Neither have I. I had sent off for some beautiful dark blue cashmere of 6 balls which cost me close to $60 which a great deal, but I'm terrified to use it or I just don't know what pattern to work with it. I'm more a crochet than a knitter,but I think that I should use it for knitting. I love your idea of going to Salvation Army or Goodwill looking for used sweaters.
This guy does beautiful work. I’m an auto mechanic, mountain biker, bbq’er, husband and father, i love learning to make things with my hands, and i really enjoy knitting. I Just knitted some booties for our expectant baby girl. Two years ago i made a christmas stocking for my son using my grandmother’s pattern that she’s been using for over 50 years. I’d love to learn to make sweaters with all natural wool. This dude is inspiring.
When he said natural materials like cashmere my first thought was wow expensive. Sweaters from the thrift store, what a great idea! This guy is awesome and his finished works are amazing.
I have been going to goodwill and Salvation Army for years, because I also love taking sweaters apart for yarn. I do not have a yarn winder, so I wind it on my thumb. Once you master taking them apart, it’s actually very cathartic.
My dad knits too. My nanna taught him, basically his mum taught him to knit in the 1950s when he was little. I have his teddy bear with a knitted cardigan on it he knitted for it when he was 6. 🙂
No need to buy expensive natural yarns at the yarn store anymore-just go to a thrift shop, buy some wool shirts, unravel the yarn from the whole shirt & rewind into a nice big ball for any project at a very affordable cost-next to nothing for the cost of the yarn itself-a great idea for recycling & reclaiming the yarn!
I am a male who has been crocheting since the age of 14. My first project was a purse I crochet for a classmate in junior high school. The purse was made from a old sweater. Crocheting is the one thing I enjoy during Winter. Thank you for sharing your story/video.
I loved watching this video!! The fact that EJ uses natural fiber yarn purchased at deep discounts from thrift stores & then upcycles them into new items is awesome!
How wonderful for you! Not only are you going to find a very entertaining activity but you’re muckin’ in with some of the best, craziest, most creative, loving and supportive people you’ll ever meet. Go on line and find a local knitting group that meets up periodically for learning, encouragement and snacks. Try your LYS. We’re out here, waiting for you!
@@pkk639 Yeah, I think having something like a ball winder or maybe a swift helps, I think it also depends on the thrift stores near you. You have to be pretty discerning when picking out a sweater to upcycle, and then it really just depends on what people are donating. I haven't had the best luck with this either. Although, I have seen upcycled yarn on Etsy that's not terribly expensive, so that's always an option. This video though now makes me want to look for sweaters to recycle again. XD
I too love luxury fibers and never thought to hit the salvation army and other second hand/consignment shops to look for the fibers I desire. This weekend I have a plan!
@@cmkar8830 I didn't see your response, but yes. The trick is to go to the consignment shops in the really good neighborhoods as they tend to have the garments made out of natural materials instead of polyester and acrylic.
It's wonderful that your sons know how to crochet and knit. I learned to crochet potholders with plastic 6-pack rings in 6th grade and am still going! I taught myself knitting back in 2010
How hard was it to learn? I want to learn how to make sweaters etc like my grandmother used to. I am semi-retired so I have plenty of time. What is the best site, YT page or wherever to learn the basics and what kind of set up do I need to start? Needles etc Thanks for any guidance
My mom taught me when I was little and it only took a hour or two to get the basic thing down. From that point on you can learn new patterns and those will be either easy or incredebly hard. All you need to start is a pair of sticks and a roll of thread.
Judith Ogboru I never knew this until my grandfather passed away four years ago, but he crocheted at one time in his life. We have a couple of throws he crocheted.
I am totally impressed by the effort you took at that age when you started knitting. It is quite an acheivement! Your sweaters look so professional and perfect. Hats off to you. May God bless you with health and peace of mind. Take care.
