanks! Norman, I have been knitting for about a year and your videos have been instrumental in providing me with technical support at times I could not get to a local yarn shop and they are good company while I knit. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I look forward to future content.
Thanks for this video, Norman. And for deciding to do your blog and channel in English, and for all the hours you made me company during pandemic and all the things you have taught me. Happy 2023
Thank you so much for sharing something of yourself: I really enjoyed it And those luxe gloves and cherry blossom socks - so beautiful! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Canada.
I always enjoy listening to you. I don't follow all your tutorials as I too have been knitting since I was about 4 years old. My first item was a 'scarf for daddy'. As I was one of 8, he recieved a lot of these... I can imagine a Lost & Found room at the railway station full of Wonky Scarves that daddy's of knitting children 'lost'!! These kind of personal info videos are great fun, as I really like to know more about the people who's work I enjoy - creators, actors, authors and more. Keep up the great work. I have tried getting a blog etc going and I understand the hard work involved.
Happy Holidays!! I really enjoyed watching this video. I realized some things about my own crafting, as well as different experiences others have/had. Your YT channel always gives me an opportunity to learn in different ways, and today is no exception! May your new year continue with success and creativity! I always look forward to your content. Thank you!
Hi, Norman, thank you for the Q&A session. It was really interesting. You mentioned that you once wrote a book on precious metals. I wondered whether you had any plans to also write a knitting book. You explain things so well that it would be a boon for any knitter and I am sure it would be a success. Thank you for teaching me continental style of knitting. I am having great fun practicing. I like the way you do things currently on TH-cam, but it was also good to meet the real you 😊. I am so glad you chose to teach in English 🎉🎉🎉
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Merry Christmas everyone and a Happy New Year. Hope you enjoyed this chatty episode for a change and see you in the next year!
(PS: sorry, the subtitles in the second half are patchy. I didn't have the time to complete it yet. Would have needed another hour)
Bless your heart for many truly means bless your heart. ❤️ Honestly, some people can make anything ugly.
Sending you lots of good wishes for a very Happy Christmas and a healthy and prosperous 2023.
Thank you for this, and all of your videos, you bring me so much joy and knitting knowledge. See you next year xxx
Really glad you did that last question! I took German in high school and college (probably 5 years total) and can barely remember the basics. I think it’s really impressive that you can teach such a technical subject in a second language. Speaking of, do you know any other languages beyond English and German? Do you think you could teach knitting in… say… French?
Merry Christmas !!! I have been knitting for 40 days, Yes ..I said 40 days . I have crocheted 50 years, I got tired of it because There was no challenge in it anymore. I’m so glad you are here ! I am learning so much ! Thank you for all your information, I would have quit if I hadn’t found you. I couldn’t find anyone willing to explain it so clearly. I enjoy it so much, Keep up the excellent videos !!! Have a wonderful New Year !!
Interesting questions and well-thought, mature answers! Wish you had happy Christmas :)
I was here mainly for tutorials so I didn't know about your blogs and patterns (nor the fact that this is your job!) I will check out later.
P.S. I love your short tutorial videos! It's understandable that you don't do longer ones, socks or sweater tutorials. I heard it's difficult to get the angle but perhaps it's possible after some practice? Just an idea for the future :) I don't follow video patterns anyway, only watch techniques/sticthes so will be waiting for more!
I’m from the Southern US. When someone is unnecessarily critical we just say, “Bless your heart.” Which translates to “mind your own business.”
ah..love that!
Although that double standard or double face in the US and other parts of the globe do not really help. Being polite and not say the things directly and honestly is to me worse than actually calling out somebody for being an idiot. It is better to say the truth right up front even if it is not "polite". I may not be the most popular but if someone is being a jerk freely, then that is not a problem.
The problem with this saying is that in the North West US and Western Canada where I have lived "Bless your heart" actually means we recognize and appreciate what you are trying to do, whether we actually appreciate the end result or not.
I love it! “If they don’t pay your bills, pay them no mind….” 😊
In Kentucky it can either be used sincerely to show sympathy or it can be used in a snarky way to disguise pity as sympathy. It depends on context and tone.
I’m going to keep saying this, everyone in Iceland learns to knit in school. It’s current and it’s for everyone.
All the best to you this season.
Didn't know that...but kind of makes sense as knitwear is important on your lovely Island :)
That sounds so nice. In the U.S., even 50 years ago, knitting isn’t/wasn’t taught - and I grew up where winters were cold and long! I had to teach myself. You are very lucky.
@@patricialcarpenter4090 ,
Exactly! I lived in NJ on and off throughout my life and knitting was part of the curriculum of the Home Arts course when I took Home Economics as my "major" in HS, when I lived in CA. 😛 💖😺
Norman, I see your channel as 50/50 Life Coaching/Knitting Instruction. I like it for both reasons. Because you are analytical you don’t put a topic down with just a few words, or examples. Rather, you come at tasks and situations from several angles, and with a calm acceptance that your way may not be the only way. Gentle leadership, not didactic regimentation! Everyone loves the biography of a successful person, and you are no exception! Thanks for the story, and all the best in the New Year. We’ll be here! (I’m near San Francisco, knitting on a collar/scarf thing with Angora/Wensleydale/Glitter wire. Making it up as it shines out, and thinking about it flying to Europe next week on the neck of my friend. )
Agreed!
Haha knitting might be for grannies, but all those grannies learned to knit when they were kids!
Word!
Norman, what a beautiful person you are!!
I am listening to you while I am knitting my first scarf, and it feels that you are my new knitting friend. You are very smart and totally down to earth.
Thank you for sharing “you” and your experience in knitting with us. 🙏
Amen!
