Your choices of "neutral" colours are glorious. It mesmerize me the range of soft colours you work with and I pay more attention to them now when I'm buying yarn, they are so gentle, subtle and underated. Your knitting and choices of garments is so tasteful, so thanks for your podcast.
Glad I found your channel. What a generous offer of the jumper with knitting instructions. Sometimes I find that even when a pattern is free, it may not be as wearable for many. Offering a free pattern with short rows and the foldable collar is so wonderful - I'm so so many knitters would appreciate it. Your jumper is beautiful.
So glad I found your podcasts. Your instructions are to the point, very well explained and not too long. I finally found the encouragement I needed to pick up my knitting needles and knit my (your) first sweater! I am more a visual learner and struggle deciphering some of the knitting instructions that come with the patterns. I then get discouraged and grind to a full stop 🫤 So thank you so much 👍🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Watched this whilst working on my 5th pair of toe-up socks, your mention of the struggle with the sock pattern made me chuckle as I have the same issue with top-down socks and have been meaning to try them again :D My problem is always that I can't tell how long I can make the cuff with cuff-down... your issue with where to start the heel has become somewhat of second nature to me by now, but it did require a couple failed tries and re-knits of heels!
Regarding how long you should make the feet of toe up socks: when the pattern calls for a short row heel, it's the same as for a cuff down sock. That's because a toe and a short row heel are more less the same length. So let's say you would normally knit 20 cm. (measured from the heel) before starting the toe, now you have to knit 20 cm. (measured from the toe cast on) before starting the heel. Hope this helps!
So thankful for your sweater pattern! I picked up knitting this year but have only been knitting socks (that was what I was initially the most interested in). I have been looking for a good first sweater project to start but was a little unsure about a few things so I believe the combination of written pattern and video tutorial will help me out a lot :)
I also did a double knitted button band for my April cardigan. I think 15 it’s a good number, because I only cast on 10 extra with a 3mm and it’s slightly too thin for how large the buttonholes are ( I knit them 4 rows long instead of 5).
I like your color selections too. I love neutrals as well as well as strong vibrant colors, but I have a very different complexion than you do. Clearly, you know what looks great on you!!!
everything you make is so so lovely! I can't wait for the sporty knit skort pattern, although I'm not sure what color I'll make yet :) maybe something a bit more practical like your gray version, although I'm usually a very colorful knitter!
I don't know if your boyfriend picked that yarn just because he liked the color or because it makes your eyes pop, but if it's the latter, he's a keeper and a half. That green looks so good on you
very relatable on the addi needles and their blunt tips.. I bought addi 9 inch circulars and they're even WORSE to knit with 😭 I'm definitely team chiaogoo so I hope you enjoy yours!
I have the Addi small circular sock needles too, but I just hate knitting socks with any other needle setup than magic loop so I've never used them enough to notice how annoying they are! The Chiaogoos have been lovely though, perfect for magic loop socks.
I downloaded your step by step sweater. I’ve never knitted one before so we’re about to find out if a new knitter can do it. I’m very optimistic though.
I am a fan of chiagoo needles I too like the Turkish cast on for toe up socks As well as the flk heel the Fleagle heel is easy to place and gives a good fit...if you don't mind veering from the pattern. From the pattern I guess would take some maths.....hence my affection for the flk and fleagle heel!
Interesting! I will look them up and definitely try the Turkish cast on for my next toe up pair of socks The Chiaogoo needles have been great so far :)
Knitting for Olive imports all their mohair from South Africa (where i live) where it is dyed for them. A little bit of info, South Africa exports more than 70% of the worlds mohair. You have chosen the best mohair supporting Knitting for Olive and their colours are the best. I even import some of their colours back to South Africa because we do not get the colour variety here.