Reminds me of the good old times, I was 10 and starting to knit and crochet as taught by my grandma, and the power of the internet :) 7 years later, here I am, making stuffed toys, blankets, jackets, hats, scarves, gloves, and other wearables which look and feel good enough to wear :) What a journey
Lovely! Yes, those Aran Sweaters will grab your attention plus they show off all the beautiful knit cables & honeycomb stitches. Great job Broad & High!
Thanks for showing how you knit. I like the idea of buying old sweaters and using that thread. I am also retired and can't afford to buy. you are so good at this. I am 84 and have been sewing crocheting, and knitting since I was15. God bless you
Omg what a talent! I admire this man very much, after a life of work he learns a new activity by himself, he recycles, he creates beautiful art, and he gives us a great example.
@@kakexun nope and I'm not offended. I had 4 carpal tunnel surgeries in the early 80s and my doctor recommended knitting or crocheting as my therapy. The surgeries were related to sports injuries. Wasn't excited about it to start but found that it really is a wonderful way to relax and create new and wonderful things for my loved ones
Hello EJ "The man who weaves", I like that name. I weave a lot for children, and I like to teach how to weave through videos on TH-cam and although I do not recycle, I used many leftover wool in shoes, hats, scarves, berets, etc. I love your idea of recycling second-hand clothes and I congratulate you.
This is wonderful for people who like to do things with their hands are fidget. I tried knitting and life got busy at that time in my life so I forgot the basics but I want to try again. Now that I am a mom I can be crafty not having to worry about my son destroying craft stuff because I will have the wool right with me lol. At that time I used to always make simple sparkly beaded earrings. What both of those things helped me with was keeping my hands busy doing something productive instead of smoking a cigarette. This is really cool idea. It doesn't matter if you're male or female, knit your heart out! You're basically a clothing designer!
you can redie it also I have done this when I could not find a color I was looking for I wanted a green-blue like the Crayola crayon color so went to my local thrift store(lastchancethriftstore.com)and found a white sweater that had a stain on 1 sleeve it was perfect for new socks. I have knit since I was a kid but this was my first pair of toe-up socksand yes my husband still wears them
Oh my goodness, you're a genius!!!! I've just started knitting and was shocked by the price of yarn. Your hats are adorable and your sweaters, beautiful!! Thank you for your insight and talent!
I love the toque(?) You made and it looks good on you! If you don't want the wrinkles in the yarn, skein it then dampen it and put it on a clothes hanger then hang a weight from the bottom of skein, it doesn't have to be a heavy weight just enough to stretch the yarn out to original state, and leave it to fully dry. But you probably already knew that! In my spinning and weaving group here in Tasmania we have a number of men who spin, weave and knit, have you thought of learning to spin? Keep having fun. Cheers!
Growing up, all the men knitted and especially in the army when they knitted their own socks. My uncles knitted me sweaters. Scotland ! When I went to college some fellow male pupils knitted 'fair isle' and even on the bus when all the old ladies would gather around and watch them.
OMG!!! he is sooooooo smart by purchasing from Salvation Army and taking them apart since yarn is VERY EXPENSIVE as he says. I think I am gonna try to do what he does if I can find one close to my house LOL
Kudos to you for taking the road less travelled:) Your work is beautiful. I follow a few male crocheters/knitters. My favorite is Fiber Spider. Will add you to the list of these remarkable men!
Recycling old sweaters is a brilliant idea. Saves money, resources and helps the planet. Lots of men knit and bake etc it's the 21st century after all. lol
I love this man. Also retired, I copied an Afghani hat Walter Cronkite wore when visiting my coastal town in the 'olden days' & have been hooked on knitting ever since. Recycling good yarn is my passion!
this is just amazing! i remember when i first getting my hand on crochet hook. i was intrigue but later gave up. soon afterward though, i get myself to learn crochet again. i started with granny square. i looked up tutorial in yt and found bella coco's video. since then, i only crochet granny square till i get dozens of them. i was still in university then so money was a bit of issue. so i bought yarns from an old sewing shop at my small town during semester break. i remembered being calculative when i make the loop for magic ring! hehehe. now i'm still crocheting but more to amigurumi. that stock up yarn from old sweater trick is a lit. i'm gonna try get some from bundles.. thanks 'the man who knits'. you are such an inspiration!