What I really like about your teaching style is that you give advice without being prescriptivist and explain the consequences of things. Instead of "do this, not that!" you'll say "here's what I find happens if you do this, so for this purpose I prefer to do that, but you can make your own choice depending on what you prefer." It's exactly the kind of thing I often find lacking in arts education (don't even get me STARTED on music pedagogy and how many students have their love of music needlessly ruined by it). An educator isn't just someone who shows off their master technique for you to copy, nor are they someone who insists you learn in exactly the same way they did - an educator, in my view, is someone who adapts the way they communicate their trove of knowledge to their students' needs, and that's exactly what you do.
As an arthritic autistic I have come to realize a lot of teachers of all sorts seem to assume levels of fine motor control and proprioception that I simply do not have, as well as a learning style that does not work for me. Practicing a technique is meaningless to my brain, even frustrating or physically painful, until I know how to look for the results it was designed to create and can adjust and learn from there. I have a much better time in yoga when the teacher explains how a pose should feel, because simply trying to arrange myself into a copy of someone in an entirely different body tends to result in underwhelming stretches and unnecessary strain. I feel more confident on woodworking equipment, which like most other things in the world was designed for much taller and bigger-handed people than me, if I've been given detailed information on the risks of kickback on a given tool instead of just being told to "adopt a wide stance."
For a lot of new skills, I often have to "work backwards" a bit and get exposed to the details (not just the product) of a more advanced form *first*, and *then* go back and try to learn the fundamentals. This is related to motivation, of course, like most people probably wouldn't bother practicing triple steps over and over if they didn't already like the idea of swing dance. But personally I don't just need a reason a skill is theoretically leading to something cool, I also need to be able to absorb enough information about the skill at a higher level that I can imagine myself doing it, enough to put the fundamentals in a rich context in my brain, which is what they need to stick and to make sense to me. I might even need to actually try things I'm "not ready for" myself, not out of some arrogance or impatience but because it genuinely will help me understand the purpose of whatever beginner technique drills I'm being told to start with. Unfortunately a lot of teachers actively discourage the exact sort of information gathering that helps me learn best, warning that it's unmotivating to "bite off more than you can chew" when in fact it's the cautious linear approach that usually kills my motivation quicker.
This is why I love being able to freely peruse advanced knitting videos that I may or may not totally understand as a beginner. What I do get is good information, and what I don't get is good information about something I might later want to look up and learn! And for what it's worth if you ever get into doing non-tutorial project vlogs or anything I'd totally watch those too.
My interest in knitting began when I decided I wanted to make some gloves. Specific gloves. Specifically, fingered Cratchit gloves with cables in fingering weight yarn knit in the round on size 2 DPNs. 😂 I then learned enough to understand how chaotic a choice that is for a total beginner, but it was only after trying and failing something absurd that I became interested in making my first chunky garter stitch rectangle, so I don't regret it at all. I still enjoy learning about new techniques and I accidentally got a bunch of my friends into knitting just by doing it around them.
Er, sorry, all that is to say, I also appreciate how you'll often include both an easy and a more advanced version of a technique! I like the analytical understanding you share for how different approaches affect the work, and I like how you blend accessibility with thoroughness. I like being able to both navigate to a quick beginner reference and absorb a broader context.
Thanks!
Thank you for sharing this elaborate feedback and all the background story! 🥰❤️🙏
Thank you for this episode, it was good to hear you talk about ageism, this idea that being older is something to be embarrassed about is ridiculous! It’s a privilege to grow old & I’ve learnt so much from my friend who is teaching me to knit, & not just about knitting 😊
Exactly, you name it, a privilege and something to be proud of, never something to make fun of!
I love you! Thank you for pointing out the ageism and sexism in denigrating what has traditionally been "women's work." Old grannies have been through a lot are are tough as nails.
I’m so glad you post in English!
Hi Norman! Thank you for being such a kind and generous teacher in my novice year of knitting! Yes, I love your technical way of breaking down a stitch, it has been a game changer for me! I'm looking forward to being with you in 2023! Many blessings to you and your family this Christmas!! Teresa
About the first question, the other day in the train i sat across an elderly lady, i’d guess maybe in her 80s, and when she same get out my knitting she smiled very big and told me she thought I was going am amazing job and that she used to knit a lot as well. When I left the train when it was my stop I still saw her smiling ear to ear, I might have made her day. That experience was so wholesome that any other looks or comments from people don’t bother me anymore at all.
I don't know what happened, but when my father died almost 6 years ago, I completely lost all incentive and motivation to knit, until fairly recently, which drew me to this channel, what appears to be a year and two months after this video was posted. I have been facing a lot of other challenges in life that may have had something to do with it, but I am certainly not going to analyse it to death, because, ultimately, it doesn't matter. I am now feeling it, ready to pick it back up, refamiliarize myself with things, and start knitting again. Things are going to come up that takes us away from our interests for a time, if we are responsible adults, because it is just an unavoidable reality of life. Knitting is one of the most honorable, rewarding endeavors for everyone who is interested, as are all of the thread and yarn arts! I learned to crochet and do a little embroidery as a boy, and got a lot of teasing for it, not only from other children, but from adults, who should have known better, as well, which hurt, of course, but I never let their their narrow minded inhibitions stop me. i didn't learn how to knit until 8 years ago, and I am not the most experienced, but I go at it fearlessly! If I am not feeling motivated to engage in a creative hobby, I just set it aside for something that is motivating me. Eventually, I want to be able to design patterns, not just follow them. I know that it will happen, whether it be tomorrow, or years from now, but it will be just fine, regardless. If you try to force creativity, rather than express it, you are most likely to lose it, for the moment. I love your common sense approach to everything, Norman, and your soothing voice, too! 🥰
I really enjoy your videos. I’ve been knitting for 50+ years and I still learn from you.