Try the Turkish cast on for socks - I find it so much more intuitive than the magic cast on, none of this knitting through the back loop nonsense and no ‘ears’ on the corners. For the length of sock, have you tried the FLK heel? Even if you don’t like that style, the pattern has so much information in it to help you understand the toe up sock construction that it might help you work out where to start the gusset (avid sock knitter, owner of 52 weeks of socks and not one pattern knitted from it 🤦🏻♀️)
Thank you so much for the advice! I don't knit through the back loop with the magic cast on but the ends are certainly a bit loose. I have used FLK heels before on socks but I'm enjoying knitting the suggested heels in the patterns I'm using atm to try different techniques, but you're totally right that it would be way easier to figure out the length with a short row heel! I will check out the Turkish cast on :)
Drops don’t seem to be very transparent about the environmental / ethical impact of their yarn. Fundamentally for it to be that much cheaper than quite literally every other mohair yarn on the market they must be cutting some corners in my opinion. There are quite separate issues with their patterns and sales practices which I have heard bits and pieces about but don’t know a lot about in detail. Let me know if you do find anything else about their business practices because I have really struggled to find any information at all.
@@handmadebyflorence Yes thats what i figured and given other brands such as Knitting for olive makes a clear statement about their stance on wool and mohair I would assume DROPS would do so *if* they adhered to those ethical standards. Interesting to note re patterns and sales practices as well! Thank you for your reply and I will definitely message if I find anything out x
Your choices of "neutral" colours are glorious. It mesmerize me the range of soft colours you work with and I pay more attention to them now when I'm buying yarn, they are so gentle, subtle and underated. Your knitting and choices of garments is so tasteful, so thanks for your podcast.
Glad I found your channel. What a generous offer of the jumper with knitting instructions. Sometimes I find that even when a pattern is free, it may not be as wearable for many. Offering a free pattern with short rows and the foldable collar is so wonderful - I'm so so many knitters would appreciate it. Your jumper is beautiful.
I’m binge watching every episode )) I love my blacks and pinks but I’m obsessed with your British accent and colour choices )))
So glad I found your podcasts. Your instructions are to the point, very well explained and not too long. I finally found the encouragement I needed to pick up my knitting needles and knit my (your) first sweater! I am more a visual learner and struggle deciphering some of the knitting instructions that come with the patterns. I then get discouraged and grind to a full stop 🫤
So thank you so much 👍🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Your April cardigan is beautiful!! Especially with that buttonband. I just take notes on each of your patterns for my future knits!
I think seeing a video with your favorite makes is a great idea! I’d love to see those videos! Beautiful sweater, too!
Watched this whilst working on my 5th pair of toe-up socks, your mention of the struggle with the sock pattern made me chuckle as I have the same issue with top-down socks and have been meaning to try them again :D My problem is always that I can't tell how long I can make the cuff with cuff-down... your issue with where to start the heel has become somewhat of second nature to me by now, but it did require a couple failed tries and re-knits of heels!
Regarding how long you should make the feet of toe up socks: when the pattern calls for a short row heel, it's the same as for a cuff down sock. That's because a toe and a short row heel are more less the same length. So let's say you would normally knit 20 cm. (measured from the heel) before starting the toe, now you have to knit 20 cm. (measured from the toe cast on) before starting the heel. Hope this helps!
Love your podcast so much, and your choice of knitwear garments to make, good luck at uni and hope to see you again! ☺️
I'm currently knitting the Step by Step and loving it!
Very informative episode! I appreciate all the descriptions of the yarn. Thanks from this Yank!😊
The Hiya Hiya Sharp are such a delight 🤌🏼🤌🏼
Your garments are beautiful and your knitting looks flawless.
it may have been a long knit but i am so so pleased with my skort! it’s such a beautiful pattern
So thankful for your sweater pattern! I picked up knitting this year but have only been knitting socks (that was what I was initially the most interested in). I have been looking for a good first sweater project to start but was a little unsure about a few things so I believe the combination of written pattern and video tutorial will help me out a lot :)
good luck!! a jumper is certainly much easier than socks :)
@@handmadebyflorence Thank you
I also did a double knitted button band for my April cardigan. I think 15 it’s a good number, because I only cast on 10 extra with a 3mm and it’s slightly too thin for how large the buttonholes are ( I knit them 4 rows long instead of 5).
I like your color selections too. I love neutrals as well as well as strong vibrant colors, but I have a very different complexion than you do. Clearly, you know what looks great on you!!!
everything you make is so so lovely! I can't wait for the sporty knit skort pattern, although I'm not sure what color I'll make yet :) maybe something a bit more practical like your gray version, although I'm usually a very colorful knitter!