Your work and creativity is lovely and inspiring. I too am from Ohio, had a small farm there in Southington,where I taught myself to spin wool. We had some sheep, and I even had a friend who taught me how to shear them! It is so soul satisfying to take something from nature and create something beautiful with it. I do many crafts still,-spin, weave knit, crochet etc. And you're absolutely right, the desire to create does give you a reason to rise with a smile every morning. Thanks for sharing,I never tried taking garmet apart before,think I'll give it a try! Happy Creating!
I grew up in Southington, maiden name was Wolf. Related to the Harshmans. I was amazed when I read your comment from a few years ago on making new creations from recycled wool. Just wanted to say Hi, hope you are still keeping up with the craft. I never learned to knit but think it is a beautiful skill. I will be 82 in a few days and this was a thrill to run across your comment.
As a fellow knitter, that hat tree is genius tbh, and I never thought to buy second hand sweaters for the yarn! That’s great, thank you! Also, maybe you should sell some of those hats for extra income if you’re not giving them out as gifts or donating them
WOW!!! Beautiful!!!! I never thought about recycling old thrift shop sweaters...GREAT idea!!! I crochet. Knitting hurts my arms but crochet does not!!???
This is genius, I would never have thought of taking apart sweaters for yarn. I currently only crochet (and I'm still an amateur), but I'd really love to learn to knit.
Wow, i love this video, how i wish i have a grandpa or grandparents who can go with me shopping yarns and crocheted items, Maybe if it does, i feel HEAVEN!! Thank yu for inspiring me a lot..
The best part was when he says: 'I used to express myself through wine, now I express myself through knitting'. Lord knows best, he left one bad habit.
during the Middle Ages, it was a craft that only men were allowed to perfect. They would spend six years doing so, allowed into guilds of knitters only after passing a rigorous exam. Professional, guilded knitters were responsible for an amazing amount of clothing well into the 16th century. Once the knitting machine was invented, though, it became something that men didn’t need to do any more and women could take up as a hobby.
I love the idea of recycling thrift store sweaters! I have just gotten back into knitting and nice yarn is so expensive. This is a great solution. I will definitely try this out soon!
Yes same here..sat there with the wool in each hand as mom unpicked it..she always reused wool from old or unwanted jumpers or cardigans.. this is a great way to get cashmere to knit with thoughh
Watching this as I knit and was holding a DPN between my lips right when they showed him doing the same. Inspiring to see how he goes about thrifting yarn.
Same here my dad grew up in upper NY, he was one of 11 children, his mother taught everyone of her children to knit between 4 and 5 years old. Dad was always busy, at night he would turn on tv, drink a beer, smoke a cigar, knit. So glad he took the time to teach me to knit.
Knitting is art of love. I get lost in another world when I start a new sweater. Knitting gives you joy and wipes your sorrow. A knitter always in a hurry to finish chores so to have enough time to knit.
Last comment was two years ago and the video is now six years old yet YT decided to feed this video to me as a suggestion... and I'm glad they did! Enjoyable to learn about this man and his love of knitting.
My dad used to knit some lovely sweaters & cardigans, in fact he actually died with the needles in his hands bless him xx
My dad knitted too. He knitted a red cardi for me when I was 6
Awww... He died with honor! ♥️♥️♥️
That’s really sweet
Lovely story.
My dad died with a needle in his arm…so pretty similar stories
It never occurred to me to recycle sweater yarn from stores like that! Now I can make even nicer pieces for myself and others 🤩
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Neither have I. I had sent off for some beautiful dark blue cashmere of 6 balls which cost me close to $60 which a great deal, but I'm terrified to use it or I just don't know what pattern to work with it. I'm more a crochet than a knitter,but I think that I should use it for knitting. I love your idea of going to Salvation Army or Goodwill looking for used sweaters.