Thanks for all you do. I have been knitting for about 70 years, however, with your help, I have become a better knitter, and am enjoying it even more. I loved seeing your 20 year old socks with leather stains and particularly liked that the socks were used while you were dancing. So fun! Keep up the great work!
Thanks for this video, Norman. I am thankful you chose English to do your videos in. You have helped me understand better and do some things. Thank you, and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
I love your attitude and passion for the hobby so much, Norman! This was fun to listen to as I made some treats for Christmas. Happy holidays to you. ❤🎄
Merry Christmas, Barb!
thank you for the lovely insight into your passion for knitting.
I currently live is the Midwest. I just learned to knit. I made a scarf for a friend. I just learned a week ago and an so proud of my self. Ty for your videos. I have crocheted for 50 years. I was 4 years old
Norman, thank you for that episode. I am so happy you decided to make your channel in English. Being from the USA, I have only one language, poor English. I do remember seeing some of your older videos. I specifically remember a couple that you made wearing a hat, you said it was due to covid you hadn't had a hair cut in a while. I know that feeling well. I was 'almost' desperate in the spring of 2020 to cut mine myself. I would have except I promised my stylist I would never do that again. I have learned so much from your tutorials. I started watching videos on how to knit late last year. I was most impressed by continental knitting as I have arthritis and repetitive motion injuries to my hands from years of computer work at my former job. Happily, I am retired. I am a crocheter who knits. Soon, I want to be a crocheter and knitter equally. I totally know what you mean about wanting no distractions when you are knitting. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I am looking forward to your next episode.
hmmm as for me, I watched haircut tutorials ad infinitum during Covid, and now do cut and color my own hair. Living on SS checks, it has really helped me, I can spend the money on other things. And ... I actually get compliments on my hair every time out go out and about. Of course its because its lavender, but well done. It is not very layered, just a bit, but it still takes a lot of trial and error to get it right. I would always come home from professional cut and start with the scissors at the back so I figured why not do the whole thing? Fun and Cheers!
@@ooohlaa13 ,
"Of course, it's because it's lavender..."😱😹😹😹 💖😺
@@debracisneroshhp2827 and don't forget well done because of all the great you tube instructors.
Hello Norm! I just would like to thank you for your instructional and informational videos and lessons. I struggle with conceptualization. Perhaps have some form of dyslexia. I cannot do knots. I can't learn how to do that casting on with the yarn wrapped around one hand and completed with one needle. My brain just can't interpret what I see into action or skill. I'm 74 and have been knitting, crocheting, and sewing my entire life. I'm British and learned everything the UK way. I learned to follow and read patterns exactly. Except I don't and can't. I have ADHD and always forget to cross off a row, turn my row counter, you know! So my work always contains errors. And then I stumbled across your tuition!! And what a life saver you have been. The most important thing you taught me was to "READ YOUR KNITTING." It was a struggle at first but I persisted. Take my latest project as an example. A simple pair of baby mittens knitted in the round with 1 alternate stitch ribbing and then alternate knit and ourl rows. Easy right? No!! The ribbing was okay because I could see the stitches but the alternate K and P rows were a nightmare because I'd forget to turn my row counter and was always going wrong. However, now I knowhow many rows I need and I don't use my row counter. I read my knitting. And I don't go wrong!! For more complicated stitches I even draw a chart because one of the things that is rarely explained and that I always mess up is the placement of the stitches in a pattern. Does this stitch go above, to the left, or to the right of the other stitches. Because I can't follow patterns I'd always get my stitch placement wrong and my work wouldn't look anything like the instructions. Now I learn th pattern and the stitch placement and I read my knitting. Thank you so much, Norm. From your teaching I've learned how to work out the 'anatomy' of the stitch or pattern. And then how to read that in my work and not the pattern. My work is now accurate and I'm much less anxious and frustrated. I do not spend days and days working hard only to end up with a complete mess as often as I used to. I'm sure I can't be the only person with these issues and this experience? I can't than you enough!!! 😊 With kindest regards, Carrol Ann.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. Happy to be of help 😎
My grandmother (b. 1901 Minnesota) taught me to knit, crochet, and needlepoint when I was around 7. She told me that she’d seen ladies knitting what they called “continental’ when she was researching genealogy in England and it was much faster but she only knew her way (“English throwing”). I’ve spent most of my life trying to unlearn throwing and I appreciate Arne & Carlos videos for finally teaching me Norwegian knitting. Knitting a hat using a broken rib stitch gave me the muscle memory finally and I’m so happy to naturally “pick” now. If anyone isn’t satisfied with throwing, it really is possible to unlearn-find a small project with alternating knits and purls and expanses of knit (flat garter or stockinette on the round) and find tutorials on the technique.
I really enjoy these videos and your calm, melodic voice, Norman. I love that knitting and crochet has introduced me to interesting people the world over.
I absolutely adore you. You have a fantastic attitude!! Who the hell gets to tell you how to live your life? No one and good for you!!
Exactly!! Merry Christmas 🎅
This was so fun! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
Love to you, Norman, and thanks for all you do!
No Norman, you didn’t do a special vlog to answer kindly to all our questions. Because, first of all, you are kindness itself and we all know it ( but of course, it can be a reminder for newcomers). And you did it because you just cannot wait to wish everybody a very special festive time. It’s in your genes, Norman, you cannot help being kind ! 😊So, let me just add this special thought for you, my Kindness : have a wonderful time for Xmas and the New year, with all my best wishes for wonderful things to come for you in 2023. Alsace loves you greatly !🥳🍾☃️🎄✨🥂🎁🎉
Thank you for your kind words. Happy new year!
Wow, all great advice! I really like 'If they don't pay your bills, pay them no mind".
