Bonus Barber Cord tip: I bought some 1/8" rubber cord tube from Amazon and got 16 ft for $12. I just cut it into different lengths and I have loads for many projects. This is a MUCH cheaper option. When I use them to hold sleeve stitches I use cord stops (like you use for drawstrings) to prevent any stitches from sliding off. These effectively lock the cords together. Also, you can get different dimensions of the tubing, so now I have cords for my larger needles as well. I really need a gleaner, though.
I had decided that I did not need a swift, but my dad MADE me one (Amish/tabletop) out of 100% recycled materials like scrap pieces of wood, and the bearing comes from an old roller skate - it's insane. I have used it a million times now! I guess I did need one. I was using chair backs or having my husband help me if I was working from hanks, but I'm really glad I have a swift now :)
Great tips! I certainly need the gleaner. I have two “wallets” for storing my needles, with plastic zipper pouches inside, and I put labels for the size of needles on each pouch. Originally, these wallets are for storing fishing rigs, I think. So they don’t look very fancy but they were a lot cheaper than the leather type of bags. Also, I have a few needle size measuring tools, these I use A LOT.
Oddly, when knitting/crocheting at home, I use a foot stool and a small pillow for better posture. I’m quite short, so getting my legs raised a bit is necessary. I rest my hands/WIP on the pillow in my lap.
Yes to a kitchen scale! I just bought a second one cause my wife keeps snagging mine out of my yarn storage. Haha I love that sweater, what’s it the pattern?
I don't know why people simply don't remove the needles, put stoppers on, and try it on? I do this all the time, and it's so much faster than moving stitches onto anything else - and you already have the stitches on the cords! JMHO
It only works if you have a long enough cord. I like to knit on shorter cords than the circumference I'm knitting so I either have to be ok with losing stitches (which I often do) or put some on other cords
@cloknits You're right! I also like to knit on shorter cords, so I just unscrew the tip, add a long cord on temp, try on, then replace tip. That's how I've figured it out, but it's by no means the only way!
Great episode Claudia! Love seeing all the gadgets. My 88 yr old mother is my ball winder😂 I do have a gleener. I just use acrylic yarn to try sweaters on. Just sew it through the stitches. I buy the lightbulb pins at the dollar store for markers. I think you get get 50 of them for $2-4...no brainer. Thanks again! 🥰, Sharon.
Hi Clo, I just found your channel and love it. I will bring trying my first top down sweater, actually my first sweater and will definitely get some of that cord. I think I have everything else you mentioned. Great video.
I made my first sweater with Clo on her warm up sweater tutorial and fabulous. Clo explained every detail. She warns you of anything that goes wrong before it happens! So confident now on top down sweaters. Thanks again Clo 💕
I have a coupler that lets me add a section of cord to the one I'm working on. It makes the cord long enough to try on the sweater. I also use shorter cords from the set with end caps to hold my sleeve stitches.
Bonus Barber Cord tip: I bought some 1/8" rubber cord tube from Amazon and got 16 ft for $12. I just cut it into different lengths and I have loads for many projects. This is a MUCH cheaper option. When I use them to hold sleeve stitches I use cord stops (like you use for drawstrings) to prevent any stitches from sliding off. These effectively lock the cords together. Also, you can get different dimensions of the tubing, so now I have cords for my larger needles as well. I really need a gleaner, though.
Great option!
I had decided that I did not need a swift, but my dad MADE me one (Amish/tabletop) out of 100% recycled materials like scrap pieces of wood, and the bearing comes from an old roller skate - it's insane. I have used it a million times now! I guess I did need one. I was using chair backs or having my husband help me if I was working from hanks, but I'm really glad I have a swift now :)
You never know how much it's needed until you have one! I could never go back. Even when I hand wind I use the swift.
Thank you so much for this video, i was searching for a swift and here it is...your Ciao Goo swift 😍...and will be checking your other tools too 😊
I love the colors on the sweater you are wearing. Perfect fall colors. ❤
Great tips! I certainly need the gleaner. I have two “wallets” for storing my needles, with plastic zipper pouches inside, and I put labels for the size of needles on each pouch. Originally, these wallets are for storing fishing rigs, I think. So they don’t look very fancy but they were a lot cheaper than the leather type of bags.
Also, I have a few needle size measuring tools, these I use A LOT.
That was very interesting, thank you. I really like yarn swift!
Me too! My husband hit the jackpot with that gift.
Oddly, when knitting/crocheting at home, I use a foot stool and a small pillow for better posture. I’m quite short, so getting my legs raised a bit is necessary. I rest my hands/WIP on the pillow in my lap.
Love that! Good posture is often overlooked.
I have been looking for this type of swift for ages in Canada so thank you for including this and i ordered it right away!
I absolutely love mine.
Yes to a kitchen scale! I just bought a second one cause my wife keeps snagging mine out of my yarn storage. Haha
I love that sweater, what’s it the pattern?
The pattern is Aros by PetiteKnit.
I love your sweater. I was distracted by trying to figure out the construction :D
Oh thank you! It's the Aros Sweater by PetiteKnit. It's a saddle shoulder construction.
@@cloknits I love your version! Especially the wider neckline. Did you change something on the pattern? PetiteKnit`s crewneck looks much narrower.
I don't know why people simply don't remove the needles, put stoppers on, and try it on? I do this all the time, and it's so much faster than moving stitches onto anything else - and you already have the stitches on the cords! JMHO
It only works if you have a long enough cord. I like to knit on shorter cords than the circumference I'm knitting so I either have to be ok with losing stitches (which I often do) or put some on other cords
@cloknits You're right! I also like to knit on shorter cords, so I just unscrew the tip, add a long cord on temp, try on, then replace tip. That's how I've figured it out, but it's by no means the only way!
I do the same. I have joiners for my cords so I remove one tip, add cords as needed and put on a stopper.
Great episode Claudia! Love seeing all the gadgets. My 88 yr old mother is my ball winder😂 I do have a gleener.
I just use acrylic yarn to try sweaters on. Just sew it through the stitches. I buy the lightbulb pins at the dollar store for markers. I think you get get 50 of them for $2-4...no brainer. Thanks again! 🥰, Sharon.
Hihi, putting your mom to work is a great idea!
I have a spoon scale. So I can weight on the go. It some times feels like a drug-dealer 😅
That is hilarious!
Hi Clo, I just found your channel and love it. I will bring trying my first top down sweater, actually my first sweater and will definitely get some of that cord. I think I have everything else you mentioned. Great video.
I made my first sweater with Clo on her warm up sweater tutorial and fabulous. Clo explained every detail. She warns you of anything that goes wrong before it happens! So confident now on top down sweaters. Thanks again Clo 💕
That Ciao Goo yarn swift! ❤. Family distraction =
ASMR for you lol 🤓
what are your favorite needles?
I love my metal Chiagoo and wooden Lantern Moon sets.
I have all of these, but the gleamer... love them all...
The gleener is a really nice tool!
I have a coupler that lets me add a section of cord to the one I'm working on. It makes the cord long enough to try on the sweater. I also use shorter cords from the set with end caps to hold my sleeve stitches.
Love it. And I have all of them! So helpful.
So much!