This guy does beautiful work. I’m an auto mechanic, mountain biker, bbq’er, husband and father, i love learning to make things with my hands, and i really enjoy knitting. I Just knitted some booties for our expectant baby girl. Two years ago i made a christmas stocking for my son using my grandmother’s pattern that she’s been using for over 50 years.
I’d love to learn to make sweaters with all natural wool. This dude is inspiring.
it's been a year since so you may well have knit a sweater, but the flax sweater by tincanknits on ravelry is a phenomenal first sweater pattern!
this lovely man just taught me how to save so much money. I almost started crying from the genius of it 🙌🏾
Same here!
A great idea. I'm in Florida so can't use wool but I'll see if I can find something else. Thanks.
i know right...imma do it
Yes me too. So awesome 👌
Me too! His hack is so simple yet so life changing
When he said natural materials like cashmere my first thought was wow expensive. Sweaters from the thrift store, what a great idea! This guy is awesome and his finished works are amazing.
I have been going to goodwill and Salvation Army for years, because I also love taking sweaters apart for yarn. I do not have a yarn winder, so I wind it on my thumb. Once you master taking them apart, it’s actually very cathartic.
My dad knits too. My nanna taught him, basically his mum taught him to knit in the 1950s when he was little. I have his teddy bear with a knitted cardigan on it he knitted for it when he was 6. 🙂
What a beautiful memory!😃
My elderly mother has been recycling thrift store sweaters for years now. She makes everything from slippers to rugs. She turned 86 this year
No need to buy expensive natural yarns at the yarn store anymore-just go to a thrift shop, buy some wool shirts, unravel the yarn from the whole shirt & rewind into a nice big ball for any project at a very affordable cost-next to nothing for the cost of the yarn itself-a great idea for recycling & reclaiming the yarn!
I love this!
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I am a male who has been crocheting since the age of 14. My first project was a purse I crochet for a classmate in junior high school. The purse was made from a old sweater. Crocheting is the one thing I enjoy during Winter. Thank you for sharing your story/video.
That's resourceful to reuse yarn from store bought sweaters. You can get more for less.
WAY, WAY MORE FOR ALOT, ALOT LESS!!
I see 😃 !
you sound like a geico ad ✌
انا مهتمة بالطرز الشبيكة محتاجه مشتركين
I love this!
I loved watching this video!! The fact that EJ uses natural fiber yarn purchased at deep discounts from thrift stores & then upcycles them into new items is awesome!
Where do you see yourself in 50 years ?
Me: ( This video )
ruzzell907 best comment, ever.
right!
Good design for men’s sweaters
I don't know if this what "the best comment ever", but the like button was at 199 so my ocd made me hit thumbs up.
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Inspiring story--I never thought of getting yarn from used items at thrift store. Great idea!
I'm a man (30) and I just bought my first knitting needles last week :) woooooooooo yet to learn but, woooooooooo
nice!! ^^
31 and just bought my first needles. Can't wait to start this journey.
Jonny M that's awesome!!!!! Good luck
How wonderful for you! Not only are you going to find a very entertaining activity but you’re muckin’ in with some of the best, craziest, most creative, loving and supportive people you’ll ever meet. Go on line and find a local knitting group that meets up periodically for learning, encouragement and snacks. Try your LYS. We’re out here, waiting for you!
Awesome! I have been mnitting since i was 8, but it is a great hobby!! Good luck there are a lot of helpful u tube videos.
I’m a broke college student taking up crochet. The recycling sweaters idea is a great trick! Blessing and warm wishes 😊
Please change your user name, treat yourself with respect!
I tried to recycle old jumpers and its not easy. They don't simply unravel. I gave up in the end 😔
@@Haironu their name is trash CAN not trash can't
One time from broke college kid knitter to another: you can get acrylic yarn from Michaels that’s is 2-3 bucks for a huge skein
@@pkk639 Yeah, I think having something like a ball winder or maybe a swift helps, I think it also depends on the thrift stores near you.