You are the knitting friend we all wish lived next door!
Merry Christmas Norman! From a granny in the USA who's best friend in the 4th grade was a boy who liked to knit! 😸🎄🎇
It's nice to mix it up a bit as well. I enjoy when you show some of your other projects, like the intarsia socks, sweaters and stuff. Maybe that could be an episode? To "show off" some favourites items you made and maybe talk about your inspiration and design choices.
Maybe..tho..I dunno..I'd like to foster creativity not everyone knitting the same stuff 😅
Norman: I have to knit in complete silence.
Me: Glad I don't have that problem. I like having something to listen to while I knit.
Also me: /misses two brkyobrk stitches while listening to TH-cam. Doh!
Thanks for all that you do, Norman.
I like watching youtube while knitting, especially knitting videos. So frogging is part of my hobby, sometimes I pay more attention to what's on the screen then what I'm knitting 🙂
@@ingeleonora-denouden6222frogging just means you get that many more hours of knitting for the same price of yarn!
@@elsieb3176 INTERNAL SCREAMING 🫠
Haha..well at the knitting meet ups I only knit ribbing and the like for that very reason 🙈
The attraction to your channel (what attracted me to you, anyway) is
1. You’re a man who knits (I actually spent an afternoon looking for crochet TH-camrs who are men because I was just curious about it)
2. Your instruction is thorough and concise. You get to the point. (I hate TH-camrs who ramble without purpose and say the same thing 3 different ways. )
3. You’r enthusiasm for this hobby is infectious.
4. You’re very likable! (Not boring!).
I crochet a little. I don’t even own a set of knitting needles but I have watched a ton of your videos already. I still learned a lot just by watching now I’m interested to try knitting!
Norman, this was delightful. Thank you for giving us a look at your life and mind. That's very generous. And thank you to all who asked the questions we're all interested to know
Norman, this video was awesome! Thank you for taking the time to answer so many questions. It gave me a lot of food for thought and I got to know you a bit better 😉
I think my favorite thing about you is your self confidence(and your teaching style, and your sense of humor). Thanks for the video and Merry Christmas!!
Wow, thank you! Merry Christmas 🎅
While I was traveling through Germany and Austria 3 days ago, I stopped in Passau (lovely little town) and passed by a little yarn store, I had to think about you Norman, about what a joy you gave me in 2022! I learned so much and have enjoying knitting even more because of your blogs, tutorials and positive messages. I want to thank you, I had a difficult year and knitting helped me through those difficult moments. I want to wish you and your loved ones a lot of happiness and good health for 2023. And off course, happy knitting!
aww...and yeah, Passau is lovely!
Norman, I have to say I *LOVE* your sense of humor! Gentle, but not any less on point or direct. You are a delight!
I found your channel a few weeks ago. You are a wonderful teacher, not only about knitting but about life. Thank you for sharing your love and wisdom to us all. I have been knitting for many years but there is always more to learn. Carry on being wonderful, much love to you ❤
Covid had many silver linings for me and your channel is definitely one of them. Thank you Norman for all your work and teachings. I exclusively knit during the Winter season as during the Summer I spend most time outdoors. I re-started knitting two years ago and found the best channel (yours) right away (there are no coincidences). You inspired me and since then, I have knitted presents for my whole family and they are all wearing my scarves, touques and mittens which are essential protective wear in our cold Canadian winters. All the best to you and your loved ones for the New Year and may 2023 bring you more health, joy and prosperity. Vielen Dank Norman. 😀
happy new year!!
This was really nice. I have been following you for quiet some time. Very usefull information, told in a very kind way. I started knitting when I was 7 and now I am a grandma! I used to make my own patterns. That is in the past, after I suffered from a stroke ( which happened when I was knitting, but that is another story) Luckily I can knit again, not as fast or as good. But I still enjoy it. Making my own patterns is gone, sadly. But in the past year I slowly started to adjust patters again. So I still make progress.
I'd love a video on knitting pain and how to alleviate or prevent it, Norman! I hope you had a good Christmas.
Ooh and I loved your German speaking! It has such a lovely cadence.
so many points brought up!
Thank you so much for this video! Your analytical brain is definitely a big part of what makes you a good teacher and I would add that you are also a good teacher because you are open minded, kind, willing to answer questions and you provide alternative ways to do things that can be used by different types of learning and knitting styles. Now I have a couple of questions: 1. Is your travel blog still available online? It would be amazing to see you on a travel channel type of show telling us all about the world (and all the knitting that’s out there hehe). 2. In another video you mentioned that you prefer solid colored yarn, but for variegated yarns I was wondering if you have ever tried planned color pooling and what your thoughts are on that technique whether you have tried it or not. 3. Have you ever used a sock blank to knit a pair of socks and what are the pros and cons of using one that you can see (again I would like your thoughts whether or not you have used one)? 4. Have you tried dying and/or spinning your own yarn? There are not enough people in my life who enjoy the opera or classical music so it was fun for me that you shared that hobby with us. Thank you for all that you do and have a wonderful holiday season!
1) It's sitll available online www.annees-de-pelerinage.com/
2) No, I haven't dabbed into planned pooling but hopefully willf ind the time to toy around with sock blanks this year
3) I have dyed but not spun any reasonable amount yet
:)
@shrewsie82,
Thx, I was wondering the same about the travelling vids! 💖😺
@@NimbleNeedles ,
SUPAH! 💖🙌😺
Merry Christmas Norman! I loved your magic trick of turning money into yarn! As soon as the words passed your lips I ran to my husband to share how I to can do magic!!! Thank you for the tutorials and the best knitting *joke* Have a blessed Christmas and New Year to you and yours ((HUGS)) from Michigan
I’m so happy that your videos are in English (as English is my only language). You’ve had a very interesting journey through life. I enjoy your videos. Happy holidays. Looking forward to your next video.