I am a very novice knitter so I am about too try your free pattern, thank you Florence x
I don't know if your boyfriend picked that yarn just because he liked the color or because it makes your eyes pop, but if it's the latter, he's a keeper and a half. That green looks so good on you
very relatable on the addi needles and their blunt tips.. I bought addi 9 inch circulars and they're even WORSE to knit with 😭 I'm definitely team chiaogoo so I hope you enjoy yours!
I have the Addi small circular sock needles too, but I just hate knitting socks with any other needle setup than magic loop so I've never used them enough to notice how annoying they are! The Chiaogoos have been lovely though, perfect for magic loop socks.
I really enjoy your videos!!
And I don’t know if it is the same podcast but Tiffany (Liew) also did the sock toe with regular decreases
Ahaha that's definitely it because I always watch that podcast, thank you!!
It's crazy how different the two april cardigans from each other with just the different colour and button band!
Oh I'm from Liverpool!
I LOVE the colours you work with. They’re always so pretty. Also PLEASE make these an hour long. I use these vids to study 🤣
Love you❤❤❤❤! Thank y
I downloaded your step by step sweater. I’ve never knitted one before so we’re about to find out if a new knitter can do it. I’m very optimistic though.
Good luck with your sweater - I'm sure you'll do a great job.
I am a fan of chiagoo needles
I too like the Turkish cast on for toe up socks
As well as the flk heel the Fleagle heel is easy to place and gives a good fit...if you don't mind veering from the pattern. From the pattern I guess would take some maths.....hence my affection for the flk and fleagle heel!
Interesting! I will look them up and definitely try the Turkish cast on for my next toe up pair of socks
The Chiaogoo needles have been great so far :)
Knitting for Olive imports all their mohair from South Africa (where i live) where it is dyed for them. A little bit of info, South Africa exports more than 70% of the worlds mohair. You have chosen the best mohair supporting Knitting for Olive and their colours are the best. I even import some of their colours back to South Africa because we do not get the colour variety here.
That's great info. Do you know of any South African companies that sell mohair yarn? It will be nice to buy from a South African business.
You knit beautifully! I'd really like to see some color.
4 DAYSSS??
😅
That sweater took me more than a month
Granted it was my first sweater and first year of knitting but dear lord 😭
Try the Turkish cast on for socks - I find it so much more intuitive than the magic cast on, none of this knitting through the back loop nonsense and no ‘ears’ on the corners. For the length of sock, have you tried the FLK heel? Even if you don’t like that style, the pattern has so much information in it to help you understand the toe up sock construction that it might help you work out where to start the gusset (avid sock knitter, owner of 52 weeks of socks and not one pattern knitted from it 🤦🏻♀️)
Thank you so much for the advice! I don't knit through the back loop with the magic cast on but the ends are certainly a bit loose. I have used FLK heels before on socks but I'm enjoying knitting the suggested heels in the patterns I'm using atm to try different techniques, but you're totally right that it would be way easier to figure out the length with a short row heel! I will check out the Turkish cast on :)
For a beginner friendly, could you please post a step by step video for the cardigan?
Good Good very beautiful 💐💐🌹❤🔔
Does anyone know what the DROPS standard is for mohair? I didn't realise how unethical mohair is
Drops don’t seem to be very transparent about the environmental / ethical impact of their yarn. Fundamentally for it to be that much cheaper than quite literally every other mohair yarn on the market they must be cutting some corners in my opinion.
There are quite separate issues with their patterns and sales practices which I have heard bits and pieces about but don’t know a lot about in detail. Let me know if you do find anything else about their business practices because I have really struggled to find any information at all.
@@handmadebyflorence Yes thats what i figured and given other brands such as Knitting for olive makes a clear statement about their stance on wool and mohair I would assume DROPS would do so *if* they adhered to those ethical standards.
Interesting to note re patterns and sales practices as well!
Thank you for your reply and I will definitely message if I find anything out x
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Your garments are beautiful and your knitting looks flawless.