You have to be pretty discerning when picking out a sweater to upcycle, and then it really just depends on what people are donating. I haven't had the best luck with this either.
Although, I have seen upcycled yarn on Etsy that's not terribly expensive, so that's always an option. This video though now makes me want to look for sweaters to recycle again. XD
I too love luxury fibers and never thought to hit the salvation army and other second hand/consignment shops to look for the fibers I desire. This weekend I have a plan!
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Were you successful? Just curious, as your comment was from 2 yrs ago. Was it fun?
Waoooo brilliant idea 💕Thankyou, you are my inspiration
@@cmkar8830 I didn't see your response, but yes. The trick is to go to the consignment shops in the really good neighborhoods as they tend to have the garments made out of natural materials instead of polyester and acrylic.
@@taccora No worries! It's never too late. 😁 Thank you for letting me know.
His work is impressive! I never thought about taking a sweater apart to reuse the yarn, clever and resourceful guy!
My sons are 9 & 11years old and they love to knit and crochet. It's wonderful to show them other makes that enjoy knitting.
It's wonderful that your sons know how to crochet and knit. I learned to crochet potholders with plastic 6-pack rings in 6th grade and am still going! I taught myself knitting back in 2010
I 12 and I know and crochet, I am currently working on a scarf
Trina Mechling GR8. I have a 8 year old and I am passing knit/ crochet 🧶 skills in to him
That’s fantastic! It’s so good for developing fine motor skills in my opinion, not to mention you can make whatever you want with it!
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I admire the fact he can find anything we would consider “trash”, and he makes a treasure out of it.
This man knits really well. His finished products look store bought.
They look way BETTER than store bought!
Who needs store bought machine made ugly items when you can custom handmade it yourself?
@@marial.rapaglia4041 Yes! It's way more fun to crochet/knit it yourself; you can make it EXACTLY how you want it!
AG-Exactly & very true!!
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❤️God Bless you Sir...Wonderfully Talented...With A Beautiful Kind Soul❤️
Those hats are so beautiful and extremely well made. I knit too, and have ever since I was a kid. Recycling the yarn is a great idea.
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My dad taught me to knit as a child, took it up again about 15 years ago after his death
i am a male knitter and crocheter also... i like this video so much
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How hard was it to learn? I want to learn how to make sweaters etc like my grandmother used to. I am semi-retired so I have plenty of time. What is the best site, YT page or wherever to learn the basics and what kind of set up do I need to start? Needles etc Thanks for any guidance
My mom taught me when I was little and it only took a hour or two to get the basic thing down. From that point on you can learn new patterns and those will be either easy or incredebly hard. All you need to start is a pair of sticks and a roll of thread.
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Scotto ThePoliticalHack I learned how to make my first sweater on Craftsy. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot. Good Luck.
Really impressive, so great to recycle and this man’s hats look amazing. I’ve taken up knitting this year and find it mesmerising and very addictive.
If this man was my grandfather I would be soo happy
Judith Ogboru I never knew this until my grandfather passed away four years ago, but he crocheted at one time in his life. We have a couple of throws he crocheted.
I'd also be happy if this man was my grandfather too.
My grandfather could sew! His father had been a tailor ❤️
Mr. Jones, you are a magician! I love your hats!!!!!
I am totally impressed by the effort you took at that age when you started knitting. It is quite an acheivement! Your sweaters look so professional and perfect. Hats off to you. May God bless you with health and peace of mind. Take care.
I love that he knits with natural fibres; and he sources them from recycled sweaters is a bonus! Enjoying natural fibre with minimal waste. 👍🏼
Im a thirteen year old boy who teaching himself how to do the knit stitch for a scarf
No I am not joking
Reminds me of the good old times, I was 10 and starting to knit and crochet as taught by my grandma, and the power of the internet :) 7 years later, here I am, making stuffed toys, blankets, jackets, hats, scarves, gloves, and other wearables which look and feel good enough to wear :) What a journey
20 going on 80 taught myself to knit at 15 because I wanted a Hufflepuff scarf now it calms me
Good for you kid don't let anyone tell you to stop man just enjoy your hobby
Lovely! Yes, those Aran Sweaters will grab your attention plus they show off all the beautiful knit cables & honeycomb stitches. Great job Broad & High!