Dear Norman,
Quite simply, YOU spark joy!
Thank you 🙏🏻 so very much for sharing your time, your stories, and your expertise with us.
Happy, healthy and prosperous 2023 to you Norman. I'm thankful that I found you! When I was younger I paid a lady that had a yarn shop to teach me to knit only to have her tell me she couldn't teach me because I was doing everything backwards. Thanks to You Tube and you, I learned that what I have been doing is Continental Knitting; self taught. Thank you for sharing techniques in your posts makes everything so clear for me. This is a great way to end the year thank you!!! Happy Knitting and Happy Blessed New Year!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Norman. I would love to see an episode on the best way to sew a project together, like a sweater, and the best way to end and start a row when you know you're going to be sewing it together.
i have already tons of resources on seaming on my blog, here, and over on my youtube channel.
As for selvage, the best selvage for seaming is no selvage ;-) (at least in my opinion)
Thanks Norman. I actually found your video on seaming later.
I love that you admitted to all the challenges you face as a knitter (frustration at a certain technique or project) But also as a person. I find knitting as a sort of therapy that occasionally aggravates me, but also excites me. I'm glad I found your channel. Happy Christmas!!
Norman, my grandson and I are becoming knitters. He asked to learn on a recent trip to a craft store. Here we are, looking for another view on all the techniques you so beautifully present. I, myself, am only a beginner, but with your help and the interest of my grandson, and a very charming independent knitting shop nearby, I anticipate getting better and better.
Thank you for doing what you do. We did sample several other knitting content creators, but not once we discovered your materials. Merry Christmas.
Lovely way to spend time after shoveling and cleaning our alpaca barn in the cold and snow.
you have alpacas?...i am jealous!
I'm sure I have commented this in one of your previous videos. I appreciate your candid responses to viewer questions. Most of these questions I would never ask, however knowing what is required to run a TH-cam blog makes me appreciate your videos even more. I love how deconstruct knitting techniques and provide options to fix common problems. It always seems like when I struggle with one technique, you have already made a video that provides solutions. As a side note, my fix for being good at continental purling was to knit a huge, simple flat piece that required a lot of stockinette stitching - it helped me with purling faster and more consistently, as well as having more even tension between knitting and purling. I find knitting is both a humbling and highly rewarding experience. Thank so much for everything that you do, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
I started watching your channel because I'm learning to knit and your tutorials are really clear. I stayed because I love your personality and outlook on life. Even though we've never met, and probably never will, every time I watch your videos I feel like a friend has come to visit. I love your tutorials, but I also really enjoy when you share your opinions and personal experiences. I would also love if you shared any aspect of life in Germany. I'm an armchair traveler and love learning about other places and cultures.
I do share a bit about my travels etc on my patreon account ..but not like every day but once in a while.
Hi Norman, I loved this episode! It is wonderful to get to know you better as a person as you answered questions.
Would you consider doing episodes showing and telling us about your private projects as you finish them? I think it would be inspiring for us to see what we may be able to knit in the future. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and your partner! 🎄
I started doing this on patreon!
I just recently decided to take up knitting again after a 20 absence and I came across your video channel. I am enjoying learning about all the techniques I never knew before! Even though I have not actually started to knit yet, as I want to watch more of your videos first, I went ahead and purchased your sock pattern on Etsy. I love the colors in it and it looks like a perfect sock to knit. I won't be starting this as my first project, however. I am planning on making a scarf and matching slouchy hat first just so I can ease back into knitting in general. You are a fun person to watch so thank you for sharing all these great videos!
Very interesting, thank you Norman. I appreciate your anti-ageist attitude, as a lifelong knitter and recent Grannie 😊 I think perhaps you’re misremembering how long it took to get comfortable with continental style knitting and I don’t want people to be put off trying to switch, as I did a couple of years ago. The action is so much smoother and, as you point out, quicker. Knit stitches are super easy and only took 2-3 hours to master but admittedly purl stitches take a bit longer. If you persist, I’d suggest it takes about 10 hours (not 10 years!) to master the purl stitch in continental knitting. It’s worth the effort, I believe. Happy knitting New Year everyone!
Hmmm..I can only recount my own experience 🤷
It certainly didn't take me more than some hours to learn the purl stitch, but to purl at beyond 60st per minute with ease..that took quite a while (Ps: I never switched to continental or talked about switching 😅)
I'm old enough to be a granny, but I started knitting in my 20s. I love it! I agree, don't worry about what others think. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas, Cath!
Merry Christmas, Norman! I sincerely hope you have a blessed New Year. You are such a well-rounded and level-headed young man. Your sound advice has improved my knitting.
Merry Christmas! and glad my videos could make a difference :)
I'm very surprised you don't have any teaching experience. Anytime I come across a new technique I'll need to know for a project I immediately come to your channel to see if you have a video on it. Your attention to detail in your visuals (you mention how hard it is to keep things focused but also how you consistently choose needles+yarn with good contrast and yarn with good stitch definition) and the way you explain things is wonderful.
You’re an inspiration to the knitting community, Norman! Thank you for your time in answering questions and sharing your personal journey☺️
I find it so interesting how different the preferences are in knitting (as all other things in life). I have the first sock I knit lying for 3 months because I'm stuck at the heel and do not know how to knit them. But I have knitted several sweaters and hats. By the way, I find the color combination of your interior totally beautiful (petrol and mustard). Merry Christmas!🌲🌟
i went to a 2 day workshop for knit socks recently and i’m also stuck at the heels. i couldn’t manage to get 1 single heel in 3 hours cuz when i make mistake i have to frog until the heel starting row😮💨
Norman, I've recently found your videos. I agree with many others. The tutorials are great for when we need help, but this more conversational video was excellent and fun.