Thats great! I’m a guy and I started knitting when I was probably 10 or 11. Five/six years later, it’s my favorite hobby.
I’ve never thought about taking apart a store bought sweater from thrift for yarn. Totally gonna do this from now on. I love it 🥰
I never thought about taking sweaters and getting the yarn from!!! THat is an awesome idea!!
Love and appreciate men who are willing to express his creative qualities.
Thanks for showing how you knit. I like the idea of buying old sweaters and using that thread. I am also retired and can't afford to buy. you are so good at this. I am 84 and have been sewing crocheting, and knitting since I was15. God bless you
Omg what a talent! I admire this man very much, after a life of work he learns a new activity by himself, he recycles, he creates beautiful art, and he gives us a great example.
what a wonderful man- i am 56, male and knit also
Mark Judge that's great.
Me too!!
Are you gay (I'm not trying to offend I'm just asking entirely out of curiosity)
@@davidvilmin3457 are you gay? (I'm not trying to offend I'm just asking entirely out of curiosity)
@@kakexun nope and I'm not offended. I had 4 carpal tunnel surgeries in the early 80s and my doctor recommended knitting or crocheting as my therapy. The surgeries were related to sports injuries. Wasn't excited about it to start but found that it really is a wonderful way to relax and create new and wonderful things for my loved ones
Sir,you are one of a kind and very good in making something out of almost nothing and that is usefull,thank jou!
This is so cool! His story and ingenuity are inspiring. There is no excuse for failure! Love, love, love this knitter man!
Omgoodness getting sweaters from thrift shops and unwinding them is a stroke of genius!!!! 😍
Very nice! A lot of people who retire from a career and do not have a hobby, a passion, must be bored to tears, cause there are 24 hours in the day.
Bless him. My grand dad used to crochet. He taught my mum how to crochet and than she taught me. ❤️
Hello EJ "The man who weaves", I like that name. I weave a lot for children, and I like to teach how to weave through videos on TH-cam and although I do not recycle, I used many leftover wool in shoes, hats, scarves, berets, etc. I love your idea of recycling second-hand clothes and I congratulate you.
its knit, not weave lmao, it even says in the title and the video the man who *knits*
@@h0wdy_hey maybe they changed the name of the video lol
@@mia-ru6hx its a 14 dollar amazon wig, what would you expect lmao
Okay please stop this fight or I’m joining
@MARDMADUKE Worthington-Smyme
What a beautiful job, congratulations!
This is wonderful for people who like to do things with their hands are fidget. I tried knitting and life got busy at that time in my life so I forgot the basics but I want to try again. Now that I am a mom I can be crafty not having to worry about my son destroying craft stuff because I will have the wool right with me lol. At that time I used to always make simple sparkly beaded earrings. What both of those things helped me with was keeping my hands busy doing something productive instead of smoking a cigarette. This is really cool idea. It doesn't matter if you're male or female, knit your heart out! You're basically a clothing designer!
I recommend using a loom, I could never stay at it with hand knitting
Genius. My husband will be much happier if I start buying yarn like this.
you can redie it also I have done this when I could not find a color I was looking for I wanted a green-blue like the Crayola crayon color so went to my local thrift store(lastchancethriftstore.com)and found a white sweater that had a stain on 1 sleeve it was perfect for new socks. I have knit since I was a kid but this was my first pair of toe-up socksand yes my husband still wears them
mine too!!!!!! lol
My husband to lol
Funny!
Oh my goodness, you're a genius!!!! I've just started knitting and was shocked by the price of yarn. Your hats are adorable and your sweaters, beautiful!! Thank you for your insight and talent!
I love the toque(?) You made and it looks good on you! If you don't want the wrinkles in the yarn, skein it then dampen it and put it on a clothes hanger then hang a weight from the bottom of skein, it doesn't have to be a heavy weight just enough to stretch the yarn out to original state, and leave it to fully dry. But you probably already knew that! In my spinning and weaving group here in Tasmania we have a number of men who spin, weave and knit, have you thought of learning to spin? Keep having fun. Cheers!
Growing up, all the men knitted and especially in the army when they knitted their own socks. My uncles knitted me sweaters. Scotland ! When I went to college some fellow male pupils knitted 'fair isle' and even on the bus when all the old ladies would gather around and watch them.
OMG!!!
he is sooooooo smart by purchasing from Salvation Army and taking them apart since yarn is VERY EXPENSIVE as he says.
I think I am gonna try to do what he does if I can find one close to my house LOL
Kudos to you for taking the road less travelled:) Your work is beautiful. I follow a few male crocheters/knitters. My favorite is Fiber Spider. Will add you to the list of these remarkable men!
Are you a member of Ravelry. If you aren't, there's a Group called Unravelers who source yarn the way you do. We have a link to your video.
Recycling old sweaters is a brilliant idea. Saves money, resources and helps the planet. Lots of men knit and bake etc it's the 21st century after all. lol
I’m 10 and thought myself to knit 2 years.
It's so wonderful to see you nittenaway well done to you as it keeps you busy .and you are good with what you do .Thank you
Lovely! Gives me ideas on some of my old sweaters!
EJ is an inspiration! The recycling aspect is brilliant :)
I WANT THAT SWEATER HE'S WEARING SO BAD!!!
my gawd same if someone has the pattern for that pls send
I love this man. Also retired, I copied an Afghani hat Walter Cronkite wore when visiting my coastal town in the 'olden days' & have been hooked on knitting ever since. Recycling good yarn is my passion!
This man is brilliant! I never would have thought of doing this!
this is just amazing! i remember when i first getting my hand on crochet hook. i was intrigue but later gave up. soon afterward though, i get myself to learn crochet again. i started with granny square. i looked up tutorial in yt and found bella coco's video. since then, i only crochet granny square till i get dozens of them. i was still in university then so money was a bit of issue. so i bought yarns from an old sewing shop at my small town during semester break. i remembered being calculative when i make the loop for magic ring! hehehe. now i'm still crocheting but more to amigurumi. that stock up yarn from old sweater trick is a lit. i'm gonna try get some from bundles.. thanks 'the man who knits'. you are such an inspiration!
Your work and creativity is lovely and inspiring. I too am from Ohio, had a small farm there in Southington,where I taught myself to spin wool. We had some sheep, and I even had a friend who taught me how to shear them! It is so soul satisfying to take something from nature and create something beautiful with it. I do many crafts still,-spin, weave knit, crochet etc. And you're absolutely right, the desire to create does give you a reason to rise with a smile every morning. Thanks for sharing,I never tried taking garmet apart before,think I'll give it a try! Happy Creating!
I grew up in Southington, maiden name was Wolf. Related to the Harshmans. I was amazed when I read your comment from a few years ago on making new creations from recycled wool. Just wanted to say Hi, hope you are still keeping up with the craft. I never learned to knit but think it is a beautiful skill. I will be 82 in a few days and this was a thrill to run across your comment.
Thank you for your kind words of encouragement! We could all use them!
@@joycefranklin8981 Happy 82 birthday.
Thank you for the Happy Birthday wish! It was a pleasant surprise.@@maybellfountain3606
I think it's soooo nice that this man knits. If my dad knitted or crocheted that would be very nice.
As a fellow knitter, that hat tree is genius tbh, and I never thought to buy second hand sweaters for the yarn! That’s great, thank you!
Also, maybe you should sell some of those hats for extra income if you’re not giving them out as gifts or donating them
You have given me a wonderful idea and economical way of getting wool and cashmere. Thank you
wow i never thought of doing this. great idea!
Wonderful, a Man is knitting. 👏 U are an Artist! Thx for the Tip!
Wow, he is very resourceful! I love how he recycles old sweaters into yarn! The things he makes are really neat, too!