Thank you and Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas, Martha!
I give you alot of credit. I could never be in front of a camera. I used to sell my crocheted and knitting items on Etsy for 12 years. I was on there since the beginning when they weren't that saturated with sellers. I had to stop because I wasn't making much money. I went back to college and stopped both crocheting and knitting for over a year 😲 I went back to knitting just recently. I have three works in progress but getting them finished slowly. Two ten-stitch blankets and one sweater. I am determined to get them finished. The sweater is for me. I usually knit and crochet for other people and do not have alot of things for myself. Well keep up the good work. Like I said previously, I could never get in front of a camera.
it sure did some persuation for me as well>.
Thank you for this, Norman! I'm wishing you all the best this holiday & new year season! I love to knit wherever I am. When somebody makes a "judgey" sort of remark, I ignore it. I get to practice my hobby (which feels ever so much more creative than staring at my phone, which is what I see most people doing in public). There are times that I love trying other crafts, but I seem to always come back to knitting.
💛
Hi Norman! I am actually a crocheter, not a knitter, but I love watching your videos because I really enjoy your personality and your intelligent perspective on things. I would personally love it if you made more sit down, chatty type videos and I hope others agree.
thank you for your feedback! We'll see :)
I’m down. 😊And I’d love to see Viennese “field trips” as in to area LYS’s or interviewing knitters and designers in the area. Or just scenery. 😉
Frohe Weihnachten und alles Gute für 2023
Wünsche ich dir auch! Genieß die feiertage!
I didnt knit a thing in several years. Just picked it up again a month ago and falling in love with it all over again 😁
The resources online now are plentiful compared to what there was 5-10yrs ago. So much new inspirations
yeah, things changed a lot. Always wish I would have had that when i started!
@@NimbleNeedles I can only imagine! You started so young though, thats awesome 😁 Merry Christmas!
Opera lover 😁 yes! My son is a classically trained bass-baritone, my great uncle was a soloist in the SanFrancisco opera, my little sis is a professional violinist, her husband is a doctor of cello....oh yes...love our classical music! No wonder I enjoy your channel so much😄...and of course, the knitting!! Enjoyed this alot. Merry Christmas!!
Wouldn’t it be incredible to live in Vienna surrounded by such music history?
@@merkinidgit absolutely!!🥰
I've only just into knitting. I was shown as a kid but got very fed up with what I was only shown and that was English style and fed up with removing my right hand off the needle. Then in February this year I bought a magazine to get a quick replacement crochet hook that was in the pack with a set of tiny straight needles and some yarn. The yarn bit wasn't a problem as I crochet and have loads but needles, I can't remember where my mum's needles have gone since she pasted away 1st Jan 2015.
Since the mag had these needles I tried again, I remembered how to cast on, the thumb style and could cast off, but had a go and nothing over 45 years had changed my mind, It still annoyed me throwing the yarn. Then I remembered going to the Knit and Stitch show in London and someone was knitting Continental style, so I looked it up on here as to how to do it.
I have since February knitted 3 hats, 3 scarfs, a Rowan Fair Isle Patch Christmas Blanket, and friday finished a jumper that was partly from a pattern on line and my own. The jumper is knitted bottom up, front, then back and then arms wrist up and all sewn together. I knitted up bottom up, then the back, picked up stitches around the neck and turned it into a polo neck, picked up stitches around the arm holes and knitted down to the wrist. I've shortened the arms too as I always push my sleeves up because they can get destroyed as I'm in a wheelchair and can get caught as I'm self propelling myself.
I'm getting some more yarn to knit this one again but in the circle bottom up to the armpits but adding a panel across the fron and back with Fair Isle, then put the back on hold, finish the front then the back and bring it back all onto the same needles to finish the top. Here's the odd bit, I do not what so ever understand knitting patterns! I worked out the jumper from looking at the picture and seeing it in my head and knitted it.
I'm frustrated because I want so much to understand knitting patterns, so I can just knit! My mum could understand them but she's no longer here which is also upsetting that I can't ask her. Thanks to this Continental style I can knit. I use 2 strands at the same time when doing Fair Isle One colour left hand the other I'm now throwing and flicking with my right hand, Although I think that's also to do with being a drummer and over the years learnt to write and paint with either hand. Yes I do take my knitting out with me, and I do not give a hoot what anyone says! When people had bad comments about me changing from being a drummer to playing the bagpipes and these people I used to know for years, one was very nasty in what he said to me that I had let down the drummers side! I've not spoken to him since, other than saying to him, well, I'm better then just a drummer, that I now play the pipes too! Yeah ok that was boasting but he really had a go at me! So I threw it back at him! Pipers and drummers around me that heard what I said all clapped! I then punched the air! lol
Back to the knitting, I have been looking for knitting groups near me that I can get to and get into. It's hard because I 1st need disabled parking, and then the next problem is access, most places have steps, no ramp, narrow doors and can't get my wheelchair through doors. I just told my GP today regarding an appointment she arranged for me, but she said you didn't go. I told her, to contact them and ask if they access! I told her the gate from the pavement was too narrow to get through! Then if I got past that, there's 5 steps!, then the doors, then 4 steps inside before reaching the reception! Luckily I called before hand to ask, they said no, they don't have access! Worse part and didn't really want to say this on here for all to read, this was to have counseling for depression that a this building hasn't got disabled access and this is 2024! My GP today was shocked, so now they're trying to find somewhere else that I can park and have access in. lol
Since being disabled I've been able to do what I used to do, piping and drumming, so knitting has really helped and I want to learn more. All my life I've been learning, I play the Bugle, Trumpet, Drums, Bagpipes, Clarinet I learnt in a week! Oh that's one thing that helps, once seeing being shown learning,etc I want to know more. That's why It's annoying that I need that translation as to say to understand knitting patterns.
Thank you for all your uploads hints tips etc. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Not forgetting how amazing your English is! 👏👏👏Oddly as I wrote this last bit, you started to talk in German 👏👏👏Brilliant. xxx
Oh wow! Thank you for your elaborate comment and sharing your story! 🥰🥰❤️
Hello Norman - I have knit all my life (started at age 4 when my father taught me). I enjoy all your videos and have even purchased needles that you reviewed (Knitter's Pride Nova Plantina) - but this video I had to write and thank you for because of the very first question you reviewed - why would anyone care what other's think of thier hobbies or ideas? You are such a balanced and caring person and you explain this so well - I wish there were many more people with your ideas and thoughts! A very Happy New Year to you in 2023 and thank you for all you do!
Loved this episode. Love your tutorials also. I just learned icord bind off. Your tutorial was extremely helpful. Thank you
that's great to hear. Merry Christmas, Karen
Norman, I love your personality. You are so accommodating to your subscribers. This was a lovely way to wrap up the year.
Have a wonderful and safe holiday. 🎄
Thank you for all that you do and see you next year. ❤
you too, and definitely see you next year
So glad found your videos. Life got busy and I have not knit for many years. Now retired I have come back to it and your videos have been a great help to me. You are a very good teacher.
happy you are back and merry christmas, Kamilia!
Excellent episode! I especially loved hearing you speak German! Merry Christmas to you! 🎄
Oh wow, I really liked this episode. It was fun. I KNOW it’s hard work to do what you do, and I’m glad you told us a little - just a little - about that.
I don’t have a question for you, but I do have a compliment. I recently decided I wanted to do a deep dive into intarsia (why? I do not know). So I bought the kit to a project I liked and studied up on best techniques.
I loved your intarsia lesson. You were so calm and practical. I started in, developing a rhythm and trusting that after 80 hours or so, I would surely have learned something.
I did learn it and it was fun. It was therapeutic. Materials were expensive and the project required a lot of time and that is what I enjoy too: working a long time with beautiful stuff in my hands! Like not wanting to finish a good book. It may have “cost a lot of money” but perhaps cheaper than going to a therapist - AND. - I have a product at the end of it. I think it’s money/time well spent.
The back of my intarsia did not look like yours and I sort of coveted that nice neat wrong side you showed us. But I thought “What would Norman say?” I thought you’d say “It’s ok to develop your own way of doing it. So what if it’s not exactly like mine?” The right side looks great, the stitch definition, drape, tension are lovely and I have my own quirky wrong side that no one is supposed to pay attention to anyway.
So that’s the compliment; you calmly taught me how to do it and reassured me that it was okay to branch out a little.
I’ve always been more of an inventor than a direction-follower, and I’ve been cogitating on a new method for intarsia in the round. I’m kind of excited about that. We’ll see.
Sorry such a long comment; you are so busy and have so much to do that struggling through a long note is probably no fun. But thank you so much for helping on my beautiful new knitted piece . Happiest of new years to you, Norman, and thanks for broadcasting in English. Makes MY life easier, if not yours.
happy new year to you too
(and long comments never bothered me - quite to the contrary!)
I forgot to say as an example of my 'conceptualization' problem I taught myself knitting in the round several months ago and have completed several projects. But it was extremely hard on my hands and tough to do. Yesterday I figured out I was knitting inside out. My right side was on the inside of the needles instead of the outside. We'll what a difference it makes when you do it correctly. Solves the terrible 'laddering' issues I was struggling with despite pulling those first few stitches tight. I still struggle with how to start off correctly. So if you could find it possible to do a very slow 'step by step' for how to start off correctly that would be great. And that casting on method Imyou use. I do slow the videos right down but I need a whole video of repetitions to be able to do it. Thanks. Norm!!
My next video might be of interest to you. It's slow motion from all different angles
@@NimbleNeedles thank you 😊
Thank you. Good Q & A video. You answered well & thoughtfully. I haven't been knitting long but I've come to the right place for instructions. Currently, having fun working on an afghan comprised of leftovers from various yarn projects.
Thanks!
you are Insane, Robin. Thank you so much for your generous belated Christmas gift!
@@NimbleNeedles Happy new year!
You are such a lovely person, Norman! Thanks for the charming chat and the same advice. Have a happy Christmas!
you, too, Clemencia!
There are chiropractors who specialize in hand/wrist manipulation to release the nerve impingement of carpal tunnel syndrome, for anyone who doesn’t follow your advice to stretch and take breaks. They can’t always prevent surgery but they can’t help once the surgery has been done, so it’s recommended to consult one prior to going under the knife.
Good outlook! Don’t stop loving what you do because of others problems! Sometimes we need a break from anything we do! There are so many knitting patterns and styles. Taught my husband to knit and he made an Aran sweater for our son and a pair of color work mittens for our daughter. Those were his first projects. He stopped knitting after that.
that's some challenging projects to begin with.
Reslly many many thanks I love your videos and tips mostly because you are very wise and experienced knitter, thanks for helping us on this amazing yarn road
Hi Norman. I really enjoyed this video. I started it when it first came out but life got in the way. So on this relaxing Sunday I rewatched it. First let me just say that your gloves and socks are stunning! Intarsia in the round with that many colors? Wow! Well done! And I love the pattern of the gloves. I remember when you did the video on that yarn. It is gorgeous. All of these questions are so interesting. As far as knitting being only for old ladies and also not for men, I’m right there with you. That’s their problem. One thing I really struggle with is organizing my knitting needles. I wish I could come up with a solution. I keep trying, lol. I’ve never been to the opera, but I love classical music. I have been to the symphony though. Boston Symphony Orchestra. It was an amazing experience. I’d love to get good at gardening. One of these days. I am a good cook though! Thanks for taking the time to share with us!😊🤗
i really did not find a good system either..but then again, I do have too many needles to begin with >.