WOW!!! Beautiful!!!! I never thought about recycling old thrift shop sweaters...GREAT idea!!! I crochet. Knitting hurts my arms but crochet does not!!???
This is genius, I would never have thought of taking apart sweaters for yarn. I currently only crochet (and I'm still an amateur), but I'd really love to learn to knit.
Much appreciated, thank you for the inspiration
I think it is wonderfull, a man that knitts looks really cosy, must be a kind soul.
Wow, i love this video, how i wish i have a grandpa or grandparents who can go with me shopping yarns and crocheted items, Maybe if it does, i feel HEAVEN!! Thank yu for inspiring me a lot..
Very clever. He could make a few quid selling those. The story would help shift a few.
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Inspired recycle old sweaters now, thanks
The best part was when he says: 'I used to express myself through wine, now I express myself through knitting'. Lord knows best, he left one bad habit.
What a wonderful man you are , what a good idea to use jumpers and unpick them.
during the Middle Ages, it was a craft that only men were allowed to perfect. They would spend six years doing so, allowed into guilds of knitters only after passing a rigorous exam. Professional, guilded knitters were responsible for an amazing amount of clothing well into the 16th century. Once the knitting machine was invented, though, it became something that men didn’t need to do any more and women could take up as a hobby.
this man is who i aspire to be. can i just skip over my 20s-40s and go right into frugal knitting grandma mode?
I love the idea of recycling thrift store sweaters! I have just gotten back into knitting and nice yarn is so expensive. This is a great solution. I will definitely try this out soon!
I am a new male crocheter and I on a fixed income I love the idea of recycling yarn, thanks,
My father taught me to knit when I was 5 years old. It's thought of as a woman's craft but in fact was originally done by men.
Love this guy! Some superideas!
that is so neat and to see a man knit
This a nice idea.
very inspirational.
I need to buy one of these yarn winders and hit the thrift stores. Thank Youl so much for sharing this video.
I wish there was an update on the man who knits....he really should have a podcast !
I'm been knitting for 50 years but at all the time I have something lo learn
I would like to make the blue hot.
All the respect for this Senior.
my mother used to resicle wool from old sweters.. when i was a child i helped her to roll it
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Awe thts super sweet story thanx u for sharing
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Yes, I did it, too. Thank you very much for you've reminded me this sweet think.
Yes same here..sat there with the wool in each hand as mom unpicked it..she always reused wool from old or unwanted jumpers or cardigans.. this is a great way to get cashmere to knit with thoughh
Well that was super interesting! I didn’t know you could unwind a sweater like that!
I've knitted for a time now I am thinking of going back at it again. Love the bonnets they are a work of art.
What a wondeeful work. Recycling and reusing. I love knitting and I'm inspired for your ideas.
Watching this as I knit and was holding a DPN between my lips right when they showed him doing the same. Inspiring to see how he goes about thrifting yarn.
What a great idea! I would have never thought of it.
My father-in-law, a very “manly” man, knitted beautifully, tho not quite as well as him mom. Growing up on a n upstate NY farm, he seldom sat idle.
Same here my dad grew up in upper NY, he was one of 11 children, his mother taught everyone of her children to knit between 4 and 5 years old. Dad was always busy, at night he would turn on tv, drink a beer, smoke a cigar, knit. So glad he took the time to teach me to knit.
Knitting is art of love. I get lost in another world when I start a new sweater. Knitting gives you joy and wipes your sorrow. A knitter always in a hurry to finish chores so to have enough time to knit.
Awesome hats. I wish I was that good. Thanks for sharing. It was fun to watch.
How resourceful! Super cool, and your knits are beautiful :)
I am a knitter and I find this very very nice sir. Congratulations.
Yarn is ridiculously expensive.
Very clever! I love those natural wools.
Im a guy and i knit
Last comment was two years ago and the video is now six years old yet YT decided to feed this video to me as a suggestion... and I'm glad they did! Enjoyable to learn about this man and his love of knitting.