Same here. Way too many. 😁
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I'm seaming a jumper and really don't like seaming sleeves to shoulders. Would you be able to do a video on seeming please? Your videos are always so clear and detailed. Thank you!
well, i do have some seaming and grafting videos here (like: th-cam.com/video/wF2D5m-UFGI/w-d-xo.html)
but other than that, no i don't plan to do any jumper tutorials
I really enjoyed your video and hearing more about your story! I think you're a natural teacher. Putting yourself in the mindset of a learner helps you be the great teacher you are. Love your tutorials too!!
Happy holidays and thank you for all you do!!!! I love the nuggets of knowledge you share and see you in 2023!!!
Happy holidays!
I really enjoyed your video, as always!...I am happy you showed your beautiful gloves.... the ones with the expensive yarn( I forget the name),,,, but I had watched a video last week where you talked about this yarn,,,,, so interesting, so to stumble on this video today and that you showed the completed project was so nice..... You do an AMAZING teaching job!....thank you so much! From Toronto Canada!
Your philosophy is the best❤
Happy New Year🎉🥳, I am a beginner in knitting. I just wanted to thank you for your great tutorials,opinions and being such a good teacher in knitting.!!While knitting my socks I love watching your videos from day one 😊🤩 Thx for your work and personality 🫶🏽Thank you so much ✌🏽
Getting to know more of someone who is taking the time to teach us how to or improving our skills, puts us at ease on a personal level.
Thanks for sharing your content.
BTW I taught my youngest 3 to knit, my boys did well, my daughter not so much.
I did have them do some research on knitting and the Male presence is very notable.
So as you said whats the big deal, if it makes you happy go for it!❤
I personally appreciate the tips to make me a better knitter.
Thank you, Norman. Hopefully your Christmas was lovely, and your New Year’s will be happy and safe.
You DO teach well! It is a surprise you have not done this before.
Thank you, Patti C.
Happy new year!
This was a fun video (of course I knit all the way through it). I have really benefitted from your instruction and advice. The most revelatory thing you showed was that you manually adjust and tighten or even out your stitches as part of your finishing process. I never thought of this, and I have been knitting for 60 years. I think I just thought that blocking would take care of any unevenness. It is such a simple thing to make adjustments before blocking. Thank you so much for this technique. I hope you and yours have a wonderful holiday and a happy new year. I look forward to more videos in 2023.
Thank you so much for your insight and sharing your knowledge with us. Happy holidays to you and yours!
Happy holidays!
You radiate as a wonderful and kind human being with outstanding expertise. You should be grateful you are not my neighbor because I would never run out of reasons to drop in on you, which is something I don't welcome nor ever do to others, but your way of being is so therapeutic as well as teaching uncommon and nerdy approaches. More and more knitting is becoming more recognizable as a fine art.
Haha...😅😅
Thank you for this delightful episode and sharing yourself with us. You are my go-to in knitting techniques. Wishing you great joy in the coming year.
Happy holidays and soon Happy 2023, Norman! Yes, this was a fun video as are your techniques, teaching, and tips podcasts! Just teaching and tips videos are rather one-sided! Adding a little Q&A, adds some additional flavor to your brand!
Keep up the awesome work! All your planning, prompt response, and hard work certainly set you apart! It makes you unique and that’s not easy to replicate. Being genuine and saying it like it is, but not belittling is not easy to do! Your tireless efforts paid off and 100k plus subscribers attest to your relentless efforts, congratulations! 💯⭐️👍👏
Thank you for your kind words, may!
@@NimbleNeedles You are very welcome, Norman! ☺️
Thanks! Norman, I have been knitting for about a year and your videos have been instrumental in providing me with technical support at times I could not get to a local yarn shop and they are good company while I knit. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I look forward to future content.
Glad to help!
Thanks for this video, Norman. And for deciding to do your blog and channel in English, and for all the hours you made me company during pandemic and all the things you have taught me. Happy 2023
My pleasure!
Thank you so much for sharing something of yourself: I really enjoyed it And those luxe gloves and cherry blossom socks - so beautiful! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Canada.
Merry Christmas, Oksana. happy to hear you like my little...confections :P
I always enjoy listening to you. I don't follow all your tutorials as I too have been knitting since I was about 4 years old.
My first item was a 'scarf for daddy'. As I was one of 8, he recieved a lot of these... I can imagine a Lost & Found room at the railway station full of Wonky Scarves that daddy's of knitting children 'lost'!!
These kind of personal info videos are great fun, as I really like to know more about the people who's work I enjoy - creators, actors, authors and more.
Keep up the great work. I have tried getting a blog etc going and I understand the hard work involved.
Happy Holidays!! I really enjoyed watching this video. I realized some things about my own crafting, as well as different experiences others have/had. Your YT channel always gives me an opportunity to learn in different ways, and today is no exception! May your new year continue with success and creativity! I always look forward to your content. Thank you!
Hi, Norman, thank you for the Q&A session. It was really interesting. You mentioned that you once wrote a book on precious metals. I wondered whether you had any plans to also write a knitting book. You explain things so well that it would be a boon for any knitter and I am sure it would be a success. Thank you for teaching me continental style of knitting. I am having great fun practicing.
I like the way you do things currently on TH-cam, but it was also good to meet the real you 😊. I am so glad you chose to teach in English 🎉🎉🎉
Books are a lot if work and very little income. So right now I don't have any plans